新视野大学英语第二版第二册unit6练习答案key to unit 6

新视野大学英语第二版Unit6答案(读写)精致版

Book III Unit 6 Intensive ReadingSection APre-reading ActivitiesI remember it all very well. It was a Sunday morning and I was outside watering the garden. About20 minutes before it happened, every dog on the block started barking and they would not stop. I thought, “So much for my peaceful Sunday morning.” I had no idea how right I was. There was something else peculiar: There were tons of worms crawling out of their holes. My neighbor, an older woman who lived alone, like me, was also watering her garden.“Helen, do you have worms crawling in your garden too?” I asked in a loud enough voice to be heard over the fence between our yards.“Oh, it’s going to be a big one,” she replied.I thought, “What a strange reply,” and then it hit, the strongest earthquake in 50 years.1. The speaker was outside watering the garden.2. Every dog on the block started barking and worms in his garden crawled out of their holes.3. (Open-ended)Comprehension of the textI.1. They have wired the Earth and sea to detect movements.2. They have traditionally watched animals and plants for warning signs of earthquakes.3. They are killed by falling buildings.4. They design buildings so that the buildings’ columns and horizontal beams are of equal strength, and vertical support columns are inserted deep into solid soil.5. They should regularly check and reinforce their homes, place heavy objects in low positions, attach cupboards and cabinets to walls, and fasten doors so that they will not open accidentally during an earthquake.6. To make water from other sources safe to drink.7. To have all of the family members call to check in with a friend or relative who lives more thana hundred miles away.8. Education concerning how to survive an earthquake.VocabularyIII.1.sensible2.detect3.precaution4.occurrence5.withstand6.resistant7.vertical8.accidental9.enclosed 10.fastened IV.e out of2.watch for3.resistant to4.put out5.After all6.make a difference to7.agree on8.attach labels to9.if necessary 10.In addition toV.1. E2.J3.K4.O5. B6.L7. C8.H9.G 10.N CollocationVI.1.sense2.message3.argument4.image5.idea6.belief7.knowledge8.reputation9.standard 10.habitWord BuildingVII.1-f cupboard 橱柜2-i motorcycle摩托车3-l silkworm蚕4-k teardrop泪滴5-g bloodstain 血迹6-a sawdust锯木屑7-e cabinet-maker细工木匠8-steamboat 汽船9-b arrowhead箭头10-h shirtsleeves衬衫袖子11-d windowpane 窗玻璃12-c manservant男佣人VIII.1.encourage2.enlarge3.encircles4.enable5.endanger6.enlightened7.ensure8.enforce9.enacted 10.endearSentence StructureIX.1.So that the baby would not catch cold.2.So that more people would vote for him.3.So that his father might forgive him for his failure in the math exam.4.So that it would go on smoothly.5.So that you can judge for yourself.X.1. She cycled from Shanghai to Beijing, which is pretty difficult for a woman of 50.2. He wore his swimming things in the office, which shocked his boss a great deal.3. They ran out of drink, which actually didn't bother me because I wasn't drinking.4. They will win the match ,which will please my brother.5. She borrowed a book on literature, which suggests that her literature teacher was having someinfluence on her.TranslationXI.1. We should try our best to forecast earthquake so that destruction of property caused by themcould be prevented as much as possible.2. A farmer noticed large schools of fish swimming near the surface of the water, which, he said,indicated the possible occurrence of an earthquake.3. Keep an English-English dictionary handy, and when you cannot understand a word withaccuracy, you may refer to it any time.4. If necessary, people who live in the area where an earthquake is about to occur may sleep intents.5. A master's degree does make a great difference to a student who wants to get a job.6. In addition to the knowledge about earthquakes, the book tells us how to prepare for them. XII.1.由于在地震中遇难的人大部分都是被倒塌的建筑物砸死的，所以一定要改进建筑结构，以便它们能够抵御地震的力量。

新视野大学英语视听说教程2原文及答案Unit6

II. Listening SkillsDialog 1Girl 1: What do you think of this miniskirt, Amy? Pretty hot stuff, eh?Girl 2: Wow…it’s pretty short. My mom would never let me wear something like that.Girl 1: My mom’s cool. She lets me make my own decisions about clothes.Girl 2: Not my mom. She’d be mad if I came home in a skirt like that.Girl 1: Let’s both got one; then maybe your mom wouldn’t be so upset if we both wore the same skirt.Girl 2: Well…maybe.1.D2. The first girl(The girl who suggests wearing the short skirt.)Dialog 2Mother: Lily, where did you get that skirt? You can’t wear that. It’s much too short! What will others think?Lily: You don’t understand fashion. It’s what everyone is wearing. I think it looks very attractive.Mother: Nonsense, it’s only suitable for a supermodel on the catwalk. It’s not meant for ordinary people like us. Your dad is sure to say the skirt is far too revealing!Lily: But it’s really in high fashion; everyone is wearing clothes like this.Mother: Not everyone. Your friend Amy would never wear a skirt like that![Amy comes in, wearing the same style of short skirt!]Lily: Look, Amy has come. She’s wearing the same skirt!Mother: My God, I give up.1. B2. No, she hasn’t.III. Listening InTask 1: A Woman’s Funny DressLily: Mom, look at that woman. Her dress looks funny.Mother: I wouldn’t say that, Lily. It looks fine to me.Lily: Are you kidding? She’s out of fashion. That’s last year’s style.Mother: Oh, come one, as long as it looks good on her.Lily: Wow, you’re really as out-dated as she is.Mother: You’re right. I’m out of date. So what? What’s the point of following the fashion?Lily: No wonder you never buy me new dresses.1.looks funny2.looks fine to her3.is behind the times4.went out5.looks good on her6.out-dated7.keeping herself in style8.no wonderTask 2: How is fashion decided?Fashion designers design and make fashionable clothes for men and women. They deign trends and create new styles. Paris has been the traditional center of world fashion, though recently British designers have had great influence in setting new styles, and so have certain designers in the United States and Italy. French designers guard the secrets of their new designs until their collections are shown to the public. Then pictures of the styles are published in newspapers and magazines all over the world. People from many countries travel to Paris to buy the clothes and copy the newest ideas. In January they go to see the spring clothes; and in July, to see the autumn designs. Many dress manufacturers from other countries buy the original clothes of the famous French designers. They then take them back to their own sewing rooms, where the clothes are copied and made up in great numbers. That’s why you may be able to buy in your town the clothing that is in the latest style without paying a very high price for it. Other manufacturers use the Paris styles simply as a starting point for their own ideas. Still others may adapt only a part of the French design into their own styles.1. F2.F3.T4.T5.FFashion designers design fashionable clothes,begin trends and new styles,and their work is copied all over the world.Paris is the center of the world fashion, where the secrets of the new designs are guarded until they are shown to the publicPeople and manufacturers come to Paris to buy and copy new clothes, in January and July. Then the clothes are copied and made up in large numbers, for which one does not have to pay a high price.Other manufacturers use Paris styles simply as a starting point for their own ideas.Still others adapt only a part of the French designTask 3: Dreaming of Being a Fashion ModelTop fashion models travel all over the world, earn huge salaries and live exciting lives. If you want to be a model, you should know the basic rules. Girls are usually picked to be models when they are between 15 and 22 years old. Ideally, they are tall, long-legged, and thin. The minimum height is about 5’8”, and the average weight is 108-125 pounds. A few other important things for a fashion model are clear skin, healthy hair, straight teeth, and a well-shaped body. You’ll also need ambition, intelligence, confidence, independence, and will-power.If you’ve got the right looks but are worried over not being tall enough or fit enough, Kimi is the answer. Kimi is the magic key to developing your fashion model potential. Kimi is a computer-designed stimulator. It massages your feet to stimulatea part of your brain that produces more growth hormones. This will give you the fashion model kind of height. You should also go in for some sports like running or basketball. These increase the benefits of using Kimi.Make an important decision today. Order Kimi right now! Don’t you think having the hegith and shape of a fashion model would be wonderful? Yes, Kimi helps you realize your dream.1.D2.B3.A4.B5.CTop fashion models…..earning large salariesFuture models…..being at least 5’8” tallKimi…………..massaging one’s feetA part of the brain……producing growth hormones directlyCustomers…….buying KimiIV. Speaking OutModel 1 How did you like the fashion show?Laura: How did you like the fashion show last night?John: It was dumb. I think it’s stupid of women to wear clothes like that.Laura:I didn’t see anything wrong with the clothes; they looked pretty nice to me.John:Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around the streets?Laura: Yes, I do. At least, some people certainly can. They wear high-fashion clothes to show off their sense of style and wealth.John:Well, I still think they’re dumb. It makes more sense to spend the money on more practical purposes.Now Your TurnA: What did you think of the low-cut dress at the fashion show yesterday evening?B: I think it’s not decent for Chinese girls to wear a dress like that.A: The dress seemed quite al right to me. In fact, they looked pretty nice to me.B: Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around the streets?A: Yes, I do. Don’t forget this is already the 21st century. Some people wear high-fashion clothes to show off their sense of style as wealth.B: Well, I still think low-neck dresses are wrong. It would be better to spend the money on high-quality, traditional clothes. Model 2 I’m looking for a light jacket.Salesman: What can I do for you?John:I’m looking for a light jacket.Salesman: Please come this way; they’re just over here. What size do you like?John:I’m not sure.Salesman: ok, I’ll measure you. Well, you are size 42. What color do you like?John: Light blue, please.Salesman: OK, try this one on.John: Yes, that’s comfortable. And the color goes well with my jeans. How much is it?Salesman: $24.99.John: I’ll take it. Can I pay with a credit card?Salesman: Sure, we take both debit and major credit cards.Now Your TurnA: Can I help you?B: Can you show me a pair of jeans?A: OK. What size do you wear?B: I don’t know.A: No problem, I’ll take your measurements…OK, what color do you like?B: Dark blue, please.A: Please try this one on…How does it feel?B: Yes, that’s comfortable. And the color matches my jacket. What does it cost?A: $79.90.B: I’ll take it. Can I pay with a credit card?A: Sorry, we accept only cash.Model 3 Could you show me a pair of running shoes?Salesman: Good morning, see anything you like?John:Not yet, I’ll look around first…Excuse me, could you show me a pair of running shoes? Are any of these on sale? Salesman: The price of the Reeboks won’t change, but the Nikes go on sale this afternoon:25% off. That’s a good deal. John: No, I don’t like Nikes at all.Salesman: Well, why don’t you try on this pair of Reeboks and see how they feel?John: Okay. But I think they are going to be on the small side. Oh, there, I’m afraid are a bit too tight. Do you havea size 24?Salesman:I’m sorry, they’re all sold out. But I’ll be glad to order a new pair of you.John: How long will it take?Salesman: Three days.John: Then don’t bother. Thank you anyway.Now Your TurnA: May I help you?B: I want to buy a dress. Can I have a look at the green one?A: Sure. Please try it on and see how it feels.B: OK…I think it’s a bit too large. Do you have a smaller one?A: I’m sorry, this is the smallest one. How about the blue one?B: No, I don’t like the color. Thanks.V. Let’s TalkThe MiniskirtMary Quant was a famous dress designer in the 1960s. Her main contribution to fashion history was the miniskirt. During the 1960s many young people were starting to think women could do more in life than be wives and mothers. Clothes became a weapon in the battle between generations. Anything different and daring was soon popular. During this period miniskirts attracted the world’s attention. It was teenagers and very young girls who bought short shirts that displayed their legs. Ms. Quant said that at her fashion shop, young women began demanding shorter and shorter skirts. “If I didn’t make them short enough, the girls that had wonderful legs would take scissors and shorten the skirts themselves.”She said. Eventually, Ms. Quant’s skirts, which arrived in the United States in the mid-60’s, were reduced to about five inches. In parts of Europe and North America the miniskirt represented loose morals. Members of the older generation believed good girls would never appear in miniskirts. But in Ms. Quant’s opinion, short skirts worn with heavy pantyhose would make the girl look childlike. Lately, feminists have come to see mini as a symbol of women’s liberation, as a powerful weapon against the traditional stereotype of the woman simply as wife and mother.1.D2.D3.A4.C5.BVI. Furthering Listening and SpeakingTask 1: Paying for the New ClothesDaughter: Mom, I need some new clothes. Everything I have is out of date. The new semester will be starting soon—can we go shopping?Mother: You have a closet full of clothes that are still in very good condition. Your father and I already have to pay you university tuition…and there’re the books too.Daughter: But everyone else will be wearing the latest Levis. And I will look stupid wearing the same old skirts I wore in high school. They are so long. People will think I came form the middle ages.Mother: But…Daughter: Maybe I could get a part-time job to help pay for the new clothes.Mother: No, you need to study. But university is a new experience…maybe we can look for something not too expensive. Daughter: Wonderful, at least we can have a look.The daughter wants to buy new clothes, but the mother disagrees, saying she still has a lot of clothes in good condition and the parents have to pay for the university tuition. The daughter argues that she needs clothes in fashion, so as not to look as if she had come form the middle ages. The daughter then suggests getting a part-time job to cover the expenses. Not wanting to affect the daughter’s studies, the mother finally agrees to buy new clothes.Task 2: A Model’s Description of Her WorkBefore the fashion show started, we had a rehearsal. In a small room we were each given a space. A dresser got us into the fashion clothes, then an assistant checked that the style was right—the correct number of buttons undone, the trousers pulled to the right height. Once dressed, we queued up in order by the door. The fashion designer checked that the clothing was as the he wanted. The music started, and we went out. We posed for the photographers, turned and walked back. It was a breeze.I walked back into the room, too excited to realize I was meant to hurry. In the few steps from the door you can throw off quite a few layers of clothing. By failing to do so, I almost missed my next turn.At 8:30p.m., with the audience in place, we were back in the clothes. We went out again, to a full house. The music was loud, but clear. You could hear the talking—fashion shows are not theatre, and people don’t keep quiet. Journalists discuss what to write about; buyers discuss whether they can make a profit from the clothes. And although you have been chosen for your looks that are suitable for certain dresses, as a model, you are just an advertisement for the designer. So you walk through conversations, unable to stop or react. You are not a creative human being, just a smiling doll.1.T2.F3.T4.F5.FTask 3: Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka-dot BikiniShe was afraid to come out of the lockerShe was as nervous as she could beShe was afraid to come out of the lockerShe was afraid that somebody would seeOne, two, three, four, tell people what she woreIt was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikiniThat she wore for the first time today.An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikiniSo in the locker she wanted to stay.Two, three, four, stick around we’ll tell you moreShe was afraid to come out in the openAnd so a blanket around her she woreShe was afraid to come out in the openAnd so she sat bundled up on the shoreTwo, three, four, tell the people what she wore…SpeakingBuying an Expensive DressNancy: Your new low-cut dress is wonderful.Jill: Thank you, Nancy. I just bought it on sale. It was marked d9own 50%. Nancy: Where did you get it?Jill: Lane Crawford. They had a year-end sale that was too good to pass up. Nancy: I heard about this store. They have all the high-end stuff.Jill: Nothing good in life is cheap.Nancy: Well, let’s go shopping then. And don’t forget to bring it.Jill: Bring what?Nancy: Your credit card.。

第二版新视野大学英语读写教程第二册unit 6课后练习答案PPT

XI 1. 足球之于意大利人，就像乒乓球之于中国人。 2. 教师没急着要班里同学现在作决定，而是要他们仔细考虑后再下决心。 3. 我不知道那是什么饮料，我喝了那么多；结果那些小伙子只能送我回家，因为我有点醉了。 4. 在中国北方，三月份往往多风。 5. 尽管如此，政府已经同意总支出增加 6.2%。 6. 信息被定义为通过陈述事实向大脑传达的知识，它可以有多种形式。
4. The reality is that, for better or worse, the world has changed with advance of new technologies. 5. Most of the female students in my class appear to be ill at ease when (they are) required to answer questions. 6. The local government took charge of the security for the sports meeting.
V. 1.M 2. K 3. L 4. F 5.I 6. C 7. H 8. O 9. E 10. B VI 1.impatient 2. irresponsible 3. inconsistent 4. illegal 5. inappropriate 6.incapable 7. irregular 8. impolite 9. incorrect 10. Indefinite VII 1. unreasonable 2. unfolded 3. uncertain 4. Uncovered 5. ungrateful 6.unloading 7. unlimited 8.undid

新视野大学英语读写教程2（第二版,外研社）课本习题答案

Unit OneKey to exercisesSection AVocabularyIII1 charge2 convention3 efficient4 obtain5 competent6 assessing7 fulfill8 conducting9 consequently 10 significanceIV1 behind2 at3 in4 out5 to6 to7 in8 with9 but 10 forV1 L2 C3 D4 N5 O6 A7 E8 G9 I 10 KWord BuildingVI1 commitment2 attraction3 appointment4 impression5 civilization6 composition7 confusion8 congratulation9 consideration 10 explanation 11 acquisition 12 depressionVII1 advisable2 desirable3 favorable4 considerable5 remarkable6 preferable7 drinkable8 acceptableSentence StructureVIII1 much less can he write English articles2 much less can he manage a big company3 much less could he carry it upstairs4 much less have I spoken to him5 much less to read a lot outside of itIX1 Having meals at home c an cost as little as two or three dollars,whereas eating out at a restaurant is always more expensive.2 We t hought she was rather proud, whereas in fact she was just very shy.3 We have n ever done anything for them, whereas they have done so much for us.4 Natalie prefers to stay for another week, whereas her husband prefers to leave immediately.5 Some praise him highly, whereas others put him down severely. TranslationX1. 她连水都不愿喝一口，更别提留下来吃饭了。

新视野大学英语视听说(第二版)第二册 UNIT 6

Lead-in Matching Game Brainstorming Watching and Discussing Acting It Out Fun Time Oral Assignment
Book 2 – Unit 6
Lead-in
Viewing, Listening & Speaking
Fashion
Meaning
1. mini-skirt
A.吊带裙
2. yoke skirt
B. 燕尾服
3. cape dress
C. 超短裙
4. pleated skirt
D. 披肩
5. tuxedo
E. 百褶裙
6. high-heeled shoes
F. 胸针，领针
7. broad-brimmed hat
Book 2 – Unit 6
Viewing, Listening & Speaking
Matching Game
Here are some things for people’s wearing. Work in pairs, try to
identify the associative meaning of them.
露肩装 (low-cut/ low-breast dress) 吊带裙 (yoke skirt)
高跟鞋 (high-heel shoes)
迷你裙 (mini-skirt)
A Sequence Game
Now the class is divided into two groups. In turn each group will give something fashionable until no more items can be provided.

新视野大学英语第二版2题目和答案(Unit1-7)

新视野大学英语（Unit1-7）Unit 1汉译英1.她连水都不愿喝一口，更别提留下来吃饭了。

She wouldn't take a drink, much less could she stay for dinner.2. 他认为我在对他说谎，但实际上我讲的是实话。

He thought I was lying to him,whereas I was telling the truth.3. 这个星期你每天都迟到，对此你怎么解释？How do you account for the fact that you have been late every day this week?4. 他们利润增长，部分原因是采用了新的市场策略.The increase in their profits is due partly to their new market strategy.5. 这样的措施很可能会带来工作效率的提高.Such measures are likely to result in the improvement of work efficiency.6. 我们已经在这个项目上投入了大量时间和精力，所以我们只能继续。

We have already pour ed a lot of time and energy into the project, so we have to carry on.英译汉1. I don't think that he would commit robbery, much less would he commit violent robbery.我认为他不会抢劫,更不用说暴力抢劫了.2. Men earn ten dollars an hour on average, whereas women only seven dollars.男工平均工资每小时10美元,而女工才每小时7美元.3. Once the balance in nature is disturbed, it will result in a number of possible unforeseeable effects.自然界的平衡一旦遭到破坏,就会带来很多不可预知的影响.4. The final examination is close at hand; you'd better spend more time reading.期终考试迫在眉睫,你最好多花点时间看书.5. What is interesting is that consumers find it increasingly difficult to identify the nationality of certain brands. This is due partly to globalization and partly to changes in the location of production.有趣的是,消费者发现越来越难以辨别某些品牌的原产国.其部分原因来自于全球化带来的影响,部分原因是由于产地的变化.6.A recent survey showed that women account for 40 percent of the total workforce.最近一次调查表明,妇女占总劳动力的40%.选词填空As a foreigner doing business in the United States, I feel very rushed.I am used to friendly opening exchanges when doing business. Here in Chicago, things are different. There is no time for getting to know one another. This does not seem appropriate to me. There is no chance to develop a sense of trust when people meet to talk over issues. There are no rituals like tea or coffee before discussing business, though this is a(n) convention in my country. When we discuss business it starts with a(n) leisurely chat. I think that it is important for business partners to getfamiliar with each other first and to feel relaxed. If the exchange is too abrupt, there is a risk that something will be forgotten. Some possibilities go without being assessed when there is too much pressure. I don't believe this is the best strategy for proper communication. Besides, the perception is that they just don't care about you as an individual here. You are basically just another means of making money.All of this used to create a real dilemma for me. At first, it caused me to have as little interaction with American business partners as possible. Gradually, though, I have come to understand the cultural differences between our two countries. This has really helped me to feel more comfortable doing business here.完形填空I am frequently asked the question ,”Can you use chopsticks”I have lived in Korea ,Japan and China .In each country , I have ,more often than not and without having requested one ,been given a fork when one was available .I have politely refused and said that I would be fine with chopsticks .Sometime, I have to make further explanation.Chopsticks are the least of my worries when I am eating in an Asian home or restaurant .In fact ,learning how to use chopsticks takes me nothing but a few weeks .This is not to say I was skillful, though .Learning how to use chopsticks is easy for me ,whereas learningthe rituals and how to conduct myself at the table is quite difficult .Just how many times do I have to say ”no ,thank you”when I really mean”no ,thank you ,I truly am full ”?How do I get away with refusing more food without offending someone ?If I insist and I still get more ,is it appropriate just not to eat it ?This would be impolite where I come from.I have enjoyed many great meals and my interactions with the people have been great .I am increasingly aware that I will never be able to give back as much as I have received. I don’t know how I can ever thank all of the people who introduced me to eating in Asia.Unit2汉译英1. 尽管她是家里的独生女，她父母也从不溺爱她。

新视野大学英语第二册读写教程unit6

Intensive Study
6 Though most of us would like to think ourselves free from such prejudiced notions, we’re all guilty of name stereotyping to some extent. Confess: wouldn’t you be surprised to meet a carpenter named Nigel? A physicist called Bertha? A Pope Mel? Often, we project name-based stereotypes on people, as one woman friend discovered while taking charge of a nursery-school’s group of fouryear-olds. “There I was, trying to get a little active boy named Julian to sit quietly and read a book – and pushing a thoughtful creature named Rory to play ball. I had their personalities confused because of their names!”
Intensive Study
3 Naturally, the name change didn’t cause Debbie/Lynne’s professional achievement – but it surely helped if only by adding a bit of self-confidence to her talents. Social scientists say that what you’re called can affect your life. Throughout history, names have not merely identified people but also described them. “… As his name is, so is he…” says the Bible, and Webster’s Dictionary includes the following definition of name: “a word or words expressing some quality considered characteristic or descriptive of a person or a thing, often expressing approval or disapproval”. Note well “approval or disapproval”. For better or worse, qualities such as friendliness or reserve, plainness or charm may be suggested by your name and conveyed to other people before they even meet you.

新视野大学英语第二版读写教程第二册答案带作文

新视野大学英语第二版读写教程第二册答案新视野大学英语(第2版)第2册Unit 1答案Section A:V ocabularyIII.1. charge2. convention3. efficient4. obtain5. competent6. asessing7. fulfill8. conducting9. consequently 10. significanceIV.1. behind2. at3. in4.out5. to6. to7.in8.with9.but 10. for V.1. L2. C3.D4. N5. O6.A7. E8.G9.I 10. KWord BuildingVI.mitment2. attraction3. appointment4.impression5. civilizationposition7.confusion8.congratulation9.consideration 10.explanation 11. acquisition 12.depression VII.1.advisable2.disirable3.favorable4. considerable5. remarkable6.preferable7.drinkable8.acceptableSentence StructureVIII.1.much less can he write English articles2.much less can he manage a big company3.much less could he carry it upstairs4.much less have I spoken to him5.much less to read a lot outside of itIX.1.Having meals at home can cost as little as two or three dollars, whereas eating out at a restaurant is always more expensive.2.We thought she was rather proud,whereas in fact she was just very shy.3.We have never done anything for them, whereas they have done so much for us.4.Natalie prefers to stay for another week, whereas her husband prefers to leave immediately.5.Some praise him highly,whereas others put him down severely.TranslationX.1.She wouldn't take a drink, much less could she stay for dinner.2.He thought I was lying to him,whereas I was telling the truth.3.How do you account for the fact that you have been late every day this week?4.The increase in their profits is due partly to their new market strategy.5.Such measures are likely to result in the improvement of work efficiency.6.We have already poured a lot of time and energy into the project, so we have to carry on.XI.1.我认为他不会抢劫,更不用说暴力抢劫了.2.男工平均工资每小时10美元,而女工才每小时7美元.3.自然界的平衡一旦遭到破坏,就会带来很多不可预知的影响.4.期终考试迫在眉睫,你最好多花点时间看书.5.有趣的是,消费者发现越来越难以辨别某些品牌的原产国.其部分原因来自于全球化带来的影响,部分原因是由于产地的变化.6.最近一次调查表明,妇女占总劳动力的40%. ClozeXII.1.C2.B3.B4.A5.D6.B7.C8.D9.A 10.C 11.D 12.C 13.C 14.B 15.A Section BComprehension of the TextII.1.D2.A3.C4.D5.A6.C7.B8.BV ocabularyIII.1.utilize2.reject3.considerable4.temporary5.acceptable6.recognition7.alleviate8.appreciate9.furthermore 10.interactIV.1.interact with2.gone through3.deal with4.recovered with5.adjusting to6.familiar to7.In spite of8.were tired of9.prevented from 10.came toUNIT 1A larger and larger part of society is expressing its concern about environmental protection. Active in their concern, teachers and students hold specific meetings to discuss environmental protection. Also, city planners take environmental problems into serious consideration. And, though reducing pollution can be expensive, factories often take every possible measure to do their part. Many people are concerned and active because air and water pollution affects everyone and makes it difficult for cities to survive and businesses to make a profit.新视野大学英语(第2版)第2册Unit 2答案Section AV ocabularyIII.1.promosing2.amusing3.lowered4.persisted5.rank6.swear7.unfair8.presence9.frowning 10. approximatelyIV.1.on2.upon3.on4.in5.by6.to7.in8.of9.on 10.outV.1.O2.K3.D4.H5.J6.E7.M8.G9.B 10.A Word Building VI.1.observe - observer:one who observes a person or an event2.ski - skier: one who skis3.visit - visitor:one who visits somebody or some place4.learn - learner:one who learns something5.report - reporter:one who reports on persons or events for a newspaper6.drink - drinker:one who often drinks alcohol,esp. too muchVII.1.tropical2.musical3.occasional4.environmental5.global6.dangerous7.natural8.central Sentence structureVIII.1.They didn't lose heart despite of lots of frustration.2.Despite the heavy rain,the boys played football in the yard all afternoon.3.I will try my best despite the slim chances of success.4.Despite a thorough search for the escaped prisoner in the mountain,no sign of him was found.5.Despite their increased income,their life became poorer because of the rising prices. IX.1.nor do I think it necessary to do so2.nor would they go to my sister's3.nor do we have her telephone number4.nor would I like to go to work immediately5.nor would I TranslationX.1.Despite the fact that she is the only child in her family, she is never babied by her parents.2.Mike didn't come to the party last night, nor did he call me to give an explanation.3.The person sitting next to him did publish some novels, but he is by no means a great writer.4.He has no interest in football and is indifferent to who wins to loses.5.The manager needs an assistant that he can count on to take care of problems in his absence.6.This is the first time that he has made a speech in the presence of so large an audience. XI.1.尽管那项计划一开始就证明是不切实际的,但是他们还是坚持要实施.2.我无法说服他接受这项计划,也无法使他认识到这项计划的重要性.3.你是怎么把那么多东西塞进这个小行李箱的?4.别人对他怎么看,他全不在意.5.我能否指出你犯了个小错误.6.他母亲让他开车慢一点儿,但是他从不把她的话放在心上.ClozeXII.1.B2.D3.B4.C5.B6.C7.A8.A9.B 10.D 11.B 12.D 13.B 14.C 15.D Section BReading skills1.D2.A3.A4.C5.BComprehension of the TextII. 1.D 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.A 6.C 7.A 8.B V ocabularyIII.1.sake2.sacrificed3.crack4.pursuing5.explosive6.overcome7.indicated8.opponents9.stripped 10.deniedIV.1.Natasha made herself stand out in the group interview by acting as the leader in her group.2.To be successful,you need a careful plan,good luck,help at the right time,and above all,hard work.3.They are not doing this to gain recognition or money;they are doing this for the sake of society.4.It was actually what he said rather than what he did that made me sad.5.Once my mother sets her mind on something,it will be very hard to stop her.6.Years of research had set the stage for their success in their field.7.Local people are used to the phenomenon,so they are not surprised at all.8.Today at this meeting we are going to focus on the question ofair pollution.9.He never expected that his best friend would charge him with cheating in the exam.10.His parents were so strict with him in his studies that he had little time to participate in any activities outside of class.UNIT 2Computers, just like any new technology, have a negative side. As more and more computers are used in production lines, many jobs are being taken over by computer-controlled machines. As a result, many workers are finding themselves jobless. This constitutes a threat to social security. Another problem is computer crimes. For example, some people are finding ways to break into the bank computer systems and transfer large sums of money to their own accounts. There have been many reports like this. One more negative effect of computers is that they bring about health problems.Sitting in front of computers all day undoubtedly affects people’s health. Back pain, wrist pain, failing eyesight, to name only a few.新视野大学英语(第2版)第2册Unit 3答案Section AV ocabularyIII.1.mutual2.illusion3.canceled4.overlooked5.proceeded6.resolve7.prejudicepromise9.confirm 10.subsequently1.having nothing to do with2.taking care of3.met with4.on the surface5.work out6.incompatible with7.ups and downs8.learned of9.indication of 10.all along V.1.M2.L3.F4.D5.H6.O7.A8.C9.I 10.KWord BuildingVI.1.shopping2.feeling3.storage4.cooking5.ending6.beginning7.gathering8.removal9.arrival 10.passage 11.writing 12.marriage VII.1.relationship2.citizenship3.leadership4.membership5.boyhood6.livelihood7.brotherhood8.authorship9.adulthood 10.neighborhood 11.wisdom 12.ownership Sentence structureVIII.1.It is never too bad for us to do something about the situation.2.One is never too old to learn.3.It is never too late for you to put a stop to this madness.4.It is never too late for you to mend your ways.5.His income was never too small to support his family.IX.1.My best friend,Anna,was here last night.2.The company manager,Mr. Madison,gathered his staff and announced the decision.3.You should have seen an ophthalmologist, an eye doctor.4.He sent for the accountant,the most experienced person in accounting.5."Leave it to me," said David,the man on night duty.TranslationX.1.You are never too experienced to learn new techniques.2.There remains one problem,namely,who should be sent to head the research there.3.Their relationship did meet with some difficulty at the beginning because of cultural differences.4.Though he has had ups and downs,I believed all along that he would succeed someday.5.I have some reservations about the truth of your claim.6.She isn't particularly tall,but her slim figure gives an illusion of height.XI.1.应尽早告知年轻人:必须认真对待法律.2.他现在面临一个重要决定,这个决定可能会影响他的整个前程.3.即使在情况最糟糕的时候,你也必须保持镇静和信心.4.人际关系的成功与否与双方相处是否融洽以及交流是否顺畅有很大关系.5.他受到袭击,身受重伤,随后不治而亡.6.他的举止至少在表面上像个正常人。

新视野大学英语视听说教程2原文及答案Unit6.doc

II. Listening SkillsDialog 1Girl 1: What do you think of this miniskirt, Amy? Pretty hot stuff, eh?Girl 2: Wow…it’s pretty short. My mom would never let me wear something like that.Girl 1: My mom’s cool. She lets me make my own decisions about clothes.Girl 2: Not my mom. She’d be mad if I came home in a skirt like that.Girl 1: Let’s both got one; then maybe your mom wouldn’t be so upset if we both wore the same skirt.Girl 2: Well…maybe.1.D2. The first girl(The girl who suggests wearing the short skirt.)Dialog 2Mother: Lily, where did you get that skirt? You can’t wear that. It’s much too short! What will others think?Lily: You don’t understand fashion. It’s what everyone is wearing. I think it looks very attractive.Mother: Nonsense, it’s only suitable for a supermodel on the catwalk. It’s not meant for ordinary people like us. Your dad is sure to say the skirt is far too revealing!Lily: But it’s really in high fashion; everyone is wearing clothes like this.Mother: Not everyone. Your friend Amy would never wear a skirt like that![Amy comes in, wearing the same style of short skirt!]Lily: Look, Amy has come. She’s wearing the same skirt!Mother: My God, I give up.1. B2. No, she hasn’t.III. Listening InTask 1: A Woman’s Funny DressLily: Mom, look at that woman. Her dress looks funny.Mother: I wouldn’t say that, Lily. It looks fine to me.Lily: Are you kidding? She’s out of fashion. That’s last year’s style.Mother: Oh, come one, as long as it looks good on her.Lily: Wow, you’re really as out-dated as she is.Mother: You’re right. I’m out of date. So what? What’s the point of following the fashion?Lily: No wonder you never buy me new dresses.1.looks funny2.looks fine to her3.is behind the times4.went out5.looks good on her6.out-dated7.keeping herself in style8.no wonderTask 2: How is fashion decided?Fashion designers design and make fashionable clothes for men and women. They deign trends and create new styles. Paris has been the traditional center of world fashion, though recently British designers have had great influence in setting new styles, and so have certain designers in the United States and Italy. French designers guard the secrets of their new designs until their collections are shown to the public. Then pictures of the styles are published in newspapers and magazines all over the world. People from many countries travel to Paris to buy the clothes and copy the newest ideas. In January they go to see the spring clothes; and in July, to see the autumn designs. Many dress manufacturers from other countries buy the original clothes of the famous French designers. They then take them back to their own sewing rooms, where the clothes are copied and made up in great numbers. That’s why you may be able to buy in your town the clothing that is in the latest style without paying a very high price for it. Other manufacturers use the Paris styles simply as a starting point for their own ideas. Still others may adapt only a part of the French design into their own styles.1. F2.F3.T4.T5.FFashion designers design fashionable clothes,begin trends and new styles,and their work is copied all over the world.Paris is the center of the world fashion, where the secrets of the new designs are guarded until they are shown to the publicPeople and manufacturers come to Paris to buy and copy new clothes, in January and July. Then the clothes are copied and made up in large numbers, for which one does not have to pay a high price.Other manufacturers use Paris styles simply as a starting point for their own ideas.Still others adapt only a part of the French designTask 3: Dreaming of Being a Fashion ModelTop fashion models travel all over the world, earn huge salaries and live exciting lives. If you want to be a model, you should know the basic rules. Girls are usually picked to be models when they are between 15 and 22 years old. Ideally, they are tall, long-legged, and thin. The minimum height is about 5’8”, and the average weight is 108-125 pounds. A few other important things for a fashion model are clear skin, healthy hair, straight teeth, and a well-shaped body. You’ll also need ambition, intelligence, confidence, independence, and will-power.If you’ve got the right looks but are worried over not being tall enough or fit enough, Kimi is the answer. Kimi is the magic key to developing your fashion model potential. Kimi is a computer-designed stimulator. It massages your feet to stimulatea part of your brain that produces more growth hormones. This will give you the fashion model kind of height. You should also go in for some sports like running or basketball. These increase the benefits of using Kimi.Make an important decision today. Order Kimi right now! Don’t you think having the hegith and shape of a fashion model would be wonderful? Yes, Kimi helps you realize your dream.1.D2.B3.A4.B5.CTop fashion models…..earning large salariesFuture models…..being at least 5’8” tallKimi…………..massaging one’s feetA part of the brain……producing growth hormones directlyCustomers…….buying KimiIV. Speaking OutModel 1 How did you like the fashion show?Laura: How did you like the fashion show last night?John: It was dumb. I think it’s stupid of women to wear clothes like that.Laura:I didn’t see anything wrong with the clothes; they looked pretty nice to me.John:Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around the streets?Laura: Yes, I do. At least, some people certainly can. They wear high-fashion clothes to show off their sense of style and wealth.John:Well, I still think they’re dumb. It makes more sense to spend the money on more practical purposes.Now Your TurnA: What did you think of the low-cut dress at the fashion show yesterday evening?B: I think it’s not decent for Chinese girls to wear a dress like that.A: The dress seemed quite al right to me. In fact, they looked pretty nice to me.B: Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around the streets?A: Yes, I do. Don’t forget this is already the 21st century. Some people wear high-fashion clothes to show off their sense of style as wealth.B: Well, I still think low-neck dresses are wrong. It would be better to spend the money on high-quality, traditional clothes. Model 2 I’m looking for a light jacket.Salesman: What can I do for you?John:I’m looking for a light jacket.Salesman: Please come this way; they’re just over here. What size do you like?John:I’m not sure.Salesman: ok, I’ll measure you. Well, you are size 42. What color do you like?John: Light blue, please.Salesman: OK, try this one on.John: Yes, that’s comfortable. And the color goes well with my jeans. How much is it?Salesman: $24.99.John: I’ll take it. Can I pay with a credit card?Salesman: Sure, we take both debit and major credit cards.Now Your TurnA: Can I help you?B: Can you show me a pair of jeans?A: OK. What size do you wear?B: I don’t know.A: No problem, I’ll take your measurements…OK, what color do you like?B: Dark blue, please.A: Please try this one on…How does it feel?B: Yes, that’s comfortable. And the color matches my jacket. What does it cost?A: $79.90.B: I’ll take it. Can I pay with a credit card?A: Sorry, we accept only cash.Model 3 Could you show me a pair of running shoes?Salesman: Good morning, see anything you like?John:Not yet, I’ll look around first…Excuse me, could you show me a pair of running shoes? Are any of these on sale? Salesman: The price of the Reeboks won’t change, but the Nikes go on sale this afternoon:25% off. That’s a good deal. John: No, I don’t like Nikes at all.Salesman: Well, why don’t you try on this pair of Reeboks and see how they feel?John: Okay. But I think they are going to be on the small side. Oh, there, I’m afraid are a bit too tight. Do you havea size 24?Salesman:I’m sorry, they’re all sold out. But I’ll be glad to order a new pair of you.John: How long will it take?Salesman: Three days.John: Then don’t bother. Thank you anyway.Now Your TurnA: May I help you?B: I want to buy a dress. Can I have a look at the green one?A: Sure. Please try it on and see how it feels.B: OK…I think it’s a bit too large. Do you have a smaller one?A: I’m sorry, this is the smallest one. How about the blue one?B: No, I don’t like the color. Thanks.V. Let’s TalkThe MiniskirtMary Quant was a famous dress designer in the 1960s. Her main contribution to fashion history was the miniskirt. During the 1960s many young people were starting to think women could do more in life than be wives and mothers. Clothes became a weapon in the battle between generations. Anything different and daring was soon popular. During this period miniskirts attracted the world’s attention. It was teenagers and very young girls who bought short shirts that displayed their legs. Ms. Quant said that at her fashion shop, young women began demanding shorter and shorter skirts. “If I didn’t make them short enough, the girls that had wonderful legs would take scissors and shorten the skirts themselves.”She said. Eventually, Ms. Quant’s skirts, which arrived in the United States in the mid-60’s, were reduced to about five inches. In parts of Europe and North America the miniskirt represented loose morals. Members of the older generation believed good girls would never appear in miniskirts. But in Ms. Quant’s opinion, short skirts worn with heavy pantyhose would make the girl look childlike. Lately, feminists have come to see mini as a symbol of women’s liberation, as a powerful weapon against the traditional stereotype of the woman simply as wife and mother.1.D2.D3.A4.C5.BVI. Furthering Listening and SpeakingTask 1: Paying for the New ClothesDaughter: Mom, I need some new clothes. Everything I have is out of date. The new semester will be starting soon—can we go shopping?Mother: You have a closet full of clothes that are still in very good condition. Your father and I already have to pay you university tuition…and there’re the books too.Daughter: But everyone else will be wearing the latest Levis. And I will look stupid wearing the same old skirts I wore in high school. They are so long. People will think I came form the middle ages.Mother: But…Daughter: Maybe I could get a part-time job to help pay for the new clothes.Mother: No, you need to study. But university is a new experience…maybe we can look for something not too expensive. Daughter: Wonderful, at least we can have a look.The daughter wants to buy new clothes, but the mother disagrees, saying she still has a lot of clothes in good condition and the parents have to pay for the university tuition. The daughter argues that she needs clothes in fashion, so as not to look as if she had come form the middle ages. The daughter then suggests getting a part-time job to cover the expenses. Not wanting to affect the daughter’s studies, the mother finally agrees to buy new clothes.Task 2: A Model’s Description of Her WorkBefore the fashion show started, we had a rehearsal. In a small room we were each given a space. A dresser got us into the fashion clothes, then an assistant checked that the style was right—the correct number of buttons undone, the trousers pulled to the right height. Once dressed, we queued up in order by the door. The fashion designer checked that the clothing was as the he wanted. The music started, and we went out. We posed for the photographers, turned and walked back. It was a breeze.I walked back into the room, too excited to realize I was meant to hurry. In the few steps from the door you can throw off quite a few layers of clothing. By failing to do so, I almost missed my next turn.At 8:30p.m., with the audience in place, we were back in the clothes. We went out again, to a full house. The music was loud, but clear. You could hear the talking—fashion shows are not theatre, and people don’t keep quiet. Journalists discuss what to write about; buyers discuss whether they can make a profit from the clothes. And although you have been chosen for your looks that are suitable for certain dresses, as a model, you are just an advertisement for the designer. So you walk through conversations, unable to stop or react. You are not a creative human being, just a smiling doll.1.T2.F3.T4.F5.FTask 3: Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka-dot BikiniShe was afraid to come out of the lockerShe was as nervous as she could beShe was afraid to come out of the lockerShe was afraid that somebody would seeOne, two, three, four, tell people what she woreIt was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikiniThat she wore for the first time today.An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikiniSo in the locker she wanted to stay.Two, three, four, stick around we’ll tell you moreShe was afraid to come out in the openAnd so a blanket around her she woreShe was afraid to come out in the openAnd so she sat bundled up on the shoreTwo, three, four, tell the people what she wore…SpeakingBuying an Expensive DressNancy: Your new low-cut dress is wonderful.Jill: Thank you, Nancy. I just bought it on sale. It was marked d9own 50%. Nancy: Where did you get it?Jill: Lane Crawford. They had a year-end sale that was too good to pass up. Nancy: I heard about this store. They have all the high-end stuff.Jill: Nothing good in life is cheap.Nancy: Well, let’s go shopping then. And don’t forget to bring it.Jill: Bring what?Nancy: Your credit card.。

新视野大学英语视听说教程2原文及答案Unit6

II. Listening SkillsDialog 1Girl 1: What do you think of this miniskirt, Amy Pretty hot stuff, ehGirl 2: Wow…it’s pretty short. My mom would never let me wear something like that.Girl 1: My mom’s cool. She lets me make my own decisions about clothes.Girl 2: Not my mom. She’d be mad if I came home in a skirt like that.Girl 1:Let’s both got one; then maybe your mom wouldn’t be so upset if we both wore the same skirt.Girl 2: Well…maybe.2. The first girl(The girl who suggests wearing the short skirt.)Dialog 2Mother: Lily, where did you get that skirt You can’t wear that. It’s much too short! What will others thinkLily: You don’t understand fashion. It’s what everyone is wearing. I think it looks very attractive.Mother: Nonsense, it’s only suitable for a supermodel on the catwalk. It’s not meant for ordinary people like us. Your dad is sure to say the skirt is far too revealing!Lily: But it’s really in high fashion; everyone is wearing clothes like this.Mother: Not everyone. Your friend Amy would never wear a skirt like that![Amy comes in, wearing the same style of short skirt!]Lily: Look, Amy has come. She’s wearing the same skirt!Mother: My God, I give up.1. B2. No, she hasn’t.III. Listening InTask 1: A Woman’s Funny DressLily: Mom, look at that woman. Her dress looks funny.Mother: I wouldn’t say that, Lily. It looks fine to me.Lily: Are you kidding She’s out of fashion. That’s last year’s style.Mother: Oh, come one, as long as it looks good on her.Lily: Wow, you’re really as out-dated as she is.Mother: You’re right. I’m out of date. So what What’s the point of following the fashionLily: No wonder you never buy me new dresses.1.looks funny2.looks fine to her3.is behind the times4.went out5.looks good on her6.out-dated7.keeping herself in style8.no wonderTask 2: How is fashion decidedFashion designers design and make fashionable clothes for men and women. They deign trends and create new styles. Paris has been the traditional center of world fashion, though recently British designers have had great influence in setting new styles, and so have certain designers in the United States and Italy. French designers guard the secrets of their new designs until their collections are shown to the public. Then pictures of the styles are published in newspapers and magazines all over the world. People from many countries travel to Paris to buy the clothes and copy the newest ideas. In January they go to see the spring clothes; and in July, to see the autumn designs. Many dress manufacturers from other countries buy the original clothes of the famous French designers. They then take them back to their own sewing rooms, where the clothes are copied and made up in great numbers. That’s why you may be able to buy in your town the clothingthat is in the latest style without paying a very high price for it. Other manufacturers use the Paris styles simply as a starting point for their own ideas. Still others may adapt only a part of the French design into their own styles.1. FFashion designers design fashionable clothes,begin trends and new styles,and their work is copied all over the world.Paris is the center of the world fashion, where thesecrets of the new designs are guarded until theyare shown to the publicPeople and manufacturers come to Paris to buy and copy new clothes, inJanuary and July. Then the clothes are copied andmade up in large numbers, for which one does nothave to pay a high price.Other manufacturers use Paris styles simply as astarting point for their own ideas.Still others adapt only a part of the French designTask 3: Dreaming of Being a Fashion ModelTop fashion models travel all over the world, earn huge salaries and live exciting lives. If you want to be a model, you should know the basic rules. Girls are usually picked to be models when they are between 15 and 22 years old. Ideally, they are tall, long-legged, and thin. The minimum height is about 5’8”, and the average weight is 108-125 pounds. A few other important things for a fashion model are clear skin, healthy hair, straight teeth, and a well-shaped body. You’ll also need ambition, intelligence, confidence, independence, and will-power.If you’ve got the right looks but are worried over not being tall enough or fit enough, Kimi is the answer. Kimi is the magic key to developing your fashion model potential. Kimi is a computer-designed stimulator. It massages your feet to stimulate a part of your brain that produces more growth hormones. This will give you the fashion model kind of height. You should also go in for some sports like running or basketball. These increase the benefits of using Kimi.Make an important decision today. Order Kimi right now! Don’t you think having the hegith and shape of a fashion model would be wonderful Yes, Kimi helps yourealize your dream.Top fashion models…..earning large salariesFuture models…..being at least 5’8” tallKimi…………..massaging one’s feetA part of the brain……producing growth hormones directlyCustomers…….buying KimiIV. Speaking OutModel 1 How did you like the fashion showLaura: How did you like the fashion show last nightJohn: It was dumb. I think it’s stupid of women to wear clothes like that.Laura:I didn’t see anything wrong with the clothes; they looked pretty nice to me.John:Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around the streetsLaura: Yes, I do. At least, some people certainly can. They wear high-fashion clothes to show off their sense of style and wealth.John:Well, I still think they’re dumb. It makes more sense to spend the money on more practical purposes.Now Your TurnA: What did you think of the low-cut dress at the fashion show yesterday evening B: I think it’s not decent for Chinese girls to wear a dress like that.A: The dress seemed quite al right to me. In fact, they looked pretty nice to me.B: Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around the streetsA: Yes, I do. Don’t forget this is already the 21st century. Some people wear high-fashion clothes to show off their sense of style as wealth.B: Well, I still think low-neck dresses are wrong. It would be better to spendthe money on high-quality, traditional clothes.Model 2 I’m looking for a light jacket.Salesman: What can I do for youJohn:I’m looking for a light jacket.Salesman: Please come this way; they’re just over here. What size do you likeJohn:I’m not sure.Salesman: ok, I’ll measure you. Well, you are size 42. What color do you likeJohn: Light blue, please.Salesman: OK, try this one on.John: Yes, that’s comfortable. And the color goes well with my jeans. How much is itSalesman: $.John: I’ll take it. Can I pay with a credit cardSalesman: Sure, we take both debit and major credit cards.Now Your TurnA: Can I help youB: Can you show me a pair of jeansA: OK. What size do you wearB: I don’t know.A: No problem, I’ll take your measurements…OK, what color do you likeB: Dark blue, please.A: Please try this one on…How does it feelB: Yes, that’s comfortable. And the color matches my jacket. What does it costA: $.B: I’ll take it. Can I pay with a credit card？A: Sorry, we accept only cash.Model 3 Could you show me a pair of running shoesSalesman: Good morning, see anything you likeJohn:Not yet, I’ll look around first…Excuse me, could you show me a pair of running shoes Are any of these on saleSalesman: The price of the Reeboks won’t change, but the Nikes go on sale this afternoon:25% off. That’s a good deal.John: No, I don’t like Nikes at all.Salesman: Well, why don’t you try on this pair of Reeboks and see how they feelJohn: Okay. But I think they are going to be on the small side. Oh, there, I’m afraid are a bit too tight. Do you have a size 24Salesman:I’m sorry, they’re all sold out. But I’ll be glad to order a new pair of you.John: How long will it takeSalesman: Three days.John: Then don’t bother. Thank you anyway.Now Your TurnA: May I help youB: I want to buy a dress. Can I have a look at the green oneA: Sure. Please try it on and see how it feels.B: OK…I think it’s a bit too large. Do you have a smaller oneA: I’m sorry, this is the smallest one. How about the blue oneB: No, I don’t like the color. Thanks.V. Let’s TalkThe MiniskirtMary Quant was a famous dress designer in the 1960s. Her main contribution to fashion history was the miniskirt. During the 1960s many young people were starting to think women could do more in life than be wives and mothers. Clothes became a weapon in the battle between generations. Anything different and daring was soon popular. During this period miniskirts attracted the world’s attention. It was teenagers and very young girls who bought short shirts that displayed their legs. Ms. Quant said that at her fashion shop, young women began demanding shorter and shorter skirts. “If I didn’t make them short enough, the girls that had wonderful legs would take scissors and shorten the skirts themselves.”She said. Eventually, Ms. Quant’s skirts, which arrived in the United States in the mid-60’s, were reduced to about five inches. In parts of Europe and North America the miniskirt represented loose morals. Members of the older generation believed good girls would never appear in miniskirts. But in Ms. Quant’s opinion, short skirts worn with heavy pantyhose would make the girl look childlike. Lately, feminists have come to see mini as a symbol of women’s liberation, as a powerful weapon against the traditional stereotype of the woman simply as wife and mother.VI. Furthering Listening and SpeakingTask 1: Paying for the New ClothesDaughter: Mom, I need some new clothes. Everything I have is out of date. The new semester will be starting soon—can we go shoppingMother: You have a closet full of clothes that are still in very good condition.Your father and I already have to pay you university tuition…andthere’re the books too.Daughter: But everyone else will be wearing the latest Levis. And I will look stupid wearing the same old skirts I wore in high school. They are solong. People will think I came form the middle ages.Mother: But…Daughter: Maybe I could get a part-time job to help pay for the new clothes.Mother: No, you need to study. But university is a new experience…maybe we can look for something not too expensive.Daughter: Wonderful, at least we can have a look.The daughter wants to buy new clothes, but the mother disagrees, saying she still has a lot of clothes in good condition and the parents have to pay for the university tuition. The daughter argues that she needs clothes in fashion, soas not to look as if she had come form the middle ages. The daughter then suggests getting a part-time job to cover the expenses. Not wanting to affect the daughter’s studies, the mother finally agrees to buy new clothes.Task 2: A Model’s Description of Her WorkBefore the fashion show started, we had a rehearsal. In a small room we were each given a space. A dresser got us into the fashion clothes, then an assistant checked that the style was right—the correct number of buttons undone, the trousers pulled to the right height. Once dressed, we queued up in order by the door. The fashion designer checked that the clothing was as the he wanted. The music started, and we went out. We posed for the photographers, turned and walked back. It was a breeze. I walked back into the room, too excited to realize I was meant to hurry. In the few steps from the door you can throw off quite a few layers of clothing. By failing to do so, I almost missed my next turn.At 8:., with the audience in place, we were back in the clothes. We went out again, to a full house. The music was loud, but clear. You could hear the talking—fashion shows are not theatre, and people don’t keep quiet. Journalists discuss what to write about; buyers discuss whether they can make a profit from the clothes. And although you have been chosen for your looks that are suitable for certain dresses, as a model, you are just an advertisement for the designer. So you walk through conversations, unable to stop or react. You are not a creative human being, just a smiling doll.Task 3: Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka-dot BikiniShe was afraid to come out of the lockerShe was as nervous as she could beShe was afraid to come out of the lockerShe was afraid that somebody would seeOne, two, three, four, tell people what she woreIt was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikiniThat she wore for the first time today.An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikiniSo in the locker she wanted to stay.Two, three, four, stick around we’ll tell you moreShe was afraid to come out in the openAnd so a blanket around her she woreShe was afraid to come out in the openAnd so she sat bundled up on the shoreTwo, three, four, tell the people what she wore…SpeakingBuying an Expensive DressNancy: Your new low-cut dress is wonderful.Jill: Thank you, Nancy. I just bought it on sale. It was marked d9own 50%. Nancy: Where did you get itJill: Lane Crawford. They had a year-end sale that was too good to pass up. Nancy: I heard about this store. They have all the high-end stuff.Jill: Nothing good in life is cheap.Nancy: Well, let’s go shopping then. And don’t forget to bring it.Jill: Bring whatNancy: Your credit card.。