听力教程3Unit1答案
大学体验英语视听说教程3(第二版)unit 1~3 听力材料 答案

Unit1Transcript Lesson One Audio StudioClip 1Melting Polar IceThe latest evidence comes from opposite ends of our planet, but the story it tells is thesame. At the North Pole, new satellite photos show Arctic ice is melting so fast, many scientists now predict it will be gone within 30 years. Some researchers think it could disappear in just six. At the South Pole, an ice shelf the size of Connecticut is in danger of melting because theice bridge that held it in place has shattered. It’s one of ten ice shelves that have shrunk or collapsed in the past 50 years. Some were 10,000 years old. Polar ice works as the earth’s airconditioner. Without it, there could be a snowball effect with temperatures rising even faster. Governments all around the world have to take the lead in solving this crisis, but eachof us has to do our part to reduce greenhouse gasses. If we all don’t take bold action — and take it soon — we will all find ourselves on very thin ice. If we’re lucky.Warm-up1)A string of warmer years 2)Polar ice is melting fast 3)Extreme weathersTask 1 Note-taking1) opposite ends of our planet 2) North 3) melting so fast 4) it will be gone within 30 years 5) it could disappear in just six 6) South 7) in danger of melting 8) shattered 9) 5010) one of ten11) shrunk12) collapsed13) 10,000Task 2 Dictation1) as the earth’s air conditioner 2) a snowball effect with temperatures rising even faster 3)take the lead in solving this crisis 4) do our part to reduce greenhouse gasses 5) all find ourselves on very thin iceClip 2 Who Is Paying the Price for Climate ChangeClimate change is already melting the Arctic, queering weather and threatening foodsupplies. So who’s paying the price for all these global warming impacts It might seem likeinsurers are most at risk. Indeed, insurers did pay out some $33 billion in climate-related damages last year in the U.S. alone. But it turns out that bearing the brunt of climate change costs is you, the taxpayer. A new analysis by the Natural Resources Defense Council, the NRDC, finds that the federal government spent three times more than the private insurance industry on climate change impacts last year. And, of course, those federal efforts are entirely funded by taxpayers.“It is in effect a climate disruption tax, equivalent to a 2.7 percentage point increase in what Americans paid in sales taxes last year.” That's Daniel Lashof, director of the NRDC's Climateand Clean Air Program and co-author of the report. We spent nearly $100 billion in 2012 on drought-related crop insurance, storms like Hurricane Sandy, floods and wildfires. By comparison the nation spent $95 billion on education last year and just $91 billion on transportation. Greenhouse gas pollution shows no signs of slowing, recently touching 400 parts-per-million. And as that number continues to rise, so will the price.Task 1 Note-taking1) insurers 2) risk 3) out some $33 billion 4) damages5) taxpayer 6) three times more than7) funded by taxpayersTask 2 True or False1) T 2) F 3) FLesson Two Audio StudioClip 1 Brighter LivingWith all the news about climate change, sometimes reversing it or slowing it down seemsimpossible, but it’s not. The key is making small simple changes in your daily life. Then multiply that by the millions of us, and we’ve got real results in the long run. Install aprogrammable thermostat that adjusts itself when you are not at home so you are not cooling or heating an empty house. If every home in America did this, the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions would be the same as taking six millions cars off the road. Next, wash your clothes in cold water instead of hot. Look for appliances that have been given the energy star seal of approval by the EPA. These models use ten to fifty percent less energy than standard models. Buy fresh foods whenever possible. Frozen foods use ten times the energy to produce and get to the supermarket. Finally, head to your home improvement store and pick up an insulation blanket. They go from ten or twenty bucks, to wrap around your hot water heater.Warm-up1) buy fresh food whenever possible 2) buy and wear clothes made of eco-friendly materials 3) save electricity, water 4) take more public transportation, ride bicycles or just walkTask 1 Note-taking1) programmable 2) adjusts 3) cooling or heating an empty house 4) in cold water instead of hot 5) appliances that have been given the energy stars 6) fresh foods whenever possible7) home improvement storeTask 2 Sound Club1) multiplied up 2) millions of us 3) greenhouse gas emissions 4) taking six millions cars offthe roadClip 2 Huston University-reduce University Carbon FootprintThe University of Houston is emerging as a leader in sustainability, working to reduce its carbon footprint. The University of Houston is looking at how can we lead in sustainability worldwide. What does that really mean So, leadership for sustainability is about building relationships, about heightening dialogue, heightening our critical thinking, really talking about the needy issues. The efforts are educational, like turning the eighty-eight solar panels donated through a grant from Green Mountain Energy into a learning opportunity for engineering students as well as enriching, such as the community garden tended by students.“We grow produce that we then donate to local food pantry and students are the primary volunteers for this garden. It’s really close by to where we live and it’s kind of important for us to give back to literally the local community in which we are living and that’s part of the idea about sustainability. Connecting to community, seeing what their needs are, seeing what our resources and our needs are, things like that.”Warm-up1) enhance the public’s awareness; promote actions; …2) educational efforts in various formshelp organize environmental protection campaigns in daily life, such as garbage classification Task 1 Note-taking1)reduce its carbon footprint 2)building relationships 3)heightening dialogue 4)heightening our critical thinking5)talking about the needy issuesTask 2 Dictation1)turning 2)donated 3)enriching 4)tended 5)grow6)donate 7)live8)give 9)Connecting10)seeingHome Listening1) push 2) effort 3) concept 4) Alternative 5) resources 6) elements 7) as complex as 8) deal with 9) over the next few decades 10) positive changesUnit2Transcript Lesson One Audio StudioClip 1Are People Inherently Good or BadThe argument between nature and nurture influencing how we behave has been had many times. But now scientists are studying infants to try to understand if we are inherently good or bad. Yale University researchers working with infant children have had some interesting results. They staged a puppet show in which one puppet is trying to go uphill but keeps falling back down. Two more puppets appear; one that wants to help the first figure up the hill and another that is trying to push them back down. What the researchers found was that after the puppet show, when given the choice, the infants reach down for the puppet that tries to help the other one push uphill rather than the other one who is trying to push them both back down. In another study the same researchers introduced a neutral character thatdidn’t try to help or hinder the work. The infants still chose the helper over the neutralcharacter but also chose the neutral character over the one trying to hinder the progress. Scientists think this means that even infants with no language abilities can identify with motivations and are prone to like things that help them achieve rather than things that try to hold them back.Task 1 Note-taking1) Two 2) Infant children 3) Two puppet shows 4) reach down for the puppet they like 5) the helper 6) the neutral character 7) the neutral character 8) trying to hinder the progress 9) infants 10) language abilities 11) help them achieve 12) hold them backTask 2 Dictation1) stage 2) falling 3) appear 4) push 5) found 6) reachClip 2 Nature vs. Nurture-parent InfluenceWe are all born with certain physical characteristics determined by our genes, but does our DNA dictate how we act William R. Clark: Genes may very well determine how we behave in given situations.Dr. Dean Edell: Researchers say they are learning now that genes help control how we interpret our environment. Steven Pinker: There has to be some kind of innate circuitry in place that allows us to create culture and acquire culture and do the learning. Dr. Dean Edell: But can environment influence which genes are triggered David Moore: What really matters is which genes are turned on and which genes are turned off, and different genes are turned on and off in different circumstances. Dr. Dean Edell: That leaves to debate over the role parents play in influencing their children. Steven Pinker: Parents aren't the only aspect of the environment; there is also the surrounding culture. Dr. Dean Edell: Some believe the stronger social influences happen outside the home. Judith Rich Harris: Children live in separate worlds and each world is very important, but there is very little carry-over from one world to the other, and what is carried over is whatever is genetic. Dr. Dean Edell: Controversial author, Judith Rich, says how well a child turns out is up to the child, not the parent. Others find that troubling. Stanley Greenspan: We encourage parents to be either passive or hopeless or helpless in the face of certain challenges that they would assume were genetic. Male Speaker: As the debate rages, what's clear is that as scientists study DNA, they are learning more about ways to fight disease and perhaps understand better what makes us tick. I am Dr. Dean Edell.Task 1 Note-taking1) surrounding culture2) the stronger social influences 3) genetic 4) up to the child 5) passive 6) hopeless 7) helplessTask 2 Dictation1) determined2) dictate 3) behave 4) control 5) interpret 6) create 7) acquire 8) influence 9) triggered 10) mattersLesson Two Audio StudioClip 1 Nature Nurtures CreativityYou may be getting older, but don’t fret. You can help keep your brain young with somesimple lifestyle changes such as: moderate amount of exercise, eating well, managing your stress. Exercising three to five times a week increases blood flow to the brain which keeps it working smarter and reduces the risks of mini strokes ( transient ischemic attack 短暂性缺血发作). It’s fairly common when we see someone with early memory troubles we’ll see acertain degree of mini strokes that have occurred over time. Healthy eating will alsodecrease stroke risk. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, like fish and walnuts are very important for brain health. It seems that people who eat a lot of fish and sea food tend to have a healthier brain aging overall. As to those eat a plant-based diet and reducing the stress through meditation also helps keep our brains younger longer. Significant stress causes brain changes that can lead to memory loss. Doctor Hu says mediators tend to have better bloodflow to the brain’s frontal cortex — the area where one must use to stay sharp andmulti-task and make accurate decisions. So if you want to stay smarter longer, take steps now to improve your lifestyle by exercising, eating right and meditating. For today’s health minute, I am Susan Hendricks.Task 1 Note-taking1) Moderate amount of exercise 2) Working smarter and reduces the risks of mini strokes 3) Eating well 4) Very important for brain health 5) Managing your stress 6) Brain changes that can lead to memory loss.Task 2 Short Answer Questions1. A certain degree of mini strokes.2. People who eat a lot of fish and sea food.3. Meditation.Clip 2 Keep Your Brain Smart with Simple ChangesGood morning in today in Healthwatch. Nature nurtures creativity. Disconnecting from our digital devices seems to become more difficult every day. But there is now one more reasonto take a vacation in the great outdoors. A new study finds spending time with nature is good for your mind. It even improves problem-solving abilities and creativity by fifty percent. Researchers looked at fifty six people with an average age of 28 and split them into two groups. The first took a creativity test before a backpacking trip, and the second took on the fourth day of the trip. Those who took it before had an average score of about 4. And those who took it on the fourth day scored just about 6. The second group was not only more creative, but also better at problem solving. Researchers cannot say whether the improvements were due to more nature, less technology or both. But they say extended periods in front of a computer likely has cognitive costs, and going for a hike could help reverse them. It may also be more crucial now than ever. Recent data show young people spend just 20 minutes a day playing outside and almost eight hours a day using cell phones, TVs and computers. So next time you are agonizing over your computer screen, consider stepping outside instead, and let nature nurture your mind. I am Dr. Holly Phillips.Task 1 Note-taking1) digital devices 2) in the great outdoors 3) mind 4) problem-solving abilities 5) creativity 6) cognitive 7) going for a hike 8) playing outside 9) using cell phones, TVs and computers 10) stepping outside and let nature nurture their mindTask 2 Dictation1) 56 2) 28 3) before 4) fourth 5) 4 6) 6Home Listening1) located 2) stimulate 3) components 4) previously 5) expand 6) challenge 7) stimulate your mind 8) mentally stimulating activities 9) helps decrease stress 10) positive and direct affectUnit3Transcript Lesson One Audio StudioClip 1 Made in ChinaAs we said somebody surprises in our important series made in China; your job, your future, your fortune. As you know our Bill Leer traveled more than 5000 miles across China to bring us an unprecedented look at all the different ways the country is affecting nearly every part of our lives this morning. And what every American worker needs to know about China,about their jobs is the subject of Bill’s. “Well we are in our Good Morning America bedroom this morning as many viewers of you are getting ready for your day here. Your day started thanks to China, because 80 percent of the clocks in this country are made in China.”“80 percent”“80 percent of the clocks are made in China. When the Chinese start dumping bedroom sets in America, a third of American wooden furniture manufacturers lost theirjobs. Chinese not only invented the toothbrush, they probably made yours, and your coffee maker and your towels. When they slashed sock prices a few years ago, a third of American sock manufacturers went out of business. And the shoes, these Nikes, brand-new, pretty nice, $74, right. The question is what would they cost if they were made in America So to find out and to find out how many other American jobs are in danger because of all this low price stuff. I followed this made-in-China label, 7000 miles right to the source.Task 1 Dictation1)surprises 2)series 3)fortune 4)more than 5000 miles 5)unprecedented 6)different 7)affecting 8)subjectTask 2 Note-taking1) 80 percent of the clocks in America are made in China 2) One-third of American wooden furniture manufacturers lost their jobs. 3) Chinese invented the toothbrush 4) One-third of American sock manufacturers went out of business. 5) Brand-new, pretty nice, $74, made in China.Clip 2 Breaking the “Bamboo Ceiling”When you think about, you know, sort of the factory innovation luxury, you end up with the brand like LiNing. Lining is sort of the Chinese Nike, as you can see, the Chinese AirJordan.LiNing is also a man, he is a China’s most famous Olympic athlete if you watched the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic Games. You’ll remember him lighting the torch high above the stadium. You know what’s interesting is LiNing basically represents sort ofthe innovation and luxury model for China, which is basically brought in American designers. LiNing has tremendous name recognition already in China. He had support from the state. He has tremendous resources at his advantage, and basically he went up against Adidas and Nike, and in last year or so he has gotten crushed. He hit what some have called the bamboo ceiling. The idea that even Chinese consumers will not buy domestic brands when they have the opportunity to buy the foreign luxury brands. And so therefore LiNing is now struggling to reposition itself as more of a value commodity as something for people in the second and third tier cities, rather than as a luxury product. So it is easy, I think, for many of us to basically retreat into our default mindset, that once again China, excellent at manufacturing, excellent at efficiency, it can build the brand.Task 1 Note-taking1) the Chinese Nike and the Chinese Air Jordan. 2) lit the torch in the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games. 3) the sort of the innovation and luxury model for China 4) name recognition already 5) the state6) reposition himselfTask 2 Idea Box1) It refers to the idea that even Chinese consumers will not buy domestic brands when they have the opportunity to buy the foreign luxury brands. 2) open 3) openLesson Two Audio StudioClip 1 China Eyes Sophisticated Luxury GoodsAfter a market cultivating period since the end of last century to the beginning of this century, Chinese luxury goods market is gradually growing bigger, while western customers are tightening their belts as their economy remains mired in a sluggish recovery. The Chinesepublic’s appetite for high-end products has soared. China’s consumer luxury goods market isoutpacing every other luxury market in the world, with an estimated of growth of 23 percent in 2010. A rapidly expanding middle and upper class in China seek to enhance their identity and quality of life with luxury goods. Top-growth categories for luxury goods in China include: liquor (酒), fashion accessories and clothes, cars, jewelry and cosmetics. A report from theChinese Academy of Social Sciences says, “China will rank as the world’s largest market for luxury goods in 5 years’ time.” Over the past few years, China’s purchasing power for luxury goods has been growing at the pace of 20 percent annually. Right now, China’s largest groupof luxury goods consumers are between 20 and 30 yearsold, which means they have many consuming years still ahead of them, and the average age of Chinese high-end goods consumers is 15 years younger than the world average. As China becomes the fastest growing luxury goods market, it is not only attracting imported goods but western brands have also begun to design luxury goods to Chinese tastes. Experts say in the next 5 years, the Chinese luxury goods market will grow even larger.Task 1 Dictation1. cultivating2. luxury3. tightening their belts4. recovery5. appetite6. outpacing7. Estimated8. Enhance9. Categories10. RankTask 2 Note-taking1) purchasing power 2) 20 percent annually 3) between 20 and 30 years old 4) 15 years younger than the world average 5) the Chinese luxury goods market will grow even largerClip 2 Why China Is a Large Market of Luxury ProductsIt should be no surprise that China is such a massive market for luxury goods. After all, we are talking about a huge population with a growing economy, not to mention relative isolation from the social unrest, financial trauma and natural disasters that have disturbedthe world’s other major markets. But there is a deeper connection, luxury brands thrive herebecause they operate in both horizontal and vertical dimensions. In much of the west, taste is defined as a having unique personal style. Be yourself. Follow your instincts. Ugly can bebeautiful. Street style can be elegant. Under this framework, the only sin is insincerity. That’sa horizontal market, which is great for creativity, but not so great for luxury. China is different. Thousands of years of rigid society have left a deep mark. People here acknowledge the difference between low and high. So taste is not knowing yourself, it requires improving yourself. This is not about just showing face, which means tacky bling, sure that happens. Spending on luxury demonstrates your values, your culture, your virtue, your knowledge. This is the vertical dimension. Nobody understands this like the French. It is why Louie Vuitton knows to stake out the biggest, most lavish retail space in a mall. It is whycognac outsells whiskey, even at night clubs blasting hip-hop. We’re still at early phases here.After decades of austerity, China is rediscovering its imperial routes. My advice: invest in Burdough.Warm-upConspicuous consumption 炫耀Jumping on the bandwagon 从众Social Xuanyao Consumptive Interaction Motivation 社会性消费动机社交Identity 身份象征Elegant quality 品质精致Hedonism 自我享受Self Consumptive Motivation 自我性消费动机Self-gifts 自我馈赠Task 1 Short Answer Questions1) It is mainly about why luxury goods thrive in China. 2) They operate in both horizontal dimension and vertical dimension. 3) Great for creativity, but not so great for luxury.Task 2 Note-taking1) rigid society have left a deep mark 2) here are acknowledged the difference between low and high 3) your values, your culture, your virtue, your knowledge 4) French understand China betterHome Listening1. strategy2. appearing3. strengths and weaknesses4. transformation5. standards6. play a very special role7. taking short term actions8. innovation9. critical 10. take place。
听力教程3 上海外语教育出版社 Unit 1 答案

Unit 1Section onepart 1Spot dictation ---house in the future(1) quite small(2)well-insulated(3)heating (4)cooling(5) to run(6)solar heating(7)won’t be able(8)electronic gadgets(9)takes up(10)garage doors(11)drive up(12)sensors (13)recognize(14)architects(15)imaginative(16)shortage of space(17)on the roof(18)expanded(19)contracted(20)flexibilityPart 2Exercise:1.making an appointment.2.Tuesday, Thursday, two fifteen, three fifteen, Monday morning, nine o’clock.Section twoPart 1 Dialogue--I’m terribly sorry I’m late Exercise:1.They are possibly boyfriend and girlfriend.2.In a restaurant.3.“It doesn’t really matter, does it? I haven’t got anything better to do, have I?”“I’ve only been waiting for over an hour. That’s all.”“After all, my time isn’t really that important, is it? ”“Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car.”4.Because she wants to stop the conversation like this.5.Because he knows the girl is lying.Part 2 Passage--The Oscar StatuetteExercise B Sentence Dictation1.Industry insiders and members of the press called the award “the Academy statuette”, “the golden trophy” or “the statue of merit”, but term never stuck.2.No hard evidence exists to support that tale, but in any case, by the sixth Awards Presentation in 1934, a Hollywood columnist used the name in his column.3.Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes on behalf of his animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.4.If the statuettes don’t meet strict quality control standards, they are immediately cut in half and melted down.5.The large boxes are shipped to the Academy offices via air express, with no identifiable markings.Exercise C1.T2.F3.T4.F5.T6.T7. F8.FSection threeNEWS Item1---Bush-NATO-IraqExercise AThis news item is about Bush’s hope that America’s NATO allies will join the United States if it becomes necessary to disarm Iraq by force.Exercise B1.He hopes America’s NATO allies will stand with the United States if he decides to take military action against Iraq.2.No, the president says no action is likely in the near future.3.They expect the NATO summit to release a political statement backing the UN resolution.4.The NATO summit is held in Prague.5.No, it will not be the focus of the NATO summit.NEWS Item 2Exercise AThis news item is about the Bush administration’s attitude towards Iraq.Exercise B1.T2.F3.T4.F5.TNEWS Item 3Exercise AThis news item is about British Prime Minister’s stand on the Iraqi issue.Exercise B1.would suffer the consequences2.what material he has,the eradication of that material3.On Thursday4.chemical, or biological or nuclear5.the West versus the Eastweapons of mass destruction。
新发展大学英语听力教程(3) 参考答案

新发展大学英语听力教程(3) 参考答案Unit 1 Modern LifePre-listening Activitiesstoves,dishwashersListening TasksTask One Understanding Short Conversations1. B2. A3. B4. C5. A6. B7. B8. B9. C 10. ATask Two Understanding a Long Conversation1. C2. B3. C4. D5. BTask Three Understanding PassagesPassage One1. D2. B3. C4. C5. APassage Two1. A2. D3. B4. C5. CPassage Three1. C2. B3. D4. A5. BTask Four Compound Dictation1. thriving2. structure3. farewell4. revolutionized5. household6. efficient7. facilities8. education9. Life in the new century will naturally grow more colorful,more convenient,and more exciting.10. we may be suffering from environmental pollution,green house effect,etc.11. there will surely be more strains and pressures,for the new century will be more keenly competitive and challenging.Listening and SpeakingTask One1. Social scientists and economists,farming experts and environmentalists examine data,information from surveys.2. Medical research breakthroughs include finding tumors early,and saving lives through surgery.3. Trees are cut down and birds are losing their home.Task Two(略)Listening Skills for Understanding Paragraphs1. D2. B3. B4. BLearn English Through Songsmatter;solid;storm;set;whatever;through;Lost;bestUnit 2 What Do You Know About LovePre-listening Activitiesa holiday;an outing;sending rosesListening TasksTask One Understanding Short Conversations1. C2. B3. B4. B5. D6. D7.D 8. C 9. C 10. BTask Two Understanding a Long Conversation1. B2. C3. B4. D5. CTask Three Understanding PassagesPassage One1. C2. B3. D4. C5. DPassage Two1. B2. B3. D4. A5. DPassage Three1. C2. B3. D4. C5. DTask Four Compound Dictation1. relationships2. financial3. important4. simple5. based6. succeed7. respect8. engaging9. sharing financial decisions with them,and the list goes on.10. And always remember,you can’t keep turning on then turning off doing the simple things.11. When you do,you will be surprised at how well this simple notion works.Listening and SpeakingTask One1. He or she is dearest to my heart. We cannot think of life without each other. If anything happens to my beloved,I will die.2. They are ready to forget and sacrifice most of their other relationships for the sake of their love. They are ready to die for each other.3. One himself has to fall in love to know of its bliss.Task Two(略)Listening Skills for Understanding Paragraphs1. A2. B3. BLearn English Through MoviesWelcome;prefer;stay;supplies;address;review;dinner;promised;tie;insteadUnit 3 Job Hunting and Job InterviewPre-listening Activitiescover letter and resume or CVListening TasksTask One Understanding Short Conversations1. D2. C3. C4. C5. B6. B7.D 8. C 9. C 10. ATask Two Understanding a Long Conversation1. C2. C3. A4. B5. DTask Three Understanding PassagesPassage One1. A2. D3. C4. B5. DPassage Two1. B2. A3. C4. D5. DPassage Three1. C2. D3. B4. A5. BTask Four Compound Dictation1. interviewer2. final3. natural4. relationship5. Particularly6. affected7. standard8. drive9. because it is only a matter of choice,instead of right or wrong.10. we should pay more attention to our appearance.11. we should try our best to show our abilities as much as possible.Listening and SpeakingTask One1. There are 4 areas that you as a job seeker must be aware.2. If someone walks in during the interview,stand up to greet him or her.3. Attitude is the most important attribute for being hired.Task Two(略)Listening Skills for Short Conversations1. C2. D3. A4. BLearn English Through Songsforget;realized;everything;without;love;deserve;turn on;dreamingUnit 4 Parents and ChildrenPre-listening Activitiesspending quality time togetherListening TasksTask One Understanding Short Conversations1. B2. A3. C4. D5. A6. D7. A8. C9. A 10. CTask Two Understanding a Long Conversation1. D2. B3. A4. C5. ATask Three Understanding PassagesPassage One1. C2. D3. D4. B5. APassage Two1. B2. D3. A4. B5. APassage Three1. C2. D3. D4. D5. ATask Four Compound Dictation1. ordinary2. physical3. economic4. valued5. producer6. status7. technological8. fulfill9. be in constant contact with a great many other members10. they are regarded more as people in their own right than as utilitarian organisms11. People today spend a considerable portion of their time conferring on the proper way to bring up childrenListening and SpeakingTask One1. They are given a great deal of responsibility at a very young age.2. She takes them shopping many times and allows them to choose clothes of their own liking.3. It is amusing.Task Two(略)Listening Skills for Understanding Paragraphs1. D2. A3. ALearn English Through Moviesvain;torment;expectation;honor;appreciate;pain;reply;rejecting;overcoming;evidentUnit 5 Pet OwnershipPre-listening ActivitiesBListening TasksTask One Understanding Short Conversations1. B2. D3. C4. B5. A6. C7.D 8. D 9. A 10. BTask Two Understanding a Long Conversation1. D2. B3. D4. C5. ATask Three Understanding PassagesPassage One1. A2. A3. B4. B5. CPassage Two1. C2. C3. B4. B5. DPassage Three1. C2. B3. C4. A5. DTask Four Compound Dictation1. grief2. companion3. shock4. impact5. uncontrolled6. sense7. surgeon8. depressed9. the fact that the pet lived becomes more important than the fact that the pet died10. it is important to remember that no loved pet is ever“replaced”11. but a new puppy or kitten will help to remind you of all the good things about your previous petListening and SpeakingTask One1. Because college students,especially those who haven’t owned a pet,underestimate the challenges that arise when caring for another being.2. The kind of pet you decide to own,veterinary bills,and food.3. They should not simply say“Stop”or“No”,but teach their pets with repetition and rewards associated with good behavior in order to understand their responsibilities.Task Two(略)Listening Skills for Understanding Paragraphs1. B2. C3. ALearn English Through Songsmistakes;break;far;sidewalk;hurt;around;point;fakeUnit 6 Keeping FitPre-listening Activitiesnerve cellsListening TasksTask One Understanding Short Conversations1. C2. B3. B4. B5. B6. D7.B 8. A 9. B 10. CTask Two Understanding a Long Conversation1. B2. D3. A4. C5. CTask Three Understanding PassagesPassage One1. C2. D3. B4. C5. APassage Two1. D2. C3. B4. A5. DPassage Three1. B2. C3. A4. B5. DTask Four Compound Dictation1. movement2. vessels3. strengthening4. weights5. major6. outcomes7. additional8. intensity9. Most health benefits occur with at least 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity physical activity10. Both aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activity are beneficial.11. The health benefits of physical activity occur for people with disabilities.Listening and SpeakingTask One1. They could be killed.2. Hair color and height.3. Type O.Task Two(略)Listening Skills for Understanding Paragraphs1. A2. C3. A4. BLearn English Through Songsburning;plate;rejection;deserving;up;Patience;hit;answerUnit 7 Fables and Fairy TalesPre-listening Activities150Listening TasksTask One Understanding Short Conversations1. C2. C3. A4. C5. D6. B7. A8. D 9. B 10. ATask Two Understanding a Long Conversation1. A2. C3. C4. B5. DTask Three Understanding PassagesPassage One1. C2. B3. A4. D5. CPassage Two1. D2. B3. B4. C5. APassage Three1. C2. B3. C4. C5. DTask Four Compound Dictation1. fables2. story-teller3. Greece4. education5. Wolf6. origin7. independently8. century9. This is when the name Aesop first appeared.10. Generally,fables use animals or objects as part of the story,but the message is designed to refer to human beings.11. In more modern times fables have become a tool for helping children to understand moral concepts.Listening and SpeakingTask One1. The banker lived next to the cobbler.2. One hundred crowns.3. His sleep and voice.Task Two(略)Listening Skills for Understanding Paragraphs1. D2. A3. BLearn English Through Songsheat;enchanted;where;wanderer;kings;learn;rhyme;heartUnit 8 Learning on CampusPre-listening ActivitiesformalListening TasksTask One Understanding Short Conversations1. A2. B3. C4. B5. B6. B7.D 8. D 9. A 10. DTask Two Understanding a Long Conversation1. D2. B3. A4. A5. BTask Three Understanding PassagesPassage One1. C2. B3. D4. A5. APassage Two1. A2. A3. D4. D5. CPassage Three1. B2. C3. B4. C5. DTask Four Compound Dictation1. comparing2. curious3. reality4. embrace5. barrier6. experiment7. urging8. patient9. He can tolerate uncertainty and failure,and will keep trying until he gets an answer10. he does not want to be told how to do the problem or solve the puzzle he has struggled with11. an unanswered question is not a challenge or an opportunity,but a threatListening and SpeakingTask One1. You must take the initiative and seek out everything that you need.2. Arts,literature,a profession,or a vocational skill.3. You’d better discipline yourself to make learning fun,not a chore,and to get the most from the educational opportunities open to you. Task Two(略)Listening Skills for Understanding Paragraphs1. A2. D3. B4. CLearn English Through Songsmet;happiness;Where;Dreams;young;mirrors;time;aloneUnit 9 Fascinating SportsPre-listening Activitiesthe participation of women in sportsListening TasksTask One Understanding Short Conversations1. C2. A3. C4. D5. A6. B7. A8. C9. D 10. C Task Two Understanding a Long Conversation1. C2. D3. D4. B5. BTask Three Understanding PassagesPassage One1. D2. A3. B4. C5. BPassage Two1. A2. D3. C4. C5. BPassage Three1. B2. B3. A4. C5. DTask Four Compound Dictation1. games2. teams3. compete4. exciting5. cheering6. club7. cheerleaders8. special9. They practice for many hours to learn the special jumping and cheering moves10. From elementary to high school,students start each day by standing up and showing respect to the flag11. This is a promise to the country,which was written by people who came to the US over 200 years agoListening and SpeakingTask One1. Sports play an important role in the make-up of a young student.2. Discipline of sport is a defence against the negative habits and inactivity.3. They run the risk of spending part of their leisure time in front of the TV or at the bar.Task Two(略)Listening Skills for Understanding Paragraphs1. D2. D3. CLearn English Through Moviewalker;greater;endlessly;grand;sleeve;self;brought;modernizeUnit 10 Preparations for a Wonderful TripPre-listening ActivitiesRound-the-WorldListening TasksTask One Understanding Short Conversations1. C2. A3. C4. D5. C6. A7.D 8. B 9. A 10. CTask Two Understanding a Long Conversation1. C2. A3. A4. C5. DTask Three Understanding PassagesPassage One1. A2. D3. B4. B5. DPassage Two1. B2. C3. B4. D5. CPassage Three1. B2. D3. A4. C5. DTask Four Compound Dictation1. business2. experience3. wherever4. conditions5. control6. rainstorm7. bothered8. switch9. so always keep your phone on hand,and fully charged ready for anyemergencies10. Remember to always keep your personal belongings safe while travelling11. then you should be able to enjoy a stress free breakListening and SpeakingTask One1. To see different scenery,experience new types of culture,taste new kinds of foods,and meet new people.2. Touring in a group means less sightseeing and less enjoyment.3. To experience all the adventure,see and learn more about the place and just enjoy.Task Two(略)Listening Skills for Understanding Paragraphs1. D2. A3. BLearn English Through Moviestown;March;street;magic;disappears;board;supposed;music;add;believe。
英语听力教程3答案

英语听力教程3答案UNIT1 Part I Getting readyB. Keys:1: burning of the forests/tree removal(deforestation)/reduction of the world's rain forests2: global warming/greenhouse effect/emissions of CO2Part II The Earth at risk (I)A. Keys:1. a. More people--------?more firewood----?fewer treesb. More domestic animals------?more plants-----?feweravailable plantsa, b--? More desert----?move south-----?desrtt expandingsouth----?no grass2. Growing crops stabilize soil, without them the top soil just blows away. But if there isn't enough rain the crops don't grow.3. People try to grow food to support themselves or to create ranches where cattle can be raised, or to get hardwood for export, or to make way for an iron ore mineB. Keys:1: Sahara Desert2: North America & most of Europe3: top soil blowing away4: tropical forests destruction5: animal/plant species becoming extinct6: climate change for the whole worldPart III The Earth at risk (II)A. Keys:1: Trees would hold rainfall in their roots. When forests inthe higher up-river have been destroyed, all the rain that fallsin the monsoon season flows straight into the river and startsthe flooding.2: He implies that some national governments just consider the results of their policies in the near future, or just think as far ahead as the next election.B. Keys:1: flooding in Bangladesh2: Action to be taken3: population controlPart IV More about the topic: The Effects of Global Warming Keys:1: Warming up of the world2: Effects of global3: reduced potential for food production4: change of patterns of hear-related food poisoning, etc. Part V Do you know…?A. Keys:1: F 2: F 3: F 4: F 5: TB. Keys:Dos 1: your towels 2: Cut out 3: a wall-fire 4: fridge 5: wait until you've a full load6: a complete mealDon’ts 7: iron everything 8: the iron up 9: the kettle 10: to the brim11: hot foodPart I Getting readyB. Keys:1: International Union for the Conservation of Nature, United Nations, wildlife, policies2: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, trade, animals and plants, 1975, prohibits, 8000, controls,300003: United Nations Environmental Program,leadership, environment, quality of life4: World Wide Fund for Nature(formerly World Wildlife Fund) , 1961, Sahara Desert, North America & most of Europe,top soil blowing awayC. Keys:1: 2 2: 4 3: 5 4: 1,6 5: 3Questions:1: They work to conserve natural areas that contain endangered wildlife2: They are campaigning to provide sea sanctuaries for some of these endangered species.Protected-nesting sites for turtles have been set up3: It refers to the places of safety in the sea where sea animals are protected and allowed to live freelyPart II Christmas bird countsA. Keys:1: Jan. 3rd 2: more than 40 000 volunteers 3: 1 600 4: a 15 mile diameter5: an American artist 6: their natural habitats 7: the late 1800sB. Keys:1: start 2: sponsored 3: outside counting birds 4: experienced bird watchers5: anyone that is interested or concerned 6: scheduled 7: 10 people taking part8: 15 mile diameter circle 9: the total bird populations 10: the number of birds11: the longest-running bird census 12: undefinedPart III Dolphin captivityA.B. Keys:1: 1 2: 3 3: 4 4: 5 5: 26: Dolphins should be kept in captivity.7: There are educational benefits of keeping marine mammals in captivity.C. Keys:1: stress (family-oriented) 2: sonar bouncing off3: average age of death; life getting better for captive dolphins4: natural behabior patterns-altered5: suffering from fractured skulls, ribs or jaws6: can't learn from animals in the wild how they operate, breed, what they need, etc.Part IV More about the topic: Birds----A Source of Wealth Keys:1: 9300 2: Habitat 3: warmer climates 4: 300 different species5: colder climates 6: habitat alteration 7: esthetic value 8: Birds' populationPart V Do you know…?Keys:1: one and one-half million 2: 20 times3: 100 4: 40000 5: 65 million6: 3500 7: 2 million square miles 8: 3%9: 200 animal species 10: 100011: a third 12: two-thirds 13: three-quartersUnit 3 El Nino? La Nina?Part ID. warmer/ green house effect / sea levels/ climate zones Part IIA. Outline 1. A. weather pattern/ global climate B. 1. twice a decade 2. 12-18 months C. 1. warmer weather/2. wetter than usual/ drier D. the decline of winds II. 1. droughtsB. a cyclic weather pattern/ about twice a decade/ wetter/ drier/ cold water away from South America’s west/ to ex pand eastward toward the America’s / move eastward too/ the weather around the world/ droughts/ rains and flooding/ on the South American fishing industry/ to become depletive/ the strength of it/Part III Lick ObservatoryB. location: an hour’s drive/ s ummit/Origin of the name: a wealthy businessmanSize: one meter diameter/ secondTime: 1888Present function: research/ an educational toolC. way of observation: human eyes; in the cold/ TV screen Gains and losses: Romance/ the sky/ efficiency/ reality/ universeQuestions:1. Because lick Observatory is near “Silicon Valley”, a region of the states high-technology.2. Because Lick Observatory was built on his estate and he was buried at the base of the telescope at this won request.3. By using the 19th century telescope, you have a feeling of romance with direct viewing with the human eyes. By sing the modern devices, you lose that romance but gain the efficiency. That’s an exchange.Part IV. The national climatic Data Center.A. OutlineI. A. 1951 B. headquarters C. satellites, radar, solar radiation system, airplanes, shipsII. B. collecting weather records from around the world D.publications about earth environment. E. requests fro information from all over the world.B. questions.1. The Department of Defense, the National Weather Service, the coastguard2. The office has written weather observations made by early American diplomat Benjamin Franklin and by the third President of the U.S.3. You can get the information by computer, microfilm and telephone4. American cities. Another publication has monthly reports from 1500 observation stations around the world.5. The center had more than 900,000 requests from government officials, business owners, weather researchers and the general public last year.Part V Do you know…?Meaning: little girlTime: the western coast of South America / The Pacific coast of Peru and EcuadorTime: winter monthsDuration: one to two years.Evidence: the eastern Pacific oceanImpacts: those of EL Nino/ drier than normal and others wetter. Unit 4 Reports on Disasters & AccidentsPart I.1. firebomb/ shopping/ several /2. 1,000 tornadoes3. car ferry/ taken over/ Green Action Front4. South Korea/ 270/ thousands5. robbed/ 5/ lunchtime/ 10,0006. hurricane/ 100/ twenty/ 1007. Hijacked/ TuesdayPart II. Hurricanes & tornadoesA. 1. a storm 2. about 2000 3. the winds were up to 75 miles an hour 4. the Indian army 5. destroyed/ links / collapsed 6. more than 40 people 7. over 100,000 peopleB.1. The worst of the heavy rains and thunderstorms appears to be over2. in parts of Europe3. During the past week4. Affected5. At least five6. because emergency warnings were issued before.C. 1. c 2 b 3. d 4. bPart III. EarthquakesA. Another earthquake, the fifth in three days, hit Japan last night. Hundreds of homes have now been destroyed or badly damaged, and thousands have been made homeless since the earthquakes started. Many of the homeless have begun to make themselves makeshift shelters from the rubble. Electricity, gas and water supplies have also been seriously disrupted. Experts believe that the country will be hit by more quakes during the next 48 hours.C.I. A. Sunday/ the 23rd B. in southern ItalyII. A. at least 400 B. many more than 400III. A. in small towns and villages outside Naples 1. hospital2. church3. private homesB. 1. eight or nine 2. in the streets or squares 3. countryside/ traffic jams 4. telephone lines/ 5. electricity and waterIV. A. 1. the fog 2. the cold weather B. roadPart V. do you know…?A1. Main idea: to remember Tsunami victims2. Time : midday/ 3 minutes of silence/ people stopped/ flags lowered to half staff.3. Purpose: giving people a chance to remember all those who died.4. 1) Sweden/ 700+1200 Germany: +1000B1. large earthquake/ epicenter under water2. no/ most quakes no tsunamis3. depending on distance/ near the earthquake/ immediately / hardest hit area/ two hours away.4. a. water/ seriously withdrawing or coming in for no apparent reasonb. feeling an earthquake / witnessing a landslide at the coast Unit5 Part2 B. outlineI. A. second only/ B. 26 million people C. 1 the Great Lakes2 the Rocky Mountains3 the Arctic islandsII. A. 1. 2. overcoat/ a fur hatIII. A. 1. American Indians 2 Germans 3 Italians, /Inuit B. English and FrenchIV. A. seafood B. meat dishes D. the sweet course E. good beer but not good local wines.V. A. most modern shopping centers B. 1 2. woolen 3. wood 4 leather 5 mapleVI. A. the Canadian dollar B. 10 am to 3pm Monday to Thursday, till later on Fridays.Part III Traveling around AustraliaA. Sydney: harbor: take a boat trip in an old sailing ship/ ata backpacker’s hotelThe Sydney Opera House: see concertsThe great Barrier Reef: tropical fish/ glass bottom/ at a resort hotel or at a guesthouseAyers Rock in Ulura National park: go hiking/ see cave paintings/ colors /at sunrise and sunsetKakadu National Park: go hiking/ wildlife / waterfalls/ in one of the campsites.B. 1. T 2 F 3 F 4. T 5 F 6. T 7. FPart IV. The Story of DenverOutlineI. A. 1l6 kilometers/ one mile above the sea levelB. population:C. 1. 300 days of sunshine a year2. about 35 centimetersII. Business and Marketing centerA. more than 1500 manufacturing companies1. Main activity: food processing2. other factories making equipment for the defense, space, high technology and transportation industries.3. gold productionB. the computer and communications industriesC. 1. offering the third highest number/ 2. that do business in other countriesIII. A. History B. Natural History C. North America/ 90,000 E. city park system F. a business area filled with old buildings, gas lights and vehicles pulled by horsesPart II New ZealandersI. A. an island country in the South Pacific Ocean B.2,575,000II. A. free education for children from ages 3 to 19B. for children between the ages of 7 and 15C. The Government Correspondence School:III. A. one of the highest in the worldB. mainly one-story wooden homesC. meat and butterIV. Recreation B. musical / D. Concerts/ E opera V. A. camping/ fishing C. Rugby football D. soccer/ basketballB. 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F 6 FPart III. What do you think of Britain?Weather Food people Way of lifePaul Changeable; depressing;The best word: bleak Boring/ flavor$ taste/ enjoy it Snobbish;/ alive/ on fireCindy Cloudy/ sunshine Dull, / sweets Difficult/ reserved relaxedUsha Changeable/ OK Healthy/ bland Reserved/ friendly FastSpiro Depressing / long; pleasant All right/ limited Friendly sincere Awful; / tiringB. 1. It must be tasty and full of flavor2. Spring and autumn3. Because the city life is fast4. for seven years5. there is a wider selection of dishes in Greek food.6. Usha is very good at making friends.Part IV Native peoples of Alaska1. A. 1 sea 2 fish 3 4 reindeerB 1 frame houses 2 hutsC 1 hunting 2. carvingII. A related/ differentB. 1 the sea 2 fishing boats 3 working inIII. Indians A. the interior 1. Canada 2 fishing, trappingB. near the sea 1. 2 means of livelihood: c. logging。
《听力教程》3(第2版)Unit1答案

施心远主编《听力教程》4 (第2版) 答案UNIT 1Section OnePart 1 Spot DictationHouses in the FutureWell, I think houses in the future will probably be (1) quite small but I should think they'll be (2) well-insulated so that you don't need so much (3) heating and (4) cooling as you do now, so perhaps very economical (5) to run. Perhaps they will use (6) solar heating, although I don't know, in this country, perhaps we (7) won't be able to do that so much. Yes, I think they'll be full of (8) electronic gadgets: things like very advanced televisions, videos, perhaps videos which take up ... the screen (9) takes up the whole wall. I should think. Yes, you'll have things like (10) garage doors which open automatically when you (11) drive up, perhaps electronic (12) sensors which will (13) recognize you when you, when you come to the front door even. Perhaps (14) architects and designers will be a bit more (15) imaginative about how houses are designed and perhaps with the (16) shortage of space people will think of putting gardens (17) on the roof and, and maybe rooms can be (18) expanded and, and (19) contracted* depending on what you use them for, so perhaps there'll be a bit more (20) flexibility about that.Part 2 Listening for GistDialogue:I Want to See Dr MiltonWoman:Surgery. Can I help you?Stone:Good afternoon. My name’s Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment to see Dr Milton, please.Woman: Yes, of course, Mr Stone. May I have your address, please?Stone: 118 Hill Road, London S.E. 18.Woman: Yes, we have you on the records. Can you manage this afternoon at 5:30?Stone: I’m afraid not. I can manage tomorrow.Woman: I’m afraid Dr Milton’s not on duty tomorrow. He’ll be here the day after tomorrow. That’s Thursday, March 27th.Stone: Fine.Woman: Will 5:30 be all right?Stone: Well, yes. But I’d prefer a later time so I can come along after work. Woman: Then what about 6:15?Stone: Well, that’s fine. Thank you. Goodbye.Woman: Goodbye.Exercise. Directions: Listen to the dialogue and write down the gist and the key words that help you decide.1.This dialogue is about making an appointmentWoman: Listen! I'm terribly sorry I'm late. Man:Man: Oh, that's all right. It doesn't really matter, does it? I haven't got anything better to do, have I?Woman: Just let me explain, will you?Man: I've only been waiting for over an hour. That's all.Woman: Yes. I know, and I would have ...Man: After all, my time isn't really that important, is it?Woman: Please don't be like that. Just let meexplain. (Silence. Man says nothing.)Woman: I ... I tried to get here in time but just after I left home, the car broke down.Man: The car broke down?Woman: Yes, and ... well ... luckily ... there was a garage near me. And ... and it took them a whileto repair it.Man: Why didn't you at least phone?Woman: I would have! But I didn't know the number of the restaurant.Man: You could have looked it up in the telephone book!Woman: Yes, but ... you'll never believe this ... I couldn't remember the name of the restaurant. I knew where it was, but forgot the name.Man: I see. Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car. Woman: Yes. It was something I couldn't do myself. It didn't take too long, but that's why I'm late,you see.Man: Uh-huh. Which garage, by the way?Woman: Pardon?Man: Which garage did you take it to?2.The key words are Tuesday. Thursday. two fifteen. three fifteen. Monday morning. nine o'clock.Section Two Listening comprehensionPart 1 DialogueI'm terribly sorry I'm late.Woman: Listen! I'm terribly sorry I'm late. Man:Man: Oh, that's all right. It doesn't really matter, does it? I haven't got anything better to do, have I?Woman: Just let me explain, will you?Man: I've only been waiting for over an hour. That's all.Woman: Yes. I know, and I would have ...Man: After all, my time isn't really that important, is it?Woman: Please don't be like that. Just let me explain.(Silence. Man says nothing.)Woman: I ... I tried to get here in time but just after I left home, the car broke down.Man: The car broke down?Woman: Yes, and ... well ... luckily ... there was a garage near me. And ... and it took them a whileto repair it.Man: Why didn't you at least phone?Woman: I would have! But I didn't know the number of the restaurant.Man: You could have looked it up in the telephone book!Woman: Yes, but ... you'll never believe this ... I couldn't remember the name of the restaurant. I knew where it was, but forgot the name.Man: I see. Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car. Woman: Yes. It was something I couldn't do myself. It didn't take too long, but that's why I'm late,you see.Man: Uh-huh. Which garage, by the way?Woman: Pardon?Man: Which garage did you take it to?Woman: Uh ... the one near my flat. You know. Lewis Brothers.Man: Yes, I know that garage. It's the only one near your flat.Woman: Hmm, well now, let's have something to eat. Uh, what about some ... Man: I know the garage very well!Woman: Yes. Let's see now. Yes, I think I'll have some ...Man: A pity it's Sunday.Woman: Pardon?Man: A pity it's Sunday. That garage is closed on Sunday!Exercise Directions: Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions.1.They are possibly boyfriend and girlfriend.2.In a restaurant.3."It doesn't really matter, does it? I haven't got anything better to do, have I?" "I've only been waiting for over an hour. That's all" "After all, my time isn't really that important, is it?" "Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car."4.Because she wants to stop the conversation like this.5. Because he knows the girl is lying.Part 2 PassageThe Oscar Statuette1 Industry insiders and members of the press called the award "the Academy statuette", "the golden trophy" or "the statue of merit", but the term never stuck.2. No hard evidence exists to support that tale, but in any case, by the sixth Awards Presentation in 1934, a Hollywood columnist used the name in his column.3. Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes on behalf of his animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.4. If the statuettes don't meet strict quality control standards, they are immediately cut in half and melted down.5.The large boxes are shipped to the Academy offices via air express, with no identifiable markings.The Oscar statuette, designed by MGM's* chief art director Cedric Gibbons, depicts* a knight holding a crusader's* sword, standing on a reel of film with five spokes, signifying the original branches of the Academy: Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Technicians.Born in 1928, years would pass before the Academy Award of Merit was officially named "Oscar". Industry insiders and members of the press called the award "the Academy statuette", "the golden trophy" or "the statue of merit". The entertainment trade paper, Weekly Variety, even attempted to popularize "the iron man". The term never stuck.A popular story has been that an Academy librarian and eventual executive director, Margaret Herrick, thought the statuette resembled her uncle Oscar and said so, and that as a result the Academy staff began referring to it as Oscar.No hard evidence exists to support that tale, but in any case, by the sixth Awards Presentation in 1934, Hollywood columnist Sidney Skolsky used the name in his column in reference to Katharine Hepburn's first Best Actress win. The Academy itself didn't use the nickname officially until 1939.Since its conception, the Oscar statuette has met exacting uniform standards - with a few notable exceptions. In the 1930s, juvenile players received miniature replicas* of the statuette; a ventriloquist* Edgar Bergen was presented with awooden statuette with a moveable mouth; and Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes on behalf of his animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Between 1942 and 1944, in support of the war effort, Oscars were made of plaster. After the War, winners turned in the temporary awards for golden Oscar statuettes.The traditional Oscar statuette, however, hasn't changed since the 1940s, when the base was made higher. In 1945, the base was changed from marble to metal and in 1949, Academy Award statuettes began to be numbered, starting with No. 501.Approximately 50 Oscars are made each year in Chicago by the manufacturer, R. S. Owens. If they don't meet strict quality control standards, the statuettes are immediately cut in half and melted down.Each award is individually packed into a Styrofoam* container slightly larger than a shoebox.Eight of these are then packed into a larger cardboard box, and the large boxes are shipped to the Academy offices in Beverly Hills via air express, with no identifiable markings.On March 10, 2000, 55 Academy Awards mysteriously vanished en route from the Windy City* to the City of Angels. Nine days later, 52 of stolen statuettes were discovered .For eight decades, the Oscars have survived war, weathered earthquakes, and even managed to escape unscathed* from common thieves. Since 1995,however, R. S. Owens has repaired more than 160 statuettes. "Maybe somebody used chemicals on them to polish them and the chemicals rubbed right through the lacquer* and into the gold," explains the company president. "Or maybe people stored them someplace where they corroded." Although he stresses that the statuette is made to endure, Siegel offers this sage advice to all Oscar winners: "If it gets dusty, simply wipe it with a soft dry cloth."Exercise A Pre-listening QuestionEvery January, the attention of the entertainment community and of film fans around the world turns to the upcoming Academy Awards, the highest honor in filmmaking. The annual presentation of the Oscars has become the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' most famous activity. The Oscar Statuette is a knight holding a crusader's sword, standing on a reel of film with five spokes.Exercise B Sentence DictationDirections: Listening to some sentences and write them down. You will hear each sentence three times.Exercise C Detailed ListeningDirections: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statementsare true (T) or false (F). Discuss with your classmates why you think thestatement is true or false.1. There were five original branches of the Academy.(Because the five spokes on the reel of film signify the original branches of the Academy: Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Technicians.) ____T___ 2. The Academy Award of Merit was officially named "Oscar" in 1928.(Born in 1928, years would pass before the Academy Award of Merit was officially named "Oscar.") ____F___ 3. The Academy staff began referring to the Academy statuette as Oscar because Margaret Herrick said the statuette was like her uncle Oscar.(An Academy librarian and eventual executive director, Margaret Herrick, thought the statuette resembled her uncle Oscar and said so, and as a result the Academy staff began referring to it as Oscar.) ___T__ 4. Since its conception, the Oscar statuette has met exacting uniform standards. (There were a few notable exceptions. In 1930s, juvenile players received miniature replicas of the statuette and a ventriloquist Edgar Bergen gained a wooden statuette with a moveable mouth. Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes. ) ——F——5. Oscars were made of plaster in the 1940s because of the War.(Between 1942 and 1944, in support of the war effort, Oscars were made of plaster.) ———T——6. The manufacturer, R. S. Owens makes about 50 Oscars each year in Chicago.(Approximately 50 Oscars are made each year in Chicago by the manufacturer, R. S. Owens.) ———T———7. 55 Academy Awards were stolen by a mysterious person en route from the Windy City to the City of Angels on March 10, 2000. —————F (On March 10,2000,55 Academy Awards just mysteriously vanished en route from the Windy City to the City of Angels, but how and by whom was unknown.)8. For eighty years, the Oscars have survived war, weathered earthquakes, managed to escape unscathed from common thieves and even chemical corrosion.(Since 1995, however, R. S. Owens has repaired more than 160 statuettes. "Maybe somebody used chemicals on them to polish them and the chemicals rubbed right through the lacquer and into the gold." ————F——Exercise D After-listening DiscussionDirections: Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.1.The traditional Oscar statuette hasn't changed since the 1940s, when the base was made higher.In 1945, the base was changed from marble to metal and in 1949, Academy Award statuettes began to be numbered, starting with No.501.2.(Open)Section Three NewsNews Item 1Beijing Olympics End, Paralympics Set to Begin The Beijing Olympics ended Sunday night with a grand closing ceremony.Beijing's organization, infrastructure, and iconic sports venues(标志性体育场馆)for the games were widely praised during two weeks of competition.Beijing is now gearing up to host the Paralympics - the world's biggest sporting event for those with physical disabilities.As part of its Olympics preparations, Beijing has made all of its subway stops accessible to wheelchairs. During the Paralympics, there will be 16 dedicated public bus lines for the disabled and 400 shuttle buses.More than 4,000 athletes will compete in the Paralympics, which begin September 6 and last 12 days. The athletes will compete in and stay in the same facilities used for Olympics, including the popular Water Cube and Bird's Nest stadium.Ex. A: Summarize the newsThis news item is about the coming Paralympics 2008.Ex. B: Answer the questions1.The Beijing Olympics ended Sunday night with a grand closing ceremony.2. Beijing's organization, infrastructure, and iconic sports venues for the games drew widely praised during two weeks of competition..3. Beijing is now gearing up to host the Paralympics - the world's biggest sporting event for those with physical disabilities.4. During the Paralympics, there will be 16 dedicated public bus lines for the disabled and 400 shuttle buses.5. Yes, they will compete in and stay in the same facilities used for Olympics, including the popular Water Cube and Bird's Nest stadium.News Item 2Obama Opens High-Level US-China TalksPresident Obama says Washington and Beijing must cooperate to tackle the big problems facing the world.Mr. Obama spoke to a group of high-level American and Chinese officials as they launched a two-day meeting in Washington. The U.S. China Strategic and Economic Dialogue is to discuss a broad agenda from currency concerns to foreign policy.The president said the officials must work together to tackle worldwide challenges, including the global economic recession, climate change, and the spread of nuclear weapons.The president said he is under no illusion the United States and China will agree on every issue, or always see the world in the same way. And he made clear that he would continue to speak out about human rights.President Obama stressed that it is these differences that make dialogue even more important. He said these discussions give the two sides a chance to get to know each other better and communicate concerns with candor.Ex. A: Listen to the news and complete the summaryThis news item is about the high-level US-China talks that Obama opens.Ex. B:President Obama says Washington and Beijing must cooperate to tackle the big problems facing the world.Mr Obama spoke to high-level American and Chinese officials as they launched a two-day meeting in Washington. The U.S. China Strategic and Economic Dialogue is to discuss a broad agenda from currency concerns to foreign policy.The president said the officials must work together to tackle worldwide challenges, including the global economic recession, climate change, and the spread of nuclear weapons.The president said he is under no illusion the United States and China will agree on every issue, or always see the world in the same way. And he made clear that he will continue to speak out about human rights.President Obama stressed that it is these differences that make dialogue even more important. He said these discussions give the two sides a chance to get to know each other better and communicate concerns with candor.News Item 3Russia to Supply China with Significant Portion of Oil Needs The oil Russia pumps from its frozen, Siberian fields, with one energy deal, will soon provide a significant amount of China's daily needs, about four percent. Russia will deliver about 300,000 barrels of crude a day. In return, China will finance the pipeline Russia will build from its eastern Siberian oil fields to the Chinese border.Energy analysts say the deal is another indication of Russia's eagerness to shift some of its energy exports from its main market, Europe.Russia's state-owned petroleum company Rosneft, will get $15 billion of the work and the state pipeline owner Transneft, is set to receive $10 billion.Construction has been delayed repeatedly as the two countries bargained over the cost of transporting crude oil to the border.But the Russian oil industry, which for decades has been a main source of revenue for the country, has suffered a dramatic shortfall as the price of oil fell during the global economic crisis.Energy analysts say the economy is pushing Russia to build closer ties with the Chinese. They say Russia also is seeking allies in the East where the Kremlin is seen more favorably than in the West.Exercise ADirections: Listening to the news item and complete the summary.This news item is about the oil supply from Russia to China and the relationship between the two countries.Exercise B1.T2. F3.F4.T5.T6.F7.T8.FSection Four Supplementary ExercisesPart 1 Feature reportChina's Main Concern at G-20 is DomesticChina is a world growth leader. Its cheap, manufactured exports power economies around the globe.This means, though, China is not immune to the global economic malaise. Chinese exports have slowed and its bull market dropped sharply in the wake of the credit crisis in the United States.The government bought up stocks and lowered trading taxes to boost the market, but trading remains volatile.Just ahead of the G-20 meeting, China also lowered interest rates and announced a $586 billion spending package on infrastructure, social services and tax rebates.The world is now waiting to see whether Beijing's actions will help restore global economic stability.Li Wan-Yong, a researcher on economics at South Korea's HyundaiResearch Institute. "China has the most foreign currency reserves in the world and the second most U.S. debt after Japan. In those terms, China can play an important role to overcome the global economic crisis and the Asian economic crisis."China's Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei says China can best help the world economy by stabilizing its own. "China's economy makes up a large part of the world economy," he said. "Whether or not China's economy is able to maintain stability and continue growing, whether or not China's domestic economy is stable, is very important not only to China's but also to the world's economy."Analysts say the government spending package will to some degree help exporters, but it is mainly aimed at increasing domestic consumption.Bill McCahill is with China-based research firm J. L. McGregor and Company. "This is a leadership, after all, that is composed, the better ones are good engineers. These are not people who are terribly outward looking and outward focused. They get up in the morning wondering how they're going to take care of 1.4 or 1.5 billion people in their home country, not homeowners in Los Angeles."Slowing demand from the US and other countries has forced thousands of Chinese factories to close and raised fears of unrest as millions are expected to lose their jobs.Chinese officials warn exports will continue to suffer because of the global slump, indicating the worst may be yet to come.Ex. A:This news report is about China’s main concern at the G-20 meeting which is aimed at increasing domestic consumption.Ex. B:Just ahead of the G-20 meeting, China also lowered interest rates and announced a $586 billion spending package on infrastructure, social services and tax rebates.The world is now waiting to see whether Beijing's actions will help restore global economic stability.China's Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei says China can best help the world economy by stabilizing its own. "China's economy makes up a large part of the world economy," he said. "Whether or not China's economy is able to maintain stability and continue growing, whether or not China's domestic economy is stable, is very important not only to China's but also to the world's economy."Analysts say the government spending package will to some degree help exporters, but is mainly aimed at increasing domestic consumption.Part 2 PassageRise and Fall of EgyptThe Nile River* was a kind friend but occasionally it was a hard taskmaster*. It taught the people who lived along its banks the noble art of "teamwork". They depended upon each other to build their irrigation trenchesand keep their dikes in repair. In this way they learned how to get along with their neighbors and their mutual-benefit-association quite easily developed into an organized state.Then one man grew more powerful than most of his neighbors and he became the leader of the community and their commander-in-chief when the envious neighbors of western Asia invaded the prosperous valley. In due course of time he became their King and ruled all the land from the Mediterranean to the mountains of the west.But these political adventures of the old pharaohs* (the word meant "the Man who lived in the Big House") rarely interested the patient and toiling peasant of the grain fields. Provided he was not obliged to pay more taxes to his King than he thought just, he accepted the rule of pharaoh as accepted the rule of Mighty Osiris *.It was different however when a foreign invader came and robbed him of his possessions.After twenty centuries of independent life, a savage Arab tribe of shepherds, called the Hyksos*, attacked Egypt and for five hundred years they were the masters of the valley of the Nile. They were highly unpopular and great hate was also felt for the Hebrews who came to the land of Goshen* to find a shelter after their long wandering through the desert and who helped the foreign usurper* by acting as his tax-gatherers and his civil servants.But shortly after the year 1700 B.C., the people of Thebes* began arevolution and after a long struggle the Hyksos were driven out of the country and Egypt was free once more.A thousand years later, when Assyria* conquered all of western Asia, Egypt became part of the empire of Sardanapalus*. In the seventh century B.C., it became once more an independent state, which obeyed the rule of a king who lived in the city of Sais in the delta of the Nile. But in the year 525 B.C., Cambyses, the king of the Persians, took possession of Egypt and in the fourth century B.C., when Persia was conquered by Alexander the Great, Egypt too became a Macedonian province. It regained a semblance of independence when one of Alexander’s generals set himself up as a king of a new Egyptian state and founded the dynasty of the Ptolemies, who resided in the newly-built city of Alexandria.Finally, in the year 39 B.C., the Romans came. The last Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, tried her best to save the country. Her beauty and charm were more dangerous to the Roman generals than half a dozen Egyptian army corps. Twice she was successful in her attacks upon the hearts of her roman conquerors. But in the year 30 B.C., Augustus, the nephew and heir of Caesar, landed in Alexandria. He destroyed her armies, but spared her life that he might make her march in his triumph as part of the spoils of war. When Cleopatra heard of this plan, she killed herself by taking poison. And Egypt became a Roman province.Exercise A Pre-listening QuestionIt is the Great Pyramid of Giza probably. The great pyramid is believed to have been built over a 20-year period. The site was first prepared, and blocks of stone were transported and placed. An outer casing (which disappeared over the years) was then used to smooth the surface. Although it is not known how the blocks were put in place, several theories have been proposed. One theory involves the construction of a straight or spiral ramp that was raised as the construction proceeded. This ramp, coated with mud and water, eased the displacement of the blocks which were pushed (or pulled) into place. A second theory suggests that the blocks were placed using long levers with a short angled foot.1.Exercise B Sentence DictationDirections: Listen to some sentences and write them down. You will hear each sentence three times.1.The Nile River was a kind friend but occasionally a hard taskmaster of thepeople who lived along its banks.2.In due course of time, one man who grew more powerful than most of hisneighbors became their King.3.Provided he was not obliged to pay more taxes to his King than he thoughtjust, he accepted the rule of pharaoh as accepted the rule of Mighty Osiris. 4.It was different however when a foreign invader came and robbed him of hispossessions.Egypt regained a semblance of independence when one of Alexander's generals set himself up as king of a new Egyptian state.Exercise C Detailed listeningDirections: Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.1. C2.B3.B4.A5.A6.B7.D8.CExercise D After-listening DiscussionDirections: Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.1.The last Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, tried her best to save the country when the Romans came in the year 39 B. C. Her beauty and charm were more dangerous to the Roman generals than half a dozen Egyptian army corps. She was successful twice in her attacks upon the hearts of her Roman conquerors. In the year 30 B.C., Augustus landed in Alexandria and destroyed her armies. She killed herself by taking poison.2(Open)。
NHCE听说教程第二版第3册听力原文及练习答案Unit1-3

LISTENING COMPREHENSION NHCE BOOK THREE NHCE听说教程第二版第3册练习答案Unit1Unit 1 Warming up(Audio Script)1W: Did the doctor call? Did he say I’m pregnant?M: Yeah, I just talked to him.W: What did he say? Are we going to have a baby?M: You’re really excited about this, aren’t you?W: You know I am! It’s my dream to have a baby that I can teach how to be a loving person. I thought you were excited too.M: Sure, I am. I am. I’m excited for the same reason as you are. I think we can do what you said---we can teach this baby how to grow up and become a loving person.W: So… is there a baby? What did the doctor say?M: It’s exactly what we wanted. We’re going to have a baby! Let’s start off by calling our families and telling them the good news. I believe our parents are going to be as thrilled as we are.Keys: 1.F 2.NG 3.TShort Conversations(Audio Script)1. W: I don’t know what to say about your new girlfriend—she seems so cold, so distant.M: Deep down, she’s a loving person. The problem is that she didn’t have a loving family like ours. So she doesn’t know how to express love.Q: According to the man, what’s wrong with his new girlfriend?2. W: You look at my father and see a tough man with a gun and blood on his hands. But Isee him as a man who always provides for his family.M: Whoa, wait a minute. I didn’t say anything of the sort. I admire your father a log.Q: What does the man think about the woman’s father?3. W: You know, I never understood why my parents kept giving second chances to mybrother. He never does right by them.M: Then you don’t understand the nature of love. Love means never quitting on the one you love.Q: What does the woman NOT understand?4. W: If only I have more money, I would buy my parents everything they wanted.M: That’s a very nice thought, but it’s really not necessary. Visit them more. That should be enough for them.Q: What should the woman do for her parents?5. W: Excuse me! Have you already started class? Or am I on time?M: I’ve already begun the lesson. We’re talking about the meaning of love. Please take your seat.Q: What is the topic for the class?6. W: Some learn from their parents, some from their friends…but if a person has neverlearned about love, his life is a waste.M: I agree whole-heartedly. Thankfully, I learned about love from my parents at an early age.Q: What are the speakers talking about?7. W: It’s 10 o’clock! You’re late again! I just don’t know what to say anymore.M: Sweetheart, love, darling, you should know that my being late has nothing to do with my love for you. Try to understand me.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?8. W: Sometimes I’m glad our mother isn’t alive. I think if she could see the person I’vebecome, s he’d really be disappointed.M: Mom had a lot of love for you. If she were here now, she wouldn’t judge you that way. She just would’ve been happy to see her kids and help them when she could.Q: According to the man, what would their mother NOT have done if she were alive?9. W: Pardon me. Um, why don’t you teach us anything about love in class ?M: Well, love is important, but it’s not a good topic for the classroom. You should learn about love from your parents or grandparents.Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?10. W: I’ve been thinking about how I could teach my children to be more loving.M: Sounds like a job for you and your husband. How about I give you some vacation time? You could take a family trip and talk more with your kids.Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?Long Conversations(Audio Script)M: Sometimes I really don’t understand you. You are often rude to our children, you never play with them, and you rarely say you love t hem. This isn’t how parents are supposed to act. Where did you learn such behavior?W: Hey! I don’t think I’ve treated them any differently than my parents treated me and my sisters!M: So that’s where you learned it… from your parents?W: My parents were good. They raised three children.M: From what I can see, they didn’t teach you how to be a loving person. What is going to happen to our kids? If you keep treating them poorly, they’re going to grow up to be just like you.W: Listen, there’s a lot that I can learn about being a good mother, but I still think I’m doing a good job. Look at our kids. They’re already kind and loving people. And I don’t think you have any reason to worry.1.What are the two speakers talking about? A2.According to the man, what is wrong with the way the woman treats her children?C3. According to the man, what didn’t the woman’s parents teach? B4. What does the woman think? B5. What is the probably relationship between the two speakers? DPassage(Audio Script)All parents want to raise a happy, successful and loving child, but there is little agreement about how best to reach this goal. Over the years, parents have tried dramatically different ways. They have put their baby on a schedule, or they have fed on demand; they have let their baby cry himself to sleep, or they have picked him up as soon as he cried; they have given their child whatever he wants, or they have taught him to get everything through his own efforts. These contrasting parenting strategies arise from quite different views of the nature of children and childhood and the roles of parents. Some parents view their child the roles of parents. Some parents view their child as naturally social. To them, their job is to allow him the space to succeed. Others think that their child should be taught how to act. There are probably positives and negatives to each method. None of them guarantees that your child will become the loving individual you want him to be.But some things are certain—a child will be more likely to be loving if you show him love, more successful if you give him examples of success, and happier if you are happy.1.What is this passage about? B2.What do parents NOT agree upon? A3. Why do parents have different methods for raising children? C4. How will a father raise his child if he believes his child is naturally social? C5. What can we be certain of? CNHCE听说教程第二版第3册练习答案Unit2Unit 2 Warming up(Audio Script)W: Thank you for agreeing to take this interview. I know you're quite a busy man.M: I'm always happy to talk to people and answer questions from the audience.W: That's very nice to hear. People are calling you the world's healthiest man. What do youthink about that?M: What do I think? I think people are being very kind to me by saying so. I don't think I'mthe healthiest man in the world, but I do take my health seriously. I exercise every day,running, swimming, and lifting weights.W: You certainly look great!M: Thanks. Better than that, though, I feel great. Exercise makes me happy, keeps my stresslevel down, and gives me all sorts of energy for my work and family.W: Do you have any special words for the audience?M: Yes. Start exercising today, and start living a better life.(Words: 141)Warming up: Reference Answer1. Running, swimming, and lifting weights.2. Exercise makes him happy, keeps his stress level down, and gives him allsorts of energy for his work and family.3. (for reference) Well, there is no swimming pool near my home and I can‘t swim everyday. But anyway, I can run in the morning, lift weights afterclasses or practice tai chi before bedtime. There are many benefits to exercising. They include a stronger body, an improved mood, longer life,better appearance and an overall sense of well-being.Short Conversations: Audio Scripts6-106.W:You always do so well in your classes! How do you make it?M:Running gives me energy to stay up late into the night. This allows me to study more.Do the same and run with me tomorrow!Q: What does the man recommend? B7.M: There’s a strange limp in your walk. Did you pull a muscle or something?W: Nah. I just feel a bit tired from all of the exercise I’ve been doing at the gym. I’ll return to normal in just a moment.Q: What is wrong with the woman? C8.M: Have you seen how much weight Angela’s put on? Why do you think she stoppedexercising and started eating such unhealthy foods?W: It’s a sad story. Her parents got divorced, and now she’s totally ignored her health.Q: What is the conversation about? D9.W: Hello? Are you the person I talked to on the phone about checking in for anappointment?M: Yes. Just sign your name on this piece of paper, and the doctor will see you as soon as he is free.Q: Where does the conversation possibly take place?A10.W: I’ve been so very worried, and I don’t have a clue as to why I’ve been so sick.M: Try not to worry too much. Do some running, see me in a week, and let me know if things change. I’ll run some tests on you if you’re still not feeling well.Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Doctor and patient.Key:6.B 7.C 8.D 9.A 10.ALong Conversation: Audio ScriptsM; Hey! Hold up! Can you spare a minute?W: Ugh, do you think you can make it quick?M: I'll only need a minute, and then you can return to your run.W: Fine, what's up?M: Ma and Pa asked me to talk to you about all the exercising you've been doing. They toldme I could find you here at the school track.W: So what of it?M: They think you've been doing a bit too much.W: You know what the doctor said---if I don't get active, I could die of a heart attack.M: Yeah, but I don't think he meant for you to do so much. You should take it slowly.Maybeyou could build an exercise program that becomes more and more difficult as time goes by.W: Is that what your doctor said?M: No. It's just common sense. Everyone knows you shouldn't overwork yourself when you start exercising.W: Thanks for the concern. But tell Ma and Pa that I'll be fine with what I'm doing.(Words: 165) Key:DCABAA Passage: Audio ScriptIt is very important to exercise. Many studies have shown that regular activity and exercise can improve overall health substantially. Exercise reduces the risk of heart disease by up to 35%, stroke by about 28%, certain cancers by 20% and more, and high blood pressure by an amazing 52%. Exercise can also help you to build healthy bones and muscles. Athletes must do physical training on a regular basis to increase their level of performance. Exercising includes walking, running, hiking, and plenty of other activities as well. My advice would be to pick something you enjoy doing and wouldn't mind pursuing on a regular basis.Then, you must stick to a schedule. You can even pick a few different activities to mix things up and keep it interesting. Also, always stretch before physical activity! This is very important as you do not want to pull muscles. Most importantly, to keep a healthy body you must stay ACTIVE!(Words: 157)Key:BDDCANHCE听说教程第二版第3册练习答案Unit3Unit 3 Warming up(Audio Script)I am nearly 60 years old, and I like to do things the way I have always done them,following the same methods I have used for years. After all, these methods have made me successful. However I like to think I’m smarter than this. I’m too smart to think my ways of doing things are always the best. This is why I like to see what others are doing. How do Korean managemen teams train their staff members? What methods are used by German schools in teaching languages? What approaches do American high school teachers take in teaching about confidence? Looking at these things, I discover new ways of doing things. Then, if they are successful, I use them in making my own decisions.1. made him successful2. what others are doing3. they are successfulShort Conversations: Audio Scripts1. W: The president has decided that the current education system must be changed.M: Yeah. But the question is what to change and how to change it. I’d like a leader who has real ideas for how things could be done!Q: What can we infer from the conversation?2. W: A new language school from England has gotten a lot of attention because of itssuccess in teaching students English.M: I saw something on the news about it. I should ask my teacher what he thinks.Q: How does the man know of the English language school?3. W: My daughter’s college entrance exam is coming up, and I don’t think she’s ready.M: You might want to send her to a test preparation school, modeled on the schools in Japan. Students there do quite well.Q: Why does the man recommend the test preparation school?4. W: Our school has started offering classes in Chinese philosophy and religions.M: I’ve actually taken some of these classes, as well as a Chinese cooking class. And Now I want to visit China to see how the people live.Q: What does the man want to learn about when he travels to China?5. W: Do you have any ideas for how I could improve my study skills?M: There are lots of special techniques and even classes on the subject of study skills, butI think you should forget about all of that. Just study more!Q: What should the woman do?6.W: I’ve been thinking a lot about how I could become happier. But I don’t know whatto do.M: Well, I think you should give up on the idea that money brings happiness. Try learning from poor, simple farmers. They always seem happy.Q: What does the man think of farmers?7. W: Well, I can’t see why you are traveling to Germany.M: I know you want me to stay here, but my boss is sending me. I’m supposed to have alook at a factory there and learn something from it.Q: Why is the man traveling to Germany?8. W: When the meeting begins, I’d like you to introduce the methods of negotiation youlearned while you were in Japan.M: OK. Do you have plans to discuss how these methods can be used, or can I do that?Q: What are the speakers talking about?9. W: While you’re away in Australia, I’d like you to learn all you can about Australianbusiness, anything we can use to make our own company better.M: OK. I will. I’ll work hard and make the best of this opportunity.Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?10. W: After trying new education methods from Germany, Japan, and India, I’m stillshocked to find that nothing is helping our students here improve.M: Maybe methods aren’t successful outside of their own countries and we should stick to our local British ways.Q: Where are the speakers?Keys: 1.D 2.C 3.B 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.ALong Conversation: Audio ScriptsM: Mandy has been working really hard to get into a good college. I wonder whether there’s anything we can do to help.W: Well, we could send her to a juku.M: A what? That sounds Japanese.W: It is Japanese. A juku is a Japanese school that prepares students for the college entrance examination.M: There are Japanese schools here in the United States?W: Not quite. There are schools here that are in the style of the Japanese ones. And they’re very successful in preparing students for big exams.M: That sounds good, but I don’t think Mandy would want to leave the school she’s at now.W: She wouldn’t leave. Jukus are attended in addition to regular schools. She’d go there every day in the evening. And she’d also attend on weekends.M: You think Mandy would do that? It’d take a lot of her free time away.W: Our daughter is a good student, and she wouldn’t mind the extra work involved.M: OK, maybe we can go and visit one first before we make any decisions. How about tomorrow?(Words: 174)What are the speakers talking about? BWhat do juku schools prepare students for? CWhat can we infer from the conversation? AHow does the woman feel about Mandy? BWhat is the probably relationship between the two speakers? DA Passage: Audio ScriptYoung people go to school to gather information, become respectable members of society, and prepare themselves either for university studies or for employment. And it is a teacher’s job to help students accomplish these goals. But are public schools teachers doing a good job?A recent report has an answer—NO. And the details are disturbing. For one, researchersclaim that 57% of all class time is wasted. During this time, no teaching or learning is actually taking place, as teachers have given this time to students to do whatever they wish. If students want to talk to friends or play computer games, that is what they do.Secondly, teachers are neglecting their classes by sometimes not even being in the room with their students. According to the report, teachers spend 33% of the time outside of the classroom where their students can’t see them. Thirdly, and probably most disturbing of all, 10% to 12% of teachers are drunk when they are giving their lessons.It is clear that something must change if public schools wish to help students accomplish their goals. And it seems that teachers should be supervised if improvements are to be made.(Words:1961. What is this passage mainly about? A2. According to the report, what happens during over half of the class time? B3. How much of class time do teachers spend out of the sight of their students? A4. What does the speaker find most disturbing? C5. What is the first step toward improving schools? A。
新世纪英语专业本科听力教程第三册听力原文和答案

❖UNIT 1Section One Houses in the Future❖Well, I think houses in the future will probably be (1) quite small but I should think they'll be (2) well-insulated so that you don't need so much (3) heating and (4) cooling as you do now, so perhaps very economical (5) to run. Perhaps they will use (6) solar heating, although I don't know, in this country, perhaps we (7) won't be able to do that so much. Yes, I think they'll be full of (8) electronic gadgets: things like very advanced televisions, videos, perhaps videos which take up ... the screen (9) takes up the whole wall. I should think. Yes, you'll have things like (10) garage doors which open automatically when you (11) drive up, perhaps electronic (12) sensors which will (13) recognize you when you, when you come to the front door even. Perhaps (14) architects and designers will be a bit more (15) imaginative about how houses are designed and perhaps with the (16) shortage of space people will think of putting gardens (17) on the roof and, and maybe rooms can be (18) expanded and, and (19) contracted* depending on what you use them for, so perhaps there'll be a bit more (20) flexibility about that.❖Part 2❖A: Tuesday two fifteen. Let me look in my diary. B: No, Thursday.❖A: Oh, I'm sorry. I thought you said Tuesday.❖B: Thursday two fifteen. No, I'm sorry. I've got an appointment until three. Could we make it later?❖Say three fifteen?❖A: Well, there's a lot to talk about. It'll take a couple of hours, at least. B: Shall we say Monday morning, then?❖A: Monday morning. All right. Nine o'clock?❖B: Nine. I think that will be all right. I'll ring you back and confirm. A: All right. But ring before five, could you?❖B: All right.❖A: Right you are. Bye. B: Bye.❖Exercise. Directions:Listen to the dialogue and write down the gist and the key words that help you decide.❖ 1. This dialogue is about making an appointment❖Woman: Listen! I'm terribly sorry I'm late. Man:❖Man: Oh, that's all right. It doesn't really matter, does it? I haven't got anything better to do, have I?❖Woman: Just let me explain, will you?❖Man: I've only been waiting for over an hour. That's all.❖Woman: Yes. I know, and I would have ...❖Man: After all, my time isn't really that important, is it?❖Woman: Please don't be like that. Just let me explain. (Silence. Man says nothing.)❖Woman: I ... I tried to get here in time but just after I left home, the car broke down.❖Man: The car broke down?❖Woman: Yes, and ... well ... luckily ... there was a garage near me. And ... and it took them a while❖to repair it.❖Man: Why didn't you at least phone?❖Woman: I would have! But I didn't know the number of the restaurant.❖Man: You could have looked it up in the telephone book!❖Woman: Yes, but ... you'll never believe this ... I couldn't remember the name of the restaurant. I knew where it was, but forgot the name.❖Man: I see. Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car.❖Woman: Yes. It was something I couldn't do myself. It didn't take too long, but that's why I'm late,❖you see.❖Man: Uh-huh. Which garage, by the way?❖Woman: Pardon?❖Man: Which garage did you take it to?❖Woman: Uh ... the one near my flat. You know. Lewis Brothers.❖Man: Yes, I know that garage. It's the only one near your flat.❖Woman: Hmm, well now, let's have something to eat. Uh, what about some ...❖Man: I know the garage very well!❖Woman: Yes. Let's see now. Yes, I think I'll have some ...❖Man: A pity it's Sunday.❖ 2. The key words are Tuesday. Thursday. two fifteen. three fifteen. Monday morning. nine o'clock.❖Part 1 Dialogue❖I'm terribly sorry I'm late.❖Woman: Listen! I'm terribly sorry I'm late. Man:❖Man: Oh, that's all right. It doesn't really matter, does it? I haven't got anything better to do, have I?❖Woman: Just let me explain, will you?❖Man: I've only been waiting for over an hour. That's all.❖Woman: Yes. I know, and I would have ...❖Man: After all, my time isn't really that important, is it?❖Woman: Please don't be like that. Just let me explain. (Silence. Man says nothing.)❖Woman: I ... I tried to get here in time but just after I left home, the car broke down.❖Man: The car broke down?❖Woman: Yes, and ... well ... luckily ... there was a garage near me. And ... and it took them a while❖to repair it.❖Man: Why didn't you at least phone?❖Woman: I would have! But I didn't know the number of the restaurant.❖Man: You could have looked it up in the telephone book!❖Woman: Yes, but ... you'll never believe this ... I couldn't remember the name of the restaurant. I knew where it was, but forgot the name.❖Man: I see. Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car.❖Woman: Yes. It was something I couldn't do myself. It didn't take too long, but that's why I'm late,❖you see.❖Man: Uh-huh. Which garage, by the way?❖Woman: Pardon?❖Man: Which garage did you take it to?❖Woman: Uh ... the one near my flat. You know. Lewis Brothers.❖Man: Yes, I know that garage. It's the only one near your flat.❖Woman: Hmm, well now, let's have something to eat. Uh, what about some ...❖Man: I know the garage very well!❖Woman: Yes. Let's see now. Yes, I think I'll have some ...❖Man: A pity it's Sunday.❖Woman: Pardon?❖Man: A pity it's Sunday. That garage is closed on Sunday!❖ 1. They are possibly boyfriend and girlfriend.❖ 2. In a restaurant.❖ 3. "It doesn't really matter, does it? I haven't got anything better to do, have I?"❖"I've only been waiting for over an hour. That's all" "After all, my time isn't really that important, is it?" well, at least It was lucky you found a barrage to repair your car❖Exercise Directions: Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions.❖"Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car."❖ 4. Because she wants to stop the conversation like this.❖Because he knows the girl is lying.❖Part 2 Passage The Oscar Statuette❖ 1 Industry insiders and members of the press called the award "the Academy statuette", "the golden trophy" or "the statue of merit", but the term never stuck.❖ 2. No hard evidence exists to support that tale, but in any case, by the sixth Awards Presentation in 1934, a Hollywood columnist used the name in his column.❖ 3. Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes on behalf of his animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.❖ 4. If the statuettes don't meet strict quality control standards, they are immediately cut in half and melted down.❖ 5.The large boxes are shipped to the Academy offices via air express, with no identifiable markings.❖The Oscar statuette, designed by MGM's* chief art director Cedric Gibbons, depicts* a knight holding a crusader's* sword, standing on a reel of film with five spokes, signifying the original branches of the Academy: Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Technicians.❖Born in 1928, years would pass before the Academy Award of Merit was officially named "Oscar". Industry insiders and members of the press called the award "the Academy statuette", "the golden trophy" or "the statue of merit". The entertainment trade paper,Weekly Variety, even attempted to popularize "the iron man". The term never stuck.❖ A popular story has been that an Academy librarian and eventual executive director, Margaret Herrick, thought the statuette resembled her uncle Oscar and said so, and that as a result the Academy staff began referring to it as Oscar.❖No hard evidence exists to support that tale, but in any case, by the sixth Awards Presentation in 1934, Hollywood columnist Sidney Skolsky used the name in his column in reference to Katharine Hepburn's first Best Actress win. The Academy itself didn't use the nickname officially until 1939.❖Since its conception, the Oscar statuette has met exacting uniform standards - with a few notable exceptions. In the 1930s, juvenile players received miniature replicas* of the statuette; a ventriloquist* Edgar Bergen was presented with a wooden statuette with a moveable mouth; and Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes on behalf of his animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Between 1942 and 1944, in support of the war effort, Oscars were made of plaster. After the War, winners turned in the temporary awards for golden Oscar statuettes.❖The traditional Oscar statuette, however, hasn't changed since the 1940s, when the base was made higher. In 1945, the base was changed from marble to metal and in 1949, Academy Award statuettes began to be numbered, starting with No. 501.❖Approximately 50 Oscars are made each year in Chicago by the manufacturer, R. S. Owens. If they don't meet strict quality control standards, the statuettes are immediately cut in half and melted down.❖Each award is individually packed into a Styrofoam* container slightly larger than a shoebox.❖Eight of these are then packed into a larger cardboard box, and the large boxes are shipped to the Academy offices in Beverly Hills via air express, with no identifiable markings.❖On March 10, 2000, 55 Academy Awards mysteriously vanished en route from the Windy City* to the City of Angels. Nine days later, 52 of stolen statuettes were discovered next to a Dumpster* in the Koreatown section of Los Angeles by Willie Fulgear, who was later invited by the Academy to attend the Oscar 2000 ceremonies as a special guest.❖For eight decades, the Oscars have survived war, weathered earthquakes, and even managed to escape unscathed* from common thieves. Since 1995, however, R. S. Owens has repaired more than 160 statuettes. "Maybe somebody used chemicals on them to polish them and the chemicals rubbed right through the lacquer* and into the gold," explains the company president. "Or maybe people stored them someplace where they corroded." Although he stresses that the statuette is made to endure, Siegel offers this sage advice to all Oscar winners: "If it gets dusty, simply wipe it with a soft dry cloth."❖ A. Pre-listening Question❖Every January, the attention of the entertainment community and of film fans around the world turns to the upcoming Academy Awards, the highest honor in filmmaking. The annual presentation of the Oscars has become the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' most famous activity. The Oscar Statuette is a knight holding a crusader's sword, standing on a reel of film with five spokes.❖ B.. Sentence Dictation❖Directions: Listening to some sentences and write them down. You will hear each sentence three times.❖Exercise C Detailed Listening❖Directions: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Discuss with your classmates why you think the statement is true or false.❖----I...- 1. There were five original branches of the Academy.❖(Because the five spokes on the reel of film signify the original branches of the Academy:❖Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Technicians.)❖~ 2. The Academy Award of Merit was officially named "Oscar" in 1928.❖(Born in 1928, years would pass before the Academy Award of Merit was officially named "Oscar.")❖----I...- 3. The Academy staff began referring to the Academy statuette as Oscar because Margaret Herrick said the statuette was like her uncle Oscar.❖(An Academy librarian and eventual executive director, Margaret Herrick, thought the statuette resembled her uncle Oscar and said so, and as a result the Academy staff began referring to it as Oscar.)❖ 4. Since its conception, the Oscar statuette has met exacting uniform standards.❖(There were a few notable exceptions. In 1930s, juvenile players received miniature replicas of the statuette and a ventriloquist Edgar Bergen gained a wooden statuette with a moveable mouth. Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes. )❖----I...- 5. Oscars were made of plaster in the 1940s because of the War.❖(Between 1942 and 1944, in support of the war effort, Oscars were made of plaster.) ----I...- 6. The manufacturer, R. S. Owens makes about 50 Oscars each year in Chicago. (Approximately 50 Oscars are made each year in Chicago by the manufacturer, R. S.Owens.)❖~ 7. 55 Academy Awards were stolen by a mysterious person en route from the Windy City to the City of Angels on March 10, 2000. ❖(On March 10,2000,55 Academy Awards just mysteriously vanished en route from the Windy City to the City of Angels, but how and by whom was unknown.)❖~ 8. For eighty years, the Oscars have survived war, weathered earthquakes, managed to escape unscathed from common thieves and even chemical corrosion.❖(Since 1995, however, R. S. Owens has repaired more than 160 statuettes. "Maybe somebody used chemicals on them to polish them and the chemicals rubbed right through the lacquer and into the gold."❖Exercise D After-listening Discussion❖Directions: Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.❖ 1. The traditional Oscar statuette hasn't changed since the 1940s, when the base was made higher.❖In 1945, the base was changed from marble to metal and in 1949, Academy Award statuettes began to be numbered, starting with No.501.❖News News Item1 Bush-NATO-Iraq❖Mr. Bush says he hopes America's NATO allies will stand with the United States if he decides to take military action against Iraq. ❖All the same, the president says no action is likely in the near future. He says for now the focus is on implementing the new UN resolution that calls for a tough weapons inspection regime* and warns of consequences if Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein fails to comply*.❖Administration official say they expect the NATO summit to release a political statement backing the UN resolution. They say President Bush will bring up Iraq in his bilateral meetings in Prague*, but they also say they do not believe the Iraqi threat will be the focus of the summit.❖In Prague, the alliance plans to take steps toward the creation of a rapid deployment force that can playa role in combating terrorism.The president said even the smallest NATO member nations can contribute something to the cause❖ A. Directions: Listen to the news item and complete the summary.❖ B.. Directions: Listen to the news again and answer the following questions❖ 1. He hopes America's NATO allies will stand with the United States if he decides to take military❖action against Iraq.❖ 2. No, the president says no action is likely in the near future.❖ 3. They expect the NATO summit to release a political statement backing the UN resolution.❖ 4. The NA TO summit is held in Prague.❖No, it will not be the focus of the NATO summit.❖Bush-Iraq❖President Bush says everyone knows the real power in Iraq lies with Saddam Hussein: "There is no democracy. This guy is a dictator and so we have to see what he says." The president says the Iraqi leader has a choice to make: disarm peacefully or be disarmed by force: "If Saddam Hussein does not comply to the detail of the resolution, we will lead a coalition to disarm him. It is over. We are through with negotiations. There is no more time. The man must disarm. He said he would disarm. He now must disarm." Mr. Bush spoke with reporters while touring the Washington D.C. police department, a tour designed to highlight his plan to create a cabinet level Department of Homeland Security. He left no doubt his patience regarding Iraq is wearing very thin*, stressing the United States will no longer tolerate any efforts by Saddam Hussein to circumvent* demands to disarm.❖Directions: Listen to the news item and complete the summary.❖This news item is about the Bush administration's attitude towards Iraq.❖Directions: Listen to the news again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).❖Britain-Iraq❖British Prime Minister Tony Blair delivered a radio address late Thursday to the Iraqi people warning that Saddam Hussein must comply with UN demands or suffer the consequences.❖Prime Minister Blair said Saddam Hussein must cooperate with UN weapons inspectors, or be prepared to face military action. In an interview with Radio Monte Carlo's Arabic service Thursday, Mr. Blair said war could be avoided, if Iraq agreed to disarm. ❖"The situation is very clear. If Saddam Hussein agrees to disarm Iraq of all chemical, or biological or nuclear weapons programs and capability, then conflict would be avoided, and his duty is to cooperate fully with the inspectors to tell them exactly what material he has, to cooperate and comply with them in the eradication of that material."❖The prime minister said he wanted to speak directly to the Iraqi people to try to dispel* what he called myths that have arisen between Christians and Muslims. He said the dispute with Iraq is not about the West versus the East or about oil, but about weapons of mass destruction.❖ A.❖Directions: Listening to the news item and complete the summary.❖This news item is about British Prime Minister's stand on the Iraqi issue.❖Directions: Listen to the news again and complete the following sentences.❖ 1. Prime Minister Blair warned that Saddam Hussein would suffer the consequences unless he cooperated with the UN weapons inspectors.❖Saddam Hussein should cooperate fully with the inspectors to tell them exactly what material he has, and comply with them in the eradication of that material.❖ 2. On Thursday Tony Blair had an interview with Radio Monte Carlo's Arabic service.❖ 3. According to the Prime Minister, the conflict can be avoided if Saddam Hussein agrees to disarm Iraq of all chemical. or biological or nuclear weapons programs and capability.❖ 4. Mr. Blair said the dispute with Iraq is not about the West versus the East or about oil, but about weapons of mass destruction.❖Part 1 Feature report❖Blix’s Iraq Inspection❖The chief UN arms inspector has been assigned the task of searching for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. The Security Council gave Iraq this last opportunity to disarm or face serious consequences, a euphemism* for possible war. The United States says it will make sure Iraq disarms, one way or another.❖But Mr. Blix* emphasizes that his inspectors will not determine the course of events in the region. He says they will visit suspected sites, conduct interviews with Iraqi scientists, ferret* out information and report back to the Security Council for its members to decide.❖As for US and British intelligence reports, which the Bush administration says proves that Iraq has banned weapons, Mr. Blix says he is not going into Iraq with pre-conceived ideas of what is there.❖The next test for Iraq will be December 8th, the deadline for Iraq to present a full accounting of its weapons programs. If Iraq presents, in effect, a blank sheet, Mr. Blix says, he would expect the United States to put its evidence on the table, so it can be verified.❖Iraq has persistently maintained it does not have the banned weapons. The latest such assertion came in a letter to the UN this week, in which Baghdad accepted the latest Security Council resolution setting out the parameters* for what experts say will be the most intrusive inspections in Iraq, so far.❖After the preliminary technical work starting Monday, Mr. Blix says, he expects the first wave of inspections to start November 27th.Two months later, he is required to report to the Security Council on Iraq's performance.❖Directions: Listening to the news report and complete the summary.❖This news report is about Mr. Blix's weapons inspections in Iraq.❖Directions: Listen to the news again and fill in the blanks with the missing words.❖Mr. Blix emphasizes that his inspectors will not determine the course of events in the region. He says they will visit suspected sites, conduct interviews with Iraqi scientists, ferret out information and report back to the Security Council for its members to decide.❖The next test for Iraq will be December eighth, the deadline for Iraq to present a full accounting of its weapons programs. If Iraq presents, in effect, a blank sheet, Mr. Blix says, he would expect the United States to put its evidence on the table, so it can be verified.❖Iraq has persistently maintained it does not have the banned weapons. The latest such assertion came in a letter to the UN this week, in which Baghdad accepted the latest Security Council resolution setting out the parameters for what experts say will be the most intrusive inspections in Iraq, so far.❖Part 2 Passage Rise and Fall of Egypt❖ 1. The Nile River was a kind friend but occasionally a hard taskmaster of the people who lived along its banks.❖ 2. In due course of time, one man who grew more powerful than most of his neighbors became their King.❖ 3. Provided he was not obliged to pay more taxes to his King than he thought just, he accepted the rule of pharaoh as accepted the rule of Mighty Osiris.❖ 4. It was different however when a foreign invader came and robbed him of his possessions.❖ 5. Egypt regained a semblance of independence when one of Alexander's generals set himself up as king of a new Egyptian state.❖The Nile River* was a kind friend but occasionally it was a hard taskmaster*. It taught the people who lived along its banks the noble art of "teamwork". They depended upon each other to build their irrigation trenches and keep their dikes in repair. In this way they learned how to get along with their neighbors and their mutual-benefit-association quite easily developed into an organized state.❖Then one man grew more powerful than most of his neighbors and he became the leader of the community and their commander-in-chief when the envious neighbors of western Asia invaded the prosperous valley. In due course of time he became their King and ruled all the land from the Mediterranean to the mountains of the west.❖But these political adventures of the old pharaohs* (the word meant "the Man who lived in the Big House") rarely interested the patient and toiling peasant of the grain fields. Provided he was not obliged to pay more taxes to his King than he thought lust, he accepted the rule of pharaoh as accepted the rule of Mighty Osiris *.❖It was different however when a foreign invader came and robbed him of his possessions.❖After twenty centuries of independent life, a savage Arab tribe of shepherds, called the Hyksos*, attacked Egypt and for five hundred years they were the masters of the valley of the Nile. They were highly unpopular and great hate was also felt for the Hebrews who came to the land of Goshen* to find a shelter after their long wandering through the desert and who helped the foreign usurper* by acting as his tax-gatherers and his civil servants.❖But shortly after the year 1700 B.C., the people of Thebes* began a revolution and after a long struggle the Hyksos were driven out of the country and Egypt was free once more.❖ A thousand years later, when Assyria* conquered all of western Asia, Egypt became part of the empire of Sardanapalus*. In the seventh century B.C., it became once more an independent state❖ A. Pre-listening Question❖,It is the Great Pyramid of Giza probably. The great pyramid is believed to have been built over a 20-year period. The site was first prepared, and blocks of stone were transported and placed. An outer casing (which disappeared over the years) was then used to smooth the surface. Although it is not known how the blocks were put in place, several theories have been proposed. One theory involves the construction of a straight or spiral ramp that was raised as the construction proceeded. This ramp, coated with mud and water, eased the displacement of the blocks which were pushed (or pulled) into place. A second theory suggests that the blocks were placed using long levers with a short angled foot.❖ B.. Sentence Dictation❖ 1. B.. Sentence Dictation❖Directions: Listen to some sentences and write them down. You will hear each sentence three times.❖Exercise C Detailed listening❖Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.❖ 1. C 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.A 6.B 7.D 8.C❖Exercise D After-listening Discussion❖Directions: Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.❖ 1.The last Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, tried her best to save the country when the Romans came in the year 39 B. C. Her beauty and charm were more dangerous to the Roman generals than half a dozen Egyptian army corps. She was successful twice in her attacks upon the hearts of her Roman conquerors. In the year 30 B.c., Augustus landed in Alexandria and destroyed her armies. She killed herself by taking poison.❖UNIT 2❖Section One Tactics for listeningMy Mother❖My mother was an efficient (1) taskmaster who cooked, cleaned and shopped for nine people (2) on a daily basis. She was a disciplinarian* who would (3) make us seven kids walk up and down the stairs a hundred times if we clumped* like (4)field hands to-dinner. She also enlisted us to help her in the day's (5) chores❖My mother believed that each of her children had a special (6) knack* that made him or her invaluable on certain (7) missions. My brother Mike, for example, was believed to have especially (8) keen eyesight. He was hoisted* up as a human (9) telescope whenever she needed to see something (10) far away. John was the climber when a kite (11) got caught. My own job was navigator for our (12) gigantic* old Chrysler.❖But my mother's (13) ability to get work done well was only (14) one side. She also had an (15) imagination that carried her in different directions, that (16) allowed her to transcend* her everyday life. She did not (17) believe in magic as portrayed on a stage, but (18) valued instead the sound of a metal bucket being (19) filled bv a hose, or the persistence of a dandelion * at the (20) edge ofa woodpile.❖Part 2 Listening for Gist❖For hundreds of years man has been fascinated by the idea of flying. One of the first men to produce designs for aircraft wasLeonardo da Vinci, an Italian artist who lived in the fifteenth century. However, it was not until the eighteenth century that people began to fly, or perhaps it would be better to say float, across the countryside in balloons. The first hot-air balloon was made in April 1783 by the Montgolfier brothers in France.❖In the following years many flights were made by balloon. Some of the flights were for pleasure and others were for delivering mail and for military purposes, such as observation and even bombing. However, in the late nineteenth century, airships superseded balloons as a form of transport.❖Airships came after balloons. The first powered and manned flight was made by a Frenchman, Giffard, in September 1852. His airship, powered by steam, traveled twenty-seven kilometers from Paris to Trappes at a speed of eight kilometers per hour. However the days of the airship were numbered as the aero plane became increasingly safe and popular.❖Exercise❖Directions: Listen to the passage and write down the gist and the key words that help you decide.❖ 1. This passage is about the early history of flying.❖ 2. The key words are jlving. designs. an Italian artist. fifteenth century: eighteenth century. flv. float. balloons: hot-air balloon.April 1783: airships. September 1852: aeroplane.❖Part 1 Dialogue Buying a Car❖A: Good morning, can I help you?❖B: Yes, I'm interested in buying a car.❖A: Have you anything in mind?❖B: Not really.❖A: What price are you thinking of?❖B: Not more than £13,500.❖A: Let's see now ... Over there between the Lancia and the Volvo is a Mini. It costs £12,830 and is cheap to run: It does 38 miles per gallon. Or there's the Citroen, behind the Mini. It costs £12,070 and is even cheaper to run than the Mini: It does 45 miles per gallon. It's not very fast though. It only does 69 miles per hour.❖B: No, I think the Mini and the Citroen are too small. I've got three children. Isn't there anything bigger at that price?❖A: Well, there's the Toyota over there, to the left of the Peugeot. It's very comfortable and costs £13,040. It's cheap to run too, and it also has a built-in radio. Or there's the Renault at the back of the showroom, behind the Peugeot. It costs a little more, £13,240, but it is cheaper to run. It does 40 miles per gallon and the Toyota only does 36 miles per gallon.❖B: What about that V olkswagen over there, in front of the Toyota?❖A: That costs a little more than £13,500 but it's a very reliable car. It's more expensive to run than the others: It does 34 miles per gallon, but it's faster. Its top speed is 90 miles per hour. The Toyota's is 80 miles per hour and the Renault's is 82 miles per hour.❖B: How much does it cost?❖A: £13,630 and that includes a 5-year guarantee.❖B: And the Fiat next to the Volkswagen?❖A: Again that's more than £13,500, but it's cheaper than the V olkswagen. It costs £13,550.❖B: Hmm well, I'll have to think about it and study these pamphlets. How much is that Peugeot incidentally, behind the Lancia?❖A: Oh, that's expensive. It costs £15,190.❖B: Yes, that is a bit too much. Thank you very much for your help. Goodbye.❖R❖£13.240❖40m/g❖82m/h❖T.❖£13.040❖36m/g❖80m/h 1£1/1901 k❖£12.070❖45m/g❖69m/h❖1£13~5501 VW 1£16~2401 M 1£15~8501❖£13.630 £12.830❖34m/g 38m/g。
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UNIT 1Part 1 Spot Dictatio n/ Houses in the FutureWell, I think houses in the future will probably be (1) quite _ small but I should think they'll be (2) well-i nsulated so that you don't n eed so much (3) heating and (4) cooling as you do now, so perhaps very economical (5) to run. Perhaps they will use (6) solar heating, although I don't know, in this country, perhaps we(7) won't be able to do that so much. Yes, I think they'll be full of(8) electronic gadgets: things like very advaneed televisions, videos, perhaps videos which take up ... the scree n (9) takes up the whole wall. I should think. Yes, you'll have things like (10) garage doors which ope n automatically whe n you (11) drive up, perhaps electronic (12) sensors which will (13) recognize you whe n you, whe n you come to the front door eve n. Perhaps (14) architects and designers will be a bit more (15) imagjnative about how houses are designed and perhaps with the (16) shortage of space people will think of putt ing garde ns (17) on the roof and, and maybe rooms can be (18) expanded and, and (19) contracted* depending on what you use them for, so perhaps there'll be a bit more (20) flexibility about that.Part 2 PassageThe Oscar StatuetteThe Oscar statuette, designed by MGM's* chief art director Cedric Gibb ons, depicts* a kni ght hold ing a crusader's* sword, sta nding on a reel of film with five spokes, sig nifyi ng the orig inal bran ches of the Academy: Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Tech ni cia ns.Born in 1928, years would pass before the Academy Award of Merit was officially named "Oscar". Industry insiders and members of the press called the award "the Academy statuette", "the golden trophy" or "the statue of merit". The entertainment trade paper, Weekly Variety, eve n attempted to popularize "the iron man". The term n ever stuck.A popular story has been that an Academy librarian and eventual executive director, Margaret Herrick, thought the statuette resembled her uncle Oscar and said so, and that as a result the Academy staff bega n referri ng to it as Oscar.No hard evide nee exists to support that tale, but in any case, by the sixth Awards Prese ntati on in 1934, Hollywood colu mn ist Sidney Skolsky used the name in his column in reference toKathari ne Hepbur n's first Best Actress wi n. The Academy itself did n't use the nickn ame officially un til 1939.Since its conception, the Oscar statuette has met exacting uniform sta ndards - with a few no table excepti ons. In the 1930s, juve nile players received min iature replicas* of the statuette; a ventriloquist* Edgar Bergen was presented with a wooden statuette with a moveable mouth; and Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seve n mini ature statuettes on behalf of his animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Between 1942 and 1944, i n support of the war effort, Oscars were made of plaster. After the War, winners turned in the temporary awards for golde n Oscar statuettes.The traditi onal Oscar statuette, however, has n't cha nged since the 1940s, when the base was made higher. In 1945, the base was cha nged from marble to metal and in 1949, Academy Award statuettes bega n to be nu mbered, start ing with No. 501.Approximately 50 Oscars are made each year in Chicago by the manufacturer, R. S. Owens. If they don't meet strict quality con trol sta ndards, the statuettes are immediately cut in half and melted dow n.Each award is in dividually packed into a Styrofoam*container slightly larger tha n a shoebox.Eight of these are the n packed into a larger cardboard box, and the large boxes are shipped to the Academy offices in Beverly Hills via air express, with no identifiable markings.On March 10, 2000, 55 Academy Awards mysteriously vani shed en route from the Windy City* to the City of An gels. Nine days later, 52 of stolen statuettes were discovered next to a Dumpster* in the Koreatown section of Los Angeles by Willie Fulgear, who was later invited by the Academy to attend the Oscar 2000 cere monies as a special guest.For eight decades, the Oscars have survived war, weathered earthquakes, and eve n man aged to escape un scathed* from com mon thieves. Si nee 1995, however, R. S. Owe ns has repaired more tha n 160 statuettes. "Maybe somebody used chemicals on them to polish them and the chemicals rubbed right through the lacquer* and into the gold," expla ins the compa ny preside nt. "Or maybe people stored them someplace where they corroded." Although he stresses that the statuette is made to en dure, Siegel offers this sage advice to all Oscar winn ers: "If it gets dusty, simply wipe it with a soft dry cloth."Exercise C Detailed Liste ningDirecti ons: Liste n to the passage and decide whether thefollowi ng stateme nts are true (T) or false (F). Discuss with your classmates why you think the statement is true or false.----1...1. There were five orig inal bran ches of the Academy.(Because the five spokes on the reel of film signify the original bran ches of the Academy:/ Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Tech ni cia ns.)~ 2. The Academy Award of Merit was officially n amed "Oscar" in 1928.(Bor n in 1928, years would pass before the AcademyAward of Merit was officially n amed "Oscar.")----1...3. The Academy staff bega n referri ng to the Academy statuette as Oscar because Margaret Herrick said the\ statuette was like her un cle Oscar.\ (An Academy librarian and eventual executive director, Margaret Herrick, thought the statuette resembled her un cleOscar and said so, and as a result the Academy staff bega nreferri ng to it as Oscar.)4. Since its conception, the Oscar statuette has met exacting uniform sta ndards.(There were a few no table exceptio ns. In 1930s, juve nile players received miniature replicas of the statuette and a ventriloquistEdgar Berge n gained a woode n statuette with a moveable mouth. Walt Dis ney was honored with one full-size and seve n mini ature statuettes.)----1...- 5. Oscars were made of plaster in the 1940s because of the War.(Between 1942 and 1944, in support of the war effort, Oscars were made of plaster.)----1...- 6. The ma nu facturer, R. S. Owe ns makes about 50 Oscars each year in Chicago. (Approximately 50 Oscars are made each year in Chicago by the manu facturer, R. S. Owen s.)~ 7. 55 Academy Awards were stole n by a mysterious pers on en route from the Windy City to the City of An gels on March 10, 2000. (On March 10,2000,55 Academy Awards just mysteriously vani shed en route from the Windy City to the City of An gels, but how and by whom was unknown.)~ 8. For eighty years, the Oscars have survived war, weathered earthquakes, man aged to escape un scathed from com mon thieves and eve n chemical corrosi on.(Since 1995, however, R. S. Owe ns has repaired more tha n 160 statuettes. "Maybe somebody used chemicals on them to polish them and the chemicals rubbed right through the lacquer andinto the gold."Part 2 Passage 34;00/ Rise and Fall of EgyptThe Nile River* was a ki nd frie nd but occasi on ally it was a hard taskmaster*. It taught the people who lived along its banks the n oble art of "teamwork". They depe nded upon each other to build their irrigati on tren ches and keep their dikes in repair. In this way they lear ned how to get along with their n eighbors and their mutual-benefit-association quite easily developed into an orga ni zed state.Then one man grew more powerful than most of his n eighbors and he became the leader of the com mun ity and their comma nder- in-chief whe n the en vious n eighbors of western Asia in vaded the prosperous valley .In due course of time he became their Ki ng and ruled all the land from the Mediterra nean to the mountains of the west.But these political adve ntures of the old pharaohs* (the word\ /meant "the Man who lived in the Big House") rarely interested the patient and toiling peasant of the grain fields. Provided he was not obliged to pay more taxes to his King tha n he thought lust, he accepted the rule of pharaoh as accepted the rule ofMighty Osiris *.It was differe nt however whe n a foreig n in vader came androbbed him of his possessi ons.After twenty cen turies of in depe ndent life, a savage Arab tribe of shepherds, called the Hyksos*, attacked Egypt and for five hundred years they were the masters of the valley of the Nile. They were highly un popular and great hate was also felt for the Hebrews who came to the land of Goshen* to find a shelter after their long wandering through the desert and who helped the foreign usurper* by acting as his tax-gatherers and his civil serva nts.But shortly after the year 1700 ., the people of Thebes* began a revolution and after a long struggle the Hyksos were drive n out of the country and Egypt was free once more.A thousand years later, when Assyria* conquered all of western Asia, Egypt became part of the empire of Sarda napalus* In the seve nth cen tury ., it became once more an in depe ndent stateExercise C Detailed liste ningDirecti ons: Liste n to the passage and choose the best an swer to complete each of the follow ing senten ces.1. C。
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施心远主编《听力教程》4 (第2版) 答案UNIT 1Section OnePart 1 Spot DictationHouses in the FutureWell, I think houses in the future will probably be (1) quite small but I should think they'll be (2) well-insulated so that you don't need so much (3) heating and (4) cooling as you do now, so perhaps very economical (5) to run. Perhaps they will use (6) solar heating, although I don't know, in this country, perhaps we (7) won't be able to do that so much. Yes, I think they'll be full of (8) electronic gadgets: things like very advanced televisions, videos, perhaps videos which take up ... the screen (9) takes up the whole wall. I should think. Yes, you'll have things like (10) garage doors which open automatically when you (11) drive up, perhaps electronic (12) sensors which will (13) recognize you when you, when you come to the front door even. Perhaps (14) architects and designers will be a bit more (15) imaginative about how houses are designed and perhaps with the (16) shortage of space people will think of putting gardens (17) on the roof and, and maybe rooms can be (18) expanded and, and (19) contracted* depending on what you use them for, so perhaps there'll be a bit more (20) flexibility about that.Part 2 Listening for GistDialogue:I Want to See Dr MiltonWoman: Surgery. Can I help youStone:Good afternoon. My name’s Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment to see Dr Milton, please.Woman: Yes, of course, Mr Stone. May I have your address, please Stone: 118 Hill Road, London . 18.Woman: Yes, we have you on the records. Can you manage this afternoon at 5:30Stone: I’m afraid not. I can manage tomorrow.Woman: I’m afraid Dr Milton’s not on duty tomorrow. He’ll be here the day after tomorrow. That’s Thursday, March 27th.Stone: Fine.Woman: Will 5:30 be all rightStone: Well, yes. But I’d prefer a later time so I can come along after work.Woman: Then what about 6:15Stone: Well, that’s fine. Thank you. Goodbye.Woman: Goodbye.Exercise. Directions: Listen to the dialogue and write down the gist and the key words that help you decide.1.This dialogue is about making an appointmentWoman: Listen! I'm terribly sorry I'm late. Man:Man: Oh, that's all right. It doesn't really matter, does it I haven't got anything better to do, have IWoman: Just let me explain, will youMan: I've only been waiting for over an hour. That's all.Woman: Yes. I know, and I would have ...Man: After all, my time isn't really that important, is itWoman: Please don't be like that. Just letme explain. (Silence. Man says nothing.)Woman: I ... I tried to get here in time but just after I left home, the car broke down.Man: The car broke downWoman: Yes, and ... well ... luckily ... there was a garage near me. And ... and it took them a whileto repair it.Man: Why didn't you at least phoneWoman: I would have! But I didn't know the number of the restaurant. Man: You could have looked it up in the telephone book!Woman: Yes, but ... you'll never believe this ... I couldn't remember the name of the restaurant. I knew where it was, but forgot the name. Man: I see. Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car.Woman: Yes. It was something I couldn't do myself. It didn't take too long, but that's why I'm late,you see.Man: Uh-huh. Which garage, by the wayWoman: PardonMan: Which garage did you take it toWoman: Uh ... the one near my flat. You know. Lewis Brothers.Man: Yes, I know that garage. It's the only one near your flat. Woman: Hmm, well now, let's have something to eat. Uh, what about some ... Man: I know the garage very well!2.The key words are Tuesday. Thursday. two fifteen. three fifteen. Monday morning. nine o'clock.Section Two Listening comprehensionPart 1 DialogueI'm terribly sorry I'm late.Woman: Listen! I'm terribly sorry I'm late. Man:Man: Oh, that's all right. It doesn't really matter, does it I haven't got anything better to do, have IWoman: Just let me explain, will youMan: I've only been waiting for over an hour. That's all. Woman: Yes. I know, and I would have ...Man: After all, my time isn't really that important, is it Woman: Please don't be like that. Just let me explain.(Silence. Man says nothing.)Woman: I ... I tried to get here in time but just after I left home, the car broke down.Man: The car broke downWoman: Yes, and ... well ... luckily ... there was a garage near me. And ... and it took them a whileto repair it.Man: Why didn't you at least phoneWoman: I would have! But I didn't know the number of the restaurant. Man: You could have looked it up in the telephone book!Woman: Yes, but ... you'll never believe this ... I couldn't rememberthe name of the restaurant. I knew where it was, but forgot thename.Man: I see. Well, at least it was lucky you found a garage to repair your car.Woman: Yes. It was something I couldn't do myself. It didn't take too long, but that's why I'm late,you see.Man: Uh-huh. Which garage, by the wayWoman: PardonMan: Which garage did you take it toWoman: Uh ... the one near my flat. You know. Lewis Brothers.Man: Yes, I know that garage. It's the only one near your flat. Woman: Hmm, well now, let's have something to eat. Uh, what about some ... Man: I know the garage very well!Woman: Yes. Let's see now. Yes, I think I'll have some ...Man: A pity it's Sunday.Woman: PardonMan: A pity it's Sunday. That garage is closed on Sunday!Exercise Directions: Listen to the dialogue and answer the followingquestions.1.They are possibly boyfriend and girlfriend.2.In a restaurant.3."It doesn't really matter, does it I haven't got anything better to do, have I""I've only been waiting for over an hour. That's all" "After all, my time isn't really that important, is it" "Well, at least it was lucky you founda garage to repair your car."4.Because she wants to stop the conversation like this.5. Because he knows the girl is lying.Part 2 PassageThe Oscar Statuette1 Industry insiders and members of the press called the award "the Academy statuette", "the golden trophy" or "the statue of merit", but the term never stuck.2. No hard evidence exists to support that tale, but in any case, by the sixth Awards Presentation in 1934, a Hollywood columnist used the name in his column.3. Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes on behalf of his animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.4. If the statuettes don't meet strict quality control standards, they are immediately cut in half and melted down.large boxes are shipped to the Academy offices via air express, with no identifiable markings.The Oscar statuette, designed by MGM's* chief art director Cedric Gibbons, depicts* a knight holding a crusader's* sword, standing on a reel of film with five spokes, signifying the original branches of the Academy: Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Technicians.Born in 1928, years would pass before the Academy Award of Merit was officially named "Oscar". Industry insiders and members of the press called the award "the Academy statuette", "the golden trophy" or "the statue of merit". The entertainment trade paper, Weekly Variety, even attempted to popularize "the iron man". The term never stuck.A popular story has been that an Academy librarian and eventual executive director, Margaret Herrick, thought the statuette resembled her uncle Oscar and said so, and that as a result the Academy staff began referring to it as Oscar.No hard evidence exists to support that tale, but in any case, by the sixth Awards Presentation in 1934, Hollywood columnist Sidney Skolsky used the name in his column in reference to Katharine Hepburn's first Best Actress win. The Academy itself didn't use the nickname officially until 1939.Since its conception, the Oscar statuette has met exacting uniform standards - with a few notable exceptions. In the 1930s, juvenile players received miniature replicas* of the statuette; a ventriloquist* Edgar Bergen was presented with a wooden statuette with a moveable mouth; and Walt Disney was honored with one full-size and seven miniature statuettes on behalf of his animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Between 1942 and 1944, in support of the war effort, Oscars were made of plaster. After the War, winners turned in the temporary awards for golden Oscar statuettes.The traditional Oscar statuette, however, hasn't changed since the 1940s, when the base was made higher. In 1945, the base was changed from marble to metal and in 1949, Academy Award statuettes began to be numbered, starting with No. 501.Approximately 50 Oscars are made each year in Chicago by the manufacturer, R. S. Owens. If they don't meet strict quality control standards, the statuettes are immediately cut in half and melted down.Each award is individually packed into a Styrofoam* container slightly larger than a shoebox.Eight of these are then packed into a larger cardboard box, and the large boxes are shipped to the Academy offices in Beverly Hills via air express, with no identifiable markings.On March 10, 2000, 55 Academy Awards mysteriously vanished en route from the Windy City* to the City of Angels. Nine days later, 52 of stolen statuettes were discovered .For eight decades, the Oscars have survived war, weathered earthquakes, and even managed to escape unscathed* from common thieves. Since 1995, however, R. S. Owens has repaired more than 160 statuettes. "Maybe somebody used chemicals on them to polish them and the chemicals rubbed right through the lacquer* and into the gold," explains the company president. "Or maybe people stored them someplace where they corroded." Although he stresses that the statuette is made to endure, Siegel offers this sage advice to all Oscar winners: "If it gets dusty, simply wipe it with a soft dry cloth."Exercise A Pre-listening QuestionEvery January, the attention of the entertainment community and of film fans around the world turns to the upcoming Academy Awards, the highest honor in filmmaking. The annual presentation of the Oscars has become the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' most famousactivity. The Oscar Statuette is a knight holding a crusader's sword,standing on a reel of film with five spokes.Exercise B Sentence DictationDirections: Listening to some sentences and write them down. You willhear each sentence three times.Exercise C Detailed ListeningDirections: Listen to the passage and decide whether the followingstatements are true (T) or false (F). Discuss with your classmates whyyou think the statement is true or false.1. There were five original branches of the Academy.(Because the five spokes on the reel of film signify the original branchesof the Academy: Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Technicians.)____T___2. The Academy Award of Merit was officially named "Oscar" in 1928.(Born in 1928, years would pass before the Academy Award of Merit wasofficially named "Oscar.")____F___3. The Academy staff began referring to the Academy statuette as Oscarbecause Margaret Herrick said the statuette was like her uncle Oscar.(An Academy librarian and eventual executive director, Margaret Herrick,thought the statuette resembled her uncle Oscar and said so, and as aresult the Academy staff began referring to it as Oscar.) ___T__4. Since its conception, the Oscar statuette has met exacting uniformstandards.(There were a few notable exceptions. In 1930s, juvenile players receivedminiature replicas of the statuette and a ventriloquist Edgar Bergengained a wooden statuette with a moveable mouth. Walt Disney was honoredwith one full-size and seven miniature statuettes. ) ——F——5. Oscars were made of plaster in the 1940s because of the War.(Between 1942 and 1944, in support of the war effort, Oscars were madeof plaster.) ———T——6. The manufacturer, R. S. Owens makes about 50 Oscars each year in Chicago. (Approximately 50 Oscars are made each year in Chicago by the manufacturer,R. S. Owens.) ———T———7. 55 Academy Awards were stolen by a mysterious person en route fromthe Windy City to the City of Angels on March 10, 2000. —————F(On March 10,2000,55 Academy Awards just mysteriously vanished en routefrom the Windy City to the City of Angels, but how and by whom was unknown.)8. For eighty years, the Oscars have survived war, weathered earthquakes,managed to escape unscathed from common thieves and even chemicalcorrosion.(Since 1995, however, R. S. Owens has repaired more than 160 statuettes."Maybe somebody used chemicals on them to polish them and the chemicalsrubbed right through the lacquer and into the gold." ————F——Exercise D After-listening DiscussionDirections: Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.1.The traditional Oscar statuette hasn't changed since the 1940s, when the base was made higher.In 1945, the base was changed from marble to metal and in 1949, Academy Award statuettes began to be numbered, starting with .2.(Open)Section Three NewsNews Item 1Beijing Olympics End, Paralympics Set to Begin The Beijing Olympics ended Sunday night with a grand closing ceremony.Beijing's organization, infrastructure, and iconic sports venues(标志性体育场馆) for the games were widely praised during two weeks of competition.Beijing is now gearing up to host the Paralympics - the world's biggest sporting event for those with physical disabilities.As part of its Olympics preparations, Beijing has made all of its subway stops accessible to wheelchairs. During the Paralympics, there will be 16 dedicated public bus lines for the disabled and 400 shuttle buses.More than 4,000 athletes will compete in the Paralympics, which begin September 6 and last 12 days. The athletes will compete in andstay in the same facilities used for Olympics, including the popular Water Cube and Bird's Nest stadium.Ex. A: Summarize the newsThis news item is about the coming Paralympics 2008.Ex. B: Answer the questions1.The Beijing Olympics ended Sunday night with a grand closing ceremony.2. Beijing's organization, infrastructure, and iconic sports venues for the games drew widely praised during two weeks of competition..3. Beijing is now gearing up to host the Paralympics - the world's biggest sporting event for those with physical disabilities.4. During the Paralympics, there will be 16 dedicated public bus lines for the disabled and 400 shuttle buses.5. Yes, they will compete in and stay in the same facilities used for Olympics, including the popular Water Cube and Bird's Nest stadium.News Item 2Obama Opens High-Level US-China TalksPresident Obama says Washington and Beijing must cooperate to tackle the big problems facing the world.Mr. Obama spoke to a group of high-level American and Chinese officials as they launched a two-day meeting in Washington. The . China Strategic and Economic Dialogue is to discuss a broad agenda from currency concerns to foreign policy.The president said the officials must work together to tackle worldwide challenges, including the global economic recession, climate change, and the spread of nuclear weapons.The president said he is under no illusion the United States and China will agree on every issue, or always see the world in the same way. And he made clear that he would continue to speak out about human rights.President Obama stressed that it is these differences that make dialogue even more important. He said these discussions give the two sides a chance to get to know each other better and communicate concerns with candor.Ex. A: Listen to the news and complete the summaryThis news item is about the high-level US-China talks that Obama opens. Ex. B:President Obama says Washington and Beijing must cooperate to tackle the big problems facing the world.Mr Obama spoke to high-level American and Chinese officials as they launched a two-day meeting in Washington. The . China Strategic and Economic Dialogue is to discuss a broad agenda from currency concerns to foreign policy.The president said the officials must work together to tackle worldwide challenges, including the global economic recession, climate change, and the spread of nuclear weapons.The president said he is under no illusion the United States and China will agree on every issue, or always see the world in the same way. And he made clear that he will continue to speak out about human rights. President Obama stressed that it is these differences that make dialogue even more important. He said these discussions give the two sides a chance to get to know each other better and communicate concerns with candor.News Item 3Russia to Supply China with Significant Portion of Oil NeedsThe oil Russia pumps from its frozen, Siberian fields, with one energy deal, will soon provide a significant amount of China's daily needs, about four percent. Russia will deliver about 300,000 barrels of crude a day.In return, China will finance the pipeline Russia will build from its eastern Siberian oil fields to the Chinese border.Energy analysts say the deal is another indication of Russia's eagerness to shift some of its energy exports from its main market, Europe.Russia's state-owned petroleum company Rosneft, will get $15 billionof the work and the state pipeline owner Transneft, is set to receive $10 billion.Construction has been delayed repeatedly as the two countries bargained over the cost of transporting crude oil to the border.But the Russian oil industry, which for decades has been a main sourceof revenue for the country, has suffered a dramatic shortfall as the priceof oil fell during the global economic crisis.Energy analysts say the economy is pushing Russia to build closer ties with the Chinese. They say Russia also is seeking allies in the East where the Kremlin is seen more favorably than in the West.Exercise ADirections: Listening to the news item and complete the summary.This news item is about the oil supply from Russia to China and therelationship between the two countries.Exercise B1. T2. FSection Four Supplementary ExercisesPart 1 Feature reportChina's Main Concern at G-20 is DomesticChina is a world growth leader. Its cheap, manufactured exports power economies around the globe.This means, though, China is not immune to the global economic malaise. Chinese exports have slowed and its bull market dropped sharply in the wake of the credit crisis in the United States.The government bought up stocks and lowered trading taxes to boost the market, but trading remains volatile.Just ahead of the G-20 meeting, China also lowered interest rates and announced a $586 billion spending package on infrastructure, social services and tax rebates.The world is now waiting to see whether Beijing's actions will help restore global economic stability.Li Wan-Yong, a researcher on economics at South Korea's Hyundai Research Institute. "China has the most foreign currency reserves in the world and the second most . debt after Japan. In those terms, China can play an important role to overcome the global economic crisis and the Asian economic crisis."China's Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei says China can best help theworld economy by stabilizing its own. "China's economy makes up a large part of the world economy," he said. "Whether or not China's economy is able to maintain stability and continue growing, whether or not China's domestic economy is stable, is very important not only to China's but also to the world's economy."Analysts say the government spending package will to some degree help exporters, but it is mainly aimed at increasing domestic consumption.Bill McCahill is with China-based research firm J. L. McGregor and Company. "This is a leadership, after all, that is composed, the better ones are good engineers. These are not people who are terribly outward looking and outward focused. They get up in the morning wondering how they're going to take care of or billion people in their home country, not homeowners in Los Angeles."Slowing demand from the US and other countries has forced thousands of Chinese factories to close and raised fears of unrest as millions are expected to lose their jobs.Chinese officials warn exports will continue to suffer because of the global slump, indicating the worst may be yet to come.Ex. A:This news report is about China’s main concern at the G-20 meeting which is aimed at increasing domestic consumption.Ex. B:Just ahead of the G-20 meeting, China also lowered interest rates and announced a $586 billion spending package on infrastructure, social services and tax rebates.The world is now waiting to see whether Beijing's actions will help restore global economic stability.China's Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei says China can best help the world economy by stabilizing its own. "China's economy makes up a large part of the world economy," he said. "Whether or not China's economy is able to maintain stability and continue growing, whether or not China's domestic economy is stable, is very important not only to China's but also to the world's economy."Analysts say the government spending package will to some degree help exporters, but is mainly aimed at increasing domestic consumption.Part 2 PassageRise and Fall of EgyptThe Nile River* was a kind friend but occasionally it was a hard taskmaster*. It taught the people who lived along its banks the noble art of "teamwork". They depended upon each other to build their irrigation trenches and keep their dikes in repair. In this way they learned how to get along with their neighbors and their mutual-benefit-association quite easily developed into an organized state.Then one man grew more powerful than most of his neighbors and he became the leader of the community and their commander-in-chief when the envious neighbors of western Asia invaded the prosperous valley. In due course of time he became their King and ruled all the land from the Mediterranean to the mountains of the west.But these political adventures of the old pharaohs* (the word meant "the Man who lived in the Big House") rarely interested the patient and toiling peasant of the grain fields. Provided he was not obliged to pay more taxes to his King than he thought just, he accepted the rule ofpharaoh as accepted the rule of Mighty Osiris *.It was different however when a foreign invader came and robbed him of his possessions.After twenty centuries of independent life, a savage Arab tribe of shepherds, called the Hyksos*, attacked Egypt and for five hundred years they were the masters of the valley of the Nile. They were highly unpopular and great hate was also felt for the Hebrews who came to the land of Goshen* to find a shelter after their long wandering through the desert and who helped the foreign usurper* by acting as his tax-gatherers and his civil servants.But shortly after the year 1700 ., the people of Thebes* began a revolution and after a long struggle the Hyksos were driven out of the country and Egypt was free once more.A thousand years later, when Assyria* conquered all of western Asia, Egypt became part of the empire of Sardanapalus*. In the seventh century ., it became once more an independent state, which obeyed the rule of a king who lived in the city of Sais in the delta of the Nile. But in the year 525 ., Cambyses, the king of the Persians, took possession of Egypt and in the fourth century ., when Persia was conquered by Alexander the Great, Egypt too became a Macedonian province. It regained a semblance of independence when one of Alexander’s generals set himself up as a king of a new Egyptian state and founded the dynasty of the Ptolemies, who resided in the newly-built city of Alexandria.Finally, in the year 39 ., the Romans came. The last Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, tried her best to save the country. Her beauty and charm were more dangerous to the Roman generals than half a dozen Egyptian army corps. Twice she was successful in her attacks upon the hearts of her romanconquerors. But in the year 30 ., Augustus, the nephew and heir of Caesar, landed in Alexandria. He destroyed her armies, but spared her life that he might make her march in his triumph as part of the spoils of war. When Cleopatra heard of this plan, she killed herself by taking poison. And Egypt became a Roman province.Exercise A Pre-listening QuestionIt is the Great Pyramid of Giza probably. The great pyramid is believed to have been built over a 20-year period. The site was first prepared, and blocks of stone were transported and placed. An outer casing (which disappeared over the years) was then used to smooth the surface. Although it is not known how the blocks were put in place, several theories have been proposed. One theory involves the construction of a straight or spiral ramp that was raised as the construction proceeded. This ramp, coated with mud and water, eased the displacement of the blocks which were pushed (or pulled) into place. A second theory suggests that the blocks were placed using long levers with a short angled foot.1.Exercise B Sentence DictationDirections: Listen to some sentences and write them down. You will hear each sentence three times.1.The Nile River was a kind friend but occasionally a hard taskmasterof the people who lived along its banks.2.In due course of time, one man who grew more powerful than most of hisneighbors became their King.3.Provided he was not obliged to pay more taxes to his King than he thoughtjust, he accepted the rule of pharaoh as accepted the rule of Mighty Osiris.4.It was different however when a foreign invader came and robbed himof his possessions.Egypt regained a semblance of independence when one of Alexander's generals set himself up as king of a new Egyptian state.Exercise C Detailed listeningDirections: Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.1. CExercise D After-listening DiscussionDirections: Listen to the passage again and discuss the following questions.last Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, tried her best to save the country when the Romans came in the year 39 B. C. Her beauty and charm were more dangerous to the Roman generals than half a dozen Egyptian army corps. She was successful twice in her attacks upon the hearts of her Roman conquerors. In the year 30 ., Augustus landed in Alexandria and destroyed her armies. She killed herself by taking poison.2(Open)。