Unit 6朗文英语听说教程

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Unit 6-Conversation 1Janet: What are you reading, KateKate:Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. Do you know itJanet: I've heard of it, yes, but I've never read it. It's a 19th century children's story, isn't it K a te: That's right. It's very famous. It's set in Oxford. It starts with this young girl sitting on a river bank. The interesting thing is, the author, Lewis Carroll, he was an Oxford professor and he used to have tea with the girl's family on this river bank. Ja net: Oh, that's fascinating! I'll put it into my diary.Kate: Is that what you're writing I know you've been keeping a diary all the year.Janet: It's been a great year. I've had such a good time — so lucky to have Mark and Kate as friends. Feel I've been doing well with work. Much happier about asking questions in tutorials.Janet: My screen's gone dark.Mark: You're using the battery, remember. It's run out, obviously.Janet: It can't be the battery. It's still charged. Oh no it's still black. Oh dear, I hope it's nothing serious. I haven't backed anything up recently. Kate: That's not like you, Janet.Janet:I know, but I lost my memory stick. I really should have backed things up. How stupid of me not to do that! Supposing I've lost everything!Mark: Let me take a look. The power is still on. And also the operating system still seems to be working ...I think it has to be the graphics card ... But maybe that's not the problem ...Janet: If only I'd backed things up!Kate: Relax, Janet! We'll take it to the computer shop this afternoon. I'm sure it'll be OK.Janet: I hope so.Unit 6-Conversation 2Janet: Tell me about Alice in Wonderland.Kate: I tell you what, I'll read it to you. Kate: Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank and having nothing to do: Once or twice, she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, "and what is the use of a book," thought Alice, "without pictures or conversation" So she was considering in her own mind (as well as she could, for the hot day made her feel very sleepy and stupid) ...Janet: Kate, Mark, where are you going You've got my laptop!Kate: It's all right, Janet, we're taking it to the computer shop. We'll be back soon.Mark: It's not like Janet to forget to back up her work.Kate: She should have been more careful.Janet: It was stupid of me, I know! Stupid, stupid! Janet: Oh! It was a dream! What a relief!Kate: You were talking in your sleep.Janet: What was I sayingKate: "Stupid, stupid."M ark: I've sorted out your computer.Janet: Have you Oh, thank goodness! What was the problemMark:It was the graphics card, as I predicted ... Janet: Is that what it was! I'm so relieved! Thanks, Mark.Kate: He's great, isn't heJanet: Yes. So are you, Kate.Kate: You're such a good friend.Unit 6-Outside viewComputers are a very important part of our lives. They tell us about delays to transport. They drive trains, analyze evidence and control buildings. Did you know that 60 per cent of homes in Britain have got a PC (a personal computer) For many young people, playing computer games is their favorite way of spending spare time. Computers are a very important part of most areas of life in Britain-libraries, the police and in school. But they are becoming more important in our homes as well. They’ll even control the way we live-in “smart homes” or computer-controlled houses. The smart home is now a real possibility. It will become very common. A central computer will adjust the temperature, act as a burglar alarm and switch on lights, ready for you to come back home. And of course you will be able to give new instructions to the computer from your mobile phone. So if your plans change, your home will react to match. Many homes have got lots of televisions and several computers. The smart home will provide TV and Internet sockets in every room, so you’ll be able to do what you want whenever you want. If the temperature outside changes, the smart home will adjust the temperature levels inside. The computer will also close the blinds when it gets dark or to stop so much sun from entering a room. And if you want to eat when you get home, the computer will turn the oven on for you! Are computers taking over our lives In a survey, 44 per cent of young people between 11 and 16 said their PC was a trusted friend. Twenty per cent said they were happier at their computer than spending time with family or friends. Another survey found that people in Britain spend so much time on the phone, texting and reading emails that they no longer have time for conversation. What do you think about thatUnit 6-Listening inNews ReportUS Scientists have announced the discovery of gravitational waves, which are tiny waves produced by massive objects moving very quickly. Two black holes produced the waves when they crashed into each other about billion years ago. A black hole is a place in space where the gravity is so strong that even light cannot escape. This announcement of the discovery comes a century after Albert Einstein first predicted gravitational waves would exist.The discovery was made possible by using a highly sensitive instrument designed to detect signals of gravitational waves and identify their sources. This discovery proves that there are gravitational waves, and strongly confirms the existence of black holes.With this discovery, scientists are given a new tool to study and understand the universe. The waves could help scientists learn more about what happened immediately after the universe began and how the universe expanded. Scientists hope that they may be able to observe parts of the universe that were previously undetectable.1.What discovery have US scientists made2.What features do black holes have according to thenews report3.Why is the discovery importantPassage 1When you have a biscuit with your cup of tea, do you dunk it And if so, what’s the perfect way to do it That’s the subject of today’s Science in Action report. It may be hard to believe but scientists at the University of Bristol have been analyzing this question. And after a two-month study they devised a mathematical formula for dunking biscuits. So no more melting chocolate, or biscuit crumbs in the bottom of your cup, which is the fate of one in four biscuits that are dunked in tea, according to research by a biscuit manufacturer. Doughnut dunkers don’t face the same problems because doughnuts are held together with an elastic net of protein, gluten. This substance allows the doughnut to absorb liquid without breaking down its structure. The structure of a biscuit, however, is held together by sugar which melts when placed in hot tea or coffee.So what is the answer The researcher, let by Dr. Len Fisher, discovered that holding the biscuit in a horizontal position – or “flat-on”– has a significant effect on the amount of time that a biscuit can stay in hot liquid before falling apart. In fact this horizontal dunking results in a dunking time up to four times longer than traditional vertical dunking.What’s the reason for this It seems that the answer is related to diffusion, in other words, the length of time it takes for the liquid to penetrate the structure of the biscuit. Basically, it takes longer for the liquid to travel through the channels of a biscuit when it is laid flat on the surface of the liquid. Also the fact that when a biscuit is dunked horizontally, with the biscuit submerged in the liquid, and the chocolate coating staying out of the liquid, the chocolate helps hold the biscuit together. Another factor influencing the equation is the temperature of the tea –the hotter the tea, the faster the sugar melts.Researchers also found that by dunking a biscuit into tea or coffee, up to ten times more flavor is release than it the b iscuit is eaten dry. So it’s worth experimenting yourself. If you are wondering how you can perfect the horizontal dunk, the researchers have come up with an idea for a biscuit-holding device to make dunking biscuits easier. They are even mow working on producing a table giving guidelines on dunking times for different types of biscuit. On that note, I think it’s time to go off to the canteen for a tea break!Passage 2Peter: Hey Louise, look at this book about crop circles - some of the photos are absolutelyunbelievable.Louise: You don t believe in all that stuff, do you PeterPeter: I'm not saying I believe in UFOs and things, but some of the formations are fascinating.They’re made up of lots of interconnectedcircles and geometrical shapes. You know, inthe past few years, there have been morereports of them. The circles are gettinglarger and the designs are getting moreintricate... I'm sure that they can't all beman-made. Think about it - they're socomplicated, and they appear at night in themiddle of fields of wheat barley or corn.It’s definitely pretty weird!Louise: I know, but l saw a TV documentary about it, and they showed how a group of hoaxers madean elaborate crop circle in a field at nightusing wooden plank, ropes, plastic tubes anda garden roller. They even fooled some of thepeople who believe in the paranormal-alienscoming down in UFOs and aliens coming downin UFOs and creating them, and so on. Peter: I'm sure lots of them are created by people just to get publicity but look here-it says,“The first records of crop circles go backas far as the 17th century. Since the 1970sthere have been over 12,000 reports fromcountries all around the world includingItaly, America, South Africa, Australia andBrazil.” Most reports are from here inEngland though.Louise: B ut surely that’s just because they get so much media coverage these days, so morepeople are making them.Peter: Perhaps, but how do you explain the fact that the actual chemical composition of thegrains of corps inside the circles changesScientific tests have found they have ahigher protein level. The stems of the grainshave often been exposed to high temperatures.And they found that the soil within thecircles contains more iron than the soiloutside. So far, the hoaxers haven't beenable to copy all these features.Louise: W ell, I'm not a scientist but I'm pretty sceptical about all these so-calledparanormal explanations. I remember in theprogramme I watched, the researchers foundsigns of human interference, such as holesin the earth and footprints!Peter: Come on… you must admit, that still leavesa lot which is unexplained!Louise: T here's lots of things that are hard to explain but this really...。

中科院英语听说教程《轻松听轻松说》(上册)听力原文及答案-Unit_6

UNIT6Is Kelly There?Making and Answering a Phone CallIntroductionMany new developments are happening in the world of telecommunications.Although new telecom services such as paging,telefax and E-mail are offered in many places around the world,the telephone is still the most commonly used communication technique in our everyday lives.However,many people who speak English as their second language find using the telephone a frightening,or at least an uncomfortable,experience,simply because they don’t know the sort of English that could help them to answer an English phone call and to make telephone calls in English.As an English learner,do you feel that you have a need to improve your active and passive ability when making phone calls in English?If you do,the material in this unit is suitable for you.The aim of this unit is to provide up-to-date and relevant practice material for developing your skills in comprehending phone calls and making calls both for general and for business purposes.Answers to the Questions:1.The telephone is the most commonly used technique in telecom services.2.Because they don’t know the sort of English that could help them to answer an English phone call and to make telephone calls in English.3.The aim of this unit is to provide up-to-date and relevant practice material for developingyour skills in comprehending phone calls and making calls both for general and for business purposes.Discussion Questions:1.Have you ever made or answered a phone call in English?What was the purpose of the call?How well do you think you handled it?3.Do you find answering an English phone call or making telephone calls in English a frightening experience?Why or why not?4.What do you want to learn about handling phone calls in English?Background Information:When we are speaking on the phone to someone,politeness and clear speaking are probably the two most important guidelines to follow.Because you cannot rely on gesturesand facial expressions to help carry your messages(as you can when you are speaking with someone face to face),you must be as clear and as exact as possible to avoid any misunderstanding or confusion.At the same time,you must be certain to listen carefully and understand what is being said to or asked of you.In simple terms,if you are a caller,it is polite to offer a greeting,identify yourself,and state your business or reason for telephoning. Don’t leave the person on the other end of the line guessing your reason for telephoning.Most places of business answer with the name of the company and“May(Can)I help you?”or“How can we help you?”Individuals at home often answer with a simple Hello or occasionally the name of their residence,as in“Matthews residence.”Sometimes people at work may answer the phone with their names,as in“Frank Mason speaking”or“Belinda Wells here.”Part One Listening InTravel Agent:Globe Travel.Can I help you?Customer:Yes,please.This is Tom Peterson speaking.I’m planning to fly to Tokyo next month.What’s the price of a flight at the moment?Travel Agent:Well,that depends.Do you want to fly first or coach class?Customer:Coach class,I suppose.Travel Agent:When will you be going?Customer:On Saturday,the11th of June.Travel Agent:One way or round trip?Customer:Round trip.Well,I’m planning a short holiday.I’ll be returning two weeks later, that’s the25th of June.But I don’t want a package tour.Travel Agent:Then I can get you an excursion ticket.That’s on Northwest Airlines and it costs$1080.Customer:What would it be if I flew on United Airlines?Travel Agent:Now,let’s see.That’s only slightly more,$1120,in fact.And there’s one thing with the United flight.The time might be more convenient for you because itleaves later in the morning,at11:40.Customer:And the other one?When’s that?Travel Agent:That’s much earlier,at8:30.Customer:Oh,but that doesn’t matter so much in my case.My apartment is near the airport.Can you give me the times for a returning flight on Northwest then?Travel Agent:Let’s see.There’s a direct flight from Tokyo,departing at5:30p.m.Would that be all right?Customer:Perfect.Could you book that for me?Travel Agent:Sure.Could I have your name again please?Customer:Tom Peterson.Travel Agent:Mr.Peterson,I’ll check with the airline.You’ll hear from me in about an hour’s time.Is that all right?Customer:Fine.My phone number is357-6082.I’ll be in all afternoon.Goodbye and thank you.Travel Agent:Goodbye.Notes:A package tour is a completely planned holiday at a fixed price arranged by a company,sothat one does not have to buy tickets,find hotels,etc.,for oneself.An excursion ticket is a ticket for a short journey which is organized by a holiday company, tourist organization,etc.,so that people can visit an interesting place.Answers to the Questions:1.The travel agent and customer.2.Because he’s planning to fly to Tokyo next month.He wants to find information about theprice of a flight at the moment and to book a ticket.3.It depends on the class you want to fly,when you will be going,whether you want aone-way or round trip ticket,the kind of tour you are taking,and the airline you are going on.4.$1080on Northwest Airlines and$1120on United Airlines.5.He takes Northwest Airlines because the price is a bit lower than that on United Airlines.6.The time might be more convenient because it leaves later in the morning,at11:40.Butthat doesn’t matter so much in this case because the customer’s apartment is near the airport.7.She’ll check with the airline and will call the male speaker back in about an hour’s time.Discussion Questions:1.Have you ever called a travel agency?What was your purpose for calling?2.What are the differences between English and Chinese customs of making and answering a phone call?Part Two Better ListeningSection AConversation OneStephen:Stephen Palmer speaking.Sue:Is that you,Steve?It’s Sue.Stephen:Hello,Sue.I was actually waiting for your call.How’s Rome?Sue:A fantastic city.I’ll attend a conference at nine.So I’ll keep it short.Could you give me the address of that person you mentioned before I left New York?You know,the man who’s got that import/export office in Rome.Stephen:Ah,you mean Michael Simpson.Now let me see.Umm...I don’t have his address on hand.How about if I ring you back in about half an hour?Sue:Well,I’ll be on my way to the conference.I’ll call you again in about half an hour.Is that OK?Stephen:OK.I’ll look up Simpson’s address for you.Sue:Thanks,Steve.Bye now.Stephen:Bye.Answers to the Questions:1.She is in Rome.2.She wanted to have Michael Simpson’s address.3.Michael Simpson is the man who’s got an import/export office in Rome.4.Sue will call later.Stephen doesn’t have Michael Simpson’s address on hand,and he suggests he call Sue back.But Sue will be on her way to the conference.So Sue will call Stephen again in about half an hour.Conversation TwoSaleswoman:Hello,Worldwide Flowers.Sara Green speaking.Mr.Kelly:This is Jim Kelly.I’d like to order some flowers and have them sent to my home. Saleswoman:Fine,Mr.Kelly.What kind of flowers did you have in mind?Mr.Kelly:I’d like to send a dozen red roses.Saleswoman:A dozen red roses.Our long-stem red roses are selling for twelve dollars a dozen this week,and they’re really quite nice.Mr.Kelly:All right then.I’ll take those.Saleswoman:I’ll need the complete address with the zip code,Mr.Kelly.Mr.Kelly:The address is:43Pennsylvania Avenue,Bloomington,Indiana,47401. Saleswoman:What would you like us to put on the card?Mr.Kelly:Hm,just something simple.How about:All my love,Jim.Saleswoman:OK.Now,when should they arrive?Mr.Kelly:They should be there before six in the evening on September the12th. Saleswoman:That should be no problem.Just one more question,Mr.Kelly.How do you intend to make payment?Mr.Kelly:You can put it on my visa card.The number is:JK4096237.Saleswoman:That should do it.Thank you for calling Worldwide Flowers.Goodbye.Mr.Kelly:Bye.Answers to the Questions:1.He’s calling Worldwide Flowers.Jim Kelly calls because he wants to order some flowersand to have them sent to his home.2.He orders a dozen long-stem red roses which cost twelve dollars.3.His girl friend or maybe his wife,since red roses represent love between men and women.4.She needs to know the address,what is going to be put on the card,when the flowersshould arrive,and how Jim Kelly intends to make payment.5.He asks the saleswoman to charge it to his visa card.Conversation ThreeMrs.Wilson:Wilsons.Harry Ford:Hello,I’d like to speak to Tom Wilson.My name’s Harry Ford.Mrs.Wilson:I’m afraid he’s not in.He’s at a conference in San Francisco all day.Can I give him a message?Harry Ford:Well,he asked me to call him when I was in San Carlos.I’ll be flying back tomorrow.Will he be at home this evening?Mrs.Wilson:Yes,he’ll be back at about seven thirty.Harry Ford:All right,I’ll ring him at about eight then.Mrs.Wilson:I’ll tell him you called.Harry Ford:Thank you.Goodbye.Mrs.Wilson:Goodbye.Answers to the Questions:1.He’s at a conference in San Francisco.2.Tom Wilson asked Harry Ford to call him when Harry Ford was in San Carlos.3.He’ll be at home at about seven thirty.4.Mrs.Wilson.Section BConversation OneCanceling a Hotel BookingOperator:White Swan Hotel.Caller:Hello,I’m Peter Simpson.I made a reservation for the14th,but now I’m afraid I shall have to cancel it.Operator:Just a moment,please.I’ll put you on to Advance Reservations.Clerk:Advance Reservations,may I help you?Caller:Yes,I’m phoning up because I booked a room for an overseas visitor who won’t be able to come now and so I’ll have to cancel it,I’m afraid.what at i s it for?Clerk:What is the name,please,and whCaller:It was a double room booked in the name of Dr.R.Sun from the14th,for a week. Clerk:Ah,yes,I’ve got it.And now you want to change the booking,do you?Caller:I wish I could,but it now appears that he won’t be able to come at all.Clerk:Well,Sir,I’ll cancel it then.I hope we can help you some other time.Discussion Questions:1.What should people do in order to make a hotel reservation?Is the procedure different indifferent countries(i.e.U.S.vs.China)?2.If you want to cancel a booking,what should you do?Do you have to pay for it? Conversation TwoA Mail-order Shopping ProblemOperator:Hello,Brand Names Mail Order.Jim Adams:Would you connect me with the Customer Service Department,please? Operator:Just a moment,please.Sam Jacobs:Customer Service,Sam Jacobs here.May I help you?Jim Adams:Yes,this is Jim Adams speaking.I’m afraid there’s been a mix-up.I ordered a 3M tape recorder from you and I’m afraid someone has made a mistake andsent me the wrong model.Sam Jacobs:Ah...I’m sorry about that,Mr.Adams.Can you give me your order number and the exact catalogue number and description of the model you ordered?Jim Adams:Yes,let let’’s see.I’ve got the bill right here.The order number is CS124.39and the model I ordered is the TR3M-20portable.Sam Jacobs:Thank you,Mr.Adams.I’ll have the correct recorder sent to you as soon as possible.Jim Adams:When can I expect delivery?Sam Jacobs:Umm...you should have the3M-20by Friday at the latest.May I ask you to return the model you now have?We’ll reimburse you for the postage,of course. Jim Adams:All right.I’ll send the3M-20back.Sam Jacobs:I’m sorry for the inconvenience,Mr.Adams.Jim Adams:All right.I’m glad we can take care of the problem.Goodbye.Sam Jacobs:Goodbye,Mr.Adams,and thank you for shopping Brand Names.Discussion Questions:1.Have you ever ordered anything by mail,for example,laboratory equipment or a book,from a Chinese or foreign company?Have you gotten any wrong delivery?What did you do when it happened?2.What compensation do you expect to get when you get a wrong delivery from a mail orderfirm?Do you think there should be a law which requires the mail order firm to compensate the customer when a wrong delivery takes place?Part Three Speaking OutFunctional ExpressionsAsking to speak to someone and announcing your identity:May(Could/Can)I speak to(with)Kelly Nichols,please?This is Tad Parker calling (speaking).(May is more polite than could or can.)I’d like to speak to Kelly Nichols,please.This is Tad Parker.(Formal)This is Tad Parker from Wells Fargo Bank.Is Kelly Nichols in,please?Is Kelly Nichols there?My name is Tad Parker.(Informal)Is Kelly Nichols there by any chance?I’m Tad Parker.(Informal)Kelly Nichols,please.Tad Parker here.(Very Informal)Is that you,Kelly?It’s me,Tad.(Very Informal)Hi.It’s Tad.(The speaker knows,or he assumes he knows who is on the other end of the line.) (Very Informal)Connecting to another phone extension or answering the telephone if the person wanted is not immediately available:Would you mind holding a minute while I try to find him?(Formal)Could you hold,please?I’ll see if she’s in.Hold the line,please.(I’ll connect you.)Hold on,please.(I’ll put you through.)Please hold a moment.Just/Wait a/one moment,please.Hang on.I’ll get him.(Informal)Just a sec.(Informal)Notes:Sec is a reduction of“second.”Answering the phone if the person wanted is not there or too busy to come to the phone:I’m sorry,but Mr.King is not here right now(is not in at the moment).May I take a message, or would you like to call back later?Mr.King is tied up(busy/occupied/on another line)(right)now.Would you like to leave a message(call back later/have him return your call)?I’m afraid Mr.King can’t come to the phone(speak to you/take the call)at this time.Could you call back in a few minutes(in a little while/later)?I’m afraid he’s not in.May I take your number and have him return your call?I’m sorry.Mr.King isn’t answering.(connecting to an extension)Notes:Tied up is an idiomatic expression for“busy”or“occupied.”Some simple things to say if you reach the wrong number after the person on the other endname””:of the line says“I’m sorry.ThereThere’’s no one(body/person)here by(of)that nameOh,isn’t that Ruiz Construction?Isn’t this561-4389?(After negative response):I’m sorry.I have(guess I have/must have/must have dialed/dialed)the wrong number.Sorry to disturb(have disturbed/have troubled)you.It is the secretary or receptionistreceptionist’’s job to screen calls for his or her employer.If a secretary or receptionist greets you first,you may be required to state your business with the person you are calling.The secretary might ask:May I ask the nature of your business,please?Whom do you represent,Mr.Chang?What company are you with,Sir?(If the person calling did not identify himself,the secretary may ask“Who shall I say is calling?”This also applies to general phone calls,but the person called may use less formal expressions such as“Who’s calling?”or“Who’s speaking?”)Notes:Screen means to ask questions of a person to find out whether the reason he or she is calling is serious enough to interrupt what the boss is doing.Section ACompleted conversations for reference:Conversation OneCharles Chen wants to speak with Peter Cummings,so he calls him at his office. Secretary:Cummings and Associates.Good morning.Charles:Hello.This is Charles Chen.May I speak with Mr.Cummings?Secretary:May I ask the nature of your business,Mr.Chen?Charles:I’m with the Cleveland Arts Council,and I’d like to talk with Mr.Cummings about making a corporate contribution to the Museum Fund.Secretary:I’m sorry,Mr.Chen,but Mr.Cummings is quite busy at the moment.May I take your number and have him return your call?Charles:Yes,thank you.I can be reached at542-0866until6:00p.m.Secretary:I’ll see that he gets the message,Mr.Chen.Charles:Thank you very much,ma’am.Conversation TwoArranging a Job InterviewOperator:Athelstan.May I help you?Liz:Yes.This is Liz Hampton.I’m phoning about the Administrative Assistant position you advertised in yesterday’s San Francisco Chronicle.Operator:Right,I’ll put you on to our Personnel Department.Just a moment,please.Mr.Sharp:Hello,Frank Sharp,Personnel.Liz:This is Liz Hampton speaking.I’m calling about the ad in yesterday’s San Francisco Chronicle for the Administrative Assistant position.Mr.Sharp:Yes,that job is still open,Ms Hampton.If you feel that you fulfill the qualifications listed,we could arrange for a job interview.Liz:Yes,Mr.Sharp,I do have those qualifications and I am very interested in that job.Mr.Sharp:Fine,Ms.Hampton.When would it be convenient for you to come in for an interview?Liz:Any time next week,Mr.Sharp.Mornings are usually better for me.Mr.Sharp:Umm...how about nine o’clock on Tuesday.Liz:OK.I’ll see you on Tuesday at nine.Goodbye.Mr.Sharp:Goodbye,Ms Hampton.Conversation ThreeWrong NumberMr.Wilson:Hello,Peter Wilson here.Can I speak to Mr.Hewitt?there’’s no Mr.Hewitt at this number.Operator:Sorry,thereMr.Wilson:The number I have here is Packard Enterprises342-4556.Operator:That’s our number all right,but this is Packard Electric.You must have the wrong Packard from the phone book.Mr.Wilson:I’m sorry.I’ll take another look in the Yellow Pages.Operator:That’s all right.Bye.Mr.Wilson:Bye.Notes:Yellow Pages refers to the section of telephone book or directory which lists business phone numbers printed on yellow paper in order to contrast with the white pages which list home phone numbers.Part Four Comprehensive PracticeSection AConversation OneJohn Matthews:Hello.Margaret Bush:Hello,Margaret Bush here.Could I speak to Mr.Matthews,please?John Matthews:Speaking.Margaret Bush:Oh,John.I didn’t recognize your voice.John Matthews:Yes,the line isn’t very good.Margaret Bush:John,it looks as if I won’t be able to keep the appointment we made.John Matthews:That was to be Wednesday,wasn’t it?Margaret Bush:Yes.My parents called this morning.They are flying from Hong Kong on Wednesday,and I have to go to the airport to pick them up.John Matthews:I see.Margaret Bush:I’m so sorry,John.But could we meet on Thursday?Or would you prefer another time?John Matthews:Afraid I’m tied up this week.Let me just check.Next Monday would be all right,I think.Margaret Bush:Monday’s OK for me too.Shall we say the same time as we’d arranged?At 11o’clock?John Matthews:Fine.I’ll be at your place at11then.Margaret Bush:Thanks,John.Hope I haven’t messed up your arrangements too much.John Matthews:Oh no,these things happen,don’t they?See you next Monday,Margaret. Margaret Bush:Bye,John.Conversation TwoReceptionist:Dr.Stanford’s office.Jim Dawson:May I please speak to Dr.Stanford.This is Jim Dawson.Receptionist:I’m sorry,he’s with a patient.May I help you?Jim Dawson:Yes,would you ask him to call me,please?It’s about our trip to Boston this weekend.Receptionist:Okay,Mr.Dawson.Does he have your phone number?Jim Dawson:Probably,but let me give it to you in case.It’s276-8762.Receptionist:All right.I’ll tell him to call you back.Jim Dawson:Thanks.Receptionist:You’re welcome.Bye.Answers to the QuestionsQuestions::Cal l Caller Person wanted PersonansweringReason for calling1MargaretBushJohn Matthews John Matthews To change appointment2Jim Dawson Dr.Stanford Receptionist About trip to Boston this weekendConversation One1.Her parents are flying from Hong Kong on Wednesday,and she has to go to the airport topick them up.2.Next Monday,at11o’clock.Conversation Two1.He’s with a patient.2.276-8762.Section BCommunication ties together the parts of a society just as the nervous system ties together the parts of an individual.From earliest times,when the only form of communication was speech,to the present,when electronic signals carry information instantly to practically any point on Earth,communication has been the way people have organized their cooperative activities.In the modern world there are two main types of communications media.One type consists of the mass media—such as television,radio,newspapers,and magazines—in which organizations send messages to a large number of people.The other type consists of direct, point to point communications—telephone,telegraph,data transmission,and postal service.Of these,the electronic media(all but the postal service)are termed telecommunications.Telecommunications first came into existence with the development of the telegraph in the1830s and1840s.For the first time,news and information could be transmitted great distances almost instantaneously.The invention of the telephone in1876by Alexander Graham Bell fundamentally transformed telecommunications.The telephone system assumed its modern form with the development of dial phoning and its spread during the middle decades of the20th century.For long distances,and especially for transcontinental transmissions,telecommunications companies throughout the world have turned to communications munications satellites were first introduced in the mid-1960s and have,since their origin,been both used for telecommunications and for television relay.Answers to the QuestionsQuestions::1.F2.F3.T4.F5.T6.T。

英语听力教程第三版(张民伦主编)Unit_6_Find_the_Right_Words听力原文

Listen this way听力教程第三册-6Unit 6 Find the Right Words Part I Getting ready Audioscript:The English language can be traced back to prehistoric Indo-European through the West Germanic line. However, many other influences have shaped the development of Modern English. We will review some important dates in the history of the English language. The first three are Latin influences:1. In 5,5 B.C. Caesar conquered Britain and the Celtic people.2. In 43. B.C. Rome colonized the island.3. The Romans remained for 400 years (the first four centuries of the Christian Era).The next significant dates were:4. The year 499 (which was the year of the Anglo-Saxon conquest of the island).5. From 500 on, the West Germanic language was the basic language of Britain (or England).Influences from other languages continued however.6. In the sixth and seventh centuries England was Christianized by missionaries sent by the Pope (so that Latin influence continued).Then,7. In the eig11th and ninth centuries the Norsemen (Vikings), invaded England with their Old Norse language.8. In 1066. the Norman Conquest brought French linguistic influence.9. The French influence continued for 300 years (the ninth century through the 11th century).10. And finally, in the fifteen and sixteen hundreds, when classical learning was revived, there was continued Latin language influence.Audioscript:1. People are delighted if you can speak their language, and they don't care how well you speak it. They are not upset when you make mistakes. I think in order to learn, you mustn't be afraid of making mistakes.2. I'm a very shy person and it's not easy for me to talk to strangers. But you have to force yourself to talk to people. That's what I did and it really helped me.3. I think the best language learners are people with a sense of humor. Try to laugh at your own mistakes and don't take yourself too seriously. You'll find that other people will be sympathetic when you make mistakes.4. I took two courses in business studies. I read, studied, listened to lectures and took notes in English. It was a very good experience for me because I didn't have time to think about the language. I recommend forgetting about the grammar and thinking about the meaning instead.5. In my experience, learning a foreign language always involves a lot of time, a lot of boring work and lots of problems! In short, if you want to learn another language you have to work hard.6. Try to read as much as you can. I think that's the best way to improve your English and to learn more new words.I always try to read something in English everyday.Part II Skills to communicate badnewsAudioscript:Avi Arditti：I'm Avi Arditti with Rosanne Skirble, and this week on Wordmaster: giving doctors better skills tocommunicate bad news.Rosanne Skirble：Anthony Back is a medical oncologist at the University of Washington and the FredHutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. Heand four colleagues are in the fifth year leadinga program funded with one and one-half milliondollars from the National Cancer Institute.Avi Arditti：Doctor Back says specially trained actors play cancer patients to help oncologists learn how toavoid sounding insensitive when the prognosis isgrim.Anthony Back：Probably the biggest misconception I face is that you're either born with this or you're not. Infact, what the research shows is that people learnto do this over time. And the way they learn to doit is they see good role models, they practice, theyget specific feedback on what they're doing, theytry-out new things, they innovate and develop newconversational practices for themselves.Avi Arditti：Can you give us some examples of those conversational practices -- what are some ways toimpart bad news?Anthony Back：Here's an example: The patient has had cancer in the past, has been doing well and is coming infor some routine follow-up tests. The routinefollow-up tests unexpectedly show the cancer hasstarted to come back.The doctor will typically go in and say to thepatient, "Guess what, your cancer's back." And thepatient will be just blown away, right? There area couple of practices there that doctors can do thatcan help. One is to start with -- especially if youdon't know the patient -- asking what the patientexpected, what did they understand about theircancer, what were they expecting with this test.Because if the patient says to you "You know, theydidn't tell me anything. I'm just here because I gotthis appointment in the mail," that's one whole kindof comprehension level. Whereas if the patient says"I had a Tl Nl MO lung cancer and they told me I hada fifty-five percent chance of disease recurrencein the next two years," that's a whole differentstory, right?The second thing is that after you give thisdifficult news, then I think it's really importantto address both the cognitive reaction and also thekind of the emotional side of it.Rosanne Skirble： What are some of the phrases or the ways in which you can couch this news?Anthony Back：You know, the way to make it easier is to make sure that you are going from the context the patientdrew for you. So you go from what the patientunderstands and you try to use their words as muchas possible. And then, when you get to the reallybad part of the news, I think it's actuallyimportant to be direct and concrete and not to couchthe news. It's better to say "The cancer has comeback" than to say "There are hypo-densities in yourliver on the CT" (or) "You have a malignancy." Allthose euphemisms force patients to struggle tounderstand what's happening to them, and it adds totheir confusion and distress.Rosanne Skirble: ：Well, should they say things like "I wish things were different" or "I hope for the best," orshould a doctor kind of maintain a distance? Anthony Back：You know, my thought about that actually is that the more skilled the physician, the less theyhave to distance themselves. There are some phrasesthat we use, and the most important ones are reallythe ones that are about empathy for the patient. Youknow, "I see this is a difficult situation, I seethis is not what you expected, I'm hoping for thebest." And I think it's fine for doctors to talkabout hope, and I think it's important actually. AviArditti：Let me ask you, have you seen any cultural differences come up in the training programs asyou've had doctors go through?Anthony Back：You know, we have actually a verymulticultural group of physicians who come, andthey all bring in all their own different valuesabout how frank should people be. Because theAmerican standard, of course, is that patientsthemselves get all the information, they make thedecision themselves, and there's this very strongemphasis on autonomy. And in a lot of other culturesthat's really not the case.Rosanne Skirble：And what got you started in the first place?Anthony Back：What got me started was, when I was an oncology trainee, and this was after a personal experience-- my mother had died of a pre-leukemia kind of thing-- I remember walking around in the bone-marrowtransplant wards with this experienced -- it wasthis other, older senior physician -- going aroundhaving these life-and-death conversations withpatients and thinking, God, there has got to be abetter way to do this.Avi Arditti：The result, says Doctor Anthony Back in Seattle, is a program that has now trained about onehundred-eighty oncologists at retreats held twicea year. The program Web site is --that's o-n-c-o-t-a-l-k dot i-n-f-o.Part III Foreign accentsAudioscript:Section IAs far as I'm concerned, I do tend to judge people I meet by their accents. I don't mean that I'm a sort of snob, and only like people with posh accents, but I never feel comfortable with a new person until I've been able to place them from the way they speak. If it's an English person, I feel much more at ease if I can say "Ah, he comes form Liverpool", or "He's probably been to public school". I suppose then I know what to talk about and what to expect from the other person.The same is true of foreigners. Personally, I prefer a foreigner to speak with a recognizable foreign accent, so that I know that I'm talking to a Frenchman, a Ghanaian, a Pole, and so on. So for me, it seems a bit pointless for foreigners to try desperately hard to get rid of their national accent and try to speak BBC English. If someone is clearly French, I know there's no point in talking about cricket or making jokes about the Irish. And frankly, I think it even sounds more attractive. I can't really explain why, but if a person has a foreign accent, they seemto be more interesting, even if they are saying the most ordinary things.Audioscript:Section IIMind you, there is a limit to intelligibility. If the accent is so strong that you have a struggle to understand what they are saying, then that gets in the way of the conversation, and the flow is broken while you try to sort out the sounds into meaningful bits. I don't mean an accent as strong as that. I'm talking about the kind of accent where you can tell immediately which country the person comes from, but where they've got enough English to carry on a good conversation without searching for words, or messing up the grammar so that you lose the thread. I suppose it's the kind of accent most foreigners have, really. To be honest, it's only a very few who have such a good ear that they produce more or less genuine British English, and even then it can be quite amusing because they may have picked up a clearly regional accent, or even a very upper-class accent which doesn't fit in with their character at all. But most foreigners who learn English aredesperately keen to get rid of their foreign accents and waste a lot of time trying to do so.Part IV More about the topic: Love and GrammarAudioscript:Are you looking for love? When you want to impress a potential girlfriend or boyfriend, you take great care with your appearance and try to be on your best behaviour. But . . . what about your grammar? Do you check if you are using verbs and commas properly?If not, you'd better think again. The research arm of dating site OKCupid has suggested that bad grammar can ruin your love life. It looked at 500 000 first contacts on the site and concluded that "netspeak, bad grammar and bad spelling are huge turn-offs".On the other hand, the correct use of apostrophes seems to be quite an aphrodisiac. Using "don't" and "won't" caused better than average response rates says the research.American writer Twist Phelan, who went on 100 online dates in 100 days and later married someone she met online, believes that grammar is an important "filter system" for prospective partners. She says: "If you're trying to date a woman, I don't expect flowery Jane Austen prose. But aren't you trying to put your best foot forward?" Perhaps you think you are ready to start looking for an English-speaking girlfriend or boyfriend. Am I right? You go online, look at the picture and start calling him or her "beautiful", "gorgeous" and "sexy" before you meet. Will it work? The research says it won't! The wrong adjective can put a full stop on a potential relationship. People enjoy receiving compliments but not when they sound like a pick-up line.General compliments such as "cool", "it's nice that ..." and "awesome" got good responses from the dating site users.So now you are ready. Keep your wits about you because many things online are not what they seem; and watch your vocabulary and punctuation.Some say that a comma might even save lives -- as in the example: "Let's eat, my darling!" as opposed to "Let's eat my darling!"Can you see which one would grant you a meal with your date and which one would land you in jail?Part V Do you know ...? Audioscript:Alex：Hello, Carole? Is that you?Carole：Alex! What on earth are you doing ... a stupid question, you're doing the same as I am.Alex：What are you laughing at?Carole： Well, actually I'm just reading this article in Punch. It's the Franglais column. It's very funny. Alex：Oh, yes, yes, er ...Carole：I know this is only a spoof, but I think these adaptions of English into French or French intoEnglish can be very funny. How does it occuractually?Alex：Oh, I suppose it came after the war, you know when the Americans were in France and a lot of Englishwords and expressions came into French. Er ... Carole：Oh, I see, yes, so ...Alex：But after that there was a strong reaction against it, I think.Carole：You mean people don't... aren't very keen on it.A sort of linguistic imperialism.Alex：Exactly, yes, er, take the ex ... example like "lift"you see. We've got no, no word in French for "lift". Carole：You mean "lift", the thing that goes up and down ... Alex：No, no. No, no, I mean, erm, would you like a lift home or something like that.Carole： Mm.Alex：Would you like a lift. What would you say in French?You would say something like, er, can I take you homewith my car?Carole：Oh, I see, so ...Alex：It's so much easier to say er, would you like a lift, you see.Carole：... I see, so in fact it's often for words that there's no equivalent for in...Alex：Yes, that... that's it, yes.Carole：... in French.Alex：Yes.Carole：Or something ... I suppose the same would apply to something like erm, "le weekend".Alex：Yes, yes. That goes a bit ... that goes back a bit.Yes, I suppose it was something er, before, evenbefore the first World War.Carole：Oh, that one's really old. Are there any more recent examples?Alex：Er, oh yes. "Speakerine" is a good example. Carole：Speakerine?Alex：Speakerine, yes.Carole：That doesn't even sound French. That sounds more German.Alex：Yes, it's a bit of a monster actually. You know, it means an announcer or a, a newsreader.Carole：Oh, I see, on the, on the box!Alex：Yes.Carole：And there are other things, aren't there, that are distortions like that. Erm ... oh, what's the oneI can, erm ... "le smoking" ...Alex：Ah, le smoking, yes.Carole：... which means, er, dinner jacket in English ... Alex：And we say smoking in French. It's very strange, in fact. But you've got another one, "the training",the training. And you ...Carole：What's that?Alex：Oh, it's like, it's like a pyjama in French. And you will say, I don't know, er...Carole：The pyjama?Alex：... children it's getting late, erm, put, put your training on and go to bed.Carole：How peculiar, because I mean, training means something quite different. Are there any otherreasons why we borrow, why the French borrow words,borrow English words?Alex：Er, snob value, I suppose.Carole：Oh, really.Alex：Oh, yes. Er ...Carole：You mean English words are snobbish in French? Alex：Yes. They would, they would take a word like "building" and think it's much better to live in abuilding than to be -- to live in a house. Carole：How strange, because building is such ... Alex：So we say building; we are living in the building.Carole：It's such a mundane word in English. I mean, it sounds just so ordinary.Alex：Yes, it is.Carole：But surely, I mean something like "le parking" which is very common, that, that can't have snob value,can it?Alex：No, no, of course, I mean just the French is cumbersome.Carole： Mm. Receptionist: Mrs. Harding, could you go through now please?Carole：Oh dear! I've got to go.Alex：Bye, bye, Carole.Carole：I hope it's not too painful, Alex. Thanks, bye.Part VII Watch and enjoy Videoscript:-- Jove! Good heavens!-- Oh, sir. Is there any sign of it stopping?-- I'm afraid not. It's worse than before.-- Oh, dear.-- If it's worse, it's a sign it's nearly over. Cheer up, captain. Buy a flower off a poor girl?-- I'm sorry. I haven't any change.-- Oh, I can change half a crown. Here, take this for tuppence.-- I told you, I'm awfully sorry. I haven't ... Oh, wait a minute. Oh, yes. Here's three pence, if that's any use to you.-- Thank you, Sir.-- Hey, you, be careful. Better give him a flower for it. There's a bloke here behind that pillar, taking down every blessed word you're saying.-- I ain't done nothing wrong by speaking to the gentleman. I've a right to sell flowers if I keep off the curb. I'm a respectable girl, so help me. I never spoke to him except to ask him to buy a flower off me!-- Oh, don't start!-- What's all the b100ming noise?-- There's a "tec" taking her down.-- Well, I'm making an honest living!-- Who's doing all that shouting?-- Where's it coming from?-- Oh, sir. Don't let him charge me! You don't know what it means to me! They'll... They'll take away me character and drive me on the streets for ... for speaking to gentlemen!-- There, there, there, there. Who's hurting you, you silly girl? What do you take me for?-- On my Bible oath, I never spoke a word.-- Oh, shut up, shut up. Do I look like a policeman?-- Then what do you take down me words for? How do I know you took me down right? You just show me what you wrote about me. Oh. What's that? That ain't proper writing. I can't read it.-- I can. I say, captain, now buy you a flower off a poor girl.-- Oh, it's cause I called him "captain". I meant no harm. Oh, sir. Don't let him lay a charge against me for a word like that!-- Charge? I'll make no charge. Really, sir. If you are a detective, you needn't begin protecting me against molestation from young women until I askyou. Anyone can tell the girl meant no harm.He ain't no "tec". He's a gentleman. look at his boots. How are all your people down at Selsey?Who told you my people come from Selsey?Never mind. They do. How do you come to be up so far east? You wereborn in Lisson Grove.Oh. What harm is there in my leaving Lisson Grove? It weren't fit for apig to live in and I had to pay four and six a week. Oh, live where you like, but stop that noise.Come, come. He can't touch you. You have a right to live where youplease.I'm a good girl, I am!Yes, dear. Yes.Where do I come from?Hoxton.Well, who said I didn't? Blimey, you know everything, you do.You, sir. Do you think you could find me a taxi?I don't know whether you've noticed it, madam, but it's stopped raining.You can get a motorbus to, uh, Hampton Court. Well, that's where youlive, isn't it?What impertinence!Hey, uh, tell him where he comes here, you want to go fortune telling.Cheltenham, Harrow, Cambridge and, uh, India?Quite right!Blimey, he ain't a "tec". He's a b100ming busybody. That's what he is.If I may ask, sir, do you do this sort of thing for a living at a music hall?Well, I have thought of it. Perhaps I will one day.He's no gentleman. He ain't, to interfere with a poor girl! How do you do it, may I ask?Simple phonetics. The science of speech. That's my profession. Also myhobby. Anyone can spot an Irishman or Yorkshireman by his brogue, butI can place a man within six miles. I can place him within two miles inLondon. Sometimes within two streets.He ought to be ashamed of himself, unmanly coward!Is there a living in that?Oh, yes. Quite a fat one.Let him mind his own business and leave a poor girl alone ... Woman! Cease this detestable "boohooing" instantly ... or else seek theshelter of some other place of worship.-- I've a right to be here if I like, same as you.-- A woman who utters such disgusting and depressing noise has no right to be anywhere, no right to live. Remember that you're a human being with a soul and the divine gift of articulate speech, that your native language is the language of Shakespeare and Milton and the Bible. Don't sit there crooning like a bilious pigeon.-- Oh!-- You see this creature with her curbstone English, the English that'll keep her in the gutter till the end of her days? Well, sir. In six months, I could pass her off as a duchess at an Embassy ball. I could even get her a job as a lady's maid or a shop assistant, which requires better English.-- Here, what's that you say?-- Yes, you squashed cabbage leaf; you disgrace to the noble architecture of these columns; you incarnate insult to the English language. I could pass you off as, uh, the Queen of Sheba.-- Oh! You don't believe that, captain?-- Anything's possible. I, myself, am a student of Indian dialects.-- Are you? Do you know Colonel Pickering, the author of Spoken Sanskrit?-- I am Colonel Pickering. Who are you?-- I'm Henry Higgins, author of Higgins' Universal Alphabet. -- I came from India to meet you.-- I was going to India to meet you!-- Higgins!-- Pickering!。

课文听力文本 Unit 6 By Bus or by train

Unit 6 By Bus or by train?PartⅠGetting readyExercise B1. Passenger: Excuse me, driver. Does this bus go past the exhibition center? Driver: No, not this bus. You'll have to transfer downtown.Passenger: Which bus do I take from there?Driver: I believe it's the number eighty-eight bus.2. Passenger: This bus will take me to the Holiday Inn, won't it?Driver: Yep. It sure will.Passenger: How much is the fare?Driver: Fifty cents. Exact change.Passenger: Here you are.Driver: Don't give it to me. Drop it in the box.3. Customer: How much is the fare to San Francisco via Los Angeles?Agent: It's $55.Customer: Can I get off in Los Angeles for a few days?Agent: Sure. Your ticket is good for three weeks.4. Passenger: Is this cab taken?Driver: No. Where are you going?Passenger: To the Park Apartments. They're on 21st Street.Driver: I know where they are. Get in.Exercise CChina Hong Kong city is Hong Kong's most exciting new shopping center. Fashion Avenue offers an exciting selection of designer fashions and accessories from around the world. It contains over 300 shops. We have 25 restaurants and chefs from east and west ready to serve you a fine selection of dishes. Or you can relax in our intimate bars or let your hair down at our first class night clubs and karaoke lounges. Beause of these reasons, China Hong Kong city is a "must" to visit.Part 2 At the railway stationExercise AThe train now standing at platform 4 is the 15:15 to Bath Spa, calling at Keynsham and Oldfield Park. The 15:15 to Bath Spa now at platform 4.Here is a platform alteration. The 14:45 from Weston-super-Mare to Severn Beach, due in at 15:17, will depart from platform 3 not platform 5. The 15:17 to Severn Beach will depart from platform 3.The 13:30 from Taunton to Cardiff due in at 15:20 is reported running 40 minutes late.Passengers for Newport and all stations to Cardiff are advised to catch the Swindon train, leaving platform 6 at 15:25 and change at Bristol Parkway.The next train to arrive at platform 5 will be the 15:29 to Gloucester calling at Filton, Bristol Parkway and Gloucester. Passenger for Newport and Cardiff change at Bristol Parkway. Passengers for Hereford change at Filton.The 11:31 inter-city train to Exeter and Plymouth has been delayed. This train is now running approximately fifteen minutes late and is now due to arrive at platform 1 at 11:46. We apologise to passengers for the delay.The train now arriving at platform 2 is the 11:10 to Paddington London, calling at Didcot and Reading.Part 3 Why are we waiting here?Mr. B: Look at the time! When is this train going to leave? It's already five minutes late.Mrs. B: Now, don't get impatient, darling. Are you sure?Mr. B: Of course I'm sure. This is the 4:05 to London and it is now 4:10... no... 4:11 Mrs. B: Well, don't get angry with me, darling. Look at that guard on the platform. Tell him.Mr. B: A very good idea! Guard! Guard! Come over here, please.Guard: Yes, sir. What can I do for you?Mr. B: Why are we waiting here?Guard: Why are we waiting here?Mr. B: Don't just repeat my question! Answer it.Guard: (slowly, deliberately) Now keep calm, sir. Don't shout! It's not that I don't want to answer your question. It's only that I don't really understand it. It's a very strange question.Mr. B: A strange question! What do you mean? Look at the time! When is this train going to leave?Guard: At 4:25, sir.Mr. B: At 4:25! Now see here! I'm a very important man and I have some very important friends. One of them is the head of this railway and I'm going to tell him about this!Guard: I don't care who you are, sir, or what you're going to do. This train is going to leave at 4:25. It always does.Mr. B: What? Are you telling me that the 4:05 always leaves 20 minutes late? Guard: 4:05? I see. You want to go to London, don't you, sir?Mr. B: Don't ask stupid questions. Of course I do! Why do you think I'm on this train? Guard: Well, sir. This isn't the 4:05 to London. It's the 4:25 to Bristol. The 4:05 always leaves from platform 3. This is platform 5. You're on the wrong train, sir.Part 4 More about the topic: Grand Central TerminalGrand Central Terminal is one of the most famous buildings in New York. But most people call it Grand Central Station. The word “station” means a stopping place along a transportation line. A “terminal”describes either end of the line. Grand Central Terminal is a huge train station where train lines begin and end.American railroad developer Cornelius Vanderbilt was responsible for building the first Grand Central Terminal in 1871. Thirty years later, steam trains were being replaced by electric ones. So officials decided to destroy the existing station and create a new electric train terminal. Their plan called for hiding the rail tracks under four city blocks and permitting developers to place buildings over the track area.The new Grand Central Terminal opened in 1913. It was a huge and beautiful building with statues of Greek and Roman gods and a large metal clock. Its presence led to the building of large hotels, office and apartment building nearby. Grand Central also changed during the years. At different times, the huge building included an art gallery, an art school, a movie theater, and a rail history museum.In the 1950’s, other transportation methods became more popular than trains. The railroads were losing money. They began destroying old stations. In 1967, New York City established an organization to save such historic buildings. In 1976, the federal government protected Grand Central Terminal by naming it a National Historic Landmark.Grand Central Terminal has been restored and improved. Today, it includes many stores, eating places and food markets. Five hundred thousand people visit the famous building every day. And it continues to be one of the busiest train stations in the world. More than 150,000 people use it every day to travel to towns in New York State and Connecticut.Part 5 Memory test: Bus Information(Bus information: Recorded message number one)Hello and thank you for calling Greyhound. Buses to New Orleans depart Houston at one a.m., arriving New Orleans at 12:55 p.m.Out 4:30 a.m., there at 1:10 p.m.6:30 a.m. arrives there at 3:45 p.m.The eight a.m. due there at 7:50 p.m.The 10:30 a.m. due there at seven p.m.The one p.m. due there at 9:40 p.m.The 4:15 p.m. due there at 12:58 a.m.The 6:45 p.m. due there at 4:10 a.m.The 9:15 p.m. due there at 8:25 a.m.The 10:15 due there at 7:15 a.m.The 11:15 p.m. due there at 6:25 a.m.Our one-way fare to Beaumont seven dollars eighty cents, the round-trip fourteen eighty-five.Our one-way to Port Arthur eight forty-five, the round-trip sixteen ten.Our special one-way fare to New Orleans thirty-three dollars, the round-trip sixty-six dollars.For additional information, please call 2221161. That number again 2221161. And thank you for calling Greyhound.(Bus information: recorded message number two)Thank you for calling Trailways. You have reached Trailway's Automatic Information for service from Cleveland to Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Busses leave at:3:40 a.m., 10 a.m., 4:10 p.m., and 9:30 P.m.Approximate travel time to Pittsburgh is 3 hours, to Philadephia 8 hours, to Baltimore 8.5 hours, and to Washington D.C. 10 hours. The fare to Pittsburgh is $20 one way, $40 round trip; to Philadelphia $46 one way, $92 round trip; and to Baltimore and Washington $43 one way, $86 round trip.For further information call 8613161. And don't forget to ask about our senior citizen discount and our maximum $150 round-trip fare. Thank you for calling Trailways, low fares everywhere.。

全新版大学进阶英语视听说教程第1册--Unit6听力文本

全新版大学进阶英语视听说教程第1册--Unit6听力文本《全新版大学进阶英语视听说教程第1册》Unit 6 Buying &SellingPART II LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLESSON A Dubai Shopping TourScriptOur walking tour of Dubai’s souks begins at the Spice Souk. Shops here sell spices and food from all over the Middle East. Many shop owners here give you some of the food or spices to try.Next, let’s go to the Gold Souk. Dubai is often called “The City of Gold” and the shops here are famous for their jewelry. There are hundreds of shops in this souk, and visitors come from all over the world to shop here. In this souk, it’s important to bargain. A store owner’s first price is usually high.The last place on our tour is the Covered Souk. The shops here sell traditional shoes and clothing for men and women and items for the home. This is a good place to shop for a souvenir to take home.1.the Spice Souk露天香料市场2.the Gold Souk露天黄金市场3.hundreds of 好几百；许许多多4.the Covered Souk室内市场CONVERSATIONSCRIPTA: Excuse me. How much is this necklace?B: It’s 185 dirhams.A: Hmmm ... What about these shoes? How much are they?B: They’re 130 dirhams.A: Sorry, that’s too expensive. How about 90?B: 90! Sorry, no, but I can give them to you for 120 dirhams.1. dirham 迪拉姆，阿拉伯联合酋长国的货币单位LESSON B The Psychology of Selling?Listening 1ScriptThe Psychology of SellingDo you ever go shopping for one thing, and then buy other things you don’t need? Lots of people do. In fact, many stores use certain techniques so we buy mor e. Here’s how: One. Bright colors: Red, green, yellow—on a wall or a sign—make you stop and look at something.Two. Time limits: At some store sales, you have only a short time to buy something: TODAY only: all T-shirts 25 percent off. When you read this sign, you may be more likely to buy a shirt you don’t need. Why? Because you can only get the lower price today.Three. Special extras: Other stores offer something special: Buy one bag, get one 50 percent off! When people read this sign, many will buy two bags instead of one. They may not need the second bag, but they buy it anyway.Four. Free samples: Some stores give shoppers a little food, drink, or other item to try for free. Studies show that when you try something, you are more likely to buy it.The next time you go into a store or shop online, look around. How many of these techniques do you see?1. store sales商店促销2. 25 percent off75折优惠3. be more likely to do更有可能做……4. free samples免费样品5. look around四下观望Listening 2SCRIPT1:M: Let’s get a coffee.F: Sounds good. Is there a Super Coffee near here?M: Uhm, yeah, but their coffee is kind of expensive.F: But I have a coupon. When you like their page on Facebook, you get a coupon for a free coffee.M: Oh, okay. Let’s go.2:M: Hey, look at these video games; they’re pretty cool.F: Yeah, but I don’t need any more games.M: But the sign says“buy one game, and the second one is fifty percent off.”F: Oh, that’s different. Let’s get some!3:F: Excuse me. How much is this watch?M: We’re having a sale; it’s one twenty-five. Do you want to see it?F: No, thanks.M: Are you sure? The sale ends today.F: Thanks, but a hundred twenty-five is still too much.1.like their page on Facebook关注他们的Facebook页面2.the sign says牌子上写着LISTENING SKILLSScript1. May I introduce Miss Jones to you?2. John Davis was born in California in1930.3. I can’t agree with you more.4. My birthday is on June 20th.5. Paul, is your sister married?6. Look, here comes Mr. Black, our sales manager.7. Bob isn’t in the library right now.8. Mr. Taylor is said to be leaving for South Africa soon.1. can’t agree with you more非常赞同2. be said to be doing据说要做某事PART III VIDEO THE FEZ SOUKScriptNarrator:The souk in the city of Fez is Morocco’s oldest market. In one small shop, a man is making a metal table. And all around him, people are shopping.There are many shops in this busy market.You can find anything. At one shop, a man sells eggs. Another vendor sells sandals and birds in cages. You can buy jewelry and traditional clothing. You can also buy fruit. In this souk, there really is something for everyone, like this small red hat. This is a “fez,” and it was named after this city.Both Moroccans and tourists visit the souk every day. But for visitors, the question is not “What should I buy?” but “How should I buy it?”Ahmed:“You know, here in Moroccan culture, for everything you should bargain. We don’t have really a fixed price.”Narrator:In the souk, everyone bargains. It’s the natural thing to do. But there are some importantthings to know.Visitors and beginners at bargaining often pay more. Howmuch more?Ahmed:Sometimes 20 to 30 percent more.Narrator:Are vendors trying to cheat shoppers—to charge them too much money? No, it’s more like a test. The question is: who can bargain the best?The real test for shoppers is the carpet shop. Here, the carpet sellers really want you to buy something. At first, their prices are high, but then they go lower.You can bargain with them for a long time. But it’s all part of the game. And some shoppers like to play this game, too.But it’s important for tourists to be careful. There are so many beautiful things to buy in this souk. And at these great prices, it’s easy to buy too much!1.traditional clothing传统服装2.be named after以……命名3. a fixed price固定价格。

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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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Unit 6-Conversation 1Janet: What are you reading, Kate?Kate:Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. Do you know it?Janet: I've heard of it, yes, but I've never read it. It's a 19th century children's story, isn't it?K a te: That's right. It's very famous. It's set in Oxford. It starts with this young girl sitting on a river bank. The interesting thing is, the author, Lewis Carroll, he was an Oxford professor and he used to have tea with the girl's family on this river bank.Ja net: Oh, that's fascinating! I'll put it into my diary. Kate: Is that what you're writing? I know you've been keeping a diary all the year.Janet: It's been a great year. I've had such a good time — so lucky to have Mark and Kate as friends. Feel I've been doing well with work. Much happier about asking questions in tutorials.Janet: My screen's gone dark.Mark: You're using the battery, remember. It's run out, obviously.Janet: It can't be the battery. It's still charged. Oh no it's still black. Oh dear, I hope it's nothing serious. I haven't backed anything up recently.Kate: That's not like you, Janet.Janet:I know, but I lost my memory stick. I really should have backed things up. How stupid of me not to do that! Supposing I've lost everything!Mark: Let me take a look. The power is still on. And also the operating system still seems to be working ... I think it has to be the graphics card ... But maybe that's not the problem ... Janet: If only I'd backed things up!Kate: Relax, Janet! We'll take it to the computer shop this afternoon. I'm sure it'll be OK.Janet: I hope so.Unit 6-Conversation 2Janet: Tell me about Alice in Wonderland.Kate: I tell you what, I'll read it to you.Kate: Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank and having nothing to do: Once or twice, she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, "and what is the use of a book," thought Alice, "without pictures or conversation?" So she was considering in her own mind (as well as she could, for the hot day made her feel very sleepy and stupid) ... Janet: Kate, Mark, where are you going? You've got my laptop!Kate: It's all right, Janet, we're taking it to the computer shop. We'll be back soon.Mark: It's not like Janet to forget to back up her work. Kate: She should have been more careful. Janet: It was stupid of me, I know! Stupid, stupid! Janet: Oh! It was a dream! What a relief!Kate: You were talking in your sleep.Janet: What was I saying?Kate: "Stupid, stupid."M ark:I've sorted out your computer.Janet: Have you? Oh, thank goodness! What was the problem?Mark:It was the graphics card, as I predicted ...Janet: Is that what it was! I'm so relieved! Thanks, Mark. Kate: He's great, isn't he?Janet: Yes. So are you, Kate.Kate: You're such a good friend.Unit 6-Outside viewComputers are a very important part of our lives. They tell us about delays to transport. They drive trains, analyze evidence and control buildings. Did you know that 60 per cent of homes in Britain have got a PC (a personal computer)? For many young people, playing computer games is their favorite way of spending spare time. Computers are a very important part of most areas of life in Britain-libraries, the police and in school. But they are becoming more important in our homes as well. They’ll even control the way we live-in “smart homes”or computer-controlled houses. The smart home is now a real possibility. It will become very common. A central computer will adjust the temperature, act as a burglar alarm and switch on lights, ready for you to come back home. And of course you will be able to give new instructions to the computer from your mobile phone. So if your plans change, your home will react to match. Many homes have got lots of televisions and several computers. The smart home will provide TV and Internet sockets in every room, so you’ll be able to do what you want whenever you want. If the temperature outside changes, the smart home will adjust the temperature levels inside. The computer will also close the blinds when it gets dark or to stop so much sun from entering a room. And if you want to eat when you get home, the computer will turn the oven on for you! Are computers taking over our lives? In a survey, 44 per cent of young people between 11 and 16 said their PC was a trusted friend. Twenty per cent said they were happier at their computer than spending time with family or friends. Another survey found that people in Britain spend so much time on the phone, texting and reading emails that they no longer have time for conversation. What do you think about that?Unit 6-Listening inNews ReportUS Scientists have announced the discovery of gravitational waves, which are tiny waves produced by massive objectsmoving very quickly. Two black holes produced the waves when they crashed into each other about 1.3 billion years ago.A black hole is a place in space where the gravity is so strong that even light cannot escape. This announcement of the discovery comes a century after Albert Einstein first predicted gravitational waves would exist.The discovery was made possible by using a highly sensitive instrument designed to detect signals of gravitational waves and identify their sources. This discovery proves that there are gravitational waves, and strongly confirms the existence of black holes.With this discovery, scientists are given a new tool to study and understand the universe. The waves could help scientists learn more about what happened immediately after the universe began and how the universe expanded. Scientists hope that they may be able to observe parts of the universe that were previously undetectable.1.What discovery have US scientists made?2.What features do black holes have according to the newsreport?3.Why is the discovery important?Passage 1When you have a biscuit with your cup of tea, do you dunk it? And if so, what’s the perfect way to do it? That’s the subject of today’s Science in Action report. It may be hard to believe but scientists at the University of Bristol have been analyzing this question. And after a two-month study they devised a mathematical formula for dunking biscuits. So no more melting chocolate, or biscuit crumbs in the bottom of your cup, which is the fate of one in four biscuits that are dunked in tea, according to research by a biscuit manufacturer. Doughnut dunkers don’t face the same problems because doughnuts are held together with an elastic net of protein, gluten. This substance allows the doughnut to absorb liquid without breaking down its structure. The structure of a biscuit, however, is held together by sugar which melts when placed in hot tea or coffee.So what is the answer? The researcher, let by Dr. Len Fisher, discovered that holding the biscuit in a horizontal position – or “flat-on”– has a significant effect on the amount of time that a biscuit can stay in hot liquid before falling apart. In fact this horizontal dunking results in a dunking time up to four times longer than traditional vertical dunking.What’s the reason for this? It seems that the answer is related to diffusion, in other words, the length of time it takes for the liquid to penetrate the structure of the biscuit. Basically, it takes longer for the liquid to travel through the channels of a biscuit when it is laid flat on the surface of the liquid. Also the fact that when a biscuit is dunked horizontally, with the biscuit submerged in the liquid, and the chocolate coating staying out of the liquid, the chocolate helps hold the biscuit together. Another factor influencing the equation is the temperature of the tea – the hotter the tea, the faster the sugar melts.Researchers also found that by dunking a biscuit into tea or coffee, up to ten times more flavor is release than it the biscuit is eaten dry. So it’s worth experimenting yourself. If you are wondering how you can perfect the horizontal dunk, the researchers have come up with an idea for a biscuit-holding device to make dunking biscuits easier. They are even mow working on producing a table giving guidelines on dunking times for different types of biscuit. On that note, I think it’s time to go off to the canteen for a tea break! Passage 2Peter: Hey Louise, look at this book about crop circles - some of the photos are absolutely unbelievable. Louise: You don t believe in all that stuff, do you Peter? Peter: I'm not saying I believe in UFOs and things, but some of the formations are fascinating. They’remade up of lots of interconnected circles andgeometrical shapes. You know, in the past few years,there have been more reports of them. The circlesare getting larger and the designs are getting moreintricate... I'm sure that they can't all be man-made.Think about it - they're so complicated, and theyappear at night in the middle of fields of wheatbarley or corn. It’s definitely pretty weird! Louise: I know, but l saw a TV documentary about it, and they showed how a group of hoaxers made anelaborate crop circle in a field at night usingwooden plank, ropes, plastic tubes and a gardenroller. They even fooled some of the people whobelieve in the paranormal-aliens coming down inUFOs and aliens coming down in UFOs andcreating them, and so on.Peter: I'm sure lots of them are created by people just to get publicity but look here-it says, “The firstrecords of crop circles go back as far as the 17thcentury. Since the 1970s there have been over12,000 reports from countries all around the worldincluding Italy, America, South Africa, Australiaand Brazil.” Most reports are from here in Englandthough.Louise: But surely that’s just because they get so muchmedia coverage these days, so more people aremaking them.Peter: Perhaps, but how do you explain the fact that the actual chemical composition of the grains of corpsinside the circles changes? Scientific tests havefound they have a higher protein level. The stems ofthe grains have often been exposed to hightemperatures. And they found that the soil withinthe circles contains more iron than the soil outside.So far, the hoaxers haven't been able to copy allthese features.Louise: Well, I'm not a scientist but I'm pretty sceptical about all these so-called paranormal explanations. Iremember in the programme I watched, theresearchers found signs of human interference, suchas holes in the earth and footprints!Peter: Come on… you must admit, that still leaves a lot which is unexplained!Louise: There's lots of things that are hard to explain but this really...。

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朗文英语听说教程（一）Quiz Unit1HappinessWhat did psychologists want to find out?1.a.Which people are happy b.What makes people happy c.How people def ine happinessHow do happy people feel about their lives?2.a.They like everything. b.They want to change. c.They are satisfied.Why are happy people optimistic?3.a.They have few problems. b.They don’t worry much. c.They have negative attitudes.What factor is most important for happiness?4.a.Good relationships b.A successful career c.A lot of money5.Describe how psychologists learned what makes people happy.Psychologists asked hundreds of people how happy they are.Then they asked questi ons to find out about their personalities.They looked at the differences between ha ppy people and unhappy people.6.What three personality factors do happy people have?Happy people are satisfied with themselves.They are also optimistic about their pro blems.In addition,they have good relationships with their friends and family.Unit2New Kinds of Food(1’:50”)What is genetically modified food?1.a.Fresh food b.Dangerous food c.Altered foodWhat genetically modified fruit did the speaker mention?2.a.Strawberries b.Apples c.BananasWhat is a benefit of genetically modified food?3.a.It needs fewer pesticides. b.It grows in less space. c.It dominates the env ironment.What is a risk of genetically modified food?4.a.It may stay fresh longer. b.It may be more expensive. c.It may be harmf ul to people.5.What are three benefits of genetically modified food?Genetically modified food needs fewer pesticides.Genetically modified food/plants gr ow better than normal.In addition,they stay fresh longer after they are harvested.6.What are three risks of genetically modified food?Genetically modified food/plants may dominate other plants in the environment.Als o,they might hurt wild animals and insects.They might even hurt the people who eat them.Unit3Public Art(2’:02”)What is public art?1.a.Art in museums b.Art in people’s houses c.Art in public placesWhat sculpture is an example of realistic art?2.a.Spoonbridge and Cherry(spoon and cherry) b.Non-Violence(gun in knot)c.Peace(woman on horse)What concept do two of the sculptures in the lecture symbolize?3.a.Public art b.Surrealism c.PeaceWhat is the main purpose of public art?4.a.To make people go to museums b.To make artists more popularc.To make public places more beautiful5.What is pop art?Give an example.Pop art shows things people see in their everyday lives.Spoonbridge and Cherry,the sculpture of a large spoon with a cherry,is an example of pop art.6.What is surrealistic art?Give an example.Surrealistic art shows things that are strange or impossible.Non-Violence,the sculptur e of a gun tied in a knot,is an example of surrealistic art.Unit4Journey to AntarcticaWhen did Shackleton and his crew make their journey?1.a.From1912to1914 b.From1914to1916 c.From1916to1918Where did Shackleton and five men go for help?2.a.South Georgia Island b.Elephant Island c.ArgentinaWhat finally happened to Shacklenton and his crew?3.a.Everyone died. b.Some were rescued. c.Everyone was rescued.What finally happened to the Endurance?4.a.It reached America. b.It sank near Antarctica. c.It returned to London.5.What was the goal of Shackleton’s Journey?Did he succeed?Shackleton’s goal was to be the first person to walk across Antarctica.He didn’t succeed.6.What did Shackleton and his crew eat when they were living on ice?First,they ate supplies from the ship.Then they hunted animals in the area.Finally, they killed and ate their dogs.Unit5Violence on Television(2’:11”)How much TV does the average American child watch?1.a.Three to four hours a day b.Three to four hours a week c.Thirty to for ty hours a weekWhat TV shoes have the most violent acts?2.a.Movies b.Cartoons c.The newsHow many violent acts does the average child see on television by age twelve?3.a.About1,000 b.About10,000 c.About100,000What did the two studies show? violence is linked to real violence. violence is not harmful for chil dren. violence is increasing in the United States.5.How did researchers study the immediate effects of TV violence on children?The researchers showed children a TV show of a child hitting and kicking a doll.Th en they left the children alone with a doll.The children hit and kicked the doll.Thi s study showed that children do what they see on TV.6.How did researchers study the long-term of TV violence on children?The researchers studied how much violent television some children watched at age eight.Then they studied the same children at age eighteen.The children who watched a lot of violence TV were more violent at age eighteen.Unit6Too Old to Learn?(2’:06”)What do animals learn new skills?1.a.Before the critical period b.During the critical period c.After the critical p eriodWhat must young kittens learn to do?2.a.See b.Eat c.MeowWhat must young songbirds learn to do?3.a.See b.Eat c.SingWhat changes after the critical period in humans?4.a.The ability to hear sounds b.The ability to pronounce sounds c.The size of the brain5.Define critical period.Give an example.The critical period is when an animal or human can learn a new skill.For example, in humans there is a critical period for language learning.6.What is difficult for adult language learners?Why?Adults find it difficult to pronounce sounds correctly.Therefore,they may never lear n to speak a new language with a native accentUnit 7 Are We Alone? (2’:15”)What is the SETI project looking for ?1. a. Intelligent beingsb. Other galaxiesc. Rocket shipsWhy do some scientists think there is intelligent life on other planets ?2. a. They have received signals from other planets.b. They have seen rockets from other planets.c. They believe other planets could support life.How does the SETI project look for life in other galaxies ?3. a. By sending out radio signalsb. By listening for radio signalsc. By sending out rocketsWhy does the STEI project look for radio signals ?4. a. Radio signals travel quickly and have a short range.b. Radio signals travel quickly and have a long range.c. Radio signals travel slowly and have a long range.5. How fast do radio signals travel? How long is needed for a radio signal to travel from the nearest galaxy to earth?Radio signals travel at the speed of light. A radio signal travels about four years from the nearest galaxy to earth.6. Why doesn’t the SETI project use rockets to look for intelligent life?Rocket ships are restricted to traveling in one direction. And they are much slower than radio signals.Unit8Do the Right Thing(1’:55”)What is the principle of common good?1.a.Do what is best for most people. b.Do what is best for everybody. c.Do what is best for yourself.What is the principle of individual rights?2.a.Take care of other people. b.Do what is best for yourself. c.Make your own decisions.Whose writings is the principle of individual rights based on?3.a.Aristotle b.Kant c.BenthamWhat ethical principle can be used to justify lying?4.a.The principle of individual rights b.The principle of individual good c.T he principle of common good5.Explain why the friend in the lecture wanted to lie to the dying woman.The friend thought spending a lot of money on an expensive funeral was a waste of money.He wanted to give the money to a school for homeless children.e an ethical principle to explain how the friend can justify lying to the dying woman.Following the principle of common good,the friend will help more peopl e if he gives the money to the school for homeless children.The only person he mi ght hurt is the dying woman.Unit 9 A Good Night’s SleepHow does the National Sleep Center learn about sleep ?1. a. From watching people sleepb. From surveys about sleep habitsc. From books about sleep habitsWhat is a cause of sleep deprivation ?2. a. Our modern lifestyleb. Feeling tiredc. Health problemsWhat is an effect of sleep deprivation ?3. a. Car accidentsb. Watching TVc. Family problemsWhat percentage of Americans feel sleepy when driving ?4. a. Seventeenb. Twentyc. Fifty5. How has technology affected our sleep habits?A hundred years ago, people didn’t stay up late because there was not much to do. However, today we can stay up late working, watching TV, or using the Internet.6. How does feeling sleepy affect people at work?When people are sleepy at work, they don’t think clearly and can make mistakes. These mistakes can cost a lot of money or cause accidents.Unit 10 Negotiating for SuccessWhat is one technique for successful negotiation ?1. a. Solving the problemb. Talking about feelingsc. Using “I”statementsWhy should you use I statements in a negotiation ?2. a. To explain your opinionb. To solve the problemc. To avoid blaming othersWhat often happens if you blame someone in a negotiation ?3. a. The person stops communicating.b. The person accepts the blame.c. The person solves the problem.What usually causes problems in a negotiation ?4. a. The issue in the negotiationb.People’s feelings about the negotiationc. The people in the negotiation5. Explain the example of conflict in the lecture. Who has a conflict? What is it about?Two co-workers have a conflict. They are working on a project together. One person isn’t finishing his work on time.6. Give an example of a statement blaming another person. Then rewrite the statement using an “I”statement.A statement blaming another person is “You aren’t doing your work, Joe.”An “I”statement is “I’m worried because the work isn’t done.”Unit11Risking ItWhat activity has a high perceived risk?1.a.Flying in an airplane b.Driving a car c.Riding a bicycleWhat is an example of a risk you can control?2.a.Being in an earthquake b.Driving a car c.Flying in an airplaneWhat is an example of a natural risk?3.a.Going out in the sunb.Living near a nuclear power plantc.Flying in an airplaneWhat is an example of an everyday risk?4.a.Being in an earthquake b.Flying in an airplane c.Walking down stairs5.Explain the difference between actual and perceived risk.Give an example.An actual risk is the real risk of being hurt or killed.A perceived risk is the risk peo ple feel.For example,some people feel that flying is more dangerous than driving. However,more people are killed in car accidents than in airplane accidents.6.Explain the difference between controlled and uncontrolled risk.Give an example.A controlled risk is a risk people can control.An uncontrolled risk is a risk they can’tcontrol.For example,people are in control when they are driving.However,the pil ot is in control when they are flying in an airplane.Unit12The Electronic BrainWhen was ENIAC built?1.a.From1943to1945 b.From1953to1955 c.From1963to1965Who designed ENIAC?2.a.The U.S.Army b.IBMc.Mauchly and EckertHow many calculations could ENIAC make per second?3.a.Five hundred b.Five thousand c.Five millionHow big was ENIAC?4.a.The size of an1,800-square-foot room b.The size of an2,500-square-foot r oom c.The size of an5,000-square-foot room5.Why was ENIAC built?During World War II,the U.S.Army was doing scientific projects.Women used addi ng machines to do the calculations by hand.However,this process was slow and th ere were errors.The army wanted a way to do faster and better calculations.6.Why did Mauchly and Eckert want to work on ENIAC?Mauchly was a physicist.He wanted to build a computer that could predict the wea ther.Eckert was an electrical engineering student.He liked to build complex electron ic machines.。

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《全新版大学进阶英语视听说教程第1册》Unit 6 Buying &SellingPART II LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLESSON A Dubai Shopping TourScriptOur walking tour of Dubai’s souks begins at the Spice Souk. Shops here sell spices and food from all over the Middle East. Many shop owners here give you some of the food or spices to try.Next, let’s go to the Gold Souk. Dubai is often called “The City of Gold” and the shops here are famous for their jewelry. There are hundreds of shops in this souk, and visitors come from all over the world to shop here. In this souk, it’s important to bargain. A store owner’s first price is usually high.The last place on our tour is the Covered Souk. The shops here sell traditional shoes and clothing for men and women and items for the home. This is a good place to shop for a souvenir to take home.1.the Spice Souk露天香料市场2.the Gold Souk露天黄金市场3.hundreds of 好几百；许许多多4.the Covered Souk室内市场CONVERSATIONSCRIPTA: Excuse me. How much is this necklace?B: It’s 185 dirhams.A: Hmmm ... What about these shoes? How much are they?B: They’re 130 dirhams.A: Sorry, that’s too expensive. How about 90?B: 90! Sorry, no, but I can give them to you for 120 dirhams.1. dirham 迪拉姆，阿拉伯联合酋长国的货币单位LESSON B The Psychology of Selling?Listening 1ScriptThe Psychology of SellingDo you ever go shopping for one thing, and then buy other things you don’t need? Lots of people do. In fact, many stores use certain techniques so we buy more. Here’s how: One. Bright colors: Red, green, yellow—on a wall or a sign—make you stop and look at something.Two. Time limits: At some store sales, you have only a short time to buy something: TODAY only: all T-shirts 25 percent off. When you read this sign, you may be more likely to buy a shirt you don’t need. Why? Because you can only get the lower price today.Three. Special extras: Other stores offer something special: Buy one bag, get one 50 percent off! When people read this sign, many will buy two bags instead of one. They may not need the second bag, but they buy it anyway.Four. Free samples: Some stores give shoppers a little food, drink, or other item to try for free. Studies show that when you try something, you are more likely to buy it.The next time you go into a store or shop online, look around. How many of these techniques do you see?1. store sales商店促销2. 25 percent off75折优惠3. be more likely to do更有可能做……4. free samples免费样品5. look around四下观望Listening 2SCRIPT1:M: Let’s get a coffee.F: Sounds good. Is there a Super Coffee near here?M: Uhm, yeah, but their coffee is kind of expensive.F: But I have a coupon. When you like their page on Facebook, you get a coupon for a free coffee.M: Oh, okay. Let’s go.2:M: Hey, look at these video games; they’re pretty cool.F: Yeah, but I don’t need any more games.M: But the sign says“buy one game, and the second one is fifty percent off.”F: Oh, that’s different. Let’s get some!3:F: Excuse me. How much is this watch?M: We’re having a sale; it’s one twenty-five. Do you want to see it?F: No, thanks.M: Are you sure? The sale ends today.F: Thanks, but a hundred twenty-five is still too much.1.like their page on Facebook关注他们的Facebook页面2.the sign says牌子上写着LISTENING SKILLSScript1. May I introduce Miss Jones to you?2. John Davis was born in California in1930.3. I can’t agree with you more.4. My birthday is on June 20th.5. Paul, is your sister married?6. Look, here comes Mr. Black, our sales manager.7. Bob isn’t in the library right now.8. Mr. Taylor is said to be leaving for South Africa soon.1. can’t agree with you more非常赞同2. be said to be doing据说要做某事PART III VIDEO THE FEZ SOUKScriptNarrator:The souk in the city of Fez is Morocco’s oldest market. In one small shop, a man is making a metal table. And all around him, people are shopping.There are many shops in this busy market.You can find anything. At one shop, a man sells eggs. Another vendor sells sandals and birds in cages. You can buy jewelry and traditional clothing. You can also buy fruit. In this souk, there really is something for everyone, like this small red hat. This is a “fez,” and it was named after this city.Both Moroccans and tourists visit the souk every day. But for visitors, the question is not “What should I buy?” but “How should I buy it?”Ahmed:“You know, here in Moroccan culture, for everything you should bargain. We don’t have really a fixed price.”Narrator:In the souk, everyone bargains. It’s the natural thing to do. But there are some importantthings to know.Visitors and beginners at bargaining often pay more. How much more?Ahmed:Sometimes 20 to 30 percent more.Narrator:Are vendors trying to cheat shoppers—to charge them too much money? No, it’s more like a test. The question is: who can bargain the best?The real test for shoppers is the carpet shop. Here, the carpet sellers really want you to buy something. At first, their prices are high, but then they go lower.You can bargain with them for a long time. But it’s all part of the game. And some shoppers like to play this game, too.But it’s important for tourists to be careful. There are so many beautiful things to buy in this souk. And at these great prices, it’s easy to buy too much!1.traditional clothing传统服装2.be named after以……命名3. a fixed price固定价格。

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1文：老师：早上好，大家。

早上好，菲利佩，莫妮卡，提奥，我不记得你的名字。

学生1：帕特丽夏。

老师：帕特丽夏，对，帕特丽夏。

那些都是美丽的名字，这是我们今天的主题的名字。

名字是一种文化的普遍性。

这意味着每个人都使用名字。

一个人的名字可以告诉我们一些关于一个人的家庭。

今天，我们将开始通过寻找第一个名字和人们如何选择他们的孩子的名字。

然后我们会谈论家庭的名字，看看不同类别的家庭名称。

虽然今天的讲座的范围是英语的名字，我们可以使用同样的方法，你知道，从任何文化看的名称。

让我们先简要看看，或给定的名称。

有几种方法家长为孩子选择第一个名字。

第一种方式是由家族史。

父母可以选择一个名字，因为它是通过一代一代的；例如，第一个出生的儿子可能会以他的父亲或祖父的名字命名。

虽然家庭的名字也传递给女儿，它通常是作为一个中间名。

添加“初中”或“第二个”为例，威廉帕克只做了几秒钟的男孩'，而不是与女孩的名字。

父母选择一个名字的第二种方式是在一个家庭成员或朋友最近去世后，或有人“他们钦佩，像一个著名的领袖或著名的音乐家。

虽然大多数英文名字的意思是什么，例如，“李察”意味着强大和“安”意味着恩典，现在的意义不是主要原因，人们选择他们的婴儿的名字。

第三种方法是为孩子提供一个“推”。

家长想选择一个听起来很“成功”的名字，一个强大的名字可能会帮助他们在商业世界，例如。

或者他们可以选择一个名字，不论男女，像泰勒和特里。

因此，鉴于这三种方法，什么是最常见的方式家长选择一个名称。

许多家长选择一个名字，只是因为他们喜欢它，或因为它是时尚或经典。

在名字的变化就像他们在衣服。

一百年前，许多名字来自圣经的名字，如丹尼尔，安娜，和汉娜和马修。

然后五十年前，圣经的名字就不流行了。

如今，圣经的名字也越来越受欢迎了。

同样，父母经常选择经典的名字，在1900，1950流行的名字，现在仍然很受欢迎。

男孩的经典名字包括托马斯、戴维、罗伯特和米迦勒。

对于女孩们：安娜、伊丽莎白、艾米丽和凯瑟琳，只是举几个。

大学英语听说教程第三册unit6

4. B • M: Many voters are concerned about the rising costs of fuel. • W: I think they’re being a little shortsighted. Rising fuel costs are good for the environment, because higher costs force people to consume less resources. • Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
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A 6. • M: If anyone knows a better energy source than oil, share your idea with the class. • W: I might have an answer. Wind power is renewable, clean and can be obtained in more places than oil. • Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?
A 9. • M: New regulations will require most factories to reduce waste output by 30— 35%. • W: Some will only have to cut waste by only 2 or 3%. But we’re going to be hit hard by this new law. We’re going to get it down by 50%. • Q: How much will the speakers’ factory have to cut waste by?

大学英语听力教程上册unit6原文及答案

Unit SixPart One StatementsComplete each of the statements with what you hear and choose A or B that explains the word or phrase in bold.1. I can't hear you, the noise of the traffic is absolutely awful. ( A )2. I'm going away to New Y ork for a few days and I'd like you to keep an eye on my homewhile I'm away. ( B )3. Ask them to give us a ring if they see or hear anything suspicious. ( A )4. Smoking has the highest percentage of deaths compared to other addictive drugs andalcohol. (A)5. In my opinion, smokers should quit smoking as soon as possible. ( B )6. Many people tried to tell the Freemen to give up, but the Freemen group did not want to bearrested. ( B )7. The group of Freemen will still be charged with writing bad checks and threatening ajudge. ( A )8. The six children are happy to be with the policemen, and they are not afraid of being takenaway and split up again. ( A )9. They split the brothers up among three foster homes. This upset the children very much. ( B )10. The company that makes the electricity wants to charge people more money for it. ( A )Part Two DialoguesDialogue OneHave Y ou Gone Deaf or Something?M: Oh, there you are. I've been waiting for you half an hour. What have you been doing?W: I've been shopping. I've bought a new hat. Do you like it?M: It's all right. I met the Popes' son, Norman, while I was waiting for you. He's just come back from France.W: Yes, I know. Mrs. Pope told me. She's very proud of him. She says he speaks French fluently.M: How long has he been learning it?W" I'm not sure.M: What did you say?W: I said I'm not sure. I think he's been studying French since he was twelve.M: Who's been studying French?W: Norman has. The Popes's son. Have you gone deaf or something?M: I can't hear you. The noise of the traffic is absolutely awful,W: Yes, it is, isn't? Goodness, I'm tired. I've been walking round the shops for nearly three hours.I. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear,1. Where does this conversation take place? ( A )2. What's the relationship between the two speakers? ( B )3. Who speaks French fluently? ( C )4. How long has Norman been learning French? ( C )5. How long has the woman been walking round? ( B )I. Listen to the dialogue again and write T for True or F for False for each statement youhear.1. The woman bought a lot of things. ( F )2. They met with the Popes' son while they were shopping. ( F )3. Mrs. Pope was very proud of her son because he spoke French fluently. ( T )4. The man couldn't hear the woman because she didn't speak loudly. ( F )5. The woman wasn't fired even though she had been shopping for a long time. ( F ) Dialogue TwoThe Journey to ParisM: Good morning. Can you tell me the times of morning flights to Paris. Please?W: Yes, certainly. There are daily flights at 8:30 and 10:20.M: And when do they arrive in Paris?W: The early flight arrives at 20:40 and the mid-morning one at 22:30.M: So the journey takes twelve hours and ten minutes?W: Yes, that's correct. But remember, you must be at the airport one hour before.M: Of course. And in Pairs, is there a bus to the city center?W: Yes, there are buses every half an hour and the journey takes about 40 minutes.M: Fine. How much is a single air ticket?W: Single (450)M: Right. I'd like to book two tickets, please, on the early morning flight to Pairs on May 2lth.W: Two tickets. OK, fine.I. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.1. When does this conversation take place? ( A )2. Where does this conversation take place? ( A )3. What can we learn about the flights to Paris? ( B )4. How long does the journey to Paris take? ( C )5. How much does the man pay for his tickets? ( B )II, Listen to the dialogue again and write T for True or F for False for each statement you hear.1. The early flight arrives at 8:30 and the mid-morning one at 10:20. ( F )2. The man must be at the airport half an hour before. ( F )3. There are buses to the airport every half hour. ( F )4. The journey to the city center takes about 40 minutes. ( T )5. The man booked two tickets on the mid-morning flight to Paris on May 21st. ( F ) Dialogue ThreeI'd Like Y ou to Keep an Eye on My Home While I'm AwayW: I'm going away to New Y ork for a few days and I'd like you to keep an eye on my home while I'm away.M: Certainly. Madam. What's your name and address?W: The name's Martha, and the address is 26, Spring V ale.M: Thank you. Y ou'll lock all the doors, and make sure all the windows are shut, won't you?W: Of course.M: And you'll remember to cancel the milk.W: Yes, I've already done that.M: And the paper.W: Yes.M: And you won't leave any ladders about.W: No, we haven't got a big ladder.M: That's fine. Are you friendly with the people next door?W: Yes, we are.M: Well, I think you' d better tell them you're going away, too. Ask them to give us a ring if they see or hear anything suspicious.W: Yes, I will. Thank you.I. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of questions you hear.1. What is the woman going to do? ( A )2. What does she want the man to do? ( A )3. What does the man ask the woman to cancel? ( B )4. Does the woman get along well with the people next door? ( B )5. What does the man ask her neighbor to do? ( C )II. Listen to the dialogue again and fill in the blanks with the information you hear.The woman is leaving for New Y ork, so she asks the man to keep an eye on her home whileshe is away. Then the man gets her name and address and gives her some suggestions: to lock allthe doors, to shut all the windows, to cancel the milk and the paper, and not to leave any ladders about And at last the man also advises her to tell her neighbours that she is away, so they can give them a ring if they see or hear anything suspicious.Part Three PassagesPassages OnePower ProtestThe state of California has a problem. They can not produce enough electricity for everyone. Many people want something done about it. The company that makes electricity wants to charge people more money for it.Some people meet to talk about the increase in the cost of electricity. Some people put their names on a letter to protest it. Other people want to pay only part of their electric bills.Some people who meet want to stop paying so much money for electricity. They are afraidthat they will have to pay even more money later. They think that if they pay more now, the power company will charge them more later.The letter they signed went to the governor. They sent one to the power company as well.Most people in California think that the problem with the power comes from the electric companies who want more money.I. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.1. What's the problem in the state of California? ( B )2. What does the power company want to do? ( C )3. Why do some people want to stop paying money for electricity? ( D )4. Where was the letter sent? ( A )5. From where do most people in California think the problem with the power comes? (C)II. Listen to the passage again and complete the following sentences with the information you hear.1. The state of California has a problem. They cannot produce enough electricity for everyone.2. Some people meet to talk about the increase in the cost of electricity, some people put theirnames on a letter to protest it.3. Other people want to pay only part of their electric bills.4. Some people who meet want to stop paying so much money for electricity. They are afraidthat they will have to pay even more money later.5. Most people in California think that the problem with the power comes from the electriccompanies who want more money.Passage T woFreemen Surrender to F.B.I.A group of people decided that the American government was not acting like they should. Theyfelt the government was breaking their own laws. The group decided to make their own government.They called themselves the Freemen group.The Freemen wrote bad checks. They wanted to have a judge killed. These were against the law.The EB.I. wanted to arrest these people. But the Freemen group went to a ranch in Montana. They protected themselves with guns and would shoot anyone who came near.The EB.I. did not want anyone killed or hurt. They talked to the Freemen about what they did.Many people tried to tell the Freemen to give up. The Freemen group did not want to be arrested.They thought that they did not do anything wrong.The Freemen decided to give up after staying on the ranch for 81 days. The F.B.I. director was glad that no one was hurt. The U.S. president asked people at his dinner party to say a prayer for everyone involved.The group of Freemen will still be charged with writing bad checks and threatening a judge.I. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.l. Why did the group decide to make their own government? ( C )2. Why did the F.B.I want to arrest the Freemen? ( D )3. Where did the Freemen group go when the F.B.I wanted to arrest them? ( D )4. Why didn't the Freemen group want to be arrested? ( B )5. What was the result? ( A )I. Listen to the passage again and answer the following questions.l. What did the group of people call themselves?The Freemen group.2. How did the group of people protect themselves?They protected themselves with guns and would shoot anyone who came near.3. Did the F.B.I want to kill them?No. They did not want anyone killed or hurt.4. After how many days did the freemen decide to give up?81 days.5. How many people were hurt in the end?No one.Passage ThreeCouple Adopts Six Children in One DayA family went from zero to six children in one day. Sarah and Jim Cole adopted six brothers and sisters from the family. On adoption day, they went on TV and then to the courthouseto sign papers. Four years ago, government workers took all six children away from their real parents. They said the parents were not taking care of them. They split the children up amongthree foster homes. This upset the children very much.At first, the Coles wanted to take only two children. But the government workers wanted allthe brothers and sisters together again. Finally the Coles agreed to take all of them.It was hard in the beginning. But it slowly got easier. The children got older. The Coles got used to taking care of the six children.The Coles are not rich people. The government has a program to help people who adopt children. They pay them money for each child each month.The children are happy to be with the Coles. They are getting to know each other again.They are not afraid of being taken away and split up again.I. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.1. How many children did Sarah and Jim have at first? ( D )2. On adoption day, what did they do first? ( B )3. Why were the six children taken away from their real parents? ( C )4. Why did the Coles agree to take all of the six children? ( A )5. How are they getting along now? ( B )II. Listen to the passage again and write T for True or F for False for each statement youhear.1. Sarah and Jim Cole adopted six brothers and sisters from several families. ( F )2. The real parents split the children up among 3 foster homes. ( F )3. The Coles wanted to adopt only one child at first. ( F )4. The Coles felt it was hard to take care of six children even though they got older. ( T )5. The government would pay the couples money for each child each month to help them. ( T )Part Four Idioms and ProverbsI. In this part, you will be presented with ten sentences. Listen carefully and write them down.1. All is fair in love and war.2. Diligence is the mother of good fortune.3. V ictory lies in desperate position.4. Truth will prevail.5. There is no smoke without fire.6. The used key is always bright.7. Slight negligence may lead to great disaster.8. Pride goes before, and shame follows after.9. Ring out the old, ring in the new.10. There is no rose without thorns.II. In this part, you will hear ten sentences. In each sentence there is one idiom that is given below.Listen and guess its meaning from the context.Script:1. Linda and Jerry met two years ago at a party. They have been head over heels in lovesince then.2. My son was very worded about his final exams. I told him to keep his chin up.3. A: Forget all your mistakes and start it over!B: I'll try, but that's easier said than done.4. I have already gone out on a limb; there is nothing more I can do for you.5. He has been in hot water with his boss. He might get fired.6. I love these shoes, but they were really expensive. I bought them even though they cost anarm and a leg.7. Now that she has five children, she has her hands full.8. Sue hadn't planned to take a trip, she just left for New Y ork on the spur of the moment.9. After a hard year at school, summer vacation was a bed of roses. Justin spent most of histime relaxing at the beach.10. My boss is really mean and unfair, working for him is a bed of thorns.Keys:1. very much in love2. face something difficult with courage3. It is easy to suggest, but hard to do4. to put yourself in a isolated situation5. be in trouble6. be very expensive7. be extremely busy8. without a lot of thought or planning, spontaneously9. a good, easy situation in life10. a difficult or unhappy situationPart Five Exercises for HomeworkI. Short ConversationsIn this part, you will hear ten short conversations. Each of them is followed by a question.After the question, you are supposed to choose a correct answer from the four choices.1 W: What a waste of time! I'll never go there again.M: I had no way of knowing it would be so bad.Q: What does the man mean? ( B )2. M: Is there a Miss Smith in the house? Here is a package for her, but I need her signature.W: Miss Smith is not here fight now. Can I sign the receipt for her?Q: What is the man probably doing? ( A ) "3. M: Brenda, before you answer my questions, I want you to know that all we care about ishelping people to get well.W: Yes, I know. But still, I am afraid of the surgery.Q: What's the man's profession? ( C )4. W: I admire your success, Mr. Fiske. And I especially admire those who made it to the topthrough life-long hard work.M: Thank you, Miss Walker. I, too, believe in hard work, even though luck may sometimes play a part.Q: What do we learn about Mr. Fiske from the conversation? ( A )5. W: Excuse me, could you help me find "The Sun Also Rises", a novel by Ernest Hemingway.M: Why don't you search for it on the computer over there? It's much easier than you look at the titles on the shelves.Q: Where does the conversation mostly take place? ( A )6. M: Next time you see Ted, please don't forget to give him my best regards.W: Sure, but he has been assigned to a New Y ork office now. I don't know when I can see him again.Q: What can we infer from the conversation? ( D )7. M: Will Flight 998 arrive on time at 2:00?W: I'm sorry Flight 998 is delayed due to a storm. We will announce its time of arrival as soon as we get notice.Q: What do we learn about Flight 998 from the conversation? ( D )8. M: Jessica, I am sorry I have to leave fight now. I have a dinner appointment with an oldclassmate of mine whom I haven't seen for years.W: That's fine with me. There isn't much left for us to do anyway. But I think you'd bette~ tell the office manager that you are leaving.Q: What is the relationship between the man and the woman? ( A )9. W: Jimmy, I know you were born and brought up in America. How can you have such astrong British accent?M: My family lived for some years in London, where my father worked as arepresentative of a large American business. And I went to a public school there.Q: What do we learn from this conversation about Jimmy? ( D )10. W: Daddy, how many kilometers is a mile?M: Cathy, this is the third time you have asked me this question. If you are too forgetful to remember the exact answer, you can find it in the dictionary on yourdesk. Don't bother me with such a question again and again.O : What does the man tell his daughter to do? ( C )II. PassagesPassage OneMilk PricesThe price of milk may be going up. There was not enough rain in some parts of the country last year.This may mean that a gallon of milk will cost 41 cents more after October 1st.A California court wants to keep the cost down. California already has high milk prices. The court does not want the cost to go any higher.Higher milk prices will be very hard for some people. Families with many children buy a 10t of milk.The poor and old people without much money will also be hurt by higher prices.The court said that more milk from other states could be sold in California. The price of milk from other states might not be as high. Some states got enough rain so that their cost did not go up.People will buy the cheaper milk. This will make all the milk sellers lower their prices. If they do not, their milk will not sell.Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.1. Why may the price of milk be going up? ( A )2. How much will a gallon of milk cost after October 1st? ( D )3. For whom will high milk prices be very hard? ( D )4. Why did the price of milk not go up in some states? ( B )5. Why will the milk sellers lower their prices? ( D )Passage T woGirl DiesSome people had a party. A little girl ended up missing. Many people looked for her.The little girl had been dead when she was found in a swimming pool.Police officers wanted to tell everyone that was at the party. They hoped to find more clues, They needed to know what happened.The girl's body was examined. The person who examined her stated that she did not drown. She was murdered.Police were not saying much to the public. They had not named anyone as a suspect. They need to find out more about what happened on the day of the party.Listen to the passage and answer the following questions.1. What happened at the party,?A little girl ended up missing.2. Where was the little girl found?In the swimming pool.3. Who wanted to tell everyone that was at the party'?Police officers.4. What can we learn after the girl's body was examined?The girl did not drown but was murdered.5. What did the police do? Why?Police didn't say much to the public because they need to find out more about what happened on the day of the party.Passage ThreeAlcohol Can Be DangerousI went to a presentation on alcohol. Most people like alcohol all over the world. Drinking alcohol is a social activity for people. But alcohol can be dangerous if people drink too much. A little alcohol is good for health and mind, but too much alcohol can cause damage to our minds and bodies. I learned that people should drink a glass of water for every drink of alcohol they have. This will help prevent dehydration, and perhaps stop a hang-over. I also learned that if someone's blood alcohol concentration goes over the 4.5 point, he or she might stop breathing and die. I think alcohol is a good drink because usually everyone feels good, and they can enjoy talking. However, people must take responsibility for their actions and drink responsibly.Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences with the information you hear.1. I went to a presentation on alcohol.2. Drinking alcohol is a social activity for people.3. A little alcohol is good for health and mind, but too much alcohol can cause damage toour minds and bodies.4. I learned that people should drink a glass of water for every drink of alcohol they have.This will help prevent dehydration, and perhaps stop a hang-over.5. However, people must take responsibility for their actions and drink responsibly.III.A S tory for RetellingHere is a story. Listen and retell it.Because I Don't Want Him to Join the Army Two soldiers who had been in the army for many years went home to their village and decided to drink a little in the bar there. When they had drunk enough, they came out into the street to look for something interesting to do, but it was a very quiet place, and there was nothing interesting at all, so they could not find anything there.But at last, while they were standing in the market near the bar, they saw a village boycoming down the street. He was leading a dog by a rope, so the soldiers decided to have a joke with him.“hello.”One of the soldiers said to the boy, “why does your brother have to have a rope around his neck when he goes for a walk with you?”“Because I don’t want him to join the army.” The boy answered at once.。

《英语听力教程》Unit 6 答案高等教育出版社Unit 6

Unit 6 People and Places (II)China hopes to have consultation and deeper mutual understanding with Japan to properly resolve the difference between the two countries on the East China Sea issue. Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman says China and Japan have different views on the demarcation of the ECS. She says the two countries should take the overall situation into consideration and find a proper solution to the issue.China’s President and Premier are urging local officials to do all they can to save the lives of the miners stranded in the local mine in central China, where a gas explosion has killed at least 60 people . 88 people are still stranded in the mine in XILIng City in Henan Province. The cause of the blast is being investigated.DemarcationPart IPresenter: Today Selina Kahn is in the arrival area at Gatwick Airport checking out today’s topic—national stereotypes. Selina…Selina: Thanks, John. I have with me Eric, who’s just flown in with Virgin Atlantic from the USA.Eric: That’s right. I’ve just come back from New York.Selina: is it as dangerous as they say?Eric: No, New York isn’t dangerous, no more than any other big city, especially if you’re careful and don’t advertise the fact that you’re a tourist. Selina: And is it true what they say about New Yorkers, that they’re rude, and that they only care about themselves?Eric: Well, I found the people were very friendly. However, they do have a reputation for not caring about other people. I think the reason for this is that life in New York is incredibly stressful. People just don’t have the time to think about anybody else. It isn’t that they don’t care.Selina: Is there anything else you noticed about New Yorkers?Eric: Two things I had heard about before I went to New York did seem to be true, though. First is that they are always talking about money and how much things cost. Secondly, it’s that people eat all the time as they go about their daily lives, you know they “graze on the hoof” as they walk about the streets. Selina: Thanks Eric, and now I have with me, Sue, who’s been to the south ofFrance…Part II New ZealandersOutlineI. A. an island country in the South Pacific Ocean B. 2,575,000II. A. free education for children from ages 3 to 19B. for children between the ages of 7 and 15C. The Government Correspondence School:III. A. one of the highest in the worldB. mainly one-story wooden homesC. meat and butterIV. Recreation B. musical / D. Concerts/ E operaV. A. camping/ fishing C. Rugby football D. soccer/ basketballB. 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F 6 FNew Zealand is an island country in the South pacific Ocean about 1200 miles southeast of Australia. It has about 2,575,000 people. Two thirds live on the North Islands, and one third on the larger South Island. Most of them are of British descent.Almost everyone in New Zealand knows how to read and write. The government provides free education for children from ages 3 to 19. education is compulsory for children between the ages of 7 and 15, but most enter school by the age of 5. Young children who live far from schools belong to the Government Correspondence School and listen to daily school broadcasts on the radio.New Zealanders enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the world. There are no people of great wealth, but poverty is practically unknown. The majority of families live in one-story wooden homes. Most families have an automobile, and many have modern home appliances. Because the country is a major producer of sheep and dairy products, meat and butter form a larger share of the diet than is common in other countries. The people are among the world’s greatest tea drinkers.Many of the books, magazines, and movies in New Zealand come from the United Kingdom or the United States. But the number of books published in the country is growing rapidly. Musical and theatrical groups come from Europe and North America to perform. The larger cities have radio and television stations. The National Symphony Orchestra gives concertsthroughout the country , and there are also opera and ballet companies.New Zealanders enjoy the outdoors, and people of all ages take part in sports. Favorite holiday activities are camping, boating, hunting and fishing. Horse racing draws large crowds to racetracks. Rugby football is a national game. Other team sports are soccer, cricket, basketball, and field hockey.Statements:1. New Zealand is about 1,400 miles from Australia2. More people live on the larger South Island than the North Islandin New Zealand3. Most New Zealanders are of British origin.4. Children in New Zealand usually go to school at the age of5.5. Not many New Zealanders have their own cars.6. New Zealanders are fond of drinking a lot of tea.Part III. What do you think of Britain?Weather Food people Way of lifePaul Changeable;depressing;The bestword: bleak Boring/flavor$taste/ enjoyitSnobbish;/alive/ on fireCindy Cloudy/sunshine Dull, /sweetsDifficult/reservedrelaxedUsha Changeable/OK Healthy/blandReserved/friendlyFastSpiro Depressing /long;pleasant All right/limitedFriendlysincereAwful; /tiringB. 1. It must be tasty and full of flavor2. Spring and autumn3. Because the city life is fast4. for seven years5. there is a wider selection of dishes in Greek food.6. Usha is very good at making friends.Tapescript:Paul comes from Jamaica.Interviewer: what do you think of English Food?Paul: English food—right now, I can enjoy it, but when I first came up from the West Indies, I found it rather distasteful, rather boring, no flavor, no taste. I: What do you think of the English weather?P: the English weather—I do not think there are enough adjectives to describe—miserable, cold , damp, changeable, depressing. I think bleak is the best word.I: Now what do you think abut English people and their way of life?P: The older generation of English people are really snobbish—the snob-nosed English. But the youth of England today—they’re really alive, you know, they’re more vibrant, on the fire, alive. They are much more free than their parents, crazy!Cindy comes from Los Angeles.I: What do you think of the English weather?Cindy: Well, it’s rather cloudy and depressing. I get tired of all these “sunny intervals.” There’s not enough sunshine. Other than that, it’s all right. It’s not too cold, nor too warm.I: And have you had much opportunity to eat English food?C: yes, I avoid it, because it’s dull. I think it’s dull. And I think the English eat a lot of sweets and greasy food like chips.I: and what about the English way of life? What do you think of that?C: Well, it’s certainly more relaxed, but I think that the English people are—tend to be—difficult to get to know. They’re reserved. The cities are safer and I also think they’re much cleaner than the American cities, which makes it much more pleasant to live there.Usha comes from Madras, in India.I: Would you like to tell me what you think of the English weather?Usha: Well, the English weather is very changeable, but it’s OK. Well, I like spring and autumn best. I think they are the loveliest time of the year.And what about English food? What do you think of that?Well, English food is healthy. But I wouldn’t like to have it every day. It’s rather—I wouldn’t say dull—but too bland for my taste.And what about English people? How have you found them?Well, in the beginning, they are rather reserved, but once you get to know them, they are very friendly, and I’ve got many English friends now in England.And how have you found the English way of life?Well, city life is fast of course everywhere, but I like the countryside very much. I like it very much, yes.Spiro comes from Salonika, in Greece.Interviewer: you’ve lived in England for about seven years. What do you think of English weather?Spiro: Well, I think the English winter is very depressing at times, especially when it drizzles all the time, and also the other thing that makes it depressing is the long nights. It gets dark very early ad you wake up and it’s pitch black again, and so you go to work and it’s very dark and you come home and it’s dark again. But in the summer, I think, when the sun’s shining, it’s very pleasant indeed, with green parks, trees, very pleasant.And what about English food? What do you think of that?Well, I think English food is all right. But there’s a very limited selection of dishes. It’s mostly roast and offhand, there’s only about five typically English dishes I can think of, whereas compare that to Greek food, there’s an enormous selection of dishes one could cook.And what do you think of the English people?I find them very reserved, but it seems that when you get to know them, they’re quite friendly and sincere. But it usually takes some time to actually open an English person up—if you like.And what do you think of the English way of life?Pretty awful, actually. It’s the speed of life really that I find rather tiring. Part IV Native peoples of AlaskaOutline1. A. 1 sea 2 fish 3 4 reindeerB 1 frame houses 2 hutsC 1 hunting 2. carvingII. A related/ differentB. 1 the sea 2 fishing boats 3 working inIII. Indians A. the interior 1. Canada 2 fishing, trappingB. near the sea 1. 2 means of livelihood: c. loggingWhen the Russian discovered Alaska in 1741, they found it occupied by three groups of native peoples—Eskimos, Aleuts, and Indians. Descendants of these natives still live in Alaska.Most scientists think that the native peoples migrated originally from Asia to North America, not all at once but in wave after wave over thousands of years. Probably the last to enter Alaska were the ancestors of the northern Eskimos.Eskimos Of the different groups of Native peoples, the Eskimos are the most numerous. From earliest times the Eskimos depended upon sea mammals, fish, and caribou for their living. In the 1890’s reindeer were brought from Siberia to start herds as an additional means of livelihood.Many Eskimos now live in frame houses heated by fuel oil, but they once lived n sod and driftwood huts heated by sea-oil lamps. They did not build snow igloos, as some of the Canadian Eskimos still do, except for emergency shelter.The Eskimos are superb hunters. They are an energetic people who have long been known for their ivory carving and other arts and crafts. Their way of life is changing as they find opportunities for schooling and for employment in trades and professions.Aleuts The Aleutian Islands and the Alaska Peninsula are the homelands of the Aleuts. The Aleut language is related to the language of the Eskimos, and yet it is very different. Like the Eskimos, the Aleuts have always depended on the sea for food and other needs. Some of the present-day Aleuts operate fishing boats. Others work in fish canneries. Many Aleuts have Russian names, which go back to the time of the Russian occupation of Alaska.Indians There are two major groups of Indians—the Indians of the Interior Plateau and the Indians of Southeaster Alaska.The Indians who live in the interior came to Alaska from Canada. Originally they were hunters. Some of them still live by hunting, fishing, and trapping. Others have moved to towns, where they live and work as do other present-day Alaskans.The Indians of Southeastern Alaska are sometimes known as the maritime Indians, or Indians who live near the sea. They have been in Alaska for hundreds of years. Carving and basket making are among the crafts of the maritime Indians. They are known for their totem poles. From earliest timesthey depended on fish, especially salmon, for their living. Today they are efficient business people who operate commercial fishing boats and canneries. They also follow other occupations such as logging, shopkeeping, and working in government offices.Part V. Do you know…?1. T 2 T 3. F 4. F 5. F 6. T 7. FNow, if we could turn our attention to home, what about the trend of people moving out of the cities like London?Ah! We should be a bit careful about saying people are moving out ofLondon. Another way of looking g at it is to say London itself is moving into the country.How do you mean?With improved transport and better living standards, people can actually afford to spread out far more than they did before and commute into town from greater distances. People can travel to work from distances that would have been inconceivable even 20 years ago.All the same, isn’t there a drift away from the capital?Oh, certainly, but it shouldn’t be exaggerated. Lots of people have got fed up with the dirt and the hassle and the higher levels of crime, and have moved to the country because it’s more peaceful and less stressful. And its’ true companies have moved out to escape high rents and office costs, particularly in the service industries like insurance.Are there any specific things which have allowed this to happen?One of the things which has given people more choice in where they live is the new technology. People can communicate with each other through computer networks from anywhere in the country and to work form home in the spare bedroom.And how has business coped with this kind of change?Well, to give you one example, a company selling office equipment took the brave step of closing down its London office and allowing its ex-employees, its sales people, to set up businesses on their own account from home but using the old company just as their supplier. What happened was that turnover increased dramatically, doubled in fact and everyone was happy. And in this case the new technology was crucial for fast and efficient ordering.Finally, what about the impact of this trend on agriculture? Assuming thatpeople are moving into the country, doesn’t this mean that there is less land to farm?Yes, indeed. And there’s no doubt that we’re losing fields for housing. But this doesn’t matter too much as we have in recent times been over producing and also yields from the land have increased with modern, scientific farming methods. So what’s happening is that we are getting more from less. Statements:1. The city of London is quite dirty.2. the speed of life in the countryside is relatively low.3. companies remain in the city despite high rents and office costs.4. the company selling office equipment had no choice but to closedown its London office.5. shortly after the company closed down its London office, it wentbankrupt.6. more and more fields in the countryside are being used for housing.7. with less land to farm, people now get fewer farming products.。

英语听力教程unit6听力原文

英语听力教程unit6听力原文Unit 6 听力原文Part IB1. Tell me about yourself.2. What do you think are your strengths and weaknesses?3. We have a lot of applicants for this job, why should we appoint you?4. What has been your most valuable experience?5. How would you describe your personality?6. When did you last lose your temper? Describe what happened.7. Which is more important to you: status or money?8. How long do you think you’d stay with us if you were appointed?9. Why do you want to leave your present job?10. What makes you think you’d enjoy working for us?11. Are you an ambitious person?12. What would you like to be doing ten years from now?13. What are you most proud of having done in your present job?14. What was the worst problem you have had in your present job and how did you solveit?15. What is the best idea you’ve had in the past month?16. What is your worst fault and what is your best quality?17. Don’t you think you’re a little young for this job?18. What are your long-range goals?19. Describe your present job — what do you find rewardingabout it?20. Now, what do you do in your spare time?21. What excites you about the job you’re doing now?22. What worries y ou about the job you’re doing now?23. Describe your ideal boss.24. How would you rate your present boss?C1. A person who likes to give or share things with others.2. Someone who always tells the truth.3. A person who is quick at learning new things.4. Someone who is always on time.5. A person who can’t keep a secret.6. Someone who does not think about other people’s feeling.7. A person who speaks in a very direct and honest way.8. Someone who is educated or has good manners.9. A person who comes up with new and original ideas.10. Someone who has a strong desire to succeed.Part II Two girls talking on the phoneClara: That number has been engaged for ages. Nobody can be that popular. I wonder if her number’s been changed. I think I’ll try again (Dialling)Sue: 3346791Clara: Is that you sue?Sue: Who’s callingClara: This is Clara, Clara Fulkson. Don’t you remember me?Sue: Clara! Of course I remember you. How are you? I haven’t heard from you for at least 2 years. What are you doing?Clara: Nothing very exciting. That’s one reason I’m ringing.I need some advice. Sue: Advice? Hm...That’s a good one. I’vejust been sacked (Pips)Clara:There’s (a) pips. Hang on Sue. (Insert a coin) What do you mean you’ve just been sacked? Sue, you are the most successful woman I know.Sue: That’s probably why I’ve been sacked. But let’s talk about you. You said you needed some advice.Clara: I certainly do. I want to ask you about interviews. Have you had (a) lots of them?Sue: Yes, I have. Too manyClara: So could you tell me the sort of questions you are usually asked?Sue: Let me think. The first ten questions are almost always the same. I call them the why’s, how’s and where’s.(pips again)Clara: Not again, Don’t go away, Sue, I’ve got one more coin. (Insert one more coin) Are you there Sue?Sue: Yes, I’m still here?Clara: Sorry, I didn’t understand what you were telling me. Could you repeat it? Sue: It’s very boring. But here you are. I’m always asked: why I want to leave my present job; why I’m interested in the new job; how I intend to get to work;how long I intend to stay at the job; Where I live; where I went to school;how much I ‘m paid in my present job; how much I expect to be paid in the new job. Oh, yes. I’m always asked if I’m married.(pips again)Clara: That is it, Sue. No more coins. I’ll write to you soon. And many thanks. Questions:1. What are the manes of the two speakers?2. Where might the caller make the phone call?3. How many coins did the caller insert?4. How long haven’t the two gi rls seen each other for?5. How many why’s, how’s and where’s can you remember? Place a tick by all the questions you can remember.Part III A good interviewA.Interviewer: Good morning, Miss ...Miss Jones: Miss Jones.Interviewer: Miss Jones, yes, right. Now, you’d like to join our team, I gather. Miss Jones: Yes, I would.Interviewer: That’s very good. I’d like to know a little bit about you. Perhaps you could tell me a little bit about your education.Miss Jones: Oh yes. I left school at 18 and for the first two years I went to Gibsons.They’re an engineering firm. And after that, I did a one-year full-time PA course and went back to Gibsons. I was PA to the Export Director. I stayed there for two years and then moved on to my present company. That’s Eu ropa Marketing.And I’ve been with them for three years now, first working with the Marketing Director and now I’m with the Sales Director.Interviewer: That’s all very interesting, Miss Jones. I’d like to know what was the course that you enjoyed most at school?Miss Jones: Foreign languages. We did French and German.Interviewer: And are you quite fluent in those languages now or ...?Miss Jones: Yes, a bit rusty now, but obviously the more travel I can do the moreI can use my languages and I’d like to l earn anotherlanguage. I’d like toadd Italian as well.Interviewer: Italian?Miss Jones: Yes.Interviewer: Very good, that might be very useful. Now tell me a little bit about the work you’re doing at present.Miss Jones: Well Europa Marketing is a marketing and public relations company and they do consultancy work for companies operating in the UK and European markets.Our clients come from all over the world. I assist the sales director by arranging these visits, setting up meetings and presentations and I deal with her correspondence. I’ve not been able to go with her on any of her trips abroad, but I’ve been to the firms in this country, several times on my own to make these arrangements.Interviewer:It sounds as if you’re very happy there, Miss Jones. I’m curious why you’d like to leave them and join our company.Miss Jones: Well I know Anglo-European has a very good reputation. And I feel thatI would have more scope and opportunity in your company and that the work willbe more challenging for me. I might be able to travel and use my languages because at the moment most of my work is rather routine secretarial-type work and I like the idea of more challenges in my life really ...B.Interviewer: Good morning, Miss ...Miss Jones: Miss Jones. Good morning.Interviewer: Miss Jones, yes, right. Hi. Um ... now, you’d liketo join our team, I gather.Miss Jones: Yes, I would.Interviewer: That’s ... that’s very good. Er ... I’d like to know a little bit about you. Perhaps you could tell me ... perhaps we could start ... if you could tell me a little bit about your education.Miss Jones: Oh yes, right. Well, I left school at 18 and for the first two yearsI went to Gibsons, you might know them, they’re an engineering firm.(An, yes,right.) Um ... and after that, I wanted to do a course, so I d ...I did a one-year full-time PA course and went back to Gibsons. I was PA to the Export Director.I stayed there for another two years and ... and then I moved on to my presentcompany. Um ... that’s Europa Marketing ... um ... Mr. Adair, the marketing director, offered me a job because Gibsons had ... had worked quite a lot with Europa Marketing. (Oh, yes, Europe’s got big business.) And I’ve been with them for three years now ... um ... first with the Marketing Director and ...and now I’m with the Sales Director.Interviewer: That’s all very interesting, Miss Jones. Um ... I ... I’d like to know, what did you enjoy most at school? What was the course that you enjoyed most?Miss Jones: Ah ... foreign languages I liked best. (Foreign languages.) We did French and German. Yes.Interviewer: Mhm. And are you quite fluent in those now or ... ?Miss Jones: Yes, a bit rusty now, but ... um ... obviously the more travel I can do the more I can use my languages and I’dlike to learn another language. I’d like to add Italian as well.Interviewer: Italian?Miss Jones: Yes.Interviewer: Very good, very good, that ... that might be very useful. Now ... er ...tell me a little bit about ... er ... the work y ou’re doing at present.Miss Jones: Um ... well ... er ... Europa Marketing is a marketing and public ...public relations company and they do ... they do consultancy work for companies operating in the UK and European markets. Er ... our clients come from all over the world ... um ... we deal with some of them by ... by post, but most of them come to our offices and at least once during a project. I assist the sales director by arranging these visits, setting up meetings and presentations andI ... I deal with her correspondence. I’ve not been able to go with her on any ...on any of her trips abroad, but I ... I’ve been to firms in this country, several times on my own ... um ... to make these arrangements.Interviewer:It sounds as if you’re very happy the re, Miss Jones. I’m curious why you’d like to leave them and join our company.Miss Jones: Well ... um ... I know the reputation of Anglo-European and it has a very good reputation. And I feel that I would have more scope and opportunity in your company and that the work will be more challenging for me. I might be able to possibly travel and use my languages because at the moment most of my work is ... is rather routine secretarial-type work andI like the idea of more ...um ... challenges in my life really ...Part ⅣAAt interview the first thing that I notice is how the person settles down, and when they sit down. Do they immediately rush into the room, grab a chair without being invited to sit down? Are they nervous? Do they spend a lot of time fiddling with their hands, brushing their hair back, holding their pen, tapping it on the table? Obviously everyone is nervous at interview and you make allowances for that, but if it continues throughout the whole interview then you have to ask yourself what will they be like in a normal job?Second thing that I look for is: Do they look at you? Do they make eye contact? Because if they won’t look at you in a job which depends on making a good impression, then probably in the job they won’t do very well in terms o f making contact and having good relations with other colleagues. The sort of person normally we would look for would be someone who was, open, outgoing, enthusiastic and who could talk intelligently about what they had done and what they hoped to do. That doesn’t mean that they have to have had a lot of experience but that they should be able to reflect on whatever experience they’ve had.The other kinds of things that we might talk about in an interview of course are what the person expects to get from a new job, and I think that it is important because it shows the expectations that the person has-what they want from their job. It’s interesting to hear why people want to change jobs.B... But as important as qualifications are, and you won’t getto an in terview or at least people won’t get to an interview without the qualifications, the most important thing in fact is the character and how a person presents themselves at interview. I find it very difficult to define exactly the sort of person I am looking for, but when I meet someone I can tell whether they are the sort of person that I would like to appoint or whether they are not.At interview the first thing that I notice is how the person settles down, when they sit down. Do they immediately rush into the room, grab a chair without being invited to sit down? Are they nervous? Um, do they spend a lot of time fiddling with their hands, brushing their hair back, er holding their pen, tapping it on the table? Obviously everyone is nervous at interview and you make allowances for that, but if it continues throughout the whole interview then of course you have to ask yourself if they’re like this after, say, an hour of interview, what will they be like in a normal job?Second thing that I look for is: Do they look at you? Do they make eye contact? Because if they won’t look at you in a job where in, in a situation where a job depends on, on them making a good impression, then probably in the job they won’t do very well in terms of making, er, good, making contact with other colleagues, making, having good relations with other colleagues. The sort of person normally we would look for would be someone who was, open, outgoing, enthusiastic and who could talk intelligently about what they had done and what they hoped to do. That doesn’t mean that they have to have had a lot of experience but that they should be able to reflect on whatever experience they’ve had.The other kinds of, of um things that we might talk about inan interview of course are what, er what the person expects to get from a new job in a new country, and that I think is important because it shows the expectations that the person has — what they want from their job. Um it’s interesting to hear why people want to change jobs, why they want to go to a new country.Part V Who’ll Get the Job?(Jane Langley is being interviewed by Mrs. Grey, the Personnel Manager, and Mr. Toms. )Mr. Toms: Yes, I see. Good. Good.Mrs. Grey: Miss Langley, I see that your last employer, Mr. Carmichaes, described you as “conscientious”. Do you think you are?Jane: Well, I certainly try to be. I have a set routine for the day in the office which means that I know exactly all the jobs that I have to do. And if conscientious means being exrtemely careful and paying attention to detail, then yes, I suppose I’m conscientious.Mr. Toms: But he said too that you could ‘adapt quickly to change’. Did you leave because they were making changes, or what?Jane: No, not at all. They made a lot of changes while I was there. I’m afraid I bec ame unhappy because I wanted something more challenging.Mrs. Grey:I assume you wanted something like the job of Senior Secretary that we’re offering.Jane: Yes, that’s right.(Michael James is being interviewed now by the same two people. )Mrs. Grey: ...and according to your last employer, Mr. Smith, you ‘tend to be a little impatient at times’.Michael:Well, perhaps I am, perhaps I’m not. Some of the others in the office there were so slow!Mr. Toms: Yes, yes. I like a person who wants to get on with the job.Mrs. Grey: Mr. James, what I’d like to know is ...Mr. Toms:Excuse me, Mrs. Grey, but I wanted to ask Mr. James about his sport. You’rea keen footballer, I understand.Michael: Oh, yes. I play regularly twice a week. And I organised a team at my old place.Mr. Toms: And golf, too, I gather.Michael:Yes. Actually, I like golf better than football really. That’s why I play nearly every morning ...(Mrs. Grey and Mr. Toms are now discussing Jane and Michael after the interviews.)Mrs. Grey: ... so in my view, when you compare the two of them —and this has nothing to do with Jane being a woman —I’d give the job to Jane Langley. She’s obviously a better secretary than he is, she’s a much better typist, she mixes better with people and is clearly far more polite. We don’t even need to discuss Mr. James.Mr. Toms: Well, we do, because I think he’s brighter than Miss Langley. I know he doesn’t dress as well or speak as clearly, and he’s not as experienced as she is, but he’s quicker, more alert. And he’s keen on football and golf. I like that. So he gets the job.Mrs. Grey: No, I’m sorry, Mr. Toms. He doesn’t.Mr. Toms: Yes, he does, Mrs. Grey. He’s the Director’s nephew.。

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UNIT 6Section One Tactics for ListeningListening and Translation1.Blogs are being used more and more by teachers.2.Many Internet services now offer free and easy ways to createpersonal Web pages.cators did not become involved with blogging right away.4.Many were concerned with privacy issues and security.5.But now, thousands of teacher blogs can be found on theInternet.ExerciseDirections: Listen to some sentences a nd translate them into Chinese. You will hear each sentence three times.1.老师们对于博客的使用越来越多。

2.现在很多因特网服务商都提供免费、便捷的制作个人网页的方式。

3.教育工作者并不是从一开始就涉足博客的。

4.很多人担心隐私和安全问题。

5.但是现在在因特网上可以找到成千上万个教师博客网页。

Section Two Listening ComprehensionPart 1 Dialogue-FriendshipInterviewer: Catherine, you have quite a few long-distance friendships. How do you maintain them?Catherine: Yeah, well, friendship is very important to me. Um, I think friendships need tending. I ... I put a big value onbeing current with my friends, and that's somethingthat's hard to do long-distance. But there are friends Ihave that I don't live close to but I have managed to stayvery close to. My friend Odette lives back East, and she'snot much for writing letters, so we talk on the phone atleast once a week, usually for ... oh an hour at a time,and we take turns calling. So I stay current with her, um,by talking.Interviewer: So, how are your phone bills?Catherine: My phone bills are high. But, um, I consider it's just like one of my living expenses, you know, like rent. Andthen there're several friends that I do write 'cause I loveto write, and I love to get letters. And ... and it's ... it's acool thing 'cause I have ... it's a concrete record of, um,you know, of what we were doing.Interviewer: You save.Catherine: Yeah, I save all my letters.Interviewer: Do you reread them?Catherine: You know, I don't. Um, I don't on a regular basis, but something ... there's something about throwing away aletter that I just can't do it. And I've got quite acollection. My one friend Doug especially. He likes towrite and I've been writing to him for about 20 yearsnow.Interviewer: Huh!Catherine: Yeah. We met when we were working at the same place.And then he went to Singapore for two years and wewrote letters. We didn't know each other all that well,but we got to know each other through letters over thefirst two years and ever since then we've been goodfriends.Interviewer: That's nice!Catherine: Yeah, it's ... it's cool. Although when I first ... actually when I first saw him after writing him for two years, Iwas a little nervous that we wouldn't be able to functionwithout a pen and paper between us, you know, becauseI didn't... I felt like my God, I've never really ... I'venever spent time with this person. I've just said all theseI things and, he ... he knows all my secrets and I know allhis secrets, but we haven't I spent time together. But itwas OK.Interviewer: So, some friends you telephone, and others you writeto?Catherine: Oh, and e-mail! I had one friend who just wasn't ...you know, just wasn't into! writing letters, but she ... shegot on-line and e-mail is her thing, and since I've gotten?an e-mail address recently, I've discovered ... I'veheard from her like, ah, twice a I week for the past twomonths, which ... which is unprecedented. I've knownher for I a long time since, oh, I'd say, 1980,1 think, andwe've always considered ourselves I friends, but Ihaven't ... I've kind of been in and out of touch with herand now I'm ... I'm back in good touch with her 'causeshe'll sit down and write me a letter on I e-mail while shejust couldn't do it on pen and paper. So that's great! I...I'm all for | e-mail! I just think it's another way to keepin touch.Interviewer: Yeah. So, in your view what is it that good friends do for each other, Catherine?Catherine: Well, I think friends ... I feel like one thing I want my friends to do is to call me on things, you know, to let meknow if I do something that upsets them for whatever Ireason. I think that's one thing friends, you know, do foreach other and that's why I sometimes friendship can getprickly and hard. Um, and you can fight, but I've never| ... I've never felt fighting was bad. It's just showing thatyou care. But other things... I I think friends, um,provide comfort and support and adventure and jokes,especially I with old friends. You share jokes that you'vecreated together that you've understood and all you haveto do is say one word, and the other person can go offinto peals of laughter and that's, that's pretty, um ... Interviewer: It's powerful.Catherine: Yeah, yeah, it is. And it's a great way to mark time, 1 think, to realize that you've actually accrued* thiscommon ...Interviewer: History!Catherine: Yeah! Yeah! I recently e-mailed my friend Corey back in Chicago about a problem I was having in my personallife and, um, he wrote back with making reference to an |argument that he and I had had, like, 10 years ago. Andhe still remembered and I still! remembered and it wasreally funny. And, you know, I am sitting there, youknow, and I am kind of depressed. And I read his answerand I just started laughing 'cause it was, you know, itwas a joke. You know, he made this joke that was onlyfunny because ... because we've known each other for solong, and we have this great history. Yeah. So it's kind oflike ... I think of friends as the family that we get tochoose and that's ... that's why friendship's such awonderful thing.ExerciseDirections: Listen to the dialogue and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). l.T 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. T 6. F 7. F 8. T 9. F 10. T 11. F 12. TPart 2 Passage-Successful Negotiation depends on RespectYou're probably negotiating at work sometimes when you don't even know you're doing it. Knowing how to negotiate well isa key component to successfully running a small or a large business. To some, negotiating at work means sitting down at a table and demanding or being told to make concessions —hardball* stuff. Negotiating isn't always done with a hammer in hand. But you should become a better negotiator if you want to succeed in business.In the art of negotiating, facts and figures play a role, but what may tip the balance is the emotional factor — the personal stuff everyone brings to the table.How you deal with emotions, your own and those on the other side, makes the difference between success and failure. Goodnegotiations —in business as well as in personal or family situations —hinge* on respect for others, and respect for your own feelings. Too often, people enter into negotiations with the mistaken notion of a lack of power and self-respect, putting themselves at an immediate disadvantage.There are often both positive and negative emotions in negotiations. Positive emotions elicit good feelings and often leadto good solutions. Negative ones cloud the brain and reduce our capacity to think, learn and remember.As you're negotiating, it's easy to get distracted. If someone is getting angry at you, there can be all sorts of reasons for that. There are five ways to gain perspective on this:Appreciation. Understanding the other side's point of view, finding merit in their ideas and communicating your understanding. This must be sincere; faking it is not an option.Affiliation. When you're feeling alone or left out, trouble arises. Try to build genuine connections with the other side as human beings, not merely as adversaries.Autonomy. The recognition that both you and the other sideare free to affect or make decisions.Status. Competing over status is a dead end. Appreciating the status of both sides leads to the mutual respect necessary for asuccessful negotiation: Appreciate the high status of others where relevant and deserved and feel proud of your own areas of expertise and achievement.Role. Don't needlessly limit yourself. The activities in your work and negotiations can often be I expanded to be more fulfilling and meaningful: You can decide the extent to which you want to talk! or to listen, to argue or to work together, and to treat others with disrespect or with courtesy.Remember, too: Both sides have an ongoing relationship that can be damaged by a lopsided* I agreement.One of the best soothing methods is to ask yourself, "How important is this issue to me?" Some i negotiators, just like some married couples, are at risk of making every issue a big issue. We can get worked up about issues that are of little importance. As Aristotle* pointed out, "One can become I angry; that is easy. Butto be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose — that is not easy."Exercise A Pre-listening QuestionGood negotiating isn't about winning or someone else losing; it is about both sides leaving j feeling they've got what they wanted, or at least better off than before.Unsuccessful negotiating is when either side thinks that they've compromised too much, given way when they didn't want to, felt undue pressure or threatened, made sacrifices they didn't want to I make.In that case, one party may have won the negotiation, but the other party will never trust them again and may not want to repeat the experience. As the saying goes, "They may have won the battle, but theywon't win the war."Good negotiating is counter-intuitive. What you want is a win-win. Bargaining hard is not always helpful. Thinking more about problem-solving will help both sides to make the deal.Exercise B Sentence DictationDirections: Listen to some sentences and write them down. You will hear each sentence three times. 1.Negotiating isn't always done with a hammer in hand. But youshould become a better negotiator if you want to succeed in business.2.In the art of negotiating, facts and figures play a role, but whatmay tip the balance is the emotional factor.3.Good negotiations — in business as well as in personal or familysituations —hinge on respect for others, and respect for your own feelings.4.If someone is getting angry at you, there can be all sorts ofreasons for that.5.Both sides have an ongoing relationship that can be damaged bya lopsided agreement.Exercise C Detailed ListeningDirections: Listen to the passage and do the following exercises.Exercise 1 Directions: Answer the following questions.1)How you deal with emotions, your own and those on the otherside, makes the difference between success and failure in a negotiation.2)The negotiator with this notion is often immediately put at andisadvantage.3)Positive emotions elicit good feelings and often lead to goodsolutions; negative ones cloud the brain and reduce our capacity to think, learn and remember.Exercise 2 Directions: Explain the following terms.1)Appreciation: Understanding the other side's point of view,finding merit in their ideas and communicating your understanding.2)Affiliation: Try to build genuine connections with the other sideas human beings, not merely as adversaries.3)Autonomy: The recognition that both you and the other side arefree to affect or make decisions.4)Status: Competing over status is a dead end. Appreciating thestatus of both sides leads to the mutual respect necessary for a successful negotiation.5)Role: Don't needlessly limit yourself. The activities in your workand negotiations can often be expanded to be more fulfilling and meaningful.Exercise D After-listening DiscussionDirections: Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.1.One of the best soothing methods is to ask yourself, "How important is this issue to me?" Somenegotiators, just like some married couples, are at risk of making every issue a big issue. We can get worked up about issues that are of little importance. As Aristotle pointed out, "One can become angry;that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose — that is not easy."2.(Open)Section Three NewsNews item 1Background information:The only two laboratories known to have successfully cloned dogs are both based in South Korea with two South Korea's best-known cloning experts in the lead. One is Hwang Woo Suk, a disgraced scientist now being tried on allegations of fraud for having faked research saying he had created human embryonic stem cells through cloning. After Hwang's work on human stem-cell cloning was exposed as fraudulent*, he was expelled from the university. The other is his estranged protege, Lee Byeong Chun, who also has been indicted on fraud charges. In 2005, Hwang and Lee created the world's first cloned dog, Snuppy. But since then they have split into rival laboratories, each vying to become the world's top animal cloning center.Cloning a dog now costs about $100,000. But the price willdrop to $20,000 to $50,000 in three years.Tapescript and keySeveral years ago Edgar and Nina Otto froze the DNA of their dog, Lancelot. When he died last year, the couple were devastated and they decided to get a clone produced by a South Korean laboratory.The biotech firm Best Friends Again claim that Lancelot Encore, as they've named the new puppy, is the world's first commercially cloned dog. The laboratory in South Korea, BioArts, includes a scientist that lost his research professorship at Seoul University in 2004, after fraudulently* claiming he'd cloned human ernbryos* and stem cells*.The new owners here in Florida say they're happy with their new dog and don't plan to clone any others. It's thought that between three and four million unwanted dogs are killed at shelters across the US every year.A: Directions: Listen to the news and complete the summary.ed dog. This news item is about the world’s first commercially clonB: Directions: Listen to the news again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).1.Edgar and Nina Otto froze the DNA of their dog, Lancelot lastyear. (Several years ago Edgar and Nina Otto froze the DNAof their dog, Lancelot.) F2.The couple were sad and they decided to get a clone producedby a South Korean laboratory. Tncelot Encore, the new puppy, is the world's first cloned dog.(Lancelot Encore, the new puppy, is the world's firstcommercially cloned dog.) F4.The new owners here say they're happy with their new dogand may plan to clone more. (The new owners here in Florida say they're happy with their new dog and don't planto clone any others.) F5.A great number of unwanted dogs are killed at shelters acrossthe US every year. TNews item 2Teaching tips:This is a news item about US future space program. Ask the students to listen carefully to the new words in the vocabulary. Pay attention to the colloquial expressions like "pie in the sky" and "pull the plug”.Tapescript and keyFive years ago President Bush set out his lofty vision of sending astronauts back to the Moon by the year 2020. It was meant to be the staging post* for the next frontier - a manned landing on Mars. Now a panel of space experts says that's prettymuch pie in the sky*.Their report, commissioned by President Obama, says the current US human spaceflight programme appears to be on an unsustainable trajectory*. It suggests the only way forward is to increase the funding of NASA by billions of dollars, or to co-operate with private companies now embarking on commercial space flights.The panel says visits to Near-Earth Objects such as asteroids* are far more realistic too. The experts also argue for keeping the International Space Station going till 2020, rather than pulling the plug in six years' time.A: Directions: Listen to the news and complete the summary.This news item is about US future space travel.B: Directions: Listen to the news again and fill in the blanks with missing information. P100Five years ago President Bush set out his lofty vision of sending .................................... astronauts back to the Moon by the year 2020: Then the Moon would be the staging post for the next frontier –a manned landing on Mars. The plan now seems pretty much pie in the sky.The current US human spaceflight programme appears to be on an unsustainable trajectory: The only way forward is to increasethe funding of NASA, or to cooperate with private companies now embarking on commercial space flights:The panel says visits to Near-Earth Objects such as asteroids are far more realistic too. The most realistic thing now is to keep the International Space Station going till 2020 instead of pulling the plug in six years' time.News item 3Teaching tips:this news item is about the study on Alzheimer's disease. What are the findings from the study?Tapescript and key:The study looked at nearly 400 men who developed Alzheimer's* disease. It assessed t he time they spent in full-time education, the type of work they did and the point at which they retired.The researchers detected no link between the onset* of dementia* and education or occupation. But they found that every extra yearat work was associated with a six-week delay in Alzheimer's. They say this points to the value of keeping the brain active by working.They also acknowledge that the nature of retirement is changing, and for some people it may be as intellectually stimulating as working. The Alzheimer's Research Trust, whichfunded the study, says more people than ever retire later in life to avert* financial hardship, but there may be a silver lining*: lower dementia risk. However it says much more research is needed in order to understand how to delay or prevent dementia.A: Directions: Listen to the news and complete the summary.This news item is about the research that shows working protects against dementiaB: Directions: Listen to the news again and answer the following questions.1.The study looked at nearly 400 men who developed Alzheimer'sdisease.It assessed the time they spent in full-time education, the type of work they did and the point at which they retired.2.No, the researchers detected no link between the onset ofdementia and education or occupation.3.Every extra year at work was associated with a six week delayin Alzheimer's.4. To lower dementia risk.5. Much more research is needed in order to understand how to delay or prevent dementia.。

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Listening & SpeakingUnit 6:Listening TaskDialogue 1:A: Hey, Andrew! You’re back from Australia. B: Yeah, just got back yesterday.A: Well, g’day, mate! How did you like my homeland?B: Oh, man, it was great! The people were so friendly. The weather was great. And some of the Australian slang you taught me really came in handy.A: Oh, yeah. I bet you picked up some more while you were there.B: Yep. Mm, lemme see. I know “mozzies” are “mosquitoes,” and “tucker” means “food.” And, of course, Australian English is called “Strine.”A: Not bad, mate! A few more trips down under and you’ll be an expert in Strine!Dialogue 2:A: So, how did you like Professor Lee’s class?B: Man, I don’t know.A: What do you mean? B: I mean, it’s hard to pick up what she’ssaying. Her English is so hard tounderstand.A: You think so?B: Yeah. She has a strong accent, youknow.A: Well, yeah, but everyone has an accent.Even you have an accent! Hers is justdifferent from yours, that’s all.B: Sure is.A: Don’t worry about it, though. You’ll getused to how she talks.B: Maybe, but I’m having a really hard timeunderstanding her right now.A: Well, maybe you should just payattention to what she writes on the board.She writes on the board a lot. I think sheknows that some people need to get usedto her.Dialogue 3:A: OK. Places everyone! “Gone with theWind,” scene 25, take 2. And action!B: Rhett, I only know that I love …A: Cut! Cut! Cut! Julia, you’ve got to workon your southern accent. You just don’tsound like Scarlet.B: I know, I know. I’m just not getting it forsomereason.A: OK. It’s not that hard. Now, listen. In thesouthern dialect of American English, thepronoun “I” sounds like “Ah.” I love you,Rhett.B: OK. Lemme try this again. Aaaah. I onlyknow that I love you.A: Better. Now another thing. “R” sounds atthe end of words are often dropped. So, forexample, you say “suga’,” not “sugar.”B: OK. Don’t botha me anymo’. And don’tcall me suga’!A: Much better! All right, places everyone!We’re going to try thi s again. Lights,camera, action!Real World ListeningPart 1Jennifer: Tell me how your background andexperience have prepared you to be amanager in our travel company.Sumi: Well, as my resume shows, I have abachelor’s degree in travel industrymanagement from an American university, and I worked for five years in one of the top travel companies in Japan. After two years I was promoted to a management position that was very similar to the job you are offering here.Jennifer: I see. So you have supervised people in your previous position?Sumi: Yes. Actually, I supervised a staff of about twenty people.Part 2Sumi: Hello?Jennifer: I’m calling for Sumi Wilson. Sumi: This is Sumi.Jennifer: Hi! This is Jennifer Bates of World Trek travel agency. I’m calling with what I hope will be good news.Sumi: Yes?Jennifer: We’d like to offer you a position as a customer service representative.Sumi: Sorry, but did you just say customer service? I was applying for the management position.Jennifer: Yes, I know. Actually, we’ve hired someone else for the management position, but we really liked you, so we’d like to hireyou in customer service.Sumi: I see. Well, since I was hoping to getthe management position, I think I’ll need tothink about this. Could I call you backtomorrow?Part 3Rick: Hello?Sumi: It’s me. World Trek called.Rick: So, did you get the job?Sumi: No, but they offered me a job as acustomer service representative, sellingand leading tours to various places in Asia.Rick: That’s not fair! You were perfect forthe management job!Sumi: That’s what I thought, too. But Ihonestly think they were worried about myEnglish. I’m sure they want a native speakerto be the manager.Rick: But that’s ridiculous! Your English isgreat. Yo u know, if that’s their attitude, I’mglad you’re not going to be working there.Sumi: Actually, I’ve been thinking about it alot, and I really want to accept the job as acustomer service rep.Rick: What? Why?Sumi: Well, it’s a good chance to showthem how much I know, what I can do. Andthey can see for themselves how good myEnglish is, too! Then, whenever the nextmanagement position comes up, they’llknow I’m the perfect choice!Rick: Well, in that case, go for it! And let’sgo out for dinner tonight to celebrate!Unit 7:Listening Task1.Hi! I’m Michael. I’m a 32-year-old white male.I’m divorced, and I want to try again withthe right lady. I like rock music, dancing,and surfing. I’m looking for an attractivewoman who likes to party as much as I do.Surfing experience is a plus, but notnecessary. If you’re willing to learn, I’mwilling to teach you!2.I’m Anita and I’m a 34-year-oldAfrican-American woman. I’m single and Iwork for a major corporation. I’m also veryinvolved with the environmentalorganization Greenpeace, so respect for nature is a must. I’m looking for a single professional man, 35 to 40, who already has his own life but wants to share quality time. He has to be honest above all else.3.Hi, my name is Jack. I’m a sens itive 28-year-old guy. I’m ready for someone who wants a lifetime of commitment. I’m into bodybuilding, movies, and golf. I have a great job with a good income, so you don’t have to be rich, just fun to be with. But I’m hopeless in the kitchen, so you have to be able to cook. Let’s get to know each other and enjoy life together!Real World ListeningPart 1:Amy: I know I have a picture of Luis around here somewhere. Oh, here it is.Becky: Wow, he’s so handsome! He looks like a Greek statue.Amy: Yeah, h e is very attractive. But I didn’t think so when I first met him.Becky: You didn’t?Amy: No. You know what I noticed when I first met him? He has really hairy hands.Becky: What?Amy: Yeah. His hands are just really hairy.Plus, his clothes were way morefashionable than I usually like. He justwasn’t my type. And on top of all that, hewas shorter than me.Becky: So how come you went out withhim?Amy: Well, he was just really sweet andfunny, and I was so comfortable justhanging out with him. And the first time wewent out he just swept me away with hispersonality.Becky: Really? How?Amy: He was just really easy to talk to.Becky: But still, if all those things botheredyou, about his hands and all.Amy: Well, you know, none of that wasimportant once I got to know him more. Hispersonality and the way we got along justmade it clear to me that he is “the one.”Becky: So, when’s the big day?Part 2:Bob: Luis, I’m so happy for you and Amy.Luis: Thanks. She’s a great girl. And she’sperfect for me. We just “click,” you know?Bob: So then I guess you just always knewshe was the person for you?Luis: Well, not exactly.Bob: It wasn’t love at first sight?Luis: No. But don’t tell Amy that. She’s sucha romantic. She’d probably like it if I said Ifell for her immediatelyBob: But you didn’t?Luis: No. It took me a while to warm up toAmy. She just wasn’t my type.Bob: Really? Why? Didn’t you think shewas attractive?Luis: Well, she was so thin and athletic. Iusually like a girl with a few curves.Bob: Then what made you decide to ask herout?Luis: I didn’t. She asked me out!Bob: She did? And how did you feel aboutthat?Luis: I wasn’t sure at first. But you know, Iended up really liking that part of herpersonality. She’s independent and shegoes after what she wants. And once Istarted looking at her more, I really liked herphysically.Bob: Well, you two sure make a great couple!Unit 8:Listening Task:Dialogue 1:A: You wouldn’t believe what happened to me.B: What?A: Well, I got my credit card bill yesterday, and I was looking it over, and there were all these charges for things I didn’t buy. There was a fur coat from some expensive website, and, like, fifty phone calls to Paris. B: Oh, no. Did someone steal your credit card?A: No, I still have the card, but someone must have gotten the number. Sometimes that’s all you need to buy something over the phone or on the Internet.B: Wow, that’s scary.A: Yeah, but I called the credit card company. They have identity theft insurance, so they’re goin g to give me a new card, a new number, and I don’t have to pay for any of that stuff.Dialogue 2:A: How’s that new computer working out,man?B: Well, hard to say. It’s definitely a coolmachine, top of the line. It’s got way morememory than my old comp uter, and it’s wayfaster. The thing is, none of my old softwareworks with it.A: Really?B: Yeah, it’s a new operating system, sonothing is compatible.A: Wow.B: So now I have to buy all the upgrades forall my programs, all the new versions ofeverything.A: That’s gonna be expensive.B: Yep. It’s really lame.Dialogue 3:A: Hey, did you get the e-mail I sent youtoday?B: I think so. It was one of those jokeforwards, right? One of the kind that aresupposed to be funny.A: Yeah, it was a picture of an elephantplaying baseball. Man, that was hilarious.B: Yeah, um, actually, I kind of wish youwouldn’t send me all those forwards. I endup just deleting them anyhow.A: Oh, OK. I didn’t realize.B: Sorry, but it’s just that I get, like, fiftyforwards a day, from you, my mom, mysisters, my coworkers. My inbox is alwaysso clogged up with forwards thatsometimes I don’t even get to read my reale-mails, important e-mails, you know.Dialogue 4:A: John, you’ve been playing that videogame for hours.B: I know, I know. It’s just that I have to getto level five before I can take a break.A: Well, you’ve been playing nonstop everyday like this for the past week.B: Yeah. This game is really addictive. But Ipromise I’ll stop just as soon as I get intothe secret room.A: The secret room?B: Yeah, but first I’ve got to get a hold of thegolden key.A: John, just listen to yourself! I think this game is messing with your head.Real World ListeningGreg: Hello, this is “Tech Trek,” and I’m your host, Greg Mc Fee. Today we’re going to review three new video games that everyone’s talking about. First, there’s “The Butcher.” The player is an undercover cop who used to be a butcher. Imagine that. Super violent, super fast game.Greg: Hello, this is “Tech Trek,” and I’m your host, Greg McFee. Today we’re going to review three new video games that everyone’s talking about. First, there’s “The Butcher.” The player is an undercover cop who used to be a butcher. Imagine that. Super violent, super fast game.Jeff: My pleasure, Greg.Greg: So, Jeff. “The Butcher.” A lot of people are talking about your game, and most of them are saying it might be too violent.Jeff: Well, it is violent. I mean, it’s about a cop, who was once a butcher, who hunts down criminals. A lot of people think that video games like “The Butcher” actuallycause violence, that they’re a bad influenceon children.Jeff: Yeah, I hear that a lot. But I don’t know.To me, video games are just entertainment.I think people can tell the differencebetween a video game and real life.Greg: Even kids?Jeff: Even kids. I don’t think anyone isgoing to play “The Butcher” and then goout and make criminals into hamburger.You’re not going to become more violent ifyou play “The Butcher.”Greg: Maybe so, but …Jeff: In fact, I was reading the newspaper,and there are some scientists who thinkthat playing violent video games canactually make you less violent.Greg: Hmm. That’s interesting.Jeff: Yeah, they say that if you get all youranger and frustration out in a video game,you’ll be a lot more relaxed in your regularlife.Greg: So if you were a really angry person,it might be a good idea to play “TheButcher,” right? You could hack upcriminals for an hour, and then go on withthe rest of your day in a peaceful, happymood.Jeff: Exactly. Playing a video game might bebetter than meditating or seeing apsychiatrist, or anything like that.Greg: Anyway, thanks for joining us on“Tech Trek,” Jeff.Jeff: Any time.Unit 9:Listening TaskDialogue 1:A: Hi, little sister. How’s your first weekaway at school?B: Well, I have to say that dormitory livinghas some major negatives.A: Like what? You don’t have a curfew, doyou?B: No, and that’s the one thing I do like. Butit’s kind of disgusting to hav e to share abathroom and showers with thirty otherpeople. And some of my neighbors party onschool nights. The other night, I had myfirst exam, and I was trying to get a goodnight’s sleep, but it was impossible, theywere so noisy.A: Yeah, that sure sounds like dorm life! That’s why I moved out my sophomore year.B: I think I will, too.Dialogue 2:A: My parents can be so annoying. They don’t give me any space. Last night my mom barged into my room while I was on the Internet and wanted to see what I was doing.B: Wow! That’s so different from my mom. She always respects my privacy. She always knocks before she comes into my room.A: Wow. My mom and my dad are always snooping around my room, trying to figure out what I’m doing, and they look through my cell phone bill to see who I’m calling. My mom even called one of the phone numbers she found!B: Oh, my mom never does that. If she wants to know who my friends are, she just asks me.A: Man, you’re lucky. You’ve got it good. Got a spare bedroom for me?Dialogue 3:A: Anthony! Kim! How are you twolovebirds? Haveyou adjusted to married life yet?B: Well, we’re still working on it!C: Yeah, right. We’re working on it.A: I guess it takes a while to get used toeach other’s habits, huh?C: Yeah, well, you know, I’m a bit of a neatfreak.A: Yeah, I know.C: And Anthony, well, let’s just say he’s alittle on the messy side.B: Yeah, different styles, I guess. And thenthere’s the little problem of sleeping atnight. She talks in her sleep.C: Or so he says.B: It’s true. You do!C: And he snores! Between the two of us,we can’t seem to get much rest.A: Looks like you two still have a lot to getused to.Dialogue 4:A: Harry, have you been using my iPodagain?B: Alice! Don’t get so uptight.A: And my new headphones, too? Youcreep!B: Well, OK, I was going to put them back.Anyway, what’s the big deal?A: The big deal is that it is so disrespectfulto take things without asking.B: Well, how about you? You’re alwaysborrowing my sweaters, and jerseys, andstuff.A: Yeah, well, that’s different.B: I don’t think so.Real World ListeningKara: Steve, remember the older couplethat I rent my apartment from?Steve: Yeah?Kara: Well, the woman has been coming upto see how I’m doing. At first, I was reallyappreciative, you know. It’s nice to feel thatpeople are concerned when you live alone.Steve: Yeah, it’s nice.Kara: Now, though, she comes every day,sometimes more than once! She alwaysbrings me homemade soup.Steve: Homemade soup! That’s so great! I wish someone cooked fro me.Kara: Well, sure, having some home-cooked food is a treat, but she sits and watches me to make sure I eat it! Last time, I had just eaten dinner when she came over and insisted that I finish a whole bowl! She wouldn’t leave until I did!Steve: Oh, c’mon. You could have it much worse.Kara: And every time I go out she leans out the door to ask where I’m going. It’s like I’m 17 again!Steve: Would you rather have loud neighbors who kept you up all night? Kara: Well, it’s not only her. It’s the old man, too. He’s such a flirt, and I’ve always thought it was cute. You know, an old man, 80 years old, still flirting.Steve: Uh huh.Kara: So, today when I got home, he came up to me , gave me a hug.Steve: Yeah, so what?Kara: And then, he kissed me on the cheek! Steve: Oh, no. Well, maybe you remind him of his grand-daughter.Kara: Well, yeah, but do n’t you think it’skind of weird for him to kiss me?Unit 10:Listening Task1.Yeah, I had an experience in a disaster once.It was a real life-changing experience. I wasin the Alaska Range climbing MountForaker with a couple of friends. Near theend of our trip, a storm moved in. Themountain just went crazy! It wasunbelievable. The rocks and snow startedfalling, and we were knocked 800 feet downthe side of the mountain. I don’t know whathappened after that because I passed out.Six hours later, I woke up. My shoulder wasbroken, and I was separated from myfriends and was just in a kind of daze. Ittook me three days to get to the bottom ofthe mountain. I had to keep my eyes openand just ignore the pain. But I finally made itto safety.2.Once, I really thought it was all over for me.It was a Sunday morning, May eighteenth tobe exact. I was camping with Marty, a friend,and we were about fifteen miles north of Mt.St. Helens, and we were packing up our tentwhen boom, when it erupted. Within minutes, nearly every tree around us had been ripped out of the ground. I was blown into a deep hole left by one of the trees.I pulled myself out of the hole, but then ice chunks started falling from the sky! Marty had been hurt pretty badly by a falling tree, so I had to get help. I made him a little shelter and then walked the rest of the day to find help. It was really painful because I was knee-deep in ashes almost the whole way. That night, an emergency helicopter finally saw me. I was never so thankful in my life.3.I’ll never forget the big earthquake in Turkey. It was the middle of the night, and I was sleeping, when I felt a sharp jolt. I sat up in bed like a bolt of lightning. The next thing I knew, I had fallen through the floor into a hole and things were hitting my head and body. It wasn’t long before I realized that the building had collapsed, on top of me.Real World ListeningI opened my eyes and looked down. Black filthy water covered the lower half of mybody. I couldn’t even see my legs. My arms,bare, scratched, bleeding, and aching, werewrapped around a palm tree. I was holdingon, leaning against the trunk. Black,oil-slicked, muddied water choked withdebris was everywhere. I looked up. Ilooked up. The sky was blue, clear,untroubled. The sun was shining. Wherewas I? Where was Simon? What hadhappened? I remembered.Simon and I were in the bungalow when arush of water rose up so suddenly therewas not even a second to think, a rush ofwater that came from all directions, hurtlingus out into the furious current. For one splitsecond, before the water separated us, Isaw Simon’s face. “Petra!” he sc reamed.“Petra! What’s happening?” I couldn’tanswer. I didn’t know. Then I lost sight ofhim. Seconds later, I saw him again,whirling in the tumbling waters. He was afew yards ahead of me. Behind him arooftop was sticking out of the water.“Catch the roof! Catch the roof!” I shouted.Then he was gone. I don’t know whether heheard me or not.I prayed that he would catch hold. I wassure he would. He was a strong swimmer.He had to be OK. It was impossible to tell inwhich direction the waters were streaming.I needed to grab onto something or beswept away. I saw another rooftop. Ireached out my arms, and sending outevery bit of energy I had, I grabbed theedges and held on. Instantly, my legs weresucked underneath, and everythingaccumulated by the raging water, the woodand metal objects, all the trash, beganslamming against my hips and legs.For the first time, I thought of dying.Miraculously, the pressure of the waterbegan to lessen. I pulled myself up onto theroof. My clothes had been torn from mybody. I was naked. Then, as quickly as thefirst, another tremendous wave rose up andpoured over the rooftop. I lost my grip andwas drawn down beneath the water. I hungon, screaming with pain and fear. I would becrushed into nothing. Frantically, I flailedmy arms, trying to get out from under thethick layer of filth between me and thesurface.Desperately, I fought to get some air until I had no breath left. I stopped fighting, stopped struggling, and began swallowing the inky water. A great feeling of peacefulness came over me. I surrendered to the calmness. Whatever was meant to be, whatever God will decide, it’s OK. At that moment, without any effort on my part, I was thrust through the barrier of debris to the surface. I threw my head back and gasped for air. Above me was the blue, blue sky. I was never so happy in my life to see the sky.。

英语听力教程unit6听力原文

Unit 6 听力原文Part IB1. Tell me about yourself.2. What do you think are your strengths and weaknesses?3. We have a lot of applicants for this job, why should we appoint you?4. What has been your most valuable experience?5. How would you describe your personality?6. When did you last lose your temper? Describe what happened.7. Which is more important to you: status or money?8. How long do you think you’d stay with us if you were appointed?9. Why do you want to leave your present job?10. What makes you think you’d enjoy working for us?11. Are you an ambitious person?12. What would you like to be doing ten years from now?13. What are you most proud of having done in your present job?14. What was the worst problem you have had in your present job and how did you solveit?15. What is the best idea you’ve had in the past month?16. What is your worst fault and what is your best quality?17. Don’t you think you’re a little young for this job?18. What are your long-range goals?19. Describe your present job — what do you find rewarding about it?20. Now, what do you do in your spare time?21. What excites you about the job you’re doing now?22. What worries you about the job you’re doing now?23. Describe your ideal boss.24. How would you rate your present boss?C1. A person who likes to give or share things with others.2. Someone who always tells the truth.3. A person who is quick at learning new things.4. Someone who is always on time.5. A person who can’t keep a secret.6. Someone who does not think about other people’s feeling.7. A person who speaks in a very direct and honest way.8. Someone who is educated or has good manners.9. A person who comes up with new and original ideas.10. Someone who has a strong desire to succeed.Part II Two girls talking on the phoneClara: That number has been engaged for ages. Nobody can be that popular. I wonder if her number’s been changed. I think I’ll try again (Dialling)Sue: 3346791Clara: Is that you sue?Sue: Who’s callingClara: This is Clara, Clara Fulkson. Don’t you remember me?Sue: Clara! Of course I remember you. How are you? I haven’t heard from you for at least 2 years. What are you doing?Clara: Nothing very exciting. That’s one reason I’m ringing. I need some advice. Sue: Advice? Hm...That’s a good one. I’ve just been sacked (Pips)Clara:There’s (a) pips. Hang on Sue. (Insert a coin) What do you mean you’ve just been sacked? Sue, you are the most successful woman I know.Sue: That’s probably why I’ve been sacked. But let’s talk about you. You said you needed some advice.Clara: I certainly do. I want to ask you about interviews. Have you had (a) lots of them?Sue: Yes, I have. Too manyClara: So could you tell me the sort of questions you are usually asked?Sue: Let me think. The first ten questions are almost always the same. I call them the why’s, how’s and where’s.(pips again)Clara: Not again, Don’t go away, Sue, I’ve got one more coin. (Insert one more coin) Are you there Sue?Sue: Yes, I’m still here?Clara: Sorry, I didn’t understand what you were telling me. Could you repeat it? Sue: It’s very boring. But here you are. I’m always asked: why I want to leave my present job; why I’m interested in the new job; how I intend to get to work;how long I intend to stay at the job; Where I live; where I went to school;how much I ‘m paid in my present job; how much I expect to be paid in the new job. Oh, yes. I’m always asked if I’m married.(pips again)Clara: That is it, Sue. No more coins. I’ll write to you soon. And many thanks. Questions:1. What are the manes of the two speakers?2. Where might the caller make the phone call?3. How many coins did the caller insert?4. How long haven’t the two girls seen each other for?5. How many why’s, how’s and where’s can you remember? Place a tick by all the questions you can remember.Part III A good interviewA.Interviewer: Good morning, Miss ...Miss Jones: Miss Jones.Interviewer: Miss Jones, yes, right. Now, you’d like to join our team, I gather. Miss Jones: Yes, I would.Interviewer: That’s very good. I’d like to know a little bit about you. Perhaps you could tell me a little bit about your education.Miss Jones: Oh yes. I left school at 18 and for the first two years I went to Gibsons.They’re an engineering firm. And after that, I did a one-year full-time PA course and went back to Gibsons. I was PA to the Export Director. I stayed there for two years and then moved on to my present company. That’s Europa Marketing.And I’ve been with them for three years now, first working with the Marketing Director and now I’m with the Sales Director.Interviewer: That’s all very interesting, Miss Jones. I’d like to know what was the course that you enjoyed most at school?Miss Jones: Foreign languages. We did French and German.Interviewer: And are you quite fluent in those languages now or ...?Miss Jones: Yes, a bit rusty now, but obviously the more travel I can do the moreI can use my languages and I’d like to learn another language. I’d like toadd Italian as well.Interviewer: Italian?Miss Jones: Yes.Interviewer: Very good, that might be very useful. Now tell me a little bit about the work you’re doing at present.Miss Jones: Well Europa Marketing is a marketing and public relations company and they do consultancy work for companies operating in the UK and European markets.Our clients come from all over the world. I assist the sales director by arranging these visits, setting up meetings and presentations and I deal with her correspondence. I’ve not been able to go with her on any of her trips abroad, but I’ve been to the firms in this country, several times on my own to make these arrangements.Interviewer:It sounds as if you’re very happy there, Miss Jones. I’m curious why you’d like to leave them and join our company.Miss Jones: Well I know Anglo-European has a very good reputation. And I feel thatI would have more scope and opportunity in your company and that the work willbe more challenging for me. I might be able to travel and use my languages because at the moment most of my work is rather routine secretarial-type work and I like the idea of more challenges in my life really ...B.Interviewer: Good morning, Miss ...Miss Jones: Miss Jones. Good morning.Interviewer: Miss Jones, yes, right. Hi. Um ... now, you’d like to join our team, I gather.Miss Jones: Yes, I would.Interviewer: That’s ... that’s very good. Er ... I’d like to know a little bit about you. Perhaps you could tell me ... perhaps we could start ... if you could tell me a little bit about your education.Miss Jones: Oh yes, right. Well, I left school at 18 and for the first two yearsI went to Gibsons, you might know them, they’re an engineering firm.(An, yes,right.) Um ... and after that, I wanted to do a course, so I d ... I did a one-year full-time PA course and went back to Gibsons. I was PA to the Export Director.I stayed there for another two years and ... and then I moved on to my presentcompany. Um ... that’s Europa Marketing ... um ... Mr. Adair, the marketing director, offered me a job because Gibsons had ... had worked quite a lot with Europa Marketing. (Oh, yes, Europe’s got big business.) And I’ve been with them for three years now ... um ... first with the Marketing Director and ...and now I’m with the Sales Director.Interviewer: That’s all very interesting, Miss Jones. Um ... I ... I’d like to know, what did you enjoy most at school? What was the course that you enjoyed most?Miss Jones: Ah ... foreign languages I liked best. (Foreign languages.) We did French and German. Yes.Interviewer: Mhm. And are you quite fluent in those now or ... ?Miss Jones: Yes, a bit rusty now, but ... um ... obviously the more travel I can do the more I can use my languages and I’d like to learn another language. I’d like to add Italian as well.Interviewer: Italian?Miss Jones: Yes.Interviewer: Very good, very good, that ... that might be very useful. Now ... er ...tell me a little bit about ... er ... the work you’re doing at present.Miss Jones: Um ... well ... er ... Europa Marketing is a marketing and public ...public relations company and they do ... they do consultancy work for companies operating in the UK and European markets. Er ... our clients come from all over the world ... um ... we deal with some of them by ... by post, but most of them come to our offices and at least once during a project. I assist the sales director by arranging these visits, setting up meetings and presentations andI ... I deal with her correspondence. I’ve not been able to go with her on any ...on any of her trips abroad, but I ... I’ve been to firms in this country, several times on my own ... um ... to make these arrangements.Interviewer:It sounds as if you’re very happy there, Miss Jones. I’m curious why you’d like to leave them and join our company.Miss Jones: Well ... um ... I know the reputation of Anglo-European and it has a very good reputation. And I feel that I would have more scope and opportunity in your company and that the work will be more challenging for me. I might be able to possibly travel and use my languages because at the moment most of my work is ... is rather routine secretarial-type work and I like the idea of more ...um ... challenges in my life really ...Part ⅣAAt interview the first thing that I notice is how the person settles down, and when they sit down. Do they immediately rush into the room, grab a chair without being invited to sit down? Are they nervous? Do they spend a lot of time fiddling with their hands, brushing their hair back, holding their pen, tapping it on the table? Obviously everyone is nervous at interview and you make allowances for that, but if it continues throughout the whole interview then you have to ask yourself what will they be like in a normal job?Second thing that I look for is: Do they look at you? Do they make eye contact? Because if they won’t look at you in a job which depends on making a good impression, then probably in the job they won’t do very well in terms of making contact and having good relations with other colleagues. The sort of person normally we would look for would be someone who was, open, outgoing, enthusiastic and who could talk intelligently about what they had done and what they hoped to do. That doesn’t mean that they have to have had a lot of experience but that they should be able to reflect on whatever experience they’ve had.The other kinds of things that we might talk about in an interview of course are what the person expects to get from a new job, and I think that it is important because it shows the expectations that the person has-what they want from their job. It’s interesting to hear why people want to change jobs.B... But as important as qualifications are, and you won’t get to an interview or at least people won’t get to an interview without the qualifications, the most important thing in fact is the character and how a person presents themselves at interview. I find it very difficult to define exactly the sort of person I am looking for, but when I meet someone I can tell whether they are the sort of person that I would like to appoint or whether they are not.At interview the first thing that I notice is how the person settles down, when they sit down. Do they immediately rush into the room, grab a chair without being invited to sit down? Are they nervous? Um, do they spend a lot of time fiddling with their hands, brushing their hair back, er holding their pen, tapping it on the table? Obviously everyone is nervous at interview and you make allowances for that, but if it continues throughout the whole interview then of course you have to ask yourself if they’re like this after, say, an hour of interview, what will they be like in a normal job?Second thing that I look for is: Do they look at you? Do they make eye contact? Because if they won’t look at you in a job where in, in a situation where a job depends on, on them making a good impression, then probably in the job they won’t do very well in terms of making, er, good, making contact with other colleagues, making, having good relations with other colleagues. The sort of person normally we would look for would be someone who was, open, outgoing, enthusiastic and who could talk intelligently about what they had done and what they hoped to do. That doesn’t mean that they have to have had a lot of experience but that they should be able to reflect on whatever experience they’ve had.The other kinds of, of um things that we might talk about in an interview of course are what, er what the person expects to get from a new job in a new country, and that I think is important because it shows the expectations that the person has — what they want from their job. Um it’s interesting to hear why people want to change jobs, why they want to go to a new country.Part V Who’ll Get the Job?(Jane Langley is being interviewed by Mrs. Grey, the Personnel Manager, and Mr. Toms. )Mr. Toms: Yes, I see. Good. Good.Mrs. Grey: Miss Langley, I see that your last employer, Mr. Carmichaes, described you as “conscientious”. Do you think you are?Jane: Well, I certainly try to be. I have a set routine for the day in the office which means that I know exactly all the jobs that I have to do. And if conscientious means being exrtemely careful and paying attention to detail, then yes, I suppose I’m conscientious.Mr. Toms: But he said too that you could ‘adapt quickly to change’. Did you leave because they were making changes, or what?Jane: No, not at all. They made a lot of changes while I was there. I’m afraid I became unhappy because I wanted something more challenging.Mrs. Grey:I assume you wanted something like the job of Senior Secretary that we’re offering.Jane: Yes, that’s right.(Michael James is being interviewed now by the same two people. )Mrs. Grey: ...and according to your last employer, Mr. Smith, you ‘tend to be a little impatient at times’.Michael:Well, perhaps I am, perhaps I’m not. Some of the others in the office there were so slow!Mr. Toms: Yes, yes. I like a person who wants to get on with the job.Mrs. Grey: Mr. James, what I’d like to know is ...Mr. Toms:Excuse me, Mrs. Grey, but I wanted to ask Mr. James about his sport. You’rea keen footballer, I understand.Michael: Oh, yes. I play regularly twice a week. And I organised a team at my old place.Mr. Toms: And golf, too, I gather.Michael:Yes. Actually, I like golf better than football really. That’s why I play nearly every morning ...(Mrs. Grey and Mr. Toms are now discussing Jane and Michael after the interviews.)Mrs. Grey: ... so in my view, when you compare the two of them —and this has nothing to do with Jane being a woman — I’d give the job to Jane Langley. She’s obviously a better secretary than he is, she’s a much better typist, she mixes better with people and is clearly far more polite. We don’t even need to discuss Mr. James.Mr. Toms: Well, we do, because I think he’s brighter than Miss Langley. I know he doesn’t dress as well or speak as clearly, and he’s not as experienced as she is, but he’s quicker, more alert. And he’s keen on football and golf. I like that. So he gets the job.Mrs. Grey: No, I’m sorry, Mr. Toms. He doesn’t.Mr. Toms: Yes, he does, Mrs. Grey. He’s the Director’s nephew.。

新视野大学英语听说教程（第二版）第2册unit6听力原文

新视野大学英语听说教程（第二版）第2册unit6听力原文Unit 6 What’s in a Name?新视野大学英语听说教程第二版第2册1. M: That was really something! What do you remember most about the play we watched?W: I remember an actor asking “What’s in a name?” It made me think about my own name and its meaning.Q: What does the woman remember about the play?2. W: What do you think the writer of the play meant when he asked “What’s in a name?”M: I think that he was questioning the importance of names, that is, how they affect our lives. Q: Why did the writer ask the question?3. M: There’s something I don’t understand. Please tell me again why you changed your name. W: I wanted a name that would sound more elegant than the one my parents gave me.Q: Why did the woman change her name?4. M: My English teacher discouraged us from using our Chinese names in class.W: That’s not fair! I’m proud of my own name, and I’m not going to use another!Q: Why doesn’t the woman want to use another na me?5. W: In Sociology class, I learned that in many different cultures, names say a lot about people. M: I heard the same thing in Psychology class. Names can have a great influence on a person’s identity.Q: According to the man, how do names affect people?6. W: I’ve heard that the judging people by their names is superficial.M: I couldn't agree more. There are much better ways of judging people.Q: How does the man feel about judging people by their names?7. M: Y our name is very impressive! It sounds beautiful! Lucky you!W: Not really. I never thought that my name correctly expressed who I really am as a person. Q: What is the woman’s impression of her name?8. W: If our child is a boy, I think we should give him your name. What do you think?M: Let’s not. I don’t agree with parents doing that. Naming a child after a parent seems uncreative.Q: Why would n’t the man like to name his son after himself?9. M: I always thought my name was unique, but this book says 17% of babies born in the sameyear as me had the same first name.W: But it also says only 50 of those 600,000 babies also had the same middle name.Q: How many people, born in the same year as the man, were given the same first and middle names?10. W: If we name our son after someone in the Bible, maybe he’ll become more religious.M: I doubt it. My brother has a name from the Bible, and he isn’t at all religious. I think we should think more about this.Q: What is the relationship between the two speakers?LONGW: There sure is a lot of pressure on Chinese to take a foreign name, don’t you agree?M: I’m not sure. Many people don’t use foreign nameseven when they go abroad or meet foreigners. Take our leaders, for example.W: Y es, but many internationally famous actors, writers and artists d o. Some of them feel they won’t be successful abroad if they use their Chinese names.M: What does it matter? What’s in a name, anyway?W: Names are important, and I feel people are turning their backs on their culture when they takea foreign name.M: I don't think so. Names to me are superficial things. I use a foreign name in my English class just for the sake of convenience. When speaking to people in another language, it’s simpler to use a name that belongs to that language.W: Maybe you’re right, but I still feel the way I do. Using a foreign name doesn’t seem right to me.1.How does the woman feel about Chinese taking foreign names?2.What are people doing when they take foreign names according to the woman?3.What does the man think of names?4.When does the man use a foreign name?5.What does the woman decide in the end?PASSI’m going to change my name tomorrow. Does this sound odd? Let me explain. Since I was a baby, my name has been a label that has identified me as I grew. However, I have changed a lot. Most of all, my ideas on life have developed. By the time I become an adult, I was clearly not the same person I was as a baby. So why should my name be the same? I’ve decided to change it to reflect my changes as a person. Some people tell methey don't approve of this plan. They think I am disrespecting my parents, who named me. But I’ve spoken with my parents, and they agree with me. Keeping the same name throughout life is nonsense. The only real problem for me is that it will take peoplea long time to get used to my new name.1.What does the speaker plan to do tomorrow?2.What does the speaker say has changed about her the most?3.Why don’t some people agree with her plan?4.What do her parents think of her plan?5.What problem does the speaker anticipate after changing her name?。

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Lesson 6：Black Holes, White Holes, and Wormholes
Black Holes, White Holes, and Wormholes?
Black Holes In 1969 an American physicist John Archibald Wheeler Final stage in the life of very large stars Incredibly strong gravitational force Nothing escape from the gravity even light Out of sight
How do scientists know black holes exist?
Effect on nearby objects For example, black holes pull gases off the surface of nearby stars. Scientists are able to see these gases being sucked into the black hole.
Two types of black holes: Rotating-- transport to white hole Nonrotating-- cross the event horizon—die--entering the singularity
Black holes
Black holes have incredibly strong gravity. That gravitational force pulls everything near a black hole into the tiny center of the hole called the singularity. When objects, including light, get squeezed into the singularity, they’re destroyed.
When stars were sucked into black holes?
Stars remain a constant size because they have a balance of forces. On one side you’ve got heat---which is made because the star burns fuel, which helps push the star out. On the other side there’s the effect of gravity, which pulls the star in. Heat versus gravity. So you get a balance. However, after billions of years, the star uses up all its fuel. Then, there’s no more heat. Gravity wins the battle, and the star collapses and shrinks to be sucked into black holes.
What causes black holes?
In the last stage of Stars’ lives, they become what we call white dwarf. A white dwarf is a small, very hot mass which is formed when the star’s gravity collapses the star. All its heat, energy, and mass are compressed into a smaller and smaller space. This makes the star hotter and gives it a stronger gravitational pull. As the gravitational force becomes stronger and stronger, the star gets smaller and smaller until all its energy and mass is compressed into one tiny point called the “ singularity”, then it sucks or pulls in everything near it—even light—because its gravitational force is so strong. So, we get a black hole. The powerful gravirational force of a black hole is caused by an extremely large mass being forced into a tiny space.
white hole
In the case of rotating black holes, if the object crosses the event horizon---the area just on the edge of a black hole—it may avoid the singularity and exit from a white hole in another part of the universe. This might, in theory, make time travel possible. A white hole is the opposite of a black hole; instead of sucking matter in, it forces matter out. And a wormhole is like a tunnel that connects the black hole and the white hole evidence that black holes exist, even if we’re not clear about how they work. We’re much less certain that white holes and wormholes exist—and if they do, what value they might be to mankind. One more thing to consider is this: If time travel is possible, then shouldn’t we now be meeting people from the future?
How small does a star need to become in order to create the huge gravitational force of a black hole?
The sun were the size of a large mountain, it would need to shrink to the size of a small butterfly. It would still weigh the same as the original mountain to be extremely dense.

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