新视野大学英语(第二版)听说教程第四册听力原文

新视野大学英语(第二版)听说教程第四册录音文本及答案

Unit1

Understanding a Long conversation

M: There's only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that's not being talked about.

W: That was said by Oscar Wilde, wasn't it?

M: That's right. You're pretty smart.

W: I have my moments. But I'm afraid that I won't remember anything else for your test tomorrow.

M: Well, let's have a run-through. First, what can you remember about Wilde?

W: The basics, obviously — British, 19th century writer.... He was gay. Wasn't he?

M: That's right. And he actually went to jail for it.

W: Why? There must've been many gays in England at the time. Why was he singled out to be put in prison? Or, were the English throwing all gays in jail?

M: No, not everyone. But things were different for Wilde. A famous person, like him, isn't free to do what he likes. People paid more attention to his actions. There were reporters, and everything that he said and did was watched carefully. W: Yeah? It might've been better for him if he wasn't famous.

M: Maybe. But, then again, if he wasn't well-known, we might not have his wonderful stories today.

Qs:

1. What are the speakers talking about? A

2. What did Oscar Wilde say? B

3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A

4. Why was Oscar Wilde treated differently? C

5. What can be inferred from the conversation? B

Unit2

Understanding a Long conversation

M: Look at you, all dressed up in a bowler hat, looking all dapper like Charlie Chaplin. It's not Halloween, though. Are you going to leave the house looking like that?

W: Would you believe that I'm going to a party?

M: If there was a party tonight, I would've heard about it by now. So what's the deal?

W: I'm auditioning for a film. I thought, well, this look worked well for Chaplin.

M: So you thought it'd work for you. I don't think much of that idea.

W: Why not? Chaplin got a lot of success because of his Little Tramp costume. And I've copied it exactly.

M: Chaplin did very well - but that's because the look was original. He didn't copy anyone in Hollywood.

W: But look, I'm a woman, a woman dressed like Chaplin. That's original, isn't it?

M: I'm afraid not. I'm pretty sure that I've seen other women do the same thing. If you really want to succeed like Chaplin did, you should do what he did. Try to invent and develop something people haven't seen before.

W: I guess you're right. I'll go back up to my room and change.

1. What are the speakers talking about? D

2. Why is the woman dressed like Chaplin? A

3. What can be inferred from the conversation? B

4. Besides "be original", what advice does the man have for the woman? B

5. Where is the conversation taking place? A

Unit 3

Understanding a Long conversation

M: There's a check in your mailbox from the government. It almost looks like a benefit check.