新视野大学英语视听说教程第四册6—10单元quiz答案.doc

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1. When she heard the news of the death of her son in the terrorist attack in New York, the mother broke down and .(Suggested first letter(s): w )2. I was determined that I would not or make the parting harder for him, and I managed to say goodbye to him without tears.(Suggested first letter(s): w )3. Early signs of a disease are usually , so we very often fail to pay any attention and go to see a doctor in good time.(Suggested first letter(s): unno )4. The small question marks could have been made in other ways, and are hardly anyway.(Suggested first letter(s): no )5. One quality of American art life is the link between art historical teaching and criticism, which is not so common elsewhere.(Suggested first letter(s): no )6. Her explanation for being away was obviously a lie, but he it whole and said nothing.(Suggested first letter(s): sw )7. So your pride and prejudice and don't make an enemy of your own friends.(Suggested first letter(s): sw )8. Doctors say that since air travelers are in no condition to workafter crossing a number of time , they should go straight to bed on arrival.(Suggested first letter(s): zo )9. Many social changes do not occur or even in a few years, becausethey involve basic changes in attitudes.(Suggested first letter(s): over )10. Success did not come ; but a slow and steady improvement did take place.(Suggested first letter(s): over )Part 2 Fill in the Blanks (with Prepositions or Adverbs)(每小题：1.5 分)Directions: Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with an appropriate preposition or adverb. Fill in each blank with only ONE word.1. The woman, dressed a warm coat, didn't complain about the cold weather.2. He was tall, middle-aged, and smartly dressed a blue suit.3. It is taken granted that every child should learn mathematics.4. As neither of us would give , the bargain (交易) fell through.5. The government has made a commitment to providing treatment demandfor drug users.6. Should she feed her child demand or stick to a rigid timetable?7. It's cruel to make fun children who are overweight.8. It is wrong of him to make fun them, anger them, and have a joke with them.9. This book is packed a great deal of useful information.10. It is a very good play, wonderfully humorous, bursting with life and packed enough solid soul music to make the blood dance in your body.Part 3 Cloze (with Options)(每小题：1 分)Directions: Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer from the choices.Questions 1 to 20 are based on the following passage."Mommy, do you love me?" asked Cleo during dinner that evening."Of course I do," Her mother replied 1. wondering admiring reflecting valuing what was next. "Mommy do you love me" usually 2. meant meant supposed intended aimed her daughter wanted something."Then why don't you ever want to play with me?"Mrs. Nelson was a single mother trying to 3. devise devise civilize arise raise her daughter by herself. She worked fifty hours a week at a job and 4. managed challenged encouraged managed engaged to cover the costs of their home. This didn't 5.inlcude include compose count calculate the two hours of driving between the office and home. She was gone by 7 a.m. and back around 7 pm, just 6.in time for time over time at time in time to cook a late dinner for her and her daughter and 7. put watch look observe her daughter to bed. On the weekends, the house was usually so unclean that she spent most of her time 8. brightening straightening tightening lightening it up, doing the washand 9. cleaning up cleaning on cleaning for cleaning to in the kitchen. When she was finished with that, she hardly had any 10. vitality power energy force for anything else.Mrs. Nelson understood that she had not been giving her daughter the 11. amount lot sum span of time that she needed, but she didn't know 12. what for what else what about what of to do. She felt so guilty and so 13. tireless powerless hopeless helpless to change her situation. She was also greatly angry with Cleo's father for 14. have been left have left having left having been left them in this situation. She tried to smile at her daughter and give her some type of 15. promise potential possibility expectation for the following weekend, but 16. otherwise instead contradictorily alternatively she started to cry. She got upfrom the table and went to the bathroom to 17. splash wash clash flash water on her face and then returned to the table where her daughter was still eating. Cleo looked 18. disordered disarranged compromised confused ; 19. after that after all after everything after what , she hadn't said anything that she thought was hurtful."I'm sorry, Cleo," her mother said without further explanation. "Howwould you like to go to the zoo next Sunday?" Cleo's face 20. heightened lightened brightened frightened up. Mrs. Nelson knew that her situation wasn't going to improve anytime soon, but feeling depressed in front of her daughter wasn't going to do anything to improve the situation.1 wondering2 meant3 devise4 managed5 include6 in time7 in timebrighteningcleaningvitalityamountwhat fortirelesshave been leftpromiseotherwisesplashconfusedafter allbrightenedPart 4 Skimming and Scanning (Multiple Choice Blank Filling)(每小题：1.5 分)Directions: Read the following passage or passages and then answer the questions. For the first 7 questions in each passage, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. For the remaining 3 questions in the same passage, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Questions 1 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.Are You Reading as Many Books as You Would Like?Do you read as much as you'd like, or as many as you'd like of the books you're interested in? Are you aware that the time spent on today's reading prevents you from reading something else? Life is one of choices?make sure your choices take you in the direction you wish to go.My biggest recommendation (建议) to increase your reading rate is to attend a rapid reading course (sometimes called speed reading), but the single most important element is the on-going practice.If you want to try a few techniques on your own, here are a few key pointers, but you really need to attend a course to be pushed to significantly higher levels of competency, because only an external person can push you past the comfort zone of your eyes, your brain, and your current beliefs about your abilities.Some Rapid-reading Keys:Read with purpose. Don't read things you won't remember, and don't waste time reading things that won't further you in any way. However, many people read mindlessly, just because it's there! You should start with the end in mind.Have an expectation of success. See yourself reading at great speed.Fill your mind with a positive expectation of great deeds. Feel and imagine the power of the rapid flow of information into your mind. And hear the rapid flow of words just pouring into your brain.Preview and review the book. You can do it by scanning contents andother information at the front, as well as the back. Sit upright andhold the book at a comfortable position. Have good overhead light, fresh air, plenty of water, and a comfortable temperature.Use a visual guide. You may usually use your finger, or sometimes two fingers, which depends on the size of the print. This is where the training by an instructor is really useful (they won't let you get away with bad habits, and they push you beyond your comfort level). One ofthe key elements of rapid reading is to use our finger at a very fast rate, running it down the page. We don't need to read every word inorder to comprehend (理解) and keep the information. All we need is a large amount of text, and the sense is gathered at lightening speed.Speed training. Go as fast as your hand can turn the pages, and don't worry that there seems to be practically no comprehension at this stage. The key is to extend the eye's capacity to absorb, and to strengthenyour mind's belief that it can be done. Two hands are needed. With one hand run a finger down the page as fast as you can. At first you'll notice an occasional word or phrase will jump out at you, but not much else. That's fine—comprehension is not the goal at this stage. With the other hand, turn the pages as fast as you can go.Set a daily target for yourself—it might be to race through a thick book that you're interested to read. It might be to practice for a specified amount of time.Practice, practice, and practice. Magazines and newspapers are great to practice on. The columns (栏目) are thin, which helps you go even faster.Comprehension. You may think you're not absorbing much, but try this test. Choose a book you want to read. Each time you pick it up to readin your old style, first do the rapid run described above. You'll notice when you come to read in your slow way that in fact you already know,and can remember having seen, most of the key concepts. We call this a conscious convincer. Your subconscious needs reassurance (安心) that nothing is being lost, and that you have absorbed the information you need. Coupled with the rapid "preview", if you do wish to read slower,do it with a highlighter in your hand. Your ability to keep the material will be greatly enhanced, for you will have visited the information several times.You may still wish to read at a slower speed for enjoyment, or because you need to really absorb every word of an author for study purposes,but if every day you practice this technique, suddenly you'll find you really are reading and absorbing at a much faster rate.1. What can we know about life? ___B_____________A. Life is about reading.B. Life is about choices.C. Life is about wishes.D. Life is about directions.2. What is the most important element in speed reading? ____C___________A. Your comfort zone.B. A level of competency.C. Practice that doesn't stop.D. One's reading rate.3. From the fourth paragraph we know when we read, __________A______.A. we should start reading with a purpose in mindB. we should take time reading something which you won't rememberC. we should read something near at hand because it is convenientD. we should start at the end of the book to know the purpose4. How can we preview and review the book? ___________D_____A. Sit upright and hold the book at a comfortable position.B. Have good overhead light and fresh air.C. Have plenty of water, and a comfortable temperature.D. Glance at contents and other information at the front and the back.5. When we use our finger as a visual guide in rapid reading, it's very crucial that ____B___________.A. we take our time and have a full comprehensionB. we run our finger down the page very fastC. we read every word on the page to keep the informationD. we gather the sense of the passage light-heartedly6. In speed reading, the finger of one hand runs down the page, and the other hand ____A____________.A. turns the pages quicklyB. guides the eyes to absorbC. runs down the page tooD. marks the occasional word or phrase7. We should ___C_____________.A. read newspapers and magazines every dayB. finish reading a thick book every dayC. plan a daily objective of reading for ourselvesD. read newspaper columns daily8. Reading a book quickly and then checking your comprehension by reading slowly is called .a conscious convincer9. We will greatly strengthen our ability to keep the information, as we will have visited the information several times.10. You might want to read slowly for study purposes or for enjoyment.Part 5 Reading Comprehension (Banked Cloze)(每小题：1.5 分)Directions: Fill in the blanks in the following passage(s) by selecting suitable words from the Word Bank. You may not use any of the words more than once.Questions 1 to 10 are based on the following passage.I know it upsets my mom that I smoke, but I really enjoy it. She saysthat if I am going to smoke, I should at least smoke 1. attentionsinvite intentions drag taxes draw filtered tedious hooked hurtfulreplace poisonous exchange remarkable encourage cigarettes. She eventried to 2. attentions invite intentions drag taxes draw filteredtedious hooked hurtful replace poisonous exchange remarkable encouragemy brand, Camels, with a different one. The taste just isn't the same, though. She has also tried to 3. attentions invite intentions dragtaxes draw filtered tedious hooked hurtful replace poisonous exchange remarkable encourage me to cut down. I smoke about a package each day. I have entertained the idea of cutting back, but it just seems so 4. attentions invite intentions drag taxes draw filtered tedious hookedhurtful replace poisonous exchange remarkable encourage to go without smoking for much over an hour. Besides, I get a 5. attentions invite intentions drag taxes draw filtered tedious hooked hurtful replace poisonous exchange remarkable encourage amount of work done when I am smoking. If I can 6. attentions invite intentions drag taxes drawfiltered tedious hooked hurtful replace poisonous exchange remarkable encourage on a cigarette while I am doing my geometry homework, my mindjust seems sharper. I think I could quit, but it's like my dad always says, "If it's not broken then don't fix it." My mom says I'm 7. attentions invite intentions drag taxes draw filtered tedious hookedhurtful replace poisonous exchange remarkable encourage and tries something new every day to get me to quit or smoke less. Yesterday shetook out the scissors and cut each cigarette in half. Despite her good 8. attentions invite intentions drag taxes draw filtered tedious hookedhurtful replace poisonous exchange remarkable encourage , this actually made me angry.Look, I know that smoking is 9. attentions invite intentions dragtaxes draw filtered tedious hooked hurtful replace poisonous exchange remarkable encourage for my lungs and heart. Besides, cigarettes arereally expensive. Especially, with all the 10. attentions invite intentions drag taxes draw filtered tedious hooked hurtful replace poisonous exchange remarkable encourage the government puts on them. I figure I can quit when I finish college.1. filtered cigarettes 过滤嘴香烟2. replace my brand （用另一种）取代骆驼牌3. encourage 鼓励戒烟4. tedious （没有烟抽似乎十分）乏味5. a poisonous amount of work 一些有毒的事体6. draw on a cigarette 吸烟7. hooked 上瘾8. good intentions 好意9. hurtful 有害10. remarkable taxes 可观的税率11. considerable （成人烟民）相当可观12. influence (对这种趋势的) 影响13. responsible （媒体）负有责任14. get encouragement 受到怂恿15. magnificent 庞大的16. targeting 把目标对准（少年）17. campaigns （抵制吸烟）计划活动18. imaginary 想象中的（礼物）19. significance 意义重大20 proclaim 表明（吸烟对少年有害）交卷!Click ONCE on the speaker icon to start listening!放音结束前请不要离开本页。

新视野大学英语视听说第四册课后答案

新视野大学英语视听说第四册答案UNIT 1Ⅱ.Basic Listening Practice1-5: CBDADⅢ.Listening InTask 11-5: DACBCTask 2(S1)owner (S2)running (S3)drop (S4)outlaw (S5)uneventfully (S6)yelling(S7)lives (S8)As he’s picking himself up ,he sees large man, almost seven feet tall. He’s muscular, and is growling as he approaches the bar.(S9) The bartender nervously hand the big man a beer, hand shaking (S10) I got to get out of town !Didn’t you hear Big John is coming .Task 31-5: DCBDAⅥ. Further Listening and SpeakingTask 11-5: ABCCDTask 21-5: TFFTFNews Report(S1) passengers (S2) height (S3) released (S4) dive (S5) 360 (S6) independently (S7) back and forth (S8) facing (S9) surprise (S10) adds (S11) length (S12) measure (S13) capacity (S14) thrillingUNIT 2Ⅱ .Basic Listening Practice1-5: BACDBⅢ. Listening InTask 11-5: CADBATask 2(S1) nose (S2) voice (S3) math (S4) sound (S5) inserted (S6) neck (S7) fat (S8) The voice lift is becoming more widely known among an aging population, who try to make themselves sound younger (S9) a retired construction engineer who underwent the voice lift several years ago (S10) Voice lift can also benefit people like performers, lawyers, teachers, and telephone operators who need to have a strong voice.Task 31-5: CCBBDⅥ.Further Listening and SpeakingTask 11-5: ACDBATask 21-5: FTFTFNews Report(S1) finals (S2) billion (S3) hosted (S4) one-time (S5) winners (S6) white (S7) dominated (S8) charm (S9) personality (S10) figure (S11) title (S12) represented (S13) went (S14) fierce (S15) turn (S16) waved (S17) celebrationsUNIT 3Ⅱ. Basic Listening Practice1-5: DACBCⅢListening InTask 11-5: BCADCTask 2(S1) climb (S2) reports (S3) missing (S4) assistance (S5) factor (S6) presence (S7) originating (S8) Rainfall exceeded 500 mm(or 19,7 inches )along the border areas of Haiti and the Dominican Republic during that period (S9) This made it difficult for humanitarian relief workers to rescues stranded people and deliver badly–needed food ,medicine and supplies to residents (S10)Analysis of the past data shows that major floods in the Dominican Republic and Haiti are now a near-annual eventTask 31-5: ABCDCⅥTask 11-5: ACBDATask 21-5: FFTFTNews Report(S1) knocking (S2) coast (S3) tearing (S4) described (S5) managed (S6) following (S7) drop (S8) battled (S9) making up ground (S10) leader (S11) struggled (S12) teamwork (S13) recovery (S14) setting (S15) winds (S16) legs (S17) chance (S18) despiteUNIT 4Ⅱ. Basic Listening Practice1-5: CBABDⅢ. Listening InTask 11-5: CBDAATask 2(S1) shortened (S2) known (S3) independent (S4) enterprises (S5) spread (S6) nearly (S7) so (S8) the acronym SOHO have been used to a great extend by companies that sell products to large numbers of small business with asmall-sized office(S9) Many books are written and sold specifically for this type of office to tell people how to equip a small office(S10) In the field of software development, engineers often have to work 20 hours or more at a stretch, so they can hardly adapt to normal office hours. Task 31-5: BDDACⅥTask 11-5: DBCACTask 21-5: FTFTFNews Report(S1) travelers (S2) past (S3) behind (S4) translation (S5) portable packing (S6) general idea (S7) assist (S8) available (S9) communicateUNIT 5Ⅱ.1-5: BDACDⅢ.Task 11-5: BDACCTask 2(S1)watched (S2) when (S3)pile (S4) around (S5) leaned (S6) hiding (S7) indifferently (S8) Stone rushed into the cashier’s office , took ＄250 from the cash box ,and returned. “Take it,” he said, and get out! Don’t let me see you around here again (S9) seeing the young man showed no sign of embarrassment, Stone got furious. (S10)He was waiting for the 20 dollars we owe him for lunch .He works for the coffee shop around the corner.Task 31-5: DCBCAⅥTask 11-5:ABCDATask 2TTFFFNewes Rreport(S1) announced (S2) massive (S3)surprise (S4)rescue (S5)22，000（S6）discontinued (S7) salary (S8) turnaround (S9) profit （S10）hit hard(S11)closings (S12) emotion (S13) quality and productivityUNIT 6Ⅱ1－5：CCADBⅢ。

新视野大学英语视听说教程第4册答案详解

Unit1II. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptM: I‘m beside myself with joy. I‘m so lucky. Guess what? I‘ve won a lit of money in the lottery.W: Yeah? Well, you do know that money is the root of all evil, right? Q: What does the woman mean?2. ScriptW: Mary was furious. Her son wrecked up her car.M: He shouldn‘t have driven a car without a driver‘s license. He‗s still taking driving lesson.Q: What do we know about Mary‘s son?3. ScriptM: Susan, I hear you‘re going to marry that guy. Some people think you‘ll regret it.W: Is that so? Only time tell.Q: What does the woman imply?4. ScriptM: Mary, I just want to say how sorry I was to learn of your mother‘s passing.I know how close you two were?W: Thank you. It was so sudden. I‘M still in a state of shock I don‘t know what to do.Q: Which of following is true?5. ScriptW: I get furious at work when my opinions aren‘t considered just because I‘m a woman.M: You should air your view more emphatically and demand that your vice be heard.Q: What is the woman complaining about?K eys: 1.C 2.B 3. D 4.A 5.DIII. Listening InTask 1: Soft answers turn away wrath.Mary: Dam! You‘re spilled red wine on me. My new dress is ruined.John: I‘ m terrible sorry! What can I do to help? Here‘s some water to wash it off.Mary:Stop splashing water on me! Oh, this is so embarrassing! I‘m a mess. John:Well, you do look a little upset. Please don‘t blow up. Don‘t lose your cool.Mary: Hmm, you‘ve got the nerve talking like that! Who should n‘t fly off the handle? This dress cost a fortune.John: You look really cute when you‘re mad. I kid you not. Some people do look attractive when they are in a rage.Mary: This is very expensive dress. I saved for months to buy it, and now it‘s ruined. Look at this stain!John: Accidents do happen. Give me your dress, and I‘ll take it to the cleaners.Mary: Sure! You want me to take it off right here in public and give it to you? I don‘t even know you!John: This might be a really goof time to get acquainted. I‘m John Owen. Mary: Mmm, at least you‘re polite. I guess I really shouldn‘t have flared up. After all, it was an accident. I‘m Mary Harvey.John: Come on. I‘ll take you home. You can change your clothes, and I‘ll get the dress cleaned for you.Mary: Now you‘re talking. Thanks. You‘re a real gentleman.John: You‘d better believe it. I‘m glad to see that you‘ve cooled down.Feel look a bite to eat afterward? I‘m starving.Mary: Ok. You‘re pretty good. I‘m not nearly as mad. If you can get this stain out, I‘ll be very happy.John: I‘ll try my best. But if I can‘t get the stain out, please don‘t let your happiness turn to wrath.1. Which of the following would be the best title for the dialog?2. Why does the woman get angry?3. What does the man say to please the woman when she looks angry?4. Why does the woman say the man is a real gentleman?5. What is the man‘s final proposal?Keys: 1D 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.CTask 2: Big John is coming!ScriptA bar owner in the Old West has just hired a timid bartender. This (S1) owner of the establishment is giving his new hire some instructions on (S2) running the place. He tells the timid man,―If you ever hear that Big John is coming to town, (S3) drop everything and run for the hills! He‘s the biggest, nastiest (S4) outlaw who‘s ever lived!‖A few weeks pass (S5)uneventfully. But one afternoon, a local cowhand comes running through town (S6) yelling,―Big John is coming! Run for your (S7) lives!‖When the bartender leaves the bar to start running, he is knocked to the ground by several townspeople rushing out of town. (S8) As he‘s picking himself up, he sees a large man, almost seven feet tall. He‘s muscular, and is growing as he approaches the bar.He steps up to the door, orders the poor barkeep inside, and demands, ―I want a beer NOW!‖He strikes his heavy fist on the bar, splitting it in half. (S9) The bartender nervously hands the big man a beer, hands shaking. He takes the beer, bites the top of the bottle off, and downs the beer in one gulp.As the terrified bartender hides behind the bar, the big man gets up to leave,―Do you want another beer?‖ the bartender asks in a trembling voice.―Dang it, I don‘t have time!‖ the big man yells,(S10) ―I got to get out of town! D on‘t you hear Big John is coming?‖Task3: A View of HappinessScriptDr. Smith has proposed a reasonable, if perhaps somewhat oversimplifies, view of happiness. According to his theory, happiness might be described as a state if balance. And when human or certain animals achieve that balance, they rend to remain in that condition in order to repeat the happy feeling. To illustrate this, we may study two magnets. When their positive and negative poles meet, they are comfortably joined, and they remain there. In other words, they have attained a balance or state of happiness. If on the other hand, one of the poles is reversed, and positive pole is presses against positive pole, there is resistance, instability, imbalance a state of unhappiness.A nimals with some degree of intelligence seem to find happiness in reinforcement. Once they have gained one or more of their goals such as food, and water, they learn to repeat the actions that led to satisfactionof those goals. This repetition or reinforcement produces a state of balance or sense of happiness.According to this theory, only animals with a significant capacity to learn should be able to experience happiness. But in truth learning can take place through surprisingly simple short-term action such as scratching an itch, followed by pleasure, followed by more scratching, and so on. Thus lea r ning can occur with almost no conscious thought.For human beings, blessed with the ability to reason, goals are not limit ed to the short-term satisfaction of needs. Indeed, there is a strong link between happiness and the fulfillment of long-term goals. Even if human strive for goals that are more complex and longer-term than the animals‘goals, once those goals are gained, happiness is reinforced.1. Why does the speaker mention ―magnets‖?2. According to the passage, what may animals do after they have got food?3. Which of the following is true according to the speaker?4. What does the speaker say is special about the goals of human beings?5. Which of the following best captures the main idea of the passage? Keys: 1D 2.C3. B 4.D 5.AIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Don’t let it get to you!Susan: You look so angry. What happened?Chris: Nothing I‘d rather not talk about it. Just don‘t ask.Susan: Come on. Relax. Talk to me.Chris: All right. This morning I took my car to the garage to check the air conditioner. They only gave it a quick look, refilled it with some Freon, and charged me 300bucks!Susan: No wonder you‘re livid. I‘d be mad too if someone ripped me off like that.Chris: Yeah. And they were rude. They said I did n‘t know anything about cars, which I don‘t, but they didn‘t have to be blunt!Susan: Sounds like you got a raw deal!Chris: What‘s worse, as I was leaving, I herd then saying, ―Don‘t trust that guy. He looks broke.‖When I heard that, I almost hit the roof. Susan: Don‘t let it get to you. Better ignore them.Chris: I agree. I did manage to keep my cool.Susan: Well, the best thing you can do is to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Agency.Chris: sounds like a good idea.MODEL2 I’m too depressed.ScriptSusan:Chris, I hear you‘ve been down in the dumps, so I‘ve come to cheer you up.Chris: It‘s not gong o work. I‘m too depressedSusan: Come, on. Tell me what‘s on your mind.Chris: Everything. My girlfriend left me; my dog ran away; my wallet was stolen.Susan: Don‘t worry. I‘ll help you solve the biggest problem: finding youa new girlfriend.Chris: Forget it. Anyway, I‘m getting bad grades, and I was told that I‘d have to repeat a lot of courses next year. When I heard that, I almost lost it.Susan: Look, relax. I‘ll help you with those courses.Chris: Yeah, but I also have three week‘s laundry to do., and my room isa pigsty.Susan: Forget it. You‘re on your own.Chris: Come, on. What are friends for?Susan:To keep you in high spirits; not to do your laundry. MODEL3 You seem to be on top of the world.ScriptNora: Oh, hey, John!John: Hey!Nora:You seem to be on top of the world tonight. What‘s up?John:I‘m so happy I‘m about to burst. Guess what?Nora:You‘ve got me.John: It might be true that misfortunes never come singly, but you can also have a ―double blessing‖. And that‘s what I had.Nora: You mean you‘ve had two happy events in your life?John:Exactly. You know, I was strong in all subjects except physics. Now I‘ve finally passed the test--the one I needed to qualify for a Bachelor‘s degree.Nora:Congratulations! You‘d failed it three times. Now wonder you‘re beaming. What‘s the other good news?John:The multinational I was dong my field project at offered me a job at a good staring salary.Nora: Wow, wonderful, simple wonderful.John:I feel like celebrating. Shall we go to a bar?Nora: Why not?Now Your TurnTask 1SAMPLE DIALOGA: You look furious. What happened?B:Nothing. I‘d rather not talk about it. Just don‘t ask.A:Come on. You shouldn‘t keep your feeling to yourself. You need to let off some stream. So, talk tome.B: All right. This morning I went to a shop to buy a digital camera, I only need an ordinary one. It is enough for my tours in the summer vacation. Buy they persuaded me to buy a professional camera, which cost three times as much.A: But you were willing to buy for it. Anyway, it must work better.B:You see, I know next to nothing about photography. So they simply tricked me into buying an expensive one.A: No wonder you‘re livid with rage. I‘d be mad too if I were robbed like that. What are you going to do?B:I already went back to them and asked to exchange it for a cheaper one. A: What did they say?B:Oh, they were rude. They insisted that they hadn‘t encouraged me to buy a professional camera, and that I bought i t myself.A: Sounds like you got a raw deal!B:What‘s worse, as I was leaving, I heard they say, ―That guy looks broke. He shouldn‘t have bought any camera.‖A: Don‘t let it get to you. Better ignore their rude remarks.B: I agree. I did manage to keep my cool.A: Well, the best thing you can do is to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Agency. If they talk to the shop, maybe they will give youa refund.B: Sounds too good to be true.V. Let’s TalkScriptHello, everyone. Today I invite you to join me in an exploration off the causes of depression. There ate many factors involved, but I believe some deserve special attention.Heredity certainly plays a role. .The tendency to develop depression may be inherited; there is evidence that this disorder may run in families. Physiology is another factor related to depression. There may be changes or imbalances in chemicals which transmit information in the brain called neurotransmitters. Many mode rn antidepressant drugs attempt to increase levels of certain neurotransmitters so as to increase brain communication. While the causal relationship is unclear; it is known that antidepressant medications do reliever certain symptoms of depression.Researchers also study psychological factors. They include the complex development of one‘s personality and how one has learned to cope with external environmental factors, such as stress. It is freeqently observed that low self-esteem and self-defeating thinking are connected with depression. While it is not clear which is the cause and which is the effect, it is known that sufferers who are able to make corrections to their thinking patterns can show improved mood and self-esteem.Another factor causing depression is one‘s early experiences. Events such as the death of a parent, the divorce of the parents, neglect, chronic illness, and sever e physical abuse can also increase the likelihood of depression later in life.Some present experiences may also lead to depression. Job loss, financial difficulties, long periods of unemployment, the loss of a spouse or other family member, or other painful events may trigger depression. Long-term stress at home, work, or school can also be involved.It is worth nothing that those living with someone suffering from \depression experience increased anxiety which adds to the possibility of their also becoming depressed.Depression-causingFactorsProblem Description SolutionHeredity It is inherited and run infamilies.Physiology changes or imbalances inchemicals calledneurotransmitters, whichtransmit information in thebrain Antidepressant drugs relieve certain symptoms of depression.Psychological Factors Low self-esteem andself-defeating thinking areconnected with depression.Sufferers who makecorrection to theirthinking patterns canshow improved moodand self-esteem.Early Experiences Event like the death of aparent, the divorce ofparents, neglect, chronicillness, and severe physicalabuse can increase thelikelihood of depression.Present Experiences Job loss, financial difficulties, long periods of unemployment, the loss of a spouse or other family member, or long-term stress may trigger depression.Living with somebody with depression This causes increased anxiety, which adds to the possibility of their also becoming depressed.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Reason and EmotionScriptEmotion is sometimes regarded as the opposite of reason; s is suggested by phrase such as‖ appeal to emotions rather than reason‖ and ―don‘t let your emotions take over‖. Emotional reactions sometimes produce consequences or thoughts which people may later regret or disagree with; but during an emotional state, they could not control their actions. Thus, it is generally believed that one of the most distinctive facts about human beings is a contradiction between emotion and reason.However, recent empirical studies do not suggest there is a clear distinction between reason and emotion. Indeed, anger or fear can often be thought of as an instinctive response to observed fact. The human mind possesses many possible reactions to the external world. Those reactions can lie on a continuum, with some of them involving the extreme of pure intellectual logic, which is often called ―cold‖, and others involving the extremes of pure emotion not related to logical agreement, which is called―the heat of passion‖. The relation logic and emotion merits careful study. Passion, emotion, or feeling can reinforce an argument, event one based primarily on reason. This is especially true in religion or ideology, which frequently demands an all-or-nothing rejection or acceptance. In such areas of thought, human beings have to adopt a comprehensive view partly backed by empirical argument and partly by feeling and passion. Moreover, several researchers have suggested that typically there is no ―pure‖ decision or thought; that is, no thought is based―purely‖‖ on intellectual logic or ―purely‖ on emotion—most decisions are founded on a mixture of both.1. What results does the speaker may some from emotional reactions?2. What is the popular belief about reason and emotion?3. What does the speaker mean by ―cold―?4. According to the passage, what should people do in religious matters?5. What is the speaker‘s conclusion?K eys: 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.DTask 2: DepressionScriptPat: You look depressed. Are you feeling blue? I‘ve come to cheer you up. Ted: But there‘s nothing that can cheer me up. I‘m down in the dumps. Life‘s miserablePat: You have to try to get your mind off things.Ted: But I can‘t. I just feel there‘s too much pressure on me sometimes! Pat: You can‘t let things get you down. Learn to relax and stop worrying all the time. What‘s your problem?Ted: I failed my last exam, and another exam is coming, I get bored. Pat: If I were you, I‘d start working hard. If you work hard for a long time, you‘re bound to get better grades. You see, ―no pain, no gain‖. Ted: It‘s easier said than done! If I read for fifteen minutes, I get bored. Pat: You have to learn some self-discipline.B u t how can I stay cheerful all the time?Ted: Worse than that! If I read for half an hour, I get a headache. ThenI start to worry about passing the next exam.Pat: It‘s all in your mind. If you stay cheerful like me, everything will soon be OK.Ted: B u t how can I stay cheerful all the time?Pat: Try to look on the bright side of things.Ted: But what if there isn‘t a bright side?Pat: You know the saying: Every cloud has a silver lining. It means there‘re always tow sides to everything—both the dark and the bright sides.So, try to identify your strengths and bring then into full play. Ted: Oh, no! Your corny old sayings are making me even more depressed.K eys: TFFTFTask3: AngerScriptAnger is an emotion that can be hard to control. Despite this, we should learn how to manage anger in a constructive manner. In the most intense moments of anger, we usually have two choices: to fight or to run. Some choose the option of violence, which is a negative reaction to anger; and others choose to run. Some may think running means you are a coward. But the option of walking away and claiming down is the more productive method of handling anger. It is difficult to walk away, especially when your heart is racing, and your anger is boiling over.There are constructive ways of handling anger in any situation. First, you have to stop for a brief moment and think before you act. Take that moment and calm down id you feel yourself being pushed.At that moment you should admit you are angry. If you refuse to admit you‘re angry or hurt, or if you make it appear that everything is peaches and cream, you are not managing angry in a productive way. You should first admit you are angry and let your feelings out before you blow up. Foe example, you can stay in a quiet place by yourself and shout; or you can talk to a close friend to vent your rage. If you do not acknowledge your anger, it only builds up inside you and will eventually explode like a volcano Then, in order to manage your angry, you can ask yourself an important question that we all must ask ourselves,―What made me angry?‖When you get the answer, and then ask yourself, ―Why did that made me angry?‖ Through such logical reasoning, one tends to calm down and move toward a sensible solution.News ReportU.S. Roller CoasterScriptThe world‘s first4D roller coaster, ―X‖, took on its first passengers last week at the Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park, just outside Los Angeles. After climbing on board and properly securing their safety harnesses, ―X‖riders are first to a height of over 66meters. At the top, the passenger train is released and builds up enough speed to race and plummet around the track at speeds of over 130km an hour.The rider takes the daring passengers down an incredible 66m dive and over the top of a 62m loop, in cars that spin independently of the roller coaster train. This unique design allows riders to spin360degree, both forwards and backwards, through the entire ride.Passengers hurtle through this ride often moving in many different directions at the same time ad the cars somersault back and forth and the roller coaster twists, loop s, and dives.The complicated series of maneuvers includes two raven turn, one front flip, one twisting front flip, and two back flips.Since passengers aren‘t always facing the right direction to see what‘s coming up next, the element of surprise is high. For ―X‖riders, this adds to the thrill of the ride.The track of this newest roller coaster runs a total length of a little over1, 100meters. The passenger trains measure 6meters wide and 21meters long, large enough to carry 28 passengers at a time. At full capacity,the trains can take 1,600passengers for the ride of their lives each hour. The entire ride lasts for only a total about 2minutes, but you can tell from the exhilarated faces of passengers returning to the boarding dock that they were two of the most thrillingminutes of heir lives.Uint2II. Basic Listening Practice3. ScriptW: Did you hear? Helen got modeling jib! She‘s going to be sashaying down the catwalk.M: Wow, that‘s great! All that walking practice really paid off. And foe once she won‘t be complaining about being so tall.Q: Why did Helen get modeling job?4. ScriptM:Julia, come and see the Miss America contest on TV. All those beautiful girls are walking around in bathing suits, so the judges can decide who has the best figure.W: Bah! That‘s the worst kind of exploitation. They are treating women like toys for people to enjoy. I would never take part in this kind of contest.Q: What do the man and the woman think about the beautify contest?3. ScriptW: What shall I do? I‘m fat. I want to be slim and beauty, but I‘m fat.I‘ve tried all the new ideas, high carb and low carb, but nothing works. M:Those diets are just fads, popular for a while and then forgotten. Just follow the usual diet with fruits, vegetables, fish, water, and get plenty of exercise. Before long you‘ll see results.Q: What has the woman tried?4. ScriptW1: I think Lily is really attractive. She‘s half Spanish and has this really sultry look about her.W2:That explains why she tans so well. I‘ve always been jealous of her skin color in the sum mer.Q: Which of following is true of Lily?5. ScriptM: Trust me, it was tight there on the Internet: ―Plastic Surgery Increasing at a Faster Rate Among Men‖. Apparently more and more men are trying to improve their appearance.W: I saw it too on the news. Face-lifts, nose jobs, and box to hide wrinkle are now very popular with men. Men say it‘s for business reasons, but we know it‘s vanity.Q: What does the woman think the real reason is that men have plastic surgery?K eys: 1.B 2.A 3. C 4D 5BIII. Listening InTask 1: A Friendly StylistStylist: Morning, sir. This chair, please. W hat can I do for you?Nick: A simple haircut: short on the back and sides.Stylist: Very good. I can, of course, do something fashionable for only $60.Nick: 60 dollars! That‘s highway robbery—twice what I ordinarily pay. Stylist: Perhaps, sir. But your haircuts haven‘t been in harmony with your character. Your hair is at war with your soul.Nick: I‘ve never heard of such a thing.Stylist: If I may say, I‘m an expert at matching hairstyle to personalities.Believe me; you‘re suffering a ―disjunction‖.Nick: A disjunction? What the devil is a disjunction?Stylist: Your hair does not match you.Nick: This is utter nonsense. However, I‘d like to hear how you‘d solve this so-called problem.Stylist: Your character is artistic, imaginative. B ut your hair is dull.I can correct that imbalance in seconds.Nick: Okay, let me see what can you do about the…uh…disjunction, as you call it.Stylist: We‘re going to use scissors to create peaks, which we‘ll keep in place with a liberal helping of gel….This tuft in the back we‘ll braid into a pigtail. Now, it‘s the new you!Nick: I love it. It‘s just like me: imaginative and artistic. Now what are you doing? What‘s wrong? Don‘t you see harmony in my new hairstyle?Stylist:Something‘s preventing your hairstyle from being a true fashionable statement.Nick: For heaven‘s sake, tell me what‘s missing.Stylist: Streaks. By putting in a few yellow streaks in your hair, it will become a work of art. Streaking will cost you more, but…Nick: Do it. Forget the cost. But, by the way, what is the total getting to be? How much am I paying to avoid disjunction?Stylist: That‘s…$135. Sir? Sir, are you all right? Oh, he fainted.6. When the stylist mentions $60, what does the customer say?7. What does the stylist think about the customer‘s hairstyle?8. What will the stylist do with the customer‘s hair?9. What will streaking do to the man‘s hair according to the stylist?10. What is the passage mainly about?Keys: 1C.A 3.D4.B 5.AFor Reference:1. It means there is no match between you and your hair.2. That‘s…$135. Sir? Sir, are you all right? Oh, he fainted.Task 2: The Voice LiftScriptAfter the face-lift, the forehead tightened, and the (S1) nose job, something still might be revealing your age: your (S2) voice.For patients who think their trembly, hoarse words don‘t (S3) match their newly face and figure, there‘s a procedure that claims to make them (S4) sound younger too: the voice lift.There are two general kinds of voice lifts. In some cases, implants (S5) inserted through an incision in the (S6)neck bring the vocal cords closer together. Doctor s also use injections of (S7) fat or other substances to plump up the cords, so that the voice sounds younger.(S8) The voice lift is becoming more widely known among an aging population, who try to make themselves sound younger.―I speak in a great deal, or I was shouting, on a particular day, at the end of the day, I would feel exhausted,‖ said Robert Brown, 75, (S9) a retired construction engineer who underwent the voice lift several years ago, ―I don‘t know if I sound younger, but the hoarseness is gone, which is such a great improvement.‖(S10)Voice lift can also benefit people like performers, lawyers, teachers, and telephone operators who need to have a strong voice and hope to shave years off the sound of their voice.Task3: A View of HappinessScriptMen are turning to plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures to brighten up their appearances at a faster rate than women, according to a survey released on Wednesday.Men‘s use of fat injections to soften deep wrinkles leaped 47 percent last year from the previous year. Women‘s use of the injections fell 36 percent, according to a survey by the American Academy of Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons.Men‘s use of botox injections to eliminate frown lines rose 88 percent, while women‘s botox use fell 8 percent.And for smoothing skin, the use of laser resurfacing among men rose 13percent, the survey showed. Meanwhile, women‘s use of laser resurfacing dropped 38 percent during the same time period.The number of men getting nose jobs rose 47 percent, while the number of women doing so rose 5 percent.Typically, men and women visiting plastic surgeons for cosmetic reasons were age 40 to 59.The study said 44 percent of men and 57 percent of women tell their doctor that looking younger is the reason they are choosing cosmetic surgery. By about 18 percent, men are more likely than women to say they want facial cosmetic surgery for work-related reasons.The study was conducted by written questionnaires from January 20 to March 3 among more than 2,600 members of the association, who focus on treatment of the face, head, and neck.By comparison, in the previous year, women‘s use of botox rose 60 percent while men‘s fell 14 percent; women‘s use of laser resurfacing rose 13 percent while men‘s fell 19 percent; women‘s use of fat injections fell17 percent and men‘s fell 54 percent.6. What is true of men and women‘s use of fat injections?7. While of the following is true of nose jobs?8. How much greater is the percentage of women choosing cosmetic surgeryto look younger than the percentage of men?9. What is true of men and women using botox in the previous year?10. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? Keys: 1C 2.C3. B 4.B 5.DIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 She’s having some cosmetic surgery.Amy: Did you hear Nora‘s off to Korea?Bill: why is she going to Korea?Amy:She is having some cosmetic surgery.Bill: I‘m floored! I thought she was beautiful already.Amy: I know what you mean. She‘s having her nose fixed.Bill: Was it broken?Amy: No, stupid, she‘s having it made smaller.。

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新视野视听说4-quiz6-1061 A. A TOEFL examination.B. Any English language examination.C. Good luck.D. Ill luck.2 A. To keep evil away.B. To wish for more money.C. To show friendliness.D. To treat a wound.3 A. She will paint it brown.B. She wants the man to paint it brown.C. She asks the man to climb up the ladder.D. She asks the man not to walk under the ladder.4 A. The building is a 13-floor one.B. The building does not have a 13th floor.C. The building has a 13th floor but nobody lives there.D. The building has a 13th floor but few people live there.5 A. It causes a car accident.B. It causes an injury.C. It prevents bad luck.D. It makes plenty of money.6 A. The woman doesn't believe in any superstitions.B. The man doesn't believe in any superstitions.C. The two speakers will probably go out for an outing.D. The two speakers will probably stay at home.7 A. Teachers.B. Lawyers.C. Sailors.D. Doctors.8 A. The man learnt the news of UFO from the newspaper.B. The woman learnt the news of UFO from the newspaper today.C. The woman probably mistook an airplane for a UFO.D. The man doesn't believe in UFO at all.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.When did people begin to record animals falling from skies?A. Hundreds of years ago.B. Thousands of years ago.C. In 1877.D. In 1957.2.What did Dr. Smith notice?A. An alligator climbing ashore.B. An alligator falling to the ground, seriously wounded.C. An alligator falling to the ground dead.D. An alligator falling to the ground and crawling towards the tent.3.How many alligators did Dr. Smith find within 200 yards?A. Eight.B. Seven.C. Six.D. Two.4.How did Mr. and Mrs. Tucker conclude that the alligator dropped from sky?A. They heard the soft sound of a falling object.B. They heard a groan.C. They heard both a thump and a groan.D. They saw a dark object dropping to the ground.5.How did the airship officer know that the alligator had fallen from the sky?A. He saw it falling with his own eyes.B. One of his crew members saw it falling.C. The crew of another airship saw it falling.D. The officer did not take an alligator aboard.Questions 6 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.6.Why does one of the aliens stay on the Earth?A. It wants to continue to collect vegetation samples.B. It has been caught by U.S. government agents.C. Other aliens dislike it.D. The other aliens fled in a hurry, leaving one behind.7.What does the boy Elliott do to lure the alien into his bedroom?A. He leaves candy on his desk.B. He leaves candy in the forest.C. He pretends to be asleep.D. He pretends to be ill.8.Whom does the mother Mary see after she comes upstairs?A. Only Elliott.B. Elliott and Michael.C. Elliott, Michael and Gertie.D. Elliott, Michael, Gertie and the alien.9.What can the alien do?A. It can fly to the solar system quickly.B. It can leave the solar system quickly.C. It can make a dead plant live again.D. It can quickly kill a plant.10.Why does Elliott become irrational when the alien becomes drunk?A. The alien has told him to kiss a girl.B. The alien has told him to watch it kiss a woman.C. He has developed a supernatural connection with the alien.D. He has lost the supernatural connection with the alien.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.What does the man report to the policewoman?A. A car accident.B. A case of drunk driving.C. A UFO.D. An alien killing people.2.What did the man see?A. A bright light rising over a hill.B. A bright light disappearing behind a hill.C. A light moving towards him.D. A light exploding in front of him.3.What did the man do when he sighted what he believed to be a UFO?A. He drove towards it.B. He ran away from it.C. He immediately reported it to the police.D. He called his friend for help.4.What does the man say the "beast" did?A. He overturned the car to injure the man.B. He knocked the man out before putting him alongside the road.C. He knocked the man out before carrying him to a flying saucer.D. He carried the man on his shoulder to a flying saucer.5.What does the policewoman imply by asking "Have you been taking any medication, drugs, oralcohol in the last 24 hours?"?A. She wants to use medicine to cure the driver.B. She wants to throw the driver into jail.C. She wants to see the UFO for herself.D. She does not believe the man's story.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.The man speaker is not hungry, for he swallowed three hotdogs only a short time ago.B. False2.The Indian mystic has lived on air instead of on food and drinks for most of his life.A. True3.To ensure the Indian did not eat or drink during the 11 days, scientists took turns watching him fromvarious angles.B. False4.The Indian did not eat or drink for 11 days though he relieved himself.B. False5.NASA was interested in the Indian mystic because the secret of his minimal diet would make spacetravel simpler.A. True71 A. A one-day trip to the waterfalls.B. A two-day trip to the waterfalls.C. A trip to the caves.D. A free travel book.2 A. He was exhausted from the whirlwind tour of Europe.B. He was surprised by the beautiful scenery in Europe.C. He was robbed and almost killed on his trip to Europe.D. He enjoyed his trip to Europe tremendously.3 A. The man cannot download photos from the Internet.B. The man's phone can take pictures.C. The woman will lend her camera to the man.D. The woman will e-mail her photos to the man.4 A. She will buy a good camera.B. She will use the negatives to make copies.C. She will ask the man to e-mail her some photos.D. She will e-mail the photos to the man.5A. It was perfect.B. It was excellent though there were some minor problems.C. It was bad though there were a few good points.D. It was very bad.6 A. The woman is changing a room for the man.B. The man is fed up with the noise next door.C. The woman will charge some money for changing a room for the man.D. The man is checking out at the counter.7 A. 2 a.m.B. 12.C. 2 p.m.D. 2:30 p.m.8 A. Hang gliding.B. Whitewater rafting.C. Rock climbing.D. Mountain biking.1.What is the movie about that the man recommends?A. It's about the reunion and separation of lovers.B. It's about lovers turning hostile to each other.C. It's about the Second World War.D. It's about a woman who loves icecream.2.What is true of the song Sam the piano player sings?A. It's funny.B. It's moving.C. It's militant.D. It's happy.3.What does the man suggest to make the woman stop worrying her little head?A. Inviting some friends to join them.B. Leaving the theater before the sad movie ends.C. Watching a movie with a happy ending.D. Buying something good to eat.4.What did the woman bring?A. Ice cream floats.B. Milk shakes .C. Apple juice.D. KFC.5.What does the man say is sometimes good?A. Junk food.B. Healthy food.C. A marriage ceremony.D. A movie mixing comedy and tragedy.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1. The dance machine is no longer fashionable.B. False2. The woman's left foot moves better than her right foot.B. False3. The dance machine has three levels of difficulty.A. True4. The man believes the woman has good footwork for dancing.B. False5. The machine moves too fast for the man.A. True81 A. He does not want to eat GM foods.B. He wants GM foods labeled.C. He does not care if GM foods are labeled.D. He agrees with the woman.2 A. She agrees with the man.B. GMO spreads diseases.C. GM fish are abnormally large.D. Trees grow too fast.3 A. She wants the man to go to the meeting.B. She wants the man to pick up the children.C. She wants to clone the man.D. She does not want a clone of the man.4 A. Evolution is more efficient than lab experiments.B. Evolution is less efficient than lab experiments.C. Evolution produces better strains.D. Lab experiments produce more strains.5 A. The woman wants to be coaxed to clone herself.B. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.C. Love is blind.D. The man wants copies of the girl through cloning.6 A. The man is against organ cloning.B. The woman is against organ cloning.C. The man is a scientist devoted to organ cloning.D. The woman will let her organ clones once it fails.7 A. The two speakers have a lot of common interests.B. The two speakers have both chosen Mr. Green's elective course.C. The woman has a lot of knowledge on genetics.D. The man is beginning to like genetics.8 A. Both the man and the woman are against GM food.B. Both the man and the woman are for the GM food.C. The woman is probably a consumer of GM foods.D. The man is probably a consumer of GM foods.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.What is the Iceland company doing?A. Creating a detailed map of the genes of the Icelandic people.B. Creating a detailed map of all human genes.C. Creating a map as detailed as those by some other projects.D. Creating a map less detailed than that by the American company.2.Why do the people of Iceland present a special opportunity to study the humangenome?A. Iceland has a small population.B. Most of the Icelanders have a small group of ancestors.C. Plenty of records of their ancestors are available.D. All of the above.3.Why is the Iceland genome project superior to the American genome project?A. Because it observes 200 million people.B. Because it observes 14 large families.C. Because it observes more families than any other project.D. Because it observes more families than many other projects.4.Why can the study of genes help to identify the causes of diseases?A. Small genetic differences may be related to some diseases.B. Large genetic differences may be related to some diseases.C. The genetic similarity may throw light on some diseases.D. Similar genes will cause similar diseases.5.What is the passage mainly concerned about?A. Finding out the history of Irish families.B. Finding out the special genes of Irish people to cure their diseases.C. Creating a detailed human genetic map to identify disease-causing genes.D. Creating a detailed human genetic map to identify abnormally small genes.Questions 6 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.6.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Dog Cloning: A Recent Scientific Advance.B. The Superiority of Normal Dogs over Cloned Dogs.C. Cloned Dogs in Training to Sniff for Drugs.D. Sniffer Dogs: Best Candidates for Cloning.7.What does South Korea's customs service hope the cloned dogs will become?A. Experts at finding human smugglers at airports.B. Experts at finding explosives and drugs at airports.C. Efficient guards at the custom house.D. Efficient guards at railway stations.8.How much does the training of a normal sniffer dog cost?A. $300,000.B. $30,000C. $60,000.D. $120,0009.How many puppies continue until the end of the training?A. Eight.B. Seven.C. Six.D. Five.10.When will the cloned dogs complete their training?A. Early next year.B. Late next year.C. Late this year.D. In half a year.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.Why was the woman sad?A. Because of unfair treatment of Dolly.B. Because of the beginning of human cloning.C. Because of the death of a sheep clone.D. Because of the man's loss of interest in her.2.What does the dialog say about Dolly's offspring and death?A. She produced no offspring before dying at the age of 11.B. She produced six little ones before dying at the age of 11.C. She produced three little ones before dying at the age of 6.D. She produced six little ones before dying at the age of 6.3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of Dolly's appearance?A. Short legs.B. Big eyes.C. A high nose.D. Curly fair wool.4.What did the Chinese scientist Tong do?A. He helped British scientists in cloning Dolly.B. He helped American scientists in cloning fish.C. He cloned a fish more than three decades earlier.D. He cloned a cat more than three decades earlier.5.What happened to the Chinese scientist's research?A. It was published in an international journal.B. It was published in a Chinese journal.C. It was translated into English.D. It was widely read.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.People can be divided into right-handed and left-handed, but not into right-eyedand left-eyed.B. False2.People are cross dominant if they cut with their left hand, but look with their righteye.A. True3.People are cross dominant if they can kick with both feet.A. True4.In some old cultures left-handers were considered evil.A. True5.Einstein was left-handed, and Newton was right-handed.B. False91.A. Decrease imports.B. Increase imports.C. Decrease its deficit by 5%.D. Increase its deficit by 5%.2.A. Raise the oil prices.B. Import less oil.C. Use less oil.D. Take buses more frequently.3.A. It benefits the developing nations a great deal.B. It increases the developing nations' GDP a great deal.C. Developed nations may benefit more than developing nations from it.D. Developing nations may benefit more than developed nations from it. 4.A. The richest people have contributed most to the nation.B. The richest people should contribute more to society.C. A smaller middle class is favorable to equality for all people.D. A larger middle class will benefit all people.5.A. The same as the woman's opinion.B. WTO is a good thing.C. WTO is no good.D. WTO is good but not without problems.6.A. Introduction.B. Growth.C. Maturity.D. Decline.7.A. 120 pesos.B. 200 pesos.C. 240 pesos.D. 300 pesos.8.A. The woman speaker is having an interview.B. The man is telling the woman she gets the job.C. The woman is a reference of the man's interviewee.D. The two speakers are colleagues.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.What does a "compulsory license" require drug manufacturers to do?A. To give up their patents completely.B. To give up their patents in case of health crises.C. To shorten the period of their patents.D. To keep their patents intact.2.What is true of large drug companies under "compulsory license"?A. They are compelled to sell their drugs at low prices.B. They are compelled to sell their drugs at high prices.C. They must allow other companies to produce their drugs at low costs.D. They are not compelled to disclose their intellectual property.3.Why do international drug companies oppose the Doha agreement?A. They think it will prevent drug companies from seeking cures for diseases.B. They must pay a great deal for their research.C. Patents help drug companies recover the costs of developing newmedicines.D. All of the above.4.What do developing countries want during health emergencies?A. They want to produce and import low-cost drugs.B. The want to produce and import high-cost effective drugs.C. The want to produce and export low-cost drugs.D. The want to produce and export high-cost drugs.5.What is the passage mainly about?A. WTO debate between rich and poor countries on drug production.B. WTO debate on the advantages and disadvantages of compulsory licenses.C. WTO agreement on drug patents.D. WTO agreement against compulsory licenses.Questions 6 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.6.What does the passage say about the future real estate market?A. It will go up.B. It will decline.C. It will go up and then decline.D. Opinions about it are divided.7.What does the leading economist say about the real estate recovery?A. It will help economic recovery.B. It can create great wealth.C. It is the basis of sustainable economic growth.D. All of the above.8.Why do some economists doubt whether the property market revival can besustained?A. They see price bubbles.B. They see stable prices.C. They see price declines.D. They see price fluctuations.9.Why have many prospective home buyers become cautious?A. They want to buy better homes.B. They want to save more money.C. They worry that the government may tighten credit.D. They worry that the government may collect property taxes.10.What are the developers doing?A. They are building fewer homes.B. They are building more homes.C. They are building cheaper homes.D. They have stopped building new homes.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.Why has the man come to talk to the woman?A. To apply for a job.B. To do business with her.C. To make an investment in her company.D. To withdraw his investment from her company.2.What is the sales volume of the woman's company at present?A. 150 thousand U. S. dollars.B. 105 thousand U. S. dollars.C. 105 million U. S. dollars.D. 115 million U.S. dollars.3.What is true of the woman's company when it was founded?A. It was founded in 1993 with a capital of 35 million U.S. dollars.B. It was founded in 1993 with a capital of 33 million U.S. dollars.C. It was founded in 1997 with a capital of 35,000 U.S. dollars.D. It was founded in 1997 with a capital of 33,000 U.S. dollars.4.To what does the woman attribute her company's fast growth?A. The good quality of their products.B. The loyalty of their employees.C. The hard work of their staff.D. All of the above.5.What growth does the woman predict for her company?A. About six percent a year for the next six years.B. About six percent a year for the next five years.C. About five percent a year for the next six years.D. About five percent a year for the next five years.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.The man has left his car in the garage because of a mechanical problem.B. False2.By saying, "Some oil-producing countries want to charge an arm and a leg fora little drop of their oil", the woman probably means they want to charge just alittle money.B. False3.The man believes that the high oil prices are caused by high consumption.A. True4.The woman says that the oil price has increased 60 percent compared with ayear ago.B. False5.The man thinks high oil prices are good because they can reduce resourceconsumption.A. True101 A. Buy shares when prices are comparatively low.B. Buy shares while they are rising.C. Start buying shares as quickly as possible.D. Buy a million shares of a high-tech stock.2 A. Nasdaq takes an average of all its stocks while Dow does not.B. Dow takes the average of its all its stocks while Nasdaq does not.C. Neither uses the average of its stocks.D. Both take an average of all their stocks.3 A. A depression is approaching.B. The stock market may crash.C. The stock market is stable.D. The stock market is rising fast.4 A. He believes in the importance of getting secret information.B. He believes it is time to buy online stocks.C. He agrees with the woman.D. He disagrees with the woman.5 A. Many high-tech companies have been launched.B. Many high-tech companies have been delisted.C. One should buy stocks listed on the Nasdaq.D. One should buy stocks listed on the Dow.6 A. Stocks.B. Government bonds.C. Corporate bonds.D. Stocks and corporate bonds.7 A. The woman will follow the man to buy the company's shares.B. The man's stocks have gone up.C. The man suffers a great loss caused by the company's bad performance.D. The woman suggests the man think carefully before he acts.8 A. The man lost a lot of money in the stock market.B. The stock market is in a slump.C. The woman is surprised at Jack's bad luck.D. Jack has stayed away from the stock market to avoid losses.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.How much did an Apple Computer PowerBook G3 250 laptop cost in 1997 according toA. $3,700.B. $5,500.C. $5,700.D. $7,500.2.Who has hundreds of examples on his personal Website that show what would havehappened if one had decided to purchase Apple stock?A. A stock broker.B. An economist.C. A manager.D. A student.3.When was the iPod Shuffle released?A. 1998.B. 2001.C. 2008.D. 1997.4.How much did the first generation iPod cost?A. $400.B. $40.C. $11,500.D. $350.5.What would be the best title for the passage?A. If You Bought Apple Stock Instead of Its ProductsB. If You Bought Apple Products Instead of Its StockC. You Should Invest Your Money in StocksD. Stocks are Your Best Choice to Make MoneyQuestions 6 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.6.Which of the following is NOT true of the stock markets?A. The Hong Kong stock market fell.B. The Australian stock market fell.C. The American stock market declined, but did not touch the bottom.D. The American stock market hit an all-time low in the past five years.7.What effect do the massive government interventions have on the markets?A. They have begun to pick up.B. They have continued to drop.C. They have remained stable.D. They have fluctuated a great deal.8.What will the U.S. government get in exchange for the bad mortgage debts it buys?A. A band interest.B. A stake.C. Executive positions in banks.D. Cash.9.On what condition can British banks use the loans of ￡250 billion?A. They must pay a fee.B. They must give the government a stake.C. Both A and B.D. Neither A not B.10According to the passage, what is the impact of the credit crisis on smaller businesses?A. Most of them having gone bankrupt.B. Most of them will go bankrupt.C. Lower interests on loans.D. Higher interests on loans.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.What does "for once in a blue moon" probably mean?A. Always.B. Frequently.C. Rarely.D. Never.2.When did Nasdaq begin trading?A. In 1969.B. In 1971.C. In 1987.D. In 1999.3.How many of the companies traded in the United States are listed on the Nasdaq?A. Over half.B. Nearly half.C. About 90 percent.D. Almost 30 percent.4.Which of the following is mentioned as a way of Nasdaq stock trading?A. Through a broker.B. On the trading floor.C. On a computerized system.D. All of the above.5.What is the result of many people's investment in dot-coms?A. America Online has grown fast.B. Nortel is saved from bankruptcy.C. A lot of bubbles were created, which will soon burst.D. A lot of bubbles were created, which have burst.。

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Unit6Part 1 Short dialogs and multiple choice questions1.A. The peace of mind.B. A cheaper taxi.C. A licensed taxi.D. An unlicensed taxi.2.A. It is important to offer an online friend a drink.B. It is delightful to get a drink from an online friend.C. Ensure that nobody puts anything harmful into your drink.D. Be sure to shake the drink before you take it.3.A. The owner of the bar will not welcome them.B. The owner of the bar welcomes only visitors in football shirts.C. The barmen and barmaids have gone to watch the football final.D. The bar is closed.4.A. She will run as fast as she can.B. She will defend herself.C. She will be scared to death.D. She will buy a can of hairspray.5.A. Take a rubbish bin (垃圾桶) to the train station.B. Remove the rubbish bins from the railway station.C. Look at what is in the rubbish bin.D. Throw something into the rubbish bin.Part 3 Short passages and multiple choice questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. World Day Against Child LaborB. Child Labor—an International ProblemC. The Reasons for Child LaborD. The Solutions to Child Labor2.About how many children are doing dangerous jobs?A. About 120 million.B. Over 180 million.C. About 250 million.D. Nearly 750 million.3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned among the worst forms of child labor?A. Illegal sex trade.B. Illegal drug trade.C. RobberyD. Wars.4.Where are the most children forced to work?A. In Asia and Latin America.B. In Asia and Africa.C. In Africa and Latin America.D. In Asia, Africa and Latin America.5.What should be governments' first step to reduce and end child labor?A. To find out the worst forms of child labor.B. To identify the worst areas of child labor in the world.C. To punish governments that do not fight against child labor.D. To carry out special programs with time limits.Part 4 Short passages and multiple-choice questions1.Why does the man say he can't play tennis?A. He has to finish the food on the plate first.B. He has an appointment with a race walker.C. He is busy preparing for an exam.D. He is busy preparing for a job interview.2.Why is the man concerned about his score on the exam?A. It will influence his finding a job.B. It will determine if he can move to a higher grade in the university.C. It will determine if he can get a scholarship.D. It is the last chance for him to take the makeup exam.3.What happened to Al Heppner, the race walker?A. He finished first in the qualifying round.B. His coach put a lot of pressure on him.C. He injured himself in the race walking.D. He committed suicide.4.What does the woman think we need to deal with competition?A. Harder work to sharpen our competitive edge.B. Keen observation to find out the opponent's weaknesses.C. A balance between our strengths and weaknesses.D. A sense of balance between what is possible and impossible.5.What does the man finally think?A. He disagrees with the woman.B. He needs some relaxation.C. He must work harder to pass the exam.D. He thinks he is better than the woman at tennis.Part 5 Long dialogs and True/False questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.An Italian had arrived at a small French town to stay with his wife at a hotel there.T F2.The Frenchman suddenly saw the Italian stealing his watch.T F3.The Frenchman and the Italian did not understand each other.T F4.The Italian remained calm though the Frenchman looked fierce.T F5.The Frenchman robbed the Italian by mistake.T FUnit7Part 1 Short dialogs and multiple choice questions1.A. It is the biggest problem.B. It is the second most important problem.C. It is important but not the most urgent problem.D. It is not important.2.A. The wildfire in Spain is a good thing.B. The wildfires are changing the climate.C. Her son studies environmental protection in college.D. Her son is protecting the environment.3.A. To protect the environment.B. To write a paper on the environment.C. To do a good job for his classmate.D. To make a mess of his classmate's work.4.A. Both the man and woman think it should be adopted.B. Neither the man nor the woman thinks it should be adoptedC. Only the man thinks it should be adopted.D. Only the woman thinks it should be adopted.5.A. The same as the man's.B. The environment is hopeless.C. The environment is improving.D. The environment is free from problems.Part 3 Short passages and multiple choice questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.Why did the number of pandas drop sharply this century?A. Widespread forest fires.B. The change of bamboo forests into farmland.C. The global warming.D. Increased hunting.2.What is the strange nature of giant pandas mentioned in the passage?A. Peaceful.B. Cheerful.C. solitary.D. Lonely.3.Why is the breeding program not a success?A. The temperature has changed a lot.B. The rainfall has changed a lot.C. The panda does not like to live in zoos.D. The panda likes to live alone.4.Why do people debate the use of cloning in conservation?A. Because this technology is up-to-date.B. Because this technology does not involve a moral issue in animals.C. Because the breeding method is unsuccessful.D. Because the breeding method must be combined with cloning.5.What would be the best title for the passage?A. How to save the giant panda.B. The danger of extinction of the panda.C. The importance of the protection of the panda.D. Success in protecting the panda.Part 4 Short passages and multiple-choice questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.What is the WWF?A. A governmental, for-profit organization.B. A non-governmental, for-profit organization.C. A governmental, non-profit organization.D. A non-governmental, non-profit organization.2.What is WWF attempting to do?A. Protect wildlife.B. Promote sustainable development.C. Both A) and B).D. Neither A) nor B).3.What has WWF done in China?A. Developed several million hectares (公顷) of farmland.B. Drawn up the provincial environmental policies.C. Established new natural reserves for pandas.D. All of the above.4.How much of the panda's habitat is under formal protection today?A. More than half.B. Less than half.C. Only a small proportion.D. Almost all.5.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as WWF's function?A. Conservation of freshwater resources.B. Recycling of waste paper.C. Conservation of biological diversity.D. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.Part 5 Long dialogs and True/False questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.Both the man and woman are in favor of the ban on plastic lunch boxes.T F2.The woman says paper products use more energy and resources than plastic ones.T F3.Many workers in the plastic industry have lost their jobs because of the new regulations.T F4.The new jobs the government offered to the plastic industry workers are often not as good as their old ones.T F5.The woman thinks it is easy for workers to adjust to the new changes.T FUnit8Part 1 Short dialogs and multiple choice questions1.A. To find the passports.B. To get the tickets.C. To pay the departure tax.D. To look after the baggage.2.A. 2 kilograms.B. 3 kilograms.C. 23 kilograms.D. 28 kilograms.3.A. Flying is relaxing and enjoyable.B. Flying could be harmful to the human body.C. Passengers should not carry hairspray on board.D. Most passengers like to drink water on board.4.A. She is frightened of flying.B. She hates the long queue at the check-in.C. She is not happy with the high fare.D. She thinks the service on the flight is bad.Part 2 Short passages and multiple choice questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.What is the passage mainly concerned with?A. The booming air travel industry.B. The depressing air travel industry.C. Despite the current depression, the air travel industry will pick up.D. Despite the current boom, the air travel industry will decline.2.What was the earliest cause of the short-term aviation industry depression?A. The crash of the high-tech stock market.B. A terrorist attack.C. Consumers' desire to buy goods.D. The poor airline service3.Which of the following bears a larger share of the security check costs?A. A longer trip.B. A shorter trip.C. Passengers at a small airport.D. Passengers at a large airport.4.According to the passage, what does deregulation result in?A. Worse service.B. Higher fare.C. Fast speed.D. More competition.5.What may be the average annual growth of the air travel industry in the next two decades?A. A 20 percent increase.B. A 20.5 percent increase.C. A 5.1 percent increase.D. An 1.5 percent increase.Part 3 Short passages and multiple-choice questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.What are the man and woman talking about?A. The man thinks first class is far better than economy class, but the woman disagrees.B. The woman thinks first class is far better than economy class, but the man disagrees.C. Both the man and woman think first class is far better than economy class.D. Both the man and woman think first class is little better than economy class.2.What has happened to the woman?A. She flew from Shanghai yesterday.B. She left Shanghai the day before yesterday.C. She is suffering from jetlag.D. She has got over the jetlag.3.According to the woman, which of the following is true in the waiting room?A. In economy class you have to wait for hours.B. In economy class you have to stand in a long queue.C. In first class you have lots of food.D. In first class you can sleep on a sofa.4.What does the woman say about the first-class service on board?A. You can choose from inexpensive meals.B. You can choose a movie on your own TV.C. You can stretch your arms and legs.D. All of the above.5.What does the man think about jet lag?A. It happens to everyone who flies for over 12 hours from east to west.B. It happens to everyone who flies for over 12 hours from west to east.C. Both A) and B).D. Neither A) nor B).Unit9Part 1 Short dialogs and multiple choice questions1.A. Valentine's Day should be done away with.B. The man's girl friend is asking for too much.C. The man should buy gifts for his girl friend.D. The man is cheap.2.A. Stories about monsters.B. Stories about pirates.C. Children not afraid of fighting.D. Children in strange costumes.3.A. He is happy.B. He is exceptionally sad.C. He misses those who died in war.D. He celebrates the victory.4.A. A housewife.B. A housekeeper.C. A president.D. It is not known.5.A. A king.B. A queen.C. Those who want to sell gifts.D. Those who employed servants.Part 3 Short passages and multiple choice questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.On what day was the beginning of the new year first observed in 16th-century France?A. On January 1st.B. On February 1st.C. On March 1st.D. On April 1st.2.On whom did people play tricks after Pope Gregory introduced a new calendar?A. Those who celebrated New Year's Day on April first.B. Those who celebrated New Year's Day on January first.C. Those who followed Gregory's idea.D. Those who accepted the new calendar.3.How do French children fool their friends?A. By hiding a fish in their friend's bag.B. By putting a paper fish on their friend's back.C. By saying, "School has been canceled."D. By saying, "Look! A flock of geese!"4.What is mentioned as a common trick in the United States?A. Telling a classmate that the teacher has fallen ill.B. Telling a friend that a bird is flying past.C. Saying "Your shoelace is untied."D. Saying "Your pants are unzipped."5.What is considered the most clever April Fool joke?A. One that is played with a large audience around.B. One that is first played on April Fool's Day.C. One that makes everyone laugh except the victim.D. One that makes everyone laugh, including the victim. Part 4 Short passages and multiple-choice questions Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.Which of the following would be the best title for the dialog?A. Easter and Easter Eggs.B. Three Stages of Easter.C. Features of Easter.D. Ways to Celebrate Easter.2.What do Easter eggs and a rabbit symbolize?A. Everlasting peace and happiness.B. Changes in people's life.C. Harvest, autumn, rebirth.D. Rebirth, spring, fertility.3.What stages does Easter have?A. Palm Sunday, Ash Wednesday, and Good Friday.B. Ash Friday, Palm Sunday, and Good Wednesday.C. Palm Saturday, Ash Wednesday, and Good Friday.D. Ash Sudan, Palm Friday, and Good Tuesday.4.What do ashes remind people of?A. How Christ went to heaven.B. How Christ returned from the grave.C. How Christ suffered on the cross.D. How Christ was reborn.5.What did "Good Friday" once mean?A. Easter Egg Friday.B. Easter Rabbit Friday.C. Holy Friday.D. Excellent Friday.Part 5 Long dialogs and True/False questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1.The man's initial plan is to take his girlfriend out on the town together with his male friends.T F2.The woman advises the man to offer his girlfriend pizza and beer.T F3.The man plans to take his girlfriend to an expensive restaurant for a romantic dinner.T F4.The woman suggests to the man a cheap but romantic way to spend the Valentine's Day with his girlfriend.T F5.The woman hopes the man's girlfriend will know who came up with the idea for the date.T FUnit10Part 1 Short dialogs and multiple choice questions1 A. Buy shares when prices are comparatively low.B. Buy shares while they are rising.C. Start buying shares as quickly as possible.D. Buy a million shares of a high-tech stock.2. A. Nasdaq takes an average of all its stocks while Dow does not.B. Dow takes the average of its all its stocks while Nasdaq does not.C. Neither uses the average of its stocks.D. Both take an average of all their stocks.3. A. A depression is approaching.B. The stock market may crash.C. The stock market is stable.D. The stock market is rising fast.4. A. He believes in the importance of getting secret information.B. He believes it is time to buy online stocks.C. He agrees with the woman.D. He disagrees with the woman.5. A. Many high-tech companies have been launched.B. Many high-tech companies have been delisted.C. One should buy stocks listed on the Nasdaq.D. One should buy stocks listed on the Dow.Part 3 Short passages and multiple choice questions1. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Results of the wrongdoing by dishonest companies.B. The worst American stock market since 1987.C. The necessity of government inspection of companies’ financial reporting.D. Reasons for the declining US stock market.2. How did the Dow Jones index behave this week?A. It had one of the largest gains.B. It remained stable.C. It dropped just a little.D. It fell sharply.3. How many companies are mentioned as giving false financial reports?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.4. What is the government doing regarding to the false reporting?A. Dismissing officials involved in false financial reports.B. Investigating the financial activities of some big companies.C. Delisting some big companies from the stock market.D. Drawing up laws to punish the wrongdoing of some companies.5. According to the passage, what has caused the declining stock market?A. Wrongdoing by American companies.B. Excessive investment in telecommunications.C. Both A) and B).D. Neither A) nor B).Part 4 Short passages and multiple-choice questions1. What does "for once in a blue moon" probably mean?A. Always.B. Frequently.C. Rarely.D. Never.2. When did Nasdaq begin trading?A. In 1969.B. In 1971.C. In 1987.D. In 1999.3. How many of the companies traded in the United States are listed on the Nasdaq?A. Over half.B. Nearly half.C. About 90 percent.D. Almost 30 percent.4. Which of the following is mentioned as a way of Nasdaq stock trading?A. Through a broker.B. On the trading floor.C. On a computerized system.D. All of the above.5. What is the result of many people's investment in dotcoms?A. America Online has grown fast.B. Nortel is saved from bankruptcy.C. A lot of bubbles were created, which will soon burst.D. A lot of bubbles were created, which have burst.Part 5 Long dialogs and True/False question1. The man says he does not speak Greek.T F2. The main building of the New York Stock exchange is located on Fifth Avenue.T F3. Neither Intel nor Microsoft is listed on the New York Exchange.T F4. New York Exchange trades always involve face-to-face communication, never virtual exchanges.T F5. After hearing what the woman says, the man can now write a good term paper. T FQuestions 1 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.Just like an S1 .individual a mutual fund can also buy or sell shares of a company's stock. A mutual fund is a group of stocks and bonds that is S2 owned by a group of people. A financial company is in charge of the mutual fund, which is S3 managed by one or more portfolio managers. The people who S4 invest . in mutual funds are also known as shareholders because a unit of S5 ownership in a mutual fund is called a share. A mutual fund uses the cash invested by its S6 shareholders to purchase stocks, or in some case, bonds. The fund's shareholders are indirect S7 investors in that portfolio of stocks or bonds. Since a mutual fund may contain the stocks of many companies in its portfolio, S8 . shareholders are often able to own a greater and more diverse number of stocks than if they invested directly in the stock marketMost mutual funds are open-end funds. This means that at the end of every day, S9 the investment management company sponsoring the fund issues new shares to investors and buys back shares from investors wishing to leave the fund .A mutual fund can also be a closed-end fund. The sponsor of a closed-end fund registers and issues a fixed number of shares at the initial offering, similar to a common stock. Investors then can buy or sell these shares through a stock exchange. S10The sponsor does not buy back or issue shares after a closed-end fund is launched, so the investor must trade them through a broker.Part 2 Compound dictationQuestions 1 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.How can a teen be convinced to stop smoking--or persuaded never to take up the habit at all?Those questions became even more crucial last week when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that tobacco use among teenagers increased by nearly one-third in the last decade . In 1994, 27.5% of teens used cigarettes, smokeless tobacco or cigars. In 2004, 36.4% did .Teens have their own issues their own pressures. What works for adult smokers may not work for adolescents.To survey the teens, the questions must be carefully phrased because "teens get turned off if you ask them a lot of direct questions ,"says April Roeseler, a health educator and chief of local programs for the Tobacco Control Section of the California Department of Health Services, which runs the California Smokers’ Helpline. With teenagers, counselors aim to be more conversational.The first phone call generally takes about 45 minutes, with discussion about why the teen began smoking and the extent of the habit. In the next few weeks, the counselor sets up additional telephone appointments, with up to a total of eight sessions.Now 260 teens who have participated in the program are being followed, says Lester Brown, assistant professor of family and preventive medicine at the UC San Diego School of Medicine and the principal investigator for the project. Researchers want to see whether the teens who quit remain nonsmokers."Things are looking promising," he says, but he could offer no success-rate figures. Part 2 Compound dictationQuestions 1 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.Every day, the average person breathes in about 20,000 liters of air. Every time we breathe, we risk inhaling dangerous chemicals that have found their way into the air.Air pollution includes all pollutants found in the atmosphere These dangerous substances can be either in the form of gases or particles.Air pollution can be found both outdoors and indoors. Pollutants can be trapped inside buildings, causing indoor pollution that lasts for a long time.The sources of air pollution are both natural and human-based. As one might expect, humans have been producing increasing amounts of pollution as time has progressed, and they now account for the majority of pollutants released into the air.Air pollution has been a problem throughout history Even in Ancient Rome people complained about smoke put into the atmosphere .The effects of air pollution are diverse and numerous.Air pollution can have serious consequences for the health of human beings , and severely affects the natural ecosystem.Because it is located in the atmosphere, air pollution is able to travel easily. As a result, air pollution is a global problem and has been the subject of global cooperation and conflict.Some areas now suffer more than others from air pollution.Cities with largenumbers of automobiles or those that use great quantities of coal often suffer most severely from air pollution problems. .Part 1 Compound dictationQuestions 1 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.In such a mature industry with many low-fare competitors and tiny profits from operations, it is essential that airline managers identify controllable costs.In order to establish and maintain air services, airlines have a high level of fixed and operating costs: labor, fuel , airplanes, engines, spares and parts, IT services and networks , airport equipment, airport handling services, sales distribution, training,insurance , and other costs. Thus all but a few cents on the dollar in ticket sales is paid out to a wide variety of external providers or internal cost centers. Moreover, the industry is structured so that airlines often act as tax collectors. Ticket prices include a number of fees, taxes , and surcharges they have little or no control over , and these are passed through to various providers. Airlines are also responsible for carrying out government regulations.If airlines carry passengers without proper documents on an international flight, they are responsible for carrying them back to the originating country .Analysis of the last five years shows that all the other player s in the air transport chain are far more profitable than the airlines, who collect and pass through fees and revenues to them from ticket sales.While airlines as a whole earned 6% return on capital employed, airports earned 10% , catering companies 10-13% , handling companies 11-14%, aircraft lessors 5%, aircraft manufacturers 16%, and global distribution companies more than 30%.Part 2 Compound dictationQuestions 1 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.Many Americans buy an evergreen tree for Christmas. They put the tree in their home and hang small lights and colorful objects on it. The evergreen is usually a pine or a fir tree. It remains green during the cold, dark months of winter in the northern part of the world. So it is a symbol of everlasting life.The Christmas tree may have developed in part from a popular play performed. hundreds of years ago in what is now Germany. Traditionally, the play was held on December twenty-fourth, the day before Christmas. The play was about the first people that God created--Adam and Eve. People put apples on an evergreen tree to represent the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden.By the year 1600, some Germans began bringing evergreen trees into their homes. They put fruit, nuts and sweets on the trees They shared the food among family members and friends after the holiday season.Some people say the German religious reformer Martin Luther was the first person to add lighted candles to a tree. They say he did this to show how wonderful the stars had appeared to him as he traveled one night .In the early 1800s, German settlers in the state of Pennsylvania were the first to celebrate the holiday with Christmas trees in the United States.The Christmas tree tradition spread to many parts of the world. Today, some form of Christmas tree is part of most Christmas celebrations.Some peopleput a star on top of their Christmas tree. It represents the star that led the three wise men to the baby Jesus in Bethlehem.。

新视野大学英语视听说教程4答案(含8-10单元)

新视野大学英语视听说教程第四册听力练习录音文本和答案Uint5B D AC DIII. Listening InB D AC CTask 2: A Hard-nosed Boss(S1) watched(S2) when(S3) pile(S4) around(S5) leaned(S6) hiding(S7) indifferently(S8) Stone rushed into the cashier’s office, took$250 from the cash box, and returned. “Take it,”he said, “and get out! Don’t let me see you around here again!”(S9) Seeing the young man showed no sign of embarrassment, Stone got furious.(S10)He was waiting for the 20 dollars we owe him for lunch. He works for the coffee shop around the corner.”Task3: Layoffs can be predicted.D C B C AIV. Speaking OutSusan: Excuse me, Helen, do you have a minute to talk?Helen:That question always carries some weigh t, Sue.What’s up?Susan: Well, uh…Here goes…My university wants me to go back to update the university website.Helen: So what? You can go back on the weekend, or in the evening.Susan:But it’s a large project. So I’m afraid I have to terminate my work here before my internship is over. I have to go back next Thursday.Helen:Oh? This is quite a surprise, Sue. I’m sad that you’ll be leaving us. You run this place with clockwork efficiency, you know. We’re going to miss you.Susan: I hope this one-week notice will give you time to hire and train a replacement.Helen:Thanks for the notices, Sue.Assistants like you are one in a million. I guess we’d better start looking as soon as possible.Susan: With your approval, I’ll put out notice today and screen the application myself.Helen:That would be great. Schedule them in as you see fit. Oh, Sue, things certainly won’t be the same withoutyou around here.Susan: Thank you for your kind words. If you have any problem, please feel free to call me.MODEL2 We have to let you go.ScriptHelen: Tom, the reason I called you into my office is your work.Tom: Really?Helen: The truth is ..I’m not satisfied with your job performance.Tom: Are you sure I haven’t been doing a good job?Helen: Tom, you’ve been reprimanded a number of times for being late and for using company time for personal matters. What’s more, you use the company phone to talk with your friends for hours.Tom:I know I’ve been late a couple of times; my motorcycle has been breaking down. I’m really sorry. I promise to do better in the future.Helen: I’m afraid it’s too late. Right now, your tardiness is the least of my problems.Tom: What do you mean?Helen: My secretary has proof that you have misappropriated company funds on several occasions. We won’t be prosecuting, but this simply can’t be allowed.Tom:: I didn’t steal any money! Your secretary is lying!Helen: I’m sorry, we have to let you go.Tom: You’re firing me? You are giving me my pink slip?Helen: Exactly. I’m sorry it had to turn out this way. Your termination is effective immediately.MODEL3 I’m the one you’ve been looking for.ScriptHelen: So, Bill, tell me about your last job. What kinds of work did you do?Bill: Market investigation, sales promotion, after-sale services, risk analysis, investment planning –to name just a few.Helen: Why did you leave?Bill:Downsizing. The company wasn’t performing efficiently. It’s been operating at a loss. So the only way out was to lay off redundant employees.Helen:Why do you think our corporation makes a good career move for you?Bill: My experience at the last company is completely transferable to your company, since you deal in the same products.Helen: Go on.Bill:What’s even better, your corporation is a well-known multinational, and it’s working to become an industry leaser. I like that.Helen: And that would be a real boost to your career?Bill: Definitely. My last employer dealt with only small investments. But your company is handling large projects. That will help me grow professionally.Now Your TurnTask 1V. Let’s TalkVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Problems of JoblessnessA B C D ATask 2: Before the cutbackT T F F FTask3: Career TransitionsScriptFord Motor Company has announced plans to close plants ns cut more than 35,000 jobs as part of massive restricting[SOUND BITE]The announcement didn’t seem to come as a surprise to many Ford employees..[SOUND BITE]Ford Chief Executive, Bill Ford, Jr., called the cuts painful, but necessary to rescue the world’s number two carmaker from going under.The planned cuts include22, 000 jobs in the U.S. and Canada.Certain U.S. models, such as the Cougar, Escort, Villager, and Lincoln Continental will be discontinued due to plant closings.Ford, Jr. said he would receive no salary until the company recovered.[SOUND BITE]Ford’s recent financial troubles reflect a complete turnaround from last year, when the company reported a profit of more than $6 billion for the year2000.The company was hit hard in 2001, when they spent $3 billion during a safety recall.When news of the plant closings and job cuts the workers, many reacted with emotion.[SOUND BITE]Chairman Ford, Jr. says that recovery will be based on getting back to basics in product development and on improving quality and productivity.Uint6II. Basic Listening Practice10. ScriptCCADBIII. Listening InCBADCTask 2: Is it really bad luck?Script(S1) terrible (S2) misfortune. (S3) reflection (S4) damaged (S5) heaven (S6) pick (S7) washed(S8) Some people claim that the number is bad luck because thirteen people sat down for the Last Supper before Jesus was crucified(S9) Friday the thirteenth of any month is considered especially bad or unlucky, and Friday the thirteenth of March is the worst of the all.(S10)When people talk about the “seven-year itch”they mean that every seven years a person undergoes a complete change in personality.Task3: The Status on Easter Island ABDDBIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1This is a custom that dates back to the ancient Celts.Chris: Sue, do you know why people say, “knock on wood” when they want to avoid bad luck?Susan: It sounds a bit funny. As far as I know, it has a lot to do with ancient Celtic people. They worshipped trees.Chris: Sounds interesting.Susan: They thoughts trees would suck demons back into the ground.Chris:Well, when you think about the deep roots,their belief seems to make some senses.Susan:What’s more, knocking on wood was a way to brag without being punished. People once thought that evil spirits would becomejealous if good fortune was pointed out to themChris: Uh, yes, go on.Susan: well, by knocking on wood three times, the noise could frightened away the evil spirits, and they couldn’t have to robthe braggart of that good fortuneChris: I’m afraid those who don’t know this superstition might be frightened away as well.Susan: Now here’s a test. Do you know how the custom of kissing under the mistletoe originated?Chris:I haven’t the slightest idea, but I’m all ears.Susan: Again this is a custom that dates back to the ancient Celts. Since they worshipped trees, they conductedmany of their ceremonies in the woods in the shade of trees.Chris: Now I see. Probably it’s under these mistletoe trees that weddings took place.Susan: I wish you were standing under some mistletoe right now.Chris: Luckily I’m not. Touch wood.MODEL2 Is there any relationship between superstitions and real life?ScriptChris: It’s strange that so many people are superstitious.There must be some relationship between superstitions and reallife.Susan:You know, Richard Wiseman, a British psychologist researched the relationship between superstition and luck.Chris: What did he find? Most people would be interested. At least I wouldSusan: He polled ,000 people and fond that people who believe themselves to be lucky tend to go for positive superstitions .They may wear a ring as a talisman or often say,” touch wood”for good luck.Chris: Then, what about the unlucky people? Do you mean if they think they ate unlucky, they tend to believe in superstitions abut bad luck.Susan: Yeah. They worry a lot about a broken mirror, a black cat running across their path, and so on.Chris: So what is his point?Susan: His point is that people make their own luck by their attitude to life. So, 49 percent of lucky people regularly cross their fingers, compared to 30 percent of unlucky people. And only18 percent of lucky people are anxious if they break a mirror.Chris: So, our fate is linked to our attitude rather than to our superstitions.Susan: I think that’s what he is suggesting.Chris: This research seems too complicates. If I were a psychologist, I would conduct a survey to find whether 13 really is an unlucky number. I f there ere traffic accidents or murders on the 13th than on other days, then we have to believe in superstitions.Susan: What if there weren’t?Chris: Then I wouldn’t be superstitious.Susan: What a brilliant idea! I never expected you to be as wise as Solomon.Chris: Well as long as you don’t think I’m a fool.MODEL3 I believe ETs have visited the earth before.ScriptNora: Hey, what’s this picture of yours? It looks like a flying saucer.Chris: It is. I was visited by aliens last week and this isa picture of their spacecraft.Nora: When I look closer, it resembles a liver Frisbee.Chris: But it could have been aliens. I believe ETs have visited the earth befor e. What do you think?Nora:It would be hard to believe otherwise. Projects like the pyramids are difficult to explain away,given the level of technology that was available at the timeChris: That’s for sure. They are mysterious.Nora: When you consider all those “impossibilities, it’s tempting to infer that some highly advanced civilization assisted humans in their construction.Chris: Think about this: if you were abducted by aliens and taken up to their spaceship or something …well…Nora: What do you mean?Chris: I mean, who would believe you? You’d go nuts telling everyone: “It’s true! I was abducted by aliens!”Nora: And everyone would think you were crazy, or just making up a story to get attention.Chris: From what I understand, sometimes these people do go crazy, trying to convince people about their experiences.Nora: I believe that in some cases they offer pretty good evidence.Chris: So, take a closer look at this picture. Do you still think it’s a Frisbee?Now Your TurnTask 1V. Let’s TalkVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Horseshoes as a Sign of Good LuckACDCBTask 2: Superstitions or real bad lucks?TTFFTTask3: Career TransitionsNews ReportEgyptian TombsScriptArchaeologist have uncovered two tombs that date back more than 2,500 years in the part of Cairo where the ancient city of Heliopolis once stood, according to Egyptian antiquity authorities.Although there is a modern suburb of Heliopolis in Cairo southeast of its ancient namesake, the original Heliopolis was known as a center of learning and academic study in ancient Mediterranean times.The 26-century-old tombs that date back to the years 664 to 625 BC were developed during a routine archaeological inspection of an empty plot of land in the Eins Shams district of northwestern Cairo. This district covers part of the ground that used to be the ancient city of Heliopolis.The owner of the land was seeking construction rights and by law, construction cannot begin without a permit certifying that the site has no historical significance.The first of the two limestone tombs to be opened contained a sarcophagus and sixteen statuettes, said the chief state archaeologist for the Cairo-Giza area, Zahi Hawass.Hawass said in a statement that the tombs were found in a d owntown residential area, three meters below the ground.[SOUND BITE]Hawass went on to give a more detailed account of the important find.[SOUND BITE]It appears that the tombs have not been raided by grave robbers, but they have been damaged by leaking sewage water.The first tomb to be uncovered belonged to a builder named Waja-Hur. His name was engraved on the statuettes, which the ancient Egyptians placed in tombs to answer questions for them in the afterlife.Te process of recovering these artifacts can be long and tedious, but the historical significance of these pieces makes the painstaking work worthwhile.[SOUND BITE]Egyptian archaeologists plan to open the second tomb on Sunday.Uint7II. Basic Listening PracticeAADBCIII. Listening InTask 1: I’m doing a lot of things on the computer!ABCDCTask 2: A Magician and a Parrot(S1) audience(S2) tricks(S3) whenever(S4) parrot(S5) magician(S6) hat(S7) cards(S8) The magician was furious. Each time the parrot revealed one of his secrets, the audience roared with laughter.(S9)He dreamed of various ways he could do away with the troublesome bird. But he didn’t dare to touch it. It was the captain’s parrot after all.(S10) They stared at each other with hate, but did not utter a word. This went on for several days.Task3: The Modern CircusCABBDIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Would you like to do anything?Amy:Would you like to go to see a movie tonight, say, The Lord of the Rings?Bill: Thanks for asking, but there’s too much violence in those blockbusters.Amy: Then, let’s go roller-skating.Bill:I don’t really like to now that I’m not so young any more. You know, my knees ache terribly.Amy:I’m sorry to hear that. Hey, let’s go to see a country singer tonight?Bill: No. I’m not really in the mood.Amy: Well, would you like to do anything?Bill: Sure, let’s stay home and watch TV.Amy:Is there anything worth watching tonight?Bill: Let me look at the TV Guide first.Well, Survivor’s on Channel 3 at 7:30.Amy: If I remember correctly, there’s a documentary about animals on another channel.Bill: Yes, on Channel 10. Do you want to watch it?Amy: Do you mind if we watch it?Bill: Well. I really wanted to watch the Rocket game tonight.MODEL2 I can’t make up my mind!ScriptJohn: Hey!Nora: Hey!John:I see you’re reading travel brochures. Planning a holiday trip somewhere?Nora: Once the warms up. I get itchy feet. I think about going places.John:Will this be a trip abroad or some excursion close to home?Nora:Two tours are offered in May: one to big American cities;one to Europe.John: Are these whirlwind tours that allow you a few hours in each place?Nora: Oh, no, no, they’re both three-week three-city tours, with a week in each city.John: That’s more like it. You can look around and not feel rushed. What cities?Nora: I can’t make up my mind: London, Paris and Rome or New York, San…?John: Stop there. Europe’s more interesting. America’s OK, but it’s all the same.Nora: You didn’t let me finish. San Francisco and Chicago, a modern Nora: All right. You convinced me. They say variety’s the spice of life. Variety, here I come.MODEL3 You’d better get more exercise in your leisure time.ScriptAmy:Look at you! You’re fat and flabby. You’d better get more exercise in your leisure time, or you’ll never be Governor of California.Bill: That’s right. I’m no Schwarzenegger, no Mr. Universe, so don’t bug me.Amy: He shows what exercise can do. He used to be a skinny kid from Austria.Bill: He likes exercise; I don’t. I was born tired, and I’ve been resting ever since.Amy: Seeing a fine specimen like him, don’t you feel like exercising vigorously to stay in good shape?Bill: Whenever I feel like exercising, I lie down and rest until the feeling passes.Amy: Ha, ha, very funny. Surely you’ve read about the dangers of obesity.Bill: Scientists constantly find dangers: smoking, cholesterol. What else is new?Amy:You must know an exercise like walking benefits the mind and body.Bill: I do, and I walk every day—from my office to the parking lot, not-stop.Amy: OK, have it your way. Eventually you’ll be a burden on our health system.Bill: And just what do you mean by that? I’m not sick. My appetite is good.Amy: If you stay fat, heart trouble or high blood pressure could hospitalized you.Bill: Well, you may have a point there. I suppose we could go for a walk after dinner, slowly.Now Your TurnTask 1V. Let’s TalkVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: The History of Chinese AcrobaticsDACBDTask 2: Exercise to RelaxFTTFFTask3: How Americans Use Their TimeNews ReportLatest Space Walk from Space StationScriptAmerican astronaut Carl Walz and Russian cosmonaut Yuri Onufrienko took their first space walk outside of an international space station on Monday. Their mission was to move a construction crane and install a radio antenna outside the space station.Walz, Onufrienko, and American astronaut Daniel Bursch first moved into the space station last month. This was their first attempt since then to exit the station.As Bursch monitored from outside, Walz and Onufrienko exited the station 400 km above the Pacific Ocean. Their main task was to move a Russian-built crane from its temporary home on the U.S. side of the space station to a permanent home on the Russian side. Their plan was to use another similar Russian-built crane to help them carry out the job. The goal was for both cranes to eventually be located on the Russian side of the space station, which was launched in September.The job was not an easy one, considering that the crane they were in charge of moving is nearly 15 meters long when fully extended and able to move more than three tons of equipment when in use. The two men worked together to maneuver the two large cranes into the correct positions. The complicated job took several hours to complete, but their hard work resulted in the successful relocation of the crane to the Russian side of the space station.The men were also given the task of installing the first of four radio antennas on the living quarters of the space station.During the space walk, the two men complained of a continual high-pitched beeping sound that distracted them as they floated in space.Russian engineers attempted to find the cause of the noise the men were hearing inside their spacesuits, but could not provide an immediate solution.The three-man crew is the fourth crew to live on the space station and will remain on board there until MayUint8II. Basic Listening PracticeKeys: 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.CIII. Listening InKeys: 1.B 2.A 3.A 4.A 5.DTask 2: The Improvement of RiceScriptScientists now know a lot more about a grain that people have eaten for ten thousand years. (S1) Research teams around the world have completed a map of the (S2) genes of rices. The findings appeared last week in the (S3) journal Nature.The aim is to speed up the improvement of rice. The scientists (S4)warn that the kinds of rice plants used now have reached the limit of their (S5) productivity. Yet world rice production must (S6) grow by an estimated 30 percent in the next twenty to meet demand. By 2025, as many as 4.6 billion people will depend on rice for (S7) survival. There is a lot of pressure on breeders to improve the crop, and the rice genome is a valuable tool to do that. (S8) Plant breeders have already used preliminary information from the rice genome to create experimental strains of rice that better resist cold and pests.The researchers also say rice is an excellent choice for genetic mapping and engineering. Rice genes have only about 390 million chemical bases. That maight sound like a lot. But other major food grains have thousands of millions. (S9) The new map could better explain more than just rice. Rice shares a common ancestor with other cereal crops. Because rice is the first cereal crop to be fully analyzed, researchers expect that sufficient knowledge of its genetic information will reveal the heredity of more complex grains, including corn, wheat and barley.(S10) While significant progress has been made in the analysis of the rice genome, themanipulate genes that cause certain diseases, mankind will cure them easily. Themapping of human genes is also making headway. When scientists can identify andeven length of life.human genetic map may help us control a person’s height, weight, appearance andTask3: The First Cloned CatIV. Speaking OutKeys: 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.CSusan:With so many people suffering from malnutrition around the world,why are people protesting against genetically modified foods?Chris: Some people are protesting about genetically modified foods, but even more people are protesting the fact that processed foods containing these ingredients aren’t labeled.Susan: But why should they be labeled?Chris: Not everyone is sure that genetically modified foods are safe. They want to be certain that biotech foods have the sme composition as organic foods.Susan: But there are more urgent problems in this world. Many people are dying of starvation.Chris: But those who aren’t starving may want genetically modified foods to be labeled so they know what foods they shouldandd shouldn’t eat.Susan: Y ou know, I heard of a genetically modified fish that grew to be ten times its normal size.Chris: That sure sounds abnormal.Susan:Yeah, it does sound a bit strange , but that fish could feed ten times as many people.Chris: You’re right; genetically modified food might help solve world hunger. But I think we have a right to know what weare eating.should be forbidden by law?MODEL2 Do you think the cloning of humansScriptSusan: After the cloning of Dolly the sheep, I think human cloning is next.John: Whoa. I have some reservations about it. There are stll many scientific problemsto solve before human cloning starts.Susan: There’s an easier way. The Clonaid Company says they’ve cloned humans.John: Oh, my God! These guys claim aliens from another planet taught them humancloning.Susan: A woman gave them half a million dollars to clone her dead daughter.John: Clearly that woman doesn’t know much about cloning. How risky it is!Susan: I know it’s inefficient. It took 276 tries to produce Dolly. But why is it risky?John: Cloned animals grow abnormally large and age unnaturally fast.Susan: In other words, that woman may not be happy with her cloned daughter.John: Then there are the emotions. No one knows if cloning damages the mind.Susan: Do you think the cloning of humans should be forbidden by law?John: To my mind, the cloning of hu man organs shouldn’t be prohabited. It may helpsolve medical problems.Susan: I see your point: cloning should be regulated if it’s to benefit humanity.MODEL3 Is it interfering with nature?ScriptNora: Some religious groups are opposed to genetic research.They believe it’s interfering with nature.John: I know. But nature can be pretty hard-nosed too, so we often need to interfere with her—we build dams to control flooding.Nora: There’re many diseases that are a part of nature, and they cause people a great deal of misery: cancer and diabetes, for example.John: A better understanding of the genetic code that controls our body would be a great help in curing many diseases.Nora: The project to map the human genetic code…what’s that called?John: The genome project. As you say, it has tremendous promise to make our lives better—just in the ability to identify and correct genetically-caused diseases like Alzheimer’s.Nora: Some diseases like cancer are also believed to have a genetic switch.John: That’s right, and once researchers identify the switch, perhaps they can turn off cancer or Alzheimer’s.Nora: People are also concerned that science will enable us to determine such qualities as intelligence and height.John: You know it’s going to hap pen—it’s just a matter of when.Nora: Imagine if everyone was a combination of Yao Ming and Albert Einstein.John: But what if they get it wrong, and you wind up with Yao Ming’s knowledge of nuclear physics and Albert Einstein’s height?Nora: All those religious groups would say that it served you right.V. Let’s TalkU.S. Consumer’s attitude to BiotechOver 70% of U.S.consumers support biotechnology.ExamplesIn a recent referendum in Oregon, voters rejected a proposal to require special labels on all products containing biotech ingredients by an overwhelming 73% to 27%.Chinese Progress in BiotechChinese scientists have used biotechnology to create a new type of tomato, which contains the vaccine against hepatitis B.Significance of the ProgressThis technology can be used to save lives,ease pain and suffering and improve the human condition.The Professor’s AdviceI do think that such new pharmaceutical foods need to be handled as medicines by professionals and not as conventional foods.Task 2: Is it moral to clone humans?Keys: 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.DKeys: 1.T 2.T 3.F 4.F 5.TTask3: A Drunkard’s ArgumentIt’s a complex name for a complex subject. Bioinformatics is the key to figuring out the wealth of information in the human genome project.Researchers have nearly mapped out all of the 30,000 genes that make up human DNA, but making sense of useful data is not easy.The company Double Twist is a pioneer in the business of bioinformatics.［SOUND BITE］Double Twist works mainly with information that is also available to the public,sifting through data to find what may help link a biological problem like cancer, to its possible cure.［SOUND BITE］The company then sells software and data to pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies, and academic institutions, which use them in their work. This provides a solution to help people better understand data from the human genome project.［SOUND BITE］Bioinformatics speeds up drug development and provides more accurate research.［SOUND BITE］Human Genome Sciences takes the process one step further. It uses bioinformatics to develop drugs using its own genomic information.［SOUND BITE］Right now, Human Genome Sciences has four new drugs being tested that are the results of genomic research. Bioinformatics systems developed within the company played an important role in discovering these drugs.［SOUND BITE］Bioinformatics can also bring much quicker returns for investors.［SOUND BITE］Even though its role is crucial, bioinformatics if only a small part of the overall $305 billion biotech sector, accounting for onlyabout $2.23 billion.But some investors believe that bioinformatics has great potential.［SOUND BITE］So unless drug companies start developing their own bioinformatics systems or partner with companies that can provide them, they may get left behind in the race to discover new drugs.Uint9II. Basic Listening PracticeKeys: 1.A 2.C 3. D 4.B 5.AKeys: 1.C 2.D 3.C 4.A 5.BIII. Listening InScriptBefore going to Europe on business, a woman drove her new Rolls-Royce to a (S1) downtown bank in New York City and went in to ask for a (S2) loan of $5,000. The bank officer said the bank would need some kind of (S3) security for the loan, so the women handed over the keys to her Rolls-Royce.The car was parked on the street in front of the bank. The bank (S4) agreed to accept the car as collateral for the loan. The bank’s president and its officers all enjoyed a good laugh at the woman for using a $250,000 Rolls-Royce as collateral (S5) against a $5,000 loan. An employee of the bank then (S6) proceeded to drive the Rolls intothe bank’s underground garage and parked it there.Two weeks later, the woman walked throuh the bank’s doors and asked to (S7) settle up her loan and get her car back. “(S8) That will be $5,000 principal, and $20.30 in interest,” the loan officer said. The woman wrote out a check and started to walk away.“Wait, Miss,” the loan officer said, “(S9) We’re very happy to have had your business, and this transaction has worked out very nicely, but we are a little puzzled. While you were away, we checked you out and found that you are a multi-millionaire. What puzzles us is why you would bother to borrow $5,000.”The woman replied: “(S10) Where else in Manhattan can I park my car for two weeks for only $20.30 and expect it to be there when I return?”。

新视野大学英语视听说教程第四册答案Unit10

Uint10II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptW: Many Chinese students are too shy to say anything in a classroom.M: I think they don’t speak because their culture values modesty, and they don’t want to appear to be showing off. Goes back to Confucius.Q: Wh y don’t Chinese students say anything in classroom according to the man? 2.ScriptW:The government is doing something at last about sex discrimination in the workplace. Women deserve the same pay as men for the same work.M: Yeah. In the United States, women earn only 70 percent of what men do for the same job. It’s a situation that has to be changed.Q: What does the man say about women?3. ScriptW: I admire Michael Dell. He had a dream to be the world’s largest manufacturer of personal computers, and he has realized that dream.M:And he dropped out of university to become a success. I wonder if there is a lesson in that.Q: What do we learn about Dell from the conversation?4. ScriptM: Successful entrepreneurs are often self-made people who have a vision and know where they are going.W: But do they enjoy life like you and me, or is money their only concern?Q: What are the two speakers’ attitudes toward successful entrepreneurs?5. ScriptW: Do you agree that equal opportunity for all in an educational system is important? M: Yes, but we have to recognize that all of us are not of equal ability.Q: What does the man imply?Keys: 1.C 2.A 3. D 4.B 5.AIII. Listening InTask 1: Competition in AmericaScriptAlan: What are you reading, Eliza?Eliza: An article on American competition.Alan:Competition is everywhere and constant. Why so much fuss about it, Miss Knowledge?Eliza:Don’t make fun of me. According to the author, competition is especially important in American life. They’re taught to comp ete from early childhood.When children play games, they learn how to beat others.Alan: And many girls want to look more attractive than the girls sitting next to them in class. Do you think that way?Eliza:Don’t be silly. Let’s get back to the point. Wh en children are growing up, they compete with one another in their studies.Alan: Isn’t that also true of students in other nations? As we all know, many Asian students kill for a high test score and grab every opportunity to sharpen their competitive edge over others.Eliza:American boys find great pleasure in competing with each other in sports, according to the author.Alan:I do like sports. When our football team beats the other team, I feel great.Makes me want to shout out loud. But isn’t that norma l throughout the world? Eliza:American people also compete with each other at work and at climbing the social ladder.Alan: But there’s competition in other countries as well.Eliza: You’re right in a sense, but the author says the idea of competing is mo re deeply rooted in the minds of Americans. They’re even taught that if you lose and don’t feel hurt, there must be something wrong with you.Alan: I hear that some Asians put emphasis on cooperation. Which approach do you think makes more sense?Eliza: It’s hard to say. Anyway, there’s no accounting for different cultures.1.What is the dialog mainly about?2.What is the woman doing?3.What do children learn from playing games according to the woman?4.What does the man say about students’ studies?5.What does the woman say when asked which makes more sense, competition orcooperation?Keys: 1.C 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.DTask 2: Americans’ Work EthicScriptFor four hundred years or more, one thing has been a characteristic of Americans. It is called their “work ethic”. Its (S1) roots were in the teaching of the Christian Puritans who first settled in (S2) what is now the northeastern state of Massachusetts. They believed that it was their (S3) moral duty to work at every task to please God by their(S4) diligence, honesty, attention to details, skill, and attitude. To these Puritans, it was a (S5) sin to be lazy or to do less than your best in any task. They and later Americans tried to follow the Bible’s (S6) teachings, “If a man will not work, he shall not eat.”Therefore, Americans have for (S7) centuries believed that they were guilty of sin if they did not work as carefully and hard as they could when they did anything. God would punish those who were careless or lazy in their work. (S8) Even as children they were taught, “If it’s worth doing at all, it’s worth doing well.”But some people have gone beyond the usual sense of diligence. They are especially attracted to the notion of “climbing the ladder” so as to increase their status, financial position, and sense of self-worth. (S9) In English a new word has been created to describe people who work compulsivelly. The word “workaholic” describes an individual who is as addicted to work as an alcoholic is to alcohol.There are conflicting points of view about workaholics. Those concerned with problems of mental stress believe workaholics abuse themselves physically and mentally. (S10) Others hold that workaholics are valuable members of society because they are extremely productive. The American culture values achievement, efficiency, and production, and a workaholic upholds these values.Task 3: Do you know what “Freeze!” means?ScriptThere is one word which you must learn before you visit the U.S.A. That is “Freeze!” It means, “Stand still and don’t move.” Police of ficers use it when they are ready to use their guns. If the person does not obey the command and moves, they shoot.One evening in Los Angeles, someone rang the bell doorbell of a house. It was a dangerous area at night, so the owner of the house took his gun with him when he answered the door. He opened the door and saw a person, who turned round and started walking away from the house. The owner cried “Freeze!”, but the man went on walking. The owner thought he tried to escape, so he shot him dead.Later, a sad story was uncovered. The dead man was Yoshiro Hattori, a 16-year-old Japanese exchange student. He went to visit a friend for a Halloween party, but he could not remember the number of the house. When he realized that he had gone to the wrong house, he turned round to leave. He did not know much English and so did not understand the command “Freeze!”.The tragedy arose from cultural misunderstanding. Those who have lived in the United States for a long time understand the possibility of being shot when one trespasses upon an individual’s property. It is a well-known fact in America that a person’s home is his castle. Although Rodney Pears, the owner of the house, gave a verbal warning “Freeze!” to Hattori, Hattori did not know it meant “Stand still an d don’t move”, and therefore did not obey it. This misunderstanding became the trigger of Hattori’s disaster. The concept of owning guns is hard for Japanese people to understand, but in America you are permitted to own a gun under the U.S. Constitution.1.Wh at does the word “Freeze!” mean in the passage?2.What did the owner of the house take with him when he answered the door?3. Why did the Japanese student turn around and leave?4.What is mentioned as a possible result of trespassing?5.Wh y is the phrase “a person’s home is his castle” quoted in the passage?Keys: 1.C 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.CIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1Americans glorify individualism.Susan: John, I was looking for you. Where have you been hiding all morning? John: Well, I caught Profess or Brown’s lecture on American individualism. Susan:Oh, how did you find it?John:Enlightening. Americans glorify individualism. They believe individual interests rank above everything else.Susan:Sounds intersting. It’s a sharp contrast to the orie ntal collectivism Professor Wang talked about last semester.John:But you should know that the individualism in the United States is not necesssarily an equivalent for selfishness.Susan: Then what does it mean in the States?John: They believe all values, rights, and duties originate in individuals, so they emphasize individual initiative and independence.Susan:There could be something in that. Of course in oriental countries the interests of the group are more important than anything else.John: I So, it’s all the more necessary for foreigners to understand American culture, or they can’t hope to understand the importance of privacy in the West.. Susan:Maybe that’s the reason nuclear families outnumber extended families in the United States.John: Right on! You’re catching on fast!Susan: Now let me ask you a question.John: Shoot. Go ahead.Susan: Why do Americans cherish individualism more than oriental people? John: I don’t know. Anyway, Professor Brown didn’t say.Susan: One reason might be that American children stop sleeping with their parents at an early age. They learn independence early, so it’s deeply rooted. John: Wow, that’s an intelligent guess!MODEL2What do you think are the reasons forthat difference?ScriptSusan: Do you find that people in America often walk faster than people in China?Americans always seem to be in a hurry.John: It’s hard to come to a definite conclusion. Some Americans walk in a leisurely way, and some Chinese hurry all the time. But on the whole, Ithink you’re right.Susan:What do you think are the reasons for that difference?John:Americans treasure time. For them, time is tangible. It’s a thing. “Time is money.” You can “spend time”, “waste time”, “save time”. You can even“kill time”!Susan:Does this strong sense of time affect their lifestyle?John:Sure. If you’re 20 minutes late for a bussiness appointment, the other person or persons will be annoyed. They may not trust you anymore.Susan: But as far as I know, English-speaking people may be 15-30 minutes late fora dinner party.John: That’s true. For an informal occasion like that, punctuality is not so important. Also, a boss may keep his employees waiting for a long time. Susan:But if his secretary is late, she’s in trouble. She will probably receive a reprimand.John: How true!Susan:The American workship of time probably led them to create fast foods. John: I agree. And globalization shrinks the differences between cultures. Now people everywhere are rushing, and anywhere you go, you find KentuckyFried Chicken.Susan: But plenty of Chinese are still making appointments saying, “If I am late, wait for me.”John: But with more intercultural communication, I think the gap will eventually be bridged, and Chinese will be hurrying everywhere.MODEL3That’s the secret of their success.ScriptChris: Hey Sue, how’s the math class going? Are you head of the class?Susan:Are you kidding? There’s a bunch of foreign students in the class---from China somewhere---and they are on top.Chris: Why do you think so many Chinese students excel in math? It’s been my observation that the Chinese students are usually the best.Susan:In class they don’t say much, but they definitely get the best marks. Chris: I think part of it is their work ethic. They never skip class, and they pay attention.Susan:One Chinese student in my class did homework each night until the early hours. He never took a break, watched TV, or went out for a beer.Chris:That’s the secret of their success: hard work and deligence.Susan:It’s so unfair. I could probably do better if I worked harder, but that’s no fun.I think learning should be more fun.Chris:Someone with a knowledge of chess would find a chess tournament fascinating. But if you don’t have the knowledge, then you won’t understand the significance of themoves, and you’ll be bored.Susan:So what you’re saying is knowledge requires hard work, and knowledge makes things interesting. I am not against knowledge; I just want to learn it in an interesting way.What’s more, “All work and noplay makes Jack a dull boy.”Now Your TurnTask 1:SAMPLE DIALOGMaggie: Josh, you were late for work this morning.Josh: I was only about ten minutes late. Anyway, the boss didn’t say any thing about it.Maggie:As a friend, I must give you a warning. You should understand that Americans treasure time.Josh: What do you mean?Maggie: You see, for them time is tangible. It’s a thing. “Time is money.” You can “spend time”, “waste time”, “save time”. You can even “kill time”!Josh: Does this strong sense of time affect their lifestyle?Maggie: If you’re 20 minutes late for a business appointment, the other persons will be annoyed. They may not trust you anymore. Today you were ten minuteslate for work. That was bad enough.Josh: I was caught in a traffic jam. What could I have done?Maggie: You should have called the secretary to say you might be late. I learned the importance of punctuality when I studied at an American university. Josh: Tell me about it.Maggie: Some students were late handing in assignments and the professors gave them poor marks. One professor even refused to read a term paper that wasturned in after the deadline.Josh: But as far as I know, English-speaking people may be 15-30 minutes late fora dinner party.Maggie:That’s true. For an informal occasion like that, punctuality is not so important. Also, a boss may keep his employees waiting for a long time. Josh: But if his secretary is late, she’s in trouble. S he will probably be reprimanded.Maggie: How true!V. Let’s TalkScriptCulture shock happens to most people who travel abroad. Psychologists tell us that there are five distinct phases of culture shock.During the first few days of a person’s stay in a n ew country, everything usually goes fairly smoothly. The newcomer is excited about being in a new place where there are new sights and sounds, new smells and tastes. They may find themselves staying in hotels or with a home-stay family that is excited to meet the foreign stranger. This first stage of culture shock is called the “honeymoon phase”.Unfortunately, this phase often comes to an end fairly soon. The newcomer may encounter many problems in transportation, shopping, or interpersonal communication. You may feel that people no longer care about your problems. You might even start to think that the people in the host country don’t like foreigners. This may lead to the second stage of culture shock, known as the “rejection phase”. The newcomer may start to complain about and reject the host culture.If you don’t survive stage two successfully, you may find yourself moving into stage three: the “regression phase”. The word “regression” means moving backward, and in this phase of culture shock, you spend much of your time speaking your own language, watching videos from your home country, and eating food form home. Also, you may remember only the good things about your home country.If you survive the third stage successfully, you will move into the fourth stage of culture shock called the “recovery phase”. In this stage you become more comfortable with the customs of the host country. You start to realize that no country is that much better than another---they are just different.Much later, when you return to your homeland, you may find yourself entering the fifth phase of culture shock---the “reverse culture shock”. After you have become comfortable with the habits and customs of a new lifestyle, you may find that you are no longer completely comfortable in your home country. It may take a little while to become at ease with your home culture.If you overcome the problems in all five phases, you will be much stronger, and youVI.Further Listening and SpeakingTask 1: PunctualityScriptT o Americans, punctuality is a way of showing respect for other people’s time. Being more than 10 minutes late to an appointment usually calls for an apology, and maybe an explanation. People who are running late often call ahead to let others know of the delay. Of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to be exactly on tome. At informal get-togethers, for example, people often arrive as much as 30 minutes past the appointed time. But they usually don’t try that at work.American lifestyles show how much people respect the time of others. When people plan an event, they often set the time days or weeks in advance. Once the time is fixed, it takes almost an emergency to chance it. If people want to come to your house for a friendly visit, they will usually call first to make sure it is convenient. Only very close friends will just “drop in” unannounced. Also, p eople hesitate to call others late at night for fear they might be in bed. The time may vary, but most folks think twice about calling after 10:00 p.m.To outsiders, Americans seem tied to the clock. People in some Eastern cultures value relationships more than schedules. In these societies, people don’t try to control time, but to experience it. Many Eastern cultures, for example, view time as a cycle. The rhythm of nature---from the passing of seasons to the monthly cycle of the moon---shapes their view of events. If they have wasted some time or let an opportunity pass by, they are not very worried, knowing that more time and opportunities will come in the next cycle. But Americans often want to jump at the first opportunity. They are unwilling to stand by idly and give up the opportunity.The early American hero Benjamin Franklin expressed that view of time like this: “Do you love life? Then do now waste time, for that is the stuff life is made of.”1.According to the passage, when people are late in America, what do they do?2.According to the passage, what do Americans do after the time for an appointmentis fixed?3.How do people in some Eastern countries view relationships and schedules?4.According to the passage, why aren’t some Eastern people worried if they let anopportunity pass by?5. What was Benjamin Franklin’s view of time?Keys: 1.C 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.DTask 2: Our Personal SpacesScriptOur personal space, that piece of the universe we occupy and call our own, is contained within an invisible boundary surrounding our body. As the owners of this area, we usually decide who may enter and who may not. When our space is invaded, we react in a variety of ways. We back up and retreat, stand our ground as our hands become moist from nervousness, or sometimes even react violently. Our response shows not only our unique personality, but also our cultural background.For example, cultures that stress individualism such as England, the United States, Germany, and Australia generally demand more space than collective cultures do, and tend to become aggressive when their space is invaded. This idea of space is quite different from the one found in the Mexican and Arab cultures. In Mexico, the physical distance between people when engaged in conversation is closer than what is usual north of the border. And for middle easterner, typical Arab conversations are at close range. Closeness cannot be avoided.As is the case with most of our behavior, our use of space is directly linked to the value system of our culture. In some Asian cultures, for example, employees do not stand near their bosses; the extended distance demonstrates respect. Extra interpersonal distance is also part of the cultural experience of the people of Scotland and Sweden, for whom it reflects privacy. And in Germany, private space is sacred. Keys: 1.T 2.F 3.T 4.F 5.FTask 3: We don’t know what to do with them.ScriptA Russian, a Cuban, an American businessman, and an American lawyer were passengers on a fast train speeding across the French countryside. As time wore on, the men gradually became friendly with one another, introducing themselves and shaking hands. Eventually, the Russian took out a large bottle of vodka and poured each of his traveling companions a drink. Just as the American businessman was sipping the vodka and praising its fine quality, the Russian hurled the half-full bottleout of the open window.“What did you do that for?” asked the startled American businessman.“V odka is plentiful in my country,” said the Russian, “In fact, we have thousands and thousands of liters of it---far more than we need.”The American businessman shook his head and leaned back in his seat, obviously baffled by the Russian’s reasoning.A little later, the young Cuban passed around a box of fine Havana cigars. The men enjoyed this treat and made admiring remarks about the pleasures of smoking good Havana cigars. At that very moment the Cuban took a couple of puffs of his cigar and then tossed it out of the open window.“I thought the Cuban economy was not good this year,” the American businessman said. “Yet you threw that perfectly good cigar away. I find your actions quite puzzling.”“Cigars,” the Cuban replied, “are a dime a dozen in Cuba. We have more of them than we know what to do with.”The American businessman sat in silence for a moment. Then he got up, grbbed the lawyer, and threw him out of the window.News ReportRussian Popcorn FestivalScriptAmerican popcorn has made its way into the heart of Russian culture. Organizers and participants came together on Sunday at a Moscow festival marking the tenth anniversary of the introduction of popcorn to Russia.It was exactly ten years ago, on December 16, 1991, that popcorn, considered an American delicacy here, first made its appearance in this land famous for its artists.To celebrate the occasion, ten “artists” decided to recreate a famous Russian painting in, you guessed it, popcorn. It took the ten artists a total of six hours of painstaking work to complete the popcorn painting. The result of this long ordeal was a 120 square meter popcorn mosaic.The Russian Records Agency, the local equivalent of the Guinness Book of World Records, was at the Manezh exhibition complex to witness the event. A ceremony was held in front of onlookers to officially register the record.[SOUND BITE]The ceremony was immediately followed by a popcorn lovers’feast, with festival-goers consuming large amounts of the much-loved snack. Both the young and the old eagerly took part in the festive celebrations. Some participants voiced their support for the unusual event. [SOUND BITE]There were also those who talked about feeling a sense of camaraderie among their fellow popcorn enthusiasts.[SOUND BITE]The celebrations continued for hours and even included some live performances.Clean up for the event was no problem---there were many eager onlookers on hand to cleanup---and eat---the delicious mess.11。

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Task 2: Big John is coming!A bar owner in the Old West has just hired a timid bartende匸This (SI) owner of the establishment is giving his new hire some instructions on (S2) running the place・ He tells the timid man, “If you ever hear that Big John is coming to town, (S3) drop everything and run for the hills! He，s the biggest, nastiest (S4) outlaw who's ever lived!"A few weeks pass (S5) uneventfully. But one afternoon, a local cowhand comes running through town (S6) yelling, “Big John is coming! Run for your (S7) lives!" When the bartender leaves the bar to start running, he is knocked to the ground by several townspeople rushing out of town. (S8) As he's picking himself up, he sees a large man, almost seven feet talk He's muscular, and is growing as he approaches the bar.He steps up to the door, orders the poor barkeep inside, and demands, “I want a beer NOW!，，He strikes his heavy fist on the bar, splitting it in half. (S9) The bartender nervously hands the big man a beer, hands shaking. He takes the beer, bites the top of the bottle off, and downs the beer in one gulp.As the terrified bartender hides behind the bar, the big man gets up to leave, "Do you want another beer?" the bartender asks in a trembling voice・"Dang it, I dorTt have time!” the big man yells, (S10) “I got to get out of town! Don，tyou hear Big John is coming?"Task3: A View of HappinessDr. Smith has proposed a reasonable, if perhaps somewhat oversimplifies, view of happiness・ According to his theory, happiness might be described as a state of balance. And when human or certain animals achieve that balance, they tend to remain in that condition in order to repeat the happy feeling.To illustrate this, we may study the action of two magnets. When their positive and negative poles meet, they are comfortably joined, and they remain there. In other words, they have attained a balance or state of happiness. If on the other hand, one of the poles is reversed, and positive pole is presses against positive pole, there is resistance, instability, imbalance a state of unhappiness・Animals with some degree of intelligence seem to find happiness in reinforcement. Once they have gained one or more of their goals such as food, and water, they learn to repeat the actions that led to satisfaction of those goals. This repetition or reinforcement produces a state of balance or sense of happiness・According to this theory, only animals with a significant capacity to learn should be able to experience happiness. But in truth learning can take place through surprisingly simple short-term action such as scratching an itch, followed by pleasure, followed by more scratching, and so on. Thus learning can occur with almost no conscious thought. For human beings, blessed with the ability to reason, goals are not limited to the short-term satisfaction of needs. Indeed, there is a strong link between happiness and thefulfillment of long-term goals. Even if human strive for goals that are morecomplex and longer-term than the animals9 goals, once those goals are gained, happiness is reinforced.Task 2: The Voice LiftAfter the face-lift, the forehead tightened, and the (SI) nose job, something still might be revealing your age: your (S2) voice.For patients who think their trembly, hoarse words don't (S3) match their newly face and figure, there5s a procedure that claims to make them (S4) sound younger too: the voice lift.There are two general kinds of voice lifts. In some cases, implants (S5) inserted through an incision in the (S6) neck bring the vocal cords closer together. Doctors also use injections of (S7) fat or other substances to plump up the cords, so that the voice sounds younge匚(S8) The voice lift is becoming more widely known among an aging population who try to make themselves sound younger.“I speak in a great deal, or I was shouting, on a particular day, at the end of the day, I would feel exhausted,said Robert Brown, 75, (S9) a retired construction engineer who underwent the voice lift several years ag(x “I don，t know if I sound younger, but the hoarseness is gone, which is such a great improvement：(S10) Voice lift can also benefit people like perfomieFS, lawyers, teachers, and telephone operators who need to have a strong voice and hope to shave years off the sound of their voice・Task3: A View of HappinessMen are turning to plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures to brighten up their appearances at a faster rate than women, according to a survey released on Wednesda y. Men's use of fat injections to soften deep wrinkles leaped 47 percent last year from the previous year. Women's use of the injections fell 36 percent, according to a survey by the American Academy of Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons.Men's use of botox injections to eliminate frown lines rose 88 percent, while womerfs botox use fell 8 percent.And for smoothing skin, the use of laser resurfacing among men rose 13percent, the survey showed. Meanwhile, womerfs use of laser resurfacing dropped 38 percent during the same time period・The number of men getting nose jobs rose 47 percent, while the number of women doing so rose 5 percent・Typically, men and women visiting plastic surgeons for cosmetic reasons were age 40 to 59.The study said 44 percent of men and 57 percent of women tell their doctor that looking younger is the reason they are choosing cosmetic surgery.By about 18 percent, men are more likely than women to say they want facial cosmetic surgery for work-related reasons.The study was conducted by written questionnaires from January 20 to March 3 among more than 2,600 members of the association, who focus on treatment of the face, head, and neck.By comparison, in the previous year, womens use of botox rose 60 percent while men，s fell 14 percent; women's use of laser resurfacing rose 13 percent while men's fell 19 percent; women's use of fat injections fell 17 percent and men's fell 54 percent.Task 2: Flooding in Haiti and the Dominican RepublicThe death too continues to (SI) climb from last week's flooding in Haiti and the Dominican Republic・The U.S. Agency for International Development (S2) reports that at least 1,068 people are dead, 1,600 are (S3) missing, and 25,000 are in need of emergency food and other forms of (S4)assistance. In Dominican Republic, 414 are dead and 274 are missing, all from the town of Jimani.A key(S5) factor in the widespread destruction is the extensive deforestation and the (S6) presence of settlements along the floodplains of rivers.The flooding was driven by intense rainfall. A low-pressure system (S7) originating in Central America brought exceptionally heavy rain and thunderstorms to Haiti and the Dominican Republic from May 18 t o25. (S8) Rainfall exceeded 500 mm (OF 19.7 inches) along the border areas of Haiti and the Dominican Republic during that period. At the town of Jimani, Dominican Republic, 250mm (or 10 inches) of rain fell in just 24 hours, causing the Solie River to overflow its banks from May24 to 25.The heavy rainfall resulted in flash flooding and extensive debris flowed over the entire region. Swollen rivers and debris cut off many of the roads traversing the area along the base of the mountains. (S9) This made it difficult for humanitarian relief worker to rescue stranded people and deliver badly.Now people want to know: How often do floods and related landmass movement alsocaused landsides in a few places. (SlO)Analysis of the past date shows that major floods in the Dominican Republic and Haiti are now a neaoannual event. Since 1986, twelve lethal events have occurred on the island.Task3: A BlizzardA blizzard is a sever weather condition characterized by low temperatures and strong winds, greater than 15 miles per hour, bearing a great amount of snow.Because the factors for classifying winter storms are complex, there are many different definitions of what a blizzard truly is. But it is generally agreed that in order to be classified as a blizzard, as opposed to merely a winter storm, the weather must meet several conditions・ The storm must decrease visibility to a quarter of a mile for three hours running. Include snow or ice as precipitation, and have wind speed of at least 32 miles per hour, which means Force 7 or more on the Wind Scale・Another standard, according to Environment Canada, is that the winter storm must have winds of 40 kilometers per hour or mi=ore, plenty of snow, visibility less than 1 kilometer, a temperature of less than ・25 degrees Celsius, and all of these conditions must last for 4 hours or more, before the storm can properly be called a blizzard. When all these conditions continue after snow has stopped falling, the storm is referred t o as a ground blizzard・An extensive form of blizzard is a whiteout, when the downdrafts, together with snowfall, become so sever that it is impossible to distinguish the ground from the air. People caught in a whiteout can quickly become disoriented, losing their sense of up and downas well as their sense of direction. Severe blizzard can also occur along witharctic cyclones.Task 2: SOHOThe modern concept of small office and home office, or small and home office, often (SI) shorted to SOHO, is concerned with business that employ from one to ten workers ・ Also (S2) known as a virtual business, the SOHO has not evolved beyond the idea of an (S3) independent business person who has a few support stall members. Business (S4) enterprises that are large are often called Small and Medium-sized Enterprises.Before the 19th century and the (S5) spread of the industrial revolution around the globe, (S6) nearly all offices were small offices or home offices, with only a few exceptions. Most businesses were small, and (S7) so was the amount of paperwork that went with their business activities・At the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st, the term "Small or Home Office" and (S8) the acronym SOHO have been used t to great extent by companies that sell products to large number of small business with a small-sized office・Some products are often designed specifically for the SOHO market. (S9) Many books are written and sold specifically for this type of office to tell people how to equip a small of行ce・Nowadays many consultants, lawyers, and real estate agents in small and mediumsized towns operate from such home offices・(S10) In the 行eld of software development, engineers often have to work 20 hours ormore at a stretch, so they can hardly adapt to normal office hours. They often work insmall offices to have more freedom.Task3: The Role of Job DescriptionsPeople who don't understand what their employers expect them to do may be headed for one of the most common and yet most avoidable career traps・ If your boss doesn't take the time to explain properly what you are expected to do in your position. Then keep asking questions until you know precisely what it is. Don9t limit your questions to matter of everyday routine・ Lee Colby, a management consultant based in Minneapolis, offers his advice・He says you can ask more significant questions like, "What are our departmwnt^ goals? How does my work fit in with the overall objective of the company?”That method helped Lisa James, an assistant manager at an electronics company. When James was transferred to a new department seven years ago, she found herself not only working for the manager of quality control, but assisting three other managers. Because the job was both demanding and ill-defined, James had to put in ten-hour days as well as take work home・ To clarify what was expected of her and what she hoped to get from her job in terms of career department, she drafted a list of goals in collaboration with her principal boss. The list proved so well though out that her boss used it as the basis for her annual performance reviews. Shortly afterwards, she was given a raise for her efficient work.If your boss is vague about what your goals should be, try this technique suggested by Atkin Simon, director of a Boston-based management-consulting firm: Read your position description, which most large firms provide, and identify the two or threemost important tasks it mentions. Then meet with your boss, point out the tasks you've chosen and ask if they accurately reflect what your boss considers important.Task 2: A Hard-nosed BossMe Stone was known far and wide as a hard-nosed boss who (SI) watched his employees like a hawk・ He was making one of his regular tours of the factory (S2) when he spotted a young man leaning against a (S3) pile of boxes just outside the foreman^ office・ Since George, the foreman, wasn，t around・ Stone stood off to the side and watched to see just how ling the young men would stand (S4) around doing nothing ・The young man yawned, scratched his head, looked at his watch, and sat on the floor. After ten minutes or so he yawned again and (S5) leaned back on the pile of boxes・Stone stepped from his (S6) hiding place and walked up to the young man. "You!” he yelled, "How much do you make a week?，'The young man looked up (S7) indiffewntly. “Two hundred and fifty dollars/5 He said. (S8) Stone rushed into the cashier^ office, took$250 from the cash box, and returned. “Take it,，' he said, "and get out! Don，t let me see you around here again!"The young man took the cash, put it in his pocket, and left. (S9) Seeing the young man showed no sign of embairassment, Stone got furious. Then he went looking for George ・ When he found him, Stone was red with anger. "That lazy boy in front of your office,Stone said, “I just gave him a week's pay and fired him. What's the matter with you, letting him stand around as though he has nothing to do?”"You mean th e kid in the red shirt?” George asked."Yes! The kid in the red shirt!"George said, “(S10) He was waiting for the 20 dollars we owe him for lunch・ He works for the coffee shop around the comer.”Task3: Layoffs can be predicted・In some cases companies inform their employees in advance that layoffs are coming. In other cases, they come without warning: You arrive on time for work on a Friday, but you are told not to come next week. Ouch!In either case, you may be able to sense some bad signs in advance・ Maybe the company has tried very hard to avoid layoffs; maybe it has been preparing for the worst for quite some time・ If you think about the bad omens carefully, you might know as much or more than some of the employees in managerial positions with management responsibilities.For example, if you work in sales, you might know that quotas have not been met. If you work in field engineering, you might notice far fewer customer installations. If your company's competitors, suppliers or customers are laying off employees, it，s likely your company will too, especially if economic conditions are affecting your industry. Check the layoff statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Search the Net and your local newspaper too for articles concerning layoffs in your industry. Do things like bad sales always mean that layoffs are coming to your company? Not necessarily. Companies have seasonal and economic sales dips all the time, and arealways looking for ways to improve their performance・ So, if you see only one or twobad signs, don91 jump to a hasty conclusion. But if you see more, especially along the lines of earnings warnings, budget cuts, hiring freezes, restructuring, and massive layoffs in your industry, it might just be time to get your resume up to date and start looking for a new job. Also, it might e a good idea to cancel your vacation, implement money-saving measures, and become more useful on your job. You should prepare in advance if you think you might get the axe soon.Task 2: Is it really bad luck?Are you worried because you have just broken a mirror? Some people believe that breaking a mirror is a (SI) terrible thing to do. They say it will bring you seven years of (S2) misfortune. The reason behind this belief stems the old idea that a person^ soul is in their (S3) reflection, so that if you smash your mirror, you soul will be (S4) damaged too, dooming you do an early death, and not giving you entry to (S5) heaven. Is there any way to reverse this bad luck? Yes一if you very carefully (S6) pick up all the broken pieces of the mirror and throw them into a river or stream, then the bad luck will be,9(S7) washed away^..Of all number, 13 is the most associated with bad luck・(S8) Some people claim that the number is bad luck because thirteen people sat down for the Last Supper before Jesus was crucified, and with this in mind few hosts will serve dinner with thirteen at the table. And according to an ancient Norwegian tale, twelve gods had gathered for a feast when a thirteenth, Loke, entered・After the meal, Loke killed Balder, who was the most beloved of all the gods・(S9) Friday the thirteenth of any month is considered especially bad or unlucky, andFriday the thirteenth of March is the worst of the all.The number seven also has some superstition connected to it. It is said that God created the world in seven days, and any association with the number is luck. The seventh son of the seventh son is said to be the luckiest of men, and (S10) When people talk about the “seven-year itch" they mean that every seven years a person undergoes a complete change in personality.Task3: The Status on Easter IslandOne of the greatest mysteries on Earth is the statues on Easter Island・ The island is one of the most remote places on Earth, located in the southern Pacific Ocean. It was almost uninhabited when it was discovered on Easter Day in 1722 by a Dutch captain, but it is covered with hundreds of giant statues, each weighing several tons and some standing more than 30 feet tall.Who carved these statures, and how and why were they put there?Nobody knows the answer for sure, but many ate trying to find out. There are many theories to explain this mystery. It has even been suggested the space aliens may have played a role regarding these giant statues. Another theory relates to the fact that Easter Island was inhabited by Polynesian seafarers, who traveled thousand of miles in their canoes, guided by the stars, the color of sky and the sun，the shapes of clouds, and the presence of birds making flights out to sea seeking food. The Polynesians first arrived on the island in 499A.D.However, the ocean currents which carried them there would mot take them back・ They were trapped and, having arrived there, could not leave・The Polynesians probable cared the statues themselves, perhaps as religioussymbols ・To date, 887 statues have been discovered on the island・ However, only a few statues were carried intended destination. The rest were abandoned along the way.The statues appear to have been carved out of the top edge of walls of a volcano on the island・ After a statue was carved, it may have been rolled or dragged down to the base of the volcano. Then it was put upright, and ropes were tied around it. Using a pulley system, the statue was moves to its intended destination.At its peak, the population of Eater Island is believed to have reached 11,000. Eventually, the resources of the island were exhausted, and the people resorted to cannibalism, eating one another. Work on the statues stopped and the statues were knocked over. When the first Europeans finally arrived on the island, most of the people lad died out.。

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新视野大学英语视听说教程第四册听力练习录音文本和答案Uint1II. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptM: I’m beside myself with joy. I’m so lucky. Guess what? I’ve won a lit of money in the lottery.W: Yeah? Well, you do know that money is the root of all evil, right? Q: What does the woman mean?2. ScriptW: Mary was furious. Her son wrecked up her car.M: He shouldn’t have driven a car without a driver’s license. He‘s still taking driving lesson.Q: What do we know about Mary’s son?3. ScriptM: Susan, I hear you’re going to marry that guy. Some people think you’ll regret it.W: Is that so? Only time tell.Q: What does the woman imply?4. ScriptM: Mary, I just want to say how sorry I was to learn of your mother’s passing.I know how close you two were?W: Thank you. It was so sudden. I’M still in a state of shock I don’t know what to do.Q: Which of following is true?5. ScriptW: I get furious at work when my opinions aren’t considered just because I’m a woman.M: You should air your view more emphatically and demand that your vice be heard.Q: What is the woman complaining about?K eys: 1.C 2.B 3. D 4.A 5.DIII. Listening InTask 1: Soft answers turn away wrath.Mary: Dam! You’re spilled red wine on me. My new dress is ruined. John: I’ m terrible sorry! What can I do to help? Here’s some water to wash it off.Mary:Stop splashing water on me! Oh, this is so embarrassing! I’m a mess. John:Well, you do look a little upset. Please don’t blow up. Don’t lose your cool.Mary: Hmm, you’ve got the nerve talking like that! Who should n’t fly off the handle? This dress cost a fortune.John: You look really cute when you’re mad. I kid you not. Some people do look attractive when they are in a rage.Mary: This is very expensive dress. I saved for months to buy it, and now it’s ruined. Look at this stain!John: Accidents do happen. Give me your dress, and I’ll take it to the cleaners.Mary: Sure! You want me to take it off right here in public and give it to you? I don’t even know you!John: This might be a really goof time to get acquainted. I’m John Owen. Mary: Mmm, at least you’re polite. I guess I really shouldn’t have flared up. After all, it was an accident. I’m Mary Harvey.John: Come on. I’ll take you home. You can change your clothes, and I’ll get the dress cleaned for you.Mary: Now you’re talking. Thanks. You’re a real gentleman.John: You’d better believe it. I’m glad to see that you’ve cooled down.Feel look a bite to eat afterward? I’m starving.Mary: Ok. You’re pretty good. I’m not nearly as mad. If you can get this stain out, I’ll be very happy.John: I’ll try my best. But if I can’t get the stain out, please don’t let your happiness turn to wrath.1. Which of the following would be the best title for the dialog?2. Why does the woman get angry?3. What does the man say to please the woman when she looks angry?4. Why does the woman say the man is a real gentleman?5. What is the man’s final proposal?Keys: 1D 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.CTask 2: Big John is coming!ScriptA bar owner in the Old West has just hired a timid bartender. This (S1) owner of the establishment is giving his new hire some instructions on (S2) running the place. He tells the timid man,“If you ever hear that Big John is coming to town, (S3) drop everything and run for the hills! He’s the biggest, nastiest (S4) outlaw who’s ever lived!”A few weeks pass (S5)uneventfully. But one afternoon, a local cowhand comes running through town (S6) yelling,“Big John is coming! Run for your (S7) lives!”When the bartender leaves the bar to start running, he is knocked to the ground by several townspeople rushing out of town. (S8) As he’s picking himself up, he sees a large man, almost seven feet tall. He’s muscular, and is growing as he approaches the bar.He steps up to the door, orders the poor barkeep inside, and demands, “I want a beer NOW!”He strikes his heavy fist on the bar, splitting it in half. (S9) The bartender nervously hands the big man a beer, hands shaking. He takes the beer, bites the top of the bottle off, and downs the beer in one gulp.As the terrified bartender hides behind the bar, the big man gets up to leave,“Do you want another beer?” the bartender asks in a trembling voice. “Dang it, I don’t have time!” the big man yells,(S10) “I got to get out of town! D on’t you hear Big John is coming?”Task3: A View of HappinessScriptDr. Smith has proposed a reasonable, if perhaps somewhat oversimplifies, view of happiness. According to his theory, happiness might be described as a state if balance. And when human or certain animals achieve that balance, they rend to remain in that condition in order to repeat the happy feeling. To illustrate this, we may study two magnets. When their positive and negative poles meet, they are comfortably joined, and they remain there. In other words, they have attained a balance or state of happiness. If on the otherhand, one of the poles is reversed, and positive pole is presses against positive pole, there is resistance, instability, imbalance a state of unhappiness.A nimals with some degree of intelligence seem to find happiness in reinforcement. Once they have gained one or more of their goals such as food, and water, they learn to repeat the actions that led to satisfaction of those goals. This repetition or reinforcement produces a state of balance or sense of happiness.According to this theory, only animals with a significant capacity to learn should be able to experience happiness. But in truth learning can take place through surprisingly simple short-term action such as scratching an itch, followed by pleasure, followed by more scratching, and so on. Thus lea r ning can occur with almost no conscious thought.For human beings, blessed with the ability to reason, goals are not limit ed to the short-term satisfaction of needs. Indeed, there is a strong link between happiness and the fulfillment of long-term goals. Even if human strive for goals that are more complex and longer-term than the animals’goals, once those goals are gained, happiness is reinforced.1. Why does the speaker mention “magnets”?2. According to the passage, what may animals do after they have got food?3. Which of the following is true according to the speaker?4. What does the speaker say is special about the goals of human beings?5. Which of the following best captures the main idea of the passage? Keys: 1D 2.C3. B 4.D 5.AIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Don’t let it get to you!Susan: You look so angry. What happened?Chris: Nothing I’d rather not talk about it. Just don’t ask.Susan: Come on. Relax. Talk to me.Chris: All right. This morning I took my car to the garage to check the air conditioner. They only gave it a quick look, refilled it with some Freon, and charged me 300bucks!Susan: No wonder you’re livid. I’d be mad too if someone ripped me off like that.Chris: Yeah. And they were rude. They said I didn’t know anything about cars, which I don’t, but they didn’t have to be blunt!Susan: Sounds like you got a raw deal!Chris: What’s worse, as I was leaving, I herd then saying, “Don’t trust that guy. He looks broke.”When I heard that, I almost hit the roof. Susan: Don’t let it get to you. Better ignore them.Chris: I agree. I did manage to keep my cool.Susan: Well, the best thing you can do is to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Agency.Chris: sounds like a good idea.MODEL2 I’m too depressed.ScriptSusan:Chris, I hear you’ve been down in the dumps, so I’ve come to cheer you up.Chris: It’s not gong o work. I’m too depressedSusan: Come, on. Tell me what’s on your mind.Chris: Everything. My girlfriend left me; my dog ran away; my wallet was stolen.Susan: Don’t worry. I’ll help you solve the biggest problem: finding youa new girlfriend.Chris: Forget it. Anyway, I’m getting bad grades, and I was told that I’d have to repeat a lot of courses next year. When I heard that, I almost lost it.Susan: Look, relax. I’ll help you with those courses.Chris: Yeah, but I also have three week’s laundry to do., and my room isa pigsty.Susan: Forget it. You’re on your own.Chris: Come, on. What are friends for?Susan:To keep you in high spirits; not to do your laundry.MODEL3 You seem to be on top of the world.ScriptNora: Oh, hey, John!John: Hey!Nora:You seem to be on top of the world tonight. What’s up?John:I’m so happy I’m about to burst. Guess what?Nora:You’ve got me.John: It might be true that misfortunes never come singly, but you can also have a “double blessing”. And that’s what I had.Nora: You mean you’ve had two happy events in your life?John:Exactly. You know, I was strong in all subjects except physics. Now I’ve finally passed the test--the one I needed to qualify for a Bachelor’s degree.Nora:Congratulations! You’d failed it three times. Now wonder you’re beaming. What’s the other good news?John:The multinational I was dong my field project at offered me a job at a good staring salary.Nora: Wow, wonderful, simple wonderful.John:I feel like celebrating. Shall we go to a bar?Nora: Why not?Now Your TurnTask 1SAMPLE DIALOGA: You look furious. What happened?B:Nothing. I’d rather not talk about it. Just don’t ask.A:Come on. You shouldn’t keep your feeling to yourself. You need to let off some stream. So, talk tome.B: All right. This morning I went to a shop to buy a digital camera, I only need an ordinary one. It is enough for my tours in the summer vacation. Buy they persuaded me to buy a professional camera, which cost three times as much.A: But you were willing to buy for it. Anyway, it must work better.B:You see, I know next to nothing about photography. So they simply tricked me into buying an expensive one.A: No wonder you’re livid with rage. I’d be mad too if I were robbed like that. What are you going to do?B:I already went back to them and asked to exchange it for a cheaper one. A: What did they say?B:Oh, they were rude. They insisted that they hadn’t encouraged me to buy a professional camera, and that I bought i t myself.A: Sounds like you got a raw deal!B:What’s worse, as I was leaving, I heard they say, “That guy looks broke. He shouldn’t have bought any camera.”A: Don’t let it get to you. Better ignore their rude remarks.B: I agree. I did manage to keep my cool.A: Well, the best thing you can do is to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Agency. If they talk to the shop, maybe they will give youa refund.B: Sounds too good to be true.V. Let’s TalkScriptHello, everyone. Today I invite you to join me in an exploration off the causes of depression. There ate many factors involved, but I believe some deserve special attention.Heredity certainly plays a role. .The tendency to develop depression may be inherited; there is evidence that this disorder may run in families. Physiology is another factor related to depression. There may be changes or imbalances in chemicals which transmit information in the brain called neurotransmitters. Many mode rn antidepressant drugs attempt to increase levels of certain neurotransmitters so as to increase brain communication. While the causal relationship is unclear; it is known that antidepressant medications do reliever certain symptoms of depression.Researchers also study psychological factors. They include the complex development of one’s personality and how one has learned to cope with external environmental factors, such as stress. It is freeqently observed that low self-esteem and self-defeating thinking are connected with depression. While it is not clear which is the cause and which is the effect, it is known that sufferers who are able to make corrections to their thinking patterns can show improved mood and self-esteem.Another factor causing depression is one’s early experiences. Events such as the death of a parent, the divorce of the parents, neglect, chronic illness, and sever e physical abuse can also increase the likelihood of depression later in life.Some present experiences may also lead to depression. Job loss, financial difficulties, long periods of unemployment, the loss of a spouse or other family member, or other painful events may trigger depression. Long-term stress at home, work, or school can also be involved.It is worth nothing that those living with someone suffering from \depression experience increased anxiety which adds to the possibility of their also becoming depressed.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Reason and EmotionScriptEmotion is sometimes regarded as the opposite of reason; s is suggested by phrase such as” appeal to emotions rather than reason” and “don’t let your emotions take over”. Emotional reactions sometimes produce consequences or thoughts which people may later regret or disagree with; but during an emotional state, they could not control their actions. Thus, it is generally believed that one of the most distinctive facts about human beings is a contradiction between emotion and reason.However, recent empirical studies do not suggest there is a clear distinction between reason and emotion. Indeed, anger or fear can often be thought of as an instinctive response to observed fact. The human mind possesses many possible reactions to the external world. Those reactions can lie on a continuum, with some of them involving the extreme of pure intellectual logic, which is often called “cold”, and others involving the extremes of pure emotion not related to logical agreement, which is called“the heat of passion”. The relation logic and emotion merits careful study. Passion, emotion, or feeling can reinforce an argument, event one based primarily on reason. This is especially true in religion or ideology, which frequently demands an all-or-nothing rejection or acceptance. In such areas of thought, human beings have to adopt a comprehensive view partly backed by empirical argument and partly by feeling and passion. Moreover, several researchers have suggested that typically there is no “pure” decision or thought; that is, no thought is based“purely”” on intellectual logic or “purely” on emotion—most decisions are founded on a mixture of both.1. What results does the speaker may some from emotional reactions?2. What is the popular belief about reason and emotion?3. What does the speaker mean by “cold“?4. According to the passage, what should people do in religious matters?5. What is the speaker’s conclusion?K eys: 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.DTask 2: DepressionScriptPat: You look depressed. Are you feeling blue? I’ve come to cheer you up. Ted: But there’s nothing that can cheer me up. I’m down in the dumps. Life’s miserablePat: You have to try to get your mind off things.Ted: But I can’t. I just feel there’s too much pressure on me sometimes! Pat: You can’t let things get you down. Learn to relax and stop worrying all the time. What’s your problem?Ted: I failed my last exam, and another exam is coming, I get bored. Pat: If I were you, I’d start working hard. If you work hard for a long time, you’re bound to get better grades. You see, “no pain, no gain”. Ted: It’s easier said than done! If I read for fifteen minutes, I get bored. Pat: You have to learn some self-discipline.B u t how can I stay cheerful all the time?Ted: Worse than that! If I read for half an hour, I get a headache. ThenI start to worry about passing the next exam.Pat: It’s all in your mind. If you stay cheerful like me, everything will soon be OK.Ted: B u t how can I stay cheerful all the time?Pat: Try to look on the bright side of things.Ted: But what if there isn’t a bright side?Pat: You know the saying: Every cloud has a silver lining. It means there’re always tow sides to everything—both the dark and the bright sides.So, try to identify your strengths and bring then into full play. Ted: Oh, no! Your corny old sayings are making me even more depressed.K eys: TFFTFTask3: AngerScriptAnger is an emotion that can be hard to control. Despite this, we should learn how to manage anger in a constructive manner. In the most intense moments of anger, we usually have two choices: to fight or to run. Some choose the option of violence, which is a negative reaction to anger; and others choose to run. Some may think running means you are a coward. But the option of walking away and claiming down is the more productive method of handling anger. It is difficult to walk away, especially when your heart is racing, and your anger is boiling over.There are constructive ways of handling anger in any situation. First, you have to stop for a brief moment and think before you act. Take that moment and calm down id you feel yourself being pushed.At that moment you should admit you are angry. If you refuse to admit you’re angry or hurt, or if you make it appear that everything is peaches and cream, you are not managing angry in a productive way. You should first admit you are angry and let your feelings out before you blow up. Foe example, you can stay in a quiet place by yourself and shout; or you can talk to a close friend to vent your rage. If you do not acknowledge your anger, it only builds up inside you and will eventually explode like a volcano Then, in order to manage your angry, you can ask yourself an important question that we all must ask ourselves,“What made me angry?”When you get the answer, and then ask yourself, “Why did that made me angry?” Through such logical reasoning, one tends to calm down and move toward a sensible solution.News ReportU.S. Roller CoasterScriptThe world’s first4D roller coaster, “X”, took on its first passengers last week at the Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park, just outside Los Angeles. After climbing on board and properly securing their safety harnesses, “X”riders are first to a height of over 66meters. At the top, the passenger train is released and builds up enough speed to race and plummet around the track at speeds of over 130km an hour.The rider takes the daring passengers down an incredible 66m dive and over the top of a 62m loop, in cars that spin independently of the roller coaster train. This unique design allows riders to spin360degree, both forwards and backwards, through the entire ride.Passengers hurtle through this ride often moving in many different directions at the same time ad the cars somersault back and forth and the roller coaster twists, loop s, and dives.The complicated series of maneuvers includes two raven turn, one front flip, one twisting front flip, and two back flips.Since passengers aren’t always facing the right direction to see what’s coming up next, the element of surprise is high. For “X”riders, this adds to the thrill of the ride.The track of this newest roller coaster runs a total length of a little over1, 100meters. The passenger trains measure 6meters wide and 21meters long, large enough to carry 28 passengers at a time. At full capacity,the trains can take 1,600passengers for the ride of their lives each hour. The entire ride lasts for only a total about 2minutes, but you can tell from the exhilarated faces of passengers returning to the boarding dock that they were two of the most thrilling minutes of heir lives.Uint2II. Basic Listening Practice3. ScriptW: Did you hear? Helen got modeling jib! She’s going to be sashaying down the catwalk.M: Wow, that’s great! All that walking practice really paid off. And foe once she won’t be complaining about being so tall.Q: Why did Helen get modeling job?4. ScriptM:Julia, come and see the Miss America contest on TV. All those beautiful girls are walking around in bathing suits, so the judges can decide who has the best figure.W: Bah! That’s the worst kind of exploitation. They are treating women like toys for people to enjoy. I would never take part in this kind of contest.Q: What do the man and the woman think about the beautify contest?3. ScriptW: What shall I do? I’m fat. I want to be slim and beauty, but I’m fat.I’ve tried all the new ideas, high carb and low carb, but nothing works. M:Those diets are just fads, popular for a while and then forgotten. Just follow the usual diet with fruits, vegetables, fish, water, and get plenty of exercise. Before long you’ll see results.Q: What has the woman tried?4. ScriptW1: I think Lily is really attractive. She’s half Spanish and has this really sultry look about her.W2:That explains why she tans so well. I’ve always been jealous of her skin color in the sum mer.Q: Which of following is true of Lily?5. ScriptM: Trust me, it was tight there on the Internet: “Plastic Surgery Increasing at a Faster Rate Among Men”. Apparently more and more men are trying to improve their appearance.W: I saw it too on the news. Face-lifts, nose jobs, and box to hide wrinkle are now very popular with men. Men say it’s for business reasons, but we know it’s vanity.Q: What does the woman think the real reason is that men have plastic surgery?K eys: 1.B 2.A 3. C 4D 5BIII. Listening InTask 1: A Friendly StylistStylist: Morning, sir. This chair, please. W hat can I do for you? Nick: A simple haircut: short on the back and sides.Stylist: Very good. I can, of course, do something fashionable for only $60.Nick: 60 dollars! That’s highway robbery—twice what I ordinarily pay. Stylist: Perhaps, sir. But your haircuts haven’t been in harmony with your character. Your hair is at war with your soul.Nick: I’ve never heard of such a thing.Stylist: If I may say, I’m an expert at matching hairstyle to personalities.Believe me; you’re suffering a “disjunction”.Nick: A disjunction? What the devil is a disjunction?Stylist: Your hair does not match you.Nick: This is utter nonsense. However, I’d like to hear how you’d solve this so-called problem.Stylist: Your character is artistic, imaginative. B ut your hair is dull.I can correct that imbalance in seconds.Nick: Okay, let me see what can you do about the…uh…disjunction, as you call it.Stylist: We’re going to use scissors to create peaks, which we’ll keep in place with a liberal helping of gel….This tuft in the back we’ll braid into a pigtail. Now, it’s the new you!Nick: I love it. It’s just like me: imaginative and artistic. Now what are you doing? What’s wrong? Don’t you see harmony in my new hairstyle?Stylist:Something’s preventing your hairstyle from being a true fashionable statement.Nick: For heaven’s sake, tell me what’s missing.Stylist: Streaks. By putting in a few yellow streaks in your hair, it will become a work of art. Streaking will cost you more, but…Nick: Do it. Forget the cost. But, by the way, what is the total getting to be? How much am I paying to avoid disjunction?Stylist: That’s…$135. Sir? Sir, are you all right? Oh, he fainted.6. When the stylist mentions $60, what does the customer say?7. What does the stylist think about the customer’s hairstyle?8. What will the stylist do with the customer’s hair?9. What will streaking do to the man’s hair according to the stylist?10. What is the passage mainly about?Keys: 1C.2A 3.D4.B 5.AFor Reference:1. It means there is no match between you and your hair.2. That’s…$135. Sir? Sir, are you all right? Oh, he fainted.Task 2: The Voice LiftScriptAfter the face-lift, the forehead tightened, and the (S1) nose job, something still might be revealing your age: your (S2) voice.For patients who think their trembly, hoarse words don’t (S3) match their newly face and figure, there’s a procedure that claims to make them (S4) sound younger too: the voice lift.There are two general kinds of voice lifts. In some cases, implants (S5) inserted through an incision in the (S6)neck bring the vocal cords closer together. Doctor s also use injections of (S7) fat or other substances to plump up the cords, so that the voice sounds younger.(S8) The voice lift is becoming more widely known among an aging population, who try to make themselves sound younger.“I speak in a great deal, or I was shouting, on a particular day, at the end of the day, I would feel exhausted,” said Robert Brown, 75, (S9) a retired construction engineer who underwent the voice lift several years ago, “I don’t know if I sound younger, but the hoarseness is gone, which is such a great improvement.”(S10)Voice lift can also benefit people like performers, lawyers, teachers, and telephone operators who need to have a strong voice and hope to shave years off the sound of their voice.Task3: A View of HappinessScriptMen are turning to plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures to brighten up their appearances at a faster rate than women, according to a survey released on Wednesday.Men’s use of fat injections to soften deep wrinkles leaped 47 percent last year from the previous year. Women’s use of the injections fell 36 percent, according to a survey by the American Academy of Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons.Men’s use of botox injections to eliminate frown lines rose 88 percent, while women’s botox use fell 8 percent.And for smoothing skin, the use of laser resurfacing among men rose 13percent, the survey showed. Meanwhile, women’s use of laser resurfacing dropped 38 percent during the same time period.The number of men getting nose jobs rose 47 percent, while the number of women doing so rose 5 percent.Typically, men and women visiting plastic surgeons for cosmetic reasons were age 40 to 59.The study said 44 percent of men and 57 percent of women tell their doctor that looking younger is the reason they are choosing cosmetic surgery. By about 18 percent, men are more likely than women to say they want facial cosmetic surgery for work-related reasons.The study was conducted by written questionnaires from January 20 to March 3 among more than 2,600 members of the association, who focus on treatment of the face, head, and neck.By comparison, in the previous year, women’s use of botox rose 60 percent while men’s fell 14 percent; women’s use of laser resurfacing rose 13 percent while men’s fell 19 percent; women’s use of fat injections fell17 percent and men’s fell 54 percent.6. What is true of men and women’s use of fat injections?7. While of the following is true of nose jobs?8. How much greater is the percentage of women choosing cosmetic surgeryto look younger than the percentage of men?9. What is true of men and women using botox in the previous year?10. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? Keys: 1C 2.C3. B 4.B 5.DIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 She’s having some cosmetic surgery.Amy: Did you hear Nora’s off to Korea?Bill: why is she going to Korea?Amy:She is having some cosmetic surgery.Bill: I’m floored! I thought she was beautiful already.Amy: I know what you mean. She’s having her nose fixed.Bill: Was it broken?Amy: No, stupid, she’s having it made smaller.Bill: If she wasn’t beautiful already,I could understand getting surgery. But she already has a nice nose.Amy:But not a fashionable one. She’s also having her teeth straighten.She wants to have a perfect smile.Bill: What for?Amy:She believes a better physical appearance will improve her chance of getting a good job.Bill: We won’t even recognize her when she gets back.MODEL2 I think I need a face-lift.ScriptSusan:Hey!Amy: Hi! Don’t you know anyone who’s had cosmetic surgery?Susan:You mean like a liposuction? I don’t think that’s necessary. That’s not the way a woman should stay attractive.Amy: Honestly, I won’t go as far as that. With surgery, I might look gorgeous, but it wouldn’t be the real me.Susan: Yeah, people should be happy with the way they are.Amy: I see your point. But I’m worried about the wrinkle around my eyes.I think I need a face-lift. Why can’t we go back to the way thingswere?Susan:Because…I don’t know! But, Amy, you wouldn’t do that, would you? Amy: Darned right I would! I don’t expect my skin to be baby-smooth, butI should at least be young-looking.Susan: Isn’t makeup enough?Amy:Come on, Susan. Be open-minded! Look at my eyes! They’re puffy. And my lower lids are dark and loose, and full of lines and circles. I really hope surgery can wipe out the tired look.Susan:But what would other people think?Amy:I don’t care other people think. I’m already for a lift. MODEL3 How did you find the plastic surgery there?。

新视野视听说第四册Unit6

Uint6II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptW: What’s that? Is it a toy? Did it get chewed by a dog?M: Hey, that’s my mascot! My uncle gave it to me when I was five, and it’s been with me ever since. It brought me luck in all my college exams.I can’t bring myself to part with it.Q: What does the man say about his lucky charm?2.ScriptW: Wish me luck; I’ve got a job interview this afternoon. I’m really nervous.M: Stay calm, best of luck! I’ve got my finger crossed for you.Q: What does the woman say he has crossed his fingers for the woman?3. ScriptW: Oh no! Did you see that black cat walk right in front of me? That’s unlucky!M: Really? I guess it depends on where you come from. In my hometown it’s the opposite: It’s lucky to see a black cat cross your path. So no need to worry!Q: What do the man and the woman think about a black cat crossing their path?4. ScriptM: Guess what I did this morning? I smashed my mirror. A great way to start the day!W: Oh no, seven years’bad luck, isn’t it?Q: What happened in the morning?5. ScriptM: I can’t believe this rain; it’s been pouring for hours! Where can I dry my umbrella?W: Not in here please! It’s unlucky to open an umbrella indoors. You can put it on the porch.Q: Where does the woman ask the man do to open his umbrella?Keys: 1.C2.C3. A 4.D 5.BIII. Listening InTask 1: David Copperfield is coming.W:My brother is going to pick up some tickers for the David Copperfield show. You interested in coming with us?M:I don’t know. I’ve been card tricks before, and rabbits from hats.I even do tricks myself—watch me change this coin into an icecream cone.W:Very funny. David Copperfield is the world’s greatest magician;he’s certainly worth a look.M:Actually, I have seen him on television. He pulls off some pretty amazing stunts. I wish I knew how he performed his tricks. ThenI could also make a person float in the air. I could pull a rabbitout of my hat. I could escape from a straitjacket and handcuffs—all underwater. And I could saw a woman in half.W: A magician never tells his secrets. David attempts the impossible and no one has any idea how he does it. I saw himon TV when he walked through the Great Wall of China.M:How could he do that?W: I have no idea, but I know what I saw: He entered a canvas shelter on one side of the wall, and he came out of a canvasshelter on the other side.M:yes, bur was he always in full view of the camera, or did they cut to a commercial or something else?W:Not only was the camera running all the time, but he was hooked up a heart monitor, and you could track his progress ashe moved through the wall.M:It’s difficult to know what to believe. I know it’s not possible forhim to do that, but…W: It sounds to me like it’s a show worth watching.M: Count me in. Instead of an ice cream cone, I’ll turn my money into a ticket.1.What is the dialog mainly about?2.Which of the following DOESN’T the man mention?3.What did David Copperfield do at the Great Wall of China, accordingto the woman?4.Under what condition did David Copperfield go through the GreatWall?5.What does the man finally decide to do?Keys: 1C 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.CFor Reference1. He could make a person float in the air, pull a rabbit out of his hat,escape from a straitjacket and handcuffs—all underwater, and saw awoman in half.2. She thinks Davis Copperfield in the world’s greatest magician and he’s certainly worth a look.Task 2: Is it really bad luck?ScriptAre you worried because you have just broken a mirror? Some people believe that breaking a mirror is a (S1) terrible thing to do. They say it will bring you seven years of (S2) misfortune. The reason behind this belief stems the old idea that a person’s soul is in their (S3) reflection, so that if you smash your mirror, you soul will be (S4) damaged too, dooming you do an early death, and not giving you entry to (S5) heaven. Is there any way to reverse this bad luck? Yes—if you very carefully (S6) pick up all the broken pieces of the mirror and throw them into a river or stream, then the bad luck will be”(S7) washed away”..Of all number, 13 is the most associated with bad luck. (S8) Some people claim that the number is bad luck because thirteen people sat down for the Last Supper before Jesus was crucified, and with this in mind few hosts will serve dinner with thirteen at the table. And according to an ancient Norwegian tale, twelve gods had gathered for a feast when a thirteenth, Loke, entered. After the meal, Loke killed Balder, who was themost beloved of all the gods.(S9) Friday the thirteenth of any month is considered especially bad or unlucky, and Friday the thirteenth of March is the worst of the all.The number seven also has some superstition connected to it. It is said that God created the world in seven days, and any association with the number is luck. The seventh son of the seventh son is said to be the luckiest of men, and (S10) When people talk about the “seven-year itch”they mean that every seven years a person undergoes a complete change in personality.Task3: The Status on Easter IslandScriptOne of the greatest mysteries on Earth is the statues on Easter Island. The island is one of the most remote places on Earth, located in the southern Pacific Ocean. It was almost uninhabited when it was discovered on Easter Day in 1722 by a Dutch captain, but it is covered with hundreds of giant statues, each weighing several tons and some standing more than30 feet tall.Who carved these statures, and how and why were they put there? Nobody knows the answer for sure, but many ate trying to find out. There are many theories to explain this mystery. It has even been suggested the space aliens may have played a role regarding these giant statues. Another theory relates to the fact that Easter Island was inhabited by Polynesian seafarers, who traveled thousand of miles in their canoes, guided by the stars, the color of sky and the sun , the shapes of clouds, and the presence of birds making flights out to sea seeking food. The Polynesians first arrived on the island in 499A.D.However, the ocean currents which carried them there would mot take them back. They were trapped and, having arrived there, could not leave. The Polynesians probable cared the statues themselves, perhaps as religious symbols.To date, 887 statues have been discovered on the island. However, only a few statues were carried intended destination. The rest were abandoned along the way.The statues appear to have been carved out of the top edge of walls of a volcano on the island. After a statue was carved, it may have been rolled or dragged down to the base of the volcano. Then it was put upright, and ropes were tied around it. Using a pulley system, the statue was moves to its intended destination.At its peak, the population of Eater Island is believed to have reached 11,000. Eventually, the resources of the island were exhausted, and the people resorted to cannibalism, eating one another. Work on the statues stopped and the statues were knocked over. When the first Europeans finally arrived on the island, most of the people lad died out.1.When and by whom was the island discovered?2.Who are mentioned in the passage as possible builders of thestatues?3.What is true of the Polynesians on the island according to thepassage?4.How many statues ere carried to their intended destination?5. Which of the following would be the most suitable title for thepassage?Keys: 1A 2.B3. D 4.D 5BFor ReferenceThe resources of the island were exhausted, and the people resorted to cannibalism, eating each other. When the first Europeans finally arrived on the island, most of the people lad died out.IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1This is a custom that dates back to the ancient Celts. Chris: Sue, do you know why people say, “knock on wood”when they want to avoid bad luck?Susan:It sounds a bit funny. As far as I know,it has a lot to do with ancient Celtic people. They worshipped trees.Chris: Sounds interesting.Susan: They thoughts trees would suck demons back into the ground. Chris: Well, when you think about the deep roots, their belief seems to make some senses.Susan:What’s more, knocking on wood was a way to brag without being punished. People once thought that evil spirits wouldbecome jealous if good fortune was pointed out to them Chris: Uh, yes, go on.Susan: well, by knocking on wood three times, the noise couldfrightened away the evil spirits, and they couldn’t have to rob thebraggart of that good fortuneChris:I’m afraid those who don’t know this superstition might be frightened away as well.Susan: Now here’s a test. Do you know how the custom of kissing under the mistletoe originated?Chris:I haven’t the slightest idea, but I’m all ears.Susan: Again this is a custom that dates back to the ancient Celts. Since they worshipped trees, they conducted many of theirceremonies in the woods in the shade of trees.Chris: Now I see. Probably it’s under these mistletoe trees that weddings took place.Susan: I wish you were standing under some mistletoe right now. Chris: Luckily I’m not. Touch wood.MODEL2 Is there any relationship between superstitions and real life?ScriptChris: It’s strange that so many people are superstitious. There must besome relationship between superstitions and real life.Susan:You know, Richard Wiseman, a British psychologist researched the relationship between superstition and luck.Chris: What did he find? Most people would be interested. At least I wouldSusan:He polled ,000 people and fond that people who believe themselves to be lucky tend to go for positive superstitions .They may wear a ring as a talisman or often say,”touch wood”for good luck.Chris: Then, what about the unlucky people? Do you mean if they think they ate unlucky, they tend to believe in superstitions abut bad luck.Susan: Yeah. They worry a lot about a broken mirror, a black cat running across their path, and so on.Chris: So what is his point?Susan: His point is that people make their own luck by their attitude to life. So, 49 percent of lucky people regularly cross their fingers, compared to 30 percent of unlucky people. And only 18 percent of lucky people are anxious if they break a mirror.Chris: So, our fate is linked to our attitude rather than to our superstitions.Susan: I think that’s what he is suggesting.Chris: This research seems too complicates. If I were a psychologist, I would conduct a survey to find whether 13 really is an unlucky number. I f there ere traffic accidents or murders on the 13th than on other days, then we have to believe in superstitions.Susan: What if there weren’t?Chris: Then I wouldn’t be superstitious.Susan: What a brilliant idea! I never expected you to be as wise as Solomon.Chris: Well as long as you don’t think I’m a fool.MODEL3 I believe ETs have visited the earth before. ScriptNora: Hey, what’s this picture of yours? It looks like a flying saucer. Chris: It is. I was visited by aliens last week and this is a picture of their spacecraft.Nora: When I look closer, it resembles a liver Frisbee.Chris: But it could have been aliens. I believe ETs have visited the earth befor e. What do you think?Nora:It would be hard to believe otherwise. Projects like the pyramidsare difficult to explain away, given the level of technology that was available at the timeChris: That’s for sure. They are mysterious.Nora:When you consider all those “impossibilities, it’s tempting to infer that some highly advanced civilization assisted humans in their construction.Chris: Think about this: if you were abducted by aliens and taken up to their spaceship or something …well…Nora: What do you mean?Chris: I mean, who would believe you? You’d go nuts telling everyone: “It’s true! I was abducted by aliens!”Nora: And everyone would think you were crazy, or just making up a story to get attention.Chris: From what I understand,sometimes these people do go crazy, trying to convince people about their experiences.Nora: I believe that in some cases they offer pretty good evidence. Chris: So, take a closer look at this picture. Do you still think it’s a Frisbee?Now Your TurnTask 1SAMPLE DIALOGSimon: Eliza, do you know why people say”keep your fingers crossed”when they want to wish others luck?Eliza: It sounds a bit funny. As far as I know, it’s a lot to do with an ancient Christian belief.Simon: Uh, go on.Eliza:In the Christian belief “making the sign of the cross”would keep away evil spirits and bad luck.Simon: I see. When you think about the cross, sign of Christianity, that belief seems to make some sense.Eliza:That’s true. That’s why children often cross their fingers when they tell a small lie. They want to keep bad luck away, or toavoid being punished.Simon: Sounds interesting. So, I’ll cross my fingers for you before you take the final examination.Eliza:Thank you.Simon: But those who don’t understand this superstition might be puzzledEliza:With interesting communications among nations, more and more people can understand it now.V. Let’s TalkScriptThanks, perhaps, to falling stock markets and unrest in the Middle East, Britons have become even more superstitious than usual, according to a report published today. “There has been a significant increase in superstition over the last month, possible as a result of current economic and political uncertainties,”stated Dr. Dick Armstrong. He launched an Internet Survey of national superstition, and found it to be surprisingly high, even among those with a scientific background. Only more in ten of those surveyed claimed not to be superstitious at all. Three out of four people in Britain feel the need to touch wood, and 65% cross their fingers.It is interesting to note that lucky people were much less superstitious and tended to take constructive action to improve their lives. Conversely, superstitious people tended to regard themselves as among the less lucky, worried about life, had a strong need for control, and could not tolerate ambiguity.The survey also revealed some unexpected beliefs. For example, one respondent could not stay in the bathroom once a toilet had been flushed.There was no evidence that superstitious ever worked, even, when people were instructed to carry lucky charms for a week. They didn’t feelany luckier or more stratified with their lives at the end of that week than when they started.Armstrong attempted to explain this phenomenon: “When students are preparing for exams with a lucky charm, they may trust the charm, rather than doing some extra revision.”Reasons foeMore Superstitions Thanks, perhaps, to falling stock markets and unrest in the Middle East, Britons have become even more superstitious than usualWho are more superstitious?Lucky people were much less superstitious and tended to take constructive action to improve their lives. Conversely, superstitious people tended to regard themselves as among the less luckyDo superstitionswork?There was no evidence that superstitious ever worked, even, when people were instructed to carry lucky charms for a week. They didn’t feel any luckier or more stratifiedExplanation When students are preparing for exams with a lucky charm, they may trust the charm, rather than doingsome extra revision.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Horseshoes as a Sign of Good LuckScriptHorseshoes are a traditional sign of good luck. Most people believe this comes from the fact that the horseshoe is shaped like the crescent moon, a period of prosperity and good fortune. One legend has it that the Devil was in disguise and wandering at large, looking for trouble. He happened to call on St. Dunstan, who ea skilled in shoeing horses. St. Dunstan recognized the Devil and tied him to a wall with only his feet free to move. He then set to work shoeing him as though he were a horse, but with such roughness the Devil cried out for mercy. St. Dunstan stopped his work and released the Devil after making him promise never to enter a home on which a horseshoe was fixed. Witches fear horses, so they are also turned away by a door with a horseshoe mounted on it. The big issue regarding horseshoes is whether they should be hung points up or points down.The original superstition was that the horseshoe is points up to keep the luck from pouring out. Despite this view most buildings with horseshoes in their sign hang them the opposite way. The Horseshoe Casino in LasVegas hangs its horseshoe with the arc on top. They may be hoping their customers’luck runs out, but this is usually not something you advertise in your sign. Finger rings made of horseshoe nail are said to keep away bad luck. Also, robbing two horseshoes together is said to bring good luck.1.According to the passage, what does the crescent moon represent?2.What did St. Dunstan do to the Devil?3.What did the Devil promise?4.What is the big issue concerning the horseshoe?5.Why is the arc of the horseshoe up at the casino in Las Vegas? Keys: 1.A 2.C 3.D 4.C5.BTask 2: Superstitions or real bad lucks?ScriptJoan: Pass me that mirror, would you? I’ll see if my makeup is OK. Dick: OOOPS!! Sorry I dropped it…but is it you or me that gets the sevenyears of bad luck?Joan: You, I hope, but probable neither of us. I wonder where that “old wives’tale”originated anyway.Dick: There used to be a lot of superstitions: black cats, ladders, numbers. My parent and grandparents are full of them.Joan: I agree. People today are much more educated than before. These superstitions are just amusing pieced of history rather than beliefs, don’t you think so?Dick: Perhaps, but some people today still go for them. People whose livelihoods depend more on luck—like professional athletes, or fishermen—often they have superstitious routines.Joan: It’s rue. I have heard of athletes who wear lucky socks or a treasured medal to bring them good fortune.Dick: And let’s not forget lucky numbers. We all know about the number4,6, and 8 in China.Joan: I know 4 is death and 8 is wealth, but what is the significance of 6? Dick: 6 means good luck. Some people include 6 in their e-mail address just for luck.Joan: Maybe we are not as smart as we think we are.Dick: Well, there are many things in the universe that we cannot control, and that’s why people are superstitious.Keys: TTFFTTask3: Career TransitionsScriptThere was a king in Africa who has a close friend that he grew up with. The friend has a habit of looking at every situation in his life and saying, “This is good!”One day the king and his friend were out hunting. The friend would load and prepare the guns for the king. The friend had apparently done something wrong in preparing one of the guns, for after taking the gun from his friend, the king fired it and his thumb was blown off. Examining the situation, the friend remarked as usual, “This is good!”to which the king replied, “No, this is NOT good!”and proceeded to send his friendto jail.About a year later, the king was hunting in an area that he should have known to stay clear of. Cannibals captured him and took him to their village. They tied him to a stake surrounded by wood. As they came near to set fire to the wood, they noticed that the king had but one thumb. Being superstitious, they never ate anyone that was less than whole. So they set the king free.As he returned home, he was reminded of the event that had taken his thumb off and felt badly sorry about his treatment of his friend. He went immediately to the jail to speak with his friend. “You were right,”he said, “it was good for my thumb was blown off.”Then he apologized, “I’m very sorry for sending you to jail for so long. It was bad for me to do this.”“No,”his friend replied, “this is good!”“What do you mean, ‘this is good’? How could it be good that I sent you, my good friend, to jail for all this time?”“If I had not been in jail, I would have been with you—and eaten.!”For Reference1.He had a habit of looking at every situation in his life and saying,“This is good!”2.After taking the gun, the king fired it and his thumb was blown off.3.They set the king free, because being superstitious, they never ateanyone that was less than whole4.He felt sorry for his friend and went to the jail to apologize to him.5. If he had not been in jail, I would have been with you—and eaten.News ReportEgyptian TombsScriptArchaeologist have uncovered two tombs that date back more than 2,500 years in the part of Cairo where the ancient city of Heliopolis once stood, according to Egyptian antiquity authorities.Although there is a modern suburb of Heliopolis in Cairo southeast of its ancient namesake, the original Heliopolis was known as a center oflearning and academic study in ancient Mediterranean times.The 26-century-old tombs that date back to the years 664 to 625 BC were developed during a routine archaeological inspection of an empty plot of land in the Eins Shams district of northwestern Cairo. This district covers part of the ground that used to be the ancient city of Heliopolis. The owner of the land was seeking construction rights and by law, construction cannot begin without a permit certifying that the site has no historical significance.The first of the two limestone tombs to be opened contained a sarcophagus and sixteen statuettes, said the chief state archaeologist for the Cairo-Giza area, Zahi Hawass.Hawass said in a statement that the tombs were found in a d owntown residential area, three meters below the ground.[SOUND BITE]Hawass went on to give a more detailed account of the important find. [SOUND BITE]It appears that the tombs have not been raided by grave robbers, but they have been damaged by leaking sewage water.The first tomb to be uncovered belonged to a builder named Waja-Hur. His name was engraved on the statuettes, which the ancient Egyptians placed in tombs to answer questions for them in the afterlife.Te process of recovering these artifacts can be long and tedious, but thehistorical significance of these pieces makes the painstaking work worthwhile.[SOUND BITE]Egyptian archaeologists plan to open the second tomb on Sunday.。

大学英语4视听说Unit6-10答案

Unit6Part 1 Short dialogs and multiple choice questions1.A. The peace of mind.B. A cheaper taxi.C. A licensed taxi.D. An unlicensed taxi.2.A. It is important to offer an online friend a drink.B. It is delightful to get a drink from an online friend.C. Ensure that nobody puts anything harmful into your drink.D. Be sure to shake the drink before you take it.3.A. The owner of the bar will not welcome them.B. The owner of the bar welcomes only visitors in football shirts.C. The barmen and barmaids have gone to watch the football final.D. The bar is closed.4.A. She will run as fast as she can.B. She will defend herself.C. She will be scared to death.D. She will buy a can of hairspray.5.A. Take a rubbish bin (垃圾桶) to the train station.B. Remove the rubbish bins from the railway station.C. Look at what is in the rubbish bin.D. Throw something into the rubbish bin.Part 3 Short passages and multiple choice questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. World Day Against Child LaborB. Child Labor—an International ProblemC. The Reasons for Child LaborD. The Solutions to Child Labor2. About how many children are doing dangerous jobs?A. About 120 million.B. Over 180 million.C. About 250 million.D. Nearly 750 million.3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned among the worst forms of child labor?A. Illegal sex trade.B. Illegal drug trade.C. RobberyD. Wars.4. Where are the most children forced to work?A. In Asia and Latin America.B. In Asia and Africa.C. In Africa and Latin America.D. In Asia, Africa and Latin America.5. What should be governments' first step to reduce and end child labor?A. To find out the worst forms of child labor.B. To identify the worst areas of child labor in the world.C. To punish governments that do not fight against child labor.D. To carry out special programs with time limits.Part 4 Short passages and multiple-choice questions1. Why does the man say he can't play tennis?A. He has to finish the food on the plate first.B. He has an appointment with a race walker.C. He is busy preparing for an exam.D. He is busy preparing for a job interview.2. Why is the man concerned about his score on the exam?A. It will influence his finding a job.B. It will determine if he can move to a higher grade in the university.C. It will determine if he can get a scholarship.D. It is the last chance for him to take the makeup exam.3. What happened to Al Heppner, the race walker?A. He finished first in the qualifying round.B. His coach put a lot of pressure on him.C. He injured himself in the race walking.D. He committed suicide.4. What does the woman think we need to deal with competition?A. Harder work to sharpen our competitive edge.B. Keen observation to find out the opponent's weaknesses.C. A balance between our strengths and weaknesses.D. A sense of balance between what is possible and impossible.5. What does the man finally think?A. He disagrees with the woman.B. He needs some relaxation.C. He must work harder to pass the exam.D. He thinks he is better than the woman at tennis.Part 5 Long dialogs and True/False questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1. An Italian had arrived at a small French town to stay with his wife at a hotel there. T F2. The Frenchman suddenly saw the Italian stealing his watch.T F3. The Frenchman and the Italian did not understand each other.T F4. The Italian remained calm though the Frenchman looked fierce.T F5. The Frenchman robbed the Italian by mistake.T FUnit7Part 1 Short dialogs and multiple choice questions1.A. It is the biggest problem.B. It is the second most important problem.C. It is important but not the most urgent problem.D. It is not important.2.A. The wildfire in Spain is a good thing.B. The wildfires are changing the climate.C. Her son studies environmental protection in college.D. Her son is protecting the environment.3.A. To protect the environment.B. To write a paper on the environment.C. To do a good job for his classmate.D. To make a mess of his classmate's work.4.A. Both the man and woman think it should be adopted.B. Neither the man nor the woman thinks it should be adoptedC. Only the man thinks it should be adopted.D. Only the woman thinks it should be adopted.5.A. The same as the man's.B. The environment is hopeless.C. The environment is improving.D. The environment is free from problems.Part 3 Short passages and multiple choice questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1. Why did the number of pandas drop sharply this century?A. Widespread forest fires.B. The change of bamboo forests into farmland.C. The global warming.D. Increased hunting.2. What is the strange nature of giant pandas mentioned in the passage?A. Peaceful.B. Cheerful.C. solitary.D. Lonely.3. Why is the breeding program not a success?A. The temperature has changed a lot.B. The rainfall has changed a lot.C. The panda does not like to live in zoos.D. The panda likes to live alone.4. Why do people debate the use of cloning in conservation?A. Because this technology is up-to-date.B. Because this technology does not involve a moral issue in animals.C. Because the breeding method is unsuccessful.D. Because the breeding method must be combined with cloning.5. What would be the best title for the passage?A. How to save the giant panda.B. The danger of extinction of the panda.C. The importance of the protection of the panda.D. Success in protecting the panda.Part 4 Short passages and multiple-choice questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1. What is the WWF?A. A governmental, for-profit organization.B. A non-governmental, for-profit organization.C. A governmental, non-profit organization.D. A non-governmental, non-profit organization.2. What is WWF attempting to do?A. Protect wildlife.B. Promote sustainable development.C. Both A) and B).D. Neither A) nor B).3. What has WWF done in China?A. Developed several million hectares (公顷) of farmland.B. Drawn up the provincial environmental policies.C. Established new natural reserves for pandas.D. All of the above.4. How much of the panda's habitat is under formal protection today?A. More than half.B. Less than half.C. Only a small proportion.D. Almost all.5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as WWF's function?A. Conservation of freshwater resources.B. Recycling of waste paper.C. Conservation of biological diversity.D. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.Part 5 Long dialogs and True/False questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1. Both the man and woman are in favor of the ban on plastic lunch boxes.T F2. The woman says paper products use more energy and resources than plastic ones.T F3. Many workers in the plastic industry have lost their jobs because of the new regulations.T F4. The new jobs the government offered to the plastic industry workers are often not as good as their old ones.T F5. The woman thinks it is easy for workers to adjust to the new changes.T FUnit8Part 1 Short dialogs and multiple choice questions1.A. To find the passports.B. To get the tickets.C. To pay the departure tax.D. To look after the baggage.2.A. 2 kilograms.B. 3 kilograms.C. 23 kilograms.D. 28 kilograms.3.A. Flying is relaxing and enjoyable.B. Flying could be harmful to the human body.C. Passengers should not carry hairspray on board.D. Most passengers like to drink water on board.4.A. She is frightened of flying.B. She hates the long queue at the check-in.C. She is not happy with the high fare.D. She thinks the service on the flight is bad.Part 2 Short passages and multiple choice questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1. What is the passage mainly concerned with?A. The booming air travel industry.B. The depressing air travel industry.C. Despite the current depression, the air travel industry will pick up.D. Despite the current boom, the air travel industry will decline.2. What was the earliest cause of the short-term aviation industry depression?A. The crash of the high-tech stock market.B. A terrorist attack.C. Consumers' desire to buy goods.D. The poor airline service3. Which of the following bears a larger share of the security check costs?A. A longer trip.B. A shorter trip.C. Passengers at a small airport.D. Passengers at a large airport.4. According to the passage, what does deregulation result in?A. Worse service.B. Higher fare.C. Fast speed.D. More competition.5. What may be the average annual growth of the air travel industry in the next two decades?A. A 20 percent increase.B. A 20.5 percent increase.C. A 5.1 percent increase.D. An 1.5 percent increase.Part 3 Short passages and multiple-choice questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1. What are the man and woman talking about?A. The man thinks first class is far better than economy class, but the woman disagrees.B. The woman thinks first class is far better than economy class, but the man disagrees.C. Both the man and woman think first class is far better than economy class.D. Both the man and woman think first class is little better than economy class.2. What has happened to the woman?A. She flew from Shanghai yesterday.B. She left Shanghai the day before yesterday.C. She is suffering from jetlag.D. She has got over the jetlag.3. According to the woman, which of the following is true in the waiting room?A. In economy class you have to wait for hours.B. In economy class you have to stand in a long queue.C. In first class you have lots of food.D. In first class you can sleep on a sofa.4. What does the woman say about the first-class service on board?A. You can choose from inexpensive meals.B. You can choose a movie on your own TV.C. You can stretch your arms and legs.D. All of the above.5. What does the man think about jet lag?A. It happens to everyone who flies for over 12 hours from east to west.B. It happens to everyone who flies for over 12 hours from west to east.C. Both A) and B).D. Neither A) nor B).Unit9Part 1 Short dialogs and multiple choice questions1.A. Valentine's Day should be done away with.B. The man's girl friend is asking for too much.C. The man should buy gifts for his girl friend.D. The man is cheap.2.A. Stories about monsters.B. Stories about pirates.C. Children not afraid of fighting.D. Children in strange costumes.3.A. He is happy.B. He is exceptionally sad.C. He misses those who died in war.D. He celebrates the victory.4.A. A housewife.B. A housekeeper.C. A president.D. It is not known.5.A. A king.B. A queen.C. Those who want to sell gifts.D. Those who employed servants.Part 3 Short passages and multiple choice questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1. On what day was the beginning of the new year first observed in 16th-century France?A. On January 1st.B. On February 1st.C. On March 1st.D. On April 1st.2. On whom did people play tricks after Pope Gregory introduced a new calendar?A. Those who celebrated New Year's Day on April first.B. Those who celebrated New Year's Day on January first.C. Those who followed Gregory's idea.D. Those who accepted the new calendar.3. How do French children fool their friends?A. By hiding a fish in their friend's bag.B. By putting a paper fish on their friend's back.C. By saying, "School has been canceled."D. By saying, "Look! A flock of geese!"4. What is mentioned as a common trick in the United States?A. Telling a classmate that the teacher has fallen ill.B. Telling a friend that a bird is flying past.C. Saying "Your shoelace is untied."D. Saying "Your pants are unzipped."5. What is considered the most clever April Fool joke?A. One that is played with a large audience around.B. One that is first played on April Fool's Day.C. One that makes everyone laugh except the victim.D. One that makes everyone laugh, including the victim.Part 4 Short passages and multiple-choice questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1. Which of the following would be the best title for the dialog?A. Easter and Easter Eggs.B. Three Stages of Easter.C. Features of Easter.D. Ways to Celebrate Easter.2. What do Easter eggs and a rabbit symbolize?A. Everlasting peace and happiness.B. Changes in people's life.C. Harvest, autumn, rebirth.D. Rebirth, spring, fertility.3. What stages does Easter have?A. Palm Sunday, Ash Wednesday, and Good Friday.B. Ash Friday, Palm Sunday, and Good Wednesday.C. Palm Saturday, Ash Wednesday, and Good Friday.D. Ash Sudan, Palm Friday, and Good Tuesday.4. What do ashes remind people of?A. How Christ went to heaven.B. How Christ returned from the grave.C. How Christ suffered on the cross.D. How Christ was reborn.5. What did "Good Friday" once mean?A. Easter Egg Friday.B. Easter Rabbit Friday.C. Holy Friday.D. Excellent Friday.Part 5 Long dialogs and True/False questionsQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage or dialog.1. The man's initial plan is to take his girlfriend out on the town together with hismale friends.T F2. The woman advises the man to offer his girlfriend pizza and beer.T F3. The man plans to take his girlfriend to an expensive restaurant for a romantic dinner.T F4. The woman suggests to the man a cheap but romantic way to spend the Valentine's Day with his girlfriend.T F5. The woman hopes the man's girlfriend will know who came up with the idea for the date.T FUnit10Part 1 Short dialogs and multiple choice questions1 A. Buy shares when prices are comparatively low.B. Buy shares while they are rising.C. Start buying shares as quickly as possible.D. Buy a million shares of a high-tech stock.2. A. Nasdaq takes an average of all its stocks while Dow does not.B. Dow takes the average of its all its stocks while Nasdaq does not.C. Neither uses the average of its stocks.D. Both take an average of all their stocks.3. A. A depression is approaching.B. The stock market may crash.C. The stock market is stable.D. The stock market is rising fast.4. A. He believes in the importance of getting secret information.B. He believes it is time to buy online stocks.C. He agrees with the woman.D. He disagrees with the woman.5. A. Many high-tech companies have been launched.B. Many high-tech companies have been delisted.C. One should buy stocks listed on the Nasdaq.D. One should buy stocks listed on the Dow.Part 3 Short passages and multiple choice questions1. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Results of the wrongdoing by dishonest companies.B. The worst American stock market since 1987.C. The necessity of government inspection of companies’ financial reporting.D. Reasons for the declining US stock market.2. How did the Dow Jones index behave this week?A. It had one of the largest gains.B. It remained stable.C. It dropped just a little.D. It fell sharply.3. How many companies are mentioned as giving false financial reports?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.4. What is the government doing regarding to the false reporting?A. Dismissing officials involved in false financial reports.B. Investigating the financial activities of some big companies.C. Delisting some big companies from the stock market.D. Drawing up laws to punish the wrongdoing of some companies.5. According to the passage, what has caused the declining stock market?A. Wrongdoing by American companies.B. Excessive investment in telecommunications.C. Both A) and B).D. Neither A) nor B).Part 4 Short passages and multiple-choice questions1. What does "for once in a blue moon" probably mean?A. Always.B. Frequently.C. Rarely.D. Never.2. When did Nasdaq begin trading?A. In 1969.B. In 1971.C. In 1987.D. In 1999.3. How many of the companies traded in the United States are listed on the Nasdaq?A. Over half.B. Nearly half.C. About 90 percent.D. Almost 30 percent.4. Which of the following is mentioned as a way of Nasdaq stock trading?A. Through a broker.B. On the trading floor.D. All of the above.5. What is the result of many people's investment in dotcoms?A. America Online has grown fast.B. Nortel is saved from bankruptcy.C. A lot of bubbles were created, which will soon burst.D. A lot of bubbles were created, which have burst.Part 5 Long dialogs and True/False question1. The man says he does not speak Greek.T F2. The main building of the New York Stock exchange is located on Fifth Avenue.T F3. Neither Intel nor Microsoft is listed on the New York Exchange.T F4. New York Exchange trades always involve face-to-face communication, never virtual exchanges.T F5. After hearing what the woman says, the man can now write a good term paper.T FQuestions 1 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.Just like an S1 .individual a mutual fund can also buy or sell shares of a company's stock. A mutual fund is a group of stocks and bonds that is S2 owned by a group of people. A financial company is in charge of the mutual fund, which is S3 managed by one or more portfolio managers. The people who S4 invest . in mutual funds are also known as shareholders because a unit of S5 ownership in a mutual fund is called a share. A mutual fund uses the cash invested by its S6 shareholders to purchase stocks, or in some case, bonds. The fund's shareholders are indirect S7 investors in that portfolio of stocks or bonds. Since a mutual fund may contain the stocks of many companies in its portfolio, S8 . shareholders are often able to own a greater and more diverse number of stocks than if they invested directly in the stock marketMost mutual funds are open-end funds. This means that at the end of every day, S9 the investment management company sponsoring the fund issues new shares to investors and buys back shares from investors wishing to leave the fund . A mutual fund can also be a closed-end fund. The sponsor of a closed-end fund registers and issues a fixed number of shares at the initial offering, similar to a common stock. Investors then can buy or sell these shares through a stock exchange. S10The sponsor does not buy back or issue shares after a closed-end fund is launched, so the investor must trade them through a broker.Part 2 Compound dictationQuestions 1 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.the habit at all?Those questions became even more crucial last week when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that tobacco use among teenagers increased by nearly one-third in the last decade. In 1994, 27.5% of teens used cigarettes, smokeless tobacco or cigars. In 2004, 36.4% did .Teens have their own issues their own pressures. What works for adult smokers may not work for adolescents.To survey the teens, the questions must be carefully phrased because "teens get turned off if you ask them a lot of direct questions ,"says April Roeseler, a health educator and chief of local programs for the Tobacco Control Section of the California Department of Health Services, which runs the California Smokers’ Helpline. With teenagers, counselors aim to be more conversational.The first phone call generally takes about 45 minutes, with discussion about why the teen began smoking and the extent of the habit. In the next few weeks, the counselor sets up additional telephone appointments, with up to a total of eight sessions.Now 260 teens who have participated in the program are being followed, says Lester Brown, assistant professor of family and preventive medicine at the UC San Diego School of Medicine and the principal investigator for the project. Researchers want to see whether the teens who quit remain nonsmokers."Things are looking promising," he says, but he could offer no success-rate figures. Part 2 Compound dictationQuestions 1 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.Every day, the average person breathes in about 20,000 liters of air. Every time we breathe, we risk inhaling dangerous chemicals that have found their way into the air.Air pollution includes all pollutants found in the atmosphere These dangerous substances can be either in the form of gases or particles .Air pollution can be found both outdoors and indoors. Pollutants can be trapped inside buildings, causing indoor pollution that lasts for a long time.The sources of air pollution are both natural and human-based. As one might expect, humans have been producing increasing amounts of pollution as time has progressed, and they now account for the majority of pollutants released into the air. Air pollution has been a problem throughout history Even in Ancient Rome people complained about smoke put into the atmosphere .The effects of air pollution are diverse and numerous.Air pollution can have serious consequences for the health of human beings , and severely affects the natural ecosystem.Because it is located in the atmosphere, air pollution is able to travel easily. As a result, air pollution is a global problem and has been the subject of global cooperation and conflict.Some areas now suffer more than others from air pollution.Cities with large numbers of automobiles or those that use great quantities of coal often suffer most severely from air pollution problems. .Part 1 Compound dictationQuestions 1 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.In such a mature industry with many low-fare competitors and tiny profits from operations, it is essential that airline managers identify controllable costs.In order to establish and maintain air services, airlines have a high level of fixed and operating costs: labor, fuel , airplanes, engines, spares and parts, IT services and networks , airport equipment, airport handling services, sales distribution, training, insurance , and other costs. Thus all but a few cents on the dollar in ticket sales is paid out to a wide variety of external providers or internal cost centers. Moreover, the industry is structured so that airlines often act as tax collectors. Ticket prices include a number of fees, taxes , and surcharges they have little or no control over , and these are passed through to various providers. Airlines are also responsible for carrying out government regulations.If airlines carry passengers without proper documents on an international flight, they are responsible for carrying them back to the originating country .Analysis of the last five years shows that all the other player s in the air transport chain are far more profitable than the airlines, who collect and pass through fees and revenues to them from ticket sales.While airlines as a whole earned 6% return on capital employed, airports earned 10% , catering companies 10-13% , handling companies 11-14%, aircraft lessors 5%, aircraft manufacturers 16%, and global distribution companies more than 30%.Part 2 Compound dictationQuestions 1 to 10 are based on the same passage or dialog.Many Americans buy an evergreen tree for Christmas. They put the tree in their home and hang small lights and colorful objects on it. The evergreen is usually a pine or a fir tree. It remains green during the cold, dark months of winter in the northern part of the world. So it is a symbol of everlasting life.The Christmas tree may have developed in part from a popular play performed. hundreds of years ago in what is now Germany. Traditionally, the play was held on December twenty-fourth, the day before Christmas. The play was about the first people that God created--Adam and Eve. People put apples on an evergreen tree to represent the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden.By the year 1600, some Germans began bringing evergreen trees into their homes. They put fruit, nuts and sweets on the trees They shared the food among family members and friends after the holiday season.Some people say the German religious reformer Martin Luther was the first person to add lighted candles to a tree. They say he did this to show how wonderful the stars had appeared to him as he traveled one night .In the early 1800s, German settlers in the state of Pennsylvania were the first to celebrate the holiday with Christmas trees in the United States.The Christmas tree tradition spread to many parts of the world. Today, some form of Christmas tree is part of most Christmas celebrations. Some people put a star on top of their Christmas tree. It represents the star that led the three wise men to the baby Jesus in Bethlehem.。

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Unit 1时间：2021.02.12创作人：欧阳化1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. He has learned to make sounds like a cat.B. He found food for the woman's cat.C. He has become team captain.D. He has attracted the woman's attention.2. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. His house was broken into.B. His bicycle was broken.C. He failed the exams.D. He's worried about the coming exams.3. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. An exciting football match.B. A beautiful scene.C. The man's interest in her.D. The man's inviting her to a footballmatch.4. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Excited.B. Indifferent.C. Annoyed.D. Joyous.5. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man is sad since he failed to bepromoted.B. The man has already been the sales managerfor three years.C. The woman is overjoyed at the man'sD. The woman made a mistake.Part II ScriptDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from (1) to (7) with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from (8) to (10), write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, check your answers.What is happiness? Where do you find it? If youhave trouble answering those questions, youare not alone. Philosophers and scientistspuzzled (1)---- them for ages.Probably you gave many of the same answers.Did you say happiness comes from music or goodfood or (2)-----? Perhaps you agreed with Chopin's(3)---- when she said, "There is only one happinessin life: to love and be loved."Those are the usual answers, but they do not constitute a complete (4)----- of happiness.Happiness may also exist in unlikely places.Anne Frank, a Jewish girl, hid from Nazi soldiersin a small attic for two years. Food was (5)------and the threat of death was never far away.Yet she recorded in her (6)------ frequent momentsof happiness. The (7)------ of new green leaves ontree tops brought her joy. Lord Nelson, thefamous English admiral, found happiness when he was near death with a painful wound. After he learned he had defeated the enemy fleet, hespoke his last words with a smile: "(8)------." Those stories show that people in a difficult or even painful situation may also feel happy.Conversely, happiness may lead to an unhappy situation. (9)------. On the other hand, mildlynegative moods bring on the critical andanalytical skills that are essential forbusiness prosperity.(10)------.Your answer Correct answer(1) over over(2) companionship companionship(3) lover lover(4) definition definition(5) scarce scarce(6) diary diary(7) sight sight(8) After he learned he had Thank God, I've done my dutydefeated the enemy fleet,hespoke his last words with asmile:Thank God,I've done myduty(9)In a workforce made upentirely of happy people,thecompetitive edge would soonbe lostIn a workforce made up entirely ofhappy people, the competitive edgewould soon be lost(10) It may take centuries beforephilosophers and scientistscan arrive at a cleardefinition of happinessIt may take centuries beforephilosophers and scientists canarrive at a clear definition ofhappinessPart III ScriptDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers tothe questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. Which of the following is true, according to the speaker?A. The crises after job loss are as bad as the loss itself.B. The crises after job loss are worse than the loss itself.C. Job loss is worse than the subsequent crises.D. Only after finding another job can one overcome thedepression.2.What are the subjects in the study like?A. More than 700 subjects averagingover 30 years of age.B. More than 700 subjects averagingover 40 years of age.C. Almost 600 subjects averagingover 30 years of age.D. Almost 600 subjects averagingover 40 years of age.3.Which of the following does the speakermention as a result of unemployment?A. Losing healthcare benefits.B. Less ability to care for a familymember with a long illness.C. A heavy pressure on familyrelationships.D. All of the above.4.Which of the following is true of thestudy participants who found new jobs?A. Their health improved but theirB. Their health worsened but theirC. Their health and emotionalD. Both their health and emotional5.Which of the following would be the besttitle for the passage?A. How to find new jobs.B. How to overcome depression afterC. Long-lasting depression from jobD. Depression from undesirablePart IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1.I've won a large sum of money in the lottery. I'm _______ myself withjoy.A. besideB. behindC. belowD. above2.I'm willing to do what it takes to keepMr. Johnson from ____________ withanger.A. blowingB. firingC. expressingD. exploding3.Oh, look! The glass in the box is allbroken now. Mr. Johnson is going to____________.A. run furiousB. rush into rageC. fly into a rageD. blow up fury4.It's terrible. Big John is coming totown! _____________ your lives!A. Run forB. Run withC. Escape toD. Escape at5.The bartender nervously hands the bigman a beer, _________.A. hands shakenB. hands shakingC. with his hands shakeD. with his hands shaken6. While the causal relationship isunclear, it is known thatantidepressant medications do ________certain symptoms of depression.A. easyB.looseC.relieveD.relax7. You look depressed. Are you _________?I've come to cheer you up.A.feelingcoolB.feelingblueC.seeingredD.seeingsad8. There's nothing that can cheer me up.I'm ______________. Life's a misery.A. forthedumpsB.againstthedumpsC. downwiththedumpsD. downin thedumps9. You can't let things ______________.Learn to relax and stop worrying allthe time.A. getyoudownB. haveyoudownC. tripyouaroundD.you up10. Try to look ______ the bright side ofthings. You know the saying: Everycloud has a silver lining.A. onB. overC. withD. intoUnit 2Part I ScriptDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answers t the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, ther will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing t check your answers.1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man is for the woman's plastic surgery.B. The man thinks the woman can not afford the plastic surgery.C. The man thinks the woman is beautiful enough.D. The man recommends the woman save some money for the plastic2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man is holding a party.B. The man is quite at loss with strangers.C. The man is outgoing.D. The man has already had a girlfriend.3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. An ugly duckling.B. A traditional beauty.C. A beauty in a special way.D. A plain Jane.4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Steve is better-looking than his girlfriend.B. Steve's girlfriend is better-looking than he is.C. Though Steve is plain-looking, his girlfriend loves him.D. Though Steve's girlfriend is plain-looking, he loves her.5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The woman speaker.B. No one.C. One who has white skin.D. One who has good personality.Part II ScriptDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for th first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time fill in the blanks numbered from (1) to (7) with the exact words you hear. Fo blanks numbered from (8) to (10), write down either the exact words you hear o the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, chec your answers.hour beauty (1)contest watched by television viewers around the world.(2)queenes. Miss U.S.A., Shandi Finnessey, was awarded second place.Hawkins received the crown from (3)outgoing Miss Universe, Amelia Vega, and then walked the length of the stage to the (4)cheers of the crowd. Severalactually won the (5)title(6)toursballet.(7)performedcritics who insist such events treat women merely as playthings. She said,"(8) A beautiful woman has great powers to convince,and we havw seen many misses who have done a grea ." Despite Estevan's support, many people question the value of beauty contests.(9)Women's Liberation organizations in the United States regularly demonstrate in protest outside M. Conservative religious groups in India forced such contests to move from Calcutta when they threatened bombings.(10)All the same,some Australiana were hoping the two-hour show would draw world attention tothe bea. They hope Australia is going to shine for what it is, an unforgettable place.Your answer Correct answer(1) contest contest(2) queenes queens(3) outgoing outgoing(4) cheers cheers(5) title title(6) tours tours(7) performed performed(8) A beautiful woman has great powers toconvince,and we havw seen many misses whohave done a great jobA beautiful woman has ve great powers to convinc and we have seen many mis who have done a great j(9) Women's Liberation organizations in theUnited States regularly demonstrate inprotest outside Miss America and MissWorld contestsWomen's liberation organizations in the Uni States regularly demonstr in protest outside MisAmerica and Miss Worldcontests(10) All the same,some Australiana were hopingthe two-hour show would draw world attention tothe beauty of their countryand attract touristsAll the same, some Australians were hoping two-hour show would draworld attention to the beauty of their country attract touristsPart III ScriptDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answer to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playin to check your answers.1. Why does Pamela want to have plastic surgery?A. To become a movie actress.B. To become an anchorwoman.C. To become a fashion model.D. To find a white-collar job.2. What surgery has Pamela already had?A. Enlarging her breasts.B. Removing wrinkles from her neck.C. Making her face thinner.D. Making her nose tip more pointed.3. What did Pamela think about beauty and character?A. Beauty is as important as a noble character.B. Beauty is more important than a noble character.C. Beauty is less important than a noble character.D. Beauty and a noble character are less important than ability.4. How do Pamela's parents and boyfriend react to her plastic surgery?A. Her boyfriend is against it while parents are for it.B. Her boyfriend is for it while her parents' opinion is unknown.C. Both her parents and boyfriend are for it.D. Both her parents and boyfriend are against it.5. How long would her new looks last, according to Dr. Carson?A. One to two years.B. Three to five years.C. Nearly a decade.D. Unpredictable.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1. But your haircuts haven't been _________________ your character. Your hair iat war with your soul.A. with harmony inB. with harmony toC. in harmony withD. in harmony to2. If I may say, I'm an expert at matching hairstyles _______ personalities.A. inB. onC. atD. to3. By putting a few yellow _________ in your hair, it will become a work ofart.A. streaksB. linesC. threadsD. wires4. Some famous stars always look stylish. They have unlimited clothing budgetsthat put the latest looks _________________!A. in their handsB. in their pocketsC. on their facesD. at their fingertips5. I wonder what she looks like without all that makeup. I don't understand______ men find so attractive about her.A. howB. whichC. whyD. what6. You'd better use the makeup that is made from natural products from the DeadSea, so it won't ______ your skin.A. irrigateB. irritateC. imitateD. intimate7. The blue color will perfectly complement ______ the rest of your makeup.A. withB. inC. toD. along8. You can wear a pair of black trousers and a white dress shirt several timesa week, ______ with different accessories.A. pairingB. pairedC. to pairD. pair9. I want to become beautiful and make other girls into ______ monsters.A. red-eyedB. green-eyesC. red-eyesD. green-eyed10. I'll bet you believe in those sayings like, "Beauty is in the eye of the______".A. bewilderB. beholderC. upholderD. holderUnit 3Part I ScriptDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correctanswers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After thefirst playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers.Use the second playing to check your answers.1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. 4.0.B. 4.5.C. 6.0.D. 6.5.2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The crops were all failed in this area because of theB. The area was hit by the worst drought in the last 30 years.C. The government should improve the development of theD. The irrigation system in this area played an important role3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. There will be a volcanic eruption on La PalmaIsland.B. La PalmaIsland will be completely submerged.C. Tidal waves will strike the coasts of two continents.D. Tidal waves will die down along the coasts of Africa and4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man thinks human beings can change nature.B. The woman thinks human beings can change nature.C. The man thinks human beings can do nothing in the face ofD. The woman thinks human beings can do nothing but minimizing5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man thinks modern technology can tame nature while theB. The woman thinks modern technology can tame nature while theC. Both the man and woman think mankind can conquer nature.D. Neither the man nor the woman thinks mankind can conquerPart II ScriptDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from (1) to (7) with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from (8) to (10), write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. Whenthe passage is read the third time, check your answers.A few years ago, my friend and I were walkingnorthernwell-known because it is a beautiful avenuethatlocated at theThat day, the sun wasweather suddenly changed.walking between the two circles, it startedraining very hard. We started toboulevard to get to the second circle. It was raining so hard that we decided to go inside a restaurant instead.(8). At first, we did not know what was going on. We went outside the restaurant to see what was happening. People seemed shocked.(9). We were scared. Cars, rocks, and people were floating on the water like little toys towardthe little market at the south end of the circle. The height of the water was almost to the topof the trees.After a few minutes, the flood's flow was reduced, so we decided to leave the area before the water entered the street we were on.(10)It was reported that the flood destroyed a big area and approximately 300 people were killed or . Later, we also learned that a dam had burstduring the rain.Your answer Correct answer(1) at at(2) section section(3) connects connects(4) bottom bottom(5) shining shining(6) As As(7) cross cross(8) Ten minutes later,as we werelooking out the window,we saweveryone was running away fromsomethingTen minutes later, as we were looking out the window, we saw everyone was running away fromsomething(9) A huge flood was stresmingdown the mountain.We were standing on a higher place,so we could see everything A huge flood was streaming down the mountain. We were standing on a higher place, so we couldsee everything(10) It was reported that the flood destroyed a big area and approximately 300 people were killed or disappeared that day It was reported that the flooddestroyed a big area andapproximately 300 people were killed or disappeared that dayPart IIIScriptDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers. 1. Why was the door to the balcony wide open? A. The weather was hot.B. It was too moist inside.C. It was too dry inside.D. The scene outside was beautiful.2. Why was the speaker unable to close the windows? A. The window was deformed. B. The wind was too strong.C. He was scared stiff by the loud thunder.D. He was frightened by the lightning.3. How did the speaker manage to close the window? A. He asked his wife to close it together. B. He used a mop to close it.C. He waited until the wind was less strong.D. He waited until the hail was over.4. What did the speaker do after seeing the lightning? A. He closed the window. B. He turned off the TV.C. He turned off the lights.D. He pulled out the electrical plugs.5. What is the sequence of the events?A. Sun —wind —thunder and lightning —sun —hail.B. Sun —hail —thunder and lightning —wind —sun.C. Sun —wind —thunder and lightning —hail —sun.D. Sun—wind—hail—thunder and lightning—sun.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1.Our flight to Tokyo was delayed by 12 hours. A typhoon ______ theeast coast and it was chaos.A. beatB. hitC. struck atD. attacked on2.Tsunami waves can be ____________ meters high. They toss cars andhouses around as though they were children's toys.A. a dozen ofB. dozen ofC. dozensD. dozens of3.A blizzard is a severe weather condition ___________ lowtemperatures and strong winds, greater than 35 miles per hour,bearing a great amount of snow.A. characterized byB. characterized withC. characteristic ofD. characteristic with4.But it is generally agreed that in order to be classified as ablizzard, ___________ merely a winter storm, the weather must meet several conditions.A. which opposed toB. which opposed withC. as opposed toD. as opposed with5.When all of these conditions continue after snow has stoppedfalling, the storm ________________ a ground blizzard.A. is referred asB. is referred toC. is referred to asD. referring to as6.People _________ in a whiteout can quickly become disoriented,________ their sense of up and down as well as their sense ofdirection.A. catching...losingB. caught...lostC. catching...lostD. caught...losing7.The scale of the resulting deaths or property damage depends on thehuman ability to ________ the disasters.A. resistB. resist toC. resist againstD. resist from8.During a drought, food and water supplies can _________.A. run lowlyB. run lowC. drop lowlyD. drop low9.Thousands of stock farmers will have to slaughter their livestock________ because there is no grass left.A. on a big wayB. with a big wayC. in a large scaleD. on a large scale10.The fire department from the nearby town was called to put the fire_____.A. outB. downC. awayD. offUnit 4Part I ScriptDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man has been offered many goodB. The man is having an interview.C. The woman wants to join in someD. The woman thinks it's unnecessary to2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. She thinks the man will be fired.B. She thinks the man will beC. She thinks the man's work will beD. She thinks the man should be3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. He is a self-made successfulB. He inherited a large fortune.C. He is a successful youngD. He will hand his company over to4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Wednesday morning.B. Thursday morning.C. Thursday evening.D. Not settled.5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The companies John has worked inB. John's work experiences are notC. John hasn't got a decent educationD. John learned little in each job,Part II ScriptDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from (1) to (7) with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from (8) to (10), write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, check your answers.location last year as occupancy costs (2)declined globally due to the uncertain climate.West End offices (3)averaged $16,682 per employee workstation last year,$15,700 for second-ranked Paris, a leading real estate consultancy (5)agence s seventh annual Global Office Occupancy Costs Survey.(6)floora clearer picture of (7)accommodationthe "top 10".In comparison, New York offices dropped out of the top three into the sixth plac (9)Globally,most office locations continued to register declines in occupancy costs last year,refle. "In the U.K., central London costs are down by 8.8 percent, and London's West Enpercent. However in international terms, the situation is distorted by significamovements. (10)In Euro terms,London is some 17 percent cheaper than last year,but in dollar terms it said the manager of the consultancy agency.Your answer Co(1) expensive(2) declined(3) averaged(4) compared(5) agence(6) floor(7) accommodation ac(8) But the biggestclimber of allwas Dublin,with the Irish capital jumping nine places to tenth among the world's mostexpensiveofficelocations But the all was Irish ca places t the worloff(9) Globally,mostofficelocationscontinued toregister declines in occupancy costslast year,reflecting the weak anduncertain global economic environmentGlobal locatiregis occupanc reflect uncertaie(10) In Euroterms,London issome 17 percentcheaper thanlast year,but In Euro some 17 than ldollvirtuin dollar termsit is virtuallyunchangedPart III ScriptDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1.What may workaholics do?A. They bring work home.B. They keep working until afterC. They bend over their work onD. All of the above.2.Which of the following does the speaker recommenddoing?A. Concentrating on one thing a week.B. Concentrating on one thing a day.C. Concentrating on one thing at aD. Doing just a few things at a time.3.What should one do first according to the passage?A. What is important.B. What one understands.C. What is easy.D. What is difficult.4.What does the speaker say about working at home?A. One should not bring too much workB. One can work in the living room ifC. One should not bring confidentialD. One should work only within the5.Which of the following would be the best title for thepassage?A. Bad Habits of Workaholics.B. Tips for Workaholics.C. Good Habits of a Devoted Worker.D. Cultivation of a Devoted Worker.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1.Do you see yourself as a leader or more of a team _______?A. playerB. workerC. mateD.2.If the leadership is weak, I'm not afraid to_________ in order to achieve the goal at hand.A. take upB. takeC. make upD. make3.I didn't get that promotion. They brought in somenew guy. I'm not going to ___________ for muchlonger.A. hold upB. hold toC. hang upD. hang4.Mr. Jones is a _______ millionaire, and I'm honoredto have worked for him for the past 30 years as hisaccountant.欧阳化创编 2021..02.12A. make-B. self-C. self-D. self-5.Just clear out your desk and that's the end of it.Do I make myself ______, Mr. Westlake?A. clearB. clearlyC. clarityD.6.Thank you! I'll certainly try to ____________ thetrust you have demonstrated in me with this raise inpay.A. livetoB. liveC. live upD. live up7.As a marketing manager, she frequently found herselfin conflict with the financial department _______her staff's expenses.A. inB. forC. aboveD. over8.As the training administrator, she wanted to launch欧阳化创编 2021..02.12an _________ training project.A. in-the-serviceB. on-the-serviceC. on-the-jobD. on-job9. The two people forged a long-term alliance, which led to a training program so successful that it has______ been picked up by the company's offices in Germany and Japan.A. neverB.afterwardsC. sinceD. then10. I'm going to lay down the law. From now on, everyonein the company must follow regulations ____________.A. to theorderB. to thecommandC. to thewordsD. to theletterUnit 5Part IScriptDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man wants to leave, and thewoman tries to keep him.。

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Unit 1时间：2021.01.01创作：欧阳美1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. He has learned to make sounds like a cat.B. He found food for the woman's cat.C. He has become team captain.D. He has attracted the woman's attention.2. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. His house was broken into.B. His bicycle was broken.C. He failed the exams.D. He's worried about the coming exams.3. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. An exciting football match.B. A beautiful scene.C. The man's interest in her.D. The man's inviting her to a footballmatch.4. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Excited.B. Indifferent.C. Annoyed.D. Joyous.5. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man is sad since he failed to bepromoted.B. The man has already been the sales managerfor three years.C. The woman is overjoyed at the man'spromotion.D. The woman made a mistake.Part II ScriptDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from (1) to (7) with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from (8) to (10), write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, check your answers.What is happiness? Where do you find it? If you havetrouble answering those questions, you are not alone. Philosophers and scientists puzzled (1)---- them forages.Probably you gave many of the same answers. Did you say happiness comes from music or good food or (2)-----?Perhaps you agreed with Chopin's (3)---- when she said, "There is only one happiness in life: to love and be loved."Those are the usual answers, but they do not constitutea complete (4)----- of happiness. Happiness may alsoexist in unlikely places. Anne Frank, a Jewish girl,hid from Nazi soldiers in a small attic for two years.Food was (5)------ and the threat of death was neverfar away. Yet she recorded in her (6)------ frequentmoments of happiness. The (7)------ of new green leaveson tree tops brought her joy. Lord Nelson, the famous English admiral, found happiness when he was near death with a painful wound. After he learned he had defeatedthe enemy fleet, he spoke his last words with a smile: "(8)------." Those stories show that people in adifficult or even painful situation may also feel happy. Conversely, happiness may lead to an unhappy situation. (9)------. On the other hand, mildly negative moodsbring on the critical and analytical skills that are essential for business prosperity.(10)------.Your answer Correct answer(1) over over(2) companionship companionship(3) lover lover(4) definition definition(5) scarce scarce(6) diary diary(7) sight sight(8) After he learned he haddefeated the enemy fleet,hespoke his last words with asmile:Thank God,I've done mydutyThank God, I've done my duty(9) In a workforce made upentirely of happy people,thecompetitive edge would soonbe lost In a workforce made up entirely of happy people, the competitive edge would soon be lost(10) It may take centuries beforephilosophers and scientists can arrive at a clear definition of happinessIt may take centuries before philosophers and scientists canarrive at a clear definition ofhappinessPart IIIScriptDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. Which of the following is true, according to the speaker? A. The crises after job loss are as bad as the loss itself. B. The crises after job loss are worse than the loss itself. C. Job loss is worse than the subsequent crises.D. Only after finding another job can one overcome the depression.2. What are the subjects in the study like? A. More than 700 subjects averaging over 30 years of age.B. More than 700 subjects averaging over 40 years of age.C. Almost 600 subjects averaging over 30 years of age.D. Almost 600 subjects averaging over 40 years of age.3. Which of the following does the speakermention as a result of unemployment?A. Losing healthcare benefits.B. Less ability to care for a family member with a long illness.C. A heavy pressure on family relationships.D. All of the above.4. Which of the following is true of thestudy participants who found new jobs?A. Their health improved but their emotional functioning was poor.B. Their health worsened but theirC. Their health and emotionalD. Both their health and emotional5.Which of the following would be the besttitle for the passage?A. How to find new jobs.B. How to overcome depression afterC. Long-lasting depression from jobD. Depression from undesirablePart IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1.I've won a large sum of money in the lottery. I'm _______ myself withjoy.A. besideB. behindC. belowD. above2.I'm willing to do what it takes to keepMr. Johnson from ____________ withanger.A. blowingB. firingC. expressingD. exploding3.Oh, look! The glass in the box is allbroken now. Mr. Johnson is going to____________.A. run furiousB. rush into rageC. fly into a rageD. blow up fury4. It's terrible. Big John is coming to town! _____________ your lives!A. Run forB. Run withC. Escape toD. Escape at5. The bartender nervously hands the big man a beer, _________. A. hands shaken B. hands shaking C. with his hands shake D. with his hands shaken6. While the causal relationship is unclear, it is known thatantidepressant medications do ________ certain symptoms of depression.A. easyB.looseC.relieveD.relax7. You look depressed. Are you _________?I've come to cheer you up.A.feelingcoolB.feelingblueC.seeingredD.seeingsad8.There's nothing that can cheer me up.I'm ______________. Life's a misery.A. forthedumpsB.againstthedumpsC. downwiththedumpsD. downin thedumps9. You can't let things ______________.Learn to relax and stop worrying allthe time.A. getyoudownB. haveyoudownC. tripyouaroundD.throwyou up10. Try to look ______ the bright side ofthings. You know the saying: Everycloud has a silver lining.A. onB. overC. withD. intoUnit 2Part I ScriptDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answers t the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, ther will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing t check your answers.1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man is for the woman's plastic surgery.B. The man thinks the woman can not afford the plastic surgery.C. The man thinks the woman is beautiful enough.D. The man recommends the woman save some money for the plastic2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man is holding a party.B. The man is quite at loss with strangers.C. The man is outgoing.D. The man has already had a girlfriend.3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. An ugly duckling.B. A traditional beauty.C. A beauty in a special way.D. A plain Jane.4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Steve is better-looking than his girlfriend.B. Steve's girlfriend is better-looking than he is.C. Though Steve is plain-looking, his girlfriend loves him.D. Though Steve's girlfriend is plain-looking, he loves her.5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The woman speaker.B. No one.C. One who has white skin.D. One who has good personality.Part II ScriptDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for th first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time fill in the blanks numbered from (1) to (7) with the exact words you hear. Fo blanks numbered from (8) to (10), write down either the exact words you hear o the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, chec your answers.hour beauty (1)contest watched by television viewers around the world.(2)queenes. Miss U.S.A., Shandi Finnessey, was awarded second place.Hawkins received the crown from (3)outgoing Miss Universe, Amelia Vega, and then walked the length of the stage to the (4)cheers of the crowd. Severalactually won the (5)title(6)toursballet.(7)performed"(8) A beautiful woman has great powers to convince,and we havw seen many misses who have done a grea ."(9)Women's Liberation organizations in the United States regularly demonstrate in protest outside M. Conservative religious groups in India forced such contests to move from Calcutta when they threatened bombings.(10)All the same,some Australiana were hoping the two-hour show would draw world attention tothe bea.They hope Australia is going to shine for what it is, an unforgettable place.Your answerCorrect answer(1)contestcontest (2) queenesqueens (3) outgoing outgoing (4) cheers cheers (5) title title (6) tours tours (7) performedperformed(8)A beautiful woman has great powers to convince,and we havw seen many misses who have done a great job A beautiful woman has ve great powers to convincand we have seen many miswho have done a great j(9) Women's Liberation organizations in theUnited States regularly demonstrate in protest outside Miss America and MissWorld contestsWomen's liberation organizations in the Uni States regularly demonstr in protest outside Mis America and Miss Worldcontests(10) All the same,some Australiana were hoping the two-hour show would draw world attention tothe beauty of their country and attract tourists All the same, someAustralians were hoping two-hour show would draworld attention to thebeauty of their countryattract touristsPart IIIScriptDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answer to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playin to check your answers.1. Why does Pamela want to have plastic surgery? A. To become a movie actress. B. To become an anchorwoman. C. To become a fashion model. D. To find a white-collar job.2. What surgery has Pamela already had?A. Enlarging her breasts.B. Removing wrinkles from her neck.C. Making her face thinner.D. Making her nose tip more pointed.3. What did Pamela think about beauty and character?A. Beauty is as important as a noble character.B. Beauty is more important than a noble character.C. Beauty is less important than a noble character.D. Beauty and a noble character are less important than ability.4. How do Pamela's parents and boyfriend react to her plastic surgery?A. Her boyfriend is against it while parents are for it.B. Her boyfriend is for it while her parents' opinion is unknown.C. Both her parents and boyfriend are for it.D. Both her parents and boyfriend are against it.5. How long would her new looks last, according to Dr. Carson?A. One to two years.B. Three to five years.C. Nearly a decade.D. Unpredictable.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1. But your haircuts haven't been _________________ your character. Your hair iat war with your soul.A. with harmony inB. with harmony toC. in harmony withD. in harmony to2. If I may say, I'm an expert at matching hairstyles _______ personalities.A. inB. onC. atD. to3. By putting a few yellow _________ in your hair, it will become a work ofart.A. streaksB. linesC. threadsD. wires4. Some famous stars always look stylish. They have unlimited clothing budgetsthat put the latest looks _________________!A. in their handsB. in their pocketsC. on their facesD. at their fingertips5. I wonder what she looks like without all that makeup. I don't understand______ men find so attractive about her.A. howB. whichC. whyD. what6. You'd better use the makeup that is made from natural products from the DeadSea, so it won't ______ your skin.A. irrigateB. irritateC. imitateD. intimate7. The blue color will perfectly complement ______ the rest of your makeup.A. withB. inC. toD. along8. You can wear a pair of black trousers and a white dress shirt several timesa week, ______ with different accessories.A. pairingB. pairedC. to pairD. pair9. I want to become beautiful and make other girls into ______ monsters.A. red-eyedB. green-eyesC. red-eyesD. green-eyed10. I'll bet you believe in those sayings like, "Beauty is in the eye of the______".A. bewilderB. beholderC. upholderD. holderUnit 3Part I ScriptDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers.Use the second playing to check your answers.1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. 4.0.B. 4.5.C. 6.0.D. 6.5.2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The crops were all failed in this area because of theB. The area was hit by the worst drought in the last 30 years.C. The government should improve the development of theD. The irrigation system in this area played an important role3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. There will be a volcanic eruption on La PalmaIsland.B. La PalmaIsland will be completely submerged.C. Tidal waves will strike the coasts of two continents.D. Tidal waves will die down along the coasts of Africa and4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man thinks human beings can change nature.B. The woman thinks human beings can change nature.C. The man thinks human beings can do nothing in the face ofD. The woman thinks human beings can do nothing but minimizing5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man thinks modern technology can tame nature while theB. The woman thinks modern technology can tame nature while theC. Both the man and woman think mankind can conquer nature.D. Neither the man nor the woman thinks mankind can conquerPart II ScriptDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from (1) to (7) with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from (8) to (10), write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, check your answers.A few years ago, my friend and I were walking (1)atnoon on a street near my home in a northern (2)sectionof Teheran. This area is well-known because it is abeautiful avenue thatcircles. It is located at themountain.That day, the sun wassuddenly changed.two circles, it started raining very hard. We startedtoIt was raining so hard that we decided to go inside a restaurant instead.(8). At first, we did not know what was going on. We went outside the restaurant to see what was happening. People seemed shocked.(9). We were scared. Cars, rocks, and people were floating on the water like little toys toward the little market at the south end of the circle. The height of the water was almost to the top of the trees.After a few minutes, the flood's flow was reduced, sowe decided to leave the area before the water enteredthe street we were on.(10)It was reported that the flood destroyed a big area and approximately 300 people were killed or . Later, we also learned that a dam had burst during the rain.Your answer Correct answer(1) at at(2) section section(3) connects connects(4) bottom bottom(5) shining shining(6) As As(7) cross cross(8) Ten minutes later,as we werelooking out the window,we saweveryone was running away fromsomethingTen minutes later, as we were looking out the window, we saw everyone was running away fromsomething(9) A huge flood was stresmingdown the mountain.We were standing on a higher place,so we could see everything A huge flood was streaming down the mountain. We were standing on a higher place, so we couldsee everything(10) It was reported that the flooddestroyed a big area and approximately 300 people werekilled or disappeared that day It was reported that the flood destroyed a big area and approximately 300 people were killed or disappeared that dayPart III ScriptDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1.Why was the door to the balcony wide open?A. The weather was hot.B. It was too moist inside.C. It was too dry inside.D. The scene outside was beautiful.2.Why was the speaker unable to close the windows?A. The window was deformed.B. The wind was too strong.C. He was scared stiff by the loud thunder.D. He was frightened by the lightning.3.How did the speaker manage to close the window?A. He asked his wife to close it together.B. He used a mop to close it.C. He waited until the wind was less strong.D. He waited until the hail was over.4.What did the speaker do after seeing the lightning?A. He closed the window.B. He turned off the TV.C. He turned off the lights.D. He pulled out the electrical plugs.5.What is the sequence of the events?A. Sun—wind—thunder and lightning—sun—hail.B. Sun—hail—thunder and lightning—wind—sun.C. Sun—wind—thunder and lightning—hail—sun.D. Sun—wind—hail—thunder and lightning—sun.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1.Our flight to Tokyo was delayed by 12 hours. A typhoon ______ theeast coast and it was chaos.A. beatB. hitC. struck atD. attacked on2.Tsunami waves can be ____________ meters high. They toss cars andhouses around as though they were children's toys.A. a dozen ofB. dozen ofC. dozensD. dozens of3.A blizzard is a severe weather condition ___________ lowtemperatures and strong winds, greater than 35 miles per hour, bearing a great amount of snow.A. characterized byB. characterized withC. characteristic ofD. characteristic with4.But it is generally agreed that in order to be classified as ablizzard, ___________ merely a winter storm, the weather must meet several conditions.A. which opposed toB. which opposed withC. as opposed toD. as opposed with5.When all of these conditions continue after snow has stoppedfalling, the storm ________________ a ground blizzard.A. is referred asB. is referred toC. is referred to asD. referring to as6.People _________ in a whiteout can quickly become disoriented,________ their sense of up and down as well as their sense ofdirection.A. catching...losingB. caught...lostC. catching...lostD. caught...losing7.The scale of the resulting deaths or property damage depends on thehuman ability to ________ the disasters.A. resistB. resist toC. resist againstD. resist from8.During a drought, food and water supplies can _________.A. run lowlyB. run lowC. drop lowlyD. drop low9.Thousands of stock farmers will have to slaughter their livestock________ because there is no grass left.A. on a big wayB. with a big wayC. in a large scaleD. on a large scale10.The fire department from the nearby town was called to put the fire_____.A. outB. downC. awayD. offUnit 4Part I ScriptDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man has been offered many goodB. The man is having an interview.C. The woman wants to join in someD. The woman thinks it's unnecessary to2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. She thinks the man will be fired.B. She thinks the man will beC. She thinks the man's work will beD. She thinks the man should be3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. He is a self-made successfulB. He inherited a large fortune.C. He is a successful youngD. He will hand his company over to4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Wednesday morning.B. Thursday morning.C. Thursday evening.D. Not settled.5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The companies John has worked inB. John's work experiences are notC. John hasn't got a decent educationD. John learned little in each job,Part II ScriptDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from (1) to (7) with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from (8) to (10), write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, check your answers.The West End of London maintained its top spot as the world's most (1)expensivelocation last year as occupancy costs (2)declined globally due to the uncertain climate.West End offices (3)averaged $16,682 per employee workstation last year, (4)co$15,700 for second-ranked Paris, a leading real estate consultancy (5)agence s seventh annual Global Office Occupancy Costs Survey.The basis of the survey has changed to workstations, from (6)floor area previ a clearer picture of (7)accommodation costs.During the economic downturn last year, the city of Toronto moved up three place the "top 10". (8)But the biggest climber of all was Dublin,with the Irish capital jumping nine place In comparison, New York offices dropped out of the top three into the sixth plac (9)Globally,most office locations continued to register declines in occupancy costs last year,refle."In the U.K., central London costs are down by 8.8 percent, and London's West En percent. However in international terms, the situation is distorted by significamovements. (10)In Euro terms,London is some 17 percent cheaper than last year,but in dollar terms it said the manager of the consultancy agency.Your answer Co(1) expensive(2) declined(3) averaged(4) compared(5) agence(6) floor(7) accommodation ac(8) But the biggestclimber of allwas Dublin,with the Irish capital jumping nine places to tenth among the world's mostexpensiveofficelocationsBut the all was Irish ca places tthe worloff(9) Globally,mostofficelocationscontinued toregisterdeclines inoccupancy costslastyear,reflectingthe weak anduncertainglobal economicenvironmentGloballocatiregisoccupancreflectuncertaie(10) In Euroterms,London issome 17 percentcheaper thanlast year,butin dollar termsit is virtuallyunchangedIn Eurosome 17than ldollvirtuPart III ScriptDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1.What may workaholics do?A. They bring work home.B. They keep working until aftermidnight.C. They bend over their work onD. All of the above.2.Which of the following does the speaker recommenddoing?A. Concentrating on one thing a week.B. Concentrating on one thing a day.C. Concentrating on one thing at aD. Doing just a few things at a time.3.What should one do first according to the passage?A. What is important.B. What one understands.C. What is easy.D. What is difficult.4.What does the speaker say about working at home?A. One should not bring too much workB. One can work in the living room ifC. One should not bring confidentialD. One should work only within the5.Which of the following would be the best title for thepassage?A. Bad Habits of Workaholics.B. Tips for Workaholics.C. Good Habits of a Devoted Worker.D. Cultivation of a Devoted Worker.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1.Do you see yourself as a leader or more of a team _______?A. playerB. workerC. mateD.2.If the leadership is weak, I'm not afraid to_________ in order to achieve the goal at hand.A. take upB. takeC. make upD. make3.I didn't get that promotion. They brought in somenew guy. I'm not going to ___________ for muchlonger.A. hold upB. hold toC. hang upD. hang4.Mr. Jones is a _______ millionaire, and I'm honoredto have worked for him for the past 30 years as hisaccountant.A. make-B. self-C. self-D. self-5.Just clear out your desk and that's the end of it.Do I make myself ______, Mr. Westlake?A. clearB. clearlyC. clarityD.6.Thank you! I'll certainly try to ____________ thetrust you have demonstrated in me with this raise in pay.A. livetoB. liveC. live upD. live up7.As a marketing manager, she frequently found herselfin conflict with the financial department _______her staff's expenses.A. inB. forC. aboveD. over8.As the training administrator, she wanted to launchan _________ training project.A. in-the-B. on-the-C. on-the-D. on-job9.The two people forged a long-term alliance, whichled to a training program so successful that it has______ been picked up by the company's offices inGermany and Japan.A. neverB.C. sinceD. then10.I'm going to lay down the law. From now on, everyonein the company must follow regulations ____________.A. to theB. to theC. to theD. to theUnit 5Part I ScriptDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man wants to leave, and theB. The woman wants to leave, and theC. The woman wants the man to leave,D. The man wants the woman to leave,2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man is employed by a head-B. The man works in the same company。

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unit 11-5 C D D B B 6-10 D A C B B1.novel2. old-fashioned3. convinced4. insisting5.when6. yielding7. sound8.caught and struggle between9. that it is not necessary that computers can teach as well as with pencil an paper10. Even those who belive that children should have access to coputers have been warned of potential dangersunit 21-5 C A D B A 6-10 A D B D B1.market2.operating3.dominant4. comparable5.range6.smoothly7.rivals8.who decides to stall the9.10. The growth of the Internet together with rival such as American onlinunit 31-5 C B C C D 6-10 A B A B D1. customs2. adjustment3. concerns 4 accustomed 5 served 6 willed 7dressings8. The standard methods for people to do their cooking are boiling, baking or roasting and frying9. Boiled foods are cooked in water or some other typed liquid at a boiling temperature10. Fried foods are cooked in hot fat or oil until bland and tenderuint 4 QUIZE 80%1-5 CCABA6-10 DABAB11．giant12．storeys13．tail14．fuel15．theatre16．Imagine17．Fortunately18．And each plane there‘re twice many engines as the jet need to fly19．If the engines fail on the same side，the plane can easily uses other engines in order to land 20．There are also two mechanical pilots to take charge of plane if human pilot cannot fly the planeunit 5 100%DDBACDBCBApursuitsserverelaxationtemporaryaffordskillscontributethe personal schedule has to be subject to the arrangements of group activitiesOne can read a good book at midnight, listen to a favorite record between classesthe student literally has no chance to be exposed to social interactionunit 6 95%1-5 ABDBA6-10 CABBA11．focused12．emotionally13．distant14．cancer15．retirement16．crossed17．increasingly18．Regardless of your age, you can make a number of important changes in your current lifestyle 19．We know much more about prevent our health today than our parents and grandparents did in the past20．this new knowledge can be transmitted to our children to help them become healthier than our generationunit 7 Quize 100%1-5 BDAAD6-10 CCCBA11．confusing12．different13．uncomfortable14．professional15．identify16．observe17．admire18．you should be asking yourself whether or not his behavior is like yours19．you might find you can learn much from his response to different sorts of situations20．By watching and learning from a model, you will probably begin to identify and get some good working habitsunit 101-5 D A C C B 6-10 A B A A D1. politics2.careers3. normal4. voted5. show6.plus7. popularity8.9. The study plan would soon be changed as he started to take art actor10. His talent and vision of fashion trends helped him get the chance to be a creative director。

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Uint1II. Basic Listening PracticeKeys: 1.C 2.B 3. D 4.A 5.DIII. Listening InTask 1: Soft answers turn away wrath.Keys: 1D 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.CTask 2: Big John is coming!(S1) owner、(S2) running(S3) drop(S4) outlaw(S5) uneventfully.(S6) yelling,(S7) lives(S8) As he’s picking himself up, he sees a large man, almost seven feet tall. He’s muscular, and is growing as he approaches the bar.(S9) The bartender nervously hands the big man a beer, hands shaking. (S10) “I got to get out of town! Don’t you hear Big John is coming?”Task3: A View of HappinessKeys: 1D 2.C3. B 4.D 5.AV. Let’s TalkScriptVI. Further Listening and Speaking Task1: Reason and EmotionKeys: 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.DTask 2: DepressionKeys: TFFTFTask3: AngerNews ReportU.S. Roller Coaster1.passengers2.height3.released4.dive5.independently6.3607. back and forth8. facing9.surprise10.adds11. length12. measure13.capacity,14.thrillingUint2II. Basic Listening PracticeKeys: 1.B 2.A 3. C 4D 5BIII. Listening InTask 1: A Friendly StylistKeys: 1C.A 3.D4.B 5.ATask 2: The Voice Lift(S1) nose(S2) voice.（S3) match(S4) sound(S5) inserted(S6) neck(S7) fat(S8) The voice lift is becoming more widely known among an aging population, who try to make themselves sound younger.(S9) a retired construction engineer who underwent the voice lift several years ago, (S10)V oice lift can also benefit people like performers, lawyers, teachers, and telephone operators who need to have a strong voice aTask3: A View of HappinessKeys: 1C 2.C3. B 4.B 5.DV. Let’s TalkVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Beauty Contests and Plastic SurgeriesKeys: 1.A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.ATask 2: Is it true beauty?Keys: FTFTFTask3: Changing Your Hairstyle to Improve Your AppearanceFor Reference:1. It is a quick and easy way to freshen up your looks—and boost your confidence2. Clients often say, “I want to cut my hair, but I should lose weight first.” But that’s not the right sequence; it’s the other way around.3. The speaker say if you have a round face, you may look better with short hair.4. That depends the length of your neck. The longer the neck, the shorter you can go.5. They change the shape of your face, making it seem shorterNews ReportMiss World1.finals2.billion3. hosted4.one-time5.winners6.white7.dominated8.majority9.charm10.personally11.figure12.title.13. represented14. went15.fierce16.turn17.waved18.celebrationsUint3II. Basic Listening PracticeKeys: 1.D 2.A 3. C 4.B 5.CIII. Listening InTask 1: Soft answers turn away wrath.Keys: 1B 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.CFor Reference1. In the open ocean they move at up to 800km per hour, but when it reaches the shore,the system slows down and the waves get bigger.2. They can reach 30 meters. Big enough to finish you off in one gulp.Task 2: Flooding in Haiti and the Dominican Republic Script(S1) climb(S2) reports(S3) missing,(S4)assistance.(S5) factor(S6) presence(S7) originating(S8) Rainfall exceeded 500 mm (or 19.7 inches) along the border areas of Haiti and the Dominican Republic during that period.(S9) This made it difficult for humanitarian relief worker to rescue stranded people and deliver badly.(S10)Analysis of the past date shows that major floods in the Dominican Republic and Haiti are now a near-annual event.Task3: A BlizzardKeys: 1A 2.B3. C 4.D 5.CFor ReferenceThey can quickly become disoriented, losing their sense of up and down as well as their sense of direction.V. Let’s TalkVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Description of a TsunamiKeys: 1.A 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.ATask 2: Drought in South AfricaKeys: FFTFTTask3: Brave firemenFor Reference1.Since the company was composed entirely of men over65, there was doubt thatthey would be of assistance. But the farmer called the fire company away because the fire proved to be more than the small town fire department could handle, and there was no other help available.2.The truck drove straight toward the fire and, instead of stopping in front of the fire,drove right onto the middle of the flames.3.After an hour of intense fighting, they had extinguished the fire.4.He presented the volunteer company wit ha check for $10,000.The captain said, “The first thing we’re going to do is to get the brakes fixed on that stupid fire truck.”That suggests that they drove right into the middle of the flames because of useless brakes rather bravery.News ReportAustralian Waterspout1.knocking2. coast3.tearing4. described5. managed6.following7.drop8.battled9.making up ground10.leader.11.struggled12. teamwork13. recovery.14.Setting15. winds16.legs17.chance18.despite.Uint4II. Basic Listening PracticeKeys: 1.C 2.B 3. A 4.B 5.DIII. Listening InTask 1: You’re fired!Keys: 1C 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.AFor Reference1.I want you to know this is going to hurt me more than it will hurt you.2. That’s great! Thank you! I’ll certainly try to live up to the trust you havedemonstrated in me with this raise in pay.Task 2: SOHO(S1) shorted(S2) known(S3) independent(S4) enterprises(S5) spread(S6) nearly(S7) so(S8) Many books are written and sold specifically for this type of office to tell people how to equip a small office.(S9) In the field of software development, engineers often have to work 20 hours or more at a stretch, so they can hardly adapt to normal office hours.Task3: The Role of Job DescriptionsKeys: 1B 2.D3. D 4.A 5.CFor ReferenceRead your position description and identify the two or three most important tasks it mentions. Then meet with your boss, point out the tasks you’ve chosen and ask if they accurately reflect what your boss considers important.V. Let’s TalkVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: A small misstep can become a big career trapKeys: 1.D 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.CTask 2: The boss is angry!Keys: FTFTFTask3: Three EnvelopesFor Reference1.They gathered for lunch to welcome the new Chief Executive Officer, Carl Martin,and say good-bye to the departing CEO, Dick Jackson.2.The departing CEO left three numbered envelopes for the new CEO3.The message read, “Blame your predecessor.”So, the new CEO held a pressconference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO.4.T he message read, “Recognize.” The new CEO did it, and the company quicklyrebounded.5. The meager said, “Prepare three envelopes.” It implied that it was time for Martin to leave and give three similar envelopes to the next CEO.News ReportA Wearable Translator1.travelers2.past.3.behind4.translation5.voicebine7.portable packaging.8.general idea9.assist10.availablemunicateUint5II. Basic Listening PracticeKeys: 1.B2.D3. A 4.C 5.DIII. Listening InTask 1: How to Avoid BankruptcyKeys: 1B 2.D 3.A 4.C 5.CFor Reference1. He suggests retaining the service staff and streaming their operations, so they won’tneed as many people to run things smoothly.2. That is a serious step, but she thinks they haven’t any other choice. If they keeplosing money, they will have to shut everything down.Task 2: A Hard-nosed Boss(S1) watched(S2) when(S3) pile(S4) around(S5) leaned(S6) hiding(S7) indifferently.(S8) Stone rushed into the cashier’s office, took$250 from the cash box, and returned. “Take it,” he said, “and get out! Don’t let me see you around here again!”(S9) Seeing the young man showed no sign of embarrassment, Stone got furious. (S10)He was waiting for the 20 dollars we owe him for lunch. He works for the coffee shop around the corner.”Task3: Layoffs can be predicted.Keys: 1D 2.C3. B 4.C 5AFor ReferenceYou may get your resume up to date and start looking for a new job. Also, it might e a good idea to cancel your vacation, implement money-saving measures, and become more useful on your job.V. Let’s TalkVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Problems of JoblessnessKeys: 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.D5.ATask 2: Before the cutbackKeys: TTFFFTask3: Career TransitionsFor Reference1.She had experience as a career counselor who had counseled hundreds of peopleabout career changes. But when her husband’s lost job, they both were caught unprepared.2.They were unprepared to tell our children, unprepared for the mix of emotions andmost dramatically, unprepared for the sudden loss of routine in our lives.3. She saw her husband sitting in our office as he patted his forehead and mutteredto himself, “Now what am I supposed to do?”4. In the bookstore they found lots of books about job search, but not a single bookon the day-to-day challenges people face when they get laid-off.5. They had gathered enough interesting material for a book on career transitions–the book we needed but couldn’t find last JulyNews ReportU.S. Ford Plants to Be ClosedScript1.announced2.massive3.surprise4.Rescue5.22, 0006.discontinued7.salary8.turnaround9.profit10.hit hard11.closings12.emotion.13. quality and productivity.Uint6II. Basic Listening PracticeKeys: 1.C2.C3. A 4.D 5.BIII. Listening InTask 1: David Copperfield is coming.Keys: 1C 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.CTask 2: Is it really bad luck?(S1) terrible(S2) misfortune.(S3) reflection,(S4) damaged(S5) heaven.(S6) pick(S7) washed(S8) Some people claim that the number is bad luck because thirteen people sat down for the Last Supper before Jesus was crucified,(S9) Friday the thirteenth of any month is considered especially bad or unlucky, and Friday the thirteenth of March is the worst of the all.(S10) When people talk about the “seven-year itch” they mean that every seven years a person undergoes a complete change in personality.Task3: The Status on Easter IslandKeys: 1A 2.B3. D 4.D 5BV. Let’s TalkVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Horseshoes as a Sign of Good LuckKeys: 1.A 2.C 3.D 4.C5.BTask 2: Superstitions or real bad lucks?Keys: TTFFTTask3: Career TransitionsFor Reference1.He had a habit of looking at every situation in his life and saying, “This is good!”2.After taking the gun, the king fired it and his thumb was blown off.3.They set the king free, because being superstitious, they never ate anyone that wasless than whole4.He felt sorry for his friend and went to the jail to apologize to him.5. If he had not been in jail, I would have been with you—and eaten.News ReportEgyptian Tombs1.date back2.ancient3.modern4.inspection5.covers6.rights7.opened8.downtown9.below10.account11.damaged12.uncovered13.questions14.significance15.worthwhile.Uint7II. Basic Listening PracticeKeys: 1.A 2.A 3. D 4.B 5.CIII. Listening InTask 1: I’m doing a lot of things on the computer! Keys: 1.A 2.B 3. C 4.D 5.CTask 2: A Magician and a Parrot(S1) audience(S2) tricks(S3) whenever(S4) parrot(S5) magician(S6) hat(S7) cards(S8) The magician was furious. Each time the parrot revealed one of his secrets, the audience roared with laughter.(S9) He dreamed of various ways he could do away with the troublesome bird. But he didn’t dare to touch it. It was the captain’s parrot after all.(S10) They stared at each other with hate, but did not utter a word. This went on for several days.Task3: The Modern CircusKeys: 1C 2.A3. B 4.B 5.DV. Let’s TalkVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: The History of Chinese AcrobaticsKeys: 1D 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.DTask 2: Exercise to RelaxKeys: FTTFFTask3: How Americans Use Their TimeFor Reference1.They spend almost two hours a day on household activities like cooking, cleaningand paying bills.2.Men spend more time at work. Men also spend more time on leisure activities andsports. They average five hours and twenty minutes a day, half an hour more than women3.Both men and women reported that they spent about half their leisure timewatching television. Visiting friends and attending social events was the next most common leisure activity for both sexes.4.They spend time with friends, using the computer and playing sports5. In all, 19 percent of men and 16 percent of women play sports on any given day.. News ReportLatest Space Walk from Space Station1.space walk2.install3.moved4.first attempt5.temporary6.goal7.extended8.equipment9.positions10.relocation11.living quartersplained13.sound14.cause15.Solution.16.on boardUint8II. Basic Listening PracticeKeys: 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.CIII. Listening InTask 1: Stem Cell ResearchKeys: 1.B 2.A 3.A 4.A 5.DTask 2: The Improvement of RiceScript(S1) Research(S2) genes(S3) journal(S4) warn(S5) productivity.(S7) survival.(S8) Plant breeders have already used preliminary information from the rice genometo create experimental strains of rice that better resist cold and pests.(S9) The new map could better explain more than just rice. Rice shares a common ancestor with other cereal crops.(S10) While significant progress has been made in the analysis of the rice genome, the mapping of human genes is also making headway.Task3: The First Cloned CatKeys: 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.CV. Let’s TalkVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Confident enough to control your fate?Keys: 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.DTask 2: Is it moral to clone humans?Keys: 1.T 2.T 3.F 4.F 5.TTask3: A Drunkard’s ArgumentWe would learn more about human bihavior if we paid closer attention to the laws atwork in the animal kingdom.“Only the fittest survive”Human beings could certainly benefit from a close study of how this law operates among, for example, the wild buffalo.When the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest animals at the back that are killed first.. The general speed and health of the group keeps improving with regular killing of the weaker memebers.Regular consumption of large amounts of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine.News ReportBioinformaticsrmation2.mapped3.sense4.pioneer5.link6.software7.understand8.accurate9.drugs10.being11.discovering12.returns13.overall14.Potential.15.developing16.raceUint9II. Basic Listening PracticeKeys: 1.A 2.C 3. D 4.B 5.AIII. Listening InTask 1: Is GDP really so important ?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3.C 4.A 5.BTask 2: A Cheap Parking Lot(S1) downtown(S2) loan(S3) security(S4) agreed(S5) against(S6) proceeded(S8) That will be $5,000 principal, and $20.30 in interest,” the loan officer said. The woman wrote out a check and started to walk away.(S9) We’re very happy to have had your business, and this transaction has worked out very nicely, but we are a little puzzled.(S10) Where else in Manhattan can I park my car for two weeks for only $20.30 and expect it to be there when I return?”Task3: Doha RoundKeys: 1.D 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.DV. Let’s TalkVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: How was the problem resolved ?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3.D 4.A 5.BTask 2: Price rises but inflation stays low.Keys: 1.F 2.T 3.F 4.T 5.TTask3: Cars sell well in China.Although automobile prices in China are among the highest in the world, cars are still selling like hotcakes,China has been the biggest market for BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the world, combined with a sales volume between 6,000 to 7,000 units every year.Mercedes-Benz is cooperating with Chinese institutions on car research and plans to establish a design center here.the returns on luxury cars from the domestic market are much higher than the five-percent profit margin in the international market.The newspaper noted that major consumers of luxury cars in China are entrepreneurs, professional managers of foreign companies, professionals with high incomes,and young white-collar workers.News ReportHighlights of the Detroit International Auto Show1.on display2.90 percentrgest4.city and country5.folded6.side doors7.outdoors8.shower9.Top.10.ride11.Cells.12.innovativeUint10II. Basic Listening PracticeKeys: 1.C 2.A 3. D 4.B 5.AIII. Listening InTask 1: Competition in AmericaScriptKeys: 1.C 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.DTask 2: Americans’ Work Ethic(S1) roots(S2) what(S3) moral(S4) diligence(S5) sin(S6) teachings(S7) centuries(S8) Even as children they were taug ht, “If it’s worth doing at all, it’s worth doing well.”(S9) In English a new word has been created to describe people who work compulsivelly(S10) Others hold that workaholics are valuable members of society because they are extremely productive.Task 3: Do you know what “Freeze!” means?Keys: 1.C 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.CV. Let’s TalkVI.Further Listening and SpeakingTask 1: PunctualityKeys: 1.C 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.DTask 2: Our Personal SpacesKeys: 1.T 2.F 3.T 4.F 5.FTask 3: We don’t know what to do with them.the Russian hurled the half-full bottle out of the open window.“V odka is plentiful in my country,” said the Russian, “In fact, we have thousands and thousands of liters of it---far more than we need.”“I thought the Cuban economy was not good this year,”“Yet you threw that perfectly good cigar away. I find your actions quite puzzling.”“Cigars,” the Cuban replied, “are a dime a dozen in Cuba. We have more of them than we know what to do with.”The American businessman sat in silence for a moment. Then he got up, grbbed the lawyer, and threw him out of the window.News ReportRussian Popcorn FestivalScript1.heart2.introduction3.delicacy4.Artists.5.painting6.painstaking7.1208.equivalent9.witness onlookers10.followed11.consuming12.voiced sense13.hours14.delicious15.mess.。

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Unit 1Short conversationsListen to five short conversations and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1.A.Run five miles a week.B.Bike for an hour every day.C.Walk for 10 minutes after dinner.D.Do whatever she can to exercise.(做任何她能做的运动.)2.A.She may have some social events to attend.(她可能要参加一些社交活动.)B.She seldom drinks full glasses of water.C.She likes eating fresh fruit and vegetables.D.She doesn’t like bread with whole grains.3.A.Smoking is banned in all public places.B.People can smoke in the designated areas of pubs and bars.(人们可以在酒吧和酒吧的指定区域吸烟。

)C.Restaurants are entirely smoke-free.D.The smoking rules there are too strict.4.A.Problems experienced by violent families.B.Children as direct targets of home violence.C.Impacts of family violence on children.(家庭暴力对儿童的影响)D.Children’s emotional and behavioral problems.5.A.A deep-fried egg.B.A bowl of wholegrain cereal.C.A piece of wholegrain bread.(一片全麦面包)D.A cup of 100 percent vegetable juice.Listen to a long conversation and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1.A.Working in his office.B.Walking with a friend.C.Running in a park.(在公园里跑步。

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Quiz 6Part IDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. A TOEFL examination.B. Any English language examination.C. Good luck.D. Ill luck.Your answer Correct answerC C2. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. To keep evil away.B. To wish for more money.C. To show friendliness.D. To treat a wound.Your answer Correct answerA A3. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. She will paint it brown.B. She wants the man to paint it brown.C. She asks the man to climb up the ladder.D. She asks the man not to walk under the ladder.Your answer Correct answerD D4. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The building is a 13-floor one.B. The building does not have a 13th floor.C. The building has a 13th floor but nobody lives there.D. The building has a 13th floor but few people live there.Your answer Correct answerC B5. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. It causes a car accident.B. It causes an injury.C. It prevents bad luck.D. It makes plenty of money.Your answer Correct answerC CPart IIDirections: Listen to the passage(s) three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read for the third time, check your answers.Easter Island in the southern Pacific Ocean remains a mystery.When the island was (S1) (1), it was almost uninhabited, but there were many statues on it. People are (S2)(2)to know who lived there before its discovery, how they lived, and why they (S3) (3)out. Different theories give different explanations, but none is completely convincing.The Easter Islanders had their own system of (S4)(4), different from any other in the world. No other (S5) (5)Islanders knew how to write. The American (S6) (6)did not know how to write either. Who (S7) (7)the Easter Islanders how to write, or did they develop their own system? Remember that writing was first invented in Asia only a few thousand years BC.(S8) (8). How did the Easter Islanders get them? Is it possible that a few Easter Islanders traveled 2,300 miles to Chile, got sweet potatoes, and brought them back? But this is unlikely. (S9) (9), which was only colonized in 1492. Could Easter Island have been colonized by people from Chile? Yet, DNA taken from graves dug up on Easter Island has shown that these people were Polynesians, not American Indians. The Polynesians lived on the sea and knew how to travel thousands of miles in their small canoes. They knew where they were going. The American Indians did not know how to do that. Yet, (S10)(10). Also, the seeds could have been brought in the stomachs of birds.YourCorrect answeranswer(1) discovered discovered(2) eager eager(3) died died(4) writing writing(5) Pacific Pacific(6) Indians Indians(7) taught taught(8)The Easter Islanders lived on sweetpotatoes they farmed. These sweetpotatoes came from the Americas(9)Remember that the distancesinvolved were great, further thanthe distance from Europe to theclosest place in the Americas(10)a few American Indians could havereached Easter Island, because of astorm, and brought the seeds ofsweet potatoes with themPart IIIDirections: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. When did people begin to record animals falling from skies?A. Hundreds of years ago.B. Thousands of years ago.C. In 1877.D. In 1957.Your answer Correct answerB B2. What did Dr. Smith notice?A. An alligator climbing ashore.B. An alligator falling to the ground, seriously wounded.C. An alligator falling to the ground dead.D. An alligator falling to the ground and crawling towards thetent.Your answer Correct answerD D3. How many alligators did the doctor find within 200 yards?A. Eight.B. Seven.C. Six.D. Two.Your answer Correct answerA A4. How did Mr. and Mrs. Tucker conclude that the alligatordropped from sky?A. They heard the soft sound of a falling object.B. They heard a groan.C. They heard both a thump and a groan.D. They saw a dark object dropping to the ground.Your answer Correct answerD C5. How did the airship officer know that the alligator had fallenfrom the sky?A. He saw it falling with his own eyes.B. One of his crew members saw it falling.C. The crew of another airship saw it falling.D. The officer did not take an alligator aboard.Your answer Correct answerD DPart IVDirections: Choose the right answer.1. My Uncle gave me this lucky mascot when I was five, and it'sbeen with me ever since. It brought me luck in all my college exams. I can't ________________ part with it.A. bring myself toB. get myselfC. take myself toD. help myselfYour answer Correct answerA A2. Congratulations for getting the interview! I've________________ for you.A. crossed my legs for youB. crossed my arms for youC. got your fingers crossedD. got my fingers crossedYour answer Correct answerD D3. David Copperfield is the world's greatest magician; he'scertainly ________________.A. worth seenB. worth lookedC. worth lookingD. worth a lookYour answer Correct answerD D4. A magician never tells his secrets. David attempts theimpossible, and no one has any idea ________________ he does it.A. whichB. whereC. whatD. howYour answer Correct answerD D5. If you smash your mirror, your soul will be damaged too,dooming it to an early death, and not giving it an entry into ________________.A. skyB. the skyC. heavenD. the heavenYour answer Correct answerC CQuiz 7Part IDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. A one-day trip to the waterfalls.B. A two-day trip to the waterfalls.C. A trip to the caves.D. A free travel book.Your answer Correct answerC C2. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. He was exhausted from the whirlwind tour of Europe.B. He was surprised by the beautiful scenery in Europe.C. He was robbed and almost killed on his trip to Europe.D. He enjoyed his trip to Europe tremendously.Your answer Correct answerA A3. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man cannot download photos from the Internet.B. The man's phone can take pictures.C. The woman will lend her camera to the man.D. The woman will email her photos to the man.Your answer Correct answerB B4. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. She will buy a good camera.B. She will use the negatives to make copies.C. She will ask the man to email her some photos.D. She will email the photos to the man.Your answer Correct answerD D5. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. It was perfect.B. It was excellent though there were some minor problems.C. It was bad though there were a few good points.D. It was very bad.Your answer Correct answerB BPart IIDirections: Listen to the passage(s) three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numberedfrom S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read for the third time, check your answers.In recent years the weekend has begun to decline in importance. While most people work a five-day workweek, (S1)(1)the hardware costs outweigh human costs, the (S2) (2)of the modern economy means that leaving a factory idle for two days or an office (S3)(3)is too great an expense. Thus, many workers (S4) (4)work on weekends. Since this is seen as a greater burden, most employers pay (S5) (5)for weekend work, either by agreement or by law.The rapid increase in the number of two-income (S6)(6)has also changed the character of the weekend. (S7) (7)the stay-at-home spouse would do the shopping during the week. With both working, most of the shopping must be done on weekends, leaving less time for recreation. (S8)(8).The functions of the workweek and weekend vary a great deal in some areas. Stores that rely on office workers will see far less business on a weekend, while those in the suburbs or in residential areas will see far more. (S9) (9), so Friday and Saturday nights are the busiest for bars, restaurants, clubs, and movie theaters. There is substantially less activity on many websites on weekends.(S10) (10).Your answer Correct answer(1) when when(2) competitiveness competitiveness(3) unmanned unmanned (4)regularlyregularly(5) extraextra (6) households households (7)PreviouslyPreviously(8)To serve these new shoppers it is also necessary for morestores to remain open and thus more people to work onweekends(9)Weekends are days when people can safely sleep in andalso not have to worry as much about the ill effects of ahangover (10)One area in which the weekend has remainedunaffected is education, where schools are shut on Saturdays and SundaysPart IIIDirections: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers. 1. What is the passage mainly about?A. The reasons juggling attracts more attention.B. A comparison between juggling and other forms of entertainment.C. The development of juggling.D. A comparison between ancient and modern juggling skills.Your answer Correct answerC C2. Why did jugglers fall into disfavor after the decline of theRoman Empire?A. Because religious people disliked them.B. Because they did not get enough tips.C. Because they did not have good skills.D. Because they really had very low morals.Your answer Correct answerA A3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of PhilipAstley's circus?A. Clown acts.B. Magic.C. Horse performances.D. Juggling.Your answer Correct answerB B4. What was true of the jugglers in the 19th century Variety andMusic Hall theatres?A. They performed before the musical acts.B. They performed after the musical acts.C. They performed in the center of the stage.D. They performed in front of the drawn curtain.Your answer Correct answerD D5. What happened to juggling in the early to mid-20th century?A. It prospered because of the better economy.B. It declined because of the Great Depression.C. It prospered because of the publicity it received from themass media.D. It declined because of competition from other forms ofentertainment.Your answer Correct answerD DPart IVDirections: Choose the right answer.1. I'm going to backpack my way round. I like being independentand seeing things ________________ my own pace.A. onB. throughC. atD. withYour answer Correct answerC C2. I'll burn the concert ________________ DVD for youafterwards, so you can watch it at home.A. toB. intoC. ontoD. onYour answer Correct answerC A3. Jack, you're sitting in front of your computer again! The seaand the sand are only ________________ away.A. walksB. feetC. stepsD. pacesYour answer Correct answerB C4. I understand the computer is a wonderful thing, but you haveto be careful not to get too much ________________ a good thing.A. inB. atC. fromD. ofYour answer Correct answerD D5. It would be a lot healthier if you played a chess game________________, in the park.A. outdoorB. outdoorsC. in the outdoorsD. at the outdoorYour answer Correct answerB BQuiz 8CADBDBDCACQuiz 9Part IDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Decrease imports.B. Increase imports.C. Decrease its deficit by 5%.D. Increase its deficit by 5%.Your answer Correct answerA A2. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Raise the oil prices.B. Import less oil.C. Use less oil.D. Take buses more frequently.Your answer Correct answerB B3. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. It benefits the developing nations a great deal.B. It increases the developing nations' GDP a great deal.C. Developed nations may benefit more than developingnations from it.D. Developing nations may benefit more than developednations from it.Your answer Correct answerC C4. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The richest people have contributed most to the nation.B. The richest people should contribute more to society.C. A smaller middle class is favorable to equality for all people.D. A larger middle class will benefit all people.Your answer Correct answerD D5. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The same as the woman's opinion.B. The WTO is a good thing.C. The WTO is no good.D. The WTO is good but not without problems.Your answer Correct answerD DPart IIDirections: Listen to the passage(s) three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or themain points in your own words. When the passage is read for the third time, check your answers.The U.S. economy lost steam in the second quarter as consumers hit by high-energy costs turned thrifty.output within the nation's borders, climbed at a (S2)rate in the April-June period, Commerce Department data (S3)Consumer spending rose at an insignificant 1 percent rate, a mere shadow of the 4.1 percent jump of the first quarter and the (S4)economy was in recession.buy surprised Wall Street analysts. A leading (S6)"shockingly small".that hit consumer spending in the spring.While GDP growth proved weaker than expected, the economy's pulse has already shown signs of quickening. (S9)Bond prices rose as investors saw weakness, but the dollar moved higher against the euro as foreign exchange traders saw strength. Stock prices were little changed.correspondents.YouranswerCorrect answer(1) measuremeasure(2) modest modest(3) showed showed(4) weakest weakest(5) reluctant(6) economist(7) Analysts(8) Inflation rose at a relatively speedy 3.3 percent rate in the second quarter, the same as at the start of the year(9)Other data on Friday showed consumer spirits have brightened a bit this month while business activity has picked up in theMidwest(10)When you combine the first quarter and the second quarter, we're growing at 3.75 percent, which is a very strong, sustainablegrowth ratePart IIIDirections: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers. 1. What does a compulsory license require drug manufacturers todo?A. To give up their patents completely.B. To give up their patents in case of health crises.C. To shorten the period of their patents.D. To keep their patents intact.Your answer Correct answerB B2. What is true of large drug companies under compulsorylicenses?A. They are compelled to sell their drugs at low prices.B. They are compelled to sell their drugs at high prices.C. They must allow other companies to produce their drugs atlow costs.D. They are not compelled to disclose their intellectualproperty.Your answer Correct answerC C3. Why do international drug companies oppose the Dohaagreement?A. They think it will prevent drug companies from seekingcures for diseases.B. They must pay a great deal for their research.C. Patents help drug companies recover the costs ofdeveloping new medicines.D. All of the above.Your answer Correct answerD D4. What do developing countries want during healthemergencies?A. They want to import low-cost drugs.B. The want to import high-cost effective drugs.C. The want to export low-cost drugs.D. The want to export high-cost drugs.A A5. What would be the best title for the passage?A. WTO Debate Between Rich and Poor Countries on DrugProduction.B. WTO Debate on the Advantages and Disadvantages ofCompulsory Licenses.C. WTO Agreement on Drug Patents.D. WTO Agreement Against Compulsory Licenses.Your answer Correct answerC CPart IVDirections: Choose the right answer.1. Excuse me, it just ________________ my mind what GDPstands for.A. slippedB. slipped awayC. slipped offD. slipped throughYour answer Correct answerA A2. GDP is simply a gross measure of market activity, of moneychanging hands. It makes no distinction ________________ between the desirable and undesirable.A. thatB. whatC. whicheverD. whatsoeverD D3. The bank's president and its officers all enjoyed a good laughat the woman for using a $250,000 Rolls as collateral________________ a $5,000 loan.A. toB. atC. overD. againstYour answer Correct answerD D4. Rich nations welcomed the new deal, which________________ them to a plan to cut back on the huge subsidies they spend on farmers.A. commutesB. commitsC. committeesD. commissionsYour answer Correct answerB B5. Developed nations promised to give developing nations better________________ to their markets.A. entryB. entranceC. accessD. accessionYour answer Correct answerC CQuiz 10Part IDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. A TOEFL examination.B. Any English language examination.C. Good luck.D. Ill luck.2. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. To keep evil away.B. To wish for more money.C. To show friendliness.D. To treat a wound.3. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. She will paint it brown.B. She wants the man to paint it brown.C. She asks the man to climb up the ladder.D. She asks the man not to walk under the ladder.4. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The building is a 13-floor one.B. The building does not have a 13th floor.C. The building has a 13th floor but nobody lives there.D. The building has a 13th floor but few people live there.5. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. It causes a car accident.B. It causes an injury.C. It prevents bad luck.D. It makes plenty of money.Part IIDirections: Listen to the passage(s) three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read for the third time, check your answers.Easter Island in the southern Pacific Ocean remains a mystery.uninhabited, but there were many statues on it. People are (S2)theories give different explanations, but none is completely convincing.The Easter Islanders had their own system of (S4)develop their own system? Remember that writing was first invented in Asia only a few thousand years BC.it possible that a few Easter Islanders traveled 2,300 miles to Chile, got sweet potatoes, and brought them back? But this is unlikely.Easter Island have been colonized by people from Chile? Yet, DNA taken from graves dug up on Easter Island has shown that these people were Polynesians, not American Indians. The Polynesians lived on the sea and knew how to travel thousands of miles in their small canoes. They knew where they were going. The American Indians did not know how to do that. Yet, (S10)(10). Also, the seeds could have been brought in the stomachs of birds.YouranswerCorrect answer(1)discovereddiscovered(2) eager eager(3) died died(4) ridding writing(5) pecfic Pacific(6) Indians(7) talked taught(8) The Easter Islanders lived on sweet potatoes they farmed. These sweet potatoes came from the Americas(9)Remember that the distances involved were great, further than the distance from Europe to the closest place in the Americas(10) a few American Indians could have reached Easter Island, because of a storm, and brought the seeds of sweet potatoes with themPart IIIDirections: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. When did people begin to record animals falling from skies?A. Hundreds of years ago.B. Thousands of years ago.C. In 1877.D. In 1957.2. What did Dr. Smith notice?A. An alligator climbing ashore.B. An alligator falling to the ground, seriously wounded.C. An alligator falling to the ground dead.D. An alligator falling to the ground and crawling towards the3. How many alligators did the doctor find within 200 yards?A. Eight.B. Seven.C. Six.D. Two.4. How did Mr. and Mrs. Tucker conclude that the alligatordropped from sky?A. They heard the soft sound of a falling object.B. They heard a groan.C. They heard both a thump and a groan.D. They saw a dark object dropping to the ground.5. How did the airship officer know that the alligator had fallenfrom the sky?A. He saw it falling with his own eyes.B. One of his crew members saw it falling.C. The crew of another airship saw it falling.D. The officer did not take an alligator aboard.Part IVDirections: Choose the right answer.1. My Uncle gave me this lucky mascot when I was five, and it'sbeen with me ever since. It brought me luck in all my college exams. I can't ________________ part with it.A. bring myself toB. get myselfC. take myself toD. help myself2. Congratulations for getting the interview! I've________________ for you.A. crossed my legs for youB. crossed my arms for youC. got your fingers crossedD. got my fingers crossed3. David Copperfield is the world's greatest magician; he'scertainly ________________.A. worth seenB. worth lookedC. worth lookingD. worth a look4. A magician never tells his secrets. David attempts theimpossible, and no one has any idea ________________ he does it.A. whichB. whereC. whatD. how5. If you smash your mirror, your soul will be damaged too,dooming it to an early death, and not giving it an entry into ________________.A. skyB. the skyC. heavenD. the heaven。