大学英语听力课程课文
大学英语视听说听力原文
大学英语视听说听力原文第一部分：听力材料一、对话A: Hey, what are you doing this weekend?B: I'm planning to go to the park with my family.A: That sounds like fun. Are you going to have a picnic?B: Yes, we're going to bring some sandwiches and drinks.A: That sounds delicious. I hope you have a great time.B: Thank you. I'm sure we will.二、独白三、新闻四、故事Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She lived in a small village with her family. One day, Emily found a lost puppy in the forest. She took the puppy home and took care of it. She named the puppy Max. Max became a part of Emily's family, and they loved each other very much. Emily and Max had many adventures together, and they were always happy.五、演讲Good morning, everyone. Today, I want to talk about the importance of education. Education is the key to success in life. It helps us to develop our skills and knowledge, and itopens up new opportunities for us. Education also teaches us how to think critically and solve problems. In today's world, education is more important than ever before. We need to invest in education and ensure that everyone has access to quality education.。
现代大学英语听力基础教程 听力部分文本 unit6
现代大学英语听力基础教程听力部分文本 unit6现代大学英语听力基础教程听力部分文本 unit6A: You're not looking very . What's the matter with you?B: Oh, nothing special. I'm just a bit A: With the job?B: With everything, with catching the same train every morning, sitting in the same office all day, watching the same television programs.A: You need a holiday.B: It wasn't always like this, you know.A: what do you mean?B: Well, our great-great-grandfathers had more fun, didn't they? I mean, they for their food and their own vegetables and did things for themselves. We do the same sort of job for years and years. There's no TuitionA: You need a holiday. That's what's the matter with you.A: Can I help you?B: Yes, I want to fly to Chicago on Wednesday, 7th, and return on Friday, 9th.A: Of October?B: No, November. How much is the fare?A: Fares are cheaper if you stay over Saturday night.B: Thanks, but unfortunately I've already arranged some business herethat Friday. So I'll just have to pay the extra cost.A: What time of day would you prefer? Morning or afternoon?B: Morning, because I have to be there by early evening. Is there a meal? A: Yes, they'll be serving breakfast, and you'll also see a movie.B: What movie?A: In both directions they'll show a feature film.B: Sounds good, but what's the fare?A: $850, .B: That's more than I expected.Hanger closet aisle sectionpermanentlyA: And welcome once again to " People Today". Now it's time for our "Eye on the World" Section, with Mark Perkins. Mark!B: Thanks, Anna. Yes. In tonight's "Eye on the World" We go to Japan. Now, everyone knows people in Japan work long, hard hours, but just what do people do in their free time? Well, we did a survey of leisure activities in Japan, and here is the Top 10. In the first place is eating out. As you can see, eating out is by far the most popular free-time activity. In the second place comes driving. Y es, it appears Japanese people like nothing more than driving around cities and into the countryside in their free time. It may seem strange to you and me, but there you are! Next, inthe third place, is traveling within Japan... to all those lovely temples and gardens, I guess. The fourth is, guess what, Anna?A: I've no idea.B: Karaoke, of course. Lots of people enjoy singing along with their favorite songs. Then in the fifth place we have watching DVDs and videos, followed by listening to music. But just look what we have here in the seventh place-- trips to museums and zoos. Then way down in the eighth place comes going to bars, and after that, gardening. I guess not so many people in Japan have gardens. And finally in the tenth place we have playing the lottery. And who wouldn't want to win lots of money? Back to you, Anna.A: Thanks, Mark. Now, let's go to see...People have always wanted to know about the past. Children like to remember and talk about fun things they did. They like to hear stories about their parents' lives. People wonder about what happened before they were born.Sometimes, people learn about the past to solve a problem they have now. They might ask questions like these: how did we get into this mess? What can we do to get out of it?Y ou can learn about the past in many ways. The most important way is bystudying written records. About 5,000 years ago, people learned to write down what happened to them. Perhaps a man had been bought or sold. Famouskings and queens wanted their deeds recorded. They wanted people in the future to know how great they were.History is the written record of the past. The period since people learned to write is called historic times. The period before people learned to writeis often called prehistory. In addition, it is known as prehistoric. "Pre" means "before". We can learn much about the past from written records. But many things were never written. And most writings from the past have been lost. However, we can still learn much about the past from other things people have left behind. In some places, there are ruins of cities built thousands ofyears ago. Ruins are the remains of things built in the past. They can stilltell us many things about the people who built them.People who dig up and study old ruins are called archaeologists. Studying ruins adds to what we know about historic times. But the remains of buildings and other things are all we know of prehistoric peoples. These things give us many clues about the ways people lived before they learned to write. besottedAs you might guess, the farther we go back into history, the less we know for sure about what happened. We have to make more and more guesses. We know a lot about what happened 50 years ago. We know less aboutwhat happened 500 years ago. We know even less about what happened 5,000 years ago. In general, the longer ago something happened, the less we can know about it.The Indians also used smoke to send signals. They made a fire, and put wet grass on it. Then they covered the fire with a wet blanket. After a few moments, they took the blankets away again. This made a cloud of smoke. They could send simple messages in this way. One cloud of smoke meant "danger". Two clouds meant "Everything is all right". Three clouds meant "Help".In the thick forests of Africa, it used to be difficult to travel from village to village. But drums could be heard from many miles away. People in this part of the world discovered that they could use their drums for sending messages. They did not use a special code like the Morse Code. They made their drums "speak" Like people. They did this by playing tunes that sounded like simple sentences in their languages.。
现代大学英语听力课堂听力Unit
Unit 8Task 1答案1 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation2 Association of Southeast Asian Nations3 European Union4 Food and Agriculture Organization5 International Atomic Energy Agency6 International Labour Organization7 International Monetary Fund8 North American Free Trade Agreement9 World Health Organization10 World Trade Organization原文1 APEC is the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.2 ASEAN is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.3 EU is the European Union.4 FAO is the Food and Agriculture Organization.5 IAEA is the International Atomic Energy Agency.6 ILO is the International Labour Organization.7 IMF is the International Monetary Fund.8 NAFTA is the North American Free Trade Agreement.9 WHO is the World Health Organization.10 WTO is the World Trade Organization.Task 2答案1 recently attacked an elementary school2 have begun hunting crocodiles3 planting gardens on the tops of buildings4 resettle more than 125,000 people5 help rebuild Afghanistan6 11 million dollars in aid for the Asian nation7India has more than one billion people8 China’s population has increased to more than one billion two hundred million原文1 Giant kangaroos from a national park near Canberra, Australia’s capital, recently attacked an elementary school.2 Officials in Uganda have begun hunting crocodiles around Lake Victoria.3 Officials in Chicago, Illinois, are hoping to help the environment by planting gardens on the tops of buildings.4 China plans to resettle more than 125,000 people because of the huge dam being built on the Yangtze River.5 Delegates from more than 60 nations and organizations are gathering in Japan to open a conference to help rebuild Afghanistan.6 Officials from Mongolia and the United Nations have appealed for 11 million dollars in aid for the Asian nation.7 Early results from the government’s population count show that India has more than one billion people.8 The government says China’s population has increased to more than one billion two hundred million.Task 3答案News Item 1A.1 b,2 c,3 d, 4aNews Item 2B.Lead: Thousands of demonstrators have forced the cancellation of the opening ceremony at the World Trade Organization meeting in the American city of Seattle, Washington.1 Ministers from 135 WTO member countries2 police, demonstrators3 big businesses, workers, the environment4 aid to farmers, labor rules, trade taxesC.1 They accused the WTO of protecting the interests of big business at the expenses of those of workers and the environment.2 The WTO is criticized by both poor countries and disadvantaged groups in the Western World. In News Item 1, the WTO faces the criticism particularly from developing countries that demand more concessions from developed nations in trade talks. In News Item 2, the WTO was accused of protecting the interests of big business at the expenses of those of workers and the environment.3 Yes. Throughout history, rich people and developed countries have benefited most from the existing international trade arrangements. Now it’s time for them to give more considerations for poor countries and people.As a leading actor in the process of globalization, the WTO should do more to reduce its negative impact on the poor and the environment.原文News Item 1And this news from South Africa— Commonwealth leaders have called for fair treatment for poor nations at the World Trade Organization talks later this month. Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku read a statement from the leaders during their meeting in Durban. It calls for removal of all trade blocks for the exports of poor countries and it says that strong export growth is necessary for improving the living conditions of poor countries. Ministers from the 134-nation World Trade Organization will meet in the American city of Seattle, Washington, 2 weeks from now. They will plan a new series of trade talks for next year.News Item 2Thousands of demonstrators have forced the cancellation of the opening ceremony at the World Trade Organization meeting in the American city of Seattle, Washington. A WTO officialsaid ministers from 135 member countries will continue trade talks. However, he said the official opening ceremony will take place later. The decision was made after police clashed with demonstrators in the center of Seattle. The demonstrators accused the trade group of defending the interests of big businesses. They say it does not care about workers and the environment. Representatives at the conference will attempt to settle differences involving aid to farmers, labor rules, trade taxes and other issues.Task 4答案Mexico, 1989, America, economies, community, 21, two and one half thousand million, almost half, joint statement, terrorism, security, goods原文Leaders from many nations are attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference in the holiday area of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.APEC was established in 1989 as a trade group for the nations of Asia and the America. It was formed in reaction to the growing dependency among economies of countries that border the Pacific Ocean. Its goal was to support economic growth among those countries and to create a sense of community. APEC has 21 member economies. The combined population of APEC countries is about 2,500,000,000 two and one half thousand million people. The countries are responsible for almost half of all world trade.APEC foreign and trade ministers started talks earlier this week. On Thursday, the foreign ministers approved a joint statement that promised to suppress the financing of terrorism. The statement also promised to strengthen security for air travel and shipping of goods.Task 5答案A.1 Computer products, and particularly an operating system.2 The judge ruled that Microsoft company has acted a monopoly.3 Monopoly means blocking competition from other companies to gain control of the market.4 People who buy computer products.B.1 more than 500, 000 million2 operating3 the 9th4 blocking/ending/stopping5 harmed原文News Item 1And this news. The computer company— Microsoft has become the first company in history to be valued at more than 500,000 million dollars. Microsoft produces an operating system that is used in most of the computers in the world. Microsoft was established by Bill Gates. If the company were a country, it would have the 9th largest economy in the world.News Item 2In Washington, a judge has ruled that Microsoft Company has acted as a monopoly. Thismeans Microsoft took steps to end competition from other companies to gain total control of the market. The judge said that Microsoft’s business actions harmed people who buy computer products. The court decision is considered a major defeat for the company. Microsoft is the world’s largest maker of computer software products.Task 6答案A.1 T,2 F,3 F,4 T,5 T,6 TB.Judge Jackson’s rulings1 misusing, computer programs2 two smaller businessesThe Federal Appeals Court’s rulings1 block competition2 reconsider3 fair/being fair, Microsoft and Bill GatesLegal experts’ comments1 the Federal government, Microsoft2a The Supreme Courtb a new trial, the unresolved legal questionsc negotiations, privatelyBill Gates’ responsethe situation, solutionProspects1 an agreement2 punished, pay money原文In November, a Washington D.C. judge found the Microsoft Corporation guilty of misusing its power to control the market for computer programs. Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson announced his findings after months of trial. He said Microsoft uses its power to illegally block competition.Judge Jackson later ordered that Microsoft be divided into two smaller businesses. The Microsoft Corporation quickly appealed Judge Jackson’s ruling to a Federal Court.Last week, the Federal Appeals Court ruled on the case. It said Microsoft Corporation was guilty of creating a company that used its power to block competition. The seven Appeals Court judges agreed with Judge Jackson that Microsoft limited creativity in the computer industry and harmed the public. They said that Microsoft was guilty of violating several federal laws.However, the Federal Appeals Court also said the Washington D.C. court must reconsider its order to divide Microsoft into two smaller companies. The federal court dismissed Judge Jackson’s decision. The Appeals Court judges accused Judge Jackson of not being fair during the Microsoft Trial. They severely criticized him for comments he made about Microsoft and its chairman to reporters during the trial.The Federal Appeals Court also said Judge Jackson repeated these mistakes several times. Itsaid the public would lose its trust in a legal system that permits judges to speak their opinions to reporters during a trial.Legal experts say both the federal government and Microsoft can claim small victories with the Federal Appeals Court ruling. The experts say government lawyers were able to prove that Microsoft is guilty of violating federal laws. At the same time, Microsoft can claim a victory because it may not have to divide into two smaller companies.Legal experts say government lawyers and the lawyers for Microsoft must now choose one of three different possible paths. First, either side could appeal the Federal Court’s decision to the Supreme Court. Or, they could request a new trial before a different lower court judge to consider some of the unresolved legal questions. A third choice is for both sides to reopen negotiations to try to settle the case privately. Such efforts failed during the Clinton Administration.Bill Gates is the head of Microsoft Corporation. He says it is now a good time for all the groups involved to discuss the situation and see what kind of solution could be negotiated.Most legal experts believe that the Microsoft Company and government lawyers will come to an agreement during future negotiations. They say Microsoft may be punished by being forced to pay money.Task 7答案News Item 1A.1 It will send Destiny into Orbit.2 It is a scientific research laboratory.3 Destiny is the most technologically complex research center ever put into space.4 Over one billion dollars.5 It will last eleven Days.6 The will make three walks in space to attach the laboratory to the International Space Station’s Control Centre.News Item 2B.News Lead: The first laboratory has been connected to the International Space Station.1 launched, Wednesday, February 7th2 Destiny3 mechanical arm4 a linking device5 protective clothing, complete work原文News Item 1In space news. The space shuttle Atlantis has taken off from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The spaceship will send the Destiny scientific research laboratory into orbit. The laboratory is an important part of the International Space Station. NASA officials say Destiny is the most technologically complex research center ever put into space. The laboratory has cost over 1,000,000,000 dollars to build. Space shuttle astronauts will make three walks in space during an eleven-day mission to attach the laboratory to the International Space Station’s Control Center. News Item 2The first laboratory has been connected to the International Space Station. The American space shuttle Atlantis was launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Wednesday, February 7th. It carried the new laboratory Destiny to the space station, which is orbiting Earth. Destiny is the first of six space laboratories that will be launched and added to the space station. The five crew members of Atlantis used the space shuttle’s huge mechanical arm to take the laboratory out of the shuttle. The arm carefully moved Destiny to a linking device on the International Space Station. Two members of the Atlantis crew put on protective clothing. They left the shuttle and moved out into space to complete work on the link.Task 8答案110 stories, employing, desks, collapse, figures, recovered, crashed, dead, searching, 800原文The World Trade Center is 110 stories high. Four hundred firms had offices there employing tens of thousands of people. When the planes hit, it’s thought between 10 and 20 thousand people would have been sitting at their desks. Before the collapse of the building, many people did manage to get away, but figures aren’t yet known.So far 55 bodies have been recovered. 260 police officers and firefighters who went into the building after the planes crashed are missing and feared dead. In the Pentagon, the world’s largest office building, rescuers are still searchin g the rubble. It’s thought around 80 bodies there have been found but estimates of those who died could go up to about 800.Task 9答案A.released, number one, terrorist attack, The Rising原文Bruce Springsteen’s new album was released July 30th. It is number one in record sales in more than ten countries. Most of its songs are about the September 11th terrorist attacks. Shep O’Neal plays some of the songs on the album, The Rising.“You’re Missing” is probably the saddest song on The Rising. A woman’s husband has died. She and her children see the many things that belonged to him around the house, but he is gone.“Into the Fire” is about one of the hundreds of police, firefighters and rescue workers who died in the terrorist attacks. The song honors the love and sense of duty he showed that day. It is also a prayer for the strength and hope that his sacrifice represents.Songs on The Rising also express anger about the attacks. But, the anger is mostly a personal statement, not a political one. The song “Empty Skies” describes the desire to strike back that a person feels after a senseless loss.The album’s title song appeals to listeners to come together and heal each other. We leave you now with Bruce Springsteen’s hopeful title song, “The Rising.”Task 10答案News Item 1A.1 A four-year exhibition of the work of the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh has opened in Amsterdam.2 It is one of his early drawings in water color, pencil and ink, depicting a woman carrying a child along a windswept road.3 A German art dealer acting for an anonymous collector.4 In 1883.News Item 2B.movie industry, directing, editing, released, Oscar, metals, statue, weighs, priceless, offers, earning 原文News Item 1A four-year exhibition of the works of the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh has opened in Amsterdam with the unveiling of one of his early drawings which has only recently come to light; the drawing in water color, pencil and ink depicts a woman carrying a child along a windswept road. It was sent to the museum by a German art dealer acting for an anonymous collector. The work dated 1883 is one of the main attra ctions in the exhibition at Amsterdam’s van Gogh Museum.News Item 2Sunday will be the most important day of the year for hundreds of people in the movie industry. Filmmakers will receive Academy Awards for the best acting, directing, writing, editing, sound, music and other work on movies released last year. The winners will receive an award called an Oscar. It is shaped like a man. It is made of several metals covered with gold. The statue is only about 34 centimeters tall. It weighs less than four kilograms. But the award can be priceless to the person who receives it. Winning an Oscar can mean becoming much more famous. It can mean getting offers to work in the best movies. It also can mean earning much more money.Task 11答案News media are the means, or methods, by which people learn what is happening in their city, in their country, and in the world. The news can be classified into two general categories. The categories are print media and electronic media.Print media are usually divided into magazines and newspapers. Most newspapers print news daily. For example, the newspaper The New York Times is published every day of the year. Most news magazines are published weekly. For instance, Newsweek and Time magazines are published once a week.The electronic media are generally divided into radio and television. Radio news is news that you listen to. In the United States, many radio stations broadcast 5 minutes of news every hour on the hour. Television news is news that you not only listen to but also watch.。
21世纪大学英语教材听力文本
21世纪大学英语教材听力文本（正文开始）Unit 1 - Campus LifePart A: In the ClassroomListening 1:A: Good morning, everyone. Welcome to our first class. My name is Professor Johnson. Today, we will be discussing the impact of technology on society. Please open your textbooks to page 10.B: Excuse me, Professor. I haven't received the textbook yet.A: No problem. I'll make sure you get a copy after class. Now, let's begin.Listening 2:A: Good afternoon, class. Today, we have a guest speaker, Dr. Smith, who is a renowned expert in economics. He will be giving a lecture on globalization. Please give him a warm welcome.B: Thank you, Professor. I'm looking forward to the lecture.A: Dr. Smith, the stage is yours.Part B: Outside the ClassroomListening 1:A: Hey, Lisa. Have you signed up for any extracurricular activities this semester?B: Yes, I joined the debate team. What about you?A: I'm thinking about joining a photography club. I really enjoy taking pictures.B: That's a great idea. You have a talent for capturing beautiful moments.Listening 2:A: Mike, have you heard about the upcoming student concert?B: Yes, I have. I'm planning to perform with my band. We've been practicing for weeks.A: That's awesome! I'll definitely come to support you guys.B: Thanks, I appreciate it. It's going to be a fantastic event.Unit 2 - Personal IdentityPart A: Family and FriendsListening 1:A: Hi, Tom. How was your weekend?B: It was great. I visited my grandparents in the countryside. We had a lovely time together.A: That sounds wonderful. I haven't seen my family in a while. I miss them.B: Why don't you plan a trip to visit them soon?Listening 2:A: Emily, do you have any siblings?B: Yes, I have a younger brother. We are really close and always support each other.A: That's nice. I'm an only child, so sometimes I wish I had siblings.B: I understand. But being an only child also has its advantages.Part B: Personal ExperiencesListening 1:A: Megan, have you ever traveled abroad?B: Yes, I have. Last summer, I went to Europe with my family. We visited several countries.A: That must have been an incredible experience. I've never been outside of my own country.B: I highly recommend it. You get to learn about different cultures and broaden your horizons.Listening 2:A: David, have you ever volunteered for any community service?B: Yes, I have. I volunteered at a local homeless shelter last winter. It was a rewarding experience.A: That's amazing. I've been meaning to get involved in community service too.B: You should give it a try. It's a great way to give back to the community and make a difference.Unit 3 - Daily LifePart A: Daily RoutinesListening 1:A: Sarah, what time do you usually wake up in the morning?B: I usually get up around 7:00 am. How about you?A: I'm not a morning person, so I usually wake up around 8:30 am.B: That's understandable. We all have different rhythms.Listening 2:A: John, what do you usually do after class?B: I usually go to the library to study. I find it easier to concentrate there.A: That's a good habit. I prefer studying in the dorm, but sometimes it gets too noisy.Part B: Leisure ActivitiesListening 1:A: Mark, what do you do in your free time?B: I enjoy playing basketball with my friends. It helps me stay active and relieve stress.A: That's great. I used to play basketball too, but now I prefer going to the gym.B: It's important to find an activity that you enjoy and keeps you healthy.Listening 2:A: Jenny, do you watch movies often?B: Yes, I love watching movies. It's my way of relaxing and escaping reality for a while.A: I couldn't agree more. Movies have the power to transport us to different worlds.（正文结束）以上是根据题目所给的要求和格式来写的文章。
《全新版大学英语-听说教程第五册》听力原文 College English Listening and Speaking Course 5 - Unit 4
Re c o r d e r C o l e W i n G a oUnit Four UFOsPart A Pre-listening Task (I)Listen to the facts and opinions about UFOs twice and fill in the blanks with the words you hear from the recording. Pay attention to the sentence structures that you might find useful in your discussions. Facts and OpinionsNotedsaucer n.碟子scripture n. 经文chariot n. 战车Stonehenge 英国Salisbury 平原上的史前巨石柱Atlantis 传说沉没于大西洋中的帝国abduct v. 绑架extraterrestrial a. 地球外的1. UFOs stand for Unidentified Flying Objects. Some people also call them flying saucers, because their shapes look like saucers.2. In its broader sense, the UFO includes any object or light, reportedly sighted in the sky, that cannot be immediately explained by the observer.3. I remember as a child, I would save every penny my mother gave me to buy the latest UFO magazines from the grocery store.4. We can not deny the existence of the UFO phenomenon simply because we have notseen it or can not explain it.5. Science has its limitations and many mysteries throughout the world have remained unsolved.6. Sightings of unusual aerial phenomena date back to ancient times.7. The early cave paintings and ancient scriptures seem to indicate that we may havehad visitors from other worlds or planets in the past.8. In fact, ancient scriptures from many different cultures would give us the impression that we've had visitors from outer space.9. How do you explain ancient tales of chariots from the sky? And what are flying ships appearing in science fiction novels before the first plane was ever thought about?10. Even the Bible has been suggested as possible evidence of alien contact, for its numerous accounts of objects in the sky, and other strange events.11. What secrets lie with ancient Egypt, Stonehenge, or possibly even Atlantis? Have there indeed been more advanced civilizations of man that have somehow been lost? 12. Some UFO enthusiasts even claim to have been abducted and taken aboard UFOs.Re c o r d e r C o l e W i n G a o But so far, no one has produced scientifically acceptable proof of these claims.13. Some people believe that UFOs are extraterrestrial spacecraft, even though noscientifically valid evidence supports that belief. 14. Scientists speculate that intelligent life may well exist elsewhere in the universe.15. In addition to many reports and sightings of UFOs, observers have provided photographs or even videos.16. UFOs became widely discussed only after the first widely publicized U.S. sighting in 1947. Many thousands of such observations have since been reported worldwide.17. From 1947 to 1969 the U.S. Air Force investigated UFOs as a possible threat tonational security. 18. A total of 12,618 reports were received, of which 701 or 5.6 percent were listed asunexplained.19. Since 1969 no agency of the U.S. government has had any active program of UFO investigation.20. In 1997 the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) admitted that the U.S. military had deceived the American public in an effort to hide information about high-altitude spy planes.21. At least 90 percent of UFO sightings can be identified as conventional objects, although time-consuming investigations are often necessary for such identification. 22. The objects most often mistaken for UFOs are bright planets and stars, aircraft, birds, balloons, kites, aerial flares, peculiar clouds, meteors, and satellites.Part A Pre-listening Task (II)Pair/ Group Work - Additional question for discussion1. It is reported that UFOs are alien spaceships from outer space. What do youthink?2. Do you believe in the existence of UFOs? Why or why not?3. Can science explain the UFO phenomenon? Give reasons.Sample1. It is reported that UFOs are alien spaceships from outer space. What do youthink?Since man first started looking up into the skies he saw things he couldn't explain. So the term "Unidentified Flying Object" has come into being and has become a synonym to most people for "Alien Spaceship." Usually the explanation is less extraordinary than a flying saucer manned by visitors from other worlds. Often a weather balloon or natural phenomenon is the cause. However, there are cases on record where no good common explanation was ever found. I think the day would come when this phenomenon will be explained in a scientific and convincing way.2. Do you believe in the existence of UFOs? Why or why not?Since UFOs can not be fully explained by scientists, it is indeed not fair for us common people to deny or believe in the existence of UFOs. Personally I don't believe the storyRe c o r d e r C o l e W i n G a o that aliens have visited earth or they have been making strange formed shapes in crop fields. I ’ve also heard a lot of strange sightings of UFOs and alien spaceships being shot out of the sky. Recently some Mexican air pilots were reported to have spotted a fleet of spacecraft and they even took photos of them. But unfortunately, these photos are not clear enough to show that they are really flying saucers from outer space3. Can science explain the UFO phenomenon? Give reasons.So far as I know, science has not reached that stage where UFOs can be explained with satisfactory and convincing theory and with substantial evidence. Scientists around the world and even the U.S. Air Force spent considerable amount of time and money investigating the phenomenon, but so far they haven't produced any convincing reports that can explain or support the existence of UFOs. Surely there are lots of UFO photos and sightings, but most of them are either blurry or they are forged by some mischievous persons. However, I do believe that some day we will be able to explain this phenomenon just as we have explained the workings of cloning technology.Part BListening Task(A)NotesFranksville (地名)Wisconsin 威斯康星州emanate v. 散发，发出accelerate v. 加速frantic a. 狂乱的，疯狂的illuminate v. 照明，照亮fearsome a. 可怕的hover v. 盘旋diameter n. 直径in the wake of ... 紧跟在... ...的后面enigma n. 谜，不可思议的东西eerie a. 怪异的， 怪诞的aluminum n. 铝cone n. 锥形物protrude v. 突出underside n. 下面，底面ponder v. 沉思，考虑driveway n. 私人车道Referencel. Background InformationUFOs have been around a long time. One of the earliest accounts of a flyingRe c o r d e r C o l e W i n G a o saucer sighting was recorded over 3,400 years ago in the annals of the Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose III. In the papyrus documents is a description of a group of fiery circles that were seen in the sky over the pharaoh's army. If aliens have been visiting the earth for thousands of years, maybe at some point they had given us a helping hand.The modem age of UFO culture began on June 24, 1947 when pilot Kenneth Arnold witnessed a formation of silver disks skipping through the air over Mount Rainier. His report was widely circulated by the print and radio media, sparking interest in UFOs around the world. Just two weeks later, another event took place in New Mexico. That was the famous Roswell incident, in which a flying saucer supposedly crashed in Roswell, New Mexico. ClA immediately dispatched a team to investigate the incident and kept it a secret ever since. Some witnesses said the U.S. government not only recovered debris from the crashed saucer but also four or five alien bodies. In September 1994, the U.S. Air Force released a new report on that Roswell incident that concluded that the debris found in New Mexico in 1947 probably came from a once top-secret balloon operation, Project Mogul, designed to monitor the atmosphere for evidence of Soviet nuclear tests. Now the UFO phenomenon may be at least a half century old, if not longer, and UFO sightings become more frequent In 1990, the International UFO Congress was founded and is held annually worldwide. At each conference, serious UFO researchers, observers and enthusiasts convene to discuss the UFO phenomenon. For the details of the Congress, please refer to the listening passage in Part D -- Home Listening (2).2. It was one a.m. one cold fal 1 night...It was one a.m. on a cold night in autumn...3. My heart skipped a beat.I was startled at the sight, which made my pulse become abnormal.4. In the wake of the hovering enigma, ...Following the path of the mysterious hovering UFO, ...5. ... except for two cones that protruded from the top and bottom of the craft's center.Two cones which were not made of aluminum stuck out from the craft's center, one on the top and the other the bottom.A UFO in My Yard (Part One)It was one a.m. one cold fall night in 1968. I was 21 then, and was coming home from a date. I had just dropped off my girlfriend and was heading back to Franksville, a rural town in Wisconsin. As I turned left to go east on Seven Mile Road, I saw extremely bright lights streaming out from the distance.My heart skipped a beat(心停止跳动). What was producing these strange lights visible from a half mile away? I thought it was a house on fire. The lightsRe c o r d e r C o l e W i n G a o seemed to emanate(散发) from the area where my house was located. My parents and two brothers were probably in bed by now. As I accelerated and turned onto the town street, frantic(疯狂的) thoughts ran through my mind. Was the house burning down? Was my family trapped(陷入) inside?As I raced toward my house, I noticed that the yards of my house and my neighbors' were illuminated(照明，照亮) as if it were day. Then I saw the source of the strange light. It wasn't a house fire, as I had feared. It was a possibility I would have never anticipated(预期), one that was perhaps even more fearsome than the house fire I had imagined.Hovering motionless(一动 th 不动,静止) only 50 feet above the rooftops was a strange object. Round and silvery, it was approximately 300-400 feet in diameter. In the wake of the hovering(盘旋) enigma(不可思议的东西), there was an eerie silence. I stuck my head out the driver's side window to get a closer look at what I guessed was some kind of aircraft.It looked made of aluminum(铝), except for two cones(锥形物) that protruded(突出) from the top and bottom of the craft's center. Both cones seemed to be made of a glass-like material. The top cone was white, while the bottom cone glowed yellow. White lights circled the yellow cone on the underside of the craft. Each light was about 3-4 feet in diameter.It didn't look like any conventional(惯例的) aircraft I had ever seen. It looked like a flying saucer from a movie. Was this what an alien spaceship truly looked like?I pondered(沉思，考虑) what to do. If I pulled into the driveway I would be putting myself directly beneath(在 ... 之下) the craft. I considered turning the car around and speeding away.Questions I.:Listen to the story and decide whether the follwoign statement are true or false. Write “T ” for true, and “F ” for falseStatements:(F) 1. The narrator saw a strange bright light in the distance when he and his girlfriend were in the car.(T) 2. At first the narrator thought that the bright lights were from a house on fire, possibly his own house.(F) 3. The strange dazzling lights came from a round and silvery dish-like object, which was about three to four feet in diameter.(T) 4. The narrator felt that danger threatened because the object was not like any conventional aircraft he had ever seen.(T) 5. The narrator was at a loss at the sight of the fearsome object and considered running away from the scene.(F) 6. The incident showed that though the narrator was a young man, he displayed a remarkable calmness in the presence of danger.Re c o r d e r C o l e W i n G a oQuestions II:Listen to the story again and complete the following sentences with the information you have obtained.1. My heart skipped a beat. What was producing these strange lights visiblefrom a half mile away?2. As I raced toward my house, I noticed that the yards of my house and myneighbors' were illuminated as if it were day.3. Hovering motionless only 50 feet above the rooftops was a strange object. Round and silvery, it was approximately 300-400 feet in diameter. In the wake of the hovering(盘旋) enigma(不可思议的东西), there was an eeriesilence. I stuck my head out the driver's side window to get a closer look at what I guessed was some kind of aircraft.4. It looked made of aluminum, except for two cones that protruded from thetop and bottom of the craft's center.5. Both cones seemed to be made of a glass-like material. The top cone waswhite, while the bottom cone glowed yellow.(B)Notesominously ad. 恶兆地，不吉利地alien creature 外星人swallow hard 抑制强烈的感情cautiously ad.谨慎地undisturbed a. 没受到干扰的groggy a. 昏昏沉沉的incredulous a. 怀疑的，不轻信的hypnotic a. 催眠的nagging a. 令人烦恼不己的Reference1. I made my decision and swallowed hard.I made my decision and tried hard to control my fear.2. ''This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."This is once type of opportunity that one might have only once in his life.3. ..., prepared to meet my fate..., I was prepared to face what was destined to happen to me.4. ... I did not hear the familiar sound of her post-date questioning. ... I didn't hear the usual questions that mother would ask me after I got back from a date.5. ... none has ever recalled anything out of the ordinary.... none of my family members can recall anything unusual.6. ... I had driven that same route at least a hundred times before.Re c o r d e r C o l e W i n G a o .. I had driven my car on the same road so many times that I couldn't be mistaken about it7. I hope to one day undergo a hypnotic treatment to find someanswers.I hope to receive some kind of hypnotic treatment one day (without the interference of my consciousness) to find the answers.A UFO in My Yard (Part Two)But what about my family? Every night I would expect them to be safe in bed. But tonight with that mysterious thing hovering ominously(不吉利地) just above their rooms, I wondered what had become of them.Were they inside the saucer? Held against their will by the alien creatures? What could the aliens possibly want from my family? What could they be doing to them?抑制强烈的感情). I pulled into the driveway. As I slowly reached for the car door handle, I comforted myself by thinking, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."How often does a strange spacecraft come to call? How many chances does a small-town Wisconsin boy get to meet visitors from another world? Perhaps the creatures that awaited didn't consider the human an intelligent being. Maybe they just stopped by to chat.Cautiously, I opened the car door. I stepped solidly(坚固地) onto the driveway, prepared to meet my fate. (【原意】死于非命. 习语（动词短语，fate 取单数形式），意为“死于非命”“送命”“被杀”。
大学综合英语教材听力原文
大学综合英语教材听力原文Unit 1Chapter 1Track 1Good morning class! Welcome to the first chapter of our comprehensive English textbook. In today's lesson, we will be focusing on improving our listening skills. Listening is a fundamental aspect of language learning, as it helps us to comprehend spoken English and engage in effective communication.Before we delve into the listening exercises, let's discuss some key techniques that can enhance our listening abilities. First and foremost, it is essential to maintain focus and concentration while listening. Eliminating distractions and creating a conducive learning environment can significantly improve our understanding.Furthermore, it is important to familiarize ourselves with different accents and speech patterns. English is spoken in various parts of the world, and each region might have its own unique way of pronunciation. By practicing listening to different accents, we can become more adaptable in real-life conversations.Now, let's start with our first listening exercise. We will be listening to an audio clip about a student's experience studying abroad. As you listen, pay attention to the main ideas and supporting details. This will help you comprehend the overall message and extract relevant information.Track 2Student: Hello everyone. Today, I would like to share my experience studying abroad in the United States. It was an incredible journey filled with excitement and challenges. So, let's get started!Firstly, I want to highlight the cultural diversity on campus. The university I attended had students from over 100 different countries. This created a truly multicultural environment where I had the opportunity to learn about various traditions and customs.Secondly, the academic standards were quite high. Professors emphasized critical thinking and independent research. This was initially challenging for me as the educational system in my home country focused more on rote memorization. However, I adapted quickly and found the experience intellectually stimulating.Thirdly, living in a foreign country taught me invaluable life skills. I learned to be independent, manage my finances, and navigate unfamiliar surroundings. It was a transformative experience that helped me to grow as a person and gain a broader perspective on life.Overall, studying abroad was an enriching and eye-opening experience. It allowed me to broaden my horizons, improve my language skills, and develop lifelong friendships. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity to do so.Track 3Teacher: Excellent job, class! Now that we have listened to the audio clip, let's reflect on some key points. Can anyone share their thoughts on the main ideas discussed in the student's experience studying abroad?Student 1: I believe one key point was the cultural diversity on campus. The student mentioned that there were students from over 100 different countries, which created a multicultural environment.Student 2: Another important point was the emphasis on critical thinking and independent research. The student mentioned that the academic standards were quite high and that they initially found it challenging coming from a different educational system.Teacher: Very well summarized! These are indeed the main ideas. By actively listening and extracting essential information, we can gain a better understanding of the message being conveyed. This skill will be valuable in various academic and real-life situations.In conclusion, improving our listening skills is crucial for effective communication in English. By employing techniques such as maintaining focus, exposing ourselves to different accents, and practicing active listening, we can enhance our overall language proficiency. Make listening a regular part of your language learning routine, and you will see significant progress. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to our next listening exercise!This concludes our first chapter of the comprehensive English textbook.I hope you found this listening exercise informative and engaging. Remember to practice frequently and continue building upon your language skills. Have a wonderful day, and see you next time!。
大学英语听说教程1听力原文
大学英语听说教程1听力原文Unit 1 ListeningPart 11. W: Good morning, can I help you?M: Yes, I'd like to inquire about the English courses offered here. W: Sure, we have various levels of courses tailored to different needs. Let me give you a brochure.2. M: How was your weekend?W: I had a really great time. I went hiking with my friends in the mountains.3. W: Hi Tom, I haven't seen you for ages! How have you been?M: I've been pretty busy with my job. How about you?4. M: Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest post office is? W: Sure. Go straight down this street and you'll see it on yourleft-hand side.5. W: Did you hear about the Eastern Music Festival happening next month?M: Yes, I heard about it. I'm planning to go and enjoy some live performances.Part 2Passage 1Just picture this: You're walking down the street, coffee in hand, feeling good and confident. Suddenly, you trip and spill your coffee all over yourself. Embarrassing, right? But don't worry,everyone has unpleasant experiences like this sometimes. The key is to handle them with grace. Instead of panicking or feeling ashamed, try to stay calm and remember that accidents happen to everyone. Clean yourself up, laugh it off, and move on. People around you will admire your composure.Passage 2Feeling stressed out? Taking a walk outdoors may be just what you need. According to a recent study, spending time in nature can reduce stress and increase happiness. When you're surrounded by nature, your brain enters a state of relaxation, allowing you to focus better and be more creative. So next time you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, take a break and go for a walk in the park. You'll come back feeling refreshed and ready to tackle whatever challenges come your way.。
大学英语教材原文听力
大学英语教材原文听力听力材料1：Hi, I'm Sarah. I'm from Canada. I'm majoring in English literature. Today, I want to talk about the importance of reading in learning a new language. Reading is an essential part of language acquisition as it helps improve vocabulary, comprehension, and language fluency. When we read, we encounter new words and phrases, and through context, we can understand their meaning. This expands our vocabulary and allows us to express ourselves more accurately in writing and speaking. Additionally, reading exposes us to different writing styles and genres, which enhances our understanding of the language's cultural aspects.听力材料2：Greetings! My name is John, and I'm a linguistics major from the USA. Let's discuss the benefits of listening to original English materials. Listening to authentic English content, such as podcasts, interviews, and speeches, helps improve our listening skills and understanding of natural language usage. By listening to native speakers, we become familiar with various accents, intonations, and pronunciation patterns, which greatly aids our ability to communicate effectively. Moreover, listening to original materials exposes us to different topics and ideas, broadening our knowledge base and critical thinking skills.听力材料3：Hello, everyone! I'm Maria, an English language education student from Brazil. Today, I want to emphasize the importance of integrating listening and reading skills for language learning. By combining these two skills, learners can reinforce their understanding of vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures. Listening to English materials while simultaneously reading the text allows us to make connections between written words and spoken language. This fosters a deeper comprehension of the language and promotes overall language proficiency.听力材料4：Hey, I'm Chen Wei, a student from China. Let's talk about strategies for enhancing listening comprehension. Firstly, it is crucial to engage in regular listening practice. This can be done by listening to podcasts, audio books, or watching movies and TV shows in English. Secondly, taking notes while listening and reviewing them afterward helps improve retention and understanding. Lastly, it is beneficial to listen to materials with varying difficulty levels, gradually challenging ourselves to understand more complex content. With consistent effort and practice, our listening skills will undoubtedly improve.听力材料5：Greetings, I'm Kavita from India. I would like to discuss the significance of using technology to enhance listening skills. In today's digital age, there are numerous online platforms and applications specifically designed to improve listening comprehension. These resources provide access to authentic listening materials, interactive exercises, and instant feedback. Utilizing technology in language learning not only makes the process moreengaging but also allows learners to practice at their own pace and convenience.听力材料6：Hello, my name is Ahmad, and I come from Jordan. Let's explore the role of group discussions in improving listening skills. Participating in group discussions provides an opportunity to actively listen to others' ideas, opinions, and perspectives. It enhances our ability to comprehend different accents, intonations, and speech patterns in a real-life context. Engaging in discussions also encourages us to respond and express our own thoughts, enhancing our overall communication skills and confidence in using the English language.总结：以上是几位来自不同国家的大学生对于大学英语教材原文听力的观点和建议。
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全新版大学英语第三册听说教程Unit1 There are two opposite views in this debating part: one is positive and the other, negative. Express and defend your views from the perspectives given in the card. Then select either Card A or Card B and carry on similar debates with your partner.POSITIVEI think this long holiday gives us an excellent opportunity to visit our hometown and spend more time with our parents. We miss them and I'm sure they miss us even more. It'll give them so much pleasure if we can stay at home for a whole week. However, some people might argue that it's a waste of time and money to make the trip now. They think we should spend some of the time learning more and wait until the long school vacation to go home. To my mind, going home won't interfere with our studies. We can certainly take some books with us and study in the company of our parents. As for the money, it does seem to pose a problem if we can't afford the fare. But if we plan early, we'll be able to earn the money for the trip by taking some part-time jobs. Remember, life is short and our parents are getting on in years. And a visit is worth a thousand phone calls.NEGATIVEI don't think we should take a long trip home during the National Day holiday week. Of course, we miss our parents and would like to spend the holiday with them. But the new semester has only just started and it's unwise to break the continuity of our studying for a whole week. At college,with the easy access to the library and other facilities, we can devote part of the holiday time to study even though there are no classes. That'll still leave us plenty of time for relaxation and fun.Besides, the trip home is costly. We certainly wouldn't want to ask our parents to send us money for that. It'll be an extra burden for them. Some people might argue that we can pay for the trip ourselves by taking part-time jobs. But we all know finding suitable part-time jobs is not easy. And the hard-earned money could be put to better use than the travelling expenses. We can call or write to our parents to express our love for them. If we explain the reasons to our parents I think they'll understand. They'll be glad to hear that we're going to take the opportunity to get plenty of rest and to make some headway in our studiesUnit2 There are two opposite views in this debating part: one is positive and the other, negative. Express and defend your views from the perspectives given in the card. Then select either Card A or Card B and carry on similar debates with your partner.POSITIVEA lot of strange things happen around us. And so far science hasn't been able to provide answers to them. For example, a friend of mine told me that he dreamed that his uncle had died and the death was confirmed by a phone call he received the next morning immediately after he woke up. Wasn't that odd? There was no way he could have known about his uncle'sdeath beforehand. My friend believed that it was his uncle coming to bid him farewell before he left the world for good. And I don't know whether he is right or not. It couldn't be just a coincidence, I think. There seems to be some mysterious forces at work. If not, how can we explain it? NEGATIVEI don't think there are mysterious forces at work when coincidences occur. Most coincidences are simply the result of pure chance. And some coincidences, unusual though they may be, can actually be explained. Take coincidental birth date for example. An experiment mentioned in an article by a professor at the University of Virginia shows that if you randomly select a group of 23 persons, there is a 50 per cent chance that at least two of them celebrate the same birth date. Unbelievable, isn't it? Few people would have guessed that could be so common. If that's the case with birth dates, isn't it likely that many other coincidences are probable as well?This experiment proves that it is possible to calculate the probabilities of some seemingly improbable happenings. In real life, however, we tend to give coincidences a lesser probability than they deserve.U3 There are two opposite views in this debating part: one is positive and the other, negative. Express and defend your views from the perspectives given in the card. Then select either Card A or Card B and carry on similar debates with your partner.POSITIVENowadays, some young people consider economic status the most important factor when they choose a spouse. They think money can bring everything they want, like a big apartment, a car, or a trip abroad. However, can these material things really ensure happiness? I don't think so. A marriage based solely on material wealth will not necessarily be a happy one. A happy marriage is built on a deep love and affection between husband and wife, which can not be bought by money.NEGATIVEI think it is very natural for people to give first priority to economic status in choosing a spouse. We all know how important money is. Without money, we can hardly do anything. Lack of money in a marriage will cause problems to the couple. Even though the couple may have married for love, being always hard-pressed for money, love will soon be replaced by quarrels and endless worries over money matters. If this happens, can they live happily together? So I think it is very important to first consider if your future spouse is able to share the responsibility of supporting a family. If not, just wait.I'm not against stress before job interviews. When we finish college we'll have to face intense激烈competition in the job market. We all want to give a presentation展示that demonstrates our abilities and our potentials潜在的before interviewers. And that requires an alert警惕的mind to prepare准备it well. A certain amount of 一定数量stress is necessary to make usmore energetic and therefore more productive富有成效.NEGATIVEPersonally I don't think stress before a job interview is a good thing. If you've made the best of your school years to seek寻求knowledge, if you've prepared your presentations介绍well, there is no need for you to feel stressed. Stress before a job interview will have a negative effect on you. Life becomes very unpleasant不愉快, because you put enormous pressure 巨大压力on yourself. You find it hard to get to sleep, have no appetite ['æpətaɪt]食欲for food, and are not in a mood for anything interesting. Eventually it will damage your health and interfere with your ability to perform执行，演出well at the interview. The best policy政策is relax and face the interview confidently.U3 There are two opposite views in this debating part: one is positive and the other, negative. Express and defend your views from the perspectives given in the card. Then select either Card A or Card B and carry on similar debates with your partnerPOSITIVEI am not against voluntary work in general but I don't think it is proper for college students to be volunteers for the preparation and day-to-day work of an international conference. Their main task is to study. When they goand do voluntary work for such a conference, they will have to miss classes, or fail to do their assignments. Eventually they will fall behind in their studies.I think the government or the organizer of the conference should employ professionals to do the work, rather than asking students at college to volunteer.NEGATIVEI don't think I can agree with the above view. I'd like to be a volunteer for the international conference to be held soon in our region. This is an important meeting and many world leaders are going to be present. It will bring honor to our country and to our region. To make the conference successful, a lot of work needs to be done and I'll be only too glad to do something for my country when it needs me.Meanwhile, I believe the voluntary work will enable me to put into practice what I've learned at college. I believe too that I'll be able to learn many new things, things that I can not learn from books.I know that I may have to miss some classes, but my teachers and my friends are all very supportive. I'm sure I'll be able to make up for the lost time with their help.U5 There are two opposite views in this debating part: one is positive and the other, negative. Express and defend your views from the perspectives given in the card. Then select either Card A or Card B and carry on similar debates with your partner.NEGATIVEI don't think it is a good idea to create more parks in downtown areas. These areas should be reserved for businesses, which are the main sources of the government's revenue (税收). And money received through taxation of businesses can be used by the government to invest in various useful projects. But what can the green fields produce? Nothing at all.What is more, to make way for the parks, stores, houses and buildings will have to be torn down, which will cause much inconvenience to the people who live there, not to mention the huge cost in relocating them.Even if we do develop more parks in downtown areas, it's unlikely they can keep their beauty long. I'm afraid they will soon be destroyed by people who do not cherish (爱惜) public property. So the project will turn out to be a big waste of money and useful land!POSITIVEI think it is a very good idea to develop parks in downtown areas. They will create a better environment, which is good for business. As more people will be drawn to these areas, there will be more business opportunities for shops, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment centers that line the busy streets of downtown areas. So it is profitable to the government, to businesses and also to the people who work there.Besides, as residents, we can also benefit from the parks. Not only will the green grass and trees provide a good view for us to enjoy, they willclean the air and reduce pollution. So our living conditions will be improved and our life will be happier and healthier.U7 1. From the perspective of an onlooker (negative)I admire the young man's courage and his willingness志愿to help others. But he really didn't have to do that. It was not his job to save the people trapped in there. It was the job of the firefighters. K, And chances are high that they would not be of much practical help and would only risk their lives in vain. I'm not against heroism, but I do think you need to be very careful and consider the cost before you act. Unnecessary risks are not worth taking2. From the perspective of a newspaper reporter (positive)I agree that we should avoid unnecessary risks, but I would not call the young man's attempt to save lives an unnecessary risk. Yes, we need to be careful in the face of danger but we mustn't allow calculations of personal gain or loss to stand in the way of saving lives. The young man saw the urgency of the situation and risked his life for the benefit of others. His selfless action reflects the true spirit of heroism.It is true that without training and proper equipment, nonprofessionals may not be as efficient as trained rescue workers. But we value such people because their actions demonstrate a sense of responsibility to society and a deep respect for human life. It does not require a uniform or formaltraining for one to be able to care about other people's lives. Moreover, there are many examples of nonprofessionals successfully helping and saving other people, of which the story of Krimali, the heroine in the listening texts, is a case in point.U8 There are two opposite views in this debating part: one is positive and the other, negative. Express and defend your views from the perspectives given in the card. Then select either Card A or Card B and carry on similar debates with your partner.1. From the perspective of a customer (positive)One out of every ten people walking down the street is a person with some special needs. But everywhere they go, they come across foods, tools, or garments, etc. that are not designed for their use. These may be people in wheelchairs who can't climb upstairs, people with various diseases who can't take certain foods, people who are left-handed and can't comfortably handle tools that are meant for right-handers and people who are extremely tall or big and have a tough time trying to find clothes, shoes or beds that match their sizes. The list could go on and on.It is true that something has been done in recent years to meet the needs of these groups of people but it is not enough. I think more manufacturers should be involved in designing more products to satisfy the special needs of these people. The market is probably not so large, but ifmarket research is efficiently carried out, there will be sufficient rewards. The biggest reward, however, will come from knowing how much their efforts will mean to those with special needs. No longer will these people feel neglected and their lives will not be full of disappointments and frustrations.2. From the perspective of a private company owner (negative)Some people suggest that we design products for those who have special physical needs. I think this is an important issue and that society as a whole should be responsible for looking after the welfare of these people.Our company will certainly do everything to satisfy their needs if we can. However, as a small company, we lack the financial and technological resources to design and produce products aimed at a relatively small number of customers. As the markets for special needs products are not large, producing such products is rather risky. If a lot of companies should start making such products all at once, the intense competition will soon drive a company like ours to bankruptcy. The best way, I think, is for the central government to take action and assign certain state-owned enterprises to make such products. Backed by government funding, I'm sure they will be able to meet people's special needs.U9Topic: Arguments for or against the view that the global economy is harming our national culture1. From the perspective of some students (positive)I think the global economy is doing us more harm than good. It's true that as a result of the increasing operations of foreign businesses in China, Chinese consumers now have a much greater choice of goods. But, the sad fact is that many people, especially the young, have come to worship everything foreign. They drink Coca-Cola, eat Italian pizzas, wear Nike sneakers (耐克运动鞋), watch Hollywood movies. The danger is they'll gradually adopt western values and western ways of life and forget their own culture. To some extent, this has already become a reality. Things like dating at an early age, going to all-night parties, marrying in white (新娘着白色婚纱), and having cereal (麦片) for breakfast instead of porridge (稀饭) are not uncommon among the young, but they are not part of our national traditions. So what happens is our national culture is losing ground due to the influence of the global economy。