新标准大学英语视听说教程(2)听力原文_Unit 4 new
新标准大学英语视听说教程(2)听力原文_Unit 5new
Unit 5-Conversation 1Mark: Have you got your tickets for the play?Kate: What play?Mark: The play which OUDS are producing. You know, the play I'm in at the Oxford Playhouse.Kate: Oh, that play! Well, er ...Mark: What about you, Janet?Janet: What's the play called?Mark: Waiting for Godot, by Samuel Beckett. You are coming, aren't you?Kate: Beckett?Janet: Why not?Kate: Well, um, I'm sure you'll be totally brilliant, Mark ... but I wish I could understand the play. It doesn't make sense. Mark: If only you were more patient, Kate. Beckett's a fascinating writer. You'll come though, won't you, Janet? You really ought to see something like this at least once during your stay in Oxford.Janet: Well, I'm not sure.Mark: Oh, come on! Please!Jan et: But if Kate doesn't understand the play, there's no way I'll be able to follow it.Kate: Do you want to go?Janet: Well, I love going to the theatre, and I'd really like to see Mark acting. And actually, yes, I think I should see a play by Samuel Beckett.M a rk: Good! So you're coming, Janet. I wish you'd come, too, Kate. It's a really good performance.Kate: Well, OK, but I'm only doing it because you're in it. When is it on?Mark: Next Tuesday to Saturday.Janet: How about going Friday night?Mark: That's great. But you'd better get your tickets soon, because we're expecting a full house.Unit 5-Conversation 2Kate: Well, what did you think?Janet: It was ... very interesting.Kate: Ididn't have a clue what was going on. Absolutely nothing happened! I don't know why I bothered coming to see itJanet: I thought Mark was brilliant.Kate: Yes, I did too, of course ...Janet: But I wish I had read the play before I saw it. If only I had known the story, it might have been easier to follow it. How long do you think Mark will be?Janet: I guess he needs to get changed first. He said he'd join us as soon as possible.Kate: Here he is. Hi Mark!Mark: Hi, what did you think? How was I?Janet: It was ... very challenging.Kate: It was so-so.Janet: But you were brilliant! Well done.Kate: You were awesome, Mark. Everyone adored your performance. Darling, you were to die for!Mark: OK, OK, don't exaggerate. I wasn't that good! Anyway, I've got some great news!Janet: Tell us!Mark: We've started talking about next term's OUDS play. Kate: What's it going to be?Mark: Hamlet, by William Shakespeare!Janet: Great! And who's going to play Hamlet?Kate: Don't tell me, let me guess!Mark: To be or not to be, that is the question!Janet: I don't believe it. You're going to play Hamlet? Kate: Come on, let's celebrate ... from Beckett to Shakespeare. Today Oxford, tomorrow, Hollywood!Unit 5-Outside viewPart 1Viewer 1So, what do you guys want to watch?Viewer 2 Uh, I don't know. What's on?Viewer 3 How about a documentary on the History Channel? I like watching history programmes.Viewer 2 I don't really like watching the History Channel. Viewer 1 How about a baseball game? From 1973 ? Viewer 3No thanks! How about a cooking show? Viewer 1Yeah, I love watching cooking shows.Viewer 2 What?Viewer 1 I do!Viewer 2 Uh, I don't like cooking shows. Uh, let's watch some music videos.Viewer 1This is awful!Vie we r 3 Can you see what's on another channel? Viewer 1Yeah, sure. What channel?Viewer 3Uh, anything but this.Voice-over These television viewers are trying to decide on a programme to watch, by clicking on channels, and seeing what's on. This practice is known as channel surfing. In the past, it was not difficult to decide what to watch on TV. There were only three channels to choose from. Cable television has changed all that. There are so many channels, and so many different kinds of programmes to watch, many viewers find it difficult to decide what to watch, even when they are watching by themselves. This business traveller doesn't like anything. Many people like a particular type of programme. Speaker 1TV programmes I like watching are cooking shows, um, comedy shows.Speaker 2I usually watch dramas, murder mystery programmes, quizzes, comedies.Speaker 3I like watching talk shows.Speaker 4I guess of all my favourite TV shows I'd like news programmes.Speaker 5 I like to watch soap operas and news. Speaker 6I like to watch comedy shows.Speaker7 Well, I like good drama, I like a lot of the cop shows, um ... I like a lot of the science fiction shows and good history.Speaker 8TV programmes I like to watch are likesports, automotive. Discovery, that type of thing.Part 2Voice-over Cartoons have always been popular. This brother and sister are watching their favourite DVD. Mum Turn that down!Boy OK, Mum.Voice-over He, he turns it down. Now the volume is too low. For couples, deciding what to watch can require some very careful negotiation.Woman Oh, look! Pretty Woman is on! I love watching that movie.Joe Pretty Woman! Oh, no, not Pretty Woman! Woman Joe, you know it's my favourite movie. It's on in five minutes. I'll be right back. I'm just going to get some coffee.Joe I don't like watching that kind of movie. Plus I don't like Julia Roberts. Actually, I really hate that movie. Voice-over Joe realizes that there's a basketball game on tomorrow night. He wants to ask his friends over to watch it. Woman You're so sweet to watch this with me. I know you probably don't want to see it again.Joe Oh, sure. I don't mind. There's nothing else on anyway. Not tonight,Viewer 1Hey, look. Swordfish is on. John Travolta and Halle Berry?Viewer 2No, I've already seen that twice.Viewer 3I hate that movie.Viewer 1OK. How about The Matrix?Viewer 3 That's OK. But I've seen it too many times. Viewer 2 Yeah, me too. But I love that movie.Viewer3You guys, there's nothing on.Viewer2Yeah, you're right.Viewer 1Hey, how about we go out and get some pizza? Viewer 3 That's a good idea. Turn that off.Mum I told you to turn it down. Now I'm going to turn it off.Woman Oh, it's over. I just love that movie! Thanks for putting up with it again. I know it's not your favourite.Joe That's OK. But tomorrow's my turn. I'm asking the guys over to watch the basketball game.Woman Oh, that's fine. I won't be here anyway remember? I' m going to visit my sister?Joe Oh, yeah. That's right.Voice-over The business traveller seems to have found what he was looking for, a programme that puts him to sleep. And that's all for tonight, folks! Be sure to tune in tomorrow!Unit 5-Listening inNews ReportA new craze is sweeping the city of Toronto, Canada. More and more board game cafes are opening in different neighborhoods. In some of cafes, customers pay an hourly rate to play tabletop games; in others a flat fee allows them to play for an unlimited time. On top of the fee, the cafes also require customers to purchase food and drinks.Most cafes offer hundreds of games, varying from classics like “Monopoly”and “Battleship”to European strategy games like “Settlers of Catan”and “Agricola”. They also have staff members to teach customers the rules of the game if necessary. This means that players are more comfortable exploring games that they haven’t played before.People enjoy going to these cafes because they can try out the games. It is cheaper than buying the games and then deciding they don’t like them. Also, it’s like having a party with your friends—but not at your own house!1.What do we learn about board game cafes from the newsreport?2.Why do people enjoy going to board game cafes?Passage 1Announcer1：Thanks for the news update. And it's Thursday evening, time to start planning the weekend,and time to hear from Jenny with our weeklyupdate, What's On in Town.Announcer2：Thanks, Mark.Announcer1：What’s it going to be Jenny? A weekend in front of the television, or out on the town? Announcer2：Definitely out on the town, Mark. It's a fun-filled weekend, with something foreveryone. For anyone who likes classicalmusic, there's Beethoven's Ninth Symphony inthe Westgate Concert Hall on Friday evening. Announcer1：That's the one with that catchy tune Announcer2：I don't think the Southbank Choir will let you join in with a voice like that! Tickets are£10,with concessions for students and seniorcitizens, and it starts at 8 pm.Announcer1：OK, and what's on at the cinema? Announcer2：I’ve got a couple of suggestions. For those of you who like Chinese movies, there's aretrospective on Zhang Yimou's filmsbeginning with The House of the FlyingDaggers at the Arthouse Cinema in NorthStreet. If you haven't seen, it’s amazing. It's onat 7 pm on Saturday night. And other filmsshowing next week include Hero, and Raisethe Red Lantern. Tickets are £12, with theusual concessions.Announcer1：How about a Hollywood blockbuster? Announcer2：Not sure Td call it a blockbuster, but the next part of Lord of the Rings is showing at GlobeCinema. It's on Friday and Saturday at 7.30 pm,tickets £8.Announcer1：OK, Lord of the Rings, that’s a great series.Now, how about something more cultural? Announcer2：There's a fabulous exhibition at the Smith Museum called, “The Art of Venice”, with acollection of paintings from all over the world.It's open from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday andSunday and entrance is free.Announcer1：OK, sounds good. And what about the music scene?Announcer2：Friday night is open mic night at the George Inn.It you want to hear some great music, it startsat 8.30 pm Friday night. But if you want tofind out what it’s like to perform in front of alive audience, book a slot with the organizersand they 11 sing, play, dance, whatever ... Nicefriendly atmosphere, but make sure you've gota five or ten minute act before you offer to tryit out onstage. No entrance fee, but you’ll needto buy a round or two of drinks.Announcer1：Anything else?Announcer2：Yes, it's jazz at the Jam Factory on Saturday night from 10 pm, with the Steve Reid Trioplaying Afro- Cuban jazz. With tickets at £20 Iguess the Jam Factory is going to be thecoolest place in town. So I advise you to bookin advance.Announcer1：Sounds like a great weekend, thanks Jenny.Passage 2Speaker 1Interviewer Tell me about leisure activities in the States. What kind of spectator and participation sports are there? Speaker 1 OK, well, the four most popular ones are baseball, basketball, American football of course, and ice hockey.Interviewer Yeah, and what about - em –indoor activities, rather than sports. The kind of things that you do inside? Speaker 1Well, you could say, could say martial arts. That's very popular. Tae Kwon Do -that sort of thing. Bowling. And movies.Interviewer Yeah.Speaker 1Watching television, of course. The average American, I think, watches television about two and a half hours a day.Interviewer And, apart from sports, what other outdoor activities are there?Speaker 1Cycling, tennis, golf, walking and jogging of course and now, more and more people are playing soccer. Interviewer Right. And what kind of cultural activities are very popular in the States?Speaker 1We all like going to concerts, I think. Er, a lot of people now are joining book clubs.Interviewer Book clubs?Speaker 1To be a member of a book club, do something ... Interviewer So just local groups ... with friends?Speaker 1Yes, local groups.Interviewer And you discuss books?Speaker 1Yes, you take a book each, each week or each month. You read it and then you go back and discuss it. That's very popular now.Interviewer And how about weekend and holiday activities? Speaker 1Some people like hunting. I'm not one of those at all. I don't like that. But that's very popular in, in the rural areas. Then, of course there's camping and hiking, also. A lot of Americans volunteer for a wide range of causes —from raising funds to helping people who are less fortunate, tutoring students, or leading Scout troops or doing youth sports, that sort of thing.Interviewer Right, yeah.Speaker 2Interviewer Tell me about leisure activities and sports in Russia. What do you like doing?Speaker 2 Well, football is the favourite sport. But, er, we like also ice hockey in the winter. Winter sports. Interviewer And what about indoor sports? Or indoor activities other than ...?Speaker 2 We like very much playing chess. And we are very good at playing chess. Also, television is very common and, in the cities - Moscow and St Petersburg –we like to club, go dancing.Interviewer Oh, right. Yeah. OK. Yeah. And whatabout outdoor activities?Speaker 2 Well, believe it or not, collecting mushrooms. In the autumn, we like it very much. And also the skiing. Again, the ice hockey in the winter. Very popular.Interviewer And I believe cultural activities are very important to you? What kind of things do you like doing? Speaker 2 In particular, the ballet.Interviewer Yeah.Speaker 2 And of course, the opera as well. Even the small towns have theatres and a cinema. We like the country people, the rural people, they like to watch films. They call it a "Palace of culture".Interviewer Right. Yeah.Speaker 2 Yes.Interviewer And what kind of weekend and holiday activities do you enjoy?Speaker 2 Well, you find the rich Russians, they very often have a dacha, which is a cottage.Interviewer Right.Speaker 2 In the country.Interviewer Right.Speaker 2 You go there for a holiday and maybe forthe weekend.Interviewer Right. Thank you.Speaker 3Interviewer Tell me about leisure activities in Australia. What kind of sports do you enjoy?Speaker 3 Well, Australian rules football is our main spectator sport. Of course, we also love our rugby and our cricket. You know, our national teams are definitely now among the best in the world.Interviewer Yeah.Speaker 3What else? We have association football. And also very popular now is horse racing.Interviewer Right. And what kind of indoor activities, other than sports, do you like doing?Speaker 3We're very much an outdoor nation but when we're inside I think we like to watch TV and, you know, go to the movies.Interviewer So, what kind of outdoor activities are there? Speaker 3Well, for this we like our cycling. Some people play golf and some play tennis. And some play lawn bowls.Interviewer Right, yeah.Speaker 3 Of course, you know, most Australians do live near the coast and we love to do sailing and surfing; very, very keen on our swimming and I know a lot of people do fishing as well.Interviewer Right. And what about culture? Do you do any cultural activities?Speaker 3 Oh yes, no, no, Australia does have its culture. We've got our aboriginal music and our dancing and a lot of art. And of course, we've got our very, very famous Sydney Opera House - you know, best in the world.Interviewer Yes. And what about weekend and holiday activities? What do you like doing then?Speaker 3 I think people like to be very social. We do a lot of barbies - you know -barbecues in the back garden and some people like to go bushwalking as well.Interviewer Great. Thank you.Speaker 3You're welcome.。
新标准大学英语视听说教程2 听力原文(2020年整理).pdf
新标准大学英语视听说教程2 听力原文Unit 1 College cultureInside viewConversation 1Janet ：So this is the Cherwell Boathouse –it’s lovely! And look at those people punting! It looksquite easy.Mark ：I’m not so sure about that! Janet, there’s something Kate and I wanted to discuss with you.Some people in college are organizing charity events this term. We’ve decided to get involved. Janet ：Raising money for charity? Right. In China, people raise money for charity but students don’t usually do that.Mark ：Students often do that here. Anyway, we’re thinking of doing sponsored punting. Janet ：Sponsored punting! What’s that?Kate ：Sponsoring is when people pay you to do something –like run a long distance. So peoplewould be sponsoring students to punt.Janet ：What a great idea! I’d love to join you!Mark ：That’s why we’re telling you about it. So that’s decided then. Let’s make a list of things we need to do.Kate ：I’ll do that. One of the first things we should do is choose the charity.Mark ：Yes. And choose a day for the event. And we need to design the sponsorship form. I’ve gotone here.Kate ：That looks fine, but we must change the wording. Who wants to do that?Mark ：I’ll do that. What have we got so far?Kate ：Choose a charity. Also a day for the event. Change the wording on the sponsorship form …Um …We have to decide where the punt will start from.Mark ：Cherwell Boathouse, no question! It's a very beautiful route from here, apparently. Kate ：I’m with you on that.Janet ：Me too …Conversation2Janet ：I’m not used to boats –Woah!Mark ：Whoops!Kate ：Watch out! You nearly hit me with that thing!Mark ：Sorry! I didn’t mean to. …OK, we’re off!Kate ：Maybe I should do the punting.Mark ：It’s fine. I’ve got the hang of it now –give me a chance.Kate ：Well, I’d like to have a go.Mark ：Supposing I do the first hour. Then you can take over for a while, if you want to. Kate ：Yes, great.Janet ：You’re really good at it, Mark! This is fantastic! It’s exactly how I imagined lifehere! Look over there –isn’t it lovely!Kate ：Yes, it is.…Janet ：Kate, everything’s organized, isn’t it, for collecting the sponsorship money?Kate ：Yes, I’ve arranged for people to get the money to me by next Friday –if they haven’t paidonline. I’ll count it all up.Janet ：Good. We’d better have a meeting soon after that, don’t you think? How much have we raised?Kate ：About 600.Janet：Fantastic! I’m so enjoying this!Mark ：Hey guys, I’ve got a suggestion –how about moving over to the bank and we can have ourpicnic! Hey, look, there’s Louise and Sophie!Mark ：Whoo …Girls：Mark!Janet ：Are you all right?Mark ：Er …Of course I’m all right. Kate, I think it’s your turn to punt!Outside viewV/O （画外音）Harvard University in Cambridge is one of the best universities in the world. We spoke to Alex Jude, the university’s Head of Communications. He explained that Harvard looks for the best and most talented students from around the world.AlexHarvard actually seeks students from around the world, the best students that we can find, to study chemistry, or study literature, or study government, or business. Our business school is particularly well-known around the world, as is the medical school and law school, so, um, and, and the Kennedy School of government, for the John F. Kennedy School of Government, so, er, we do seek very, very talented students and we have open doors for them.V/O （画外音）We asked five students at Harvard to tell us what kind of social life they have.AshleyUm, well relaxing is a little hard to do around here, but basically, I mean, I still, I, I live nearby anyway, so I see a lot of my friends, and …Um, there’s a good social life here if you look for it. I go to the gym, run. So that’s what I do.AdamIt is whatever you want it to be. It’s good. If you wanna go out party, do anything you can. If you wanna sit in your room and study all night like my friend over here, you can also do that. Brian Socially, like you said, it’s, it’s a lot of what you make it. Um, we don’t have fraternities here, and so, you know, that’s, it’s obviously not as social. There’s not as many parties as there would be on another campus. Um, but on a Friday or Saturday night, there, there, there will be a party. Usually we end up studying until about 10 o’clock. And then we, and then we’ll go out and have fun maybe, or just watch a movie with friends, or, you know, whatever is going on for the night. JodieNot everyone would agree with me, obviously, but it’s, I think it’s a fun place to be. Interviewer: Have you made a lot of friends?Jodie : Oh, definitely.Interview. ：Mm.Jodie: Many.Interviewer: What, what do you do with your friends?Jodie: Um, well, I like to go to concerts. I’m in three music groups, so I have lots of rehearsals during the week for that. Um, just do, you know, some fun things, on the weekend.V/O （画外音）We asked the Harvard students if they use the Internet.Ashley: Um, I, I use it a fairly good amount. Um, our library system is online, so I use that a lot. And a lot of my classes, you know, have to do research papers. You can find a lot of information on there, so.Interviewer: So how often do you use it, a week, a day?Ashley: Um, I use it probably on more of a weekly basis. Maybe three or four times a week. Brian: Oh yes, definitely. We live through the Internet actually. Well, I do a lot of research through the Internet, follow my stocks on the Internet. Um, well, even though e-mail is not officially Internet, we, that’s how we communicate a lot at college, so, through the e-mail. John: Um, I use the internet mostly for, er, I’d say, sort of leisure purposes. I mean, I play, um, I use it for a lot of, I don’t, we don’t have TV in my room, so I use it, uh, uh, go to the CNN website, keep up on current events, things like that. Uh, I also, uh, you know, there’s some little games to play over the Internet. Um, just um, I go to to see what’s happening, follow the Boston Red Sox, things like that. Um, I think a lot of courses use it to post things, but I, I don’t usually use it that much for research, or things. I tend to use the libraries for such things, so.Listening inPassage 1Voice-overHi, I’m Nick Carter, and this is SUR, your university radio station. This morning we went around campus to ask freshers –now half-way through their first year –the question, ―How are you finding uni?‖Here are some of the answers we got.Speaker 1It’s cool. It’s everything I hoped it would be. I’m very ambitious, I want to be a journalist and I want to get to the top of the profession. I’ve started writing for the university newspaper so I’ve got my foot on the ladder already.Speaker 2I’m working hard and the teaching is as good as I expected. And I’ve made some good friends. But I’m very homesick. I’m Nigerian and my family’s so far away. I went home at Christmas for a month –that really helped, but man, I miss my family so much.Speaker 3“How am I finding uni?‖It’s great. It’s not perfect, nothing is, but, like, I’ve got a brilliant social life, just brilliant, and I’ve made lots of friends. For the first few months I just didn’t do, really enough work. But I –I talked about it with my parents and I’m working harder now and getting good grades.Speaker 4Actually, I’ve been quite lonely to be honest. I’m a bit shy …everyone else seemed to find it so easy to make friends straight away. But things have been better recently –yeah, they have. I’ve joined a couple of clubs and like, it really helps to get to know people when you have shared interests. So, yeah –I’m feeling a lot happier now.Speaker 5Uni’s great, I love it. My only problem –and it’s quite a big problem –is money. My parents are both unemployed so, you know, they can’t help me financially. My grant just isn’t –it’s just not enough for me to live on, so I’ve taken a part-time job as a waitress –a lot of people I know, like a lot, have had to do the same. I don’t want to have huge debts at the end. Speaker 6I love my subject, History, and I’m, I’m getting fantastic teaching here. I want to be a university lecturer and that means I have to get a first. I have a good social life but work definitely comes first for me.Passage 2Oxford and Cambridge –two universities so similar that they are often spoken of together as “Oxbridge‖. They’re both in the UK, fairly near London, and both regularly come top in any ranking of the world’s best universities.The two universities began within a century of each other. Oxford University, now 900 years old, was founded towards the end of the 11th century. In 1209 there was a dispute between the university and the townspeople of Oxford. As a result, some of the Oxford teachers left and founded a university in the town of Cambridge, some 84 miles away. Ever since then, the two institutions have been very competitive.Unlike most modern universities, both Oxford and Cambridge consist of a large number of colleges. Oxford has 39 and Cambridge 31. Many of these colleges have old and very beautiful architecture, and large numbers of tourists visit them.In all UK universities, you need good grades in the national exams taken at 18. But to get into Oxford and Cambridge, it’s not enough to get A grades in your exams. You also have to go for a long interview. In these interviews, students need to show that they are creative and capable of original thinking.Through the centuries, both universities have made huge contributions to British cultural life. They have produced great writers, world leaders and politicians. Cambridge, in particular, has produced scientists whose discoveries and inventions have changed our lives.Among the great university institutions is the world’s most famous debating society, the Oxford Union, where undergraduates get a chance to practise speaking in public. Cambridge’s comedy clubFootlights has produced many first-class comedians, while some of the UK’s most famous actors and actresses began their careers at The Oxford University Dramatic Society, known as OUDS. Then there’s the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, which takes place every year in March or April, and is watched on television all over the UK.So with all this excellence in so many fields, it’s not surprising that the ambition of clever students all over the world is to attend either one of these great universities.Unit 2 Mixed feelingsInside viewConversation 1Kate ：Come in. Hey, Janet.Janet ：Hi Kate, are you busy?Kate ：Yes, I’m just doing an essay. But it’s great to see you. So what’s new?Janet ：Well, nothing much.Kate ：You look a bit fed up. What’s bugging you?Janet ：Well, I had a phone call from my parents and it made me feel homesick. It happens every time they call, and it gets me down.Kate ：I’m sorry to hear that. I know how you feel. I love speaking to my mum and dad, but I always feel miserable after the call.Janet ：My dad doesn’t say much, and I want to speak to him, but I wish I knew what to say. Kate ：Don’t let it get to you. My dad doesn’t say much on the phone either. I call, he answers the phone, and says, ―Hi, I’ll pass you to your mother.‖It’s really irritating.Janet ：But I miss him and my mother a lot, and I like to hear his voice.Kate ：Just tell him what you’re up to.Janet ：Sometimes I feel as if I made a mistake leaving home and coming to Oxford. Sometimes I feel like a moody teenager.Kate ：Try not to worry about it, Janet. It’s normal to feel like that. I understand how you feel, butI bet everything will be fine next term. You’ll get used to it. Hey, why don’t you do what I do? Janet ：What’s that?Kate ：When my dad calls, I ask him for more money! He usually says no, but at least I getto hear his voice!Janet ：Maybe. I’m sorry to take up your time, Kate, but I must go now. Bye!Kate ：Wait a minute …!Conversation 2Kate ：I think I may have upset Janet last night.Mark : What happened?Kate ：She came to see me. I was busy doing an essay but I was really pleased to see her. She’d had a call from home, and said she was feeling homesick.Mark : Poor kid! It must be tough on you guys, living so far away from home.Kate ：I tried to make her laugh, told her not to worry about it, and that it was normal to feel miserable. Suddenly she looked miserable, and then she got up and said, ―I must go now‖and left my room. It was really sudden. I felt as if I’d said something wrong.Mark ：Maybe she was just being polite. It was probably because she realized you were workingand didn’t want to disturb you.Kate ：I just wonder if she found it difficult to talk about her feelings with me. Maybe I shouldn’thave tried to make her laugh? Perhaps she thought I wasn’t taking her seriously.Mark ：I wouldn’t worry about it. Put yourself in her shoes. How would you feel if you were a student at college in China?Kate ：I know. That’s why I feel bad. If only she had stayed longer! I wish I could have helped her more.Janet ：Hey, everyone!Mark ：Hi Janet, you look cheerful!Janet ：Yes, I’ve just got my essay back. I got an alpha minus!Kate ：What an amazing grade! Well done.Mark ：I’m really happy for you, Janet.Janet ：I feel on top of the world!Outside viewSebastienHi. I’m Sebastien. I’m from Germany. Um, the idea of IQ of a measure of your brain power has been around for a while, but recently there’s been this new idea of the EQ –your emotional quotient. And by now, it’s actually almost being regarded as more important. If you look at it, businesses will ...Well, they will prefer employing people with great EQ. Well, of course, IQ cannot be disregarded, but um, EQ does have its importance as well. Uh, I believe that, um, (I)mean, people, most people will have, um, their basic means of communicating with other people. Most people are somewhat socially adept, and just like most people have, you know, a basic general knowledge. But then, what I think really is the difference betweenIQ and EQ, I mean, you can have a ―brainiac‖, and they will be great at most things they do, but if you just can’t get along with him, if you just can’t communicate with him, I mean, you know, he’s not really that useful.KimHi. This is Kim. I’m originally from Korea, and I was raised in California. And today, we are going to talk about the differences between IQ and EQ –IQ meaning your intelligence, EQ meaning your emotions. Now, in ...When I was, when I was a little, little boy in Korea, I had to take (I)think I’d taken like two or three IQ tests before the age of ten, which is when I moved to California. So, I guess we stress a lot of importance on intelligence, on having great IQ scores. But after I moved to the States, I learnt how to associate with people, and along the lines that this word EQ came up, you know, emotional, caring about …It’s basically how you deal with people, how you make people feel, and how people make you feel. I think they’re equally as, as important, but it seems that in the Eastern world they kind of stress on that a lot more back in the days. But I think again, you know, now that with Internet and people are communicating so much faster, there’s a better mixture of the two I think. There’s a stress on EQ in Korea as well, and a stress on IQ in the States. Thank you.TedHello. My name is Ted, and I’m from the United States of America. Today, I’m going to talk a little bit about IQ or EQ –which is most important, or which is more important. Now, for a long time when I was growing up, people said, ―IQ. What’s your IQ? Take an IQ test.‖But then EQ, your emotions, how you interact with people, that became very important. And I think they’re …that people might be onto something with that, because your EQ –how you deal with people, how you interact with people –is important. Now, a big part of this, in my opinion, is listening. I know I’m talking a lot right now, but if you want to get along well with people, you have to listen to them, so just take a minute, maybe shut your mouth for a minute, and listen to others, and then you can understand and communicate with them in a better way. So, part of EQ, I think, is listening –listening to others –and it can be more important than IQ.Listening inPassage 1Presenter: We’re fortunate to have as our guest today Dr Jenna Hudson, who has just written a book about how colours affect us in our surroundings, especially in the world of advertising. It’s called Market Colours. Dr Hudson, which are the most common colours in advertising andmarketing?Dr Hudson :Well, of course, it depends what image the marketing team wish to project with their products. So for example, we often think of blue as a cold colour, but it also makes you feel peaceful, quiet, and it doesn’t suggest strong emotions. So it’s a favourite for banks and insurance companies, who wish to suggest the image that they are trustworthy. And for selling products, it’s often used to suggest something is pure and fresh.Presenter: What about red?Dr Hudson: You can sell almost anything with red. It’s a hot colour, which suggests a feeling of energy and even passion. It grabs your attention, and can make people buy almost anything. You often see red on magazine covers. But if you use it too much, it looks cheap and may make people tired. And orange has a similar effect to red, it’s upbeat and happy, it suggests pleasant feelings and images. Most people react well to orange, and it’s especially popular in advertising and on packaging for baked food.Presenter: What about yellow, for instance?Dr Hudson: Yellow is the colour of sunshine and it’s a positive, happy colour, so it’s used a lot in advertising. But it’s also often used for warning signs, direction signs, and so on, where you have to read the message quickly and at a distance.Presenter: What about less popular colours for advertising?Dr Hudson: Surprisingly, green isn’t used much in advertising except for garden products. It’s friendly and restful. It can be cool and soothing, the colour of apples and mint, but it can also be quite strong and many people associate it with unpleasant ideas of decay or slimy creatures. But most colours are not primary colours, they’re a combination. Absolutely. So yellow-orange is common, and often used to give animpression of style and class, it looks like gold. But it’s not often used in letters because it’s not very strong. And yellow-green reminds people of feeling sick. Blue-green works well as a cool colour, suggesting freshness, and is sometimes used for toothpaste products, bathroom products, food and household cleaning products. It has many of the advantages of blue without the disadvantages of green.Presenter: Fascinating！Thank you very much, Dr Hudson. Market Colours by Dr Jenna Hudson is on sale from next week, priced ￡15.99 …Passage 2Presenter ：What makes you embarrassed, Sally?Sally ：Oh, I’m easily embarrassed. If anybody notices me or looks at me, I get very embarrassed. When people sing me Happy Birthday on my birthday, I get very embarrassed.Presenter ：And what makes you upset?Sally ：When people are selfish, people who think only of themselves. And cruelty –I can’t bear people who are cruel, especially to animals or children.Presenter ：Jake, what makes you depressed?Jake ：I hate it when it rains, and I don’t like people who look down on me, who think they’re superior to me without any reason.Presenter ：And what makes you angry?Jake ：When people don’t behave properly in public, bad behaviour like dropping litter or people pushing each other on the bus or the train.Presenter ：Andrew, what makes you cheerful?Andrew ：I like to see everyone around me being happy and having a positive attitude towardsthefuture, optimistic people.Presenter ：And what makes you jealous?Andrew ：Well, to be honest, I just never feel jealous. I can’t see the point of it.Presenter ：Monica, what makes you proud?Monica ：I’m proud when I’m successful, especially in my work. Being recognized by my boss for what I can do makes me feel really proud. Oh, and my family. I’m very proud of them. Presenter ：And what makes you nervous?Monica ：Every time I teach a new class. The night before I’m very nervous. You don’t know what the kids are going to be like and how they might behave, or if they’re going to like you. Presenter ：Anything else?Monica ：Doing interviews like this.Unit 3 Crime watchInside viewConversation 1Kate ：So, what did you think of the movie?Mark ：It was good but I thought it was too long.Kate ：Yes, me too.Kate ：Hey, where’s my bike? I don’t believe it! It’s gone!Mark ：It was next to mine, you chained it up!Kate ：Someone’s stolen it! Oh, how could they!Mark: Oh, Kate!Kate ：How could someone have done this! The creep!Mark ：It’s a really mean thing to do, steal a bike.Kate ：It was a mountain bike and it cost a fortune –I don’t have the money to buy another one. Mark ：Listen, I’ll go down the street and see if I can see anyone with it. Why don’t you go intothat shop and see if they’ve seen anything suspicious? I’ll be back in a minute.Kate ：OK.…Kate ：Well?Mark ：No luck. What did they say in the shop?Kate ：I asked the shopkeeper if she’d seen anything –Mark ：And?Kate ：She said she hadn’t. I guess it was a long shot. She advised me to report it to the police. But according to her, bikes get stolen all the time around here.Mark ：Listen, let’s get back so you can report it.Kate ：I’ve got no bike. I’m just so upset!Mark ：It’s not far to college. Come on!Conversation 2Mark ：So did you ring the police?Kate ：Yes. I went to the police station to report it.Mark ：What did they say?Kate ：No one’s found it. This woman said that Oxford has the fifth highest rate of bike theftin the country!Mark ：You’re joking!Kate ：That’s what she said.Mark ：What else did she say?Kate ：She told me that sometimes you do get bikes back –the thieves use them and then abandonthem, apparently, and then people find them and report them.Mark ：So you might get it back.Kate ：I hope so, Mark, I really do. It’s just too much you know? But …um …what else? She told me to go to this sale they have of abandoned bikes. She thinks I might find it there. But it’s only every two months, I can’t wait till then! Honestly, Mark, I’m really furious! Mark ：You can always buy a cheap bike on eBay.Kate ：Hello …Speaking …You found it! Where was it? Is it …? Oh, that’s fantastic news! There was a lamp and a basket on it …Right …OK, thank you, I’ll be in tomorrow morning to pick it up. Unbelievable! This guy found it!Mark ：Brilliant! Was that the police?Kate ：Yes. What they said was, someone dumped it outside this guy’s backyard.Mark ：That’s so strange!Kate ：The lamp’s been stolen and the basket.Mark ：Forget about it! You’re lucky to get it back!Outside viewPart 1Presenter: Dodgy deals aren’t the only problems associated with doorstep sellers. Your doorstep presents these unannounced visitors with a real opportunity to undertake distraction burglary where they often pose as bogus officials to gain access to your home.I’m joined now by Ian Holt, from Thames Valley Police. Ian, just outline for me what does distraction burglary actually entail?Ian Holt: Well basically what happens is, somebody uses a story to get inside somebody’s house and then they steal items, usually cash or small items of jewellery.Presenter: And what are the different techniques that are commonly used?Ian Holt: Well basically the er …the people that commit this crime move from area to area, er …they will look at an area, they will try and pick a particular target and they can find that by looking at property, it may beer, an uncut garden, it may be repairs that need doing to the property. Something that indicates that there’s, there’s a vulnerable person in there. It …usually, it’s an elderly person that lives there.Presenter: Is this quite a common problem now?Ian Holt: It is becoming more common. To get it in perspective, of the 14,000 burglaries that were in Thames Valley last year, we had reported 800 crimes of distraction burglary. But, it …there’s a slight increase this year over last year’s figures.Presenter: OK, you mentioned some of the victims being elderly. What other people are targeted? Ian Holt: Well, unfortunately, with this type of offence, it is the vulnerable in society and the elderly. The, the national average, if there’s such a thing as a, a victim for this type of crime, is a white female aged 81 years.Part 2Presenter: And what about things that people can do to prevent it happening, basically?Ian Holt: Well the things they can do are very, very simple. The difficulty comes, is that some of these people, er …it’s very difficult for them to remember what to do. But the three things we, we always say is: stop, chain and check. And that’s stop before you open the door to make sure who’s on the other side. Always apply a chain. If you haven’t got a chain, fit a chain to the door, or a door bar if you’ve got difficulty in handling a chain with arthritic fingers.But also when you answer the door, check the identity of the person there. Generally the offenders say they are from the Water Board or from utilities. They may say they’re from a charity or even from local authority. But generally, a utility will be in uniform.Ask for their identification. A genuine person will not mind you doing that and will wait until you can check them out. If you do need to check them, phone the number on, on your last bill. What won’t happen is that if it is a bogus caller, they will become unnerved by this reaction and they will leave.Presenter: OK and there’s also a couple of gadgets new on the market that also can help as well. Just talk us through that.Ian Holt:Certainly, yes. The …a spy er …viewer is fairly standard. But for elderly who may have poor eyesight there’s a spyscope which actually makes it a lot easier for them to see who’s outside. As I mentioned before about the door bar, again, it can be easier to apply than the chain. Very reasonable priced er, and something that is fairly new …as I mentioned before it’s very difficult for some of these people to remember what they have to do when they go to the door and that’s why they become victims. And this item is called a Memo Minder and actually you can record a message on there and it’s nice to have a grand-daughter or somebody to record a message, but every time the person approaches the door it reminds them with a voice to say ―Put your chain on.‖Listening inPassage 1Patrick ：I read a funny story today in the paper –true story.Steve ：Go on, then.Patrick ：OK. This 72-year old guy stole a pair of trousers from a department store in Paris. A security man saw him and alerted the police and they were waiting for him when hecame out of the shop. The shoplifter started running, but the policeman soon caughtup with him. The man then bit the policeman on his arm several times.Steve ：He bit the policeman?Patrick ：Yes –you have to remember, he was 72.Steve ：I’d forgotten that.Patrick ：Problem was, it didn’t hurt the policeman at all, ’cause the guy had forgotten to put hisfalse teeth in before he left home.Steve ：Very funny!Patrick ：And the moral of the story is –Steve ：Always remember to wear your false teeth if you’re going to bite someone.Patrick ：That’s good. I read a funny crime story the other day. Let’s see …yeah …this guy …this guy robbed a supermarket somewhere in America –I can’t remember where exactly –anyway, he got away with about 4,000 dollars. The next week the local newspaper。
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新标准大学英语视听说教程——习题答案及听力原文
新标准大学英语视听说教程2——习题答案及听力原文Unit 1.Inside view2.They have decided on: 2, 5 and 5 5,1, c; 2.C; 3.b; 4. A; 5.d6.1.Maybe I should2. Supposing3. everything’s organized, isn’t it4. I’ve arranged for people to5. I’ll count it all up6. We’d better7. I’ve got a suggestion8. How aboutOutside view2.The true statements are 3 and 5 3. 1, one of the best universities2. most talented students3. well-known around the world4. have open doors5. good social life6.you want it to be7. on another campus8. it’s a fun place9. go to concerts10. during the weekListening in8.1. b;2. D;3.D;4.B ; 5, aUnit 2Inside view2.Kate; Kate; Janet; Janet; Janet; Janet; Kate34-1-2-7-3-5-66.1. b; 2, a; 3. D; 4, d; 5. D;7.1. She was feeling2. I felt as if3. I wouldn’t worry about it4. I wish I could have helped5. you look cheerful6. What an amazing grade7. I feel on the top of the world8.1. a;2. A;3.A ;4. A;5.A;6. B Outside view2.1. Kim2. Kim3. Ted4. Sebastien5.Ted6. Kim7.Sebastien8. Kim3.The true statements are: 2, 3 and 54.1. c;2. A;3.B;4.C;5.D;6.A;7.D;8.B ; 9. C; 10. AListening-in1. Red2. Blue3. Blue-green4. Green5. Red6. Green7. Red8. Red9. Blue10. Orange11. Blue12. Yellow-green13. Blue14. Orange15. Yellow16. Yellow-orange4.1. blue;2. Yellow; 3, green;4.Blue-green;5.Red;6.Orange;7.Blue-green; 8. Yellow7.1.g;2. F;3.D;4.C;5.E;6. B; 7, aUnit 3.Inside view4.1. c;2. D;3.B;4.d5. B5.1. This woman said that.2. You’re joking3. That’s what she said4. It’s just too much5.She thinks6. I’m really furious.7. Unbelievable8. what they said was6.1.a; 2, b; 3. B; 4. B. 5. A. 6. A Outside view. 3.1. gain access2. commit this crime; looking at property; an uncut garden3.. 800 crimes4. white female(African and Asian Britons are more likely to live in larger family units.)4,6-4-2-5-1-35.1. b;2. D;3.B;4. B.5. D Listening-in3.1. the policeman2. bite someone3. 2,0004. the newspaper5. what was happening6.1. Anna Black2. Just over a week ago3. about seven4. male5. mobile phone6. two men7. five minutes7.1. b;2. A;3.A;4.B;5. D Unit 4.Inside view1.1. story A, 32. story B, 13. story B, 34. story A, 25. story A, 16. Story B, 22,1.front2.several3. did not realize4. the thief5. sell 3,1. Mark2. Mark3. Mark4. Janet5. Kate6. Mark, Kate4,1. Tornadoes have damaged home in Northern England2. He is still missing3. Global warming is accelerating4. There are lots of different views and it I very stimulating5. A news addict6. They have to be knowledgeable about current affairs7. Whether she is going to watch Friends with her later.5,1. There is still no news of2. Scientists claim that3. Mostly get my news4. I’ve got used to5. I’ve got into the habi t of6. I spend too much time6.1.b;2. A;3.B;4.B;5.B;6. A Outside view2,2-7-4-5-1-3-63,1.do you mind2. journalism, photography3. for two hours4. getting these invitations5. on the screen4.The true statements are; 2 and 5 5.1. Every Saturday night2. To take people’s pictures3. How do you like the idea that someone can take pictures of you on the street?4. They feel you shouldn’t have the right to invade their privacy.5. Because whatever we’re consuming, we’re encouraging them to spread(by buying magazines with such photos in them we are encouraging paparazzi to go and take such pictures.)Listening-in2.1. He says he was on the phone to his girlfriend, but in the cartoon he was actually talking to a girl in the kitchen.2. Because he is the person being interviewed for the news story and knows the most about it.3.1. Phil Taylor2. South Block, Room 183. November 104. 11 pm5. He had a telephone conversation with his girlfriend and forgot about the chips he was deep-frying, and then the chips and oil caught fire.6.ten minutes7. The fire ruined the cooker, two kitchen units and one wall.4.1. d;2. A;3.A;4.B;5. C7.1. Tricia2. Karen3. Tricia4. Karen5. Karen6. Rick7. Tricia, Rick and Karen8.1. just as many2. how they behave3. a gardening programme4. do very well5. to say to thatUnit 5Inside view1.Topics mentioned are：2,3,5,6 and 821. I’d love to know more about the emperor，he was cool。
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新标准大学英语视听说教程(2)听力原文_U n i t5n e wUnit 5-Conversation 1Mark: Have you got your tickets for the play? Kate: What play?Mark: The play which OUDS are producing. You know, the play I'm in at the Oxford Playhouse. Kate: Oh, that play! Well, er ...Mark: What about you, Janet?Janet: What's the play called?Mark: Waiting for Godot, by Samuel Beckett. You are coming, aren't you?Kate: Beckett?Janet: Why not?Kate: Well, um, I'm sure you'll be totally brilliant, Mark ... but I wish I could understand the play. It doesn't make sense.Mark: If only you were more patient, Kate. Beckett's a fascinating writer. You'll come though, won't you, Janet? You really ought to see something like this at least once during your stay in Oxford.Janet: Well, I'm not sure.Mark: Oh, come on! Please!Jan et: But if Kate doesn't understand the play, there's no way I'll be able to follow it.Kate: Do you want to go?Janet: Well, I love going to the theatre, and I'd really like to see Mark acting. And actually, yes, I think I should see a play by Samuel Beckett.M a rk: Good! So you're coming, Janet. I wish you'd come, too, Kate. It's a really good performance. Kate: Well, OK, but I'm only doing it because you're in it. When is it on?Mark: Next Tuesday to Saturday.Janet: How about going Friday night?Mark: That's great. But you'd better get your tickets soon, because we're expecting a full house.Unit 5-Conversation 2Kate: Well, what did you think?Janet: It was ... very interesting.Kate: Ididn't have a clue what was going on. Absolutely nothing happened! I don't know why I bothered coming to see itJanet: I thought Mark was brilliant.Kate: Yes, I did too, of course ...Janet: But I wish I had read the play before I saw it. If only I had known the story, it might have been easier to follow it. How long do you think Mark will be?Janet: I guess he needs to get changed first. He said he'd join us as soon as possible.Kate: Here he is. Hi Mark!Mark: Hi, what did you think? How was I? Janet: It was ... very challenging.Kate: It was so-so. Janet: But you were brilliant! Well done.Kate: You were awesome, Mark. Everyone adored your performance. Darling, you were to die for! Mark: OK, OK, don't exaggerate. I wasn't that good! Anyway, I've got some great news!Janet: Tell us!Mark: We've started talking about next term's OUDS play.Kate: What's it going to be?Mark: Hamlet, by William Shakespeare!Janet: Great! And who's going to play Hamlet? Kate: Don't tell me, let me guess!Mark: To be or not to be, that is the question! Janet: I don't believe it. You're going to play Hamlet? Kate: Come on, let's celebrate ... from Beckett to Shakespeare. Today Oxford, tomorrow, Hollywood! Unit 5-Outside viewPart 1Viewer 1 So, what do you guys want to watch? Viewer 2 Uh, I don't know. What's on?Viewer 3 How about a documentary on the History Channel? I like watching history programmes.Viewer 2 I don't really like watching the History Channel.Viewer 1 How about a baseball game? From 1973 ? Viewer 3 No thanks! How about a cooking show? Viewer 1 Yeah, I love watching cooking shows. Viewer 2 What?Viewer 1 I do!Viewer 2 Uh, I don't like cooking shows. Uh, let's watch some music videos.Viewer 1 This is awful!Vie we r 3 Can you see what's on another channel? Viewer 1 Yeah, sure. What channel?Viewer 3 Uh, anything but this.Voice-over These television viewers are trying to decide on a programme to watch, by clicking on channels, and seeing what's on. This practice isknown as channel surfing. In the past, it was not difficult to decide what to watch on TV. There were only three channels to choose from. Cable television has changed all that. There are so many channels, and so many different kinds of programmes to watch, many viewers find it difficult to decide what to watch, even when they are watching by themselves. This business traveller doesn't like anything. Many people like a particular type of programme.Speaker 1 TV programmes I like watching are cooking shows, um, comedy shows.Speaker 2 I usually watch dramas, murder mystery programmes, quizzes, comedies.Speaker 3 I like watching talk shows.Speaker 4 I guess of all my favourite TV showsI'd like news programmes.Speaker 5 I like to watch soap operas and news. Speaker 6 I like to watch comedy shows.Speaker 7 Well, I like good drama, I like a lot ofthe cop shows, um ... I like a lot of the sciencefiction shows and good history.Speaker 8 TV programmes I like to watch are like sports, automotive. Discovery, that type of thing.Part 2Voice-over Cartoons have always been popular. This brother and sister are watching their favourite DVD. Mum Turn that down!Boy OK, Mum.Voice-over He, he turns it down. Now the volume is too low. For couples, deciding what to watch can require some very careful negotiation.Woman Oh, look! Pretty Woman is on! I love watching that movie.Joe Pretty Woman! Oh, no, not Pretty Woman! Woman Joe, you know it's my favourite movie. It's on in five minutes. I'll be right back. I'm just going to get some coffee.Joe I don't like watching that kind of movie. Plus I don't like Julia Roberts. Actually, I really hate that movie. Voice-over Joe realizes that there's a basketball game on tomorrow night. He wants to ask his friends over to watch it. Woman You're so sweet to watch this with me. I know you probably don't want to see it again.Joe Oh, sure. I don't mind. There's nothing else on anyway. Not tonight,Viewer 1 Hey, look. Swordfish is on. John Travolta and Halle Berry?Viewer 2 No, I've already seen that twice.Viewer 3 I hate that movie.Viewer 1 OK. How about The Matrix?Viewer 3 That's OK. But I've seen it too many times.Viewer 2 Yeah, me too. But I love that movie. Viewer3 You guys, there's nothing on.Viewer2 Yeah, you're right.Viewer 1 Hey, how about we go out and get some pizza?Viewer 3 That's a good idea. Turn that off.Mum I told you to turn it down. Now I'm going to turn it off.Woman Oh, it's over. I just love that movie! Thanks for putting up with it again. I know it's not your favourite.Joe That's OK. But tomorrow's my turn. I'm asking the guys over to watch the basketball game. Woman Oh, that's fine. I won't be here anyway remember? I' m going to visit my sister? Joe Oh, yeah. That's right.Voice-over The business traveller seems to have found what he was looking for, a programme that puts him to sleep. And that's all for tonight, folks! Be sure to tune in tomorrow!Unit 5-Listening inNews ReportA new craze is sweeping the city of Toronto, Canada. More and more board game cafes are opening in different neighborhoods.In some of cafes, customers pay an hourly rate to play tabletop games; in others a flat fee allows them to play for an unlimited time. On top of the fee, the cafes also require customers to purchase food and drinks. Most cafes offer hundreds of games, varying from classics like “Monopoly” and “Battleship” to European strategy games like “Settlers of Catan” and “Agricola”. They also have staff members to teach customers the rules of the game if necessary. This means that players are more comfortable exploring games that they haven’t played before.People enjoy going to these cafes because they can try out the games. It is cheaper than buying the games and then deciding they don’t like them. Also, it’s like having a party with your friends—but not at your own house!1.What do we learn about board game cafes from the newsreport?2.Why do people enjoy going to board game cafes? Passage 1Announcer1：Thanks for the news update. And it'sThursday evening, time to startplanning the weekend, and time to hearfrom Jenny with our weekly update,What's On in Town.Announcer2：Thanks, Mark.Announcer1：What’s it going to be Jenny? Aweekend in front of the television, orout on the town?Announcer2：Definitely out on the town, Mark. It's afun-filled weekend, with something foreveryone. For anyone who likesclassical music, there's Beethoven'sNinth Symphony in the WestgateConcert Hall on Friday evening. Announcer1：That's the one with that catchy tuneAnnouncer2：I don't think the Southbank Choir willlet you join in with a voice like that!Tickets are£10, with concessions forstudents and senior citizens, and itstarts at 8 pm.Announcer1：OK, and what's on at the cinema?Announcer2：I’ve got a couple of suggestions. Forthose of you who like Chinese movies,there's a retrospective on ZhangYimou's films beginning with TheHouse of the Flying Daggers at theArthouse Cinema in North Street. Ifyou haven't seen, it’s amazing. It's onat 7 pm on Saturday night. And otherfilms showing next week include Hero,and Raise the Red Lantern. Tickets are£12, with the usual concessions. Announcer1：How about a Hollywood blockbuster?Announcer2：Not sure Td call it a blockbuster, butthe next part of Lord of the Rings isshowing at Globe Cinema. It's onFriday and Saturday at 7.30 pm, tickets£8.Announcer1：OK, Lord of the Rings, that’s a greatseries. Now, how about somethingmore cultural?Announcer2：There's a fabulous exhibition at theSmith Museum called, “The Art ofVenice”, with a collection of paintingsfrom all over the world. It's open from10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and Sundayand entrance is free.Announcer1：OK, sounds good. And what about themusic scene?Announcer2：Friday night is open mic night at theGeorge Inn. It you want to hear somegreat music, it starts at 8.30 pm Fridaynight. But if you want to find out whatit’s like to perform in front of a liveaudience, book a slot with theorganizers and they 11 sing, play,dance, whatever ... Nice friendlyatmosphere, but make sure you've gota five or ten minute act before youoffer to try it out onstage. No entrancefee, but you’ll need to buy a round ortwo of drinks.Announcer1：Anything else?Announcer2：Yes, it's jazz at the Jam Factory onSaturday night from 10 pm, with theSteve Reid Trio playing Afro- Cubanjazz. With tickets at £20 I guess theJam Factory is going to be the coolestplace in town. So I advise you to bookin advance.Announcer1：Sounds like a great weekend, thanksJenny.Passage 2Speaker 1Interviewer Tell me about leisure activities in the States. What kind of spectator and participation sports are there?Speaker 1 OK, well, the four most popular ones are baseball, basketball, American football of course, and ice hockey.Interviewer Yeah, and what about - em – indoor activities, rather than sports. The kind of things that you do inside?Speaker 1 Well, you could say, could say martial arts. That's very popular. Tae Kwon Do -that sort of thing. Bowling. And movies.Interviewer Yeah.Speaker 1 Watching television, of course. TheaverageAmerican, I think, watches television about two and a halfhours a day.Interviewer And, apart from sports, what otheroutdooractivities are there?Speaker 1 Cycling, tennis, golf, walking and jogging of course and now, more and more people are playing soccer.Interviewer Right. And what kind of cultural activities are very popular in the States?Speaker 1 We all like going to concerts, I think. Er, a lot of people now are joining book clubs.Interviewer Book clubs?Speaker 1 To be a member of a book club, dosomething ...Interviewer So just local groups ... with friends? Speaker 1 Yes, local groups.Interviewer And you discuss books?Speaker 1 Yes, you take a book each, each week or eachmonth. You read it and then you go back and discuss it. That'svery popular now.Interviewer And how about weekend and holidayactivities?Speaker 1 Some people like hunting. I'm not one of those at all. I don't like that. But that's very popular in, in the rural areas. Then, of course there's camping and hiking, also. A lot of Americans volunteer for a wide range of causes — from raising funds to helping people who are less fortunate, tutoring students, or leading Scout troops or doing youth sports, that sort of thing.Interviewer Right, yeah.Speaker 2Interviewer Tell me about leisure activities and sports in Russia. What do you like doing?Speaker 2 Well, football is the favourite sport. But, er, we like also ice hockey in the winter. Winter sports.Interviewer And what about indoor sports? Or indooractivities other than ...?Speaker 2 We like very much playing chess. And we are very good at playing chess. Also, television is very common and, in the cities - Moscow and St Petersburg – we like to club, go dancing. Interviewer Oh, right. Yeah. OK. Yeah. And what about outdoor activities?Speaker 2 Well, believe it or not, collecting mushrooms. In the autumn, we like it very much. And also the skiing. Again, the ice hockey in the winter. Very popular.Interviewer And I believe cultural activities are very important to you? What kind of things do you like doing?Speaker 2 In particular, the ballet.Interviewer Yeah.Speaker 2 And of course, the opera as well. Even the small towns have theatres and a cinema. We like the country people, the rural people, they like to watch films. They call it a "Palace of culture". Interviewer Right. Yeah.Speaker 2 Yes.Interviewer And what kind of weekend and holiday activities do you enjoy? Speaker 2 Well, you find the rich Russians, theyvery often have a dacha, which is a cottage.Interviewer Right.Speaker 2 In the country.Interviewer Right.Speaker 2 You go there for a holiday and maybeforthe weekend.Interviewer Right. Thank you.Speaker 3Interviewer Tell me about leisure activities in Australia. What kind of sports do you enjoy?Speaker 3 Well, Australian rules football is ourmain spectator sport. Of course, we also love ourrugby and our cricket. You know, our national teamsare definitely now among the best in the world. Interviewer Yeah.Speaker 3 What else? We have association football. And also very popular now is horse racing.Interviewer Right. And what kind of indoor activities, other than sports, do you like doing?Speaker 3 We're very much an outdoor nation but when we're inside I think we like to watch TV and,you know, go to the movies.Interviewer So, what kind of outdoor activities are there?Speaker 3 Well, for this we like our cycling. Some people play golf and some play tennis. And some play lawn bowls.Interviewer Right, yeah.Speaker 3 Of course, you know, most Australiansdo live near the coast and we love to do sailing and surfing; very, very keen on our swimming and I knowa lot of people do fishing as well.Interviewer Right. And what about culture? Do youdo any cultural activities?Speaker 3 Oh yes, no, no, Australia does have its culture. We've got our aboriginal music and ourdancing and a lot of art. And of course, we've got our very, very famous Sydney Opera House - you know,best in the world.Interviewer Yes. And what about weekend andholiday activities? What do you like doing then? Speaker 3 I think people like to be very social. Wedo a lot of barbies - you know -barbecues in the back garden and some people like to go bushwalking aswell.Interviewer Great. Thank you.Speaker 3 You're welcome.。
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Unit 5-Conversation 1Mark: Have you got your tickets for the play Kate: What playMark: The play which OUDS are producing. You know, the play I'm in at the Oxford Playhouse.Kate: Oh, that play! Well, er ...Mark: What about you, JanetJanet: What's the play calledMark: Waiting for Godot, by Samuel Beckett. You are coming, aren't youKate: BeckettJanet: Why notKate: Well, um, I'm sure you'll be totally brilliant, Mark ... but I wish I could understand the play. It doesn't make sense.Mark: If only you were more patient, Kate. Beckett's a fascinating writer. You'll come though, won't you, Janet You really ought to see something like this at least once during your stay in Oxford.Janet: Well, I'm not sure.Mark: Oh, come on! Please!Jan et: But if Kate doesn't understand the play, there's no way I'll be able to follow it.Kate: Do you want to goJanet: Well, I love going to the theatre, and I'd really like to see Mark acting. And actually, yes, I think I should see a play by Samuel Beckett.M a rk: Good! So you're coming, Janet. I wish you'd come, too, Kate. It's a really good performance. Kate: Well, OK, but I'm only doing it because you're in it. When is it onMark: Next Tuesday to Saturday.Janet: How about going Friday nightMark: That's great. But you'd better get your tickets soon, because we're expecting a full house. Unit 5-Conversation 2Kate: Well, what did you thinkJanet: It was ... very interesting.Kate: Ididn't have a clue what was going on. Absolutely nothing happened! I don't know why I bothered coming to see itJanet: I thought Mark was brilliant.Kate: Yes, I did too, of course ...Janet: But I wish I had read the play before I saw it. If only I had known the story, it might have been easier to follow it. How long do you think Mark will beJanet: I guess he needs to get changed first. He said he'd join us as soon as possible.Kate: Here he is. Hi Mark!Mark: Hi, what did you think How was IJanet: It was ... very challenging.Kate: It was so-so.Janet: But you were brilliant! Well done.Kate: You were awesome, Mark. Everyone adored your performance. Darling, you were to die for!Mark: OK, OK, don't exaggerate. I wasn't that good! Anyway, I've got some great news!Janet: Tell us!Mark: We've started talking about next term's OUDS play.Kate: What's it going to beMark: Hamlet, by William Shakespeare!Janet: Great! And who's going to play Hamlet Kate: Don't tell me, let me guess!Mark: To be or not to be, that is the question! Janet: I don't believe it. You're going to play HamletKate: Come on, let's celebrate ... from Beckett to Shakespeare. Today Oxford, tomorrow, Hollywood!Unit 5-Outside viewPart 1Viewer 1 So, what do you guys want to watch Viewer 2 Uh, I don't know. What's onViewer 3 How about a documentary on the History Channel I like watching history programmes.Viewer 2 I don't really like watching the History Channel.Viewer 1 How about a baseball game From 1973 Viewer 3 No thanks! How about a cooking show Viewer 1 Yeah, I love watching cooking shows. Viewer 2 WhatViewer 1 I do!Viewer2 Uh, I don't like cooking shows. Uh, let's watch some music videos.Viewer 1 This is awful!Vie we r 3 Can you see what's on another channel Viewer 1 Yeah, sure. What channelViewer 3 Uh, anything but this.Voice-over These television viewers are trying to decide on a programme to watch, by clicking on channels, and seeing what's on. This practice is known as channel surfing. In the past, it was not difficult to decide what to watch on TV. There were only three channels to choose from. Cable television has changed all that. There are so many channels, and so many different kinds of programmes to watch, many viewers find it difficult to decide what to watch, even when they are watching by themselves. This business traveller doesn't like anything. Many people like a particular type of programme. Speaker 1TV programmes I like watching are cooking shows, um, comedy shows.Speaker 2 I usually watch dramas, murder mystery programmes, quizzes, comedies.Speaker 3 I like watching talk shows.Speaker 4 I guess of all my favourite TV showsI'd like news programmes.Speaker 5 I like to watch soap operas and news. Speaker 6 I like to watch comedy shows.Speaker 7 Well, I like good drama, I like a lotof the cop shows, um ... I like a lot of the science fiction shows and good history.Speaker 8 TV programmes I like to watch are like sports, automotive. Discovery,that type of thing.Part 2Voice-over Cartoons have always been popular. This brother and sister are watching their favourite DVD. Mum Turn that down!Boy OK, Mum.Voice-over He, he turns it down. Now the volume istoo low. For couples, deciding what to watch can require some very careful negotiation.Woman Oh, look! Pretty Woman is on! I love watchingthat movie.Joe Pretty Woman! Oh, no, not Pretty Woman! Woman Joe, you know it's my favourite movie. It'son in five minutes. I'll be right back. I'm just goingto get some coffee.Joe I don't like watching that kind of movie. Plus I don't like Julia Roberts. Actually, I really hate that movie. Voice-over Joe realizes that there'sa basketball game on tomorrow night. He wants to askhis friends over to watch it. Woman You're so sweetto watch this with me. I know you probably don't wantto see it again.Joe Oh, sure. I don't mind. There's nothingelse on anyway. Not tonight,Viewer 1 Hey, look. Swordfish is on. John Travolta and Halle BerryViewer 2 No, I've already seen that twice. Viewer 3 I hate that movie.Viewer 1 OK. How about The MatrixViewer 3 That's OK. But I've seen it too many times.Viewer 2 Yeah, me too. But I love that movie. Viewer3 You guys, there's nothing on.Viewer2 Yeah, you're right.Viewer 1 Hey, how about we go out and get some pizza Viewer 3 That's a good idea. Turn that off.Mum I told you to turn it down. Now I'm going to turn it off.Woman Oh, it's over. I just love that movie! Thanks for putting up with it again. I know it's not your favourite.Joe That's OK. But tomorrow's my turn. I'm asking the guys over to watch the basketball game. Woman Oh, that's fine. I won't be here anyway remember I' m going to visit my sisterJoe Oh, yeah. That's right.Voice-over The business traveller seems to have found what he was looking for, a programme that puts him to sleep. And that's all for tonight, folks! Be sure to tune in tomorrow!Unit 5-Listening inNews ReportA new craze is sweeping the city of Toronto, Canada. More and more board game cafes are opening in different neighborhoods.In some of cafes, customers pay an hourly rate to play tabletop games; in others a flat fee allows them to play for an unlimited time. On top of the fee, the cafes also require customers to purchase food and drinks.Most cafes offer hundreds of games, varying from classics like “Monopoly”and “Battleship”to European strategy games like “Settlers of Catan”and “Agricola”. They also have staff members to teach customers the rules of the game if necessary. This means that players are more comfortable exploring games that they haven’t played before.People enjoy going to these cafes because they can try out the games. It is cheaper than buying the games and then deciding they don’t like them. Also, it’s like having a party with your friends—but not at your own house!1.What do we learn about board game cafes from thenews report2.Why do people enjoy going to board game cafes Passage 1Announcer1：Thanks for the news update. And it's Thursday evening, time to start planningthe weekend, and time to hear from Jennywith our weekly update, What's On inTown.Announcer2：Thanks, Mark.Announcer1：What’s it going to be Jenny A weekend in front of the television, or out on thetownAnnouncer2：Definitely out on the town, Mark. It'sa fun-filled weekend, with something foreveryone. For anyone who likes classicalmusic, there's Beethoven's NinthSymphony in the Westgate Concert Hall onFriday evening.Announcer1：That's the one with that catchy tune Announcer2：I don't think the Southbank Choir will let you join in with a voice like that!Tickets are£10, with concessions forstudents and senior citizens, and itstarts at 8 pm.Announcer1：OK, and what's on at the cinema Announcer2：I’ve got a couple of suggestions. For those of you who like Chinese movies,there's a retrospective on Zhang Yimou'sfilms beginning with The House of theFlying Daggers at the Arthouse Cinema inNorth Street. If you haven't seen, it’s amazing. It's on at 7 pm on Saturdaynight. And other films showing next weekinclude Hero, and Raise the Red Lantern.Tickets are £12, with the usualconcessions.Announcer1：How about a Hollywood blockbuster Announcer2：Not sure Td call it a blockbuster, but the next part of Lord of the Rings isshowing at Globe Cinema. It's on Fridayand Saturday at pm, tickets £8. Announcer1：OK, Lord of the Rings, that’s a great series. Now, how about something moreculturalAnnouncer2：There's a fabulous exhibition at the Smith Museum called, “The Art ofVenice”, with a collection of paintingsfrom all over the world. It's open from10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday andentrance is free.Announcer1：OK, sounds good. And what about the musicsceneAnnouncer2：Friday night is open mic night at theGeorge Inn. It you want to hear somegreat music, it starts at pm Fridaynight. But if you want to find out whatit’s like to perform in front of a liveaudience, book a slot with theorganizers and they 11 sing, play, dance,whatever ... Nice friendly atmosphere,but make sure you've got a five or tenminute act before you offer to try it outonstage. No entrance fee, but you’llneed to buy a round or two of drinks. Announcer1：Anything elseAnnouncer2：Yes, it's jazz at the Jam Factory onSaturday night from 10 pm, with the SteveReid Trio playing Afro- Cuban jazz. Withtickets at £20 I guess the Jam Factoryis going to be the coolest place in town.So I advise you to book in advance. Announcer1：Sounds like a great weekend, thanksJenny.Passage 2Speaker 1Interviewer Tell me about leisure activities in the States. What kind of spectator and participationsports are thereSpeaker 1 OK, well, the four most popular ones are baseball, basketball, American football of course, and ice hockey.Interviewer Yeah, and what about - em –indoor activities, rather than sports. The kind of things that you do insideSpeaker 1 Well, you could say, could say martial arts. That's very popular. Tae Kwon Do -that sort of thing. Bowling. And movies.Interviewer Yeah.Speaker 1Watching television, of course. The averageAmerican, I think, watches television about two anda halfhours a day.Interviewer And, apart from sports, what other outdooractivities are thereSpeaker 1Cycling, tennis, golf, walking and jogging of course and now, more and more people are playing soccer.Interviewer Right. And what kind of cultural activities are very popular in the StatesSpeaker 1 We all like going to concerts, I think. Er, a lot of people now are joining book clubs. Interviewer Book clubsSpeaker 1To be a member of a book club, do something ...Interviewer So just local groups ... with friends Speaker 1 Yes, local groups.Interviewer And you discuss booksSpeaker 1 Yes, you take a book each, each week or each month. You read it and then you go back and discuss it. That'svery popular now.Interviewer And how about weekend and holiday activitiesSpeaker 1 Some people like hunting. I'm not one of those at all. I don't like that. But that's very popular in, in the rural areas. Then, of course there's camping and hiking, also. A lot of Americans volunteer for a wide range of causes —from raising funds to helping people who are less fortunate, tutoring students, or leading Scout troops or doing youth sports, that sort of thing.Interviewer Right, yeah.Speaker 2Interviewer Tell me about leisure activities and sports in Russia. What do you like doingSpeaker 2 Well, football is the favourite sport. But, er, we like also ice hockey in the winter. Winter sports.Interviewer And what about indoor sports Or indoor activities other than ...Speaker 2 We like very much playing chess. And we are very good at playing chess. Also, television is very common and, in the cities - Moscow and St Petersburg – we like to club, go dancing. Interviewer Oh, right. Yeah. OK. Yeah. And what about outdoor activitiesSpeaker 2 Well, believe it or not, collecting mushrooms. In the autumn, we like it very much. And also the skiing. Again, the ice hockey in the winter. Very popular.Interviewer And I believe cultural activities are very important to you What kind of things do you likedoingSpeaker 2 In particular, the ballet.Interviewer Yeah.Speaker 2 And of course, the opera as well. Even the small towns have theatres and a cinema. We like the country people, the rural people, they like to watch films. They call it a "Palace of culture". Interviewer Right. Yeah.Speaker 2 Yes.Interviewer And what kind of weekend and holiday activities do you enjoySpeaker 2 Well, you find the rich Russians, they very often have a dacha, which is a cottage. Interviewer Right.Speaker 2 In the country.Interviewer Right.Speaker 2 You go there for a holiday and maybe for the weekend.Interviewer Right. Thank you.Speaker 3Interviewer Tell me about leisure activities in Australia. What kind of sports do you enjoySpeaker 3 Well, Australian rules football is our main spectator sport. Of course, we also love our rugby and our cricket. You know, our national teams are definitely now among the best in the world. Interviewer Yeah.Speaker 3 What else We have association football. And also very popular now is horse racing. Interviewer Right. And what kind of indoor activities, other than sports, do you like doingSpeaker 3 We're very much an outdoor nation but when we're inside I think we like to watch TV and, you know, go to the movies.Interviewer So, what kind of outdoor activities are thereSpeaker 3 Well, for this we like our cycling. Some people play golf and some play tennis. And some play lawn bowls.Interviewer Right, yeah.Speaker3 Of course, you know, most Australians dolive near the coast and we love to do sailing and surfing; very, very keen on our swimming and I knowa lot of people do fishing as well.Interviewer Right. And what about culture Do you doany cultural activitiesSpeaker 3 Oh yes, no, no, Australia does have its culture. We've got our aboriginal music and our dancing and a lot of art. And of course, we've gotour very, very famous Sydney Opera House - you know, best in the world.Interviewer Yes. And what about weekend and holiday activities What do you like doing thenSpeaker 3 I think people like to be very social.We do a lot of barbies - you know -barbecues in the back garden and some people like to go bushwalkingas well.Interviewer Great. Thank you.Speaker 3 You're welcome.。
新标准大学英语(第二版)视听说教程2答案截图
新标准大学英语(第二版)视听说教程2答案截图Unit 1Passage 1-2:In this passage。
the author discusses the importance of time management。
The author explains that time management skills are essential for success in both personal and nal life。
The author provides several tips for effective time management。
including ritizing tasks。
setting goals。
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Passage 2-1:This passage discusses the XXX regular exercise can improve physical health。
ce stress and anxiety。
and XXX。
such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator and going for a walk during XXX breaks。
Passage 2-2:In this passage。
the author discusses the XXX is essential for building nships。
resolving conflicts。
XXX skills。
including active listening。
asking ns。
XXX。
Passage 2-3:XXX。
enhance personal growth。
and increase XXX learning into daily life。
including reading。
taking courses。
and attending seminars.Unit 2:In Unit 2.the focus is on personal XXX。
unit1-4新实用标准大学英语视听说教程2册听力原文
Unit 1 College cultureInside viewConversation 1Janet ：So this is the Cherwell Boathouse –it’s lovely! And look at those people punting! It looks quite easy.Mark ：I’m not so sure about that! Janet, there’s something Kate and I wanted to discuss wi th you.Some people in college are organizing charity events this term. We’ve decided to get involved.Janet ：Raising money for charity? Right. In China, people raise money for charity but students don’t usually do that.Mark ：Students often do that here. Anyway, we’re thinking of doing sponsored punting.Janet ：Sponsored punting! What’s that?Kate ：Sponsoring is when people pay you to do something – like run a long distance. So people would be sponsoring students to punt.Janet ：What a great idea! I’d love to join you!Mark ：That’s why we’re telling you about it. So that’s decided then. Let’s make a list of things we need to do.Kate ：I’ll do that. One of the first things we should do is choose the charity.Mark ：Yes. And choose a day for the event. And we need to design the sponsorship form. I’ve got one here.Kate ：That looks fine, but we must change the wording. Who wants to do that?Mark ：I’ll do that. What have we got so far?Kate ：Choose a charity. Also a day for the event. Change the wording on the sponsorship form …Um … We have to decide where the punt will start from.Mark ：Cherwell Boathouse, no question! It's a very beautiful route from here, apparently.Kate ：I’m with you on that.Janet ：Me too …Conversation2Janet ：I’m not us ed to boats – Woah!Mark ：Whoops!Kate ：Watch out! You nearly hit me with that thing!Mark ：Sorry! I didn’t mean to. … OK, we’re off!Kate ：Maybe I should do the punting.Mark ：It’s fine. I’ve got the hang of it now – give me a chance.Kate ：Well, I’d like to have a go.Mark ：Supposing I do the first hour. Then you can take over for a while, if you want to.Kate ：Yes, great.Janet ：You’re really good at it, Mark! This is fantastic! It’s exactly how I imagined life here! Look over there –isn’t it lovely!Kate ：Yes, it is.…Janet ：Kate, everything’s organized, isn’t it, for collecting the sponsorship money?Kate ：Yes, I’ve arranged for people to get the money to me by next Friday –if they haven’t paid online. I’ll count it all up.Janet ：Good. We’d better have a meeting soon after that, don’t you think? How much have we raised?Kate ：About 600.Janet：Fantastic! I’m so enjoying this!Mark ：Hey guys, I’ve got a suggestion – how about moving over to the bank and we can have our picnic! Hey, look, there’s Louise and Sophie!Mark ：Whoo …Girls：Mark!Janet ：Are you all right?Mark ：Er … Of course I’m all right. Kate, I think it’s your turn to punt!Outside viewV/O （画外音）Harvard University in Cambridge is one of the best universities in the world. We spoke to Alex Jude, the university’s Head of Communications. He explained that Harvard looks for the best and most talented students from around the world.AlexHarvard actually seeks students from around the world, the best students that we can find, to study chemistry, or study literature, or study government, or business. Our business school is particularly well-known around the world, as is the medical school and law school, so, um, and, and the Kennedy School of government, for the John F. Kennedy School of Government, so, er, we do seek very, very talented students and we have open doors for them.V/O （画外音）We asked five students at Harvard to tell us what kind of social life they have.AshleyUm, well relaxing is a little hard to do around here, but basically, I mean, I still, I, I live nearby anyway, so I see a lot of my friends, and … Um, there’s a good social life here if you look for it. I go to the gym, run. So that’s what I do.AdamIt is whatever you want it to be. It’s go od. If you wanna go out party, do anything you can. If you wanna sit in your room and study all night like my friend over here, you can also do that.BrianSocially, like you said, it’s, it’s a lot of what you make it. Um, we don’t have fraternities here, and so, you know, that’s, it’s obviously not as social. There’s not as many parties as there would be on another campus. Um, but on a Friday or Saturday night, there, there, there will be a party. Usually we end up studying until about 10 o’clock. And then we, and then we’ll go out and have fun maybe, or just watch a movie with friends, or, you know, whatever is going on for the night. JodieNot everyone would agree with me, obviously, but it’s, I think it’s a fun place to be.Interviewer: Have you made a lot of friends?Jodie : Oh, definitely.Interview. ：Mm.Jodie: Many.Interviewer: What, what do you do with your friends?Jodie: Um, well, I like to go to concerts. I’m in three music groups, so I have lots of rehearsals during the week for that. Um, just do, you know, some fun things, on the weekend.V/O （画外音）We asked the Harvard students if they use the Internet.Ashley: Um, I, I use it a fairly good amount. Um, our library system is online, so I use that a lot.And a lot of my classes, you know, have to do research papers. You can find a lot of information on there, so.Interviewer: So how often do you use it, a week, a day?Ashley: Um, I use it probably on more of a weekly basis. Maybe three or four times a week. Brian: Oh yes, definitely. We live through the Internet actually. Well, I do a lot of research through the Internet, follow my stocks on the Internet. Um, well, even though e-mail isnot officially Internet, we, that’s how we communicate a lot at college, so, through thee-mail.John: Um, I use the internet mostly for, er, I’d say, sort of leisure purposes. I mean, I play, um, I use it for a lot of, I don’t, we don’t have TV in my room, so I use it, uh, uh, go to the CNN website, keep up on current events, things like that. Uh, I also, uh, you know, there’s some little games to play over the Internet. Um, just um, I go to to see what’s happening, follow the Boston Red Sox, things like that. Um, I think a lot of courses use it to post things, but I, I don’t usually use it that much for research, or things. I tend to use the libraries for such things, so.Listening inPassage 1Voice-overHi, I’m Nick Carter, and this is SUR, your university radio station. This morning we went around campus to ask freshers –now half-way through their first year –the question, “How are you finding uni?” Here are some of the answers we got.Speaker 1It’s cool. It’s everything I hoped it would be. I’m very ambitious, I want to be a journalist and I want to g et to the top of the profession. I’ve started writing for the university newspaper so I’ve got my foot on the ladder already.Speaker 2I’m working hard and the teaching is as good as I expected. And I’ve made some good friends. But I’m very homesick. I’m Nigerian and my family’s so far away. I went home at Christmas for a month –that really helped, but man, I miss my family so much.Speaker 3“How am I finding uni?” It’s great. It’s not perfect, nothing is, but, like, I’ve got a brilliant social life, just brilliant, and I’ve made lots of friends. For the first few months I just didn’t do, really enough work. But I –I talked about it with my parents and I’m working harder now and gettinggood grades.Speaker 4Actually, I’ve been quite lonely to be honest. I’m a bit shy … everyone else seemed to find it so easy to make friends straight away. But things have been better recently –yeah, they have. I’ve joined a couple of clubs and like, it really helps to get to know people when you have shared interests. So, yeah –I’m feeling a lot happier now.Speaker 5Uni’s great, I love it. My only problem –and it’s quite a big problem – is money. My parents are both unemployed so, you know, they can’t help me financially. My grant just isn’t –it’s just not e nough for me to live on, so I’ve taken a part-time job as a waitress – a lot of people I know, like a lot, have had to do the same. I don’t want to have huge debts at the end.Speaker 6I love my subject, History, and I’m, I’m getting fantastic teaching here. I want to be a university lecturer and that means I have to get a first. I have a good social life but work definitely comes first for me.Passage 2Oxford and Cambridge – two universities so similar that they are often spoken of together as “Ox bridge”. They’re both in the UK, fairly near London, and both regularly come top in any ranking of the world’s best universities.The two universities began within a century of each other. Oxford University, now 900 years old, was founded towards the end of the 11th century. In 1209 there was a dispute between the university and the townspeople of Oxford. As a result, some of the Oxford teachers left and founded a university in the town of Cambridge, some 84 miles away. Ever since then, the two institutions have been very competitive.Unlike most modern universities, both Oxford and Cambridge consist of a large number of colleges. Oxford has 39 and Cambridge 31. Many of these colleges have old and very beautiful architecture, and large numbers of tourists visit them.In all UK universities, you need good grades in the national exams taken at 18. But to get into Oxford and Cambridge, it’s not enough to get A grades in your exams. You also have to go for a long interview. In these interviews, students need to show that they are creative and capable of original thinking.Through the centuries, both universities have made huge contributions to British cultural life. They have produced great writers, world leaders and politicians. Cambridge, in particular, has produced scientists whose discoveries and inventions have changed our lives.Among the great university institutions is the world’s most famous debating society, the Oxford Union, where undergraduates get a chance to practise speaking in public. Cambridg e’s comedy clubFootlights has produced many first-class comedians, while some of the UK’s most famous actors and actresses began their careers at The Oxford University Dramatic Society, known as OUDS. Then there’s the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, whic h takes place every year in March or April, and is watched on television all over the UK.So with all this excellence in so many fields, it’s not surprising that the ambition of clever students all over the world is to attend either one of these great universities.Unit 2 Mixed feelingsInside viewConversation 1Kate ：Come in. Hey, Janet.Janet ：Hi Kate, are you busy?Kate ：Yes, I’m just doing an essay. But it’s great to see you. So what’s new?Janet ：Well, nothing much.Kate ：You look a bit fed up. What’s bugging you?Janet ：Well, I had a phone call from my parents and it made me feel homesick. It happens every time they call, and it gets me down.Kate ：I’m sorry to hear that. I know how you feel. I love speaking to my mum and dad, but I always feel miserable after the call.Janet ：My dad doesn’t say much, and I want to speak to him, but I wish I knew what to say. Kate ：Don’t let it get to you. My dad doesn’t say much on the phone either. I call, he answers the phone, and says, “Hi, I’ll pass you to your mother.” It’s really irritating.Janet ：But I miss him and my mother a lot, and I like to hear his voice.Kate ：Just tell him what you’re up to.Janet ：Sometimes I feel as if I made a mistake leaving home and coming to Oxford.Sometimes I feel like a moody teenager.Kate ：Try not to worry about it, Janet. It’s normal to feel like that. I understand how you feel, butI bet everything will be fine next term. You’ll get used to it. Hey, why don’t you do what Ido?Janet ：What’s that?Kate ：When my dad calls, I ask him for more money! He usually says no, but at least I get to hear his voice!Janet ：Maybe. I’m sorry to take up your time, Kate, but I must go now. Bye!Kate ：Wait a minute …!Conversation 2Kate ：I think I may have upset Janet last night.Mark : What happened?Kate ：She came to see me. I was busy doing an essay but I was really pleased to see her. She’d had a call from home, and said she was feeling homesick.Mark : Poor kid! It must be tough on you guys, living so far away from home.Kate ：I tried to make her laugh, told her not to worry about it, and that it was normal to feel miserable. Suddenly she looked miserable, and then she got up and said, “I must go now”and left my room. It was really sudden. I felt a s if I’d said something wrong.Mark ：Maybe she was just being polite. It was probably because she realized you were workingand didn’t want to disturb you.Kate ：I just wonder if she found it difficult to talk about her feelings with me. Maybe I shouldn’t have tried to make her laugh? Perhaps she thought I wasn’t taking her seriously.Mark ：I wouldn’t worry about it. Put yourself in her shoes. How would you feel if you were a student at college in China?Kate ：I know. That’s why I feel bad. If only she had stayed longer! I wish I could have helped her more.Janet ：Hey, everyone!Mark ：Hi Janet, you look cheerful!Janet ：Yes, I’ve just got my essay back. I got an alpha minus!Kate ：What an amazing grade! Well done.Mark ：I’m really happy for you, Ja net.Janet ：I feel on top of the world!Outside viewSebastienHi. I’m Sebastien. I’m from Germany. Um, the idea of IQ of a measure of your brain power has been around for a while, but recently there’s been this new idea of the EQ – your emotional qu otient. And by now, it’s actually almost being regarded as more important. If you look at it, businesses will ... Well, they will prefer employing people with great EQ. Well, of course, IQ cannot be disregarded, but um, EQ does have its importance as well. U h, I believe that, um, (I)mean, people, most people will have, um, their basic means of communicating with other people. Most people are somewhat socially adept, and just like most people have, you know, a basic general knowledge. But then, what I think really is the difference betweenIQ and EQ, I mean, you can have a “brainiac”, and they will be great at most things they do, but if you just can’t get along with him, if you just can’t communicate with him, I mean, you know, he’s not really that useful.KimHi. This is Kim. I’m originally from Korea, and I was raised in California. And today, we are going to talk about the differences between IQ and EQ –IQ meaning your intelligence, EQ meaning your emotions. Now, in … When I was, when I was a little, l ittle boy in Korea, I had to take … I think I’d taken like two or three IQ tests before the age of ten, which is when I moved to California. So, I guess we stress a lot of importance on intelligence, on having great IQ scores. But after I moved to the States, I learnt how to associate with people, and along the lines that this word EQ came up, you know, emotional, caring about … It’s basically how you deal with people, how you make people feel, and how people make you feel. I think they’re equally as, as i mportant, but it seems that in the Eastern world they kind of stress on that a lot more back in the days. But I think again, you know, now that with Internet and people are communicating so much faster, there’s a better mixture of the two I think. There’s a stress on EQ in Korea as well, and a stress on IQ in the States. Thank you.TedHello. My name is Ted, and I’m from the United States of America. Today, I’m going to talk a little bit about IQ or EQ – which is most important, or which is more important. Now, for a long time when I was growing up, people said, “IQ. What’s your IQ? Take an IQ test.” But then EQ, your emotions, how you interact with people, that became very important. And I think they’re … that people might be onto something with that, because your EQ – how you deal with people, how you interact with people – is important. Now, a big part of this, in my opinion, is listening. I know I’m talking a lot right now, but if you want to get along well with people, you have to listen to them, so just take a minute, maybe shut your mouth for a minute, and listen to others, and then you can understand and communicate with them in a better way. So, part of EQ, I think, is listening – listening to others – and it can be more important than IQ.Listening inPassage 1Presenter: We’re fortunate to have as our guest today Dr Jenna Hudson, who has just written a book about how colours affect us in our surroundings, especially in the world of advertising. It’s called Market Colours. Dr Hudson, which are the most common colours in advertising and marketing?Dr Hudson :Well, of course, it depends what image the marketing team wish to project with their products. So for example, we often think of blue as a cold colour, but it also makes you feel peaceful, quiet, and it doesn’t suggest strong emotions. So it’s a favourite for banks and insurance companies, who wish to suggest the image that they are trustworthy. And for selling products, it’s often used to suggest something is pure and fresh.Presenter: What about red?Dr Hudson: You can sell almost anything with red. It’s a hot colour, which suggests a feeling of energy and even passion. It grabs your attention, and can make people buy almost anything. You often see red on magazine covers. But if you use it too much, it looks cheap and may make people tired. And orange has a similar effect to red, it’s upbeat and happy, it suggests pleasant feelings and images. Most people react well to orange, and it’s especially popular in advertising and on packaging for baked food.Presenter: What about yellow, for instance?Dr Hudson: Yellow is the colour of sunshine and it’s a positive, happy colour, so it’s used a lot in advertising. But it’s also often used for warning signs, direction signs, and so on, where you h ave to read the message quickly and at a distance.Presenter: What about less popular colours for advertising?Dr Hudson: Surprisingly, green isn’t used much in advertising except for garden products. It’s friendly and restful. It can be cool and soothing, the colour of apples and mint, but it can also be quite strong and many people associate it with unpleasant ideas of decay or slimy creatures. But most colours are not primary colours, they’re a combination. Absolutely. So yellow-orange is common, and o ften used to give animpression of style and class, it looks like gold. But it’s not often used in letters because it’s not very strong. And yellow-green reminds people of feeling sick. Blue-green works well as a cool colour, suggesting freshness, and is sometimes used for toothpaste products, bathroom products, food and household cleaning products. It has many of the advantages of blue without the disadvantages of green.Presenter: Fascinating！Thank you very much, Dr Hudson. Market Colours by Dr Jenna Hudson is on sale from next week, priced ￡15.99 …Passage 2Presenter ：What makes you embarrassed, Sally?Sally ：Oh, I’m easily embarrassed. If anybody notices me or looks at me, I get very embarrassed.When people sing me Happy Birthday on my birthday, I get very embarrassed. Presenter ：And what makes you upset?Sally ：When people are selfish, people who think only of themselves. And cruelty –I can’t bear people who are cruel, especially to animals or children.Presenter ：Jake, what makes you depressed?Jake ：I hate it when it rains, and I don’t like people who look down on me, who think they’re superior to me without any reason.Presenter ：And what makes you angry?Jake ：When people don’t behave properly in public, bad behaviour like dropping litter or people pushing each other on the bus or the train.Presenter ：Andrew, what makes you cheerful?Andrew ：I like to see everyone around me being happy and having a positive attitude towards the future, optimistic people.Presenter ：And what makes you jealous?Andrew ：Well, to be honest, I just never feel jealous. I can’t see the point of it.Presenter ：Monica, what makes you proud?Monica ：I’m proud when I’m successful, especially in my work. Being recognized by my boss for what I can do makes me fe el really proud. Oh, and my family. I’m very proud ofthem.Presenter ：And what makes you nervous?Monica ：Every time I teach a new class. The night before I’m very nervous. You don’t know what the kids are going to be like and how they might behave, or if they’re going tolike you.Presenter ：Anything else?Monica ：Doing interviews like this.Unit 3 Crime watchInside viewConversation 1Kate ：So, what did you think of the movie?Mark ：It was good but I thought it was too long.Kate ：Yes, me too.Kate ：Hey, where’s my bike? I don’t believe it! It’s gone!Mark ：It was next to mine, you chained it up!Kate ：Someone’s stolen it! Oh, how could they!Mark: Oh, Kate!Kate ：How could someone have done this! The creep!Mark ：It’s a really mean t hing to do, steal a bike.Kate ：It was a mountain bike and it cost a fortune –I don’t have the money to buy another one. Mark ：Listen, I’ll go down the street and see if I can see anyone with it. Why don’t you go into that shop and see if they’ve seen anything suspicious? I’ll be back in a minute.Kate ：OK.…Kate ：Well?Mark ：No luck. What did they say in the shop?Kate ：I asked the shopkeeper if she’d seen anything –Mark ：And?Kate ：She said she hadn’t. I guess it was a long shot. She advised me to report it to the police.But according to her, bikes get stolen all the time around here.Mark ：Listen, let’s get back so you can report it.Kate ：I’ve got no bike. I’m just so upset!Mark ：It’s not far to college. Come on!Conversation 2Mark ：So did you ring the police?Kate ：Yes. I went to the police station to report it.Mark ：What did they say?Kate ：No one’s found it. This woman said that Oxford has the fifth highest rate of bike theft in the country!Mark ：You’re joking!Kate ：That’s what she said.Mark ：What else did she say?Kate ：She told me that sometimes you do get bikes back – the thieves use them and then abandon them, apparently, and then people find them and report them.Mark ：So you might get it back.Kate ：I hope so, M ark, I really do. It’s just too much you know? But … um … what else? She told me to go to this sale they have of abandoned bikes. She thinks I might find it there.But it’s only every two months, I can’t wait till then! Honestly, Mark, I’m really furious! Mark ：You can always buy a cheap bike on eBay.Kate ：Hello … Speaking … You found it! Where was it? Is it …? Oh, that’s fantastic news!There was a lamp and a basket on it … Right … OK, thank you, I’ll be in tomorrowmorning to pick it up. Unbelievable! This guy found it!Mark ：Brilliant! Was that the police?Kate ：Yes. What they said was, someone dumped it outside this guy’s backyard.Mark ：That’s so strange!Kate ：The lamp’s been stolen and the basket.Mark ：Forget about it! You’re lucky to get it back!Outside viewPart 1Presenter: Dodgy deals aren’t the only problems associated with doorstep sellers. Your doorstep presents these unannounced visitors with a real opportunity to undertake distraction burglary where they often pose as bogus officials to gain access to your home.I’m joined now by Ian Holt, from Thames Valley Police. Ian, just outline for me what does distraction burglary actually entail?Ian Holt: Well basically what happens is, somebody uses a story to get inside somebody’s h ouse and then they steal items, usually cash or small items of jewellery.Presenter: And what are the different techniques that are commonly used?Ian Holt: Well basically the er … the people that commit this crime move from area to area, er … they will look at an area, they will try and pick a particular target and they can find that by looking at property, it may beer, an uncut garden, it may be repairs that need doing to the property. Something that indicates that there’s, there’s a vulnerable person in there. It … usually, it’s an elderly person that lives there.Presenter: Is this quite a common problem now?Ian Holt: It is becoming more common. To get it in perspective, of the 14,000 burglaries that were in Thames Valley last year, we had reporte d 800 crimes of distraction burglary. But, it … there’s a slight increase this year over last year’s figures.Presenter: OK, you mentioned some of the victims being elderly. What other people are targeted? Ian Holt: Well, unfortunately, with this type of offence, it is the vulnerable in society and the elderly. The, the national average, if there’s such a thing as a, a victim for this type of crime, is a white female aged 81 years.Part 2Presenter: And what about things that people can do to prevent it happening, basically?Ian Holt: Well the things they can do are very, very simple. The difficulty comes, is that some of these people, er … it’s very difficult for them to remember what to do. But the three things we, we always say is: stop, chain and ch eck. And that’s stop before you open the door to make sure who’s on the other side. Always apply a chain. If you haven’t got a chain, fit a chain to the door, or a door bar if you’ve got difficulty in handling a chain with arthritic fingers.But also when you answer the door, check the identity of the person there. Generally the offenders say they are from the Water Board or from utilities. They may say they’re from a charity or even from local authority. But generally, a utility will be in uniform.Ask for their identification. A genuine person will not mind you doing that and will wait until you can check them out. If you do need to check them, phone the number on, on your last bill. What won’t happen is that if it is a bogus caller, they will become unn erved by this reaction and they will leave.Presenter: OK and there’s also a couple of gadgets new on the market that also can help as well.Just talk us through that.Ian Holt:Certainly, yes. The … a spy er … viewer is fairly standard. But for elderly w ho may have poor eyesight there’s a spyscope which actually makes it a lot easier for them to see who’s outside. As I mentioned before about the door bar, again, it can be easier to apply than the chain. Very reasonable priced er, and something that is fai rly new … as I mentioned before it’s verydifficult for some of these people to remember what they have to do when they go to the door and that’s why they become victims. And this item is called a Memo Minder and actually you can record a message on there and it’s nice to have a grand-daughter or somebody to record a message, but every time the person approaches the door it reminds them with a voice to say “Putyour chain on.”Listening inPassage 1Patrick ：I read a funny story today in the paper – true story.Steve：Go on, then.Patrick ：OK. This 72-year old guy stole a pair of trousers from a department store in Paris. A security man saw him and alerted the police and they were waiting for him when hecame out of the shop. The shoplifter started running, but the policeman soon caughtup with him. The man then bit the policeman on his arm several times.Steve ：He bit the policeman?Patrick：Yes – you have to remember, he was 72.Steve ：I’d forgotten that.Patrick ：Problem was, it didn’t hurt the policeman at all, ’cause the guy had forgotten to put his false teeth in before he left home.Steve ：Very funny!Patrick ：And the moral of the story is –Steve：Always remember to wear your false teeth if you’re going to bite someone.Patrick ：That’s good. I read a funny crime story the other day. Let’s see … yeah … this guy … this guy robbed a supermarket somewhere in America –I can’t remember where exactly – anyway, he got away with about 4,000 dollars. The next week the local newspaper reported the story but said he’d stolen 6,000 dollars. The thief rang the newspaper office to complain. He said, “Look, I only took 4,000 dollars. I’m wondering if the supermarket manager took another 2,000 and said I’d taken it. I did not take 6,000, I promise you.”Steve ：He was probably telling the truth.Patrick ：He probably was. Anyway, the newspaper managed to keep the guy talking while they rang the police. And the police traced the call – the guy was ringing from a phonebooth – and they arrested him while he was still talking to the newspaper.Steve ：That’s good. Stupid guy! I’ve got another true story … This – this – old guy was in court for some crime – and he fell asleep. His case began and his lawyer stood up and said,“My client pleads not guilty.” The man suddenly woke up, but wasn’t sure what washappening. He jumped up and shouted, “I plead guilty! I plead guilty!”Patrick：So what happened?Steve ：The judge allowed him to plead not guilty.Patrick ：That’s the best, I think.Passage 2Presenter ：You’re listening to Kevin Fallon and my topic for today is street crime.Being mugged is something that can happen to anyone –and it’s a very frighteningexperience. So it’s positive when you hear of someone who was attacked by a。
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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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新标准大学英语视听说教程听力原文U n i t N e w集团标准化工作小组 [Q8QX9QT-X8QQB8Q8-NQ8QJ8-M8QMN]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 centurychildren's story, isn't itK a te: That's right. It's very famous. It's set in Oxford. It starts with this younggirl 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 writingI 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 isstill on. And also the operating systemstill seems to be working ... I think ithas 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 sureit'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 verytired 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 useof a book," thought Alice, "withoutpictures 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 goingYou've got my laptop!Kate: It's all right, Janet, we're takingit to the computer shop. We'll be back soon. Mark: It's not like Janet to forget toback 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 verycommon. 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 onfor you! Are computers taking over ourlives 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 1.3 billion years ago. A black holeis 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 thatthey may be able to observe parts of the universe that were previously undetectable.1.What discovery have US scientists made?2.3.What features do black holes have according tothe news report?4.5.Why is the discovery important?6.Passage 1When you have a biscuit with your cup of tea, do you dunk itAnd 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 believebut scientists at the University of Bristol have been analyzing this question. Andafter 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 dunkersdon’t face the same problems because doughnuts are held together with an elastic net of protein, gluten. This substance allows the doughnut to absorb liquidwithout breaking down its structure. The structure of a biscuit, however, is held together by sugar which melts when placedin hot tea or coffee.So what is the answerThe 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 thantraditional vertical dunking.What’s the reason for thisIt 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 itis 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 timeto go off to the canteen for a tea break! Passage 2Peter: Hey Louise, look at this book about crop circles - some of the photosare absolutely unbelievable. Louise: Y ou don t believe in all that stuff, do you Peter?Peter: I'm not saying I believe in UFOsand things, but some of theformations are fascinating.They’re made up of lots ofinterconnected circles andgeometrical shapes. You know, inthe past few years, there have beenmore reports of them. The circlesare getting larger and the designsare getting more intricate... I'msure that they can't all be man-made. Think about it - they're socomplicated, and they appear atnight in the middle of fields ofwheat barley or corn. It’sdefinitely pretty weird!Louise: I know, but l saw a TV documentary about it, and they showed how agroup of hoaxers made an elaboratecrop circle in a field at nightusing wooden plank, ropes, plastictubes and a garden roller. Theyeven fooled some of the people whobelieve in the paranormal-alienscoming down in UFOs and alienscoming down in UFOs and creatingthem, and so on.Peter: I'm sure lots of them are created by people just to get publicity butlook here-it says, “The firstrecords of crop circles go back asfar as the 17th century. Since the1970s there have been over 12,000reports from countries all aroundthe world including Italy, America,South Africa, Australia andBrazil.” Most reports are fromhere in England though.Louise: B ut surely that’s just becausethey get so much media coveragethese days, so more people aremaking them.Peter: Perhaps, but how do you explain the fact that the actual chemicalcomposition of the grains of corpsinside the circles changesScientific tests have found theyhave a higher protein level. Thestems of the grains have often beenexposed to high temperatures. Andthey found that the soil within thecircles contains more iron than thesoil outside. So far, the hoaxershaven't been able to copy all thesefeatures.Louise: W ell, I'm not a scientist but I'm pretty sceptical about all theseso-called paranormal explanations.I remember in the programme Iwatched, the researchers foundsigns of human interference, suchas holes in the earth andfootprints!Peter: Come on… you must admit, thatstill leaves a lot which isunexplained!Louise: T here's lots of things that are hard to explain but this really...。
新标准大学英语 视听说教程 听力原文及翻译
Unit 1Inside ViewConversation 1Janet: Hi, it’s me again, Janet Li. I’m still a student at the University of Oxford in England. But I’m not in Oxford right now. And I haven’t gone back home to China either. It’s the long vacation now, and believe it or not, it’s the middle of summer. I’m spending my summer in one of the world’s greatest cities. I’m in London, home to the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Tower Bridge…and the double-decker bus. I want to find out what it’s like to live in this busy, lively city. So I’m working for London Time Off, a website about what’s on in London. This is Joe…, he’s my boss, and this is Andy, who is a reporter. And what’s my job?Well, I don’t know yet, because it’s my first day. But I’m meant to be shadowing Andy, oh, what I mean is, I’m going to be helping him. So can you tell me something about London, Andy?Andy: It’s the greatest city in the world. .Joe: Except for New York!Andy: New York? Don’t make me laugh!Joe: And your point is…?Andy: Look, if you want my opinion, London is greater than New York…Joe: No, I don’t want your opinion, thank you very much. It’s a fact.Andy: A fact! Are you serious?\Janet: And here we are in London, probably the greatest city in the world.Andy: What? Probably? Excuse me, I prefer to deal with this myself…Joe: Ah, dream on, Andy………珍妮特：嗨，又是我，珍妮特.李。
新标准大学英语视听说教程(2)听力原文_Unit5new
Unit 5-Conversation 1Mark: Have you got your tickets for the play?Kate: What play?Mark: The play which OUDS are producing. You know, the play I'm in at the Oxford Playhouse.Kate: Oh, that play! Well, er ...Mark: What about you, Janet?Janet: What's the play called?Mark: Waiting for Godot, by Samuel Beckett. You are coming, aren't you?Kate: Beckett?Janet: Why not?Kate: Well, um, I'm sure you'll be totally brilliant, Mark ...but I wish I could understand the play. It doesn't make sense. Mark: If only you were more patient, Kate. Beckett's a fascinating writer. You'll come though, won't you, Janet? You really ought to see something like this at least once during your stay in Oxford.Janet: Well, I'm not sure.Mark: Oh, come on! Please!Jan et: But if Kate doesn't understand the play, there's no way I'll be able to follow it.Kate: Do you want to go?Janet: Well, I love going to the theatre, and I'd really like to see Mark acting. And actually, yes, I think I should see a play by Samuel Beckett.M ark: Good! So you're coming, Janet. I wish you'd come, too, Kate. It's a really good performance.Kate: Well, OK, but I'm only doing it because you're in it. When is it on?Mark: Next Tuesday to Saturday.Janet: How about going Friday night?Mark: That's great. But you'd better get your tickets soon, because we're expecting a full house.Unit 5-Conversation 2Kate: Well, what did you think?Janet: It was ... very interesting.Kate: Ididn't have a clue what was going on. Absolutely nothing happened! I don't know why I bothered coming to see itJanet: I thought Mark was brilliant.Kate: Yes, I did too, of course ...Janet: But I wish I had read the play before I saw it. If onlyI had known the story, it might have been easier to follow it. How long do you think Mark will be?Janet: I guess he needs to get changed first. He said he'd join us as soon as possible.Kate: Here he is. Hi Mark!Mark: Hi, what did you think? How was I?Janet: It was ... very challenging.Kate: It was so-so.Janet: But you were brilliant! Well done.Kate: You were awesome, Mark. Everyone adored your Anyway, I've got some great news!Janet: Tell us!Mark: We've started talking about next term's OUDS play. Kate: What's it going to be?Mark: Hamlet, by William Shakespeare!Janet: Great! And who's going to play Hamlet?Kate: Don't tell me, let me guess!Mark: To be or not to be, that is the question!Janet: I don't believe it. You're going to play Hamlet?Kate: Come on, let's celebrate ... from Beckett to Shakespeare. Today Oxford, tomorrow, Hollywood!Unit 5-Outside viewPart 1Viewer 1So, what do you guys want to watch?Viewer 2 Uh, I don't know. What's on?Viewer 3 How about a documentary on the History Channel? I like watching history programmes.Viewer 2 I don't really like watching the History Channel. Viewer 1 How about a baseball game? From 1973 ? Viewer 3No thanks! How about a cooking show?Viewer 1Yeah, I love watching cooking shows.Viewer 2 What?Viewer 1 I do!Viewer 2 Uh, I don't like cooking shows. Uh, let's watch some music videos.Viewer 1This is awful!Vie wer 3 Can you see what's on another channel?Viewer 1Yeah, sure. What channel?Viewer 3Uh, anything but this.Voice-over These television viewers are trying to decide on a programme to watch, by clicking on channels, and seeing what's on. This practice is known as channel surfing. In the past, it was not difficult to decide what to watch on TV. There were only three channels to choose from. Cable television has changed all that. There are so many channels, and so many different kinds of programmes to watch, many viewers find it difficult to decide what to watch, even when they are watching by themselves. This business traveller doesn't like anything. Many people like a particular type of programme. Speaker 1TV programmes I like watching are cooking shows, um, comedy shows.Speaker 2I usually watch dramas, murder mystery programmes, quizzes, comedies.Speaker 3I like watching talk shows.Speaker 4I guess of all my favourite TV shows I'd like news programmes.Speaker 5 I like to watch soap operas and news.Speaker 6I like to watch comedy shows.Speaker7 Well, I like good drama, I like a lot of the cop shows, um ... I like a lot of the science fiction showsand good history.Speaker 8TV programmes I like to watch are like sports, automotive. Discovery, that type of thing.-Voice-over Cartoons have always been popular. This brother and sister are watching their favourite DVD. Mum Turn that down!Boy OK, Mum.Voice-over He, he turns it down. Now the volume is too low. For couples, deciding what to watch can require some very careful negotiation.Woman Oh, look! Pretty Woman is on! I love watching that movie.Joe Pretty Woman! Oh, no, not Pretty Woman! Woman Joe, you know it's my favourite movie. It's on in five minutes. I'll be right back. I'm just going to get some coffee.Joe I don't like watching that kind of movie. Plus I don't like Julia Roberts. Actually, I really hate that movie. Voice-over Joe realizes that there's a basketball game on tomorrow night. He wants to ask his friends over to watch it. Woman You're so sweet to watch this with me. I know you probably don't want to see it again.Joe Oh, sure. I don't mind. There's nothing else on anyway. Not tonight,Viewer 1Hey, look. Swordfish is on. John Travolta and Halle Berry?Viewer 2No, I've already seen that twice.Viewer 3I hate that movie.Viewer 1OK. How about The Matrix?Viewer 3 That's OK. But I've seen it too many times.Viewer 2 Yeah, me too. But I love that movie.Viewer3You guys, there's nothing on.Viewer2Yeah, you're right.Viewer 1Hey, how about we go out and get some pizza? Viewer 3 That's a good idea. Turn that off.Mum I told you to turn it down. Now I'm going to turnit off.Woman Oh, it's over. I just love that movie! Thanks for putting up with it again. I know it's not your favourite.Joe That's OK. But tomorrow's my turn. I'm asking the guys over to watch the basketball game.Woman Oh, that's fine. I won't be here anyway remember? I' m going to visit my sister?Joe Oh, yeah. That's right.Voice-over The business traveller seems to have found what he was looking for, a programme that puts him to sleep. And that's all for tonight, folks! Be sure to tune in tomorrow!Unit 5-Listening inNews ReportA new craze is sweeping the city of Toronto, Canada. More and more board game cafes are opening in different neighborhoods.In some of cafes, customers pay an hourly rate to play tabletop games; in others a flat fee allows them to play for an unlimited time. On top of the fee, the cafes also require customers to purchase food and drinks.Most cafes offer hundreds of games, varying from classics like “Monopoly”and “Battleship”to European strategy games like “Settlers of Catan”and “Agricola”. They also have staff members to teach customers the rules of the game if necessary. This means that players are more comfortable exploring games that they haven’ｔplayed before.People enjoy going to these cafes because they can try out the games. It is cheaper than buying the games and then deciding they don’ｔlike them. Also, it’ｓlike having a party with your friends—but not at your own house!1.What do we learn about board game cafes from the newsreport?2.Why do people enjoy going to board game cafes? Passage 1Announcer1：Thanks for the news update. And it's Thursdayevening, time to start planning the weekend,and time to hear from Jenny with our weeklyupdate, What's On in Town.Announcer2：Thanks, Mark.Announcer1：What’s it going to be Jenny? A weekend in frontof the television, or out on the town? Announcer2：Definitely out on the town, Mark. It's a fun-filled weekend, with something foreveryone. For anyone who likes classicalmusic, there's Beethoven's Ninth Symphony inthe Westgate Concert Hall on Friday evening. Announcer1：That's the one with that catchy tuneAnnouncer2：I don't think the Southbank Choir will let youjoin in with a voice like that! Tickets are￡10,with concessions for students and seniorcitizens, and it starts at 8 pm.Announcer1：OK, and what's on at the cinema?Announcer2：I’ve got a couple of suggestions. For those ofyou who like Chinese movies, there's aretrospective on Zhang Yimou's filmsbeginning with The House of the FlyingDaggers at the Arthouse Cinema in NorthStreet. If you haven't seen, it’s amazing. It's onat 7 pm on Saturday night. And other filmsshowing next week include Hero, and Raisethe Red Lantern. Tickets are ￡12, with theusual concessions.Announcer1：How about a Hollywood blockbuster? Announcer2：Not sure Td call it a blockbuster, but the nextpart of Lord of the Rings is showing at GlobeCinema. It's on Friday and Saturday at 7.30 pm,tickets ￡8.Announcer1：OK, Lord of the Rings, that’s a great series.Now, how about something more cultural? Announcer2：There's a fabulous exhibition at the Smith-Museum called, “The Art of Venice ”, with a collection of paintings from all over the world. It's open from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday and entrance is free.Announcer1：OK, sounds good. And what about the musicscene? Announcer2：Friday night is open mic night at the George Inn.It you want to hear some great music, it startsat 8.30 pm Friday night. But if you want to find out what it ’s like to perform in front of a live audience, book a slot with the organizers and they 11 sing, play, dance, whatever ... Nice friendly atmosphere, but make sure you've got a five or ten minute act before you offer to try it out onstage. No entrance fee, but you ’ll need to buy a round or two of drinks.Announcer1：Anything else?Announcer2：Yes, it's jazz at the Jam Factory on Saturdaynight from 10 pm, with the Steve Reid Trio playing Afro- Cuban jazz. With tickets at ￡20 I guess the Jam Factory is going to be the coolest place in town. So I advise you to bookin advance.Announcer1：Sounds like a great weekend, thanks Jenny.Passage 2Speaker 1Interviewer Tell me about leisure activities in the States.What kind of spectator and participation sports are there? Speaker 1 OK, well, the four most popular ones arebaseball, basketball, American football of course, and icehockey.Interviewer Yeah, and what about - em –indoor activities, rather than sports. The kind of things that you do inside? Speaker 1Well, you could say, could say martial arts. That's very popular. Tae Kwon Do -that sort of thing. Bowling. And movies. Interviewer Yeah. Speaker 1Watching television, of course. The averageAmerican, I think, watches television about two and a halfhours a day.Interviewer And, apart from sports, what other outdoor activities are there? Speaker 1Cycling, tennis, golf, walking and jogging ofcourse and now, more and more people are playing soccer. Interviewer Right. And what kind of cultural activities are very popular in the States? Speaker 1We all like going to concerts, I think. Er, a lot of people now are joining book clubs.InterviewerBook clubs?Speaker 1To be a member of a book club, do something ... Interviewer So just local groups ... with friends? Speaker 1Yes, local groups.InterviewerAnd you discuss books?Speaker 1Yes, you take a book each, each week or each month. You read it and then you go back and discuss it. That's very popular now.Interviewer And how about weekend and holiday activities? Speaker 1Some people like hunting. I'm not one of thoseat all. I don't like that. But that's very popular in, in the rural areas. Then, of course there's camping and hiking, also. A lot of Americans volunteer for a wide range of causes —from raising funds to helping people who are less fortunate, tutoring students, or leading Scout troops or doing youth sports, that sort of thing. Interviewer Right, yeah.Speaker 2Interviewer Tell me about leisure activities and sports in Russia. What do you like doing? Speaker 2 Well, football is the favourite sport. But, er, we like also ice hockey in the winter. Winter sports.Interviewer And what about indoor sports? Or indoor activities other than ...? Speaker 2We like very much playing chess. And we arevery good at playing chess. Also, television is very common and, in the cities - Moscow and St Petersburg –we like to club, go dancing. Interviewer Oh, right. Yeah. OK. Yeah. And whatabout outdoor activities?Speaker 2 Well, believe it or not, collecting mushrooms. In the autumn, we like it very much. And also the skiing. Again, the ice hockey in the winter. Very popular. Interviewer And I believe cultural activities are very important to you? What kind of things do you like doing?Speaker 2 In particular, the ballet. Interviewer Yeah.Speaker 2And of course, the opera as well. Even thesmall towns have theatres and a cinema. We like the country people, the rural people, they like to watch films. They call it a "Palace of culture". Interviewer Right. Yeah.Speaker 2 Yes. Interviewer And what kind of weekend and holiday activities do you enjoy?Speaker 2 Well, you find the rich Russians, they very often have a dacha, which is a cottage.Interviewer Right. Speaker 2 In the country. Interviewer Right.Speaker 2 You go there for a holiday and maybe for the weekend. Interviewer Right. Thank you.Speaker 3-Interviewer Tell me about leisure activities in Australia.What kind of sports do you enjoy?Speaker 3 Well, Australian rules football is our mainspectator sport. Of course, we also love our rugby and ourcricket. You know, our national teams are definitely nowamong the best in the world.Interviewer Yeah.Speaker 3What else? We have association football. Andalso very popular now is horse racing.Interviewer Right. And what kind of indoor activities, otherthan sports, do you like doing?Speaker 3We're very much an outdoor nation but whenwe're inside I think we like to watch TV and, you know, go tothe movies.Interviewer So, what kind of outdoor activities are there?Speaker 3Well, for this we like our cycling. Somepeople play golf and some play tennis. And some play lawnbowls.Interviewer Right, yeah.Speaker 3 Of course, you know, most Australians do livenear the coast and we love to do sailing and surfing; very,very keen on our swimming and I know a lot of people dofishing as well.Interviewer Right. And what about culture? Do you do anycultural activities?Speaker 3 Oh yes, no, no, Australia does have its culture.We've got our aboriginal music and our dancing and a lot ofart. And of course, we've got our very, very famous SydneyOpera House - you know, best in the world.Interviewer Yes. And what about weekend and holidayactivities? What do you like doing then?Speaker 3 I think people like to be very social. We do alot of barbies - you know -barbecues in the back garden andsome people like to go bushwalking as well.Interviewer Great. Thank you.Speaker 3You're welcome.。
新标准大学英语视听说教程听力原文_Unit
新标准大学英语视听说教程(2)听力原文_U n i t8(总3页)--本页仅作为文档封面，使用时请直接删除即可----内页可以根据需求调整合适字体及大小--Unit 8-Conversation 1Mark: Look, there's a careers fair on at the Examination Schools. Do you want to go Janet: What happens in a careers fair Mark:There are lots of different companies and they give you information aboutcareers .advice, that kind of thing. Janet: OK, I'll come. You coming, Kate Kate: Yeah, sure. But I've already decided on my career.Mark: We know. You're going to be a brilliant lawyer.Kate: That's the plan — I'm off to a law firm soon as I get my degree.Janet: You're so lucky. I wish I knew what I wanted to do.Kate: Didn't you say something about teachingJanet: Yes, I'm thinking about it. I'm quite attracted to teaching. But I'm not really sure yet.Kate: Well, you've got lots of time. What about you, Mark What are your plansMark: I'm going to row for England.Kate: Seriously Mark: No. Problem is, I think if you want to be successful, you've got to plan ahead— starting at the age of 12.Janet: So we're not doing very well. Mark: No.Kate: SoMark: Well ... I'm thinking of going into business management. It's a possibility. Janet: ReallyMark: Yes.Kate: Hey, let's go to the Careers Fair. It might give you some ideas.Janet: It was very interesting, wasn't it You were having a long conversation with that man from the law firm.Kate: Yes. They said there's a possibility of a job placement as an intern over the summer. They're going to let meknow about it.Janet: Fantastic!Unit 8-Conversation 2Kate: You know that job placement I told you about — they've asked me to go for an interview.Janet: That's brilliant. WhenKate: Two weeks' time ...Interviewer: So what made you decide to study law, KateKate: A number of reasons. Law interests me a lot. I've got a good brain, a good memory. And I'd certainly like to do some part-time work for Legal Aid. And also, I must admit, the money's good.Interviewer: Well, those are good, honest answers. Certainly, your CV's very good. I seem to remember that you only want the work placement for six weeks. Is that right Kate: Yes, it is.Interviewer: Why is thatKate: Well, to be honest, I'm planning to go back to the States and spend time with my family.Interviewer: Ah, that's understandable. Now, tell me, what questions do you have Kate: I've got some idea but obviously, what I'd like to know is, what does the job involveInterviewer: Of course. Well, for thefirst few weeks, your main responsibility would be to read files and summarize them. We'd also want you to do some research for us. How does that sound Rather boring Kate: No, not at all. I think I'd learn a lot.Interviewer: Good, well ... you'll betaking your first year exams soon, won'tyouKate: Yes, in a few weeks' time. Interviewer: Well, provided they're OK, I think we can say you're in.Kate: Thank you — that's wonderful!Ka t e: Hey, guess whatJanet: WhatKate: They've accepted me. I start at the end of June.Janet: Well done!Unit 8-Outside viewEvery year, millions of young peopletake time out to help others as volunteers. Many of them do this during a gap year between finishing school and starting in higher education. Volunteers learn to solve problems, work together as a team and develop their personalities. Communities in need get help they couldn't afford to pay for. In Britain, one of the main agenciesfor voluntary work is Raleigh International. It arranges for thousands of people, agedbetween 17 and 25, to help out in their own country or abroad.This group of 100 people has justarrived at the base camp in Costa Rica. In the next ten weeks, they are taking part in three different projects. One of theprojects is environmental, one community-based and one an adventure project. But first, they have training for theconditions they will encounter. For the environmental project at Curu, thevolunteers are going to help to build an artificial reef from recycled materials.This forms a protective environment for the fish to breed and feed. It helps the local economy of commercial fishing and protects the natural reefs from over-fishing and destruction. The community project is inone of the poorest rural areas in the world. In the village of El Porvenir, volunteersare going to make bricks.They're going to help to build a storehouse for the important sesame crop.If they have more storage, the villagerswill be able to make more money fromselling sesame. Volunteers also take partin a survival activity. Tomorrow, this group is trekking to the summit of Costa Rica's highest mountain, Mount Chirripo. At the end of the ten weeks, the volunteers are proud that their efforts have helped to improve the lives of the people and the environment of Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Unit 8-Listening inNews reportA survey of more than 14,000 UK residents has revealed that being an author is the most desired job in Britain. Sixty per cent of adults would like to write for a living, followed by 54 per cent who want to be a librarian and 51 per cent who want to be an academic.The survey shows that people prefer literary jobs to jobs in medicine, film and investment banking, which may be surprising to some since literary jobs often do not pay as well as other professions. The average salary for professional authors in Britain is £11,000, which is less than the minimum income. Librarians make between £19,500 and £29,500 annually, depending on the type of library one works in. However, it’s not a secure job because the government is planning to close more than10 per cent of British libraries, which means many librarian jobs will be cut. Academics can earn more, depending on their experience and level of education.1.What is the most desired job in Britain2.What do we learn about literary jobs in Britain from the news reportPassage 1Speaker 1 So how's it all goingSpeaker 2 Well, second year exams are in two weeks, so it's all go at the moment. Speaker 1 It's notgoing to ease up! So what can I do for youSpeaker 2 Well, next year's my final year and I need to think seriously about my career.Speaker 1 I would agree with you there.Let's have a look atyour file. You're reading English, you're getting good grades,you got a merit in your first year examsand you're on trackfor a 2:1 according to your tutor. Have you any idea whatyou'd like to do?Speaker 2 I'm very drawn to publishing. I read a lot of novels and I'm quite a good critic.Speaker 1 That's a good start. I'm guessing you'd like to be aliterary editor?Speaker 2 That's right.Speaker 1 Well, I should tell you thatliterary editing is a hard profession to get into and it doesn't pay very well, unlessyou're at the top. You could think a bitmore broadly than justliterature. For example, there'seducational publishing, professional publishing and there's alsospecialist publishing,such as sports.Speaker 2 I'm not very sporty.Speaker 1 Well, I understand sport may not be your thingbut... you get the idea.Speaker 2 Yes, I do. So how do I start?Speaker 1 First of all, you need a good degree but even before that I would contact publishers and see if they'll offer you work experience. You won't get paid, ofcourse, but it's good for your CV andyou'll learn something about the business. Speaker 2 Right. How do I find out who to write to?Speaker 1 All the publishers are listed in the Publisher's Yearbook. There's a copy in the library in the careers section, so you can use that for a start. Check the job adverts in the newspapers and maybe look at the specialist publishing trade journal,the Bookseller. That has job ads as well. Speaker 2 Thank you.Speaker 1 The other thing you might do is check theInternet - sometimes, the publishers'websites offerinternships or job experience opportunities for new graduates.Speaker 2 I'll do that.Speaker 1 One other thing. Graduatesstudying Englishalways want to be an editor, they're quite romantic about it,but there are other departments - marketing, sales, and theproduction side. Don't dismiss those. Speaker 2 Thanks for the advice, it's very helpful. But it'sliterary editing that I want to do. Speaker 1 Well, I wish you the best. Let me know how youget on. And good luck with your exams. Passage 2Harry So how was your first day of teaching, Lucy?Lucy It was all right - wasn't as terrifying as I thought it would be.Harry Well done!Lucy Yes, I was frightened I'd go completely blank but it was OK. I think the students were happy. It's the grammar Ifind difficult, there's so much to cover. Jessica It's extraordinary, isn't it We speak English, we think we know the grammar and then we do a teaching English course and discover we don't know anything.Lucy How long have you been teaching, Jessica?Jessica Just over two years. I did the training course and then got a job teachingin Japan — Tokyo. It was an eye-openerreally - the whole thing about keeping face. You have to be so polite all the time.Patrick So you're teaching English because you want to travel?Jessica Yes, that's part of it, but also because I enjoy it, I enjoy the interaction with students, and also it's a good career. Patrick I feel the same. So what do you want to do next?Jessica Marketing, I think. I'm going todo a year here, then -1 hope - get a job at a language school in London, do my MA, then apply for a marketing job. Anyway, that'sthe plan.Patrick Sounds good.Harry What about you, Patrick Where have you workedPatrick I did three years in Italy - Director of Studies in Rome. I want tospend a couple of years here, then work in London, hopefully become a teacher trainer. Your turn. Harry.Harry Well, I'm not like you and Jessica. I'm just happy to be here, in a beautiful city doing a job I enjoy.Jessica You don't see teaching English as a career?Harry Well, my thing is travel, for the moment anyway.Lucy Which countries have you been to, HarryHarry I did a year's teaching in Brazil - Rio de Janeiro — such a stunning city and stunning beaches, Copacabana, and all overlooked by Sugar Loaf mountain.Patrick Cool. And thenHarry Two years in Mexico City ...Jessica You should be a travel writer. Harry I'm too busy travelling! In fact I just arrived from Spain three days ago, from Barcelona, I was teaching primary school kids.Lucy Great!Harry Well, we're all giving our reasons for teaching English, so what's yours, Lucy Lucy Um -I think I'm going to really enjoy it, simple as that. And obviouslyit's great to be in Italy. I mean Venice, what more can you ask?。
新标准大学英语视听说教程(2)听力原文_Unit+6+New.pptx
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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
US 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
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Janet: What was I saying? Kate: "Stupid, stupid."
Janet: What are you reading, Kate? Kate:Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis : I've heard of it, yes, but I've never read it. It's a 19th century children's story, isn't it?
新标准大学英语视听说教程4第二版智慧版原文
新标准大学英语视听说教程4第二版智慧版原文Ever wish you could do magic tricks,or introduce yourself as“magician”at a party?Imagine,everybody wants to have fun,but nothings’really happening,it’s time for you to show one of your new tricks.Here,you can learn how,and without any need for special materials or much practice.A trick with a coin,a handkerchief and a friend:Put the coin on your palm.Cover the coin with the handkerchief.Ask several people to put their hands beneath the handkerchief and feel the coin,to make sure that it is still there.Then take the corner of the handkerchief and pull it rapidly off your hand.The coin has gone!How?You must make sure the last friend who feels the coin knows the trick and removes the coin when he seems to be just feeling it.And nobody knows where it has gone!A trick with a piece of paper and a pencil:Tell your friend that you can communicate your thoughts without speaking to other people.Write on the piece of paper the word No.Don let your friends see what you have written.Say,Now I communicate this word into your minds.Pretend to concentrate.Ask them if they know what is written on the paper.They will say,No!And you say,Quite correct!I wrote No on the paper!。
新标准大学英语 视听说教程 听力原文及翻译
Unit 1Inside ViewConversation 1Janet: Hi, it’s me again, Janet Li. I’m still a student at the University of Oxford in England. But I’m not in Oxford right now. And I haven’t gone back home to China either. It’s the long vacation now, and believe it or not, it’s the middle of summer. I’m spending my summer in one of the world’s greatest cities. I’m in London, home to the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Tower Bridge…and the double-decker bus. I want to find out what it’s like to live in this busy, lively city. So I’m working for London Time Off, a website about what’s on in London. This is Joe…, he’s my boss, and this is Andy, who is a reporter. And what’s my job?Well, I don’t know yet, because it’s my first day. But I’m meant to be shadowing Andy, oh, what I mean is, I’m going to be helping him. So can you tell me something about London, Andy?Andy: It’s the greatest city in the world. .Joe: Except for New York!Andy: New York? Don’t make me laugh!Joe: And your point is…?Andy: Look, if you want my opinion, London is greater than New York…Joe: No, I don’t want your opinion, thank you very much. It’s a fact.Andy: A fact! Are you serious?\Janet: And here we are in London, probably the greatest city in the world.Andy: What? Probably? Excuse me, I prefer to deal with this myself…Joe: Ah, dream on, Andy………珍妮特：嗨，又是我，珍妮特.李。
新标准大学英语视听说教程2_习题答案与听力原文
新标准大学英语视听说教程2——习题答案且后附听力原文Unit 1.Inside view2.They have decided on: 2, 5 and 55,1, c; 2. C; 3. b; 4. A; 5.d6.1.Maybe I should2. Supposing3. everything’s organized, isn’t it4. I’ve arranged for people to5. I’ll count it all up6. We’d better7. I’ve got a suggestion8. How aboutOutside view2.The true statements are 3 and 53.1, one of the best universities2. most talented students3. well-known around the world4. have open doors5. good social life6.you want it to be7. on another campus8. it’s a fun place9. go to concerts10. during the weekListening in8.1. b;2. D;3. D;4. B ; 5, aUnit 2Inside view2.Kate; Kate; Janet; Janet; Janet; Janet; Kate34-1-2-7-3-5-66.1. b; 2, a; 3. D; 4, d; 5. D;7.1. She was feeling2. I felt as if3. I wouldn’t worry about it4. I wish I could have helped5. you look cheerful6. What an amazing grade7. I feel on the top of the world8.1. a;2. A;3. A ;4. A;5. A;6. BOutside view2.1. Kim2. Kim3. Ted4. Sebastien5.Ted6. Kim7.Sebastien8. Kim3.The true statements are: 2, 3 and 54.1. c;2. A;3. B;4. C;5. D;6. A;7. D;8. B ;9. C; 10. A Listening-in1. Red2. Blue3. Blue-green4. Green5. Red6. Green7. Red8. Red9. Blue10. Orange11. Blue12. Yellow-green13. Blue14. Orange15. Yellow16. Yellow-orange4.1. blue;2. Yellow; 3, green; 4. Blue-green; 5. Red; 6. Orange; 7. Blue-green; 8. Yellow 7.1.g;2. F;3. D;4. C;5. E;6. B; 7, aUnit 3.Inside view4.1. c;2. D;3. B;4.d5. B5.1. This woman said that.2. You’re joking3. That’s what she said4. It’s just too much5.She thinks6. I’m really furious.7. Unbelievable8. what they said was6.1.a; 2, b; 3. B; 4. B. 5. A. 6. AOutside view.3.1. gain access2. commit this crime; looking at property; an uncut garden3.. 800 crimes4. white female(African and Asian Britons are more likely to live in larger family units.)4,6-4-2-5-1-35.1. b;2. D;3. B;4. B.5. DListening-in3.1. the policeman2. bite someone3. 2,0004. the newspaper5. what was happening6.1. Anna Black2. Just over a week ago3. about seven4. male5. mobile phone6. two men7. five minutes7.1. b;2. A;3. A;4. B;5. DUnit 4.Inside view1.1. story A, 32. story B, 13. story B, 34. story A, 25. story A, 16. Story B, 22,1.front2.several3. did not realize4. the thief5. sell3,1. Mark2. Mark3. Mark4. Janet5. Kate6. Mark, Kate4,1. Tornadoes have damaged home in Northern England2. He is still missing3. Global warming is accelerating4. There are lots of different views and it I very stimulating5. A news addict6. They have to be knowledgeable about current affairs7. Whether she is going to watch Friends with her later. 5,1. There is still no news of2. Scientists claim that3. Mostly get my news4. I’ve got used to5. I’ve got into the habit of6. I spend too much time6.1.b;2. A;3. B;4. B;5. B;6. AOutside view2,2-7-4-5-1-3-63,1.do you mind2. journalism, photography3. for two hours4. getting these invitations5. on the screen4.The true statements are; 2 and 55.1. Every Saturday night2. To take people’s pictures3. How do you like the idea that someone can take pictures of you on the street?4. They feel you shouldn’t have the right to invade their privacy.5. Because whatever we’re consuming, we’re enco uraging them to spread(by buying magazines with such photos in them we are encouraging paparazzi to go and take such pictures.)Listening-in2.1. He says he was on the phone to his girlfriend, but in the cartoon he was actually talking to a girl in the kitchen.2. Because he is the person being interviewed for the news story and knows the most about it.3.1. Phil Taylor2. South Block, Room 183. November 104. 11 pm5. He had a telephone conversation with his girlfriend and forgot about the chips he was deep-frying, and then the chips and oil caught fire.6.ten minutes7. The fire ruined the cooker, two kitchen units and one wall.4.1. d;2. A;3. A;4. B;5. C7.1. Tricia2. Karen3. Tricia4. Karen5. Karen6. Rick7. Tricia, Rick and Karen8.1. just as many2. how they behave3. a gardening programme4. do very well5. to say to thatUnit 5Inside view1.Topics mentioned are：2,3,5,6 and 821. I’d love to know more about the emperor，he was cool。
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Unit 4-Conversation 1Kate: So, what did you think of the movie?Mark: It was good but I thought it was too long.Kate: Yes, me too.Kate: Hey, where's my bike? I don't believe it! It's gone! Mark: It was next to mine, you chained it up!Kate: Someone's stolen it! Oh, how could they!Mark: Oh, Kate!Kate: How could someone have done this! The creep! Mark: It's a really mean thing to do, steal a bike.Kate: It was a mountain bike and it cost a fortune —I don't have the money to buy another one.Mark: Listen, I'll go down the street and see if I can see anyone with it. Why don't you go into that shop and seeif they've seen anything suspicious? I'll be back in a minute. Kate: OK.Kate: Well?Ma rk: No luck. What did they say in the shop?Kate: I asked the shopkeeper if she'd seen anything —Mark: And?Kate: She said she hadn't. I guess it was a long shot. She advised me to report it to the police. But according toher, bikes get stolen all the time around here.Mark: Listen, let's get back so you can report it.Kate: I've got no bike. I'm just so upset!Mark: It's not far to college. Come on!Unit 4-Conversation 2Mark: So did you ring the police?Kate: Yes. I went to the police station to report it.Mark: What did they say?Kate: No one's found it. This woman said that Oxford has the fifth highest rate of bike theft in the country!Mark: You're joking!Kate: That's what she said.Mark: What else did she say?Kate: She told me that sometimes you do get bikes back —the thieves use them and then abandon them, apparently, and then people find them and report them.Mark: So you might get it back.Kate: I hope so, Mark, I really do. It's just too much, you know? But ... um ... what else? She told me to go to this sale they have of abandoned bikes. She thinks I might find it there. But it's only every two months, I can't wait till then! Honestly, Mark, I'm really furious!Mark: You can always buy a cheap bike on eBay.Kate: Hello ... Speaking ... You found it! Where was it? Is it ...? Oh, that's fantastic news! There was a lamp and a basket on it ... Right ... OK, thank you, I'll be in tomorrow morning to pick it up. Unbelievable! This guy found it!Mark: Brilliant! Was that the police?Kate: Yes. What they said was, someone dumped it outside this guy's backyard.Mark: That's so strange! Kate: The lamp's been stolen and the basket.Mark: Forget about it! You're lucky to get it back!Unit 4-Outside viewReporter：The trade in endangered animals is booming, as this collection of items seized by border agents shows.Ivory and rhino horn, trophy animals and Chinesemedicines, it's a multimillion pound black-marketindustry. This year, Sky News has filmed withrhinos in South Africa, clearly seeing the damagedone by poachers, and it's thought the number ofrhinos killed there might reach a record high thisyear.Interviewee 1：Poaching levels are at... you know, unprecedented levels now, you know, they've gonethrough the roof. The rhino ... they're anticipating1,000 rhinos to be slaughtered in South Africa, er,this year alone.Reporter：In the past year, UK customs officials have seized2.5 million illegal itoms. That’s ten times more thanthe year before. Included in that, almost 4,000 kilosof illegally imported medicines, 93 endangered liveanimals, and over 300 items made from ivory. Interviewee 2：Here we've got a pair of, er, snakeskin shoes of some sort, look like python.Reporter：The items held in this warehouse have also been smuggled illegally, often in the form of packagessent by courier or parcel post, and intercepted at theUK's ports and airports. Endangered animalsbrought in alive are rehomed across the country. Interviewee 3：There's a huge trade in reptiles, tortoises for example are enormous problems, and turtles, oftenconfiscated. And it's extremely difficult trying tofind homes for these, these, these sorts of animals. Reporter：Many of these items will be passed on for education or research. But the rhino horn will be destroyed,and prevented from ever hitting the black marketagain. Harriet Hadfield, Sky News.Unit 4-Listening inNews reportOver the past few years, the true crime genre has grown in popularity in the US. First, there was the podcast Serial, which revisited the case of Adnan Syed. He was imprisoned for the 1999 murder of his high school classmate and former girlfriend, which he claims he did not commit. Then Netflix came out with the documentary series Making a Murderer. The series follows the real-life story of Steven Avery，a man who was wrongly imprisoned for 18 years for a crime he didn’t commit. But soon after he was released from prison, he was arrested for the murder of a photographer. Again, he claims that he didn’t commit the crime.Some fans are even investigating the crimes and trials themselves. They have gathered and analyzed evidence andshared theories on other possible suspects. Both Serial and Making a Murderer have had impacts on the cases involved. Syed was given another chance to present evidence to prove he is innocent after his case became a pop cultural phenomenon, and more than 500,000 people asked for Steven Avery to be freed after the release of Making a Murderer.1.What is the news report mainly about?2.What do the cases in the programs have in common?Passage 1Patrick I read a funny story today in the paper - true story. Steve Go on, then.Patrick OK. This 72-year-old guy stole a pair of trousers from a department store in Paris. A security man saw him and alerted the police and they were waiting for him when he came out of the shop. The shoplifter started running, but the policeman soon caught up with him. The man then bit the policeman on his arm several times.Steve He bit the policeman?Patrick Yes - you have to remember, he was 72.Steve I'd forgotten that.Patrick Problem was, it didn't hurt the policeman at all, 'cause the guy had forgotten to put his false teeth in before he left home.Steve Very funny!Patrick And the moral of the story is -Steve Always remember to wear your false teeth if you're going to bite someone.Patrick That's good. I read a funny crime story the other day. Let's see ... yeah ... this guy... this guy robbed a supermarket somewhere in America -1 can't remember where exactly -anyway, he got away with about 4,000 dollars. The next week the local newspaper reported the story but said he'd stolen 6,000 dollars. The thief rang the newspaper office to complain. He said, "Look, I only took 4,000 dollars. I'm wondering if the supermarket manager took another 2,000 and said I'd taken it. I did not take 6,000, I promise you." Steve He was probably telling the truth.Patrick He probably was. Anyway, the newspaper managed to keep the guy talking while they rang the police. And the police traced the call - the guy was ringing from a phone booth - and they arrested him while he was still talking to the newspaper.Steve That's good. Stupid guy! I've got another true story ... This - this - old guy was in court for some crime - and he fell asleep. His case began and his lawyer stood up and said, "My client pleads not guilty." The man suddenly woke up, but wasn't sure what was happening. He jumped up and shouted, "I plead guilty! I plead guilty!"Patrick So what happened?Steve The judge allowed him to plead not guilty. Patrick That's the best, I think.Passage 2 Presenter You're listening to Kevin Fallen and my topic for today is street crime. Being mugged is something that can happen to anyone - and it's a very frightening experience. So it's positive when you hear of someone who was attacked by a mugger and defeated them - especially when that person is a woman. Anna Black was attacked by a mugger. She's here to tell us about it. How long ago did this happen, Anna?Anna Just over a week ago. The day it happened,I was coming home from work a bit later than usual -1 think it was about seven. I was on my mobile phone, talking to my husband.Presenter And it was still daylight?Anna Yes. Anyway, suddenly, someone pulled my hair from behind - and at the same time they grabbed my mobile phone. Now, I'm a karate black belt -Presenter Really!Anna Yes, I practise three times a week - so I'm ready for situations like this.Presenter I bet you are.Anna Yes, I can react very fast. So as soon as this guy grabbed me, I did what you're told to do in these situations. Presenter And what's that?Anna I fell backwards onto him.Presenter You fell backwards onto him!Anna Yeah! I'm tall and quite heavy - so we both fell to the ground together.Presenter Goodness!Anna I er, yeah -1 was ready to hit him but then next thing I knew, two men had seized the guy. They were driving past and they, they stopped to help. They were big strong guys. They called the police who came in five minutes. Presenter So the mugger was arrested?Anna Yes, he was.Presenter Do you think, if that hadn't happened, you could have injured him?Anna Oh, I'd like to think so. I'm a black belt,that's what I'm trained to do.Presenter Well, it's great to hear of women coping well in situations like this. Perhaps we should all learn karate.Anna I think it's a good idea to have some kind of defence training. Yes, especially if you live in an area that isn't very safe.。