新世纪大学英语视听说3 第二单元原文完整版

Unit 2, Lesson A

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A. Carson and Jenna are looking for a vacation rental home. Listen. Circle the one they choose. Jenna: OK, I think we have two choices. The first place is a little house. It's located in a fruit

orchard.

Carson: Really?

Jenna: Yeah. And you can eat as much fruit as you want. When it's in season, of course.

Oh…but wait.It says there’s no air

conditioner.

Carson: That’s OK. It’s on the rainy side of the island. It’s cooler there. We can use a fan. Jenna: You’re probably right…Say. It looks pretty basic. No washing machine or dryer…not

even a TV!

Carson: Oh no! What are we going to do without a TV? That's terrible!

Jenna: Very funny. I'm just letting you know about the place.

Carson: I know. What's our second choice? Jenna: It's on the opposite side—the sunny side—

of the island. Very fancy place with a big

swimming pool. It s only three blocks

from the ocean.

Carson: Who needs a swimming pool? I mean, it's only three blocks.

Jenna: I see your point. Well, the pool area also

h as barbecue grills, beautiful gardens…Carson: You like the second place better. I can tell.

Jenna: Well, it does have everything. Washing machine, dryer, TV, VCR, frying pan…Carson: All we need is a toothbrush and a swimsuit…Let's go with the second

choice.

Jenna: OK. I'll call them right now and reserve it. I can t wait to go!

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B. Listen again. Write l if the sentence describes the first place. Write 2 if it describes the second place.

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C. Andy is thinking about buying a house. Marcus is showing him the house. Listen and underline the

words used to describe the house.

Marcus: This is the living room.

Andy: It s nice and roomy.

Marcus: Yes. There's a lot of room. It's a two-bedroom house. One bedroom is

upstairs.

Andy: I see. What s that building?

Marcus: That's a shed. It's used for storing tools.

Andy: Great. I like to garden. I need a place for my tools.

Marcus: That's good. Shall we go outside and look at the backyard?

Andy: OK!

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D. Listen to two people describing their dream home. Pay attention to the expressions used for describing a house.

1. I want my dream house to be by a lake with a big yard. I want to have three bedrooms, and a big liv ing room…family room… kitchen area so I can have parties and everyone can be together.

2. If I could have anything in my dream house I

would like to have a high-tech stove.

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A.A shley is asking Jose for help. Listen to the

conversation and complete the sentence. Ashley: Excuse me. I’m trying to get to the City Zoo.

Jose: Oh, let me think…OK, um, how are you getting there.

Ashley: I want to drive, if it’s convenient.

Jose: Well, the directions are easy. See that road over there?

Ashley: Yes.

Jose: That’s the second Avenue. Just go straight down Second and turn left at the traffic

light.

Ashley: OK.

Jose:You’ll be on Church Avenue and it goes straight to the zoo.

Ashley: Oh, so it’s not too far.

Jose: No, but the traffic is usually heavy. And I don’t think the zoo has many parking spaces

available for cars.

Ashley: Hmm.