大学英语期末听力

Unit 2Mrs. M: Good. So change the first part and m ake those corrections and yourpaper will be great.Tara: OK. Thanks for all your help, Professor M organ. I‘ll e-mail my paper to you later today. M: You know, technology is amazing. In high s choolI used to write my term papers on a typ ewriter.T: It must have taken a long time to write a p aper on a typewriter.M: Well, I was pretty fast, but I made some mi stakes. Actually, the typewriters weren‘ t tha t bad. Now, as for the first computers … oh my gosh!T: What do you mean?M: The first computers were so unreliable. Th ey used to crash all the time. And they were not as affordable or as fast as they are now. T: Mine‘s pretty fast, but not as fast as some of the newer, more expensive onesM: I know! And nowadays, almost everyone h as a computer. In those days, nobody had t heir own computer. We used to use the ones at the university.T: In the computer lab?M : Yeah, that‘s all we had. I‘ll never forget, o ne spring, during final exams.Everybody was working on their term papers, and the electricity went out!T : So? No big deal … laptops have batteries …M : Yes, but remember, in those days we didn ‘t have laptops. If your computer crashed, yo u lost everything.T: Everything?M : Everything. We used to lose information a ll the time, but that time it was terrible. Ev erybody lost their papers that afternoon … inc luding me.T : What did you do?M : I went back to the good, old-fashioned w ay.T : You mean typewriters?M : Nope. I used something more affordable, portable, reliable, disposable, something that always worked.T : What was that?M : (holds up pencil and paper) The first wor d processor.1.”Don’t quit your day job! ”is advice frequently given by understandably pessimistic family members and friends to a budding artist who is trying hard to succeed. The conquest of fame is difficult at best, and many end up emotionally if not financially bankrupt. Still, impure motives such as the desire for worshipping fans and praise from peers may spur the artist on. The lure of drowning in fame’s imperial glory is not easily resisted. 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 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 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. akeshi: That’s right! You know, I wonder what New York looked like before all these buildings popped up.Takeshi: Yeah. I’ll bet it’ll be something fantastic!Roberto: May be….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: Uh…you are too much. Hey, let’s ask this guy what your “famous” building’s going to be…..Mrs. 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 gash!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 the university.Tara: So? No big deal…laptops have batteries…Mrs. Morgan: Yes, but remember, in those days we didn’t have laptops. If your computer 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.2.He was an immensely talented man, determined to a degree unusual even in the ranks of Hollywood stars. His huge fame gave him the freedom----and, more importantly, the money---to be his own master. He already had the urge to explore and extend a talent he discovered in himself as he went along. “It can’t be me. Is that possible? How extraordinary,”is how he greeted the first sight of himself as the Tramp on the screen.Takeshi: 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 playing at 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 Hammond is the singer. He has short spiky hair, he always wear that really cool white suit…Takeshi: I know him---he’s great! Let’s go! Mike: Ah, man! It’s sold out!Mike: The one sitting down? Wearing the pink shirt?Takeshi: No. The really pretty one with the long hair and glasses. You know her, she lives in our building. She’s a journalist. She writes all 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!Takeshi: Somehow, I got a ticket---and a date with…Anna Markovich.Mike: You are kidding me! That’s great!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, 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 yeas at my current job, so I really feel I know the product and customer needs. Ms. Li: You’ve been very busy, Ms. Oliveira. Well, thanks very much for coming in. We’ll be in touch.Claudia: 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 something…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? And rolling…OK…”Furniture Showroom” 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 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! 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…Mike: Well, you know what this calls for, don’t you?Takeshi: Yeah…an apology.Mike: No, an encore!3.As a welfare client I’m expected to bow before the caseworker. Deep down, caseworkers know that they are being made fools of by many of their clients, and they feel they are entitled to have clients bow to them as compensation. I’m not being bitter. Most caseworkers begin as college-educated liberals with high ideals. But after a few years in a system that practically requires people to lie, they become like the one I shall call ”Suzanne”, a detective in shorts.4.All these developing regions see advanced communications as a way to leap over whole stages of economic development. Widespread access to information technologies, for example, promises to condense the time required to change from labor—intensive assembly work to industries that involve engineering, marketing, and design. Modern communications ”will give countries like China and Vietnam a huge advantage over countries stuck with old technology ”.1.“Finagle” is not word that most people associate with science…….a grain of salt. 1B.impartial 2D.wish3A.Europeans 4A.Almost every.5D.in science 6C.Make up 7B.it completely 8.Stephen Jay….can achieve thorough objectivity.9.According to….use the finagle factor.10.The sugar…be unsafe.2.Whether work should be placed among…..of big businesses. 1C.puzzled 2B.not easy 3A.boredom 4D.significant 5D.worked hard6 C.regularly7B.endlessly 8.having nothing to do 9.success and opportunities 10.the exercise of skill4.Despite bitter…..”greener” car.1C.pollution 2B.that in China 3B.Bigger 4C.buy cars 5C.buy environmental6B.A slight 7D.It drives8….becomes more recreational inn nature. 9…..with environmental awarensess.10.SMI L is…..5.When I told ….doing anything else.”1A.money 2B.$36500 3A.los 4D.house 5C.A majority 6B.two 7D.to end 8.get fed up with 9.taking another job10.work being appreciateda.It was a typical….a decent burial.1B.warfare 2B.deserted 3C.When the4C.fans 5B.unexpected 6D.sports figure 7A.pride 8.is of American 9.Rangers struck 10.of an attack by fans isb.Acculturation,which….and positive 1C.United States 2A.establishing3D.children 4C.obligations 5A.mother 6A.the heterogeneity 7A.can be8.choose their own spouses 9.Cultural values of 10.a “breadwinner”c.As never….university students.1C.a 2B.3.9 3B.20% 4A.internship5C.research 6B.by S.U 7C.for years8.by chang in the visa process9.will take their knowledge and skill back home 10.and strengthen the nation 1. 全球变暖对地球环境造成了很大影响 2. 引起全球变暖的原因 3. 我们需要采取的措施Environmental Protection 环境保护No one regardless of race, religion or nationality, can deny that the world we li ve in is becoming increasingly intolerabl e because of the effects of global warmi ng. According to many experts, even gre ater impacts are still on the way. There are numerous causes for this probl em. On one hand, human-related emissio ns of carbon into the atmosphere is causi ng, and will in the future cause, significa nt global warming according to the theor y. On the other hand, the lack of knowle dge about the importance of protecting e nvironment hinders the solving of the pr oblem.It is urgent that immediate and effective actions should be taken right away. First, more trees need to be planted to help im prove and beautify the environment. Bes ides, stricter laws concerning global war ming and irresponsible use of fuel resour ces have to be put into effect and achiev ed good results. In a word, there is a lon g way to go before we can take a comfor table world for granted again .1. 近几年出现了大学生就业难的现象2. 产生这种现象的原因（如大学生追求的目标过高，专业不对口等）3. 如何解决这一问题（改变就业观念，大学生再培训等）College Students… Job HuntingIn recent years, college students find it i ncreasingly difficult to get a job. It soun ds strange since young college students are usually intelligent, well-educated ph enomenon, aspirant and eager to bring th eir talent into full play. Then what underl ies the strange phenomenon?There are several reasons for this. To be gin with, nowadays college students aim too high. All they want are ―good‖ jobs which could offer good sala ry, comfortable working conditions, high social status among others. Consequentl y, most college students are unwilling to accept vacant jobs they consider not ―good‖ enough. Another reason is that t here is a big gap between the majors so me students study in school and the dem ands of vacant jobs. So companies think some students are not fit for the jobs. Solution to the problem requires efforts on both the society and the students. The companies should value the students, tal ent and knowledge while the latter shoul d not merely aim at material gains. They should be down-to–earth in building up their career. Furthermore, they should fa ce their weak points so as to improve the mselves and be more competent.。