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I. DictationII. VOA Special EnglishTHIS IS AMERICA - New Year's TraditionsBy Jerilyn Watson / Broadcast Date: 31 Dec 2001VOICE ONE:On December Thirty-First, Americans and other people around the world _______________ the New Year. I'm Doug Johnson.VOICE TWO:And I'm Bob Doughty. We tell about New Year celebrations on our report today on the VOA Special English program, THIS IS AMERICA.((THEME))VOICE ONE:It is December Thirty-First in New York City. Thousands of people are __________ in Times Square. They stand close together, waiting in the cold __________ for midnight. That is the time when the old year dies and the New Year is __________.The people count the seconds until the New Year arrives. "Ten … nine …eight … " A huge, brightly lit, glass ball falls as the seconds __________.When it __________ the ground, the New Year has begun. People shout "Happy New Year!" They sing a traditional New Year song of __________, called "Auld Lang Syne" (“友谊地久天长”).VOICE TWO:Americans hope __________ will be happier than __________. New York suffered terrible losses in the terrorist attacks on September Eleventh. However, the city is continuing with its New Year's Eve traditions in Times Square for the __________ year.The tradition began in __________. That year, the __________ of the building at Number One Times Square ____________________ on top of the building. Today, the New Year's Ball falls from the top of the same building. The ball contains thousands of pieces of lighted cut ______. It looks like burning__________ as it falls through the darkness. When it reaches the ground, people in Times Square dance and sing. They __________ tiny pieces of colorful paper into the air. Many people in the United States also watch this __________ on television.VOICE ONE:Other cities also have New Year celebrations. For example, Chicago has a fireworks show (焰火表演). The fireworks are launched from the Navy Pier (芝加哥海军码头), a land area that __________ into Lake Michigan (密歇根湖). Some people like to watch the fireworks from a boat on the __________. The boat serves a special __________ on New Year's Eve. People drink a special __________ called Champagne to celebrate the clock striking midnight.Many young people in Chicago celebrate New Year's Eve at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Children wear funny hats as they wish the __________ a good New Year.Many other Americans celebrate New Year's Eve with parties ____________________. Or they celebrate at public ______________________________ places. These events are usually __________. People shout and sing. They often blow on small noise-makers when the New Year ____________________ midnight. They kiss their husband or wife or the person ______________________________. They dance to broadcast music, records or live bands. (*dance to …: 跟着……起舞)((TAPE CUT TWO: "WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEW YEAR'S EVE?"))VOICE TWO:Some people drink too much __________ at New Year's Eve celebrations. This can ______ tragic results if a person drinks too much and then drives a car. The National Safety Council says hundreds of people die in ______________________________ during the holiday.In recent years, the danger of accidents has ____________________ a new tradition called the "designated driver" (指定的司机). One person among a group of friends drinks _______ alcohol during New Year's Eve celebrations. Then this designated driver can safely ________ the other people home. Many American cities also offer __________ taxi service on New Year's Eve to take people home__________.VOICE ONE:Other Americans observe (庆祝) the __________ of the New Year at events __________ alcohol. More than __________ American cities hold these First Night celebrations. Artists in Boston, Massachusetts, started the tradition of First Night celebrations in __________. They wanted to observe the coming of a New Year. But they did not want to hold noisy _______________. So they __________ music, art and other events to observe the holiday.This year, people in Boston have a choice of entertainment at _____ places in the city. A parade and fireworks celebration are held ______________________________. At midnight, more fireworks are launched over Boston Harbor (波士顿港口).People __________ First Night in Whittier, California, are also marching in a parade. Adults and children in the parade wear costumes (服装) —__________ or funny clothes. They hear performers______________________________. For example, they listen to African and African-American stories and traditional Welsh (威尔士的) music. Finally, fireworks will light up the California sky.((MUSIC BRIDGE))VOICE TWO:After the celebrations of New Year's Eve, New Year's Day is often a __________ day for many Americans. Many people spend the first day of the New Year ____________________. Some people______________________________ on television. Some of the top American university teams play in these games. The games have __________ like the Outback Bowl, the Toyota Gator Bowl and the Nokia Sugar Bowl.The most __________ of these bowl games is the Rose Bowl in Pasadena (帕萨迪纳市), California. It was traditionally played on __________ First. This year, however, the University of Nebraska and the University of Miami will compete in the Rose Bowl on January _______.However, the Tournament of Roses parade (玫瑰花车大游行) will ____________________ on January First, as usual. The parade includes many vehicles called "floats." The floats are covered completely with ____________________.Businesses, social groups, universities and the _________________________ pay thousands of dollars to build these floats. Millions of people watch the ____________________ on television.VOICE ONE:Another parade takes place on the opposite side of the nation, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This city holds a __________ Mummers Parade (化妆游行) on New Year's Day. The Mummers make unusual costumes to wear. They cover their faces with masks (面具). They ______________________________ the city and play musical instruments (乐器). Listen now as the Mummers perform "Golden Slippers."((TAPE CUT THREE: "GOLDEN SLIPPERS"))VOICE TWO:On New Year's Day many Americans follow traditions meant to ____________________ in the New Year. They ______________________________ or eat special foods. For example, people who want to find their ____________________ wear yellow clothing. Others carry silver ____________________ finding money.People in many parts of the United States celebrate the New Year by eating black-eyed peas (黑眼豆豆). Cabbage is another ____________________ that people eat to bring good luck and money. In the South, people ___________ and eat a traditional food called Hoppin' John. It contains peas, onions, bacon and rice. It has this unusual name because long ago children ______________________ like it so much they hopped around the room while ___________ it to cook.VOICE ONE:Asian-Americans sometimes make traditional fortune cookies (幸运糕点). These sweets contain small pieces of paper telling about a person's ___________. Some Americans from Spanish-speaking families (说葡萄牙语的家庭) follow a tradition for the New Year that involves ___________. On January First, they __________________________ and eat grapes (葡萄).Whatever you do to celebrate the coming of ___________, we at Special English wish you a very Happy New Year.((THEME))VOICE TWO:This VOA Special English program was written by Jerilyn Watson. It was produced by Cynthia Kirk. Our studio engineer was Bill Barber. I'm Bob Doughty. E ONE:And I'm Doug Johnson. Join us again next week for another report about life in the United States on the VOA Special English program, THIS IS AMERICA.III. A Music BreakUnder the Southern SkyBy Nikki WebsterVerse 1:There's a peace in our hearts and a hope in our hands,We're the family of children; we come from many different lands.Our time is just beginning; our race is yet to run,But if you will take us with you, then we have already won.Chorus:Under the southern skies,Together in this land,Every voice in celebration,A family hand in hand!Under the southern skies,As one we rise,And turn our eyes to seeAll the wonder of the futureIn a world of harmony.Verse 2:There's a great spirit rising from the desert to the sea.As it sweeps across this southern land it calls to you and me:We're the dreamers and the dreaming; we're the face of things yet to come.Every child can be a hero if our world can live as one.Chorus:Under the southern skies,Together in this land,Every voice in celebration,A family hand in hand!Under the southern skies,As one we rise,And turn our eyes to seeAll the wonder of the futureIn a world of harmony.(Repeat)IV. ConversationConversation 11.What is the conversation mainly about?A.An exhibition on some famous people.B. A course on photography the woman is taking.C.An exhibition of a famous art historian’s works.D.An exhibition of a great photographer’s works.2.What did Julia Margaret Cameron emphasize in her portraits?A.The outlook.B. The personality.C. The minor details.D. The lightening.3.What will be the subjects of the pictures at the exhibit？A.Famous people.B. Children.C. Natural landscapes.D. Cultural relics.Conversation 24.Which of the following is the closest to the record number of consumer complaints?A.2,000B. 4,000C. 5,000D. 7,0005.There are more complaints about ___ than others.A.clothingB. electrical appliancesC. travel agenciesD. photographic equipment6.In general, about ___ of complaints cannot be investigated.A.10%B. 20%C. 25%D. 30%7.Most complaints take ___ to investigate.A. 2 weeksB. less than 2 weeksC. 2 to 3 weeksD. more than 3 weeksConversation 38.What are the man and woman discussing?A.The size of the campus.B. The city bus system.C. The school bus system.D. The differences between two bus systems.9.What area does the university shuttle bus cover?A.The entire campus.B. Part of the campus.C. The campus and the city.D. Only the off-campus areas.10.What color are the shuttle bus signs?A.Yellow and red.B. Dark yellow.C. Light yellow. D, Bright yellow.V. Family Album U.S.A.Episode 7Act IAlexandra: Robbie, this new Walkman is _________________________________.Robbie: Richard and Marilyn bought it for me for my birthday.Alexandra: They're so ________________. You are very lucky, Robbie, to have such a nice family.Robbie: Is something wrong, Alexandra?Alexandra: No, nothing.Robbie: Yes, there is. I can tell. What's the matter? Come on, you can tell me .What's up?Alexandra: I don't know. Something's wrong.Robbie: OK, let's talk.Alexandra: _________________________________ this morning.Robbie: Did they write some bad news?Alexandra: No.Robbie: Well, then why are you so sad?Alexandra: I miss them. I miss them very much.Robbie: I'm sorry. Alexandra. But I understand.Alexandra: The Molinas treat me so nicely, and I love being with your family so much... but when I _____________________________________________________________, I cried. I cried because I miss them all. Robbie: You really miss your family, don’t you?Alexandra: Yes. I know I must seem ______. It's not like I have nobody. (我在这儿并不是没有朋友) I Like the Molinas very much, and they're so kind to me.Robbie: Hey, ______________________ a cheeseburger and French fries? That'll cheer you up. And you can use my Walkman.Alexandra: That's a good idea. But if we go out, please don't complain about your math teacher or your math homework. I want to __________________Robbie: So do I.Robbie: I have to turn off the lights, ___________ my father will get really angry. He says I never turn them out when Ileave. If they come home and they're on...Robbie: Do you hear something?Alexandra: Yes. What was that?Robbie: It sounded like a dog _____________.Alexandra: It sounded like a dog barking right here.Robbie: Yeah.Alexandra: A dog!Robbie: A springer spaniel (一种长毛垂耳狗)! Come on in! ___________________________.Alexandra: Oh, you poor little thing. Come here.Robbie: Come on.Alexandra: Poor baby.Robbie: _________________________________________?Alexandra: Her name's Gemma, and she belongs to Mr.and Mrs.Levinson. There's a phone number-five five five...eight four four eight. Robbie, maybe you should call them and tell the Levinsons we have their cute little spaniel.Robbie: I've always wanted a springer spaniel. She's so cute.Operator: The number you are calling 555, 8448 is ___________________________.Robbie: The number's no longer in service.Alexandra: Oh, you poor, poor baby. You've lost your family.Robbie: ____________________. Don't worry, Alexandra.Act IIRobbie: Don't worry, Alexandra. _______________________________.Alexandra: How, Robbie?Robbie: Let me think.Alexandra: Gemma, sit. Good Gemma. Give me your paw. Good Gemma. ______________________________. Robbie: With a little help from the ASPCA, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. They're the ones. We once found a cat. She was caught ______________________________. And Dad called the ASPCA. They came and solved the problem.Alexandra: Robbie, let's call them.Robbie: Let me see-ASPCA....Here it is. ASPCA Animal Shelter. _________________________.Linda: Hello, ASPCA.Robbie: Hello, my name is Robbie Stewart. I have a lost dog I'd like to bring to you. __________________________ ___________________________?Linda: We're open till nine P.M.Robbie: Thank you. I'll bring the dog over by nine.Linda: Thanks. Bye.Robbie: Thanks. Good-bye.Alexandra: They're still open?Robbie: _________________________________. We have two and a half hours. Let's take Gemma by there now. They'll find the owner.Alexandra: I hope so. I'm so sad to see this little dog without her family.Robbie: I'm sure they'll find the owner . But if they don't, _____________________. She's so cute. Look at those eyes. She's hard to resist. Don't you just love her?Alexandra: I'd like to __________ her, too. But I'll be going home to Greece at the end of the semester. She just wants love and affection. Come on, Robbie. Let's get her to the ________________________, so they can find her owners quickly. Don't worry, Gemma. We'll get you home. It's not easy being away from home.Robbie: Come on, Poochie (对狗的昵称). Atta girl! Let's go .We're ____ to the animal shelter.Linda: Your name?Robbie: Robbie Stewart. And this is Alexandra Pappas.Linda: Your name will do, Mr. Stewart. ___________________________?Robbie: 46 Linden Street, Riverdale.Linda: Where did you find the dog?Alexandra: She found us.Linda: ____________________________________ on the collar?Robbie: Yes, but the number's no longer in service.Linda: And there's no address on the dog tag (标签；铭牌)?Alexandra: There's no other information.Linda: No ID number. Without that, it's hard.Alexandra: You will try to find the dog's owner.Linda: Oh, we'll try, believe me.Robbie: ____________________________________?Linda: Yes?Robbie: If you don't... can I...can I adopt the dog?Linda: Why, yes. If the owners don't ___________ the dog in 48 hours, then you can ________________________________.Robbie: How do I do that?Alexandra: You really want to ?Robbie: Yes. I'm serious. If no one comes to claim Gemma, I'd like to adopt her.Linda: ________________________________.Act IIILinda: OK. If you want to adopt an animal, first we need to know some references (介绍人；证明人；担保人). Robbie: References? People we know?Linda: Friends, teachers... We need to talk to some people about you. We want to be sure that ________________________ and that you can take good care of an animal. Then you have to fill out this form about your family background.Robbie: Is that it?Linda: No, there's more. We need to know about your history with animals. Have you ever owned an animal?Robbie: Yes. _______________________________________________________. I love cats.Linda: Do you have any animals now?Robbie: Unfortunately, no.Alexandra: Anything else?Linda: We also like to know your reasons for wanting an animal.Alexandra: Just to hold it and cuddle with (抱着玩) it. Just to have as a pet I love animals.Robbie: To have a friend – a pal. You know, _____________________________________________.Linda: And one thing more. If you're under twenty-one years of age...Robbie: That's me.Linda: Then an adult must _________ for you.Alexandra: Uh-oh.Robbie: No problem. My parents will think it's a good idea. I'll be back with them.Alexandra: If the real owners don't come to claim Gemma...Linda: After forty-eight hours. But please call first.Robbie: Thanks for your information and for _________________________.Linda: It's my pleasure. __________________________________.Robbie: Thanks again. Bye.Alexandra: Maybe the real owners will come to claim her.Robbie: Her eyes look so sad. She must really miss them.Linda: I see you're both ______________________.Robbie: We are.Alexandra: Good-bye, Miss Aborn. We'll call in a couple of days.Linda: Good-bye, and thanks for bringing Gemma in.Robbie: Bye.Alexandra: I keep thinking about the dog – about Gemma, alone in the animal _______________.Robbie: I know. But I promise you, Alexandra, the dog is just fine. They're very kind to the animals.Alexandra: I know they are. I mean about her _______________. Even if they are kind to Gemma, she's still alone, without her family.Waiter: Ready, folks?Robbie: Are you ready, Alexandra?Alexandra: Yes, I'm ready. I'll have the chef’s salad, please.Robbie: I will have a cheeseburger, medium rare (中等熟), with raw onion (生洋葱), and French fries, please.Waiter: Anything to drink?Alexandra: A diet cola (低糖的减肥可乐), please.Robbie: Ginger ale (姜汁啤酒) with lots of ice for me, thank you.Waiter: ____________________________. Thanks.Robbie: Aren't you surprised that the animal shelter is so careful about ____________________________________? Alexandra: No, I'm not.Waiter: And a cheeseburger, medium rare, with onion and French fries .And a ginger ale with lots of ice. Salad dressing? (要沙拉酱吗？)Robbie: Hey, I wanted you to hear my _______________________ (新音响) when the dog scratched on the front door. Let's finish eating, and then we'll go back to my house. I want you to hear my new tapes. I've got some great new dance music.Robbie: Hell. Stewart residence.Linda: Hello. Is Robbie Stewart there?Robbie: _______________________. Who's this?Linda: This is Linda Aborn from the animal shelter.Robbie: It's Linda from the animal shetter. Yes, Linda. Hi.Linda: We have good news and bad news, Robbie.Robbie: Oh?Linda: The good news is that the Levinsons have come by to ________________ the dog. The bad news is, ________________________________________________.Robbie: That's OK.Linda: Come by one day and look at some of the other dogs. _________________________________. Thanks, Robbie. And the Levinsons thank you for bringing their dog to us.Robbie: Thanks, Linda. Bye.Alexandra: The owners claimed Gemma?Robbie: That's right.Alexandra: I'm glad for the dog.Robbie: I guess I am, too. She said if I come by, She'll help me find another dog.Alexandra: Come on. Let's dance.。