新世纪大学英语视听说3(第三版)听力原文

视听说3 unit1—unit6

Unit l, Lesson A

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Leticia: Hello?

Paula: Hi, Leticia. It's Paula.

Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet?

Paula: Almost.

Leticia: You must be excited. When's your flight?

Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help.

Leticia: OK. What's up?

Paula: Well, as you know, I'm going on vacation for two weeks. Do you think you could water my plantswhile I'm away?

Leticia: Sure. No problem.

Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. There's one plant in the bedroom and one in the kitchen.

Leticia: OK--say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too?

Paula: No, that's OK. I’m putting her in a kennel.

Leticia: All right, then, I'll water your plants---and---oh, how about the mail? Should I pick it up for you?

Paula: Actually, I've already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though. Leticia: Well, have a great trip!

Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.

Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don t have any keys to your place.

Paula:Oh, that's right. Will you be home around 8 tonight?

Leticia: Yeah, I think so.

Paula: OK, I’ll drop by—I’ll give you the keys then.

Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye!

Paula: Bye! Thanks again!

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W: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed! Did you enjoy the long weekend?

J: I sure did actually. Actually I took a big trip.

W: Over the weekend? We only had three days off!

J: Yep! But I visited four countries in three days!

W: What?!

J: I love to fly! You might say I’m an airplane freak!

W: That’s interesting. Where did you go?

J: I visited Korea, Tailand, Singapore and the Philippines.

W: Sounds like you were busy.

J: I was. I only had only four hours in so. So I have to finish my shopping very quickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights.

W: Wait a minute. What about your baggage? Didn’t you have to wait for it?

J: No, I didn’t have much, only one carry-on bag, it just fits the overhead compartment.

W: So let me get this straight. You spent your weekend in an airplane flying around?

J: Basically yes. I fly standby.

W: Standby?

J: Yes, as a standby passenger. I don’t have a reservation. At the last minute, they let me know if there’s a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on.

W: All these flying must be expensive.

J: Well, I’m an airline employee. I’m a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free.

W: Lucky you!

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Matt: Have you done all the errands?

Tina: No, I haven’t finished them yet.

Matt: You don’t have to go to the post office, I’ve canceled the mail delivery.

Tina: Well, I’ve picked up the plane tickets. But I haven’t taken the dog to the kennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes?

Matt: No, I haven’t cleaned the kitchen. But I’ve already watered the plants, and I’ve given our keys to Mrs. Smith.

Tina: What about your suitcase? Have you packed it?

Matt: Not yet…But don’t worry: there’s still lots of time!

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S: Are you almost ready?

J: Yes, I think so. But we always forget so many things. Did you get the traveler’s checks at the bank yesterday?

S: Yes I did. And I paid the bills too.

J: Well, I changed our voice mail message and I confirmed all of our flights.

S: Great! Let’s remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water our plants.

J: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office.

S: And could you please take the dog to kennel?

J: No, I hate that. He always looks so scared.

S: And this time let’s remember to empty the trash before we leave.

J: And we’ll give away all the fresh food. Last year there were black tomatoes and green meat in our refrigerator after our vacation.

S: I made a note to myself unplug the computer.

J: And I promised to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time.

S: Maybe we should write a list, they may be used again on our next vacation.

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Tips for better packing

Are you planning to travel for a weekend or several months around the country or overseas? Here are some tips to help you pack your bags.

1.Pre-trip planning.Make a packing list to help you remember everything. Reveal it about a

week before your trip. Plan a time to go shopping for things you need for your trip. Don’t pack the night before you travel. You’ll forget things when you’re in a hurry.

2.Tagging luggage. Before packing, put names tags on valuable items like cameras and

cellphones. Make sure that each piece of luggage, including carry-on has a luggage tag on it.

If you know your hotel’s address and phone numbers, put it on your luggage tags.

3.Saving space. Pack small items: socks, belts and etc inside your shoes. It uses the empty space

and helps the shoes to hold their shape. Pack your clothes in plastic bags. If you’re traveling with a friend, plan your packing together, share your alarm clock, toothpaste or first aid kit. 4.Your carry-on bag. The most important items for your trip: passport, plane tickets, traveler’s

checks, credit cards keys and etc should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you.

Keep your carry-on bag small and light. Put those the heavy items in your checking luggage.

Use soft bags such as backpacks or shoulder bags for carry-ons. They fit easily under the airplane seat or into the small overhead compartment.

5.Other ideas. Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. Remember to pack a few rub of

bans, safety pins and plastic bags, they can be very useful. Bring some snacks such as nuts, cookies or dried fruit, you can eat them if you don’t have enough time for a meal. Sharing food is a good way to made other travelers.

Unit 1 Lesson B

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Dave: Before going on a trip I pay the bills, I empty the trash, and I give a house key to a friend. Alejandra: Before I leave on a trip, I have to confirm travel plans and make sure that I have requesteda vegetarian meal.

Thallus: Before leaving for a long trip, I turn off the lights, I turn off my heater, I give my keys to myroommate, and I water my plant.

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Julianna:The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the U.S. for the first timeby myself. They lost my luggage and I didn't speak a word of English. I had to use my handsto explain myself. People understood what I meant and they helped me out.

Catherine: My recent trip to Africa was one of the most amazing trips of my life, This was my secondtrip to Tanzania, Africa. We visited a lot of villages, some very remote that we had to travel by helicopter. In Tanzania, it's very different from America so there are no maps. So, eventraveling in a helicopter, we didn't really know where we were going to go. We didn't reallyknow the village names, so we just kind of had no destination and we got in the helicopter andjust flew around. And if we saw some animals or some rooftops of hut houses, we said, "Let'sgo there" and we just kind of landed.

Dennis:I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniestI could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendantswas serving---l think---she was serving food---and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulencehappened, and she lost her balance---and her hand landed on the guy's head,who had a toupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns were

on his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you're not allowed to laugh—

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Dennis:I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniestI could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendantswas serving---l think---she was serving food---and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulencehappened, and she lost her balance---and her hand landed on the guy's head,who had a toupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns were

on his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you're not allowed to laugh—

City LivingMexico----here we come!

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Sun-hee: This is going to be a great trip! I've never been to Mexico, have you?

Mike: No, I haven't. Have you finished everything?

Tara: Oh my gosh! Where's my bag?

Sun-hee: (to Tara) It s in the closet. (into phone) Of course! I'm the only one who's organized aroundhere. I ran errands all day and I'm ready---exhausted---but ready.

Mike: What did you have to do?

Sun-hee: (holds up ticket) Well, first I had to confirm my flight--

Claudia: My ticket! Where's my ticket? Have you seen it?

Sun-hee: (to Claudia) I saw it in the bathroom.

Claudia: The bathroom? Are you sure? So strange ... (holds up her ticket) Oh, you're right. Got it! Sun-hee: (holds up traveler's checks)-- then I had to get traveler's checks--

Tara: Oh! My money! I've lost my wallet! (Sun-hee hands Tara her wallet) Whexv!

Sun-hee: (into phone)-- then I had to pay the electricity and phone bills, (to Tara) because someoneforgot-- (into phone) and then I had to change my voice mail message.

Claudia: My cell phone! I don t remember where I put my cell phone!

Sun-hee: (to Claudia) It's in the kitchen.

Claudia: (to self) The kitchen--it's in the kitchen-- (holds up cell phone) Ta-dah!

Sun-hee: (into phone) These two----they're never prepared! What would they do without me? Mike: How true--Hey, don't forget to unplug your TV and electrical stuff before you go.

Sun-hee: (holds up plug) Done.

Tara: Sun-hee! We're late! It's time to go!

Sun-hee: OK! Iley mike, I have to go. We're leaving for the airport.

Sun-hee, Tara and Claudia: Bye Mike!

Mike: Cool! Have a great trip girls! Bye.

Sun-hee: OK! Does everybody have everything? Tickets?

Tara and Claudia: Yep.

Sun-hee: Bags?

Tara and Claudia: Yep.

Sun-hee: Coats?

Tara and Claudia: Yep.

Sun-hee: Everything.

Tara and Claudia: Yep. Let's go!

Sun-hee: OK. Mexico----here we come!(all exit)

Tara and Claudia: (Sun-hee re-enters to get her ticket and traveler's checks) Now-- Mexico----herewe come!

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Sun-hee, Tara, and Claudia are preparing to go to Mexico for a vacation. While Sun-hee is talking to Mike on the phone, Claudia and Tara have some trouble preparing for the trip. First, Tara can’t find her bag and then Claudia doesn’t know where her ticket is. But Sun-hee is tatally relaxed because she has already finished getting ready. Sun-hee tells Mike about all the errands she had to do earlier that day. She had to confirm her flight, get travel’s checks, change her voice-mail message, and pay the bills. Finally, Tara and Claudia are ready to go and Sun-hee checks to be sure they have everything. However, after they leave, Sun-hee soon comes running back in. Why? She forgot to take her ticket and passport!

Unit 2, Lesson A

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Jenna: OK, I think we have two choices. The first place is a little house. It's located in a fruit orchard.

Carson: Really?

Jenna: Yeah. And you can eat as much fruit as you want. When it's in season, of course. Oh---but wait.It says there’s no air conditioner.

Carson:That's OK. It's on the rainy side of the island. It's cooler there. We can use a fan. Jenna:You're probably right…Say. It looks pretty basic. No washing machine or dryer… not even aTV!

Carson: Oh no! What are we going to do without a TV?That's terrible!

Jenna: Very funny. I'm just letting you know about the place.

Carson: I know. What's our second choice?

Jenna: It's on the opposite side----the sunny side----of the island. Very fancy place with a big swimming pool. It s only three blocks from the ocean.

Carson: Who needs a swimming pool? I mean, it's only three blocks.

Jenna: I see your point. VVell, the pool area also has barbecue grills, beautiful gardens'- Carson: You like the second place better. I can tell.

.Jenna: Well, it does have everything. Washing machine, dryer, TV, VCR, frying pan'*' Carson: All we need is a toothbrush and a swimsuit-- Let's go with the second choice.

Jenna: OK. I'II call them right now and reserve it. I can t wait to go!

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Ashley: Excuse me. I’m trying to get to the City Zoo.

Jose : oh, let me think…ok, um, how are you getting there?

Ashley: I want to drive, if it’s convenient.

Jose: well, the directions are easy. See that road over there?

Ashley: yes.

Jose: that’s Second Avenue. Just go straight down second and turn left at the traffic light. Ashley: ok.

Jose: you’ll be on Church Avenue and it goes straight to the zoo.

Ashley: oh, so it’s not too far.

Jose: no, but the traffic is usually heavy. AndI don’t think the zoo has many parking spaces available for cars.

Ashley: hmm…

Jose: maybe you should take the subway.

Ashley: where do I catch it ?

Jose: there’s a sbuway entrance right in front of the park. Take the red line three stops. Cet off at the City Zoo stop. It’s pretty obvious.

Ashley: thanks a lot.

Jose: no problem

Ashley: oh, wait. Noe more thing. How much does the sbuway cost?

Jose: two dollars.

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Realtor: Hello, Mrs Wills. I think this house is perfect for you. I hope you like it.

Mrs. Wills: it’s nice and roomy.

Realtor: Yes, there’s a lot of room. It’s a four-bedroom house.

Mrs. Wills: Great. I need a room for my home office beacause I work at home a lot. And I need two rooms for my kid.

Realtor: And there’s also a big yard.

Mrs. Wills: Great! I’d love to have a garden. My kids can play there.

Realtor: Shall we go outside and have a look?

Mrs. Wills: OK.

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There are seceral ways to improve life in my city. Our biggest problem is transportation. We really need more ways to get around. I’d like to ride my bicycle to work, but there is too much traffic on the streets. We need safer places for bicyclingand walking. Another problem is the parks. We have some nice parks, but we don’t take good care of them and they are often dirty. We need cleaner parks, where children can play and adults can relax. One more problem is nightlife. There’s nothing to do in the evening! We should build a big theater for plays and concerts.

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Take back your street

Two neighbors meet on a city sidewalk. They talk about planting more flowers along their street, or asking the city council to add bike lanes to a busy road. In small but important ways, these people are changing the face of their cities.

All around the world, people are speaking up and working hard to make their cities safer and more pleasant for pedestrians. Cities have painted crosswalks on their streets, made streets narrower, put in traffic lights and speed bumps, and made plans to help more kids walk or bike to school.

Many people have learned from a man from Brisbane, Australia, named David Engwicht. His book Reclaiming Our Cities and Towns has a simple message. He says that in the past, streets belonged to everybody. Kids played there, and neighbors stopped there to talk.

But now, streets are just for cars and trucks. People stay inside to get away from the noise and dangerous traffic, and we lose contact with our neighbors. Engwicht says that we should use streets for more than just transportation. People need to take back their streets.

Engwicht travels around the world, helping people think differently about pedestrians, streets, and neighborhoods. Besides his books and articles, he gives many speeches. He has worked in neighborhoods from Honolulu to Scotland.

While Engwicht was writing his book, he learned about how neighbors in the city Delft, in the Netherlands, stopped dangerous traffic on their street. They put old couches, tables, andplanters in the streets. Cars could still pass, but they had to drive slowly. When the police arrived, they saw the value of these illegal actions to make the streets safer. Soon city officials started planning ways to make cars slow down, and“calm” the traffic.

Engwicht says we should think about streeets as our “outdoor living room.”C alming the traffic is just the beginning. In the future, streets will be safe places for childre again, and our neighbors will become our friends.

Unit2, Lesson B

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Jennifer: Iwant my dream house to be by a lake with a big yard. Iwant to have three bedrooms, and a bigliving room…family room…kitchen area so I can have parties and everyone can be together.

Calum:I'd like to have a big swimming pool and a large garden so I could eat outside.

Dennis: If I could have anything in rny dream house I would like to have a high-tech stove. VIartin: Of course a 52-inch plasma TV vould be nice.

Alejandra: I woulcl love to have a veranda…a wide veranda…where I can sit during t he evenings and read books and xxratch the sun set.

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Dennis: If I could have anything in rny dream house I would like to have a high-tech stove.

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Gian : At my work I'm not allowed to smoke. Anyone who smokes needs to go outside.

Martin: I work for the phone company and we're not allowed to give out personal information aboutour customers.

Jennifer: We are not allowed to use our cell phones and we can't eat at our desks.

Dennis: In my house you can't smoke. And…um…as much as possible. You have to take your shoesoff at the door.

Nick:I'm not allowed to make noise at night w hen my roommates are sleeping.

Calum:Well, there are actually too many rules in my dormitory, so I'm not allowed to do a lot of things. For instance, I'm not allowed to play music that's too loud so that it might disturb other people. I'm not allow ed to smoke inside. I'm not alloxNed to have alcohol in the rooms…

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Calum:Well, there are actually too many rules in my dormitory, so I'm not allowed to do a lot of things. For instance, I'm not allowed to play music that's too loud so that it might disturb other people. I'm not allow ed to smoke inside. I'm not alloxNed to have alcohol in the rooms…

City LivingImaginary Beach

Takeshi: I can't believe how hot it is out there. Why didn't we go to Hawaii with everyone else? Mike: Because we didn't have the money.

Takeshi:Well, why didn t we get an air conditioner'l

Mike:Hello? Same reason. And quit complaining! We're got air conditioning.

Takeshi: Mike, that's a bowl of ice and a fan.

Mike: Takeshi, you've got to be more like me and use >rour imagination, then you too can have a beachvacation. See? (pulls down window shade with beach poster) Check our that gorgeous view. Takeshi:Right, but not exactly "realistic."

Mike: OK, come over here. Close your eyes. Feel that cool, ocean breeze.

Takeshi: Mike, that's the fridge.

Mike: Come on! I said, "Use your imagination!" Now close your eyes. Listen to the sound of theseagulls…(makes sound like a seagull) hear the children laughing…(makes sound like children laughing) Why, I think I can even smell a barbeque…(waves a package of hot dogs) Takeshi: Raw hot dogs?

Mike: Don't worry. I'm going to cook them up on that grill over there.

Takeshi: Mike, you know you're not allowed to use a grill inside an apartment, right?

Mike: OK. I'II use the microwave then.

Takeshi: A beach, with a microwave. Sure, Mike.

Mike: That's the beauty of "Imaginary Beach." We'x-e got a microwave oven, we'xe got a TV with aremote control. Who could ask for anything more?

Takeshi: What about water? That's the main reason people go to the beach. What are you going to usefor that? The bathtub?

Mike:No, that'd be silly. Here we go! (turns on CD player) Feel the ocean mist-- (sprays water on Takeshi)

Takeshi: :Mike, that's for spraying plants, not me!

Mike:You know, the sound of the waves, the ocean mist-- makes me want to surf.

Takeshi : Surf?

Mike:Yeah, surf. (starts to fold up ironing board)

Takeshi: Mike, no. you can t stand on that, you'II break it!

Mike: No, I Won't. (stands on ironing board and pretends to surf) Look at me, dude---- I'm "hangin'ten"!

Takeshi:Yeah, cool. (takes cap off water bottle) Hey, "dude"! Watch out for that wave! (throws water inMike's face) Huh, I'm getting the hang of this "imagination" thing.

Mike: Very funny, very funny indeed! (chases Takeshi)

Unit 3, Lesson A

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Lee: Hi, Ellie.

Ellie: Hi, Lee. How are you?

Lee: Good. Hey there. Brandon. He's so cute. And you're such a good mother.

Ellie: Thanks. Everyone says. "It's not always easy with your first child." You know, I agree with them.

Lee: How old is he now?

Ellie: He just turned two a month ago.

Lee: Oh, no… The "terrible twos." Right?

Ellie: Yep. It s so exhausting… for both of us!

Lee: Does he throw things around? And cry a lot more?

Ellie: Yes, exactly. Sometimes he hits me. I don't know. He was so well-behaved before. Lee: It happens to most babies. They turn two and their personality changes.

Ellie: It sounds like you have some experience with "the terrible twos."

Lee: I certainly do. My children are five and eleven now. but I still remember when they were y oung. Ellie: What can I do?

Lee: Well, remember that it will pass… it won't last forever. Try to be patient.

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Unit 3 lesson B