《新策略大学英语听力教程》第一册文字材料

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Unit One New Campus, New LifeⅠ. Pre-listening ActivitiesChoice 1略Choice 2There are pros and cons of living on campus.Pros Cons1. Accessibility to the school 1. Little privacy2. Increased social life 2. Limited space3. Possible low GPA (grade pointaverage)■ScriptThere are pros and cons of living on campus.Pros1. Accessibility to the school. If you live on campus, you can easily walk to the classes, libraries, computer labs, cafeterias, etc. You don’t have to waste time and money on driving to school, finding a parking space, and so forth.2. Increased social life. Living on campus will allow you to meet more people and establish more friendships than living off campus. You will also usually be aware of any campus activities and how to be involved in them.Cons1. Little privacy. When living in a dorm, it can be very hard to find privacy. You have to share bedrooms, bathrooms, etc. You may never have quiet time in your dorm because there will always be something going on.2. Limited space. At most colleges, the dorm rooms are tiny. You have to limit what you bring to school, or your space will be too crowded.3. Possible low GPA (grade point average). Because dorm life is very social, your grades may be affected in a negative way. If you constantly choose hanging out with your dorm buddies over studying at the library, then your GPA will suffer.Ⅱ. Listening TasksTask 1 Understanding Short Conversations1. C2. D3. B4. A5. A6. C7. D8. C9. A 10. B■Script1. W: What can I do for you, sir?M: Well, I’d like to get this book renewed. You know, it’s so hopeful that I can’t finish my research paper without it.Q: Where are the man and the woman?2. W: How many students tried out for the basketball team this year?M: About 40, but only half of them have real talent for the sport.Q: How many students are good at basketball?3. M: I wonder if I could borrow your bicycle.W: You certainly could if I had one.Q: What does the woman mean?4. W: What do you think of his experiment?M: He has done well considering he has no experience.Q: Why does the man think he has done well?5. M: Mary, why isn’t Joan teaching here this term?W: She can’t. She is retired.Q: What reason was given for Joan’s not teaching?6. W: Mr. Hampton’s explanation was too complicated to understand.M: He didn’t speak slowly enough for us to take notes, either.Q: What does the man complain about?7. W: I like science more than maths, but history is my favorite subject.M: But I think computer programming is the best.Q: Which subject does the woman like most?8. W: Will you go to attend Prof. Green’s lectures next term? He’s a very learned scholar.M: Well, I’d rather not. It’s said that his lectures are always boring and dull. Q: What’s the man’s response to the woman’s remark?9. W: Has your group decided on a research project yet?M: No one’s come up with anything yet.Q: What does the man say about the project?10. W: Do you know if Nick has got enough money for his study?M: Yes. If Nick hadn’t worked in the steel plant last summer, he wouldn’t haveearned enough money for his living expenses during his senior year.Q: What does the man mean about Nick?Task 2 Understanding a Long Conversation1. D2. A3. C4. B5. A■ScriptW: Would you like to join the Volunteers’League?M: Am I crazy? I just quitted the Students’Counsel. I don’t want to be as busy as before. I’ve given up a big chance of getting scholarships for that.W: No, joining the Volunteers’League won’t take you much time. It only has activities on the weekends.M: Really? That’s good. I was just wondering about how to spend my free time on weekends.W: Come on, you won’t regret about joining the Volunteers’League. It’s different from other student’s clubs or unions.M: What’s the difference?W: The Volunteers’League often offers free services for grand occasions, such as Olympic Games, World Expo. Isn’t that special?M: Not really. I’d rather join the Entrepreneurs’Club, so my experience will be helpful when I look for jobs in the future.W: That’s also a good choice. But the Entrepreneurs’Club just hold some boring activities, you know, speeches, competitions…M: But you can learn a lot of things from the activities and it’s related to our major. W: You can also learn a lot in the Volunteers’League. You will have the chance to learn how to communicate, how to arrange an activity and how to cooperate with your group members.M: What activities does the Volunteers’League have?W: We will be voluntary guides, interpreters and …M: Does that mean I have lots of chances to practice my English?W: You can say that again.M: OK, you win. Just tell me how to get enrolled for that club.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. Why does the man refuse to join the Volunteers’League in the beginning?2. When does the Volunteers’League have activities according to the woman?3. Why does the woman say the Volunteers’League is different from other clubs and unions?4. Why does the man prefer joining the Entrepreneurs’Club?5. Why does the man decide to join the Volunteers’League in the end?Task 3 Understanding PassagesPassage OneListening for general comprehension1. Freshmen2. 15Listening for specific comprehension1. B2. D3. B4. C5. A■ScriptListening for general comprehensionFreshmen 15 is a plague that haunts the mind of all newly high school graduates. You hear of this horror tale before even stepping foot on a college campus. So what exactly is the freshmen 15? Legend says that during your freshmen year of college, you end up gaining around fifteen pounds. Is this simply a story told to scare young freshmen, or a reality?The bad news is that a noticeable weight gain does occur among college students. However, the good news is it’s not as drastic as fifteen pounds. Food served in the dining halls is laden with fats while exercise in college has become a true burden. It is difficult to schedule a workout session among the already busy schedule filled with classes, clubs, homework, and organizations. Here at USC, the professors like to pack their students with work upon work, so students can truly “eat the fruits of the knowledge tree.”For an average student, it is considered a celebration if you could simply finish all your homework on time and sleep before 2 a.m. With that said, who cares about exercise?Listening for specific comprehension1. According to the passage, what does “15”refer to?2. How is the food like in the college’s dining halls?3. Which of the following is NOT included in the students’busy schedule according to the passage?4. How much work does the professors give to the students in USC?5. How does a student feel if he finishes homework and sleeps before 2 a.m.?Passage TwoListening for general comprehension1. taking notes2. Four suggestions are given in the passageListening for specific comprehension1. A2. C3. A4. B5. C■ScriptListening for general comprehensionIt’s necessary for a student to take notes when he attends a lecture. The notes can be readily used in the future when the student forgets or reviews something.When a student takes notes in a lecture he has to do four things.Firstly, he has to understand what’s said, as the speaker says it. He can’t stop the lecture in order to look up a new word or check an unfamiliar sentence pattern.The second thing the student has to do is to decide what’s important in the lecture. Many lecturers pause, and speak more slowly and loudly, when they’re making an important point.The third task that faces the student is that he has to write down the important points. The student should abbreviate, write down the important words, usually nouns, sometimes verbs or adjectives, and should write one point on each line. He ought, if possible, to choose a moment to write when the lecturer isn’t giving vitalinformation.Finally, the student’s notes must show the connections between the various points he’s noted. If he makes intelligent use of spacing and underlining, together with the use of conventional signs and the numbering of points, he’ll be able to understand the framework of the lecture more easily.Listening for specific comprehension1. Why is it necessary for a student to take notes?2. What can a student do during a lecture if there is something he can’t understand?3. What do many lectures do when they are making an important point?4. When is the right moment to write down the important points?5. What may not be helpful for a student to understand the framework of thelecture more easily according to the passage?Passage ThreeListening for general comprehension1. The passage is about how to cope with a new school year.2. There are three tips mentioned in the passage.Listening for specific comprehension1. D2. A3. C4. B5. C■ScriptListening for general comprehensionHow do you approach a new school year? Do you have feelings of happiness and excitement or feelings of dread? New teachers, classes, classmates and maybe even a new school can all cause students to worry. But there are some things you can do to avoid the back-to-school blues.Become familiarWill you go to a new school this year? Then during the summer, visit your new school. Find out exactly where it is and how long it takes to get there. This will help you avoid confusion on the day.Ask friends to introduce you to a student who goes to the school. You’ll feel better knowing some there.Keep it in balanceDecide how many activities you’ll participate in, and don’t do too much. Keeping schoolwork, home life and extra activities in balance will keep your stress level low.Here’s another tip to help you prepare for the first day of school. Start going to bed and getting up at your normal school time two weeks before school begins. Then your body and mind will become rested and prepared for the first day.Get involvedThe best way to make new friends is to join school clubs. Choose something you enjoy and you’ll meet people who share your interests.A+ for attitudeDuring those first scary days, having a positive attitude will help you survive.Concentrate on the exciting things you’ll learn and the fun you’ll have with your classmates. With rest, preparation and the right attitude, you’ll be off to a great school year!Listening for specific comprehension1. What may cause students to worry according to the passage?2. What do you need to find out when you visit your new school?3. Why do we need to keep schoolwork, home life and extra activities in balance?4. To prepare for your first school day, when should you start getting up at your normal school time?5. Which is the best way to make new friends according to the passage?Task 4 Compound Dictation1. unavoidable2. check3. ideal4. recharge5. nap6. definitely7. squeeze8. involve9. It can mean a relaxing, 30-minute walk while listening to your favorite music.10. when was the last time you had some quality, quiet time alone?11. Finding a few moments of peace and quiet might be just what you need.■ScriptAt any given point in time, most college students are stressed about something. While having stress in your life is normal and often unavoidable, being stressed is something you can control. Follow the following tips to learn how to keep your stress in check and how to relax when it gets to be too much.Get Some Sleep. Being in college means your sleep schedule is, most likely, far from ideal. Getting more sleep can help your mind refocus, recharge, and rebalance. This can mean a quick nap, a night when you go to bed early, or a promise to yourself to stick with a regular sleep schedule.Get Some Exercise. You may think that if you don’t have the time to sleep and eat properly, you definitely don’t have the time to exercise. Fair enough, but if you’re feeling stressed, it may be that you need to squeeze it in somehow. Exercise doesn’t necessarily have to involve a 2-hour, exhausting workout at the campus gym. It can mean a relaxing, 30-minute walk while listening to your favorite music. Get Some Quiet Time. T ake one moment and think: when was the last time you had some quality, quiet time alone? Personal space for students in college rarely exists. You may share your room, your bathroom, your classrooms, your dining hall, the gym, the bookstore, the library, and anywhere else you go during an average day. Finding a few moments of peace and quiet might be just what you need. Stepping out from the crazy college environment for a few minutes can do wonders for reducing your stress.IV. Pronunciation Imitation and Training1. victory seven arrive starve vienna2. theatre author month cloths fifths3. though either smooth clothes baths4. world leather pull field mild5. Have you ever lived near a river?6. The three athletes were out of breath.7. Leave the little lad alone. He’ll soon be all right.8. They went further than that along the northern paths.Ⅴ. Learn English Through a Radio Program1. released2. academic3. increases4. Chinese5. undergraduate6. enrolling7. spread8. lack9. row 10. business■Script略Ⅵ. Learn English Through Movies1. serious2. Always3. life4. dying5. supposed6. visions7. monster8. ready9. long 10. surrender■Script略Unit Two Tales of FriendshipⅠ. Pre-listening ActivitiesPart 1略Part 21. the first Sunday in the month of August2. the third Sunday in August3. the third week of May■ScriptHuman beings are social creatures and have always valued the importance of friends in their lives. The first Sunday of August was declared as a holiday in US in honor of friends by U.S. Congress in 1935. Since then, World Friendship Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday in the month of August.This beautiful idea of celebrating Friendship Day was joyfully accepted by several other countries across the world. Celebrating Friendship Day in a traditional manner, people meet their friends and exchange cards and flowers to honor their friends.It may be noted that some associations celebrate Friendship Day in an entirely different time of the year and with different customs. For instance, Women’s Friendship Day is on the third Sunday in August.International Friendship Month is February.Old Friends, New Friends Week is the third week of May.However, what is remarkably same is the idea behind the celebration of the day. Everywhere, people express love for their friends and cherish their presence in life.Ⅱ. Listening TasksTask 1 Understanding Short Conversations1. A2. C3. C4. B5. B6. A7. D8. B9. D 10. B■Script1. M: Miss, could you please give me change for three dollars?W: Sorry, sir, I’m not allowed to do so if you don’t buy anything.Q: Where is the conversation taking place?2. M: Today is Saturday. Am I supposed to meet Monica tomorrow?W: No, the day after tomorrow.Q: What day is the man supposed to meet Monica?3. M: I wish I could see Leo here.W: He was planning to come. But a moment ago his wife called to tell that he had to take his mother to the hospital.Q: Who was ill?4. M: Can you give me some advice on what to wear for my interview?W: Well, I suggest you wear a suit.Q: How will the man probably be dressed up?5. M: Does Tom like his new high-rise apartment near the lakes?W: He says the view of the mountains from the tenth floor is terrific, but that he is so afraid of a fire breaking out. He wants to change to another floor.Q: What does Tom NOT like about his new apartment?6. W: I’m worried about the speech I am going to give tonight.M: You’ll be just fine. Everyone was really impressed with your last one.Q: What does the man mean?7. M: If you are in a hurry, you can take the subway. If you want to go sightseeing,take the bus.W: Actually, I don’t have to be at the conference before noon.Q: What will the woman probably do?8. W: It’s much better for us to wait until tomorrow to go, don’t you agree? M: Yes, I couldn’t agree more.Q: What does the man think of that?9. M: Kate! What happened? How come you are limping?W: It’s not too bad. I was lucky, the seat belt saved me.Q: What happened to the woman?10. M: This TV set is not working properly. I suppose we should buy a new one, butI don’t see how we can afford it right now.W: If only you hadn’t bought that motorbike.Q: Why could they buy another TV set now?Task 2 Understanding a Long Conversation1. B2. D3. C4. B5. A■ScriptM: Is this table on the corner okay?W: Sure. We can sit here.M: Gee. You didn’t get anything on your tray.W: Yeah. I guess I’m just not that hungry.M: What’s the matter? Aren’t you feeling well?W: Well, I’ve been really worried. It’s my car. It’s in the repair shop, again. M: Really? What’s wrong this time?W: I don’t know exactly. Something’s wrong with the brakes, I think.M: Well, at least that shouldn’t cost you too much to fix. Parts are cheaper for all the American cars like yours. Did the mechanic say how much it would cost? W: He said he’d call me with an estimate later on today.M: Watch out he doesn’t try to take advantage of you.W: What do you mean?M: Well, some car mechanics, if they think that someone doesn’t know much about cars, they might try to overcharge that person.W: Maybe so. But I trust this guy. He was recommended by one of my neighbors.He has done some work for me in the past and his prices seemed reasonable. M: Oh, that’s good to know. Maybe I’ll try using him in the future.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. Why doesn’t the woman get something to eat?2. What does the woman imply about her car?3. What does the man say about the woman’s car?4. What does the woman say about the mechanic?5. According to the man, what will he do in the future when his car breaks down?Task 3 Understanding PassagesPassage OneListening for general comprehension1. Late that summer2. Only till nowListening for specific comprehension1. A2. C3. C4. B5. D■ScriptListening for general comprehensionRichard was a boy who came from a well-to-do family in Yorkshire, England. Everyday he would hang around all his rich friends play or just hang out. Everything was fun because he had a lot to give to all his friends.One day, Richard’s was walking through the street and he met Michael. Michael was the son of a brick layer and came from a poor family. Michael invited Richard to a kite flying competition which was held every year in the village. Both of them had lots of fun together.Late that summer, tragedy struck Richard family. His house caught fire and was totally damaged. His family lost everything and became poor. All Richard’s friends felt ashamed to be with him. Richard was totally devastated. That evening, Michael and his father came to see Richard and offered them a place to stay at their shanty shack in the country. They even offered to build them a place to stay.Only till now, Richard began to realize that true friendship can only becherished and be seen when times are bad. Real friendship knows no boundaries and is unconditional.Listening for specific comprehension1. What did Richard do everyday before he met Michael?2. How did Richard and Michael meet each other for the first time?3. Why did Richard’s friends feel ashamed to be with him?4. What did Michael and his father do after the big fire?5. According to the story, what is true friendship?Passage TwoListening for general comprehension1. The friendship and sympathy of a special person.2. Everything else. Listening for specific comprehension1. A2. D3. C4. D5. B■ScriptListening for general comprehensionThe friendship and sympathy of a special person changed my life, and I’d like to tell you about it. Looking at me now, you might not guess that I was not very popular when I started my university studies. I was thin and didn’t look very handsome with my glasses. In fact, my classmates still laughed at me, just as they did in high school.One day, when I was leaving the science building, someone ran past me andknocked the books out of my hands.I was feeling sad and lonely. But then, someone else approached me and helped me pick up my books. That day, I made my first university friend. Suddenly, life improved. I helped him with his studies. And he helped me with everything else. He taught me how to dress right, how to talk to girls, and above all, how to be social.Listening for specific comprehension1. How did the speaker look like when he started his university studies?2. What did the speaker’s college classmates do to him before he met his firstuniversity friend?3. What happened when the speaker was leaving the science building one day?4. What did the speaker’s friend do when they first met each other?5. What did the speaker help his friend with?Passage ThreeListening for general comprehension1. desert, argument2. forgivenessListening for specific comprehension1. C2. B3. A4. A5. C■ScriptListening for general comprehensionA story tells that two friends were walking through the desert. During somepoint of the journey they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face.The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand: Today my best friend slapped me in the face.They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but the friend saved him. After he recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone: Today my best friend saved my life.The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him, “After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand, and now, you write on a stone, why?”The other friend replied, “When someone hurts us we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it.”Listening for specific comprehension1. Why did one friend slap the other one in the face?2. What did the one who got slapped do when he felt hurt?3. What happened when they were taking a bath?4. Why did the one who got slapped write it in the sand when someone hurts him?5. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? Task 4 Compound Dictation1. animals2. nothing3. warmth4. Orange5. shouted6. full7. wisdom8. balance9. You foolish colors, don’t you know that you were each made for a specialpurpose, unique and different10. each of you will stretch across the sky in a great bow of color as a reminder thatyou can all live in peace11. whenever a good rain washes the world, a rainbow appears in the sky■ScriptOnce upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel.Green said: “I am the sign of life and hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die.”Blue interrupted: “You should consider the sky and the sea. Water is the basis of life. And the sky gives space and peace. Without my peace, you would all be nothing.”Yellow chuckled: “I bring laughter, happiness, and warmth into the world. Without me there would be no fun.”Orange continued: “I am the color of health and strength. When I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset, my beauty is so striking that no one gives another thought to any of you.”Red shouted out: “I am the ruler of all of you. I am blood —life’s blood! Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon.”Purple rose up to his full height: “I am the color of royalty and power. Kingsand chiefs have always chosen me for I am the sign of authority and wisdom.”Finally Indigo spoke: “I am the color of silence. You hardly notice me, but without me you all become superficial. You need me for balance and contrast.”And so the colors went on boasting. Suddenly there was a flash of bright lightening thunder rolled and boomed. Rain started to pour down relentlessly. Then rain began to speak: “You foolish colors, don’t you know that you were each made for a special purpose, unique and different? Join hands with one another and come to me.”Doing as they were told, the colors united and joined hands.The rain continued: “From now on, when it rains, each of you will stretch across the sky in a great bow of color as a reminder that you can all live in peace. The rainbow is a sign of hope for tomorrow.”And so, whenever a good rain washes the world, a rainbow appears in the sky.Ⅳ. Pronunciation Imitation and Training1. /sp/ speak spa sport2. /st/ star story steal3. /sk/ school skate ski4. /sm/ small smile smooth5. /sn/ snake snow sneeze6. /sl/ slow slim slender7. /sw/ sweet sway swear8. /pl/ play please plot9. /br/ broad bright brew10. /gl/ glow glass glue11. /fl/ flow flight flee12. /tr/ tree try true13. /spr/ spread spring sprout14. /spl/ s plit splash splendid15. /skw/ square squeeze s quashⅤ. Learn English Through a Radio Program1. gathered2. measures3. subjects4. severely5. direct6. separately7. closeness8. demonstrates9. private 10. effective ■Script略Ⅵ.Learn English Through Songs1. million2. tell3. chances4. earth5. pretend■Script略Unit Three Lifestyles in DifferentCulturesⅠ. Pre-listening ActivitiesPart 1略Part 21. married; unmarried; unusual2. concentrate3. single-parent■ScriptIn the past, British people married before they had children, but now about 40percent of children in Britain are born to unmarried parents. In 2000, around a quarter of unmarried people between the ages of 16 and 59 were cohabiting in Great Britain. Cohabiting couples are also starting families without first being married. Before 1960 this was very unusual, but in 2001 around 23 percent of births in the UK were to cohabiting couples.Furthermore, British people are generally getting married at a later age now and many women do not want to have children immediately. They prefer to concentrate on their jobs and put off having a baby until late thirties.Another phenomenon is that the number of single-parent families in Britain is increasing. This is mainly due to more marriages ending in divorce, but some women are also choosing to have children as single parents without being married.Ⅱ. Listening TasksTask 1 Understanding Short Conversations1. C2. D3. B4. C5. A6. A7. A8. D9. D 10. B■Script1. M: It’s hard to believe that Susan has already finished her homework.W: Well, she copied Jake’s homework and made a few changes.Q: What does the woman say about Susan?2. M: How much time did you have for writing the paper?W: We were given three hours, but I finished it in less than half of the time.Q: How long did it take the woman to write the paper?。

新策略大学英语听力教程第一册答案1-6单元

Keys for ReferenceUnit 1 Life on CampusPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 11—5 CBDDA 6—10 BBCDCListening Task 21. vary2. Some3. smaller4. schools5. AlthoughII. Understanding a Conversation1—5 BCDABIII. Understanding PassagesListening Task 11—4 CDDCListening Task 21—5 FFFTTPart II After-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic Skills1—5 ACCBC 6—10 DCBCAII. Understanding a Conversation1—5 CAAACIII. Understanding a Passage1. on campus2. flexibility3. call in4. get away5. escaping6. familiar7. consider8. Accept that you might not be working the most fun or glorious job in the world. 9. career 10. Even if a job in the field you are interested in might pay much less than, say, waiting tables, itmight be worth the sacrifice.Unit 2 FriendshipPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 11. Blake’s black bike’s back brake bracket block broke.2. Freshly fried fresh flesh.3. Silly sheep weep and sleep.4. He threw three free throws.5. Little red lorry.Listening Task 24→2→5→3→1II. Understanding a Poem1. money2. sunny3. extended4. unbefriended5. lend6. friend7. glory8. blindly9. trying 10. sighing 11. spend 12. clever 13. neighbors 14. labors 15. endIII. Understanding PassagesListening Task 11. He was a great Greek philosopher.2. Truth, goodness and usefulness.3. He meant that one should filter what he was going to say before telling others the information about their friends. /He meant that one should be sure that what he was going to say is good, true and useful.4. No, he was not sure about it. Because he just heard about it.5. It is not worth to gossip about our friends. /We should avoid talking behind the back about our friends.Listening Task 21—4 CDBCPart II After-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic Skills1. past2. chat3. blow4. mean5. catches6. back7. grudge8. hook9. fool10. pleasureII. Understanding a Conversation1—3 DBCIII. Understanding PassagesListening Task 11. net2. competition3. paper4. cost-effective5. provide6. free7. preferred8. exchange 9. located 10. attractiveListening Task 21—4 FTFTUnit 3 Festivals and HolidaysPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 11. black board2. notebook3. midnight4. goodness5. lately6. badly7. advance8. advice 9. picture 10. objectedListening Task 21. night light2. light night3. slight light4. quite right5. like tonightII. Understanding a Conversation1—5 FFTFFIII. Understanding PassagesListening Task 1Passage 1: The celebration of Valentine’s DayPassage 2: The holidays in the United StatesPassage 3: Typical custom of burning fireworksListening Task 21. symbol2. beard3. presents4. pulled5. based6. roof7. land8. stockingsPart II After-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic Skills1. Haste makes waste.2. An idle youth, a needy age.3. The morning sun never lasts a day.4. Strike while the iron is hot.5. Do nothing by halves.6. Wonders are many, and nothing is more wonderful than man.7. The fox changes his skin but not his habits.8. Who laughs last laughs best.II. Understanding a Conversation1—4 DCCBIII. Understanding PassagesListening Task 11. New Year’s Day (January 1st)2. International Women’s Day (March 8th)3. International Labor Day (May 1st)4. Youth Day (May 4th)5. National Day (October 1st)Listening Task 21. traditional2. hidden3. youngest4. awaiting5. invited6. distance7. took place8. brightlyUnit 4 MusicPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 21. day2. maker3. world4. see5. meII. Understanding a Conversation1—4 DADDIII. Understanding PassagesListening Task 11—4 ADCDListening Task 21—4 BDBDPart II After-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 11. rowed2. rode3. pupils4. pupils5. correct6. collects7. cause8. course9. read 10. redListening Task 21. river2. razor3. hunger4. flower5. dance6. chance7. give8. live9. long10. strongIII. Understanding a Passage1. enjoyment2. tension-or-pain-reliever3. dentist4. daily schedule5. earphones6. mood7. added power8. nursing home9. knelt down by 10. I noticed a glimmer of recognition on her face. Then she joined in and sang the entire song in harmony.Test OneI. Understanding Basic skills1—5 CBADCII. Understanding Conversations1—5 CBBAC 6—10 BABCDIII. Understanding PassagesPassage 11—4 BCDAPassage 21—3 BABPassage 31—3 CDAUnit 5 SportsPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 21. Isn’t she↗beautiful?2. You know for sure the class was ↘canceled?3. Didn’t I tell you this would ↗happen?4. Jack, you did very well on the test last ↘week.4. Don’t tell me you are going outside ↗again.5. You know you should come by yourself, don’t ↗you?II. Understanding a Conversation1—3 CDAIII. Understanding PassagesListening Task 11. meditation, flexibility, stress, health2. India, the mind and body are one3. breathing, exercises4. muscles, posture, mind5. physical, mental, onenessPart II After-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic Skills1—3 BACII. Understanding a Conversation1—5 FTFTTIII. Understanding PassagesListening Task 11. official2. mascots3. renditions4. Flame5. rings6. chosen7. friendship8. rhyming9. affection 10. natureListening Task 21—4 CDDAUnit 6 RecreationPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic Skills1—5 FFFTF 6—10 FTFTTII. Understanding a Conversation1—5 ADBACIII. Understanding PassagesListening Task 11. Children and adults with developmental disabilities.2. Filling in a participant information form.3. plan for the program4. Weekday5. on Saturdays6. must be transported7. their parents8. in full9. on a limited basis 10. North EastListening Task 21—5 CDCBCPart II After-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic Skills1—4 CBCA 5—8 DCBBII. Understanding a conversation1. board games2. Compared with3. good points4. require5. But these modern forms have killed the imagination and destroyed family conversation. So old games are much better for all the family.III. Understanding PassagesListening Task 11—3 CBCListening Task 21. It tells us that without recreation, nobody would maintain good health and enjoy life.2. Outdoor activities: hiking, fishing, skiing, mountain climbing, etc.Indoor activities: chess, card-playing, dancing, etc.3. No, not all of them like to play sports.4. It refers to those people who enjoy sporting by watching games in person or on TV, or just enjoy it by listening to the radio.。

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In-class Listening Materials（1-4）Unit 1 Man and AnimalsPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening TaskDirections: Listen to the following short conversations and choose the best answers to the questions you hear.1. W: How long do you intend to stay, Mr. Williams?M: I’m not sure. It all depends. Probably I’ll leave as soon as I find another hotel. Q: Where does the man probably stay now?2. W: Tom’s mother told me that Tom was in hospital.M: He left the hospital yesterday and he’ll go to class tomorrow.Q: Where is Tom probably now?3. W: How do you like your new job, Jim?M: Fine. This week I have been reading the financial reports and studying the books. Next week I will probably start to handle some of the accounts.Q: What does the man do for a living?4. W: Your glasses are fine, if you don’t like the frames, perhaps we could change them. M: Actually I was thinking of trying some contact lenses, if you think that I would be able to wear them.Q: To whom is the woman speaking?5. W: Do you believe Jack’s story about being late because his alarm clock had stopped? M: I think he made it up.Q: What does the man mean?6. W: Tom, you really must take school more seriously. If you don’t pass your exam,you’ll have to go out and work.M: I don’t see that it makes much difference. If I have a job, I have to do boring work every day; but if I’m at school, I must listen to boring teachers every day. Q: Which does Tom prefer, work or studying at school?7. W: You still have a social science requirement to fulfill, Jim. You can take history,psychology, anthropology, or sociology. Which do you think you’d like?M: Well, I’ve always been fascinated by the conscious and unconscious reasons people have for acting as they do, and I’d like to learn more about how memory works.Q: Which course will the man probably take?8. W: What time does the library close?M: On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, it closes at five p.m下午. On Tuesday and Thursday, it’s open till nine. It stays open until six on Saturday, but on Sunday it’s closed all day.Q: Which evenings is the library open?9. W: The election will be very close, according to the polls.M: Remember what happened in 1948? At first we all thought that Dewey would win, but, when all the votes were counted, it was Truman instead.Q: What is being discussed?10. W: I never thought I’d see your name on a book cover.M: To tell you the truth, neither did I. I didn’t even get good grades in English.Q: What is the man’s probable profession?II. Understanding a ConversationListening TaskDirections: Listen to the conversation and complete the following sentences.Tim: Today someone said I was a pig. I got angry at first, but then I was told that he was talking about my Chinese Zodiac symbol. I was a pig because I was born in the year of the pig.Zhao Lin: Ha ha, we do have this tradition. I am one year younger than you, so I am a mouse. In China, every year is represented by an animal. There are a total of twelve animals so the zodiac follows a twelve-year cycle.Tim: Those animals are …Zhao Lin: They are the mouse, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.Tim: Interesting, but why these 12 animals instead of others?Zhao Lin: According to the legend, during a Chinese new year celebration, Buddha invited all the animals to his kingdom, but unfortunately, for reasons only known to the animals, a total of 12 turned up. The mouse came first, followed by the ox, the tiger, the rabbit and so on and finally the pig. Out of gratitude, Buddha decided to name the year after each of the animals in their order of arrival, and people born of that year would inherit the traits of that particular animal. Some Chinese consider this superstitious, but many truly believe that the signs reveal the hidden secrets of a person’s character. Some people are very careful about the zodiac when choosing their spouse.Tim: Really? If their zodiacs don’t match, will they break up?Zhao Lin: In fact, people all know that a zodiac match cannot be the deciding factor.But there are still many sayings like, sheep and rabbits are ideal partners for pigs, but monkeys and snakes are bad for pigs.III. Understanding PassagesListening Task 1Directions:Listen to the following passage and choose the best answers to the questions you hear.Jo Shoesmith from Maryland, says the hardest part of her divorce was figuring out what to do with Misha, Nike, Shay, Violet, Momma Kitty and Cotton—the three dogs and three cats she and her ex-husband had cared for during their married years.“The lead-up导致物to the break-up was very rough, especially for Nike, who became so nervous, she would tremble发抖and pace踱步,”Shoesmith told The Christian Science Monitor基督教科学箴言报.“We did not want to put them through any more unnecessary stress.”At the time of the couple’s separation, Shoesmith got sole custody子女单亲监护协议of the cats, with her ex前夫, Martin Stephens from West Virginia, paying “cat support”. The former couple has joint custody共同监护of the dogs. This means that Shoesmith and Stephens travel back and forth between their two homes every other week just to spend time with their pets.The couple separated in 1997, when pet custody监护抚养权was unusual. Today, however, many top law schools, including Harvard, Georgetown and Yale, offer animal law courses on pet custody. The Animal Legal Defense Fund has handled several divorce cases with pet owners, and two law firms in California have partners who specialize in专门研究pet custody.“Certainly there is a giggle factor,” says lawyer David Wolfson, “but this area of the law needed to change to reflect that people do form special bonds with their pets.”Questions:1. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?2. How often does the former couple travel between their homes to spend time with their pets?3. Which of the following is true about pet custody nowadays?4. What can we learn from the passage?Listening Task 2Directions: Listen to the following passage and fill in the blanks with the exact words or sentences you hear.Lawmakers in Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province enacted a law on Saturday that is intended to improve protection of the Qinling Mountains, a habitat of endangered giant pandas.The law is aimed at preserving biodiversity,preventing soil erosion水土流失and promoting harmony between man and nature in the mountain range.It requires all future development projects in the Qinling Mountains to be assessed for their possible impact on the ecology and bans real estate projects and polluting industries in nature reserves, where the ecology is more vulnerable. The law also ban s mining采矿and resource exploration in nature reserves and forest parks. According to the law, local governments must ensure immediate demolition of existing projects that are potentially harmful to the ecology.The Qinling range is home to approximately 300 Qinling pandas, a sub-species of giant pandas on the verge of extinction, and many other rare animals稀有动物under state protection, such as golden monkey s, the red ibis and antelopes.Unit 2 GeographyPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening TaskDirections: In this section, you will hear some information about geography. Listen carefully and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).1. The atmosphere of the Earth is quite thin compared to the radius半径. A very fragile脆弱的layer of gases protects us from the vacuum真空，空间of space. We must be very careful in the way we treat the atmosphere.2. The focus of the earthquake is directly below the epicenter震中. The epicenter is the point directly above the focus on the surface. The focus焦点中心is the true origin of the earthquake.3. Much of our energy is received from the Sun. You will feel the days warm and the nights cool because you are either facing or not facing the Sun. Other energy comes from within the planet. We have a molten iron core融化的铁芯that creates a magnetic field磁场to protect the Earth. There is also molten rock熔岩just below the surface that releases energy into our atmosphere and heats the oceans.4. Climate and weather are very different ideas. Weather describes the current水流conditions. Your weather might be rainy, cloudy, or hot. Climate describes the region’s environment over long periods. While snow is not something you would expect in the climate, variations in weather happen all of the time.5. The biosphere is all about life. Physical geographers地理学者use the term biosphere to describe our living world. This is where all of the trees, bugs臭虫, and animals live in. It also reaches deep into the ground at a dark cave洞穴or to the bottom of the ocean at hydrothermal vents深海热泉.II. Understanding a ConversationListening TaskDirections: Listen to the following conversation and choose the best answers to the questions you hear.W: Dr. Smith, I’ve got a question here. Well, we talks about erosion侵蚀and the deposit 沉淀of sediment on the deep sea floor, but I’m confused. For that to happen, there would have to be some kind of force down there moving the mud 泥土or sand or whatever, right? But I thought there weren’t any waves orcurrents 水流that deep in the ocean.M: Tha t’s not exactly correct. It’s true that deep down on the ocean floor we won’t have the same kinds of currents we find in shallow er更浅的parts. But we do find what we call turbidity currents浊流. This wasn’t in the book but the term came up in class. Do you remember what it means?W: Umh, turbidity currents? Oh, yeah! Isn’t that when sediment沉淀物like sand or mud gets stirred up激起，搅拌and mixes with water? And then this mixture flows through the water around it, right?M: Good!W: Uh, but I thought that only happened in rivers.M: Well. Yes. This does occur in rivers, but we see turbidity currents deep in the ocean as well.W: But how do they get started there?M: Earthquakes mostly. When an earthquake occurs under water, it throws up抛起tremendous巨大的amounts of mud or sand that becomes suspended悬浮in a layer of water near the bottom of the ocean. This layer is so much dense r and heavier than other ocean water that it flows right down the slopes斜坡of the ocean floor and gains more and more speed as it moves along. Then it’s just like the winds blowing across the desert沙漠picking up扬起from one place and moving it along and finally dropping it somewhere else.Questions:1. What is the main topic of the conversation?2. What does the professor ask the student to explain?3. According to the professor, how do earthquakes cause turbidity currents?4. Why does the professor mention desert winds?III. Understanding PassagesListening Task 1Directions: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).Advice on how much fertilizer to use will soon be just a phone call away for rice farmers in the Philippines. The Philippine Department of Agriculture and the International Rice Research Institute plan to launch a free service next month. Farmers will call a number and a recorded voice will ask them simple questions. For example, farmers will be asked about the size of their field and how many bags of rice it produced last year. About ten minutes later the farmer will get a text message文字信息. The message will advise what kind of fertilizer to use and how much. The grower will also get suggestions about when to plant and harvest收割the rice.Roland Buresh at the International Rice Research Institute says the service couldhelp farmers in the Philippines increase their yields产量and their profits收益. Danielle Nierenberg at the Worldwatch Institute, an environmental research group, says the system could also help reduce pollution.The technology could also be copied for crops in other places. Danielle Nierenberg has been traveling across sub-Saharan Africa. She says the cost of a cell phone there is low enough that most farmers have their own or borrow someone else’s.In Zambia, for example, farmers without bank accounts can use their phones to buy seeds and fertilizers. They can also get information on how much their crop is selling for in city markets. They can decide whether they want to travel all the way from their village to the city, because sometimes farmers get there and prices are too low.Listening Task 2Directions:Listen to the passage and fill the blanks with the information you’v e heard.The Japanese archipelago is located in an area where several continental and oceanic plates meet. This is the cause of frequent earthquakes and the presence of many volcanoes and hot springs across Japan.Many parts of the country have experienced devastating earthquakes in the past. The Great Kanto Earthquake, the worst in Japanese history, hit the Kanto plain around Tokyo in 1923 and resulted in the deaths of over 100,000 people. In January 1995 a strong earthquake hit the city of Kobe and surroundings. Known as the Southern Hyogo Earthquake or Great Hanshin Earthquake, it killed 6,000 and injured 415,000 people. 100,000 homes were completely destroyed and 185,000 were severely damaged.As to the earthquake measurement, the Japanese “shindo” scale for measuri ng earthquakes is more commonly used in Japan than the Richter scale to describe earthquakes. Shindo refers to the intensity of an earthquake at a given location.Every household should keep a survival kit with a flashlight, a radio, a first aid kit and enough food and water to last for a few days. Avoid placing heavy objects in places where they could easily fall during an earthquake and cause injury or block exits. Have a fire extinguisher. Familiarize yourself with the designated evacuation area in your neighborhood.Unit 3 OceanPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 1Directions: Listen to the following sentences and try to grasp the meaning of each sentence with falling tone or rising tone.1. I beg your pardon.I beg your pardon.2. This is mine.This is mine.3. Are you coming?Are you coming?4. What is your name?5. What an exquisite piece of art.6. I can’t wait that long.7. Don’t go back now.8. I won’t continue the story.9. Thank you for your coming to see me off.10.Are you pleased?Listening Task 2Directions: Listen to the following short conversations and choose the best answers to the questions you hear.1. W: Where do you want to eat?M: Is there anything wrong with the coffee shop?Q: What does the man mean?2. M: I’m sorry I’m late, but I just couldn’t help it I got here as soon as I could.W: Well,it’s not soon enough, is it?Q: What does the woman mean?3. M: Mom, I can’t finish math homework, it’s too difficult to do.W: You know what to do, if there is a problem.Q: What does the woman mean?4. W: Look. I’m sorry, I didn’t turn up for the match yesterday, Bob. B ut I couldn’t,I’m afraid.M: Well, it is a bit late to be sorry now, isn’t it?Q: What does the man mean?5. M: Let’s see if the basket ball game has started yet?W: Started?It must be clear who is going to win.Q: What does the woman mean?6. W: I hear Jane has been pretty successful in her job.M: Pretty successful? That is understatement of the year.Q: What does the man imply about Jane?7. W: Mr. Smith’s briefing seems to go on forever. I was barely able to stay awake. M: How could you sleep through that! It is very important.Q: What does the man imply?8. M: I bought a few books at the new bookstore. Would you like to have a look atthem?W: A few! It looks like you bought out the store.Q: What does the woman mean?9. W: Do you enjoy majoring in mathematics?M: Enjoy? If I could choose again, I would study biology.Q: What conclusion can be drawn from the man’s reply?10.W: Would you like a cup of coffee to help you wake up?M: A cup of coffee? I need three or four.Q: What does the man mean?II. Understanding a ConversationListening TaskDirections: Listen to the following conversation and choose the best answers to the questions you hear.A student is interviewing a weatherman Li Hua.M: Hello, Li Hua. I’m interested in hurricanes飓风whose matchless无比的无敌的power and the loss they cause are often reported in TV news. I wonder how a hurricane form.W: OK! In the second half of each year, many powerful storms are born in the tropical热带的Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea加勒比海. About half of them generate strong circle盘旋的winds of 75 miles per hour or more. At first, these great storms travel aimlessly漫无目的over the sea, hit the coast海岸and form circling disturbance干扰骚乱hundreds even thousands of miles out to the sea. M: Is such a circle disturbance called hurricane?W: No. When the conditions are just right, moist air湿空气flows in at the bottom of such a disturbance, the moisture in the warm air produces rain and with the moisture, the heat is converted into energy in form of strong wind. As the heat increases, the young hurricane begins to swirl旋转in a counter-clockwise逆时针motion.M: How long does a hurricane exist?W: Its average life is only nine days. But it is difficult to imagine how great energy it produces in a single day.M: How great?W: The energy released by a hurricane’s rainfall in a single day would satisfy the entire electrical needs of the United States for six months.M: Wow! How much rain does a hurricane bring?W: A typical hurricane brings 6-12 inches downpours倾盆大雨, resulting in sudden flood. The water level rises at 15 feet above the normal as it moves toward shore.M: And there, it causes millions of dollars of damage and brings death to large number of people.W: Yeah.M: Thank you very much!W: You’re welcome!Questions:1. When do hurricanes often occur?2. When is a tropic storm considered to be a hurricane?3. In what motion do hurricanes usually begin to swirl as the heat increases?4. On an average how long does a hurricane exist？5. What a rainfall does a hurricane bring?III. Understanding PassagesListening Task 1Directions:Listen to the following passage and choose the best answers to the questions you hear.The Atlantic Ocean is only half as big as the Pacific Ocean, but it is still very large. It is more than 4,000 miles wide where Columbus crossed it. Even its narrowest is about 2,000 miles wide.Two things make the Atlantic rather unusual. For so large an ocean it has very few islands. Also it is the world’s saltiest ocean.There is so much water in the Atlantic that it is hard to imagine how much water there is. But suppose no more rain fell into it and no more water were brought to it by rivers, it would take the ocean about 4,000 years to dry up.One of the largest mountain ranges山脉of the world rises from the floor of the Atlantic. This mountain range runs north and south down the middle of the ocean. The tops of a few mountains reach up露出来above the sea and make islands.Ocean currents海洋洋流are sometimes called “rivers in the sea”. One of these “rivers”in the Atlantic is called “the Gulf Stream”. It is a current of warm water. Another is “Labrador Current拉布拉多寒流”. It is a current of cold water. The cold water comes from the Arctic Ocean current北冰洋洋流.Today the Atlantic is a great highway交通干线. However it is not always a smooth and safe one. Storms暴风雨sweep across it and pile up积累great waves. Icebergs float down from the north across of the path of ships.Questions:1. How wide is the Atlantic Ocean where Columbus crossed?2. Which of the following makes the Atlantic Ocean unusual?3. Which of the following is sometimes called “River in the sea”?4. Where does one of the largest mountain ranges of the world rise from?5. What does the “High Way” mean in this passage？Listening Task 2Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the words you have heard.The Arctic Ocean is located in the Northern Hemisphere, and almost in the Arctic North polar region. It’s the smallest and shallowest of the world’s five major oceans.The Arctic Ocean is almost completely surrounded by Eurasia, North America, Greenland, and by several islands. It occupies a roughly circular basin and covers an area of 14 million sq. km, almost the size of Russia. The coast line is over 45 thousand km.The Arctic Ocean’s salinity varies seasonally as the ice cover melts and freezes. Its salinity is the lowest on average of the five major oceans, due to the low evaporation, heavy freshwater inflow from rivers and streams, and limited connection and outflow to surrounding oceanic water with higher salinity.The Arctic Ocean holds 25% or more of the world’s undiscovered oil and gas resources. Fish, seals, whales hares, polar bears, sea gulls can be found in abundance in the area. However, it has a fragile ecosystem which is slow to change and slow to recover from disruption or damage.Unit 4 Environmental ProtectionPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening TaskDirections: Listen to the following short conversations and choose the best answers to the questions you hear.1. M: Do sit down, please. Would you like something to drink?W: Yes, please. That’ll be nice.Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?2. M: A terrible day again, I wonder when this will end.W: Well, the weatherman predicts it won’t last long. Better weather is on the way. Q: What will the weather be like in the near future?3. W: I wonder if I could use your phone.M: Oh, I’m sorry. You see, it’s out of order again.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?4. M: Your power of concentration is amazing. Didn’t you hear me come in?W: Are you talking to me?Q: What can be inferred from this conversation about the woman?5. W: I’ve got time to buy a magazine, haven’t I?M: The train is about to leave.Q: What does the man mean?6. M: Aren’t we supposed to have a literature test this afternoon?W: It’s postponed because the teacher has to attend a conference.Q: What can we learn from this conversation?7. W: I am afraid this research work is really beyond me.M: Oh, why not come to Dr. Scott?Q: What does the man mean?8. W: I wonder if a problem like this can be solved by Linda.M: Well, if she can’t solve it, no one can.Q: What can be concluded from the conversation?9. M: The play should have begun ten minutes ago. What’s holding things up?W: The main actor is caught in a traffic jam.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?10. M: Do you like Professor Zhang’s class?W: I never miss her class, you know.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?II. Understanding a ConversationListening TaskDirections: Listen to the conversation and complete the following sentences. (Emma and Michael are talking about tropical rain forests.)W: Hi, Michael, how did you enjoy your trip to Brazil?M: Oh, very well. We’ve been to different parts of the country.W: What do you like most about Brazil?M: Its forests. Brazil has one of the largest tropical rain forests in the world. There are many different kinds of trees there. It’s wonderful.W: I can imagine. It’s said that the area is the heaven for plants. Is that true?M: Yes. It has an average rainfall of about 400 inches a year, and the average temperature is about 28℃. It’s just the right condition for trees to grow.W: But a recent report says that tropical rain forests will disappear soon. Is it true?Why is it happening?M: It’s true. It is because of the destruction of forests. Men are over cutting down trees for money.W: It’s really stupid to do so. They don’t know such destruction may even change the climate.M: That’s what we are worried about. Trees are closely related to climate. Climate changes may also lead to decrease in trees. The result will be terrible.III. Understanding PassagesListening Task 1Directions:Listen to the following passage and choose the best answers to the questions you hear.There are many stories about global warming. You cannot pick up a newspaper or watch TV without hearing about it. There are different opinions on it. A small number of people think that global warming is not real. They say that the earth’s climate has been changing for as long as anyone can remember. Why worry about the changes that are happening today?Most people, on the other hand, take the problem very seriously indeed. Scientists have shown that for the past twenty years the temperature of the earth has been increasing by 0.1℃every year. As the earth gets hotter, ice caps in the North Pole and the South Pole will slowly melt. The level of the oceans will rise. A recent report says the sea will rise by 70 meters in the next five generations.But there will be many more changes. Certain areas of the earth will become wetter, while others will become drier. Areas which today are green and fertile will turn into deserts. Summers will become warmer. Tropical diseases such as malaria will be common in areas where today that are unknown.Why is this happening? For many people the answer is simple—greenhouse gases are allowing more of the infrared heat from sun to reach us on earth. They believe the solution is also simple and lies with each one of us—stop producing greenhouse gases. In other words, stop using your car!Questions:1. What changes will be brought about by global warming?2. Which of the following is true?3. What should we do to stop global warming?4. Which of the following is the most probable title for the passage?Listening Task 2Directions: Listen to the following passage and fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear.On July the 4th, 2010, Chinese actress Li Bingbing, was designated in Shanghai as the first national Goodwill Ambassador in China for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).As Goodwill Ambassador, Li Bingbing will help UNEP in its mission to generate awareness and understanding of environmental causes, as well as inspire positive action.The new Goodwill Ambassador will help focus attention on some of the biggest threats facing the planet, climate change and environment.“I am honored to have this opportunity to work with UNEP on the environment. I am an environmentalist in my personal life and I try to share this passion with my fans and the wider public,” she said.Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director said: “Li Bingbing is our first G oodwill Ambassador in China and UNEP is delighted to welcome her on board. UNEP commends her personal commitment to a greener lifestyle and her passion to influence the public.”Test OneI. Understanding Basic SkillsDirections: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the exact words, phrases or sentences you hear.All big cities are quite similar. Living in a modern Asian city is not very different from living in an American city. The same cannot be said about living on farms, however.In many parts of the world, farmers and their families live in villages or towns. In the United States, however, each farm family lives on its own fields, often beyond the sight of any neighbors. Instead of traveling from a village to the fields every morning, American farmers stay on their land throughout the week. They travel to the nearest town on Saturdays for shopping or on Sundays for church. The children ride on buses to large schools which serve all of the farm families living in the area. In some areas, there are small schools serving a few farm families, and the children walk to school.Of course life keeps changing for everyone, including farmers. Today there are cars, good roads, radios and television sets. And of course there are modern machines for farming. All of these have changed farm life.For many years, however, farming in America was often a lonely way of living. Farmers had to deal with their own problems, instead of getting help from others. They learned to try new methods, and to trust their own ideas instead of following older ways.II. Understanding ConversationsDirections: Listen to the following ten short conversations and choose the best answers to the questions you hear.1. M: The lock on my front door is broken.W: Why don’t you have Mr. Smith fix it? He’s very good.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?。

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Unit 6VocabularyⅠ1.1)Fertile2)Reflected3)Overseas4)Slim5)Split6)Sustained7)Glow8)Thrust9)Keen10)B ud11)P revious12)W hichever2.1) The sickly smell of carpets and furniture in the bedroom disgusts me.2) Mary stopped corresponding with Henry after the death of her mother.3) A radio transmitter is best located at an isolated place far fromcities.4) I was so absorbed in the game on TV that I didn’t hear Martin come in.5) The rough surface of the basketball helps players grip the ball.3.1) to broaden; make their way2) disgusts; take a chance on3) the grand; and overseas; reflectedⅡ1. 1) frightened 2) afraid/ frightened2. 1) alike/similar 2) similar3. 1) alive 2) living4. 1) sleeping 2) asleepⅢ1.1) disappointed 2) disappointment 3) disappointing 4)disappoint 5) disappointingly 6) disappointing2. 1) attractive 2) attract 3) attraction 4) attractively 5) unattractively 6) unattractiveComprehension ExercisesⅠCloze1.Text-related1)Identifying 2) gripped 3) margins 4)corresponding 5)overseas 6)little 7)hesitate8)grateful 9) made my way 10) going my way2. Theme-related1)first 2)ring 3)Nor 4) another 5) threw 6) deliberately 7) reasoned 8) himself9) restaurant 10) matterⅡTranslation1.1) Before I went off to university, my grandfather gave me a few words of wisdom which impressed me deeply.2)Never tell my parents about my injuries and I’ll be very gratefulto you (for it).3)At the meeting some of our colleagues put forward sensiblesuggestions about improving our working environment.4)The management has/have agreed to grant the workers a 10% payrise in response to union pressure.5)It was very thoughtful of the hostess to give the house a thoroughcleaning before we arrived.2.Not rich himself, Uncle Li never hesitates to help others. Previousto/Before his retirement, through Project Hope he located the addresses of two country kids who grew up in poor families but had a keen desire to study. From then on he sent them moneyregularly. Later the two made their way to college, and even got a chance to study overseas.Unit 6Part A1. He wants to know where he can buy a painting.2. He found out how much the dress cost as well as where he could buy it.3. She suggests that the man buy a tie for his cousin.1. $20.502. $50.953. 175.404. $50.805. $594Part BTapescript Where Can We Find Women’s Wear?Mark: Excuse me, where can we find women’s wear?Receptionist: On the second floor. You can take the escalator on your right.Mark: Thank you.Salesperson: Good morning. Can I help you?Ann: No, thanks. We’re just looking.Mark: How about this red dress, Ann? It’s very fashionable.Ann: I don’t know. I’m not crazy about red. I think it’s a bit too bright for me. Salesperson: How about this white dress? It’s a new arrival for the season.Ann: Is it? it looks pretty. But is it very expensive?Mark: Let me see the price tag. It says $299.Ann: That’s too expensive for me. I’d like something below $200.Salesperson: What about this blue dress? It’s on sale. It’s 10% off, so it’s only $126/Ann: Mmm. I like the color. Do you think it’ll look good on me, Mark?Mark: I think so. Why don’t you try it on?Salesperson: What size do you take?Ann: Medium.Salesperson: Here’s a medium in blue. The fitting room is right behind you.Ann: (wearing the dress) What do you think of it, Mark?Mark: It’s very nice. I think blue suits you. And it fits perfectly.Ann: Great. I think I’ll take it.Mark: That’s a good deal.Salesperson: Will that be cash or charge?Ann: Cash, please.Exercise 1: 1. In a department store. 2. There were four people speaking in the conversation. They were the receptionist, the salesperson, Ann and Mark. 3. To buy a dress for Ann.Exercise 2: a d b d cDialogue 1: 1. Can I help you, ladies 2. Yes, please. (We are looking for a backpack) 3. Sporting goods, 5th (floor) all the way in the back. 4. Betty. 5. Backpacks. Goodness, (they have all sizes and c0lors!) What do you want 6. Big enough for weekend travel home, (but that I can) use 7. I have a large travel one already, so I basically want a book bag. 8. smaller ones… (I’m getting a) black 9. Cheerful-red, (I think). And I want waterproof, so my books stay dry. 10. That’s a really good idea. 11. If we’re going travelling, we can’t spend too muchDialogue 2: 1. Oh, let’s just go in the store a minute 2. Ok, but just a snack 3.some milk… bread 4. milk. How about a soda 5. Coca Cola makes you fat. Milk 6. yoghurt…those butter cookies 7. Alright… some fruit (or) some juice… this bread 8. fresh 9. bread…at the bus stop 10. The juice 11. ThanksPart CTapescript Defective GoodsThe other day, Mrs. White bought some bed linen at a small store near her home. The store had a good reputation, and Mrs. White had often shopped there before. But when she got home and examined the sheets, Mrs. White was shocked. One of them had a big hole in the middle, and another was badly stained. And two others were frayed at the edges.As you can imagine, Mrs. White was very angry and she went back immediately to complain. When she arrived, the store was closed and the two other angry ladies were waiting outside. One of them told Mrs. White that she had bought some towels that morning, and the other lady said that she had purchased a linen tablecloth. In both cases the goods were defective. A little later some other women joined them, and they all told the same story.Finally the storekeeper appeared and let them in. The poor man looked very worried. He became very nervous when the ladies threatened to call the police, but he denied trying to cheat them. Then he explained what had happened. In his absence, the driver of a delivery truck had mistaken his shop for a secondhand goods store and had delivered a load of used material from a nearby hotel. The sales clerk had not bothered to check the delivery and had started selling the defective goods right away.The storekeeper apologized for the mis take and promised to exchange the ladies’ purchases and to refund half the price. Needless to say he fired the careless assistant.。

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新策略听力第一册unit9-第二册unit4Unit 9 HealthPart I In-classListeningI. UnderstandingBasic SkillsListeningTask 1Directions:Listen to the sentences and write down the numbers you hear from each ofthem.1. John was born in July,1995.2. Does the film start at aquarter past seven?3. The pink dress is nice,but it’s 17 yuan more expensive than the black one.4. This little girl is 134centimeters tall.5. Peter Smith died at theage of 30.6. This kind of plant cangrow at even 45 degree centigrade.7. The fridge will be deliveredto 1136 Greenwich Ave.8. You may call 874-6033 toask for help.9. How much will I have to spendto rent an apartment in Britain? I only have 545 dollars a month.10. The roast beef is $26 akg today.ListeningTask 2Directions:Listen to the passages and fill in the blanks with the numbers youhear.Passage1Prince William enrolled at Elton in September 1995 at the age of 13. Hehelped to supervise discipline in a school of 1,280 boys and could impose smallfines. The school timetable at Elton is 9 AM to 11:20 AM, followed by a breakuntil 11:45 AM when lesson resume until 1:15 PM. There are two further hours oflessons in the afternoon but timings of these may vary. Prince William had tobe in his room by 11 PM. Apart from the scholars in college, Etonians aredivided up into 24 hours named after the resident housemaster who is primarily responsiblefor the 50 boys in his charge.Passage2In 1918, the Times, owned by the New York Times Company, was awardedthe first of many Pulitzer Prizes for its coverage of World War I (1914—1918). In 2002the Times was awarded a record 7 Pulitzer Prizes, including 6 for coveragerelated to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and theWorld Trade Center. The newspapers owned by the New York Times Company have wonmore than 100 Pulitzer Prizes.II.Understanding a ConversationListeningTaskDirections: Listento the conversation and choose the best answers to the following questions.(Stellameets Tony at the gate of the hospital.)W: Tony? Long time no see.Are you sick?M: No, I am here to visit afriend of mine. He’s just found out that he’s got a cancer.W: I am sorry to hear that.How bad is it?M: It’s the lung cancer. But luckily, it is in the early stage. Thedoctor says if he has an operation this week, there won’t be much to worryabout.W: What a relief! Pleasemake me informed if there’s anything that I can do to help.M: I will. Thanks a lot.W: My pleasure. By the way,how did he know something was wrong?M: He is coughing a lot, and he’s got a pain in his chest. So he wentto the hospital to have a check-up the day before yesterday.W: Oh, it’s fortunate forhim to find it out early. Did the doctor say what caused his cough?M: Yes, the tobacco did. Hesmokes a lot. Probably two or three packs a day. W: Th at’s too much. He’sreally a chain smoker.M: Stella, I heard that youalso smoke.W: Yeah, that’s right. But I…I only have one pack a day. Now, I amthinking maybe I should consider quitting smoking.III.Understanding PassagesListeningTask 1Directions: Listento the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.The Traffic Light Guide to Staying Slim“You are what you eat.” is a popular American saying, and what you eatcan sometimes destroy your health. According to modern research, certain foodsmay do good to our health while others do harm. And for a number of foods youhave to limit their intake. If you want to stay slim, you can follow “thetraffic light guide” for the purpose.According to “the traffic light guide”, foods can be divided into threegroups: red food group, amber food group and green food group. Red food grouprefers to the foods that contain high calorie, such as sugar, sweets,chocolate, cakes, biscuits, cream, cooking oil, fat meat, chips and peanuts. Wheneating them, you have to stop and think. That is, to stay slim, you cannot eattoo much of them. Amber food group contains the foods like sausage, eggs, milk,cheese, thick soup, bread, rice and potatoes. To keep slim, you should be carefulwith their intake. In green food group are such foods as fresh fruit, greenvegetable, fish, chicken and clear soups. You can eat them as much as you likewithout worrying about becoming fat. You can use the three groups to choose whatyou eat and decide how much you eat. The most important thing is to discover areasonable balance which suits you.Remember: it is easier to stay slim than to lose weight once you’ve putit on.A little care in choosing what you eat and regular exercise will go along way to keep you slim and healthy.Listening Task 2Directions:Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the exact words, phrases orsentences you hear.For thousands of years, people have used Yogato help search for happiness and contentment. Students of Yoga often study foras long as 20 years before becoming masters, or Yogis. They learn manydifferent physical exercises. These exercises are designed to put the studentsin good physical condition. Then they can concentrate on deep religious thoughtswithout worrying about physical discomforts.Many Yoga exercises involve putting the bodyinto difficult positions. Some of them are very hard to learn. Have you evertried to fold your legs over one another? This is one of the basic Yogapositions. It is called the lotus position. Most people find it difficult tostay in that position for even a few minutes. But Yogis train themselves toremain in the lotus position for hours or even days. They are taught toovercome the physical discomforts of holding these positions.Other exercises and rules teachconcentration, or meditation. Yogis believe this is the key to finding innerpeace. Yogis practice meditation. They claim that it makes them feel relaxedand peaceful. Some say that it makes them feel physically better while othersbelieve that it is a way to achieving a strong religious feeling. These peoplesay that meditation helps them feel much closer to God.Unit 10 MoviesPart I In-classListeningI. UnderstandingBasic SkillsListeningTask 1Directions:Listen to the tape and write down the missing ordinal numbers for eachgroup.1. first, fourth2.eightieth, eighty-eighth3. seventh, eleventh4.thirty-first, forty-third5. thirteenth,thirtieth6. sixty-fifth, fifty-sixthListeningTask 2Directions:The following sentences contain either cardinal or ordinal numbers orboth. Listen carefully and write down the missing numbers.1. Mr Brown lives at 54,88th Street.2. We had invited 200people, but only two-fifths of them turned up.3. He has finished readingthe first 20 pages.4. The 13th lesson is themost difficult of the 30 lessons.5. Lance Armstrong competed in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spainand placed 14th in the road race.6. The 76th Academy Awards Ceremony was held on February 29th at theKadak Theater in Hollywood.7. Harvard College has builtless in the past 15 years than at any period since the mid-19th century.8. It is the Double Ninth Festival and our grandma’s 90th birthday,too. Let’s chip in and buy her a present.II. Understanding ConversationsListening Task 1Directions: Listento the conversation and decide whether the following statements are true orfalse.M: Hey, Elizabeth, how would you like to go andsee a movie tonight?W: Soundsgreat! What would you like to see, Harry?M: I don’tknow...how about that new horror movie at the Arlington Theater? W: Oh, I heard about that. It sounds alittle scary to me. I’m more into romantic movies. Or maybe a romanticcomedy.M: No way! I hate that kind ofstuff!W: Really? Well then, what kinds ofmovies do you like?M: I guess I’m really into action andadventure types of movies.W: Oh yeah. Well, I guess they are okay, as long as they aren’t toobloody. I also heard about the great new musical that just cameout. What do you think about that?M: Musical? I don’t know. That doesn’t sound tooexciting. Is there anything we can agree on?W: It doesn’t seem like it. Oh, I remember another movie thatcame out last week. It’s a mystery and it had a little romance and someaction, too. Iheard it’s pretty exciting becaus e nobody can guess who thekiller is and it has a surprise ending. What do you think about that one?M: I guess that doesn’t sound too bad. What time does it start?Listening Task 2Directions: Thefollowing conversation is adapted from the film Roman Holiday. Listen carefullyand fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear. Joe: Everything is ruined?(Referring to the clothes)Princess: Oh, no. They’ll bedry in a few minutes.Joe: Suits you. You shouldalways wear my clothes.Princess: It seems I do.Joe: I thought a little winemight be good.Princess: Shall I cooksomething?Joe: No kitchen. Nothing tocook. I always eat out.Princess: Do you like that?Joe: Well, life isn’t alwayswhat one likes, is it?Princess: No, it isn’t.Joe: Tired?Princess: A little.Joe: You’ve had quite a day.Princess: A wonderful day. (Voice of the newsman)May I have a little more wine? Sorry I can’t cook us some dinner.Joe: Did you learn how inschool?Princess: I’m a good cook. I could earn my living at it. I can se w,too, and clean the house and iron. I’ve learned to do all those things. I justhaven’t the chance to do it for anyone.Joe: It looks like I’ll have to move, and get myself a place with a kitchen. Princess: Yes. (Silent for a while.) I…I have to go now.Jo e: There’s something that Iwant to tell you.Princess: No, please,nothing. I must go and get dressed.III. Understanding a PassageListening TaskDirections: Listento the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.In 1930’s Austria a y oung nun called Maria is finding it hard to adjustto her new life in the abbey. The Abbess decides that the best thing to do isto send her into the world to discover life. She is sent to the Von Trappfamily to work as a governess for Captain Vop Trapp’s se ven unruly children.Von Trapp, a widowed ex-naval captain, runs his household like a ship becausehe knows no other way and is in deep grief for his wife. When Maria arrives on thescene she is met with oppositions from the children and is put off by thecapt ain’s attitude. Within a short time, however, Maria’s warmth, charm andsongs win the hearts of not only the children, but also their father as well.But just when things look their brightest, Germany has unified with Austria andthe captain must decide whether to serve the Nazis or escape with his familybefore it is too late. As a nationalist, the captain opposes the Nazis and willnot conform, so he decides toescape over the border to Switzerland with hisfamily. Going through lots of difficulties, the Vop Trapps succeed in escapingto Switzerland with the help of the nuns.Unit 11 InternetPart I In-classListeningI. UnderstandingBasic SkillsListeningTask 1Directions: Listen to the numbers andwrite them down.1. one hundred and sixty sixpoint five seven eight2. zero point nine six eight3. four twenty sevenths4. seventy five nine hundredand eighty sevenths5. zero point zero zero ninesix6. one thousand and eightyseven point one two three7. seventy one point fiverecurring8. one thirty fourths9. three quarters10. five eighthsListeningTask 2Directions: Listen to the sentencesand fill in the blanks with the missing numbers.1. One foot is equal to zeropoint three zero four eight meters.2. One pound is about equalto four hundred and fifty three point six grams.3. The river running aroundthe small village is one hundred and twelve point five meters long.4. The exhibition covers afloor space of three thousand point nine eight square meters.5. About four fifths of theworkers in the steel works are men.II.Understanding a ConversationListeningTaskDirections: Listento the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.M: I believe computers save millions of hours every day for people inall walks of life, but have you ever heard of ac omputer that saved a person’s life?W: I think you want to tellme a story, so out with it.M: Yes, I did hear a really amazing story the other day. It was abouttwo young students who saved their classmate’s life by sending a message ontheInternet.W: Sounds interesting. Howdid it happen?M: This girl was a chemistry student inTsinghua University in Beijing. She was rushedto the hospital in terrible pain and then slipped into a coma.Thedoctors tested for everything they could think of, but got negativeresults oneverything.W: But where does thecomputer come in?M: One of her friends knew that foreign medical experts could becontacted through computer “news-groups”. He looked through the directory untilhe found several that looked promising and sent out his SOS message. They saidtheir friend was dying and told all they could about her case history. W: What response did theyget?M: The message went to many, many sites, but the one to pick on it was a doctor in Washing, DC. He had worked inChina and was familiar with many of the doctors at the girl’s hospital. Hecontacted some of his colleagues through the Internet, asking them to search forspecialists who could help.There were doctors all over the world responding tothe cry for help.W: Were they able to savet he girl’s life?M: Yes, fortunately. The treatment suggested by the Los Angeles PoisonControl Center was sent to the US embassy in Beijing and they rushed it over tothe hospital.W: Is the girl all rightnow?M: She was in a coma forfive months, but she is slowly recovering.W: What an amazing story!III.Understanding PassagesListeningTask 1Directions: Listento the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.Computer shows around the country are attracting thousands of computer enthusiasts who buy parts, take them home andassemble their own computers.Mike Williams, who works as a continuing education teacher andpart-time support technician, finds it easy to learn enough to build your ownPC. He learns what to do by reading books and computer magazines and checking out sites on the Internet about home-built PCs,sites that answer questions for people doing it for the first time.Today he has been to a computer show looking for his latest project, a powerful Pentium 4-based personal computer. He bought theparts cheaper than the ones offered by Gateway on the Internet.These days, as compared to ten to fifteen years ago, the job of assembly is made simpler by manufacturers ofparts that are largely standardized. Even so, assembly ends up takingmore than an hour. Then comes the time for a final check.Listening Task 2Directions: Listento the passage and decide whether the following statements are true or false.When you connect your computer by clicking Internet Explorer, you areconnecting to the World Wide Web. The Web is composed of different Web sites,which are created by people and organizations around the world. You can easilyjump from one Web site to another.Think of the Web as a large library. Web sitesare like the books, and Web pages are like pages in the books.Thesepages can be located on computers anywhere in the world. The Web contains awide variety of information—everything from share prices to job opportunities,sports results to news, previews of films to song files. When people talk about surfing the Web, they mean browsingits sites. Surfing means exploring sites about which you may never haveheard, along the way meeting new people, visiting new places, or learning aboutpeople and organizations all over the world.For surfing the Web, you should use a modem that runs at a speed of atleast 9,600 bits per second. The faster your modem is,the less time it takes to display pictures and download files—and themore interactive the session can be.Unit 12 IntelligencePart I In-classListeningI. Understanding BasicSkillsListeningTaskDirections:Listen to the tape and fill in the table with the numbers you hear. Asia has an area of44,000,000 square kilometers and its population is3,570,000,000.Africa has an area of30,200,000 square kilometers and its population is 767,000,000.North America has an area of24,228,000 square kilometers and its population is 468,000,000.South America has an area of17,970,000 square kilometers and its population is 327,000,000.Antarctica has an area of14,000,000 square kilometers.Europe has an area of10,160,000 square kilometers and its population is 730,000,000.Oceania has an area of8,970,000 square kilometers and its population is 29,000,000.II.Understanding a ConversationListeningTaskDirections: Listen tothe conversation and fill in the blanks according to what you hear.W: My classmates are talkinga lot about IQ these days. Do you know what it is all about?M: Yes. IQ, or intelligencequotient, is a number used to indicate a person’s intelligence.W: Yeah, and what is itbased on?M: It’s based on a comparison of his or her score on an intelligencetest with the scores of others on the same test.W: Well, I see. And what isthe purpose for the researchers to test people’s IQ? M: Different IQ tests are carried out in different fields and they areof great help.Take the school for example. Teachers in some countries use IQscores to help judge whether children are progressing. If a child scores highon IQ tests but does poorly in class, the teacher may try to determinewhatcircumstances keep the child from learning. If a child scores low on IQ testsand is doing poorly in class, the teacher may try to separate learning tasksinto smaller or more familiar units.W: That sounds nice. Do youknow the result of the practice?M: Yes, with such help, the children make progress rapidly. IQ testscan also provide a means of grouping individuals with similar abilities.III.Understanding PassagesListening Task 1Directions: Listen to the passageand write down the relevant information.What Is Intelligence?Two men were digging a ditch in the mountain on a very hot day. Onesaid to the other, “Why are we down in this hole digging a ditch when our bossis standing up there in the shade of a tree?” “I don’t know,” responded theothe r. “I’ll ask him.”So he climbed out of the hole and went to his boss. “Why are we diggingin the hot sun and you’re standing in the shade?” “Intelligence,” the bosssaid. “What do you mean, intelligence?”The boss said, “Well, I’ll show you. I’ll put my han d on this tree andI want you to hit it with your fist as hard as you can.” The ditch digger tooka mighty swing and tried to hit the boss’ hand. The boss removed his hand andthe ditch digger hit the tree. The boss said, “That’s intelligence!”The ditch digg er went back to his hole. His friend asked, “What did hesay?” “He said we are down here because of intelligence.” “What’sintelligence?” said the friend. The ditch digger put his hand on his face andsaid, “Take your shovel and hit my hand.”Listening Task 2Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks withthe exact words or phrases you hear.Have you ever heard the old saying, “Never judge a book by its cover”?This is a good rule to follow when trying to judge the intelligence of others.Some people have minds that shine only in certain situations. A young man withan unusual gift in creative writing may find himself speechless in the presenceof a pretty girl. He fumbles for words and talks in a halting manner. But don’tmake the mistake of thinking him stupid. With a pen and paper, he can expresshimself eloquently.Other people may fool you into overestimating their intelligence byputting up a good front. A student who listens attentively and takes notes inclass is bound to make a favorable impression on his teachers. But when itcomes to exams, he may score near the bottom of the class.It all boils down to this—you can’t judge someone byappearances. The only way to determine a person’s intelligence is to get toknow him. Then you can observe how he reacts to different situations. The moresituations you observe, the more accurate your judgment is likely to be. Sotake your time. Don’t judge the book by its cover.Test ThreeI. Understanding Basic SkillsDirections:Listen to the sentences and fill in the blanks with the numbers ormissing information.1. There are already elevenin the list. You are the twelfth.2. Rice has been cultivatedin the East for several thousand years.3. The village’s cottonoutput has increased by 250% as compared with that of 1967.4. The number of femalegraduates reached 506,400, making up 38.71% of the total.5. After buying thesuitcase, I had only one point five pounds left.6. It’s 4:15 now. By thetime I have mailed the package and gone home it will be time for dinner.7. The plane was due at7:15, but it was delayed a quarter of an hour.8. This is thefinal call for passengers traveling to Athens. Flight OA 278 is now boarding.Passengers are kindly requested to proceed to Gate 28.9. The rainy season in thisarea lasts for 20 to 30 days.10. The highest temperaturein summer in this city can reach somewhere from 30 to 35 degrees.II. Understanding ConversationsDirections: Listento the conversations and choose the best answers to the following questions.Conversation 1W: Well, what did you thinkof the film?M: Oh, I enjoyed everyminute of it. I liked its music and I thought the actress was very good.W: Sure. She was very nice,and her acting was quite natural.M: The film brought me back to my childhood, and that scene in theschool brought tears to my eyes.W: I was also touched by thefilm. I thought the plot was well developed.M: So did I. The whole thingwas first-rate from beginning to end.Conversation2M: Good morning. Can I helpyou?W: Yes, I want to buy a pairof boots.M: What size do you wear?W: Size 36.M: What color do you like?W: Black, please.M: This pair is in yoursize. They are very nice boots.W: Yes, they are really verynice. How much are they?M: Five hundred yuan.W: Wow! That’s tooexpensive. Do you have any cheaper ones?M: Certainly. How about thispair? They are nice leather boots.W: Um, they look nice, too.How much are they?M: Two hundred and thirty yuan.W: Fine. I’ll take this.Thank you very much.M: You’re welcome.Conversation3W: I’m looking for a j ob. Iwonder whether you have any vacancy.M: Yes. We need help. What’syour major?W: Business management.M: Good. Are you good atcomputer operation and English?W: Yes. I have certificatesfor them.M: Good. As a rule, we’llphone to tell you our decision i n two weeks. W: Thank you, but may I askyou a few questions?M: Certainly. Go ahead,please.W: How many hours does onehave to work each week in your company? M: About 40 hours. We arefree on Saturdays and Sundays.W: What’s the pay, if I mayask?M: Two thousand RMB a month.W: I see. I look forward toworking in your company.III.Understanding PassagesListening Task 1Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the followingquestions.The temperature of the sun is over 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit at thesurface, but it rises to perhaps more than 16 million degrees at the center.The sun is so much hotter than the earth that matter can exist only as gas,except at the core. In the core of the sun, the pressures are so great againstthe gases that, despite the high temperature, there may be a solid core.However, no one really knows the fact, since the center of the sun can never bedirectly observed.The sun’s outermost layer begins about 10,000 miles above the visiblesurface and goes outward for millions of miles. This is the only part of thesun that can be seen during eclipses such as the one in February 1979. At anyother time, the corona can be seen only when special instruments are used oncameras and telescopes to shut out the glare of the sun’s rays.The corona is a brilliant, pearly white, filmy light, about as brightas the full moon. Its beautiful rays are sensational sight during an eclipse.The corona’s rays flash out in a brilliant fan that has wispy spike like raysnear the sun’s north and south poles. The corona is thickest at the sun’sequator.The corona rays are made up of gases streamingoutward at tremendous speed and reaching a temperature of more than two milliondegrees Fahrenheit. The rays of sun thin out as they reach the space around theplanets. By the time the sun’s corona rays reach the earth, they are weak andinvisible.Listening Task 2Directions: Listen to the passage and fill inthe blanks with the exact words or sentences you hear.Countries benefit greatly from hosting an Olympic Games, gainingpublicity and increased tourism, but the most visible improvements usually goto the host city alone. This is obviously the case with Beijing. The 2008Summer Games lasted for just sixteen days, but the impact on the city will lastdecades.Beijing spent at least $20 billion ontransforming the crowded and polluted capital into a clean and different city.About one quarter of the total went to clean up the air and water pollution,while the rest was spent on infrastructures, including transportation andinformation services.A key factor in Beijing’s winning bid was apromise to improve the city’s poor air quality. Thousands of buses were changedfrom diesel to natural gas, and natural gas was piped into the city’s homes,replacing the coal-burning furnaces that cause much of the pollution.Beijing also appeared to havelearnt from the mistakes of previous host cities. Against the advice of the InternationalOlympic Committee, Sydney built a large 125,000-seat stadium for the 2000Summer Games, and it was filled to the capacity during many of the ceremoniesand events. But in the yearsfollowing the Games, Sydney has had troublefilling the seats. Beijing, by contrast, only built an 80,000-seat stadium.Unit 1 YouthPart I In-classListeningI. Understanding BasicSkillsListeningTask 1Directions: Listen to the dialogue.Pay attention to the underlined words. Then read after the recording.M: That jacketreally looks good on you, Beth.W: I t’s so great. Howdid you know I wanted it?M: Oh, I just listen, watch and remember. You lookedat it in Maxi’s window and I remembered it.W: Is that how youchoose all your presents?M: I try to.W: I make long lists for birthdays, but it is sohard to choose. I always know what my mom wants, but mydad…M: Always gets a tieor aftershave lotion.W: How did you know?M: Because my dadgets the same.ListeningTask 2Directions: Listen to the proverbsand write them down. Pay attention to the sound changes.1. A good beginningmakes a good ending.2. Experience is the bestteacher.3. Respect yourself,or no one else will respect you.4. Knowledge in youthis wisdom in age.5. Time and tide waitfor no man.II.Understanding a ConversationListeningTaskDirections: Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions. W: Some of my girlfriends have an unusual style. They have short hair,they only wear T-shirts, jeans, and tennis shoes, and they never wear makeup.Ithink if I didn’t know them I wouldn’t be able to tell that they were girls! M: There are a lot of girls li ke that, but I think they’re still reallycute. Their style has a nice, casual and confident feeling; it looks verynatural.W: Some of them even talk in a different way from other girls; their voicesare kind of throaty.M: There are definitely girls who project a more masculine attitude.One good example of this kind of “tomboy” is the 2005 Super Girl contestwinner, Li Yuchun. To tell you the truth, the first time I saw her on TV, Icouldn’t tell。

新策略1 9-12 test3

《新策略大学英语听力教程》9－12单元答案Unit 9 HealthPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 11. 19952. 7:153. 174. 1345. 306. 45ºC7. 11368. 874-60339. 545 10. 26Listening Task 2Passage 11. 19952. 133. 1,2804. 9 am5. 11:20 am6. 11:45 am7. 1:15 pm8. two9. 11 pm 10. 24 11. 50Passage 21. 19182. 1914—19183. 20024. 75. 66. September 11, 20017. 100II. Understanding a Conversation1—5 CBDBCIII. Understanding PassagesListening Task 11—5 BCDABListening Task 21. contentment2. masters3. designed4. involve putting the body into difficult positions5. remain6. overcome7. Other exercises and rules teach concentration8. finding inner peace9. claim 10. relaxedPart II After-class ListeningI. Understanding a Conversation1—5 DAADAII. Understanding PassagesListening Task 11—4 TFTFListening Task 21—3 BCBUnit 10 MoviesPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 11. fourth2. eightieth3. eleventh4. forty-third5. thirteenth6. fifty-sixth Listening Task 21. 54, 88th2. 200, two-fifths3. first 204. 13th, 305. 1992, 14th6. 76th, 29th7. 15, 19th8. Double Ninth, 90thII. Understanding ConversationsListening Task 11—7 FFTTFFTListening Task 21. dry2. suits3. eat out4. quite a day5. earn my living6. sew7. iron8. get dressedIII. Understanding a Passage1—4 CBDAPart II After-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 11. 5th2. 14th3. 27th4. 29th5. 3rdListening Task 21. Father's Day in the US is on the 3rd Sunday in June.2. The Nile is the 2nd longest river in the world.3. The football match will be on the 25th of February.II. Understanding ConversationsListening Task 11. sound your signals2. I'll use their names3. for dogs and cats and other animals4. I don't know your signal5. we'll just be good friends6. your dress is the ugliest one7. you won't be treated like a boyListening Task 21—3 BCCIII. Understanding a Passage1. actor and director2. becoming the dragon3. martial arts4. performances5. global success6. potential successors7. highest-paid8. international attention9. accomplished 10. My Life in ActionUnit 11 InternetPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 11. 166.5782. 0.9683. 4/274. 75/9875. 0.00966. 1087.123 7. 71.(?)(5)8. 1/349. 3/4 10. 5/8Listening Task 21. 0.30482. 453.6 3. 112.54. 3000.985. 4/5II. Understanding a Conversation1—5 BBBACIII. Understanding PassagesListening Task 11—5 ADBCBListening Task 21—5 TFTTFPart II After-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 11. 268.2352. 0.8263. 3/154. 61/6455. 0.0856. 2077.379 7. 28.(?)(3)8. 1/489. 3/4 10. 6/9Listening Task 21. 20%2. 3/43. 1/34. 2.715 million, 15.7 billion 5. 4,718II. Understanding a Conversation1—5 ADDCDIII. Understanding a Passage1. convenient2. photos3. Besides, we can send E-mails any time we prefer, day or night.4. suggestion5. romance6. assign7. announces8. the E-mail box is jammed with dozens of letters a day9. delete 10. having accessUnit 12 IntelligencePart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsAsia: 44,000,000; 3570,000,000Africa: 30,200,000; 767,000,000North America: 24,228,000; 468,000,000South America: 17,970,000; 327,000,000Antarctica: 14,000,000Europe: 10,160,000; 730,000,000Oceania: 8,970,000; 29,000,000II. Understanding a Conversation1. a comparison of his or her score on an intelligence test2. help teachers to judge whether children are progressing3. keep him from learning4. smaller or more familiar units5. grouping individualsIII. Understanding PassagesListening Task 11. Two men and the boss.2. On a very hot day.3. In the mountain.4. Two men were digging a ditch on a hot day while the boss was standing in the shade. One of the men asked him for the reason.5. The boss answered the question in a smart and intelligent way while the man told his friend about it much less intelligently.Listening Task 21. follow2. shine3. speechless4. fool5. putting up6. favorable7. determine8. reacts toPart II After-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic Skills1. It is 637 miles.2. It is 1,190 miles.3. It is 2,054 miles.4. It is 1,265 miles.5. It is 2,687 miles.6. It is 2,768 miles.7. It is 1,067 miles.8. It is 1,329 miles.9. It is 266 miles. 10. It is 1,608 miles.II. Understanding a Conversation1—5 TFFFTIII. Understanding PassagesListening Task 11. Their life's experiences.2. Yes, because nurture plays a role in it.3. Emotional intelligence increases with age.4. Training.5. A waste of time and money.Listening Task 21. experience2. crowd3. identical4. extent5. indicates6. crucial roleTest ThreeI. Understanding Basic Skills1. the twelfth2. several thousand3. 250%4. 38.71%5. 1.56. 4:157. 7:158. Flight OA 2789. 20 to 30 days 10. from 30 to 35 degreeII. Understanding ConversationsConversation 11—3 ADCConversation 21—3 CABConversation 31—4 CDBAIII. Understanding PassagesListening Task 11—5 CBCCAListening Task 21. benefit2. host3. capital4. different5. quarter6. factor7. changed8. replacing9. Beijing also appeared to have learnt from the mistakes of previous host cities.10. only built an 80,000-seat stadium。

新发展大学英语听力教程1（教参）

新发展⼤学英语听⼒教程1（教参）Unit One New Campus, New LifeⅠ. Pre-listening ActivitiesChoice 1略Choice 2There are pros and cons of living on campus.Pros Cons1. Accessibility to the school 1. Little privacy2. Increased social life 2. Limited space3. Possible low GPA (grade pointaverage)■ScriptThere are pros and cons of living on campus.Pros1. Accessibility to the school. If you live on campus, you can easily walk to the classes, libraries, computer labs, cafeterias, etc. You don’t have to waste time and money on driving to school, finding a parking space, and so forth.2. Increased social life. Living on campus will allow you to meet more people and establish more friendships than living off campus. You will also usually be aware of any campus activities and how to be involved in them.Cons1. Little privacy. When living in a dorm, it can be very hard to find privacy. You have to share bedrooms, bathrooms, etc. You may never have quiet time in your dorm because there will always be something going on.2. Limited space. At most colleges, the dorm rooms are tiny. You have to limit what you bring to school, or your space will be too crowded.3. Possible low GPA (grade point average). Because dorm life is very social, your grades may be affected in a negative way. If you constantly choose hanging out with your dorm buddies over studying at the library, then your GPA will suffer.Ⅱ. Listening TasksTask 1 Understanding Short Conversations1. C2. D3. B4. A5. A6. C7. D8. C9. A 10. B■Script1. W: What can I do for you, sir?M: Well, I’d like to get this book renewed. You know, it’s so hopeful that I can’t finish my research paper without it.Q: Where are the man and the woman?2. W: How many students tried out for the basketball team this year?M: About 40, but only half of them have real talent for the sport.Q: How many students are good at basketball?3. M: I wonder if I could borrow your bicycle.W: You certainly could if I had one.Q: What does the woman mean?4. W: What do you think of his experiment?M: He has done well considering he has no experience.Q: Why does the man think he has done well?5. M: Mary, why isn’t Joan teaching here this term?W: She can’t. She is retired.Q: What reason was given for Joan’s not teaching?6. W: Mr. Hampton’s explanation was too complicated to understand.M: He didn’t speak slowly enough for us to take notes, either.Q: What does the man complain about?7. W: I like science more than maths, but history is my favorite subject.M: But I think computer programming is the best.Q: Which subject does the woman like most?8. W: Will you go to attend Prof. Green’s lectures next term? He’s a very learned scholar.M: Well, I’d rather not. It’s said that his lectures are always boring and dull. Q: What’s the man’s response to the woman’s remark?9. W: Has your group decided on a research project yet?M: No one’s come up with anything yet.Q: What does the man say about the project?10. W: Do you know if Nick has got enough money for his study?M: Yes. If Nick hadn’t worked in the steel plant last summer, he wouldn’t haveearned enough money for his living expenses during his senior year.Q: What does the man mean about Nick?Task 2 Understanding a Long Conversation1. D2. A3. C■ScriptW: Would you like to join the Volunteers’League?M: Am I crazy? I just quitted the Students’Counsel. I don’t want to be as busy as before. I’ve given up a big chance of getting scholarships for that.W: No, joining the Volunteers’League won’t take you much time. It only has activities on the weekends.M: Really? That’s good. I was just wondering about how to spend my free time on weekends.W: Come on, you won’t regret about joining the Volunteers’League. It’s different from other student’s clubs or unions.M: What’s the difference?W: The Volunteers’League often offers free services for grand occasions, such as Olympic Games, World Expo. Isn’t that special?M: Not really. I’d rather join the Entrepreneurs’Club, so my experience will be helpful when I look for jobs in the future.W: That’s also a good choice. But the Entrepreneurs’Club just hold some boring activities, you know, speeches, competitions…M: But you can learn a lot of things from the activities and it’s related to our major. W: You can also learn a lot in the Volunteers’League. You will have the chance to learn how to communicate, how to arrange an activity and how to cooperate with your group members.M: What activities does the Volunteers’League have?W: We will be voluntary guides, interpreters and …M: Does that mean I have lots of chances to practice my English?W: You can say that again.M: OK, you win. Just tell me how to get enrolled for that club.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. Why does the man refuse to join the Volunteers’League in the beginning?2. When does the Volunteers’League have activities according to the woman?3. Why does the woman say the Volunteers’League is different from other clubs and unions?4. Why does the man prefer joining the Entrepreneurs’Club?5. Why does the man decide to join the Volunteers’League in the end?Task 3 Understanding PassagesPassage OneListening for general comprehension1. Freshmen2. 15Listening for specific comprehension1. B2. D5. A■ScriptListening for general comprehensionFreshmen 15 is a plague that haunts the mind of all newly high school graduates. You hear of this horror tale before even stepping foot on a college campus. So what exactly is the freshmen 15? Legend says that during your freshmen year of college, you end up gaining around fifteen pounds. Is this simply a story told to scare young freshmen, or a reality?The bad news is that a noticeable weight gain does occur among college students. However, the good news is it’s not as drastic as fifteen pounds. Food served in the dining halls is laden with fats while exercise in college has become a true burden. It is difficult to schedule a workout session among the already busy schedule filled with classes, clubs, homework, and organizations. Here at USC, the professors like to pack their students with work upon work, so students can truly “eat the fruits of the knowledge tree.”For an average student, it is considered a celebration if you could simply finish all your homework on time and sleep before 2 a.m. With that said, who cares about exercise?Listening for specific comprehension1. According to the passage, what does “15”refer to?2. How is the food like in the college’s dining halls?3. Which of the following is NOT included in the students’busy schedule according to the passage?。

新策略大学英语听力教程原文第一册U4-U6

Unit 4MusicPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 1Directions:Listen to the tape and pay attention to the words with same sounds but different meanings, or similar sounds but different meanings.Group Aplain [☐●♏✋⏹]plane [☐●♏✋⏹].use [ ◆] use [ ◆♦]pupil [ ☐◆☐●]pupil [ ☐◆☐●]rowed [❒☜ʊ♎] rode [❒☜ʊ♎]read [❒♓♎]read [❒♏♎] red [red]spring [♦☐❒✋☠] spring [♦☐❒✋☠]spring [♦☐❒✋☠] Group Bcollect [ ☜●♏♦]correct [ ☜❒♏♦]pleasure [ ☐●♏✞☜] pressure [ ☐❒♏☞☜]course [ ♦]cause [ ]light [●♋✋♦] night [⏹♋✋♦]spot [♦☐ɒ♦] sport [♦☐♦]shame [☞♏✋❍] same [♦♏✋❍]better [ ♌♏♦☜] batter [♌✌♦☜]Listening Task 2Directions: In this section, you will hear a song. Enjoy it, try to fill in the missing words and sing along with it.Moon RiverMoon river, wider than a mile,I‟m crossin‟ you in style some day.Oh dream maker, you heart breaker,Wherever you‟re goin‟,I‟m goin‟ your way.Two drifters, off to see the world.There‟s such a lot of world to see.We‟re after the same rainbow‟s end, waitin‟ round the bend,My huckleberry friend, Moon River, and me.II. Understanding a ConversationListening TaskDirections:Listen to the conversation and choose the best answers to the following questions. (David is discussing the concert he attended last Saturday with Emily.)M: I went to a concert last Saturday night, and I heard the symphony orchestra. Do you like classical music, Emily?W: Yes, I like it very much. And I also like pop music and Jazz. What‟s your favorite classical music, David?M: “The Blue Danube” composed by Johann Strauss, Beethoven‟s Symphony No. 5 and No. 9 and Tchaikovsky‟s “Swan Lake” and “Romeo and Juliet”.W: How about last Saturday‟s concert? Did you like it?M: Well, it was wonderful. It was presented by the provincial orchestra. I heard “The Blue Danube” and “Swan Lake” again. They played very beautifully. When the concert ended, all the audience stood up to give the orchestra a warm applause. And we couldn‟t tear ourselves away from the music hall.W: Wow, what a wonderful experience!III. Understanding PassagesListening Task 1Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.The Origin of JazzJazz is a gift to the world from the American Jacks. It‟s rooted in the music that the black slaves sang as they picked cotton in Alabama. This strange rhythmic chanting, with its African harmonies, was encouraged by the white masters, who knew that it helped to get the work done.In the 1790s the Methodists began to convert the slaves to Christianity. Led by their own black ministers, the blacks worshipped in their own black churches—or out in the open air. Music played an essential part in their services. Before long they had Africanized the music of the Christian hymnbooks.It was the freeing of the slaves in 1865 which finally brought black musicians into the world of entertainment. In that great part of New Orleans, on the Mississippi River, bands of self-taught black musicians found work of another kind. In the colorful, pleasure-loving city, a flourishing “red light” district had grown up. To add to the attractions of their “houses”, the madams hired black bands. These black musicians had heard plenty of western-style music and were undoubtedly influenced by it, but most of them could not read music or write it down. They simply struck up a short theme and then improvised endlessly on it.This improvised music, with its exciting syncopated rhythms, its “African”harmonies, its expression of emotion and mood, became known as jazz.Listening Task 2Directions:Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.When Stevie Morris was born, it looked as though his life would be very hard. Not only was he poor and black, he was also blind from birth. But Stevie was so busy laughing, playing, and enjoying himself that he didn‟t notice how he was different from other children.Almost as soon as he could walk, Stevie showed a love for music. His family was amazed by how quickly Stevie learned to play the toy drum set and the toy harmonica he was given. Despite the handicap, he began to teach himself the piano at the age of seven, and had also mastered drums and harmonica by the age of nine. Soon, Stevie began playing rock and roll music with his friends on the front porch of the apartment building where he lived.When Stevie was only nine years old, he auditioned for Motown Records. When they heard him play, the record company people knew he was something special. They came up with the word “Wonder” surname stating that “We can‟t keep introducing him as the …8th Wonder of the World‟”. And soon Stevie had a new name. He would become world famous as Little Stevie Wonder.Stevie Wonder‟s first hit record, called “Fingertips”, came when he was just twelve years old. As he became an adult, Stevie started producing his own albums and became one of the most popular and influential performers in popular music. “The man has been, probably, the most influential Black Music artist over the last 4 decades.”In 1973, at the height of his fame, Stevie encountered another challenge. A car accident left him badly injured, unable to speak or walk. But Stevie fought back from the accident and soon resumed his place at the top of the pop music charts. Stevie Wonder overcame his own darkness and his music has brought sunshine to the shadow of many other lives.Unit 5 SportsPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 1Directions: Listen and read the following sentences in correct intonations.1. It‟s a fine day↘today.2. Did she go to the party↗yesterday?3. What‟s on at the↘cinema?4. Close the window,↗please.5. What a lovely↘dog!6. I beg your↘pardon?7. Are you going by↗bus or by↘train?Listening Task 2Directions: In this section, you will hear six sentences. Listen carefully and distinguish the intonation of each statement. Draw↘ for the falling tone and draw↗ for the rising tone.1. Isn‟t she↗beautiful?2. You know for sure the class was↘canceled?3. Didn‟t I tell you this would↗happen?4. Jack, you did very well on the test last↘week.5. Don‟t tell me you are going outside↗again.6. You know you should come by yourself, don‟t↗you?II. Understanding a ConversationListening TaskDirections: Listen to the conversation and choose the best answers to the following questions. W: Ahh, what a nice day! What about an outdoor exercise?M: OK. The air is so fresh.W: Which exercise do you like?M: I‟m fond of the shuttle cock, the seesaw and playing basketball. How about you?W: I like dancing, swimming and so on.M: Which one do you like best?W: I think there is nothing better than swimming for exercise.M: Why?W: Because it can boost our whole body capacity.M: How many strokes are there, do you know?W: There are freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, breast stroke.M: I heard exercise can also boost brain function.W: Yes. Exercise can improve blood flow and spur cell growth, and exercise can lose weight.M: A growing keep-fit fever is sweeping over China, isn‟t it?W: In order to live a happy life, everyone wants to have a good health and a long life.M: What do people usually play with?W: For people around the retirement age, they do some Taijiquan, perform sword and practise the Chinese Wushu.M: How about young people?W: They are now flocking to keep-fit centers.III. Understanding PassagesListening Task 1Directions:Listen to the passage and fill in the missing information according to what you hear.Hatha yoga is a meditation program that includes exercises to help improve flexibility and breathing, decrease stress, and maintain health. Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years in India and is based on the idea that the mind and body are one. It is thought that yoga improves health by improving how you see the world, which calms the spirit and decreases stress.Two basic components of Hatha yoga are proper breathing and exercises, called postures, that stretch the body. Postures are done while standing, lying down, sitting in a chair, or in a headstand position. While practicing a posture, a person does breathing exercises to help relax muscles, maintain the posture, and focus the mind.Hatha is one of the main types of yoga. All types of yoga share the same goals, that is improvement of physical and mental health, and achievement of “oneness” with a higher being, the self, or some form of higher awareness.Listening Task 2Directions:Listen to the passage and fill in the table according to what you hear.Beibei carries the blessing of prosperity, as the fish and water designs are symbols of prosperity and harvest in China‟s traditional culture and art. Beibei is strong in water sports, representing the blue Olympic ring.Jingjing brings the blessing of happiness, making children smile. The lovely panda is a national treasure and a protected species. Jingjing is an athlete noted for strength, representing the black Olympic ring.Huanhuan bestows the blessing of passion. The child of fire symbolizes the Olympic Flame, standing in the center of Friendlies as the core embodiment of the Olympic spirit. Huanhuan excels at all the ball games, representing the red Olympic ring.Yingying carries the blessing of health as a symbol of the vastness of China‟s landscape. Yingying is strong in track and field events, representing the yellow Olympic ring.Nini spreads good luck as a blessing. Interestingly, swallow and the old name of Beijing share the same Chinese character of “yan”. Nini is strong in gymnastics, representing the green Olympic ring.IV. RelaxationDirections:Enjoy the song The Flame by Tina Arena.Unit 6 RecreationPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening TaskDirections: In this section, you will hear sentences with tag questions. Listen carefully and state the intonation patterns of the tag questions. Then write true or false for each statement.1. Jenny has been to Ottawa, hasn‟t she?↗2. The best time to go traveling in Hawaii is during the cool season, isn‟t it?↘3. Sydney is the biggest city in Australia, isn‟t it?↗4. Xiamen isn‟t in the north of China, is it?↘5. It won‟t cost too much to go to Shanghai by train, will it?↘6. People go traveling to increase their knowledge, don‟t they?↗7. That clock is slow, isn‟t it?↗8. Everyone enjoyed the party, didn‟t they?↘9. Mary was successful in her final exams, wasn‟t she?↗10. The Greens live in the countryside, don‟t they?↘II. Understanding a ConversationListening TaskDirections:Listen to the conversation and choose the best answers to the following questions.(Darren and Scott are having a chat about how to spend Scott’s three-day holiday.)Darren: So, Scott, you have three days off. What are you going to do?Scott: I don‟t know. Probably I‟m just going to hang around here and relax.Darren: Watch MTV, huh?Scott: No, not just MTV. I will probably rent some movies with Sylvia. We‟ll order some pizzas.Just relax.Darren: That‟s pathetic.Scott: Huh? What do you mean “pathetic”, Darren? What‟s wrong with it?Darren: Spending three days like that is a kind of vegetable life.Scott: Hey, listen. I work hard. If I want to relax on a long weekend, that‟s my business. Darren: O f course it‟s your business. But you should have better recreation than TV.Scott: Yeah? Like what?Darren: You should get out of the house. Go out into nature. Or you should learn to play an instrument or something. Or learn to draw. But just sitting here and watching TV—that‟s idiotic. You‟re wasting your life. When you are older, you will have no memories. Your whole life will be all TV.Scott: And you, Mr Righteous, what do you do on the weekends?Darren: Well, this weekend Betty and I are going to a wine tasting on Saturday. And you know I‟m in an archery club. Probably I‟ll do some practice on Sunday. And maybe I‟ll do some windsurfing with my friend Lou on Sunday or Monday. But the weather might not be good, so I don‟t know.Scott: And you think all that is better than watching TV?Darren: Of course. For one thing, it requires some movement. For another, I do those things with my wife or my friends. There is some activity together. That‟s what recreation should be.Not just sitting in front of a screen. Sometimes I think TV is a kind of parasite. It attaches to people‟s brains, sucks away their lives.Scott: I don‟t know. I don‟t watch much TV during the week. And I think it‟s all right on the weekend.Darren: But three days, Scott. You have three days here. You should have some better plans. Scott: I‟ll think about it.III. Understanding PassagesListening Task 1Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the table according to what you hear.We provide a variety of recreation programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Our programs are offered to individuals based on age and ability.Everyone who is interested in joining our programs for the first time, must go through our initial intake process. This includes filling in a participant information form, completion of our medical form and a personal consultation with one of our full time staff to plan for the program.Programming is available weekday afternoons, evenings and on Saturdays. We offer our programs in a variety of sports, social activities, weekend away trips and daily outings. Our program selection may change from year to year and season to season. Since we are community based, we schedule our programs in the twelve communities. Some transportation may be provided from one program to the next; however, participants must be transported to and from program by their parents and/or guardians.A moderate fee structure exists for most programs. All program fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. When necessary, payment schedules may be arranged and partial scholarships are available on a limited basis to those participants in the North East district.Listening Task 2Directions:Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.Shanghai boasts more nightlife than any other mainland Chinese city after Beijing. Its quality and variety have increased so markedly that many veteran foreigners consider it to be the same league as Hong Kong‟s.There are many western-style bars open 24 hours, especially in the streets north of Huaihai Road and south of Yan‟anzhong Road. Most of the places draw a mix of Chinese and foreigners. Nearly all of the bars serve food, drinks and some of them have room for dancing.Other places which can offer people a colorful nightlife are cinemas and theatres. For example: The Grand Theatre, centre on Nanjingxi Road, hosts concerts, ballet, opera and acrobatics of international standards. The Grand Stage Theatre holds both western and Chinese opera, as well as the occasional magic shows.There are plenty of cinemas in Shanghai, and there is, a rapidly growing number of cinemas playing films in English, to satisfy foreigners and local English students alike. Of the venues where you can hear classical music, one of the most pleasant has to be the Shanghai Concert Hall.。

新视野大学英语听说教程第一册短文部分听力文本

新视野大学英语听说教程第一册短文部分听力文本Unit1The first 1 for my online language class was to meet in an online forum. I entered the forum early and saw students appear on the 2 one after another. 3 enough, when it was time to begin, the teacher still hadn’t 4 . However, we began 5 information and talking about the new class. 6 me, all of the other students were new to the online class. I told them about my 7 and my thoughts. Then I 8 something. There were 27 people in the forum. This was strange because I know there were only 26 people in the class. “Hey,” I wrote, “ which one of you is the teacher?”The teacher made herself known at last. She said that she wanted to get our 9 about the online class. Also, she wanted to have a little fun with us. “10 will be important in my class,” she said.Unit2Educator methods, such as not buying toys for children who 1 , do not always work. I 2 think that even though parents teach their children many things, they should not act like teachers all the time. After my “educator method” 3 , I spent some 4 one-on-one time with my daughter with NO 5 about her 6 . For example, we went out for ice cream. While we sat and 7 , we spent a long timewatching other people and talking about the things around us. Then we went to a 8 she looked for a book to buy. It took her a long time, but I was 9 . We finally bought her a book and finished our outing together. At the end, we decided to hve similar outings once a month, because it really was fun. My 10 was to let her know that I love her.Unit3The friendship and 1 of a special person changed my life, and I’d like to tell you about it. Looking at me now, you might not 2 that I was not very poplular when I started my university studies.I was thin and didn’t look very 3 with my glasses. In fact, my classmates still laughed at me, just as they did in high school.One day, when I was leaving the 4 building, someone 5 me and knocked the books out of my hands.I was feeling sad and 6 . But then, someone else 7 me and helped me pick up my books. That day, I made my first university friend. Suddenly, life 8 . I helped him with his studies. And he helped me with everthing else. He taught me how to dress right, how to talk to girls, and 9 , how to be 10 .Unit4There are simple 1 for an interview, and it seems that everyone knows them. So, as an interviewer for my company, I 2 people to be 3 , well-dressed, and show 4 when they see me. This is basic. But there issomething else you must know.To leave a good 5 in an interview, you must be able to talk about the company. Before you see the interviewer, do some reading. Understanding the company’s 6 ,so you can tell your interviewer how you can 7 those needs. And then, you can 8 why you should get the job.I see smart, good-looking people every day, but the ones that leave me with most 9 are those who know about the company. Do this, and you’ll be in good 10.Unit5A young man with AIDS 1 to take medicine that could make his life longer and more 2 , because he’s afraid the medicine willkill him.3 about AIDS are common, and they cause greater pain and help to spread the disease.This is why the United Nations sends 4 to the world’s poorest places, where people have the 5 education about AIDS. Once there, they talk with people, giving classes and meeting in6 to discuss living with AIDS. They tell people what doctors have7 about the disease, and ask them to 8 AIDS medicine.In order to stop the spread of AIDS, education must reach more people. It is not enough only for money 9 . And more medicines won’t 10 all of the problems.Unit6There was a time when I was afraid to tell people I am a 1 . Nowadays, I’m 2 it. In fact, I 3 about it.My life 4 one day when my daughter came home from school and told me that I had a better job than any of the parents of her classmates. At first, I was surprised. I knew many of her classmates had parents who were important business people. I 5 her that business people get more respect from 6 , often make more money and work in an office. She told me that I didn’t understand what was important in life. Respect, money and offices 7 as important as time. 8 must work long hours, so they can’t see their children as much. 9 houses, I only work six hours a day. This gives me more free time to 10 her.Unit7Millions of people live in fear of being a 1 of gun violence, and many of them think guns should be 2 . I understand how they feel, but I don’t 3 their opinion. Since I’ve 4 guns my entire life, my thoughts on this issue are different.The 5 of the situation is that guns don’t kill people. Peoplekill people. So we should think less about the problems of guns, and think more about the problems of people. We should think about 6 and poor education, which are at the 7 of this issue. And we should act to reduce these problems by 8 better schools.Education shows us how to 9 violence, teaching us how to 10 and how to support ourselves by our work. More people need to learn these important lessons, and then we can reduce gun violence in society.。

新策略大学英语听力教程原文第一册(6-12)

Unit 6 RecreationPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening TaskDirections: In this section, you will hear sentences with tag questions. Listen carefully and state the intonation patterns of the tag questions. Then write true or false for each statement.1. Jenny has been to Ottawa, hasn’t she?↗2. The best time to go traveling in Hawaii is during the cool season, isn’t it?↘3. Sydney is the biggest city in Australia, isn’t it?↗4. Xiamen isn’t in the north of China, is it?↘5. It won’t cost too much to go to Shanghai by train, will it?↘6. People go traveling to increase their knowledge, don’t they?↗7. That clock is slow, isn’t it?↗8. Everyone enjoyed the party, didn’t they?↘9. Mary was successful in her final exams, wasn’t she?↗10. The Greens live in the countryside, don’t they?↘II. Understanding a ConversationListening TaskDirections: Listen to the conversation and choose the best answers to the following questions.(Darren and Scott are having a chat about how to spend Scott’s three-day holiday.) Darren: So, Scott, you have three days off. What are you going to do?Scott: I don’t know. Probably I’m just going to hang around here and relax. Darren: Watch MTV, huh?Scott: No, not just MTV. I will probably rent some movies with Sylvia. We’ll order some pizzas. Just relax.Darren: That’s pathetic.Scott: Huh? What do you mean “pathetic”, Darren? What’s wrong with it?Darren: Spending three days like that is a kind of vegetable life.Scott: Hey, listen. I work hard. If I want to relax on a long weekend, that’s my business.Darren: Of course it’s your business. But you should have better recreation than TV. Scott: Yeah? Like what?Darren: You should get out of the house. Go out into nature. Or you should learn to play an instrument or something. Or learn to draw. But just sitting here and watching TV—that’s idiotic. You’re wasting your life. When you are older, you will have no memories. Your whole life will be all TV.Scott: And you, Mr Righteous, what do you do on the weekends?Darren: Well, this weekend Betty and I are going to a wine tasting on Saturday. And you know I’m in an archery club. Probably I’ll do some practice on Sunday.And maybe I’ll do some windsurfing with my friend Lou on Sunday or Monday.But the weather might not be good, so I don’t know.Scott: And you think all that is better than watching TV?Darren: Of course. For one thing, it requires some movement. For another, I do those things with my wife or my friends. There is some activity together. That’s what recreation should be. Not just sitting in front of a screen. Sometimes I think TV is a kind of parasite. It attaches to people’s brains, sucks away their lives. Scott: I don’t know. I don’t watch much TV during the week. And I think it’s all right on the weekend.Darren: But three days, Scott. You have three days here. You should have some better plans.Scott: I’ll think about it.III. Understanding PassagesListening Task 1Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the table according to what you hear.We provide a variety of recreation programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Our programs are offered to individuals based on age and ability.Everyone who is interested in joining our programs for the first time, must go through our initial intake process. This includes filling in a participant information form, completion of our medical form and a personal consultation with one of our full time staff to plan for the program.Programming is available weekday afternoons, evenings and on Saturdays. We offer our programs in a variety of sports, social activities, weekend away trips and daily outings. Our program selection may change from year to year and season to season. Since we are community based, we schedule our programs in the twelve communities. Some transportation may be provided from one program to the next; however, participants must be transported to and from program by their parents and/or guardians.A moderate fee structure exists for most programs. All program fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. When necessary, payment schedules may be arranged and partial scholarships are available on a limited basis to those participants in the North East district.Listening Task 2Directions:Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.Shanghai boasts more nightlife than any other mainland Chinese city after Beijing. Its quality and variety have increased so markedly that many veteran foreigners consider it to be the same league as Hong Kong’s.There are many western-style bars open 24 hours, especially in the streets north of Huaihai Road and south of Yan’an zhong Road. Most of the places draw a mix of Chinese and foreigners. Nearly all of the bars serve food, drinks and some of them have room for dancing.Other places which can offer people a colorful nightlife are cinemas and theatres. For example: The Grand Theatre, centre on Nanjingxi Road, hosts concerts, ballet, opera and acrobatics of international standards. The Grand Stage Theatre holds both western and Chinese opera, as well as the occasional magic shows.There are plenty of cinemas in Shanghai, and there is, a rapidly growing number of cinemas playing films in English, to satisfy foreigners and local English students alike. Of the venues where you can hear classical music, one of the most pleasant has to be the Shanghai Concert Hall.Unit 7 StarsPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 1Directions: Listen to the conversations and decide whether the following statements are true or false.1. M: I bought a few books at the bookstore. Would you like to have a look at them? W: A few! It looks like you’ve bought out the whole bookstore.2. W: Would you like a cup of coffee to help you wake up?M: A cup of coffee? I need three or four.3. M: What a lovely girl! How old is she?W: He will be two next Thursday. His name is Bill.4. W: Yesterday? I’m terribly sorry. I thought it was today, but I’ll play tennis withyou tomorrow. Promise!M: Promise! That’s what you said last time.5. M: Let’s see if the basketball game has started yet.W: Started? It must be clear who is winning by now.Listening Task 2Directions: Listen to the conversation and underline the sentences that are stressed. W: Hi, Francis. How is it going?M: Pretty good. How about you? How have you been doing?W: Same as ever. Say, what are you going to do tonight? Do you want to come over and join a party?M: Sounds like fun. Who is going?W: Bob and Jane and a bunch of my street buddies.M: Cool. Count me in…All right, see you tonight.W:Talk to you later.II. Understanding a ConversationListening TaskDirections: Listen to the conversation and fill in the table according to what you hear.W: Eric, I’m going to write something for the college newspaper. Could you help me with that?M: What about?W: An excellent golf player called Tiger Woods. Have you heard of him?M: Sure. I’m his biggest fan, I suppose.W: Oh, really? Then tell me something you know about him.M: All right. I think Tiger Woods is the most wonderful person in the world. He’s the greatest golfer of all time. I have a blog all about him and I write about him nearly every day.W: Really? Then what do you like most about him?M: He plays golf perfectly and he is very young. In fact, he’s the youngest player to win four major golf tournaments in one year.W: Is he? How old is he?M: He was born on December 30th, 1975. I’ve lots of his pictures from his childhood till now. And I put them all around the house, so that I can see him wherever I go into the house.W: Wow. How nice! I’ve ever seen one of his pictures. He is a little dark. Is he a black?M: Well, Tiger was born in California, the USA, of mixed heritage: he describes himself as a quarter black, a quarter Thai, a quarter Chinese, an eighth white and an eighth American Indian. And he is named after a friend of his father who saved his father’s life in the Vietnam War.W: Interesting! Since he plays golf so well, he surely has a good coach, right?M: He does! When he started to play golf, he was only nine months old and he first played his first game at one and a half years old. His father was his first teacher. W: Are you kidding? So young?M: That’s true. At the age of eight, he won a tournament and five more before he was sixteen. On April 8th, 2001, he made golfing history. He became the first golfer to win all four majors—the most important tournaments—within the same year. W: He is a genius!M: Absolutely. Now he is helping to make golf more popular with all ages and levels.Certainly, he is already one of the richest. He earns more than $50 million a year and has a $100 million deal with Nike.W: So he must live like a typical superstar, doesn’t he?M: No, I’m afraid he doesn’t. He’s quite different from other superstars. He likes staying at home, playing computer games and table tennis and eating his favorite food.W: What’s his favorite food?M: Pizza or cheeseburger and strawberry milkshake. I like the same things.W: Tha t’s good. So much information about him. Thanks a lot.M: You’re welcome. I’ve more about him on my blog. Come to visit it if you like. W: I will.III. Understanding PassagesListening Task 1Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks according to what you hear.During the 1980’s, the television adaptation of the Chinese classic novel Dream of Red Mansion (Hong Lou Meng) was a hit throughout China. In the original series, the main character of Lin Daiyu, the well-educated and intelligent young woman, was portrayed in a highly sympathetic light by the actress Chen Xiaoxu. Many people once thought Chen Xiaoxu, herself, was a dream girl.She acted in a total of two series during her brief acting career: Dream of Red Mansion and a TV series adapted from a famous Chinese novel, Family, Spring, Autumn.But it was Dream of Red Mansion that brought her her success and put her at the pinnacle of her acting career. Chen said that at the time, her personality was similar to Lin Daiyu’s: physically fragile, keen on reading and absorbed in art. Once she heard that Dream of Red Mansion was to be cast, she arranged an audition with the director. Despite the director’s initial uncertainty, she firmly and boldly persuaded him, saying, “I am indeed Lin Daiyu. If I don’t play this character, the audience won’t like the series.”Later, Dream of Red Mansion became one of the most popular TV series in China’s history. This helped her to be cast for her second series. However, no matter how hard she tried in acting, she could not change her former image and she was typecast as Lin Daiyu.She clearly understood the challenges before her. She admits that her success in Dream of Red Mansion was mostly because of the similarity between her and the protagonist rather than her acting skills or experience. Even so, she feels lucky that she was able to act in such an outstanding role the very first time, and she was quite satisfied.Thus, she retired from acting and began struggling with her own personal development. She tried different things and encountered numerous obstacles during the following years. It wasn’t until 1991 that s he finally fell into the business world by chance.Listening Task 2Directions:Listen to the passage and match Hank’s films in Column A with the information in Column B, then write down the years of the movie debuts and its Chinese equivalents according to the model.Thomas J. Hanks was born on July 9th, 1956, in Concord, California. He is a direct descendant of an uncle of Nancy Hanks, the mother of Abraham Lincoln. His parents split when he was five. His father left his mother and took the kids with him.Hanks lived in at least ten towns as a child, and had two stepmothers and three stepfathers. He claimed that he can’t remember the names of some of the 11 step-siblings he had along the way.However, experience didn’t prevent the young Hanks from realizing his dreams. He started acting in high school when it became clear that he wasn’t good at sports. It was to pursue acting that he moved to California State University at Sacramento. There he met with Samantha Lewes, a girl who later became his first wife.The fully formed Tom Hanks, the everyman superstar with the rambling, over-emotional Oscar speeches, dates from 1993. That was the year he combined theromantic comedy success of Sleepless in Seattle with Philadelphia, his first big drama, for which he won an Oscar.In 1994, Hanks starred in the Academy Award winning film Forrest Gump, which made him one of the most popular movie stars in Hollywood. Forrest Gump, who was unfortunately born with a lower IQ and the muscle problem, was considered unsuccessful in doing anything. However, this unlucky man achieved lots of incredible success. He was once a football star, a war hero, and later a millionaire! Actually, Hanks is far from stupid despite his ridiculous character in Forrest Gump. Everyone who meets him insists that Hanks is brighter than the characters he plays, which is quite rare for an actor.In 1998, he co-starred with Meg Ryan in the romantic comedy You’ve Got Mail, a tale of email romance. He was then taken as a timid man due to his vivid performance in the movie. But the idea that Hanks was timid was blown away in 2000 by the story of the making of his another film, Cast Away. To play the Federal Express employee stranded on a Pacific island, he managed to lose 40 pounds, not to mention surviving a dangerous leg infection. In Cast Away Hanks is alone on screen for 75 minutes, something of an attempt by the actor to stretch himself.Audiences seek reassurance that there is goodness in the world from him. Hanks, as Steven Spielberg has said, is “the most moral man I have ever known.”Unit 8 MoneyPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening TaskDirections: Listen to the conversations and choose the best answers to the questions.1. W: Jeff played so much video games and failed the CET-4 test.M: Serve him right.Q: What is the man’s attitude towards Jeff’s action?2. M: Why don’t we stop for some pizza after the movie?W: I’d love to, if I were not on a diet.Q: What did the man ask the woman to do?3. M: Tim seemed to think Mariah Carey’s concert last night was disappointing.W: That’s his opinion. Had I been to the concert, I would think differently.Q: What does the woman mean?4. W: Is the digital camera you bought as good as the advertisement says?M: It is far from the truth.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?5. W: They decided not to hold the art exhibition because of the fund shortage.M: You mean it’s been cancelled?Q: What had the man assumed?6. W: How did you like the movie last night?M: Never have I been so moved.Q: What does the man mean?7. M: It’s been the tenth of the month! I’d better pay my gas bill.W: Shouldn’t you pay your rent and electricity bill, too?Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?8. W: The newspaper says Celion Dion is giving a concert on October 23rd. Want to go?M: I’d really love to. But my aunt is giving a house-warming party that day and I don’t think I can escape it.Q: What is the man going to do on October 23rd?9. M: I think it’s going to snow.W: Going to snow? The grounds are already white.Q: What does the woman mean?10. W: I am crazy about every film starred by Brad Pitt.M: Lady, you should pay for the plot, not the actor.Q: What can we conclude from the conversation?II. Understanding a ConversationListening TaskDirections: Listen to the conversation and choose the best answers to the following questions.W: Welcome to our studio, Mr Baker. And good evening, everyone. Mr Baker is an economist on consumption. Oh, Mr Baker, how do you view American’s way of spending nowadays?M: Well, nowadays most Americans prefer to spend before saving. They do start using credit cards for everyday purchases. Besides this, they have to burden the bigger mortgage for their cars, houses with several bedrooms because the interest rates are getting higher and higher.W: How do you characterize their spending?M: We are transforming into a credit card nation. Our motto used to be “Save for a rainy day,” now it’s “Borrow today, pay back whenever.”W: But people just see it differently; perhaps they are pure optimistic.M: Yes, pure optimistic. The interest rates are rising. Look at the table on the screen;we can see the drastic rise in recent years. That is not just a problem for the cardholders. We worry it could be a strain on spending nationwide.W: Really? Could you tell the audience why?M: Many card companies encourage the consumers to spend, sometimes just beyond their means to pay back. So the consumers have to reduce their standard of living, which is bad news for the economy. They have to worry about their mortgage, auto loans, etc.W: What would happen if the consumers cannot return the money on time?M: That depends on the amount of the money you spend. Also your credit score could be used to determine what rate you pay on your credit card. With one exception,you will receive penalties.W: So it’s hard to imagine.M: It’s little known that almost half of the profits of the credit card companies comes from the penalties and fees, though they claim that 0% on purchase, 0% on balance transfer.III. Understanding PassagesListening Task 1Directions:Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are true or false.A student credit card? Is it right for me, and can it help me pay for expenses online such as online courses, music, language-learning materials, or even a degree? Actually, the answer might be yes or no, depending on your circumstances. Of course, probably the best advice is to save up and then make purchases with cash. Unfortunately, different online services often require a credit card. Here are some ideas to getting a credit card. First of all, obtaining a student credit card is becoming easier, and many banks are offering such cards to students in this growing market. From a student’s perspective, i t allows a person to pay for things online that only can be purchased on credit. Furthermore, it can help students build a good credit history that is often needed later for bigger purchases like a car or house. In spite of these advantages, students have to be careful because interest rates on such cards are often higher and have higher penalties if you fail to pay on time. Furthermore, students may spend well beyond their means and end up in debt because they can’t pay off. Perhaps a happy medium is for students to get a credit card that has a credit limit, and money for purchases is just deducted from existing funds from a student’s account. Thus, it operates like a checking account, and when the student’s spending reaches the credit limit, he can’t conti nue to spend. Before you decide to get a student credit card, look carefully at the agreement terms for each bank and compare the advantages and disadvantages of each. Searching the Internet for such offers will give you a good start of what to look for in a bank.Listening Task 2Directions:Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks according to what you hear.The use of money has a long history. Thousands of years ago people used certain commodities such as metals, shells, stones, grain, and other things as mediums of exchange. Instead of merely trading goods for goods, people began to exchange these early forms of “money” for monly used metals were gold and silver. These metals had certain qualities that are desirable in any form of money. They were durable, easily recognized, divisible, and uniform. They also had the advantage of exchanging a little for a lot.About 600 BC, coinage was invented. Metal, which had formerly been used as money, was improved. It was cut into pieces of same weight and quality and was certified by the seal of the issuing authority. Since coinage had uniformity, buyers and sellers no longer had to weigh and test the metal for every transaction. Prices were still decided in terms of the amount of gold or silver one should offer or demand forother goods, but the new coinage form made the use of money much more convenient.Even though the Chinese had begun to use paper money, the only money in Europe was in the form of coins. Money made of paper is not as heavy as money made of metal, and large amounts may be more easily transported. Yet paper money can be copied if there were nothing to make it genuine, and the paper must be strong enough to be carried. Although many mistakes were made and the paper money often became valueless, people gradually learned how to issue it properly and how to maintain its value. Today coins have been almost entirely replaced by paper money except for small transactions. In fact, much business is transacted by checks or money orders issued by banks without the use of actual money.IV. RelaxationDirections: Listen to the tongue twisters and repeat.1. Perfect service deserves an earnest and worthy return.2. Paul called from the hall that he’d slipped on the floor and couldn’t get to the door.3. The girl with the fair hair dared Tom to kill the bear with his bare hands.4. Ruth doesn’t think that “H ealth is wealth” is a truth.5. Neither my father nor my mother would withdraw their promises.《新策略大学英语听力教程》第一册文字材料Unit 9 HealthPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 1Directions: Listen to the sentences and write down the numbers you hear from each of them.1. John was born in July, 1995.2. Does the film start at a quarter past seven?3. The pink dress is nice, but it’s 17 yuan more expensive than the black one.4. This little girl is 134 centimeters tall.5. Peter Smith died at the age of 30.6. This kind of plant can grow at even 45 degree centigrade.7. The fridge will be delivered to 1136 Greenwich Ave.8. You may call 874-6033 to ask for help.9. How much will I have to spend to rent an apartment in Britain? I only have 545 dollars a month.10. The roast beef is $26 a kg today.Listening Task 2Directions: Listen to the passages and fill in the blanks with the numbers you hear.Passage 1Prince William enrolled at Elton in September 1995 at the age of 13. He helped to supervisediscipline in a school of 1,280 boys and could impose small fines. The school timetable at Elton is 9 AM to 11:20 AM, followed by a break until 11:45 AM when lesson resume until 1:15 PM. There are two further hours of lessons in the afternoon but timings of these may vary. Prince William had to be in his room by 11 PM. Apart from the scholars in college, Etonians are divided up into 24 hours named after the resident housemaster who is primarily responsible for the 50 boys in his charge.Passage 2In 1918, the Times, owned by the New York Times Company, was awarded the first of many Pulitzer Prizes for its coverage of World War I (1914—1918). In 2002 the Times was awarded a record 7 Pulitzer Prizes, including 6 for coverage related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. The newspapers owned by the New York Times Company have won more than 100 Pulitzer Prizes.II. Understanding a ConversationListening TaskDirections: Listen to the conversation and choose the best answers to the following questions. (Stella meets Tony at the gate of the hospital.)W: Tony? Long time no see. Are you sick?M: No, I am here to visit a friend of mine. He’s just found out that he’s got a cancer.W: I am sorry to hear that. How bad is it?M: It’s the lung cancer. But luckily, it is in the early stage. The doctor says if he has an operation this week, there won’t be much to worry about.W: What a relief! Please make me informed if there’s anything that I can do to help.M: I will. Thanks a lot.W: My pleasure. By the way, how did he know something was wrong?M: He is coughing a lot, and he’s got a pain in his chest. So he went to the hospital to have a check-up the day before yesterday.W: Oh, it’s fortunate for him to find it out early. Did the doctor say what caused his cough?M: Yes, the tobacco did. He smokes a lot. Probably two or three packs a day.W: That’s too much. He’s really a chain smoker.M: Stella, I heard that you also smoke.W: Yeah, that’s right. But I…I only have one pack a day. Now, I am thinking maybe I should consider quitting smoking.III. Understanding PassagesListening Task 1Directions:Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.The Traffic Light Guide to Staying Slim“You are what you eat.”is a popular American saying, and what you eat can sometimes destroy your health. According to modern research, certain foods may do good to our health while others do harm. And for a number of foods you have to limit their intake. If you want to stay slim, you can follow “the traffic light guide” for the purpose.According to “the traffic light guide”, foods can be divided into three groups: red food group, amber food group and green food group. Red food group refers to the foods that contain high calorie, such as sugar, sweets, chocolate, cakes, biscuits, cream, cooking oil, fat meat, chips and peanuts. When eating them, you have to stop and think. That is, to stay slim, you cannot eat too much of them. Amber food group contains the foods like sausage, eggs, milk, cheese, thick soup, bread, rice and potatoes. To keep slim, you should be careful with their intake. In green food group are such foods as fresh fruit, green vegetable, fish, chicken and clear soups. You can eat them as much as you like without worrying about becoming fat. You can use the three groups to choose what you eat and decide how much you eat. The most important thing is to discover a reasonable balance which suits you.Remember: it is easier to stay slim than to lose weight once you’ve put it on. A little care in choosing what you eat and regular exercise will go a long way to keep you slim and healthy.Listening Task 2Directions:Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the exact words, phrases or sentencesyou hear.For thousands of years, people have used Yoga to help search for happiness and contentment. Students of Yoga often study for as long as 20 years before becoming masters, or Yogis. They learn many different physical exercises. These exercises are designed to put the students in good physical condition. Then they can concentrate on deep religious thoughts without worrying about physical discomforts.Many Yoga exercises involve putting the body into difficult positions. Some of them are very hard to learn. Have you ever tried to fold your legs over one another? This is one of the basic Yoga positions. It is called the lotus position. Most people find it difficult to stay in that position for even a few minutes. But Yogis train themselves to remain in the lotus position for hours or even days. They are taught to overcome the physical discomforts of holding these positions.Other exercises and rules teach concentration, or meditation. Yogis believe this is the key to finding inner peace. Yogis practice meditation. They claim that it makes them feel relaxed and peaceful. Some say that it makes them feel physically better while others believe that it is a way to achieving a strong religious feeling. These people say that meditation helps them feel much closer to God.Unit 10 MoviesPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 1Directions: Listen to the tape and write down the missing ordinal numbers for each group.1. first, fourth2. eightieth, eighty-eighth3. seventh, eleventh4. thirty-first, forty-third5. thirteenth, thirtieth6. sixty-fifth, fifty-sixthListening Task 2Directions: The following sentences contain either cardinal or ordinal numbers or both. Listen carefully and write down the missing numbers.1. Mr Brown lives at 54, 88th Street.2. We had invited 200 people, but only two-fifths of them turned up.3. He has finished reading the first 20 pages.4. The 13th lesson is the most difficult of the 30 lessons.5. Lance Armstrong competed in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain and placed 14th in the road race.6. The 76th Academy Awards Ceremony was held on February 29th at the Kadak Theater in Hollywood.7. Harvard College has built less in the past 15 years than at any period since the mid-19th century.8. It is the Double Ninth Festival and our grandma’s 90th birthday, too. Let’s chip in and buy her a present.。

新视野大学英语听说教程第一册听力原文

1新视野大学英语听说教程第一册听力原文Unit 1Warming UpWelcome to Click here for Language Learning, the home of live, natural online language learning.Click Here for Language Learning helps you improve your language skills, and offers the mostpositive1 learning experience you may ever have. Whether you’re learning English, Chinese, French, Spanish, or any other language, just click here! Using the latest2 technology, we offer foreign language classes at a minimal3 cost and give you a learning experience unlike any other.Click Here for Language Learning provides constant feedback （回馈，反馈） so you ’ll feel confidentin your ability to speak, listen, write, and read the foreign language of your choice.Click Here for Language Learning is a click towards success, and you can start learning from hometoday! You can learn a foreign languag e on your own schedule, whenever it’s convenient, on CD -ROM or online.Click Here for Language Learning helps you learn a second language as naturally as learning yourfirst!注释：1. positive a. 积极的，肯定的，明确的passive a. 被动的，消极的negative a. 否定的，反面的，消极的 2. late —later —latestlate a. （原级）迟的，晚的later a. (比较级)更迟的，更晚的latter a. （位于the, this, these 后）后面的；〔the latter 〕后者latest a. （最高级）最迟的，最晚的，最新的3. minimal a. 最小的，最低的minimize vt. 使…成极少，减到最少minimum n. 最少maximize vt. 把…增大（扩大）到最大限度maximum n. 最大量，最高值Understanding Short ConversationsNow you will hear ten short conversations. A question will follow each conversation. Listencarefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.1. W: I saw an ad on the Internet about online language studies.M: Me too. I saw an ad for, “Click Here for Language Learning”.Q: What do the man and the woman have in common1? B2. M: You have to be 18 years old to enter some online language classes.W: Really? I had no idea that there was a minimum age required for some classes.Q: What did the woman NOT know about online language classes before? C3. M: Unlike regular classes, online classes can be taken at your home.W: That’s exactly why I decided to begin studying onl ine!Q: Why did the woman decide to study online? A4. W: I keep on making2 new friends as I study online.M: So do I! There are so many people online, and I want to meet them all!Q: What is one benefit of studying online? C5. M: My online teacher asked the class for suggestions to make the class better.W: That’s great! I always like it when a teacher does that.Q: What did the man’s teacher want to do? D6. M: I had no idea that online language learning could be so effective!W: It sure has helped me practice my language skills!Q: What is it about online language learning that surprised the man? C7. M: My classmates and I help each other solve homework problems online.W: It sounds like you’re using the Internet in a useful way.Q: What does the man do online? C8. M: Online learning is ideal for anyone who doesn’t have time to travel to school.W: Yes, but it also has its own challenges.Q: What does the woman have to say about online learning? A29. M: Virtual classroom are changing how students study!W: They sure are! And I, for one, am very excited about it.Q: According to the man, what is happening to students because of virtual classrooms? B10. M: What advice did your professor give you?W: He said that taking an online class would help me learn.Q: What did the woman’s professor suggest? D注释：1. have sth. in common 在…有共同点have much in common 在...有很多共同点have nothing in common 在…没有共同点2. keep on doing 继续做，坚持做keep sb. on 继续雇用某人keep on about sth. 继续谈论某事keep on at sb. 不断地向某人提出请求不断地抱怨（纠缠，困扰）某人Understanding a Long ConversationNow you will hear a long conversation followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.W: How’s your new online class, Bill? Is it everything you had hoped for?3 M: It’s everything and more, Susan. Y ou should give it a try!W: Oh, really? What’s the best thing about it?M: In an online class, you talk with others over the Internet. Since they are not right next to1 you, they don’t bother you so much.W: That sounds great! I took a class with someone who would make me feel small whenever I made a mistake. He would tell me how stupid I was and intimidate （威胁，恐吓） me so that I never wanted to participate.M: Not a problem in the virtual classroom. How would you like to sign up2? I think that you could start on the third of next month.W: I don’t know, Bill. You know all those problems about having difficult people in the classroom? M: Yeah?W: We don’t really have them anymore since you left.1. Which of the following is NOT true about Bill? A2. According to Bill, why are other students NOT a concern in an online class? B3. Why did Susan NOT like to participate in class? B4. When could Susan start studying online? D5. Why did Susan NOT make up her mind to join online class? A注释：1. next: a. 其次的，紧接的next to 1) 仅次于 2）靠近，贴近2.sign: n. 记号，符号；预兆，迹象；标记，牌子vt. 签名；做手势，打信号sign in 签到；记录某人到达的时间sign out 用签名的办法记录某人离开的时间sign up 签约参加工作（或组织，活动等）Understanding a PassageNow you will hear a passage followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.The first requirement for my online language class was to meet in an online forum(论坛). I entered the forum early and saw students appear on the screen one after another. Strangely enough, when it was time to begin, the teacher still hadn ’t shown up1. However, we began sharing information and talking about the new class. Unlike me, all of the other students were new to the online class. I told them about my experience and my thoughts. Then I noticed something. There were 27 people in the forum. This was strange because I know there were only 26 people in the class.“Hey,”I wrote, “which one of you is the teacher?”The teacher made herself known at last. She said that she wanted to get our honest opinions about the online class. Also, she wanted to have a little fun with us. “Humor will be important in my class,”she said.1. What was the first requirement of the online class? A2. What was strange about the beginning of the online class? A3. How were the other students different than the speaker? C4. What did the speaker notice? D5. Why did the teacher NOT make herself known to the class at first? D4 注释：1. show: vt. 展示，显示；露出；展出，陈列；n. 展示，展览；演出show up 揭露，拆穿；显眼，露出；出席，到场show off 炫耀，卖弄；使显眼HomeworkSupplementary ListeningTask 1Now you will hear a long conversation followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.M: All right, everyone. Good work. That’s all for today’s class. Does anyone have any questions? W: Excuse me, Professor. I have a question. I’m worried about my English skills. I get g ood marks on tests, but I don’t feel that I’m learning a lot.M: Not exactly a question is it, Winnie? But it’s a good concern. Many advanced English learners have a large “passive vocabulary”, but they worry about their “active vocabulary”. They can under stand many difficult English words when reading or listening, but they don’t use most of them when speaking or writing in English. They feel this is a problem. They would like to use all the difficult words that they know.W: Do you think that I use too few words?M: That’s not what I’m saying at all. Actually, I’m saying the opposite thing.W: I’m afraid I don’t understand.M: In your native language, there are also thousands of words that you understand but you don’tuse. So your active vocabulary in your native language is much smaller than your passive vocabulary.And I guess that you are not worried about that.W: No, I’m not. But I would like to use the new words that I learn in my English classes. How else am I going to remember them?M: Now that’s a very good question.W: I was hoping that you had an answer to this question.M: Winnie, you don’t need to worry about using“too few”English words. As your needs for different things grow, you will be able to use your new words more and more. I think you’d be surprised by how much you know.W: So your advice to me is “Don’t worry.”? Now I’m worried that I’m paying too much for school.1. Who are likely to worry about their active vocabulary? D2. What is “active vocabulary”according to the p rofessor? D3. What do many English learners want to do? A4. What does the professor say about vocabulary in one’s native language? B5. What does the professor want to tell Winnie? DTask 2Now you will hear a passage followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.The biggest problem most people face in learning English is their own fear. They worry that they won’t say things correctly so they don’t speak English at all. Don’t do this. Don’t let a little fear stop you from getting1 what you want.5 The best way to learn English is to surround yourself with it. The more English material you have around you, the faster you will learn and the more likely you will begin thinking in English.Music can be a very effective tool to learning English. The best way is to use the lyrics(歌词) and try to read them as the artist sings. This way you can practice your listening and reading at the same time. Watching English movies is not only fun but also very effective. By watching English movies, you can expand2 your vocabulary and learn the natural flows of speech from actors.1. What is the biggest problem that many English learners have? B2. Why do some English learners NOT speak English at all? B3. What is the best way to learn English according to the speaker? D4. What is the best way to learn English through music? A5. How can you benefit from watching English movies? C注释：1. stop sb. from doingkeep sb. from doing 阻止某人做某事prevent sb. from doing2. expand: vt. 使膨胀，使扩充，扩大，发展extend: vt. 伸长，延伸，扩大，扩展extent: n. 广度，宽度，长度，范围，程度Unit 2Warming UpHaving problems with your parents? Because society has been changing so rapidly during the lastfew years, the gap between the generations has become larger. So it can be difficult for children andtheir parents to relate1. Parents often find the ideas and ways of their children offensive （冒犯的，无礼的）. And children, often teenagers, tend to be rebellious and act badly.More than at any other time, Chilling Out with the Folks （和父母轻松相处）, a set of self-help recordings that bring the generations together, is necessary. Chilling Out with the Folks will help you develop the patience and tolerance （容忍，宽容） necessary to bridge （弥合起来） any generational divide （分歧）. Honestly, it will change your life! Listen to these recordings today, and begin your trip down the road to peace and perfection!注释：1. it is ﹢a.﹢for sb.to do sth.对某人来说做某事是…的eg. It is difficult for me to finish the task this afternoon. 对我来说今天下午完成任务是不可能的 It is impossible for the man to betray(背叛) his country. 对那个人来说背叛祖国是不可能的Understanding Short ConversationsNow you will hear ten short conversations. A question will follow each conversation. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.1. W: How about spending the evening chilling out with the folks?M: Come on, Mom. I’d really like to get out with my frie nds.Q: What does the young man want to do? C2. W: Honestly, I don’t know what to say about our son’s music.M: Leave him alone about it. After all, your mother didn’t like your music either1.6Q: What should the woman do according to the man? C3. W: I’m surprised to see you out and about so early in the morning.M: You know my mom. She doesn ’t like me sleeping in （睡懒觉）, even on weekends.Q: Why is the man out and about so early in the morning? D4. M: A little teenage rebellion is normal. Your son will get over it.W: I know. I’m just worried about him doing something that will ruin his life.Q: Why is the woman worried about her son? B5. W: Get a piercing in my nose? No way! My parents would be angry!M: You’re not giving them enough credit. I don’t think they’d be upset at all.Q: Why wouldn’t the woman get a piercing in her nose? B6. W: What bugs you most about your daughter’s eating habits?M: I can’t stand the way she eats so quickly.Q: Why does the man have a problem with the way his daughter eats? D7. M: What’s wrong with out kids? They think they’re entitled to2 everything we have!W: Well, I feel it’s my fault for givi ng them too much.Q: What does the woman think about their kids’ problems? B8. W: Dad, I’ve got a date tonight with Mike. I’ll be back late.M: Him again? I wish you wouldn’t date a guy with a tattoo!Q: What does the father wish for his daughter? C9. W: My mother wants me to go into banking, but I like writing.M: You can’t let your mother choose your career for you.Q: According to the man, what should the woman’s mother NOT do? D10. W: Dad, I’m a grown woman, and you can’t make choices for me.M: Ha! If you were a grown woman, you wouldn’t watch cartoons all day!Q: Why does the girl’s father NOT believe that she is a grown woman? D注释：1. either: 1) a. 两者之中任一的;eg. Y ou may read either book.两本书中你可以读任意一本。

新标准大学英语视听说教程第一册Listeningin听力原文

Unit 1 Starting outListening inPassage 1Interviewer Can you tell me something about the Ivy League? You're a professor at Harvard, is that right?Professor That's right, yes.Interviewer Tell me how many universities are there? How many institutions?Professor In total there are eight institutions: There's Harvard, Yale, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Princeton, and the University of Pennsylvania.Interviewer Ah, OK. And what's the sporting ... I believe there's some link with sports.Professor There certainly is, yes. Originally the Ivy League referred to the sports teams from the universities which competed against each other, especially in football, basketball and ice hockey.Now sometimes these universities, institutions, chose their students on the basis of their skills at these particular sports. But in the last 50 years, Ivy League schools have accepted a wider range of students because it wasn't possible to be both world-famous for research and also top class in sport.Interviewer And what about their academic importance? I gather they're academically very, very important, they're very well-known.Professor Absolutely at the top. They're near or at the top of the USA colleges and university rankings.And they're almost always in the top one per cent of the world's academic institutions for financial resources.Interviewer And what does it mean socially to go to an Ivy League university?Professor Certainly if you've been to one of these institutions, you are presumed or assumed to be at the top end of the scale. The Ivy League institutions have a reputation for social elitism, many of the students are rich, intellectual, white Anglo-Saxon, protestants. Not all of them of course, but quitea lot of them.Interviewer And do you know ... why's it called the Ivy League, what's the origin of the name? Professor There are a number of stories, derivations, but possibly it's based on four universities, and IV, the letters IV, that's the Roman numeral for four. Another more likely story is that ivy plants, which are symbolic of the age of the universities, you know, would be grown at the walls of these universities, these institutions, they cover the walls of the buildings. The term was created by a sports journalist, I think in the 1930s.Interviewer Right, OK. And which is the oldest university?Professor The oldest goes back to the 17th century, that's Harvard which was founded in 1636. And the youngest of the institutions is Cornell which was founded in 1865.Interviewer And which has the largest number of undergraduates?Professor Cornell has the largest number, about 13,000, 13,500 undergraduates. The institution with the smallest number is Dartmouth College with a little over 4,000.Interviewer And what about the acceptance rate? Is it hard to get into?Professor That ranges from about seven per cent to 20 per cent.Interviewer And any famous alumni? Famous old boys?Professor Hundreds! Hundreds of them. But I suppose worldwide, the two that would be definitely known all over the world would certainly be George Bush who went to Yale, and John F Kennedy, President Kennedy, who was at Harvard.Interviewer Thank you.Passage2Andy Did you see the film on television last night?Jane No, I was out. What was it?Andy A Beautiful Mind. It's about John Forbes Nash, the mathematician who won the Nobel Prize. Jane I've heard about that film, yes. He's played by Russell Crowe, isn't he? I like Russell Crowe, he's great.Andy That's the one, yes.Jane What's it about?Andy Well, the story begins in the early years of Nash's life at Princeton University as a graduate student.Jane That's one of the Ivy League schools, isn't it?Andy Yes, it's all set in New England, lovely old buildings, beautiful autumn colours. It's lovely to look at. Anyway, Nash meets his roommate Charles, a literature student, who soon becomes his best friend. Nash admits to Charles that he is better with numbers than people, and the main thing he's looking for is a truly original idea for his thesis paper.Jane So he's not interested in having fun?Andy Well, yes, but he's not very good with people or successful with women, that's all. But, you know, it's one of these bad experiences with people which ultimately inspires his brilliant work in mathematics.Jane No good at relationships, so he becomes a genius at maths?Andy That's about right, yes. So when he finishes his studies at Princeton, he accepts a job at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Five years later, he meets Alicia, a student who he falls in love with and eventually marries.Jane Ah! At last, the love interest!Andy Yes, but wait a moment. Nash believes that he's been asked to work by William Parcher for the US Department of Defense on breaking Soviet codes. At one point he's chased by the Russians, and it's after this that he becomes mentally ill.Jane I think I've seen this in the trailer to the film.Andy So when he's put in a psychiatric hospital, he thinks the Soviets have captured him. He's given this painful treatment which affects his relationship with his wife. And his intellectual skills. So he stops taking the medicine.Jane It sounds quite hard to watch.Andy Well, it is, but it's well acted and directed, and so, you know, there's a-bit of distance between the audience and what's happening on film.Jane So what happens next?Andy Well, then his illness returns, so he and his wife decide to try and live with it. It all gets a bit complicated, because we're no longer sure if Charles, you know, his old friend, or even Parcher were real, or if they were just people that existed only in Nash's mind.Jane That sounds awful. He must have been so ill,Andy Actually, I'm kind of giving away the twist in the story. Anyway, later in his life, while he's using the library at Princeton again, he asks his rival Martin Hansen if he can start teaching again. And so the story ends when he goes on to win the Nobel Prize in Economics.Jane Well, it sounds like a great film.Andy Yes, you should see it sometime.Unit 3 Learning to thinkListening inPassage 1Interviewer With us today is Martin Downes, a carpenter, who's 51. A year ago, Martin had a stroke. But he's been lucky enough to make a full recovery from it. Can you tell us how it all began, Martin? Martin I'm very happy to - not that I remember much at all. I was at a customer's house, building a cupboard, and the next thing I knew, I woke up in hospital with people in white coats bending over me.Interviewer It must have been very frightening.Martin It was. But what was really frightening was that I couldn't speak. I couldn't say a word. And I couldn't understand much that people said to me.Interviewer How awful!Martin Yeah! I don't know what would have happened to me if I hadn't had my family. But they were there for me, they really were. I had something called aphasia, where the part of your brain gets damaged that affects your speech and language. But they started treatment for the condition almost immediately. This speech and language therapist came to see me every day for 12 weeks.They made me do all these exercises.Interviewer What kind of exercises?Martin I had to match words and pictures and say their names. You see, I'd also forgotten the names of a lot of things. She had this thing called a word board and I could point to words and phrases on it that I wanted to say. I had to repeat words up to 20 times - boy, it was hard, so hard. Interviewer Could you say anything to begin with?Martin I could say three words. "Hi", "Yes" and "No". That was all. And there were a lot of words I couldn't understand -1 had to learn their meanings all over again.Interviewer It must have been very frustrating.Martin It was, but I was determined to get better. I was in hospital for three and a half months. WhenI got home I got a special computer programme that I worked with every day. And slowly mylanguage came back to me. It was a struggle, a big struggle. I had to learn to read and write again too.Interviewer Why do you think that you were able to recover completely? It's not that common, is it? Martin I was lucky. I was given the right drug at the right time. And I had 12 weeks of therapy, five daysa week. That's very important, apparently.Interviewer And now that you're better how do you feel about your life?Martin What can I say? I'm just grateful to have my life back.Passage 2Interviewer In 1907 an Italian educator called Maria Montessori opened a school in Rome that taught young children using methods that were very different from traditional teaching. Today, the Montessori method, as it's known, is used in nursery schools in countries such as America, Canada, Britain and Germany. Recent research shows that children educated at a Montessori nursery do better later on at school than other children in all subjects. We asked two Montessori teachers,Claudia Rosella and Sarah Harrington, to explain what makes their nursery school different. Sarah... Sarah I think the first thing to say is that a Montessori classroom is very quiet, very clean. Everything stays in the same place. So the children are calm and quiet as a result.Interviewer So they're not encouraged to be noisy.Sarah No, definitely not...Interviewer Claudia?Claudia Yes, the classroom's very important. Another important principle is that children direct their own learning. They choose what they want to do.Interviewer So the teacher doesn't tell the child what to do?Sarah Not at all. While a child is doing an activity we observe them. Then we work with the child for a short time and then leave them to work on their own.Interviewer That sounds excellent. And what about your equipment? It's often made of wood, isn't it? Sarah Yes, and a piece of equipment is often designed for one activity only.Claudia Right. It's so that the child can see if they're getting something right or wrong. Interviewer So they don't need the teacher so much"?Sarah That's right. Another Montessori principle is the importance of physical activity. Children learn by doing, so when they're learning to read, for example, the letters are made of sandpaper so that children can feel the shape of the letter.Interviewer Do you think there are disadvantages with Montessori methods?Claudia Yes, there are. Maria Montessori didn't understand how important it is for children to use their imagination. If she was alive today, she would recognize that. But still, the fact is, her methods are very successful.Unit 4 Person to personListening inPassage 1John Are you packed?Mike Yup. Everything's there.John Sure you've packed your mobile?Mike I'll look again, John ... yes.John Well, we've got another ten minutes before we need to leave, so we might as well relax. You know someone told me an amazing story yesterday about these Australians who got completely lost in some national park.Mike And don't tell me, they used their mobile to get help?John That's right!Mike So what happened?John Well, it was this guy with his son and niece -I think she was about 14 - and they were hiking in this really rugged country and they got completely lost - no idea where they were at all.Mike That's not going to happen to us.John No, it isn't. Anyway, the guy had his mobile and he phoned the emergency services — it wasn't dark yet - and they sent out a search party, but they couldn't find them. And then -this is the interesting bit - the guy sent photos of the place where they were.Mike I'd have thought of that.John Yes, well it's pretty obvious, really. And in the photos there were mountains in the background, and the staff at the emergency service centre were able to identify exactly which mountains they were. And they used the photos to pinpoint their location, you know, to get the exact location. Mike How did they do that?John They used mapping software.Mike Right.John Anyway, by then it had got dark and really freezing. So they slept behind this ridge and covered themselves with leaves. And you know what the young girl said afterwards? She said, "It was quite fun."Mike Really, wasn't she frightened?John I don't think so.Mike So - is there a happy ending?John Yes, well they sent out helicopters as soon as it was daylight and the helicopter hovered over the area, and the man kept talking to them till they were able to pinpoint his location. And when they finally found them they were only 400 metres away from where they'd expected them to be. Mike Amazing!John And that's because they'd moved 400 metres away from where they'd taken their photos because the ground was too rough to sleep on.Mike Incredible!John And the moral of the story is-Mike Always take your mobile phone with you when you go hiking.John And take one that has a camera.Mike Hey, I think we should go, John.John Yes, OK. You think we're going to get lost?Mike No chance, mate!Passage2Social networking - it's the 21st century way of having fun - online. And if you're under 40, you probably use a social networking site - maybe when you should be working. It's well-known that -. office workers spend up to two hours a day on a site, exchanging messages and photos. And do students ever do anything else? Different social networking sites are used by different age groups.For people in their 20s, the most popular site is Facebook, the online phenomenon started by an American student in 2004. It's taken only four years to make Facebook a huge success - and the website's made its founder, Mark Zuckerberg, a very rich man indeed.What's extraordinary about Zuckerburg is that he started Facebook when he was only 18. He was a student at Harvard, one of America's top universities, when he launched the Facebook website, working from his college room. In only two weeks, more than two-thirds of his college had signed up and in a year, thousands of colleges were using it. Today, Facebook has millions of users. More than half of them visit the site at least once a day.So what makes Facebook so special? Like other networking sites, you create a profile with photos, you list your interests, you exchange messages and join groups of friends. But where Facebook is different is that it gives you a privacy that you just don't get on other sites. Unlike other sites, you have a lot of control over what users can see about you. As a result, one-third of Facebook users give out their mobile numbers - they know it's safe to do so.But you still need to be careful about what you think is safe to show people. One reason is that more and more employers are using Facebook to check out potential employees. Is the person you've just interviewed as good as he seems? Facebook can provide the answer. If a 26-year-old man says on Facebook that he's been travelling round the world for the last three years, and in his interview he said he'd been working in an office - well, he probably won't get the job.Unit 5 All you need is loveListening inPassage 1Interviewer So - tell us about how you first met.Amy How we first met... Oh, it wasn't very romantic.David I thought it was very romantic.Interviewer Why don't you begin at the beginning?Amy Good idea. Well, I was 22 and I'd just left uni and I went on holiday to the French Alps with a girlfriend. And someone invited us to go climbing. But my friend got ill so I went without her. There was this group of about eight guys and two girls.David There were four girls.Amy Alright! Well, anyway, no one had told me that the mountain we were going to climb was - vertical - and that we were climbing with ropes! I was terrified, absolutely terrified, I just really hadn't expected it.David She was terrified! I noticed her immediately. She looked so scared -she was wearing this great hat — but she was white as a sheet.Amy Oh, I don't know about that, but I remember I was shaking all over. David came over and started talking to me and telling me how safe it was with the ropes. And he was so sweet, you know I thinkI fell in love with him right then.David Yeah, it was the same with me ... We roped up and I made sure I stayed next to her ... I kept talking to her and encouraging her.Amy It really helped. I think I would have fallen off the mountain if you hadn't done that.David Rubbish! You were perfectly safe. Anyway, we got to the summit — it was a kind of flat area - and Amy just collapsed - she couldn't stand up!Amy It's true, I couldn't. I felt -1 was just - everyone ignored me except David - everyone.David Quite a few people came to talk to you.Amy They didn't!David They did!Amy Well, you talked to me, and that's all that mattered.David Thank you!Amy So -David So we climbed back down the mountain.Amy which was just as bad -David and we headed for the nearest village and we both had huge pizzas.Amy I didn't eat a thing! I was still feeling too sick.David You did, you know.Amy You know, you have a terrible memory sometimes.David So do you! ... To cut a long story short, we got married six months later and went on a three-week honeymoon to Barbados.Amy Two weeks!David And we've lived happily ever after.Passage2Presenter And now let's move on to online dating, a way of meeting a potential partner that's becoming more and more popular. James O'Hanlan and Claire Goodall are two online dating experts who are going to give all you listeners advice about how to use online dating safely and successfully. James ...James OK. The first thing to say is, don't be nervous. A lot of people are and it's very understandable.But there's no need to be, provided you follow the rules, which we're going to tell you right now.Isn't that right, Claire?Claire Absolutely.James So, let's begin at the beginning. When you join an online dating site, the first thing you do is give some basic information about yourself. Now, don't be tempted to lie - about your age, for example. If you want a good relationship, you need to be honest. If you're not, you'll get found out and that could be painful.Claire Another thing - it's a good idea to use a photo, you'll get many more replies than if you don't. James But use a recent photo, not one that was taken ten years ago!Claire Let's move on to the next stage. You've had some responses响应and chosen one or two people you'd like to chat with. Now, the most important advice here is, don't give out any personal information until you're 100 per cent sure you're that happy to do so. That includes your real name, your phone numbers, your workplace address and your email address. Use the email facility设备at the website and only give out your email address when you feel completely safe.James And email for as long as you want, it's a great way of getting to know a person. Then, the next stage is to talk on the phone. Now that's very revealing, because you'll hear the person's voice, and also because people have to be spontaneous on the phone - they can't think about what they're going to say for half a day, unlike emails.Claire Then, if you're feeling really comfortable, agree to meet. But always choose a public place. Don't go to someone's home.James A cafe or bar is the best choice.Claire And don't forget to tell a friend where you're going and what time you expect to be back. That's important.James Another good idea is to ask the same friend to call you during the meeting so that if you want to leave quickly you can say that something urgent's come up and you have to go.Claire That's everything! If you follow this advice you should be perfectly safe. And you may find the man -James ... or woman —Claire ... of your dreams!James & Claire Happy hunting!Unit 6 Shop fill you drop!Listening inPassage 1Speaker 1］Interviewer So, how are you enjoying yourself in St Petersburg? What's it like?Speaker 1 Oh, I think it is a very beautiful place.Interviewer What sort of... Is it good for shopping? What do you buy in St Petersburg?Speaker 1 Yes, there are things you should buy. Of course, vodka is very good here and the other thing very expensive is the caviar. It is beautiful. Then there are the dolls. What have do they say?Matrioshka dolls.Interviewer Matrioshka dolls. Those wooden dolls that go inside each other?Speaker 1 Yes, you take one out and open the top and there is another one. You take off the top and there is another. They get very very small inside. Very small.Interviewer OK.Speaker 1 And of course, the chess. Because they are very famous here in this part of the world to play the chess.Interviewer Yes. And what sort of shops are there? Where's it best to shop?Speaker 1 Oh, here there are very good department stores, where you can buy everything that you like, clothes and everything. And also, lots of small kiosks that are very unique独一无二的, owned by different shopkeepers, you know. And they are all over St Petersburg. Little kiosks and also markets that are very good. And there is a very good museum shop at the museum - at the Hermitage Museum.Interviewer And what are the opening hours?Speaker 1 At the museum?Interviewer Well, all shops, generally. What are the opening hours ... for shopping?Speaker 1 Yes. Usually, they open at around 10 o'clock in the morning and I think they are open to 7 o'clock at night; sometimes even longer, to 8 o'clock.Interviewer And how do you, how do you actually buy things? How do you pay for things? I think, there is a slightly different way of doing this in Russia.Speaker 1 Yes, you point to the thing that you want to buy, which is usually behind the counter or something like that; and then you go to a cash desk to pay. And then you have to go back to the counter and then you take the thing you have bought.Interviewer It sounds as though it's quite a long process.Speaker 1 It is very interesting.Speaker 2Interviewer So, how are you enjoying it in Cairo? What's, what's the shopping like?Speaker 2 Oh, it's fantastic. And the shopping is absolutely great. Um, you can get everything from fantastic little wooden boxes. You can get backgammon boards. You can get all kinds of leather stuff-sandals and so on. Oh, and the thing that they're really famous for here of course, is the water pipes that they call it a sheesha.Interviewer A sheesha. OK. That's the water pipe.Speaker 2 That's right, yes. Yes, they like the smoking here.Interviewer And where are the best places to shop?Speaker 2 Well, I think the best place actually here is to go, if you go to the mediaeval market. It's acommercial centre in the middle of Cairo and - er - they sell lots of fantastic souvenirs there. You can get spices, er, you can get gold and silver, and copper stuff, and - er - they also sell your fruit and veg.Interviewer Uh-huh. When does it open? When are the shops open?Speaker 2 Well, the hours are very good. They open very early in the morning. They stay open till about10 o'clock at night. You do have to remember, of course, that they take a very long lunch break. So,they are closed for this long time in the afternoon but they, you know, re-open and stay open until late. Oh, and the other thing you have to remember is that they - everything is closed on a Friday. Interviewer Right, and how do you pay for things? Do you have to bargain for, for goods? Speaker 2 Well, bargaining is absolutely a sport here. Uh, they, they do prefer cash always. I think some of the tourist shops will take credit cards but only in the tourist shops. When you start the, the bargaining, you've got to be, well, first of all, you've got to be definite and serious about what you're buying. But don't offer anything like the price that they're asking, the original price. You know, go in at about half the price of what they're asking you.Interviewer That's fascinating迷人的. Thanks very much. Thank you.Speaker 2 That's a great place.Speaker 3Interviewer So, how's your visit to Venice? Is it good?Speaker 3 Oh, amazing. What a place. It's so unique!Interviewer Have you done any shopping? Is it a good place to shopping?Speaker 3 Yes, definitely. They're - you must go and see the glass factories on Murano. They're just something else. Quite expensive but you can get little bits of glass, really nice. Sheets of paper are really nice.Interviewer Yeah.Speaker 3 Also, lace is just... exquisite lace.Interviewer Yes.Speaker 3 Carnival masks, also. All hand-painted.Interviewer Yes, Carnival, yes. I've seen this.Speaker 3 Then, the shops are amazing.Interviewer And where's the best place to shop in Venice?Speaker 3 OK, well, the main shopping street is a street from St Mark's Square to the Academmia Bridge. That's the main bit But if you like food, you have to go to the market at the Rialto Bridge.That's just great food. There's not that many department stores.Interviewer No.Speaker 3 There's just not room for them on the island.Interviewer No. And what time do these shops open and close? What are the opening hours9 Speaker 3 Oh, they open in the morning at about 9 or 9.30. And then they close for lunch 12.30 or 1.They'll reopen again - in the winter, 3.30 to 7.30 and in the summer just a bit later - 4 to 8, say. Interviewer Right. And how do you pay? Can you use credit cards or do you have to use cash? Speaker 3 Well, you know, just use cash for the smaller items and they accept credit cards most places for the larger ones, but just make sure you get a receipt.Interviewer Yeah. And are the shops open all week or is there one day when they ...?Speaker 3 Yeah, oh, actually, Monday, they are traditionally closed.Interviewer Yeah, they are closed. Right. Thanks. Well. Sounds very interesting.Passage 2Speaker 1 Have you ever gone down to the local supermarket for some milk or bread and come out with far more than you intended打算to buy? Then you've fallen for the top ten tricks to separate you from your money. Here are the top ten tricks to make you shop.Speaker 2 Number ten. Trolley or basket? Make up your mind.Speaker 1 If you choose a basket, there'll be some heavy goods by the entrance to make you choosea trolley. If you choose a trolley, there's a chance you'll want to fill it up. Make up your mind whatyou want to buy before you go into the store.Speaker 2 Number nine. Watch out, there are vegetables about.Speaker 1 Supermarkets often put vegetables and fruit near the entrance, so that you fill your trolley with natural, healthy produce and feel good. The problem is, then you don't feel so bad about filling your trolley with unhealthy and expensive items.Speaker 2 Number eight. If you can't find it, just ask!Speaker 1 You'll notice that essential items like bread or milk are placed all over the store, so you'll spend more time looking for them. So if you can't find something, ask for help.Speaker 2 Number seven. Take a shopping list and stick to it!Speaker 1 Supermarkets often change shelves around, so that you're tempted to buy new products while you're looking for the things on your list. It's easier to resist temptation if you only put in your trolley what you planned to buy.Speaker 2 Number six. Beware of the checkout!Speaker 1 Supermarkets often place sweets and magazines at the checkout, because customers who are bored with waiting often add them to their basket or trolley.Speaker 2 Number five. Smells good? Don't believe it!Speaker 1 Many supermarkets pump the smell of freshly baked bread into the store through the air conditioning to make you feel hungry. If you eat before you go, you'll be less tempted to add cakes and snacks to your trolley.Speaker 2 Number four. How free is FREE?Speaker 1 "Buy one get one free" is a common way to make people think they're getting a bargain. But this kind of offer may not be as good as it sounds. Sometimes it's a way of getting rid of old stock. Speaker 2 Number three. Look up, look down.Speaker 1 Eye level is buy level, so don't choose the first product you see, because it's usually the most expensive. Look for similar products higher up or lower down the shelves.Speaker 2 Number two. Beware of loss leaders.Speaker 1 Large supermarkets often reduce the price of key items, such as a popular brand of cereals or the latest films on DVD. They're designed to bring people into the shop, because they believe everything will be cheaper.Speaker 2 And our number one top tip for supermarket shoppers. Stay at home and shop online. Speaker 1 Many large supermarkets allow you to shop from the comfort of your own home, and will even deliver it to your door. If you shop online, you'll avoid all those expensive supermarket tricks.And even if there's a delivery charge, it will cost less than going to the supermarket and doing your shopping yourself.。

新发展大学英语听力教程1(全新修订版)教参(修复的)

新发展大学英语听力教程 1-( 崭新订正版 ) 教参 -( 修复的 )Unit Ten Western HolidaysⅠ. Pre-listening ActivitiesPart 1略Part 21. six; remarrying; unusual2. tradition;death 3. card; message; great■ScriptThe origins of Fathers ’Day are American and it was inspired by the actions of a man named William Smart. He was a veteran of the US Civil War and his wife died giving birth to their sixth child. He raised six children alone without remarrying, which was undoubtedly unusual back in those days.His daughter, Sonora Dodd, realized when she was an adult what her father had sacrificed for his children. It was in the early 1900s and she was actually at church one day, listening to a sermon on Mothers ’Day. She thought there should also be a Fathers’ Day celebration.And so the tradition was born, on the third Sunday every June, close to the anniversary of Sonora ’ s father ’ s death. Britain took the idea of Fathers ’ Day from the American celebration andit has been celebrated officially since the 1970s.Fathers ’Day is never quite such the big commercial event that Mothers ’ Day is, probably because it hasn’ t been in existence for so long. But what do people do for Fathers’ Day? Well, most people would buy their fathers a card.The card would probably have a nice messagein it saying what a great Dad their father is.Some people do buy presents as well.Ⅱ. Listening TasksTask 1Understanding News ReportsNews Item One1. A2. BNews Item Two1. B2. ANews Item Three1. B2. D3. B■ScriptNews Item OneQuestions 1 and 2 will be based on thefollowing news item.American filmmakers are actively luring Chinese movie fans to the cinema withmore Chinese plots and characters. The motion picture, Kung Fu Panda 3, is a primeexample of Hollywood trying to attract more Chinese movie ticket buyers.Hollywood understands that China is the second-largest movie market in the world.The country will become the biggest movie market within a year when it overtakes theUnited States. Last year, cinema ticket sales in China added up to $6.6 billion.The premiere date for Kung Fu Panda 3 was carefully selected to get more people tothe cinemas. The opening date coincided with the Chinese New Year. So the animatedAmerican movie earned more than $100 million in ticket sales that day in China.American film companies are making movie viewing more convenient for the Chinese public. Dreamworks is the film company that produced Kung Fu Panda 3. Dreamworks produced two versions of the film for domestic Chinese audiences. In America, theaters showed the film in both Mandarin and English.Questions:1. How much is the cinema ticket sales in China last year?2. What did film companies do to make movie viewing more convenient for the Chinese publicNews Item TwoQuestions 1 and 2 will be based on thefollowing news item.Scientists found sea levels are rising faster today than anytime over the past 3,000years. Another group of scientists found that January temperatures in the Arctic hit arecord high.The sea level researchers gathered information going back 28 centuries.Theirfindings were released Monday by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Robert Kopp, from Rutgers University in New Jersey, is the paper ’ leads author.Hesaid the 20th century rise was“ extraordinary” when compared to the past 3,000 years. And, Kopp said,“ The rise over the last two decades has been even faster.”When temperatures rise, so do sea levels. That is because snow and ice melt, or breakoff from glaciers. They flow into the sea. The increased water makes the sea levelsrise.The best estimates show that temperatures around the Earth have risen more thana half-degree Celsius since 1880. Scientists say that most of that rise is because of emissions,or gases, released into the air by machines that humans have built. And it isnot going to get better. The sea level rise is going to continue to accelerate if there ’ s further warming.Questions:1.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the news?2.How many degrees have the temperatures around the Earth risen since 1880?News Item ThreeQuestions 1 to 3 will be based on the following news item.Job growth happened on the east and west coasts of the U.S. last year, according tothe Bureau of Labor Statistics. The map shows that most jobs were created in California. The Los Angeles area produced more than 133,000 new jobs. NewYork City saw the biggest increase in employment. More than 150,000 new jobs wereadded in the New York City area in 2015. In Texas, the Dallas-Fort Worth area witnessed a job increase of nearly 100,000 in 2015. And in the Detroit, Michigan area —hurt by years of recession — more than 39,000 jobs were created in 2015. Over the pastsix years, businesses in America created 14 million new jobs. Nearly 2.5 million were added in 2014 and 2015.The lowest unemployment rate in U.S. history happened in 1953, when the joblessrate was 2.5 percent. Today, America ’ s unemployment rate is 4.9 percent. But as jobs increased, the average hourly wage in America declined. Many of the jobs created since2014 are retail and service sector jobs. Many economists believe those jobs are less secure than manufacturing jobs.Questions:1.Which city had the biggest increase in employment?2.How many jobs were created in the Detroit, Michigan area in 2015?3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the news?Task 2Understanding Long ConversationsConversation One1. C2. D3. D4. B5. CConversation Two1. C2. C 3 D 4. A■ScriptConversation OneW: Justin, what are you doing?M:I am looking for the bells and trying to decorate the house for the Christmas party tonight before Amanda gets home from the mart.W:The party is tonight? Oh my god. I totally forget about it.M:Yeah. Can you do me a favor?W:Sure. What is it?M:Can you pass me the hammer on the table? I need it to nail the wreath on the door.W:Here you go. What else can I help?M:Sure. Can you put the candy cane on the doorway and then hang these color balls, bells and ribbons on the tree?W:No problem. But where is the mistletoe?M:Still in the box. Why?W:I ’ d like to hang them first.M:Hoping to be kissed?W:You bet.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. What is Justin doing?2. When will the Christmas party be held?3. Why does Justin need a hammer?4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?5. What do we know about the mistletoe?Conversation TwoW:Nicola, you’ re from England.M:Yes, I am.W: OK. Now in Eng land you have something called Boxing“ Day ”.M: Yes, we do.W: So, we don’ t have that in America. What is Boxing Day?M: Well, Boxing Day is always on the 26th of December, the day after Christmas day, and it was originally called Boxing Day because it was the day in England when thevery rich people in Victorian times gave presents to their servants, the day after Christmas, and usually it would be something like money, or food but they would give it to them in a small box, and so on December the 26th, servants would receivetheir boxes, the Christmas boxes, and that’ s why it was called Boxing Day. W: OK.M: Today, people don’ t really receive money or food so much, sometimes you give extra tips at Christmas, but Boxing Day has stuck . So that’ s the name.W: What do people do on Boxing Day?M:Nothing really. Uh, eat the leftover turkey, turkey sandwiches, watch TV, and in myfamily we usually go and watch dog racing, grey hound racing. Yeah, and lose somemoney...W: Lose money!M: Yeah always. At least I do.W:Wow, cool. Dog track. Is there a dog track near your house?M:Yeah, there is, where I live, yeah.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1.Which of the following countries observes Boxing Day?2.When is Boxing Day celebrated?3.What would rich people in Victorian times do on Boxing Day?4.Which of the following is not an activity modern people do on Boxing Day?Task 3 Understanding PassagesPassage OneListening for general comprehension1. minor2. falseListening for specific comprehension1. C2. D3. B4. D5. B■ ScriptListening for general comprehensionHalloween (October 31) is a holiday widely celebrated in many countries. Although it originated as a religious holiday, it has lost its religious connections in the United States. It isnow celebrated largely as a children ’ s day, and many American children look forward to it fordays and weeks beforehand.The orange pumpkin is harvested at thistime of year and is hollowed out, a funny facecut into it, and a candle placed inside as a decoration in the window. City folks, nowadays, sometimes use paper pumpkins for decorations.The holiday was celebrated by dressing upin strange and frightening costumes and playingtricks on one’neighbors and frie nds, such as ringing doorbells, throwing bits of corn on the window panes, and in other ways making minor disturbances.More recently, children come to the door tohave friends and neighbors admire their costumes and guess who they are behind thefalse faces and receive treats of candy, fruit or cookies. They say, “ Trick or Treat ” meaning, will play a trick on those who will not give metreat .”Listening for specific comprehension1.What did Halloween originate as?2.Which of the following statements is NOTmentioned on how the children celebratedHalloween?3.What is the function of the orange pumpkin?4.Which of the following items is NOT used in Halloween celebration?5.What does “Trick or Treat ”mean?Passage TwoListening for general comprehension1. lovers express their love for each other2. varying opinionsListening for specific comprehension1. D2. C3. B4. B5. C■ScriptListening for general comprehensionValentine ’ s DayorSaint Valentine ’ sisDay a holiday celebrated on February 14. In the Americas and Europe, it is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each otherby sending Valentine ’ s cards, presenting flowers, or offering candies.There are varying opinions as to the originof Valentine ’ s TheDay.most popular one is thatSaint Valentine served as a priest and was respected by the young and old, rich and poor, with people of all walks of life attending his services. At this time the emperor wanted the men in his country to serve as soldiers for his wars. The men preferred not to leave their wives, families and sweethearts to fight in foreign lands. The emperor became angry and declared that no more marriages could be performed and all engagements were cancelled. Valentine thought this to be unfair and secretly married several couples. When the emperor found out, he threw Valentine in prison where he died.Gradually, February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages. The date was marked by sending poems and simple gifts such as flowers. There was often a social gathering or a ball.Listening for specific comprehension1.How do lovers express their love on Valentine ’s Day?2.Which of the following statements is NOTtrue about Saint Valentine according to the passage?3.What do we know about the emperor?4.What did the priest do to help those lovers?5.How did the emperor punish the priest?Passage ThreeListening for general comprehension1.The passage is about the origin of Thanksgiving Day.2.No, Thanksgiving Day is for Americans of all faiths and backgrounds.Listening for specific comprehension1.B2.C3.B4.A5.D■ScriptListening for general comprehensionThanksgiving Day is the most truly American of the national Holidays in the United States and is most closely connected with the earliest history of the country.In 1620, the settlers sailed to America on the May flower, seeking a place where theycould have freedom of worship. During their first winter, over half of the settlers died of starvation or epidemics. Those who survived began sowing in the first spring. All summer long they waited for the harvests with great anxiety, knowing that their lives and the future existence of the colony depended on the coming harvest. Finally, they really had a good harvest. And therefore it was decided that a day of thanksgiving to the Lord be fixed. Years later, President of the United States announce the fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day every year. The celebration of Thanksgiving Day has been observed on that date until today.Thanksgiving today is, in every sense, a national annual holiday on which Americans ofall faiths and backgrounds join in to express their thanks for the year ’s fortune and ask for continued blessings.Listening for specific comprehension1.When did the first settlers sail to America?2.What happened to the first settlers duringtheir first winter?3.What did the survivors do after the winter?4.What is the date of Thanksgiving Day?5.Why do all Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day today?Ⅳ. Pronunciation Imitation and Training1. He speaks English slowly and clearly.2. Somebody must have read it.3. The second student got the first prize.4. He himself closed the door.5. Oh, it ’s wonderful!6. A: I ’m making a list of food and drinks. B: What for?A: What for? For the party, of course? B:Party? What party?Ⅴ. Learn English Through a Radio Program1. gifts2. traditional3. represents4. moderate5. fueled6. losses7. aggressively8. purchases9. linked 10. Financial■Script略Ⅵ. Learn English Through Songs1. wishing2. tear3. wrapped4. ring5. found■Script略。

全新版大学英语听说教程第一册听力原文

全新版大学英语听说教程第一册听力原文Unit 1Part BTalking about Studying EnglishHello, my name is Yang Weiping. I'm a freshman at PekingUniversity and I'm majoring in chemistry.At college we have to study a foreign language. I choose English because I like listening to English programs on the radio and TV. I also like British and American pop songs. Someday I hope to visit Britain and the United States.I started learning English several years ago and I'm getting better at it. My favorite activityis listening, especially listening to songs and stories. My big problem is, however, speaking. I feel nervous whenever I speak. And I never seem to know what to say when people talk to me. But I've decided to overcome my shyness and learn to speak English by speaking as much asI can.Hi, my name is Virginia Wang. I'm a library science major at the NationalUniversity of Singapore. In our country, English is important. It is one of the official languages and you have to be fluent to English to get a good job.I've been studying English since high school. I'm good at reading because I like learning about new things and new ideas. There are so many books and articles written in English.Our textbooks at the university are in English, too. I know writing is also very important,but I find it rally difficult.When I graduate from the university I would like a job in the city library where I can readall kinds of new books.Unit 2Part BHow to Improve Your Conversation SkillsTo speak to people in a foreign language requires courage and a willingness to make errors. Some people are so afraid of making mistakes that they never open their mouths. And that's the biggest mistake of all. Now if you have courage and are ready to make a few errors, what do you say?First of all, you have to open the conversation. Finding an appropriate topic is half the battle. Some topics, such as the weather and news, work well. But others, such as age, money or people's appearance do not. The following are some good ways to open a conversation. Weather –It sure is cold today, isn't it?News –Did you hear about that terrible forest fire?A conversation in a foreign language doesn't always go smoothly. Sometimes your partner talks too fast and you find it difficult to follow. Not to worry, though. You can always askyour partner to repeat what he has said or to speak more slowly. For example, “Excuse me, but could you say that again? I didn't catch it.”Or “Could you speak more slowly, please?”At the end of a conversation you need to find a way to close it in a polite way. “Well, I really need to be going,”or “It was nice talking to you”are frequently used by people to end aconversation.1 / 10Part CSmile When You Read ThisHow good is your memory? Answer these four questions: What did you have for breakfast yesterday? What clothes did you wear last Friday? Who did you talk to yesterday? Wheredid you go last Saturday? If you can answer all four questions, you memory is very good. Memory is important for leaning language skills. Education specialists in England want tohelp people improve their reading abilities. They want students to remember the books and articles they read. The specialists found something to help: facial expressions. They gave ten students a happy article to read. Five of the students read the happy article while smiling.Five students read the happy article while frowning. Then they answered comprehension questions the smiling students remembered more of the happy article than the frowning students.Then the specialists gave ten students another article to read. It was an angry letter to theeditor of a newspaper. Five students read the angry article while smiling, and five studentsread the angry article whiling frowning. Which group remembered better? You're right. The frowning students.The specialist don't know why facial expressions help memory. They are continuing to studythe relationship between the mind and the body. Until they find the answer, keep smiling (or frowning?)!Exercise:1. If one can answer all the four questions, his memory is thought to be good. (I hear it.)2. The smiling student could remember more happy articles than the frowning students. (Ihear it.)3. Education specialist from England haven't found the best way to help people improve reading abilities. (I can not infer it.)4. The specialists are trying to explain the reason why facial expressions can help memory (I can infer it.)5. According to the speaker, facial expressions might affect a person's memory. (I can infer it.)6. In the second group five students who read the angry letter while smiling rememberedless. (I can infer it.)Unit 3Part BAccommodation for College StudentsR: Good morning. Can I help you?S: Yes, please. I'm a new student and I'd like to have some information about the…em…the accommodation for students.R: Right. The university provides two types of accommodation, halls of residence and self-catering accommodation.S: How much does it cost for the self-catering accommodation?R: For a single room, thirty-seven pounds eighty-six per week, that's about five forty-one aday. For a double room, it's fifty-two seventy-eight per week. This will apply throughout this academic year.2 / 10S: I'd like to stay in the self-catering accommodation. How far is that from the residence to the university?R: It all depends. The residences at 36 Elms Road and 110 Palm Road are about one and a half miles from the university main site and the Freeman's Common House at William Road are half a mile.S: When do I need to apply?R: Are you an undergraduate or a postgraduate?S: Undergraduate.R: Then you should apply for it as soon as possible, since places in university-owned accommodation are limited and if you don't apply before the end of the month, you are not likely to get a place.S: Could you possibly tell me what to do, if no vacancy is available?R: Yes, you may consider private accommodation. The university runs an Accommodation Information Office and its staff will help you.S: Where is the office?R: In the Students' Union Building.S: Whom can I contact?R: Mr. Underwood. David Underwood, the manager of the accommodation information office.S: Thank you very much.R: You are welcome.Part CWhat College Professors DoCollege professors are often believed to lead easy lives of quiet thinking while teaching one or two classes every week. But college professors do much more than go to class. The average professor spends between six and fifteen hours in the classroom weekly. And that same college professor works from sixty to eighty hours a week.Because they must remain current in their fields, professors spend part of that time reading, reading, reading. That leads to additional hours during which they revise and update their class lecture notes. It takes far longer to prepare notes than to deliver them in class. Professors may spend time conducting experiments, working on college projects, or advising students. They may be writing books, articles, or papers for delivery at conventions.When not in the classroom or in the office, professors are still working, behind closed doors in committee sessions or at home grading papers and preparing for tomorrow's classes. To accept this sort of schedule willingly, they must feel strongly about the importance of the college experience.Unit 4Part BSmall Talk Is EasyA: Mike, guess what?B: What?A: Carol just invited me to a party at her house on Saturday.B: Carol? You mean the pretty girl in your economics class?3 / 10A: Yeah.B: Great! I'm sure you'll have a super time.A: I'm not so sure.B: What do you mean, John? I though you really liked Carol.A: I do. But I don't know her friends very well.B: So get to know them.A: But I'm no good at small talk.B: Small talk is easy. You can learn.A: By Friday?B: sure, I'll coach you. You just have to remember a few simple sentences.A: I don't know. I have trouble remembering things. Especially when I meet people. I get nervous.B: Don't worry, John. You can do it. You just need a few tips.A: But what if I say something stupid?B: Hey, you're not giving a speech. You're just having a conversation. So just talk about something you know they are interested in.A: That's the problem. I don't know what Carol's friends are interested in.B: Let them tell you. If you let people talk about themselves, they'll think you're interesting. A: You mean something like, “So, tell me what you're interested in.”B: Well, you don't have to be that direct. For example, you can talk about the weather.A: You can't be serious. The weather's boring.B: It's a good excuse to find out what they like to do. On a rainy day, you say, “What do you do in such terrible weather?”A: What if they just stayed home and read a book?B: Then ask them about the book. You can ask if it was good. Ask if they liked it and why. Then talk about a book you really liked.A: So that's what small talk is about, is it? Well, I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tips, Mike. B: You're welcome. Have a good time at the party.Part CAre you Calling about the Party?Laura: Hello. This is Laura Davis speaking.Simon: Oh, hello, Laura. This is Simon here. Simon Williams.Laura: Oh, Simon. How nice to hear you. Are you calling about the party? You did get the invitation, didn't you?Simon: Yes, thanks, I did. That's just it. I'm afraid. You see, I'm already tied up that evening. Laura: Oh, really? That is a pity.Simon: Yes. I'm afraid it's been planned for ages. You see, some friends of mine are comingto see me. I haven't seen them for a long time, and you know …well…I managed to get some tickets for the opera, and I promised to take them out to dinner afterwards. I can't get out of it, unfortunately. I wish I could.Laura: Oh, what a shame! We are looking forward to seeing you. Still, if you can drop inlater with your friends, we'd love to see you.Simon: Thanks. Well, I'll certainly try, but I don't think there's much chance. Actually I'vesent you an e-mail to say I can't come.4 / 10Laura: Oh, have you? That's very kind, thanks. Well, keep in touch, Simon.Simon: I will. Regards to James. And I hope the party goes well. Bye!Laura: Thanks. Bye.Unit 5Part BA Business CallA: Good afternoon. ABC Imports. May I help you?B: Yes, may I speak to Mr. James Johnson, please?A: I'm afraid Mr. Johnson isn't available right now. Would you like to leave a message?B: This is Richard Alexander with Star Electronics. It's very important that he returns mycall this afternoon.A: Does he have your office number and your mobile phone number?B: I thinks so, but let me give them to you again.A: Okay.B: My office number is 714-555-2000。

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《新策略大学英语听力教程》第一册文字材料Unit 9 HealthPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 1Directions: Listen to the sentences and write down the numbers you hear from each of them.1. John was born in July, 1995.2. Does the film start at a quarter past seven?3. The pink dress is nice, but it’s 17 yuan more expensive than the black one.4. This little girl is 134 centimeters tall.5. Peter Smith died at the age of 30.6. This kind of plant can grow at even 45 degree centigrade.7. The fridge will be delivered to 1136 Greenwich Ave.8. You may call 874-6033 to ask for help.9. How much will I have to spend to rent an apartment in Britain? I only have 545 dollars a month.10. The roast beef is $26 a kg today.Listening Task 2Directions: Listen to the passages and fill in the blanks with the numbers you hear.Passage 1Prince William enrolled at Elton in September 1995at the age of 13. He helped to supervise discipline in a school of 1,280 boys and could impose small fines. The school timetable at Elton is 9 AM to 11:20 AM, followed by a break until 11:45 AM when lesson resume until 1:15 PM. There are two further hours of lessons in the afternoon but timings of these may vary. Prince William had to be in his room by 11 PM. Apart from the scholars in college, Etonians are divided up into 24 hours named after the resident housemaster who is primarily responsible for the 50 boys in his charge.Passage 2In 1918, the Times, owned by the New York Times Company, was awarded the first of many Pulitzer Prizes for its coverage of World War I (1914—1918). In 2002 the Times was awarded a record 7 Pulitzer Prizes, including 6 for coverage related to the September 11, 2001terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. The newspapers owned by the New York Times Company have won more than 100 Pulitzer Prizes.II. Understanding a ConversationListening TaskDirections: Listen to the conversation and choose the best answers to the following questions.(Stella meets Tony at the gate of the hospital.)W: Tony? Long time no see. Are you sick?M: No, I am here to visit a friend of mine. He’s just found out that he’s got a cancer.W: I am sorry to hear that. How bad is it?M: It’s the lung cancer. But luckily, it is in the early stage. The doctor says if he has an operation this week, there won’t be much to worry about.W: What a relief! Please make me informed if there’s anything that I can do to help.M: I will. Thanks a lot.W: My pleasure. By the way, how did he know something was wrong?M: He is coughing a lot, and he’s got a pain in his chest. So he went to the hospital to have a check-up the day before yesterday.W: Oh, it’s fortunate for him to find it out early. Did the doctor say what caused his cough?M: Yes, the tobacco did. He smokes a lot. Probably two or three packs a day.W: That’s too much. He’s really a chain smoker.M: Stella, I heard that you also smoke.W: Yeah, that’s right. But I…I only have one pack a day. Now, I am thinking maybe I should consider quitting smoking.III. Understanding PassagesListening Task 1Directions:Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.The Traffic Light Guide to Staying Slim“You are what you eat.” is a popular American saying, and what you eat can sometimes destroy your health. According to modern research, certain foods may do good to our health while others do harm. And for a number of foods you have to limit their intake. If you want to stay slim, you can follow “the traffic light guide” for the purpose.According to “the traffic light guide”, foods can be divided into three groups: red food group, amber food group and green food group. Red food group refers to the foods that contain high calorie, such as sugar, sweets, chocolate, cakes, biscuits, cream, cooking oil, fat meat, chips and peanuts. When eating them, you have to stop and think. That is, to stay slim, you cannot eat too much of them.Amber food group contains the foods like sausage, eggs, milk, cheese, thick soup, bread, rice and potatoes. To keep slim, you should be careful with their intake. In green food group are such foods as fresh fruit, green vegetable, fish, chicken and clear soups. You can eat them as much as you like without worrying about becoming fat. You can use the three groups to choose what you eat and decide how much you eat. The most important thing is to discover a reasonable balance which suits you.Remember: it is easier to stay slim than to lose weight once you’ve put it on. A little care in choosing what you eat and regular exercise will go a long way to keep you slim and healthy.Listening Task 2Directions:Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the exact words, phrases or sentences you hear.For thousands of years, people have used Yoga to help search for happiness and contentment. Students of Yoga often study for as long as 20 years before becoming masters, or Yogis. They learn many different physical exercises. These exercises are designed t o put the students in good physical condition. Then they can concentrate on deep religious thoughts without worrying about physical discomforts.Many Yoga exercises involve putting the body into difficult positions. Some of them are very hard to learn. Have you ever tried to fold your legs over one another? This is one of the basic Yoga positions. It is called the lotus position. Most people find it difficult to stay in that position for even a few minutes. But Yogis train themselves to remain in the lotus position for hours or even days. They are taught to overcome the physical discomforts of holding these positions.Other exercises and rules teach concentration, or meditation. Yogis believe this is the key to finding inner peace. Yogis practice meditation. They claim that it makes them feel relaxed and peaceful. Some say that it makes them feel physically better while others believe that it is a way to achieving a strong religious feeling. These people say that meditation helps them feel much closer to God.Unit 10 MoviesPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 1Directions: Listen to the tape and write down the missing ordinal numbers for each group.1. first, fourth2. eightieth, eighty-eighth3. seventh, eleventh4. thirty-first, forty-third5. thirteenth, thirtieth6. sixty-fifth, fifty-sixthListening Task 2Directions: The following sentences contain either cardinal or ordinal numbers or both. Listen carefully and write down the missing numbers.1. Mr Brown lives at 54, 88th Street.2. We had invited 200 people, but only two-fifths of them turned up.3. He has finished reading the first 20 pages.4. The 13th lesson is the most difficult of the 30 lessons.5. Lance Armstrong competed in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain and placed 14th in the road race.6. The 76th Academy Awards Ceremony was held on February 29th at the Kadak Theater in Hollywood.7. Harvard College has built less in the past 15 years than at any period since the mid-19th century.8. It is the Double Ninth Festival and our grandma’s 90th birthday, too. Let’s chip in and buy her a present.II. Understanding ConversationsListening Task 1Directions: Listen to the conversation and decide whether the following statements are true or false.M: Hey, Elizabeth, how would you like to go and see a movie tonight?W: Sounds great! What would you like to see, Harry?M: I don’t know...how about that new horror movie at the Arlington Theater?W: Oh, I heard about that. It sounds a little scary to me.I’m more into romantic movies. Or maybe a romantic comedy.M: No way! I hate that kind of stuff!W: Really? Well then, what kinds of movies do you like?M: I guess I’m really into action and adventure type s of movies.W: Oh yeah. Well,I guess they are okay, as long as they aren’t too bloody. I also heard about the great new musical that just came out. What do you think about that?M: Musical? I don’t know. That doesn’t sound too exciting. Is there anything we can agree on?W: It doesn’t seem like it. Oh, I remember another movie that came out last week. It’s a mystery and it had a little romance and some action, too. I heard it’s pretty exciting because nobody can guess who the killer is and it has a surprise ending. What do you think about that one?M:I guess that doesn’t sound too bad. What time does it start?Listening Task 2Directions: The following conversation is adapted from the film Roman Holiday. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear.Joe: Everything is ruined? (Referring to the clothes)Princess: Oh, no. They’ll be dry in a few minutes.Joe: Suits you. You should always wear my clothes.Princess: It seems I do.Joe: I thought a little wine might be good.Princess: Shall I cook something?Joe: No kitchen. Nothing to cook. I always eat out.Princess: Do you like that?Joe: Well, life isn’t always what one likes, is it?Princess: No, it isn’t.Joe: Tired?Princess: A little.Joe: You’ve had quite a day.Princess: A wonderful day. (Voice of the newsman)May I have a little more wine? Sorry I can’t cook us some dinner.Joe: Did you learn how in school?Princess: I’m a good cook. I could earn my living at it. I can sew, too, and clean the house and iron. I’ve learned to do all those things. I just haven’t the chance to do it for anyone.Joe: It looks like I’ll have to move, and get myself a place with a kitchen.Princess: Yes. (Silent for a while.) I…I have to go now.Joe: There’s something that I want to tell you.Princess: No, please, nothing. I must go and get dressed.III. Understanding a PassageListening TaskDirections:Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.In 1930’s Austria a young nun called Maria is finding it hard to adjust to her new life in the abbey. The Abbess decides that the best thing to do is to send her into the world to discover life. She is sent to the Von Trapp family to work as a governess for Captain V op Trapp’s seven unruly children. V on Trapp, a widowed ex-naval captain, runs his household like a ship because he knows no other way and is in deep grief for his wife. When Maria arrives on the scene she is met with oppositions from the children and is put off by the captain’s attitude. Within a short time, however, Maria’s warmth, charm and songs win the hearts of not only the children, but also their father as well. But just when things look their brightest, Germany has unified with Austria and the captain must decide whether to serve the Nazis or escape with his family before it is too late. As a nationalist, the captain opposes the Nazis and will not conform, so he decides to escape over the border to Switzerland with his family. Going through lots of difficulties, the V op Trapps succeed in escaping to Switzerland with the help of the nuns.Unit 11 InternetPart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening Task 1Directions:Listen to the numbers and write them down.1. one hundred and sixty six point five seven eight2. zero point nine six eight3. four twenty sevenths4. seventy five nine hundred and eighty sevenths5. zero point zero zero nine six6. one thousand and eighty seven point one two three7. seventy one point five recurring8. one thirty fourths9. three quarters10. five eighthsListening Task 2Directions:Listen to the sentences and fill in the blanks with the missing numbers.1. One foot is equal to zero point three zero four eight meters.2. One pound is about equal to four hundred and fifty three point six grams.3. The river running around the small village is one hundred and twelve point five meters long.4. The exhibition covers a floor space of three thousand point nine eight square meters.5. About four fifths of the workers in the steel works are men.II. Understanding a ConversationListening TaskDirections: Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.M: I believe computers save millions of hours every day for people in all walks of life, but have you ever heard of a computer that saved a person’s life?W: I think you want to tell me a story, so out with it.M: Yes, I did hear a really amazing story the other day. It was about two young students who saved their classmate’s life by sending a message on the Internet.W: Sounds interesting. How did it happen?M: This girl was a chemistry student in Tsinghua University in Beijing. She was rushed to the hospital in terrible pain and then slipped into a coma. The doctors tested for everything they could think of, but got negative results on everything.W: But where does the computer come in?M: One of her friends knew that foreign medica l experts could be contacted through computer “news-groups”. He looked through the directory until he found several that looked promising and sent out his SOS message. They said their friend was dying and told all they could about her case history.W: What response did they get?M: The message went to many, many sites, but the one to pick on it was a doctor in Washing, DC. He had worked in China and was familiar with many of the doctors at the girl’s hospital. He contacted some of his colleagues through the Internet, asking them to search for specialists who could help. There were doctors all over the world responding to the cry for help.W: Were they able to save the girl’s life?M: Yes, fortunately. The treatment suggested by the Los Angeles Poison Control Center was sent to the US embassy in Beijing and they rushed it over to the hospital.W: Is the girl all right now?M: She was in a coma for five months, but she is slowly recovering.W: What an amazing story!III. Understanding PassagesListening Task 1Directions:Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.Computer shows around the country are attracting thousands of computer enthusiasts who buy parts, take them home and assemble their own computers.Mike Williams, who works as a continuing education teacher and part-time support technician, finds it easy to learn enough to build your own PC. He learns what to do by reading books and computer magazines and checking out sites on the Internet about home-built PCs, sites that answer questions for people doing it for the first time.Today he has been to a computer show looking for his latest project, a powerful Pentium 4-based personal computer. He bought the parts cheaper than the ones offered by Gateway on the Internet.These days, as compared to ten to fifteen years ago, the job of assembly is made simpler by manufacturers of parts that are largely standardized. Even so, assembly ends up taking more than an hour. Then comes the time for a final check.Listening Task 2Directions: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are true or false.When you connect your computer by clicking Internet Explorer, you are connecting to the World Wide Web. The Web is composed of different Web sites, which are created by people and organizations around the world. Y ou can easily jump from one Web site to another.Think of the Web as a large library. Web sites are like the books, and Web pages are like pages in the books. These pages can be located on computers anywhere in the world. The Web contains a wide variety of information—everything from share prices to job opportunities, sports results to news, previews of films to song files. When people talk about surfing the Web, they mean browsing its sites. Surfing means exploring sites about which you may never have heard, along the way meeting new people, visiting new places, or learning about people and organizations all over the world.For surfing the Web, you should use a modem that runs at a speed of at least 9,600 bits per second. The faster your modem is, the less time it takes to display pictures and download files—and the more interactive the session can be.Unit 12 IntelligencePart I In-class ListeningI. Understanding Basic SkillsListening TaskDirections: Listen to the tape and fill in the table with the numbers you hear.Asia has an area of 44,000,000 square kilometers and its population is 3,570,000,000.Africa has an area of 30,200,000 square kilometers and its population is 767,000,000.North America has an area of 24,228,000 square kilometers and its population is 468,000,000.South America has an area of 17,970,000 square kilometers and its population is 327,000,000.Antarctica has an area of 14,000,000 square kilometers.Europe has an area of 10,160,000 square kilometers and its population is 730,000,000.Oceania has an area of 8,970,000 square kilometers and its population is 29,000,000.II. Understanding a ConversationListening TaskDirections: Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks according to what you hear.W: My classmates are talking a lot about IQ these days. Do you know what it is all about?M: Yes. IQ, or intelligence quotient, is a number used to indicate a person’s intelligence.W: Yeah, and what is it based on?M: It’s based on a comparison of his or her score on an intelligence test with the scores of others on the same test. W: Well, I see. And what is the purpose for the researchers to test people’s IQ?M: Different IQ tests are carried out in different fields and they are of great help.Take the school for example.Teachers in some countries use IQ scores to help judge whether children are progressing. If a child scores high on IQ tests but does poorly in class, the teacher may try to determine what circumstances keep the child from learning. If a child scores low on IQ tests and is doing poorly in class, the teacher may try to separate learning tasks into smaller or more familiar units.W: That sounds nice. Do you know the result of the practice?M: Yes, with such help, the children make progress rapidly. IQ tests can also provide a means of grouping individuals with similar abilities.III. Understanding PassagesListening Task 1Directions:Listen to the passage and write down the relevant information.What Is Intelligence?Two men were digging a ditch in the mountain on a very hot day. One said to the other, “Why are we down in this hole digging a ditch when our boss is standing up there in the shade of a tree?” “I don’t know,” responded the other. “I’ll ask him.”So he climbe d out of the hole and went to his boss. “Why are we digging in the hot sun and you’re standing in the shade?” “Intelligence,” the boss said. “What do you mean, i ntelligence?”The boss said, “Well, I’ll show you. I’ll put my hand on this tree and I want you to hit it with your fist as hard as you can.” The ditch digger took a mighty swing and tried to hit the boss’ hand. The boss removed his hand and the ditch digger hit the tree. The boss said, “That’s intelligence!”The ditch digger went back to his hole. His friend asked, “What did he say?” “He said we are down here because of intelligence.” “What’s intelligence?” said the friend. The ditch digger put his hand on his face and said, “Take your shovel and hit my hand.”Listening Task 2Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear.Have you ever heard the old saying, “Never judge a book by its cover”? This is a good rule to follow when trying to judge the intelligence of others. Some people have minds that shine only in certain situations. A young man with an unusual gift in creative writing may find himself speechless in the presence of a pretty girl. He fumbles for words and talks in a halting manner. But don’t make the mistake of thinking him stupid. Wit h a pen and paper, he can express himself eloquently.Other people may fool you into overestimating their intelligence by putting up a good front. A student who listens attentively and takes notes in class is bound to make a favorable impression on his teachers. But when it comes to exams, he may score near the bottom of the class.It all boils down to this—you can’t judge someone by appearances. The only way to determine a person’s intelligence is to get to know him. Then you can observe how he reacts to different situations. The more situations you observe, the more accurate your judgment is likely to be. S o take your time. Don’t judge the book by its cover.。