英语高级视听说_答案_Unit_7_Can_Video_Games_Lead_to_Murder
Unit7视听说教程
Video Episodes
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11. Have they found a reliable freight forwarder? 12. Do they export bulk cargo now? 13. Was the voyage cancelled? 14. Did they choose D-D mode?
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新标准高职商务英语视听说教程 3
Book 3 Unit 7
Learning Objectives
新标准高职商务英语视听说教程 3
Unit 7
Learning Objectives
identify what the subjunctive mood is used for;
Subjunctive Mood
Listening Strategy
Getting Started
Actual Communication
Video Episodes
Sentences with Subjunctive Mood
The subjunctive mood has two important uses in formal English. Firstly, the subjunctive mood is used to express unreal situations, wishes or hypothetical situations. It is most often found in a clause beginning with the word if. Secondly, it is used in clauses following a verb that expresses command, demand, doubt, necessity, proposal, regret, request or suggestion of the speaker or writer. Whether in daily English or business English, we often encounter the subjunctive mood. It is essential that we understand just exactly what the subjunctive mood in a sentence is used to express.
新视野大学英语视听说教程(第三册)Unit7
新视野大学英语视听说教程（第三册）听力练习录音文本和答案Uint7II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM: Now we have satellite and high-powered microscope, it’s easy to think we know everything about the world; but we still don’t understand EI Nino.W: Right. Scientists all over the world over are even uncertain about the cause of the warm Pacific current that brings storms or drought—the mysterious EI Nino.Q: Which of the following is true according to the conversation?2. ScriptM: Everyone is talking about environmental problem: acid rain, the greenhouse effect, holes in the ozone layer. We should think positively. What can we do to improve things?W:I agree. We could do a lot more to harness the sun’s energy for heating and lighting in our homes.In Japan 43,000 solar roofs were installed in 2002.Q: How do the man and the woman view the environment?3. ScriptW: We lived in Beijing some years ago. It was always difficult to keep the house clean with wind from the north blowing sand from the desert at us.M: That’s why the Chine se government has been encouraging people to plant trees along the edges of the Gobi Desert. Now those trees act as wind barriers.Q: What did the government encourage people to do?4. ScriptM: Many old refrigerators and cars are environmental hazards because they contain CFCs that destroy the ozone layer.W: Yes, but government or organizations are helping people to safely dispose of old refrigerators or, in the case of cars, to upgrade their air conditioning.Q: What are government departments helping people to do?5. ScriptM:Hey, that’s an aerosol spray you’re using on your hair! Build a bomb or set fire to the apartment to kill us quickly instead of making holes in the ozone, so we die of cancer.W: Cool it, man. This spray doesn’t contain CFC s. And you’d better read a little more. In 2003 the hole in the ozone layer shrank by 20 percent, so there’s no reason to panic.Q: What does the man mean?Keys: 1.B 2.D 3. A 4.A 5.CIII. Listening InTask 1: We should have proper respect for nature!ScriptMartha: Do you think most people in your culture respect nature?Ed:I think so. Umm…more now than before.Martha: What do you think is the most serious environment problem in the world today?Ed: Today…I think damage to the ozone layer is a big pro blem; and another problem is pollution in big cities and things like that.Martha: How do you learn about environmental problems?Ed: Umm…through school. A lot of c lubs promote environmental safety, and some TV programs, too. They talk about environmental safety and stuff like that.Martha:Do you think students should learn more about the environment at school?Ed: I think so. So, as they grow older, they can be more aware of all the problems that are going on. And also to prevent more problems from occurring.Martha: If you could create a new law to help the environment, what would it be?Ed: A new law for the environment? Umm…I’d probably say that when people throw away their cigarette butts, they have to throw them into the garbage bin, not just throw themeverywhere because it’s just littering and I hate that. So they should be fined if they throwthem on the floor on the ground.Martha:That’s a good idea. What do you personally do to help protect the environment?Ed: I’ m so ag ainst littering. I never litter. If I see somebody litter, I get really angry. So I always throw my trash into the garbage bin.While being interviewed by Martha, Ed said more people in his culture respect nature ever before. When asked about the most serious environmental problem in the world today, he mentioned the damaged ozone layer and the pollution in big cities.Ed learned about environmental problem at school. A lot of clubs and some TV programs promote environmental safety. He believes that students should learn more about the environment at school. Then they can be more aware of all the problems and prevent more problems from occurring.When asked about a new law he would like to create to help the environment, he said that when people throw away their cigarette butts, they have to throw them in the garbage bin. They should be fined if they throw them on the floor.Personally, Ed is so set against littering that he never litters. He always throws his trash into the garbage bin.Task 2: The smaller Hole in the Ozone LayerScriptAccording to a report by Australian researchers, the hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica will probably start closing within five years. They say it may be completely closed within fifty years. The ozone layer protects the Earth from dangerous radiation from the sun. The hole in the ozone layer was discovered over Antarctica almost thirty years ago. At the time, it was three times the size of Australia.The report found that ozone-destroying gases in the upper atmosphere were at or near their highest levels in the year 2000. But since then, there has bee continuous progress made toward the recovery of the ozone layer.Satellite information showed that levels of ozone-destroying gases in the atmosphere are slowly decreasing. At its largest this year, the ozone hole covered more than 15 million square kilometers. That is down from a yearly average of 23 million square kilometers over the last six years. Chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, are responsible for destroying part of the ozone layer over Antarctica. CFCs have been widely used since the1930s in cooling devices such as refrigerators and air conditioners. CFCs remain in the atmosphere for years.Government scientist say the level of chlorine in the atmosphere is decreasing because of restrictions on the use of chlorofluorocarbons. The chemicals were restricted under an international agreement called the Montreal Protocol in 1987. Under the Protocol, developing countries promoted to cut their use of chlorofluorocarbons in half by the year 2005. They also agreed to an eighty-five percent cut by the year 2oo7.Keys: FTTFTFor Reference∙It was three times the size of Australia.∙They promised to cut their use of CFCs in the half by 2005 and agreed to an 85 percent cut by 2007.Task3: A Mild EI NinoScriptThe EI Nino weather condition has returned. However, official at the United States National Weather Service say EI Nino is weaker than usual this year. EI Nino is a change in the atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean. It happens every four or five years.Normally, water temperatures in the western Pacific Ocean increase near the end of the year. This cause more rainfall in Indonesia, Australia and other nearby place. At the same time, cold ocean water cause less rainfall in the eastern Pacific Ocean, near South America. The opposite happens during EI Nino. Pacific Ocean temperatures increase near South America, causing unusually high amounts of rainfall there. In contrast, EI Nino causes dry weather in Indonesia and Australia.A strong EI Nino can severely affect the weather all over the world. The last powerful EI Nino was in 1997 and 1998. It caused major floods in many places. EI Nino also led to extremely dry weather in some other areas. Reports say the weather caused the deaths of about 24,000 people.So experts say having a weaker EI Nino this year is good news. Meteorologists say rainfall has been higher than usual in South America. The experts say the effects of EI Nino will begin to show in November in the United States. The northern states may have a warmer winter. But, scientists say EI Nino will not be strong enough to prevent this year’s powerful storms in the Atlantic Ocean.∙According to the passage, how often does EI Nino happen?∙What normally happens in the western Pacific Ocean?∙What did the EI Nino in 1997 and 1998 cause?∙What is NOT mentioned as a result of this year’s EI Nino?∙What is the central idea of the passage?Kes: 1C 2.A3. D 4.B 5.CFor ReferencePacific Ocean temperatures increase near South America, causing unusually high level of rainfall there. Dry weather results in Australia.IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Our globe is in dangerJohn: How is your Grandma getting along during this usually hot weather?Nora: Over the last few years, Granny has been complaining that the hot, humid weather is killing her. She believes the weather has changed.John: What she means is the climate’s long-term conditions; weather refers only to day-to-day conditions.Nora: Yeah, she says summer is hotter, and winter wetter. But I tried to comfort her, saying, “It’s all in your mind, Granny.”John: She’s right, you know. The greenhouse effect does bring global warming and rain.Nora: How can I explain global warming and greenhouse gases to a 97-year-old Granny?John: Tell her the earth now is like a real greenhouse made of glass panels that let in light and trap heat.Nora: Think she’ll want to know that carbon monoxide from earth makes greenhouse gases?John: Everybody should know what cause global warming; otherwise we won’t stop it.Nora: I’ll tell Granny not to burn any more wood or coal, or to use spray on the hair.John:OK, joke about it, but it won’t be so funny when the polar icecaps melt and oceans rise.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: How are you getting along during this usually hot weather?B: Not well at all. Over the last few weeks the hot, humid weather is killing me. I believe the climate has changed.A: Yeah, the summer is hotter, and winter wetter.B: Do you know why all this has happened?A: The greenhouse effects bring global warming and rain.B: What do you mean by greenhouse effects?A: The earth is now like a real greenhouse made of glass panels that let light in and trap heat. You know, carbon monoxide from earth is a greenhouse gas.B: I see. Everybody should know what cause global warming; otherwise we won’t stop it.A: The important thing is that human beings should take steps to reduce global warming.B: What can we do then? Perhaps we should not burn any more wood or coal.A: Right. Also we should try to produce less CFCs or Freon.B: How can we achieve that?A: Don’t use aerosol spray on your hair, and depend less on air-conditioners and refrigerators..B: But it’s hard to give up all this.A: But we must take action before polar icecaps melt and oceans rise.MODEL2 Rainforests will soon be only a memory.ScriptSusan: Hey, Chris, there is an environmental group on campus asking for donations to save the rainforests.Chris:So what?Susan:So what?! Don’t you want to save the rainforests?Chris: But there’re no rainforests in our country. They need hot, tropical climates.Susan: Come on. A rain forest is any forest where heavy rainfall leads to dense vegetation. Tropical rainforests can be found in hoe, tropical areas, but there are also cool rainforests, including one in southeast Alaska.Chris: How did you know that?Susan:Well, I’ve just read a boo k on rainforests. You know, 140 mi llion people live in the world’s rainforests, and 35 percent of the world’s plant and animal species exist only in rainforest s. Chris: Wow, I’m impressed. So what else have you learned?Susan:Most of the world’s rainforests are in danger of destruction by loggers, farmers and developers.They are disappearing at a rate of 100 acres a minute!Chris:It’s terrible!Susan: Yeah, w e’ve got to find a way to save them. Now would you like to give a donation?Chris: Sure.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA:Most of the world’s rainforests are in danger of destruction by loggers, farmers and developers.They are disappearing at a rate of 100 acres a minute!B:What a tragedy! , Many of the world’s plant and animal species exist only in rainforests.A: We really need to save the beautiful forests.B: Yeah, we’ve got to find a way to save them.A: Do you know our mayor is making a call to plant trees?B:Yeah, we do have to plant more trees. I hear China doesn’t have a lot of forests compared with many countries.A: That’s true. I’ve just read an article about afforestation. China’s forest coverage rate was18.21percent last yea, ranking only 130th in the world.B: No wonder we have to plat more trees.A: Don’t lose heart. Progress has been remarkable. In 2000 the rate was just 16.55 percent.B: Any other good news?A: China has stepped up its tree-planting efforts. Now it’s the world’s No.1 plan ter of trees.B:Wow, I’m impressed.MODEL3 What a terrible sandstorm!ScriptSusan: Hey, John. You’re back. A few days ago, a big sandstorm hit our cityJohn: Oh, that’s bad.Susan: The air was full of dirt and sand and dust. I had to wear a scarf around my head.John:The dust, as I know, comes from Mongolia. And from my reading in science, I’ve heard the dust often comes after a long period of drought.Susan: This is a serious problem in many parts of the world, and unfortunately our city is one of them. John: And if the drought continues, the soil is easily airborne. And then if the wind comes, the soil can be lifted up on the cold air that rises up, and it can travel very long distances.Susan: Normally, when there’s a wind, it can clear the air, and you have beautiful weather. But when the dust is brought in with the wind, then you can’t breathe, you can’t see well, and it’s dangerous for driving, or for walking.John: Yeah. You know, when the dust is lifted up it can go as high 3,000 meters. And it’s not just China that has problems, but many other countries. For example, the middle of Australia sometimes has dust storms, and some of the dust goes up very high, goes across the ocean, and falls down on New Zealand.Susan: Not a very nice neighbor.John: I s there a solution to the problem?Susan: We need to plant more trees and grass so that the soil can stay where it is.John: No wonder the government is launching a new afforestation program in a bid to address the environmental problem.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: I’m so glad to be back home, again. Oh, what a clear blue sky!B: Yes, the wind has cleared the air. I hope you still remember the situation a couple of years age; that is, when you were here. Each spring a big sandstorm struck our city.A: Oh, that was bad. That air was filled with sand and dust. I had to wear a scarf around my head.B: I had to cover my mouth and nose with a handkerchief. And facial makes sold well. The dust came from the north, and it often rose after a long dry spell.A: If the drought continued, the soil was easily airborne. And when the wind came, the soil was swept up on the cold air, and it could travel very long distances.B:When the dust was brought in with the wind, we could hardly breathe, we couldn’t see well, and it was dangerous for driving.A: How did your town solve the problem?B: Not only our town. In fact, people in the whole province planted a lot of trees and grass so that the soil would stay where it is.A: I see. The government launched an afforestation project to deal with the sandstorm. The green shelter belt is playing a role.V. Let’s TalkScriptLi: Hi Professor Wang, I’m Li Lin, a correspondent from the University Newspaper. The staff and students here are getting more and more interested in the relationship between the environment and development. What do you think is the most serious environmental problem at present? What measures should we adopt to improve the environment and develop the economy at the same time?Wang:There are many environmental problems: air pollution, water pollution, desertification, over-fishing, destruction of natural habitats, acid train, over-consumption of wild animals and plants, etc. But lying at the center of all those problems, as I see it, is the contradiction between economic growth and the environment.Since the United Nations Earth Summit in 1992, more and more people and governments have adopted a new idea; that is, “sustainable development”. This means today’s economicgrowth should not wipe out he resources and options for future generations. Planning and development should ensure not only economic growth, but also social advancement and environment health. In other words, some economic behavior must be restricted or controlled.Instilling principles of sustainable development into government planning, resource management and economic policy is the most important step China could take to solve its environmental problems.China has already taken some remarkable steps to reduce damage to the environment. For instance, following the huge floods of 1998, the government banned logging in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River in order to protect forests and reduce the risk of floods.Still, the basic contradiction between environment and development persists. Much work is to be done before we can achieve the aim of a balance between economic growth and the environment.DebateSAMPLEA:In my opinion, we must give priority to economic growth. At present China’s economy is not strong enough, and the per-capita GDP is much smaller than those of advanced countries.B: I beg to differ. Compared with 30 years ago, the Chinese economy has developed a great deal, and at the same time it has produced a lot of pollution. It is high time we gave environmental conservation serous consideration.A: It seems to me that it’s more urgent for us to improve people’s life. If we don’t boost our economy, we can’t raise the living standards..B: I’d like to draw your attention to the fact that environmental problems are already affecting people’s lives. Didn’t you hear that the poisonous substances factories dump into rivers are killing fish and causing cancer among people?A: Well, you have a point there, but we should be aware that an economically backward nation is also militarily weak, and therefore it tends to be bullied by stronger countries.B: If China wants to follow the trend toward economic globalization, it has to meet the international environmental criteria. Even if you can make a lot of products, they can’t be exported if they are environmentally unfriendly.A:OK, people we’d better combine out point of view and strike a balance between economic growth and environmental conservation.B: That certainly makes sense. What we need is sustainable development.A: To achieve this goal, we have to burn le ss coal, petroleum and wood because they can’t ereproduced easily.B: Right on, we can rely more on solar energy. We can also make more use of water power if the dams we build don’t present great environmental hazards.A: Also, we should not build so many roads because they occupy so much farmland.B: Yeah, we should turn more to water transportation. By transporting more cargo along rivers and the coast, we can ease the burden on highway transportation.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Thick Cloud of Pollution Covering Southern AsiaScriptA United Nations study says that a thick cloud of pollution covering southern Asia threatens the lives of millions of people. Scientists say the pollution could increase lung disease and cause early deaths. The cloud is also damaging agriculture and affecting rainfall levels. It has affected many countries in southern Asia. The pollution cloud is three kilometers high. Scientists say it can move halfway around the world in a week.The cloud is the result of forest fires, the burning of agricultural waste, and huge increases in the burning of fuels by vehicles, industries and power stations.Pollution from millions of bad cooking stoves has made the problem worse. Many poor people burn of fuels wood and animal waste in such stoves.Scientists say the cloud of pollution appears to cool the land and oceans by blocking sunlight. They say it reduces the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth’s surface by as much as fifteen percent. At the same time, heat inside the cloud warms the lower parts of the atmosphere.Scientists say this combination could be changing winter rainfall levels in Asia. They say rainfall has increased over the eastern coast of Asia. But it has dropped sharply over parts of northwestern Asia. The report says the cloud could reduce rainfall over northwestern Pakistan, Afghanistan, and western China by up to forty percent.Harmful chemicals from the cloud are mixing with rainfall. This acid rain damages crops and trees and threatens public health. Scientists are concerned that the pollution will intensify during the next thirty years as the population of Asia increases to an Estimated 5,000 million people.∙What is the true of the cloud of pollution?∙What is NOT the cause of the cloud of pollution?∙What does the cloud of pollution bring about?∙Why will the pollution intensify in the next 30 years, according to the passage?∙What do you think is the best title for the passage?Keys: 1.D 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.CTask 2: Mountain regions face a number of dangers.ScriptMountain people around the world are in great danger of the negative effects of the worsening environment, according to a UN report.As global warming and deforestation accelerate and technology makes wilder places more accessible, environmental and social pressures on the wo rld’s remotest regions increase.The UN has found that many mountainous regions—inhabited by one out of five of the world’s people—are barely recognizable when they are compared to what they were like 60 years ago. This is mostly because forests were cut to make way for cattle grazing and agriculture.The authors of the UN study expect 98 percent of its mountain areas to experience severe climate change by 2055.Biological losses are expected to be heavy. The mountains of Europe, part of California and the northwest Andes in South America are among the most threatened mountain areas in the world and should be given priority in conservation.The UN is anxious to raise awareness of the problem facing mountain areas because they are inhabitedby some of the most vulnerable people. These people could lose their culture and their livelihood with even the smallest shifts in climate.At the same time, many mountain regions are losing people. Thousands of villages in Europe are deserted most of the year. In other areas like Nepal, people are drifting to the cities in search of work. Task3: Digging a HoleScriptA fellow stopped at a rural gas station and, after filling his tank, he bought a soft drink. He stood by his car to drink his cola ad watched two men working along the roadside.One worker would dig a hole two or three feet deep and then move on. The other worker came along behind and filled in the hole. While one was digging a new hole, the other was about 25 feet behind filling in the old hole.“Hold it, hold it,” the fellow said to the men. “Can you tell me what’s going on here with this digging?”“Well, we work for the county government,” one of the men said.“But one of you is digging a hole and the other is filling it up. You’re no t accomplishing anything. Aren’t you wasting the count y’s money?”“You don’t understand, mister,” one of the men said, leaning on his shovel and wiping his brow. “Normally, there’s three of us, me, Joe, and Mike. I dig the hole, Joe sticks in the tree and Mike here puts the dirt back.”“Yeah,” piped up Mike. “Now Joe is sick but that doesn’t mean we can’t work, does it?”For Reference∙One worker would dig a hole two or three feet deep and then move on. The other worker came along behind and filled in the hole.2. He asked them, “Can you tell me what’s going on here with this digging?”/He asked them whatwas going on there with that digging.∙Because one of them was digging a hole and the other was filling it up. They were not accomplishing anything.∙Normally there were three of them, the worker who answered him, Joe and Mike. The first man dug the hole, Joe stuck in the tree, and Mike put the dirt back.News ReportSanta’s Hometown in DangerScriptWeather experts may have found a new problem caused by global warming, one which many people will pay attention to: There are signs that Santa’s home in the North may be in trouble because of warmer temperatures.The Finnish town of Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle, which many Europeans say is the home of Santa Claus, has had its warmest winter in 40 years. As a result, there has been much less snow than usual—meaning no snowmen, no snowballs and possible not enough snow for Santa to ride his sleigh on.More important for local residents, it may mean fewer tourists, as well. Santa’s wintry hometown normally attracts thousands of visitors each year, and millions of dollars.Anne Pelttari-Bergman, the town’s tourist director, worries that the town could be in trouble if snow levels do not return to normal. She explains: “Snow is really important for us, of course. For Santa Claus, for Christmas tourism, and also for our winter tourism because winter is our best season. It is really important for us.”Weather experts and town residents are hoping this warm winter is a one-time thing. Few people can imagine a holiday when even Santa does not have a white Christmas.。
国际交流英语视听说B1U7--Further Listening 参考答案
After Listening
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A | Discussion. Form a group with two or three other students. Discuss the questions. 1. Which piece of art from the slide show is the most
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A | Note-Taking. Montreal, Canada Location: ____________________________ Type of art: snow sculpture
Importance: 1. temporary art often outdoors brings people together 2. _______________________ Reason art is temporary: sunny day; snow will melt
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2. Which piece of art do you think will probably last the longest?
Why?
Example Answers The chalk art will probably last the longest. The sand art will be gone in a day, and the snow dragon will melt in a day or two. The chalk drawing will slowly get harder to see, but I think it will last at least a few days.
人教版高中英语必修第一册听说训练7含答案
听说训练7Part A Reading Aloud(模仿朗读)In this part,you are required to watch a video clip and read after the speaker in the video.Conditions may be just as severe on the high peaks of the Alps,two thousand miles to the south,at least during the winter.But here spring brings a greater benefit than it does in the Arctic.The sun rises higher in the sky and is warm enough to melt all but the highest snow fields.As it melts,it reveals the snowball,already in flower.The plant formed its flower buds last autumn,before the increasing cold shut down all its activities for the winter.The buds remained dormant until the spring sunshine,filtering down through the snow triggered them into action andPart B Role Play(角色扮演)In this part,you are required to act as a role and complete three communicative tasks:listen to the speaker,ask the speaker three questions and then answer five questions.·播放情景录像情景介绍角色:你是学生。
新英语视听说教程 答案及原文unit 7
Unit 7 Holidays and VacationsPart 1Task 1Exercise 11. B2. D3. A4.C5. DTask 2Exercise 11. C2. A3. B4.D5.AExercise 21.religious issues2.rarely3.churchgoer non-churchgoer Christians non-ChristiansPart 2Task 1Exercise 11.getting together lunar calendar the celebrations stretch far beyond the borders of China.2.normal theatre production professionals volunteers local community landmarksbackstreets Chinatown3.special free musical performances guess-the-mooncake-flavour fan danceexercise 21. F2.F3. F4.T5.TTASK 21.family reunions football2.civil holiday religious spiritual Thanksgiving may be the only time of year wheneveryone gets together long-distance travel3.turkey side dishes sweet potatoes dessert pumpkinAdditional listeningEXERCISE 11. A2.D3.C4.B5.AEXERCISE 21. It is a program that lets foreign students work in the United States during their summer vacations. (The State Department administers it for full-time college or university students who speak English well. Students come on a J-1 exchange visa. They can work for up to four months during their school break. They generally work in service jobs in stores, hotels, restaurants and amusement parks. But summer internships are also permitted.)2. They are supposed to be paid the same as Americans.3. Sally Lawrence advices students to avoid unapproved groups offering services, and to researcha few different sponsors.4. Sponsors must confirm the English language ability of students and make sure they are currently in school.5. Sponsors do not all charge the same price for their services. Another difference: some sponsors arrange employment and housing for students before they leave home. Others permit students to find their own jobs after they arrive.PART 1Task1HOLIDAY FUN FOR EVERYONEIn china, the spring festival is the most important celebration of the year. Holiday celebrations take many forms; it can be a time to be merry, to exercise, to learn and to reflect. We take a look at how some Chinese people spend the holiday. Ask anyone about their spring festival plans, and the same place will always pop up.Temple fairs have been an integral part of spring festival rituals for many generations. While the general idea is to have fun and deliver silent prayers, there are various ways to accomplish this. People throw coins to strike a lucky bell or patiently join a zigzagging queue to touch a lucky zodiac animal on the wall. They are all asking for blessings.if yo u don’t like the cold winter weather, indoor temple fairs offer a cozy atmosphere to stroll around. Booths are set up selling everything from desserts to decorations. Toys in the shape of an ox are in hot demand.Elderly people like to sit down with a cup of tea, and tap their fingers to the rhythms of a Peking opera performance. The LaoShe Tea House in downtown Beijing is doing a bustling trade, not to be overshadowed by temple fairs.But for the adventurous type, it’s time to set out.With the global economic downturn eating into travel package prices and fuel surcharges suspended on domestic flights, this spring festival is a great time to travel in china or abroad. Travel agencies say airfare prices to foreign destinations have dropped thirty percent, with the Maldives, Bali, Sampan, all hot destinations.While some people are heading to the beach, others are hitting the slopes. Seeking an adrenalin rush, more and more Chinese people are taking up skiing. The sport requires a lot of energy, so does a class of fencing or taekwondo.After a spring festival feast, it may be time to burn a few calories. Hitting the gym is the choice for many commuters, who struggle to find time on workdays to work up a sweat.The new year hoopla is taking a quiet and elegant turn at an ongoing exhibition at the national art museum of china. The Chinese folk arts and crafts show gives a mind-boggling look at the country’s exquisite craftsmanship.Covering all nine halls of the museum’s first floor are 350 objects chosen from 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions on the Chinese mainland. Visitors receive more than a lesson on art. Each work comes with its own history to tell. This is the first ever exhibitions of Chinese folk arts and crafts in the museum’s 46-year history. The exhibition gives an insight into less well known traditions, and runs into early February.Browsing for the latest release at book fairs and in bookstores is another popular way to spend free time over the holiday.With so many options around, the question now is: how will you spend the holidays?Task 2Do you celebrate Christmas?CNN’s bill Schneider reports on a poll that looks at people who celebrate the Christmas holiday. Americans are divided over many religious issues, but Christmas is not one of them. In a CNN poll conducted by the opinion research corporation, 94% of Americans say they celebrate Christmas; nearly three quarters send Christmas cards and have a Christmas tree in their home. Oh, well, people do that for the kids? Nope, more than seventy percent of Americans who have no children at home put up a Christmas tree. Religious people, right? Nope. Even Americans whorarely go to church put up a Christmas tree. But what kind of tree? That’s where things are changing. Ten years ago, a third of Americans put up a real tree. Now that number is down to twenty-two percent. Today most Americans use artificial trees. Maybe because it’s cheaper than buying a new type tree every year; maybe because it is safer; maybe because people are more environmentally conscious, or maybe it is just easier. Putting up Christmas lights is not easy. But nearly six in ten Americans do it including this woman in Los Angeles who happens to be Jewish.I don’t think Santa Claus and talking snowman and flying reind eer and candy-cane trees have any religious significance at all.”She happens to live in an orthodox Jewish neighborhood. Are her neighbors offended? Some are, some are not.I am not an orthodox Jew, and I think it’s unusual that merry puts on, but you kno w, it is ok, doesn’t faze me. I think it’s pretty.Christmas is less and less likely to divide churchgoers and non-churchgoers, people with and without kids, even Christians and non-Christians. They can all agree on one thing: it is pretty. Part 2Task 1On 25th September this year, people all over China will be getting together to eat with their families, look at the moon and celebrate one of the biggest festivals in Chinese lunar calendar. However, the celebrations stretch far beyond the borders of china. Here in the UK events are taking place for Chinese people living here, and to teach the people of Britain more about this popular festival.The Soho theatre in London conducted a study which showed that Chinese Londoners don’t engage much with the arts world. As a result, moon walking in china has been created to celebrate the mid-autumn festival.This is no normal theatre production though, as it doesn’t take place in the theatre. Theatre professionals and volunteers from the local community will take audiences around the streets of Soho on a magical lantern-lit walk through the landmarks and backstreets of Chinatown.They tell the story of three generations of Chinese Londoners who all cross paths one night in Chinatown. Rabbits, karaoke and a woman who lives on the moon all feature prominently.It’s the Soho theatre’s first site-specific production and looks to be a unique way of marking the famous Chinese festival.And the celebrations don’t stop there! In early October the British museum is actually op ening late for a special free mid-autumn festival event. There will be Chinese musical performances, a guess-the mooncake-flavour game and you can learn how to perform a fan dance.You can also try your hand at a variety of other traditional Chinese arts and crafts, as well as learning mandarin and learning more about the history of china.The Chinese population in the UK is quite large, so no doubt there will be events happening not only in the capital, but all around the country.However you are celebrating, we hope you have fun. Happy mid-autumn festival from everyone at BBC learning English.TASK 2Thanksgiving: filled with family traditions and foodWelcome to this is American in VOA special English. I’m barber clineAnd I’m Steven ember. Our subject this week is what the writer o Henry called the one day that is purely American-thanksgivingThis Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. This is the 143rd official observance of the holiday. But the tradition is much older. Thanksgiving is an autumn harvest festival like those found in many cultures.Today the holiday is a time of family reunions, parades and watching football games on television. And, oh yes, food. For millions of Americans, thanksgiving is a day spent cooking, eating and talking.Thanksgiving is what the social scientists call a civil holiday. It is not religious but it does have spiritual meaning. For some families, thanksgiving may be the only time of year when everyone gets together. The government says the Sunday after thanksgiving is the busiest day of the year for long-distance travel as people return form greetings.Now we come to part of the holiday that thanksgiving memories are often made of-the big Thanksgiving Day meal. Some families serve ham. Others serve a meatless dinner. But the traditional main dish is turkey. Most people cook the bird in an over; some prepare the turkey other ways, like fried in oil.Turkey on thanksgiving is usually server with a bread mixture inside. Some Americans call it stuffing; others call it dressing. Popular side dishes on thanksgiving include cranberries, sweet potatoes and green beans. Then for a rich, sweet dessert there is often pumpkin pie or pecan pie. Many thanksgiving tables also are heavy with other dishes, often brought by guests. And if the guests eat all that is served, they too will feel heavy.Some people like fruit soup, green salads and baked potatoes with their turkey. Others like baked squash, creamed onions, creamed spinach and corn pudding. Many people eat more at thanksgiving than any other time of the year.For people who do not have much food or a home to go to at thanksgiving, charity groups play an important part. To help the needy, religious and service organizations across the country serve special thanksgiving meals.Additional listeningSummer work/travel brings many students to usThis is the VOA special English education report.This week, we answer a question from a student in Odessa, Ukraine. Marushra wants to know about a program that lets foreign student work in the United States during their summer vacations. The program is called summer work/travel. The State Department administers it for full-time college or university students who speak English well.Students come on a J-1 exchange visa. They can work for up to four months during their school break. They generally work in service jobs in stores, hotels, restaurants and amusement parks. But summer internships are also permitted.Summer in this case means summer in the student’s country. Those from south of he equator come to the united states during the northern winter.Students cannot work as housekeepers in private homes or be involved in patient care. And they are supposed to be paid the same ad Americans.Congress created this popular program under a nineteen sixty-one law, the mutual educational and cultural exchange act. Last year, one hundred fifty thousand students came to the United States this way.Students can do the summer work/travel program more than once.Sally Lawrence heads the state department office responsible for the program. She says students should begin to gather information a year before they want to travel.More than fifty organizations are approved to act as sponsors. Sally Lawrence advices students to avoid unapproved groups offering services, and to research a few different sponsors.Sponsors must confirm the English language ability of students and make sure they are currently in school. But sponsors do not all charge the same price for their services.Another difference: some sponsors arrange employment and housing for students before they leave home. Others permit students to find their own jobs after they arrive.Sally Lawrence says the first thing to do is to find the list of sponsors on the web page for J visa exchange programs.The address is a little long, but here it is: /education/jexchanges. Click on designated sponsor list, then choose summer work/travel under category description. For more information about the program, go to the main page and click on private sector programs.To make it easier, we’ll post a link at . And that’s the VOA special English education report, written by Nancy Steinbach. I’m Steven ember.。
英语高级视听说上册课后练习题含答案
英语高级视听说上册课后练习题含答案本文将提供英语高级视听说上册课后练习题及其答案，旨在帮助读者巩固所学知识，提升英语水平。
Unit 1Listening Comprehension1.Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks withthe words you hear.(1)The party boss was unhappy with the slow______ of the local government.(2)The program is designed to help peoplefrom low-income families to gn ______ to education.(3)Every time we had a ______, the bosswould come up with an amazing idea.(4)The government is taking urgent action toaddress the problem of climate ______.(5)Although the workers were dissatisfiedwith their pay, they didn’t dare to ______ theiremployer.Answers:(1)pace(2)access(3)brnstorm(4)change(5)confront2.Listen to the conversation and answer the followingquestions.(1)What is the woman’s name?(2)What does the man want to drink?(3)How much is the coffee?Answers:(1)The woman’s name is Karen.(2)The man wants to have a cappuccino.(3)The coffee costs three dollars and fiftycents.Speaking Practice1.Work in prs and discuss the following questions.(1)What do you think are the advantages ofliving in a city?(2)What are the disadvantages of living in a city?(3)Do you prefer to live in a city or in a rural area? Why?Sample answer:(1)Some advantages of living in a city include access to a wider range of job opportunities, cultural events, and entertnment options. Cities also tend to have better public transportation and more shopping options.(2)One major disadvantage of living in acity is the high cost of living. Cities are also often crowded and noisy, and there can be higher levels of pollution. Crime rates may also be higher in some cities.(3)Personally, I prefer to live in a city. I enjoy being able to walk to restaurants and activities, and I appreciate the convenience of having a range of services close by. However, I also appreciate the tranquility of rural areas and enjoy taking trips to the countryside from time to time.Unit 2Listening Comprehension1.Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks withthe words you hear.(1)The ______ between the two countriesescalated into a full-blown war.(2)The company promises to provide ______service to its customers.(3)The CEO is known for his ______ to detl.(4)The documentary tells the story of agroup of adventurers who set out to explore the______.(5)The company is facing a ______ crisis dueto its flure to manage its finances properly.Answers:(1)conflict(2)quality(3)attention(4)jungle(5)financial2.Listen to the conversation and answer the followingquestions.(1)What does the woman think of the movie?(2)Why does the man like the movie?(3)What is the man going to do after themovie?Answers:(1)The woman thinks the movie is terrible.(2)The man likes the movie because of thespecial effects.(3)The man is going to have dinner with hisfriends after the movie.Speaking Practice1.Work in prs and discuss the following questions.(1)What do you think are the qualities of agood leader?(2)Can people learn to be good leaders, orare they born with leadership abilities?(3)Who is a leader you admire, and why?Sample answer:(1)In my opinion, a good leader should be able to inspire and motivate others, communicate clearly, and make good decisions. They should also be honest, trustworthy, and lead by example.(2)I think that people can learn to be good leaders, but some people may have a naturalaptitude for leadership. It’s important to develop the skills and qualities that make a good leader, such as communication and decision-making, through trning and practice.(3)One leader I admire is Nelson Mandela. He was able to unite a divided country and lead a peaceful transition to democracy in South Africa. Mandela also demonstrated forgiveness and reconciliation, even after spending 27 years in prison. He was a leader who truly embodied the qualities of integrity and humility.。
视听说1-7单元答案
视听说1-7单元答案指南：从U1 inside view的Conversation2开始右边均为正确答案！⽐如下⾯⾼光黄⾊部分没有Pronunciation发⾳题连续11个字母的是Unit test的答案答案是有顺序的没题⽬序号=,= 正确率100%Kate Santos(2) Janet Li Janet Li(3) Li Hui Li Hui(4) New York New York(5) Anshan AnshanI'm Janet Li(2) My chinese name is My Chinese name is(3) It's short for it's short for(4) Everyone calls me Everyone calls me DCAEB 15very young(2) High school high school(3) New ideas new ideas(4) going away going away(5) first few weeks first few weeks(6) work at work at(7) four or five four or five / 4 or 5ABCDD babcb 23579the country(2) everyday expenses everyday expenses(3) food food(4) bad effect bad effect(5) get a job get a job(6) universities universities(7) quickly quickly dbfaecdbcd abbab dcdbdbcbbad （连续11个字母是Unit test的答案）Unit2 2345moussaka(2) chilli con carne chilli con carne(3) chicken, chicken, tomatoes, onions and Indian spices(4) lamb and eggplant(5) India(6) Greece(7) Mexico(8) spicy(9) spicy / very hotbdac What would you like(2) why don't you try why don't you try(3) I'm not so keen on I'm not so keen on(4) It's made with It's made with(5) what favor What flavour(6) what are you going to have what are you going to have 2534761 environment(2) healthier(3) cheaper(4) nutritious(5) tasty(6) fresh freshest(7) spieces spices dcbac bbacaPotatoes(2) onions onionsRice(2) tornatos tomatoesCheese Curry Raw vegetables(2) grilled meat grilled meat ccbbTFTTTtwo-minute / 2-minute(2) tax tax(3) leading leading(4) fingers fingers(5) trust trust(6) one one(7) buried buried cabdc aabdccUnit 3.Dbeac dccba ceafbdAbbie speaking(2) can you hold on a moment can you hold on a moment(3) can I call you back later can I call you back later(4) You're saying You're saying(5) What do you mean What do you mean(6) So what you're saying is So what you're saying is(7) So they know you're really heard them So they know you've really heard them(8) you've got it ready you've got it already 145681602. 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If you choose the long road, you intend to stay in love (1).Your answer Correct answerfor ever for everBDCCD bacbbdUnit5bbbac 347Would you like to try it on(2) It's a bit big it's a bit big(3) have this in a samller size have this in a smaller size(4) it doesn't really fit it doesn't really fit(5) I'll leave it I'll leave it(6) It really suits you It really suits you(7) Can I pay by credi card Can I pay by credit card(8) there is your receipt here's your receiptgarage2. And today there is a new way to sell your things. You can sell them . Your answer Correct answeronline3. Let's say you want to buy something. You can what you're looking for here,or you can search these categories. Your answer Correct answer4. See, you can buy all kinds of . Your answer Correct answerthings5. In an auction, people who want to buy this camera make an offer, say, . Your answer Correct answer$506. There are 16 bids for this camera right now, and the top bid is (1) and the auction for this camera will end in (2). Your answer Correct answer(1) $300(2) nine hours / 9 hoursBEAFDC 256413 bbbcca BDCDC 247a pair of shoes(2) dangerous dangerous use(3) time time(4) 500 metres 500 metres(5) actions actions(6) the point the point(7) smaller fine smaller fine(8) useful imformation useful informationbeginning(2) states States2. It's now become the (1) shopping day of the season.Your answer Correct answerbusiest busiest3. The most popular things are (1) goods, like MP3 players, as well as (2). Your answer Correct answer(1) exectronic electronic(2) toys toysDBBAC dabbabcadbcUnit6they don't think it's serious(2) he'll be fine(3) What exactly happened(4) What else did he say(5) So he'll be OK(6) There's no real concern(7) there's no need to worryCorrect answer(1) 1950(2) 20% / 20 percent / 20 per cent2. Now, of married mothers with children work outside the home. 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新视界高级英语视听说教程 (7)
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Part 2
Viewing, Listening & Speaking
Listening to learn: You’ve met the following words and phrases while watching the video. Work in pairs and try to get their meanings from the context. Then explain them in your own words.
Part 2
Viewing, Listening & Speaking
Video 1: Educational Overhaul
U.S. President Barack Obama lays out the details of his plan to overhaul the country‟s education system “from the cradle up through a career”. CNN Student News anchor Veronica De La Cruz reports. CNN: Cable News Network, a major U.S. cable news network
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视听说1册7单元答案
4 Watch conversation 2 again and complete the sentences:
Julia This is great. It’s just like I pictured it. Look at that, isn’t it beautiful?
Rob Wow, Kate, honey! I love your school! Kate No, Dad, I’m not at Law School. I’m at university! Rob OK, honey. It’s Oxford, England – I know! … Rob Listen, honey, Grandad had a fall just before we left. Kate Oh, no! Rob It’s OK. He broke his arm but (1) _____________th__e_y_d_on’t think
Chilled is an informal way of saying relaxed. To chill out can mean to relax or calm down, especially relaxing with friends. If someone is angry or nervous you can advise them to chill out for a while. Generally or more formally chilled means cool or very cold.
In American English, college is the usual word for university and a place that gives students degrees.
视听说III Unit 7 原文及答案
Unit 71.ScriptW: I hear you’re considering starting your own business. What kind of business do you have in mind?M: Just an Internet start-up. I plan to design WebPages for clients.Q: What is man the planning to do?B) Launch an Internet company.2. ScriptW: Why are you planning to start up a textile company in that developing country? M: You see, even here in the United States textile companies are turning a profit with huge labor costs. We could do the same thing in that country at the fraction of the cost because the labor there is much cheaper.Q: Which of the following is true of establishing a textile company?C) The company can make a profit in the both U.S and that developing country.3. ScriptW: We ordered 50 laptops from your company, but on the invoice I see there is an extra charge for shipping. I thought shipping was included in the quote.M: Shipping is included. There must be a mistake on the invoice. I’ll straighten out the mistake and send you a new invoice.Q: Which of the following is true?A)Shipping is included in the price.4.ScriptM: This was a time-sensitive document! There’s no point in delivering it three hours late!W: I’m sorry, sir. Perhaps I could connect you to our complaints department if you wish to take it further.Q: What is true of the document?B)It was delivered too late.5. ScriptM: We were very surprised to receive such bad service from a company we’ve been doing business with in the past. So now I’d like to know what you’re going to do about it.W: I think this is the result of a breakdown in communication, and we need to look at our communication methods both internally and externally. Obviously, we want to keep our clients happy, and unfortunately we’ve fallen short this time. I’m here to make sure it won’t happen again.Q: What is the reason for the problem according to the woman?C) Failure in the exchange of information and ideas.III. Listening InTask 1: Attending a Business ReceptionScriptChris: I’ve been looking forward to this reception for weeks. I can’t wait to get some for my own leads. You know, start making new connections.Nora: Smart thinking. But what are you going to do with all those brochures? Chris: The party ends at 2:00. I figure I can have them all distributed by 1:30. Nora: No, no, no. Let me clue you in. Those brochures will make you look like a green hand.Chris: What should I do then?Nora: Hand out business cards. That’s the way to do it.Chris: I don’t understand what’s wrong with these brochures about our company. Nora: This room is going to be filled with potential clients, but there is an unwritten law: You leave your work at the door.Chris: But how am I supposed to get anything out of this if we can’t talk business? Nora: You have business cards. Get in there and exchange cards. Just get a card for a card.Chris: Then follow up on Monday?Nora: You catch on quick. Let’s split up so we can cover more ground.Chris: Great idea. This is going to be a piece of cake. I’ll meet you back here at 2:00. Key(1) reception (2) new connections (3)distributed (4)green hand (5) business cards (6)talk business (7) card (8)follow up (9)more ground (10) piece of cake Task2: Business IdeasBusiness ideas are all around you. Many business ideas come from a careful analysis of market and consumer needs. If you are interested in starting a business, but don’t know what product or service you might sell, here are some ways that may help you find one.First of all, you should study how to value to an existing product. The difference between raw wood and finished wooden products is a good example of putting a product through an additional process to increase its value.But additional processes are not the only way value can be added. You might also add services, or combine one product with other products. For instance, a local farm which sells produce can also offer a vegetable delivery service—for a free.What business ideas can you develop along these lines? Focus on what products you might buy, and what you might do to them or with them to create a profitable business.Some people have another way of making a profit. They improve an existing product or service. We all know that the person who can build a better mousetrap will make a lot of money. That person could be you! A local entrepreneur has created an improved version of the hula hoop. It’s bigger and heavier, so hula hoopers can control it more easily and do more tricks. How did she come up with this business idea? She thought hula hooping would be a fun thing to do with her daughter, but found the commercially available product too flimsy.There are very few products or services that can’t be improved. Start generating business ideas by looking at the products and services you use and brainstorming ideas as to how they could be better.Question and key1.What is the first way the speaker mentions that can help you produce a businessidea?C) Adding value to an existing product.2. Which of the following methods does the speaker NOT mention?B) Cutting the price of the product.3. Why does the speaker mention the hula hoop?B) It is an example to show how to improve a product.4. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A) Most products and services can be improved.5. What is the passage mainly about?D) The way to find good business ideas.Task3 Start-up companiesStart-up companies can come in all forms, but the phrase “start-up company” is often associated with high-growth, technology-oriented companies. Investors are often attracted to those new companies that have lower bootstrapping costs, higher risk, and higher potential returns on investment. Successful start-ups are typically more scalable than established businesses, in the sense that they can potentially grow more rapidly with limited investment of capital, labor, or land.Start-ups have a number of options for funding. Venture capital firms and angel investors may help start-up companies begin operations, exchange cash for an equity stake. In practice though, many start-ups are initially founded by the founders themselves.A critical task in setting up a business is to conduct research in order to assess the business ideas, the opportunities and risks in future development, and the commercial potential. If a company’s value is based on its technology, it is often equally important for the business owners to obtain intellectual property protection for their ideas. The news magazine The Economist estimated that up to 75 percent of the value of U.S. listed companies is now based on their intellectual property (up from 40 percent in1980). Often, 100 percent of a small start-up company’s value is based on its intellectual property. As such, it is important for technology-oriented start-up companies to develop a sound strategy for protecting their intellectual capital as early as possible.Stat-up companies, particularly those associated with new technology, sometimes produce huge returns to their creators and investor. Based on a research, founder CEOs of high-tech companies can typically expect their stock to be worth about $16.5 million if the company succeeds in going public. However, the failure rate of start-up companies is very high.Key(1) technology-oriented (2) higher (3) returns (4) options (5) Venture capital (6) cash (7) founders (8) business ideas (9) potential (10) intellectual property protection (11) 100 percent (12) creators (13) stock (14) $16.5 million (15) failure rateIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 I’m having cash problems.ScriptBill:Helen, you started this company only a year ago. If you want it to grow, I’m afraid you need to do something about cash flow.Helen: Bill, although you’ve worked here only for a couple of months, (1) you already know this company inside out. I’m having cash problems.Bill: Clearly you don’t have the money you need to buy the equipment to be competitive. (2) You have just barely enough funds to cover your day-to-day operational expenses.Helen: I think (3) my best bet is to secure a small-business loan.Bill: I don’t think that’s possible. It seems to me you don’t have the collateral fora loan.Helen: What can I do then?Bill: Try the Small Business Association. (4) They help underwrite loans for small businesses.Helen: So, even though I don’t have much collateral, (5)I can still quality for a loan?Bill: Under this special program, possibly.Helen:That would really help me (6) cover our overhead. I just need to get some time to get the revenues up.Bill: Apply for the small business loan, and keep your fingers crossed! MODEL2I have some very bad news.Helen: Bill, (1) I’ve been searching for a loan, but I was rejected everywhere. Now I’m afraid I have some very bad news.Bill:What is it?Helen: Well, (2) the company has been experiencing serious financial difficulties for quite a long time now.Bill: I know (3) we’ve been operating in the red for the past few months. Helen: Exactly. After a long discussion with my partners, I’ve come to the conclusion that (4) the best course of action is to file for bankruptcyBill: What? Bankruptcy? I didn’t know you were in this kind of serious financial trouble.Helen:Sales have been low all year long. Now two of our leading competitors are discussing a merger. Then (5) we’ll have to face even stiffer competition. I feel the situation is going to go from bad to worse. We simply can’t afford to keep our doors open for long.Bill: When do you plan to make the announcement to tell all the employees? Helen:Early next week.Bill:What kinds of severance package will we be able to offer them?Helen: Unfortunately, the best we can do is offer one month’s salary.Bill: Oh! How terrible! OK… I’ll contact Vivitek and see if (6) they are interested in acquiring our company.MODEL3 W e’ve been looking for a merger partner.Bill: I hear that Vivitek has been considering acquiring a CD manufacturer for some time.Jessica: That’s quite true. What’s on your mind?Bill:My boss Helen thinks that our company would be a good match for Vivitek.And (1) we’ve been looking for a merger partner.Jessica: (2) Are you sure youroperation has much to bring to the table?Bill: (3) Definitely.The quality of our products is first-rate, and we have many reliable sales outlets. What’s more, Vivitek can propel us to even greaterheights. It will be an all-around excellent match.Jessica:I think it might be, though we have yet to discuss details.Bill: As a matter of fact, (4) we’ve already received a few attractive bids. Jessica: Well, we of course need to come up with a plan that is attractive for both partiesBill: True, but my boss has to (5) keep our shareholders’ interests in mind. Jessica:(6) It’s reasonable to keep your employees’ welfare in mind.Bill: Yes, we don’t want to disappoint them.Jessica: Then let’s talk about specifics.V. Let’s Talk1. Script and keyVoice-over:In [South] Korea anything that takes life away from the tradition of (1) rapid growth, directed by the big corporations, causes quitea stir. In 1997, the financial crisis that hit the whole of AsiaPacific delivered a severe (2) shock to the big guns of [South]Korean industry. Since then, the number of people starting to turntheir backs on the (3) large companies and strike out on their ownhas (4) shot up. Among the new band of go-getters is Myung SooKim. We asked if he left Samsung because the work was too (5)hard and the place was too regimented.Myung Soo Kim:No, that wasn’t the case. I did n’t think there were enough (6) opportunities to use all of my abilities because it was such amassive organization. I also wanted to have a go at something (7)different from working in a big company. I just kept my eyes openfor a business that looked like being (8) stable. Then, I happenedto find a place that did car washing and small repairs. The numberof cars has gone up astronomically. But although it hasn’t beeneasy, I’m making more (9) money now and don’t have so manyhassles. I don’t have anybody looking over my shoulder. It’s my(10) own business, that’s the difference.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1 Where to Start Your BusinessScriptYou have to consider the location when launching a business. You will be “planting your business tree” there and will have to maintain it for years to come. You have to keep in mind a few things when deciding on where to open your business.First of all, you have to take the local economy into consideration. Is your local area growing and building? Are the market trends good? Even if you have to locate your business far from your home, try to find a place that is building up and bringing people in. The worst thing you can do is to pick a place that is in the “bad area of town” because it is less expensive. Your address can be the first thing people will ask for, and it can say a lot about your business.The second thing you have to bear in mind is the job market. Since unemployment is low in most area in the Unites States, consider what type of employees you will need and find out if there are many in your area. The amount of money that you will have to spend in the recruiting phase could be an indicator of whether you should locate the business in an area with a different employee pool or not.Another factor you have to consider is whether you can integrate with the local community and get to love it. To make the community warm to you, you should become involved in it by joining the local chamber of commerce, business association, or other local organization that could offer you help. Why plan on retiring “one day”to some great location? Why not move there now and start your dream business? Question and key1.What is the speaker mainly talking about?D) How to find a good business location.2.What must you find if you are going to locate a business at far from your home?C) A place that is building up.3.According to the speaker, what is the worst thing you can do?C) Choosing an economically inactive place because of the low costs.4.What will the recruiting money tell you?A) Whether you should set up a company in a certain place.5.What can you do to integrate with the locate people?C)Joining the local organizations.Task 2: Too clever to be wiseScriptOnce there was a Scottish accountant. The business has been in the family for generations and generations. Over time, with the countless clients that had gone in and out of the office, the marble step in front of the building had developed a big, deep dip in it from all the wear and tear.The accountant’s friends kept telling him that he had better get it replaced; otherwise he’d be sued if anyone ever slipped and fell.Reluctantly, the accountant called a stonemason to get a quote for the repairs. When the stonemason got there, the accountant demanded a price for a new step.“Ah, big job,” said the e stonemason, “But I suppose I could give you a new step for 100 pounds.”The accountant was stunned. “Are you crazy, man? I can’t pay you 100 pounds!”Thinking about it for a second, he turned to the stonemason and asked, “How much would you charge me to dig up the step and turn it over so that the worn part is in the ground and I’d get a new square step?” The stonemason hesitated, “20 pounds.”“Do it!” demanded the accountant, “And call me when you’re done.”The accountant went back inside to read his books, but after only 15minutes the stonemason rang the bell. As the accountant opened the door, he saw the stonemason standing there, pointing to a deep dip in the step. The stonemason laughed as he said, “Your great-great-great granddaddy thought of that 150 years ago!”Keys:1. F2.T3.F4. F5.TTask3 Mergers and acquisitionsScriptAlthough the terms mergers and acquisitions are often used interchangeably, as though they were synonymous, they mean slightly different things.When one company takes over another and clearly establishes itself as the new owner, the purchase is called an acquisition. From a legal point of view, the target company ceases to exist, the buyer “swallows” the business, and the buyer’s stock continues to be traded.In the pure sense of the term, a merger happens when two firms agree to go forward as a single new company rather than remain separately owned and operated. This kind of action is more precisely referred to as a “merger of equals”. The firms are often about the same size. Both companies’ stocks are surrendered, and the new company’s stock is issued in its place.In practice, however, actual mergers of equals don’t happen very often. Usually, one company will buy another and, as part of the deal’s terms, simply allow the acquired firm to proclaim that the action is a merger of equals, even if it is technically an acquisition. Being bought out often carries negative implications; by describing the deal euphemistically as a merger, top managers try to make the takeover more palatable.A purchase deal will also be called a merger when both CEOs agree that joining together is in the best interest of both of their companies. But when the deal is unfriendly-that is, when the target company does not want to be purchased-it is always regarded as an acquisition.Whether a purchase is considered a merger or an acquisition really depends on whether the purchase is friendly or hostile and how it is announced. In other words, the real difference lies in how the purchase is communicated to and received by the target company’s board of directors, employees, and shareholders.Question and key1.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of acquisition according to thepassage?D)The target company’s stock continues to be traded.2.Which of the following is true of a merger in its purest form?B) The two companies are about the same size.3. Which of the following is true of mergers in practice?D) All of above.4. What does the speaker think of acquisition?C) They usually go against the wishes of the target companies.5. Which of the following points of view best describes the difference between merger and acquisition?A) It is just a subjective judgment.Viewing and speakingUrging shareholders to reject a takeover offerScriptInterviewee: Oh, absolutely not. I mean I think the case has been made very strongly throughout the process. And I think today, which is in fact our results forthe 2009 period, strongly reinforces the message that this is a first-classbusiness worth a considerable amount more money than we’re beingoffered by Kraft.Interviewer:It does seem to suggest that when the analysts say it’s just about the price being right and the shareholders will be keen to go for the Kraftoffer.Interviewee:Well, it’s certainly about value, and the whole process is about extracting the best value for shareholders. But that value is reallyrelative to the value that Cadbury can create as an independent company.And I think the results we’ve shown demonstrate that that value ismaterial more than the Kraft offer.Interviewer: Have you spoken to Lord Mandelson or any other government ministers recently about the state of affairs with Kraft, and have they given youany reassurance?Interviewee: We’ve not spoken directly to Lord Mandelson although we’ve clearly seen his commentary on the impact of hostile bids on British companies.I mean, our position has been throughout that we are appreciative ofsupport from all sources whether it is the consumer or very, verywell-known politicians. But our job is to assess value for ourshareholders. So to that extent we will be continuing to focus on value,but listening and appreciative of the support we receive from others. Interviewer: And so the key message you’d like everyone to take away today from this last-ditch appeal?Interviewee: Well the key message is that it isn’t a last-ditch appeal; it is a statement of the quality of the business. Cadbury is a wonderful iconic businesswith remarkable market positions and great positions in growth marketswhich is delivering for its shareholders today. It has no strategic issues,no financial issues and no managerial issues. And for that reasonanybody that seeks to own this company should pay a lot of money forthe privilege.KeyThe items in favors of the idea that “Cadbury should be sold for more money” are 1), 2), 4), 6), 7), 8).。
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2. When Daniel has the flu, he gets a stuffy nose and a____________sore throat . headache / ___________
5. When Dayanne’s back hurts, she________________________________________ . takes a hot bath /goesk chest leg
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Listening: Wanted
Mrs. Wilkins saw a robbery last night. She is describing the robber to a police officer. Listen. Check (√) the picture of the robber.
stomachache have a cold
Have a fever
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What’s The matter?
What’s wrong with you?
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illness I have a sore throat. I have a stomachache. advice You should drink some hot tea with honey. You should lie down and have a rest. You should see a dentist. You should drink lots of water.
英语高级视听说_答案_Unit_7_Can_Video_Games_Lead_to_Murder
First Amendment Lawyer
it is a lawyer who is dedicated to protecting the human rights of the US citizens such as; freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, and freedom of assembly.
911 Dispatcher
Emergency dispatchers who work in 911 centers.
Glock
it is an Australian defense contractor ( named after the founder Gaston Glock) founded in 1963 near Vienna, Austria. Glock is one of the best selling brands in the US.
GameStop
GameStop Corporation, headquartered in Texas, is the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer.
Take-Two Interactive
it is a publisher and distributor of interactive software games based in new York.
While Listening
TASK 1 1- A 2- D 3- C 4- A 5- B 6- B 7- C 8- B
TASK 2
Episode 1 1- [ F ] 2- [ F ]
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M: I know what you mean. Things that you need to see, touch and feel first, before you buy, are hard to buy online. But then again, there’re lots of people who buy everything online!
M: Hmmm. I usually go to . Sometimes I use eBay.
W: Really, I’ve never used either of those. What are they all about?
M: Well, eBay is an auction site. People put their stuff up for sale, and then other people log in and if they’re interested in one item, they bid on it. If you want to bid, you put in the amount that is the most you’re willing to pay. Then, by a certain deadline, the highest bid gets the item.
5. You just need to package it all back up again.
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Rob No, I told you, honey, (8) __th__e_r_e_’s__n_o__n_e_e_d__t_o_w__o_r_r.y… Just look at that! What a great place!
Kate Yes, isn’t it wonderful? Rob Come on, let’s go and eat. Isn’t there a pub
Work-life balance refers to the proportion between hours spent in working and with the family or in relaxing in leisure activities.
Childcare means looking after babies or young children, usually in the child’s home. This is either done by parents or relatives who bring up or raise children or another adult who may be paid for this work, as a babysitter, for a few hours, or as a childcarer for several hours every day, such as after-school care.
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Watching and understanding
2 Watch the video clip and check (✓) the true statements according to the clip.
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Unit 7 The secret life of scienceUnit overviewInside viewConversation 1Example answers1 Probably a London science museum. (The picture shows Stephenson’s Rocket of 1829, an important early steam engine.)2 You can see old scientific objects, listen to talks and press buttons to see things happen.3 They need to have interesting activities and have a fun atmosphere.2Answers5-3-2-6-1-4Answers1(c) 2(d) 3(d) 4(a) 5(b) 6(b)Conversation 2AnswersTopics actually mentioned are: steam engines, electricity, space rockets, satellites, computing, scientific experiments, agriculture, history of flight and telescopes.5Answers1 It’s got everything to do with science.2 She thinks it sounds fascinating.3 At the museum.4 She tells him Andy and she are going to spend the night together.5 Joe is surprised and confused.6Answers(1)Why is it so special(2)I suppose this is(3)have special exhibitions for kids(4)The first thing you have to do(5)we’re really gonna stay the night(6)While you’re getting(7)where are you two off toOutside view3AnswersUses of computers include: to provide travel updates, to operate trains, to analyze evidence, to control buildings, to switch on lights, to provide entertainment, to control the temperature and to close blinds.Places where computers are used include: homes, police stations, libraries and schools.4Answers1(a) 2(d) 3(c) 4(a) 5(d)5Answers(1)areas of life(2)in our homes(3)computer-controlled houses(4)adjust the temperature(5)give new instructions(6)react to match(7)TV and Internet(8)outside changes(9)stop too much sun from entering(10)t urn the oven on7Example answersComputers play a major role in the daily lives of people in Britain. They are important for the operation of the transport network, assist the police in their duties, and control many buildings. The young are very keen on computers, particularly enjoying computer games, their number one leisure activity.Soon computers may even run the homes of ordinary people. In smart homes a central computer, which can be accessed through a mobile phone, will control temperatures, maintain security, and operate electrical appliances throughout the building. Blinds will be lowered or raised depending on the amount of light and it will be possible to have dinner waiting for one when one gets home after work.This worries some people who think the British spend too much time on their electronic devices, but the young are happy to treat their computers even as friends. Listening inPassage 1Listening and understanding2Answers1 Scientists at the University of Bristol carried out a two-month study to find the best way to dunk a biscuit.2 About one in four biscuits break up when dunked.3 Unlike biscuits, doughnuts are held together by protein gluten which doesn’t break down in hot liquids.4 Horizontally dunking a biscuit into tea allows a longer dunking time, as the liquid takes longer to soak into it.5 The hotter the tea the faster the biscuit breaks up.6 Dunking a biscuit in a hot drink releases up to ten times more flavour than eating the biscuit dry.3Answers1 dunking biscuits2 held together3 absorb liquid4 travel through5 hold the biscuit6 producing a tableDeveloping critical thinking4Example answers1 Yes, I find it fascinating to learn of this strange custom. I mut try it myself. It seems it really makes biscuits taste better!2 I think he is a regular biscuit-dunker but kept on losing half his biscuit so he wanted to find out how he could avoid pleasure to disaster!3 Well, it cannot have cost much and it might give pleasure to a lot of people – so why not do it?4 Now we are getting serious. of course, research into food and health is far more important.5Answers1 I really do not know – it looks as if it might be something to do with the moon and its phases – but why is it in a field?2 Crop circles – this is farmland, isn’t it? The circles are made in a field of wheat? I don’t think I know anything about this.3 Do they use agricultural equipment?4 Oh, look at them –they must be man-made. How else could such tidy patterns appear in a field?5 Why do people make them? Or is there some secret I don’t know about?Listening and understanding6AnswersThe statements said by Peter are: 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8.The statements said by Louise are: 3, 5 and 7.7Answers1(b) 2(b) 3(d) 4(a) 5(c) 6(a)PronunciationAnswers√science scientific√energy energetic√history historical√electricity electrical√agriculture agricultural√exhibit exhibition5AnswersPerhaps, / but / how do you explain the fact / that the actual chemical composition / of the grains of crops inside the circles changes? / Scientific tests / have found / they have a higher protein level. / The stems of the grains / have often been exposed to high temperatures. / And they found that the soil within the circles / contains more iron / than the soil outside. / So far, / the hoaxers / haven’t been able to copy / all these features。
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Unit: 7
Can Video Games Lead to Murder?
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Background Notes
Grand Theft Auto
GTA is a video game series published by Rockstar Games and debuted in 1998. This video game has become more popular and profitable since a long list of Hollywood stars lent their voices to the games.
911 Dispatcher
Emergency dispatchers who work in 911 centers.
Glock
it is an Australian defense contractor ( named after the founder Gaston Glock) founded in 1963 near Vienna, Austria. Glock is one of the best selling brands in the US.
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Episode 4
1- Selling Moore two versions of the game 2-Millions of law-abiding citizens. 3- it makes the device that runs the game 4- Free expression 5- it’s become more dangerous
3- they card teenagers in an effort to keep violent games from underage kids.
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911 Dispatcher
Emergency dispatchers who work in 911 centers.
Glock
it is an Australian defense contractor ( named after the founder Gaston Glock) founded in 1963 near Vienna, Austria. Glock is one of the best selling brands in the US.
GameStop
GameStop Corporation, headquartered in Texas, is the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer.
Take-Two Interactive
it is a publisher and distributor of interactive software games based in new York.
Audio-Visual Classes
Unit: 7 Can Video Games Lead to Murder?
Background Notes
Grand Theft Auto
GTA is a video game series published by Rockstar Games and debuted in 1998. This video game has become more popular and profitable since a long list of Hollywood stars lent their voices to the games.
Wal-Mart
it is currently the world’s largest retailer and the largest corporation. It was founded by Sam Walton in 1962. Walmart was incorporated on Oct 31, 1969, and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1972.
Pre-Listening Question
1- Do you like playing video games? How often do you play them ? What is your favorite video game ? 2- in your opinion, why do most young people like to play bloody video games ? 3- do you think boys and girls like the same video games ? And what are the effects of these video games on both of them ?
Episode 3
1- Aggression 2- Institute of Health 3- Developed 4- impulse control center 5- under construction 6- consider consequences 7- urges 8- heightened 9- risk factors 10- upbringing 11- turn to violence
While Listening
TASK 1 1- A 2- D 3- C 4- A 5- B 6- B 7- C 8- B
TASK 2
Episode 1 1- [ F ] 2- [ F ]
3- [ F ]
4- [ T ] 5- [ T ]
6- [ F ]
Episode 2 1- (E) 2- (C) 3 (A) 4- (D) 5- (G) 6e 4
1-Selling Moore two versions of the game 2-Millions of law-abiding citizens. 3-it makes the device that runs the game 4-Free expression 5-it’s become more dangerous
Episode 5
1- when a new medium comes along, it will be the subject of almost a hysterical attack. 2- he can’t understand why games targeting police officers were made by the manufacturers. 3- they card teenagers in an effort to keep violent games from underage kids. 4- they are considering laws that would ban the sale of violent games to those under 17.
First Amendment Lawyer
it is a lawyer who is dedicated to protecting the human rights of the US citizens such as; freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, and freedom of assembly.