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视听说原文Unit 5 Big BusinessAudio Track 4-5-1Talk 1Our company employs 100 people from the local area. It develops and produces wooden artware which it sells in one of its five city stores. Even without advertisement, the products are very popular and the stores are always busy. Customers often come directly to the stores to make purchases.*Talk 2I’m the Product Marketing Manager of our compan y. We are working on a marketing plan at the moment. Before any contracts are signed, there are a lot of things we have to take into careful consideration. We should know, for instance, the needs and preferences of consumers, the best distribution channel, the governing rules and regulations concerning the distribution of products, and the price at which products can be sold.**Talk 3My employer is a world-leading information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. The company supplies networking and telecommunications equipment to 45 of the world’s 50 largest telecom operators. In such a competitive market, the company has to innovate to stay ahead. That’s why it invests heavily in research and development, the department I work in. I’m a s enior analyst in the R&D division.Audio Track 4-5-2/Audio Track 4-5-3He may have been your typical teenager in most ways. But he was different in one particular way: he started his own magazine. At the age of 15 he managed the magazine called Student. It was written for and about young people in school. He was very busy, but it was a satisfying job.His next business venture was completely different. He and some friends started a mail order record company. It was also the same year, 1970, when his music discount store was opened in England. It made a lot of money.In the early 1990s, he sold his successful music business and used the money for another business idea: an airline company. And so, Virgin Airways Ltd. was born. To compete with other airlines, his company offered good prices to customers. Today Virgin is known for its excellent service. Richard Branson now runs the Virgin Group, Ltd. He employs 50,000 people and in many different fields, such as book publishing, financial services, modeling, and even bridal services! Not bad for a teenager from the UK who dreamed of editing his own magazine!Audio Track 4-5-4/Audio Track 4-5-5Host: Welcome back to “You Snooze, You Lose!” the best game show on television! This is our final round. Let me re mind you of the rules. We will show an object for a couple of seconds. It’s your job to guess what it is. Michael? Linda? Are you ready to play?Michael & Linda: Yes!!Host: OK, then, let’s play ”You Snooze, You Lose!” Show us item number one.Host: Yes, Michael?Michael: I know what they are. They’re called “cams” and they’re used in mountain climbing. Host: That’s right for one point! They’re used to hold climbing ropes. All right then, here’s our second object. Yes, Linda?Linda: Is it some kind of tool?Host: Can you be more specific?Linda: I don’t know ... a tool used to fix some kind of machine?Host: No, I’m sorry. It’s a nose and ear hair trimmer. Next … item number three. Do you have any idea? Time is up. Since no one guessed, I’ll tell you the answer. Those are called Hopi ear candles. Linda: You stick them in your ears?Host: That’s right. They are used to clean out your ears. They also help to relax you. Let’s move on to item number four. Here it is.Michael: That’s obvious. It’s a corkscrew. You use it to open bottles.Host: Yes, that’s correct! It’s a mini-travel corkscrew. You can pack it in your suitcase. Oh, no! You know what that means! We’re out of time. Michael, with two correct answers, you are today’s winner! Congratulations! And before we leave, let me show the remaining objects. Item number five is an egg slicer. Item number six is a tongue scraper —make sure to use it so that you don’t have bad breath! That’s all the time we have for today. See you next time on “You Snooze, You Los e!” Goodbye everybody!Audio Track 4-5-6/Audio Track 4-5-7Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Corporation is a multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, its best selling flagship products are the Microsoft Windows operating system and the Microsoft Office suite. Microsoft ships products to Europe, Asia, and Latin America.Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. In the mid-1980s, it rose to dominate the home computer operating system market with MS-DOS. Since 1985, Microsoft has released an upgrading line of Windows operating systems featuring a friendly user interface. The latest one, Windows 7, was released in October 2009 and has sold 600 million copies to date. A more powerful one, Windows 8, is to be released in late 2012. It is reported that this product can deliver a fast and fluid experience, along with a new user interface that responds equally well to touch as it does to keyboard and mouse.As one commentator notes, Microsoft’s original mission was “a computer on every desk and in every home, running Microsoft software,” and now it is a goal near fulfillment. Microsoft also makes profits in other markets such as computer hardware products and home entertainment products.Audio Track 4-5-8/Audio Track 4-5-9A different kind of holiday: Shop less, live more!Advertising is everywhere. It’s on race cars and subway trai ns, on T-shirts and billboards. Every day, you see hundreds of ads, and each advertiser wants you to buy their product. But do we really need all these products? A group in Canada says “No.” In 1991, they started an event called Buy Nothing Day, to protest against consumerism and waste. Every year, on the last Friday in November, no one should spend any money for 24 hours. The event has spread to over 15 countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom.In the United States, Buy Nothing Day takes place on the Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday. This is usually the busiest day of the year in department stores and shopping malls. Traditionally, it’s the first day of the Christmas shopping season, when Americans buy gifts for fa mily and close friends.However, this “season” has grown longer every year. Now some stores put up their Christmas window displays in the middle of October, and Americans are pressured to buy gifts for every one of their relatives, for all of their coworkers, and for everyone they do business with. Many peoplefeel that they are forgetting the real significance of the holidays, because companies just want them to spend more money.Of course, Buy Nothing Day supporters don’t want to change just one day. They want the change to continue all year. But if we take a break from shopping on one day, we can start thinking about what we really need in life. Michael Smith, British organizer of Buy Nothing Day, says: “Our message is clear: Shop less, live more!”Audio Track 4-5-10/Audio Track 4-5-11Ad or no ad?Is advertising really necessary? Billions of dollars are spent on it every year, so it must be important. After all, it’s a busy world. You have to advertise, sell products, and make money!Not every company thinks that way. The NO-AD company (“no-ad” stands for “not advertised”) avoids big advertising campaigns. The company was started in 1960 and is successful today. Their products are still affordable because the company saves money on advertising. They also use their savings to support a drug and alcohol awareness program to educate high school students.NO-AD sells by word of mouth. “Word-of-mouth advertising” happens when a person tells another person about a good experience with a product or service. That second person then tells another friend, family member, or colleague. And so a chain of information is created. Typically, advertisers talk about how good their product is. Although they say things like, “Studies show that our product is the best,” or “Everyone loves this product,” it can sound insincere or unconvincing. It’s much more believable to hear about a product from someone who did not make it. Our friends’ opinions are very important to us, so we often listen to their advice about a product. Word-of-mouth advertising has other advantages, too. It’s cost-effective (after all, it’s free) and a company doesn’t have to create a complex business plan to do it. Here is some advice for small business about word-of-mouth advertising:• Be prepared to ta lk about your company at any time. You never know who you will meet. Always carry business cards.• Only say positive things about your company. Don’t say negative things about your company.• Help other companies by referring people to them. The more you help others, the more good fortune will come back to you.Speaking & CommunicationAudio Track 4-5-12Noun: He gave me a beautiful present.Verb: Tomorrow I will present my ideas to the board of directors.Audio Track 4-5-131. a. I buy my produce at the market.b. We produce stereos and CD players.2. a. No one buys records anymore.b. I like to record my voice and listen to it.3. a. I can’t deliver it without an address.b. You need to address the envelope.Audio Track 4-5-14Host: So, welc ome to our show. Why don’t you tell our listeners who you are and what you do. Woman: My name is Beverly Smith. I’m the CEO for TalkBack Communications.Host: Can you tell us about your company?Woman: Certainly. Our company was founded in 1995. We’re based in New York City. We have about 10,000 employees worldwide.Host: What does your company do?Woman: We do business in a large number of fields, such as telecommunications and computers. Our main area of business is new cell phone technology.Host: I hear your company is doing quite well.Woman: Well, we made over five million dollars profit last year. Experts say our company will grow by up to 10% next year.Audio Track 4-5-15Conversation 1A: What’s the name of your company?B: It’s called Moonl ights.A: Can you tell us about your company?B: Certainly. Our company was founded in 1999. We’re based in Seattle. We have over 5,000 employees.A: What does your company do?B: Moonlights produces and sells bottled coffee drinks. We also purchase coffee from farmers and sell it in our stores. Moonlights has over 3,000 stores worldwide.A: I hear your company is growing.B: Well, we made approximately 100 million dollars in profit last year. Experts say our company will grow by up to 10 percent next year.Conversation 2A: What’s the name of your company?B: It’s called Wasedosoft.A: Can you tell us about your company?B: Certainly. Our company was founded in 2001. We’re based in Tokyo. We have over 12,000 employees.A: What does your company do?B: Wasedosoft produces millions of computer games and ships them to many countries. We also purchase computer games from freelancers and sell them in our stores. Wasedosoft has over 4,000 stores worldwide.A: I hear your company is growing.B: Well, we made approximately 1.5 billion dollars in profit last year. Experts say our company will grow by up to 15 percent next year.Audio Track 4-5-16History of Yahoo!This company was originally started as a hobby by two students in 1994. In the beginning it was called “Jerry and David’s Guide to the World Wide Web.” Their product was placed on two computers. The computers were named after two sumo wrestlers. The company grew quickly. Many stories were broadcast about it in the 1990s.Yahoo! TodayThis company’s Internet destination is visited by millions of people worldwide. It is used to find information. Free e-mail services are offered, too. Most of its profit is provided by advertising. Its main offices are found in California.Video CourseVideo Track 4-5-1Catherine: I’m a lawyer and the company I work for, we help people in the city … um … get assistance in a lot of different ways. We help them get housing, food, shelter …Gian: My company is a management consulting firm. We do education for executives. I make brochures that I send out to many executives throughout the United States. We invite those people to come to our trainings.Kevin: My friends and I founded a smoothie business back in college. We advertise by word of mouth and we also hand out flyers to students on campus.Malinda: The company that I work for employs about thirty people. We do a lot of things so that other people will know the kinds of work that we do. We talk to reporters to try to get articles in the newspaper, and we take lots of photographs.Calum: For my … um … classes I had to study a company. And I chose a company that produces advertisements. The adverts are usually quite complex, but they also have to be easy to remember. David: My friend’s dad’s business is a janitorial s ervice. And businesses call him and he has people come in and clean the building, after hours. The business is successful because he’s a very hard worker.Video Track 4-5-2Gian: My company is a management consulting firm. We do education for executives. I make brochures that I send out to many executives throughout the United States. We invite those people to come to our trainings.Kevin: My friends and I founded a smoothie business back in college. We advertise by word of mouth and we also hand out flyers to students on campus.David: My friend’s dad’s business is a janitorial service. And businesses call him and he has people come in and clean the building, after hours. The business is successful because he’s a very hard worker.Video Track 4-5-3Takeshi: By the way Mike, thanks a lot for helping me out with this. I can’t believe Tara got sick! And on the day of my first real commercial shoot. Can you believe it?Mike: Don’t worry about it. It’s going to be great … especially since you have a “lovely assistant” like me.Takeshi: Right … there, that should do it. Got your signs?Mike: Check!Takeshi: Ready Mr. Howard? (Mr. Howard nods ) And rolling … OK … “Furniture Showroom” commercial — take one.Mr. Howard: Hello there! My name is John Howard, pre sident of Furniture Showroom, and I’m here to tell you why we’re one of the most successful furniture stores around. The keys to our success are excellent quality, great design, and affordable prices. And who are these keys for? Why for you — our customers! And that’s why I’m here today to show you some of our premier pieces. Like this sleek and stylish lounge chair. All our loungers are covered in 100% genuineleather, and built with solid steel-frame construction. Take a look at that — talk about well-made. Or take a look at this Super Sleeper Sofa… why it’s one of the most comfortable sofas you’ll ever lay your head on! It’s true! See for yourself! (Mike lies down on sofa ) You know, folks, Furniture Showroom is not one of those flyby- night operations —“here today, gone tomorrow.” Our company was founded in 1982 with only three hard-working employees: my wife, my son, and me. Here at Furniture Showroom, we really pride ourselves in giving you the best product at the right price! So come on down to Furnit ure Showroom and take a look at our … (interrupted by Mike’s snore)Tara: Hey, what happened to that TV commercial? The one I couldn’t do because I was sick? Takeshi: You mean the one where Mike fell asleep on my first paying client? I just sent in the tape last week. Who … who knows what’ll happen.Mike: Look, I said I was sorry. Plus that couch was really comfortable …Takeshi: (phone rings) Hello? This is. Oh, hello, Mr. Howard! Yeah … uh-huh … OK … great! Thank you!Tara: Well?Takeshi: They loved it. They just booked me for another five commercials! Mr. Howard said that the big guy who fell asleep on the couch was the best part!Mike: Well, you know what this calls for, don’t you?Takeshi: Yeah … an apology.Mike: No, an encore! (jumps on sofa )Video Track 4-5-4Takeshi: By the way Mike, thanks a lot for helping me out with this. I can’t believe Tara got sick! And on the day of my first real commercial shoot. Can you believe it?Mike: Don’t worry about it. It’s going to be great … especially since you have a “lovely assistant” like me.Takeshi: Right … there, that should do it. Got your signs?Mike: Check!Takeshi: Ready Mr. Howard? (Mr. Howard nods ) And rolling … OK … “Furniture Showroom” commercial — take one.Mr. Howard: Hello there! My name is J ohn Howard, president of Furniture Showroom, and I’m here to tell you why we’re one of the most successful furniture stores around. The keys to our success are excellent quality, great design, and affordable prices. And who are these keys for? Why for you —our customers! And that’s why I’m here today to show you some of our premier pieces. Like this sleek and stylish lounge chair. All our loungers are covered in 100% genuine leather, and built with solid steel-frame construction. Take a look at that — talk about well-made. Or take a look at this Super Sleeper Sofa… why it’s one of the most comfortable sofas you’ll ever lay your head on! It’s true! See for yourself! (Mike lies down on sofa ) You know, folks, Furniture Showroom is not one of those flyby- night operations —“here today, gone tomorrow.” Our company was founded in 1982 with only three hard-working employees: my wife, my son, and me. Here at Furniture Showroom, we really pride ourselves in giving you the best product at the right price! So come on down to Furniture Showroom and take a look at our … (interrupted by Mike’s snore)Video Track 4-5-5Tara: Hey, what happened to that TV commercial? The one I couldn’t do because I was sick? Takeshi: You mean the one where Mike fell asleep on my first paying client? I just sent in the tape last week. Who … who knows what’ll happen.Mike: Look, I said I was sorry. Plus that couch was really comfortable …Takeshi: (phone rings ) Hello? This is. Oh, hello, Mr. Howard! Yeah … uh-huh … OK … great! Thank you!Tara: Well?Takeshi: They loved it. They just booked me for another five commercials! Mr. Howard said that the big guy who fell asleep on the couch was the best part!Mike: Well, you know what this calls for, don’t you?Takeshi: Yeah … an apology.Mike: No, an encore! (jumps on sofa )Audio Track 4-5-17Mike was helping Takeshi shoot a TV commercial for a store called Furniture Showroom. The president of Furniture Showroom, Mr. Howard, was starring in the commercial. First Mr. Howard talked about the company, which was founded in 1982. Then Mike helped show off the furniture while Mr. Howard described it and elaborated on how well each piece was made. However, while Mr. Howard was describing one of the sofas, Mike lay down on it and fell asleep!Later, Tara asked Takeshi about the TV commercial that she had failed to help him with. While Takeshi was telling Tara about the commercial, the phone rang and it was Mr. Howard! Mr. Howard said that his company loved the commercial, so they had decided to hire Takeshi to make five more commercials!视听说教程第二版第四册OL听力原文unit 5P92 Audio Track 4-5-6 &Track 4-5-7A. You will listen to a passage about Microsoft Corporation. Then write down as much information as possible about Microsoft.Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Corporation is a multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures, license, and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices, Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, its best selling flagship products are the Microsoft Windows operating system and the Microsoft Office suite. Microsoft ships products to Europe, Asia, and Latin America. It manages branch offices in more than 60 countries. It has nearly 90,000 employees in 105 countries by 2008.Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. In the mid-1980s, it rose to dominate the home computer operating system market with MS_DOS. Since 1985, Microsoft has released an upgrading line of Windows operating systems featuring a friendly user interface. The latest one, Windows Vista, was released in January 2007 and has sold 140 million copies to date.As one commentator notes, Microsoft’s original mission was “a computer on every desk and in every home, running Microsoft software,” and now it is a goal near fulfillment. Microsoft also makes profits in other markets such as computer hardware products and home entertainment products.P93 Audio Track 4-5-8 &Track 4-5-9A. You will listen to a passage which protests against advertising and shopping. Then fill in the blanks with words from the passage.A different kind of holiday: Shop less, live more!Advertising is everywhere. It’s on race cars and subway trains, on T-shits and billboards. Every day, you see hundreds of ads, and each advertiser wants you to buy their product. But do we really need all these products?A group in Canada says “No”. In 1991, they started an event called Buy Nothing Day, to protest against consumerism and waste. Every year, on the last Friday in November, no one should spend any money for 24 hours. The event has spread to over 15 countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom.In the United States, Buy Nothing Day takes place on Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday. This is usually the busiest day of the year in department stores and shopping malls. Traditionally, it’s the first day of the Christmas shopping season, when Americans buy gifts for family and close friends.However, this “season” has grown longer every year. Now some stores put up their Christmas window displays in the middle of October, and Americans are pressured to buy gifts for every one of their relatives, for all of their coworkers, and for everyone they do business with. Many people feel that they are forgetting the real significance of the holidays, because companies just want them to spend more money.Of course, Buy Nothing Day supporters don’t want to change just one day. They want the change to continue all year. But if we take a break from shopping on one day, we can start thinking about what we really need in life. Michael Smith, British organizer of Buy Nothing Day, says: “Our message is clear: shop less, live more!”P95 Audio Track 4-5-10 &Track 4-5-11B. Listen to the talk about advertising, “Ad or no ad?” complete the statements.Ad or no ad?Is advertising really necessary? Billions of dollars are spent on it every year, so it must be important. After all, it’s a busy world. You have to advertise, sell products, and make money!Not every company thinks that way. The NO-AD company (“no-ad” stands for “Not advertised”) avoids big advertising campaigns. The company was started in 1960 and is successful today. Their products are still affordable because the company saves money on advertising. They also use their savings to support a drug and alcohol awareness program to educate high school students.NO-AD sells by word of mouth. “Word- of-mouth advertising” happens when a person tells another person about a good experience with a product or service. That second person then tells another friend, family member, or colleague. And so a chain of information is created.Typically, advertisers talk about how good their product is. Although they say things like, “Studies show that our product is the best,” or “Everyone loves this product.” It can sound insincere or unconvincing. It’s much more believable to hear about a product from someone who did not make it. Our friends’ opinions are very important to us, so we often listen to their advice about a product.Word-of-m outh advertising has other advantages, too. It’s cost-effective (after all, it’s free) and a company doesn’t have to create a complex business plan to do it. Here is some advice for small business about word-of-mouth advertising:·Be prepared to talk about your company at any time. You never know who you will meet. Always carry business cards.·Only say positive things about your company. Don’t say negative things about your company.·Help other companies by referring people to them. The more you help others, the more good fortune will come back to you.Compound Dictation:A different kind of holiday: Shop less, live more!Advertising is everywhere. It’s on race cars and subway trains, on T-shits and billboards. Every day, you see hundreds of ads, and each advertiser wants you to buy their product. But do we really need all these products? A group in Canada says “No”. In 1991, they started an event called Buy Nothing Day, to (1) consumerism and waste. Every year, on the last Friday in November, no one should spend any money for 24 hours. The event has (2) to over 15 countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom.In the United States, Buy Nothing Day takes place on Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday. This is usually the busiest day of the year in (3) stores and shopping malls. (4), it’s the first day of the Christmas shopping season, when Americans buy gifts for family and close friends. However, this “season” has grown longer every year. Now some stores put up their Christmas window (5) in the middle of October, and Americans are (6) to buy gifts for every one of their (7), for all of their coworkers, and for everyone they do business with. Many people feel that they are forgetting the real (8) of the holidays, because companies just want them to spend more money.Of course, Buy Nothing Day (9)don’t want to change just one day. They want the change to continue all year. But if we take a break from shopping on one day, we can start thinking about what we really need in life. Michael Smith, British (10)of Buy Nothing Day, says: “Our message is clear: shop less, live more!”。
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新世纪视听说教程（听力课本）（第三版）Book4-Unit1听力原文整理者：电气杨红叶，王雪Audio Track 4-1-2 第四页Blake: What are you working on, MaryMary: I’m finishing my paper. It’s due tomorrow, Blake.Blake: What’s the topicMary: It’s about Greenland.Blake: Greenland. Hmmm…that’s part of Canada, rightMary: I think you need to study your world geography, Blake.Blake: Well, isn’t it near CanadaMary: Yes, It’s off the coast of northeast Canada, but it’s part of Denmark.Blake: Oh, I didn’t know that. Well, what’s your paper about exactly Mary: In my paper, I answer the question. “Is Greenland really green”In other words, is Greenland covered by a lot of plants and tree Blake: Is itMary: What do you thinkBlake: Let’s see…Greenland is in the Arctic Circle-way up north. It’s cold…so “Is Greenland really green”I’d answer probably not.”Mary: You’d be correct. It’s too cold there. In the north, a lot of the ground is frozen. The summer are short, so only the surface thaws.Blake: That sounds tough.Mary: It’s hard for the construction industry. It’s not easy to build in Greenland.Blake: It sounds so harsh. Why would anyone want to go thereMary: There are big mountain ranges on the coasts. They’re great for hiking and outdoor sports. And there are lots of animals there.You can sometimes see whales swimming in the harbors.Blake: That sounds cool! Ok, so if it’s not really a “green” place, why was it named “Greenland”Mary: The first settlers wanted to attract other people. They give it an attractive name.Audio Track 4-1-4 第5页Jay: Come in here, Elise. You should see this show!Elise: What is itJay: It’s called “The Titanic of the sky.’’It’s about the Hindenburg. a great engineering feat.Elise: The Hindenburg…Jay: You know, that giant zeppelin that crashed in people died. Elise: Oh, yeah, I remember now. It was flying from Germany to the United States. It crashed as it was landing.Jay: Right. It’s so funny looking, don’t you think It doesn’t look anything like the airplanes we have today.Elise: That’s true. Why would people ride in a zeppelin anyway It seems so dangerous.Jay: Well, some people called the Hindenburg “man’s greatest achievement in flight.” They thought it was safe, I guess.Elise: Who rode in it anywayJay: Mostly wealthy people. It accommodated between 30 and 40 passengers and crew. One person said it was like a “flying hotel.”Elise: It sounds pretty great.Jay: Yeah, and it was fast. That’s why people rode it. They wanted to get to there destination faster.Elise: Why didn’t they just take a jet planeJay: Elise1 you know they didn’t have jets back then. Look, in 1934 it took five days to travel from Germany to the US by ship. The zeppelin could do it in half that time. It was speedy.Elise: Well, maybe I’ll sit down and watch a little bit. Maybe I’ll learn something…Audio Track 4-1-9 第7页My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meter high. I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my country.Audio Track 4-1-10 第7页Modern buildings: we love them, we hate them.The world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: there simply wasn’t enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American architect designed a striking glass pyramid in the building’s center to be a visitor’s entrance and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.Kyoto, Japan, is the country’s ancient capital, and the heart of it’s culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center.Audio Track 4-1-12 第8页Interviewer: What do you think is the biggest problem facing our cities Erika: I think it’s overcrowding. Talk to anyone living in a major metropolitan area and they will say the same thing. There’sno space. Even the suburbs are getting crowded.Interviewer: Well, in some places there simply isn’t any land left for building, rightErika: Yes, that’s true, but you have to think creatively. You can’t give up so easily.Interviewer: Think creatively What do you suggestErika: What I’m saying is that we can build more structures underground. We can add parking lots, malls, hotels and evenapartment buildings. There’s plenty of space.Interviewer: Isn’t it expensiveErika: Yes, it can be. In the past building underground has been very expensive. However, we have new technology that will bring thecost down. It involves using robots. You don’t have to payrobots a salary.Interviewer: Isn’t it “building down”more dangerous than other kinds of constructionErika: Actually, I think it’s safer than building skyscrapers, for example. Remember, we already do it. We have subways, andunderground shopping malls. I’m just suggesting we invest ina variety of bigger projects and that we dig deeper. Interviewer: What would you say to people who doubt your ideaErika: I can understand their feelings. Whenever there’s a new idea, it can cause controversy. But “building down” is not somekind of impractical idea, it makes sense. There is so muchspace underground: it can accommodate a lot of traffic,storage, and people. With the new technology we have, we’dbe crazy not to consider the idea – it’s the wave of thefuture.Audio Track 4-1-16 P10Bart: So what exactly did you do over the summerGustav: We worked as volunteers at Glacier National Park.Bart: I’ve never been there. What’s it likeCarolina: It’s beautiful. There are mountains and lakes…and, of course, glaciers!Bart: How was the jobGustav: We had to do a lot of physical work. It was kind of hard. Carolina: That’s true, but it was exciting, too! We actually saw bears! Bart: Wow! That does sound exciting. Maybe I should apply. I’ll needa job next summer.Carolina: Sorry, Bart, but you can’t apply to that program. It’s a special program for international students.Video Track 4-1-1 P15Alejandra: One of the most beautiful natural wonders. I’ve seen the glaciers in the south of Argentian.Nick: The Matterhorn, which is a mountain in Switzerland, is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. My dad and I climbedabout halfway , and once we got there it started snowing sowe had to turn back.Catherine：I climbed up to Everest . Qomolangma) Base Camp. All of a sudden, you look up and there’s this huge mountain that everyone’stalked about, that everyone’s photographed, and you’ve seenwhat it’s like in pictures but you’ve never seen it in person. Kumiko: Mt. Fuji is really beautiful from far away. When you climb it, it’s just rocks and dirt…but it’s really beautiful from faraway.Natalie: I went to Niagara Falls for a family reunion. It was one of the most memorable times of my life because I got to aroundpeople who I love—my family. And it was also one of the mostbeautiful sites that I’ve ever seen.Video Track 4-1-3 P16Kevin: The most impressive man-made wonder that I have seen is the Great Wall of China. The Great Wall took several thousands ofpeople to build, it stretches many, many miles throughout China,and it was made in a period where we didn’t have all thetechnological advancements…like cranes and lifts.Gian: Last year I was in San Francisco and I had a chance to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge. What an amazing feat ofengineering! It gives you a chance to look through all of SanFrancisco and over San Francisco Bay and it’s just a wonderfulchance to see the city.Woo sung: I saw the Hoover Dam once and I didn’t like it very much. It was in the middle of the desert and it’s just very hot, andthere wasn’t much activity going on…and it’s just a bigconcrete structure.Video Track 4-1-5 P20Takeshi: Man, look at that! In New York there’s always something being built. And everything goes up so quickly…you never knowwhat’s going to be around next week.Roberto: Yeah, but on the other hand, sometimes I wonder about overcrowding. Maybe they need to start building down more. Takeshi: Building downRoberto: Yeah, it’s when you build underground instead of aboveground. Takeshi: Nah, that’s too much like living in a cave. I love the skyscrapers! They are the most incredible feats of engineering! Roberto: True. And some of the first ones were built right here in New York City.Takeshi: That’s right! You know, I wonder what New York looked liked before all these buildings popped up.Roberto: I don’t know but I’d like to see this one when it’s finished. Takeshi: Yeah. I’ll bet it’ll be something fantastic!Roberto: Maybe…what do you think it’s going to look likeTakeshi: I don’t know…but you know what I’m going to remember what it looked like.Roberto: What are you talking about And why are you taking pictures There’s nothing there.Takeshi: OK. You know some people get famous because they have pictures of movie stars or performers before they make it big Roberto: YeahTakeshi: Well, some buildings and architectural structures get to be famous too, like the Eiffel Tower or the Empire StateBuilding…rightRoberto: Yeah, and… There’s nothing here!Takeshi: Right! But there will be. Someday this very spot may become really well-know—like maybe it’ll be some incredible hotelthat the rich and famous stay at. And I’ll be the only one withpictures of it before it was built. Cool, huhRoberto: Uh…you are too much. Hey, let’s ask this guy what your “famous”building’s going to be. （to passing constructionworker） Excuse us, can you tell us what this is gonging to bewhen it’s finished Maybe a fancy hotel or something Construction Worker: Fancy hotel （ laughs ） No, this isn’t going to be a parking garage.Roberto: A parking garage. Uh … huh. Thanks.Takeshi: Well…maybe…someone rich and famous will park here.Audio Track 4-1-21 P23Takeshi and Roberto walked by a construction site and started talking about all the buildings that were being builtin New York. Takeshi then talked about how much he admired theskyscrapers. Suddenly, Takeshi started taking pictures of thesite, but Roberto couldn’t understand why something famousmight be there someday, like a fancy hotel where the rich andfamous would stay, and he wanted to be the only one with thepictures of it before it was built. But later, Takeshi felt veryembarrassed when Roberto asked one of the construction workerswhat was being built on the site—and Takeshi learned it wasto be a parking garage!。
新世纪大学英语视听说4听力原文1-6单元教学内容
新世纪大学英语视听说4听力原文1-6单元UNIT1 Our EarthTrack 4-1-2& 4-1-3Blake: What are you working on, Mary?Mary: I'm finishing my paper. It's due tomorrow, Blake.Blake: What's the topic?Mary: It's about Greenland.Blake: Greenland. Hmmm . . . that's part of Canada, right?Mary: I think you need to study your world geography, Blake.Blake: Well, isn't it near Canada?Mary: Yes, it's off the coast of northeast Canada, but it's part of Denmark.Blake: Oh, I didn't know that. Well, what's your paper about exactly?Mary: In my paper, I answer the question "Is Greenland really green?" In other words, is Greenland covered by a lot of plants and trees?Blake: Is it?Mary: What do you think?Blake: Let's see . . . Greenland is in the Arctic Circle-way up north. It's cold, . . . so "Is Greenland really green?" I'd answer "probably not."Mary: You'd be correct. It's too cold there. In the north, a lot of the ground is frozen. The summers are short, so only the surface thaws.Blake: That sounds tough.Mary: It's hard for the construction industry. It's not easy to build in Greenland. Blake: It sounds so harsh. Why would anyone want to go there?Mary: There are big mountain ranges on the coasts. They're great for hiking and outdoor sports. And there are lots of animals there. You can sometimes see whales swimming in the harbors.Blake: That sounds cool! OK,so if it's not really a "green" place, why was it named "Greenland"?Mary: The first settlers wanted to attract other people. They gave it an attractive name. 4-1-4&4-1-5Jay: Come in here, Elise. You should see this show!Elise: What is it?Jay: It's called "The Titanic of the Sky". It's about the Hindenburg, a great engineering feat.Elise: The Hindenburg . . .Jay: You know, that giant zeppelin that crashed in 1934.Thirty-five people died. Elise: Oh yeah, I remember now. It was flying from Germany to the United States. It crashed as it was landing.Jay: Right. It's so funny looking, don't you think? It doesn't look anything like the airplanes we have today.Elise: That's true. Why would people ride in a zeppelin anyway? It seems so dangerous.Jay: Well, some people called the Hindenburg "man's greatest achievement in flight."They thought it was safe, I guess.Elise: Who rode in it anyway?Jay: Mostly wealthy people. It accommodated between 30 and 40 passengers and crew. One person said it was like a "flying hotel."Elise: It sounds pretty great.Jay: Yeah, and it was fast. That's why people rode it. They wanted to get to their destination faster.Elise: Why didn't they just take a jet plane?Jay: Elise! You know they didn't have jets back then. Look, in 1934 it took five days to travel from Germany to the U.S. by ship. The zeppelin could do it in half that time.It was speedy.Elise: Well, maybe I'll sit down and watch a little bit. Maybe I'll learn something . . . 4-1-6&7&8Jack: I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer.Kayla: Yes, but on the other hand, they consume more oil.Jack: They also look really cool.Kayla: That’s true, but there are some SUVs whic h are not big but also very beautiful. Jack: And I think big cars are more fun to drive.Kayla: But then again, it’s very expensive.Jack: Well, let’s get more information about several kinds of cars, okay?Track 4-1-9My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high. I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my countryTrack 4-1-10&11Modern buildings: We love them, We hate themThe world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn’t enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building’s center to be a visitor entrance and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.Kyoto, Japan, is the country’s ancient capital, and the he art of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center.Track 4-1-12&4-1-13The future building boom?Interviewer: What do you think is the biggest problem facing our cities?Erika: I think it's overcrowding. Talk to anyone living in a major metropolitan area and they will say the same thing; There's no space. Even the suburbs are getting crowded.Interviewer: Well, in some places there simply isn't any land left for building, right? Erika: Yes, that's true, but you have to think creatively. You can't give up so easily. Interviewer: Think creatively? What do you suggest?Erika: What I'm saying is that we can build more structures underground. We can add parking lots,malls, hotels, and even apartment buildings.There's plenty of space. Interviewer: Isn't it expensive?Erika: Yes, it can be. In the past building underground has been very expensive. However, we have new technology that will bring the cost down. It involves using robots. You don't have to pay robots a salary!Interviewer: Isn't "building down" more dangerous than other kind of construction? Erika: Actually, I think it's safer than building skyscrapers, for example. Remember, we already do it. We have subways and underground shopping malls. I'm just suggesting we invest in a variety of bigger projects and that we dig deeper. Interviewer: What would you say to people who doubt your idea?Erika: I can understand their feelings. Whenever there's a new idea, it can cause controversy. But building down" is not some kind of impractical idea. It makes sense. There is so much space underground: It can accommodate a lot of traffic, storage, and people. With the new technology we have, we'd be crazy not to consider the idea --it's the wave of the future!Unit 1, Lesson BGlobal ViewpointsNatural wondersAlejandra: One of the most beautiful natural wonders I’ve seen are the glaciers in the south of Argentina.Nick: The Matterhorn, which is a mountain in Switzerland, is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. My dad and I climbed about half way, and once we got there it started snowing so we had to turn back.Catherine: I climbed up to Everest Base Camp. All of a sudden, you look up and there’s this huge mountain that everyone’s talked about, that everyone’s photographed, and you’ve seen what it’s like in pictures but you’ve never seen it in person. Kumiko: Mt. Fuji is really beautiful from far awa y. When you climb it, it’s just rocks and dirt… but it’s really beautiful from far away.Natalie: I went to Niagara Falls for a family reunion. It was one of the most memorable times of my life because I got to be around people who I love- my family. And i t was also one of the most beautiful sites that I’ve ever seen .Man-made structuresKevin: The most impressive man-made wonder that I have seen is the Great Wall of China. The Great Wall took several thousands of people to build, it stretches many, many miles throughout China, and it was made in a period where we didn’t have all the technological advancements…like cranes and lifts.Gian: Last year I was in San Francisco and I had a chance to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge. What an amazing feat of engineering. It gives you a chance to look through all of San Francisco and over San Francisco Bay and over San Francisco Bay and it’s just a wonderful chance to see the city.Woo Sung: I saw the Hoover Dam once and I didn’t like it very much. It was in the m iddle of the desert and it’s just very hot, and there wasn’t much activity going on… and it’s just a big concrete structure.City LivingI love skyscrapers!Takeshi: Man, look at that! In New York there’s always something being built. And everything goes u p so quickly… you never know what’s going on to be around next week.Roberto: Yeah, but on the other hand, sometimes I wonder about overcrowding. Maybe they need to start building down more.Takeshi: Building down?Roberto: Yeah, it’s when you build underg round instead of above ground. Takeshi: Nah, that’s too much like living in a cave. I love the skyscrapers! They are the most incredible feats of engineering!Roberto: True. And some of the first ones were built right here in New York City. Takeshi: That’s right! You know, I wonder what New York looked like before all these buildings popped up.Roberto: I don’t know, but I’d like to see this one when it’s finished.Takeshi: Yeah. I’ll bet it’ll be something fantastic!Roberto: Maybe…what do you think it’s g oing to look like?Takeshi: I don’t know … but you know what? I’m going to remember what it looked like.Roberto: What are you talking about? And why are you taking pictures? There’s nothing there.Takeshi: Ok, You know how some people get famous because they have pictures of movie stars or performers before they make it big?Roberto: YeahTakeshi: Well, some buildings and architectural structures get to be famous too, like the Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Building…right?Roberto: Yeah, and …? There’s n othing here!Takeshi: Right ! But there will be. Someday this very spot may become really well-known-like maybe it’ll be some incredible hotel that the rich and famous stay at. And I’ll be the only one with pictures of it before it was built. Cool,huh?Rob erto: Uh…you are too much. Hey, let’s ask this guy what your “famous” building’s going to be. (to passing construction worker) Excuse us, can you tell us what this is going to be when it’s finished? Maybe a fancy hotel or something? Construction worker: (l aughs) Fancy hotel? No, this isn’t going to be a hotel. It’s going to be a parking garage.Roberto: A parking garage. Uh…huh. Thanks.Takeshi: Well… maybe… someone rich and famous will park here.Dictation:Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.Takeshi and Roberto walk by a construction site and start talking about all the buildings that are being built in New York. Takeshi then talks about how much he admires the skyscrapers. Suddenly, Takeshi starts taking pictures of the site, but Roberto can’t understand why because nothing has been built yet. Takeshi explains that he thinks something famous may be there someday, like a hotel where the rich and famous stay, and he wants to be the only one with pictures of it before it was built. The funny part is when Roberto asks one of the construction workers what’s being built on the site-it turns out it’s going to be a parking garage!UNIT2Track 4-2-1&4-2-2Situation 1Man: Oh no!Woman: What happened?Man: I can't believe it! I was sending a message and I accidentally clicked on "Reply to All."Woman: So?Man: It was a personal message for my friend, Jerry. I wanted to send it to his e-mail address only.Woman: Oops.Man: Exactly. ... Instead I sent it to everyone on the list.How embarrassing! Situation 2Man: I see you have a new keyboard. That's nice.Woman: Yes, the company bought me a new one.Man: That's good.Woman: Well, actually ... I spilled coffee on my old keyboard,and it stopped working.Man:Oh, I see.Woman: Don't tell anyone. Drinking coffee near the computers is not allowed! Situation 3Woman: Have you finished working on my computer?Man: Yes, I have. I'm afraid I don't have good news for you.Woman: Really?Man: Really. The problem is with your hardware.Woman: Oh. What do you suggest?Man: I think you should probably buy a new computer. This one can't be fixed. Woman: Well, I have had it for five years. It's time to replace it, I guess.Track 4-2-3&4-2-4Pam: Well, Lynn, I must be going. It was great to see you –Lynn: By, Pam.Pam: What’s that?Lynn: Oh … that’s Ollie.Pam: Ollie:?I didn’t know you had a dog!Lynn: Well, we don’t … really.Pam: What do you mean?Lynn: Come here.Pam: Oh my goodness. It’s a robot!Lynn: That’s right. It’s a dog robot. They call it a “dogbot.”Pam: How interesting! … But it’s a little strange, don’t you think?Lynn: Well, I wanted to get an interactive toy for the kids. They love it. So I’m happy.Pam: How much did it cost?Lynn: Don’t ask. It wasn’t very affordable. It’s cheaper than having a real dog, though. We don’t ever have to buy dog food! And the batteries arerechargeable.Juliana: Hey, Henrik. Look.Henrik: What is it, Juliana?Juliana: What’s that guy doing over there?Henrik: Which guy?Juliana: The one ove r there. Wearing a suit. H’s punching so many buttons on his cell phone.Henrik: Oh, him. He’s probably playing a game.Juliana: Really?Henrik: A lot of people have games on their cell phones. It’s really popular here in Finland. They play them everywhere.Juliana: Do you play them, too?Henrik: Yes, I do.Juliana: I only use my phone to make telephone calls. I guess I’m old-fashioned. Henrik: I heard that some people play games even at work. They can play quietly during business meetings. No one knows about it.Juliana: I’d like to try it.Henrik: Here, use mine!Track 4-2-5&4-2-6In today’s report, we look at a new technology called pervasive computing.Pervasive computing means putting tiny computers into everyday electronic appliances, such as toasters and microwaves. With pervasive computing, appliances can communicate with their users – and with other appliances!Some companies now sell pervasive computing products like a “smart” toaster. It remembers your favourite kind of toast: light or dark. Companies are designing a “smart” coffee maker and a “smart” clock. The coffee maker can measure the water and coffee. It can even put milk in your breakfast coffee and make black coffee in the afternoon. The clock will check the time on other clocks in your house, and give information about other appliances. For example, it can tell you, “Your coffee maker needs more water.”And that’s only the beginning. One company is now advertising “Save time – phone your washing machine!” engineers are making a “smart” house. In this house, the lights, heater, and air conditioner change automatically when family members comehome. This makes the home comfortable, and it saves a lot of energy. Pervasive computing could change many parts of our daily lives.But do people really want pervasive computing? Do they really need technology everywhere? One company asked people about their opinions on “smart” appliances. There were surprises. A “smart” refrigerator can buy more food on the internet, but people didn’t want it, because it might make mistakes.“Pervasive computing is as important as a telephone,” says Rebecca Blair, president of InnoTech Corporation. But some of these products are not useful, or even practical. Companies should learn more about the technology that people really want.Track 4-2-7&8 （无）Track 4-2-9&4-2-10Local girl rescuedShe may have a broken leg, but she can’t be happier. Morgan Bailey, 11, is happy to be alive.Tuesday was like any other day for Morgan. She was at school. It was fourth period, and she was the first student to arrive in the gymnasium for her physical education class.Suddenly there was a loud noise.“There was a sharp cracking noise and then a loud boom. After that, I don’t remember anything,” said Morgan.The roof of the gymnasium had collapsed under the heavy snow. Morgan was trapped underneath. She couldn’t escape.“I woke up and there was a big piece of wood on my leg. I couldn’t move it. I was starting to get cold.”Fortunately, help was nearby. A new program using “rescue robots” was tried for the first time.“We were nervous about using the robot,” said Derrick Sneed, the man in charge of the program. “But in the end, the robot gave us reliable information. It went extremely well.”The rescue robot was able to go into the gym and locate Morgan’s exact position.“We send in robots first because it may not be safe for humans,” said Mr. Sneed. “Human beings are not as useful as robots in some situations. A gas leak, for example, could kill you o r me but wouldn’t hurt a robot.”Although it didn’t happen in Morgan’s case, some rescue robots can bring fresh air or water to people who are trapped.Rescue robots go into rough, dangerous places. They work in life or death situations. They have to be durable.Doctors say that Morgan is doing well. She should be going home in two or three days. What is the first thing she wants to do after she gets out of the hospital?“I want to meet my hero,” laughs Morgan. “That little robot that saved my life!”Track 4-2-11&12 (无)Unit 2, Lesson BGlobal ViewpointsTechnology todayReda: I really don’t know a lot about electronics but I think that new phones…new cell phones…with ah…cameras…which have digital cameras are very cooland they’re so easy to use. And you don’t have to think all the time that youforgot the camera…you know? Because you always have it with you andthat’s so smart.Kevin: I like the laptop because it’s very, very thin. It’s maybe less than one inch and it’s about four pounds and I can car ry it anywhere I want.Alejandra: My favorite feature of my computer is the Instant Messenger. The reason for this is that it’s very affordable, fun, and convenient and allows me to chatwith my friends from all over the world.Denise: I stay in touch with my family in Brazil with like… Instant Messenger. Jackie: I use the computer for chatting online, searching the web, and downloading music.Catherine: I have a lot of friends in New York and Philadelphia and California, so instead of talking on the phone with train on the way home.Julianna: I use my computer to surf on the Internet, to do my homework, and to work.My computer was expensive, but it is reliable.Jonathan: I don’t really like my computer because it’s old and not reliable.City LivingThe first word processorMrs. Morgan: Good. So change the first part and make those corrections and your paper will be great.Tara：OK. Thanks for all your help, Professor Morgan. I’ll e-mail my paper to you later today.Mrs. Morgan: You know, technology is amazing. In high school I used to write my term papers on a typewriter.Tara: It must have taken a long time to write a paper on typewriter.Mrs.Morgan: Well, I was pretty fast, but I made some mistakes. Actually, thetypewriters weren’t that bad. Now, as for the first computers…oh mygosh!Tara: What do you mean?Mrs.Morgan: The first computers were so unreliable. They used to crash all the time.And they were not as affordable or as fast as they are now.Tara: Mine’s pretty fast, but not as fast as some of the newer, more expensive ones. Mrs. Morgan: I know! And nowadays, almost everyone has a computer. In those days, nobody had their own computer. We used to use the ones at theuniversity.Tara: In the computer lab?Mrs. Morgan: Yeah, that’s all we had.I’ll never forget, one spring, during final exams.Everybody was working on their term papers, and the electricity wentout!Tara: So? No big deal…laptops have batteries…Mrs. Morgan: Yes, but remember, in those days we didn’t have laptops. If yourcomputer crashed, you lost everything.Tara: Everything?Mrs. Morgan: Everything. We used to lose information all the time, but that time it was terrible. Everybody lost their papers that afternoon…including me. Tara: What did you do?Mrs. Morgan: I went back to the good, old-fashioned way.Tara: You mean typewriters?Mrs.Morgan: Nope. I used something more affordable, portable, reliable, disposable, something that always worked.Tara: What was that?Mrs. Morgan: (holds up pencil and paper) The first word processor.DictationListen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.Professor Morgan is helping Tara with her term paper. They start to talk abou t technology and Professor Morgan tells Tara about the old typewriters and computers she used to use. She says that they were not as fast or as reliable as the current models. Then Professor Morgan explains that when she was in college, students didn’t use to have their own computers, so they used to use computer labs. She then tells Tara a story about a day when everyone lost their term papers because the electricity went out! But it wasn’t a problem for Professor Morgan. She went back to the good, old-fashioned way to write her assignment- a paper and pencil!UNIT3Track 4-3-2&4-3-3Conversation 1Woman 1: What are you watching?Woman 2: Oh, just the news.Woman 1: Can I change the channel?Woman 2: In just a minute. I want to see the end of this report.Woman 1: I didn't know you were interested in the news.Woman 2: Well, it's Christiane Amanpour. She's really great. She usually reports from London -- the city where she was born.Woman 1: I don't know her.Woman 2: She's an international correspondent. She goes to some really dangerous places. When there's a war, she's usually there.Woman 1: Sounds scary.Woman 2: Yeah. And -- get this -- she's a wife and mother, too.Woman 1: That's very impressive!Conversation 2Man 1: That's a strange -- looking book. What is it?Man 2: It's the writings and photos of Dan Eldon. He was a photojournalist.Man 1: A photojournalist?Man 2: Yeah. A photographer and a journalist. He was born in London in 1970. The book tells all about his life and his dangerous adventures.Man 1: Well, the book certainly looks interesting. Has he written anything else? Man 2: He wrote a book when he was younger. Unfortunately, he won't be writing anything else -- he was killed.Man 1: He died?Man 2: Yeah. It's really sad. He was only 22. He was killed while working in Africa. Track4-3-4&4-3-5Joe: What are you reading, Maria?Maria: The Daily News.Joe: The News? Ugh! That’s a terrible paper.Maria: Oh, Joe, it’s not so bad.Joe: Not so bad? Look at that headline on the front page! It’s so sensational. Maria: Well, they’ve got great comics. I can’t live without my comics.Joe: I know. But the news coverage is so poor, ... especially the international news. It’s a joke, really.Maria: I’m not so interested in the international news. Besides, they have so many other good features.Joe: Like what?Maria: Like… the daily horosc ope, for example. I love it.Joe: That’s not a good reason to buy a newspaper … for the horoscope!Maria: Look, the newspaper only costs 50 cents. What so you expect?Joe: Good point.Maria: Besides the horoscope, I also like the entertainment news. I like to read about the stars and their love affairs.Joe: Well, you can keep The Daily News. I’m going to stick with The Times.Track 4-3-6&4-3-7Amy: John, I’ve never notice this old photo of your family before.John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up.Amy: It’s a nice picture of your family.John：I think it’s embarrassing. And I look stupid.Amy: Well, you could‘ve combed your hair … it’s a nice shot, though. Look at how young you are! How old were you in the photo?John: Eight … no wait, I’d just turned nine.Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.John: Yep. They were married when that picture was taken. Now they’re divorced. Amy: Oh. What do they do?John: My father’s retired. Mom works in a hospital.Amy: What are their names?John：Well, my father’s name is Joseph. My mother is Olivia---she was named after a popular actress.Amy: How great! I have an aunt with the same name. I love the name Olivia … Who’s that guy?John: Which one?Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?John: No, that's my Uncle Randy. He’s only two years older than my brother.Amy: He’s cute. I love a guy with a moustache.John: Um, sorry, but he’s married now. His wife just had a baby.Amy: I was just making a comment … So the other young guy must be your brother. John: Yes. That’s Tom.Amy: How old is he in the picture?John: Let’s see … he’s nine years older than me … so he would‘ve been 18 then. Amy: And there’s your little sister, Tina. She’s so cute!John: Yeah. She’s two years younger than me. It’s hard to believe she’s in high school now!Track 4-3-8&4-3-91. A bank robbery in Virginia, USA, was stopped when the robber and the bankteller couldn’t reach an agreement. The robber pushed a holdup note under the window, but the teller looked at it, said,” I can’t read this,” and gave it back.The robber pushed the note through a second time. The teller crumpled thenote up and threw it at the robber. He picked it up and walked out of the bank.2. A professional ice hockey player wil l miss the rest of this season’s gamesbecause he injured himself. National Hockey League goalie Jean-LouisBlanchard went on the injured list after he fell and seriously hurt his back. Hewas walking out of a restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, when he slipped on someice.3.The first international camel beauty contest was held last week in Alxa, inwestern China. More than 100 dressed-up camels entered the contest. Thejudges examined them for shiny hair, tall humps, and beautiful costumes.Unlike human beauty contests, though, there were no interviews with thecontestants.4.Police in Sheffield, England, arrested a 41-year-old man for stealing five cars.Graham Owens went to car dealers and said he wanted to buy a car, andborrowed a car to test-drive. Each time, he drove the car around, then cleanedit inside and washed it outside---before leaving it at the side of the road, andwalking home.Track 4-3-10&4-3-111.Nutty newsLulu is a kangaroo. For 10 years she has lived with the Richards family. Luluwas adopted by the family after they found her next to her dead mother.Mr. Ken Richards is a farmer. He was working on his farm when a heavy treebranch suddenly fell on top of him.Lulu stood next to Mr. Richards’ body. She started barking and didn’t leaveMr. Richards’ side.I’ve never heard Lulu bark like that---she sounded like a dog. She barked andbarked and she didn’t stop, “said Celeste, Mr. Richards’ daughter.After 15 minutes, the Richards family went to investigate. They found Ken onthe ground and he was unconscious.“Lulu is a hero, “said Celeste. “She saved my father.”Mr. Middleton, an expert veterinarian, said that Lulu’s story is rare. “I havenever seen a kangaroo act like that. Maybe lulu helped Ken Richards becausethe Richards family is the only fam ily she has ever known.”Lulu has always followed Ken around the farm. She’s a loyal, friendly, andvery intelligent kangaroo. After Ken leaves the hospital, he is planning to goeverywhere with Lulu.2.Nutty newsApproximately 175,000 people live in the Republic of Vanuatu, an islandchain east of Australia. It is a popular tourist destination because there’s a lotto do there: you can visit waterfalls, go horseback riding, take an aerial tour, or visit a traditional Ni-Vanuatu village. Vanuatu is most famous for its scubadiving and snorkeling.In an effort to draw attention to these popular water sports, Vanuatu hascreated a world’s “first”: the government has opened an underwater post office.You have to be a certified scuba driver to work there. The office is threemeters below the surface in an area on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capitalcity. So far, the post office has hired four workers. They will work in a roomsurrounded by the beauty of Vanuatu’s underwater world. Customers will buywaterproof postcards on land and then drive down to the post office to receivea special waterproof stamp.Unit 3, Lesson BGian: I think working in the media is a very glamorous job. A person gets to travel quite a bit, and they also get a chance to tell people stories that may not be told otherwise.Calum: I think that a really boring job would be being a … an editor or a critic, because it’s not very creative. I think the most fun job would be being aninternational correspondent, because you get to travel a lot, and see a lot ofnew things.Woo Sung: I don’t think news anchors have the greatest job in the world…um…and I think it’s really funny when they mess up on TV.Miyuki: I don’t feel that working in the media industry is very glamorous. I had a friend who was a cameraman… or an assistant… and she would have toresearch for sixty, seventy hours for a story that never ever made it.News sourcesCalum: I usually always get my news online. I use the Internet because I think it‘s a very useful tool and it’s alwa ys up-to-date.Miyuki: I get my news from the Internet, because it’s the most accessiblemedia…around me at least. And I find it extremely uncomfortable to becarrying a huge newspaper. I can’t turn the pages that well.。
新世纪大学英语视听说4听力原文
UNIT1 Our EarthTrack 4-1-1& 4-1-2Blake: What are you working on, Mary?Mary: I'm finishing my paper. It's due tomorrow, Blake.Blake: What's the topic?Mary: It's about Greenland.Blake: Greenland. Hmmm . . . that's part of Canada, right?Mary: I think you need to study your world geography, Blake.Blake: Well, isn't it near Canada?Mary: Yes, it's off the coast of northeast Canada, but it's part of Denmark.Blake: Oh, I didn't know that. Well, what's your paper about exactly?Mary: In my paper, I answer the question "Is Greenland really green?" In other words, is Greenland covered by a lot of plants and trees?Blake: Is it?Mary: What do you think?Blake: Let's see . . . Greenland is in the Arctic Circle-way up north. It's cold, . . . so "Is Greenland really green?" I'd answer "probably not."Mary: You'd be correct. It's too cold there. In the north, a lot of the ground is frozen. The summers are short, so only the surface thaws.Blake: That sounds tough.Mary: It's hard for the construction industry. It's not easy to build in Greenland.Blake: It sounds so harsh. Why would anyone want to go there?Mary: There are big mountain ranges on the coasts. They're great for hiking and outdoor sports. And there are lots of animals there. You can sometimes see whales swimming in the harbors.Blake: That sounds cool! OK,so if it's not really a "green" place, why was it named "Greenland"?Mary: The first settlers wanted to attract other people. They gave it an attractive name.Track 4-1-3Bart: So what exactly did you do over the summer?Gustav: We worked as volunteers at Glacier National ParkBart: I've never been there. What's it like?Carolina: It's beautiful. There are mountains and lakes... and, of course, glaciers!Bart: How was the job?Gustav: We had to do a lot of physical work. It was kind of hard.Carolina:That's true, but it was exciting, too! We actually saw bears!Bart:Wow! That does sound exciting. Maybe I should apply. I'll need a job next summer.Carolina: Sorry, Bart, but you can't apply to that program. It's a special program for international students. Track 4-1-41. Mt. Fuji is really beautiful from far away. When you climb it, it's just rocks and dirt ... but it's really beautiful from far away.2. Last year I was in San Francisco and I had a chance to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge. What an amazing feat of engineering. It gives you a chance to look through all of San Francisco and over San Francisco Bay and it's just a wonderful chance to see the city.Track 4-1-OL-1&4-1-OL-2Jay: Come in here, Elise. You should see this show!Elise: What is it?Jay: It's called "The Titanic of the Sky". It's about the Hindenburg, a great engineering feat.Elise: The Hindenburg . . .Jay: You know, that giant zeppelin that crashed in 1934.Thirty-five people died.Elise: Oh yeah, I remember now. It was flying from Germany to the United States. It crashed as it waslanding.Jay: Right. It's so funny looking, don't you think? It doesn't look anything like the airplanes we have today. Elise: That's true. Why would people ride in a zeppelin anyway? It seems so dangerous.Jay: Well, some people called the Hindenburg "man's greatest achievement in flight."They thought it was safe, I guess.Elise: Who rode in it anyway?Jay: Mostly wealthy people. It accommodated between 30 and 40 passengers and crew. One person said it was like a "flying hotel."Elise: It sounds pretty great.Jay: Yeah, and it was fast. That's why people rode it. They wanted to get to their destination faster.Elise: Why didn't they just take a jet plane?Jay: Elise! You know they didn't have jets back then. Look, in 1934 it took five days to travel from Germany to the U.S. by ship. The zeppelin could do it in half that time.It was speedy.Elise: Well, maybe I'll sit down and watch a little bit. Maybe I'll learn something . . .Track 4-1-OL-3Jack: I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer.Kayla: Yes, but on the other hand, they consume more oil.Jack: They also look really cool.Kayla: That’s true, but there are some SUVs which are not big but also very beautiful.Jack: And I think big cars are more fun to drive.Kayla: But then again, it’s very expensive.Jack: Well, let’s get more information about several kinds of cars, okay?Track 4-1-OL-4My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high. I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my countryTrack 4-1-OL-5&4-1-OL-6Modern buildings: We love them, We hate themThe world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn’t enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building’s center to be a visitor entrance an d shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.Kyoto, Japan, is the country’s ancient capital, and the h eart of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center.Track 4-1-OL-7&4-1-OL-8The future building boom?Interviewer: What do you think is the biggest problem facing our cities?Erika: I think it's overcrowding. Talk to anyone living in a major metropolitan area and they will say the same thing; There's no space. Even the suburbs are getting crowded.Interviewer: Well, in some places there simply isn't any land left for building, right?Erika: Yes, that's true, but you have to think creatively. You can't give up so easily.Interviewer: Think creatively? What do you suggest?Erika: What I'm saying is that we can build more structures underground. We can add parking lots,malls,hotels, and even apartment buildings.There's plenty of space.Interviewer: Isn't it expensive?Erika: Yes, it can be. In the past building underground has been very expensive. However, we have new technology that will bring the cost down. It involves using robots. You don't have to pay robots a salary! Interviewer: Isn't "building down" more dangerous than other kind of construction?Erika: Actually, I think it's safer than building skyscrapers, for example. Remember, we already do it. We have subways and underground shopping malls. I'm just suggesting we invest in a variety of bigger projects and that we dig deeper.Interviewer: What would you say to people who doubt your idea?Erika: I can understand their feelings. Whenever there's a new idea, it can cause controversy. But building down" is not some kind of impractical idea. It makes sense. There is so much space underground: It can accommodate a lot of traffic, storage, and people. With the new technology we have, we'd be crazy not to consider the idea --it's the wave of the future!UNIT2Track 4-2-1&4-2-2Situation 1Man: Oh no!Woman: What happened?Man: I can't believe it! I was sending a message and I accidentally clicked on "Reply to All."Woman: So?Man: It was a personal message for my friend, Jerry. I wanted to send it to his e-mail address only. Woman: Oops.Man: Exactly. ... Instead I sent it to everyone on the list.How embarrassing!Situation 2Man: I see you have a new keyboard. That's nice.Woman: Yes, the company bought me a new one.Man: That's good.Woman: Well, actually ... I spilled coffee on my old keyboard,and it stopped working.Man:Oh, I see.Woman: Don't tell anyone. Drinking coffee near the computers is not allowed!Situation 3Woman: Have you finished working on my computer?Man: Yes, I have. I'm afraid I don't have good news for you.Woman: Really?Man: Really. The problem is with your hardware.Woman: Oh. What do you suggest?Man: I think you should probably buy a new computer. This one can't be fixed.Woman: Well, I have had it for five years. It's time to replace it, I guess.Track 4-2-3Lea: I hate writing term papers! It takes forever!Steve: You're lucky, Lea. When I was young...Lea: Oh, I've heard this story before.Steve: Well, when I was young, we didn't have computers. We used to write our papers on typewriters. Lea: Oh, really? That sounds difficult!Steve: It was, especially because I made a lot of mistakes.Lea: Did it take a long time?Steve: Yes. Computers are so much faster and easier to use.Track 4-2-41.I like the laptop because it's very, very thin. It's maybe less than one inch and it's about four pounds and Ican carry it anywhere I want.2.My favorite feature of my computer is the Instant Messenger. The reason for this is that it's very affordable, fun and convenient and allows me to chat with my friends from all over the world.Track 4-2-OL-1&4-2-OL-2Pam: Well, Lynn, I must be going. It was great to see you –Lynn: By, Pam.Pam: Wh at’s that?Lynn: Oh … that’s Ollie.Pam: Ollie:?I didn’t know you had a dog!Lynn: Well, we don’t … really.Pam: What do you mean?Lynn: Come here.Pam: Oh my goodness. It’s a robot!Lynn: That’s right. It’s a dog robot. They call it a “dogbot.”Pam: How interesting! … But it’s a little strange, don’t you think?Lynn: Well, I wanted to get an interactive toy for the kids. They love it. So I’m happy.Pam: How much did it cost?Lynn: Don’t ask. It wasn’t very affordable. It’s cheaper than having a real dog, though. We don’t ever have to buy dog food! And the batteries are rechargeable.Juliana: Hey, Henrik. Look.Henrik: What is it, Juliana?Juliana: What’s that guy doing over there?Henrik: Which guy?Juliana: The one over there. Wearing a sui t. H’s punching so many buttons on his cell phone.Henrik: Oh, him. He’s probably playing a game.Juliana: Really?Henrik: A lot of people have games on their cell phones. It’s really popular here in Finland. They play them everywhere.Juliana: Do you play them, too?Henrik: Yes, I do.Juliana: I only use my phone to make telephone calls. I guess I’m old-fashioned.Henrik: I heard that some people play games even at work. They can play quietly during business meetings. No one knows about it.Juliana: I’d like to try it.Henrik: Here, use mine!Track 4-2-OL-3Penny: Hello. Your Computer World sales department.Ted: Hi, Penny. It’s Ted.Penny: Oh, hi, Ted. What’s up?Ted: well, my computer has crashed again.Penny: Oh no!Ted: Oh, y es. That’s why I’m calling. You know, it’s five years old. And I need to speak to Scott about getting a new one.Penny: well, you’ve called at a good time. We have some attractive new models.Ted: Great! I’m looking for something affordable. And I wa nt to get something portable this time. Penny: I’m sure Scott can help you with that… Let’s see, he is in a meeting until 3:30. I’ll ask him to call you.Ted: No, that’s OK. I’ll call him after 3:30. Please give him the message.Track 4-2-OL-4E-mail is my favourite way to communicate. I think it is as fast as a fax machine, and it is as easy as a cell phone. Of course, e-mail has some problems, too. It isn’t as affordable as ordinary mail, because you need a computer and Internet service. And I don’t think it is as reliable as a fax machine. Sometimes e-mail messages get lost. But in my opinion, e-mail is as convenient as a cell phone. I can send a message from my home or office, and my friends can read it when they have time.Track 4-2-OL-5&4-2-OL-6In today’s report, we look at a new technology called pervasive computing.Pervasive computing means putting tiny computers into everyday electronic appliances, such as toasters and microwaves. With pervasive computing, appliances can communicate with their users – and with other appliances!Some companies now sell pervasive computing products like a “smart” toaster. It remembers your favourite kind of toast: light or dark. Companies are designing a “smart” coffee maker and a “smart” clock. The coffee maker can measure the water and coffee. It can even put milk in your breakfast coffee and make black coffee in the afternoon. The clock will check the time on other clocks in your house, and give information about other appliances. For example, it can te ll you, “Your coffee maker needs more water.”And that’s only the beginning. One company is now advertising “Save time –phone your washing machine!” engineers are making a “smart” house. In this house, the lights, heater, and air conditioner change automatically when family members come home. This makes the home comfortable, and it saves a lot of energy. Pervasive computing could change many parts of our daily lives.But do people really want pervasive computing? Do they really need technology everywhere? One company asked people about their opinions on “smart” appliances. There were surprises. A “smart” refrigerator can buy more food on the internet, but people didn’t want it, because it might make mistakes.“Pervasive computing is as important as a telephone,” says Rebecca Blair, president of InnoTech Corporation. But some of these products are not useful, or even practical. Companies should learn more about the technology that people really want.Track 4-2-OL-7&4-2-OL-8Local girl rescuedShe may have a broken leg, but she can’t be happier. Morgan Bailey, 11, is happy to be alive.Tuesday was like any other day for Morgan. She was at school. It was fourth period, and she was the first student to arrive in the gymnasium for her physical education class.Suddenly there was a loud noise.“There was a sharp cracking noise and then a loud boom. After that, I don’t remember anything,” said Morgan.The roof of the gymnasium had collapsed under the heavy snow. Morgan was trapped underneath. She coul dn’t escape.“I woke up and there was a big piece of wood on my leg. I couldn’t move it. I was starting to get cold.”Fortunately, help was nearby. A new program using “rescue robots” was tried for the first time.“We were nervous about using the robot,” said Derrick Sneed, the man in charge of the program. “But in the end, the robot gave us reliable information. It went extremely well.”The rescue robot was able to go into the gym and locate Morgan’s exact position.“We send in robots first because it may not be safe for humans,” said Mr. Sneed. “Human beings are not as useful as robots in some situations. A gas leak, for example, could kill you or me but wouldn’t hurt a robot.”Although it didn’t happen in Morgan’s case, some rescue robots can bring fresh air or water to people who are trapped.Rescue robots go into rough, dangerous places. They work in life or death situations. They have to be durable.Doctors say that Morgan is doing well. She should be going home in two or three days. What is the first thing she wants to do after she gets out of the hospital?“I want to meet my hero,” laughs Morgan. “That little robot that saved my life!”UNIT3Track 4-3-1&4-3-2Conversation 1Woman 1: What are you watching?Woman 2: Oh, just the news.Woman 1: Can I change the channel?Woman 2: In just a minute. I want to see the end of this report.Woman 1: I didn't know you were interested in the news.Woman 2: Well, it's Christiane Amanpour. She's really great. She usually reports from London -- the city where she was born.Woman 1: I don't know her.Woman 2: She's an international correspondent. She goes to some really dangerous places. When there's a war, she's usually there.Woman 1: Sounds scary.Woman 2: Yeah. And -- get this -- she's a wife and mother, too.Woman 1: That's very impressive!Conversation 2Man 1: That's a strange -- looking book. What is it?Man 2: It's the writings and photos of Dan Eldon. He was a photojournalist.Man 1: A photojournalist?Man 2: Yeah. A photographer and a journalist. He was born in London in 1970. The book tells all about his life and his dangerous adventures.Man 1: Well, the book certainly looks interesting. Has he written anything else?Man 2: He wrote a book when he was younger. Unfortunately, he won't be writing anything else -- he was killed.Man 1: He died?Man 2: Yeah. It's really sad. He was only 22. He was killed while working in Africa.Track 4-3-3Peter: Hello. I'm Peter Daniels. I'm a reporter from the Center City NewsPeggy: It's nice to meet you, Mr. Daniels. My name is Peggy Sims.Peter:Hi, Peggy. I'm looking for the owner of the Golden Pearl Restaurant. Do you know him?Peggy: Yes. He's standing over there.Peter: That tall man in the sweater?Peggy: No, that's an employee. The owner is the man wearing the suit.</QuestionText>Peter: Oh, I see him. Thanks a lotTrack 4-3-41.I usually always get my news online. I use the Internet because I think it's a very useful tool and it's always up to date.2. I don't watch TV or use the Internet, but I read the newspaper starting on the front page and going to the international section.Track4-3-OL-1&4-3-OL-2Joe: What are you reading, Maria?Maria: The Daily News.Joe: The News? Ugh! That’s a terrible paper.Maria: Oh, Joe, it’s not so bad.Joe: Not so bad? Look at that headline on the front page! It’s so sensational.Maria: Well, they’ve got great comics. I can’t live without my comics.Joe: I know. But the news coverage is so poor, ... especially the international news. It’s a joke, really.Maria: I’m not so intere sted in the international news. Besides, they have so many other good features. Joe: Like what?Maria: Like… the daily horoscope, for example. I love it.Joe: That’s not a good reason to buy a newspaper … for the horoscope!Maria: Look, the newspaper only costs 50 cents. What so you expect?Joe: Good point.Maria: Besides the horoscope, I also like the entertainment news. I like to read about the stars and their love affairs.Joe: Well, you can keep The Daily News. I’m going to stick with The Times.Track 4-3-OL-3&4-3-OL-4Amy: John, I’ve never notice this old photo of your family before.John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up.Amy: It’s a nice picture of your family.John：I think it’s embarrassing. And I look stupid.Amy: We ll, you could‘ve combed your hair … it’s a nice shot, though. Look at how young you are! How old were you in the photo?John: Eight … no wait, I’d just turned nine.Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.John: Yep. They were married when that pict ure was taken. Now they’re divorced.Amy: Oh. What do they do?John: My father’s retired. Mom works in a hospital.Amy: What are their names?John：Well, my father’s name is Joseph. My mother is Olivia---she was named after a popular actress. Amy: How great! I have an aunt with the same name. I love the name Olivia … Who’s that guy?John: Which one?Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?John: No, that's my Uncle Randy. He’s only two years older than my brother.Amy: He’s cute. I love a guy with a moustache.John: Um, sorry, but he’s married now. His wife just had a baby.Amy: I was just making a comment … So the other young guy must be your brother.John: Yes. That’s Tom.Amy: How old is he in the picture?John: Let’s see … he’s nine years older than me … so he would‘ve been 18 then.Amy: And there’s your little sister, Tina. She’s so cute!John: Yeah. She’s two years younger than me. It’s hard to believe she’s in high school now!Track 4-3-OL -5&4-3-OL-61. A bank robbery in Virginia, USA, was stopped when the robber and the bank teller couldn’t reach anagreement. The robber pushed a holdup note under the window, but the telle r looked at it, said,” Ican’t read this,” and gave it back. The robber pushed the note through a second time. The tellercrumpled the note up and threw it at the robber. He picked it up and walked out of the bank.2. A professional ice hockey player will mis s the rest of this season’s games because he injured himself.National Hockey League goalie Jean-Louis Blanchard went on the injured list after he fell andseriously hurt his back. He was walking out of a restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, when he slipped on some ice.3.The first international camel beauty contest was held last week in Alxa, in western China. More than100 dressed-up camels entered the contest. The judges examined them for shiny hair, tall humps, and beautiful costumes. Unlike human beauty contests, though, there were no interviews with thecontestants.4.Police in Sheffield, England, arrested a 41-year-old man for stealing five cars. Graham Owens wentto car dealers and said he wanted to buy a car, and borrowed a car to test-drive. Each time, he drove the car around, then cleaned it inside and washed it outside---before leaving it at the side of the road, and walking home.Track 4-3-OL-7&4-3-OL-81.Nutty newsLulu is a kangaroo. For 10 years she has lived with the Richards family. Lulu was adopted by the family after they found her next to her dead mother.Mr. Ken Richards is a farmer. He was working on his farm when a heavy tree branch suddenly fell on top of him.Lulu stood next to Mr. Richards’ body. She started barking and didn’t leave Mr. Richards’ side.I’ve never heard Lulu bark like that---she sounded like a dog. She barked and barked and she didn’t stop, “said Celeste, Mr. Richards’ daughter.After 15 minutes, the Richards family went to investigate. They found Ken on the ground and he was unconscious.“Lulu is a hero, “said Celeste. “She saved my father.”Mr. Middleton, an expert veterinarian, said that Lulu’s story is rare. “I have never seen a kangaroo act like that. Maybe lulu helped Ken Richards because the Richards family is the only family she has ever known.”Lulu has always followed Ken around the farm. She’s a loyal, friendly, and very intelligent kangaroo.After Ken leaves the hospital, he is planning to go everywhere with Lulu.2.Nutty newsApproximately 175,000 people live in the Republic of Vanuatu, an island chain east of Australia. It isa popular tourist destination because there’s a lot to do there: you can visit waterfalls, go horsebackriding, take an aerial tour, or visit a traditional Ni-Vanuatu village. Vanuatu is most famous for its scuba diving and snorkeling.In an effort to draw attention to these popular water sports, Vanuatu has created a world’s “first”: the government has opened an underwater post office. You have to be a certified scuba driver to work there. The office is three meters below the surface in an area on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capital city. So far, the post office has hired four workers. They will work in a room surrounded by the beauty of Vanuatu’s underwater world. Customers will buy waterproof p ostcards on land and then drive down to the post office to receive a special waterproof stamp.Track 4-3-OL-9答案1. cool2. sold out3. realizes4. music reviewer5. apartment building6. get them concert tickets7. goes over8. invites him to go with her9. a date with 10. mind Takeshi going without himUNIT4Track 4-4-1&4-4-2Alice: I work six days a week. My shift is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. I'm on my feet all day long. It's a very active job. Most of my customers are nice. I try to be friendly to everyone, but it's difficult sometimes. My customers give me good tips. That's nice.Diane: I'm very punctual -- actually, I can't be late! You know what they say, "The show must go on!" I like being on stage. Something always happens, though. During the show last week, the lights went out. I couldn't believe it! You definitely have to be flexible.Mimi: My students are eight years old. I have to be careful about what I say and do. They are always watching me and copying my behavior. I'm like a big sister. The kids have a lot of energy. I need patience in this job, that's for sure!Track 4-4-3见课本p54Track 4-4-4见课本p57Track4-4-OL-1&4-4-OL-2Man: So, I see here that you went to college.Camille: Yes, sir. For two years. I didn’t graduate.Man: Do you speak any languages besides English?Camille: Yes, I speak conversational French.Man: Any other languages?Camille: No, that’s it.Man: Well, that’s great. As you know, we fly to Paris twice a week. We always need people who can speak French.Man: Let’s see… have you worked for an airline before?Camille: No. I have no job experience.Man: So, this would be your first job.Camille: Yes.Man; Well, I only have two more questions. Are you healthy and physically fit? Can you lift heavy objects?Camille: Yes, I think so.Man: Well, the emergency window exit on the plane weighs about 50 pounds. And the meal cart is very heavy, too. You need to move those objects sometimes.Camille: I think I can do that.Man: Wonderful. Let me tell you about the next step. We have a six-week training program that takes place in the summer. You have to…Track 4-4-OL-3A.Listen to Olivia talking about her future plan and fill in the blanks with information from the talk.I plan to become a teacher after I finish my studies. I decided to study at this university because theteaching program is very good. We have a lot of practice working with children. I love to work with young kids. I expect to graduate from the university next June, and I hope to find a job in a kindergarten.I’ll try to start working in September.Track 4-4-OL-4B.Listen to the job interview. Check the right item in the table based on the information from the interview. Mr. Grant: Hello, Ms. Hale. I’m Mr. Grant, the advertising manager for the company. Do you have a resume or curriculum vitae to give to me?Ms. Hale: Yes, Mr. Grant. Here it is.Mr. Grant: Thank you. Now, let me tell you a little bit about the job. We need someone to design brochures on the computer. Do you have up-to-date computer skills?Ms. Hale: Yes, I do. In my present position I use computer graphics all the time. I have experience with animation as well.Mr. Grant: Oh, that’s very good. We hope to launch a new group of animated ads next spring. Can you work with others in a pleasant manner, Ms. Hale?Ms. Hale: My co-workers seem to think so. I can also work independently by myself.Mr. Grant: That’s necessary, too. What about flexibility in working long hours on a project?Ms. Hale: I have a lot of energy and I’m willing to get the job done. The work I did last year won two awards at a national conference.Mr. Grant: Excellent. That’s very impressive. By the way, did I mention that we need someone to start next week?Ms. Hale: No, you didn’t, but it might be possible.Mr. Grant: Good. Thank you for coming today. We’ll be in touch soon.Track4-4-OL-5&4-4-OL-6You’ve never met Melissa Hayes, and you don’t know her name, but you know her voice. Mellissa record information messages for the telephone company. When you hear the number you called has been。
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听力课本听力原文---新世纪视听说4（第三版）听力文本资料B4-U5听力原文视听说原文Unit 5 Big BusinessAudio Track 4-5-1Talk 1Our company employs 100 people from the local area. It develops and produces wooden artware which it sells in one of its five city stores. Even without advertisement, the products are very popular and the stores are always busy. Customers often come directly to the stores to make purchases.*Talk 2I’m the Product Marketing Manager of our compan y. We are working on a marketing plan at the moment. Before any contracts are signed, there are a lot of things we have to take into careful consideration. We should know, for instance, the needs and preferences of consumers, the best distribution channel, the governing rules and regulations concerning the distribution of products, and the price at which products can be sold.**Talk 3My employer is a world-leading information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. The company supplies networking and telecommunications equipment to 45 of the world’s 50 largest telecom operators. In such a competitive market, the company has to innovate to stay ahead. That’s why it invests heavily in research and development, the department I work in. I’m a s enior analyst in the R&D division.Audio Track 4-5-2/Audio Track 4-5-3He may have been your typical teenager in most ways. Buthe was different in one particular way: he started his own magazine. At the age of 15 he managed the magazine called Student. It was written for and about young people in school. He was very busy, but it was a satisfying job.His next business venture was completely different. He and some friends started a mail order record company. It was also the same year, 1970, when his music discount store was opened in England. It made a lot of money.In the early 1990s, he sold his successful music business and used the money for another business idea: an airline company. And so, Virgin Airways Ltd. was born. To compete with other airlines, his company offered good prices to customers. Today Virgin is known for its excellent service. Richard Branson now runs the Virgin Group, Ltd. He employs 50,000 people and in many different fields, such as book publishing, financial services, modeling, and even bridal services! Not bad for a teenager from the UK who dreamed of editing his own magazine!Audio Track 4-5-4/Audio Track 4-5-5Host: Welcome back to “You Snooze, You Lose!” the best game show on television! This is our final round. Let me re mind you of the rules. We will show an object for a couple of seconds. It’s your job to guess what it is. Michael? Linda? Are you ready to play?Michael & Linda: Yes!!Host: OK, then, let’s play ”You Snooze, You Lose!” Show us item number one.Host: Yes, Michael?Michael: I know what they are. They’re called “cams” and they’re used in mountain climbing. Host: That’s right for one point! They’re used to hold climbing ropes. All right then,here’s our second object. Yes, Linda?Linda: Is it some kind of tool?Host: Can you be more specific?Linda: I don’t know ... a tool used to fix some kind of machine?Host: No, I’m sorry. It’s a nose and ear hair trimmer. Next … item number three. Do you have any idea? Time is up. Since no one guessed, I’ll tell you the answer. T hose are called Hopi ear candles. Linda: You stick them in your ears?Host: That’s right. They are used to clean out your ears. They also help to relax you. Let’s move on to item number four. Here it is.Michael: That’s obvious. It’s a corkscrew. You use i t to open bottles.Host: Yes, that’s correct! It’s a mini-travel corkscrew. You can pack it in your suitcase. Oh, no! You know what that means! We’re out of time. Michael, with two correct answers, you are today’s winner! Congratulations! And before we lea ve, let me show the remaining objects. Item number five is an egg slicer. Item number six is a tongue scraper —make sure to use it so that you don’t have bad breath! That’s all the time we have for today. See you next time on “You Snooze, You Los e!” Goodb ye everybody!Audio Track 4-5-6/Audio Track 4-5-7Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Corporation is a multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, its best selling flagship products are the Microsoft Windows operatingsystem and the Microsoft Office suite. Microsoft ships products to Europe, Asia, and Latin America.Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. In the mid-1980s, it rose to dominate the home computer operating system market with MS-DOS. Since 1985, Microsoft has released an upgrading line of Windows operating systems featuring a friendly user interface. The latest one, Windows 7, was released in October 2009 and has sold 600 million copies to date. A more powerful one, Windows 8, is to be released in late 2012. It is reported that this product can deliver a fast and fluid experience, along with a new user interface that responds equally well to touch as it does to keyboard and mouse.As one commentator notes, Microsoft’s original mission was “a computer on every desk and in every home, running Microsoft software,” and now it is a goal near fulfillment. Microsoft also makes profits in other markets such as computer hardware products and home entertainment products.Audio Track 4-5-8/Audio Track 4-5-9A different kind of holiday: Shop less, live more!Advertising is everywhere. It’s on race cars and subway trai ns, on T-shirts and billboards. Every day, you see hundreds of ads, and each advertiser wants you to buy their product. But do we really need all these products? A group in Canada says “No.” In 1991, they started an event called Buy Nothing Day, to protest against consumerism and waste. Every year, on the last Friday in November, no one should spend any money for 24 hours. The event has spread to over 15 countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom.In the United States, Buy Nothing Day takes place on the Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday. This is usually the busiestday of the year in department stores and shopping malls. Traditionally, it’s the first day of the Christmas shopping season, when Americans buy gifts for fa mily and close friends.However, this “season” has grown longer every year. Now some stores put up their Christmas window displays in the middle of October, and Americans are pressured to buy gifts for every one of their relatives, for all of their coworkers, and for everyone they do business with. Many peoplefeel that they are forgetting the real significance of the holidays, because companies just want them to spend more money.Of course, Buy Nothing Day supporters don’t want to change just one day. They want the change to continue all year. But if we take a break from shopping on one day, we can start thinking about what we really need in life. Michael Smith, British organizer of Buy Nothing Day, says: “Our message is clear: Shop less, live more!”Audio Track 4-5-10/Audio Track 4-5-11Ad or no ad?Is advertising really necessary? Billions of dollars are spent on it every year, so it must be important. After all, it’s a busy world. You have to advertise, sell products, and make money!Not every company thinks that way. The NO-AD company (“no-ad” stands for “not advertised”) avoids big advertising campaigns. The company was started in 1960 and is successful today. Their products are still affordable because the company saves money on advertising. They also use their savings to support a drug and alcohol awareness program to educate high school students.NO-AD sells by word of mouth. “Word-of-mouthadvertising” happens when a person tells another person about a good experience with a product or service. That second person then tells another friend, family member, or colleague. And so a chain of information is created. Typically, advertisers talk about how good their product is. Although they say things like, “Studies show that our product is the best,” or “Everyone loves this product,” it can sound insincere or unconvincing. It’s much more believable to hear about a product from someone who did not make it. Our friends’ opinions are very important to us, so we often listen to their advice about a product. Word-of-mouth adverti sing has other advantages, too. It’s cost-effective (after all, it’s free) and a company doesn’t have to create a complex business plan to do it. Here is some advice for small business about word-of-mouth advertising:Be prepared to ta lk about your company at any time. You never know who you will meet. Always carry business cards.Only say positive things about your company. Don’t say negative things about your company.? Help other companies by referring people to them. The more you help others, the more good fortune will come back to you.Speaking & CommunicationAudio Track 4-5-12Noun: He gave me a beautiful present.Verb: Tomorrow I will present my ideas to the board of directors.Audio Track 4-5-131. a. I buy my produce at the market.b. We produce stereos and CD players.2. a. No one buys records anymore.b. I like to record my voice and listen to it.3. a. I can’t deliver it without an address.b. You need to address the envelope.Audio Track 4-5-14Host: So, welc ome to our show. Why don’t you tel l our listeners who you are and what you do. Woman: My name is Beverly Smith. I’m the CEO for TalkBack Communications.Host: Can you tell us about your company?Woman: Certainly. Our company was founded in 1995. We’re based in New York City. We have about 10,000 employees worldwide.Host: What does your company do?Woman: We do business in a large number of fields, such as telecommunications and computers. Our main area of business is new cell phone technology.Host: I hear your company is doing quite well.Woman: Well, we made over five million dollars profit last year. Experts say our company will grow by up to 10% next year.Audio Track 4-5-15Conversation 1A: What’s the name of your company?B: It’s called Moonl ights.A: Can you tell us about your company?B: Certainly. Our company was founded in 1999. We’re based in Seattle. We have over 5,000 employees.A: What does your company do?B: Moonlights produces and sells bottled coffee drinks. We also purchase coffee from farmers and sell it in our stores. Moonlights has over 3,000 stores worldwide.A: I hear your company is growing.B: Well, we made approximately 100 million dollars in profitlast year. Experts say our company will grow by up to 10 percent next year.Conversation 2A: What’s the name of your company?B: It’s called Wasedosoft.A: Can you tell us about your company?B: Certainly. Our company was founded in 2001. We’re based in Tokyo. We have over 12,000 employees.A: What does your company do?B: Wasedosoft produces millions of computer games and ships them to many countries. We also purchase computer games from freelancers and sell them in our stores. Wasedosoft has over 4,000 stores worldwide.A: I hear your company is growing.B: Well, we made approximately 1.5 billion dollars in profit last year. Experts say our company will grow by up to 15 percent next year.Audio Track 4-5-16History of Yahoo!This company was originally started as a hobby by two students in 1994. In the beginning it was called “Jerry and David’s Guide to the World Wide Web.” Their product was placed on two computers. The computers were named after two sumo wrestlers. The company grew quickly. Many stories were broadcast about it in the 1990s.Yahoo! TodayThis company’s Internet destination is visited by millions of people worldwide. It is used to find information. Free e-mail services are offered, too. Most of its profit is provided by advertising. Its main offices are found in California.Video CourseVideo Track 4-5-1Catherine: I’m a lawyer and the company I work f or, we help people in the city … um … get assistance in a lot of different ways. We help them get housing, food, shelter …Gian: My company is a management consulting firm. We do education for executives. I make brochures that I send out to many executives throughout the United States. We invite those people to come to our trainings.Kevin: My friends and I founded a smoothie business back in college. We advertise by word of mouth and we also hand out flyers to students on campus.Malinda: The company that I work for employs about thirty people. We do a lot of things so that other people will know the kinds of work that we do. We talk to reporters to try to get articles in the newspaper, and we take lots of photographs.Calum: For my … um … classes I had to study a company. And I chose a company that produces advertisements. The adverts are usually quite complex, but they also have to be easy to remember. David: My friend’s dad’s business is a janitorial s ervice. And businesses call him and he has people come in and clean the building, after hours. The business is successful because he’s a very hard worker.Video Track 4-5-2Gian: My company is a management consulting firm. We do education for executives. I make brochures that I send out to many executives throughout the United States. We invite those people to come to our trainings.Kevin: My friends and I founded a smoothie business back in college. We advertise by word of mouth and we also hand outflyers to students on campus.David: My friend’s dad’s busi ness is a janitorial service. And businesses call him and he has people come in and clean the building, after hours. The business is successful because he’s a very hard worker.Video Track 4-5-3Takeshi: By the way Mike, thanks a lot for helping me out with this. I can’t believe Tara got sick! And on the day of my first real commercial shoot. Can you believe it?Mike: Don’t worry about it. It’s going to be great … especially since you have a “lovely assistant” like me.Takeshi: Right … there, that should do it. Got your signs?Mike: Check!Takeshi: Ready Mr. Howard? (Mr. Howard nods ) And rolling … OK … “Furniture Showroom” commercial — take one.Mr. Howard: Hello there! My name is John Howard, pre sident of Furniture Showroom, and I’m here to tell you why we’re one of the most successful furniture stores around. The keys to our success are excellent quality, great design, and affordable prices. And who are these keys for? Why for you — our customers! And that’s why I’m here today to show you some of our p remier pieces. Like this sleek and stylish lounge chair. All our loungers are covered in 100% genuineleather, and built with solid steel-frame construction. T ake a look at that — talk about well-made. Or take a look at this Super Sleeper Sofa… why it’s on e of the most comfortable sofas you’ll ever lay your head on! It’s true! See for yourself! (Mike lies down on sofa ) You know, folks, Furniture Showroom is not one of those flyby- night operations —“here today, gone tomorrow.” Our company was founded in 1982 with only threehard-working employees: my wife, my son, and me. Here at Furniture Showroom, we really pride ourselves in giving you the best product at the right price! So come on down to Furnit ure Showroom and take a look at our … (interrupted by Mike’s snore) Tara: Hey, what happened to that TV commercial? The one I couldn’t do because I was sick? T akeshi: You mean the one where Mike fell asleep on my first paying client? I just sent in the tape last week. Who … who knows what’ll happen.Mike: Look, I said I was sorry. Plus that couch was really comfortable …Takeshi: (phone rings) Hello? This is. Oh, hello, Mr. Howard! Yeah … uh-huh … OK … great! Thank you!Tara: Well?Takeshi: They loved it. They just booked me for another five commercials! Mr. Howard said that the big guy who fell asleep on the couch was the best part!Mike: Well, you know what this calls for, don’t you?Takeshi: Yeah … an apology.Mike: No, an encore! (jumps on sofa )Video Track 4-5-4Takeshi: By the way Mike, thanks a lot for helping me out with this. I can’t believe Tara got sick! And on the day of my first real commercial shoot. Can you believe it?Mike: Don’t worry about it. It’s going to be great … especially since you have a “lovely assistant” like me.Takeshi: Right … there, that should do it. Got your signs?Mike: Check!Takeshi: Ready Mr. Howard? (Mr. Howard nods ) And rolling … OK … “Furniture Showroom” commercial — take one.Mr. Howard: Hello there! My name is J ohn Howard, presidentof Furniture Showroom, and I’m here to tell you why we’re one of the most successful furniture stores around. The keys to our success are excellent quality, great design, and affordable prices. And who are these keys for? Why for you —our customers! And that’s why I’m here today to show you so me of our premier pieces. Like this sleek and stylish lounge chair. All our loungers are covered in 100% genuine leather, and built with solid steel-frame construction. Take a look at that — talk about well-made. Or take a look at this Super Sleeper Sofa… why it’s one of the most comfortable sofas you’ll ever lay your head on! It’s true! See for yourself! (Mike lies down on sofa ) You know, folks, Furniture Showroom is not one of those flyby- night operations —“here today, gone tomorrow.” Our company was fo unded in 1982 with only three hard-working employees: my wife, my son, and me. Here at Furniture Showroom, we really pride ourselves in giving you the best product at the right price! So come on down to Furniture Showroom and take a look at our … (interrup ted by Mike’s snore)Video Track 4-5-5Tara: Hey, what happened to that TV commercial? The one I couldn’t do because I was sick? T akeshi: You mean the one where Mike fell asleep on my first paying client? I just sent in the tape last week. Who … who knows what’ll happen.Mike: Look, I said I was sorry. Plus that couch was really comfortable …Takeshi: (phone rings ) Hello? This is. Oh, hello, Mr. Howard! Yeah … uh-huh … OK … great! Thank you!Tara: Well?Takeshi: They loved it. They just booked me for another five commercials! Mr. Howard said that the big guy who fell asleepon the couch was the best part!Mike: Well, you know what this calls for, don’t you?Takeshi: Yeah … an apology.Mike: No, an encore! (jumps on sofa )Audio Track 4-5-17Mike was helping Takeshi shoot a TV commercial for a store called Furniture Showroom. The president of Furniture Showroom, Mr. Howard, was starring in the commercial. First Mr. Howard talked about the company, which was founded in 1982. Then Mike helped show off the furniture while Mr. Howard described it and elaborated on how well each piece was made. However, while Mr. Howard was describing one of the sofas, Mike lay down on it and fell asleep!Later, Tara asked T akeshi about the TV commercial that she had failed to help him with. While Takeshi was telling Tara about the commercial, the phone rang and it was Mr. Howard! Mr. Howard said that his company loved the commercial, so they had decided to hire Takeshi to make five more commercials!视听说教程第二版第四册OL听力原文unit 5P92 Audio Track 4-5-6 &Track 4-5-7A. You will listen to a passage about Microsoft Corporation. Then write down as much information as possible about Microsoft.Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft Corporation is a multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures, license, and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices, Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, its best selling flagship products are the Microsoft Windows operating system and the Microsoft Office suite. Microsoft ships productsto Europe, Asia, and Latin America. It manages branch offices in more than 60 countries. It has nearly 90,000 employees in 105 countries by 2008.Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. In the mid-1980s, it rose to dominate the home computer operating system market with MS_DOS. Since 1985, Microsoft has released an upgrading line of Windows operating systems featuring a friendly user interface. The latest one, Windows Vista, was released in January 2007 and has sold 140 million copies to date.As one commentator notes, Microsoft’s original mission was “a computer on every desk and in every home, running Microsoft software,” and now it is a goal near fulfill ment. Microsoft also makes profits in other markets such as computer hardware products and home entertainment products.P93 Audio Track 4-5-8 &Track 4-5-9A. You will listen to a passage which protests against advertising and shopping. Then fill in the blanks with words from the passage.A different kind of holiday: Shop less, live more!Advertising is everywhere. It’s on race cars and subway trains, on T-shits and billboards. Every day, you see hundreds of ads, and each advertiser wants you to buy their product. But do we really need all these products?A group in Canada says “No”. In 1991, they started an event called Buy Nothing Day, to protest against consumerism and waste. Every year, on the last Friday in November, no one should spend any money for 24 hours. The event has spread to over 15 countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom.In the United States, Buy Nothing Day takes place on Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday. This is usually the busiest day of the year in department stores and shopping malls. Traditionally, it’s the first day of the Christmas shopping season, when Americans buy gifts for family and close friends.However, this “season” has grown longer every year. Now some stores put up their Christmas window displays in the middle of October, and Americans are pressured to buy gifts for every one of their relatives, for all of their coworkers, and for everyone they do business with. Many people feel that they are forgetting the real significance of the holidays, because companies just want them to spend more money.Of course, Buy Nothing Day supporters don’t want to change just one day. They want the change to continue all year. But if we take a break from shopping on one day, we can start thinking about what we really need in life. Michael Smith, British organizer of Buy Nothing Day, says: “Our message is clear: shop less, live more!”P95 Audio Track 4-5-10 &Track 4-5-11B. Listen to the talk about advertising, “Ad or no ad?” complete the statements.Ad or no ad?Is advertising really necessary? Billions of dollars are spent on it every year, so it must be important. After all, it’s a busy world. You have to advertise, sell products, and make money!Not every company thinks that way. The NO-AD company (“no-ad” stands for “Not advertised”) avoids big advertising campaigns. The company was started in 1960 and is successful today. Their products are still affordable because the company saves money on advertising. They also use their savings tosupport a drug and alcohol awareness program to educate high school students.NO-AD sells by word of mouth. “Word- of-mouth advertising” happens when a person tells another person about a good experience with a product or service. That second person then tells another friend, family member, or colleague. And so a chain of information is created.Typically, advertisers talk about how good their product is. Although they say things like, “Studies show that our product is the best,” or “Everyone loves this product.” It can sound insincere or unconvincing. It’s much more believable to hear about a product from someone who did not make it. Our friends’ opinions are very important to us, so we often listen to their advice about a product.Word-of-m outh advertising has other a dvantages, too. It’s cost-effective (after all, it’s free) and a company doesn’t have to create a complex business plan to do it. Here is some advice for small business about word-of-mouth advertising:·Be prepared to talk about your company at any time. Y ou never know who you will meet. Always carry business cards.·Only say positive things about your company. Don’t say negative things about your company.·Help other companies by referring people to them. The more you help others, the more good fortune will come back to you.Compound Dictation:A different kind of holiday: Shop less, live more!Advertising is everywhere. It’s on race cars and subway trains, on T-shits and billboards. Every day, you see hundreds of ads, and each advertiser wants you to buy their product. But do we really need all these products? A group in Canada says “No”.In 1991, they started an event called Buy Nothing Day, to (1) consumerism and waste. Every year, on the last Friday in November, no one should spend any money for 24 hours. The event has (2) to over 15 countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom.In the United States, Buy Nothing Day takes place on Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday. This is usually the busiest day of the year in (3) sto res and shopping malls. (4), it’s the first day of the Christmas shopping season, when Americans buy gifts for family and close friends. However, this “season” has grown longer every year. Now some stores put up their Christmas window (5) in the middle of October, and Americans are (6) to buy gifts for every one of their (7), for all of their coworkers, and for everyone they do business with. Many people feel that they are forgetting the real (8) of the holidays, because companies just want them to spend more money.Of course, Buy Nothing Day (9)don’t want to change just one day. They want the change to continue all year. But if we take a break from shopping on one day, we can start thinking about what we really need in life. Michael Smith, British (10)of Buy Nothing Day, says: “Our message is clear: shop less, live more!”。
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第一册Unit1,Lesson ATrack1-1-1A.listen to three people from the pen pals website.Match the name of the speaker with his or her interest:Fiona:Hi,I’m Fiona.I’m from Sydney,Australia.I’m19,and a student at the University of Canberra.I’m majoring in computer science.When I’m not studying,I like going to the movies. Miguel:Hi,I’m Miguel.I’m from Mexico City.I’m28and I’m a math teacher.In my free time,I like playing soccer with my fiends.Hiromi:Hi,I’m Hiromi,and I’m from Tokyo.I’m24,and I’m a graphic artist.When I have some free time,I usually work on a comic book I’m creating.The main character’s name is Damen. Track1-1-2B.listen again.Answer the questions about the people.Check the correct box.Track1-1-3B.Mariana and Danny live in the same apartment building.Are they meeting for the first time? Listen to their conversation.Mariana:Hi.My name is Mariana.I’m in apartment201.Danny:Hi,Mariana.I’m Danny.I’m in302.It’s nice to meet you.Mariana:Nice to meet you,too.Danny:So,are you a student,Mariana?Mariana:yeah,I study music at NYU.Danny:That’s interesting.Mariana:What do you do,Danny?Danny:I’m a student at Hunter College.I also work in an art gallery.Track1-1-4C.Listen again.Practice the conversation.Then practice with your information.Track1-1-5C.Listen to Dan describing himself and Dayanne describing her friend.Pay attention to the expressions used for describing people.Then describe yourself to your partner.1.My name is Dan and I’m from the United States.I’m28years old and work at a hospital.I speak English,and Spanish and Portuguese.I’m pretty tall.I’m about six feet.I have a muscular build and short blonde（头发金黄色的）hair.I have hazel（淡绿褐色的）-colored eyes.2.I have a friend who looks like Antonio Banderas.He’s tall,dark hair,brown eyes,but he’s thin and Antonio Banderas is a little more muscular.Track1-1-OL-1A.Emily is at the airport.Listen and check the correct box.Josh:Hello?Emily:Hi,Josh?It’s Emily.Josh:Hi Em.Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?Emily:Yes,I’m here,but I don't see Uncle Tim.Tell me again–what does he look like?Josh:He’s tall,and he’s in his30s.He has long brown hair.Emily:OK…Josh:Oh,and he wears glasses.Emily:No,I don’t see him…Track1-1-OL-2B.Listen again.Emily is looking for a man.What does he look like?Circle the correct answers.Track1-1OL-3C.Listen again.Who is the man?Check the correct picture.What is different about him now?Josh:Hello?Emily:Hi,Josh?It’s Emily.Josh:Hi Em.Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?Emily:Yes,I’m here.But I don’t see Uncle Tim.Tell me again---what does he look like? Josh:He’s tall,and he’s in his30s.He has long brown hair.Emily:OK…Josh:Oh,and he wears glasses.Emily:No,I don’t see him…Uncle Tim:Hi,Excuse me…are you Emily?Emily:Yes…Uncle Tim?Uncle Tim:Hi,Emily.How are you?Emily:Fine!Wow,Uncle Tim,you look different!Josh Josh…are you there?Uncle Tim is here. He has short,blond hair now.He looks like Brad Pitt!Track1-1-OL-4A.Listen to the description of a family photo.Then drag the names from the box and drop them on the right person.Emilio is in his fifties.He is tall–about182cm.He is average weight.He has brown eyes.He has short,curly,gray hair.Kathy is in her forties.She is short.She is slim.She has blue eyes.She has long,straight,blond hair.Michael is young.He is tall.He is average weight.He has dark,brown eyes.He has short,curly, blond hair.Alexis and Ashley are twins.They are young.They are average height.They are slim.Alexis has blue eyes,but Ashley has green eyes.They both have long,curly,red hair.Track1-1-OL5B.Now listen to these people introducing themselves.Then answer the questions asked.1.I’m Carrie Brown from New York.I’m an art student and I like listening to music and playing basketball.2.Hello,everyone.My name is Ann Andrews.I come from Wellington,New Zealand.I’m a teacher and I like shopping and hanging out with friends.3.Hi,I’m Julia Sanchez.I’m a reporter from Lima,Peru.I like surfing and blogging.4.My name is Charles Horton.I live in Boston,USA.I’m a chef.In my spare time,I like painting and traveling.5.I’m George Simmel from Berlin,Germany.I’m a fashion designer.I like watching films and jogging very much.6.My name is Kevin Smith.I come from Sydney,Australia.I like cooking and reading detective stories.I’m a finance manager.Track1-1-OL-6A.Look at the picture and listen to the e-mail message.Then tell which one in the picture is Mr.Ryder.Dear Mr.Peters,Please meet Mr.James Ryder at the airport station at11:00tomorrow.His flight is UA238from Los Angeles.He is a tall man in his sixties with gray hair,and he wears big glasses.His meeting with the Marketing Department is at4:00.Thank you.Kyra GreeneMarketing DepartmentTrack1-1OL-7B.Listen to another e-mail message.Then tell which one in the picture is Tom.Gina--HELP!Can you meet my friend Tom at the airport tomorrow?My car has big problems and I can’t drive it.Tom is coming on flight KX661from Denver at11:00.He’s average height and kind of thin,with long blond hair and a mustache.Thanks a million!ChrisTrack1-1-OL8A.Now listen to the passage.Do you think Andrew Barn is happy being a celebrity double?Celebrity doublesA group of teenagers is standing outside a hair salon in Manchester,England.Many of them have cameras and are looking in the salon window.Then want to see soccer player David Beckham.A man in the salon looks like Beckham(he has blond hair and Beckham’s good looks).But the man in the salon isn’t the famous soccer player.He’s Andrew Barn--a twenty-two–year–old hairdresser.Barn isn’t surprised by the teenagers.People often stop him on the street and want to take his picture.Barn is a hairdresser,but the also makes money as a Beckham double.Barn travels all over Europe as David Beckham.Newspapers often take his photo.It’s an exciting life for the hairdresser from Manchester.Today,many companies work with celebrity doubles.The most popular celebrity doubles look like famous athletes,pop singers,and actors.The companies pay doubles to go to parties and business meetings.Doubles are also on TV and in newspaper ads.Why do people want to look like a celebrity?An Anna Kournikova double in the U.S.says,"I can make good money.I also make a lot of people happy.”Tack1-1-OL-9B.Listen again.Then circle True or False.If a sentence is false,make it true.Unit1,Lesson BGlobal ViewpointsNick:My name is Nick Raducanu.I’m23years old and I’m from the United States.I speak English and I also speak French.Woo Sung:My name is Woo Sung.I’m from Seoul,Korea.I am20years old and I’m a student.I speak English,Korean,and French.Natalie:My name’s Natalie Danglade.I’m25years old.I live in the United States and I’m a reporter at a television.Dayanne:My name is Dayanne Leal.I am from Brazil and my first language is Portuguese.I’m not very tall and also I’m not very skinny.I have brown eyes and short brown hair.Dan:My name is Dan and I’m from the United States.I’m28years old and I work at a hospital.I speak English,and Spanish and Portuguese.I’m petty tall.I’m about six feet.I have a muscular build and short blonde hair.I have hazel-colored eyes.Kevin:My name is Kevin Truong.I’m24years old.I have short black hair,brown eyes,and an athletic build.I have a sister named Sabrina.She is short,muscular,and tan.Dayanne:I have a friend who looks like Antonio Banderas.He’s tall,dark hair,brown eyes,but he’s thin and Antonio Banderas is a little more muscular.Woo Sung:I don’t really look like my parents.They’re both short and I’m tall.I do look like my sister.She’s tall and thin like me.Natalie:My daughter has curly black hair,she’s short,light-skinned,and she’s really cute.City LivingSun-hee’s favorite cousinSun-hee:Of course I’ll pick you up,Jung-Yoon.You’re my favorite cousin.Great.I’ll see you at the bus station at3:00.Have a great trip!Bye.(phone rings)Hello?Professor Albee:Sun-hee,it’s Professor Albee at NYU.Sun-hee:Oh,hi Professor Albee.How are you?Professor Albee:Fine,thanks.Ms.Leska is sick today.She has a class from2:00to4:00p.m. Can you teach her class?Sun-hee:Oh,sorry.My cousin is visiting this week from Seattle,and he arrives today at3:00. Professor Albee:Oh,I see.Gee,I don’t know what to do.Sun-hee:Well...wait.Listen,my roommate Tara can go to the bus station and meet my cousin. Ms.Leska always helps me.Professor Albee:That’s great!Thanks a lot.See you at1:30.Sun-hee:Bye.Professor Albee:Bye.Tara:Sure,Sun-hee.I’d love to meet your cousin.So what does he look like?Sun-hee:Well,he’s in his30s.Tara:OK.Sun-hee:And he’s about average height--5’6”.And he’s pretty heavy set.Tara:Uh-huh.Sun-hee:And he has really long black hair and brown eyes.Tara:OK.So,does he speak English?Sun-hee:Yes,he does.Oh,and I almost forgot:he wears really big glasses.Tara:Got it.Sun-hee:Thanks so much for doing this for me.Tara:Hey,what are friends for?Sun-hee:Oh wow!I’m really late!I’ll meet you back here at4:30with my cousin.Tara:Sure,no problem.Sun-hee:Bye.Sun-hee:Jung-Yoon!Oh my gosh!Jung-Yoon:Sun-hee!Sun-hee:Wow.You look so different.You’re so thin!Jung-Yoon:I eat healthier food now.And I go to the gym every daySun-hee:Good for you!Hey,where are your glasses?Jung-Yoon:Contact lenses.Sun-hee:Oh,and your hair?It’s so short.It looks good on you.You look great!Jung-Yoon:hey,thanks!Sun-hee:(to Tara)How did you find him?He looks so different now.Tara:(holding sign saying“Sun hee Park’s cousin”)Ta-dah!Track1-1-OL-10Listen to the story summary.Fill in the blanks with what you hear.Sun-hee makes plans to meet her cousin at the bus station.Then her co-worker calls and asksSun-hee to teach a class.Sun-hee agrees to teach the class.She asks Tara to meet her cousin.She tells Tara what her cousin looks like.Sun-hee says that he cousin looks very different.Sun-hee asks Tara.“How did you find him?”Tara laughs and she shows Sun-hee a sign that says“Sun-hee Park’s cousin.”Unit2Lesson ATrack1-2-1A.Listen to the three conversations.How’s the weather?Check the correct pictures. Conversation1Man:Mary,are you ready to go?Woman:Go…go where?Man:To the beach.It’s too hot to be in inside today.Woman:Too late.A bad thunderstorm is here.Look out the window.It’s raining.Man:Oh,you’re right.Now what do we do?Conversation2Woman:Hey,Charlie.Are you okay?Man:No,not really.This weather makes me feel down.Woman:Oh,I know.January is a terrible month sometimes.I have an idea.Let’s go for a walk. Man:In the snow?No,thanks.Woman:But it’s not snowing now.It’s freezing,but at least it’s clear and sunny.Man:Oh,OK.Let me get my jacket.Conversation3Man:Mom,can I use the car?Woman:The car?Man:Yeah,I’m going to the movies.Woman:Why don’t you walk to the theater?It’s close,and it’s a lovely autumn evening.Man:It’s too cold and windy to walk,Mom.Woman:Sorry,dear.Your dad has the car.Man:Oh,Well,maybe I’ll watch a movie on TV instead.Track1-2-2B.Listen again.Do the people go outside or stay inside?Check the boxes.Track1-2-3B.Read the conversation and listen.What does Juliet suggest taking to San Francisco?Why? Juliet:Are you packing for your trip,Kyle?Kyle:Yes…See?I have T-shirts,shorts,and my sandals.（凉鞋）Juliet:For San Francisco?Kyle:Yeah.What’s wrong?It’s July.Juliet:I know,but it’s often foggy and cold there in the summer.Kyle:Really?Juliet:Yeah.You should take some sweaters and long pants,too.Kyle:Oh,okay.There are some in my closet.Track1-2-4C.Listen to two people giving advice about visiting their countries.Then suggest a trip within China to your partner.1.When visiting Brazil you should bring your bathing suit and your sun lotion（护肤乳）and definitely(肯定地，确切地)visit the beaches in Brazil because they are beautiful.2.In Argentina,you should visit lguazu Falls and the glaciers in the south of the country. You should also watch a tango（探戈舞，探戈舞曲）performance and in a restaurant you should order Argentine beef.It is delicious!Track1-2-OL-1A.Listen to these three conversations.What is each person doing?Circle the correct answer. Conversation1Man:next,please!Woman:Hi,here’s my ticket.Man:And where are you going today,Ms.Gregory?Woman:Berlin.Man:May I see your passport,please?Woman:sure,here your are.Man:And how many suitcases do you have?Woman:Just one.Conversation2Man:Too bad it’s our last day in New York.There’s a lot to see.Woman:I know.But at least we’re here at the Statue of Liberty.Isn’t it beautiful?Man:Yeah,it is.Hey,we need a photo.Excuse me?Man2:Yes?Man:Can you take our picture,please?Man2:Sure.Conversation3Woman:Welcome to the Ritz Carlton,Shanghai.Man:Thank you.My name is Ian Walters.I have a room for myself and my wife.Woman:Okay.Can I see a credit card and ID,please?Man:Of course.Here’s my card and my passport.Woman:Thank you.Here are your keys,Mr.Walters.Enjoy your stay.Track1-2-OL-2B.Listen plete the sentences with the correct city.Track1-2-OL-3A.Listen to some travel tips for Thailand.How many tips are mentioned?Travel tips for ThailandThailand is a nice country in Southeast Asia,with something for every visitor.There is a lot for you to discover there.But before you go,you should make a plan to help you be better prepared. Here are some tips.Firstly,the weather in Thailand is hot and humid all year,so you should pack sunglasses,T-shirts, and sandals with you.Secondly,you should buy your plane ticket early.Thailand is a very popular place for a vacation,and the planes are very full.Thirdly,the traffic in this country is very bad and people drive really fast,so you should rent a car.Another tip is that you should drink a lot of water and juice to stay cool.Finally,and this is a very important tip,you shouldn’t take photos outside in afternoon.It’s too sunny and bright!Remember these tips and you’ll have a great time there.Have fun in Thailand!Track1-2-OL-5A.Listen to the first part of a talk about the weather in some vacation spots.Then fill in the chart with information you hear.For each place,write the best time for a vacation and the reason. Watch the Weather!Most people plan their vacations very carefully.They think a lot about plane tickets,passports, and hotel reservations.But they often forget about one important thing–the weather.You should learn about the right time to visit your vacation spot.Here is some information to help you plan your next vacation.Italy.The weather is sunny all year,but it’s sometimes cold in winter.April and May are warm and beautiful.From June to September,it’s very hot.Australia.Summer here is from December to April.It sometimes rains,but the weather is usually very good.In winter,it snows a little in some places,but most of Australia isn’t very cold. Track1-2-OL-6B.Now listen to the second part of the talk.Then fill in the rest of the chart with information you hear.Hong Kong,China.The Weather is hot and very humid here a lot of the year.In July and August, it’s sometimes very windy,and there are bad storms.October and November are warm and not so humid,but in December and January,it gets very chilly sometimes.Germany.From November to April,the weather is cold,cloudy,and snowy.In spring it’s warm, but there’s a lot of rain,July and August are usually warm and sunny.India.You shouldn’t travel to India from June to September.There is a lot of rain everywhere. From November to April,after the rainy season,the weather is nice and cool.In April and May,it often gets very hot.Track1-2-OL-7A.Study the pictures of these items.Then listen to the passage.How are these five things related to each other?In Tokyo,it’s an envelope with$850,000in cash.At Florida’s Disney World,it’s a glass eye.At a hotel in England,it’s a goat and a false leg.How are all of these things similar?They are unusual things that people leave in hotel rooms,in airports,and on city streets.Irish Martino works in the Lost and Found Center at an airport in a U.S.city.“Sure,we find the usual stuff—cell phones, keys,sunglasses and wallets,”she says.“But people also forget some weird things at the airport,too.”What does Ms.Martino find?A woman’s false teeth in the bathroom.A mannequin in an airport waiting area.“How do you forget those things?”Martino wonders.Nobuo Hasuda works for the Lost and Found Center in downtown Tokyo.The Center has almost800,000items.Three hundred thousand of them are umbrellas!There are also many other things—jewelry and briefcases,snowshoes and musical instruments.Mr.Hasuda keeps the lost items for six months and two weeks.After this time,the finder can take the item.This is good luck for some people. Remember the envelope in Tokyo with$850,000?The owner did not claim it.Now the money belongs to the finder!Track1-2-OL-8B.Listen again.Then complete each sentence with the correct word or number.Unit2,Lesson BGlobal ViewpointsThe weatherJennifer:In my hometown it’s usually hot and sunny,but sometimes it rains.Dan:I grew up in central Texas where the weather is very hot.There are a lot of rainstorms,and in the wintertime it gets into the40s and50s.Dayanne:In Brazil we basically have two seasons—summer and winter.In the summer it’s very, very hot.But in the winter it’s not so cold.But we do have some rain sometimes.Alyssa:Where I live the weather changes throughout the year.There are four seasons:summer, fall,winter and spring.I don’t like the winter very much because I don’t like to be cold. Daniel:In Jamaica it’s pretty warm year round.There’s a rainy month–September.My favorite season is winter because I like winter sports,which is strange because I’m from Jamaica.What should I do?Dayanne:When visiting Brazil you should bring your bathing suit and your sun lotion and definitely visit the beaches in Brazil because they are beautiful.Dan:If you come to Texas you should visit San Antonio where the Alamo is located because it’s a historical site.Jennifer:When you visit Florida you should bring a swimming suit,sun block,and a beach towel. You should also bring lots of shorts and T-shirts.And you should visit the Everglades where you can see alligators.Alejandra:In Argentina,you should visit lguazu Falls and the glaciers in the south of the country. You should also watch a tango performance and in a restaurant you should order Argentine beef.It is delicious!City LivingAnother souvenir?Mike:Roberto,why are you bringing a sweater to Mexico City?It’s summer there,so it’s really hot,right?Roberto:It’s usually hot in the day but sometimes at night it gets chilly.Mike:Oh.Well,what about the business suit?Isn’t it a vacation?Roberto:Yes and no.I have a big meeting on Tuesday,so I’m bringing the suit.But after Tuesday, it’s vacation time!Mike:Who are all the gifts for?Roberto:Oh,my family lives in Mexico City so I’m bringing them some souvenirs from New York.Mike:And,who’s the book for?Roberto:It’s for Maria,my niece.She’s ten years old.Mike:Ten?You should get her something more fun—like a video game!Roberto:Maria is young,but she loves books.She’s really smart.Mike:Huh.What about this?Is this hers too?Roberto:Oh that?That belongs to my Dad.It’s a souvenir from his New York visit,but he forgot it.Do you think I should get him another present?Mike:Well,that already belongs to him.Hey you should get him a New York T-shirt or maybe a Yankees cap?Roberto:Good idea.I can get that at the airport.That’s it.Mike:Do you have your plane ticket and passport?Roberto:Yes.And I have my hotel information,my car rental in formation…my camera’s in my briefcase…Mike:(holding stuffed toy)Hey,whose is this?Another souvenir?Roberto:Umm…no…it’s mine.Mike:it’s yours?Roberto:It was a good-luck present from Claudia.I always travel with it.Mike:Ah…don’t be embarrassed,he’s very cute.(laughing)And I’m sure he makes a great travel partner!Track1-2-OL-9Listen to the story summary.Fill in the blanks with what you hear.Roberto is packing for a trip and Mike is helping him.Mike asks about the souvenirs that Roberto is bringing for his family.Roberto explains that book is for his niece and the small Statue of Liberty belongs to his father.Roberto says that he’s ready to go,but then Mike finds a teddy bear and asks whose it is.Roberto says that it belongs to him and explains that it was a gift from Claudia so he always travels with it.Mike says he thinks the bear makes a cute travel partner for Roberto.Unit3,Lesson ATrack1-3-1A.Listen.Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence.Ted:Hey,Mike.Whose trophies（奖品，奖杯）are these?Mike:They belong to my parents and my brother and sister.Ted:Really?Mike:Yeah.My family loves sports.Ted:I see.So,who plays basketball?Mike:My brother Tim.He’s great at it.Ted:And your sister?Mike:She’s on the swimming team at school.She’s always training--even on the weekends. Ted:What about your parents?Mike:My dad plays tennis,and my mom plays golf.Ted:And what about you,Mike?Do you play any sports?Mike:Me?No,not really.I like to surf and ski,but just for fun.Track1-3-2B.Listen again.Which sports do they play?Check the correct box or boxes.Track1-3-3B.Listen to the conversation.Underline Gina’s invitation（邀请）.Circle the words Connie uses to accept Gina’s invitation.Connie:So,Gina,are you planning to join a team or club this semester（学期）?Gina:Yeah.I want to work for the school newspaper and maybe join the tennis team. Connie:The tennis team?Gina:Uh-huh.Do you like tennis?Connie:Yes.I love it.Gina:Really?Me too.Do you want to play tennis this afternoon?Connie:Sure,I’d love to!There are tennis courts（场）near the student union（联合，工会）.Let’s play there.Track1-3-4C.Listen to two people talking about what they like to do.Then tell your partner about what you like to do.1.One of my favorite pastimes is to go to the gym.I like to go to the gym about three or four times a week.2.In my free time I enjoy hanging（悬挂，紧握着）out with some friends and going to the movies.I go to the movies at least once a week.Track1-3-OL-1A.Listen.What are Ashley and her dad talking about?Check the answer. Dad:Ashley?Ashley:Yeah,Dad!I’m in my room.I’m packing.Dad:Hi,honey.I can’t believe you’re going to college!Ashley:I know.Dad:So,what do you want to study?Ashley:Art.Dad:Art?!Come on,Ashley.Be serious.Ashley:I am serious,Dad.Dad:I think you should study business wo you can get a good job.Ashley:Business!?Dad:Yes,you’re a smart,organized young woman.It’s perfect for you.Ashley：But,Dad…there’s a lot I can do with an art degree.The business world is very competitive…Dad:I don’t know,Ashley..Ashley:Come on Dad.Let’s look at the university website.There’s more in formation there.Track1-3-OL-2B.Listen plete the sentences.Track1-3-OL-3A.Listen to a conversation between two interviewers.What are they talking bout?Circle the answer.A:I interviewed Sara Foxx.She likes sales,but wants to work part time.B:Hmm….I spoke with Jason Gray,and he wants to work at home but likes responsibility.A:Does he want to work full time?B:Yes,he does.How about Sara?A:Well,she wants to work part time,but she plans to stay at the sales position for at least two years.And she loves people.B:What does she plan to do in two years’time?A:She expects to go to grad school in the future,but she likes the job.B:Jason likes the job too.He wants to make a good salary and he loves to travel.A:Well,Sara hates to fly.It seems Jason would be the person we need.B:Unfortunately,he doesn’t have any sales experience.Track1-3-OL-4B.Now listen again.Then fill in the chart below about which descriptions are true for Sara and Jason.Check the boxes.Track1-3-OL-5A.Listen to the following famous people talking about the right personality needed for success.Do you have the right personality for these jobs?I’m Don Pierce.A good actor works very,very hard.People think that actors spend their time at a lot of parties and nightclubs,but that isn’t true.Actors spend hours--many hours--studying their lines for each movie.And you really have to understand people so that you can understand your character in the movie.I’m Janice.I think the most important thing for a good doctor is being a good listener.You have to understand people and their problems.A good doctor likes to solve problems and always wants to help his or her patients.And you can’t be impulsive--you should always be careful.Sometimes the first answer you think of isn’t the right answer.Doctors need a lot of energy,because they are usually hardworking.He,I’m Daniel.To be a success in business,you have to work well with groups of people.At the same time,you need to have strong opinions and be able to explain your opinions clearly.Good business-people always like to make new things and try new ideas.They are very organized,and they work very long hours.Track1-3-OL-6B.Now listen again.Then fill in the chart below about which things are important for the jobs listed.Check the boxes.Track1-3-OL-7C.Listen to a recording and complete the following e words from the box.A good athlete is hardworking.He or she practices for many hours before every game.Athletes should also be competitive.They should always think about their team,and how to win.Good athletes are also independent.They practice alone,even when the coach isn’t there.They are very careful about their health,and they don’t do dangerous things.And they are very serious about their sport--it it’s the most important thing in their life!Track1-3-OL-8A.Now listen to the passage about four personality types：The Dreamer,The Partner,The Thinker,and The Artist.Which personality type best describes you?The DreamerA dreamer thinks there is a“right”way to do things.This person wants to live in the“perfect world.”A Dreamer is often hardworking and organized.Many are good listeners and like to help others.Many Dreamers work as teachers,lawyers,and in leadership roles.The PartnerA Partner wants to be in a group.For this person,rules and group harmony are important.These rules keep peace in the group.Partners are often serious,careful people.Many do well as teachers, managers,police officers,and politicians.For Thinkers,understanding things is very important.They like to solve problems and make new things.Thinkers can also be competitive.They like to win.They are independent and often have very strong opinions.Many Thinkers work as scientists,inventors,politicians,and engineers.The ArtistArtists want to be free.They don’t want to follow the rules all the time.Artists like action and are often impulsive.They also like trying new things.Like Thinkers,many Artists have strong opinions.Many Artists are creative and do well as musicians,actors,fashion designers,and athletes.Track1-3-OL-9B.Listen again.Circle D for Dreamer,P for Partner,T for Thinker,or A for Artist for each sentence.Sometimes,more than one answer is possible.Unit3,Lesson BGlobal viewpointsSports and pastimesDan:One of my favorite pastimes is to go to the gym.I like to go to the gym about three or four times a week.Dayanne：In my free time I enjoy hanging out with some friends and going to the movies.I go to the movies at least once a month.Jonathan:My favorite pastime is playing drums because it helps clear my mind and I try to play as often as I can.Miyuki:One of my favorite pastimes is going to a coffee shop to hang out with friends.And some of my roommates like to run or go to the gym.Daniel:I like snowboarding a lot.I go snowboarding every two weeks except on vacation I go snowboarding every day.Agnes：My favorite pastime is swimming.I go to the pool twice a week with a friend of mine.And, I just like the water so for me it’s the best sport to do.Alyssa：I like to play the piano,I like to go see concerts and when it’s nice outside I like to go hiking.Woo Sung:I like to play basketball,tennis,and football.I play basketball twice a week.I play tennis three times a month and football once a month.Gian:I love to play basketball.I’m very competitive and very hardworking.When I play,I play really strong defense.Jennifer：I don’t really like team sports.I prefer individual activities.I’m very independent.City LivingI’m very athletic!Claudia:That looks so fun!I want to play.。
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视听说原文Unit 4 The World of WorkAudio Track 4-4-1/Audio Track 4-4-2Alice: I work six days a week. My shift is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. I’m on my feet all day long. It,s a very active job. Most of my customers are nice. I try to be friendly to everyone, but it,s difficult sometimes. My customers give me good tips. That,s nice. Diane: I,m very punctual 一actually, I can,t be late! You know what they say, “The show must go on!” I like being on stage. Something always happens, though. During the show last we ek, the lights went out. I couldn't believe it! You definitely have to be flexible.Mimi: My students are eight years old. I have to be careful about what I say and do. They are always watching me and copying my behavior. I,m like a big sister. The kids ha ve a lot of energy. I need patience in this job, thafs for sure!Audio Track 4-4-3/Audio Track 4-4-4Man: So, I see here that you went to college.Camille: Yes, sir. For two years. I didn,t graduate.Man: Do you speak any languages besides English?Camille: Yes, I speak conversational French. Man: Any other languages?Camille: No, thafs it.Man: Well, thafs great. As you know, we fly to Paris twice a week. We always need people who can speak French. Let,s see …have you worked for an airline before? Camille: No. I have no job experience.Man: So, this would be your first job. Camille: Yes.Man: Well, I only have two more questions. Are you healthy and physically fit? Can you lift heavy objects?Camille: Yes, I think so.Man: Well, the emergency window exit on the plane weighs about 50 pounds. And the meal cart is very heavy, too. You need to move those objects sometimes. Camille: I think I can do that.Man: Wonderful. Let me tell you about the next step. We have a six-week training program that takes p lace in the summer. You have to …Audio Track 4-4-5I plan to become a teacher after I finish my studies. I decided to study at this university because the teaching program is very good. We have a lot of practice working with children. I love to work with young kids. I expect to graduate from the university next June, and I hope to find a job in a kindergarten. I5ll try to start working in September.Audio Track 4-4-6Mr. Grant: Hello, Ms. Hale. I,m Mr. Grant, the advertising manager for the compan y. Do you have a resume or curriculum vitae to give to me?Ms. Hale: Yes, Mr. Grant. Here it is.Mr. Grant: Thank you. Now, let me tell you a little bit about the job. We need someone to design brochures on the computer. Do you have up-to-date computer skills?Ms. Hale: Yes, I do. In my present position I use computer graphics all the time. I have experience with animation as well.Mr. Grant: Oh, that,s very good. We hope to launch a new group of animated ads next spring. Can you work with others in a pleasant manner, Ms. Hale?Ms. Hale: My co-workers seem to think so. I can also work independently by myself. Mr. Grant: That,s necessary, too. What about flexibility in working long hours on a project?Ms. Hale: I have a lot of energy and I,m willing to get th e job done. The work I did last year won two awards at a national conference.Mr. Grant: Excellent. That,s very impressive. By the way, did I mention that we need someone to start next week?Ms. Hale: No, you didn,t, but it might be possible.Mr. Grant: Go od. Thank you for coming today. We'll be in touch soon.Audio Track 4-4-7/Audio Track 4-4-8You,ve never met Melissa Hayes, and you don,t know her name, but you know her voice. Melissa records information messages for the telephone company. When you he ar “The number you c alled has been changed …”一 thafs Melissa!“Yes, it,s true,” she says. 'Tm the voice talent for National Telephone.” At least50,000 people hear her voice every day. “I try to sound warm and friendly, even when I,m saying, I,m sorry, that number is incorrect. Please try again.”Melissa works only three days a week, but she has to practice a lot. “My voice has to sound the same at the end of eight hours.” She,s very careful about her voice. “I don't go outside in cold weather, and I hav e to drink lots of hot water with honey. I can,t go to horror movies because I always scream, and I might hurt my voice!”How did she get her job? “A friend told me about it. I listened to all the telephone company messages on my phone, and then I recorded a cassette of those messages. After I sent it to the company, I called them every day for a month!”She,s done this work for three years now, and she loves it. “It,s fun! And I,m helping people by using my voice.” Plus, people are always surprised when th ey hear aboutM elissa,s job. They say, “You,re a real person? I thought it was a computer!”Audio Track 4-4-9/Audio Track 4-4-10Interview 1Interviewer: What is your job, Ken?Ken: I,m a V. J. or “video jockey.”Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Ken: I,m on TV. I introduce music videos and talk about them. I also interview singers who appear in videos.Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. Thafs very exciting. Also, I love music, so i t,s a lot of fun.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. Some of them are not very nice. They think they are better than me. They can be very demanding.Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Ken: Last year, I presented an award on TV at a video music awards show. I couldn't believe it. They flew me out to Los Angeles and I stayed in Beverly Hills. I was on the TVshow for a whole 45 seconds! I got to meet a lot of stars.Interviewer: I want to be a V. J. How do I get the job?Ken: Well, first you have to make a videotape about yourself. You need to talk about certain things on the video. In my case, there was a list of questions, like “What did you do last weekend?” and “What,s in your CD player right now?” After you talk about yourself, you send the videotape in to the TV station. They call you if they like the tape.Interview 2Interviewer: What is your job, Steven?Steven: I,m a car courier.Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Steven: Sometimes a person or a company needs a car moved from one place to another. They may not have time to do it themselves. They hire me to drive the car. Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Steven: I like to drive, so it,s fun for me. Last sum mer, I drove all the way from New York to California. The weather was great. I had the radio on and enjoyed my trip very much.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Steven: I have to be very punctual. If I say I,ll arrive on Monday at 6:00, I ha ve to be there by Monday at 6:00. I have to be dependable. It,s stressful at times. Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Steven: I drove across the desert as the sun was setting. It was incredible! Interviewer: I want to be a car courier. How do I get the job?Steven: Thafs a good question. My mother started this business, so she hired me. You'd have to call my mother to find out!Audio Track 4-4-111.My father has worked there for decades.2.I,ve lived in the same city for my entire life.3.I,ve lived in this neighborhood for five years.Audio Track 4-4-121. He,s been sick for two days.1.1haven,t eaten for six hours.3.She,s taught school for years.4.I haven,t seen him for months.Speaking & CommunicationAudio Track 4-4-13Juan: Greg? Greg Anderson?Greg: Juan Torres! How are you!Juan: Great. How about you?Greg: Just fine. What are you doing now?Juan: Well, I just came back from Asia.Greg: What were you doing there?Juan: I was working in Osaka and studying Japanese.Greg: Wow! Can you speak Japanese now?Juan: Yes, I can ... What,s new with you?Greg: Do you remember Kathy Morris?Juan: Of course. She sat next to me in biology class.Greg: Well, we got married. We,ve been married fOr two years now.Audio Track 4-4-14For me, the most suitable job is desktop publisher. That,s because I can type and spell very well, and I,ve got excellent computer skills. Although I cannot currently design with a computer, I am a fast learner and could brush up my skills on the job.Audio Track 4-4-15Conversation 1A:Do you know how to type?B:I know how to type, but I,m not very good at it. I get bored easily, having to sit at a desk for a long period of time.A:Well, what are you good at?B:I'm an excellent cook. I coo k for my friends all the time.A:Great! Would you say you are good with people?B:Sure. I,m often told I,m a good listener.A: In that case, you would be most suited to the role of personal home care assistant. Conversation 2A:Can you cook?B:I can cook, but I dislike doing it. To be specific, I dislike doing the washing up afterwards.A:Are you good at using computers?B:I am very capable. I can type really well. I,m fast and accurate.A:Great! Are you able to design with a computer?B:Absolutely, I took some graphic design courses in college.A:I think it,s obvious. The role you are most suited for is desktop publisher. Conversation 3A: You are interested in sport and fitness, right?B:It sure is. I,m an expert yoga teacher. I,ve been taking my own class for quite a few years now.A:Well, I guess you,re good at encouraging others?B:I sure am. I,d say I,m good at motivating others, giving them encouragement.A: Well, there is no question about it. You are most suited to the role of a fitness instructor. Audio Track 4-4-161.Teachers must be able to encourage others to learn. They must also be observant and able to identify and solve their students, problems.2.Being a flight attendant is not as glamorous as it looks. You are always on the move. You travel to many places but you don,t have time to visit and enjoy the sights.3.It goes without saying that accountants must be good with numbers and very analytical. They also need good memories, so they can remember the laws of financial reporting.4.Obviously, a computer programmer needs to excel at computing. In addition to this, they need to be able to follow instructions well.5.Police officers ensure the safety of society. In combating crime, they must be courageous and willing to face danger almost every day.Video CourseVideo Track 4-4-1Natalie: I work for a television station that was launched ten years ago and I have been working there for about a year.Dan: I work with computers at a hospital and I have been doing that for three years. Gian: I am a marketing manager. I make brochures, I send out e-mails, and I work on the web.Video Track 4-4-2Kumiko: I have two ideal jobs and teaching Japanese is one of them. The other one is training dogs. I like working with dogs because they give me unconditional love all the time.Dave: My ideal job would be designing movie posters and CD covers. To do this job, I need a strong foundation in art, and it helps to be able to speak two languages.Jackie: Teaching is an ideal job for me because I enjoy being around children and I want to help them learn.Vanessa: My dream job is to be a photographer because I love taking pictures. Dayanne: I would like to help people in developing countries. In order to do this job well you need to be passionate, you need to be able to listen, and you need to communicate.Jonathan: My future plans are to get into computer animation …and hopefully become an animator in movies or video games. To be a computer animator, you have to be patient, work hard, and be creative.Calum: My ideal job would be a reporter or to work for a newspaper, and that way I could see the world, and also keep up-to-date with events. For my job you should be able to write well, and you should be well-informed, and you should be able to communicate well.Video Track 4-4-3Dave: My ideal job would be designing movie posters and CD covers. To do this job, I need a strong foundation in art, and it helps to be able to speak two languages. Jonathan: My future plans are to get into computer animation … and hopefully become an animator in movies or video games. To be a computer animator, you have to be patient, work hard, and be creative.Calum: My ideal job would be a reporter or to work for a newspaper, and that way I could see the world, and also keep up-to-date with events. For my job you should be able to write well, and you should be well-informed, and you should be able to communicate well. Video Track 4-4-4Ms. Li: Hi, I,m Yvonne Li. Welcome.Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in. Did you bring your resume? Claudia: Yes. Here you are.Ms. Li: Great. Thanks. First let me tell you a little bit about the job. We,re looking for someone to sell our new software product internationally. The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, a pleasant manner with customers.Claudia: I agree …that,s important. I,ve worked in sales for years and have always tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they nee d. I think I,m really good at that.Ms. Li: Thafs great. So tell me a little bit about your experience with software programs.Claudia: Well, I've trained people how to use a similar software product for the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the product and customer needs. Ms. Li: Hmm …interesting, and your sales experience?Claudia: I,ve been with my present company for three years and in my present position since last year. In that time, I,ve been named salesperson of the month t hree times, and have taken top sales awards several times as well.Ms. Li: Impressive …Claudia: I,m also taking graduate courses right now in marketing. I feel it really helps me understand the market better, especially the competition.Ms. Li: You,ve bee n very busy, Ms. Oliveira! Well, thanks very much for coming in. We,ll be in touch.Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a woman for that software sales position.Mr. Howard: How did it go?Ms. Li: Very well.Mr. Howard: Do you think she,s right for the j ob?Ms. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience.Mr. Howard: OK. Let,s offer her the job.Ms. Li: Great.Tara: Hello?Ms. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.Tara: She can,t come to the phone right now. May I take a message?Ms. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called.Tara: OK.Claudia: (enters from bedroom) Come on. We,re going to be late for our aerobics class!Tara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some woman called … Yvonne …Yvonne something … (door closes)Claudia: (Opens door and runs for phone) Ah!Video Track 4-4-5Ms. Li: Hi, I,m Yvonne Li. Welcome.Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in. Did you bring your resume? Claudia: Yes. Here you are.Ms. Li: G reat. Thanks. First let me tell you a little bit about the job. We,re looking for someone to sell our new software product internationally. The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, a pleasant manner with customers.Claudia: I agree …that,s important. I,ve worked in sales for years and have always tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they need. I think I,m really good at that.Ms. Li: That,s great. So tell me a little bit about your experience with software programs.Claudia: Well, I've trained people how to use a similar software product for the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the product and customer needs.Ms. Li: Hmm …interesting, and your sales experience?Claudia: I,ve been with my present company for three years and in my present position since last year. In that time, I,ve been named salesperson of the month three times, and have taken top sales awards several times as well.Ms. Li: Impressive …Claudia: I,m also taking graduate co urses right now in marketing. I feel it really helps me understand the market better, especially the competition.Ms. Li: You,ve been very busy, Ms. Oliveira! Well, thanks very much for coming in. We,ll be in touch.Video Track 4-4-6Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a woman for that software sales position.Mr. Howard: How did it go?Ms. Li: Very well.Mr. Howard: Do you think she,s right for the job?Ms. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience.Mr. Howard: OK. Let,s off er her the job.Ms. Li: Great.Tara: Hello?Ms. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.Tara: She can,t come to the phone right now.May I take a message?Ms. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called.Tara: OK.Claudia: (enters from bedroom) Come on. We,re g oing to be late for our aerobics class! Tara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some woman called … Yvonne …Yvonne something … (door closes)Claudia: (Opens door and runs for phone) Ah!。
听力课本听力原文---新世纪视听说4（第三版）听力文本资料B4-U3听力原文
听力课本听力原文---新世纪视听说4（第三版）听力文本资料B4-U3听力原文UNIT3Track 4-3-2Conversation 1Woman 1: What are you watching?Woman 2: Oh, just the news.Woman 1: Can I change the channel?Woman 2: In just a minute. I want to see the end of this report.Woman 1: I didn't know you were interested in the news.Woman 2: Well, it's Christiane Amanpour. She's really great. She usually reports from London -- the city where she was born.Woman 1: I don't know her.Woman 2: She's an international correspondent. She goes to some really dangerous places. When there's a war, she's usually there.Woman 1: Sounds scary.Woman 2: Yeah. And -- get this -- she's a wife and mother, too.Woman 1: That's very impressive!Conversation 2Man 1: That's a strange -- looking book. What is it?Man 2: It's the writings and photos of Dan Eldon. He was a photojournalist.Man 1: A photojournalist?Man 2: Yeah. A photographer and a journalist. He was born in London in 1970. The book tells all about his life and his dangerous adventures.Man 1: Well, the book certainly looks interesting. Has hewritten anything else? Man 2: He wrote a book when he was younger. Unfortunately, he won't be writing anything else -- he was killed.Man 1: He died?Man 2: Yeah. It's really sad. He was only 22. He was killed while working in Africa. Track4-3-4Joe: What are you reading, Maria?Maria: The Daily News.Joe: The News? Ugh! That?s a terrible paper.Maria: Oh, Joe, it?s not so bad.Joe: Not so bad? Look at that headline on the front page! It?s so sensational. Maria: Well, they?ve got great comics. I can?t live without my comics.Joe: I know. But the news coverage is so poor, ... especially the international news. It?s a joke, really.Maria: I?m not so interested in the international news. Besides, they have so many other good features.Joe: Like what?Maria: Like… the daily horoscope, for example. I love it.Joe: That?s not a good reason to buy a newspaper … for the horoscope!Maria: Look, the newspaper only costs 50 cents. What so you expect?Joe: Good point.Maria: Besides the horoscope, I also like the entertainment news. I like to read about the stars and their love affairs.Joe: Well, you can keep The Daily News. I?m going to stick with The Times.Track 4-3-6Amy: John, I?ve never notice this old photo of your familybefore.John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up.Amy: It?s a nice picture of your family.John：I think it?s embarrassing. And I look stupid.Amy: Well, you could…ve combed your hair … it?s a nice shot, though. Look at how young you are! How old were you in the photo?John: Eight … no wait, I?d just turned nine.Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.John: Yep. They were married when that picture was taken. Now they?re divorced. Amy: Oh. What do they do?John: My father?s retir ed. Mom works in a hospital.Amy: What are their names?John：Well, my father?s name is Joseph. My mother is Olivia---she was named after a popular actress.Amy: How great! I have an aunt with the same name. I love the name Olivia …Who?s that guy?John: Which one?Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?John: No, that's my Uncle Randy. He?s only two years older than my brother.Amy: He?s cute. I love a guy with a moustache.John: Um, sorry, but he?s married now. His wife just had a baby.Amy: I was just making a comment … So the other young guy must be your brother. John: Yes. That?s Tom.Amy: How old is he in the picture?John: Let?s see … he?s nine years older than me … so hewould…ve been 18 then. Amy: And there?s your little sister, Tina. She?s so cute!John: Yeah. She?s two years younger than me. It?s hard to believe she?s in high school now!Track 4-3-81. A bank robbery in Virginia, USA, was stopped when the robber and the bank teller couldn?t reach an agreement. The robber pushed a holdup note under the window, but the teller looked at it, said,” I can?t read this,” and gave it back. The robber pushed the note through a second time. The teller crumpled the note up and threw it at the robber. He picked it up and walked out of the bank.2. A professional ice hockey player will miss the rest of this season?s games because he injured himself. National Hockey League goalie Jean-Louis Blanchard went on the injured list after he fell and seriously hurt his back. He was walking out ofa restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, when he slipped on some ice.3. The first international camel beauty contest was held last week in Alxa, in western China. More than 100 dressed-up camels entered the contest. The judges examined them for shiny hair, tall humps, and beautiful costumes. Unlike human beauty contests, though, there were no interviews with the contestants.4. Police in Sheffield, England, arrested a 41-year-old man for stealing five cars. Graham Owens went to car dealers and said he wanted to buy a car, and borrowed a car to test-drive. Each time, he drove the car around, then cleaned it inside and washed it outside---before leaving it at the side of the road, and walking home.P 49 Track 4-3-101. Nutty newsLulu is a kangaroo. For 10 years she has lived with the Richards family. Lulu was adopted by the family after they found her next to her dead mother.Mr. Ken Richards is a farmer. He was working on his farm when a heavy tree branch suddenly fell on top of him.Lulu stood ne xt to Mr. Richards? body. She started barking and didn?t leave Mr. Richards? side.I?ve never heard Lulu bark like that---she sounded like a dog. She barked and barked and she didn?t stop, “said Celeste, Mr. Richards? daughter.After 15 minutes, the Richards family went to investigate. They found Ken on the ground and he was unconscious.“Lulu is a hero, “said Celeste. “She saved my father.”Mr. Middleton, an expert veterinarian, said that Lulu?s story is rare. “I have never seen a kangaroo act like that. Maybe lulu helped Ken Richards because the Richards family is the only family she has ever known.”Lulu has always followed Ken around the farm. She?s a loyal, friendly, and very intelligent kangaroo. After Ken leaves the hospital, he is planning to go everywhere with Lulu.2. Nutty newsApproximately 175,000 people live in the Republic of Vanuatu, an island chain east of Australia. It is a popular tourist destination because there?s a lot to do there: you can visit waterfalls, go horseback riding, take an aerial tour, or visit a traditional Ni-Vanuatu village. Vanuatu is most famous for its scuba diving and snorkeling.In an effort to draw attention to these popular water sports, Vanuat u has created a world?s “first”: the government has opened an underwa ter post office. You have to be a certifiedscuba driver to work there. The office is three meters below the surface in an area on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capital city. So far, the post office has hired four workers. They will work in a room surrou nded by the beauty of Vanuatu?s underwater world. Customers will buy waterproof postcards on land and then drive down to the post office to receive a special waterproof stamp.。
听力课本听力原文---新世纪视听说4(第三版)听力文本资料Unit2听力原
新世纪视听说教程（听力课本）（第三版）Book4-Unit2听力原文整理者：计算机张鲁亚王潇Word bank More computer terms 第24页Internet: browser 浏览器，search engine 搜索引擎，web address 网址，upload 上传，download 下载e-mail: e-mail account 电子邮件账户，e-mail address 电子邮箱地址，send 发送，forward 转发，reply 回复，attach 添加附件，log in 登陆，log out 退出hardware: laptop 笔记本电脑，notebook 笔记本电脑，tablet 平板电脑，keyboard 键盘，monitor 显示器computing: window 窗口，desktop 桌面，tool bar 工具栏，menu 菜单，cursor 光标，folder 文件夹，file 文件，icon 图标，program 程序actions：type 打字输入，enter 输入，click on 点击，right click on 右击，double click on 双击，open 打开，close 关闭，save 保存，save as 另存为software：word processing 文字处理，spreadsheet 空白表格程序，database 数据库，presentation 呈现方式faults: frozen 死机，crash 系统崩溃，virus 病毒Audio Track 4-2-1 第25 页Situation 1Man: Oh no!Woman: What happened?Man: I can’t believe it! I was sending a message and I accidentally clicked on “Reply to All.”Woman: So?Man: It was a personal message for my friend, Jerry. I wanted to send it to his e-mail address only.Woman: Oops.Man: Exactly. …Instead I sent it to everyone on the list. How embarrassing!Situation2Man: I see you have a new keyboard. That’s nice.Woman: Yes. The company bought me a new one.Man: That’s good.Woman: Well, actually …I spoiled coffee on my old keyboard, and it stopped working. Man: Oh, I seeWoman: Don’t tell anyone. Drinking coffee near the computer is not allowed!Situation 3Woman: Have you finished working on my computer?Man: Yes I have. I’m afraid I don’t have good news for you.Woman: Really?Man: really. The problem is with you hardware.Woman: Oh. What do you suggest?1Man: I think you should probably buy a new computer. This one can’t be fixed.Woman: Well. I have had it for five years. It’s time to replace it, I guess.Audio Track 4-2-3 第26页Conversations 1Pam: Well, Lynn, I must be going. It was great to see you-Lynn: Bye Pam.Pam: What’s that?Lynn: Oh… that’s Ollie.Pam: Ollie? I didn’t know you had a dog!Lynn: Well we don’t … really.Pam: What do you mean?Lynn: Come here.Pam: Oh my goodness. It’s a robot!Lynn: That’s right. It’s a dog robot. They call it a “dogbot”.Pam: How interesting! ... But it’s a little strange, don’t you think?Lynn: Well, I wanted get an interactive toy for the kids. They love it. So I’m happy.Pam: How much did it cost?Lynn: Don’t ask. It wasn’t very affordable. It’s cheaper than having a real dog, though. We don’t ever to buy dog food! And the batteries are rechargeable.Conversation 2Juliana: Hey, Henrik. Look.Henrik: What is it, Juliana ?Juliana: What’s that guy doing over there?Henrik: Which guy?Juliana: The one over there. Wearing a suit. He’s punching so many buttons on his cell phone. Henrik: Oh, him. He’s probably playing a game.Juliana: Really?Henrik: A lot of people have games on their phones. It’s really popular here in Finland. They play them everywhere.Juliana: Do you play them, too?Henrik: Yes, I do.Audio Track 4-2-5 第27页In today’s report, we look at a new technology called pervasive c omputing.Pervasive computing means putting tiny computers into everyday electronic appliances, such as toasters and microwaves. With pervasive computing, appliances can communicate with their users-and with other appliances! Some companies now sell pervasive computing products like a “smart” coffee toaster. It remembers you favorite king of toast: light or dark. Companies are designing a “smart” coffee and maker and a “smart” clock. The coffee maker can measure the water and coffee. It can even put up milk in your breakfast coffee and make black coffee in the afternoon. The clock will check the time on other clocks in your houses and give information about other appliances. For example, it can tell you,” Your coffee maker needs more water.”2And that’s only the beginning. Once company is now advertising“Save time-phone your washing machine!” Engineers are making a “smart” house. In this house, the lights, heater, and air conditioner change automatically when family members come home. This makes the home comfortable, and it saves a lot of energy. Pervasive computing could change many parts of our daily lives.But do people really want pervasive computing? Do they really need technology everywhere? One company asked people about their opinions on “smart” applia nces. There were surprises. A “smart” refrigerator can buy more food on the Internet, but people didn’t want it, because it might make mistakes.“Pervasive computing is as important as a telephone”, says Rebecca Blair, president of InnoTech Corporation. But some of these products are not useful, or even practical. Companies should learn more about the technology that people really want.Audio Track 4-2-7 第27 页The appetite for newer, smarter mobile technology is growing. Hungry consumers are no longer satisfied with making calls and sending text messages, and people developers are taking notice. Your modern day smartphone is not just a communications device; It also offers a banquet of features such as a music player, gaming apps, Internet browser, electronic dictionary, camera, and video recorder.It’s hard to argue with the merits of having access to such entertainment on the go. And it’s harder to argue with the convenience of having multiple entertainment and communication functions served up in a signal device. However, some would argue that these phones are eating up too much of people’s time. It’s certainly food for thought. As phones become smarter they might indeed devour what’s left of our social and interpersonal skills. We’ll have to wait and see.Audio Track 4-2-9 P28Local girl rescuedShe may have a broken leg, but she can’t be happier. Morgan Bailey, 11, is happy to be alive. Tuesday was like any other day for Morgan. She was at school. It was fourth period, and she was the first student to arrive in the gymnasium for her physical education class.Suddenly there was a loud noise.“There was a sharp cracking noise and then a loud boom. After that, I don’t remember anything,” said Morgan.There roof of the gymnasium had collapsed under the heavy snow. Morgan was trapped underneath. She could not escape.“I woke up and there was a big piece of wood on my leg. I could not move it. I was starting to get cold.”Fortunately, help was nearby. A new program usin g “rescue robots” was tired for the first time.“We were nervous about using the robot,” said Derrick Sneed, the man in charge of the program. “But in the end, the robot gave us reliable information. It went extremely well.” The rescue robot was able to g o into the gym and locate Morgan’s exact position.“We send in robots first because it may not be safe for humans,” said Mr. Sneed. Human3beings are not as useful as robots in some situations. “A gas leak, for example, could kill you or me but would not hu rt a robot.”Although it did not happen in Morgan’s case, some rescue robots can bring fresh air or water to people who are trapped.Rescue robots go into rough, dangerous places. They work in life or death situations. They have to be durable.Doctors say that Morgan is doing well. She should be going home in two or three days. What is the first thing she wants to do after she gets out of the hospital?“I want to meet my hero,” laughs Morgan. “That little robot that saved my life!”Audio Track 4-2-11 P29An increasing number of companies and individuals are now opting to purchase virtual storage for their computer files and programs.Accessibility is generally cited as the single most persuasive factor when making the switch. Being virtual, Clouds can be accessed from any computer with a Internet connection, and at any time. For those with slower Internet connections, sophisticated software accelerates upload and download times.Cost is always a mitigating factor when it comes to choosing which technology solution to adopt. And Clouds offer maximum flexibility when purchasing storage space. No longer do companies have to make long-term investments in expensive server equipment. They can purchase only the space they require now, with the knowledge that they can easily upgrade and expand at any point in the future.Apprehensions, about the security of date, have now been put at ease as globally recognized software firms are building in the necessary security solutions.Audio Track 4-2-17 P34The most fun product has to be the cell phone. I use my cell phone all the time. Actually it almost never leaves my hand. It’s a good thing that it’s thin, light and portable. I love that I can do all sorts of things with it. It’s so much more than ju st a cell phone. I take photos with it;I use it to listen to music, and sometimes I watch movies. It’s really handy for passing the time while I’m commuting. The only negative is that the battery does not last long. It hardly lasts a day before it needs to be recharged. I should add that my phone is very practical, too. I use it to communicate with my friends and family. I can’t make long distance calls to my parents as it’s too expensive, but with my cell phone I can send text messages quite cheaply. Audio Track 4-2-1 P36Reda: I really don’t know a lot about electronics but I think that new phones...new cell phones...with ah... Cameras...which have digital cameras are well cool and they’re so easy to use. And you don’t have think all the time that y ou forgot the camera...you know? Because you always have it with you and that’s so smart.Kevin: I like the laptop because it’s very, very thin. It’s maybe less than one inch and it’s4about four pounds and I can carry it anywhere I want.Alejandra: My favorite feature of my computer is the Instant Messenger. The reason for this is that it’s very affordable, fun, and convenient and allows me to chat with my friends from all over the world.Denise: I stay in touch with my family in Brazil with like...Instant Messenger.Jackie: I use the computer for chatting online, searching the web, and downloading music. Catherine: I have a lot of friends in New York and Philadelphia and California, so instead of talking on the phone with them, I e-mail them constantly...Dave: My laptop computer is fun because I can do all sorts of things on it. I can write a paper while I’m on the train on the way home.Julianna: I use my computer to surf on the Internet, to do my homework, and to work. My computer was expensive, but it is reliable.Jonathan: I don’t really like my computer because it’s old and not reliable.Audio Track 4-2-3 P40Prof.Morgan: Good. So change the first part and make those corrections and your paper will be great.Tara: OK. Thanks for all your he lp, Professor Morgan. I’ll e-mail my paper to you later today. Prof.Morgan: You know, technology is amazing. In high school used to write my term papers on a typewriter.Tara: It must have a taken a long time to write a paper on a typewriter.Prof.Morgan: Well, I was pretty fast, but I made some mistakes. Actually, the typewriter were not that bad. Now, as for the first computers...oh my gosh!Tara: What do you mean?Prof.Morgan: The first computers were so unreliable. They used to crash all the time. And they were not as affordable or as fast as they are now.Tara: Mine’s pretty fast, but not as fast as some of the newer, more expensive ones.Prof.Morgan: I know! And nowadays, almost everyone has a computer. In those days, nobody had their own computer. We used to use the ones at the university.Tara: In the computer lab?Prof.Morgan: Yeah, that’s all we had. I’ll never forget, one spring, during final exams. Everybody was working on their term papers, and the electricity went out!Tara: So? No big ptops have batteries...Prof.Morgan: Yes, but remember, in those days we did not have laptops. If you computer crashed, you lost everything.Tara: Everything?Prof.Morgan: Everything. We used to lose information all the time, but that time it was terrible. Everybody lost their paper that afternoon...including me.Tara: What did you do?Prof.Morgan: I went back to the good, old-fashioned way.Tara: You mean typewriters?Prof.Morgan: Nope. I used something more affordable, portable, reliable, disposable, something that always worked.5Tara: What was that?Prof.Morgan: (hold up pencil and paper) The first word processor.6。
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Ad or no adIs advertising really necessary? Billions of dollars are spent on it every year, so it must be important. After all, it’s a busy world. You have to advertise, sell products and make money.！Not every company thinks that way. The No-Ad company (“no-ad”stands for “not advertised”) avoids big advertising campaigns. The company was started in 1960, and is successful today. Their products are still affordable because the company saves the money on advertising. They also use their savings to support a drug and alcohol awareness program to educate high school students.No-Ad sells by word of mouth. “Word of mouth advertising” happens when a person tells another person about a good experience with a product or service. That second person then tells another friend, family member or colleague. And so a chain of information is created.Typically, advertisers talk about how good their product is. Although they say things like, “Studies show that our product is the best”or “Everyone loves this product”, it can sound insincere or unconvincing. It’s much more believable to hear about a product from someone who did not make it. Our friends’ opinions are very important to us, so we often listen to their advice about a product.Word-of-mouth advertising has other advantages too, it’s cost-effective (after all, it’s free). And a company doesn’t have to create acomplex business plan to do it. Here is some advice for small business about word- of-mouth advertising:• Be prepared to talk about your company at any time. You never know who you will meet. Always carry business cards.• Only say positive things about your company. Don’t say negative things about your company.• Help other companies by referring people to them. The more you help others, the more good fortune will come back to you.。
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听力课本听力原文---新世纪视听说4(第三版)听力文本资料B4-U3听力原文UNIT3Track 4-3-2Conversation 1Woman 1: What are you watching?Woman 2: Oh, just the news.Woman 1: Can I change the channel?Woman 2: In just a minute. I want to see the end of this report.Woman 1: I didn't know you were interested in the news.Woman 2: Well, it's Christiane Amanpour. She's really great. She usually reports from London -- the city where she was born.Woman 1: I don't know her.Woman 2: She's an international correspondent. She goes to some really dangerous places. When there's a war, she's usually there.Woman 1: Sounds scary.Woman 2: Yeah. And -- get this -- she's a wife and mother, too.Woman 1: That's very impressive!Conversation 2Man 1: That's a strange -- looking book. What is it?Man 2: It's the writings and photos of Dan Eldon. He was a photojournalist.Man 1: A photojournalist?Man 2: Yeah. A photographer and a journalist. He was born in London in 1970. The book tells all about his life and his dangerous adventures.Man 1: Well, the book certainly looks interesting. Has he written anything else? Man 2: He wrote a book when he was younger. Unfortunately, he won't be writing anything else -- he was killed.Man 1: He died?Man 2: Yeah. It's really sad. He was only 22. He was killed while working in Africa. Track4-3-4Joe: What are you reading, Maria?Maria: The Daily News.Joe: The News? Ugh! That’s a terrible paper.Maria: Oh, Joe, it’s not so bad.Joe: Not so bad? Look at that headline on the front page! It’s so sensational. Maria: Well, they’ve got great comics. I can’t live without my comics.Joe: I know. But the news coverage is so poor, ... especially the international news. It’s a joke, really.Maria: I’m not so interested in the inter national news. Besides, they have so many other good features.Joe: Like what?Maria: Like… the daily horoscope, for example. I love it.Joe: That’s not a good reason to buy a newspaper … for the horoscope!Maria: Look, the newspaper only costs 50 cents. What so you expect?Joe: Good point.Maria: Besides the horoscope, I also like the entertainment news. I like to read about the stars and their love affairs.Joe: Well, you can keep The Daily News. I’m going to stick with The Times.Track 4-3-6Amy: John, I’ve never notice this old photo of your family before.John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up.Amy: It’s a nice picture of your family.John：I think it’s embarrassing. And I look stupid.Amy: Well, you could‘ve combed your hair … it’s a nice shot, though. Look at how young you are! How old were you in the photo?John: Eight … no wait, I’d just turned nine.Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.John: Yep. They were married when that picture was taken. Now they’re di vorced. Amy: Oh. What do they do?John: My father’s retired. Mom works in a hospital.Amy: What are their names?John：Well, my father’s name is Joseph. My mother is Olivia---she was named after a popular actress.Amy: How great! I have an aunt with the same name. I love the name Olivia … Who’s that guy?John: Which one?Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?John: No, that's my Uncle Randy. He’s only two years older than my brother.Amy: He’s cute. I love a guy with a moustache.Joh n: Um, sorry, but he’s married now. His wife just had a baby.Amy: I was just making a comment … So the other young guy must be your brother. John: Yes. That’s Tom.Amy: How old is he in the picture?John: Let’s see … he’s nine years older than me … so he would‘ve been 18 then. Amy: And there’s your little sister, Tina. She’s so cute!John: Yeah. She’s two years younger than me. It’s hard to believe she’s in high school now!Track 4-3-81. A bank robbery in Virginia, USA, was stopped when the robber and the bank teller couldn’t reach an agreement. The robber pushed a holdup note under the window, but the teller looked at it, said,” I can’t read this,” and gave it back. The robber pushed the note through a second time. The teller crumpled the note up and threw it at the robber. He picked it up and walked out of the bank.2. A professional ice hockey player will miss the rest of this season’s games because he injured himself. National Hockey League goalie Jean-Louis Blanchard went on the injured list after he fell and seriously hurt his back. He was walking out ofa restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, when he slipped on some ice.3. The first international camel beauty contest was held last week in Alxa, in western China. More than 100 dressed-up camels entered the contest. The judges examined them for shiny hair, tall humps, and beautiful costumes. Unlike human beauty contests, though, there were no interviews with the contestants.4. Police in Sheffield, England, arrested a 41-year-old man for stealing five cars. Graham Owens went to car dealers and said he wanted to buy a car, and borrowed a car to test-drive. Each time, he drove the car around, then cleaned it inside and washed it outside---before leaving it at the side of the road, and walking home.P 49 Track 4-3-101. Nutty newsLulu is a kangaroo. For 10 years she has lived with the Richards family. Lulu was adopted by the family after they found her next to her dead mother.Mr. Ken Richards is a farmer. He was working on his farm when a heavy tree branch suddenly fell on top of him.Lulu stood next to Mr. Richards’ body. She started barking and didn’t leave Mr. Richards’ side.I’ve never heard Lulu bark like that---she sounded like a dog. She barked and barked and she didn’t stop, “said Celeste, Mr. Richards’ daughter.After 15 minutes, the Richards family went to investigate. They found Ken on the ground and he was unconscious.“Lulu is a hero, “said Celeste. “She saved my father.”Mr. Middleton, an expert veterinarian, said that Lulu’s story is rare. “I have never seen a kangaroo act like that. Maybe lulu helped Ken Richards because the Richards family is the only family she has ever known.”Lulu has always followed Ken around the farm. She’s a loyal, friendly, and very intelligent kangaroo. After Ken leaves the hospital, he is planning to go everywhere with Lulu.2. Nutty newsApproximately 175,000 people live in the Republic of Vanuatu, an island chain east of Australia. It is a popular tourist destination because there’s a lot to do there: you can visit waterfalls, go horseback riding, take an aerial tour, or visit a traditional Ni-Vanuatu village. Vanuatu is most famous for its scuba diving and snorkeling.In an effort to draw attention to these popular water sports, Vanuatu has created a world’s “first”: the government has opened an underwater post office. You have to be a certified scuba driver to work there. The office is three meters below the surface in an area on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capital city. So far, the post office has hired four workers. They will work in a room surrounded by the beauty of Vanuatu’s underwater world. Customers will buy waterproof postcards on land and then drive down to the post office to receive a special waterproof stamp.。
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视听说4听力原文新交互视听说Book 4听力原文Unit 1 The Straight StoryVideo1Talia: It's all so incredible, Mom. I’m working on a story about one of the national soccer players, Nick Crawford…. No, that's the thing. He knows that one of his teammates has framed him. And I believe he's innocent.[ Knock on door ]Talia: Look, Mom, I have to go. I’II call you tomorrow, OK? Bye. Yes, yes, me, too. Bye．Nick: Hi．I came as soon as I could．What’s up?Talia: I’ve been thinking about this all day…. Now tell me, again:When and how did you meet this Jackie Baker woman?Nick: I’ve already told you．She came up to me at the juice bar．We set up a meeting．Talia: Right．At her office．Except you never went up to her office．Nick: Right, so she meets me in the lobby, we shake hands, and she takes me to lunch．Talia: Yes, to a little place around the corner, as I recaII.Nick: Right. And then she asks me to endorse a new pair of shoes.Talia: Yeah. You told me they’re called Kicks.Nick: Right. And she explains that I, II have to wear the shoes when I play. And the company will use my name in the ads.Talia: OK. Can you think of anything else?Nick: Well, we did talk about an idea for a Kicks commercial．Talia: A commercial? What commercial?Nick: I told you about that, didn’t l? They wante d me to be in a commercial．Video2Talia: Hang on a second. You never said anything about a commercial. I wanna hear mo re about this. Don’t leave out any details. This could be important．Nick: OK. So, over lunch she describes the deal…Jackie: So, you’ll wear our shoes when you play. And we’ll use your name in ads. Do that and fifty thousand dollars is yours.Nick: Sounds good. And this will be sometime next year?Jackie: Uh, yeah, that’s right. We can work out the details later for this, but we’ll probably want you to appear in a commercial.Nick: Cool!Jackie: In fact. I'm working on an idea for a commercial right now. Do you wanna hear about it?Nick: Sure.Jackie: OK. Picture this. You’re sitting in a park. On a bench. It’s a beautiful spring day.Nick: So far, So good.Jackie: OK. A young kid comes up to you and says, “Hey! Aren’t you Nick Crawford, the soccer star?”Nick: Uh—huh.Jackie: And you say, “That’s me. ”Or something like that．Nick: Right．Jackie: And then the kid says, “Wow! Cool shoes! What are they?” And you say, “Kicks. What else?”Nick: That’s it?Jackie: That’s it.Nick: So, all I have to do is sit on the bench…and talk to a kid?Jackie: That’s all you have to do.Talia: That’s what I thought! This Jackie person recorded your conversati on over lunch. Then she edited the tape, So it sounds like you’re accepting a bribe.Nick: Oh. wow!Unit 2 A Hot LeadVideo1Talia: Tony, I need to see you. I have to bring you up to date on the Nick Crawford story.Tony: Come in. What’s going on?Talia: I just spoke to Nick. He was tricked. The tape was edited. He didn’t take a bribe. It just sounds that way.Tony: Well, what does you r audio expert say?Talia: I forgot to tell you. It‘s definitely Nick's voice. And he said the tape was definitely edited.Tony: But I don’t get it. Who’s behind this?Talia: One of Nick’s teammates, Dean Bishop. He resents being in Nick’s shadow. He wants to be the only star on the team.Tony: Of course! The bottom line is… being the star is worth a lot of money in endorsements.Talia: Still. I can’t imagine…Tony: OK. So, now, what’s you r plan?Talia: I have an idea. I need some help from Amy.Tony: Fine. You can have another day on this and we won’t run the story yet. But one more thing, Talia, I hope you’re not emotional ly involved in this story.Talia: Me? Emotionally involved?Tony: I know you wanna clear Nick’s name. But if you wanna have a career injournalism, you have to remember to stay objective.Video2Patty: Hi there. What can I get for you?Amy: How about a large iced tea?Patty: Coming right up.Amy: …and a little information?Patty: What kind of information?Amy: I’m trying to get hold of someone named Jackie Bishop. I was told that she’s a member of this club.Patty: Hmm. She used to be, but not any more. She stopped coming here a while ago. Maybe a year ago, even.Amy: Oh. Too bad.Patty: Her brother Dean, the soccer player, works out here, though. I remember seeing him yesterday, around lunchtime. Maybe you could speak to him.Amy: Actually, I'd rather avoid seeing him. It's a little complicated between him and me. if you know what I mean.Patty: Oh, I see. Well, here’s an idea. I think Jackie’s taking acting classes over at the university. Maybe you could catch up with her there.Amy: She’s taking acting cl asses at the university?Patty: Mmm — hmm.Amy: Ah…Yes…That’s a great idea. Thanks for the tip.Patty: Oh, likewise! Thanks!Unit 3 Jackie, the ActressVideo1Amy: Talia, are you almost here?Talia: I'm about ten minutes away. Can you see her?Amy: Yes. She’s sitting on a sofa. Hurry up. Classes start in about 20 minutes. Talia: Well, just go over to her and start a conversation You’ve done you r homework, haven’t you?Amy: My homework?Talia: I mean, have you found out what courses she’s taking, and eve rything? Amy: Oh, yeah. I can do a little acting myself, if that’s what you mean.Talia: So go act like a drama student, and go and talk to her. I’II be right there. Amy: Excuse me. You’re in the drama program, right?Jackie: Yes! Oh, hi.Amy: Do you know if Professor Roberts is teaching this semester?Jackie: Yes, he is. He’s fabulous. I’m in his improvisation class. In fact. it's tonight.Amy: Oh, great.Jackie: I’ve been taking classes he re for about a year and I think he’s been my best teacher.Amy: I know what you mean. He’s very…inspiring.Jackie: Yes, absolutely. I’ve become a much better actor since I started taking his classes…Amy: Yes, I'm sure you have.Video2Amy: Oh, I’m Amy Lee, by the way.Jackie: Hi. Jackie Bishop. Well, that’s my rea l name. My stage name is ]ackie Baker.Amy: So, do you have an agent?Jackie: As a matter of fact, I spoke to an agent last week. I just sent him a tape. and he thought it was incredible.Amy: I’m not surprised. You do seem…incredible.Jackie: And my brot her knows this film director. He’s going to introduce me to him.Amy: Oh, that’s great! Oh, wait, is you r brother that soccer player…?Jackie: Dean Bishop! That’s right. He’s my older brother. We just adore each other! He’s a soccer star, and I'm going to be a movie star! Tonight he’s taking me out for a celebration.Amy: Tonight? Really? What are you celeb rating?Jackie: Oh, just…this thing. Nothing really. Anyway he’s taking me to this restaurant near here. Valentino’s. Have you ever eaten the re?Amy: Um, no…I can’t aft…Jackie: I ate there once, and I saw Madonna.Amy: Wow!Jackie: Yes, can you believe it? It was so exciting!Amy: I guess you have to go to the right places.Jackie: Absolutely! I even booked the perfect table for people-watching.Amy: I’m impressed. You really plan ahead. Y ou’re amazing.Unit 4 A ConfrontationVideo1Talia: Amy! Great to see you again.Amy: You too. Uh, Jackie, this is Talia. Talia, this is Jackie.Jackie: Charmed. Charmed.Talia: Nice to meet you, too.Amy: Talia is a researcher at Newsline.Jackie: How exciting.Talia: Gee, you look so familiar.Jackie: Really? We might have seen each other around campus.Talia: I guess so. Or we may have been in a class together. I’m taking journalism classes.Jackie: No, it couldn’t have been a class. I’m taking acting classes, like Amy. Talia: Oh, well. I’ll probably think of it later.Jackie: Speaking of classes, I’d better run. I don’t want to be late for Professor Roberts.Talia: Hold it. I think I remember where I’ve seen you.Jackie: Really?Talia: Yes. The Gower Building.Video2Talia: Don’t you work for a shoe company? Kicks Shoes?Jackie: I’m sorry, but you can’t be serious.Talia: Oh, I can be quite serious.Jackie: Listen. I’ve got to go. It must be time for my class. Se e you, Amy.Amy: Yes. Bye, Jackie. It was great talking to you.Talia: So what did you find out?Amy: Listen to this. Jackie and Dean are going to Valentino’s after her class tonight to celebrate. She’s booked a special table.Talia: This is perfect. Great work. You should be proud of yourself.Amy: Thanks, but it was nothing. Piece of cake, in fact.Talia: OK, then. You call Valentino’s and make a reservation for two.Amy: Oh, wow. Are we going to Valentino’s?Talia: Oops…no. I was planning on calling Nic k.Amy: I see.Talia: Thanks for being understanding.Amy: After I call Valentino’s, is there anything else you want me to do?Talia: Yes. I’m going to need your help. We have a lot to do in the next two hours.Unit 5 Talia’s Brilliant PlanVideo1Talia: Oh, thank goodness you got my message!.Nick: Yeah. What’s going on?Talia: Don’t worry. I’m not trying to get you to take me out on a date. I’m trying to help you save your career.Nick: Oh, that. Yeah, right, I almost forgot.Talia: Be serious. I care about… I care about your future.Nick: So do I !Talia: Good, you wore a tie..Nick: Yeah, your message said, wear a tie and a jacket. You look nice, by the way. Talia: Thanks. So do you.Nick: What’s that?Talia: Here. You have to put these on.Nick: I’m sorry. Did I miss something here? Is it… is it Halloween? Are you really going to make me put these on?Talia: Yes. And that’s how you’re going to hear their conversation. There’s an earphone in the wig.Nick: Whose conversation?Talia: Jackie and Dean’s.They’re having dinner here. Let’s go inside.Video2Talia: So, as I was saying, I have a feeling Dean and Jackie are going to talk about you as soon as they get here.Nick: Really?Talia: Yup. And ass we have to do is record their conversation. We just need to plant this at their table.Nick: Brilliant! But wait… how will you know which table is theirs?Talia: You forget --- I’m a researcher… I asked the maitre d’. That’s their table over there. I’ll be right back.Nick: OK. I’ll watch for Jackie and Dea n while you plant the mike.Talia: Good. Just cough or something to warn me if you see them.Nick: OK. Hurry up.[Nick coughs]Talia: Whew! That was close. Here. Look at the menu. We should order.Nick: Right, though I’m not really hungry.Talia: Neither am I.Dean: One more.Nick: Don’t look now, but here comes Jackie.Unit 6 Dean’s Double CrossVideo1Jackie: You are not going to believe what happened.Dean: I’ve been leaving messages for you all afternoon! Why haven’t you called me back?Jackie: Sorry. I left my cell phone at home.Dean: All right, listen, we need to talk…Jackie: Dean, don’t interrupt! This is serious. I was sitting in the Student Lounge at school when a woman came up to me and started a conversation. So…Dean: Wait. I have to tell you something IMPORTANT. We may have a slight problem here…Jackie: Dean! I told you not to interrupt!Dean: OK. I give up. What?Jackie: So this woman---Amy---and I were talking when a friend of hers showed up. Then, when Amy introduced us, her friend said I looked familiar.Dean: So?Jackie: So, then she asked me if I worked for Kicks Shoes!Dean: There is no Kicks Shoes.Jackie: I know that and you know that, but she doesn’t know…Dean: Hw does she know about…Jackie: I’m scared, Dean. She works for Newslin e.Dean: Newsline?Jackie: Yes! What if she knows about what we did to Nick Crawford?Dean: Shh! Keep your voice down. What I’ve been trying to tell you is that Nick knows everything! He knows that I’m the one who’s behind all this. And he even knows about you.Jackie: He knows about me? Oh, no! Look, this whole thing was your idea! Dean: Shh. I told you to keep it down. People are starting to look at us!Video2Jackie: OK. I’ll calm down. But, Dean, I’m worried. I could get into real trouble. Dean: You? Wh y, I’m the one who sent the phony tape to Newsline.Jackie: Yes, but I was the one who posed as the Kicks executive.Dean: Big deal.Jackie: What do you mean, big deal? I did a superb job. I helped you get Nick suspended!Dean: Yeah. Yean. You’re a great a ctress. I know.Jackie: Speaking of which, when are you going to introduce me to Byron Walters? Dean: Byron Walters?Jackie: Yes, that film director friend of yours? Remember? The director who’s going to make me a star!Dean: Oh, him…Jackie: You said to be patient, but this is getting ridiculous.Dean: Un, I forgot to tell you. There is no Byron Walters. He quit the business. Jackie: But he was going to give me my big break, the break that’s going to make me a star.Dean: Sorry, Jackie.Jackie: No, you’re not. I don’t think you’re sorry at all---now. but you will be! You tricked me, just like you tricked Nick Crawford. I don’t have to stand for this.Unit 7 Another ConfessionVideo1Nick: I can’t believe it! They admitted everything.Talia: And we got it all on tape.Nick: How did you know they were going to talk about me ?Talia: I saw Jack’s face when I mentioned Kicks shoes. I knew she would tell Dean about it as soon as she could.Nick: This is fantastic. I am so relieved. I was beginning to think it was all over for me.Talia: Are you ready to go? If we leave now, we’ll still be able to catch Tony.Nick: Look, Talia. The news has been on. There’s nothing we can do to change it…Talia: I guess you’re right.Nick: Why don’t you finish dinner?Talia: … But if we leave now, Tony will still be in the office.Nick: Look, Talia. This whole thing is about to be clear up. Why don’t we just take a little time now to enjoy ourselves?Talia: Of course. You’re right. Sorry, Nick. And besides, this is Valentino’s. And I am with a star!Video2Nick: I have a confession to make.Talia: What? You have a confession to make? I thought this whole was over. Nick: No, no. It’s not about that. It’s about… .Talia: Us? Us, as in you and me.Nick: Yes. Do you remember that class we took together in college?Talia: Of course, I remember it. I remember it well.Nick: And do you remember when we were studying together in the library…Talia: You mean when we were studying for that Shakespeare exam?Nick: Well, I… uh… I wanted to ask you out.Talia: You did? Wow!... So why didn’t you?Nick: I’d heard you had a boyfriend.Talia: Oh, no! Well, I had a boyfriend, but we split up during that summer. In fact, we had split up by mid-semester.Nick: You are kidding. I didn’t know. Well, I guess I should’ve…Talia: I’m not seeing anyone now, though, you know.Nick: Well, then…Waiter:Tutto bene? Is everything all right? May I get you uh, un café? Te? Cappuccino?Talia: I’ll have a cappuccino.Nick: Two.Unit 8 A Lesson LearnedVideo1Talia: I’m too late, right? You already aired the story about Nick on the evening news?Tony: No, I decided not to. When I hadn’t heard from you, I decided to wait. Talia: Oh, gosh, what a relief.Tony: As a matter of fact, I was just going to call you.Talia: Well, I am so glad you waited, Tony ... Tah dah!Tony: So that’s the tape?Talia: Yup. This is the tape that will get Nick’s name cleared.Tony: OK. Let’s hear it. I have a tape player here somewhere.Amy: So, tell me. Tell me.Talia: It was perfect. I got it all on tape. Jackie said that she had posed as a Kicks executive ...Amy: No!Talia: Yes! And they both admitted that there was no Kicks!Amy: Get out of here!Talia: And Dean actually said that he had sent the tape to us ...Amy: Unbelievable!Talia: Wait till you hear them. Hearing is believing!Tony: Talia, let me have the tape.Talia: Oh, sure. Here. Oh, this is so exciting.Video2Talia: Here it is, the tape that will get Nick reinstated on the team. Just a minute. I mus t not have rewound it... OK, now listen... What’s going on? Is this tape player working?Tony: It’s been working just fine. In fact, I just had it cleaned last week.Amy: Try another tape and see if that works.Tony: Thanks, Amy. I was just about to try that.Amy: Did you check that the recording light was on?Talia: I was going to check it after I sat down but too much was going on.Tony: Did you press “play” and “record” together?Talia: I don’t know! I thought I did! The tape was moving.Tony: Yo u probably just pressed “play.”Talia: This is a disaster.Tony: Sorry, Talia. I’m afraid you’ve just learned a lesson the hard way.Amy: Poor Talia.Talia: Poor Nick! How am I going to tell him?Unit 9 A Canceled CelebrationVideo1Talia: Who is it?Nick: Nick. Here I am! Ready to celebrate.Talia: Didn’t you get my message?Nick: No! What’s wrong? Are you OK?Talia: Yeah…..No…..Nick, I don’t know how to tell you…Nick: What are you talking about?Talia: The tape. I mean, There is no tape. I never recorded Jackie and Dean’s conversation.Nick: Yes, There it is. I was there.Talia: No, I messed it up. I didn’t press the right buttons.Nick: Oh, no!Talia: I feel awful. If I had been more careful, we would have had the evidence! Nick: Wow! And we were supposed to be celebrating tonight.Talia: How stupid! I can’t believe I didn’t press the right buttons! I just wish I had been more careful.Nick: And I wish you would stop kicking yourself.Talia: Well, I’m supposed to be a professional! And I want to b e a reporter!Video2Talia: I wish I could go back and do it over.Nick: Well, you can’t. Take it from me. I'm an athlete. Iknow. You just have to forget what’s have done and go on.Talia: Y ou’re right. What’s done is done. Or in this case, what’s not do ne is done. Nick: Look, Talia, i f you hadn’t done such a good job of covering the story, we never would have known the truth.Talia: How can you stay so positive?Nick: I don’t know. It’s just my nature.Talia: Well, I wish it were mine. I wish I were that optimistic. So, guess I’ll quit my job. Amy can take my place. She’ll be a good researcher.Nick: Talia, take it easy. You’re overreacting. Things really aren’t so bad.Talia: Y es, they are. Nick, they’re terrible. And the most terrible part of all of thi sis I let you down.Nick: Have I ever told you about my grandmother?Talia: No, I don’t think so.Nick: Well, my grandmother is very wise woman. She always told the truth. She always said the truth would win out.Unit 10 Jack’s Big SceneVideo1Talia: So, what are you going to do now?Nick: I don’t know. Until you told me about the tape, I was expecting to rejoin the team tomorrow.Talia: I have an idea. How about this? What if I call your coach? Would he believe me if I told him about Dean and Jackie?Nick: It wouldn't matter if he believed you, Talia. I'm sorry, your word wouldn't be enough.Talia: Who is that?Jackie: Surprise!Talia: You?Jackie: I got your phone number from your friend, Amy. I was thinking about calling, but then I decided to just surprise you with a visit.Talia: Well, yes, this is a surprise.Jackie: It's amazing how easily you can get people’s addresses these days. Oh, hello,Jackie: Nick! Remember me?Nick: I certainly do.Talia: What are you doing here?Jackie: Do you have a video camera?Talia: Yes.Jackie: Do you want a great story? One that will make us all really famous? Talia: What's the catch?Jackie: No catch. Just one small condition. If Nick agrees not to press charges against me, I'll tell the whole truth.Video2Jackie: I am so excited. You're sure I look OK? Do you think I should have worn a different outfit?Talia: You look fine. Really.Jackie: I can't wait to see this when it's broadcast. I'm going to get national exposure!Talia: OK. I'm ready. I'm here with Jackie Bishop, sister of soccer player Dean Bishop. Jackie has decided to come forward. She is now going to tell us how she and her brother schemed to frame Nick Crawford, the soccer star. Jackie? Jackie: You have to understand. Dean and I had been planning this for a long time.I posed as the VP of marketing from this phony shoe company ...Talia: Kicks.Jackie: Right. Kicks Shoes. Cute name, don't you think? Anyway, I knew Nick usually went to the juice bar at the health club, and I met him there.Talia: And then?Jackie: Then, posing as this woman from Kicks, I invited Nick to come to my office to discuss an endorsement.Talia: And did he?Jackie: Well, I didn't really have an office, you know. So I met him in the Gower Building lobby and took him to lunch. I recorded the whole conversation. Dean took over from there. He doctored the tape to make it sound like Nick had accepted a bribe.Talia: Why did you decide to tell the truth now?Jackie: Dean promised to introduce me to some big shot movie director, and I believed him. Well, I just - found out that Dean had been lying the whole time. Talia: I see.Jackie: Unbelievable! My own brother had been using me. If I had known, I would never have gone along with him. I should have known better. I should never have trusted him.Unit 11 Hard EvidenceVideo1Nick: Dean! And Coach! You’re just the two people I wanted to see.Dean: Nick! Sorry, man, tough break. But you know what they say, “Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.”Nick: Dean, that’s the smartest thing I’ve ever heard you say.Coach: Nick, are you going to be OK?Nick: You bet! I’ve got something I want to show you both.Jackie: My brother heard that Nick had gotten rid of his agent. So I went and offered fifty thousand dollars to endorse a pair of shoes. I was very convincing, if I must say so myself. Anyway, Nick agreed and I got it all on tape. Of course, The tape had to be edited to make it sound like Nick was accepting a bribe, but Dean took care of that.Dean: That lying…Nick: Dean, I’d keep quiet if I were you. Jackie gave us hard evidence. It turns out my conversation with her was not the only one she recorded.Dean: This is crazy!Coach: I don’t know what to say. I’m so sorry you had to go through all of this. Nick: Thanks, Coach.Coach: Well, I think this is all over now. We’ll be starting practice in an hour—you’ll be there, right?Nick: Oh, sure! But I might be late. There’s someone I have to go talk to.Video2Amy: You must be very happy.Nick: I really am. My name has been cleared. I’m really relieved. This has been a nightmare!Tony: Now that the truth has come out, how about giving Newsline an exclusive interview?Nick: That depends.Tony: Depends on what?Nick: I will talk to Newsline as long as my favorite reporter gets to do the interview.Tony: Oh, you must mean Talia.Amy: Of course he does.Tony: Go ahead. Just remember… Don’t let your emotions get in the way of your job.Nick: Just one more thing. Can we schedule the interview for later? I’ve got to go to soccer practice now.Tony: No problem. Talia will be waiting for you.Unit 12 Just Being HonestVideo1Announcer on TV: Glitter … the perfect toothpaste for the perfect smile.Jackie on TV: Remember, all that glitters is not gold.Nick: Patty, could youturn the volume down a little?Patty: Oh, sure, Nick. It seems like yesterday when you were asking me to turn UP the volume.Nick: Huh?Patty: You remember! The day when you recognized Jackie Bishop on TV.Nick: Oh, yeah, that! In a way it DOES seem like just yesterday. But a lot has happened since then.Patty: Oh, I know. Like, now you can see Jackie Bishop on TV all the time!Nick: Yup, in that ridiculous toothpaste commercial. Well, I guess things have worked out for her.Patty: Seems so. And they’ve worked ou t OK for you, too, right? I mean, you DID score the winning goal in the qualifying match.Nick: Yes, but unfortunately, we DIDN’T make it to the finals.Patty: No, but there’s always next time.Nick: That’s right, there’s always next time …Patty: Oh, you know who else I see on TV a lot now? That reporter who broke the story. What’s her name again? Talia something?Nick: Talia Santos. Yeah, I heard she’s been offered a job at a different news show. Patty: You don’t look very happy about it.Nick: Well, we’ve both been so busy… she’s been working really hard. I haven’t had a chance to see her much lately. And now she’s going to be moving.Patty: It sounds like you need to speak with her.Nick: You’re right, Patty. I’ll see you later.Patty: Bye, Nick. Hey! Let me know how things turn out.Video2Talia: Nick! Hi! I’ve been meaning to call you.Nick: Oh, hi. Well, Amy called me. She told me the news. She said she’s got your job as a researcher.Talia: That’s right. Isn’t it great?Nick: Yeah, yeah ... she told me the news about you. When are you moving? Talia: Not until next week.Nick: Oh. Is there somewhere we can go for a few minutes?Talia: Sure. Here, come in here.Nick: So Amy told me you got an offer from Newsbeat. Where are they? Atlanta? Talia: No, Chicago.Nick: Right, Chicago. Anyway, she said they want you to start right away.Talia: True. But Nick, I …Nick: Wait, Talia. I have to tell you how I feel.Talia: OK. Go ahead. I’m listening.Nick: I know I haven’t been in touch, but it’s only because I didn’t want to get in the way. I know how important your career is to you.Talia: What are you talking about, Nick?Nick: What I’m trying to say is, I want to spend more time with you. I don’t want you to move.Talia: Good. Because THIS is where I’m moving.Nick: Huh?Talia: THIS, this is my new office. I turned Newsbeatdown. Tony said he’d matchtheir offer.Nick: So in other words ... I just made a fool of myself.Talia: No. As usual, you were just being honest. It’s one of the qualities I like most about you.。
新世纪大学英语4视听说听力原文
Unit 1OL2 (A)Jack: I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer.Kayla: Y es, but on the other hand, they consume more oil.Jack: They also look really cool.Kayla: That’s true, but there are some SUVs which are not big but also very beautiful.Jack: And I think big cars are more fun to drive.Kayla: But then again, it’s very expensive.Jack: Well, let’s get more information about several kinds of cars, okay?OL2(B)My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high. I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my countryOL3Modern buildings: We love them, We hate themThe world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn’t enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building’s center to be a visitor entrance and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.Kyoto, Japan, is the country’s ancient capital, and the heart of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center.OL4The future building boom?Interviewer: What do you think is the biggest problem facing our cities?Erika: I think it’s overcrowding. Talk to anyone living in a major metropolitan area and they will say the same thing: There’s no space.Even the suburbs are getting crowded.Interviewer: Well, in some places there simply isn’t any land left for building,right?Erika: Y es, that’s true, but you have to think creatively. Y ou can’t give up so easily.Interviewer: Think creatively? What do you suggest?Erika: What I’m saying is that we can build more structures underground.We can add parking lots, malls, hotels, and even apartment buildings.There’s plenty of space.Interviewer: Isn’t it expensive?Erika: Y es, it can be. In the past building underground has been very expensive. However, we have new technology that will bring the costdown. It involves using robots. Y ou don’t have to pay robots a salary! Interviewer: Isn’t ―building down‖more dangerous than other kind of construction?Erika: Actually, I think it’s safer than building skyscrapers, for example.Remember, we already do it. We have subways and undergroundshopping malls. I’m just suggesting we invest in a variety of biggerprojects and that we dig deeper.Interviewer: What would you say to people who doubt your idea?Erika: I can understand their feelings. Whenever there’s a new idea, it can cause controversy. But ―building down‖is not some kind ofimpractical idea. It makes sense. There is so much spaceunderground: it can accommodate a lot of traffic, storage, and people.With the new technology we have, we’d be crazy not to consider theidea---it’s the wave of the future!Unit 2OL2 (A)Penny: Hello. Y our Computer World sales department.Ted: Hi, Penny. It’s Ted.Penny: Oh, hi, Ted. What’s up?Ted: Well, my computer has crashed again.Penny: Oh no!Ted: Oh, yes. That’s why I’m calling. Y ou know, it’s five years old. And I need to speak to Scott about getting a new one.Penny: Well, you’ve called at a good time. We have some attractive new models. Ted: Great! I’m looking for something affordable. And I want to get something portable this time.Penny: I’m sure Scott can help you with that…Let’s see, he is in a meeting until 3:30. I’ll ask him to call you.Ted: No, that’s OK. I’ll call him after 3:30. Please give him the message.OL2 (B)E-mail is my favorite way to communicate. I think it is as fast as a fax machine, and it is as easy as a cell phone. Of course e-mail has some problems, too. It isn’t asaffordable as ordinary mail, because you need a computer and Internet service. And I don’t think it is as reliable as a fax machine. Sometimes e-mail messages get lost. But in my opinion, e-mail is as convenient as a cell phone. I can send a message from my home or office, and my friends can read it when they have time.OL3In today’s report, we look at a new technology called pervasive computing.Pervasive computing means putting tiny computers into everyday electronic appliances, such as toasters and microwaves. With pervasive computing, appliances can communicate with their users – and with other appliances!Some companies now sell pervasive computing products like a ―smart‖toaster. It remembers your favorite kind of toast: light or dark. Companies are designing a ―smart‖ coffee maker and a ―smart‖ clock. The coffee maker can measure the water and coffee. It can even put milk in your breakfast coffee and make black coffee in the afternoon. The clock will check the time on other clocks in your house, and give information about other appliances. For example, it can tell you, ―Y our coffee maker needs more water.‖And that’s only the beginning. One company is now advertising ―Save time –phone your washing machine!‖Engineers are making a ―smart‖house. In this house, the lights, heater, and air conditioner change automatically when family members come home. This makes the home comfortable, and it saves a lot of energy. Pervasive computing could change many parts of our daily lives.But do people really want pervasive computing? Do they really need technology everywhere? One company asked people about their opinions on ―smart‖appliances. There were surprises. A ―smart‖refrigerator can buy more food on the Internet, but people didn’t want it, because it might make mistakes.―Pervasive computing is as important as a telephone,‖says Rebecca Blair, president of InnoTech Corporation. But some of these products are not useful, or even practical. Companies should learn more about the technology that people really want. OL4Local girl rescuedShe may have a broken leg, but she can’t be happier. Morgan Bailey, 11, is happy to be alive.Tuesday was like any other day for Morgan. She was at school. It was fourth period, and she was the first student to arrive in the gymnasium for her physical education class.Suddenly there was a loud noise.―There was a sharp cracking noise and then a loud boom. After that, I don’t remember anything,‖ said Morgan.The roof of the gymnasium had collapsed under the heavy snow. Morgan was trapped underneath. She couldn’t escape.―I woke up and there was a big piece of wood on my leg. I couldn’t move it. Iwas starting to get cold.‖Fortunately, help was nearby. A new program using ―rescue robots‖ was tried for the first time.―We were nervous about using the robot,‖ said Derrick Sneed, the man in charge of the program. ―But in the end, the robot gave us reliable information. It went extremely well.‖The rescue robot was able to go into the gym and locate Morgan’s exact position.―We send in robots first because it may not be safe for humans,‖ said Mr. Sneed. ―Human beings are not as useful as robots in some situations. A gas leak, for example, could kill you or me but wouldn’t hurt a robot.‖Although it didn’t happen in Morgan’s case, some rescue robots can bring fresh air or water to people who are trapped.Rescue robots go into rough, dangerous places. They work in life or death situations. They have to be durable.Doctors say that Morgan is doing well. She should be going home in two or three days. What is the first thing she wants to do after she gets out of the hospital?―I want to meet my hero,‖ laughs Morgan. ―That little robot that saved my life!‖Unit 3OL2Amy: John, I’ve never notice this old photo of your family before.John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up.Amy: It’s a nice picture of your family.John: I think it’s embarrassing. And I look stupid.Amy: Well, you could’ve combed your hair…it’s a nice shot, though. Look at how young you are! How old were you in the photo?John: Eight…no wait, I’d just turned nine.Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.John: Y ep. They were married when that picture was taken. Now they’re divorced. Amy: Oh. What do they do?John: My father’s retired. Mom works in a hospital.Amy: What are their names?John: Well, my father’s name is Joseph. My mother is Olivia –she was named after a popular actress.Amy: How great! I have an aunt with the same name. I love the name Olivia…Who’s that guy?John: Which one?Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?John: No, that’s my Uncle Randy. He’s only two years older than my brother. Amy: He’s cute. I love a guy with a mustache.John: Um, sorry, but he’s married now. his wife just had a baby.Amy: I was just making a comment…So the other young guy must be your brother.John: Y es. That’s Tom.Amy: How old is he in the picture?John: Let’s see…he’s nine years older than me,… so he would’ve been 18 then. Amy: And there’s your little sister, Tina. She’s so cute!John: Y eah. She’s two years younger than me. It’s hard to believe she’s in high school now!OL31. A bank robbery in Virginia, USA, was stopped when the robber and the bank tellercouldn’t reach an agreement. The robber pushed a holdup note under the window, but the teller looked at it, said, ―I can’t read this,‖and gave it back. The robber pushed the note through a second time. The teller crumpled the note up and threw it at the robber. He picked it up and walked out of the bank.2. A professional ice hockey player will miss the rest of this season’s games becausehe injured himself. National Hockey League goalie Jean-Louis Blanchard went on the injured list after he fell and seriously hurt his back. He was walking out of a restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, when he slipped on some ice.3.The first international camel beauty contest was held last week in Alxa, in westernChina. More than 100 dressed-up camels entered the contest. The judges examined them for shiny hair, tall humps, and beautiful costumes. Unlike human beauty contests, though, there were no interviews with the contestants.4.Police in Sheffield, England, arrested a 41-year-old man for stealing five cars.Graham Owens went to car dealers and said he wanted to buy a car, and borroweda car to test-drive. Each time, he drove the car around, then cleaned it inside andwashed it outside – before leaving it at the side of the road, and walking home. OL41.Nutty newsLulu is a kangaroo. For 10 years she has lived with the Richards family.Lulu was adopted by the family after they found her next to her dead mother.Mr. Ken Richards is a farmer. He was working on his farm when a heavy tree branch suddenly fell on top of him.Lulu stood next to Mr. Richards’ body. She started barking and didn’t leave Mr. Richards’ side.―I’ve never heard Lulu bark like that ---she sounded like a dog. She barked and barked and she didn’t stop,‖ said Celeste, Mr. Richards’ daughter.After 15 minutes, the Richards family went to investigate. They found Ken on the ground and he was unconscious.―Lulu is a hero,‖ said Celeste, ―She saved my father.‖Mr. Middleton, an expert veterinarian, said that Lulu’s story is rare. ―I have never seen a kangaroo act like that. Maybe Lulu helped Ken Richards because the Richards family is the only family she has ever known.‖Lulu has always followed Ken around the farm. She’s a loyal, friendly, andvery intelligent kangaroo. After Ken leaves the hospital, he is planning to go everywhere with Lulu.2.Nutty newsApproximately 175,000 people live in the Republic of V anuatu, an island chain east of Australia. It is a popular tourist destination because ther’s a lot to do there: you can visit waterfalls, go horseback riding, take an aerial tour, or visit a traditional Ni-V anuatu village. V anuatu is most famous for its scuba diving and snorkeling.In an effort to draw attention to these popular water sports, V anuatu has created a world’s ―first‖: the government has opened an underwater post office.Y ou have to be a certified scuba diver to work there. The office is three meters below the surface in an area on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capital city. So far, the post office has hired four workers. They will work in a room surrounded by the beauty of V anuatu’s underwater world. Customers will buy waterproof postcards on land and then dive down to the post office to receive a special waterproof stamp.Unit 4OL2 (A)I plan to become a teacher after I finish my studies. I decided to study at this university because the teaching program is very good. We have a lot of practice working with children. I love to work with young kids. I expect to graduate from the university next June, and I hope to find a job in a kindergarten. I’ll try to start working in September.OL2 (B)G: Hello, Ms. Hale. I’m Mr. Grant, the advertising manager for the company. Do you have a resume or curriculum vitae to give to me?H: Y es, Mr. Grant. Here it is.G: Thank you. Now, let me tell you a little bit about the job. We need someone to design brochures on the computer. Do you have up-to-date computer skills?H: Y es, I do. In my present position I use computer graphics all the time. I have experience with animation as well.G: Oh, that’s very good. We hope to launch a new group of animated ads next spring.Can you work with others in a pleasant manner, Ms. Hale?H: My co-workers seem to think so. I can also work independently by myself.G: That’s necessary, too. What about flexibility in working long hours on a project? H: I have a lot of energy and I’m willing to get the job done. The work I did last year won two awards at a national conference.G: Excellent. That’s very impressive. By the way, did I mention that we need someone to start next week?H: No, you didn’t, but it might be possible.G: Good. Thank you for coming today. We’ll be I touch soon.OL3Y ou’ve never met Malissa Hayes, and you don’t know her name, but you know her voice. Melissa records information messages for the telephone company. When you hear The number you called has been changed… -- that’s Melissa!―Y es, it’s true,‖she says. ―I’m the voice talent for National Telephone.‖ At least 50,000 people hear her voice everyday. ―I try to sound warm and friendly, even when I’m saying, I’m sorry, that number is incorrect. Please try again.‖Melissa works only three days a week, but she has to practice a lot. ―My voice has to sound the same at the end of eight hours.‖ She’s very careful about her voice. ―I don’t drink lots of hot water with honey. I can’t go to horror movies because I always scream, and I might hurt my voice!‖How did she get her job? ―A friend told me about it. I listened to all the telephone company messages on my phone and then I recorded a cassette of those messages. After I sent it to the company, I called them every day for a month!‖She’s done this work for three years now, and she loves it. ―It’s fun! And I’m helping people by using my voice.‖ Plus, people are always surprised when they hear about Melissa’s job. They say, ―you’re a real person? I thought it was computer!‖OL4Interview 1Interviewer: What is your job, Ken?Ken: I’m a V.J. or ―video jockey.‖Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Ken: I’m on TV. I introduce music videos and talk about them. I also interview singers who appear in videos.Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. That’s very exciting. Also, I love music, so it’s a lot of fun.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. Some of them are not very nice. They think they are better than me. They can be verydemanding.Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Ken: last year, I presented an award on TV at a video music awards show.I couldn’t believe it. They flew me out to Los Angeles and I stayedin Beverly Hills. I was on the TV show for a whole 45 seconds! Igot to meet a lot of stars.Interviewer: I want to be a V.J. How do I get the job?Ken: Well, first you have to make a videotape about yourself. Y ou need to talk about certain things on the video. In my case, there was alist of questions, like ―What did you do last weekend?‖and―What’s in your CD player right now?‖After you talk aboutyourself, you send the videotape in to the TV station. They call youif they like the tape.Interview 2Interviewer: What is your job, Steven?Steven: I’m a car courier.Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Steven: Sometimes a person or a company needs a car moved from one place to another. They may not have time to do it themselves. Theyhire me to drive the car.Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Steven: I like to drive, so it’s fun for me. Last summer, I drove all the way from New Y ork to California. The weather was great. I had theradio on and enjoyed my trip very much.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Steven: I have to be very punctual. If I say I’ll arrive on Monday at 6:00, I have to be there by Monday at 6:00. I have to be dependable. It’sstressful at times.Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Steven: I drove across the desert as the sun was setting. It was incredible! Interviewer: I want to be a car courier. How do I get the job?Steven: That’s a good question. My mother started this business, so she hired me. Y ou’d have to call my mother to find out!Unit 5OL2Microsoft Corporation is a multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, its best selling flagship products are the Microsoft Windows operating system and the Microsoft Office suite. Microsoft ships products to Europe, Asia, and Latin America. It manages branch offices in more than 60 countries. It has nearly 90,000 employees in 105 countries by 2008.Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. in the mid-1980’s, it rose to dominate the home computer operating system market with MS-DOS. Since 1985, Microsoft has released an upgrading line of Windows operating systems featuring a friendly user interface. The latest one, Windows Vista, was released in January 2007 and has sold 140 million copies to date.As one commentator notes, Microsoft’s original mission was ―a computer on every desk and in every home, running Microsoft software,‖ and now it is a goal near fulfillment. Microsoft also makes profits in other markets such as computer hardware products and home entertainment products.OL3Advertising is everywhere. It’s on race cars and subway trains, on T-shirts and billboards. Everyday, you see hundreds of ads, and each advertiser wants you to buy their product. But do we really need all these products?A group in Canada says ―NO.‖In 1991, they started an event called Buy Nothing Day, to protest against consumerism and waste. Every year, on the last Friday in November, no one should spend any money for 24 hours. The event has spread to over 15 countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom.In the United States, Buy Nothing Day takes place on the Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday. This is usually the busiest day of the year in department stores and shopping malls. Traditionally, it’s the first day of the Christmas shopping season, when Americans buy gifts for family and close friends.However, this ―season‖has grown longer every year. Now some stores put up their Christmas window displays in the middle of October, and Americans are pressured to buy gifts for every one of their relatives, for all of their coworkers, and for everyone they do business with. Many people feel that they are forgetting the real significance of the holidays, because companies just want them to spend more money.Of course, Buy Nothing Day supporters don’t want to change just one day. They want the change to continue all year. But if we take a break from shopping on one day, we can start thinking about what we really need in life. Michael Smith, British organizer of Buy Nothing Day, says: ―Our message is clear: Shop less, live more!‖OL4Ad or no ad?Is advertising really necessary? Billions of dollars are spent on it every year, so it must be important. After all, it’s a busy world. Y ou have to advertise, sell products, and make money!Not every company thinks that way. The NO-AD company (―no-ad‖stands for ―not advertised‖) avoids big advertising campaigns. The company was started in 1960 and is successful today. Their products are still affordable because the company saves money on advertising. They also use their savings to support a drug and alcohol awareness program to educate high school students.NO-AD sells by word of mouth. ―Word-of-mouth advertising‖happens when a person tells another person about a good experience with a product or service. That second person then tells another friend, family member, or colleague. And so a chain of information is created.Typically, advertisers talk about how good their product is. Although they say things like, ―Studies show that our product is the best,‖or ―Everyone loves this product,‖it can sound insincere or unconvincing. It’s much more believable to hear about a product from someone who did not make it. Our friends’opinions are very important to us, so we often listen to their advice about a product.Word-of-mouth advertising has other advantages, too. It’s cost-effective (after all, it’s free) and a company doesn’t have to create a complex business plan to do it. Here is some advice for small business about work-of-mouth advertising:●Be prepared to talk about your company at any time. Y ou never know whoyou will meet. Always carry business cards.●Only say positive things about your company. Don’t say negative thingsabout your company.●Help other companies by referring people to them. The more you help others,the more good fortune will come back to you.Unit 6OL4Money from unexpected sourcesThe San people live in southern Africa. Scientists say that they may have been living there for as long as 40,000 years, hunting animals and gathering plants. Until recently, the once mighty San were broke and unemployed. They had lost their land and were no longer engaged in traditional activities, such as hunting. The few young San people with jobs were working as farm laborers. They were not learning about their ancient culture and language.That may all change. The San have struck it rich. They recently signed an agreement with a large drug company. The San have traditional knowledge about plants. The drug company is especially interested in a particular cactus and how the San use it.The San used to go on hunting trips. While away from home, they chewed on the cactus to suppress their appetite—they no longer felt hungry afterwards. Using the San’s knowledge, the drug company plans to make a new drug from this plant. For people around the world who eat too much and have weight problems, this new drug could really help them by suppressing their appetites.The San have a positive plan for this new wealth. Their first step will be to get jobs for their people. Their next priority will be education. Through education, they hope to save their culture and language for future generations.When you think of a monk, you might think of a quiet man living in an isolated place. The ―free monks‖ of Greece do live in a monastery, but they are anything but quiet. In fact, they sing. They have been recording their songs and selling many records in Greece.Y oung music listeners love to listen to the ―free monks.‖Their songs are recorded in different styles (digital keyboard and rock, for example), and the themes are not only religious. The brothers also sing about problems like drugs and globalization.The monks haven’t made a fortune from their record sales, but they have made a profit. They use the money to pay for summer camps for teenagers. At the camps, the teens can play soccer and go horseback riding. The monks also donate money to other social programs that help people.Unit 7The shrinking familyElisa Sanchez is a mother in Monterrey, Mexico. She and her husband are both high school teachers in their thirties.They have two children. They don’t plan to have any more. ―I was one of six children,‖says Elisa. ―My husband comes from a family of seven. People used to have more children in the sixties and seventies. Now it’s different.‖Elisa’s husband thinks the lower birthrate is a positive change. ―With a smaller population, there will be less competition. That means there will be more job opportunities for yong people.‖Gina Moretti works hard as a TV new announcer in Milan, Italy. ―My mother thinks I work too hard. Every time I visit her she asks me the same question: When are you getting married?‖Gina is 32 and her mother is worried about Gina’s ability to get married and raise a family in the future. The Italian government is worried, too. In 1958, one million babies were born in Italy. In 1998, it was half that number. The average mother in Italy has her first child at the age of 30. after 30, experts note, there isn’t a lot of time for women to have many children. The population is aging rapidly. Some wonder: has population control in Italy been too successful?。
新世纪大学英语视听说4听力原文
UNIT 1Takeshi: Man, look at that! In NewYork there ’s always something being built.And everything goes up so quickly , you never know what’s going tobe around next week.Roberto: Yeah, but on the other hand, sometimes I wonder about overcrowding.Maybe they need to start building down more.Roberto: Yeah, it’s when you build underground instead of aboveground.Takeshi: Nah, that’s too much like living in a cave. I love the skyscrapers!Roberto: True. And some of the first ones were built right here in NewYork City.Takeshi: That’s right! You know, I wonder what New York looked like before all these buildings popped up.Roberto: I don’t know, but I’d like to see this one when it’s finished. Takeshi: Yeah. I’ll bet it’ll be something fantastic!Roberto: Maybe , what do you think it’s going to look like?Takeshi: I don’t know , but you know what? I’m going to remember what it looked like.Roberto: What are you talking about? And why are you taking pictures? There’s nothing there.Takeshi: OK. You know how some people get famous because they havepictures of movie stars or performers before they make it big?Roberto: Yeah?Takeshi: Well, some buildings and architectural structures get to be famoustoo, like theEiffel Tower or the Empire State Building , right?Roberto: Yeah, and ,? There’s nothing here!Takeshi: Right! But there will be. Someday this very spot may become reallywell-known—like maybe it ’ll be some incredible hotel tha t the richand famous stay at. And I ’ll be the only one with pictures of it beforeit was built. Cool, huh?Roberto: Uh , you are too much. Hey, let’s ask this guy what your “famous”building’s going to be. (to passing construction worker ) Excuse us,can you tell us what this is going to be when it’s finished? Maybea fancy hotel or something?Construction worker: Fancy hotel? (laughs ) No, this isn ’t going to be a hotel.It ’s going to be a parking garage.Roberto: A parking garage. Uh , huh. Thanks.Takeshi: Well , maybe , someone rich and famous will park here.UNIT 2Prof. Morgan: Good. So change the first part and make those corrections andyour paper will be great.Tara: OK. Thanks for all your help, Professor Morgan. I ’ll e-mail my paper to you later today.Prof. Morgan: You know, technology is amazing. In high school I used to writemy term papers on a typewriter.Tara: It must have taken a long time to write a paper on a typewriter.Prof. Morgan: Well, I was pretty fast, but I made some mistakes. Actually,the typewriters weren’t that bad. Now, as for the first computers ,oh my gosh!Tara: What do you mean?Prof. Morgan: The first computers were so unreliable. They used to crash allthe time. And they were not as affordable or as fast as they are now.Tara: Mine’s pretty fast, but not as fast as some of the newer, more expensive ones.Prof. Morgan: I know! And nowadays, almost everyone has a computer. In those days, nobody had their own computer. We used to use the ones at theuniversity.Prof. Morgan: Yeah, that ’s all we had. I ’ll never forget, one spring,during final exams. Everybody was working on their term papers, and theelectricity went out!Tara: So? No big deal , laptops have batteries ,Prof. Morgan: Yes, but remember, in those days we didn ’t have laptops. If your computer crashed, you lost everything.Tara: Everything?Prof. Morgan: Everything. We used to lose information all the time, but thattime it was terrible. Everybody lost their papers that afternoon ,including me.Tara: What did you do?Prof. Morgan: I went back to the good, old-fashioned way.Tara: You mean typewriters?Prof. Morgan: Nope. I used something more affordable, portable, reliable,disposable, something that always worked.Tara: What was that?Prof. Morgan: (holds up pencil and paper) The first word processor.UNIT 3Takeshi: So, what are today’s headlines?Mike: I don’t know. I’m reading the important stuff like my horoscope and the entertainment section. Hey! Look at this! James Hammond is playingat CBGB’s tonight!Takeshi: James Hammond. Isn ’t he that famous blues guitarist? The guy with the silver guitar and the long, black hair?Mike: No, that ’s Kevin Diamond. James Hammondis th e singer. He has short spiky hair, he always wears that really cool white suit ,Takeshi: I know him—he’s great! Let’s go!Mike: Ah, man! It’s sold out!Takeshi: Oh. (sees someone across the room) Hey, look , that’s Anna , Anna Markovich.Mike: What?Takeshi: Over there.Mike: The one sitting down? Wearing the pink shirt?Takeshi: No. The really pretty one with the long hair and glasses. (waves )You know her. She lives in our building. She’s a journalist. She writes all themusic reviews for The Village Voice .Mike: Well, what are you waiting for? Go over there and ask her if she canget us some tickets for tonight!Takeshi: Are you kidding? I can ’t do that. I hardly know her! (Mike scowls) Well,maybe I can ,Takeshi: (approaches Anna ) Uh , hi, Anna! H ow are you?Anna: Oh, hi, Takeshi. I’m great! What’s up?Takeshi: Not much. So, you still , uh , writing for The Village Voice ?Anna: Yeah.“Dedicated Music Reviewer” —that’s me. As a matter of fact,I ’m reviewing a show tonight, James Hammond.Takeshi: James Hammond! I love him! My roommate and I were just talking about how much we’d like to see that show.Anna: Really? Actually, I’ve got two tickets.Takeshi: Two tickets? That’d be great!Anna: Terrific. It’s a date! You and I can go together. Meet me o utside our building at seven, OK?Takeshi: OK.Anna: See you then!Takeshi: See you tonight.Anna: Bye.Mike: Well? Did she have any tickets?Takeshi: Yeah. We ’re leaving at seven ,Mike: Fantastic man! I mean , we’re not going to have a lot of time. We( ’ve) got to go home, we(’ve) got to get changed , we(’ve) got to shower ,Takeshi: Uh , Mike? I meant Anna and I are leaving at seven.Mike: Oh.Takeshi: Somehow, I got a ticket—and a date with , Anna Markovich.Mike: You ’re kidding me! That’s great!Takeshi: You don’t mind if I go without you?Mike: Nah, don ’t worry about it. There’re plenty of concerts, but there’s only one Anna Markovich! Besides, I have more important things to do. (holdsup newspaper )Ms. Li: Hi,I ’m Yvonne Li.Welcome.Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in. Did you bring yourr ésumé?Ms. Li: Great. Thanks. First let me tell you a little bit about the job. We’re looking for someone to sell our new software product internationally.The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, apleasant manner with customers.Claudia: I agree , that ’s important. I ’ve worked in sales for years and have always tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they need.I think I’m really good at that.Ms. Li: That’s great. So tell me a little bit about your experience withsoftware programs.Claudia: Well, I’ve trained people how to use a similar software product for the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the productand customer needs.Ms. Li: Hmm , interesting, and your sales experience?Claudia: I’ve been with my present company for three years and in my present position since last year. I n that time, I ’ve been named salesperson of the monththree times, and have taken top sales awards several times aswell.Ms. Li: Impressive ,Claudia: I’m also taking graduate courses right now in marketing. I feel itreally helps meunderstand the market better, especially the competition. Ms. Li: You’ve been very busy, Ms. Oliveira!Well, thanks very much for coming in. We ’ll bein touch.Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a womanfor that software sales position. Mr. Howard: How did it go?Ms. Li: Very well.Mr. Howard: Do you think she’s right for the job?Ms. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience.Mr. Howard: OK. Let’s offer her the job.Ms. Li: Great.Tara: Hello?Ms. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.Tara: She can ’t come to the phone right now. May I take a message?Ms. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called.Tara: OK.Claudia: (enters from bedroom) Comeon. We’re going to be late for our aerobicsTara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some womancalled , Yvonne , Yvonne something , (door closes)Claudia: (Opens door and runs for phone) Ah!UNIT 5Takeshi: By the way Mike, thanks a lot for helping me out with this. I can’t believe Tara got sick!And on the day of my first real commercial shoot.Can you believe it?Mike: Don ’t worry about it. It’s going to be great , especially since you have a“lovely assistant” like me.Takeshi: Right , there, that should do it. Got your signs?Mike: Check!Takeshi:Ready Mr. Howard? (Mr. Howard nods ) And rolling,OK ,“Furniture Showroom” commercial — take one.Mr. Howard: Hello there!My nameis John Howard, president of Furniture Showroom, and I ’m here to tell you why we’re one of the most successfulfurniture stores around.The keys to our success are excellentquality,great design,and affordable prices.And who are these keysfor? Why for you—our customers! And that’s why I’m here todayto show you some of our premier pieces. Like this sleek and stylishlounge chair. All our loungers are covered in 100% genuine leather,and built with solid steel-frame construction. Take a look at that—talk about well-made. Or take a look at this Super Sleeper Sofa,why it ’s one of the most comfortable sofas you’ll ever lay yourhead on!It ’s true!See for yourself!(Mike lies down on sofa ) Youknow, folks, Furniture Showroom is not one of those flyby- nightoperations —“here today,gone tomorrow. ” Our companywas foundedin1982 with only three hard-working employees: my wife,my son, andme. Here at Furniture Showroom, we really pride ourselves in givingyou the best product at the right price!So come on down to FurnitureShowroom and take a look at our , (interrupted by Mike’s snore) Tara: Hey, what happened to that TV commercial?The one I couldn ’t do because I was sick?Takeshi: You mean the one where Mike fell asleep on my first paying client?I just sent in the tape last week. Who , who knows what’ll happen. Mike: Look, I said I was sorry. Plus that couch wa s really comfortable , Takeshi:(phone rings)Hello?This is.Oh, hello,Mr. Howard! Yeah ,uh- huh , OK , great! Thank you!Tara: Well?Takeshi: They loved it. They just booked me for another five commercials! Mr.Howard said that the big guy who fell asleep on the couch was the bestpart!Mike: Well, you know what this calls for, don’t you?Takeshi: Yeah , an apology.Mike: No, an encore! (jumps on sofa。
新世纪视听说4听力材料(杨慧中)
Unit 1OL2 (A)Jack: I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer.Kayla: Yes, but on the other hand, they consume more oil.Jack: They also look really cool.Kayla: That’s true, but there are some SUVs which are not big but also very beautiful.Jack: And I think big cars are more fun to drive.Kayla: But then again, it’s very expensive.Jack: Well, let’s get more information about several kinds of cars, okay?OL2(B)My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high. I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my countryOL3Modern buildings: We love them, We hate themThe world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn’t enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building’s center to be a visitor entrance and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.Kyoto, Japan, is the country’s ancient capital, and the heart of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center.OL4The future building boom?Interviewer: What do you think is the biggest problem facing our cities?Erika: I think it’s overcrowding. Talk to anyone living in a major metropolitan area and they will say the same thing: There’s no space.Even the suburbs are getting crowded.Interviewer: Well, in some places there simply isn’t any land left for building,right?Erika: Yes, that’s true, but you have to think creatively. You can’t give up so easily.Interviewer: Think creatively? What do you suggest?Erika: What I’m saying is that we can build more structures underground.We can add parking lots, malls, hotels, and even apartment buildings.There’s plenty of space.Interviewer: Isn’t it expensive?Erika: Yes, it can be. In the past building underground has been very expensive. However, we have new technology that will bring the costdown. It involves using robots. You don’t have to pay robots a salary! Interviewer: Isn’t ―building down‖more dangerous than other kind of construction?Erika: Actually, I think it’s safer than building skyscrapers, for example.Remember, we already do it. We have subways and undergroundshopping malls. I’m just suggesting we invest in a variety of biggerprojects and that we dig deeper.Interviewer: What would you say to people who doubt your idea?Erika: I can understand their feelings. Whenever there’s a new idea, it can cause controversy. But ―building down‖is not some kind ofimpractical idea. It makes sense. There is so much spaceunderground: it can accommodate a lot of traffic, storage, and people.With the new technology we have, we’d be crazy not to consider theidea---it’s the wave of the future!Unit 2OL2 (A)Penny: Hello. Your Computer World sales department.Ted: Hi, Penny. It’s Ted.Penny: Oh, hi, Ted. What’s up?Ted: Well, my computer has crashed again.Penny: Oh no!Ted: Oh, yes. That’s why I’m calling. You know, it’s five years old. And I need to speak to Scott about getting a new one.Penny: Well, you’ve called at a good time. We have some attractive new models. Ted: Great! I’m looking for something affordable. And I want to get something portable this time.Penny: I’m sure Scott can help you with that…Let’s see, he is in a meeting until 3:30. I’ll ask him to call you.Ted: No, that’s OK. I’ll call him after 3:30. Please give him the message.OL2 (B)E-mail is my favorite way to communicate. I think it is as fast as a fax machine, and it is as easy as a cell phone. Of course e-mail has some problems, too. It isn’t asaffordable as ordinary mail, because you need a computer and Internet service. And I don’t think it is as reliable as a fax machine. Sometimes e-mail messages get lost. But in my opinion, e-mail is as convenient as a cell phone. I can send a message from my home or office, and my friends can read it when they have time.OL3In today’s report, we look at a new technology called pervasive computing.Pervasive computing means putting tiny computers into everyday electronic appliances, such as toasters and microwaves. With pervasive computing, appliances can communicate with their users – and with other appliances!Some companies now sell pervasive computing products like a ―smart‖ toaster. It remembers your favorite kind of toast: light or dark. Companies are designing a ―smart‖ coffee maker and a ―smart‖ clock. The coffee maker can measure the water and coffee. It can even put milk in your breakfast coffee and make black coffee in the afternoon. The clock will check the time on other clocks in your house, and give information about other appliances. For example, it can tell you, ―Your coffee maker needs more water.‖And that’s only the beginning. One company is now advertising ―Save time –phone your washing machine!‖ Engineers are making a ―smart‖ house. In this house, the lights, heater, and air conditioner change automatically when family members come home. This makes the home comfortable, and it saves a lot of energy. Pervasive computing could change many parts of our daily lives.But do people really want pervasive computing? Do they really need technology everywhere? One company asked people about their opinions on ―smart‖appliances. There were surprises. A ―smart‖refrigerator can buy more food on the Internet, but people didn’t want it, because it might make mistakes.―Pervasive computing is as important as a telephone,‖says Rebecca Blair, president of InnoTech Corporation. But some of these products are not useful, or even practical. Companies should learn more about the technology that people really want. OL4Local girl rescuedShe may have a broken leg, but she can’t be happier. Morgan Bailey, 11, is happy to be alive.Tuesday was like any other day for Morgan. She was at school. It was fourth period, and she was the first student to arrive in the gymnasium for her physical education class.Suddenly there was a loud noise.―There was a sharp cracking noise and then a loud boom. After that, I don’t remember anything,‖ said Morgan.The roof of the gymnasium had collapsed under the heavy snow. Morgan was trapped underneath. She couldn’t escape.―I woke up and there was a big piece of wood on my leg. I couldn’t move it. Iwas starting to get cold.‖Fortunately, help was nearby. A new program using ―rescue robots‖ was tried for the first time.―We were nervous about using the robot,‖ said Derrick Sneed, the man in charge of the program. ―But in the end, the robot gave us reliable information. It went extremely well.‖The rescue robot was able to go into the gym and locate Morgan’s exact position.―We send in robots first because it may not be safe for humans,‖ said Mr. Sneed. ―Human beings are not as useful as robots in some situations. A gas leak, for example, could kill you or me but wouldn’t hurt a robot.‖Although it didn’t happen in Morgan’s case, some rescue robots can bring fresh air or water to people who are trapped.Rescue robots go into rough, dangerous places. They work in life or death situations. They have to be durable.Doctors say that Morgan is doing well. She should be going home in two or three days. What is the first thing she wants to do after she gets out of the hospital?―I want to meet my hero,‖ laughs Morgan. ―That little robot that saved my life!‖Unit 3OL2Amy: John, I’ve never notice this old photo of your family before.John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up.Amy: It’s a nice picture of your family.John: I think it’s embarrassing. And I look stupid.Amy: Well, you could’ve combed your hair…it’s a nice shot, though. Look at how young you are! How old were you in the photo?John: Eight…no wait, I’d just turned nine.Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.John: Yep. They were married when that picture was taken. Now they’re divorced. Amy: Oh. What do they do?John: My father’s retired. Mom works in a hospital.Amy: What are their names?John: Well, my father’s name is Joseph. My mother is Olivia –she was named after a popular actress.Amy: How great! I have an aunt with the same name. I love the name Olivia…Who’s that guy?John: Which one?Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?John: No, that’s my Uncle Randy. He’s only two years older than my brother. Amy: He’s cute. I love a guy with a mustache.John: Um, sorry, but he’s married now. his wife just had a baby.Amy: I was just making a comment…So the other young guy must be your brother.John: Yes. That’s Tom.Amy: How old is he in the picture?John: Let’s see…he’s nine years older than me,… so he would’ve been 18 then. Amy: And there’s your little sister, Tina. She’s so cute!John: Yeah. She’s two years younger than me. It’s hard to believe she’s in high school now!OL31. A bank robbery in Virginia, USA, was stopped when the robber and the bank tellercouldn’t reach an agreement. The robber pushed a holdup note under the window, but the teller looked at it, said, ―I can’t read this,‖ and gave it back. The robber pushed the note through a second time. The teller crumpled the note up and threw it at the robber. He picked it up and walked out of the bank.2. A professional ice hockey player will miss the rest of this season’s games becausehe injured himself. National Hockey League goalie Jean-Louis Blanchard went on the injured list after he fell and seriously hurt his back. He was walking out of a restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, when he slipped on some ice.3.The first international camel beauty contest was held last week in Alxa, in westernChina. More than 100 dressed-up camels entered the contest. The judges examined them for shiny hair, tall humps, and beautiful costumes. Unlike human beauty contests, though, there were no interviews with the contestants.4.Police in Sheffield, England, arrested a 41-year-old man for stealing five cars.Graham Owens went to car dealers and said he wanted to buy a car, and borroweda car to test-drive. Each time, he drove the car around, then cleaned it inside andwashed it outside – before leaving it at the side of the road, and walking home. OL41.Nutty newsLulu is a kangaroo. For 10 years she has lived with the Richards family.Lulu was adopted by the family after they found her next to her dead mother.Mr. Ken Richards is a farmer. He was working on his farm when a heavy tree branch suddenly fell on top of him.Lulu stood next to Mr. Richards’ body. She started barking and didn’t leave Mr. Richards’ side.―I’ve never heard Lulu bark like that ---she sounded like a dog. She barked and barked and she didn’t stop,‖ said Celeste, Mr. Richards’ daughter.After 15 minutes, the Richards family went to investigate. They found Ken on the ground and he was unconscious.―Lulu is a hero,‖ said Celeste, ―She saved my father.‖Mr. Middleton, an expert veterinarian, said that Lulu’s story is rare. ―I have never seen a kangaroo act like that. Maybe Lulu helped Ken Richards because the Richards family is the only family she has ever known.‖Lulu has always followed Ken around the farm. She’s a loyal, friendly, andvery intelligent kangaroo. After Ken leaves the hospital, he is planning to go everywhere with Lulu.2.Nutty newsApproximately 175,000 people live in the Republic of Vanuatu, an island chain east of Australia. It is a popular tourist destination because ther’s a lot to do there: you can visit waterfalls, go horseback riding, take an aerial tour, or visit a traditional Ni-Vanuatu village. Vanuatu is most famous for its scuba diving and snorkeling.In an effort to draw attention to these popular water sports, Vanuatu has created a world’s ―first‖: the government has opened an underwater post office.You have to be a certified scuba diver to work there. The office is three meters below the surface in an area on the outskirts of Port Vila, the capital city. So far, the post office has hired four workers. They will work in a room surrounded by the beauty of Vanuatu’s underwater world. Customers will buy waterproof postcards on land and then dive down to the post office to receive a special waterproof stamp.Unit 4OL2 (A)I plan to become a teacher after I finish my studies. I decided to study at this university because the teaching program is very good. We have a lot of practice working with children. I love to work with young kids. I expect to graduate from the university next June, and I hope to find a job in a kindergarten. I’ll try to start working in September.OL2 (B)G: Hello, Ms. Hale. I’m Mr. Grant, the advertising manager for the company. Do you have a resume or curriculum vitae to give to me?H: Yes, Mr. Grant. Here it is.G: Thank you. Now, let me tell you a little bit about the job. We need someone to design brochures on the computer. Do you have up-to-date computer skills?H: Yes, I do. In my present position I use computer graphics all the time. I have experience with animation as well.G: Oh, that’s very good. We hope to launch a new group of animated ads next spring.Can you work with others in a pleasant manner, Ms. Hale?H: My co-workers seem to think so. I can also work independently by myself.G: That’s necessary, too. What about flexibility in working long hours on a project? H: I have a lot of energy and I’m willing to get the job done. The work I did last year won two awards at a national conference.G: Excellent. That’s very impressive. By the way, did I mention that we need someone to start next week?H: No, you didn’t, but it might be possible.G: Good. Thank you for coming today. We’ll be I touch soon.OL3You’ve never met Malissa Hayes, and you don’t know her name, but you know her voice. Melissa records information messages for the telephone company. When you hear The number you called has been changed… -- that’s Melissa!―Yes, it’s true,‖ she says. ―I’m the voice talent for National Telephone.‖ At least 50,000 people hear her voice everyday. ―I try to sound warm and friendly, even when I’m saying, I’m sorry, that number is incorrect. Please try again.‖Melissa works only three days a week, but she has to practice a lot. ―My voice has to sound the same at the end of eight hours.‖ She’s very careful about her voice. ―I don’t drink lots of hot water with honey. I can’t go to horror movies because I always scream, and I might hurt my voice!‖How did she get her job? ―A friend told me about it. I listened to all the telephone company messages on my phone and then I recorded a cassette of those messages. After I sent it to the company, I called them every day for a month!‖She’s done this work for three years now, and she loves it. ―It’s fun! And I’m helping people by using my voice.‖ Plus, people are always surprised when they hear about Melissa’s job. They say, ―you’re a real person? I thought it was computer!‖OL4Interview 1Interviewer: What is your job, Ken?Ken: I’m a V.J. or ―video jockey.‖Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Ken: I’m on TV. I introduce music videos and talk about them. I also interview singers who appear in videos.Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. That’s very exciting. Also, I love music, so it’s a lot of fun.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. Some of them are not very nice. They think they are better than me. They can be verydemanding.Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Ken: last year, I presented an award on TV at a video music awards show.I couldn’t believe it. They flew me out to Los Angeles and I stayedin Beverly Hills. I was on the TV show for a whole 45 seconds! Igot to meet a lot of stars.Interviewer: I want to be a V.J. How do I get the job?Ken: Well, first you have to make a videotape about yourself. You need to talk about certain things on the video. In my case, there was alist of questions, like ―What did you do last weekend?‖and―What’s in your CD player right now?‖After you talk aboutyourself, you send the videotape in to the TV station. They call youif they like the tape.Interview 2Interviewer: What is your job, Steven?Steven: I’m a car courier.Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Steven: Sometimes a person or a company needs a car moved from one place to another. They may not have time to do it themselves. Theyhire me to drive the car.Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Steven: I like to drive, so it’s fun for me. Last summer, I drove all the way from New York to California. The weather was great. I had theradio on and enjoyed my trip very much.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Steven: I have to be very punctual. If I say I’ll arrive on Monday at 6:00, I have to be there by Monday at 6:00. I have to be dependable. It’sstressful at times.Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Steven: I drove across the desert as the sun was setting. It was incredible! Interviewer: I want to be a car courier. How do I get the job?Steven: That’s a good question. My mother started this business, so she hired me. You’d have to call my mother to find out!Unit 5OL2Microsoft Corporation is a multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, its best selling flagship products are the Microsoft Windows operating system and the Microsoft Office suite. Microsoft ships products to Europe, Asia, and Latin America. It manages branch offices in more than 60 countries. It has nearly 90,000 employees in 105 countries by 2008.Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. in the mid-1980’s, it rose to dominate the home computer operating system market with MS-DOS. Since 1985, Microsoft has released an upgrading line of Windows operating systems featuring a friendly user interface. The latest one, Windows Vista, was released in January 2007 and has sold 140 million copies to date.As one commentator notes, Microsoft’s original mission was ―a computer on every desk and in every home, running Microsoft software,‖ and now it is a goal near fulfillment. Microsoft also makes profits in other markets such as computer hardware products and home entertainment products.OL3Advertising is everywhere. It’s on race cars and subway trains, on T-shirts and billboards. Everyday, you see hundreds of ads, and each advertiser wants you to buy their product. But do we really need all these products?A group in Canada says ―NO.‖In 1991, they started an event called Buy Nothing Day, to protest against consumerism and waste. Every year, on the last Friday in November, no one should spend any money for 24 hours. The event has spread to over 15 countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom.In the United States, Buy Nothing Day takes place on the Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday. This is usually the busiest day of the year in department stores and shopping malls. Traditionally, it’s the first day of the Christmas shopping season, when Americans buy gifts for family and close friends.However, this ―season‖ has grown longer every year. Now some stores put up their Christmas window displays in the middle of October, and Americans are pressured to buy gifts for every one of their relatives, for all of their coworkers, and for everyone they do business with. Many people feel that they are forgetting the real significance of the holidays, because companies just want them to spend more money.Of course, Buy Nothing Day supporters don’t want to change just one day. They want the change to continue all year. But if we take a break from shopping on one day, we can start thinking about what we really need in life. Michael Smith, British organizer of Buy Nothing Day, says: ―Our message is clear: Shop less, live more!‖OL4Ad or no ad?Is advertising really necessary? Billions of dollars are spent on it every year, so it must be important. After all, it’s a busy world. You have to advertise, sell products, and make money!Not every company thinks that way. The NO-AD company (―no-ad‖ stands for ―not advertised‖) avoids big advertising campaigns. The company was started in 1960 and is successful today. Their products are still affordable because the company saves money on advertising. They also use their savings to support a drug and alcohol awareness program to educate high school students.NO-AD sells by word of mouth. ―Word-of-mouth advertising‖ happens when a person tells another person about a good experience with a product or service. That second person then tells another friend, family member, or colleague. And so a chain of information is created.Typically, advertisers talk about how good their product is. Although they say things like, ―Studies show that our product is the best,‖or ―Everyone loves this product,‖ it can sound insincere or unconvincing. It’s much more believable to hear about a product from someone who did not make it. Our friends’ opinions are very important to us, so we often listen to their advice about a product.Word-of-mouth advertising has other advantages, too. It’s cost-effective (after all, it’s free) and a company doesn’t have to create a complex business plan to do it. Here is some advice for small business about work-of-mouth advertising:●Be prepared to talk about your company at any time. You never know whoyou will meet. Always carry business cards.●Only say positive things about your company. Don’t say negative thingsabout your company.●Help other companies by referring people to them. The more you help others,the more good fortune will come back to you.Unit 6OL4Money from unexpected sourcesThe San people live in southern Africa. Scientists say that they may have been living there for as long as 40,000 years, hunting animals and gathering plants. Until recently, the once mighty San were broke and unemployed. They had lost their land and were no longer engaged in traditional activities, such as hunting. The few young San people with jobs were working as farm laborers. They were not learning about their ancient culture and language.That may all change. The San have struck it rich. They recently signed an agreement with a large drug company. The San have traditional knowledge about plants. The drug company is especially interested in a particular cactus and how the San use it.The San used to go on hunting trips. While away from home, they chewed on the cactus to suppress their appetite—they no longer felt hungry afterwards. Using the San’s knowledge, the drug company plans to make a new drug from this plant. For people around the world who eat too much and have weight problems, this new drug could really help them by suppressing their appetites.The San have a positive plan for this new wealth. Their first step will be to get jobs for their people. Their next priority will be education. Through education, they hope to save their culture and language for future generations.When you think of a monk, you might think of a quiet man living in an isolated place. The ―free monks‖ of Greece do live in a monastery, but they are anything but quiet. In fact, they sing. They have been recording their songs and selling many records in Greece.Young music listeners love to listen to the ―free monks.‖Their songs are recorded in different styles (digital keyboard and rock, for example), and the themes are not only religious. The brothers also sing about problems like drugs and globalization.The monks haven’t made a fortune from their record sales, but they have made a profit. They use the money to pay for summer camps for teenagers. At the camps, the teens can play soccer and go horseback riding. The monks also donate money to other social programs that help people.Unit 7The shrinking familyElisa Sanchez is a mother in Monterrey, Mexico. She and her husband are both high school teachers in their thirties.They have two children. They don’t plan to have any more. ―I was one of six children,‖says Elisa. ―My husband comes from a family of seven. People used to have more children in the sixties and seventies. Now it’s different.‖Elisa’s husband thinks the lower birthrate is a positive change. ―With a smaller population, there will be less competition. That means there will be more job opportunities for yong people.‖Gina Moretti works hard as a TV new announcer in Milan, Italy. ―My mother thinks I work too hard. Every time I visit her she asks me the same question: When are you getting married?‖Gina is 32 and her mother is worried about Gina’s ability to get married and raise a family in the future. The Italian government is worried, too. In 1958, one million babies were born in Italy. In 1998, it was half that number. The average mother in Italy has her first child at the age of 30. after 30, experts note, there isn’t a lot of time for women to have many children. The population is aging rapidly. Some wonder: has population control in Italy been too successful?。
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Compound Dictation:Practice 1:Modern buildings: we love them, we hate them.The world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: there simply wasn’t enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American (1)_____ I.M.Pei designed a (2)____ glass pyramid in the building’s center to be a visitor’s (3)____and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry (4)____. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.Kyoto, Japan, is the country’s (5)____ capital, and the heart of it’s culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In1997, the city (6)____ a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also (7)____ a hotel and department store. Before it was built, (8)____ said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s (9)____ look. On the other hand, supporters said it would (10)____ the city center.Modern buildings: we love them, we hate them.The world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: there simply wasn’t enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M.Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building’s center to be a visitor’s entrance and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.Kyoto, Japan, is the country’s ancient capital, and the heart of it’s culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center.Practice 2:Takeshi and Roberto walked by a (1)____ site and started talking about all thebuildings that were being built in New York. Takeshi then talked about how much he (2)____the skyscrapers. Suddenly, Takeshi started (3)____the site, but Roberto couldn’t understand why something famous might be there someday, like a (4)____ hotel where the rich and famous would stay, and he wanted to be the only one with the pictures of it before it was built. But later, Takeshi felt very (5)____ when Roberto asked one of the construction workers what was being built on the site—and Takeshi learned it was to be a (6)____ garage!Takeshi and Roberto walked by a construction site and started talking about all the buildings that were being built in New York. Takeshi then talked about how much he admired the skyscrapers. Suddenly, Takeshi started taking pictures of the site, but Roberto couldn’t understand why something famous might be there someday, like a fancy hotel where the rich and famous would stay, and he wanted to be the only one with the pictures of it before it was built. But later, Takeshi felt very embarrassed when Roberto asked one of the construction workers what was being built on the site—and Takeshi learned it was to be a parking garage!（此文档部分内容来源于网络，如有侵权请告知删除，文档可自行编辑修改内容，供参考，感谢您的配合和支持）。
新世纪大学英语视听说4听力原文
新世纪大学英语视听说4听力原文UNIT 1Takeshi: Man, look at that! In New York there's always something being built.And everything goes up so quickly … you never know what's going tobe around next week.Roberto: Yeah, but on the other hand, sometimes I wonder about overcrowding.Maybe they need to start building down more.Takeshi: Building down?Roberto: Yeah, it's when you build underground instead of aboveground.Takeshi: Nah, that's too much like living in a cave. I love the skyscrapers!They are the most incredible feats of engineering! Roberto: True. And some of the first ones were built right here in New York City.Takeshi: That's right! You know, I wonder what New York looked like beforeall these buildings popped up.Roberto: I don't know, but I'd like to see this one when it's finished.Takeshi: Yeah. I'll bet it'll be something fantastic! Roberto: Maybe … what do you think it's going to look like? Takeshi: I don't know … but you know what? I'm going to remember what it looked like.Roberto: What are you talking about? And why are you taking pictures? There'snothing there.Takeshi: OK. You know how some people get famous because they have picturesof movie stars or performers before they make it big? Roberto: Yeah?Takeshi: Well, some buildings and architectural structures get to be famoustoo, like theEiffel Tower or the Empire State Building … right? Roberto: Yeah, and …? There's nothing here!Takeshi: Right! But there will be. Someday this very spot may become reallywell-known — like maybe it'll be some incredible hotel that the richand famous stay at. And I'll be the only one with pictures of it beforeit was built. Cool, huh?Roberto: Uh … you are too much. Hey, let's ask this guy w hat your “famous”building's going to be. (to passing construction worker ) Excuse us,10/ 1．can you tell us what this is going to be when it's finished? Maybea fancy hotel or something?Construction worker: Fancy hotel? (laughs ) No, this isn't going to be a hotel.It's going to be a parking garage.Roberto: A parking garage. Uh … huh. Thanks.Takeshi: Well … maybe … someone rich and famous will park here.10/ 2．UNIT 2Prof. Morgan: Good. So change the first part and make those corrections andyour paper will be great.Tara: OK. Thanks for all your help, Professor Morgan. I'll e-mail my paperto you later today.Prof. Morgan: You know, technology is amazing. In high school I used to writemy term papers on a typewriter.Tara: It must have taken a long time to write a paper on a typewriter.Prof. Morgan: Well, I was pretty fast, but I made some mistakes. Actually, thetypewriters weren't that bad. Now, as for the first computers …oh my gosh!Tara: What do you mean?Prof. Morgan: The first computers were so unreliable. They used to crash allthe time. And they were not as affordable or as fast as they arenow.Tara: Mine's pretty fast, but not as fast as some of the newer, more expensiveones.Prof. Morgan: I know! And nowadays, almost everyone has a computer. In thosedays, nobody had their own computer. We used to use the ones at theuniversity.Tara: In the computer lab?Prof. Morgan: Yeah, that's all we had. I'll never forget, one spring, duringfinal exams. Everybody was working on their term papers, and theelectricity went out!Tara: So? No big deal … laptops have batteries …Prof. Morgan: Yes, but remember, in those days we didn't have laptops. If yourcomputer crashed, you lost everything.Tara: Everything?Prof. Morgan: Everything. We used to lose information all the time, but thattime it was terrible. Everybody lost their papers that afternoon …including me.Tara: What did you do?Prof. Morgan: I went back to the good, old-fashioned way. Tara: You mean typewriters?10/ 3．Prof. Morgan: Nope. I used something more affordable, portable, reliable,disposable, something that always worked.Tara: What was that?Prof. Morgan: (holds up pencil and paper) The first word processor.10/ 4．UNIT 3Takeshi: So, what are today's headlines?Mike: I don't know. I'm reading the important stuff like my horoscope andthe entertainment section. Hey! Look at this! James Hammond is playingat CBGB's tonight!Takeshi: James Hammond. Isn't he that famous blues guitarist? The guy withthe silver guitar and the long, black hair?Mike: No, that's Kevin Diamond. James Hammond is the singer.He has short spikyhair, he always wears that really cool white suit …Takeshi: I know him — he's great! Let's go!Mike: Ah, man! It's sold out!Takeshi: Oh. (sees someone across the roo m) Hey, look … that's Anna … AnnaMarkovich.Mike: What?Takeshi: Over there.Mike: The one sitting down? Wearing the pink shirt? Takeshi: No. The really pretty one with the long hair and glasses. (waves ) You know her. She lives in our building. She's a journalist. She writesall the music reviews for The Village Voice .Mike: Well, what are you waiting for? Go over there and ask her if she can getus some tickets for tonight!Takeshi: Are you kidding? I can't do that. I hardly know her! (Mike scowls)Well, maybe I can …Takeshi: (approaches Anna ) Uh … hi, Anna! How are you?Anna: Oh, hi, Takeshi. I'm great! What's up?Takeshi: Not much. So, you still … uh … writing for The Village Voice ?Anna: Yeah. “Dedicated Music Reviewer”— that's me. As a matter of fact,I'm reviewing a show tonight, James Hammond.Takeshi: James Hammond! I love him! My roommate and I were just talking abouthow much we'd like to see that show.Anna: Really? Actually, I've got two tickets.Takeshi: Two tickets? That'd be great!Anna: Terrific. It's a date! You and I can go together. Meet me outside ourbuilding at seven, OK?Takeshi: OK.Anna: See you then!Takeshi: See you tonight.Anna: Bye.Mike: Well? Did she have any tickets?Takeshi: Yeah. We're leaving at seven …10/ 5．Mik e: Fantastic man! I mean … we're not going to have a lotof time. We('ve)got to go home … we('ve) got to get changed … we('ve) got to shower …Takeshi: Uh … Mike? I meant Anna and I are leaving at seven. Mike: Oh.Takeshi: Somehow, I got a ticket — and a date with … Anna Markovich.Mike: You're kidding me! That's great!Takeshi: You don't mind if I go without you?Mike: Nah, don't worry about it. There're plenty of concerts, but there'sonly one Anna Markovich! Besides, I have more important things to do. (holdsup newspaper )10/ 6．UNIT 4Ms. Li: Hi, I'm Yvonne Li. Welcome.Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in. Did you bring yourrésumé?Claudia: Yes. Here you are.Ms. Li: Great. Thanks. First let me tell you a little bit about the job. We'relooking for someone to sell our new software product internationally.The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, apleasant manner with customers.Claudia: I agree … that's important. I've wo rked in sales for years and havealways tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they need.I think I'm really good at that.Ms. Li: That's great. So tell me a little bit about your experience withsoftware programs.Claudia: Well, I've trained people how to use a similar software product forthe past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the productand customer needs.Ms. Li: Hmm … interesting, and your sales experience? Claudia: I've been with my present company for three years and in my presentposition since last year. In that time, I've been named salesperson ofthe month three times, and have taken top sales awards several times aswell.Ms. Li: Impressive …Claudia: I'm also taking graduate courses right now in marketing. I feel itreally helps me understand the market better, especially the competition.Ms. Li: You've been very busy, Ms. Oliveira! Well, thanks very much for comingin. We'll bein touch.Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a woman for that software sales position.Mr. Howard: How did it go?Ms. Li: Very well.Mr. Howard: Do you think she's right for the job?Ms. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience.Mr. Howard: OK. Let's offer her the job.Ms. Li: Great.Tara: Hello?Ms. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.Tara: She can't come to the phone right now. May I take a message?Ms. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called.10/ 7．Tara: OK.Claudia: (enters from bedroom) Come on. We're going to be late for our aerobicsclass!Tara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some woman called … Yvonne …Yvonne something … (door closes)Claudia: (Opens door and runs for phone) Ah!10/ 8．新世纪大学英语视听说4-听力原文UNIT 5Takeshi: By the way Mike, thanks a lot for helping me out with this. I can'tbelieve Tara got sick! And on the day of my first real commercialCan you believe it?Mike: Don't worry about it. It's going to be great …especially since youhave a “lovely assistant” like me.Takeshi: Right … there, that should do it. Got your s igns? Mike: Check!Takeshi: Ready Mr. Howard? (Mr. Howard nods ) And rolling …OK …“FurnitureShowroom” commercial — take one.Mr. Howard: Hello there! My name is John Howard, president of Furniture Showroom,and I'm here to tell you why we're one of the most successful furniture stores around. The keys to our success are excellent quality, great design, and affordable prices. And who are these keysfor? Why for you — our customers! And that's why I'm here today to show you some of our premier pieces. Like this sleek and stylishlounge chair. All our loungers are covered in 100% genuine leather,and built with solid steel-frame construction. Take a look at — talk about well-made. Or take a look at this Super Sleeper Sofa…why it's one of the most comfortable sofas you'll ever lay your head on! It's true! See for yourself! (Mike lies down on sofa ) Youknow, folks, Furniture Showroom is not one of those flyby- night operations —“here today, gone tomorrow.” Ourcompany was foundedin 1982 with only three hard-working employees: my wife, my son, andme. Here at Furniture Showroom, we really pride ourselves in givingyou the best product at the right price! So come on down to FurnitureShowroom and take a look at our … (interrupted by Mike's snore)Tara: Hey, what happened to that TV commercial? The one I couldn't do becauseI was sick?Takeshi: You mean the one where Mike fell asleep on my first paying client?I just sent in the tape last week. Who … who knows what'll happen.Mike: Look, I said I was sorry. Plus that couch was really comfortable …Takeshi: (phone rings) Hello? This is. Oh, hello, Mr. Howard! Yeah … uh-huh …OK … great! Thank you!Tara: Well?Takeshi: They loved it. They just booked me for another five commercials! Mr.Howard said that the big guy who fell asleep on the couch was the bestpart!Mike: Well, you know what this calls for, don't you?10/ 9．新世纪大学英语视听说4-听力原文Takeshi: Yeah … an apology. Mike: No, an encore! (jumps on sofa 10/ 10．。
新世纪大学英语系类教程视听说第三版4until1听力原文
新世纪大学英语系类教程视听说第三版4u n t i l1听力原文-CAL-FENGHAI.-(YICAI)-Company One1Unit 1 Our EarthListeningAudio Track 4-1-11. I’ve visited a few caves in Guilin. The rocks in the caves are in different shapes and colors. If you use your imagination, the rocks can resemble many different things. It looks like a whole other world.2. I went to the desert in Gansu once. As I stood in the middle of the desert, I faced endless sand and felt very small. By day the desert was extremely hot, by night it got very cold. I experienced summer and winter in the same day.3. To my knowledge, California has beautiful coastlines. People love them and thousands of volunteers often give up part of their weekends to keep the sandy Californian beaches clean.4. The Port of Shanghai is located at the mouth of the Yangtze River. It handles many millions of shipping containers each year. In fact it might even be the busiest container port in the world.5. Japan has many hot springs. Some of them are located in mountainous areas and are great attractions to foreign tourists. Supposedly, the hot springs have healing properties.6. The most famous mountain range in the world is the Himalayas. It contains the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest (i.e. Qomolangma), which climbs to a height of 8,848 meters.7. The White Cliffs of Dover are one of the United Kingdom’s most spectacular natural sights. The cliffs are made from bright white stone. On a clear day, they are visible from France, approximately 30 kilometers away.8. Mount Vesuvius is a famous volcano in Italy, which has not been active for about two centuries. But people say it might erupt again, someday soon.9. Niagara Falls crosses the border of two countries, Canada and the United States. Every year, millions of tourists observe the beauty of these magnificent waterfalls. More recently, the waterfalls have become a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Audio Track 4-1-2/Audio Track 4-1-3Blake: What are you working on, Mary?Mary: I’m finishing my paper. It’s due tomorrow, Blake.Blake: What’s the topic?Mary: It’s about Greenland.Blake: Greenland. Hmmm … that’s part of Canada, right?Mary: I think you need to study your world geography, Blake.Blake: Well, isn’t it near Canada?Mary: Yes, it’s off the coast of northeast Canada, but it’s part of Denmark.Blake: Oh, I didn’t know that. Well, what’s your paper about exactly?Mary: In my paper, I answer the question “Is Greenland really green” In other words, is Greenland covered by a lot of plants and treesBlake: Is it?Mary: What do you think?Blake: Let’s see … Gr eenland is in the Arctic Circle —way up north. It’s cold, … so “Is Greenland really green” I’d answer “probably not.”Mary: You’d be correct. It’s too cold there. In the north, a lot of the ground is frozen. The summers are short, so only the surface thaws.Blake: That sounds tough.Mary: It’s hard for the construction industry. It’s not easy to build in Greenland. Blake: It sounds so harsh. Why would anyone want to go there?Mary: There are big mountain ranges on the coasts. They’re great for hiking and outdoor sports. And there are lots of animals there. You can sometimes see whales swimming in the harbors.Blake: That sounds cool! OK, so if it’s not really a “green” place, why was it named “Greenland”Mary: The first settlers wanted to attract other people. They gave it an attractive name.Audio Track 4-1-4/Audio Track 4-1-5Jay: Come in here, Elise. You should see this show!Elise: What is it?Jay: It’s called “The Titanic of the Sky.” It’s about the Hindenburg, a great engineering feat.Elise: The Hinde nburg …Jay: You know, that giant zeppelin that crashed in 1934. Thirty-five people died. Elise: Oh yeah, I remember now. It was flying from Germany to the United States. It crashed as it was landing.Jay: Right. It’s so funny looking, don’t you think It doesn’t look anything like the airplanes we have today.Elise: That’s true. Why would people ride in a zeppelin anyway It seems so dangerous.Jay: Well, some people called the Hindenburg “man’s greatest achievement in flight.” They thought it was safe, I gu ess.Elise: Who rode in it anyway?Jay: Mostly wealthy people. It accommodated between 30 and 40 passengers and crew. One person said it was like a “flying hotel.”Elise: It sounds pretty great.Jay: Yeah, and it was fast. That’s why people rode it. They w anted to get to their destination faster.Elise: Why didn’t they just take a jet plane?Jay: Elise! You know they didn’t have jets back then. Look, in 1934 it took five days to travel from Germany to the US by ship. The zeppelin could do it in half that time. It was speedy.Elise: Well, maybe I’ll sit down and watch a little bit. Maybe I’ll learn something …Audio Track 4-1-6/Audio Track 4-1-7/Audio Track 4-1-8Jack: I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer.Kayla: Yes, but on the other hand, they consume more oil.Jack: They also look really cool.Kayla: That’s true, but there are some SUVs which are not that big but also very beautiful.Jack: And I think big cars are more fun to drive.Kayla: But then again, it’s very expensive.Jack: Well, l et’s get more information about several kinds of cars, okay?Audio Track 4-1-9My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high.I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my country.Audio Track 4-1-10/Audio Track 4-1-11Modern buildings: We love them, we hate them.The world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn’t enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building’s center to be a visitor’s entrance and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake.Kyoto, Japan, is the country’s ancient capital, and the heart of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city’s traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center.Audio Track 4-1-12/Audio Track 4-1-13Interviewer: What do you think is the biggest problem facing our cities?Erika: I think it’s overcrowding. Talk to anyone living in a major metropolitan area and they will say the same thing. There’s no space. Even the suburbs are getting crowded.Interviewer: Well, in some places there simply isn’t any land left for building, right? Erika: Yes, that’s true, but you have to think creatively. You can’t give up so easily. Interviewer: Think creatively What do you suggestErika: What I’m saying is that we can build more structures underground. We can add parking lots, malls, hotels and even apartment buildings. There’s plenty of space. Int erviewer: Isn’t it expensive?Erika: Yes, it can be. In the past building underground has been very expensive. However, we have new technology that will bring the cost down. It involves using robots. You don’t have to pay robots a salary.Interviewer: Isn’t “building down” more dangerous than other kinds of construction?Erika: Actually, I think it’s safer than building skyscrapers, for example. Remember, we already do it. We have subways, and underground shopping malls. I’m just suggesting we invest in a variety of bigger projects and that we dig deeper. Interviewer: What would you say to people who doubt your idea?Erika: I can understand their feelings. Whenever there’s a new idea, it can cause controversy. But “building down” is not some kind of impracti cal idea. It makes sense. There is so much space underground: it can accommodate a lot of traffic, storage, and people. With the new technology we have, we’d be crazy not to consider the idea —it’s the wave of the future.Audio Track 4-1-141. deep cave2. arid desert3. long mountain range4. active volcanoAudio Track 4-1-15a. narrow harborb. long, sunny beachc. busy vacationd. high cliffsSpeaking & CommunicationAudio Track 4-1-16/Audio Track 4-1-17Bart: So what exactly did you do over the summer?Gustav: We worked as volunteers at Glacier National Park.Bart: I’ve never been there. What’s it like?Carolina: It’s beautiful. There are mountains and lakes ... and, of course, glaciers! Bart: How was the job?Gustav: We had to do a lot of physical work. It was kind of hard.Carolina: That’s true, but it was exciting, too! We actually saw bears!Bart: Wow! That does sound exciting. Maybe I should apply. I’ll need a job next summer.Carolina: Sorry, Bart, but you can’t apply to that program. It’s a specia l program for international students.Audio Track 4-1-18Conversation 1A: I’d like to live in a city apartment. It would be near public transportation as that would save a lot of time. I don’t want to waste time commuting several hours each day from home to university.B: That’s very nice, but I’d prefer to live in the suburbs. The prices there are lower and we would be able to afford a house with bigger bedrooms.A: It would be cheaper, but don’t you think the suburbs would be inconvenient?B: Well, you have a point there, so we would need to get a car too.Conversation 2A: I’d prefer to live in the suburbs. We would enjoy the peace and quiet, away from all the city noise. Moreover, it would be a good environment for study.B: Even so, I think life in the suburbs would be boring. We’d have nothing to do on weekends.Audio Track 4-1-19I’d like to visit Angel Falls most because I have never seen a real waterfall. But then again, I’m a little afraid of heights and it is the world’s highest waterfall! The And es is the place I would least like to go to because I don’t particularly like hiking or trekking. Audio Track 4-1-20I think the Channel Tunnel is the most amazing feat. It’s hard to imagine a train running under the sea, but this is a reality. I think this engineering masterpiece really shows what can be achieved when two countries work together. There is now a high-speed rail service connecting the United Kingdom and France.Video CourseVideo Track 4-1-1Alejandra: One of the most beautiful natural wonde rs I’ve seen are the glaciers in the south of Argentina.Nick: The Matterhorn, which is a mountain in Switzerland, is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. My dad and I climbed about halfway, and once we got there it started snowing so we had to turn back.Catherine: I climbed up to Everest (i.e. Qomolangma) Base Camp. All of a sudden, you look up and there’s this huge mountain that everyone’s talked about, that everyone’s photographed, and you’ve seen what it’s like in pictures but you’ve never seen it in person.Kumiko: Mt. Fuji is really beautiful from far away. When you climb it, it’s just rocks and dirt … but it’s really beautiful from far away.Natalie: I went to Niagara Falls for a family reunion. It was one of the most memorable times of my life because I got to be around people who I love — my family. And it was also one of the most beautiful sites that I’ve ever seen.Video Track 4-1-2Natalie: I went to Niagara Falls for a family reunion. It was one of the most memorable times of my life because I got to be around people who I love — my family. And it was also one of the most beautiful sites that I’ve ever seen.Video Track 4-1-3Kevin: The most impressive man-made wonder that I have seen is the Great Wall of China. The Great Wall took several thousands of people to build, it stretches many, many miles throughoutChina, and it was made in a period where we didn’t have all the technological advancements … like cranes and lifts.Gian: Last year I was in San Francisco and I had a chance to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge.What an amazing feat of engineering! It gives you a chance to look through all of San Francisco and over San Francisco Bay and it’s just a wonderful chance to see the city. Woo Sung: I saw the Hoover Dam once and I didn’t like it very much. It was in the middle of the desert and it’s just very hot, and there wasn’t much activity going on … and it’s just a big concrete structure.Video Track 4-1-4Kevin: The most impressive man-made wonder that I have seen is the Great Wall of China. The Great Wall took several thousands of people to build, it stretches many, many miles throughout China, and it was made in a period where we didn’t have all the technological advancements … like cranes and lifts.Gian: Last year I was in San Francisco and I had a chance to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge. What an amazing feat of engineering! It gives you a chance to look through all of San Francisco and over San Francisco Bay and it’s just a wonderful chance to see the city.Video Track 4-1-5Takeshi: Man, look at that! In New York there’s always something being built. And everything goes up so quickly … you never know what’s going to be around next week.Roberto: Yeah, but on the other hand, sometimes I wonder about overcrowding. Maybe they need to start building down more.Takeshi: Building down?Roberto: Yeah, it’s when you build underground instead of aboveground. Takeshi: Nah, that’s too much like living in a cave. I love the skyscrapers! They are the most incredible feats of engineering!Roberto: True. And some of the first ones were built right here in New York City. Takeshi: That’s right! You know, I wonder what New York looked like before all these buildings popped up.Roberto: I don’t know, but I’d like to see this one when it’s fin ished.Takeshi: Yeah. I’ll bet it’ll be something fantastic!Roberto: Maybe … what do you think it’s going to look like?Takeshi: I don’t know … but you know what I’m going to remember what it looked like.Roberto: What are you talking about And why are yo u taking pictures There’s nothing there.Takeshi: OK. You know how some people get famous because they have pictures of movie stars or performers before they make it big?Roberto: Yeah?Takeshi: Well, some buildings and architectural structures get to be famous too, like theEiffel Tower or the Empire State Building … right?Roberto: Yeah, and … There’s nothing here!Takeshi: Right! But there will be. Someday this very spot may become really well-known —like maybe it’ll be some incredible hotel that the r ich and famous stay at. And I’ll be the only one with pictures of it before it was built. Cool, huh? Roberto: Uh … you are too much. Hey, let’s ask this guy what your “famous” building’s going to be. (to passing construction worker ) Excuse us, can you tel l us what this is going to be when it’s finished Maybe a fancy hotel or somethingConstruction worker: Fancy hotel (laughs ) No, this isn’t going to be a hotel. It’s going to be a parking garage.Roberto: A parking garage. Uh … huh. Thanks.Takeshi: Well … maybe … someone rich and famous will park here.Video Track 4-1-6Takeshi: Man, look at that! In New York there’s always something being built. And everything goes up so quickly … you never know what’s going to be around next week.Roberto: Yeah, but on the other hand, sometimes I wonder about overcrowding. Maybe they need to start building down more.Takeshi: Building down?Roberto: Yeah, it’s when you build underground instead of aboveground. Takeshi: Nah, that’s too much like living in a cave. I love t he skyscrapers! They are the most incredible feats of engineering!Roberto: True. And some of the first ones were built right here in New York City. Takeshi: That’s right! You know, I wonder what New York looked like before all these buildings popped up.R oberto: I don’t know, but I’d like to see this one when it’s finished.Takeshi: Yeah. I’ll bet it’ll be something fantastic!Roberto: Maybe … what do you think it’s going to look like?Takeshi: I don’t know … but you know what I’m going to remember what it looked like.Video Track 4-1-7Roberto: What are you talking about And why are you taking pictures There’s nothing there.Takeshi: OK. You know how some people get famous because they have pictures of movie stars or performers before they make it big?Roberto: Yeah?Takeshi: Well, some buildings and architectural structures get to be famous too, like the Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Building … right?Roberto: Yeah, and … There’s nothing here!Takeshi: Right! But there will be. Someday this very spot may become really well-known —like maybe it’ll be some incredible hotel that the rich and famous stay at. And I’ll be the only one with pictures of it before it was built. Cool, huh? Roberto: Uh … you are too much. Hey, let’s ask this guy what your “famous” building’s going to be.Video Track 4-1-8Roberto: … (to passing construction worker ) Excuse us, can you tell us what this is going to be when it’s finished Maybe a fancy hotel or somethingConstruction worker: Fancy hotel (laughs ) No, this isn’t going to be a hotel. It’s going to be a parking garage.Roberto: A parking garage. Uh … huh. Thanks.Takeshi: Well … maybe … someone rich and famous will park here.Audio Track 4-1-21Takeshi and Roberto walked by a construction site and started talking about all the buildings that were being built in New York. Takeshi then talked about how much he admired the skyscrapers. Suddenly, Takeshi started taking pictures of the site, but Roberto couldn’t understand why because nothing had been built yet. Takeshi explained that he thought something famous might be there someday, like a fancy hotel where the rich and famous would stay, and he wanted to be the only one with pictures of it before it was built. But later, Takeshi felt very embarrassed when Roberto asked one of the construction workers what was being built on the site —and Takeshi learned it was to be a parking garage!。
视听说4听力原文
视听说4听力原文Unit1Part11.W: Hi, this is Lily. I’m calling about the room you advertised.Q: What are the speakers talking about?Hello, everyone. Welcome to the first day of our Chinese History course. In this course, you will learn the important events and figures in Chinese history. We will start with the legendary Emperor Huang Di, known as the Yellow Emperor. He ruled for a hundred years and was known for his wise leadership and many innovations in agriculture, medicine and culture. Another important figure is Confucius, who lived during the Spring and Autumn period. His teachings on ethics, morality and respect have influenced Chinese society for centuries. The Han Dynasty, which lasted for over 400 years, is often considered a golden age in Chinese history. The Silk Road, a famous trade route connecting China with the Mediterranean, was established during this time. Finally, we will also discuss the modern era of China, including the Opium War and the rise of communism. I hope this course will be informative and interesting for you all.Directions：Listen to the conversation between a mother and her daughter and choose the best answer to each question you hear.W：Like what, Mom?W：That doesn’t sound very exciting.。
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Takeshi: Man, look at that! In New York there’s always something being built.And everything goes up so quickly … you never know what’s going tobe around next week.Roberto: Yeah, but on the other hand, sometimes I wonder about overcrowding.Maybe they need to start building down more.Takeshi: Building downRoberto: Yeah, it’s when you build underground instead of aboveground. Takeshi: Nah, that’s too much like living in a cave. I love the skyscrapers!They are the most incredible feats of engineering!Roberto: True. And some of the first ones were built right here in New York City.Takeshi: That’s right! You know, I wonder what New York looked like before all these buildings popped up.Roberto: I don’t know, but I’d like to see this one when it’s f inished. Takeshi: Yeah. I’ll bet it’ll be something fantastic!Roberto: Maybe … what do you think it’s going to look likeTakeshi: I don’t know … but you know what I’m going to remember what it looked like.Roberto: What are you talking about And why are y ou taking pictures There’s nothing there.Takeshi: OK. You know how some people get famous because they have pictures of movie stars or performers before they make it bigRoberto: Yeahtoo, like theEiffel Tower or the Empire State Building … rightRoberto: Yeah, and … There’s nothing here!Takeshi: Right! But there will be. Someday this very spot may become really well-known —like maybe it’ll be some incredible hotel that the richand famous stay at. And I’ll be the only one with pictures of it beforeit was built. Cool, huhRoberto: Uh … you are too much. Hey, let’s ask this guy what your “famous”building’s going to be. (to passing construction worker ) Excuse us,can you tell us what this is going to be when it’s finished Maybe afancy hotel or somethingConstruction worker: Fancy hotel (laughs ) No, this isn’t going to be a hotel.It’s going to be a parking garage.Roberto: A parking garage. Uh … huh. Thanks.Takeshi: Well … maybe … someone rich and famous will park here.Prof. Morgan: Good. So change the first part and make those corrections and your paper will be great.Tara: OK. Thanks for all your help, Professor Morgan. I’ll e-mail my paper to you later today.Prof. Morgan: You know, technology is amazing. In high school I used to write my term papers on a typewriter.Tara: It must have taken a long time to write a paper on a typewriter. Prof. Morgan: Well, I was pretty fast, but I made some mistakes. Actually, the ty pewriters weren’t that bad. Now, as for the first computers …oh my gosh!Tara: What do you meanProf. Morgan: The first computers were so unreliable. They used to crash all the time. And they were not as affordable or as fast as they arenow.Tara: Mine’s pretty fast, but not as fast as some of the newer, more expensive ones.Prof. Morgan: I know! And nowadays, almost everyone has a computer. In those days, nobody had their own computer. We used to use the ones at theuniversity.Tara: In the computer labProf. Morgan: Yeah, that’s all we had. I’ll never forget, one spring, during final exams. Everybody was working on their term papers, and theelectricity went out!Prof. Morgan: Yes, but remember, in those da ys we didn’t have laptops. If your computer crashed, you lost everything.Tara: EverythingProf. Morgan: Everything. We used to lose information all the time, but that time it was terrible. Everybody lost their papers that afternoon …including me.Tara: What did you doProf. Morgan: I went back to the good, old-fashioned way.Tara: You mean typewritersProf. Morgan: Nope. I used something more affordable, portable, reliable, disposable, something that always worked.Tara: What was thatProf. Morgan: (holds up pencil and paper) The first word processor.Takeshi: So, what are today’s headlinesMike: I don’t know. I’m reading the important stuff like my horoscope and the entertainment section. Hey! Look at this! James Hammond is playing at CBGB’s tonig ht!Takeshi: James Hammond. Isn’t he that famous blues guitarist The guy with the silver guitar and the long, black hairMike: No, that’s Kevin Diamond. James Hammond is the singer. He has short spiky hair, he always wears that really cool white suit …Takeshi: I know him —he’s great! Let’s go!Mike: Ah, man! It’s sold out!Takeshi: Oh. (sees someone across the room) Hey, look … that’s Anna … Anna Markovich.Mike: WhatTakeshi: Over there.Mike: The one sitting down Wearing the pink shirtTakeshi: No. The really pretty one with the long hair and glasses. (waves ) You know her. She lives in our building. She’s a journalist. She writesall the music reviews for The Village Voice .Mike: Well, what are you waiting for Go over there and ask her if she can get us some tickets for tonight!Takeshi: Are you kidding I can’t do that. I hardly know her! (Mike scowls) Well, maybe I can …Takeshi: (approaches Anna ) Uh … hi, Anna! How are youTakeshi: Not much. So, you still …uh … writing for The Village Voice Anna: Yeah. “Dedicated Music Reviewer” —that’s me. As a matter of fact, I’m reviewing a show tonight, James Hammond.Takeshi: James Hammond! I love him! My roommate and I were just talking about how much we’d like to s ee that show.Anna: Really Actually, I’ve got two tickets.Takeshi: Two tickets That’d be great!Anna: Terrific. It’s a date! You and I can go together. Meet me outside our building at seven, OKTakeshi: OK.Anna: See you then!Takeshi: See you tonight.Anna: Bye.Mike: Well Did she have any ticketsTakeshi: Yeah. We’re leaving at seven …Mike: Fantastic man! I mean … we’re not going to have a lot of time. We(’ve) got to go home … we(’ve) got to get changed … we(’ve) got to shower …Takeshi: Uh … Mike I mea nt Anna and I are leaving at seven.Mike: Oh.Takeshi: Somehow, I got a ticket —and a date with … Anna Markovich. Mike: You’re kidding me! That’s great!Takeshi: You don’t mind if I go without youMike: Nah, don’t worry about it. There’re plenty of concerts, but there’sup newspaper )Ms. Li: Hi, I’m Yvonne Li. Welcome.Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in. Did you bring your résuméClaudia: Yes. Here you are.Ms. Li: Great. Thanks. First let me tell you a little bit about the job. We’re looking for someone to sell our new software product internationally.The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, a pleasant manner with customers.Claudia: I agree … that’s important. I’ve worked in sales for years and have always tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they need.I think I’m really good at that.Ms. Li: That’s great. So tell me a lit tle bit about your experience with software programs.Claudia: Well, I’ve trained people how to use a similar software product for the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the product and customer needs.Ms. Li: Hmm … interesting, and your sales experienceClaudia: I’ve been with my present company for three years and in my present position since last year. In that time, I’ve been named salesperson of the month three times, and have taken top sales awards several times as well.Ms. Li: Impressive …really helps me understand the market better, especially the competition. Ms. Li: You’ve been very busy, Ms. Oliveira! Well, thanks very much for coming in. We’ll bein touch.Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a woman for that software sales position. Mr. Howard: How did it goMs. Li: Very well.Mr. Howard: Do you think she’s right for the jobMs. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience. Mr. Howard: OK. Let’s offer her the job.Ms. Li: Great.Tara: HelloMs. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.Tara: She can’t come to the phone right now. May I take a messageMs. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called.Tara: OK.Claudia: (enters from be droom) Come on. We’re going to be late for our aerobics class!Tara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some woman called … Yvonne …Yvonne something … (door closes)Claudia: (Opens door and runs for phone) Ah!Takeshi: By the way Mike, tha nks a lot for helping me out with this. I can’t believe Tara got sick! And on the day of my first real commercial shoot.Can you believe itMike: Don’t worry about it. It’s going to be great … especially since you have a “lovely assistant” like me.Takeshi: Right … there, that should do it. Got your signsMike: Check!Takeshi: Ready Mr. Howard (Mr. Howard nods ) And rolling … OK … “Furniture Showroom” commercial — take one.Mr. Howard: Hello there! My name is John Howard, president of Furniture Showroom, an d I’m here to tell you why we’re one of the most successfulfurniture stores around. The keys to our success are excellentquality, great design, and affordable prices. And who are these keysfor Why for you —our customers! And that’s why I’m here todayto show you some of our premier pieces. Like this sleek and stylishlounge chair. All our loungers are covered in 100% genuine leather,and built with solid steel-frame construction. Take a look at that—talk about well-made. Or take a look at this Super S leeper Sofa…why it’s one of the most comfortable sofas you’ll ever lay yourhead on! It’s true! See for yourself! (Mike lies down on sofa ) Youknow, folks, Furniture Showroom is not one of those flyby- nightoperations —“here today, gone tomorrow.” Our company was foundedin 1982 with only three hard-working employees: my wife, my son, andyou the best product at the right price! So come on down to FurnitureShowroom and take a look at o ur … (interrupted by Mike’s snore) Tara: Hey, what happened to that TV commercial The one I couldn’t do because I was sickTakeshi: You mean the one where Mike fell asleep on my first paying client I just sent in the tape last week. Who … who knows what’ll happen. Mike: Look, I said I was sorry. Plus that couch was really comfortable …Takeshi: (phone rings) Hello This is. Oh, hello, Mr. Howard! Yeah … uh-huh …OK … great! Thank you!Tara: WellTakeshi: They loved it. They just booked me for another five commercials! Mr.Howard said that the big guy who fell asleep on the couch was the best part!Mike: Well, you know what this calls for, don’t youTakeshi: Yeah … an apology.Mike: No, an encore! (jumps on sofa1111。