国际交流英语视听说B2U3
国际交流英语视听说B2
国际交流英语视听说B2国际交流英语视听说Book 2 Unit 1Energy and Our PlanetC ontentThink and DiscussExploring the ThemeAnalytical Listening Sharing Y o u r Ideas Viewing the WorldEngagingFurther ListeningUnit 1 Energy and Our PlanetT hink and DiscussQuestions1. What do you think the colors inthis photo mean?2. Look at the information on thispage. What do you think you willlearn about in this unit?Thermal image of ahouse in New Haven,Connecticut, USAQuestions1. What do you think the colors in this photo mean?Questions2. Look at the information beside the photo. What do you think you will learn about in this unit?国际交流英语视听说Unit 1 Energy and Our PlanetE xploring the ThemeEnergy and Our PlanetPrudhoe Bay: a region on the northern coast of Alaska, U.S.A., north of the Arctic Circle. One of the largest oil reserves in North America were found there in 1968. 普拉德霍湾Energy and Our PlanetMiddelgrunden: the world’s largest offshore wind farm. It was built in 2000 near the city of Copenhagen. It supplies around four percent of the city’s energy needs. ⽶德尔格伦登风电场Energy and Our Planet A| Look at the photos and read the captions. Then discuss the following questions.1. What kinds of energy or fuel do you see on these pages?2. How is our energy use affecting the environment?3. What are some examples of renewable energy?Energy and Our PlanetLondon, Britain at nightEnergy and Our PlanetA grizzly bear and her cubs walk along an oil pipeline in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Our use of fossil fuels is impacting the environment in a variety of ways.Energy and Our PlanetWind turbines at Middelgrunden Wind Park in Copenhagen, Denmark provide a renewable form of energy. Many countries are using renewable forms of energy such as wind, hydroelectric, and solar power.Energy and Our Planet 1. What kinds of energy or fuel do you see on these pages?Energy and Our Planet 2. How is our energy use affecting the environment?Energy and Our Planet 3. What are some examples of renewable energy?Energy and Our PlanetB | Look at the pie charts on page 3. Then discuss the questions.1. How much of the world’s production of energy comes fromoil?2. How much of the world’s production of renewable energycomes from wind power?Energy and Our PlanetThese pie charts show the world’s productionof renewable and non-renewable sources ofenergy. Each section represents a differentsource of energy. The numbers show whatpercent each source of energy makes up of allenergy production.Energy and Our Planet 1. How much of the world’s production of energy comes from oil?。
国际交流英语视听说B2FurtherListening参考答案
Unit 1Book 2Energy and Our PlanetUnit 1 Energy and Our PlanetF urther ListeningListening 1This coal-fueled power plant issending carbon into the atmosphere.Listening 1A | Read the statements. Then listen to a talk about global warming and check (√) any ideas that are NOT part of the talk.☐Our use of fossil fuels has increased.☐The earth receives less sunlight because of air pollution.☐A very much higher average temperature leads to climate change and changes to the weather.☐Climate change is being driven by both natural and human-made forces.☐New reserves of fossil fuels will be hard to find.☐We need to produce more alternative energy.☐We can personally try to conserve energy.☐Changes in the way of life in rapidly developing countries will make a big impact on the world’s greenhouse gases.√√√√√Listening 1B | Read the statements. Then listen again and complete the sentences with what you hear.1.Our demand for fossil fuels like _______ and ____________is growing.2.Burning fossil fuels puts __________ into the air.3.When there is more heat in the earth’s atmosphere,__________________________ increases.4.Climate change can have _______________________ onpeople’s lives.5.People are starting to __________________ by trying to useless fuel.oil natural gas carbon the average temperature a negative impact conserve energyListening 1Our demand for fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas is growing. This growing need for energy causes us to burn more and more fossil fuels. Burning fossil fuels such as coal puts carbon into the air. Carbon dioxide, or CO2, and other gases reduce the amount of heat that goes out into space. When less heat goes out into space, it means that more heat stays in the earth’s atmosphere. When more heat stays in the earth’s atmosphere, the average temperature increases, making it warmer.To be continued >>>Listening 1A significantly higher average temperature leads to climate change and changes to the weather. Climate change can have a negative impact on people’s lives. For example, climate change can make it difficult to grow food in some places. People are starting to conserve energy by making changes that cause them to use less fuel. For example, people are buying smaller cars. Smaller cars are more efficient because they use less gas and oil.Listening 2Yoho National Park, British Columbia, CanadaListening 2A | Read the statements. Then listen to a talk about energy andenvironment and check (√) the main idea you hear.☐Global warming is inevitable. Little can be done about it.☐Global warming is having a negative impact on our environment. There could be quick switches to lessen theeffects of global warming.☐Stopping global warming requires urgent, unheard-of international cooperation. It is too big a job for us.√☐Global warming poses a threat to our environment. There could be some practical ways we can help protect theenvironment.Listening 2B | Read the statements. Then listen again and complete the sentences with what you hear.1.Cut back on ___________ by using public transportation orwalking more often.2.Shop at _____________ close to your home.3.Turn off _______________________ once you are not usingthem.4.Replace ________________________ with new, efficientmodels.5._______________ the electricity and gas you use.driving local stores lights and electronics your old appliances Keep track ofListening 2B | Read the statements. Then listen again and complete the sentences with what you hear.6._______________________ for your energy use each month using your energy journal.7.___________________________ your lifestyle to reduce the amount of energy you use.Set a lower target Make small changes toListening 2Scientists believe that the earth’s temperature is increasing. Theybelieve this increase in temperature is having a negative impacton our environment. You might think that protecting the planet istoo big a job for you, but it isn’t. There are many small andpractical ways you can conserve energy and help protect theenvironment. Here are some helpful tips.Cut back on driving by taking public transportation or walkingmore often. You will save a lot of gas if you drive to work two orthree days a week instead of five! Shop at local stores close toyour home.To be continued >>>Listening 2You will drive less, so you can spend less money on gas and more money on food. Turn off lights and electronics whenyou aren’t using them so you don’t waste electricity. Replace your old appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers with new, efficient models. Old appliances consume more energy than new ones. Keep track of the electricity and gas you use and how you use it. Write down the different activities you do that use gas or electricity and how often you do them in an energy journal.To be continued >>>Listening 2Use your energy journal to help you set a lower target for your energy use each month. For example, if your energy bill is $100 one month, try lowering your bill to $80, or by 20 percent the next month. Try to reduce the amount of energy you use by making gradual changes to your lifestyle. You will see that making small changes each month can have a big impact on the amount of energy you use—and help protect our beautiful planet!Listening 3 Dictation.Listen to some ideas about energy saving and write down what you hear. Altogether the ideas will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the ideas will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work.A woman is drying her dishes byhand.Listening 31. Don’t waste energy drying your dishes in the dishwasher. Dry them by hand instead of using energy by drying them in the dishwasher.2. Cut back on your use of hot water. Take a five-minute shower, or use only four inches (10 centimeters) of water in your bath.3. Keep track of your electric bills. Make a chart of how much energy you use, and watch the numbers go down every month.4. Recycle all of your cans, bottles, and paper. Recycled materials consume much less energy than new materials.5. Unplug computers, printers, TVs, and cell phone chargers when you aren’t using them. They use electricity even when they are turned off—up to eight percent of your electric bill!Thank You!Unit 2 Book 2Culture and TraditionF urther ListeningUnit 2Culture and TraditionF urther ListeningListening 1A cowboy working on a cattle driveA | Read the questions. Then listen to a talk about cowboy life and culture and answer the questions.1.What was the job of cowboys in the 1800s?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. How long did cowboys generally work in a year ?____________________________________________________________________________________________Listening 1The job of cowboys in the 1800s was tomove the cattle in Texas to a railroad townin big cattle drives.Cowboys generally worked for four months.B|Read the statements. Then listen again and check (✔) T for trueor F for false.Listening 11. Many cowboys could take more than3,000 cattle to a railroad town.2. The average cowboys were old.3. Cowboys would sing to the cattle to keepthem quiet.4. Cowboys earn little money, so fewerpeople want to work as cowboys now.5. Cowboy culture is being preserved bymany people.T F ☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐Listening 1Answer Keys1. F (Only 10 cowboys could take more than 3,000 cattle toa railroad town.)2. F (24 years old.)3. T4. T5. TListening 1In the 1800s, cowboys worked with cattle all across the western region of the United States. An important factor in the cowboys’ work was the railroad. Most cattle were in Texas, but the railroadwas more than 1,000 miles (1,609 kilometers) away. Cowboysmoved the cattle there in big cattle drives. Experts estimate that in a cattle drive, only 10 cowboys could take more than 3,000 cattle to a railroad town. Cowboys typically worked for about four months, and received all their pay at the end. Then they spent it very quickly in the town. The average cowboy was only 24 years old. Working alone with their cattle, cowboys developed some very interesting customs. For example, at night, some cowboys would sing to the cattle to keep them quiet. Some traditional American songs came from these singing cowboys. Cowboys have not disappearedTo be continued >>>Listening 1completely, but there are not nearly as many as there were in the past. One reason for this is very few young people want to workso hard for so little money, so the cowboys’ way of life is endangered. Although the number of actual cowboys has decreased, there are many people who help preserve aspects of the cowboy culture. For example, cowboy hats and boots are very popular, especially in the western part of the United States, and many places still have rodeos.Listening 2At a charreada in Mexico, cowboys called “charros” compete in teams.A |Read the questions. Then listen to a conversation between students and their professor and answer the questions.Listening 21.Which country has the first real cowboys?______________________________________________2.Are there still cowboys in that country? Are all the cowboys the same in that country?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Mexico has the world’s first real cowboys.There are still cowboys in Mexico, but they’re not all the same. There are charros, who ride their horses in contests, so it’s mostly a sport or hobby for them. There are also vaqueros, who work with cattle every day, so for them being a cowboy is their work.B | Listen again and complete the chart.Listening 2Charros• They _________________ in contests called charreadas .• They do it as a __________________ .• For them, it is mostly ____________________.To be continued >>>ride their horses hobby a sport or a hobby.Listening 2Vaqueros• They ___________________ every day.• They do it as a _______________________ .• For them, it is _________________________.B | Listen again and complete the chart.work with cattle job their workListening 2Emily: You said that Mexico had the first real cowboys. Are there still cowboys today?Professor Daley: Yes, there are. They’re workers who live with the cattle and take care of them. Some ranches are very large and cattle need to be moved from place to place, so yes, there are still cowboys.Li: You also talked about two kinds of cowboys in Mexico. Could you explain that?Professor Daley: Sure. The most famous cowboys in Mexico are the charros. They ride their horses in contests called charreadas.The other kind of cowboys are the vaqueros—the ones whowork with cattle every day.To be continued >>>Listening 2Li: I still don’t understand.Professor Daley: Let me explain. Some Mexican cowboys do it asa hobby, and others do it as a job. For the charros, it’s mostly asport, or a hobby. For the vaqueros, it’s their work.Li: So, what you mean is that Manuel Rodriguez is a vaquero, and not a charro.Professor Daley: Exactly!Emily: Do you mean that charros aren’t really cowboys? Professor Daley: No, charros are a part of the tradition, but many of them don’t do it as actual work. What I mean is, they arecowboys—but it isn’t a job.Listening 3 Dictation.Listen to a passage aboutbagpipes and write down what you Array hear. Altogether the passage will beread to you four times. During thefirst reading, which will be done atnormal speed, listen and try tounderstand the meaning. For thesecond and third readings, the passagewill be read sentence by sentence, orphrase by phrase, with intervals of 15seconds. The last reading will be doneat normal speed again and during thistime you should check your work.Listening 3Bagpipes are a very old musical instrument. They have a bag that holds air, and one or more small pipes that make the notes of the music. The player blows air into the bag, and then the air comes out slowly through the pipes to make the sound. There are holes in the pipes that the player covers with his or her fingers to play different notes.Bagpipes have a long history. Musicians in ancient Rome played a similar instrument with an airbag and pipes. Today, the most famous bagpipes are in Scotland and Ireland, but there are many different instruments like this in different regions of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.Thank You!Unit 3Book 2A Thirsty WorldUnit 3 A Thirsty WorldF urther ListeningListening 1A | Read the statements. Then listen to a talk about Australia’s water and check (✔) T for true or F for false.1. The rain stopped in some areas in Australiaseveral years ago and it became a crisis forthese areas.2. Some children have never seen rain in theirwhole lives in Australia.3. The government made rules to allocate waterfor domestic uses.4. Australians’ main use of water is for industry.5. Rain is the only source of water for farming inAustralia.Listening 1T F ☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐Listening 1Answer Keys1. T2. T3. T4. F (Australians’ main use of water is for agriculture.)5. F (Farmers use water from rivers and undergroundreservoirs for farming.)B |Read the sentences. Then listen again and complete the sentences with what you hear.Listening 11. Australia is considered to be one of the _____________ continents in the world, and water is very _____________ in many regions.2. Years ago, many parts of the country experienced a_____________—a time of extremely dry _____________.3. The government made rules about use of water for things such as gardens, swimming pools, and _____________.4. Farms produce rice, grapes, oranges, _____________, and many other foods, and these _____________ a lot of water.driestscarcedrought showers cattle require To be continued >>>weatherB |Read the sentences. Then listen again and complete the sentences with what you hear.Listening 15. Some parts of Australia have had more _____________amounts of rain recently, while in many other places there, the _____________ continues.6. Other countries may also face urgent _____________ aboutwater use like Australia has.normal crisis decisionsListening 1Water is important in any country, but in Australia, it is the most important resource. Australia is one of the driest continents in the world, and water is very scarce in many regions. The normalamount of rain in some places is only one inch (25 millimeters) peryear.Several years ago, the rain stopped falling in Australia, and manyparts of the country soon experienced a drought—a time ofextremely dry weather. Children in some towns have never seen rainin their whole lives.It was a crisis for the entire country, and many people were veryworried. The government had to decide how to allocate water fordifferent uses. Rules were made about domestic use of water forthings such as gardens, swimming pools, and showers.To be continued >>>Listening 1Some water is also needed for industry because the country makes cars, ships, and machines. But Australians’ main use of water is for agriculture. Farms produce rice, grapes, oranges, cattle, and many other foods, and these require a lot of water. Instead of rain, Australia uses water from rivers and underground reservoirs for farming.Some parts of Australia have had more normal amounts of rain recently, but in many places there, the crisis continues. And with the earth’s climate getting hotter, other countries will face urgent decisions about water use like Australia has.luxury n. 奢侈品plumbing n. （建筑物内的）管道系统haul v. 拖，拉merry-go-round n. （供儿童玩耍的）旋转木马spin v. （使）快速旋转Patricia Molope 帕特里夏·莫洛普（人名）exhaustinga. 使人筋疲力竭的chore n. 家庭杂务Listening 2Listening 2A |Read the questions and answer choices. Then listen to a talk about PlayPumps and choose the correct answers.Listening 21. What was the traditional way for some rural Africans toget clean water?a. They asked a taxi driver to carry water for them.b. They pumped water from the well in their village.c. They walked to a far-off well to carry water back.2. Who would do the traditional chore of carrying water?a. Women and girls.b. Men and boys.c. Boys and girls.c aB | Read the questions. Then listen again and answer the questions.Listening 21. How heavy are the traditional water containers the people were using? And how far did they have to go to get water?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. What may be the main parts of a PlayPump?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The traditional water containers weigh about 40pounds (18 kilograms), and people walked eightkilometers to get the water.One main part is the merry-go-round part thatchildren turn. It operates a pump underground. Another main part might be a large tank where the water is stored.B | Read the questions. Then listen again and answer the questions.Listening 23. Why have the PlayPump locations become a center of social activity?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The PlayPump locations have become a center of social activity because children can play there and adults can gather while they collect the water.Listening 2In rural Africa, clean water is a luxury. Many small villages in Africa don’t have access to clean water. Most people don’t have plumbing in their homes. Instead, they often must walk longdistances to wells and haul heavy containers of water back.Traditionally, people must walk eight kilometers to get water, and carry very heavy containers that weigh about 40 pounds (18 kilograms).A new invention called the PlayPump is changing life in manyvillages. It uses a children’s toy called a merry-go-round toprovide clean water. As the merrygo-round spins, it pumps cleanwater up from deep underground and stores it in a huge tank.People are welcome to come and help themselves to the water.To be continued >>>Listening 2Patricia Molope, 17, explains that before her South African village got a PlayPump, people would pay a taxi driver to take them to afar-off well. “Sometimes the taxi drivers were busy, and we wouldhave to go without bathing in order to save our water. It was too far to walk there. But now we have our own clean water in our village, and life is better.”The exhausting chore of carrying water traditionally falls to womenand girls. Hauling water for miles—and hours—each day is such abig job, it sometimes prevents girls from being able to attend school. Thanks to the PlayPump, getting water is quick and easy—and even boys join in. The pumps have become a center of social activity where kids and adults gather to visit while collecting water.。
新编大学英语b2-u3-listening答案与文本.docx
新编大学英语视听说教程Book 2 Unit 3Part 1 Listening, understanding and speakingListening I1 ・all over with 2・ no matter what 3. gift 4. line 6. go out forListening II1-5 ABCBA1 ・ best-selling 2008 tackles secrets 2. came out of no where 3. eno rmous amount4. really good5. great piece composedListening III11-8 TFTTFTFF 2 I am quite aware of the dangers. I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must tryto do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.Script ：Sarah: Fm tired of hearing so much about what winners the Wright brothers were with their first plane flight.Tom: Why do you say that, Sarah?Sarah: I have always thought the female pilot Amelia Earhart as even more of a winner Jen: I admire her too but she failed to fly around the world in 1937.Tom: She crashed into the Pacific Ocean, didn't she?Sarah: No one ever knows for sure, but that probably is what happened.1 L 17 2.2001 3- three …four 4. five …2004 5. two 6. 20102. 5・ open ■- disadvantageTom: Then how is she a winner?Sarah: She was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean alone. She did this in 1932 in a small plane.Jen: That's true.Sarah: Until then, many people said that a woman wasn't strong enough mentally or physically to make such a trip alone. Well, not only did she do it, but she also made the trip faster than anyone had before.Jen: Good for her!Sarah: Then in 1935 she flew alone from Hawaii to California, the very first person to be successful in making the trip.Tom: But, as I said before, she failed to fly around the world.Sarah: I don't think Amelia would think that she had really failed.Jen: Why?Sarah: She had written a letter to her husband in which she said J'l am quite aware of the dangers. I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others/1Jen: And you are saying that she has challenged others.Sarah: Right!Listening IV1 1. constant 2. techniques 3. pursuing 4. accomplish 5. faced 6. positive7. further 8. hamburger9.We can complain about our problems, or we can do sth about them.10.Whenever you feel discouraged or distracted, reminders help you get back ontrack.11.The more your mind stays focused on your goal, the faster youTl get your results. Part 2 Viewing, understanding and speaking1The correct order is: 647218352 1. end 2. had no choice support 3. believe it out of touch paya total failure4・ settle as dull colleagues 5. put off 6. meant7.abandonedScript:Julia: Hello, Nancy.Nancy: Hey, Julia, how are you doing?Julia: Good to see you.Nancy: Oh, its so good to see you.Julia: Are you doing OK?Nancy: I'm doing all right. Come on in.Julia: Thank you.Nancy: Good.Julia: The taxi driver came right here.Nancy: It's pretty easy to find・Julia: Yeah, it's not too bad.Nancy: Oh, come in.Julia: Thank you.Nancy: Come and have a seat.Julia: Thank you. Your home is lovely.Nancy: Oh, thank you. Thank you. These are my children.Julia: Hello.Kids: Hi.Julia: (to kids) How are you?Kids: Good. Thanks.Julia: Good.Nancy: Would you like something to drink?Julia: I would, if you don't mind.Nancy: Let me get something.Julia: Thank you very much.... (Nancy brings the drink.) Oh, thank you.Nancy: Be careful Its hot.Julia: Thanks.Nancy: You're welcome.Julia: Smells good... Yeah, I like that.Julia: Its wonderful to see you again. Tell me how yoifve been?Nancy: Well, its a long story. You would never believe how unlucky Eve been.Julia: How come? You were considered to be the luckiest one in our class when we were college students- Do you remember you were the only one chosen to go to Germany for an exchange program?Nancy: Yes. But that was about the end of my luck.Julia: No, you had a boyfriend too... Eric, right? (Nancy nods her head.) He was so smart and handsome! You were the envy of all the girls because he fell in love with YOU. We always thought you were a perfect match. Did you marry him?Nancy: Yes, I did. We had a few wonderful years, and then one day he had a terrible accident.Julia: An accident?Nancy: Yes, he was killed on his motorbike. A truck hit him. He was killed instantly.Julia: Fm so sorry to hear that. What bad luck!Nancy: He left me with two children, {she points to the two children who are playing together.) One was five, one was three. I had quit my job as a programmer to stay at home and care for them. I had no choice but to look for a job to be able to support us.Julia: You were good at computer programming. I wouldn f t think that you would have any difficulty in finding a job in that field.Nancy: You might not believe it, no one wanted to hire a single mother with two children.I was five years out of touch with current programming, latest technology. And the jobs that 1 did find didn r t pay very well.Julia: What a pity! How did you make a living then?Nancy: I had to settle as a secretary in a small firm. And the job is dull, the pay is low, and I don't really get along well with my colleagues.Julia: So, I...I see why you may be feeling unlucky.Nancy: Well, I thought things would be getting better last year when I found a boyfriend. He liked the kids and the kids liked him. He would be an ideal husband and so we were going to get married last Christmas. On our wedding day, the church building burned down. So we put off the wedding.Julia: Why didn't you just hold the wedding in a different location?Nancy: Well, we thought that maybe it was a sign that we weren f t meant to be together. Looking back at my recent life, it's been a total failure. I just... even now, things don't seem right. I was so lucky in my first 28 years of life, and now luck seems to have abandoned me. Fm an unlucky person most of the time.Julia: Oh, you keep complaining about your unhappy life. And，…and recently its not been so good, but nobody is lucky all the time, and there have been good things in your life also.Nancy: You have to admit, though, that some people are luckier than others. Nobody can succeed without having a little bit of luck.Julia: You are no less lucky than many others in this world. Whether youTe lucky or not depends on how you think about life. You've been thinking too much about the unpleasant things in your life. But if you would look at things from another point of view, things would probably look a lot different.Nancy: But how? I can find nothing, nothing lucky in my life happening right now.Julia: Mm Just look at your children. They are so cute and happy! You have to consider them your assets. And you r ve done a good job with them.Nancy: Yes! Fm proud of them. To tell the truth, I really do enjoy watching them grow up. Ah, it means everything to me. I really think I am lucky to be a mother to them. Thanks for listening and talking with me. Its been nice talking to you and...and seeing you once more.I see that I really have had a good share of good luck.Julia: It seems to me you have much to be thankful for. I hope the next time I see you, you'll be feeling like your life is much more successful.Part III Video Appreciation and Singing for FunPart IV Further Speaking and ListeningListening I1The true statements: 1 2 42 1. authority behavior 2. hoping for a chance3. changing our ideas closest relatives4. most recent studiesScript:(At a donnitory lounge on a college campus. Two students, John, a biology major, and Mary, an English major, are sharing a morning newspaper.)John: Did you see this article about Jane Goodall?Mary: No, but Fve heard of the name. I don't remember why she's famous.John: Well, she f s probably the world's top authority on the behavior of chimpanzees and gorillas. She has written several books, published many articles, and lectured all over the world about her studies.Mary: How did she begin her work in this area?John: That's quite a story. The article says that she was a timid twenty-six-year old person without a university education when she got the courage to call Louis Leakey, the famous anthropologist at the Museum of Natural History in Kenya. She had been working as a waitress, saving her money, and hoping for a chance to study animals.Mary: What happened next?John: Leakey offered her a job as his assistant in 1960. She paid her own expenses for a year, and Leakey then helped her find the money to continue her research and finally finish a university degree in anthropology. Her studies have continued since then, changing our ideas about these animals who are man f s closest relatives.Mary: What is the newspaper writing about her now?John: She is doing a new TV show next month on "The Animal Planet” where she will tell about her most recent studies in Africa.Mary: I'd like to see that even though Fm not a biologist.Listening II11.1782 2. 1795 3. his late twenties2The things that are true to Beethoven: 1 3 5 6 8 9 10Script:Bob: Hi, Mary, what did you find this time?Mary: Do you remember in our Music Appreciation class we studied music by Ludwig van Beethoven? I found a CD with some of his best-known symphonies.Carol: Oh yes, I think that n Ode to Joy H in his Ninth Symphony is one of the happiest and most joyful pieces of music ever written!Bob: I agree, but Beethoven had many unhappy times during his life.Mary: He seemed H born to win” as a musician. He first studied with his father who was a singer and organist in Bonn, Germany. He published his first music at the age of twelve in 1782, played in private concerts, and had his first public concert in 1795.Carol: But, even though he was a brilliant pianist, it was his original music which he was best known for. I also remember that in 1802 he began to lose his hearing. Was that the end of his music career?Bob: No, but he became bitter and unhappy after that, and his music, though excellent, was a struggle for him.Mary: We were told that he could "hear the music in his mind H even though he could not hear the actual music・ Despite the many personal disappointments he suffered, he became known as the greatest musician of his time・Listening III 1 The things that are true to Norman Rockwell: 4 6 72 1-5 AADCDScript:In the United States, Norman Rockwell is the best-known artist who ever lived. He painted average people, but also recorded major events, such as Lindbergh's flight across the Atlantic in 1927 and Neil Armstrong stepping on the moon many years later. Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson also sat for portraits which he painted.Rockwell was born in New York in 1894. When a schoolboy, he wanted to compete in athletics, but was unsuccessful. He was poorly coordinated, had to wear corrective shoes, and also wore very thick glasses. However, he discovered one thing he could do very well. He could draw. From an early age he used his drawing skills to entertain his school friends.He quit high school to attend art school and finally went to Paris to study modern French painting. He did not do well with this, but he did discover that he really liked to paint people. He returned to the U.S., studied with leading magazine illustrators of the time, and became successful at painting people.In 1916, he painted a cover for the popular weekly magazine, The Saturday Evening Post. By 1919 he was its chief cover artist. The American public loved the way he recorded ordinary people and events on the magazine covers- He did so for over 45 years.Listening IVMichael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 195& in Gary, Indiana. He was the 1) seventh child of Joseph and Catherine Jackson. Joseph, a steel-mill worker, 2) encouraged his three sons, Sigmund, Toriano, and Jermaine, to practice the guitar and write songs. This trio_3) performed at nightclubs and talent shows.Young Michael loved to imitate his brothers1 dancing and singing. His parents were often 4) amused to find him imitating a song and his brothers1 dance steps. As he grew older, they found that he had a 5) natunil talent for singing.He sang his first solo in front of his entire school, the song "Climb Every Mountain”，which was a popular number from the 6) musical The Sound of Music.By the early 7) 1960s. Joseph decided that Michael and his elder brother, Marlon, should join their older siblings and 8) form a group・ The result was "Jackson Five". This group performed in nightclubs and talent shows. 9) Despite his young age of six, Michael soon 10) distinguished himself as a singer and dancer of unusual ability.。
外研社E英语视听说教程2教学课件B2U3
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Pronunciation Listening to communicate Listening to explore Sharing your ideas Viewing to know Further listening Listening to appreciate
Pronunciation skills Stressed syllables
to each of the questions.
3 What will be the focus of this class next?
A. Why so many architects use triangles in their works.
√B. How Ieoh Ming Pei used triangles to produce works.
ˈsubject (n.)
5 inˈcrease (v.)
ˈincrease (n.)
2 Listen and use " ' " to mark the stressed syllables.
1 re’fer (v.)
’reference (n.)
2 pre’fer (v.)了
’preference (n.)
3 ’graduate (v.)
gradua’ tion (n.)
4 com’bine (v.)了
combin’ ation (n.)
5 trans’port (v.)
transpor’tation (n.)
Conversation 1
Word tips cathedral n. 大教堂 Notre Dame Cathedral Paris 巴黎圣母院
国际交流英语视听说B1U2 ppt课件
Having regular vacations and time away from work helps us feel good.
Exploring the Theme
Good Times, Good Feelings
We feel good when we do physical exercise.
Example Answers
• having close friendships and family connections • having vacations and time away from work • doing physical exercise • helping other people
Think and Discuss
Questions
2. How do you think the man in the photo feels?
Example Answers The man must be feeling very relaxed, refreshed and comfortable.
Book 1
2 Unit
Good Times, Good Feelings
Content
Think and Discuss Exploring the Theme Analytical Listening Sharing Your Ideas Viewing the World Engaging Further Listening
Exploring the Theme
Good Times, Good Feelings
2. Do you do any of these activities? Do they make you feel good? Why or why not?
新视野视听说第三版B2U3 课堂
Listening to the world
2 Work in pairs and discuss the question:
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Listening to the world
2 Work in pairs and discuss the question:
1 Check (? ) the ones you have never done but long to have a try and give your reasons.
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Listening to the world
1 Look at the pictures and read the activities. Then match the activities 1-6 to the pictures A-F
ቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱ4 go-karting A
5 aerobics B
6 water skiing F
? 6 rock climbing (攀岩) ? 15 yoga (瑜伽)
? 7 horse riding
? 16 jogging
? 8 flower arranging ? 17 cycling
? 9 go-karting
? 18 Internet surfing
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Listening to the world
2 Work in pairs and discuss the question:
2 Check (? ) the ones you have never done but long to
have a try and give your reasons.
? 1 snow skiing
国际交流英语视听说B2U
Listening 2
Jack: It’s been a long time, Dakarai! Tell us—how is life in Kariba Town?
Dakarai: Life is pretty good, Jack! The town is growing fast. Jack: I suppose people go there because there’s interesting wildlife
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Listening 2
Jasmine: Why is it a problem?
Dakarai: It’s the same problem as everywhere else, especially
other places in Africa. There’s a conflict between
Listening 1
Professor: All right, today we’re going to continue our discussion on ethics. We’ll discuss the question, “Should the Inuit people of North America be allowed to hunt seals?” It’s an important question, and in recent years, the European Union made it illegal to trade seal products. So in Europe, you can’t buy or sell seal skins, or seal oil, or anything made from seals. Now, you probably don’t wear seal-skin clothing or use a lot of seal oil, right? And the law is popular with most people in Europe. Why? Because they see pictures of cute baby seals, and then they see pictures of the seal hunt. People kill the seals with a gun, or in the more old-fashioned way, by hitting them on the head.
新世纪视听说2-Unit3教案（五篇范例）
新世纪视听说2-Unit3教案（五篇范例）第一篇：新世纪视听说2-Unit3教案Unit 3 Let’s Eat!I.Teaching Objectives 1.Keep in mind adjectives describing foods.(Listening & Speaking)2.Get the general idea and specific information of 5 activities.(Listening)3.Practice expressions for offering and suggesting.(Speaking)II.Teaching Focuses and Difficult Points Lesson A Foods We Like 1.Teaching Focuses:1)Vocabulary link to describing foods.2)Foods-related activities.3)Expressions for offering and suggesting.4)Pronunciation: sentence stress and rhythm.2.Difficult Points:Task 1: Foods of the southern United States Task 2: The slow food movements T ask 3: Who eats What?Task 4: Hot, hotter, hottest!Surprising facts about chili peppers Task 5: The healthiest people in the worldLesson B Eating out1.Teaching Focuses:1)Useful words and expressions for Global Viewpoint: Favorite foods & International Foods2)Interviews about foods 3)Video: The spicier the better2.Difficult Points:1)Everyday English expressions, such as “man”, “born and raised”, etc.2)Retelling the story.3)Specific information in the video and the summary.III.Teaching Approaches: topic-oriented, task-inducing, students’ participation IV.Time Allotments Lesson A: 2 periods Lesson B: 2 periods V.Teaching Procedures: Periods 1-2 Lesson A Foods We Like I.Warm-up Activities(10 minutes)1.Introduce the topic: food culture.2.Present thevocabulary.Have students fill in the space with the adj.from the box.3.Check answers.II.Listening Activities(40 minutes)Activity 1: Foods of the southern United States 1.Pre-listening: Familiarize students with the new words.2.While-listening: First listening to match the picture;Second listening to get the very adjectives for foods.Activity 2: The slow food movementsPre-listening: Have students read the useful expressions.1.While-listening: Listen twice to finish the exercises.2.After-listening: Guide students to talk about the topic.Activity 3: Who eats What? 1.Pre-listening: Have students to describe their favorite foods.2.While-listening: Have students to answer the questions.Activity 4: Hot, hotter, hottest!Surprising facts about chili peppers 1.Pre-listening: Have students read the new words.2.While-listening: Listen twice to finish the exercises.First listening to fill in the blanks in the table;second listening to answer the questions.3.After-listening: check answers.Activity 5: The healthiest people in the world 1.Pre-listening: Have students read the new words.2.While-listening: Listen three times to finish the exercises.First listening to answer the questions;second listening to fill in the blanks;third listening to complete the summary.3.After-listening: check answers.III.Consolidation(15 minutes)1.Have the students think about the other expressions for describing foods.2.Ask students to talk about their favorite foods in their hometowns.IV.Summary(10minutes)V.Assignments(5 minutes)1.Review and finish all the remaining listening tasks in this unit.2.Preview Lesson B of Unit 3.Periods 3-4 Lesson B Eating outI.Warm-up Activities(5 minutes)Ask students to talk to each other about their favorite foods.II.Global Viewpoints FavoriteFoods(10 minutes)1.Before You Watch(2 minutes)Task 1: Have students go over different adjectives for describing foods.2.While You Watch(8 minutes)Task 1: Watch the interviews and circle true or false.Task 2: Watch the interviews and interpret what the speakers say into Chinese.Ⅲ Global Viewpoints International Foods(40 minutes)3.Before You Watch(2 minutes)Task 1: Have students get the definition of different types of international foods and circle the right word.4.While You Watch(8 minutes)Task 1: Watch the interviews and fill in the blanks.ⅣCity Living The Spicer the better(10 minutes)Task 1: Ask students to look at the pictures to predict what they think happen in the video.Task 2: Watch the video for the first time to get Who says it.Task 3: Watch the video for the second time to get What do they say.Task 4: Watch the first episode of the video and fill in the blanks.Task 5: Watch the second episode of the video and act out the episode as a class.Task 6: Watch the third episode of the video and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.III.Consolidation(12 minutes)1.Study the expressions from the video and ask students to talk about food culture.2.Deal with the short summary of The Spicier the better.IV.Assignment(3 minutes)1.Review all the contents in this unit.2.Preview Unit 4 Today’s Trends.第二篇：新世纪视听说1 教案新世纪大学英语视听说1Unit One一、讲授章节名称：Unit One New friends, New faces--Introduce Yourself二、本章节教学目标和教学要求：By learning this unit, the student should be ableto introduce himself or herself in English fluently.三、教学重点、难点：重点:Lesson A Speaking, Communication难点： Lesson B Video Course四、结合教学内容选择的主要教学方法和教学手段：计算机辅助多媒体教学及交际法教学。
新交流英语视听说b3参考答案
新交流英语视听说b3参考答案新交流英语视听说B3参考答案Unit 1: Daily LifeSection A: Listening Comprehension1. What is the main topic of the conversation?Answer: The main topic is about daily routines and activities.2. Why does the woman go to the gym?Answer: The woman goes to the gym to stay fit and healthy.3. What does the man usually do after work?Answer: The man usually goes to the library to read books after work.4. When does the woman usually have dinner?Answer: The woman usually has dinner at around 7 PM.5. What is the man's opinion about watching TV?Answer: The man thinks watching TV is a good way to relax but he doesn't watch it too much.Section B: Speaking1. Describe your daily routine.Answer: My daily routine starts with waking up at 6 AM, having breakfast, going to work, and returning home around 6 PM. I usually have dinner with my family and spend theevening either reading or watching TV.2. Do you think technology has changed the way we communicate? Answer: Yes, technology has significantly changed the way we communicate. We now rely more on digital communication methods like emails, social media, and instant messaging.3. How do you usually spend your weekends?Answer: On weekends, I like to spend time with my friends, go for a walk in the park, or sometimes just relax at home.Unit 2: Work and StudySection A: Listening Comprehension1. What is the man's occupation?Answer: The man is a software engineer.2. What does the woman do for a living?Answer: The woman is a teacher.3. Why does the man enjoy his job?Answer: The man enjoys his job because he likes solving complex problems and working with technology.4. What is the woman's opinion about her job?Answer: The woman finds her job rewarding because sheenjoys teaching and seeing her students learn and grow.5. How does the man plan to improve his skills?Answer: The man plans to attend workshops and take online courses to improve his skills.Section B: Speaking1. Discuss the importance of continuous learning in your field.Answer: Continuous learning is crucial in my field because technology is constantly evolving. To stay relevant, I need to update my knowledge and skills regularly.2. How do you handle stress at work?Answer: I handle stress at work by taking short breaks, practicing mindfulness, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.3. What are some challenges you face in your studies?Answer: Some challenges I face in my studies include managing my time effectively, staying motivated, and keeping up with the workload.Unit 3: Travel and LeisureSection A: Listening Comprehension1. What is the main topic of the conversation?Answer: The main topic is about travel experiences and preferences.2. Where did the man go for his last vacation?Answer: The man went to Hawaii for his last vacation.3. What does the woman like to do when she travels?Answer: The woman likes to explore local cultures, try new foods, and take lots of photos.4. Why does the man prefer to travel alone?Answer: The man prefers to travel alone because he enjoys the freedom and flexibility it offers.5. What is the woman's opinion about group travel?Answer: The woman thinks group travel is fun and allowsfor shared experiences, but it can also be less flexible.Section B: Speaking1. Share your most memorable travel experience.Answer: My most memorable travel experience was visiting the Great Wall of China. The history and scale of the wall were awe-inspiring.2. What are some benefits of traveling?Answer: Traveling can broaden one's horizons, provide new perspectives, and create lasting memories.3. How do you plan your trips?Answer: I plan my trips by researching the destination, creating an itinerary, and setting a budget. I also make sure to include some free time for spontaneous activities.Unit 4: Current EventsSection A: Listening Comprehension1. What is the main topic of the news report?Answer: The main topic is a recent technological breakthrough.2. What is the significance of this breakthrough?Answer: The breakthrough is significant because it has the potential to revolutionize the industry and improve people's lives.3. How does the reporter describe the impact of this event? Answer: The reporter describes the impact as far-reaching and transformative.4. What are some of the challenges associated with this breakthrough?Answer: Some challenges include ethical considerations, regulatory hurdles, and potential job displacement.5. What is the public's reaction to this news?Answer: The public's reaction is mixed, with some expressing excitement and others expressing concern.Section B。
国际交流英语视听说B3U2(外研社)
Exploring the Theme Human Migration
During World War II, Germany made an agreement with Turkey to allow people to work and live in the country for two years. Many Turkish people settled permanently.
国际交流英语视听说
Unit 2 Human Migration
Exploring the Theme
Exploring the Theme Human Migration
Look at the photos and read the captions. Then discuss the questions.
国际交流英语视听说
Unit 2 Human Migration
Analytical Listening
Analytical Listening
Listening 1
emigration n. 移民国外 North Dakota 北达科他州（美国州名） Corinth 科林斯（美国北达科他州的城镇） Melvin Wisdahl 梅尔文·维斯达尔（人名） Fargo 法戈（美国北达科他州最大的城市） Marmarth 马马斯（美国北达科他州城市）
国际交流英语视听说
Unit 2 Human Migration
国际交流英语视听说B2U3
Listening 1
1. Where is the Three Gorges Dam located? Why was it built? Example Answers The Three Gorges Dam is locatein China’s Hubei Province. The dam was built to produce electricity, enable more shipping on the river, and control flooding.
国际交流英语视听说
Book 2
Unit
3
A
Thirsty
World
国际交流英语视听说
Content
Think and Discuss
Exploring the Theme
Analytical Listening
Sharing Your Ideas
Viewing the World Engaging Further Listening
Analytical Listening
Listening 1
B | Listening for Details. Listen again and complete the notes. Three Gorges Dam (Yangtze River, China) — Dr. Paul Benjamin Size: ________ miles long and ________ 1.4 607 feet tall Reservoir ___________ miles long 410 Workers: more than ___________ 26,000 Benefits / Reasons for Building the Dam: renewable source of energy • provides a ____________________ • control floods on Yangtze: in the 20th century ___________ about 300,000 people were killed larger ships can travel farther up the river • river deeper, so ______________
(revised)国际交流英语视听说B3U2
Exploring the Theme
Human Migration
1. For how many years was Ellis Island the entry point for immigrants to the United States? Example Answers
Ellis Island was the entry point for immigrants to the U.S. for more than 30 years.
国际交流英语视听说
Unit 2
Human Migration
Analytical Listening
Analytical Listening
Listening 1
emigration n. 移民国外 North Dakota 北达科他州（美国州名） Corinth 科林斯（美国北达科他州的城镇） Melvin Wisdahl 梅尔文· 维斯达尔（人名） Fargo 法戈（美国北达科他州最大的城市） Marmarth 马马斯（美国北达科他州城市）
Exploring the Theme
Human Migration
Ellis Island, New York was the entry point for immigrants to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Analytical Listening
B | Listening for Main ideas.
Listening 1
Answer Keys 2, 4, 5, 1, 3
Analytical Listening
国际交流英语视听说听力原文 电子版B3U2
Listening 1
Professor: So, what is happening in the small towns? Well, some people are trying to fight the emigration trend and preserve the old communities. Here, you see the Mystic Theatre in Marmarth, North Dakota. Every year, they invite poets to come here for the Cowboy Poets Weekend. That’s right—a whole weekend of poetry from writers in the Western states—and it’s a big event! Sadly, though, experts think the changes in North Dakota aren’t just temporary, they are permanent. They don’t think these small towns will grow again. Are there any questions?
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Listening 1
Professor: This second slide shows one important reason—trains. By the early part of the 20th century, trains had arrived in this part of the country, so travel was easier. And when the railroad companies finished building, they sold their extra land—and they sold it cheap. The U.S. government was also selling land at low prices, and there were even ways to get land for free! You just had to live on the land for five years, plant some trees, and do a little farming—easy, right? Well, as you’ll see in this next slide, life wasn’t easy. The family that used to live in this house left a long time ago. That’s because after the 1920s, North Dakota had several years of very dry, very windy weather. The economic crisis of the 1930s made things even more difficult, so many farmers had to sell their land and leave.
国际交流英语视听说BU3外研社
Exploring the Theme
Fascinating Planet
1. What are some of the national parks in China? What makes them special?
Example Answers
China has many national parks. Famous national parks include Zhangjiajie in Hunan province, which has spectacular rock formations topped with forests; Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan province, which has waterfalls, colorful lakes, and panda habitat; and Sanqingshan in Jiangxi province, which has a mountain range and beautiful scenery.
Think and Discuss
Questions
1. Look at the photo. Would you like to visit this place? Why or why not?
Example Answer 2
No, I would not like to visit this place because I prefer to spend my free time shopping, going to restaurants and museums, and doing other things in urban areas.
2. Why do people like to visit natural places?
国际交流英语视听说3听力原文
国际交流英语视听说3听力原文英文回答：This is an excellent question, as it demonstrates a strong interest in the complexities of international communication and the role that English plays in it. As such, I will do my best to provide a comprehensive response that delves into the various aspects of this topic.First and foremost, it is important to recognize that English has become the global lingua franca, meaning that it is the language that is most widely used for communication between people from different countries. This is due to a number of factors, including the historical spread of the British Empire, the rise of the United States as a global superpower, and the increasing interconnectedness of the world through trade and technology. As a result, English is now used in a wide variety of contexts, from business and diplomacy to education and entertainment.However, it is important to note that English is notthe only language that is used for international communication. In fact, there are many other languages that are also widely spoken around the world, such as Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, and French. These languages are oftenused in specific regions or for specific purposes, and they can play an important role in facilitating communication between people from different cultures.In order to be effective in international communication, it is important to be able to speak and understand at least one other language in addition to English. This will allow you to communicate with a wider range of people and to participate more fully in the global community. There are many different ways to learn a new language, and there are many resources available to help you get started.In addition to language skills, there are a number of other factors that can contribute to effectiveinternational communication. These include cultural awareness, sensitivity, and empathy. It is important to beaware of the different cultural norms and values that exist around the world, and to be respectful of the ways in which other people communicate. It is also important to be sensitive to the different ways in which people may express themselves, and to be empathetic to the challenges thatthey may face.By developing your language skills, cultural awareness, and empathy, you can become more effective in communicating with people from different cultures. This will not onlyhelp you to build relationships and bridge cultural divides, but it will also help you to succeed in the global marketplace.中文回答：英语是国际交流的通用语言，在世界各地被广泛使用。
国际交流英语视听说unit3课后答案
Listening 1
B | Read the sentences. Then listen again and complete the sentences with what you hear. 5. Some people won’t allow a durian inside their house because it has _a__v_e_r_y_s_t_r_o_n_g_s_m__el_l. 6. People who don’t really like the fruit eat durian because they think it is __h_e_a_l_th__y_a_n_d__n_u_t_r_it_io_u_s.
Book 1
3 Unit
Focus on Food
Unit 3 Focus on Food
Further Listening
Listening 1
A | Listen to a talk about Dr. Wade Davis and answer the questions. 1. What does Dr. Wade Davis do?
5. The dim sum restaurants all serve this traditional Chinese food with __h__o_t _te_a___.
Listening 3
Answer Keys Do you like to eat bugs? Some people do, and some people don’t. But here’s the surprise—even if you don’t like eating insects, you are probably eating them anyway. In the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows some insects and insect parts in food, as long as they don’t make people sick. For example, for every 3.5 ounces, chocolate can have up to 60 insect parts and peanut butter can have 30 insect fragments, according to the FDA. Tomato sauce can’t contain more than 30 fly eggs per 3.5 ounces. And food is not the only place you can find insects and insect parts. Cochineal insects give a red or pink coloring to foods, lipsticks, and beverages. The small bugs are listed as “cochineal extract” on the ingredient list. The fact is—you can’t always avoid eating insects.
英语视听说B2U3
英语视听说B2U3Unit 3 Every Jack has his Jill一．T eaching Aims:1. Identifying People’s Professions;2. Comforting People;3. Expressing Worries;4. Conceding a Point二．T eaching Focus:1. listening skills: Identifying People’s Professions;2. speaking skills: Comforting People; Expressing Worries;三．T eaching steps:1. Listening skills: Identifying People’s Professions;2. Listening in:Preview---●See ppt “listening in”p2-3 learn some expressions describing a person who falls in love with somebody.●What should you do if you really like him or her?Task 1 p35: retell the story about GilbertTask 2: Wedding Vows Finish Exp35See ppt “listening in”p18-21:I, (Bride/Groom), take you (Groom/Bride), to be my (wife/husband), to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part.In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in goodtimes and in bad,and in joy aswell as in sorrow.I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your goals, to honor and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live.Task 3: An American WeddingFinish Exp36●Watch Video clips “I DO”from Family Album USA●Homework:group work---Collect information about Chinese and Western Weddings●Four weddings and one funeral(video clips)4. Speaking out:●learn some expressions do you know about comforting people? Model 1●Pair work: Brainstorm the important personal qualities YOUR Mr. or Mrs. Right should possess. Why are they important? Take notes. Model 2&35. Let’s talk●Ppt “Let’s talk”:write a list of at least five reasons why you are a happy or an unhappy couple.6. Further listening: Task 1,2,3Activity: “Matchmakers” pptp8。
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Analytical Listening
Listening 2
Student 1: Milk. They used to have 500 cattle, and now they only have 70 because grass is so scarce. Student 2: Really? Wait a minute ... In class, Professor Larsen said that river is used for irrigation in Australia—what’s it called? The Murray River? Student 1: Yeah, that’s right, but the normal water level of the river is now extremely low. The government allocated most of the water to the city of Adelaide for domestic use and to big industrial farms. The law says that some water has to stay in the river, for the fish and animals, so there’s not much left for agriculture.
Analytical Listening
Listening 2
Student 1: Look ... this photo shows an urgent meeting for rice farmers, talking about how the government reduced their water allocation—the guy in the middle, Frank Whelan, started one of the first rice farms in Australia, in 1962. The article says Australia used to grow a million tons of rice a year, but now they only grow 21,000 tons. Student 2: You’re kidding! And the world needs a lot more food. Student 3: Hmm ... but doesn’t rice need a lot of water to grow? Maybe Australia isn’t the best place for rice farms. Student 2: That just doesn’t sound fair. It seems like the farmers have to give their water to industry and everyone else.
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Analytical Listening
Listening 1
Well, it was—it was constructed in order to provide a renewable source of energy for China’s increasing demand for electricity— that’s one reason. It was also built to help control the water in the Yangtze River. The water from this river is a valuable resource, but if it’s not managed well, it can be very dangerous. Chinese authorities estimate that in the 20th century about 300,000 people were killed in the Yangtze River floods. Protecting people’s lives is a priority, and the dam was designed to protect people by controlling the river and preventing future floods. OK, now another reason the dam was built was for ... was to help China’s economy. Because the dam makes the water in the Yangtze River deeper, larger ships can travel farther up the river. This means more trade, so more money— a better economy.
Analytical Listening
Listening 2
Student 1: For our presentation on “how people are affected by drought”, here’s some information about drought in a region called the Murray-Darling Basin. That’s the biggest agricultural area in Australia. The city of Adelaide is there. In some places in the region, it hasn’t rained once in seven years—can you imagine? Student 2: Wow! That’s unbelievable! Student 1: I know ... The article has some really good photos—maybe we can show them to the class. Look, here’s one of a farm family. Their name is Adlington. Student 3: They sure don’t look happy. What does their farm produce?
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Analytical Listening
Listening 2
Student 3: Well, in my opinion, water is the most important resource a place has. And cities are the top priority. I mean, that’s where most people live. Student 1: And here’s a picture of a lake in another part of Australia that’s almost disappeared called Lake Boga. Look at this ... Now all the water in Lake Boga is used by farmers. Student 3: That’s unbelievable. It’s totally gone! Student 1: The article said Lake Boga used to be a vacation place. Now it’s in crisis. No one stays in the hotels, and the whole town smells like dead fish. Student 2: Ugh! That’s really sad ... but I think growing food is the most important consideration. To be continued >>>
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Analing 1
So, we can see that building an enormous dam like this can provide important benefits. But at the same time, there are risks. For example, the Three Gorges Dam put a lot of land underwater. Many towns and villages disappeared. The dam also put many very old historical and cultural sites underwater ... which is very unfortunate because China has such an interesting history. OK, so in conclusion, the Three Gorges Dam is one of the world’s largest dams. It was built in order to provide some important benefits to the people of China. But as we can also see, there are some significant risks to building a dam this large. The main thing is to understand that there are both benefits and risks to this kind of enormous engineering project. Well, it looks like we are just about out of time. So again, thank you all very much for coming today ... Now, are there any questions?