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英语高级视听说_答案_Unit_5_Global_Warning
Episode 4 1-land of the great bear 2-polar bears’ health
3-a tranquillizer dart 4-Bear population there is the healthiest
5-changes is the bears’ fat, dimensions and teeth 6-they can only hunt on the ice
6- burning fossil e
8- thousands
9- warm
Episode 3 1- worse hurricanes in the pacific 2- more cyclones in the pacific 3- heat waves in Europe 4- worse hurricanes in the US. 5- more thunder storms in summer 6- less rainfall in winter 7- high rainfall in coastal regions
Episode 5 1- they say they’re no more reliable climate change projections 2- they made science as precise as it is today
3- the US cant flip its energy use overnight and its economy might get hurt 4- his job is to tell the government exactly what he knows scientifically
3- Greenland An island of Denmark located in the north of the Atlantic ocean and northwest of Canada. It is the largest island in the world, the total area of Greenland is about 2.17 million square kilometers and 1.8 of it is ice cap.
高级英语视听说第五册 5
Susan: I can imagine that, for John is such a romantic guy. Liz: Oh, he was. But then he quit his job five years ago to start up his own business, which he runs quite well. Susan: That sounds wonderful. You must be very happy being a successful businessman’s wife. Liz: Hmm, not really. To be frank, I don’ care how much profit he makes each year. I just simply miss the time when we were struggling together. Susan: Oh, come on, then what about yourself now? Liz: Well, taking care of our little daughter, Amy, has been my full-time job since Amy was born. Susan: In fact, that was exactly what I did after I gave birth to Sam five years ago . Don't you like it? Liz: Yes ,I do . But you would understand my problems if you had your hands full with al the chores. Susan: yeah, I understand, But things would certainly be better if John could help out . Liz: John? He sets off at daybreak every morning, to avoid the traffic jams, you know, and comes back two hours before midnight .You know, the other day , Amy asked me when she was going to see her dad again. Susan: Oh, poor little Amy.
新编大学英语视听说Unit5答案
Unit 5 DreamsPart One Viewing, Understanding and SpeakingVideo ScriptTopic: Interpreting DreamsSetting: At the river bankCharacters: John (young man), Mary (young woman)[John and Mary, a newly married couple, are on their honeymoon. While they are sitting at the river bank, John is reading Freud’s Interpretation of Dreams and Mary is having a nap.]Mary: (awakes from a sweet dream) Ah…Darling, everything is so wonderful! The sun, the air, the water… I feel as if I were in a dream.John: (still reading the book with not much response) A dream? Yes, a dream.Mary: Have a look at the beautiful scenery around you, Darling. Don’t you think it’s too good to be true?John: Mm, maybe.Mary: Eh, you aren’t listening to me. What are you reading now?John: (finishes the last page of the book and closes the book) It’s Freud’s Interpretation of Dreams. Honey, have you ever wondered what…what the meaning of your dreams? You might get some satisfactory explanations for your dreams from this book, because Freud explains various kinds of dreams in it.Mary: It must be a very interesting book! Otherwise, you wouldn’t have ignored me. It seems to me that I am not as attractive as Freud.John: Yes, it really is.Mary: Yes?! You mean I am not charming enough? I can hardly stand your rudeness.John: Of course not. I mean it’s really an interesting book. Freud says that everything in our dreams has something to do with our real life.Mary: Really? I often dream about gathering fruit in an orchard. What does fruit represent in my dreams?John: It predicts good fortune. You’ll be rich, Honey.Mary: But the fact is we still can’t afford to buy a house.John: I have to admit that’s absolutely true. I spent about all I had on our honeymoon.Mary: Well, there must be something wrong with your interpretation, Darling. I doubt whether dreams can predict the future.John: Before I can be more exact, you have to give me more details.Mary: What further information do you need?John: Well, Honey, could you tell me what the color of the fruit is in your dreams?Mary: Er… the fruit doesn’t seem to be ripe. In my dreams, I think it’s green.John: Mm…I’ve got it. If the color of the fruit is green, you can’t be rich immediately, because only ripe fruit is interpreted as good fortune at hand.Mary: Oh? Are you sure about that?John: Definitely. I’ve just looked it up in Freud’s book.Mary: Then we’ll just have to wait and see?John: That’s right, Honey. Do you have any other happy dreams?Mary: Yes. I had another one just now. It was so sweet that I smiled from ear to ear. Would you like to have another try, Mr. Freud?John: I t’s my pleasure, madam. What happened in this dream? I guarantee you I can give you another good explanation.Mary: When I was dozing, I dreamed that you gave me a beautiful diamond necklace as a memento of our wonderful honeymoon. What do you think that means?John: (understands her wife’s actual intention and tries to find a way out) Er…Er…I’m not sure.Er…maybe I’m… I’m not knowledgeable enough! But anyway I can turn to the book for help. Wait a minute!Mary: Take it easy, Darling! I’m sure you know how you can make it come true.John: Too bad!Mary: What’s wrong?John: (smiles cunningly at his wife) I’m afraid Freud didn’t tell me how to interpret a daydream, only dreams at night.Mary: Daydream?!John: Yes, it must be a daydream since you had it during the day.Exercise 1Directions: You’re going to watch a video in which a couple talk about dreams. Read the following part carefully, which will make it easy for you to understand the video.Exercise 2Directions: Now watch the video and choose the best answer to each of the following questions. Key to Exercise 2: 1) B 2) A 3) C 4) CExercise 3Directions: Watch the video again and fill in the missing words in the incomplete lines of the speakers’.Key to Exercise 3:1) too good to be true2) various kinds3) ignored4) stand5) has something to do with6) dream about7) can’t afford to8) something wrong with9) ripe, at hand10) come trueExercise 4Directions: Watch the video a third time. This time you are required to repeat a few important lines. What you have said will be recorded so that you can compare yourpronunciation and intonation with the speakers’. Try to imitate their pronunciationand intonation.Exercise 5Directions: Now you know how dreams are interpreted in the video. Please describe one of your dreams to your partner. Your description will be recorded so that your teacher will beable to know your performance. If you want to improve your work, try again beforeyou submit your recording.Part Two Listening, Understanding and SpeakingListening IWords You Need to Know:passive 被动的at rest 休息process 变化过程inactive 不活跃的stage 阶段still 静止不动的alternate 轮流, 交替cycle 循环TapescriptLet’s look at the different kinds of sleep. They’re quite different. In passive sleep, the body is at rest. The heart slows down. The body processes become very slow. We move very little, and the brain becomes very inactive. If a person continues to sleep, she or he enters a new stage, a more active stage. The body goes through several changes: the brain temperature rises, the amount of blood in the brain increases, the body becomes very, very still, and the brain goes from being very inactive to being active. And as the brain becomes more active, the eyes begin to move rapidly. Eye movement is a sign of another change—that of a person dreaming.Throughout the night, people alternate between passive and active sleep. The brain rests, then it becomes active, then dreaming occurs. This cycle is repeated several times throughout the night. During eight hours of sleep, people dream for a total of one and a half hours on the average.Doctors have studied the sleep cycle and have found that everyone dreams—in fact, everyone needs to dream in order to stay healthy. It appears we need both kinds of sleep. We need passive sleep in order to rest our bodies. We need active sleep in order to dream. And dreaming helps us to rest our minds. (222 words)Exercise 1(Online)Directions:Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions. Key to Exercise 1: 1) B 2) A 3) C 4) D 5) B 6) CExercise 2 (Online)Directions:Listen to the passage again and complete the following table using what you hear on the recording. Check the answers with your partner.Listening IIWords You Need to Know:interviewer采访者nightmare噩梦steep陡峭的scared恐惧的trapped被困的an intensive Italian course一门意大利语强化课psychoanalyst心理分析医生Los Angeles 洛杉矶(地名) therapy治疗interpret 解释symbol 象征classic 经典的TapescriptJ = Jennifer I = InterviewerPart I(Jennifer is talking to an interviewer about her nightmare.)J: It was always the same. Always. I was in a house, a strange house, and I knew somehow that I shouldn’t have gone in. But there was some strange force pulling me. There were some stairs… very steep stairs… and I started to climb them, and… and then, suddenly I fell. Then when I was at the bottom of the stairs, I suddenly realized that there was someone… or something else in the house with me, and that these eyes had been watching me all the time, and… I knew then that something terrible… was going to happen to me… that I was going to be punished… because I’d done something I shouldn’t have done. I didn’t know what it was I’d done, only that it was wrong, very wrong.Then I could hear it… whatever it was in the house with me… coming closer in the darkness, because everything was dark, you see… and it came closer and closer. And I was scared… and there was nothing, nothing I could do to avoid it… nothing. I was trapped! Trapped in that dark house at the bottom of the stairs. There was no way out.I: And how often…J: No way out!Part IIExercise 1 (Online)Directions: You are going to hear an interview about Jennifer’s nightmare. Listen to Par t I and put a tick (√) next to each statement that describes her nightmare.Key to Exercise 1:√for 1), 3), 5), 6), 7) & 8)Exercise 2 (Online)Directions: Listen to Part II and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.Key to Exercise 2: 1) A 2) C 3) D 4) BExercise 3(Online)Directions: Listen to the whole interview again and fill in the missing words in the following summary.Key to Exercise 3:1) strange 2) strange force 3) very steep 4) at the bottom 5) watching 6) be punished7) in the darkness 8) scared 9) avoid 10) exam 11) interpreting dreams 12) disappointing 13) making mistakes 14) symbolExercise 4Directions:Listen to the whole interview again and discuss the following questions in groups.1) What do you think was the cause of Jennifer’s nightmare?2) Have you ever had nightmares? If you do, describe one of them to your classmates. If not, try toexplain why your classmates have had nightmares.Samples:Part Three More ListeningPractice One SleepWords You Need to Know:zoologist 动物学家primitive 原始的snail 蜗牛exceptional 例外的pre-determined 预先决定的subconscious潜意识的ancestor 祖先TapescriptSleep is something we generally associate with living creatures. Of course, it is true that a lot of animals sleep, but zoologists are not certain that primitive forms of animal life, like worms and snails, ever really sleep. On the other hand, animals such as bears sleep for 4 or 5 months every year.The amount of sleep a human being needs depends on age, the individual and possibly race. For example, doctors think that pre-school children need between 10 and 12 hours a night; school children between 9 and 11 hours; and adults between 7 and 9 hours. There are exceptional cases of old people who sleep only between 2 and 3 hours a day and continue to be active and healthy. The sleep requirements of different races also appear to be different. Japanese people, for example, sleep fewer hours than Europeans.It is not known for certain if mental activity (apart from dreaming) occurs when a person is asleep. However, it is certainly true that some people can wake up at a specific, pre-determined time. There are also stories about mathematicians who solve difficult problems during sleep, because their subconscious minds continue working on the problem.Some types of unpleasant dreams (or “nightmares”) are quite common; the dreamer is taking a test, but is not properly prepared; he is falling from a tree; or an animal or thing is chasing him.Some people say these last two occur because man’s ancestors lived in trees and were in constant danger from wild animals. (254 words)Exercise 1(Online)Directions: Listen to the passage about sleep and dreams. Then choose the best answer to each of the following questions.Key to Exercise 1: 1) D 2) C 3) B 4) DExercise 2 (Online)Directions: Listen to the passage again and decide whether the following statements are true or false. Put “T” for true and “F” for false in the space provided.Key to Exercise 2: 1) T 2) F 3) T 4) F 5) F 6) TPractice Two A Dream within a DreamWords You Need to Know:brow 额avow 承认deem 认为amid 在……中roar 轰鸣声surf 海浪torment 折磨Background Information:Edgar Allan Poe (埃德加.爱伦.坡) (1809—1849) was a US poet and writer of short stories. He is most famous for his strange, frightening stories about death and evil powers such as The Fall of the House of Usher. Another story, The Murders in the Rue Morgue (莫格街凶杀案), is one of the first detective stories. His most famous poem is The Raven (乌鸦).TapescriptA Dream within a Dreamby Edgar Allan PoeTake this kiss upon the brow!And, in parting from you now,Thus much let me avow --You are not wrong, who deemThat my days have been a dream;Yet if hope has flown awayIn a night, or in a day,In a vision, or in none,Is it therefore the less gone?All that we see or seemIs but a dream within a dream.I stand amid the roarOf a surf-tormented shore,And I hold within my handGrains of the golden sand --How few! yet how they creepThrough my fingers to the deep,While I weep -- while I weep!O God! can I not graspThem with a tighter clasp?O God! can I not saveOne from the pitiless wave?Is all that we see or seemBut a dream within a dream.Exercise(Online)Directions:Listen to the poem “A Dream within a Dream” twice and fill in each blank with the word you hear.Key to the exercise:1) parting 2) wrong 3) dream 4) night 5) none 6) seem 7) shore 8) sand9) fingers 10) grasp 11) save 12) wavePractice Three DaydreamsWords You Need to Know:fantasize 幻想abnormal 不正常的inherit 遗传divert 转移alert 警觉的TapescriptAlmost all people daydream during a normal day. We tend to daydream the most during those quiet times when we are alone in our cars, sitting in waiting rooms, or preparing for bed. Daydreaming or fantasizing is not abnormal; it is a basic human characteristic. Most people have reported that they enjoy their daydreams. Some people have very probable and realistic daydreams while others have unrealistic fantasies such as inheriting a million dollars.Psychologists report that men daydream as much as women, but the subject of their daydreams or fantasies is different. Men daydream more about being heroes and good athletes while women tend to daydream about fashions and beauty. As people grow older, they tend to fantasize less, although it is still common in old age. Older people tend to daydream a lot about the past. Daydreaming or fantasizing enters into the games of children. Psychologists believe that it is very important for children to participate in fantasy play. It is a normal part of their development. It helps children develop and explore their imagination.Daydreaming has advantages and disadvantages. In some situations it can reduce a person’s fear or anxiety. It can also keep us entertained or awake under dull or boring conditions. Unfortunately, to engage in a daydream or fantasy, we must divert part of our attention from our environment. When it is important for us to remain alert and pay attention to what is going on around us, daydreaming can cause problems. (246 words)Exercise 1 (Online)Directions: Listen to the passage about daydreams, then decide which of the following questions are answered in the passage. Write “Yes” beside those answered, and “No” besidethose unanswered.Key to Exercise 1:“Yes” for 2), 3)& 6), “No” for 1), 4) & 5)Exercise 2 (Online)Directions: Listen to the passage again, and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.Key to Exercise 2: 1) A 2) C 3) B 4) C 5) A 6) CPractice Four What Do People Dream about?Words You Need to Know:distorted 扭曲的conflict 冲突conditioning 影响monster 妖怪hostile 敌对的aggression 进攻depressed 沮丧的victim 受害人rejection拒绝Naomi Epel (人名)subconscious 潜意识TapescriptNew research shows that dreams are often distorted reflections of our daily life. Many experts now believe our dreams are so closely related to our waking lives that we can use them to help us recognize our inner conflicts.According to some experts, men and women dream differently because of biological and social conditioning. In a study of 1000 dreams, half from each sex, experts found that men more often have action dreams. Usually these dreams are set outdoors or in unfamiliar surroundings. Women dream more of emotional struggles with loved ones, usually in indoor settings. As more women have care ers, their dreams might become more like men’s. Researchers have found that while housewives dream more about children, women in the workplace dream about bosses and colleagues. Small children who are easily scared dream of frightening animals and monsters that chase and attack them. Teenagers dream of romance and sex.Some dream researchers found in a study that people between 21 and 34 have more anxiety over issues of right and wrong in their dreams, possibly because they are making important decisions about career, marriage and life direction. People of ages 35 to 49 are much less hostile toward others in their dreams, perhaps because they’re reaching their greatest achievement, and have less need for aggression while awake. After age 65, anxiety about aging appears much more often in people’s dreams.If life stages affect our dreams, so do our attitudes. Studies show that angry people act out their anger in their dreams, and depressed people sometimes dream they are victims of rejection.Creative people often use their dreams to solve problems. According to author Naomi Epel, when some writers, artists or scientists go to sleep, they ask their subconscious for a dream that will help them solve problems. (299 words)Exercise 1 (Online)Directions: Listen to the passage on what people dream about and match each kind of person with the dream they are more likely to have. Write the corresponding letter on the linebeside the number. There are more dreams than people.Key to Exercise 1: 1) C 2) A 3) I 4) H 5) F 6) D 7) J 8) GExercise 2Directions: Listen to the passage again and answer the following questions or complete the sentences with as few words as possible.Key to Exercise 2:1) Because dreams are closely related to waking lives.2) more women have careers3) They are making important decisions about career, marriage and life direction.4) solve problems5) Life experiences, life stages and attitudes.Part Four Testing YourselfSection IBuried AliveTapescriptIn 1865, in a small town in Germany, a little boy was very sick. His name was Max Hoffman.“Will our son die?” Max’s parents asked the doctor.“Maybe,” the doctor said quietly. “Stay with Max. Keep him warm. That’s all you can do.”For three days Max lay in his bed. Then he died. He was only five years old.Max’s parents buried their son in the town cemetery. That night Max’s mother had a terrible dream. She dreamed that Max was moving in his coffin. She screamed in her sleep.“Sh, sh,” her husband said. “It’s all right. You had a bad dream.”The next night Max’s mother screamed in her sleep again. She had the same terrible dream.On the third night Max’s mother had another bad dream. She dreamed that Max was crying. She got out of bed and got dressed. “Quick! Get dressed,” she told her husband. “We’re going to the cemetery. I want to see Max. I want to dig up his coffin.”At four o’clock in the morning Max’s parents and a neighbor hurried to the cemetery. They dug up Max’s coffin and opened it. There was Max. He looked dead. But he wasn’t lying on his back. He was lying on his side.Max’s father carried Max home. Then he ran to get the doctor. For an hour the doctor rubbed whiskey on Max’s lip and warmed his body. Then Max opened his eyes. Max was alive! A week later he was playing with his friends.Max Hoffman died—really died—in the United States in 1953. He was 93 years old.(270 words) Part ADirections: Listen to the passage and rearrange the following sentences in chronological order.Write the numbers in the spaces provided. (16 points)Key to Part A: 1) E 2) G 3) D 4) A 5) F 6) C 7) H 8) BPart BDirections: Listen to the passage again and choose the best answer to each of the following questions. (14 points)Key to Part B: 1) C 2) A 3) B 4) D 5) B 6) D 7) CSection IIVideo ViolenceTapescriptA couple is talking about their 8-year-old daughter, Debbie. They also have a son, Barry, who is16.Mother: I had to go in to Debbie twice last night. She was having these terrible nightmares! She was screaming and shouting and she kept trying to push me away. She was yelling, “Don’t hurt me! Don’t hurt me!”Father: What was wrong with her then?Mother:I don’t know. I couldn’t get a word out of her when she woke up this morning. Father:Does Barry know anything about it? Didn’t she go with him to his friend’s house yesterday afternoon? Wait a minute, I’ll give him a shout. Barry! Come here, Will you? Barry:What’s up?Father:Didn’t you say you were going to watch a film on your friend’s video yesterday? Barry: Yes, I told you! You said it was O.K.Mother:Well, what exactly did you watch? Debbie’s been having the most terrible nightmares. Barry:Oh, I don’t know! Some film his Dad had left ly ing around. About a man who had been burned to death in a car crash, who came back from the dead to take revenge on young girls. He tears them to bits and eats them. It was a young girl, see, who ran in front of his car an d made him crash. Don’t know why it’s giving her nightmares. It was really stupid, if you ask me! Anyway, she didn’t have to watch it, did she?Mother: You should have more sense at your age. You should have stopped her watching it. Father: I blame the pe ople who make films like that. They shouldn’t be allowed to make them.They must be really sick! All they care about is making money—they don’t care what they are doing to kids’ minds. (282 words)Part ADirections: Listen to the dialogue in which three people are talking about video violence. Then decide whether the following statements are true or false. Put “T” for true and “F”for false in the space provided. (12 points)Key to Part A: 1) T 2) F 3) F 4) T 5) F 6) TPart BDirections: Listen to the dialogue again and complete the following summary by filling in each blank with the exact word you hear. (32 points)Key to Part B:1) pushing 2) away 3) friend’s house 4) burned to death 5) the dead6) in front of 7) kids’ minds 8) making moneySection IIIInterpretation of a DreamTapescriptDear Editor,Your paper is great. I read with great interest your interpretation on dreams of teeth falling out. It is the same interpretation that many others use as well (needing to be heard etc). I myself had this dream repeatedly and was dying to know what it meant, as it was always confusing and disturbing. However, I was always unsatisfied with the “needing to be heard” thing.You might note that many people who have this dream are feeling worried, depressed or frightened as their teeth are falling out painlessly. Sometimes they even try to keep the teeth from falling out. Finally I came up with a different interpretation, which fitted much better for me. In fact, I’ve had fewer dreams of this sort now. So I thought you might be interested. For me, the dream means I am talking TOO MUCH. It means thoughtlessness, telling secrets, gossiping unwisely. And it’s my subconscious warning me. Now, if I have this dream, I know I have been unwise with my big mouth! Trying to cram the teeth back in, or stop them falling out, or trying to find a dentist, actually means trying to stop the words or gossip from coming out, and the feelings of depression are reflecting the regret of being too revealing—usually to an enemy. I am much more aware of this now and not such a big mouth! Maybe you could add this to your interpretations.BestKatie(243 words) Part ADirections: In this section, you’ll hear a letter to a newspaper column that provides interpretations of typical dreams regularly. Listen to the letter and choose the bestanswer to each of the following questions. (10 points)Key to Part A: 1) A 2) C 3) D 4) B 5) CPart BDirections: Listen to the letter again and decide which of the following statements are the woman’s own description or interpretation of the dream. Put “Y” for yes and “N” forno in the space provided. (16 points)Key to Part B: 1) Y 2) Y 3) N 4) Y 5) N 6) N 7) Y 8) Y。
大学英语视听说教案Unit 5
Unit 5 Around the WorldI. Teaching AimsBy learning this unit, the student should be able to talk about cities and towns in English fluently.1. Arouse Ss’interests for the topic of this unit and participate actively;2. Listen for the main idea and the key information of every passage;3. Grasp the language points and grammatical structures ;4. Learn to describe cities and towns.II. Teaching important points1. Lesson A Speaking, Communication2. Topic understanding and content understanding of each passage3. Improving the students' listening and speaking abilityIII. Teaching difficult points1. Lesson B Video Course2. Speaking with logical thinking3. Vocabulary about the world, cities and townsIV. Teaching Methods1. Task-based teaching in while-listening procedure2. Listening and practicing3. Speaking and communication4. Media instruction5. Communicative Methods: answering, discussion, presentation, team work...V. Teaching hours10 class periodsVI. Teaching Procedures1.Lead-in / Warming upWhat are beautiful places around the world?2. Lesson A : Vocabulary Link1. Present the vocabulary. Elicit examples of different places. Have Ss work with a partner to match the places to the picture. Check answers.2. Have Ss work in pairs. If there is one student left, ask him or her to join a pair to make a group. Tell Ss they will interview one another, asking and answering the questions: What things can you do at each place in A...? Encourage them to use the information for practice to create conversations. Before Ss begin the task, have them listen to the model conversation. Play the recording. (Audio Track 2-2-1). Invite pairs of Ss to present their conversations to the class.3. Lesson A : Listening1. Tell Ss they are going to hear four different conversations. For each one, they should choose the correct picture. Play the recording. Check answers.Tell Ss to listen to the conversations again and circle correct answers. Play the recording. Check answers.Have Ss work in pairs to ask and answer questions.2. Tell Ss they are going to hear four conversations. Toshi and Isabel are studying English. Listen and circle the correct cities to complete the sentences about Isabel. Play the recording. Check answers.Tell Ss to listen again and find the information. Play the recording. Check answers.3. Present the new words and answer questions about vocabulary. Tell Ss that they are going to hear a talk about a great city for a vacation. They should answer the question. Play the recording. Check answers.Tell Ss to listen again. Play the recording. Check answers.4. Introduce the topic. Listen to the first part of a passage about cities to go to for vacation. Fill in the chart with information about Istanbul. Have Ss listen and check the correct boxes of the table. Play the recording. Then check answers.Tell Ss that they are going to listen to the second part of the recording. Have Ss listen and check the correct boxes to complete the table. Play the recording. Thencheck answers.Tell Ss that they are going to listen to the whole recording again. Play the recording. Have Ss compare answers with a partner.5. Introduce the topic. Listen to a talk about “The best cities to live in.”Read the sentences. Which city does each sentence describe? Sometimes both cities are. Familiarize Ss with the new words. Have Ss read them aloud after you. Ask Ss to look at the pictures and the sentences below before listening. Have Ss listen and complete the sentences with the words they hear. Play the recording (Audio Track 2-2-11). Check answers.Have Ss listen to the whole passage once again and then answer the questions. Play the recording. Check answers.4. Lesson A : Pronunciation1. Explain to Ss that the most important words are stressed. Tell Ss to listen to the pairs of sentences. Play the recording.2. Tell Ss to listen and circle what they hear. Play the recording. Then check answers.3. Have Ss practice the sentences in pairs. Check pronunciation.5. Lesson A : Speaking and communicationDirect Ss’attention to the useful expressions for asking “Is there a theater near here?”1. Present the conversation. Explain that two classmates, Chul and Paulo are chatting about “What are they looking for? Where is it? ”. Compare answers as a class. (Katy is stressed and kind of tired.)Have Ss practice the conversation with a partner.Read the two situations as a class. Tell Ss they will hear model conversation that include suggestions on what to do in these situations. Play the recordings. Have Ss work in pairs to write out new conversations for the two situations. Remind them to follow the model conversations. Invite pairs of Ss to present their conversations to the class.2. Look at the neighborhood and describe it. What places are there? Where are they? What are the problems with this neighborhood? Direct Ss’attention to the picture and have Ss work in pairs to discuss the people in the picture. Compare answers as a class.6.Lesson B: Video Course Cities and townsGlobal Viewpoints In my neighborhood1. Present the new words and phrases. Ask Ss to read aloud for pronunciation practice. Answer any questions about vocabulary. Ask Ss to look at the words in the new words box and choose the correct ones to complete the sentences. Check answers.2. Explain to Ss that they are going to watch Watch the interviews and check (√) the places each person mentions. Before playing the vedio, have Ss read the sentences. Play the video. Check answers.3.Here are some words you will hear in the interviews about “Cities and towns.”Use the words to complete the sentences.4. Explain to Ss that they will watch the interviews and circle True or False. Correct the false sentences. Ask Ss to give examples of any word greetings they know. Ask Ss to watch and fill in the blanks with information from the video. Play the video. Check answers.7. Lesson B:City Living You can’t miss it!1. Introduce the main characters to Ss. Introduce the situation. Talk about finding places.2. Have Ss look at the pictures and read the story line aloud or to themselves. Check student comprehension. You may have Ss predict what they think happens in the video.3. Have Ss use the information from the pictures and captions to check Yes or No for each sentence. Check answers.8. Lesson B:City Living You can’t miss it! “While You Watch”1. Direct Ss’attention to the useful expressions used in the video. Explain to Ss the meaning of the items in the Everyday English box. Give Ss time to study these expressions. Have Ss practice saying them aloud.2. Before viewing, have Ss read the sentences so they know what to watch and listen for. Have Ss circle the correct answer. Play the video. Check answers.3. Give Ss time to study the pictures and questions. Play the first episode of the video and allow time for Ss to answer the questions.4. Encourage Ss to take notes while they watch. Tell them they will be given time after the video ends to write full sentence answers. Play the first episode of the video. Check answers.5. Give Ss time to study the pictures and script. Ask Ss to pay special attention to what people say in the video. They should watch and fill in the blanks with words they hear. Play the 2nd episode of the video. Allow time for Ss to fill in the blanks.Check answers.6. Give Ss time to study the pictures and script. Ask Ss to pay special attention to what people say in the video. They should watch and fill in the blanks with words they hear. Play the 3rd episode of the video. Check answers.7. Give Ss time to study the question. Ask the Ss to watch and then write an answer. Play the whole video once again and allow time for Ss to answer. Check answers.9. Lesson B:City Living You can’t miss it! “After You Watch”1. Read the expressions aloud for pronunciation practice. Encourage students to think of how the phrases were used in the video. Have Ss work in pairs to decide which sentence is the best meaning for each expression. Check answers.2. Have Ss fill in the blanks with the correct words or phrases. Check answers.3. Ask Ss to write a short summery of the City Living story.VII. Assignments1. Review: Oral practice: to talk about different places (pair work or group work)2. Learn the key words and expressions by heart.3. Role-play some conversations.4.Talk about cities and towns.5. Follow the model in this unit to create a conversation.6. Write a short summary of the City Living story.7. Preview: Unit Six。
Unit5视听说听力原文完整版
Unit 5 Student LifeListeningAudio Track 3-5-1A: Y ou’re majoring in international business law, is that correct?B: That’s correct.A: And what made you choose this university?B: Well, I want to be a lawyer and this university has one of the most respected law departments in the country. It was an easy choice. What about you?A: My major is international business. I researched several universities but decided on this one because it has strong links with many multinational businesses. I hope that will help when I graduate and start looking for jobs.B: How did you find the application process?A: Well, I had to take an entrance examination, of course. Then, I submitted an application form along with my official high school transcripts and a letter of recommendation.B: And did you get accepted immediately?A: No, I had to attend an interview. I remember I was very nervous.B: It was exactly the same for me. But we must have interviewed well as we’re here now. Listening Activity 1: Audio Track 3-5-2/Audio Track 3-5-3C=Counselor, K=KaiC: Hello, Kai. Have a seat.K: Hi, Ms. Danielson.C: How’s it going? Are you excited about graduating?K: I guess so. But there’s so much to do between now and then.C: Well, let’s talk about that … Let me check your file here. So, what’s new? Have you researched any colleges or universities?K: Well, I researched three … like you told me to.C: Good, good. Which ones?K: Let’s see … California State University, Harvard University, and City College.C: And?K: Well, I applied to two: Harvard and City College. Cal State is just too far away.C: Sounds like you’ve been thinking about this seriously. That’s good.K: Y ep.C: Any news yet?K: Well, I got accepted to City College. I haven’t heard anything from Harvard. I probably won’t get accepted there.C: Why do you say that?K: Y ou know … it’s so competitive. I don’t think my grades are good enough.C: Well, let’s wait and see.K: I’ll probably go to City College. My brother went there. I visited the campus and I like it.Listening Activity 2: Audio Track 3-5-4/Audio Track 3-5-5Lucia: And finally today, we have a report about graduating seniors. Jason Kim is standing by. …Jason, are you there?Jason: Hi, Lucia.Lucia: The Metro Times newspaper asked college seniors, “What are you going to do after you graduate?”Jason: That’s right, Lucia. The students gave some surprising answers, too.Lucia: For example …?Jason: Well, more than 50 percent of the students say that they aren’t going to start a new job right away.Lucia: Well, what are their future plans?Jason: Let’s ask some of them. … Excuse me.Mizuki: Y es?Jason: I’m Jason Kim from XCA-TV. Y our name, please?Mizuki: Mizuki.Jason: And what are you studying?Mizuki: Art.Jason: OK, Mizuki, what are you going to do after you graduate?Mizuki: I don’t know. I’ll probably just chill out for a while.Jason: Chill out?Mizuki: Y ou know, relax.Jason: OK, Mizuki. Thanks for your comments. … Hello, I’m Jason Kim and we’re doing a live report. What’s your name and major?Ro bert: My name is Robert and I’m studying law.Jason: What are you going to do after you graduate?Robert: I don’t know … maybe I’ll take a long trip.Jason: What about a job?Robert: Work? Maybe one of these days. But first I’d like to take a trip.Jason: Thank you, Robert, and good luck. Well, that’s all for now. This has been Jason Kim, with my report on college seniors. Now, back to you, Lucia …Listening Activity 3: Audio Track 3-5-61. Hi, I’m Eduardo. I got accepted to college recently. Since the s chool is just in my neighborhood, I’m going to live at home. I will not apply for a scholarship because it is too hard to get it. I think I’ll be able to support myself by working part-time. In my view, money is veryimportant though it is not everything.So most probably I’ll study business. I hope I can make it big after graduation.2. I’m Jill. I’m going to join a sorority. I want to make more friends of the same sex. I think that women should be united and should always help each other. I’m going to d o volunteer work in my spare time to help those elderly ladies in the community with their errands. I’m not going to a large university since I can’t afford it.3. I’m Max and this is Sara. We love each other. We’re not going to live in student housing. We plan to live in a medium-size apartment not far away from the university. We’re going to study together and work part-time.Audio Track 3-5-7I’m Mary and I’m twenty. I’m studying Lifelong Education at the University of Tokyo. I think it’s important f or everyone to keep learning all their lives. That’s why I chose to major in Lifelong Education. Personally, I’m planning to further my education in an American university after graduation. So right now, I’m taking an English class. I want to improve my English. I’m working part-time at a video store because I need to save money for my studies abroad.I have a boyfriend and he wants to go and study in the United States too. We have similar interests and personalities. I’m going to get married and live in a house by the ocean. Sooner or later, I’ll have my own children. I will most probably stay at home to be a full-time mother before my children are sixteen years old. To witness their growth would be the most valuable thing in my life.Listening Activity 4: Audio Track 3-5-8/Audio Track 3-5-9New graduates talk about the futureAfter the City College graduation ceremony yesterday, we talked to three students about their plans and their dreams.Here is what Jameela Brown had to say about her future:I worked so hard for four years. I need a break now! I majored in biology and chemistry, and I hada summer job in a day care center. I’m going to take a year off before I start medical school. My plan is to travel and do volunteer work in West Africa. I’ll be a doctor someday but I’m not sure what kind of doctor I’ll be.Jennie Min talked about her plans:I studied business, and it was easy for me to find a job. Next month I’ll move to New Y ork to start work at Giant Corporation. But I don’t really want to spend my whole life working for a company.I hope I can start my own business. Maybe something with food. I love cooking! In college, I cooked dinner for my roommates every night.Shane Peterson told us about his big dream:Wow! Four years really went fast. I c an’t believe it’s graduation day! My major was computer science, but I spent all my free time playing music. I played guitar in two different bands. I also play electronic music, using computers. I have job interviews with three software companies nextwee k. I’m not worried about getting a job, but I really want to play music, too. That’s my biggest dream.Listening Activity 5: Audio Track 3-5-10/Audio Track 3-5-11Interviewer: We now have a winner! Stephanie Lee from V ancouver, Canada answered our ques tions and won the top prize: She will be our youth travel reporter in Europe! She’s going to travel for three months and write about her experiences for our website. Do you have any international travel experience?Stephanie: Y es, I do. Two years ago, I spent the summer in Hong Kong, China. I stayed with my grandmother and worked in the family business. I also visited Africa last year.Interviewer: What do your travel experiences tell us about you?Stephanie: I stayed in Hong Kong for about two months. I think that shows I can stay away from home for a long time. I don’t get homesick at all. In Africa, I went to Tanzania. The highlight was climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s the highest mountain in Africa. The climb was very hard. Two people turned back before they reached the top. I made it all the way! Once I start something, I never give up.Interviewer: This job gives you a digital camera and pays your travel expenses. It doesn’t pay a salary. How will you get your spending money?Stephanie: I had a part-time job in a restaurant. I had worked there for two years. Fortunately, I saved a lot of money, so I won’t have to worry about money for my trip to Europe. Interviewer: Why should we choose you?Stephanie: Because I love to travel! I’m a hard worker a nd will have no trouble filing reports on time — and I have a lot of energy!Speaking & CommunicationAudio Track 3-5-121. I’m gonna apply to three colleges.2. He’s gonna clean the house next week.3. We’re gonna study together for the big exam.4. T hey’re not gonna finish in time.Audio Track 3-5-131. I’m not gonna meet them before 3:00.2. We’re not gonna take a vacation this summer.3. She’s gonna call us tomorrow.4. He’s not gonna attend Harvard University.Audio Track 3-5-14Hans: Hi, Tom. What’s new?Tom: Well, I’m going to start at a new high school this fall.Hans: Which one?Tom: Essex Academy. It’s a boarding school. It’s a five-hour drive from my parents’ house. Hans: Does boarding school mean you live there? On campus?Tom: Exactly.Hans: That sounds awesome!Tom: Y eah. I think it’s going to be cool.Audio Track 3-5-15A: I study hard and get good grades. I’m usually on the honor roll.B: What does honor roll mean?A: It’s a special list for students with very good grades.B: Oh, I see. Well, I like study hall. I can do my homework and prepare for exams.A: I don't understand. What do you mean by study hall?B: It’s a time that is reserved for quiet study.Audio Track 3-5-16A: Are you free at noon tomorrow?B: No, I’m not. I’m goi ng to eat lunch with my friends then. How about 2:00 p.m.?A: Sorry, but that doesn’t suit me. I’m going to get a flu shot at 2:15.B: Oh, really?A: Y eah. The doctor strongly advised me to do it.B: Then how about 7:30 p.m.?A: That’s all right for me. Se e you then.Video CourseVideo Track 3-5-1Agnes: After I finish my Ph.D. I would like to go back to Senegal and start my own business in agriculture.Brad: After I graduate I will move to Washington, D.C., to work for National Geographic. Calum: After I graduate I’d like to have a good job that pays a lot of money, and to travel and see the world.Dave: After I graduate from college I will go to graduate school and I’m going to study art. Alex: After graduation I plan to find a good job. I also plan to start a family and buy a house. Julianna: I want to start my own business, an import-export business.Alejandra: My students work very hard and get good grades to get into university.After finishing their degrees in the United States they will go home and either work with their families or open a business.Video Track 3-5-2Dave: Five years from now I will still be studying and I don’t know where I’m going to live. Calvin: I’d like to become a lawyer and I’d like to specialize in cyberlaw. I think c yberlaw will be pretty big within five, six years or so.Woo Sung: I’ll probably be married. I want about three kids, a dog, my own house, and a job that I enjoy. And you know most of all I just want to be … just I guess … enjoy my life.Video Track 3-5-3Mike: Do you think he was accepted?Sun-hee: I don’t know …Mike: Any news from Harvard?Sun-hee: He was rejected. He also applied to the University of Southern California, and they didn’t accept him either. It’s too bad. He studied so hard in film schoo l. And he got really good grades …Mike: I know. And he researched all those schools and applied for all those scholarships … I hope he gets in. Hey, do you know what he’s going to do if he doesn’t get into grad school?Sun-hee: No, what?Mike: He’s going to hit the road.Sun-hee: I don’t understand. What do you mean?Mike: He’s going to buy a nice camera and travel around Europe taking photos for his brother’s website.Sun-hee: Now that would be an experience, but it’ll be sad if he goes.Mike: He’ll get in … I just know it!Takeshi: (enters front door) Hi!Sun-hee: Takeshi!Mike: There’s a letter for you from the Columbia graduate school.Sun-hee: (takes letter from Mike) Uh, uh, uh! Now let’s think about this for a moment. What are you going to do if you aren’t accepted?Takeshi: Well, like I said, I’m going to travel around Europe for a while. And then I’ll apply to graduate school in a few years …and I will get in!Mike: (takes letter from Sun-hee) What will you do if you are accepted?Takeshi: Oh, that’s easy. I’m going to become a film director.Mike: (gives letter to Takeshi) All right then … here. (waits for Takeshi to open letter) Well! What are you waiting for? Open it!Takeshi: Here goes … (opens letter)Sun-hee: Well?Mike: Were you accepted?Tak eshi: I’m going to grad school!Video Track 3-5-4Mike: Do you think he was accepted?Sun-hee: I don’t know …Mike: Any news from Harvard?Sun-hee: He was rejected. He also applied to the University of Southern California, and they didn’t accept him either. It’s too bad. He studied so hard in film school. And he got really good grades …Mike: I know. And he researched all those schools and applied for all those scholarships … I hope he gets in. Hey, do you know what he’s going to do if he doesn’t get in to grad school?Sun-hee: No, what?Video Track 3-5-5Mike: He’s going to hit the road.Sun-hee: I don’t understand. What do you mean?Mike: He’s going to buy a nice camera and travel around Europe taking photos for his brother’s website.Sun-hee: Now that would be an experience, but it’ll be sad if he goes.Mike: He’ll get in … I just know it!Takeshi: (enters front door) Hi!Sun-hee: Takeshi!Mike: There’s a letter for you from the Columbia graduate school.Video Track 3-5-6Sun-hee: (takes lett er from Mike) Uh, uh, uh! Now let’s think about this for a moment. What are you going to do if you aren’t accepted?Takeshi: Well, like I said, I’m going to travel around Europe for a while. And then I’ll apply to graduate school in a few years … and I wil l get in!Mike: (takes letter from Sun-hee) What will you do if you are accepted?Takeshi: Oh, that’s easy. I’m going to become a film director.Mike: (gives letter to Takeshi) All right then … here. (waits for Takeshi to open letter) Well! What are you waiting for? Open it!Takeshi: Here goes … (opens letter)Sun-hee: Well?Mike: Were you accepted?Takeshi: I’m going to grad school!Audio Track 3-5-17Takeshi got a letter from the Columbia Graduate School. While Sun-hee and Mike were waiting for him to c ome home, they talked about Takeshi’s plans for grad school. Takeshi had applied to several graduate programs, but two schools had already rejected him! Mike said that Takeshi was going to hit the road if he didn’t get accepted. When Takeshi got home, he e xplained that if he didn’t get accepted he was going to travel for a while and then he would apply to graduate school again. He also said that if he was accepted, he was going to become a film director. Takeshi finally opened the letter — and it was good news! Takeshi was going to go to grad school at Columbia!。
新视野大学英语第二册视听说unit5
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Section Two Watching, Listening & Speaking
Activity 1: Watching & Listening for Comprehension
Directions: You are going to watch a video clip. Listen carefully and get ready for the follow-up activities. Before that, getting to know the following useful language might be helpful.
Useful Language
To err is human. policy /5pɒlesI/ n. get the sack threat /Wret/ n. 人非圣贤，孰能无过。 规章制度 被解雇, 被辞退 威胁
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hold down crucial /5kru:FEl/ a. cautious /5kR:FEs/ a. sin /sIn/ n. carry oneself enterprise /5entEpraIz/ n. character /5kArEktE(r)/ n. carve out
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get the ax subtle /5sQtl/ a. 被解雇 微妙的 逮个正着 靠不住的
get caught doing unreliable /7QnrI5laIEbl/ a.
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show up sniffle /5snIfl/ n. count on lie /laI/ n. salon /5sAlɒn/ n. initiative /I5nIFIEtIv/ n. step on someone else’s toes accomplish /E5kɒmplIF/ vt. jeopardy /5dVepEdI/ n. unqualified /7Qn5kwɒlIfaId/ a.
视听说III Unit 5 原文及答案
Unit 51. ScriptW: Of all the holidays people celebrate, Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day...which are the most important to you?M: Christmas and Easter, because they mark events in Jesus Christ's life: his birth and his escape from a tomb into heaven. The other festivals, I think, are mainly created to increase sales.Q: How many holidays does the man believe to be important?C) Two.2. Scrip tM: I used to love giving my mother a present on Mother's Day. It always made her cry. Then she'd hug me hard enough to squeeze the breath out of me.W: Mothers are really no different from anyone else. They love to be loved, that's all. Q: What was the mother's response to her son's gift?A) She was beside her-self with joy.3. ScriptM: Every country has its own unique holidays. There is one exclusive to some British Commonwealth countries like Britain, Australia and Canada. That’s Boxing Day. W: I know. And it's a perfect date for a holiday, being the day after Christmas Day.Apparently it began with the custom of giving the poor boxes of food; thus a boxing day.Q: What was the origin of Boxing Day?B) Giving poor people food.4. ScriptM: I absolutely hate Christmas shopping. I can never figure out what to buy for everyone, so I rush around like an idiot at the last minute, buying junk.W: Then maybe you shouldn't buy any gifts. Just tell people "Merry Christmas!"instead.Q: What does the woman mean?C) She thinks the man can do something else instead of buying junk.5. ScriptM: When all the children come home for Christmas, there won't be enough room for everyone...what shall we do? Maybe some will have to stay in a hotel.W: I want them all here. We'll make it work. I can hardly wait to see everyone; it doesn't matter if we're a bit squished. We'll be like turkey stuffing.Q: What does the woman mean?C) She won’t care if the children are crowded at homeIII. Listening InTask1: Expensive HolidaysScriptGrace: So, Mark, what are you going to get me for Chinese Valentine's Day-a holiday for the Cowherd and Girl Weaver to meet?Mark: Sorry, I've never heard of it. Anyway, we already celebrated Valentine's Day in February. I gave you a bunch of red roses.Grace: But there's another lover's day in the world. Isn't it wonderful if lovers have more than one lover's day a year?Mark: Do you mean I have to get you a present fort each lover’s day?Grace: Well, you’d better give me a present from time to time if you want to win my heart.Mark: I gave you a beautiful card on New Year's Day...and a Christmas gift a couple of days before that. Then I invited you to a dinner on the Chinese New Year's Day, that is, the Spring Festival.Grace: Thank you for that. Nowadays the Chinese Spring Festival is getting popular here. And it's exciting.Mark: But few people here know anything about a foreign Lover's Day.Grace: You see, I enjoy celebrating holidays again and again.Mark: But it's hard on the wallet. I'll end up in the poorhouse at this rate.Grace: But it's romantic! And don't forget it's only another month before my birthday. Mark: Your birthday was last month! I already bought you a ring!Grace: That was my birthday on the Western calendar. Next month, it's my birthday on the lunar calendar!Question and key1.What gift is the woman asking from the man for Chinese Valentine’s Day?D) Not mentioned.2. Which of the following does the woman like?C) Both A and B.3. What did the man already do for the woman?D) All of the above.4. What does the man think about the woman’s intention to celebrate holidays again and again?A) He will become poor.5. How many times does the woman want to celebrate her birthday?B) Twice.Task2April Fool’s DayScriptOn a flight from the West Coast to the East Coast, the lead flight attendant was eagerto get in early as her boyfriend, a pilot, was going to have a short stopover at thedestination airport. She made a point of telling her fellow crew members about this.Because it was April 1st, April Fool's Day, the day people play tricks on one another,the captain decided to have a little fun.About an hour before landing, he made an announcement that went like this: "Ladiesand Gentlemen, this is the captain speaking. I have a little bit of bad news. There'resome thunderstorms at our destination, and they've currently closed the airport. Theyexpect it to reopen in about 30 minutes to an hour. As one might expect, this willresult in long delays. As we've come all the way from the West Coast, we don't evenhave enough fuel to circle until the airport reopens. Therefore, we are going to bediverting to Cleveland, and we should be landing in about 30 minutes. We'll takesome fuel there and get you back on your way to our original destination. I’m terriblysorry for the delay. However, we’11 get you there just as soon as possible."It was at this moment that you could hear someone running up to the cockpit. Thecockpit door flew open, and sure enough it was the lead flight attendant mumblingsomething like, "This can’t be happening. What shall I do?" As she went on painfully,the captain made another announcement: "Ladies and Gentlemen, happy April Fool'sDay!”Key1.T2.F3.T4.F5.TTask3 what to do for mom?ScriptYoung men and women, tomorrow will be Mother's Day. Some of you are still wondering what to do for your mom. Here's my advice.Look out for anything that she plans to buy, and buy it if you can afford it. For example, a casual dress or formal office wear. Or, it may be a hair clip with a touch of difference. Checked out if she is planning to get a new microwave or a new steam iron, and give it to her if you can afford it.You can get some ideas by considering what her likes and dislikes are. If she likes cats, how about giving her a pet or something that has a cat’s picture on it? But make sure she doesn't find out that you're getting her a present. Let her gift be a pleasant surprise.Definitely spend some time with her, especially if you are not living with her. Make her feel special. For example, you can cook a special dish for the day. You can also throw a little party and invite those who are close to her.And of course, if she enjoys outings, take a little trip with her. And if possible, take one with your entire family. She'll love it for sure. After all, she is the one who takes care of all of you. A special trip to the countryside could show her how much you care for her. If she is happy, I'm sure you'll feel happy, too.Key(1)buy(2)office wear(3)likes(4)cats(5)pet(6)time(7)special dish(8)little party(9)little trip(10)countrysideIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Eat, drink and be merry on Christmas.ScriptNora: My mother bought an enormous 25-pound turkey for Christmas dinner. I'm so excited!Susan: (1) We have goose and ham for Christmas dinner on both Christmas Eve and Christmas night.Nora:Our traditional Christmas dinner is a turkey, so gigantic that (2) we eat leftovers for days.Susan: Chris swears (3) he'll refuse a huge dinner and stick to a healthy meal of tofu and salad.Nora: No way. He's kidding! Wait till he sees what his mother cooks: roast turkey with stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and plum pudding for dessert! Susan:(4) We heap up our presents under the tree and open them on Christmas morning.Nora: We open one Christmas Eve, more Christmas morning, and the rest the next day.Susan: Wow! (5) Your family prolongs the celebration for three days!Nora: We start by decorating the tree on Christmas Eve, putting ornaments, lights and artificial snowflakes on it.Susan: Do you hang stockings by the fireplace and have a star on top of the tree?Nora: Yes. And we have another activity. We also "give not expecting to get".Susan: That's a peculiar expression. What do you mean by that?Nora: It's secret giving. We sneak up to the door of somebody we want to give a gift to, ring the doorbell, and run.Susan: So, you're not expecting anything; you're just being generous. That's a kind-hearted gesture.Nora: (6) Isn't that what the true spirit of Christmas is supposed to be?MODEL2 The Pilgrims' spirit of Thanksgiving lives on.ScriptChris: Will Nora be spending Thanksgiving with us this year?Susan: No, she's going home to (1) spend the holiday with her mother and brother.She hasn't seen her family in over a year.Chris: I know how she feels. Thanksgiving is such a big family holiday in the States. Susan: It began as a celebration by the Pilgrims. (2) They were happy just to have survived their first harsh winter in the new land in 1621.Chris: But wasn't that harsh winter followed by an abundant harvest? Susan: Yes, (3) that's good reason to celebrate: they had beaten the odds and were still alive. It was a time to relax and "count your blessings".Chris: You know, most cultures seem to have some sort of celebration like this--don't the Chinese have a festival of moon cakes to celebrate the harvest month? Susan: Yeah, they do. I believe the round moon cakes also (4) symbolize a family reunion.Chris: Well, today Thanksgiving in the States has developed into a major holiday. Susan: True, it's a very emotional time. Families often travel great distances (5) to be together and share a huge dinner. Jamie's mother will have a turkey and a ham, corn on the cob, yams, peas and carrots, and to top it all off, pumpkin pie. Chris: (6) Just thinking about all that food makes my mouth water, and I think I'm going to gain 10 pounds this year.Susan: But you have the rest of the year to lose those unwanted pounds. And losing weight will give you something to be thankful for next Thanksgiving.MODEL 3 Don't let ghosts frighten youon HalloweenScriptSusan: Hey Kim! (1) Are you OK? You seem badly shaken. Where did you go'?Kim:Just to the corner, but I'm frightened out of my wits, scared silly, terrified.Susan: What happened? You said you were only going to the store for a coke.Kim:(2) People in funny costumes and masks everywhere! Some in tall, pointedhats.Susan: It's October 31st, Halloween, the day for (3) dressing like witches and ghosts. Kim:In the store window is a big vegetable with a carved face and candle inside.Susan: It's a pumpkin. A face and a candle burning inside make it a Jack o' Lantern.Kim: (4) A crowd of children followed me, shouting, "Tickle your feet." Imagine!Susan: No, they said, "Trick or Treat?" (5) They were hoping you'd give them candy.Kim: Welt, (6) it's a funny kind of holiday. What's it called? Halloween?Susan: Yes, it's one of the oldest holidays in the West. Today it's mostly for children.Kim:I myself would never dress like a ghost and shout, "Tickle your feet."V. Let’s TalkNew Year’s DayScriptWoman1: We’re from EL Paso, Texas, and I’ve been waiting here since about 7:30 this morning, and because my mom just celebrated her 71st birthday andwhere’s the best place to celebrate that is here in Times Square.Man1: The winter, no matter, the cold, as long as we stay here and say hello and enjoy the party, you know. New York is the center of the universe. It’s achance, maybe, like I said, once in a while, once in a lifetime to do that. Man2: This is my dream. I’m from Macon, Georgia and I came up, I always wanted to do new years in New York City. So I decided that, you know, Iwas able this year and I could do it so, this is my dream I’m realizing, rightbefore me, with the snow.Man3: We’re from Miami and we’re here to watch the ball drop.Woman2: I’m, I’m actually from Connecticut and I want to come here with my best friend Laura. I knew her from preschool and to celebrate 2010 because it’s abig, big year. It’s beautiful. So I just want to be around the people and thelights and everything.Woman3: We’re from Scotland… and we’re standing here until the ball drops. We’re out nice and early, prepared for it.Woman4: God bless everyone in the world. We need love, a lot of love because there’s so much hate in this world, so we need love and I just want to wisheverybody a happy New Year.Key(1)-e (2)-b (3)-g (4)-d (5)-h (6)-a (7)-f (8)-cVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: The Wilsons’ ThanksgivingScriptThanksgiving is one of America's most popular holidays. It is a day for expressing thanks for the good things in life. It is also a day for family reunion. On that day many people travel long distances to get together with their families. For many Americans, Thanksgiving is the time when the members of a family gather.But not everyone can spend Thanksgiving with his or her family. Today we'll introduce you to a couple, Joan and Sandy Wilson, who could not afford to take long distances to visit their parents. They regretted not being able to celebrate Thanksgiving with all their family members. But soon they met other people who also were separated from their families. So the Wilsons began holding a yearly Thanksgiving dinner for what they called their "extended family". This included people in their community. All the guests brought food to share for Thanksgiving dinner.The group has grown over the years. To accommodate all the guests, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson now have to add small tables to their large one in the big dining room. At first, many of their friends brought their babies and young children. Now some of the first guests are grandparents.Like other Americans, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and their visitors enjoy a long day of cooking, eating and talking. The traditional meal usually includes a turkey. Other traditional Thanksgiving foods served with turkey are sweet potatoes, cranberries and pumpkin pies.Question and key1. What is true of a typical Thanksgiving Day?A) It is a day for family reunion.2. Who are included in the "extended family"?D) People in the neighborhood.3. How many generations of people does the Wilson’s party include?C) Three.4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as traditional Thanksgiving food?B) Roast duck.5. What is the passage mainly about?C) A couple who spend Thanksgiving with people other than their family members.Task2 Father’s DayScript and keyFather’s Day is fairly new (S1) celebration Britain compared with Mother’s Day, which has been a (S2) popular festival in the U.K. for a very long time.The origins of celebration are (S3) American, and it was inspired by the actions of a man named William Smart. His wife (S4) died giving birth to their sixth child, so he raised six children alone without (S5) remarrying, which was undoubtedly unusual back in those days.His (S6) daughter, Sonora Dodd, realized when he was an adult what her father sacrificed for his children. It was in the early (S7) 1900s and she was actually in the church one day, listening to a sermon on Monday’ Day. She thought there should be a Father’s Day celebration. So (S8) the tradition was born, on the third Sunday every June, close to the anniversary of Sonora’s father’s death.Britain took the idea of Father’s Day from the American celebration and it has been celebrated officially since the 1970s. What do British people do for Father’s Day? Well, most people buy their fathers a card. (S9) The card probably has a nice message on it saying what a great dad their father is. Some people do buy presents as well. Popular gifts for dads are probably ties, chocolates, or socks because these are things that dads can always use even if they don’t want them. Some families might do things together to celebrate Father’s Day like going for a meal. As a special treat, (S10) British people might give their dad a bit of a rest-make him a cup of tea, or even wash his car and mow the lawn.Task3 St.Valentine’s StoryScriptLet me introduce myself. My name is Valentine. I lived in Rome during the third century. At that time, Rome was ruled by an emperor named Claudius. He wanted to have a big army, and he expected men to volunteer to join. Seeing many men did not want to leave their wives and families, Claudius had a crazy idea. He thought that if men were not married, they would not mind joining the army. So he passed a law to forbid any more marriages. I thought it was preposterous! I certainly wasn't going to support that law!I was a priest, and one of my favorite activities was to marry couples. I kept on performing marriage ceremonies, secretly. One night, we heard footsteps and shouts of soldiers outside. It was scary! The couple I was marrying escaped in time, but I was caught. I was thrown in jail and told that my punishment was death.Then wonderful things happened. Many young people came to the jail to visit me. They threw flowers and notes up to my window. They wanted me to know that they, too, believed in love.One of these young people was the daughter of the prison guard. Sometimes we would sit and talk for hours. She helped me to keep my spirits up. On the day I was to die, I left my friend a little note thanking her for her friendship and loyalty. I signed, "Love from your Valentine."I believe that note started the custom of exchanging love messages on Valentine's Day.Key1.He thought he was that if men were not married, they would not mind joining thearmy. So he passed a law to forbid any more marriages.2.He kept on performing marriage ceremonies, secretly.3.They came to the jail to visit him. They throw flowers and notes up to his window.4.She was one of those young people and the daughter of the prison guard.5.Before he was killed, Valentine left the girl a little note thanking her for herfriendship and loyalty. He signed, “Love from your Valentine.” That note started the custom.Viewing and speakingA Famous Christmas Market1. Script and keyReceiving Christmas presents is always (1) fun, but buying them can be a (2) headache. This is why many Christmas shoppers around Europe are now going to the German city of Nuremberg to visit its famous Christmas market, Christkindlesmarkt.The 400-year-old market is a child's paradise. Its (3)150 stalls sell all kinds of toys, gifts, and special foods. A staggering (4) two million people visit the market annually.The old city and market add a special (5) feeling to Christmas. As one British tourist, Mivart Thomas, explains, “There's something quite, sort of, medieval about the (6) atmosphere here. There are quite a lot of old stalls—(7) traditional-looking stalls--and the cathedral in the background with (8) lights all around, and just a few minutes ago, the brass band was playing...playing Christmas carols. The whole atmosphere is wonderful."The market maintains its Old World atmosphere with (9) regulations saying what can and can't be sold. Not surprisingly, the focus is on the (10) family. The market's tourist officer, Gerd Lauterbauch, points out that the market's name (11) translates as "Christ child's market", and the idea behind it is to offer presents for (12) children on Christmas.Christmas markets are found in many German cities, but Nuremberg's is the (13) most famous. It gives a very (14) different impression from the one tourists expect, considering the city's Nazi past. And as word of the market (15) spreads around Europe, the market is becoming a tourist center.。
新视野大学英语视听说教程最新版第三册Unit5答案(含听力原文)
Uint5II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptW: I bought a camera from your store. Here’s my receipt. I know it’s just warranty period, but the camera hasn’t worked properly for some time, and now it’s not focusing at all.M:We’re sorry you’ve has problem with one of our cameras. I t seems that the camera has suffered some damage, but you’ve been a regular customer, and we’d like to look after this problem for you. I’ll just give you a replacement.Q: What will the man do?2.ScriptW: We’re upright all our staff equipment, and we’ll need 50 laptops are 1st of next month. In the past I’ve always found of your prices to the best.M: You’re right about that, we do have the lowest prices in the country. We’d be glad to fill your order. Just send me the specs for each, and I’ll send you a quote that I’m sure you will take.Q: What does the man mean?3. ScriptW: We ordered 50 from your company, but on the invoice I see there’s an extra charge for shopping. I thought shipping was included in the quote.M: Shipping is included; there must be a mistake on the invoice. I’ll straighten on the mistake and send you a new invoice.Q: Which of the following is true?4. ScriptM: This was s time-sensitive document! There’s no point in delivering it three hours late!W: I’m sorry, sir. Perhaps I could connect you to our complaints department if you wish to take it further.Q: What is true of the document?5. ScriptM: We were very surprised to receive such bad service from a company we’ve done business with in the past. So now we have this problem, and I’d like to know what you’re going to do about it.W: I think this is the result of a breakdown in communication, and we need to look at our communication methods both internally and externally. Obviously we want to keep our clients happy, and unfortu nately we’ve fallen short this time. I’m here to make sure it won’t happen again.Q: What is the reason of the problem, according to the woman?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.B 5.CIII. Listening InTask 1: Attending a Business ReceptionScriptChris: I’ve been looking forward to this reception for weeks. I can’t wait to get sure of my own leads. You know, start making new connections.Nora: Smart thinking. But what are you going to do with all those brochures? Chris: The party ends at two, I figure I can have them all distributed by one-thirty, Nora: No, no, no, no. Let me clue you in. Those brochures will make you look like a green hand.Chris: What should I do then?Nora: Hand out business cards. That’s the way to do it.Chris: I don’t understand what’s wrong with these brochures about our company. Nora: This room is going to be filled with potential clients, but there is an unwritten law; you leave your work at the door.Chris: But how am I supposed to get anything of this if we can’t talk business? Nora: You have business cards. Get out there and exchange cards. Just get a card fora card.Chris: Then follow up on Monday?Nora: You catch on quick. Let’s split up so we can cover more ground.Chris: Great idea. This is going to be a piece of cake. I’ll meet you back here at two. Chris and Nora are going to a reception. Chris is eager to making new connections. As the party ends at two, he intends to have all those brochures distributed by one- thirty. But Nora disagrees, saying that those brochures will make him look like a green hand. She advises him just to hand out business card and leave his work at the door. But Chris wonders how he can get anything out of this if she can’t talk business. To this, Nora insists that he should just get a card for a card. Chris catches on quickly and knows that he can hand out business cards now and follow up on Monday. Finally, Nora suggests splitting up so that they can cover more ground. Chris feels it will be a piece of cake and promise to meet her back there at two.Task 2: A Work Qualification TestScriptOnce there was a Scottish accountant. The business has been in the family for generations and generations. Over time, with the countless clients that had gone in and out of the office, the marble step in front of the building had developed a big, deep dip in it from all the wear and tear.The accountant’s friends kept telling him that he had better get it replaced; otherwise he’d be sued if anyone ever slipped and fell.Reluctantly, the accountant called a stonemason to get a quote for the repairs. When the stonemason got there, the accountant demanded a price for a new step.“Ah, big job,” said the e stonemason, “But I suppose I could give you a new step for a hundred pounds.” The accountant was stunned. “Are you crazy, man? I can’t pay you a hundred pounds!” Thinking about it for a second, he turned to the stonemason and asked, “What would you charge me to dig up the step and turn it over so that the worn part is in the ground and I’d get a new square step?”The stonemason hesitated, “20pounds.”“Do it!” Demanded the accountant, “And call me when you’re done.”The accountant went back inside to read his books, but after only 15minutes the stonemason rang the bell. As the accountant opened the door, he saw the stonemason standing there, pointing to a deep dip in the step. The stonemason laughed as he said, “Your great-great granddaddy thought of that a hundred and fifty years ago!”Keys: FTFFTFor Reference1.countless clients that had gone in and out of the office2.He turn the step over so that the worn part was in the groundTask3: Where to Start Your BusinessScriptYou have to consider the location when launching a business. You will be “planning your business tree” there and will have to maintain it for years to come. You have to keep in mind a few things when deciding on a place t open your business.First of all, you have to take the local economy into consideration. Is your local area growing and building? Are the market trends good? Even if you have to locate your business farther from your home, try to find a place that is building up and bringingpeople in. The worst thing you can do is to pick a place that is in the “bad area of town” because it is less expensive. Your address can be the first thing people will ask for, and it can say a lot about your business.The second thing you have to bear in mind is the job market. Since unemployment is low in most area in the Unites States, consider what type of employees you will need and find out if there are many in your area. The amount of money that you will have t o spend I the recruiting phase could be an indicator that you should or should not locate the business in an area with a different employee pool.Another factor people have to consider is whether you can integrate with the local community and get to love it. To make the community warm to you, you should become involved in it by joining the local Chamber of Commerce, Business Association, City Council Committees, or other local organization that could offer you help. Why plan on retiring “one day” to some great location? Why not move there now and start your dream business?1.What is the speaker mainly talking about?2.What must you find if you are going to locate a business at a distance from yourhome?3.According to the speaker, what is the worst thing you can do?4.What will the recruiting money tell you?5.What can you do the get on well with the locate people?Kes: 1D 2.C3. C 4.A 5.CFor ReferenceTo decide on a good business location, one has to consider the local economy, the job market there, and whether you can integrate wit the local community.IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 I am having cash problems.Bill:Helen, you started this company only a year ago. If you want it to grow, I’m afraid you need to do something about cash flow.Helen: Bill, although you’ve worked here only for a couple of months, you already know this company inside out. I am having cash problems.Bill: Clearly you don’t have the money you need to buy the equipment to be competitive. You have just barely enough funds to cover your day-to-day operational expenses.Helen: I think my best bet is to secure a small-business loan.Bill: I don’t think that’s possible. It seems to me you don’t have the collared for a loan.Helen: What can I do then?Bill: Try the Small Business Association. They help underwrite loans for a small business.Helen: So, even though I don’t have much collateral, I can still quality for a loan? Bill: Under this special program, possibly.Helen:That would really help me cover our overhead. I just need to get some time to get the revenues up.Bill: Apply for the small-business loan, and keep your fingers crossed!Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: You’ve worked as a consultant for a long time, so you know the company inside out. I’m having cash problems.B: I see. If you want the company to grow, I’m afraid you need to have more funds.Clearly you don’t have t he money you need to buy the equipment to be competitive. You just barely have enough funds to cover your day-to-day operating expenses.A: I think my best bet is to ask the bank loan.B:I don’t think that’s the best solution. Nowadays the interest rates are very high.You’ll have a difficult time paying back the loan.A: What can I do then?B: Try a business incubator.A: What can I get from them?B: They offer a range of services such as consultancy, training, and more importantly, venture capital.A: Can I really get venture capital from them?B: Possibly, if you prove your company is promising.A: Good, that would really help me cover our overhead. I just need some time to get revenues up.B: Well, apply for a risk investment, and keep your fingers crossedMODEL2 I have some very bad news.Helen: Bill, I’ve been searching for a loan, but I was rejected everywhere. Now I’m afraid I have some very bad news.Bill:What is it?Helen:Well, the company has been experiencing serious financial difficulties for quite a long time now.Bill: I know we’ve been operating in the red for the past few months.Helen: Exactly. After a long discussion with my partners, I’ve come to the conclusion that the best course of action is to file for bankruptcyBill: What? Bankruptcy? I didn’t know you were in this kind of serious financial trouble.Helen:Sales have been low all year long. Now two of our leading competitors are discussing a merger. Then we’ll have to face even stiffer competition. I feel the situation is going to go from bad to worse. We simply can’t afford to keep our doors open for long.Bill: When do you plan to make the announcement to tell all the employees? Helen:Early next week.Bill:What kinds of severance package will we able to offer them?Helen: Unfortunately, the best we can do is offer one month’s salary.Bill: Oh! How terrible! OK, I’ll contact Vivitek and see if they are interested in acquiring our company.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: I have some very bad news.B: What’s that?A: The c ompany’s products haven’t sold well for a long time, you know.B: Yeah. I know we’ve been operating a t a loss for several months.A: Exactly. And after a long discussion with my partner, I’ve come to the conclusion that the best course of action is to file for bankruptcy.B:What? Bankruptcy? I’d suggest that you find a merger partner instead. With combined strength, we can face the stiff market competition.A: Our sales have been low a long time. Who will be willing to merger with us?B:You can tell them we have a team of well-trained skilled workers and our equipment is not technologically backward. In fact, we have a lot of to offer.A: Sorry, but I’m still not confident at all. I still prefer to declare bankruptcy.B: When do you plan to make it known to the staff?A: Sometimes next month.B: What kind of severance package are you going to offer them?A: Unfortunately, the best we can do is offer one month’s salary.B: That’s terrible.MODEL3 We’ve been looking for a merger partner.ScriptBill: I hear that Vivitek has been considering acquiring a CD manufacturer for some time.Jessica: That’s quite true. What’s on your mind?Bill:My boss Helen thinks that our company would be a good match for Vivitek.And we’ve been looking for a merger partner.Jessica: Are you sure youroperation has much to bring to the table?Bill: Definitely.The quality of our products is first-rate, and we have many reliable sales out lets.What’s more, Vivitek can propel us to even greaterheights. It will be an all-around excellent match.Jessica:I think it might be, though we have yet to discuss details.Bill: As a matter of fact, we’ve already received a few attractive bids. Jessica: Well, we of curse need to come up with a plan that is attractive for both partiesBill: True, but my boss has to keep our shareholders’ interests in mind. Jessica: It’s reasonable to keep your employees’ welfare in mind.Bill: Yes, we don’t want to disappoint them.Jessica: Then let’s talk about specifics.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: I hear that your corporation has considered acquiring a software development company for some time.B: That’s quite true. What’s on your mind?A: We’ve been looking for a merger partner. And we think our company would be a good match for you.B: Definitely. We have a number of first-rate programmers (program writers\software engineers), and one of our software products is a hit.A: Then why do you want a merger?B:We can certainly survive on our own. The problem with us is that we don’t as many reliable sales outlets as you have. We hope your company can propel us to even greater heights.A: As a matter of fact, we’ve already received a few attractive bids. So we have to be cautious in making a decision.B: I hope you will find our company an all-around excellent match. The merger wil turn out to be a win-win (double-win\two-win) situation.A: I think that might be, though we still have to discuss specifics.B: Well, we of curse need to work out a scheme that is attractive for both parties.A: True, we have to keep in mind the interests of the shareholders of both sides.B: Good. That’s why they call you headhunters.V. Let’s TalkScriptMartin: Dick, would you review the result of the survey on leisure sporting activities.We need to plan our proposal for this Friday’s business meeting.Dick: Sure. I’ve summarized the results in the handouts, broken down by customer age groups and sporting activities. The survey was administered to 550 men and women between the age of 18 and 55 years old, and the results have been compiled in the following age groups: 18to 26, 27to 35,36to 45, and 46to 55.According to the results, the most active group involved in sporting activities is between 18 and 26 years old, followed by those 36to 45 years old. Martin: Okay.Dick: As far as particular sports are concerned, people in these two groups cited jogging as their favorite recreational sport followed by skiing, tennis, swimming, and cycling.Martin: And what about these groups broken down by gender?Dick: Oh, Martin, thanks for bringing that up. Men appears to be slightly more active than women in the 18 to 26 year-old age group, but women seemmore active in the other three groupsMartin: Hmm. Based on what you have said, I think we should consider targeting the18 to 26 year-old age group more in the future. I also feel we should considerexpanding our line of athletic shoes, particularly jogging shoes and tennis footwear. We also have to come up with a more appealing slogan aimed at this age group.Dick: I see what you mean. However, the 46 to 55 age group is becoming more concerned about staying fit. I believe this trend will continue, so we should not neglect them.Martin: I see your point. Well, let’s meet again on Wednesday to iron out more details of this proposal.DiscussionSAMPLEA: How many people do you think we have to survey before we can have a clear idea about the sales potential for each product?B: I think our survey must be administered to at least 300 men and women of various ages, incomes and occupations. Otherwise the results won’t be reliable.A: Perhaps we can use our common sense to predict the results.B: Obviously, young people pay more attention to their clothes than older people, and they tend to buy more.A:It’s clear that women are more active in buying dresses. Our production should target women.B: What do you think about the various income groups? Do you think we should aim mainly at the high income group?A: It’s hard to say. Some rich people are very careful with their money. So, we have to wait until the investigation results come out.B: Now let’s switch to sports shoes. Which group do you think may be active?A: I guess the young people may buy the most because many of them like sports a great deal.B: I think this group will be followed by the old group instead of the middle-aged group. The old people are becoming more concerned about staying fit.A: I agree. And I believe this trend will continue, so we shouldn’t neglect them.B: What may be the result broken down by gender?A: Many people think men are more active than women, but I’m not quite sure.B: Ok, let’s carry out our survey as early as possible and let facts speak for themselves.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Hot Business IdeasScriptBusiness ideas are all around you. Many business ideas come from a careful analysis of market and consumer needs. If you are interested in starting a business, but don’t know what product or service you might sell, here are some ways that may help you find one.First of all, you should study how to value to an existing product. The difference raw wood and finished wooden products is a good example of putting a product through an additional process that increases its value.But additional processes are not the only way value can be added. You might also add services, or combine one product with other products. For instance, a local farm which sells produce can also offer a vegetable delivery service—for a free.What business ideas can you develop along these lines? Focus on what products you might buy, and what you might do to them or with them to create a profitable business.Some people have another way of making profit. They improve an existing products or service. We all know that the person who can build a better mousetrap will make a lot of money. That person could be you! A local entrepreneur has created an improved version of the hula hoop. It’s bigger and heavier, so hula-hoopers can control it more easily and do more tricks. How did she come up with this business idea? She thought hula hooping would be a fun thing to do with her daughter, but found the commercially available product too flimsy.There are very few products or services that can’t be improved. Start generating business ideas by looking at the products and services you use and brainstorming ideas as to how they could be better.1.What is the first way the speaker mentions that helps you produce a business idea?2.Which of the following methods does the speaker NOT mention?3.Why does the speaker mention the mousetrap?4.Which of the following is true according to the passage?5.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?Keys: 1.C 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.DTask 2: What do you know about business?ScriptHistorically, the term business referred to activities or interests.By extension, the word became, as recently as the 18th century, synonymous with “an individual commercial enterprise”. When referring to activities, the terms business and industry sometimes appear interchangeable. Thus a fisherman might say either that he is in the “fishing business”, which is a bit colloquial or that he works in the “fishing industry”, which sounds somewhat formal. The word “trade” may serve as an equivalent of both “business” and “industry”.People establish business in order to perform economic activities. With some exceptions, such as non-profit organizations and institutions of the government, businesses exist to product profit. In other words, the owners and operators of a business have receiving or generating a financial return for their time, effort and capital as one of their main objectives.One can classify businesses in many different ways.In recent years, service businesses have become increasingly popular. They offer intangible products and typically have different, usually smaller, capital requirements than manufacturers. Distributors need smaller funds than manufacturers.Most laws specify the forms that a business can take, and a body of commercial law has been developed for each type. Some common types include partnerships, corporations, also called limited liability companies, and sole ownerships.Task3: An office boy or a billionaire?A jobless man applied for the position of “office boy”at Microsoft. The human resource manger interviewed him, and gave him a test: clean the floor.“You are engaged,”he said, “give me your email address, and I’ll send you the application form to fill and tell you when you will start.” The man replied, “I don’t have a computer or an email.”“I’m sorry,” said the HR manager, “if you don’t have an email, that means you don’t exist. And whoever doesn’t exist can’t have the job!”The man left with no hope at all. He didn’t know what to do, with only 10 dollars in his pocket. He then decided to go to the supermarket and buy a crate of tomatoes. He sold the tomatoes in a door-to door round. In less than two hours, he succeeded in doubling his capital. He repeated the operation three times, and returned home with 60 dollars. The man realizes that he could survive this way, and started to go out early and returned late every day.Thus, his money doubled or tripled every day. A little later, he bought a cart, then a trunk, then he has his own fleet of delivery vehicles. Five years later, the man was one of the biggest food retailers in the United States. He started to plan his family’ future, and decided to buy life insurance. He called an insurance broker, and chose a protection plan. Before the conversation was concluded, the broker asked him for his email address. The man replied,” I have no email.”The broker replied,” You don’t have an email, and yet have succeeded in building an empire! Can you imagine what you could have been you had an email.”The man replied, “ An office boy at Microsoft!”For Reference1.“If you don’t have an email that means you don’t exist. And whoever doesn’texist can’t have the job!”2.He sold the tomatoes in a door-to door round. In less than two hours, hesucceeded in doubling his capital. He repeated the operation three times, and returned home with 60 dollars.3.He bought a cart, then a trunk, then he has his own fleet of delivery vehicles.Five years later, the man was one of the biggest food retailers in the United States.4.He started to plan his family’ future, and decided to buy life insurance. He calledan insurance broker, and chose a protection plan.5.He thought that with an email , he would have become an office boy atMicrosoft.News ReportA Historic Settlement between the Law and BusinessScriptBill Gates, Microsoft Chairman:We hope that when the state attorney general fully reviewed the settlement, they will also agree that it’s the right way forward. Litigation is never a good thing for any industry or any company. We have said for some time that we would go the extra mile to resolve this case. That is exactly what we did in reaching this settlement.The experience of the past the three years hs had a profound impact on me personally and on our company. We are in a fast-moving, competitive industry, but we will focus more on how our actions affect other companies.John Ashcroft, U.S Attorney General:Today we are announcing a strong, historical settlement reached by the Department of Justice and the Microsoft Corporation that will put an end to Microsoft’s unlawful conduct, bring effective relief to the marketplace, and ensure that consumers will have more choices in meeting their needs of computing and working with their computers. This settlement is the right result for consumers and for businesses, the right result for the economy, and the right result for government. It provides prompt, effective, certain relief for consumers and removes the uncertainty in the computer market, a critical factor in today’s economy.。