大学英语听说教程听力原文Unit

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Unit 2

Part B

Embarrassing Experiences (Part One)

Interviewer: Rob, you went to Brazil, didn't you

Rob: Yes, I did.

Interviewer: So, what happened

Rob: Well, I went into this meeting and there were about, er... seven or eight people in there and I just said 'Hello' to everybody and sat down. Apparently, what I should have done is to go round the room shaking hands with everyone individually. Well, you know, it's silly of me because I found out later it upset everyone. I mean, I think they felt I was taking them for granted.

Kate: Well, I know that because when I was in France the first time, I finished a meeting , with 'Goodbye, everyone!' to all the people in the room. There were about half a dozen people there but I was in a hurry to leave, so I just said that and left. Well, I later found out that what I should have done is

shake hands with everyone in the group before leaving. Now, apparently, it's the polite thing to do.

Interviewer: Well, people shake hands in different ways, don't they

Rob: Oh, yes, that's right, they do. See, normally I shake hands quite gently when I meet someone. So when I went to the US for the first time, I think people there thought my weak handshake was a sign of weakness. Apparently, people there tend to shake hands quite firmly.

Kate: Oh, gosh, you know, that reminds me: on my first trip to Germany, it was a long time ago, I was introduced to the boss in the company when he passed us in the corridor. Well, I

wasn't prepared, and I mean, I had my left hand in my pocket. And when we shook hands I realized my left hand was still in my pocket. Well, that was, you know, very bad manners and I was quite embarrassed.

Interviewer: And how about using first names Have you made any mistakes there

Rob: Oh, yes, I have! When I first went to Italy I thought it was OK to use everyone's first name so as to seem friendly. And

I later discovered that in business you shouldn't use someone's first name unless you are invited to. Oh, and you should always use their title as well.

Kate: Hm, yeah, well, when I met people in Russia, you know, they seemed to be puzzled when I shook hands with them and said 'How do you do' Well, what they do when they greet a stranger

is to say their own names, so I had that all wrong!

Rob: Oh, yes, I agree with that. Remembering names is very important.

Interviewer: Shall we take a break When we come back we'll move on to our next topic.

Kate & Rob: OK.

1. What is the conversation mainly about

2. Who might be the people Rob and Kate met in various countries

3. What can we infer about Kate and Rob from the conversation

4. Which countries has Kate visited, according to the conversation