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全新版大学英语听说教程第一册听力原文
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全新版大学英语听说教程第一册听力原文Unit 1Part A1. 1) How are you doing? 2) I’d like you to meet my classmate2. 1) I’m 2) May I introduce 3) to you 4) Pleased to meet you5) It’s a pleasure to meet you3. 1) Come and meet my family 2) this is Tom 3) It’s good to know you4) this is my sister.Part BTapescriptTalking about Studying EnglishAt a gathering of students from China and some other countries, Yang Weiping and Virginia Wang, both first-year college students, are talking about their learning of English.Hello, my name is Yang Weiping. I’m a freshman at Peking University and I’m majoring in chemistry.At college we have to study a foreign language. I choose English because I like listening to English programs on the radio and TV. I also like British and American pop songs. Some day I hope to visit Britain and the United States.I started learning English several years ago and I’m getting better at it. My favorite activity is listening, especially listening to songs and stories. My big problem is, however, speaking. I feel nervous whenever I speak. And I never seem to know what to say when people talk to me. But I’ve decided to overcome my shyness and learn to speak English by speaking as much as I can.H i, my name is Virginia Wang. I’m a library science major at the National University of Singapore. In our country, English is important. It is one of the official languages and you have to be fluent to English to get a good job.I’ve been studying English since high school. I’m good atreading because I like learning about new things and new ideas. There are so many books and articles written in English. Our textbooks at the university are in English, too. I know writing is also very important, but I find it rally difficult.When I graduate from the university I would like a job in the city library where I can read all kinds of new books.Exercise 1: b dExercise 2: 1)Yang 2)Chemistry 3)Likes listening to English programs on radio & TV; enjoys English pop songs 4) several years ago 5) listening; speaking6) Wang 7) Library science 8) To get a good job 9) in high school 10) reading; writingDialogue 11) may I sit here? 2) Sure. 3) Nice day 4) warm and sunny 5) computerDialogue 21) About four years 2) Very much 3) it’s very usefulDialogue 31) Listening 2) I find listening rather difficult 3) listen to this tape4) Perhaps I shouldPart C1)skills 2)worry 3)focus 4)feel 5)understood 6)carefully 7)problems8)understand 9)main 10)detailsUnit 2Part A1.Closing2.Opening3.Closing4.Opening5.Opening6.Opening1-5 a b b a b 6-10.a b a b bPart BTapescript How to Improve Your Conversation SkillsTo speak to people in a foreign language requires courage and a willingness to make errors. Some people are so afraid of making mistakes that they never open their mouths. And that’s the biggest mistake of all. Now if you have courage and are ready to make a few errors, what do you say?First of all, you have to open the conversation. Finding an appropriate topic is half the battle. Some topics, such as theweather and news, work well. But others, such as age, money or people’s appearance do not. The following are some good ways to open a conversation.Weather –It sure is cold today, isn’t it?News – Did you hear about that terrible forest fire?A conversation in a foreign language doesn’t always go smoothly. Sometimes your partner talks too fast and you find it difficult to follow. Not to worry, though. You can always ask your partner to repeat what he has said or to speak more slowly. For example, “Excuse me, but could you say that again? I didn’t catch it.” Or “Could you speak more slowly, please?”At the end of a conversation you need to find a way to close it in a polite way. “Well, I really need to be going,” or “It was nice talking to you” are frequently used by people to end a conversation.Exercise 1: 1. b c a 2. DExercise 2: 1. a. age b. money c. people’s appearance2. a. say that again? I didn’t catch it. b. speak more slowly, please3. a. really need to be going b. nice talking to you.Dialogue 11. do you have a minute?2. What can I do for you3. several4. I wonder if you could tell me how I could improve my oral English5. every time I open my mouth I seem to make errors6. be willing to make some errors at the beginning.7. I shouldn’t be afraid of making mistakes.8. try to speak English as much as I canDialogue 2:1. Cold this morning2. get even colder3. won’t get as cold as4. terrific. That guy who won the first prize speaks really fluent English. I do admire him.5. Me, too.6. I have an appointment with the dean.Part CTapescript Smile When You Read ThisHow good is your memory? Answer these four questions: What did you have for breakfast yesterday? What clothes did you wear last Friday? Who did you talk to yesterday? Where did you go last Saturday? If you can answer all four questions, you memory is verygood.Memory is important for leaning language skills. Education specialists in England want to help people improve their reading abilities. They want students to remember the books and articles they read. The specialists found something to help: facialexpressions. They gave ten students a happy article to read. Five of the students read the happy article while smiling. Five students read the happy article while frowning. Then they answered comprehension questions the smiling students remembered more of the happy article than the frowning students.Then the specialists gave ten students another article to read. It was an angry letter to the editor of a newspaper. Five students read the angry article while smiling, and five students read the angry article whiling frowning. Which group remembered better? You’re right. The frowning students.The specialist do n’t know why facial expressions help memory. They are continuing to study the relationship between the mind and the body. Until they find the answer, keep smiling (or frowning?)!Exercise:1. If one can answer all the four questions, his memory is thought to be good. (I hear it.)2. The smiling student could remember more happy articles than the frowning students. (I hear it.)3. Education specialist from England haven’t found the best way to help people improve reading abilities. (I can not infer it.)4. The specialists are trying to explain the reason why facial expressions can help memory (I can infer it.)5. According to the speaker, facial expressions might affect a person’s memory. (I can infer it.)6. In the second group five students who read the angry letter while smiling remembered less. (I can infer it.)Unit 3Part A1. likes2. doesn’t car for3. loves4. hates5. not interested in6.prefers7.loves8.favorite9.is keen on 10.prefers 11.enjoys 12.thinks a lot of /doc/9f7109518.html,st kind of1. br2.pr3.kl4.tr5.sp6.pr7.pl8.str9.gr 10.glPart BTapescript Accommodation for College StudentsR: Good morning. Can I help you?S: Yes, please. I’m a new student and I’d like to have some information about the…em…th e accommodation for students.R: Right. The university provides two types of accommodation, halls of residence and self-cateringaccommodation.S: How much does it cost for the self-catering accommodation?R: For a single room, thirty-seven pounds eighty-six per week, that’s about five forty-one a day. For a double room, it’s fifty-two seventy-eight per week. This will apply throughout this academic year.S: I’d like to stay in the self-catering accommodation. How far is that from the residence to the university?R: It all depends. The residences at 36 Elms Road and 110 Palm Road are about one and a half miles from the university main site and the Freeman’s Common House at William Road are half a mile.S: When do I need to apply?R: Are you an undergraduate or a postgraduate?S: Undergraduate.R: Then you should apply for it as soon as possible, since places in university-owned accommodation are limited and if you don’t apply before the end of the month, you are not likely to get a place.S: Could you possibly tell me what to do, if no vacancy isavailable?R: Yes, you may consider private accommodation. The university runs an Accommodation Information Office and its staff will help you.S: Where is the office?R: In the Students’ Union Building.S: Whom can I contact?R: Mr. Underwood. David Underwood, the manager of the accommodation information office.S: Thank you very much.R: You are welcome.Exercise 1: c dExercise 2: 1) private 2) Halls of Residence 3) Self-catering 4)￡37.86 5) ￡52.78Dialogue 1: 1. you’re moving into… Xiao Chen 2.moved into 3. Aren’t you lucky! …there was no vacancy 4. What a pity! You should have applied earlier. 5. I guess so 6.rent an apartment near school 7.more convenient 8.that’s true…302 9. See you 10. See youDialogue 2: 1.you have a one-bedroom apartment to rent 2. Maple Street…a shopping center and a subway station 3. Sound nice 4. Fourth 5.east..north…a beautiful park /doc/9f7109518.html,fortable 7.800 8.in a day or twoPart CTapescript What College Professors DoCollege professors are often believed to lead easy lives of quiet thinking while teaching one or two classes every week. But college professors do much more than go to class. The average professor spends between six and fifteen hours in the classroom weekly. And that same college professor works from sixty to eighty hours a week.Because they must remain current in their fields, professors spend part of that time reading, reading, reading. That leads to additional hours during which they revise and update their class lecture notes. It takes far longer to prepare notes than to deliver them in class. Professors may spend time conducting experiments, working on college projects, or advising students. They may be writing books, articles, or papers for delivery at conventions.When not in the classroom or in the office, professors are still working, behind closed doors in committee sessions or at home grading papers and preparing for tomorrow’s classes. To accept this sort of schedule willingly, they must feel strongly about theimportance of the college experience.Exercise: 1. A busy life. 2. Between six and fifteen hours.3.They must remain current in their fields.4. They will revise and update them.Unit 4Part A1. 1) Yeah 2) By the way 3) Who 4) Don’t you think so? 5) Yes 6) Quite well2. 1) Like what2) Yeah 3) Hmm, let me think 4) Well 5) Come to think of it1. 923812. 26083. 15404. 755. 1566. 9007. 84,2008. 1,7359. 9:40 10.5:45Part BTapescript Small Talk Is EasyA: Mike, guess what?B: What?A: Carol just invited me to a party at her house on Saturday.B: Carol? You mean the pretty girl in your economics class?A: Yeah.B: Great! I’m sure you’ll have a super time.A: I’m not so sure.B: What do you mean, John? I though you really liked Carol.A: I do. But I don't know her friends very well.B: So get to know them.A: But I’m no good at small talk.B: Small talk is easy. You can learn.A: By Friday?B: sure, I’ll coach you. You just have to remember a few simple sentences.A: I don't know. I have trouble remembering things. Especially when I meet people. I get nervous.B: Don’t worry, John. You can do it. You just need a few tips.A: But what if I say something stupid?B: Hey, you’re not giving a speech. You’re just having a conversation. So just talk about something you know they are interested in.A: That’s the problem. I don’t know what Carol’s friends are interested in.B: Let them tell you. If you let people talk about themselves, they’ll think you’re interesting.A: You mean something like, “So, tell me what you’re interested in.”B: Well, you don’t have to be that direct. For example, you can talk about the weather.A: You can’t be serious. The weather’s b oring.B: It’s a good excuse to find out what they like to do. On a rainy day, you say, “What do you do in such terrible weather?”A: What if they just stayed home and read a book?B: Then ask them about the book. You can ask if it was good. Ask if they liked it and why. Then talk about a book you really liked.A: So that’s what small talk is about, is it? Well, I’ll give it a try. Thanks for the tips, Mike.B: You’re welcome. Have a good time at the party.Note:Small talk means light conversations on unimportant or non-serious subjects such as the weather or TV programs you saw last night, or little compliments on what people are wearing. In a social gathering where a lot of guests are strangers to one another, small talk can be very useful to make them feel at ease.Exercise 1: c a dExercise 2: 1. At Carol’s house on Saturday 2. He’s uncertain whether he can have a good time at the party or not 3. He’s not good at small talk 4. One should talk about something other people are interested in 5. By getting them to talk about themselvesDialogue 1: 1. My American friend…weekend 2. That’s great 3. never been to a party given by a foreigner… I won’t know how to act 4. But it’s easier said than done5. A bottle of wine or a small box of chocolates6.his American friends. What should I say to them?7. Why don’t you get them to talk about themselves? Won’t it be a super chance for you to practice your conversation skills with native speakers of English?8. I guess you’re right. Thanks.Dialogue 2: 1.a beautiful song they are playing 2.cool 3.pop music 4.Oh, yeah 5.rap 6.It’s all right, but I’m not really cray about it 7. Do you often go to those big concerts 8.Sometimes…listening to CDs… I can’t stand crowds of pushing people9. I know what you meanPart CTapescript Are you Calling about the Party?Laura: Hello. This is Laura Davis speaking.Simon: Oh, hello, Laura. This is Simon here. Simon Williams.Laura: Oh, Simon. How nice to hear you. Are you calling about the party? You did get the invitation, didn’t you?Simon: Yes, thanks, I did. That’s just it. I’m afraid. You see, I’m already tied up that evening.Laura: Oh, really? That is a pity.Simon: Yes. I’m afraid it’s been planned for ages. You see, some friends of mine are coming to see me. I haven’t seen them for a long time, and you know … well…I managed to get some tickets for the opera, and I promised to take them out to dinner afterwards. I can’t get out of it, unfortunately. I wish I could.Laura: Oh, what a shame! We are looking forward to seeing you. Still, if you can drop in later with your friends, we’d love to see you.Simon: Thanks. Well, I’ll certainly try, but I don’t think there’s much chance. Actually I’ve sent you an e-mail to say I can’t come.Laura: Oh, have you? That’s very kind, thanks. Well, keep in touch, Simon.Simon: I will. Regards to James. And I hope the party goes well. Bye!Laura: Thanks. Bye.Note: for ages: for a long timeExercise:1. Simon is calling because he hasn’t got the invitation. (F)2. Simon will take his friends out to dinner after going to the opera. (T)3. Laura has made a promise to her friends and will not beak her promise. (F)4. Both Laura and Simon will be rather busy that evening. (T)5. Laura and Simon agree to meet daily. (F)Unit 5Part A1. Call back David Johnson this afternoon.2. Call Bill Green at 415-389-1074 this evening. It’s important.3. Meet Judy outside the Art Museum at ten tomorrow morning.4. Don’t forget to go to Tom’s party this evening.1. 6247-22552. 6417-28173. 612-930-9608Part BTapescriptA Business CallA: Good afternoon. ABC Imports. May I help you?B: Yes, may I speak to Mr. James Johnson, please?A: I’m afraid Mr. Johnson isn’t available right now. Would you like to leave a message?B: This is Richard Alexander with Star Electronics. It’s very important that he returns my call this afternoon.A: Does he have your office number and your mobile phone number?B: I thinks so, but let megive them to you again.A: Okay.B: My office number is 714-555-2000; my cell phone number is 909-555-2308. He can reach me at my office number before 6 p.m. or anytime today on my mobile.A: Very well, I’ll give him your message as soon as he returns to the office.Exercise 1: b aExercise 2: 1) James Johnson 2) ABC Imports 3) Richard Alexander 4) Star Electronics5) 909-555-2308 6) 714-555-2000 7) Call Richard Alexander 8) 6 p.m.Dialogue 1: 1) Frank Qian’s 2) Frank 3) Well 4) I’m afraid Mr. Qian’s not in the office at the moment 5) try his mobile 6) give me the number 7) 909-365-2781 8) Just let me check that.9)909-365-2781 10)That’s it.Dialogue 2: 1) Can I help you? 2) I’d like to 3) Mr. Paul Osman 4) I’m afraid Mr. Osman is at a meeting right now. 5)Can I take a message 6) Brian Gray 7) “The Bike Shop” 8) urgent9) Mr. Osman 10) Mr. Gray 11) my phone number 12) I’ll give your message to Mr. Osman as soon as possiblePart CTapescript Good Luck CompanySecretary: Good Luck Company.Applicant: I’m calling in connection with y our post of computer sales representative. Your advertisement said that I should ring up first for an interview.Secretary: That’s right. What are your qualifications?Applicant: I have a degree in Computer Science.Secretary: Do you have any relevant working experience?Applicant: Yes, I have been a computer programmer in a trading company for three years.Secretary: Can I have your name, please?Applicant: Brian Tong.Secretary: Okay, I’ve written down your information and I’ll pass this on to our personnel department for further consideration before we decide whether there will be an interview with you.Applicant: When would you let me know the result?Secretary: In about 2 weeks’ time, I think. How can I contact you, Mr Tong?Applicant: You can call me at my office at 38839673 during office hours.Secretary: 3-8-8-3-9-6-7-3. Okay, I’ll let you know the result when I hear from the personnel department.Exercise: 3. (Post) Computer sales representative 4. A degreein Computer Science5. A computer programmer in a trading company for three years6. 38839673Unit 6Part A1. He wants to know where he can buy a painting.2. He found out how much the dress cost as well as where he could buy it.3. She suggests that the man buy a tie for his cousin.1. $20.502. $50.953. 175.404. $50.805. $594Part BTapescript Where Can We Find Women’s Wear?Mark: Excuse me, where can we find women’s wear?Receptionist: On the second floor. You can take the escalator on your right.Mark: Thank you.Salesperson: Good morning. Can I help you?Ann: No, thanks. We’re just looking.Mark: How about this red dress, Ann? It’s very fashionable.Ann: I don’t know. I’m not crazy about red. I think it’s a bit too bright for me.Salesperson: How about this white dress? It’s a new arrival for the season.Ann: Is it? it looks pretty. But is it very expensive?Mark: Let me see the price tag. It says $299.Ann: That’s too expensive for me. I’d like something below $200.Salesperson: What about this blue dress? It’s on sale. It’s 10% off, so it’s only $126/Ann: Mmm. I like the color. Do you think it’ll look good on me, Mark?Mark: I think so. Why don’t you try it on?Salesperson: What size do you take?Ann: Medium.Salesperson: Here’s a medium in blu e. The fitting room is right behind you.Ann: (wearing the dress) What do you think of it, Mark?Mark: It’s very nice. I think blue suits you. And it fits perfectly.Ann: Great. I think I’ll take it.Mark: That’s a good deal.Salesperson: Will that be cash or charge?Ann: Cash, please.Exercise 1: 1. In a department store. 2. There were four people speaking in the conversation. They were the receptionist, the salesperson, Ann and Mark. 3. To buy a dress for Ann.Exercise 2: a d b d cDialogue 1: 1. Can I help you, ladies 2. Yes, please. (We are looking for a backpack) 3. Sporting goods, 5th (floor) all the way in the back. 4. Betty. 5. Backpacks. Goodness, (they have all sizes and c0lors!) What do you want 6. Big enough for weekend travel home, (but that I can) use 7. I have a large travel one already, soI basically want a book bag. 8. smaller ones… (I’m getting a) black 9. Cheerful-red, (I think). And I want waterproof, so my books stay dry. 10. That’s a really good idea. 11. If we’re going trav elling, we can’t spend too muchDialogue 2: 1. Oh, let’s just go in the store a minute 2. Ok, but just a snack 3.some milk… bread 4. milk. How about a soda 5. Coca Cola makes you fat. Milk 6. yoghurt…those butter cookies 7. Alright… some fruit (or) some juice… this bread 8. fresh 9. bread…at the bus stop 10. The juice 11. ThanksPart CTapescript Defective GoodsThe other day, Mrs. White bought some bed linen at a small store near her home. The store had a good reputation, and Mrs. White had often shopped there before. But when she got home and examined the sheets, Mrs. White was shocked. One of them had a big hole in the middle, and another was badly stained. And two others were frayed at the edges.As you can imagine, Mrs. White was very angry and she went back immediately to complain. When she arrived, the store was closed and the two other angry ladies were waiting outside. One of them told Mrs. White that she had bought some towels that morning, and the other lady said that she had purchased a linen tablecloth. In both cases the goods were defective. A little later some other women joined them, and they all told the same story.Finally the storekeeper appeared and let them in. The poor man looked very worried. He became very nervous when the ladies threatened to call the police, but he denied trying to cheat them. Then he explained what had happened. In his absence, the driver of a delivery truck had mistaken his shop for a secondhand goods store and had delivered a load of used material from a nearby hotel. The sales clerk had not bothered to check the delivery and had started selling the defective goods right away.The storekeeper apologized for the mistake and promised to exchange the ladies’ purchases and to refund half the price. Needless to say he fired the careless assistant.Unit 7Part B: We Have an Opening NowMs. Campbell: Have a seat, Mr. Wells. Let me take a quick look at your application… I see that you want a part-time job.Steve: That’s right.Ms. Campbell: We hire part-timers occasionally. How many hours a week do you want to work?Steve: About fifteen or twenty.Ms. Campbell: You’re junior at the university, I see. Also, youwere a lifeguard for the past two summers.Steve: Yes. But this year I have an apartment. So I need a job during the school year, too.Ms. Campbell: Do you think you can handle both a job and school?Steve: Well, I have a B average. Yes, I think I can do it.Ms. Campbell: Your references are very good. They say you’re a hard worker and are very reliable.Steve: I seldom miss work, and I’m always on time.Ms. Campbell: Well, Steve, we have one opening now.Steve: That’s wonderful!Ms. Campbell: We need a clerk in the mailroom.Steve: That’s fine.Ms. Campbell: The job pays the minimum wage.Steve: That’s okay.Ms. Campbell: However, it’s on the night shift.Steve: That’s all right.Ms. Campbell: The hours are 2 to 6 a. m., Monday through Friday.Steve: That’s …not so good.Ms. Campbell: I know. What do you think? Are you interested ?Steve: Well, …I often take a nap in the afternoon, and then I stay up late. I guess the hours are okay. When do I start?Ms. Campbell: On Monday.Steve: All right. Thank you.Keys to exercise 2:A university juniorB averageA lifeguard for two summersIn an apartmentHard working and reliableSeldom absent form work and always on timePay the rent of the apartmenta clerk in the mailroom2 to 6 am Monday through Friday,MinimumPart CTapescript:Unusual IntervieweesA recent survey asked vice-presidents and personnel directors of America’s 100 largest corporations fro their most unusual experiences interviewing prospective employees. They included:A job applicant who challenged the interviewer to a fight.A job candidate who said he had never finished high school because he was kidnapped and kept in a closet in Mexico.A balding candidate who excused himself during the interview and then returned wearing a full hairpiece.A candidate who wore headphones to the interview and, when asked to remove them, explained that she could listen to the interviewer and the music at the same time.A candidate who said she didn’t have time for lunch and then started to eat a hamburger and French fries in the interviewer’s office.A clumsy candidate who fell and broke an arm during the interview.An applicant who interrupted the questioning to phone her doctor for advice.A candidate who dozed off during the interview.A candidate who refused to sit down and insisted on being interviewed standing up.A candidate who asked, “Would it be a problem if I’m angry most of the time?”It was reported that all of them were hired.UNIT 8PART A:1. Because he dialed the wrong number.2. Because she was late for work. She overslept.3. Because he didn’t notify her earlier about quitting.4. Because he couldn’t hire the woman.Identifying years:1. 1922, 19572. 1963, 1984, 19983. 1785, 1850, 18394. 1867, 1903, 1911, 1934Part BTapescript: a steady jobFred, a very conscientious worker, had one serious flaw: he was clumsy. The poor boy spoiled everything he did and for that reason could never keep a job. He’d had many jobs over the years but only for a few weeks at a time. For six months, Fred was out of employment. Finally, he got a job in a warehouse where many different types of home furnishings were stored. Fred’s job was to unpack the merchandise newly arrived from the factory and put each item in its assigned place. The work was only temporary, but after so long with no employment at all it was better than nothing.One morning Fred unpacked a large and quite fragile vase. He picked it up to carry across the warehouse. But he had onlywalked two steps and he tripped. There was a loud crash as the vase fell from Fred’s hands and shattered into a thousand pieces.Fred was called immediately to the manager’s office, and he was sure he would be fired. The young man’s spirits began to drop.“I’ll have to deduct something from your wages every week until the vase is paid for,” the manager said sternly.“How much is the vase worth?” Fred asked.“$350”A wide grin spread across the young man’s face. “That’s wonderful!” he shouted happily. “At last I have a steady job!”Exercise 1: c b cExercise 2: 1. he was clumsy and spoiled everything he did.1. In a warehouse3. hHe unpacked the goods newly arrived from the factory and put them in assigned places.4. Fred broke a large vase.5. $3506. To deduct part of Fre d’s weekly wages until the vase was paid for.7. As it would take a long time to deduct $350 from his wages, he could keep the job while he was paying for the vase.Part C Mark HillMark Hill is a traffic police officer in Watford, near London. He works on some of the busiest Motorways in Britain, the M1 and the M25.There are traffic police on duty twenty-four hours a day. There are three shifts, and each shift is eight hours. On average they have to deal with three to four accidents each shift. Here is Mark Hill talking about his job:“We deal with anyone in the accident who is injured. That’s the first thing. Then we have to clear the road and get the traffic moving again.”“Most accidents happen because people drive too fast—especially when the roads are wet. Sometimes we get accidents that occur because drivers don’t follow the rules. For example, I’ve seen a number of cases of drivers overtaking on the left. This is illegal in Britain. If you want to overtake, you have to go into the fast lane on the right.”“Not everyone can use a motorway in Britain. People that。
新视野大学英语视听说教程第一册最新版Unit8答案(含听力原文)
Uint8II. Listening SkillsListening for Rents or Charges1.M: Look at this ad! “One bedroom apartment, with kitchen and bathroom.” It’s close to ourschool, and the price is only $250 a month.W: But I want an apartment at least $50 cheaper.Q: What is the highest rent the woman is willing to pay?B) $200.2.M: Laura, I really hate to ask this, but I think I’m going to be five days late with this month’srent. Do you think you could help me out?W: I’m afraid I can’t. It’s $350! I haven’t much money. I have to save hard to pay my own rent;and it’s almost twice as high as yours.Q: How much is the man’s monthly rent？A)$350.3.M: Okay, Mrs. Smith, I’m all packed and ready to move out. There’s just the matter of the$500 damage deposit and I’ll be off.W: Well, Rob, there’s also the matter of some cigarette burns on the carpet and a hole in one of the walls. Those damages will cost $100 to repair.Q: How much is the landlady willing to give back to the man?B)$400.4.M1: Frank, we need to talk about this month’s utility bill. It’s $220, and I’ve give you half theamount. Why are you asking for $50 morre?W2: Don’t you think you should pay a little bit more than that? Y ou have an extra heater in your bedroom. And you have been taking two hot showers a day, sometimes for almost an hour. I think you should be thankful I’m only asking for $160.Q: How much is the second speaker asking the first one to pay?B)$160.5.M: Why are you still staying here? The girls on this floor are so noisy! Y ou can get anapartment off campus for just a little more money. Perhaps $450 a month.W: Well, actually, I was planning to pay the extra $50 to move there. But I changed my idea when I learned those noisy girls will move out next term.Q: What is the rent for the girl’s dorm?B)$400.III. Listening InTask 1:Living with RoommatesLiving with roommates in college dorms, one is likely to have problems as well as success.Some students report more unhappy relationships with their roommates than they do the opposite. One reason for this is that it’s human nature to pick out a person’s negative aspects more easily than to realize his or her positive ones. Living in a college dorm, you will certainly se both the strong points and shortcomings of your roommates. But you’ll be more likely to remember those unhappy moments between you and talk about them. Y ou may often tend to tell war stories about someone who spilled their breakfast all over you, but seldom will you talk about the pleasant conversation you had with someone over breakfast. This selective memory does you no good at all! Therefore, if you want to enjoy better relationships with your roommates, you must work hard to view them as people and make yourself fully aware that they’re going to have some faults—and so are you!1.C2.A3.B4.D5.BTask 2:Interviewing a Rental AgentM: Hi. Are you Jane from the rental agency?W: Y es. Nice to meet you. I take it you’re Tim.M: Y eah. Well, I just started to look into moving off campus. It seems that all the good places are going fast.W: That’s right; you gotta be quick. Let me tell you a little about this apartment. It’s a one bedroom, one living room apartment, with a bathroom and a kitchen. The furnishings are all new. There are hardwood floors, these large windows in the front, and it tends to be a quiet neighborhood.M: And how about the transportation?W: Well, from the bus stop down the block you can always catch buses onto campus, or into the city.M: Ok. How about the rent?W: The rent is $300 per month.M: Is there a security deposit?W: Y es. Y ou must first pay the security deposit, which is one month’s rent, and the last month’s rent. Then, normal monthly payment begins.M: And, would mind if I have a roommate?W: Of course not! Whatever you like.M: Well, the place looks good. I’ll definitely be in touch.W: Ok. Here’s my business card. Give me a call if you have any questions.M: Will do.1.He intends to move off campus.2.The apartment consists of a bedroom, a living room, a bathroom and a kitchen. It is equippedwith hardwood floors and new furnishings, and is located in a quiet neighborhood.3.From the bus stop down the block people can always catch buses onto campus, or into thecity.4.It is $300 per month.5.He has to first pay the security deposit, which is one month’s rent, and the last month’s rent.Task 3: Off-campus ApartmentsIn many colleges and universities, the rapid increase in the number of resident students has made on-campus dormitories increasingly crowded. Thus even some of the least attractive off-campus apartments now seem to be in great demand. As a result, real estate owners tend to purchase as many properties as they can near college campus for the sole purpose of renting them out yo students. “College towns”have sprung up across the country where there are large numbers of houses filled with students tenants. To find an apartment that’s “right”for you, first determine exactly how much you can spend. Don’t waste your valuable time seeing apartments you can’t afford. Use newspaper classified ads, apartment guides and the Internet, to make a list of “candidates” in your price range and needs. First consider how much travel time you can afford each day. The next question: will you have a roommate to share the costs? Will you be able to afford the apartment if your partner moves out? Furthermore, be sure to consider the potential costs of utilities carefully. Sometimes utility costs are included in the rent. This arrangement often gives a clearer picture of monthly costs.resident dormitories apartments demand properties rent right spend afford roommate moves costsTask 4: Roommate Wanted20-year-old two 3-bedroom preferred responsible respectful north walking distance privateair conditioning high speed $275 utilitiesIV. Speaking OutModel 1 It’s all my fault.Now Y our TurnProfessor: Everyone should be here by now. Where’re they?David: Well, there was a notice posted on the bulletin board, but maybe not everyone saw it. Professor: Did anyone put up a notice in the regular classroom?David: Well, I think nobody did.Professor: Really?David: I hate to say it, but I don’t think the rest of the class is coming.Professor: It’s all my fault. I should have told them all on the last class.Model 2 I didn’t do that.Now Y our TurnElectrician: Wasn’t I just here several days ago for an electrical problem?Ashley: I guess you’re mistaken.Electrician: Oh man! Look what you’ve done! Y ou can’t plug all these appliances into one socket.It’s too much overloaded!Ashley: I’m sorry, but I didn’t do that.Electrician: The truth is, you college kids never learn!Model 3 I’m afraid you’re rightNow Y our TurnJames: Well, you see, when you get up, you always take a long shower—one hour sometimes. John:That’s not true! I do have a shower every morning, but I don’t think I spent that long. James: But when you use the bathroom, you always lock the door.John: I’m sorry. I just like my privacy.James: Well, the fact is that others need to use the toilet too. Do you think we should go downstairs to the gas station to use the public toilets?John: I’m afraid you’re right. I promise I’ll take a quick shower later, and keep the door open.V. Let’s TalkJack: Hey, Anne, long time no see!Anne: Y eah, whatcha’ been doin’?Jack: Oh, not much, just hanging around my suite.Anne: Oh, you got a suite this year? I remember last year you were in a triple. I mean, thouse rooms were really supposed to be for two people, but they stuffed three of you in them. Jack: Right. That’s why I got to bid first for my room this year. And now me and five other guys are in a suite.Anne: So it’s three rooms for two people each？Jack: Right. And how about you? Where are you living this year?Anne: I’m out in the Hillside Community, I really like it there. It’s a little further away from the Academic buildings, but it’s nice and quiet. Y ou know, I’m not much of a partygoer. Jack: I know. Last year our crazy floor used to keep you up all night! Do you remember when the RA caught me with beer in my room? I had to do 15 hours of building service! Anne: That RA was so strict! In Hillside, since it’s mostly an older community, there are no regulations about alcohol. However, Sunday through Thursday, and Friday and Saturdayafter 1 a.m. are all “quiet hours”.Jack: Is it more expensive to live up there? Iknow the apartments are really nice.Anne: Y eah, a lot more. I t’s about $2,000 a semester.Jack: Whoa. My room is just $1,400 for a year per person.For ReferenceaB,ask A why he/she wants to move out.Why? Is your roommate really that hard to live with?A, make your complaint.I’m afraid so. He/she snores loudly, and it keeps me up all night!B, ask A whether he/she has tried to solve the problem.Well, isn’t there anything you can do about it? Have you talked to him/her?A, express your disappointment.I have, but he/she says there’s nothing he/she can do about it. I know it’s not his/her fault.B, make your suggestion.I think you can suggest he/she go to see a doctor. They can help people who snore.A, make comments on B’s suggestion..Well, if he/she agrees, that would be a good idea. And I don’t have to move out.For ReferencebA, greet B and show your surprise for having not seen him/her for days.Hi, John. I haven’t seen you for days. Where have you been?B, tell A that you’re not on campus very often.Hey, John. It’s good to see you. I’m not living in the dorm now.A, ask B why.What’s up? Anything unhappy?B, give your reason.Well, I just wanted a little more freedom. And…some of my roommates were making me crazy.A, make comments on what B says.I know what you mean. It’s really inconvenient to share a single room with several otherpeople.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingListeningTask 1: The Residence HallThe University Residence Hall houses 339 students. It is conveniently located on campus, and provides comfortable, fully air-conditioned room for male and female students. As an integral part of the educational program, it is more than a place where students can eat and sleep; it is a living unit in the true sense of the term. Here students from all parts of the country and all corners of the world are assigned to room without regard to race, religion, color or national origin. They enjoy many opportunities to make new friends with all kinds of people and can also enjoy many voluntary educational, social, culture and recreational activities provided by the Residence Hall staff, in cooperation with the Residence Hall Council. The experience here will contribute as much to students’ development as will their coursework and study, and ultimately to the sound education needed for effective citizenship in the community.1. on campus air-conditioned room 3392. the educational program a living unit eat and sleep3. all parts of the country assigned to room national origin4. make new friends educational activities5. students’ development the sound education citizenshipTask 2: Arrangements for MovingGood morning, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve called this meeting to discuss our new campus which is opening fully next year. We plan to move our students to the new facilities in groups, so please listen carefully. They Agricultural Science students won’t move at all. As you know, their new facilities were opened last year, and they are well placed for both laboratory and classroom space. The Arts students, however, are a different case. History students are all moving, but unfortunately Their teachers will be left in the old building, as the new office accommodation isn’t yet ready. Better news for engineers. Y our faculty, staff and students, are already in the process of moving to the new campus. The lab is already in operation. The move for the engineers should be completed next week. The old engineering building will be taken over by the Philosophy Department. The Faculty of Law has been moved downtown. This leaves vacant the premises previously occupied by the lawyers. The planning committee is accepting suggestions for the way school buildings could be used. So, if you have further doubts or questions, please let us know. Thank you.1. T2. F3. T4. T5. FTask 3: Top of the WorldSuch a feeling’s coming over meThere is wonder in most everything I seeNot a cloud in the skyGot the sun in my eyesAnd I won’t be surprised if it’s a dreamEverything I want the world to beIs now coming true especially for meAnd the reason is clearIt’s because you are hereY ou’re the nearest thing to heaven that I’ve seenI’m on the top of the world lookingDown on creationAnd the only explanation I can findIs the love that I’ve found ever sinceY ou’ve been aroundY our love’s put me at the top of world…。
全新版大学进阶英语视听说教程第1册--Unit8听力文本
Unit 8 MysteriesPART II LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLESSON A Scary MonstersLISTENINGScriptReinhold Messner is a famous mountain climber from Austria. He was the first person to climb the highest 14 mountains on Earth. For years, Messner heard stories about the Yeti, but he didn’t believe them. Then he had a scary experience.He was alone on a hike in the Himalayas. It was early evening. Suddenly, he heard a strange sound and he saw something—maybe an animal. It moved very fast.He walked more, and then he heard the strange sound again. Nearby, he saw ... something. It walked on two legs, like a person. It had short legs, but at the same time, it was over two meters tall. It also had very long arms. And it had hair on all of its body.Messner looked at this half person, half animal. And it looked at him. And then the thing walked away—very quickly into the mountains. And it was gone.Today, there are no apes in the Himalayas, but in the past, there were. Around three hundred thousand years ago, a type of giant ape lived in the Himalayas.It was three meters (ten feet) tall and weighed more than five hundred kilograms (one thousand pounds). Some scientists think it walked on two legs, like humans.Maybe the Yeti and this ancient (very old) animal are similar.1.stories about关于……的故事2.be on a hike徒步旅行3.walk on two legs两条腿走路4.be gone消失CONVERSATIONScriptA: Do you think Yetis are real?B: Maybe.A: Really?B: Yeah. Maybe they’re a kind of ape. How about you? Do you believe in them?A: No. There’s no proof these things are real.1. no proof没有证据LESSON B THE WOW! SIGNALListening 1ScriptThe Wow! Signal: Did aliens try to contact us?Jerry Ehman was a scientist. In 1977, he worked at Ohio State University in the U.S. At the school, there was a large radio telescope called “Big Ear.” It listened for signals from space, and it made a report each day.Ehman read the report every day. Each time, the sky was quiet. Then, on August 15, something interesting happened.At 10:16 p.m., Big Ear got a very powerful signal from space. How powerful? Think of it this way: imagine listening to soft music on the radio, and then suddenly it becomes very loud. The signal was unusual because it was very “loud.”Also, it lasted for almost a minute and a half. Ehman was very surprised. On the report, he wrote the word “Wow!”The signal came from outside our solar system, say scientists. Where exactly? We don’t know. Was it a message from another planet? Maybe, but even now, scientists are not sure. We only got the signal one time. Scientists continue to study the skies, but for now, the Wow! signal is still a mystery.st for持续了……时间Listening 2ScriptOn a summer’s night in July of nineteen forty-seven, something strange happened in the town of Roswell, New Mexico. People saw objects flying in the sky and then they heard a loud crash.Near Roswell, the army found pieces of a flying machine on the ground, but it wasn’t a plane.A few days later, the army made a surprising announcement: They said the machine was a UFO—maybe one from space.But then, a few hours later, the army made another announcement: They said their first message wasn’t correct. The object wasn’t a UFO from another planet. It was a weather balloon.Today, the army still says the object was a weather balloon. But some people say they saw strange bodies near the crash site in 1947. They were dead, but they weren’t human. And now, a man named Chas e Brandon says the army’s story is not true. Brandon worked for the government for many years. In 2012, he talked about Roswell. He said the flying machine that crashed wasn’t from Earth. He also said there were aliens. The events at Roswell definitely happened, says Brandon, but the government doesn’t want people to know about it.1.Roswell 罗斯威尔市(新墨西哥州东南部城市)LISTENING SKILLS （无注解）Script1. Nowadays more and more people keep animals like dogs and cats as pets.2. Some people would be interested in a dog care center.3. An average day at Dog Ma costs a dog owner about 25 dollars.4. This is a big help for those dog owners who do not drive.5. Dogs are friendly but they need to be fed and taken out for a walk every day.6. Grandma wants to find out what happened to her dog’s treats.PART III VIDEO WHAT KILLED THE DINOSAURS?ScriptNarrator:A giant asteroid—15 kilometers wide—is moving toward Earth very fast.Over 65 million years ago, this asteroid crashed into the Earth near Chicxulub, Mexico. It made a very large crater.The asteroid caused the extinction of the dinosaurs, scientists think. It also caused almost seventy percent of all life on Earth to die out.It changed our planet forever. But how did this happen?Was it the debris from the crash? Or the heat from the explosion? Or was it something else?To answer this question, scientists want to recreate the crash from 65 million years ago.In the United States, a team of scientists puts a bomb in the ground.The team moves to a safe place. And they wait…Scientists:“Standby for count…5, 4, 3, 2, 1”“Oh man, awesome. Oh, beautiful ejecta falling—Ooh, that’s a crater. Good job, guys—outstanding.”Narrator:Now, scientists can study the explosion. They watch high speed cameras. And they learn a lot.What do the scientists see?One of the first things is the large white circle. This is a shockwave, and it is moving very fast.It’s a very powerful wall of air. And it can kill almost anything.65 million years ago, as the wave moved, it probably killed anything within 150 kilometers in the first 10 seconds.Now, scientists go and look at the crater. The crater is big, but the real crater in Mexico is much larger. It’s 180 kilometers wide!In this experiment, debris from the explosion rains down for more than 10 seconds. 65 million years ago, a huge amount of debris went into the air. Some of the pieces of debris were the size of buildings.The power of the asteroid is hard to imagine. But now, scientists understand it a little better.1.crash into 撞击；与……相撞2.die out绝种；灭亡3.high speed cameras高速摄像机。
(全新版)大学英语《综合教程》第一册Unit8
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• 1. run out of: use up or finish a supply of (sth.) • Examples: 1) To our disappointment, our car ran out of gas halfway home. • 2) When they ran out of food, the soldiers set about hunting for more. • 2. handful: a small number (used as singular noun, followed by of) • Examples: 1) You'd better hurry up. A handful of people are already waiting in the hall. • 2) I have to give up the plan because only a handful of students are willing to spend the New Year's Eve on campus. • 3. in amazement: with a feeling of great surprise or disbelief • Examples: 1) Aunt Sophia gazed at her picture in amazement: she looked like a teenage girl in it. • 2) All the people in the lecture hall stared at him in amazement when he talked loudly with his friend.
大学英语听说第一册听力原文
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Mr. Song: I think so. May I ask where you live?
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M: Thanks. By the way, my name’s Bradley. But you can call me Brad.
Mr. Song: Are you going to work now?
Miss Chen: No. I’m going to do some shopping for the weekend. What about you?
Mr. Song: I’m going to the airport to meet some friends from Beijing.
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Bill: Me neither. What year did you graduate?
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大学英语听力教程上册unit8原文及答案
Unit EightPart One StatementsComplete each of the statements with what you hear and choose A or B that explains theword or phrase in bold.1. He was caught when he was pinching a few valuable items from the big department store.(A)2. The police officers thought that they were pulling over a suspected drunk driver earlyTuesday morning. ( A )3. If the thief is not stealing something valuable, I will mind my own business. ( A )4. The swimmers saw a storm arising and made for the shore. ( B )5. The murderer confessed his guilt to the police after he was arrested. ( B )6. The child ought to be punished. You shouldn't let him get away with the theft. ( A )7. The report of his crime was circulating quickly through the town. ( A )8. Harry was trying to trick the old lady out of her money. ( A )9. The burglary took place when the old lady was at home. ( A )10. We wondered why they were checking on the man who was so kind and honest. ( A )Part Two DialoguesDialogue oneTricksFred: Are you sure this is the fight house?Harry: Of course I'm sure. I used to live next door, didn't I? It's easy and safe. She's not been out for twenty years. Frightened to go out in case someone pinches her money.Fred: That's just what we're going to do, isn't it? Except she's in. What if she hears us?Harry: She won't. Deaf as a post. Probably half blind, too. Living in the dark all those years.Come on, get in this window. Stand on my back and give me a hand up. Right, nowcome on. Let's have a look around.Wendy: Ah, good evening, you've come at last.Fred: Blimey.Harry: Oh,... er... good evening. Yeah...er... sorry to be late.Wendy: Late! Oh, you are naughty. Keeping me waiting here twenty years. And then trying to surprise me by coming in the window. And you've brought a friend, I see. Goodevening. I hope you didn't damage your clothes coming into the window like that.Harry is such a silly boy. Still up to his tricks. Do take a chair. And you Harry, sitdown and we can all have a nice cup of tea. You'd like that, wouldn't you?Fred: Oh,... er... yeah, er... thanks very much. Er... thank you.Harry: Wendy, I want to talk to you about money.Wendy: Ah yes, Harry. I wondered. I wasn't going to mention it quite so soon, but that ten thousand pounds I lent you must have acquired quite a lot of interest by now, andtimes are rather hard. Now, drink your tea like a good boy and we'll discuss how youcan pay it back. Twenty years is a long time to wait, after all. Harry? Harry, what areyou doing? Come back here at once. Oh dear. He is a naughty boy. But I know he'llcome back. Always did. But I'm afraid his tea will be cold. Ah...I. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.1. What do Harry and Fred plan to do in Wendy's house? ( C )2. Why has the woman not been out of her house for twenty years? ( B )3. How does Fred get into the house? ( A )4. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned? ( B )5. What is Harry doing after Wendy ask him to pay back her money? ( A )II. Listen to the dialogue again and answer the following questions with Yes or No.1. Does Harry live in the same neighbourhood as the woman? ( No )2. Has the woman not been out of her house because she has been blind for twentyyears? ( No )3. Do Harry and Fred get into the house through the window with a ladder? ( No )4. Does the woman recognize Harry immediately because she still remembers thenaughty boy next door? ( Yes )5. Did Harry borrow one thousand pounds from the woman twenty years ago? ( No ) Dialogue TwoThe Wanted PersonA: No luck then, John?B: Afraid not, Sir. Not yet, anyhow. We're still checking on stolen cars.A: Mm.B: Where do you think Michael will head for, Sir?A: Well, he definitely won't try to leave the country yet. He may try to get a passport, and he'll certainly need clothes and money. He'll probably get in touch with his wife for those, so I expect he'll make for Birmingham.B: Right, I'll put some men in the house.A: Yes, do that. Mind you. I doubt if he'll show up there in person. Michael is no fool, you know. I should think he'll probably telephone.B: What about his wife?A: Mm. I shouldn't think he'll go anywhere near her though he might get her to join him after he's left the country. And when he does leave, he probably won't use a major airport, either. So you'd better alert the guards and keep an eye on the private airfields. B: Right Sir, I'd better get his pictures circulated.A: Yes. And John be careful. He could be armed. And if I know him, he certainly won't give himself up without a fight.I. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.1. What is the person wanted by the police named? ( C )2. Where will the wanted person probably first go, according to the police? ( C )3. Which of the following things will the man probably not go for? ( A )4. How will the man probably get in touch with his wife? ( A )5. How will the man probably try to leave the country? ( B )II. Listen to the dialogue again and write T for True or F for False for each statement you hear.1. The man escaped in a stolen car. ( T )2. The police will keep an eye on the man's wife because he is likely to come back. ( T )3. The police will send his photos to different parts of the country. ( T )4. The man might get his wife to join him after he has left the country. ( T )5. The man will kill himself before he is caught. ( F )Dialogue ThreeShopliftingWoman: Well, I'm not sure what I would have done. I mean, it would have depended on various things.Interviewer: On what, for instance?Woman: Well, on how valuable the things the boys stole were. I think I would have told the shopkeeper if they had stolen something really valuable. Otherwise, I wouldhave just minded my own business.Man: Well, if you let boys or anybody else get away with the theft, they'll just go on stealing! So, I think the woman should have told, er, the shopkeeper.Interviewer: Mr. Patel.Man: Patel. She should have told him and if necessary she should have held the boys while he got the police, or she should have gone for the police herself.Interviewer : So you're saying that that's what you would have done?Man: Exactly. If I had been in that situation, that's exactly what I would have done.I. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.,!1. Which of the following questions are they expected to answer? ( C )2. How did the woman answer the question? ( C )3. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned by the man? ( B )4. Who is Mr. Patel? ( D )5. Why should the woman have told the shopkeeper according to the man? ( B )II. Listen to the dialogue again and fill in the blanks with the information you hear.The woman said she would have told the shopkeeper if the boys had stolen something really valuable, otherwise, she would have minded her own business. But the man believed that if she let the boys or anybody else get away with the theft, they would just go on stealing. Therefore, she should have told the shopkeeper.Part Three PassagesPassage oneMurderer Wants Movie MadeA man killed three women. He confessed to the crimes. He is now in jail. A reporter wanted to talk to the man about the murders. He agreed to talk if the reporter would do something for him. He wanted the reporter to put him in contact with people in Hollywood.This confessed murderer wants a movie made about his crimes. He wants to talk to people in Hollywood, so he can tell them everything that happened. He hopes to become very famous. Many people have said that police and investigators did not do a good job in this case. Police did not think this man was the killer. Someone gave the man's name and picture to the media who showed it on television.Someone recognized the man's picture. She called the police. Police then arrested the man ant he later confessed.I. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.1. Why was the man sent to jail? ( B )2. What did the man want the reporter to do before he agreed to talk with him? ( A )3. Why did the man want to talk with people in Hollywood? ( C )4. Which of the following facts led to his arrest? ( D )5. How does the man feel about his action? ( D )II. Listen to the passage again and complete the following sentences with the informationyou hear.1. He wanted the reporter to put him in contact with people in Hollywood.2. This confessed murderer wants a movie made about his crimes.3. Many people have said that police and investigators did not do a good job in the case.4. Someone gave the man's name and picture to the media who showed it on television.5. Someone recognized the man's picture.Passaic TwoPolice Arrest ParentsSometimes kids skip school. This means that they do not go. Kids need to go to school to learn. People from the schools call the parents of these kids. They want to let parents know that their kids are regularly missing school. Some parents do not seem to care.People from the schools also try to set up meetings with these parents. They often do not show up. They do not seem to be worded that their kids are skipping school.The police and workers at the schools are frustrated. They think that parents should be responsible for keeping their kids in school. They have decided to do something.One day officers went out to look for these parents. Many of them were found. They were arrested.I. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions your hear.1. What is meant by the phrase "skipping school" ? ( C )2. Why do people from the school call the parents? ( B )3. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the parents? ( D )4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the school workers and the police? ( D )5. What's the purpose of the police arresting some parents? ( A )II. Listen to the passage again and answer the following questions.1. What do kids sometimes do?They sometimes skip school.2. What do people from the school want parents to know?Their kids are regularly missing school.3. Who should be responsible for keeping kids in school, according to the passage?The parents.4. How do the police and workers at the school feel about parents' irresponsibility?They are frustrated.5. What do the police decide to do with parents' irresponsibility?To look for and arrest them.Passage ThreePolice Find DrugsPolice officers saw someone driving badly. They decided to pull the driver over. They thought it was a drunk driver.The officers turned on their sirens. The driver was pulled over. The officers walked up to the car. They spoke to the driver of the car. They searched the driver. One of the officers found some drugs in the driver's pocket.The officers arrested the person. While they are making the arrest one of the officers looked into the back of the car. He saw supplies for making a lot of drugs.It is illegal to have drug making supplies. The driver was taken to jail. This person is in a lot of trouble.I. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear1. Why did police officers decide to pull the driver over? ( B )2. What did one of the police officer find? ( D )3. What else did the officers discover in the back of the car? ( A )4. What can you infer about the driver from this passage? ( A )5. What was the driver's trouble ? ( D )II. Listen to the passage again and write T for True or F for False for each statement you hear.1. Police officers saw someone driving mad. ( F )2. The officers turned off their sirens and pulled the driver over. ( F )3. Some drugs were found in the driver's pocket. ( T )4. It's legal to have drug making supplies. ( F )5. The driver was arrested and taken to jail. ( T )Part Four Idioms and ProverbsI. In this part, you will be presented with ten sentences. Listen carefully and write them down.1. Love sees no fault.2. There is nothing constant except change.3. Tomorrow is another day.4. Prevention is better than cure.5. Live and Learn.6. Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.7. As soon as man is born he begins to die.8. If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well.9. He is the best general who makes the fewest mistakes.10. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.II. In this part, you will hear ten sentences. In each sentence there is one idiom that is given below. Listen and guess its meaning from the context.Script:1. The child was shaking like a leaf while he was meeting with the principal.2. A: How are your final exams?B: So far so good, but I have two more tests tomorrow. They are the most difficult ones.3. The tickets for the ceremony were sold out in 60 minutes.4. Speak of the devil! We were just talking about you! How did you know that?5. The students stayed up late last night to prepare for the final exam.6. I will take a leaf out of his book. It's clear to see how he learned to become a fluentEnglish teacher.7. Don't worry too much about the exam. Take it easy everything will be okay.8. Sam is really a natural programmer. He took to programming like a duck to water evenbefore he graduated from elementary school.9. That movie was really a tearjerker.10. A: I wish I didn't have to take so many final exams this week.B: Yeah, that makes two of us.Keys:1. be shaking your body a lot because you are cold, nervous, or frightened2. Things have been going on well until now.3. Nothing is left to sell.4. You say "speak of the devil" when someone you have been talking about comes unexpectedly5. not go to bed at a time when most people are in bed or when you would be normally in b~6. behave like him/her7. Relax; Don't worry.8. to learn how to do something very easily, quickly and well9. a movie, book, or story that makes you sad and cry10. I agree with you; I understand what you feel.Part Five Exercises for HomeworkI. Short ConversationsIn this part, you will hear ten short conversations. Each of them is followed by a question After the question, you are supposed to choose a correct answer from the four choices1. W: Did you graduate when your sister did in 1970?M: No, I finished school a year before she did.Q: When did the man graduate? ( C )2. W: John, you did quite well on the test last time?M: I did?Q: What's John's reaction to the news? ( D )3. W: I can't seem to find Waterloo Station on the map.M: Why not ask someone where it is?Q: What does the man mean? (B)4. W: Good Afternoon. May I help you?M: Yes, I'd like to cash these traveler's checks first and then open a saving's account.Q: Where does the conversation probably take place? ( C )5. W: Jane is supposed to be here at the meeting today. Where is she?M: She came down with the flu and had to stay home.Q: Why didn't Jane attend the meeting? ( A )6. W: What'll you do with your dog when you leave for vacation?M: I'm having my neighbor take care of it.Q: What'll happen to the man's dog? ( C )7. W: What would you recommend for a cough?M: Well, I can give you some cough medicine, but if it's very bad, you ought to see a doctor.Q: What is the man most likely? ( B )8. W: Hello, Dave, pleased to meet you. Welcome to the company. My name's Kate andI'm going to show you around the office.M: Hello, Kate! Thank you very much.Q: What's the probable relationship between the man and the woman? ( C )9. W: How long did it take you to finish the homework?M: Ages. What about you?Q: What do we learn from the dialogue? ( C )10. W: When do you leave for holiday?M: On the fifteenth. We're flying. We'll be back on the twenty-fourth.Q: How many days will the man be traveling? ( A )II, PassagesPassage OneLanguage Schools200,000 students come every year to one of Britain's 650 language schools, and they bring with them a total of 600 million pounds! 60% of the students come from Europe, mainly Germany, Switzerland, France and Italy. 30% are from the Middle East, Iran and North Africa, and 10% are from Japan and Thailand.There were some language schools in Britain before 1939, but the number of them really began to grow after the end of the Second World War. The South of England became the most popular place for language schools.Usually, the towns with language schools welcome the students. Many language schools are only open in the summer, and all of them find that the summer months are the most popular. Some of Britain's language schools are very good indeed, but some are very bad! Sometimes students are unlucky and stay with a family they don't like. It's fair to say, though, the most students enjoy themselves and work hard at a good school.Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear.1. How many students come to Britain to learn English every year? ( C )2. Where do 10% of the students come from? ( B )3. Which part of England became the most popular place for language schools? ( D )4. When are language schools open? ( A )5. According to the passage, what can you say about the language schools?( C ) Passage TwoAdvertisement for Burglar AlarmNewsradio KYN 1060 Philadeplphis:Homeowners: are you aware that there's an all-new way to stop burglars from breaking into your home? Now there's an advanced detection system that sets off the alarm before the burglar enters your home. This remarkable invention is sensitive to the sounds of a burglar at a door or window. Before the burglar can enter your house or apartment house, he's met with the warning, and lights on inside and outside the house. Now the surprise and shock of this alarm would frighten off any burglar. Just one burglar alarm can protect up to 2,500 square feet. It's no longer necessary to wire up every window and door or fix individual alarms to every window and door. You can fix it by yourself in a matter of minutes. So if you're worried that your home is not equipped to stop an burglar from breaking in, call 800 331-1002.Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences with the information you hear.1. The homeowners are told that there is an all-new way to stop burglars from breaking intotheir houses.2. According to the advertisement, the burglar alarm is an advanced detection system that setsoff the alarm before the burglar enters your home.3. It is said that the surprise and shock of this alarm would frighten off any burglar.4. According to the advertisement, the homeowners don't have to wire up every window anddoor or fix individual alarms to every window and door.5. The advertisement tries very hard to persuade people to buy the burglar alarms.Passage ThreeWriters of AdviceMost Americans don't like to get advice from members of their family. When they need advice they usually don't ask people they know. Instead, many Americans write letters to newspapers and magazines which give advice on many different subjects, including family problems, sex, the use of language, health, cooking, child care, clothes, and how to buy a house or a car.Most newspapers regularly print letters from readers with problems. Along with the letters there are answers written by people who are supposed to know how to solve such problems. Some of these writers are doctors, and others are lawyers or educators. But two of the most famous writers of advice are women without special training for this kind of work. One of them answers the letters addressed to "Dear Abby". The other answers those addressed to "Dear Ann Landers". Experience is their preparation for giving advice.Listen to the passage and answer the following questions.1. From whom do most Americans NOT like to get advice?From members of their family.2. From whom do most Americans get advice according to the passage?From strangers.3. Why do Americans write to newspapers or magazines?They can give advice on many kinds of subjects.4. How do newspapers deal with the letters written by those people with problems?They regularly print the letters with some answers by famous people.5. Who are Abby and Ann Landers according to the passage?The well-known writers who give advice.III A Starry for RetellingHere is a funny story. Listen and retell it.JackMy friend, Dick, has a large police dog named Jack. Every Sunday Dick takes Jack for a long walk in the park. Jack likes these long walks very much.One afternoon a young man came to visit my fried. He stayed a long time. He talked and talked. Soon it was time for Dick to take Jack for a walk. But the visitor was still there. Jack became very worded. He walked about the room for some time and then sat down fight in front of the visitor and looked at him. But the visitor seemed not to notice him. He kept talking. At last Jack couldn't stand it any longer. He went out of the room and came back a few minutes later. He sat down again in front of the visitor, but this time he held the visitor's hat in his mouth.。
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剑桥少儿英语第一册第八单元课文全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1My Favorite ClothesHi there! My name is Emily and I'm going to tell you all about my favorite clothes. Clothes are so much fun to wear and pick out. Getting dressed up is one of my favorite things to do every day!My absolute favorite item of clothing is this sparkly purple dress I have. It's so pretty and princess-like. The skirt part is super twirly and fun to spin around in. The top has these cute little ruffles and the whole thing is covered in shiny sequins that shimmer and shine in the light. I feel like a real-life princess whenever I wear it!I also really love my rainbow striped leggings. They have all the colors of the rainbow going down the legs - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. I like to wear them with a bright colored shirt to match. My favorites to pair them with are my sunshine yellow t-shirt with a smiley face on it or my neon green tank top. So colorful and fun!For going out and playing, I can't get enough of my denim overalls. They're really sturdy and I don't have to worry about getting them dirty or ripped when I'm running around outside. The blue jean material is nice and thick too to keep me warm. I like to wear a stripey long-sleeve shirt underneath when it's cold out. The overalls have these awesome big pockets on the front that are perfect for collecting rocks, leaves, or other treasures I find when exploring.Another thing I love to wear is dresses over pants or leggings. It's like getting two outfits in one! My favorite combo is a pink flowery dress over purple leggings. Or sometimes I'll do a denim dress over green pants. It looks super stylish and lets me wear a dress no matter what the weather is outside.For play, I live in my light-up sneakers. Every step I take makes the soles flash with colored lights! How cool is that? They're pink and purple and the lights make all sorts of fun patterns as I run around. I also really like my yellow rain boots covered in bright rainbow stripes. They're perfect for stomping around in puddles and keeping my feet dry.Accessories are just as important as the clothes themselves! I have tons of fun headbands, hair clips, bracelets, and necklaces to jazz up my outfits. Headbands with big bright bows or flowersare my favorite for dressing up a casual outfit. And I love sparkly bracelets that kind of jingle when I wave my arms around.Dressing up is just the best. I can be a different character every day based on what clothes I pick out. Some days I'm a princess, others I'm an explorer, and sometimes I'm a cool punk rocker! The possibilities are endless with all the fun stuff in my closet. Clothes let me use my creativity and imagination in the best way. I never want to stop playing dress up!That's all about my favorite clothes for now. But who knows, my fashion preferences might change next week! A girl has to keep things exciting, you know. Thanks for listening! Time for me to go pick out an extra special outfit for my best friend's birthday party...篇2My Summer Holiday AdventureLast summer, I had the most amazing adventure! It all started when my parents told me we were going to visit my grandparents in the countryside. I was a bit disappointed at first because I thought the countryside would be really boring. Boy, was I wrong!The journey there was lots of fun. We drove for hours, singing songs and playing games in the car. I spotted cows, sheep, horses and even a few tractors out of the window. When we finally arrived, Grandma and Grandad were waiting with a huge hug and the most delicious homemade cookies.After settling in, I went out to explore the farm. There were so many animals - chickens, pigs, goats, you name it! Grandad took me to see the cows being milked and I even got to feed the calves with a big bottle of warm milk. They were so cute, with their big eyes and wet noses.In the fields, I chased butterflies and crickets, and made daisy chains with Grandma. We had picnics in the long grass and I ate the juiciest strawberries I've ever tasted, straight from the plants. In the evening, we toasted marshmallows around the firepit and looked for shooting stars in the inky black sky. I'd never seen so many stars before!But my favourite part was the farm's secret hideout - an old tree house in the woods! Grandad had built it himself when he was a boy. It was a bit rickety but felt like the coolest secret base.I played explorer, hunting for treasure and ancient ruins. The trees became enchanted forests and I was the brave knight, fighting evil dragons and wicked witches.One day, we went on a ramble and saw a baby deer and her mom in a clearing. We stayed very still and quiet, and I was amazed at how gracefully they moved. On the walk back, I found a pretty feather which I carefully put in my adventure journal to remember the day.I loved wandering the fields, collecting weird shaped sticks, colorful pebbles, and looking for animal tracks in the mud. Every morning, I raced Grandad to see who could find the first fresh chicken egg of the day in the hen house. Sometimes a cheeky hen would have laid one in the bushes!On rainy days, we played board games and put together puzzles in front of the fire. Grandma taught me how to bake the most gooey chocolate brownies. We read adventure stories about explorers in faraway jungles, battling ancient curses and uncovering lost treasures. I couldn't wait to go on my own thrilling expedition!As the summer drew to an end, I was really sad to leave. I gave my grandparents the tightest hugs, promising to come back soon. The countryside was definitely not boring - it was the best adventure playground I could imagine! I kept a nature diary of all the plants, critters and fun I had. I can't wait to start the next volume when I go back next summer!篇3A Day at the FarmHi there! My name is Emma and I'm going to tell you all about the super fun day I had at my Uncle's farm last weekend. Get ready for an amazing adventure!It was early on Saturday morning when Mom woke me up. "Rise and shine, sleepyhead! We're going to visit Uncle Jack at his farm today." I jumped out of bed, did my morning routine, and got dressed in a hurry. Spending the day on a real farm is every kid's dream!After a long drive into the countryside, we finally arrived at Uncle Jack's place. The farm was huge, with wide open fields, a big red barn, chicken coops, and even a little pond. As soon as we got out of the car, I was greeted by the most wonderful smells - fresh air, hay, and...animal poop! But I didn't mind at all.Uncle Jack came out to meet us, with his trusty dog Rufus by his side. "Well, well, if it isn't my favorite niece!" he exclaimed, giving me a big hug. "Are you ready to be a farmer for a day?" You bet I was!The first stop was the chicken coop. Uncle Jack showed me how to collect the fresh eggs the hens had laid. I was pretty nervous about reaching under the big birds at first, but then I realized they were just clucking and minding their own business.I gathered over a dozen eggs into the basket - they felt so warm and delicate in my hands.Next, we headed over to the barn where Uncle Jack keeps his cows and other animals. I got to brush the soft fur of a calf that was born just a few weeks ago. Uncle Jack let me give it a bottle of warm milk, which it guzzled down happily. I've never seen an animal drink so quickly!Behind the barn was a huge field where Uncle Jack grows crops like wheat, corn and vegetables. He let me hop on his big tractor and I even got to steer it around the field a little bit! I loved being up so high off the ground. Uncle Jack showed me how he uses the tractor to plow the soil and plant seeds for the next harvest. It's a lot of hard work, but also really fascinating.After a morning of chores, it was finally time for lunch. Aunt Maya had prepared a delicious picnic for us to enjoy outside. We had fresh bread, cheese, fruits and vegetables - some of which came straight from the farm. The food tasted absolutely amazing!I'll never forget biting into one of those juicy strawberries straight from the garden. Mmmm!With full bellies, Uncle Jack suggested we go explore the woods near the pond for a while. Rufus the dog was super excited to lead the way. We hiked along a little trail, watching for any critters that might be scurrying about. Uncle Jack taught me how to identify different kinds of trees and plants. We even saw a family of deer quietly drinking from the pond! I'd never seen deer that close before. They were beautiful.As the sun started to go down, we headed back to the farmhouse. I felt sad that the day was coming to an end, but also completely worn out from all the activities. Aunt Maya could tell how tired I was, so she let me relax in the rocking chair on the porch while she started getting dinner ready. The gentle creaking of the rocking chair, combined with a light breeze and the sound of birds chirping, made me feel so peaceful and content.After we ate a hearty dinner of chicken and mashed potatoes, it was finally time to hit the road and head back home. I gave Uncle Jack and Aunt Maya both big hugs goodbye. "Don't be a stranger now!" Uncle Jack said with a wink. "Come back and visit real soon."On the drive home, I kept thinking about what an incredible day I'd just experienced. I got to see first-hand where our food comes from and how much effort goes into running a farm. More importantly, I made so many special memories - collecting eggs, feeding animals, driving the tractor, hiking in the woods. I felt so lucky and grateful.As I drifted off to sleep that night, my heart was completely full of happiness. I decided that when I grow up, I'm going to be a farmer, just like Uncle Jack. Taking care of animals and working on the land seems like the most wonderful way to live. I can't wait for my next farm adventure!篇4My Summer Holiday AdventureHi there! My name is Emma and I'm going to tell you all about the exciting adventure I had during my summer holiday. It was the best summer ever!The summer started out pretty normal. Mum and Dad were still working, and my big brother Jack and I were home from school. We spent a lot of time playing video games and watching telly. It was fun, but I was getting a bit bored after a few weeks.Then one day, Mum and Dad surprised us. "Pack your bags, kids!" said Dad. "We're going on a camping trip to the forest!"I had never been camping before, so I was really excited but also a little nervous. What would it be like sleeping outside in a tent? What if there were bears or other wild animals?We drove for a couple of hours until we reached the edge of a huge forest called Ashdown Woods. Dad parked the car and we all grabbed our backpacks and supplies. The forest looked magical, with tall trees everywhere and little streams and birds singing. I took a deep breath of the fresh forest air.After hiking for a while, we came to a nice clearing and set up our tents. Jack and I worked together to put up our little two-person tent while Mum and Dad tackled the bigger family tent. It was harder than it looked on the videos! But we got it sorted in the end.That night, we made a campfire and roasted marshmallows. Have you ever had a s'more? It's a toasted marshmallow with a piece of chocolate squeezed between two graham crackers. Soooo delicious! We sang campfire songs and Dad told us spooky stories that made me jump.When it was time for bed, I was a bit scared to go into the tent. What if a bear came? But Mum said bears hardly ever come near campsites, especially when there's a fire. I felt better and soon fell fast asleep, snug in my sleeping bag.I woke up to birds chirping and sunlight peeking through the tent. We had a yummy breakfast of pancakes and bacon that Dad cooked over the fire. So tasty! After we cleaned up, we went on a hike to explore more of the beautiful forest.On the hike, we saw so many amazing things! There were towering trees covered in green moss and ferns. Little critters like squirrels and chipmunks scampered across the trail. We walked along a gurgling stream, careful not to step in the water and get our feet wet.The best part was when we came across a family of deer! They were magnificently tall, with big antlers for the males. We all froze and watched them nibbling on leaves and grass. They looked so peaceful and graceful. After a little while, they must have sensed us and bounded away deeper into the forest. I felt so lucky to have seen them up close!That afternoon, we played games back at our campsite like frisbee and cards. For dinner, Dad grilled up some hot dogs andveggies over the fire. Then we had s'mores again for dessert – I could get used to eating those every day!On our last morning in the forest, none of us wanted to leave. We had one final breakfast, then sadly took down the tents and packed everything up. The drive home seemed to take no time at all.When we got back, I could hardly wait to tell all my friends about my big camping adventure. I had the best time exploring nature, seeing cool animals, eating yummy campfire food, and just being together with my family away from all the noise and bustle of the city.I'm already counting down the days until our next camping trip! Getting outdoors in the wilderness was an amazing experience. We all want to go back to Ashdown Woods, but maybe try a different forest next time. The world is so big and full of adventures waiting to happen. I can't wait!篇5My Funny GrandmaHello! My name is Lily and I'm going to tell you about my grandma. She is really funny and does lots of silly things. Grandma lives with us in our house.Every morning, Grandma gets up very early, even before the sun comes up! She puts on her pink dressing gown with the yellow flowers on it. It's quite old but she loves it. Then she makes a big pot of tea in the kitchen.While the tea is brewing, Grandma does her morning exercises. She lifts her arms up and down and wiggles her body around. Sometimes she sings silly songs while exercising like "The Hokey Pokey" or makes up her own funny words. It looks really funny, especially when she tries to touch her toes!After her exercises, Grandma sits at the kitchen table and drinks her tea. She reads the newspaper and does the crossword puzzle. If she can't think of a word, she just writes something silly like "bananaphone" or "flibbertigibbet." Then she laughs at her own jokes.When I wake up, I go downstairs to have breakfast. Grandma is always there making porridge or eggs. "Good morning, my little chickadee!" she says giving me a big hug. Grandma gives me a big plate of breakfast and I eat it all up because it's so yummy.On Saturdays, Grandma takes me and my brother to the park to feed the ducks. She packs a big bag with bread crumbs, seeds, and even some leftover vegetables from the fridge. At the park, she calls the ducks by making funny quacking sounds. "Ducks, ducks, come get your lunch!" The ducks know her special call and come waddling over as fast as they can. Grandma throws out the food and the ducks gobble it all up. Sometimes a cheeky squirrel tries to steal some food too!In the afternoons, Grandma likes to work in her garden. She has a pretty garden with lots of flowers like roses, tulips, and daffodils. Grandma wears a big straw hat and uses a small shovel to dig in the dirt. She'll often start singing operatic songs at the top of her lungs while she gardens. The neighbors must think she's crazy! When she comes inside, Grandma has dirt smudges all over her face and clothes. "Look at me, I'm a wild forest woman!" she jokes.For dinner, Grandma makes my favorite meals - spaghetti with tomato sauce, chicken nuggets, or macaroni and cheese. They are so cheesy and delicious! After we eat, Grandma sits down to watch her favorite TV shows. She laughs really loudly at all the funny parts. Sometimes she throws pieces of popcorn atthe TV if there's something she doesn't like. It's quite silly but we just let her do it because that's our Grandma!In the evenings, it's time for a bath and then bed. Grandma helps me put on my pajamas and brushes my hair. Then she reads me a bedtime story, using funny voices for all the characters. Her stories are never boring! After the story, Grandma tucks me into bed and says "Night night, sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite!" Then she gives me a kiss on the forehead.That's my typical day with my funny Grandma. She makes me laugh every single day with her silly jokes, songs, and stories.I love my Grandma so much! She has a great sense of humor and doesn't care what other people think. To me, she's the funniest person in the whole world.篇6My Summer Vacation Adventures!Hello there! My name is Lily and I'm 8 years old. I just started 3rd grade and my teacher asked us to write about what we did over our summer vacation. I had such an amazing summer filled with fun adventures, so I have a lot to share!It all started the week after school ended in June. My parents surprised me and my little brother Mike by taking us on a camping trip! We drove for a few hours to a huge forest with lots of tall trees and hiking trails. When we arrived at the campsite, Dad helped us set up our tent while Mom started making hot dogs over the campfire for lunch. Mmm they were so tasty!After eating, we went on a nature hike and saw all kinds of cool plants and animals. Mike spotted a rabbit hopping through the bushes. I thought I heard a woodpecker too, but we never saw it. The best part was when we reached the top of the mountain trail - the view was breathtaking! We could see the whole forest stretching out for miles and miles. That evening, we made s'mores and told spooky stories around the campfire before crawling into our sleeping bags feeling happy but exhausted.A couple weeks later, my aunt and uncle visited from another state and took us to an amusement park! I was a little nervous about the roller coasters at first, but my uncle convinced me to go on the big looping one called the Cyclone. I screamed the entire time but it ended up being so much fun! We also went on spinning rides, played games to win prizes, and ate way toomuch cotton candy, popcorn, and funnel cakes. By the end of the day, my face hurt from smiling and laughing so hard.Then in July, my family took a trip to the beach for a whole week! We rented a house right on the shore so we could wake up to the gorgeous ocean view every morning. I loved hunting for seashells, building sandcastles, and splashing in the waves. One day, we went on a boat tour to see dolphins and they actually swam up alongside our boat! I'll never forget how amazing it was to see those sleek gray dolphins leaping out of the water.During our beach vacation, we also went mini golfing one night. The course had a fun tropical theme with waterfalls, caves, and obstacles shaped like elephants and palm trees. Mini golf is harder than it looks! But I managed to get a hole-in-one on the 12th hole which was my biggest accomplishment. We ended that night by getting ice cream cones and walking along the beach under the starry sky.On the 4th of July, we had a big cookout and pool party at my house with fireworks at night. Tons of friends and family members came over. We swam in the pool, played games in the backyard, and had a delicious barbecue dinner. After it got dark, we oohed and aahed over the brilliant fireworks display while toasting marshmallows and making s'mores again. I loved all thebright colors bursting in the sky! Red, blue, green, purple - it was just magic.Those were the biggest events and trips from my summer, but there were lots of other small fun things too. I read a bunch of new books, did craft projects, had sleepovers with friends, and basically just enjoyed not having school or homework for a couple months! We also adopted a new puppy named Chewie who has been the cutest addition to our family.Well, that's my super exciting summer vacation summed up!I feel so lucky to have made all those amazing memories. Summer may be over, but I'm still just as happy to be back at school with my friends. I can't wait to see what other adventures this year will bring. Thanks for reading all about my summer - I hope you had a great one too!。
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A fable for tomorrow (Rachel Carson)There was once a town in the heart of America where all life seemed to live in harmony with its surroundings. The town lay in the midst of a checkerboard of prosperous farms, with fields of grain and hillsides of orchards where, in spring, white clouds of bloom drifted above the green fields. In autumn, oak and maple and birch set up a blaze of color that flamed and flickered across a backdrop of pines. Then foxes barked in the hills and deer silently crossed the fields, half hidden in the mists of the fall mornings.从前在美国中心有一个小镇，那里的万物看上去都与其四周的环境融洽相处。
小镇的四周是像棋盘交错的生意盎然的农庄，还有一块块的田地和一座座遍布山坡的果园。
春天来了，白色的鲜花云彩般地漂浮在田野上；秋天到了，橡树、枫树和桦树色彩斑斓，在一片松树林间火焰般地燃烧与跳跃。
小山上狐狸吠叫，田野间小鹿静静地跃过，所有的一切都在秋天清晨的薄雾中半隐半现。
Along the roads, laurel, viburnum and alder, great ferns and wildflowers delighted the traveler's eye through much of the year. Even in winter the roadsides were places of beauty, where countless birds came to feed on the berries and on the seed heads of the dried weeds rising above the snow. The countryside was, in fact, famous for the abundance and variety of its bird life, and when the flood of migrants was pouring through in spring and fall people traveled from great distances to observe them. Others came to fish the streams, which flowed clear and cold out of the hills and contained shady pools where trout lay. So it had been from the days many years ago when the first settlers raised their houses, sank their wells, and built their barns.在路的两旁，一年中许多时候，月桂树、荚莲、桤木、蕨类植物和各样的野花都能让过往的行人赏心悦目。
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Unit 8
Part B
A Steady Job
Fred, a very conscientious worker, had one serious flaw: he was clumsy. The poor boy spoiled everything he did and for that reason could never keep a job. He'd had many jobs over the years but only for a few weeks at a time. For six months, Fred was out of employment. Finally, he got a job in a warehouse where many different types of home furnishings were stored. Fred's job was to unpack the merchandise newly arrived from the factory and put each item in its assigned place. The work was only temporary, but after so long with no employment at all it was better than nothing.
One morning Fred unpacked a large and quite fragile vase. He picked it up to carry across the warehouse. But he had only walked two steps and he tripped. There was a loud crash as the vase fell from Fred's hands and shattered into a thousand pieces.
Fred was called immediately to the manager's office, and he was sure he would be fired. The young man's spirits began to drop.
"I'll have to deduct something from your wages every week until the vase is paid for," the manager said sternly.
"How much is the vase worth?" Fred asked.
"$350."
A wide grin spread across the young man's face. "That's wonderful!" he shouted happily. "At last I have a steady job!"
Questions:
1. What does the story mainly tell us?
2. What can be inferred from the story?
3. Which of the following is not appropriate to describe Fred?
Part c
Mark Hill
Mark Hill is a traffic police officer in Watford, near London. He works on some of the busiest motorways in Britain, the M1 and the M25.
There are traffic police on duty twenty-four hours a day. There are three shifts, and each shift is eight hours. On average they have to deal with three to four accidents each shift. Here is Mark Hill talking about his job:
"We deal with anyone in the accident who is injured. That's the first thing. Then we have to clear the road and get the traffic moving again.
"Most accidents happen because people drive too fast -- especially when the roads are wet. Sometimes we get accidents that occur because drivers don't follow the rules. For example,
I've seen a number of cases of drivers overtaking on the left. This is illegal in Britain. If you want to overtake, you have to go into the fast lane on the right.
"Not everyone can use a motorway in Britain. People that ride a bicycle or a small motorbike are not allowed to use it.
"I like my job. I have a varied working day -- I never know what I'm going to do from one day to the next. And I meet all kinds of people. I don't think there's any other job that can give you that experience.
Questions:
1. Why do accidents sometimes happen according to the passage?
2. Which of the following is not true?
3. What can be inferred from the passage?
4. What should the traffic police do first of all in the event of an accident?
5. Why does Mar Hill like his job?。