大学英语视听说2unit 8听力原文

Unit8

Ⅰ.Lead in

1.There is no definite answer to this question. Different cultures often require different

approaches. In Western schools, especially in America, students often like to deal with bullying by themselves. As children, they may not want to talk it over with a teacher if they are bullied, for they do not like to be considered a tattletale or a chicken. In Asian countries, people seem to place more value on collectivism. Against this background, it is not surprising that when a pupil is bullied by a big guy, he may consider the class as a collective to depend on and thus tell the teacher in charge of the class all about it. However, in the context of the quickening globalization process, many Chinese students are beginning to choose to deal with problems on their own..

2.To prevent burglaries, we must, first of all, lock doors and windows before going to bed. But

this is often not enough. Many people are beginning to use iron doors and steel bars outside their windows; some people even install an alarm to scare off a possible burglar. If the alarm system is linked with the police, they can come to your rescue quickly. If the whole family goes on vacation, you should arrange for someone to pick up mails and newspapers delivered to your door. A heavy pile of mail suggests an empty house and is like a beacon for burglars.

3.I don't think the death penalty can prevent crime altogether. Capital punishment has been

around for thousands of years, but crime has never been stopped. Some people commit crimes because of their psychological problems. Others may weigh the material benefits against the risks involved, and thus decide to go ahead in spite of the risks. If potential criminals know a certain crime will cost them their heads, some of them may stop, but some others may commit more serious crimes to avoid getting caught. Thus, the security situation could get worse.

4.Many factors contribute to crime, such as poverty, the gap between the rich and the poor, lack

of education, emotional outbreaks and loose law enforcement. If one suddenly gets angry, he may lose control over himself and injure or even kill people. Uneducated people may not know what punishments there are and go ahead boldly and foolishly. But lack of education is often linked with a lack of money. Poor people may feel miserable, and ill-feelings breed crime. Clearly, the widening gap between the rich and the poor plays a significant role in crime levels. If people feel resentful and there is no law to stop them from going to extremes, they may vent their anger by committing crimes. Such people need a strong government and strict law enforcement to help them think twice before they leap. To conclude, the gap between the rich and the poor and loose law enforcement may be especially important causes of crime.

Ⅱ.Listening Skills

It’s the same with the book.

Ⅲ.Listening In

Task1.Robbing the Left Shoe

Girl: Yes, I'd like to report a mugging.

Police Officer: Okay. Can you tell me exactly what happened?

Girl: Well, I was walking home from work when this woman knocked me right off my feet, seized my stuff, and ran off. I was so scared that I didn't go after her.