国际交流英语视听说unit4课后答案
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Unit 4 CreativityPart 1 Listening, Understanding and SpeakingListening IIn China, education is considered a race. Students have to begin as early as possible and have to proceed as quickly as possible around the track. Success is measured by how many students cross the finish line in the short time .In America, we recognize the race too, but we feel that the students have a chance to explore things for themselves, even if not all of them reach the finish line. As a result of their exploring, some of the participants may have more to offer by the end of the race.The advantage of the Chinese way is that more students become proficient and reach the finish line. The disadvantage is that they may have less to say or to show once they get there. The disadvantage of the American way is that some students never finish the race. The advantage, however, is that some who do go "all the way" have very interesting and original things to say when they get there.1. F T T T F F2.1) race 2) race 3 ) proceed 4) explore things for themselves 5)proficient 6)interesting 7) original 8) less 9) finish the raceListening IIOnce Wealth and Poverty approached a merchant and introduced themselves as Goddesses. The merchant greeted both of them and said, "May I ask why you have come to my humble house" The Goddess of Wealth said, "We want you to judge between us who is the most beautiful."The merchant did not know what to say. He knew he was between the devil and the deep blue sea: If he said that Wealth was more beautiful than Poverty, Poverty would curse him. If he said that Poverty was more beautiful than Wealth, Wealth would abandon him. However, he became calm and said, "I have great respect for you both. Would you please do what I ask of you It is the only way I can judge properly." The Goddesses agreed. He said, "Mother Wealth, would you please walk towards my house Mother Poverty, Would you please walk away from my house This way I can see you both better, from near and far." The two Goddesses did what the merchant had asked them to do. Then the merchant confidently declared, "Mother Wealth! You appear most beautiful when you are nearest my house. Mother Poverty! You look most beautiful when you are farthest from my house." The Goddesses appreciated the wit and wisdom of the merchant. The Goddess of Wealth happily stayed in his house while the Goddess of Poverty cheerfully departed.Whenever we have a serious problem, if we look within and think calmly, a solution will come in answer to the problem.1. F T F F F2. 1. Why did the two Goddesses go to the merchant’s place C2. What would happen if the merchant declared the Goddess of Wealth to bemore beautiful than the Goddess of the Poverty B3. What did the merchant ask the Goddesses to do D4. What was the reaction of the Goddesses A5. What does the story tell us CListening IIIThere is an old and common saying in the United States that "There is nothing new under the sun." I thought of that today while reading an article in a magazine. The article tells about the growing number of people who are building earth-sheltered houses, which are partly underground. I had known about modern earth-sheltered houses, but I had never thought about their roofs before. Instead of having metal or tiles on the roofs, many of these houses now have living roofs. The wooden top of the house is covered with a special waterproof plastic material. On top of this there is soil, in which grass and flowers are planted. Such a roof can be very beautiful. But this really is not a new idea. When the early settlers came to the United States, they often made their houses by digging into the ground. Their roofs were made of wood, and then covered by large areas of soil with grass or turf. They were warm, though not always waterproof. People replaced these houses and roofs as soon as they could live in regular wooden homes with wooden or metal roofs. Now, 200 years later, some people think of this as a new idea. But I think, "There is nothing new under the sun."1. 1) partly underground 2) living 3 ) digging into the ground 4) grass waterproof2.Questions:1What does the speaker mean by saying "There is nothing new under the sun".2What makes the speaker think of "earth-sheltered houses".3What is a living roof.4How many years ago did the early settlers first build earth-sheltered houses.5 . Why did People replace these earth-sheltered houses with regular woodenonesKey: C D A B D Listening IVMa n: It is said that the first sandwich was made in 1762 by the Earl ofSandwich. He didn't want to take time away from his card games to eat, so he ordered his butler to make sandwiches instead.Wo man:Is that so Hey, look at this. The first beauty contest was held in Belgium in 1888. Why in Belgium of all placesMa n: Why not Oh, here's one I bet you're proud of. The electric chair wasused for the first time in 1890, in the United States. Yes, you're first to diagnose AIDS, too. The first recorded case was in New York.Wo man:Plus and minus signs were used in 1514 in Holland. Yeah, there was no way we could have guessed that one. And the equals sign, you'll be pleased to hear, was first used in Oxford, in 1557. You'd have thought they'd all have been invented at the same time.Ma n:Well, we both got these right. Coffee was in Arabia around 1,000 AD, and just before that, playing cards were invented in China.Wo man:Well, I got this one right. First diagram of a flying machine was drawn by Leonardo da Vinci, as I said, in 1492.Ma n: Yeah, but the first air flight wasn't made until 1903, and it was inthe United States.Wo man: But that wasn't the question, was it Also, England was also the firstto transmit television.Man:Garbage! It was the Italians.Wo man: No, it says here, the first TV transmission was in London, 1925. Andhere we are again, the first traffic lights were in London, in 1868.Ma n: But they didn't even have cars then, so why would they have neededtraffic lights1．D A A F C E A B B2．1)1762 2)1888/Belgium 3)1890/the United States 4)New York 5)1514/Holland 1557 6) 1492/1903 7) 1925/1868Part 4 Further ListeningListening IJuan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He's got two large bags overhis shoulders. The guard stops him and says, "What's in the bags""Sand," answers Juan.The guard says, "We'll just see about that. Get off the bike." The guard takes the two bags and rips them apart; he empties them out and finds nothing in them but sand.He detains Juan overnight and has the sand analyzed, only to discover that there is nothing but pure sand in the bags.The guard releases Juan, puts the sand into new bags, hefts them onto the man's shoulders and lets him cross the border.A week later, the same thing happens. The guard asks, "What have you got""Sand," says Juan.The guard does his thorough examination and discovers that the bags contain nothing but sand. He gives the sand back to Juan, and Juan crosses the border on his bicycle.This sequence of events is repeated every week for three years. Finally, Juan doesn't show up one day and the guard meets him in a bar in Mexico."Hey, buddy," says the guard. "I know you are smuggling something. It's driving me crazy. It's all I think about. I can't sleep. Just between you and me, what are you smuggling"Juan sips his beer and says, "Bicycles."1) border 2) rips 3) overnight 4) analyzed 5) release 6) cross7) weekly 8 ) thorough 9) show up 10) bicyclesListening IIPottery has been found in the remains of every ancient civilization. The oldest known piece of pottery was found in China and dates back to 7,900 BC. That's almost 10,000 years ago!The first pots were large bowls, formed by taking a lump of clay and making a bowl shape. Pottery doesn't just include pots, but anything made from clay that can hold things, such as jugs, vases and cups. Pottery was used to hold water, milk, seeds and grains.Later, people learned to mix different clays together to make stronger pottery and to put the pottery in a fire oven so that the clay would harden faster. The potter's wheel was invented in China around 3100 BC. The wheel spins clay like a top. It allows people to make pottery much more quickly and makes shapes that were perfectly symmetrical—bowls that were really round, rather than lumpy or uneven. Pottery is not only considered one of the first inventions but also one of the first art forms. Most types of pottery have been painted with figures or designs; some even tell a story!1. B A C2. oldest known piece of pottery was found in china and dates back to7900 BC(and was made almost 10,000 years ago).2. It was used for holding water, milk ,seeds, and grains.3. To make stronger pottery and to make the clay harden faster.4. It allowed people to make pottery much more quickly and to makesymmetrical shapes.5. Because most types of pottery have been painted with figures ordesigns; some even tell a story.Listening III(Students are in the classroom waiting for the teacher to arrive. Two are talking.)Cathy:I've enjoyed talking about creativity in our English class. I wish I had been encouraged more when I was in elementary school.Michael:I know what you mean. I always liked drawing, but my teachers and parents insisted I was just wasting my time with it. My fathersaid I should work on mathematics.Cathy: Maybe you still will still use your artistic talent some day.Michael:Oh, I don't know. After all, I'm in university now. Perhaps I'm too old to be creative.Cathy: I don't think so. I read an interesting article about a lady who wanted to be an artist but the whole family wanted her to work intheir candy business.Michael:What happenedCathy: Well, Jean, the lady, knew painting was what she wanted to do, not making candy. After graduating from college she tried variousjobs to support herself, though none of her jobs was in the candybusiness. And she kept painting in her spare time.Michael: Then whatCathy: About 20 years ago a worker in the family candy business quit around Valentine's Day, one of their busiest seasons. Her fatherneeded Jean to come to help with the business.Michael: Did sheCathy: Yes, although she didn't like it.Michael: So, how did she copeCathy: She got an idea of putting art and candy together.Michael: HowCathy: First she experimented with making an edible paint. She found that powdered food coloring mixed with vodka would work.Michael: That's quite a combination.Cathy: Then, for her "canvas", she melted white chocolate and molded it flat. She even learned how to make chocolate frames.Michael: What kind of art did she createCathy: She copied the works of famous painters. She displayed her candy art in the candy shop and customers would come in just to look atthe art.Michael:What did her family think thenCathy:They didn't take her seriously until the Toledo Museum of Art heard about her works and paid her to paint 77 reproductions of worksin their collection. That was her first big job. Now she worksfull-time on her candy creations.Michael:Does she do anything besides copying art masterpieces Cathy: Yes, she's done some portraits. However, people love her reproductions.Michael: What are the prices for her candy art creationsCathy: From $150 to $200 each.Michael: Well, her creativity has brought her success.1.What did the male speaker like to do B2.How did Jean make a living right after graduating from college B3.Why did she begin to help with the family business C4.How did she paint A5.In what way was she successful AListening IVFor over 30 years, "Sesame Street" has been the most popular TV program for young children in the United States. The characters on this show are mainly puppets, and probably the most loved of the puppets is a gigantic yellow bird called "Big Bird".Caroll Spinney has played Big Bird all the years of Big Bird's existence on American television. Spinney's love of puppets and his own creativity led him to this career. When he was five years old, he saw his first puppet show. He loved the show and never forgot it. When he was seven he bought a used monkey puppet for five cents. His mother had made him a stuffed snake from green material, so he got the idea of making his own puppet show. He made a stage from wooden orange boxes and his mother's old curtains. He charged 2 cents for admission and earned 32 cents for his first performance.Spinney's family liked his creativity and encouraged him to do more. For Christmas when he was nine, his older brother made him a better puppet theater andhis mother secretly sewed eight colorful puppets for him. Spinney later wrote, "The more I gave shows, the more I felt the power that one has when performing. All these people would sit in a room and listen to everything I said. I did all the character voices: little girl voices, an old lady voice, and a ghost voice. The audience listened and clapped at the end, and also paid me to do it. What could be a better way to make a living than to perform I knew that I would wind up in the world of entertainment."Spinney continued giving puppet shows. When he decided to go to art school, puppet shows helped him pay for his tuition. Even when he was in the army, he managed to continue giving puppet shows. He knew he wanted to do this as his life's work and that he wanted his audience to be children. When he was given the opportunity to create the character of Big Bird on "Sesame Street", he accepted it and over the years has made Big Bird one of the most beloved characters on American television.1-5 T T T F F6-10 T T T F F。
英语视听说Unit 4答案
Unit 4 Outside View Activity 1Activity 3Listening inNews ReportActivity 1ScriptMany universities in the US are offering an Adopt-a-Grandparent programme. Through this programme, student volunteers are given the opportunity to adopt a senior adult living in a local nursing home as a “grandparent”. Each week students have the chance to spend time with their adopted grandparents talking, sharing stories and participating in a planned activity. In addition to regular visits, students are encouraged to write letters and send presents to their adopted grandparents. The elderly are also encouraged to do the same.This programme provides senior adults with a sense of purpose and belonging. Not everyone who lives in a nursing home gets visitors or enough visitors, or has grandchildren of their own. Students commit to spending one hour a week with their adopted grandparents, but some end up visiting for three or four hours a week. They do it because they like spending time with the elderly. There is no credit offered. The programme helps students develop a sense of social responsibility and community awareness. Moreimportantly, both students and the elderly learn from each other and form a family bond.1. What do we learn about the Adopt-a-Grandparent programme from the news report?2. How does the programme benefit the elderly?Activity 2ScriptA growing number of South Korean fathers are choosing to take a break from their careers to help bring up their children. Until recently, this is still regarded unthinkable as childcare has always been considered women’s responsibility in the male-dominated society of South Korea.South Korean women have long believed that employers give them a lower salary and don’t give them promotion because they’re likely to take time off to have children. They are also reluctant to be stay-at-home moms, having sole responsibility for all household duties. These concerns among women have contributed to a record low birth rate.President Park Geun-hye has announced a multi-billion plan to help couples to have larger families. Fathers who take paternity leave will receive a government aid equivalent to 40 per cent of their monthly income, capped at 1.0 million won. According to the plan, men and women are entitled to up to one year’s —paternity or maternity leave.1. What is considered unthinkable in South Korea?2. Why is there a low birth rate in South Korea?Passage 1Activity 1ScriptHost: There’s a question that’s been argued about for a long time. Which is more important, your family environment or your genes? Well, a story has come up in the news about identical twins, separated at birth. They’ve just been reunited. And guess what? There are some amazing coincidences in their life stories.Here’s the story –two American girls called Tamara and Adriana were separated at birth and adopted by two different sets of parents. And this is where the coincidences begin. Both families ended up living 25 miles apart. Both girls decided to study psychology at universities that are only a mile apart from each other. Isn’t that strange?And this girl, who’s a friend of both of them, insists they meet. Just before they meet, Adriana’s mother tells her that she has a twin sister. Can you imagine how that must feel when you’re 20 years old to learn you have a twin? And when the girls meet, it’s like looking in a mirror –they’re identical!Now get this! Both Tamara and Adriana’s adoptive fathers died when the girls were children. Both girls fell through glass doors at the age of five –that’s hard to believe, isn’t it? Their boyfriends look alike and have similarnames –Alex and Adam. And this is the best part –both of them have the same recurring dream. Isn’t that incredible –they have the same dream! I think it’s an amazing story. So, for all those of you out there who have comments, and I’m sure you do, the lines are open. OK, we’ve got Josh on the line. Hi Josh!Josh: Hi.Host: So, what do you make of this story?Josh: It’s a great story but it doesn’t surprise me at all. I’m an identical twin. Host: You are?Josh: Yeah, my brother’s called Toby, and we’re 22, and we’re going out with two sisters ... and we’re having a double wedding next June.Host: Congratulations! So, what do you think? Is it our genes that decide who we are? These kind of stories seem to suggest it.Josh: Well, I’m not a scientist, but I think so.Host: Research tells us that it’s about fifty-fifty.Josh: I, I disagree.Host: Thanks Josh. OK, our next caller is ...Activity 2Answer CDBCADCDPassage 2Activity 1ScriptVoice-over:Kidney transplants are of two kinds –transplants from dead people and living transplants, transplants from people who are alive. Mostly the donor, the person who gives the kidney, is a relative –a parent, brother or sister. We all recognize that it’s one of the most selfless things a person can do, to give a kidney to someone, but as the operation becomes safer and safer, more and more people are doing it. We talked to two sisters who have had the experience –Henrietta Longmore, a journalist aged 40, married with one son, and her sister, Teresa Parker, aged 38, married with two children. They come from a family with four children. Here’s their story.Teresa: Henrietta and I were close as children. She was the big sister and she was –just like a mother to us younger kids. Our parents were both doctors and our mum was very busy. We were close right through our teenage years. Then we shared a flat and had a lot of the same friends. It was great. Henrietta: Yes, we’ve always been close. I felt very protective of my brother and sisters because, like Teresa says, our parents were always so busy. But I also felt a bit jealous of Teresa –she was my dad’s favourite –but it didn’t affect our relationship.Teresa: Henrietta got kidney failure five years ago, but for several years she was fine and seemed quite healthy.Henrietta: Yes, I never thought of asking my family for a kidney. The hospital was brilliant and I really did feel fine, most of the time.Activity 2ScriptTeresa:But then a year ago she became very ill and almost died. I was terrified. I knew if she died, I’d blame myself. You know, why I hadn’t done more to help her. So I decided to find out more about giving her a kidney. Henrietta:Yes, I did almost die. It was awful. I, I was never going to ask Teresa for a kidney but I kind of knew that she would offer. To be honest, I felt I would have done the same.Teresa: Yes. At first I was a bit scared. But we went for a three-hour talk at the hospital and it was very reassuring. My whole family came. And they felt OK about it too, which was very important.Henrietta: People don’t know that you only need ten per cent of one kidney to be completely healthy, and kidney donors often live longer than other people.Teresa: Yes, you have to be very healthy to give a kidney. The hospital makes sure of that. Anyway, after the operation I got better very fast –probably because you know you’ve done something worthwhile and it does make you feel very good.Henrietta: I can’t describe how grateful I feel to Teresa. It’s such an amazing thing to do. What can I say? Her courage was, was extraordinary. She just didn’t seem afraid at all.Teresa: You do get a lot of praise for doing something like this. I’d like to do something that no one knows about.Answer CBACDABUnit TestSection AScript1.M: Something’s been bothering me lately. Do you mind if I get it off my chest?W: Not at all. What’s wrong?Q: What does the man mean when he says he wants to get something off his chest?2.W: How many siblings do you have?M: Five. There are six of us in all.W: Wow! That’s a lot. Your parents must have been busy.Q: Which of the following statements is true?3.M: Debbie, what are you writing? Is that your homework?W: Yes, dad. I need to write an essay about a pivotal moment in my life. M: Interesting. What did you choose?W: The day I got accepted to college, of course.Q: What is the topic of the girl’s essay?4.W: Hey, Greg, how is life as a new father?M: It’s wonderful, but I am so tired.W: I’ll bet. Is the baby keeping you up at night?M: She sleeps fine for a few hours, then suddenly wakes up and starts to scream her head off.Q: What does the man say his baby does at night?5.M: I can’t believe it. My dad just spent an hour giving me a lecture on good manners.W: Really? What did you do to prompt that?Q: How does the boy’s father feel about his son’s behavior?Answer ADABASection BScriptM: Hi, Dee! How was your weekend?W: Oh, it was fantastic. I was at the beach.M: You were? Were you just there for a holiday?W: We had our annual family reunion at the beach this year.M: What a good idea! I guess you had a good time.W: Absolutely. I got to see all my relatives. Some of them live far away, so it was nice to have everyone in one place.M: Does your family have any traditions for the reunion?W: Not really, we all just like to be together and talk. My grandfather usually gives a very eloquent speech, but that’s about it.M: Oh, that’s nice.W: I’ll tell you what, I’m thankful I don’t have any children.M: Why is that?W: My cousin has a new baby and it looks like so much trouble. She needs diapers and a stroller to go anywhere.M: I suppose you get used to that though.W: Maybe. Still I could definitely go without the crying and squabbling.Q6: Which of the following statements most accurately describes the woman?Q7: With whom did the woman go to an event?Q8: How often does the woman’s family reunion take place?Answer CABSection CScriptWhen I think back to the days of my childhood, I clearly remember that many books my parents had in our house. I was a very curious little boy, but I didn’t much care for school work. I was always looking for a distraction. My parents’books serve this purpose nicely. I certainly wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth and we often couldn’t afford to take vacations during the summer. Instead, my vacations were in my imagination with friends like Alice in Wonderland and Dorothy in the Land of Oz. Those books not only helped me travel to fantastic places but they also helped my young mind run a gamut of emotions as I journeyed with the characters. My parents often encouraged me to take a chance on a new book or author and I was rarely disappointed. To the contrary, I was usually left in total amazement. My parents’encouragement to read when I was a child developed into my significant love of reading today.Thanks mom and dad!Q9: Which of the following will be the best title for this passage?Q10: How did the speaker feel about his school work?Q11: With whom does the speaker claim that he liked to travel together? Answer BADSection DScriptThe Chinese government plans to end its one-child-per-family policy and instead let families have two children. The plan was announced Thursday after high-level political meetings in Beijing. The official Xinhua news agency says the country's top legislature must approve the proposal before it becomes law.The Chinese government has given a number of reasons for the change in policy. The statement said the change is meant to balance population development. It also said the move attempts to stop a declining birth rate and strengthen the country's work force. China, the world's most populous country, launched the one-child policy in 1980. But the government permitted only a small number of couples to have two children. For example, some rural families were given approval to have two children.In 2013, the Chinese government gave other couples a chance to have two children. Families could have two if one parent was an only child. At the end of 2014, China had a population of 1.37 billion people. A total of 800 million of them were employed. But that job market population is expected to drop by 2050. With the two-child policy, an increase in births will ease the labor shortage, starting in 20 years.Q12: What does this news report mainly talk about?Q13: When will the universal two-child policy be enacted?Q14: When will the labor shortage emerge?Answer ACD。
大学英语视听说4全部答案
Unit1Hello, everyone. Today I invite you to join me in an exploration off the causes of depression. There ate many factors involved, but I believe some deserve special attention.Heredity certainly plays a role. .The tendency to develop depression may be inherited; there is evidence that this disorder may run in families.Physiology is another factor related to depression. There may be changes or imbalances in chemicals which transmit information in the brain called neurotransmitters. Many modern antidepressant drugs attempt to increase levels of certain neurotransmitters so as to increase brain communication. While the causal relationship is unclear; it is known that antidepressant medications do reliever certain symptoms of depression.Researchers also study psychological factors. They include the complex development of one’s personality and how one has learned to cope with external environmental factors, such as stress. It is freeqently observed that low self-esteem and self-defeating thinking are connected with depression. While it is not clear which is the cause and which is the effect, it is known that sufferers who are able to make corrections to their thinking patterns can show improved mood and self-esteem.Another factor causing depression is one’s early experiences. Events such as the death of a parent, the divorce of the parents, neglect, chronic illness, and severe physical abuse can also increase the likelihood of depression later in life.Some present experiences may also lead to depression. Job loss, financial difficulties, long periods of unemployment, the loss of a spouse or other family member, or other painful events may trigger depression. Long-term stress at home, work, or school can also be involved.It is worth nothing that those living with someone suffering from \depression experience increased anxiety which adds to the possibility of their also becoming depressed.Unit2Greetings, ladies and gentlemen. I hope you’ll find it interesting how to be fashionable without spending too much money.Sure, some famous stars always look stylish. They have unlimited clothing budgets that put the latest looks at their fingertips! But you can also look amazing without spending lots of money on your wardrobes. Simple try the following suggestions on for size.First, you should make seasonal purchases; that is, you should buy winter coats, leather jackets, bathing suits, ad summer dress at the end of the season. Y ou’ll get major discounts as you stock up for the next year.If you want clothes to wear right now, you can go to discount stores. They may not be the place to buy an expensive evening dress, but they’re perfect for buying things like T-shirtsThere is yet another cheap way of you to buy stylish clothes. Many department stores have a store brand. It means they offer current styles but are much cheaper thanbig-name brands.To save money, an important principle for you to follow is to not buy “outfits”. With the exception of suits, interchangeable piece are more affordable—buying clothing in separate.Wear-with- anything pieces are always a good buy. For example, you can almost always wear a pair of black trousers and a white dress skirt; you can wear them several times a week, paired with different accessories.If you can’t afford expensive clothes, you can spend money on accessories such as nice shoes and fashionable bags. Such extras make even the simplest outfit look polished.Finally, a great haircut always helps. When you hair looks fabulous, you look more stylish and fashionable.Unit3A natural disaster is the consequence of a hazardous event, occurring when human activities are affected by adverse natural phenomena such as flood, drought, hailstorm, heat wave, forest fore, hurricanes or typhoons, tornado, tsunami, landsides and mudslides, or volcanic eruption. The resulting deaths or property damages depend on the human ability to resist the disasters.Sometimes two seemingly different disasters may be related to each other. For example, an undersea earthquake may result in a tsunami. While there is a long dry spell in one area, there may be a great flood in another. It is necessary for human beings to understand and combat natural disasters.A drought is a long-lasting weather pattern consisting of dry conditions with very little or no precipitation. During this period, food and water supplies can run low, and other condition, such as famine, can result. Drought can last for several years and are particularly damaging in areas in which the residents depend on agriculture for survival.A flood follows too much rain or water in a location, and could be the result of many different conditions. Floods can be caused by heavy rainfall from a storm, including thunderstorms, rapid melting of a large amounts of snow, or rivers which swell from too much precipitation upstream, causing widespread damage to areas downstream. Another possible cause of a flood is the bursting of man-made dams.Unit4Lillian: Mr. Baxter, you have worked in the company for five years, and you manage everything here smoothly, like a clock. Could you tell us the secret of your successful career?Baxter: Just as the golden rule of real estate is location, location, location, the golden rule of work is relationships, relationships, relationships. Unfortunately, many workers focus so hard on the job at hand that they never develop useful relationships with people in other parts of their organization. Worse, when they do interact with colleagues in other departments, they may not treat then with respect.Lillian: Could you give more details?Baxter: Let’s take Wendy as an example. She switched jobs several months ago in the company. In her first position, as a marketing manager, she frequently found herself in conflict with the financial department over her staff’s expenses. Her argument for more funds usually ended in vain.Then in her new job as training administrator, she wanted to launch an on-the-job training project. She needed the financial department to support her request for a budget. How did she convince them this time?Although the financial department’s offices were located in another city, Wendy decided to visit them in their offices and try to establish closer relationships. She believed she must first of all understand their mission and their own training needs. Then she found an ally in the company’s chief financial officer, who saw how her group could help develop his staff. So the two forged a long-tern=m alliance, which led to a training program so successful that it has since been picked up by the company’s offices in Germany and Japan.Winning allies throughout your organization has an additional benefit. These days, it’s far too risky to expect your work to speak for itself. Having allies who speak well of you increases your reputation with the top management.Unit5Kathy: Well, now that everybody I here, let’s call the meeting to order. Today we have to discuss the operation of our software development department. We’re all aware that nowadays market competition is becoming more intense than ever before. If we want to keep our competitive edge, the only way is to offer excellent and considerate service to our customer and, at the same time, lower our prices. So, what I’m thinking is, maybe we could outsource the software side of out business to another company. But what impact will ithave on our engineers? It’s a big problem. Mm, I’d be interested to know your thoughts, Warton.W arton: I totally agree with you.Kathy: Could you go into more detail about your opinion?W arton:I think that outsourcing this part of our operation to another company certainly makes a lot sense. Our software engineers ate getting a bit too old,and their technology is a bit out of date. Worse still, their salaries are quitehigh. Many professional software-designing companies are offering betterproducts at lower rates. With outsourcing, we can give some of theengineers the sack.Jennifer: Sorry to interrupt you. Coming from the PR department, I look at this issue from a different perspective. I think we should consider all sides of thisissue before we make a decision.Kathy: Jennifer, I’d be interested t o knot your view too.Jennifer: I think as a large company we should consider not only customers and prices, but also our employees. Our workers have contributed a lot to ourcompany. Some of them even started working here when our companyopened. I hope we can find a solution that won’t require us t o lay off ourloyal and trust employees.Kathy: I’m very much impressed by what you said. We’d better give this issue more careful consideration.Unit6Thanks, perhaps, to falling stock markets and unrest in the Middle East, Britons have become even more superstitious than usual, according to a report published today. “There has been a significant increase in superstition over the last month, possible as a result of current economic and political uncertainties,” stated Dr. Dick Armstrong. He launched an Internet Survey of national superstition, and found it to be surprisingly high, even among those with a scientific background. Only more in ten of those surveyed claimed not to be superstitious at all. Three out of four people in Britain feel the need to touch wood, and 65% cross their fingers.It is interesting to note that lucky people were much less superstitious and tended to take constructive action to improve their lives. Conversely, superstitious people tended to regard themselves as among the less lucky, worried about life, had a strong need for control, and could not tolerate ambiguity.The survey also revealed some unexpected beliefs. For example, one respondent could not stay in the bathroom once a toilet had been flushed.There was no evidence that superstitious ever worked, even, when people were instructed to carry lucky charms for a week. They didn’t feel any luckier or more stratified with their lives at the end of that week than when they started.Armstrong attempted to explain this phenomenon: “When students are preparing for exams with a lucky charm, they may trust the charm, rather than doing some extra revision.”。
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视听说英语四参考答案一、听力理解1. 短对话理解- 问题1：What is the man going to do next?答案：He is going to the bookstore.- 问题2：What does the woman mean?答案：She means she has already finished her homework.2. 长对话理解- 问题3：What is the main topic of the conversation?答案：The main topic is about planning a trip.- 问题4：Why does the man suggest going to the beach?答案：The man suggests going to the beach because it is a good place for relaxation.3. 短文理解- 问题5：What is the speaker mainly talking about?答案：The speaker is mainly talking about the importance of environmental protection.4. 复合式听写- 问题6-10：[填空题答案]二、词汇与结构1. 词汇题- 问题11：The correct word to fill in the blank is"exhausted".- 问题12：The correct word to fill in the blank is "innovative".2. 结构题- 问题13：The correct sentence structure is "Although he is young, he is very experienced."- 问题14：The correct sentence structure is "If it were not for your help, I would not have succeeded."三、完型填空1. 完型填空题- 问题15：The correct answer is "concerned".- 问题16：The correct answer is "beneficial".- 问题17-20：[具体答案根据上下文分析]四、阅读理解1. 快速阅读- 问题21：The answer is "T" for true.- 问题22：The answer is "F" for false.2. 深度阅读- 问题23：The best title for the passage is "The Power of Positive Thinking".- 问题24：According to the passage, the main idea is that perseverance is key to success.3. 信息匹配题- 问题25-30：[根据文章内容匹配信息]五、翻译1. 英译汉- 问题31：Translate the following sentence into Chinese.答案：这个项目的成功依赖于团队成员的共同努力。
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Unit 1Sharing3.Answers： b-e-f-d-c-a4. 245.anti-socialaware ofappreciateattitudetolerantcome to an endwalk awayimpressListening2.22.3peacefulbeautifullovely partpartywith apassionlast secondwalkingtheir dogswith abounceawaythe bestpart of the day thinkingstraightat mysharpestwe hadchildrenin themorningsin theeveningsView it2.2 2 4Role-playing1.2 Answers：g-a-f-h-b-d-c-eConversations1.DABCC2.CBDAPassages1.ACDC2.distressing desperate urgeacquirearetotally unaware of areisolated from affirminteractwithimpulseare convinced ofUnit test1.DDBCD2.CAAAD3.CBDDC4.atsectionconnectsat the bottomof shiningAscrossrunning awayfrom running awayfrom destroyedUnit 2Sharing2.excitedon the banks beachpartiesfind out lookingforward to3. Answers： f-a-d-c-e-b4.1 2 3 8 105.1 2 4Listening2.1A:2 3 4 5B:1 62.2Thursday,20/5/20041620by the riverrainingfanciedhave theguts to tell himgood-looking,romantic and intelligent threechildrenI'm happyfeel goodabout who I wasGood luckfor the futurebe happywith who you areViewing2.1 3 62.2thelongest-living communities900go abouttheir businessfruit andvegetableingredientscell damage highquantities healthprotective120020 percentlessgetting morefor their money health'sworthRole-playing1.21 3 4 5 7 8 10Conversations1.ADCBD2.CBADPassages1.BCDA2.Proportion3.estimated4.haveprofound impacts on5.potential6.economically7.pensions8/originatefrom9.residential10.poses achallenge to11.betransformed intoUnit test1.BDCBC2.DCCBA3.BCAADunched5.corner6.bankruptcy7.virtually8.directing9.dischargedfrom10.secured11.substantial12.Notsurprisingly13.fashion accessoriesunit 3SharingTask 1(1) free time(2) how they spend their free time,how they would spend their freetime differently if they had more time or money or opportUNITy,and what are the benefits to society if people ar e given more freetime or holidaysTask 2(1) enjoy(2) free(3) music(4)internationally(5)festivals your free timeTask 3d-e-g-h-b-a-c-fTask 42 3 5 6Task 52 4 5 8 1 2.ListeningTask 2Activity 1a-d-g-e-b-f-cActivity 21 3 6 8Activity 3(1)She feels it seems very shallow,(2)She has now grown up and matured.(3)She is very happy with where she is now./She doesn't think lifehas to be the perfect i mage she pictured.ViewingTask 2 Activity 1(1)husky sledding(2)38(3)wing-walking(4)3(5)driving on Route66 /driving on Route Sixty-six(6) 19(7)queue-jumping(8) 17(9)swimming with dolphins(10) 1Task 2 Activity 22 4 7 8 9Role-PlayingTask 1Activity :(1)Four /4(2)a swimming pool(3)covered by another “wall"(4)the same position as the shape in the hole(5)what shape the holewill be until the last moment(6) Not to get knocked into the pool(7)gets through the most shapesTask 1Activity 21 3 4 7PresentingGet ideas 1partly disagree with the writer's view that today most people spendtheir free time doing t hings that do not contribute to theirdevelopment and are essentially unproductive.In my opinion,manypeople today actually use the additional free time that technology hascreated for working more,rather than for i nteracting with net friendsor for other leisure activities.For instance,many people have for medthe habit of checking company emails frequently even during theiroff-work hours; they a re disturbed by cell phone calls concerningwork wherever they are even on weekends; th ey are obliged to bringtheir computers with them even when going on a vacation.They ne verseem to have real freedom after work owing to the advancement oftechnology and the popularization of modern communications devices.However,althoug h they live in such constant chaos,the truth is,thiskind of life allows them no chance to sp end time wastefully,and it often contributes to their career development and makes them moreproductive.Organize ideasMeaningful leisure activities Reasons for being meaningful1Outdoor activities such as going to parks,mountains and beaches• build health• prevent and reduce stress• improve social life2• Surfing the Internet• keep people well-informed• communicate with people all over the world easily get entertainment through watching TV series or movies online3• Reading books• make people think more deeply• improve concentration4• Playing chess• make people smarter• relieve stress and bring funMore practice in listeningShort conversationD D C B ALong conversationDDBCPassages: Passage 1BCACPassages: Passage 21.resorts2.sprung up3.dramatically4.having an adverse effect onbat6.wilderness7.unspoiled8.streams of9.guidelines10.auction offUNIT testPART IABBBCPart IICCDDBPart IIIDABCDPart IV23.audience24.teenage25.celebrate26.Popular27.conquers28.columns29.is central to30.a private arrangement31.to choose32.apart fromUNIT4SharingTask 1(1) money and happiness(2) whether they think money makes them happy, what things are moreimportant than money, and whether wealthy people should be taxed more tosupport the poorTask 2(1)She is a producer for the BBC.(2) She likes living in London, but it can be quite expensive.(3) Money andhappiness.Task 3d-f-a-e-b-g-cTask 4(1) brightenyour mood(2) a nurturing environment(3) a stable family(4) health(5) Feelcontentment/Feel contentment(6) makes the difference(7) feeling satisfiedwithTask 5略ListeningTask 2Activity 1Activity 2(1) hotels or even cities(2) make money(3) has doubled(4) wherever he goes(S)what kind of food she eats(6) junk mail or adverts(7) robbed(8) more crimes(9) have no need to worry(10) be more careful(11) sent to the newspapers(12) posted onlineViewingTask 2Activity 1D B A C DTask 2 Activity 2(1) rethinkeverything(2) Give itup(3) transform(4) standardof living(5)diminished(6)commutefurther(7) theopposite(8) slowdown(9)takemoreleisure(10)economicgrowth(11)consumergoods(12)materialpossessionsRole-PlayingTask1Activity1(1) Cosmetic surgery(2) Against(3) dangerous(4) frozensolid(5) For(6) health(7) Downloading music for free(8) Against(9) theft(10) stealingfromthem(11) withoutpaying(12) makeanymoney(13) For(14)CDsales(15) filesharing(l6) concerts(17)Banningcarsfromcitycenter (l8)Against(l9) pollutingthancars(20)areductioninshopsales(21)perfectlyfine(22) For(23)the environment(24)electric buses(25)pollutedTask1 Activity21 3 4 6 7 9 10PresentingGet ideas1(1) The topics and their order: car,friendship, good food, money, and free time.(2)Friendshipand money.(3)Four.(4) MorefreetimeGet ideas 2e-b-c-d-aOrganizeideas 1Survey questionsInterviewee 1Interviewee 2Interviewee 3Interviewee 41. How would you definehappiness?feel energetic & focuseddo whatever I like to dodo well what I need to donot worried about anything2. Which two of the following six things would you find the most difficult to live without: friendship, health, sport or exercise, money, good food, or free time?sport & friendshiphealth & free timehealth & friendshipgood food & money3. How happy would you say you are, on a scale of one to five, five being very happy?fourthreefourthree4. What would you say is missing from your life?moneymoneymoneymoney5. Are you more happy or less happy than you were five years ago?lesslesslesslessOrganize ideas 21.Introductionto the survey (purpose, method, etc.):1) Purpose: To find outwhat college students think of happiness and how they evaluate their own senseof happiness.2) Method: By interviewing four of myclassmates with five questions.2. Findingsand analysis:1) Most of them definedhappiness as something related to one's state of mind.2) Regarding the two things most difficult tolive without, most of them chose health, friendship, free time, or sport, butone chose good food and money.3) All of them rated their level of happinessas three or four.4) Their answers to the last two questionswere surprisingly the same. All of them said that they lacked money and thatthey felt less happy than they were five years ago, probably because of thepressure associated with study and career choice.3.Conclusions from the survey:1) Students have a properunderstanding of happiness.2) They value health, friendship and free timemore than material things.3) They are fairly satisfied with theircurrent situation.4) They want to have more money.5) They feel less happy nowadays.More practiceinlistening Short conversation CABCDLong conversation BABDPassages:Passage1 ADDCPassages:Passage21.prevalent2. scary3. beclassifiedas4.epidemic5. ratio6. diagnosed7. keepingtrackof8. wasstillassociatedwith9. affirm10. intermsofNews report1.A DUNIT testPARTIDBACDPartIICDACBPartIIIABABDPartIV1.overpanionship3.lover4.definition5.scarce6.diary7.Thesightof8.defeated9.madeup10.philosophersandscientist UNIT5Taskl(1) thearts(2) what areas of the arts they enjoy, what exhibition or performance they vent to recently, and whether they think the arts are importantTask2(1) Photographyanddance.(2)Thesmall,intimateexhibitions.(3)Thearts.Task3d-h-a-f-b-e-c-gTask420.146Task5(1)enrich(2)expandourhorizons(3) Terribly(4)intellect(5) specific(6)learn throughart(7)allaspects(9) performance(10)intenseemotionsListeningTask2 ActivitylSarah(Woman)A.BotanicalgardenTimB.CinemaNigelC.Theater"workshopspaceActivity2(1) gets yourvote(2)infavorof(3)usefulandbeneficial(4)bringjobs(5) entertainment and activities(6) concernme(7)expensive(8)I personally would prefer(9) with disabilities(10) excellent(11) enjoy gardens(l2) mentioned youth (13) involved(l4) not so sure (15)costs(l6) myvotewouldgoto (17)1eaveout(l8)hanging around(l9)routine(20) bringingalong(2l) theoldergenerationViewingTask2Activity1134Task2Activity2(l)A(2)makesamss(3) public buildings(4) wrong(5)V(6) definitely(7)A(8) quiteexciting(9)Y(10) A(11) pleasingtotheeye(l2) positive(l3) environment(l4) A(15) nicepicture(l6) offensiveRole-PlayingTask1 Activity1c-a-b-dTask1 Activity2(l)extendsoutv.1est(2) northabove(3) goup(4) aroundthecorner(5) overthere(6) aroundtheneighborhood(7) ontheleft(8)hangoutandhead(9) headoverto(10)circleback(11) walkingby(l2)acenterof(13) attracted(14)folkmusic(l5)lookslike(l6)modeledon(l7) thehundredthanniversaryPresentingGet ideas 1(1) Setting of themovie(2)Actor(s)/Actress(es)(3)Plotsumn1ary(4) Recommendation(5) Director(6) Reviewer'sopinionofdifferentelementsGetideas 2(1)skillfully(2) gripping(3) shocking(4) hilarious(5) sensational(6)electrifying(7) poignantly(8) moving(9) breathless(10) hard-hitting(11) emotionally-draining(12)thoroughlyOrganizeideasMovie AMovie BTitleFindingNemo ThePursuitofHappinessGenre(体裁) AnimationBiographySettingOcean SanFrancisco,USMaincharacters•Marlin(aclownfish,anoverprotectivefather) •Nemo(sonofMarlin)• Dory (agood-heartedbluefish.withshort-termmemoryloss) •ChrisGardner(asales1nanandlaterastockbroker,afather) • Linda(Chris‘wife)•Christopher(sonofChris)•JayThistle(an1anagerforDeanWitter)Actors/Actresses •AlbertBrooks(asMarlin)•AlexanderGould(asNemo)• EllenDeGeneres(asDory)•WillSmith(asChrisGardner)•ThandieNewton(asLinda)•JadenSmith(asChristopher)• BrianHowe(asJayTwistle)Director(s) •AndrewStantonGabrieleMuccino•Plotsummary(12) atmysharpest(13)wehadchildren(14) inthe1nornings(15) intheeveningsViewingTask2 Activity1(I)Becausehewasfascinatedwiththeirbodylanguage.(2)A"man watcher".(3)0ver60countries.(4) Thedifferentwaysofshakinghands,andthedifferentwaysofsaying“You are crazy”Task2Activity2Role-PlayingTask2Activity1(l)Becausehewantstoaskhertopaybackthemoneyshehasborrowedfromhim.(2) Sheexplainsthatsheisterriblewithmoneyand that shejustforgetsaboutit.(3) Shesaysshewill paybackthemoneythefollowing weekwhenshegetspaid.(4) Hefeelsannoyedaboutthesituation.(5)Hesuggeststhatthewomanpaybackalittlean1ountofthemoneyeachweek.Task2Activity2g-a-f-h-b-d-c-ePresentingGet ideas1(1) Thestory is about a couple who were ordered to return a large a1nount of lottery prizemoney.The movie tells the story of a father's courage and love. Nemo runs awayfrom school, ventures into the open sea, captured onto a boat, and sent to a dentist'soffice. Marlin and Dory go to search for him and bring him hon1e. They go all theway to Sidney 1-larbor.Along the way, Marlin learns to take risks and finally allowsNemo to take care of himself.The story is about a salesman, Chris. who strives to build a future for himselfand his five-year-old son. Although he works hard. he n1akes little n1oney. He raiseshis son on his own after his wife walks out. However, he never gives up. With diligenceand the love for his son, he becon1es a successful stockbroker.Opinions•Abri11iantly animated masterpiece• Fullofhumor•Stunningvisualeffects•Perfectlycastvoice•Hilarious• Asimplebut enchanting story• Richdetailsandlavishcolors•Channingcharacters• Favoritescenes:underwaterworld-theocean,thefish,andthe• coral reef•Areal,heavy,andinspirationalstory•ActingofWillSmithisshockinglygood•Actingofthesonisperfect•Touchingandpowerful scenes• Unconventionalapproachestotellaninspirationalstory• Favoritescene:interviewfor internship• A remarkable movieRecommendationYes,stronglyrecom1nend.Yes,defi『1itelyamust-see.More practiceinlisteningShortconversationCDBCDLongconversationBDCAPassages:Passage1CADBPassages:Passage245.anticipation46.glamorous47.beconferredupon48. collective49.nominatefor50. exceptionsto51. accomplished52. absolute53.recipients54.isentitledto55UNIT testPart ICCBBDPart IIABDCAPart IIIDBACCPartIV43.tremendous44.strategic45.applied46. honored/honored47.escape48.defeated49. reflecting50. aseriesof51. strongrelationship52. awiderangeofUNIT 6SharingTask 1(1) the media and news(2) how they usually get their news,what kind of news storiesinterest hem the most,how modern technology and new mediahas changed their relationship with the news,and whe ther themedia uses its power responsiblyTask 2(1)quite late(2) go on(3) important(4)going on(5)the media andthe newsTask 3(1)Interne(2)Television(3) Internet(4) Radio(5)NewspapersTelevision(6) Newspapers InternetTask 4e -c-b a-f-dTask 5(1)laptop(2) latest headlines(3)real time(4)sources(5)media(6)have to pay(7)discriminate(8)outlets(9)speed(10) riskTask 61 2 3 2 8.ListeningTask 2Activity 1f-e-d-g-c-a-bActivity 2(1)hear this story(2)about this guy(3)what happenedwas(4)remember all the details(5)recall(6)the firstchallenge(7)then from that(8)something to do(9)the nextthing(10)according to the report(11)a part in his film(12)myimpression was that(13)ended up(14)that's what happenedViewingTask 2 Activity 1BAADCCCTask 2 Activity 2(1)starts going wrong(2)fill an awful lot oftime(3)deeplyembarrassing for us(4)champion of the Wrong Guest division(5)charming but inappropriate(6) living the celebritylifestyle(7) love a good news blunderRole-PlayingTask 1Activity 1b-a-d-cTask 1Activity 2A B B A B A A B B APresentingGet ideas 12 3 5Get ideas 2Strictly Come DancingNewsnightGenreReality showCurrent affairs programFeaturesShow-stopping dances,celebrities,glamorous dresses,big bandmusic,a popular hostIn-depth reporting,hardhitting interviews,intelligent analysisContentSixteen famous contestants with lttle or no experience of dancingpair up with famous prof essional dancers; the bottom two couplescompete in a dance-off;judges decide who leav es.Main presenter interviews guests (e.g.politicians)Organize ideas(1)A Bite of China( 《舌尖上的中国》)(2) Documentary(3)CCTV-1(4)Premiered in May 20 12(5)Introduces Chinese Cuisine; explores origins & characteristicsof Chinese food; shows the Chinese lifestyle(6)Informative; beautiful scenes; art of simple & ordinary food;promotion of harmony betw een man & natureMore practice in listeningShort conversationBABDCLong conversationCDACPassages: Passage 1DCDBPassages: Passage 256.differentiate themselves from57.frown upon58.concisebat60.severe61.is geared up for62.emb racedpact64.is supplemented with65.sensationalUNIT testPart IDBAADPart IIBDACCPart IIICBDACPart IV53.contest54.queens55.outgoing56.cheers57.title58. T ours59.performed60.to convince61.in protest62.draw world attention。
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Unit 1Lesson A1Vocabulary LinkB a——8 b----2 C----1 d----4 e----1、4、5 f-----6、7、8、9 g-----1、3、6、7 h----1、4、52 ListeningActivity 1 A report about GreenlandA1、Her paper is about Greenland’s and trees.2、His knowledge of geography is not very good. He doesn’t know which country Greenland belongs to.3、The first settlers of Greenland gave it the name to attract others.B 1、F 2、T 3、F 4、T 5、T 6、F 7、TActivity 2 A flying disasterA1 “The Titanic of the sky〞2 zeppelin3 40 passengers and crew4 Germany5 the US6 two and a half7 it was landing8 35 correct picture 2B1、2、5、7Activity 3ACorrect picture 2B1---k 2---j 3----k、j 4---j 5---kC1 Jack seems to want a bigger car more than Kayla.2 Jack suggests they get more information about several kinds of cars.Activity 41 very famous buildings2 made of glass, steel, and concrete3 designed4 style5 19986 452 meters high7 modern and the traditional sideB1 world-famous museum Paris 500 six million2 ancient capital big enough millions of shopping centerCLouvre Museum Kyoto, Japan 1989 Hiroshi Hara to cope with the millions of visitors brings new life into the city center an ugly, modern mistakeActivity 5A1 It means building underground.2 First, there is plenty of space underground. Second, with new technology, building costs are not as high as in the past. Third, it’s safer than building skyscrapers.B2、4、6、73 PronunciationBa 2 narrow harborb 3 long, sunny beach c4 busy vacation d1 high cliffs4 Speaking & CommunicationActivity 1A1 We worked as volunteers2 What’s it like3 It was kind of hard4 We actually saw bears5 That does sound exciting6 It’s special program for international studentsActivity 2A1 c2 b 3b 4 c 5 b 6 a 7 c 8 a 9 bLesson BPart 11 Before You WatchA2 Mount Fuji3 glaciers4 Niagara FallsB1---b 2---c 3---a 4---d2 While You WatchA1~5 T F T F TMan-made structures1 Before You WatchA2 lift3 Golden Gate Bridge4 crane5 Great Wall of ChinaB1 concrete2 impressive3 advancement2 While You WatchA1 thousands2 by car 3unimpressedB1 The most impressive man-made wonder2 it stretches3 like cranes and lift4 I had a chance to drive across5 What an amazing feat of engineering6 it’s just a wonderful chance to see the cityPart 21 PreviewB1~5 b c b c cC1 skyscrapers2 Eiffel Tower3 parking garage4 Empire State Building5 caveD1—I 2---b 3---d 4—c 5---a 6---I 7---e 8---f 9---h 10---g2 While You WatchE1 architectural structures2 make it big3 performers4 spot5 feats6 fancy7 incredible8 engineering9 popped up 10 Overcrowding2 While You WatchA1—g 2---e 3---c 4---a 5---d 6---f 7---h 8----bB1 impressed2 underground3 disagrees4 feats of engineering5 first6 hotel7 doesn’t think8 amusedC1 Man2 Something being build3 goes up4 you never know what’s going to be around next week5 but on the other hand6 building down more7 underground instead of aboveground8 that’s too much like living in a cave9 True 10 built right here 11 That’s right 12 all these buildings popped up 13 when it’s finished 14 I’ll bet 15 what do you think it’s going to look like 16 you know what1 He wanted to use the two architectural structures as examples of famous buildings.2 He thought it cool to have pictures of a famous place before anything was built there. He was convinced that the place would become famous in the future.3 He said it because he thought Takeshi was behaving oddly.ETakeshi initially thought a famous hotel would be build on the site, but he later discovered it would be a parking garage. He was embarrassed, but he laughed at his error and said that some rich and famous people might eventually park there.3 After You WatchA1 true2 Man3 You know what?4 You are too muchB1 walked by a construction site2 how much he admired the skyscrapers 3started taking pictures of the site 4 something famous might be there someday 5 the rich and famous would stay 6 with picture of it 7 Takeshi felt very embarrassed 8 and Takeshi learned it was to be a parking garageUnit 21 Vocabulary LinkB1 window2 address3 hardware4 mouse5 menu6 icon7 surfing8 crashed9 crashed 10 mouse 11 surfing 12 window 13 icon 14 hardware 15 menu 16 addressLesson AActivity 1A1—b 2—a 3—cB1 friend2 to All3 keyboard4 coffee5 computer6 fiveActivity 2A1 pet2 cell phonesBConversation 1 a c d eConversation 2 dActivity 3Toaster microwareCoffee maker clockWashing machine lightHeater air conditionerRefrigerator telephoneBTrue: 1 2False: 3 coffee maker—clock 4 today—in the future will 5 wanted—didn’t want 6 All—SomeC1 Typical smartphone features include a music player, gaming apps, Internet browser, electronic dictionary, camera, and video recorder.2 One advantage of smartphones is having access to entertainment on the go; another is the convenience of having multiple entertainment and communication functions in a single device.3 One disadvantage of smartphones is that they use up too much people’s time, and they may also negatively affect social and interpersonal skills.D1 the merits of2 entertainment on the go3 the convenience of4 entertainment and communication functions5 a single device6 eating up too much of people’s timeActivity4ATrue: 4 5 6 8 9 10False:1 unhappy because she lost her leg—happy because she is alive2 first period—fourth period3 pierced through—was on7 brought—did not bringBA—3 b—6 c—4 d—2 e—5 f—7 g—1Activity 51 from any computer with an Internet connection and at any time2 accelerates upload and download times3 that they can easily upgrade and expand at any point in the future4 The necessary security solutionsB1 F only suitable for company—suitable for company and individual2 F have to—no longer have to3 T4 F even if you can’t—as long as you can5 F are still extremely anxious—have now been put at ease3 PronunciationB\s\:2 4 \z\:1 34 Speaking & CommunicationActivity 1A1 I hate writing term papers! It takes forever2 We used to write our papers on typewriters3 Oh, really That sounds difficultLesson BPart 11 Before You WatchA1~6: f e b c a dB1 search the web2 surf the Internet3 instant messenger4 digital camera5 downloading music6 chatting onlineC1~4: c a b d2 While You WatchATrue: 1 2 3 5 7 8False: 4 cell phone—computer 6 phones—e-mails 9 reliable—not reliableB1 electronics2 are very cool3 they’re so easy to use4 you don’t have to think all the time that you forgot the camera5 you always have it with you and that’s so smart Part 21 PreviewBTrue: 1 2 5False: 3 tomorrow—today 4 a computer—a typewriter 6 happy—terribleC1 laptop2 battery3 computer lab4 typewriterD1 affordable2 amazing3 correction4 crashed5 disposable6 old—fashioned7 portable8 reliable9 term paper 10 word processor2 While You WatchA1~6: a a b a b bB1~6: b c e a f dC1 make those corrections2 I’ll e-mail my paper to you later today3 technology is amazing4 I used to write my term papers on a typewriter5 it must have taken a long tome to write a paper6 I was pretty fast7 made some mistakes8 weren’t that bad9 as for 10 oh my gosh 11 were so unreliable 12 used to crash all the time 13 as affordable or as fast as they are now 14 Mine’s pretty fast 15 as fast as some of the newer, more expensive ones 16 nowadays 17 In those days18 used to use the ones at the universityD1 She assumes computers used to have backup batteries as they do today.2 Everybody, including Prof. Morgan, lost their term papers.E1 I went back to the good , old –fashioned way2 affordable portable reliable disposable3 word processor3 After You Watch1 as for2 in those days3 No big deal4 nowadays5 oh my goshUnit 3Lesson A1 Vocabulary LinkA1~8: A D G C F B H E2 ListeningActivity 1AInternational correspondentJournalist photographerB1—c 2—d 3—c 4—b 5—b 6—dActivity 2A1 likes2 dislikesB1 the comics the horoscope the price2 the news coverage the headlinesActivity 3ATom Joseph Olivia Randy TinaB1 Olivia2 Amy3 Randy4 TinaActivity4A1 They Couldn’t Communicate2 A Dangerous Occupation 3Silent Beauties4A Clean CrimeB1 could not reach an agreement holdup note couldn’t read it crumpled it up2 goalie he slipped on ice and hurt his back3 they were camels tall humps4 cleaned it leaving it at the side of the roadActivity5AKangaroo to the Rescue!!An Underwater Post Office?B1 102 farmer3 barking4 rare 5scuba diving 6 draw tourists’attention 7 three 8 four3 Speaking &communicationLesson BPart one1 Before You Watch1 international correspondent 2critic 3 news anchor 4 editor 5 cameraman2 While You Watch1—T2—F interesting…….creative—boring and not very creative3—T4—F thinks—doesn’t think5—F cameraman—news anchors6—F feels—doesn’t feel7—T1 Before You Watch1~3: b c a2 While You WatchA1~6：f d b e a cB1 the most accessible medial2 around me at least3 to be carrying4 that well5 see how my team’s are doing6 what’s going on in my area7 save the comics for last8 that’s the fun part1 PreviewB1~5: B C B A CC1~7:B G F A E D CD1 guitarist2 journalist3 spiky4 headlines2 While You WatchA73416852B1—e 2—a 3—c 4—d 5—bC1 headlines2 stuff 3Hey 4 Look at this 5 that famous blues guitarist6 silver guitar7 long, black hair 8the singer 9 short spiky hair 10 wears that really cool white suit 11 man 12 It’s sold outD1 Takeshi whispers as he is nervous. That’s because he likes Anna, and he thinks she is pretty.2 Anna lives in the same building as Mike and Takeshi live.3 Anna is a journalist and she writes music reviews.4 Mike asks him to speak to Anna to try and get tickets for the show.5 He hesitates because he doesn’t know Anna well, and because he is nervous to talk to a girl he likes.6 Takeshi feels pressure from Mike, who scowls at him.EActivity 11 What’s up2 Not much3 Dedicated Music Reviewer4 As a matter of fact5 reviewing a show tonight6 That’d be great7 It’s a date8 You and I can go togetherActivity 2Takeshi is surprised by Anna’s invitation. He thinks Anna is pretty and is therefore pleased to have a date with her. He might even be more pleased about the date than he is about seeing JamesHammond’s show.F1 He thinks he will get to see the show.2 At first, Mike feel a bit disappointed but then he is happy for his friend.3 Takeshi is worried that Mike will be unhappy about not seeing the show.4 He tells Takeshi not to worry about it. He also says there are lots of other shows he can attend.3 After You WatchA1 stuff2 You’re kidding me!3 I hardly know her!4 manB1 the show was sold out2 a pretty woman across the room3 a music reviewer4 was nervous and hesitated at fitst5 went over and spoke to Anna6 she was still writing for The Village V oice7 not only was she a dedicated music reviewer8 just couldn’t believe it9 a ticket to the show and a date 10 disappointed at first 11 not to worry about it 12 he had more important things to doUnit 41 Vocabulary LinkB1 pleasant2 active3 punctual4 careful5 flexible6 independentC1—c 2—a 3—d 4—b 5—f 6—e2 ListeningActivity 1A1 Diane2 Mimi3 AliceB1 six customers2 punctual Last week3 eight energyActivity2A aB1~3: No 4 YesActivity3A1 become a teacher2 the teaching program is very good3 a lot of practice4 young kids5 graduate from the university next June6 a kindergartenBPosition: brochure designerRequirements: computer skills cooperative flexibility in working hours available right nowActivity 4AJob—voice talent Company—National Telephone Her work—recording information messages Job requirements—sound warm and friendly, even at the end of eight hours Her schedule—three days a week Good points of her job—fun, helping people by using her voice, people are surprised Bad points of her job—has to be careful about her voice, doesn’t go outside in cold weather, can’t go to horror moivesB1 Because she has to avoid hurting her voice.2 First she got the job information from her friend. Then she listened to all the telephone company messages on her own phone, recorded a cassette of all those messages in her own voice and sent it to the company. She then called the company every day for a month before she got the job.Activity 5AKen: 1 3 Steven: 2 4B1 interviews2 introduces3 famous4 loves5 videotape6 moves7 drive 8 dependent 9 stressful 10 hired3 PronunciationsB1 for two days2 for six hours3 for years4 for monthsActivity 2 I really want this jobAQ: honest, caring A: first-aid skills Q: creative A: graphic designQ：helpful A: speak a foreign language Q: ambitious A: give presentationsCA tour guide b fashion designer c flight attendant d police officer e taxi driver f fitness instructorLesson BPart 12 While You WatchTrue:1 4 5 6 False: 2 31 Before You Watch1 well-informed2 foundation3 animation4 up-to-date5 animator6 passionate7 developing8 unconfident2 While You WatchA1~7: b d f c a g eB1 strong foundation in art2 it helps to be able to speak3 animator in movies or video games4 be patient, work hard, and be creative5 that way6 keep up-to-date with events7 be able to write well8 well-informed1 PreviewBTrue: 1 4 5 6 False: 2 3 7C1—d 2—a 3—b 4—cD1 high energy level2 customers needs3 pleasant manager4 software programsE1~8: f d b g a c e h2 While You WatchA5 6 3 1 2 4B1~5: a a c b cC1 Thanks very much for coming in2 bring your resume3 Here you are4 tell you a little bit about the job5 looking for someone to sell our new software product6 requires flexibility, independence7 most importantly8 really listen to my customers to find out what they need9 I’m really good at that 10 your experience with software programs 11 how to use a similar software product 12 at my current job 13 customer needs 14 interesting 15 my present company16 my present position 17 I’ve been named salesperson 18 top sales awards several times 19 impressive 20 understand the market better 21 the competition22 We’ll be in touchD1 Bill is Ms. Li’s boss2 She thought Claudia was energetic and experienced—the right person for the job.3 She wanted to inform Claudia that she got the job.4 They were going to an aerobics class.5 Claudia was excited and anxious to find out if she had got the job.3 After You WatchA1 by the way2 something3 We’ll be in touch4 a little bitUnit 51 Vocabulary LinkB1 produces purchase employs2 develops ship manage3 advertise compete2 ListeningAName Richard Branson Company Virgin Group, LtdB1 3 4 5 7 8Activity 2AFor mountain climbing for trimming hair for relaxing for opening bottles for slicing food for cams and the corkscrewActivity 3B1 April 4, 19752 Bill Gates and Allen3 Redmond, Washington, United States4 Worldwide5 Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office Computer hardware productsHome entertainment productsActivity 4A1 department stores shopping malls2 put up their Christmas window displays3 companies just want them to spend more money4 we can start thinking about what we really need in lifeB1 Buy Nothing Day2 They shouldn’t spend any money for 24 hours.3 In over 15 countries4 Canada5 The Christmas shopping season starts6 People are forgetting the real meaning of the holidays.7 People’s ideas about shoppingActivity 5A: b d e g f a c hB1 too much2 1960 affordable advertising educate high school students3 necessary4 talk about the company at any time say positive things about the company referring people to themWORD-OF-MOUTH ADVERTISING: It’s cost-effective. It’s much more believable.The company doesn’t have to create a complex business plan to advertise products. PAIDMEDIA ADVERTISING: It can sound insincere or unconvincing4 Speaking & CommunicationActivity 1AWe have about 10000 We do business in a large number of we made over five million Will grow by up to 10%Activity 2BHistory of TV2 was not very popular in the beginning3 became popular when Michael Jackson’s videos were played4 started a second video channel, VH1in 19855started MTV Asia, MTV Latino, and MTV Russia in the 1990sMTV Today1 is a worldwide success story3 also broadcasts other programs4 is consistently voted one of the most popular TV stationsCA hobby students Jerry and David’s Guide computers grew quicklyInternet millions of information e-mail services profitLesson BPart 11 Before You WatchA1~10: d f b I c l e h a gB1 flyers2 smoothie3 brochures2 While You WatchA: b e a f d cDo education for executives send out to invite those people to come to our trainings smoothie business back in college word of mouth hand out flyers janitorial service he has people come in and clean the building, after hours Part 21 previewB1~6: f e b a c dcC: 1~10: f I j c b d a e g h2 While You WatchA: 1~5: c e a d bBTrue: 2 4 5 8False: 1film school project—commercial 3 had to study—was sick 6 unsatisfactory—satisfactory 7 remark the tape—make more tapesC1 By the way2 helping me out with this3 on the day of my first real commercial shoot4 especially since you have a “love assistant〞like me 5Right…there6 that should do it7 Check8 And rolling9 take one 10 Hello there 11 the most successful 12 The keys to our success 13 great design14 affordable prices 15 who are these keys for 16 Why 17 premier pieces 18 Like this sleek and stylish lounge chair 19 100% genuine leather 20 talk about well-made 21 you’ll ever lay your head on 22 See for yourself 23 here today, gone tomorrow 24 pride ourselves in giving 25 at the right priceDActivity 11 on my first paying client2 sent in3 who knows what’ll happen4 Plus that couch was really comfortable `5 booked me for another6 the best part7 what this calls for8 encoreActivity 21 He most probably sent it in to Mr. Howard.2 Mike was worried that he might have made a bad impression on Takeshi’s client by falling asleep.3 Mr. Howard was pleased that people could see the Super Sleeper Sofa lives up to its name.3 After You WatchA1 talk about2 Check!3 folks4 that should do it1 shoot a TV commercial2 starring3 show off4 elaborated on how well each piece was made5 fell asleep6 failed to help him with7 hire Takeshi to make five more commercialsUnit 6Lesson A1 Vocabulary LinkB1 summer house2 limousine driver3 designer clothes4 private school5 personal trainer 6luxury suite 7 credit card 8 private jet 9 spending money2 ListeningActivity 1AThe Burj Al Arab Hotel Dubai, United Arab EmiratesB1—p 2—p 3—r 4—r 5—b 6—b 7—p 8—pActivity 2A bB1—D 2—D 3—JC 4—JC 5—D 6—D 7—J 8—JActivity 3A1 a brand new 20th2 Joseph’s friendB1 When she was a university student.2 Not at all. It was really old.3 She worked the whole summer vacation in a restaurant.4 Yes, she did. She took all her friends driving around every weekend.5 The car was destroyed in an accident.Activity 41 60 hours2 To pay for a big house, expensive furniture, a new car, and all the “important “ thing in life3 Going out on her old houseboat.4 She can go fishing from her living room.5 She goes along the river on her boat, exploring new places.B: 2 4 6Activity 5B1 They will sell their knowledge about using plants as medicine.2 They will get jobs and education for their people to save their culture and language.3 The monks record and sell their music.4 They use the money to pay for summer camps for teenagers.CF: 1 2 5 T: 3 4 6Lesson BPart 111—b 2—c 3—a21~8 : d f b a c h g e11 charity2 equipment3 purchase2A1 Woo Sung: buy a car or cars buy a house buy a university2 Calum: take a holiday3 Natalie: buy a car or cars buy a house invest money for the future4 Dave: spend it as fast as possible buy a car or carsB1 strike it big time2 somewhere warmer than where I live3 live on the beach for a whilePart 2PreviewB1~5: a b b c cCLuxurious penniless well-off generous lavishD1~9: d c a f e g I b hEApparently will packets paid off invested loads timer struck itrich turned out2 While You WatchA1~8: F F T F F F T FB1~5: b a e c dC1 It was about Mike’s uncle’s will.2 On a farm in Minnesota.3 Because Uncle Max had left all his land to Mike.4 Mike remembers his uncle living a simple life. It was not luxurious.\D1 strike it rich or something2 used to tell me3 all a man needs4 a strong back5 invested in his land6 it paid off7 lavish lifestyle8 I mean9 generous 10 offered to give me spending money 11 wanted me to go to private school 12 wanted to vacation 13 turns out he’s got one 14 how could you not have known 15 I’m telling you 16 wasn’t on sale 17 have a timer by his phone 18 ketchup packets 19 A n d no one knew 20 In fact 21 No wonder 22 Who would have thought he was that well offE1 loads of cash2 pay for dinner tonight3 I’ll take you all out to a nice dinner4 my treat5 a little short on cash6 I could borrow some7 I’m good for it8 we’re taking a nice dinner3 While You Watch1 I’m telling you2 No wonder3 I’m good for it4 I’m a little short onUnite 7Lesson A2 ListeningAHe is complaining about a broken traffic light in his communityB1 traffic accidents in danger2 pose great danger3 look into it immediatelyActivity 2AKnow their neighbors well rarely patrolBJohn: 1 F patrolling—neighborhood watch 2 T 3 F put up notice—put signs in ourwindowsSusan: 1 T 2 F by bike—in cars 3 T 4 F in cars—on foot or on bicycleActivity 3A cB 1: a b d 2: b c 3: bActivity 4A: 1BTyra: S SMatt: C SMercedes: C CC1 Tyra2 Matt3 Mercedes4 Matt5 MattActivity 51 The global population has grown quickly, and in some places it is creating a lot of problems.2 When women are educated , they become equal partners and participate more in family decisions.B1—d 2—c 3—a 4—bC1 F 3500 new babies are born worldwide—3500 new lives are added to the world’s population2 F 1978—19873 T4 T5 F small—big6 T7 T8 T9 in their late twenties—at the age of 3010 F there is—there isn’tSpeaking & CommunicationAWords or drawing that are illegally sprayed on wallsLesson B1 Before You Watch1—c 2—b 3—f 4—g 5—d 6—a 7—e2 While You Watch1 are2 don’t have3 noise4 fire5 a lot6 bothers1 Before You Watch1 Global warming2 Hunger3 Spread4 Poverty5 Disease6 HIV7 AIDS2 While You WatchA1~6: f a d e c bB1 The oceans are rising as well as the temperatures2 before it’s too late3 the world get together and help to make sure4 everyone gets a chance to learnPart 21 previewB1~6: c f b e d aC1~7: c d b e f g aD1 conduct a survey2 make a mistake3 interesting viewpoint4 rush hour5 affordable apartments6 push yourself7 noise pollutionE1~3: b c a2 While You WatchBTrue: 3 5False: 1 singles in the city—city living 2 air—noise 4 people—restaurants 6 Takeshi—Sun-hee 7 money—timeC1 Do you have a couple of minutes2 This won’t take long3 Do you agree, disagree, or have no opinion about4 Me too5 Rush hour in the city has become unbearable6 I totally agree7 traffic’s been an issue here for years8 with all the construction going on 8 with all the construction going on9 it’s not an issue for me 10 I guess 11 I like the fact that there are so many opportunities 12 push yourself 13 it goes the other way too 14 like if you make a mistake 15 waiting to take your place 16 talentedD1 They disagreed about life in New York. Sun-hee said there were many problems related to living in the city, but Takeshi said it was n’t that bad.2 Sun-hee said ‘Enjoy it? If you can get there in this traffic!〞she was sarcastic as she thought it was hard to enjoy anything in New York because the traffic was so bad.3 Takeshi listed the good things in the city such as beautiful buildings and interesting places.4 The reporter left because she had finished her survey. It was not rude of her to leave. It was however rude of Takeshi and Sun-hee to engage in an argument during her interview.3 After You WatchA1 you know?2 I guess3 Where do I start?4 it goes the other way tooB1 on the sidewalk2 what they liked and disliked3 seemed to have different opinions about other issues4 pointed out that there was not enough parking , too few affordable apartments5 too much to enjoy in the city6 arguing about the issues7 But see 8 I told you New Yorkers were rudeUnit 8Lesson A1 Vocabulary LinkB1~9: c a f h b I e g dC1 morals2 a while lie3 not worth doing4 has something on his conscience5 against the law6 hurt my feelings7 obvious8 depends on the circumstances2 ListeningActivity 1AThe speaker thinks that telling while lies is sometimes acceptable or even necessary.B1 encourage people2 to comfort people3 to soothe people4 to childrenActivity 2A1 work in the same office2 moving to another city3 lying about her work experienceB1 with her two co-workers2 Sally really has done3 might get a jobActivity 3A1 sometimes2 neverB1~6：D R R D R DActivity 41 a2 He thinks it’s not trustworthy because the reporters exaggerate and are not serious.3 She likes infotainment, or shows that report on current trends and famous people.B1 Graham: TV newspaper2 Lucinda: TV onlineActivity 5A1 P and S2 P and S3 D4 S5 PB1 The man who got out of the other car was friendly.2 Philippe and Sophie climbed into the car.3 The man drove Philippe and Sophie to a nearby village.4 Philippe and Sophie had tea and local delicacies.5 The man’s family was thrilled to meet Philippe and Sophie.6 The driver fixed the car that night.C1 hired driver2 doze3 an odd, loud4 get help5 no houses6 wild animals7 colder and darker8 a couple of9 get into his car 10 windshield 11 his phone number 12 they stay for dinner 13 called to say the car was running again 14 thanked the couple for visiting their home4 Speaking $ CommunicationA1 Mrs. Ward orders chicken and Mrs. Ward orders steak.2 Mr. Ward wants his steak to be medium rare, but it is well done.Lesson B1 Before You WatchA1~4: b c d aB1~5: b c d e a2 While You WatchATrue: 1 2 4 7 8False: 3 always—never 5 never—sometimes 6 shopping—to the movies。
(精品)国际交流英语视听说4B4U1(包含答案)
Art and Music
A view of Los Angeles, California, a smoggy city in the United States
Art and Music
Cars fill the streets of Bangkok, Thailand. As cities get larger, new challenges such as traffic jams become important issues.
国际交流英语视听说
Exploring the Theme
Art and Music
Bangkok: the capital city of Thailand. It is the largest city in Thailand, and it is also a major port and economic center. Its name in the Thai language is Krung Thep which means “city of angels”. 曼谷（泰国首都）
Questions
2. Would you move to a city that is dealing with challenges such as overcrowding? Why or why not?
Example Answer 1 I would move to a city that is facing problems such as overcrowding if this city can provide the best opportunities for good employment as well as good amenities such as restaurants and shopping.
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4 Unit
Housing
Unit 4 Housing
Further Listening
Listening 1
A | Listen to a talk about straw houses and choose the main idea of the talk.
a. Builder Michael Furbish uses straw to make buildings.
Answer Keys
Listening 3
In Barcelona, Spain, both visitors and residents of the city know about the architect Antoni Gaudí. The Casa Milàis perhaps his best-known building. From the outside, the walls look like natural stone. On the roof, several large, unusual works of art are actually chimneys—they carry away gases from cooking and heating from inside the apartments.
Answer Keys 1. T 2. F (You don't have to be a Mexican citizen to own property here.) 3. T
Listening 2
Answer Keys Vacation Homes in Baja California
Benefits
Listening 1
3. How many straw bales did Furbish use to build his family's house? And how many bales did his company use to build an elementary school in Maryland?
? 2 coasts: Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez (sea life e.g. dolphins, whauntains and deserts (for hiking and sightseeing)
Answer Keys Building a house from wood means cutting down trees and damaging the environment. Straw is a kind of grass, and it takes little energy to grow.
√b. A straw house is another way to “go green”.
c. Straw bales are used to build houses and schools.
Listening 1
1. Why is straw a better material to build a house than wood?
Answer Keys Baja California has coasts on the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez, so tourists can enjoy sea life such as dolphins, whales, and unusual fish. Its beautiful mountains and deserts are also excellent for hiking and sightseeing.
Answer Keys Furbish used about 900 straw bales for his family's house. His company used about 4,000 bales to build an elementary school in Maryland.
Listening 2
Listening 1
2. How do people make straw-bale houses? Explain the process.
Answer Keys After the straw is dry, farmers use a machine to make bales—large rectangular bricks of straw. Then, builders build walls with the bales. When they finish the walls, they cover them with plaster inside and outside.
Worries
? more and more people move to B.C. (growth could damage environment)
? very dry (enough drinking water for everyone?)
Listening 2
1. Why is Baja California popular for vacation?
Listening 2
2. Why are some people worried about the housing growth?
Answer Keys The housing growth in Baja California may cause damage to the environment as more and more people move in. Baja California is also very dry, so having enough drinking water for everyone is another concern.