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大学英语听说3听力原文和答案Unit 1 ReservationsPart AExercise 11. M: I’d like to book a double room with bath for four nights.W: Sorry, sir. We’re full up(全满). Can I recommend the Park Hotel to you? It is quite near here.Q: What does the woman suggest that the man do?2. M: I’d like to see Mr. Jones this afternoon, please.W: I’m sorry but Mr. Jones will be busy the whole afternoon. Can you manage at 10:30 tomorrow morning?Q: What does the woman say to the man?3. W: Can I book two tickets for the show ―42nd Street‖ on Sunday night, Oct. 31st?M: Sorry, madam. All the tickets on that night are sold out. But tickets are available for Nov.3rd(十一月三号).Q: When can the woman see the show?4. M: I’d like to reserve(预订)two tickets on Flight 6051 to Edinburgh, for October 20th.W: Sorry, Sir. We’re booked up(预订一空的) on the 20th .But westill have a few seats available on the 21st.Q: When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh?5. W: Garden Restaurant. May I help you?M: Can you make arrangements for a table for six at eight this evening? In a quiet corner, please.Q: What does the man want to do?Keys:1. What does the woman suggest that man do? [a. reserve the room in another hotel]2. What does the woman say to the man? [c. Mr. Jones can see the man sometime the next morning.]rd3. When can the woman see the show? [d. Nov.3]th4. When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh? [a. on the 20 of October.]5. What does the man want to do? [d. Book a table for six people at 8:00] Exercise 2W: Hello. Dazhong Taxi Company.M: Hello. Can I book a taxi to the West Lake Hotel, Hangzhou? W: Sure. What time?M: 9 o’clock tomorrow morning.W: Your address, please?M: Room 1008, Peace Hotel.W: And your name?M: Jack Smith.W: OK, Mr Smith.M: Thank you.W: Not at all.Keys: Jack Smith Rm 1008.Peach Hotel 9 tomorrow morning West Lake Hotel, HangzhouPart BConversation 1I’d like to make a reservationOperator: Glory Inn, Atlanta.Paul: Hi, this is Paul Lambert. I’m the manager of the band Country Boys. You know, the rock band fromChicago. I want …Operator: Please hold, Mr. Lambert. I’m putting your through to the reservation manager. Paul: But …Manager: Mr. Lambert? This is Laurie Perry, the hotel manager.Paul: Oh, yeah? Well, I need five r ooms for Friday night. That’sthe 15th. I want the best room in the hotel. Manager: Sorry, I’m afraidI cannot accept your reservation.Paul: Now look, we always stay at the Glory Inn…Manager: I know that, Last time you were here, we had a number ofcom plaints from other guests. Paul: You mean they don’t like long-haired rock musiciansManager: That’s not the problem, sir. The band used bad language in the coffee shop, and threw two TV sets into thepool(把两个电视机扔到池中).Paul: Yeah, yeah. Well, I’11 tell them to be more careful this time.Manager: I’m afraid that’s not all, sir. You haven’t paid the account for the last time yet。

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全新版大学英语听说教程第三册听力原文及答案Unit 1Part BText 1Dating with My Mother (Part One)After 22 years of marriage, I have discovered the secret to keep love alive in my relationship with my wife, Peggy. I started dating with another woman.It was Peggy's idea. One day she said to me, 'Life is too short, you need to spend time with the people you love. You probably won't believe me, but I know you love her and I think that if the two of you spend more time together, it will make us closer.'The 'other' woman my wife was encouraging me to date is my mother, a 72-year-old widow who has lived alone since my father died 20 years ago. Right after his death, I moved 2,500 miles away to California and started my own life and career. When I moved back near my hometown six years ago, I promised myself that I would spend more time with mom. But with the demands of my job and three kids, I never got around to seeing her much beyond family get-togethers and holidays.Mom was surprised and suspicious when I called and suggested the two of us go out to dinner and a movie.'What's wrong?' she asked.'I thought it would be nice to spend some time with you,' I said. 'Just the two of us.''I would like that a lot,' she said.When I pulled into her driveway, she was waiting by the door with her coat on. Her hair was curled, and she was smiling. 'I told my lady friends I was going out with my son, and they were all impressed. They can't wait to hear about our evening,' Mother said.Exercise 1: 1. c 2. a 3.bQuestions:1. What would make the speaker closer to his wife, Peggy?2. What do you know about the speaker's mother?3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Peggy?Exercise 2:1. She suggested that her husband spend more time with his mother. She said to her husband, "Life is too short, but you need to spend time with the people you love. You probably won't believe me, but I know you loveher and I think that if the two of you spend more time together , it will make us closer."2. 1) ...she was waiting by the door with her coat on and she had her hair curled.2) She had told her lady friends about this.Text 2Dating with My Mother (Part Two)We didn't go anywhere fancy, just a neighborhood place where we could talk. Since her eyes now see only large shapes and shadows, I had to read the menu for both of us.'I used to be the reader when you were little,' she said.'Then it is time for you to relax and let me return the favor,' I said.We had a nice talk over dinner, just catching up on each other's lives. We talked for so long that we missed the movie.'I'll go out with you again,' my mother said as I dropped her off, 'but only if you let me buy dinner next time.'I agreed.'How was your date?' my wife asked when I got home that evening. 'Nice...nicer than I thought it would be,' I said.Mom and I get out for dinner a couple of times a month. Sometimes we take in a movie, but mostly we talk. I tell her about my trails at work and brag about the kids and Peggy. Mom fills me in on family gossip and tells me about her past. Now I know what it was like for her to work in a factory during the Second World War. I know how she met my father there, and know how they went through the difficult times. I can't get enough of these stories. They are important to me, a part of my history. We also talk about the future. Because of health problems, my mother worries about the days ahead.Spending time with my mom has taught me the importance of slowing down. Peggy was right. Dating another woman has helped my marriage.Exercise 1: 1. c 2. d 3. dQuestions:1. What does the story mainly tell us?2. Which of the following is true?3. What can you learn from the story?Exercise 2: 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. FQuestions:1.It can be inferred that the speaker’s mother often took him out todinner when he was small.2.The mother has poor eyesight now.3.On their first date the speaker took his mother out to dinner and amovie.4.The speaker’s parents worked in the same factory during the SecondWorld War.5.The speaker and his mother now meet once every month.Part CConversation 1:W: You know, many American parents are now wondering why they can't keep their teenage children from drinking.M: I'm aware of that. To my mind, it's the permissive attitude of the parents that is to blame.Q: What can you learn from the man's response?Conversation 2:M: Don't you think it's good to give our children a monthly allowance? W: I think so. It can teach them the value of money. With a monthly allowance they can learn to budget their expenses wisely.Q: What are they talking about?Conversation 3:M: Mom, I've got a part-time job at a supermarket. Three hours a day weekdays and all day Saturday.W: Congratulations, Tom. But are you sure you can handle it? What about your homework and your piano lessons?Q: How does the mother feel about Tom's part-time job at the supermarket? Conversation 4:M: Hey, Mary. You look so upset. What happened?W: My father had an accident the other day. He is now in hospital and will have an operation tomorrow. You see, his heart is rather weak. I really don't know whether he can survive it.Q: What's the woman worried about?Conversation 5:W : Mother's Day is coming soon. Could you tell me what sons and daughters do in your country on that day?M: Well, they send their mothers flowers and cards to celebrate theoccasion. Besides, it is a common practice for them to wear pink carnations on that day.Q: Which of the following is true of the customs of Mother's Day in the man's country?1. b2. c3. b4. d5. dPart DMy First JobMy parents ran a small restaurant. It was open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. My first job was shining shoes for customers when I was six years old. My duties increased as I grew older. By age ten I was clearing tables and washing plates. My father made it clear that I had to meet certain standards. I had to be on time, hard-working and polite to the customers. I was never paid for any work I did. One day I made the mistake of telling Dad I thought he should give me ten pounds a week. He said, "OK, then how about you paying me for the three meals a day when you eat here and for the times you bring your friends here for free drinks?" He figured I owed him about 40 pounds a week. This taught me quite a lot.Statements:1. The speaker had more than one responsibility at his parents' restaurant.2. The speaker's parents kept their business open around the clock.3. It can be inferred that the speaker's family lived in the United States.4. It seems that the speaker's father was very strict with him but quite kind to his friends.5. The father finally agreed to pay his child for his work but would deduct the cost of his meals.6. This story shows that the speaker has very unhappy memories of his childhood.Unit 2Part BText1What a Coincidence! (Part One)Andrew had always wanted to be a doctor. But the tuition for a medical school in 1984 was 15,000 dollars a year, which was more than his family could afford. To help him realize his dream, his father, Mr. Stewart, a real estate agent, began searching the house-for-sale ads in newspapers in order to find extra business. One advertisement that he noted down wasfor the sale of a house in a nearby town. Mr. Stewart called the owner, trying to persuade him to let him be his agent. Somehow he succeeded and the owner promised that he would come to him if he failed to get a good deal with his present agent. Then they made an appointment to meet and discuss the thing.As good things are never easy to acquire, the time for the appointment had to be changed almost ten times. On the day when they were supposed to meet at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Mr. Stewart received another call from the owner. His heart sank as he feared there would be another change of time. And so it was. The owner told him that he couldn't make it at three but if he would come right then, they could talk it over. Mr. Stewart was overjoyed. Leaving everything aside, he immediately set out to drive to the house.As he approached the area, he had a strange feeling of having been there before. The streets, the trees, the neighborhood, all looked familiar to him. And when he finally reached the house, something clicked in his mind. It used to be the house of his father-in-law! The old man had died fifteen years ago but when he was alive, he had often visited him with his wife and children. He remembered that, like his son Andrew, his father-in-law had also wanted to study medicine and, failing to do so, had always hoped that one of his two daughters or his grandchildren could someday become a doctor.Exercise 1:1. b 2. a 3. d 4. cQuestions:1. Who are the two main characters in the story you have just heard?2. How did Mr. Stewart get to know the owner of the house?3. What problem did Mr. Stewart have?4. What is the coincidence in the story you have just heard?Exercise 2:1984 / son / medical school / tuition / afford it / realize / newspaper ads / extra business / advertisement / succeeded / agent / changed / phone call / put aside / doing / immediately / familiar / father-in-law's / visited / his father-in-law alive / coincidenceText2What a Coincidence! (Part Two)When he entered the house, Mr. Stewart was even more amazed to find that the house was decorated exactly as he had remembered it. He told the owner about this and the latter became intrigued too. However, they were in for even greater surprises. It so happened that in the middle of their discussion, a postman came to deliver a letter. And the letter wasaddressed to Mr. Stewart's father-in-law! Were it not for Mr. Stewart's presence there and then, the letter would be returned as no person of that name lived in the house any longer. As the postman demanded a signature on the receipt slip, Mr. Stewart signed for his long-deceased father-in-law. Mystified, the owner urged Mr. Stewart to open the letter and see what it contained. The letter was from a bank. When he opened it, two words immediately met his eye -- 'For education'. It was a bank statement of an amount his father-in-law had put in years ago for his grandchildren's education needs. With the interest it had earned over the years, the standing value of the amount came to a little over $15,000, just enough money to cover the tuition of Andrew's first year at a medical college!Another thing that is worth mentioning is about the postman. The original postman, who had worked in this neighborhood, called in sick that day. So the postman, who was new to the area, came to deliver mail in his place. Had it been the old postman, the letter would undoubtedly be returned to the sender as he knew full well that no person bearing that name lived in that house any longer.The miracle was a blessing for Andrew. With the money given to him by his grandfather he was able to study medicine. Now he is a doctor in Illinois.Exercise 1: 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. F 5. F Statements:1. Several coincidences happened in the story.2. The coincidences made it possible for the owner to sell his house ata good price.3. No one actually benefited from the coincidences.4. It can be inferred that Mr. Stewart did not have to seek extra work from then on.5. With the extra money Mr. Stewart had earned, Andrew's dream finally came true.Exercise 2:1. He was intrigued.2. A bank statement.3. his father-in-law had put an amount of money in the bank for his grandchildren's education.4. A little over $15,000.5. He could use the money to cover the tuition of his first year at a medical college.6. He is a doctor in Illinois.Part CDad Stops for Gas, Finds Lost SonNueng Garcia was the son of an American serviceman stationed in Thailand in 1969. But his father went back to the States when Nueng was only three months old. When he grew up Nueng immigrated to the United States and worked as a gas station clerk in Pueblo, Colorado. His dream was to find his father John Garcia. Year after year, he tried in vain to search for information about the whereabouts of his father.It was a fine day in Pueblo. There was not a cloud in the blue sky. But for him, it was just another day on the job. Suddenly he noticed the name of one customer who paid with a check. The man, who was in his fifties, had the same surname as his own. Nueng raised his head from the check and looked at the man. Could this be his father?"Are you John Garcia?" he asked."Yes," came the answer."Were you ever in the Air Force?""Yes.""Were you ever in Thailand?""What's that to do with you?" answered the man, who became suspicious by then."Were you or were you not?" Nueng persisted."Yes.""Did you ever have a son?"At this truth dawned on the man. They stared at each other and realized at the same moment that they were father and son who were separated 27 years ago and half a world away.John Garcia hadn't seen his son since 1969. He lost touch with Nueng's mother when she started seeing another man. He moved to Pueblo nine years ago. He said he never went to that gas station, wasn't even low on gas that day and hardly ever paid with a check.Exercise: 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T 6. T 7. F 8. T Statements:1. Nueng's parents divorced when he was only 3 months old.2. After moving to the U.S.A., Nueng worked at a gas station in Colorado.3. Nueng never gave up his efforts to find his father, but John Garcia had never looked for his son.4. One day while at work Nueng's eyes fell on the photo of a customer's driver's license, and the man in the photo looked like his father.5. John Garcia was once in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Thailand.6. John Garcia and his son didn't meet each other again until 1996.7. Nueng's father said he often went to that gas station but never paid with a check.8. It was by coincidence that John Garcia and his son were reunited aftermany years of separation.Part DUnexplained ParallelsOne of the best-known collections of parallels is between the careers of Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy. Both were shot on a Friday, in the presence of their wives; both were succeeded by a Southerner named Johnson; both their killers were themselves killed before they could be brought to justice. Lincoln had a secretary called Kennedy; Kennedy a secretary called Lincoln. Lincoln was killed in the Ford Theater; Kennedy met his death while riding in a Lincoln convertible made by the Ford Motor Company -- and so on.Similar coincidences often occur between twins. A news story from Finland reported of two 70-year-old twin brothers dying two hours apart in separate accidents, with both being hit by trucks while crossing the same road on bicycles. According to the police, the second victim could not have known about his brother's death, as officers had only managed to identify the first victim minutes before the second accident.Connections are also found between identical twins who have been separated at birth. Dorothy Lowe and Bridget Harrison were separated in 1945, and did not meet until 1979, when they were flown over from Britain for an investigation by a psychologist at the University of Minnesota. They found that when they met they were both wearing seven rings on their hands, two bracelets on one wrist, a watch and a bracelet on the other. They married on the same day, had worn identical wedding dresses and carried the same flowers. Dorothy had named her son Richard Andrew and her daughter Catherine Louise; Bridget had named her son Andrew Richard and her daughter Karen Louise. In fact, she had wanted to call her Catherine. Both had a cat called Tiger. They also had a string of similar mannerisms when they were nervous.How can we explain the above similarities?Exercise:1)Shot, Friday, wives2)Succeeded, Johnson3)killers, brought, justice4)secretaries5)Ford theater, Lincoln6)Died, accidents7)trucks, same road8)met, 34, seven rings, wrist, watch9)Married, wedding dresses, same flowers10) similar, children11) cat, TigerStatements:1. Both Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy were killed by a Southerner.2. John F. Kennedy's secretary was named after Abraham Lincoln.3. The news story told about the traffic accidents that killed two twin brothers.4. It can be inferred from the passage that more parallel phenomena are studied in the United States than in any other country.5. Coincidences occurring in three nations are described in the passage.6. Some psychologists' interest is the research on coincidences between twins.7. According to the speaker, coincidences occur much more often between twins than between people who are not related.8. The speaker does not mention his/her own opinion on whether these parallels can be explained.Unit 3Part BText 1A Marriage Agreement (Part One)(Tom and Linda have signed a marriage agreement. Both agree not to break the rules outlined in the agreement. John, a reporter, is talking to them about the agreement.)John: Tom, Linda, first I'd like to ask you why you decided to write this unusual agreement.Tom: We found that many problems are caused when a person has different expectations from his or her spouse. We wanted to talk about everything openly and honestly before we started living together.Linda: Also we both know how important it is to respect each other's pet peeves. Like, I can get very annoyed if others leave stuff -- clothing, papers, everything! -- lying around on the floor. It really bugged me, so we put that in the agreement.John: This is mentioned in Article 1: Cleaning Up, isn't it? It says, "Nothing will be left on the floor overnight. Everything must be cleaned up and put away before going to bed."Tom: Then I'll know clearly what Linda's expectations are.John: I see. What about Article 2: Sleeping? It says, "We will go to bed at 11 p.m. and get up at 6:30 a.m. except on weekends." I'm sure some people hearing this will think that this agreement isn't very romantic. Tom: Well, we disagree. We think it's very romantic. This agreement shows that we sat down and talked, and really tried to understand the other person. A lot of problems occur in a marriage when people don't talk aboutwhat they want.Linda: That's right. When we disagreed about something, we worked out a solution that was good for both of us. I would much rather have Tom really listen to me and understand my needs than give me a bunch of flowers or a box of candy.Exercise 1: 1. b 2. c 3.aQuestions:1. Which statement best summarizes the marriage agreement between Tom and Linda?2. According to Tom, what will give rise to problems in a marriage?3. What can be inferred about Linda from the conversation?Exercise 2:1. Because she wanted to understand each other's expectations so that potential problems could be avoided and they could live happily together.2. Cleaning up. Everything must be cleaned up and put away before going to bed.3. Sleeping. Time for bed: 11pm; time to get up: 6:30am except on weekends.Text 2A Marriage Agreement (Part Two)John: Linda, do you spend a lot of time checking to see if the other person is following the rules? Arguing?Linda: No, not at all.Tom: A lot of couples argue because they don't understand each other's expectations. I think we spend less time arguing than most couples because we both know what the other person expects.John: What happens if one of you breaks a rule?Tom: Well, that's in Article 13 of our agreement.John: Is it? Oh yes, Article 13: Breaking Rules. "If you break a rule, you must apologize and do something nice for the other person to make it up."Linda: Yeah, like last time Tom broke the rule of driving.John: What's the rule?Linda: The rule is we must ask for directions if we are driving and get lost for more than five minutes.John: What happened?Tom: We were driving to a friend's wedding, and we got lost. Linda wanted to stop at a gas station to ask for directions, but I thought I could figure it out.Linda: Then we drove forty miles in the wrong direction and ended up being late for the wedding.Tom: So I took her out to dinner. I knew what I should do to apologize. John: That's very important, I think, knowing how to apologize. By the way, do you plan to update your agreement at all? What if things change in your life and a rule doesn't work anymore?Linda: We've thought about that too. Article 14 states that we must review this agreement once a year and make necessary changes.John: Well, it was really nice talking to you both. Thank you very much for your time.Tom & Linda: Thank you.Exercise 1: 1. F 2.F 3.T 4.TStatements:1. Tom and Linda never argue because they both know what the other person expects.2. Once Tom broke Article 14 and apologized to Linda by taking her out to dinner.3. If some of the rules in the marriage agreement become outdated, changes will be made to update them.4. It seems that both Tom and Linda are satisfied with their marriage agreement.Exercise 2:1. One rule says that if they get lost for more than five minutes when they are driving, they must stop and ask for directions.2. Once Tom and Linda got lost when they were driving to a friend's wedding.3. Linda wanted to stop at a gas station to ask the way, but Tom thought he could figure it out.4. As a result, they were late for the wedding because they went in the wrong direction for forty miles.Part CA Perfect MatchAre you looking for a good relationship with someone special? What type of person is the best person for you? Is it the person with the highest IQ? Is it the most beautiful or most handsome person? How about the richest person or the most ambitious? Is your ideal partner the most traditional or the most modern person? Is he or she the person most like you, or most unlike you?The answer, psychologists say, is none of the above. Why? Because they are all extremes. In a number of research studies, psychologists asked couples these questions. The answers were clear. Most people are happy with moderation -- with partners who are not the most or the best (or the least or the worst). People are more comfortable with partnerswho are not so special.The research showed several other important things. In a love relationship, two things can cause trouble. First, trouble happens when both people get angry quickly. This is not surprising. Second, trouble happens when people don't expect to change themselves in a relationship. Do you stay calm when you disagree with someone? Are you ready to change yourself? If you can tolerate disagreement and are willing to change, maybe you are ready for a serious relationship.Exercise:1. ...not so special/not extremes2. a. ...get angry quicklyb. ...change themselves...Statements: 1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. T 6. T1. The passage implies that the perfect match for you is a person who is most unlike you.2. The author argues that the most beautiful or most handsome person may not be your perfect partner.3. Moderate person, that is, the partners who are not the most or the best can be your perfect match.4. The research showed that an extreme love relationship between the two can cause trouble.5. The passage states that the anger is one of the causes that lead to the breakup of a love relationship.6. The perfect match lies in the people's attitudes to tolerate disagreement and be willing to change in a relationship.Part DHusbands and Wives Don't See Things AlikeLet's face it -- husbands and wives just don't see things alike. Take TV remote controls, for example. I'm a channel-grazer. When I watch the news, I flip back and forth through four different networks."It drives me crazy when you do that," my wife complains. I don't understand why she has no interest in other channels. After all, she is a woman who wants to know everything going on in the neighborhood and among all the relatives. Just one button away might be an interesting program on How to Lose Fifty Pounds by Eating Chocolate Sundaes or How to Understand Weird Husbands. But, no, she won't change channels, not even if she dislikes the program she's watching."This talk show host makes me so angry!" she cried one evening. "Then why don't you change the channel?" I asked."Because I can't stand people who are always changing channels." Differences. No right or wrong, just differences."The first law of civilization," said an old philosopher, "is to let people be different."I don't need to convert my wife to my ways, and she doesn't try to make me be like her. We simply take turns monitoring the remote control.Exercise:1.He frequently changes channels.2.No. It makes her very angry.3.She sticks to one channel even if she doesn’t like it.4.They take turns monitoring the remote control.5.How everything is going on in the neighborhood and among all theirrelatives.6.No. Because, as one philosopher puts it, “The first law ofcivilization is to let people be different.”Statements:1. The major difference between the speaker and his wife is their TV viewing habits.2. According to the speaker, he is more interested in talk shows while his wife is more interested in news programs.3. The wife seems to be more weird than the husband is.4. The speaker and his wife usually take turns working the remote control when they watch television.5. It can be inferred that women are generally more tolerant than men of their spouse's differences.6. The speaker and his wife maintain peace not by changing each other but by tolerance.Unit 4Part BText 1Being a Police Officer Is a Stressful JobInterviewer: Welcome to our program, Sam.Sam: Thank you.Interviewer: Sam, how long have you been a police officer?Sam: I've been a police officer for thirty years.Interviewer: Thirty years. And you've had different types of assignments on the police force, I guess.Sam: Yeah, I've done everything from patrol to undercover work to detective work, and now I'm supervising investigations.Interviewer: Sam, I think most people would say that being a police officer is a very stressful job. Would you agree?Sam: Yes, it's definitely a stressful job. But it depends on your assignment.Interviewer: So, what's probably the most stressful assignment you can have?Sam: I'd say patrol is the most stressful assignment.Interviewer: That's interesting! In what way?Sam: Well, I guess the biggest part of the stress is the fear factor -- the fear of the unknown.Interviewer: What do you mean, Sam?Sam: Well, in patrol work, you don't know from moment to moment who you are talking to or what their reaction is going to be to justify your presence. Let's say, for example, a patrol officer stops someone for a traffic violation. It seems as though that would be a very low-stress situation.Interviewer: Yes, it is a very low-stress situation.Sam: But the truth is, there are more police officers injured during a routine stop.Interviewer: Really?Sam: Really! That's why all police officers are taught from the very beginning to be aware of their surroundings. People back over policemen, people shoot policemen, people jump out at policemen -- different kinds of things. So that's probably the most stressful time.Interviewer: I see. Let's take a break and then we'll move on to our next topic.Sam: All right.Exercise 1: 1. d 2. c 3.aQuestions:1. What's the relationship between the two speakers?2. What does Sam mainly talk about?3. What do you know about Sam?Exercise 2:Sam has been a police officer for 30 years. He has done everything from patrol to undercover work. He has also done detective work and now he is supervising investigations.Sam thinks being a police officer is a very stressful job, but it depends on the assignment one has. In his opinion the biggest pert of the stress is the fear of the unknown and patrol is the most stressful assignment.Text 2Stress Reducers。

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听力文本·大学英语·听说教程·第三版B1U7Understanding a conversation P88M: I'm so busy with my part-time job and responsibilities as club president that I don't have timeto do my homework.W: You shouldn't work so much.M:But I need the money. I hate to ask, but could I copy your homework for Thursday? It's terrible to ask, but I'm late with homework. I also have some missing assignments and have poor scores for incomplete work. The worst thing is I really don't understand the material.W: Sorry, but it's against my principles, and it doesn't really help you anyhow. Also, my biggest concern is I'd get in trouble.M: But it's not really cheating. It's not a test, and if the professor discovers I copied you, I'll tellher it was my fault only.W: Copying homework is cheating too, and if you take words and ideas that belong to someone else and you use them like you created them, that's considered plagiarism, which is cheating. The professor will still punish me even if you tell her you did it without my permission.M: I didn't know the university's policy was so strict!W: All universities expect this. Copying doesn't help you learn anything anyhow. You save timeon homework and get points, but it won't teach you what you should learn, and learning's the most important thing! You'd never pass the exams, either.M: You're right, but I have so much stress right now.W: You could drop one class to reduce your homework. Maybe work fewer hours too. Find other options like student loans. But first, speak with your advisor.M: Mmm. Those are good suggestions.W:Just remember that cheating's never worth it.KEY1. Where does the man ask the woman to do? C2. Why does the woman refuse the man's request? B3. What is the most important thing to the woman? A4. What does the woman suggest the man do? DUnderstanding a passage P89The English Channel, which is the large body of water between the UK and France, has been the easiest way to move between the two countries. In the past, the only way this could happenwas on a boat. However, beginning as early as 1802, people were already thinking about making a passage under the water to connect the two countries.The UK started digging the passage in 1987, and France started digging from its side a year later. They used heavy machines to cut through the rocks under the sea for three years before the two sides met in 1990. They were worried the two sides would not meet exactly in the same place, so they used a lot of technology to make sure they would.Four years later, after a cost of 15-20 billion dollars, the passage began operation. The finished passage is 31 miles long and goes as deep as 250 feet below the water. The train can go 100 miles per hour and takes about 30 minutes to cross the water.People who want to visit France or the UK have two choices. They may take the passenger train, or if they wish to take their cars, they may take the shuttle. The shuttle permits people todrive their cars onto special trains. People can leave their cars and walk around during the traintrip if they wish. When they get to the other side, they just drive off the train in their cars.KEY1. What did people do in 1987 for the English Channel? A2. What did people worry about when they were digging the passage? D3. What can people do if they want to visit France or the UK in their cars? CHomeworkSection A: Understanding news reportsNews report 1 P97The Egyptian Radio and Television Union has told eight women that they are too fat and must go on a diet. The union even told these women that they have only one month to lose enough weight. Until they do, these women aren't permitted to present news during television programmes.Many Egyptians are upset about this requirement because it's unfair to women. They say that the women should be judged on their professional behaviour. They also have doubts about whatthe perfect size is supposed to be. After many people complained about this requirement, the union said the women would be paid whilst they were losing weight and not working, but they still must become thinner.However, there are some people who support the decision to make these women lose weight. What may be surprising is that the leader of the union is female and used to be a television presenter herself.KEY1. What did the Egyptian Radio and Television Union do? B2. Why are many Egyptians upset about the union's requirement? A3. What is surprising? BNews Report 2 P98In the US State of Louisiana, People are living through one of the biggest natural disasters in recent years. The towns received so much rain that entire neighborhoods were completely filledwith water. One town received 31 inches of rainfall in just 15 hours. At this time, 13 people have died from this disaster.During the huge flood, many people became heroes by take their boats out to find people suddenly trapped in their homes surrounded by water. They risked their lives to rescue many people and their pets and take them to safety.Now over 40,000 people have no place to go. Their homes are too damaged, and all of their furniture and belongings are ruined. Currently, they must stay in Red Cross emergency shelters. The US government is sending help, but local officials are asking people to volunteer to help remove the huge amount of mud and trash that cover the streets and surround the homes.KEY1. What did many people in Louisiana do against the huge flood? D2. What are the local officials doing after the huge flood? CSection B Understanding passages P99In a busy world, it's difficult to find time to meet a special person to date. Due to demanding schedules, many young, single people use online dating to ease their loneliness. How good is this method compared to traditional methods?One big advantage is the number of people someone can meet using online dating websites. It can take months to meet people at parties, school or work, but online, a person can meet dozens of people in one day.Another benefit of online dating is that single people can use special websites that look for specific people. This helps people find others who have similar interests or situations and be more attracted to each other. For example, there are dating websites for single parents or for people who love dogs.One of the biggest advantage is the ability to communicate efficiently. People can contact each other at different times of the day without worrying about their schedules, and it's a good way to see if they feel interested in each other before meeting. Another advantage is that it's safer for a woman to get to know a man without putting herself in danger if the man is aggressive.Of course, the biggest problem with online dating is people don't really know if the other person is being honest. Sometimes, they use other people's pictures and pretend to be them, and when the couple finally meets, they're shocked to see what they really look likes. They may alsolie about their career or wealth, so people have to be careful when using online dating websites. KEY1. What is the passage mainly about? C2. Why are special dating websites helpful to single people? C3. What is one of the biggest advantages of online dating? B。

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全新版大学英语听说教程第三册听力原文及答案Unit 1Part BText 1Dating with My Mother (Part One)After 22 years of marriage, I have discovered the secret to keep love alive in my relationship with my wife, Peggy. I started dating with another woman.It was Peggy's idea. One day she said to me, 'Life is too short, you need to spend time with the people you love. You probably won't believe me, but I know you love her and I think that if the two of you spend more time together, it will make us closer.' The 'other' woman my wife was encouraging me to date is my mother, a 72-year-old widow who has lived alone since my father died 20 years ago. Right after his death, I moved 2,500 miles away to California and started my own life and career. When I moved back near my hometown six years ago, I promised myself that I would spend more time with mom. But with the demands of my job and three kids, I never got around to seeing her much beyond family get-togethers and holidays.Mom was surprised and suspicious when I called and suggested the two of us go out to dinner and a movie.'What's wrong?' she asked.'I thought it would be nice to spend some time with you,' I said. 'Just the two of us.''I would like that a lot,' she said.When I pulled into her driveway, she was waiting by the door with her coat on. Her hair was curled, and she was smiling. 'I told my lady friends I was going out with my son, and they were all impressed. They can't wait to hear about our evening,' Mother said.Exercise 1: 1. c 2. a 3.bQuestions:1. What would make the speaker closer to his wife, Peggy?2. What do you know about the speaker's mother?3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Peggy?Exercise 2:1. She suggested that her husband spend more time with his mother. She said to her husband, "Life is too short, but you need to spend time with the people you love. You probably won't believe me, but I know you love her and I think that if the two of you spend more time together , it will make us closer."2. 1) ...she was waiting by the door with her coat on and she had her hair curled.2) She had told her lady friends about this.Text 2Dating with My Mother (Part Two)We didn't go anywhere fancy, just a neighborhood place where we could talk. Since her eyes now see only large shapes and shadows, I had to read the menu for both of us.'I used to be the reader when you were little,' she said.'Then it is time for you to relax and let me return the favor,' I said.We had a nice talk over dinner, just catching up on each other's lives. We talked for so long that we missed the movie.'I'll go out with you again,' my mother said as I dropped her off, 'but only if you let me buy dinner next time.'I agreed.'How was your date?' my wife asked when I got home that evening.'Nice...nicer than I thought it would be,' I said.Mom and I get out for dinner a couple of times a month. Sometimes we take in a movie, but mostly we talk. I tell her about my trails at work and brag about the kids and Peggy. Mom fills me in on family gossip and tells me about her past. Now I know what it was like for her to work in a factory during the Second World War. I know how she met my father there, and know how they went through the difficult times. I can't get enough of these stories. They are important to me, a part of my history. We also talk about the future. Because of health problems, my mother worries about the days ahead.Spending time with my mom has taught me the importance of slowing down. Peggy was right. Dating another woman has helped my marriage.Exercise 1: 1. c 2. d 3. dQuestions:1. What does the story mainly tell us?2. Which of the following is true?3. What can you learn from the story?Exercise 2: 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. FQuestions:1.It can be inferred that the speaker’s mother often took him out to dinner when hewas small.2.The mother has poor eyesight now.3.On their first date the speaker took his mother out to dinner and a movie.4.The speaker’s parents worked in the same factory during the Second World War.5.The speaker and his mother now meet once every month.Part CConversation 1:W: You know, many American parents are now wondering why they can't keep their teenage children from drinking.M: I'm aware of that. To my mind, it's the permissive attitude of the parents that is to blame.Q: What can you learn from the man's response?Conversation 2:M: Don't you think it's good to give our children a monthly allowance?W: I think so. It can teach them the value of money. With a monthly allowance they can learn to budget their expenses wisely.Q: What are they talking about?Conversation 3:M: Mom, I've got a part-time job at a supermarket. Three hours a day weekdays and all day Saturday.W: Congratulations, Tom. But are you sure you can handle it? What about your homework and your piano lessons?Q: How does the mother feel about Tom's part-time job at the supermarket? Conversation 4:M: Hey, Mary. You look so upset. What happened?W: My father had an accident the other day. He is now in hospital and will have an operation tomorrow. You see, his heart is rather weak. I really don't know whether he can survive it.Q: What's the woman worried about?Conversation 5:W : Mother's Day is coming soon. Could you tell me what sons and daughters do in your country on that day?M: Well, they send their mothers flowers and cards to celebrate the occasion. Besides, it is a common practice for them to wear pink carnations on that day.Q: Which of the following is true of the customs of Mother's Day in the man's country?1. b2. c3. b4. d5. dPart DMy First JobMy parents ran a small restaurant. It was open twenty-four hours a day, sevendays a week. My first job was shining shoes for customers when I was six years old. My duties increased as I grew older. By age ten I was clearing tables and washing plates. My father made it clear that I had to meet certain standards. I had to be on time, hard-working and polite to the customers. I was never paid for any work I did. One day I made the mistake of telling Dad I thought he should give me ten pounds a week. He said, "OK, then how about you paying me for the three meals a day when you eat here and for the times you bring your friends here for free drinks?" He figured I owed him about 40 pounds a week. This taught me quite a lot.Statements:1. The speaker had more than one responsibility at his parents' restaurant.2. The speaker's parents kept their business open around the clock.3. It can be inferred that the speaker's family lived in the United States.4. It seems that the speaker's father was very strict with him but quite kind to his friends.5. The father finally agreed to pay his child for his work but would deduct the cost of his meals.6. This story shows that the speaker has very unhappy memories of his childhood.Unit 2Part BText1What a Coincidence! (Part One)Andrew had always wanted to be a doctor. But the tuition for a medical school in 1984 was 15,000 dollars a year, which was more than his family could afford. To help him realize his dream, his father, Mr. Stewart, a real estate agent, began searching the house-for-sale ads in newspapers in order to find extra business. One advertisement that he noted down was for the sale of a house in a nearby town. Mr. Stewart called the owner, trying to persuade him to let him be his agent. Somehow he succeeded and the owner promised that he would come to him if he failed to get a good deal with his present agent. Then they made an appointment to meet and discuss the thing.As good things are never easy to acquire, the time for the appointment had to be changed almost ten times. On the day when they were supposed to meet at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Mr. Stewart received another call from the owner. His heart sank as he feared there would be another change of time. And so it was. The owner told him that he couldn't make it at three but if he would come right then, they could talk it over. Mr. Stewart was overjoyed. Leaving everything aside, he immediately set out to drive to the house.As he approached the area, he had a strange feeling of having been there before. The streets, the trees, the neighborhood, all looked familiar to him. And when he finally reached the house, something clicked in his mind. It used to be the house of his father-in-law! The old man had died fifteen years ago but when he was alive, he hadoften visited him with his wife and children. He remembered that, like his son Andrew, his father-in-law had also wanted to study medicine and, failing to do so, had always hoped that one of his two daughters or his grandchildren could someday become a doctor.Exercise 1:1. b 2. a 3. d 4. cQuestions:1. Who are the two main characters in the story you have just heard?2. How did Mr. Stewart get to know the owner of the house?3. What problem did Mr. Stewart have?4. What is the coincidence in the story you have just heard?Exercise 2:1984 / son / medical school / tuition / afford it / realize / newspaper ads / extra business / advertisement / succeeded / agent / changed / phone call / put aside / doing / immediately / familiar / father-in-law's / visited / his father-in-law alive / coincidence Text2What a Coincidence! (Part Two)When he entered the house, Mr. Stewart was even more amazed to find that the house was decorated exactly as he had remembered it. He told the owner about this and the latter became intrigued too. However, they were in for even greater surprises. It so happened that in the middle of their discussion, a postman came to deliver a letter. And the letter was addressed to Mr. Stewart's father-in-law! Were it not for Mr. Stewart's presence there and then, the letter would be returned as no person of that name lived in the house any longer. As the postman demanded a signature on the receipt slip, Mr. Stewart signed for his long-deceased father-in-law. Mystified, the owner urged Mr. Stewart to open the letter and see what it contained. The letter was from a bank. When he opened it, two words immediately met his eye -- 'For education'. It was a bank statement of an amount his father-in-law had put in years ago for his grandchildren's education needs. With the interest it had earned over the years, the standing value of the amount came to a little over $15,000, just enough money to cover the tuition of Andrew's first year at a medical college!Another thing that is worth mentioning is about the postman. The original postman, who had worked in this neighborhood, called in sick that day. So the postman, who was new to the area, came to deliver mail in his place. Had it been the old postman, the letter would undoubtedly be returned to the sender as he knew full well that no person bearing that name lived in that house any longer.The miracle was a blessing for Andrew. With the money given to him by his grandfather he was able to study medicine. Now he is a doctor in Illinois. Exercise 1: 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. F 5. FStatements:1. Several coincidences happened in the story.2. The coincidences made it possible for the owner to sell his house at a good price.3. No one actually benefited from the coincidences.4. It can be inferred that Mr. Stewart did not have to seek extra work from then on.5. With the extra money Mr. Stewart had earned, Andrew's dream finally came true. Exercise 2:1. He was intrigued.2. A bank statement.3. his father-in-law had put an amount of money in the bank for his grandchildren's education.4. A little over $15,000.5. He could use the money to cover the tuition of his first year at a medical college.6. He is a doctor in Illinois.Part CDad Stops for Gas, Finds Lost SonNueng Garcia was the son of an American serviceman stationed in Thailand in 1969. But his father went back to the States when Nueng was only three months old. When he grew up Nueng immigrated to the United States and worked as a gas station clerk in Pueblo, Colorado. His dream was to find his father John Garcia. Year after year, he tried in vain to search for information about the whereabouts of his father.It was a fine day in Pueblo. There was not a cloud in the blue sky. But for him, it was just another day on the job. Suddenly he noticed the name of one customer who paid with a check. The man, who was in his fifties, had the same surname as his own. Nueng raised his head from the check and looked at the man. Could this be his father?"Are you John Garcia?" he asked."Yes," came the answer."Were you ever in the Air Force?""Yes.""Were you ever in Thailand?""What's that to do with you?" answered the man, who became suspicious by then."Were you or were you not?" Nueng persisted."Yes.""Did you ever have a son?"At this truth dawned on the man. They stared at each other and realized at the same moment that they were father and son who were separated 27 years ago and half a world away.John Garcia hadn't seen his son since 1969. He lost touch with Nueng's mother when she started seeing another man. He moved to Pueblo nine years ago. He said he never went to that gas station, wasn't even low on gas that day and hardly ever paid with a check.Exercise:1. F 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T 6. T 7. F 8. TStatements:1. Nueng's parents divorced when he was only 3 months old.2. After moving to the U.S.A., Nueng worked at a gas station in Colorado.3. Nueng never gave up his efforts to find his father, but John Garcia had never looked for his son.4. One day while at work Nueng's eyes fell on the photo of a customer's driver's license, and the man in the photo looked like his father.5. John Garcia was once in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Thailand.6. John Garcia and his son didn't meet each other again until 1996.7. Nueng's father said he often went to that gas station but never paid with a check.8. It was by coincidence that John Garcia and his son were reunited after many years of separation.Part DUnexplained ParallelsOne of the best-known collections of parallels is between the careers of Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy. Both were shot on a Friday, in the presence of their wives; both were succeeded by a Southerner named Johnson; both their killers were themselves killed before they could be brought to justice. Lincoln had a secretary called Kennedy; Kennedy a secretary called Lincoln. Lincoln was killed in the Ford Theater; Kennedy met his death while riding in a Lincoln convertible made by the Ford Motor Company -- and so on.Similar coincidences often occur between twins. A news story from Finland reported of two 70-year-old twin brothers dying two hours apart in separate accidents, with both being hit by trucks while crossing the same road on bicycles. According to the police, the second victim could not have known about his brother's death, as officers had only managed to identify the first victim minutes before the second accident.Connections are also found between identical twins who have been separated at birth. Dorothy Lowe and Bridget Harrison were separated in 1945, and did not meet until 1979, when they were flown over from Britain for an investigation by a psychologist at the University of Minnesota. They found that when they met they were both wearing seven rings on their hands, two bracelets on one wrist, a watch and a bracelet on the other. They married on the same day, had worn identical wedding dresses and carried the same flowers. Dorothy had named her son Richard Andrew and her daughter Catherine Louise; Bridget had named her son Andrew Richard and her daughter Karen Louise. In fact, she had wanted to call her Catherine. Both had a cat called Tiger. They also had a string of similar mannerisms when they were nervous.How can we explain the above similarities?Exercise:1)Shot, Friday, wives2)Succeeded, Johnson3)killers, brought, justice4)secretaries5)Ford theater, Lincoln6)Died, accidents7)trucks, same road8)met, 34, seven rings, wrist, watch9)Married, wedding dresses, same flowers10)similar, children11)cat, TigerStatements:1. Both Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy were killed by a Southerner.2. John F. Kennedy's secretary was named after Abraham Lincoln.3. The news story told about the traffic accidents that killed two twin brothers.4. It can be inferred from the passage that more parallel phenomena are studied in the United States than in any other country.5. Coincidences occurring in three nations are described in the passage.6. Some psychologists' interest is the research on coincidences between twins.7. According to the speaker, coincidences occur much more often between twins than between people who are not related.8. The speaker does not mention his/her own opinion on whether these parallels can be explained.Unit 3Part BText 1A Marriage Agreement (Part One)(Tom and Linda have signed a marriage agreement. Both agree not to break the rules outlined in the agreement. John, a reporter, is talking to them about the agreement.) John: Tom, Linda, first I'd like to ask you why you decided to write this unusual agreement.Tom: We found that many problems are caused when a person has different expectations from his or her spouse. We wanted to talk about everything openly and honestly before we started living together.Linda: Also we both know how important it is to respect each other's pet peeves. Like, I can get very annoyed if others leave stuff -- clothing, papers, everything! -- lying around on the floor. It really bugged me, so we put that in the agreement.John: This is mentioned in Article 1: Cleaning Up, isn't it? It says, "Nothing will be left on the floor overnight. Everything must be cleaned up and put away before going to bed."Tom: Then I'll know clearly what Linda's expectations are.John: I see. What about Article 2: Sleeping? It says, "We will go to bed at 11 p.m. and get up at 6:30 a.m. except on weekends." I'm sure some people hearing this will think that this agreement isn't very romantic.Tom: Well, we disagree. We think it's very romantic. This agreement shows that we sat down and talked, and really tried to understand the other person. A lot of problems occur in a marriage when people don't talk about what they want.Linda: That's right. When we disagreed about something, we worked out a solution that was good for both of us. I would much rather have Tom really listen to me and understand my needs than give me a bunch of flowers or a box of candy.Exercise 1: 1. b 2. c 3.aQuestions:1. Which statement best summarizes the marriage agreement between Tom and Linda?2. According to Tom, what will give rise to problems in a marriage?3. What can be inferred about Linda from the conversation?Exercise 2:1. Because she wanted to understand each other's expectations so that potential problems could be avoided and they could live happily together.2. Cleaning up. Everything must be cleaned up and put away before going to bed.3. Sleeping. Time for bed: 11pm; time to get up: 6:30am except on weekends.Text 2A Marriage Agreement (Part Two)John: Linda, do you spend a lot of time checking to see if the other person is following the rules? Arguing?Linda: No, not at all.Tom: A lot of couples argue because they don't understand each other's expectations. I think we spend less time arguing than most couples because we both know what the other person expects.John: What happens if one of you breaks a rule?Tom: Well, that's in Article 13 of our agreement.John: Is it? Oh yes, Article 13: Breaking Rules. "If you break a rule, you must apologize and do something nice for the other person to make it up."Linda: Yeah, like last time Tom broke the rule of driving.John: What's the rule?Linda: The rule is we must ask for directions if we are driving and get lost for more than five minutes.John: What happened?Tom: We were driving to a friend's wedding, and we got lost. Linda wanted to stop at a gas station to ask for directions, but I thought I could figure it out.Linda: Then we drove forty miles in the wrong direction and ended up being late forthe wedding.Tom: So I took her out to dinner. I knew what I should do to apologize.John: That's very important, I think, knowing how to apologize. By the way, do you plan to update your agreement at all? What if things change in your life and a rule doesn't work anymore?Linda: We've thought about that too. Article 14 states that we must review this agreement once a year and make necessary changes.John: Well, it was really nice talking to you both. Thank you very much for your time. Tom & Linda: Thank you.Exercise 1: 1. F 2.F 3.T 4.TStatements:1. Tom and Linda never argue because they both know what the other person expects.2. Once Tom broke Article 14 and apologized to Linda by taking her out to dinner.3. If some of the rules in the marriage agreement become outdated, changes will be made to update them.4. It seems that both Tom and Linda are satisfied with their marriage agreement. Exercise 2:1. One rule says that if they get lost for more than five minutes when they are driving, they must stop and ask for directions.2. Once Tom and Linda got lost when they were driving to a friend's wedding.3. Linda wanted to stop at a gas station to ask the way, but Tom thought he could figure it out.4. As a result, they were late for the wedding because they went in the wrong direction for forty miles.Part CA Perfect MatchAre you looking for a good relationship with someone special? What type of person is the best person for you? Is it the person with the highest IQ? Is it the most beautiful or most handsome person? How about the richest person or the most ambitious? Is your ideal partner the most traditional or the most modern person? Is he or she the person most like you, or most unlike you?The answer, psychologists say, is none of the above. Why? Because they are all extremes. In a number of research studies, psychologists asked couples these questions. The answers were clear. Most people are happy with moderation -- with partners who are not the most or the best (or the least or the worst). People are more comfortable with partners who are not so special.The research showed several other important things. In a love relationship, two things can cause trouble. First, trouble happens when both people get angry quickly. This is not surprising. Second, trouble happens when people don't expect to change themselves in a relationship. Do you stay calm when you disagree with someone? Areyou ready to change yourself? If you can tolerate disagreement and are willing to change, maybe you are ready for a serious relationship.Exercise:1. ...not so special/not extremes2. a. ...get angry quicklyb. ...change themselves...Statements: 1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. T 6. T1. The passage implies that the perfect match for you is a person who is most unlike you.2. The author argues that the most beautiful or most handsome person may not be your perfect partner.3. Moderate person, that is, the partners who are not the most or the best can be your perfect match.4. The research showed that an extreme love relationship between the two can cause trouble.5. The passage states that the anger is one of the causes that lead to the breakup of a love relationship.6. The perfect match lies in the people's attitudes to tolerate disagreement and be willing to change in a relationship.Part DHusbands and Wives Don't See Things AlikeLet's face it -- husbands and wives just don't see things alike. Take TV remote controls, for example. I'm a channel-grazer. When I watch the news, I flip back and forth through four different networks."It drives me crazy when you do that," my wife complains. I don't understand why she has no interest in other channels. After all, she is a woman who wants to know everything going on in the neighborhood and among all the relatives. Just one button away might be an interesting program on How to Lose Fifty Pounds by Eating Chocolate Sundaes or How to Understand Weird Husbands. But, no, she won't change channels, not even if she dislikes the program she's watching."This talk show host makes me so angry!" she cried one evening."Then why don't you change the channel?" I asked."Because I can't stand people who are always changing channels."Differences. No right or wrong, just differences."The first law of civilization," said an old philosopher, "is to let people be different."I don't need to convert my wife to my ways, and she doesn't try to make me be like her. We simply take turns monitoring the remote control.Exercise:1.He frequently changes channels.2.No. It makes her very angry.3.She sticks to one channel even if she doesn’t like it.4.They take turns monitoring the remote control.5.How everything is going on in the neighborhood and among all their relatives.6.No. Because, as one philosopher puts it, “The first law of civilization is to letpeople be different.”Statements:1. The major difference between the speaker and his wife is their TV viewing habits.2. According to the speaker, he is more interested in talk shows while his wife is more interested in news programs.3. The wife seems to be more weird than the husband is.4. The speaker and his wife usually take turns working the remote control when they watch television.5. It can be inferred that women are generally more tolerant than men of their spouse's differences.6. The speaker and his wife maintain peace not by changing each other but by tolerance.Unit 4Part BText 1Being a Police Officer Is a Stressful JobInterviewer: Welcome to our program, Sam.Sam: Thank you.Interviewer: Sam, how long have you been a police officer?Sam: I've been a police officer for thirty years.Interviewer: Thirty years. And you've had different types of assignments on the police force, I guess.Sam: Yeah, I've done everything from patrol to undercover work to detective work, and now I'm supervising investigations.Interviewer: Sam, I think most people would say that being a police officer is a very stressful job. Would you agree?Sam: Yes, it's definitely a stressful job. But it depends on your assignment. Interviewer: So, what's probably the most stressful assignment you can have? Sam: I'd say patrol is the most stressful assignment.Interviewer: That's interesting! In what way?Sam: Well, I guess the biggest part of the stress is the fear factor -- the fear of the unknown.Interviewer: What do you mean, Sam?Sam: Well, in patrol work, you don't know from moment to moment who you are talking to or what their reaction is going to be to justify your presence. Let's say, for。

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新视野⼤学英语视听说教程3（第三版）UnittextUint4听⼒原⽂和答案Unit 4 testNextDirections: Click on the speaker to the left to start playing the audio recordingsParts I, II and III. They will be played continuously. Once the recording starts playiplease do NOT click on either the speaker icon or the 'Unit Quiz' link in the menuabove. Otherwise, you may lose the chance of hearing the complete recording.Part IDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answersto the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing,there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playingto check your answers.1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. They are taking photos.B. They are barbecuing.C. They are playing with the woman's sister.D. They are looking at photos.2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man's mom will always scold him when he and his brother fight.B. The man's mom will always scold his brother when they fight.C. The woman's sister is very naughty.D. The woman sometimes fights with her little sister.3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The woman thinks parents shouldn't allow children to watch TV at all.B. The man's child is a couch potato.C. The woman's child doesn't like watching TV.D. The man encourages his child to work out to reduce the time spendingon TV.4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Husband and wife.B. Daughter and father.C. Mother and son.D. Two colleagues.5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. One had better forget the divorce.B. One should find a new spouse as early as possible.C. Divorce is very painful.D. Divorce is not very painful.Part IIDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, check your answers.In a powerful new Mercedes a married couple are driving along a highwayHer husband suddenly looks over at her. From theand themoment. He says, "been married for 20 years, but I want aThe wife says nothing, but slowly increases theHe then says, "(8)Again the wife stays quiet, but speeds up as her rage increases."I want the house," he insists, pressing his luck.The wife speeds up to 80 mph.He says, "I want the car, too," but she just drives faster and faster.By now she's up to 90 mph."All right," the man says, "(9)The wife slowly starts to veer toward a bridge.This makes him a bit nervous, so he says, "Isn't there anything you want?"The wife says, ""Oh, really," he says, "So what have you got?"Seconds before they slam into the bridge at a speed of 100 mph, the wife smiles and says, "The airbag."Part IIIDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. What is the passage mainly about?A. The importance of remarriage.B. The reasons for a remarriage.C. Ways of preparing for a blended family.D. Children's problems in a blended family.2. How will children view the man their single mother is dating if she says "we're just friends"?A. They will find the man threatening.B. They will leave home.C. They will treat the man as a friend.D. They will be eager to have a new father.3. How can single parents benefit from advice?A. They can make up their minds to find a new spouse quickly.B. They can see the issue from a new angle.C. They will understand their former spouse better.D. They can give their new spouse a surprise.4. According to the passage, which of the following is true in the case of a divorce?A. Children are sadder than parents.B. Parents are sadder than children.C. Younger children have more problems than older children.D. Older children have more problems than younger children.5. Which people are mentioned in the passage who must make adjustments in a blended family?A. The stepparent and the biological parent.B. The stepparent and the children.C. The biological parent and the children.D. The stepparent, the biological parent, and the children.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1.Amy, sit down. We need to talk. Your mother and I are going to _________.A. separateB. separate with each otherC. divorce ourselvesD. divorce with each other2.So you're still single? If you ________ to me and used the Internet, you'd have had a husband by now.A. listenB. have listenC. have listenedD. had listened3.I _________ an online ad that read, "Husband Wanted".A. putB. postedC. positionedD. pressed4.I do have a right _____ stability for my children and myself, don't I?A. inB. forC. toD. at5.Do you yell at him and call ______________?A. him namesB. his namesC. him nameD. his naming6.Remarriage was the ______ thing I'd consider for two years after my divorce.I had heard about the high rate of remarriage failures.A. finalB. eventualC. lastingD. last7.As time ________, my son gradually grew up, and he became conscious of my loneliness and anxiety.A. went byB. went pastC. passed overD. passed through8.____________ he said this, I ignored him.A. In the first timeB. The first timeC. The first time whenD. At the first time when9.Our kids are being teased by other kids at school because we can't dress them _____ the current fashions!A. withB. byC. inD. for10.I hope you won't hesitate and let golden opportunities slip _______ your fingers.A. inB. overC. alongD. through。

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She talks all the time and…K: Nora, I’m sorry. I’m very busy right now. It was nice meeting you. Really… Um, goodbye. N: What a strange woman!Activity 2 Just a few old keepsakes Audio Track 2- 1-3 Boy (B): Hey, Grandma, wha t’s in this box?Grandma (G): Oh, nothing really… Just a few old keepsakes. B: Keepsakes?G: Young man, you know what a keepsake is! B: No, I don’t. I reallydon’t.G: Well, it’s something you keep. It’s something that gives you a lot of memori es. B: Oh. What’s this?G: Now don’t go just digging around in there!... Hmmm, let’s see…that’s my first diary. B: Can I …?G: No, you can’t read it! It’s just personal! I wrote about my first boyfriend in there. He became your grandfather!B: Oh, OK…. Well then, what’s that? It has your picture in it. G:That’s my passport. You can see, I traveled to Europe by ship.1大学英语视听说教材听力原文第三版（第二册）B: What’s that big book?G: My yearbook. It’s my high school book of memories. B: Cl ass of 1961! Boy, that’s old!G: That’s about enough out of you, young man. I think it’s time we put this box way and…Activity 3: My first trip alone Audio Track 2- 1-5 At the age of thirteenAt the age of thirteen, I took my first trip alone. I went to visit my grandparents in Los Angeles. I felt very nervous about traveling so far, but my mother said, “Don’t worry. You’ll be fine.” I got on the airplane and talked for a long time to a very nice woman who sat next to me. Ma grandparents met me at the airport and took me to their home. I stayed there for two weeks, and I had so much fun with them! It was my first time in Los Angeles, and I saw lots of really interesting places. I the end, I didn’t want to go home!Activity 4: Making memories Audio Track 2- 1-7A popular new hobby is scrapbooking---making beautiful books to hold special memories. Scrapbook pages can include photos, drawings, journalentries. It’s not hard to make a scrapbook that you will enjoy for many years. Here are the steps.1. Choose a theme for your scrapbook pages. Some examples: “School days, “Family travel,” “Memories of my grandparents,” “Baby’s first year.”2. Select photos for each page. Two or three really good photos are better than ten so-so photos.3. Find other paper keepsakes to use with your photos. Look for old newspaper clippings, postcards, tickets, report cards, letters---anything made of paper. Use your imagination!4. Design the pages. Put photos and keepsakes together on each page and move them around until you find a layout that you like.5. Glue your photos and keepsakes into place. Then decorate your pageswith felt pens, paint, and stickers. Use your imagination!6. Label your pages. This is the most important step! Remember to write down the “5 Ws” of your photos: Who, What, Where, When, and Why. This will make your scrapbook much more interesting and valuable in the future.Activity 5: A book of memories Audio Track 2- 1-9 Yearbook in the United StatesMost high schools in the United States publish a yearbook. The yearbook comes out once a year, usually in the spring. It is a record of the schoolyear---a “book of memories” for the stud ents.Inside a yearbook is each student’s photo. The seniors are graduating soon, and their photos appear first. Next are the juniors. They are one year behind the seniors. Next come the sophomores, or second-year students. Thelast photos are the first year students, the freshmen. The yearbook is notonly about students.The teachers have photos, too. The yearbook also has photos anddescriptions of sports teams, academic subjects, and extracurricularactivities. These are activities students do after school, such as the chess club and Spanish club. There is even a yearbook club. Students in this club write, design, and take photos all year for the2大学英语视听说教材听力原文第三版（第二册）yearbook. At the end of the year, the book is printed.In the yearbook, some students receive special titles. The seniors voteand choose the “class clown” (a funny student), the “most likely to succeed”(a student everyone thinks will be successful), and the “best dressed” (a student with a good fashion sense). There are also other awards and categories.Students typically sign each other’s yearbooks. This is especiallyimportant for the seniors, because they are graduating. Students write notesto each other, such as, “We had a lot of fun,” or “I’ll never forget you.” They also write about all the fun and funny experiences they shared in school together.Keys:OL1: A. 2-passport; 1-diary; 3-yearbook B. 1. boyfriend 2. Europe, ship3. sixtiesOL2: B. 1.13;2. To visit his grandparents;3. Yes. He talked for a long time to a nice woman;4. He had lots of fun with his grandparents and he saw lots of interesting places. In the end, he even didn’t want to go home.OL3:B. 1. Scrapbooking is making beautiful books to hold special memories. Photos, pictures, etc. can be included in scrapbooks.2. Old newspaper clippings, postcards, tickets, report cards, letters.3. The “5 Ws” of the photos: who, what, where, when and why.4. “School days”, “Family travel”, “Memories of my grandparents”，“Baby’s first year”.5. Use imagination to design the pages, and then decorate them with felt pens, paint and stickers.OL4: A1. Most high school in the US;2. Because they are graduating soon.3.Yes;4. At the end of the year.5.It means a student with a good fashion sense.B. 2. photo; 3. seniors; 4. sports; 5. yearbook; 6. titles; 7. sign;8. memories OL51. choose;2. wear;3. bracelet;4. ring;5. favorite keepsake;6. pendant;7. she was in college;8. had no friends;9. remind her to be strong;10. perfect jewelry.Audio Track 2- 1-131. He’s dating a really nice girl.2. I’m fixing my car.3. She’s working in her garden.4. We’re gong to the movies.Speaking and CommunicationActivity 1 I’d like you to meet… Audio Track 2- 1-14 Conversation 13大学英语视听说教材听力原文第三版（第二册）Maria: Hi, Junko.Junko: Hi, Maria. It’s good to see you again! How are you? Maria: I’m fine, thanks. How about you? Junko: I’m fine.Maria: Junko, this is Ricardo. We’re classmates. We’re both taking accounting this semester. Junko: Hi, Ricardo. Maria: Hi, Junko. Conversation 2Yong Il: Hi, let me introdu ce myself. I’m Yong Il. Ileana: Nice to meet you. My name is Ileana.Yong Il: It’s nice to meet you, too, Ileana. I’d like you to meet Tammy. Ileana: Nice to meet you, Tammy. Yong Il: Nice to meet you, too, Ileana.Ileana: We’re colleagues. We work in the same department.Audio Track 2- 1-16Liu Xiang: David, let me introduce you to Shakira, one of the greatest singers and songwriters of our time. She is from Colombia in Latin America.David: It’s very nice to meet you, Shakira.Shakira: Very nice to meet you too, David. What do you do? David: I’m an international footballer and a model. Shakira: Oh! In which country do you play football?David: I’ve won football championships for teams in England, Spain and America. Shaki ra: That’s wonderful. Did you know Liu Xiang is an extremely talented athlete too? David: Oh Shakira, you are too kind.Lesson B Special people and memories Video Track 2- 1-1Alex: The most important people in my life are my mother, my father, my two sisters, and my brother. Alejandra: My grandmother is a very important person to me. Her name is Ester and she is 80 years old. Kumiko: The special person in my family is my grandfather, because he’s always kind to me and supportive. Calum: My friends are important to me because I like to go out with them and I can talk to them about most things. I think the three most important people in my life are my friends Tony, Dan, and David.Video Track 2- 1-2Kumiko: The special person in my f amily is my grandfather, because he’s always kind to me and supportive. Calum: My friends are important to me because I like to go out with them and I can talk to them about most things. I think the three most important people in my life are my friends Tony, Dan, and David.Video Track 2- 1-34大学英语视听说教材听力原文第三版（第二册）Catherine: Memories are very important to me. I have a shoe box where I put all the letters and pictures and all the little things that I’vecollected for the past years and …um… have it in the shoe box.Agnes: My favorite memory is my visit to my grandfather. He was a very old and wise man and he told me a lot of interesting stories.Calum: One of my happiest memories is when I was a child and I went outside Scotland for the first time. I went to an amusement park in France and I had a very good time there with my family.Julianna: One of the happiest memories from my childhood was my first day of school. I was really excited and the thing I wanted the most was to learn how to read.City Living A favorite keepsake Video Track 2- 1-4 Sun-hee: Hey, what are you doing? Tara: I’m getting ready for my blind date. Sun-hee: A blind date? You don’t know this man?Tara: No, but he’s a friend of Claudia’s, so it should be OK. Sun-hee: Oh. So where did she meet him?Tara: They met at work. He’s a colleague of hers. He’s from Brazil, too, but he’s working in the U.S. office right now.Sun-hee: Are you excited?Tara: Excited… and a little nervous! What jewelry should I wear? Sun-hee: I don’t know. Hey, what’s that? That’s nice.Tara: This? Oh, this is a bracelet my first boyfriend, Joe, gave me.Isn’t it beautiful? Sun-hee: Yeah.Tara: We were so “in love.” Too bad we were only 17---too young. Sun-hee: What’s this?Tara: That? Oh, that’s a souvenir from my f irst trip to the U.S. I was five years old. Sun-hee: Why are you still hanging on to it? Tara: Oh, I’m keeping it for the memories. Sun-hee: How about this?Tara: Now, that is my favorite keepsake. It’s a pendant from my grandmother. She gave it to me when I was 18 years old.Sun-hee: For your birthday?Tara: No. I was in my first year of college and things were rough. I had no friends. I hated my classes. I didn’t think I could make it. And one day my grandmother told me a story.Sun-hee: Yeah?Tara: My grandmother’s father died when she was only eight years old. Things were hard for her family after that. She went to school. She helped out at home and she had a job.Sun-hee: She was just a little girl!Tara: I know. She worked really hard throughout her whole childhood. So, when my grandmother turned 18, her mother gave her this pendant to say “thank you”.Sun-hee: That was nice.5感谢您的阅读，祝您生活愉快。

董亚芬[第三版]大学英语听说3听力原文和规范标准答案

Unit 1 ReservationsPart AExercise 11. M: I’d like to book a double room with bath for four nights.W: Sorry, sir. We’re full up(全满). Can I recommend the Park Hotel to you? It is quite near here.Q: What does the woman suggest that the man do?2. M: I’d like to see Mr. Jones this afternoon, please.W: I’m sorry but Mr. Jones will be busy the whole afternoon. Can you manage at 10:30 tomorrow morning?Q: What does the woman say to the man?3. W: Can I book two tickets for the show “42nd Street” on Sunday night, Oct. 31st?M: Sorry, madam. All the tickets on that night are sold out. But tickets are available for Nov.3rd(十一月三号).Q: When can the woman see the show?4. M: I’d like to reserve(预订)two tickets on Flight 6051 to Edinburgh, for October 20th.W: Sorry, Sir. We’re booked up(预订一空的) on the 20th .But we still have a few seats available on the 21st.Q: When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh?5. W: Garden Restaurant. May I help you?M: Can you make arrangements for a table for six at eight this evening? In a quiet corner, please.Q: What does the man want to do?Keys:1. What does the woman suggest that man do? [a. reserve the room in another hotel]2. What does the woman say to the man? [c. Mr. Jones can see the man sometime the next morning.]3. When can the woman see the show? [d. Nov.3rd]4. When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh? [a. on the 20th of October.]5. What does the man want to do? [d. Book a table for six people at 8:00]Exercise 2W: Hello. Dazhong Taxi Company.M: Hello. Can I book a taxi to the West Lake Hotel, Hangzhou?W: Sure. What time?M: 9 o’clock tomorrow morning.W: Your address, please?M: Room 1008, Peace Hotel.W: And your name?M: Jack Smith.W: OK, Mr Smith.M: Thank you.W: Not at all.Keys: Jack Smith Rm 1008.Peach Hotel 9 tomorrow morning West Lake Hotel, HangzhouPart BConversation 1I’d like to make a reservationOperator: Glory Inn, Atlanta.Paul: Hi, this is Paul Lambert. I’m the manager of the band Country Boys. You know, the rock band from Chicago. I want …Operator: Please hold, Mr. Lambert. I’m putting your through to the reservation manager.Paul: But …Manager: Mr. Lambert? This is Laurie Perry, the hotel manager.Paul: Oh, yeah? Well, I need five rooms for Friday night. That’s the 15th. I want the best room in the hotel. Manager: Sorry, I’m afraid I cannot accept your reservation.Paul: Now look, we always stay at the Glory Inn…Manager: I know that, Last time you were here, we had a number of complaints from other guests.Paul: You mean they don’t like long-haired rock musiciansManager: That’s not the problem, sir. The band used bad language in the coffee shop, and threw two TV sets into the pool(把两个电视机扔到池中).Paul: Yeah, yeah. Well, I’11 tell them to be more careful this time.Manager: I’m afraid that’s not all, sir. You haven’t paid the account for the last time yet。

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Unit 1 ReservationsPart AExercise 11. M: I’d like to book a double room with bath for four nights.W: Sorry, sir. We’re full up(全满). Can I recommend the Park Hotel to you? It is quite near here.Q: What does the woman suggest that the man do?2. M: I’d like to see Mr. Jones this afternoon, please.W: I’m sorry but Mr. Jones will be busy the whole afternoon. Can you manage at 10:30 tomorrow morning?Q: What does the woman say to the man?3. W: Can I book two tickets for the show “42nd Street” on Sunday night, Oct. 31st?M: Sorry, madam. All the tickets on that night are sold out. But tickets are available for Nov.3rd(十一月三号).Q: When can the woman see the show?4. M: I’d like to reserve(预订)two tickets on Flight 6051 to Edinburgh, for October 20th.W: Sorry, Sir. We’re booked up(预订一空的) on the 20th .But we still have a few seats available on the 21st.Q: When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh?5. W: Garden Restaurant. May I help you?M: Can you make arrangements for a table for six at eight this evening? In a quiet corner, please.Q: What does the man want to do?Keys:1. What does the woman suggest that man do? [a. reserve the room in another hotel]2. What does the woman say to the man? [c. Mr. Jones can see the man sometime the next morning.]3. When can the woman see the show? [d. Nov.3rd]4. When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh? [a. on the 20th of October.]5. What does the man want to do? [d. Book a table for six people at 8:00]Exercise 2W: Hello. Dazhong Taxi Company.M: Hello. Can I book a taxi to the West Lake Hotel, Hangzhou?W: Sure. What time?M: 9 o’clock tomorrow morning.W: Your address, please?M: Room 1008, Peace Hotel.W: And your name?M: Jack Smith.W: OK, Mr Smith.M: Thank you.W: Not at all.Keys: Jack Smith Rm 1008.Peach Hotel 9 tomorrow morning West Lake Hotel, HangzhouPart BConversation 1I’d like to make a reservationOperator: Glory Inn, Atlanta.Paul: Hi, this is Paul Lambert. I’m the manager of the band Country Boys. You know, the rock band from Chicago. I want …Operator: Please hold, Mr. Lambert. I’m putting your through to the reservation manager.Paul: But …Manager: Mr. Lambert? This is Laurie Perry, the hotel manager.Paul: Oh, yeah? Well, I need five rooms for Friday night. That’s the 15th. I want the best room in the hotel.Manager: Sorry, I’m afraid I cannot accept your reservation.Paul: Now look, we always stay at the Glory Inn…Manager: I know that, Last time you were here, we had a number of complaints from other guests.Paul: You mean they don’t like long-haired rock musiciansManager: That’s not the problem, sir. The band used bad language in the coffee shop, and threw two TV sets into the pool(把两个电视机扔到池中).Paul: Yeah, yeah. Well, I’11 tell them to be more careful this time.Manager: I’m afraid that’s not all, sir. You haven’t paid the account for the last time yet。

董亚芬[第三版]大学英语听说3听力原文和答案

----Unit 1 ReservationsPart AExercise 11.M: I ’ d like to book a double room with bath for four nights.W:Sorry, sir. We’ re(full全满up). Can I recommend the Park Hotel to you? It is quite near here.Q:What does the woman suggest that the man do?2.M: I’d like to see Mr. Jones this afternoon, please.W:I ’ m sorry but Mr. Jones will be busy the whole afternoon. Can you manage at 10:30 tomorrow morning?Q:What does the woman say to the man?3.W: Can I book two tickets for the show ―42nd Street‖on Sunday night, Oct. 31st?M: Sorry, madam. All the tickets on that night are sold out. But tickets are available for Nov.3rd(十一月三号).Q:When can the woman see the show?4.M: I’d like to reserve( 预订 )two tickets on Flight 6051 to Edinburgh, for October 20th.W:Sorry, Sir. We’ re booked up(预订一空的 ) on the 20th .But we still have a few seats available on the 21st.Q:When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh?5.W: Garden Restaurant. May I help you?M:Can you make arrangements for a table for six at eight this evening? In a quiet corner, please.Q:What does the man want to do?Keys:1.What does the woman suggest that man do? [a. reserve the room in another hotel]2.What does the woman say to the man? [c. Mr. Jones can see the man sometime the next morning.]3.When can the woman see the show? [d. Nov.3 rd ]th4. When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh?[a. on the 20 of October.]5. What does the man want to do? [d. Book a table for six people at 8:00]Exercise 2W:Hello. Dazhong Taxi Company.M:Hello. Can I book a taxi to the West Lake Hotel, Hangzhou?W:Sure. What time?M:9 o’ clock tomorrow morning.W:Your address, please?M:Room 1008, Peace Hotel.W:And your name?M:Jack Smith.W:OK, Mr Smith.M:Thank you.W:Not at all.Keys: Jack Smith Rm 1008.Peach Hotel 9 tomorrow morning West Lake Hotel, HangzhouPart BConversation 1I ’d like to make a reservationOperator: Glory Inn, Atlanta.Paul:Hi, this is Paul Lambert. I ’m the manager of the band Country Boys. You know, the rock band from Chicago. I want ⋯Operator: Please hold, Mr. Lambert. I ’m putting your through to the reservation manager.Paul:But ⋯Manager: Mr. Lambert? This is Laurie Perry, the hotel manager.Paul:Oh, yeah? Well, I need five rooms for Friday night. That’s the 15th. I want the best room in the hotel.Manager: Sorry, I ’m afraid I cannot accept your reservation.Paul:Now look, we always stay at the Glory Inn⋯Manager: I know that, Last time you were here, we had a number of complaints from other guests.Paul:You mean they don’tlike long-haired rock musiciansManager:That’s not the problem, sir. The band used bad language in the coffee shop, and threw two TV sets into the pool( 把两个电视机扔到池中).Paul:Yeah, yeah. Well, I ’11 tell them to be more careful this time.Manager: I’m afraid that ’s not all, sir. You haven’tpaid the account for the last time yet 。

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Short conversationsConversation 1W:The only thing I can do at night is to lie in bed and read, preferably while also eating a snack.I never have time for exercising.M:Don ’ t think it ’ s worth exercising only if you can run five miles or if you can bike for an hour. Even going for a 10-minute walk is worthwhile.Q:What advice does the man give to the woman?Conversation 2W:Hi, Mark, I ’ve gained quite some weight recently. So, how can I eat healthily at social events? M:Well, drink a full glass of water before you go. Focus mainly on fresh fruit and vegetables or bread with whole grains. These will help you stay feeling full.Q:What can we know about the woman?Conversation 3W:I heard that in South Africa smoking is banned in all enclosed public spaces.M:Yes, that’s right. But pubs and bars with separate, enclosed smoking rooms are excluded from the ban, and most restaurants provide smoking sections, either indoor areas with good air circulation or outdoor open areas.Q:What can we learn about the smoking rules in South Africa?Conversation 4M:So, your research shows that even when children are not direct targets of violence in the home,they can be harmed by witnessing its occurrence?W:Yes, that’ s right. For example, they can suffer immediate and permanent physical harm.They can also experience short- and long-term emotional and behavioral problems.Q:What are the two speakers talking about?Conversation 5W: Skipping breakfast is common among people who are trying to lose weight, but it doesn ’ t seem to be a successful strategy.M:No, it isn ’ t. While any breakfast may be better than no breakfast, a healthy breakfast can be something simple like a hard-boiled egg, a piece of 100 percent wholegrain toast along with acup of 100 percent fruit juice.Q:What is recommended for a healthy breakfast?Long conversationM: I love working out!W: Ugh! You’ re sweating all over the floor⋯M:I just ran five miles! A friend told me about this great park on Jefferson Street. I love exploring new parks!W: I try running at the gym three days a week, but it ’s so boring looking at the TV monitor or the wall in front of me for an hour.M:You should run outside! Being in nature, enjoying the beautiful flowers and the trees, I feel my mind relax and the stress just falls away.W:It is nice outside. My mom loves t ’ai chi and a nearby t ’ai chi group meets every morning at 6a.m. I’ ve tried going, but it ’ s too early for me to get out of bed⋯M:T’ai chi is really good. You need some kind of exercise. It ’s unhealthy for you to sit in front of your computer all day, every day!W:Well, I recently spend my weekends away from my computer.M: Oh really? And what have you done recently that didn’t involve a computer or TV screen? W: Pandas! I just went to the San Diego Zoo with my sister on Saturday! They have one of the best panda exhibits in the US. The mother panda is from Wolong, China, and had had six baby pandas by 2012 since arriving at the San Diego Zoo in September of 1996.M:Oh, I bet baby pandas are amazing! Hey! Maybe you should get a zoo membership and go jogging in the zoo!W:A zoo membership! Now that ’ s a great idea! I love the San Diego Zoo. It’ s near my house, I can get good exercise and I can watch the baby pandas grow up!Passage 1Have you ever felt you don ’ t have enough hours in the day? Or that you ’ d give anything for a whole day to catch up with yourself? Well, here are some ideas that work for me.First of all, make a to-do list every day and set clear priorities. The trick here isn ’ t making the list; that ’ s the easy part. The trick is making the priorities. I look at my list and put a star next to anything that is really urgent. Then I put the number “ 2” next to anything that will just take a couple of minutes. I actually do these quick tasks before I get on with the urgent ones; it ’ s a bit like clearing off the top of your desk before sitting down to write that important letter. Second, know when is the most productive time of day for you and do your work or studythen. One of the shocking discoveries I made about myself is that if I get up at 5 a.m., I can doa day’ s work and even fit breakfast in before half past nine. Of course, if you are an early bird,it canbe difficult to accomplish tasks that involve phoning “ night owls ”, but that ’s what email ’s for! Finally, do not let your inbox run your life. I just realized recently how frequently Iinterrupted my real work to check my inbox and respond to the most trivial of emails. So, now I only open it when absolutely necessary and this saves me hours. If your work depends on you being constantly accessible by email, then you can ’ t do this; but be honest and ask yourself, “Am I an email addict?”With these simple, practical techniques, you will become more efficient, less stressed andbe able to win some “ me-time ” for yourself.Short conversationsConversation 1W: So this is your last year in college. Have you ever thought about what you ’ d like to do after graduation?M:Well, I really don ’ t know. The job market seems to be improving, so I may look for a job somewhere. But I am also interested in applying for graduate school.Q:What are the two speakers talking about?M: Do you remember Linda we met a while ago at Susan ’ s birthday party?W: Linda? Do you mean the lady who you said was a nurse in the community hospital before her retirement? Yeah, I remember. She looks very young for her age.Q:What does the woman think of Linda?Conversation 3M:I wish I could retire tomorrow. Then I would not need to worry about work.W: I don ’t look forward to retirement. I ’m afraid of getting old – my body will slow down, and my children will be away. I dread losing independence and living in loneliness. Q: What makes the woman afraid of getting old?Conversation 4W: I consider my early 20s to be the prime time of my life. How about you?M:I couldn ’ t agree with you more. That ’ s no doubt the golden period. You are young and energetic. You are free to pursue your passion. The best thing is that you have a wealth of opportunities to explore.Q:What does the man like best about being in his early 20s?Conversation 5W: Hi, John. You are taking Law 201 this semester, right? How do you like it?M:Yeah, it’ s a great class. We’ ve looked at several cases of age discrimination at work. Such cases are very interesting because they are rarely clear-cut and court decisions can be rather controversial.Q: What does the man say about age discrimination cases?Long conversationM: Nancy, time to make a birthday wish!W:I wish ... hmm. OK! I want a high-paying job, a husband with a perfect face and body, and abig house ... with a swimming pool!M:Wow, Nancy! Those are your three wishes?W:Of course! If I have those three things, I ’ ll be happy!M:Now, Nancy. Let me tell you my story, and you may see things differently.W:“ See things differently?” What do you mean, Uncle Charlie?M:Here is what I once experienced in life. When I married, 32 years ago, we had ahappy marriage, a beautiful house, two expensive cars, and $200,000 in the bank!M:What happens if you lose your job, lose your house, and your husband becomes sick? I suggestthese three wishes: patience, courage and love!W:Patience, courage and love?M:Yes! If you have patience and courage, you and your husband will have good jobs and a nice house. And if you have true love, you and your husband will be beautiful to each other no matterhow old you become together.W:This is good.M:Within six years of our marriage, we had three beautiful children, but we lost our jobs, ourhouse, all our money, and then I got really sick for nine years. But we didn’ t lose anythingtruly valuable, because we always said: “ Wherever the five of us are together, we are at home! ” And, little by little things did improve, and I finally got well. Patience, courage and love!These are what make life full, strong and happy!W: Hmm, I will remember. Patience, courage and love! Thanks, Uncle Charlie!Passage 1If you think that you have to live up a remote mountain in order to live a long and healthy life,a religious community in Loma Linda, California, may prove you wrong. Its members are a group of Christians known as the Seventh-day Adventists. The Adventists enjoy a much higher life expectancy than average Californians. Adventist men can expect to live about seven years longer than other Californian men. Adventist women are likely to live around four years longer than otherCalifornian women. The Adventists also act much younger than they are and see doctorsmuch less than ordinary people.So what’ s the secret of the Adventists ’ longevity? It is not all in their genes. Nor is their good health a mere accident. The Adventists live longer partly because they have a vegetable-based diet.Around 35 percent of them are vegetarian, and around one half eat meat only rarely.Tobacco andalcohol consumptions are discouraged. So are rich or spicy foods, meat, and drinks containing caffeine. The Adventist diet is high in fruit and vegetables. It also includes plenty of whole grains, nuts, seeds and beans, and water is the drink of choice.The longevity of the Adventists is also related to their lifestyle and natural environment. They believe in having regular exercise, helping others, and maintaining strong social and familial ties. They live in a mild climate with warm summers and cool winters. Interestingly, the air quality of Loma Linda, however, is not as good as in other longevity hot spots. This should give us all hope, as it suggests that we don ’t have to have every single factor in place in order to achieve excellent health. Despite this, the Adventists ’ good health certainly provides strong evidence that diet andlifestyle choices have a great impact on health and longevity.Short conversationsConversation 1W:I really need a holiday, so I ’ m going camping with some friends. What are you doing over the semester break?M:I haven ’t got any plans yet. I don ’t really have enough money to fly home. I suppose I could get a part-time job and earn some money, or maybe I could start studying for next semester.Q:What is the woman going to do over the semester break?Conversation 2M:I heard that you quit your swimming lessons. But you have paid $120 for them.W: Ah, it ’s all these yoga sessions. I just couldn’t fit them all in. What ’s more, I got the majority of my fees back because I quit immediately after the first day.Q:Why did the woman quit her swimming lessons?Conversation 3M:Shall we spend our weekend in Singapore? We can leave Friday afternoon so as to have dinner next to the river and enjoy fireworks at the shore!W: I ’d rather go on Saturday. My aunt will drop in on Friday evening. We haven’t seen each otherfor a couple of years.Q: Why doesn ’t the woman want to leave on Friday?Conversation 4M: What do I need to bring for our camping trip to the national park?W: Well, we ’ ve bought the food and rented a van. It ’ s a camping vehicle with a fridge and cookingequipment. I think you will need a warm sweater or jacket for the evenings.Q:What does the woman suggest the man bring for the camping trip to the park?Conversation 5M:Have you confirmed your booking at the hotel in Sydney? With only three days left before our trip, I hope everyone is as ready as I am!W:Not yet. But I ’ d better call them before we start our vacation. During this time of year theyalways get quite busy.Q: What will the woman probably do before the vacation?Long conversationM:Rebecca, I just learned of an amazing park right here near our city!W:Really? Is it a nature park or an entertainment park?M:It ’ s a beautiful nature park, located 15 miles from our home.W:Bill, this is perfect! We can have a vacation and still keep saving money to visit myfamily sometime. But, can we get to Big Sky Park without a car?M:Yes, easily. We just take the No. 32 bus that goes right to the park. The only problem willbe getting all of our camping stuff with us on the bus.W:Well, I did just buy that new cart to help carry groceries home on the bus, plus we have your big backpack. Together, I think we will be fine. All of our camping equipment should easily fiton the bus.M:Good. Good! I know we can make it a really special weekend. I have longed for a time when we could walk alone together in the quiet beauty of nature. I ’ m so, so happy to have this chance to be with you at the park.W: I know me too! I know what I ’ ll do! I ’ ll pack all of our favorite food, and I ’ ll bake a small chocolate cake. Your favorite! Then we can drink tea and eat the chocolate cake around a campfire. I ’ m so happy you found Big Sky Park. I can’ t wait, just two more days for the weekend to come!M:I ’ m so happy as well. Big Sky Park will be wonderful. The fire, the dinner and spending time with you make me such a happy, happy man, Rebecca!Passage 1A new museum entirely dedicated to laziness has opened in the capital city of Colombia. But you have to hurry if you want to see the exhibits and find out about being lazy because the exhibition lasts only for one week. The unusual show displays a whole range of things such as sofas, beds and anything that makes you feel like taking a rest. There are also plenty of televisions for those visiting couch potatoes to watch as they move around relaxingly in the museum.It is no coincidence but rather an intentional decision for the museum to have opened rightafter the holiday season. The idea is for people to think about laziness, and perhaps change their behavior and lifestyle throughout the rest of the year. It offers a practical experience to make us think about laziness in our high-speed, fast-paced societies.The museum’ s founder Marcela Arrieta said she wanted people to rethink about laziness and decide whether it really is a bad thing. She told the media that people today always think about laziness as an enemy of work. For example, they may feel guilty if they sleep late, or they may feel they are wasting time after taking a nap or having a holiday.Ms. Arrieta may not be proposing that we should have a shorter working week, but she could have a point in that we do need more leisure time than our jobs allow us, and change our lifestyle to a type that is more relaxing. Besides, according to scientists, avoiding the pressure and stress ofwork can make us healthier and live longer. So, why not try out Ms. Arrieta ’ s advice for yourself, slow down, and think about being lazy?Short conversationsConversation 1M:I think the government could provide some money for homeless people to build theirown homes. Homeless people would find it easier to get jobs if they had an address.W:It ’ s not a bad idea. But I wonder where the money will come from.Q:What does the man think the government could do?Conversation 2W:You see, some colleagues are not as active and efficient as usual and few have madeany progress in their business recently.M:Why don ’ t we organize some social activities, such as a baseball match? Our colleagues can learn to help and cooperate with one another.Q:What does the man suggest to change the situation?Conversation 3W:I need to go across town, but the traffic is so heavy at this time of day.M:When you take the subway, you don ’t have to deal with traffic. I never drive home. Driving at this time may be slower than walking.Q:What does the man suggest the woman do?W: Have you heard? Kate quit her job and went to Africa to work as a volunteer!M:Really? I really admire her courage. I think we should all extend an arm of help, loveand compassion to help poor people become self-reliant financially and psychologically.Q:What does the man think we all should do?Conversation 5W:You know there are many creative ways to reuse items. For example, old shoe boxes can be used for storage and plastic containers can be used for growing plants.M:I never realized that we could be so green. I just learned to recycle glass bottles.Q:What are the two speakers talking about?Long conversationW: Hey, John! Everything OK? You look upset.M: Oh, hi Kate. I was in the cafeteria eating alone. James from accounting walked by, sat downto eat at the table right next to me – didn ’ t say a single word to me. I wondered why. W: Is that the main thing stressing you out, John?M:No, I was silly to feel bad about that. What I am stressed about is my workload. My manager, Steven, is a great guy. He always counts on me to get the work done. But I have five meetingsthis week and two big projects to complete by next Monday. I don ’ t see how I can finish. I ’ m really worried I ’ ll let my team down.W: I have some free time on Friday and over the weekend. I can help you with your extra work if you’ d like. I know that feeling of being overwhelmed with work. It ’ s awful. I’ d like to help. M: Really? You’ d do that for me?W:Of course I will! John, a lot of us really admire your work. Some of us have asked to work on your team. You’re a great example to us, John. You shouldn ’t doubt yourself. I ’m glad to help out.M:Wow, Kate. Thanks!W:We could ... discuss it over dinner on Thursday. My treat!M:Wow. No ... I mean I get to buy dinner, Kate! How about the new restaurant on 6th Street, 365?It ’ s called 365 because it offers local, seasonal foods – fall, winter, spring, and summer –healthy choices with wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables. Let ’ s meet at 7 p.m.W: Sounds wonderful! Thursday, 7 p.m. at the new restaurant 365 on 6th Street. Perfect!Passage 1More than half of working Americans are dissatisfied with their jobs, according to a survey.That’ s bad news for employers because workers ’ discontent can hurt productivity and hinder innovation.Lynn Franco, co-author of the report, says Americans ’ job satisfaction is at its lowest level in more than two decades: Only 45.3 percent of workers say they are satisfied with their jobs compared with 61 percent in 1987.The report was produced by the Conference Board, a non-profit organization that helps businesses strengthen their performance. It is based on a survey of 5,000 US households. It showsa drop in satisfaction in many aspects of an employee ’ s work life, including interest in the job, dealing with co-workers and bosses, commuting and job security. As a group, neither young people who are just entering the workforce nor employees who are about to retire, Franco says, arehappy with what they do.Only about 36 percent of workers under the age of 25 say they are currently satisfied withtheir jobs. And it’ s not much better among baby boomers. Twenty years ago, more than 50 percentof baby boomers were satisfied. Today, that ’ s down to 46 percent.The most satisfied group of workers in the survey was those aged 25 to 34. Franco suggeststhat they may see some opportunities for upward mobility as baby boomers retire.The Conference Board survey also asked about the reasons behind job dissatisfaction. Thereare economic reasons such as wages, promotion policy and bonus policy that are sort ofadding tothis level of dissatisfaction. In addition, workers are also dissatisfied with the benefits: vacation policy, family-related leave time, work schedule flexibility, and a variety of other factors as well.Short conversationsConversation 1W:I’ve read a lot about this young singer in the music press. She ’s certainly creating a stir. Is she really that good?M:She’ s absolutely brilliant. Each of her performances has been a sell-out. Her mix of rap and folk music is unique and awesome.Q:What does the man say about the singer?Conversation 2M:So here we are in Rome, Italy. In the next four days, we are going to have a full schedule.W:I’m so excited. Rome has been my dream city. I can ’t wait to see the historical buildings, visit the art galleries and eat real Italian pizza. By the way, shall we start with the famous CapitolineQ:What are the two speakers mainly talking about?Conversation 3W:Besides modern opera, which you are studying now, are there any other areas of the artsyou enjoy?M:All sorts. I like pop music, and I very much enjoy pencil drawing. But what interests memost is poetry, especially American poetry in the early 20th century.Q:What ’ s the man ’ s area of study?Conversation 4M:Hi. I am calling to inquire about the exhibit of ancient Greek sculptures you are now hosting.W:Sure. Admission is free. The opening hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.Q:How long does the exhibit open on Saturdays?Conversation 5W: Darling, let ’ s check out the reviews of this movie online. If it’ s good, we should watch it. M:I think we should. To watch a silent movie is certainly not something common in modern days. The actors must have superb skills to attract the audience if they do not say anything.Q:What is special about the movie?Long conversationW:This feels like a dream ... The last time I was in San Francisco was 30 years ago, when I was your age, 15 years old. So much has changed in the city – but you know – many of the sites are just the same.M:Wow! San Francisco is as beautiful as a picture! I can ’t believe it! Let ’s get going! Let’s look at the map and take the streetcar to the Golden Gate Bridge.W:Yes, of course. But, wait – let’ s just take a moment to look at the Golden Gate Bridge from here– up high on the hill. See how amazing the sun looks, shining on the bridge there highabove the water? Sometimes the best way to really enjoy something is to see it from different angles and perspectives.M:Yes! Just beautiful from here! OK! Let ’ s get going! Wait! You know what, Aunt Lucy, I ’m really, really hungry! May we eat before we head out to see the Golden Gate Bridge?W:Yes, of course we can. We’re already here in Chinatown and near my favorite Chinese restaurant. Even after 30 years have passed since I last visited, it ’ s still busy and active.M:That ’s great, Aunt Lucy!W:And, it ’ s right here!M: Wow! This is amazing! The man inside the window is making noodles by hand – just by pulling on the flour dough. I ’ ve never seen anything like it before. How?W:Yes, I know. It’ s amazing, right? And the food is delicious, too! Sometimes the best way to enjoy culture is to simply slow down and truly experience it. We have five full days here in San Francisco. Let’ s go slowly and enjoy every moment!Passage 1The Mona Lisa is probably the most famous painting in the world. It was created byLeonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian artist, between around 1503 and 1506. The subject is the wife of a wealthy silk merchant of Italy. The woman ’s husband requested Da Vinci to portray her as a celebration of their home ’ s completion and the birth of their second son. What is it about thispainting that has created such a lasting impact on the artistic world?One factor is the artist himself. Leonardo da Vinci was not only an artist, but also a scientist,an architect and an engineer. His knowledge of the human form came from the study of actual human bodies, so he was able to draw and paint it more accurately.Another factor is the material used for the painting. The Mona Lisa is an oil painting, butunlike other paintings, which are usually created on canvas, the Mona Lisa has a wood panel asthe surface. The use of a wood panel makes it possible for the work to have survived for centuries.Lastly, the style and techniques used for the painting make the Mona Lisa a masterpiece. DaVinci presented precise details in the subject’ s hands and face. He applied a shadowing techniqueat the corners of her lips and her eyes, which gives her an unbelievably lifelike appearance. He also created a background with aerial views and a beautiful landscape. His remarkable skills left behind no visible brush marks at all.All these factors – Da Vinci’ s talent, the medium used for the painting, the style andtechniques applied in the work – contribute to the lasting and mysterious beauty of the Mona Lisa.Short conversationsConversation 1M:There is not much worth in reading the newspapers these days. They have more pagesbut fewer words that really matter.W:You said it! All you find in them are advertisements and celebrity gossip. I wish theycould direct more attention to issues that are more important to society.Q: What does the man think of today ’ s newspapers?Conversation 2W: Hello. Today on Business Focus I am talking about knowledge management with Mr. Adam Johnson, the Human Resources Manager of a multinational company. Mr. Johnson, how has knowledge management changed the way your company works?M:In lots of ways. The most significant change occurs in how we manage the process of our project development ⋯Q:What is the woman probably doing?Conversation 3W:Recently, reality television has swept across almost all channels: matchmaking, job hunting, and talent shows. I don ’ t know why people are so crazy about it!M: In my view, some people watch reality TV because it makes them feel they ’ re better than others. They may also enjoy seeing other people get embarrassed.Q:What does the man say about reality TV?Conversation 4W:I think teenagers today experience a different social reality from what we had before.M:Exactly. When we were kids, we would hang out with friends, chatting, or going to movies. That’ s our experience, but what we see now is that young people are choosing to live online. Q:How do young people socialize today according to the man?Conversation 5W:Much has been said about how anti-social the Internet and mobile phones are, butI think communications technology is bringing people closer.M:Yes, I’d go along with you on that. With these modern tools, there ’ s a new kind ofconnectionbeing built within families.Q: What does the man think of modern communications technology?Long conversationW:Hey Billy! It ’ s 7:30 p.m.! Turn off your TV and computer. Come down to dinner. It seems your father is finishing his conference call with his team in China.M: OK Mom. Coming. But why is Dad on his computer while I can’ t be on mine!W:Billy, your father is working. But you are chatting with your friends about celebrities!So your father needs to be on his computer. And you don ’t!M:OK. Sorry, Mom. What are we having for dinner? Pizza?W:Pizza?! I’ ve made us a nice dinner of roast chicken, mushroom soup and vegetable salad. I even made chocolate cake for dessert – and you want pizza!M: Just kidding Mom! I love your cooking! Mmm I’ m hungry, and it smells delicious!W: Billy! I told you to shut down all electronics!M: Mom! This isn ’ t fair. You told me to turn off my computer and my TV – you didn ’ t say all electronics – and you didn ’ t mention my cell phone! I have to check the news! My favorite golf player just got in trouble for drunk driving! Please Mom! I have to find out!W:You can’t go five minutes without having your eyes on a screen! Hand me your phone. Now! I am turning it off so we can have a nice dinner.M:OK Mom. Fine! Here ’ s my phone.W:Now, where is your father?M:Will you make Dad do the same? We never have family dinner anymore without Dad being on electronics!W: Hmm, you know, Billy, you have a very good point. I think it’s time we had family dinner without any electronics. Here ’ s our new rule: Just for 45 minutes over dinner, no electronics!。

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Unit 1 ReservationsPart AExercise 1I'd like to book a double room with bath for four nights.1. M:). Can I recommend the Park Hotel to you? It is quite near here. 全满W: Sorry, sir. We're full up(What does the woman suggest that the man do? Q:d like to see Mr. Jones this afternoon, please.' M: I2.Can you manage at 10:30 tomorrow morning? I'm sorry but Mr. Jones will be busy the whole afternoon.W:What does the woman say to the man?Q:on Sunday night, Oct. 31st? ”“42nd StreetCan I book two tickets for the show 3. W:). 十一月三号M: Sorry, madam. All the tickets on that night are sold out. But tickets are available for Nov.3rd(When can the woman see the show?Q:)two tickets on Flight 6051 to Edinburgh, for October 20th.预订'd like to reserve(4. M: I) on the 20th .But we still have a few seats available on the 21st. 预订一空的We're booked up( W: Sorry, Sir.When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh? Q:Garden Restaurant. May I help you? W: 5.Can you make arrangements for a table for six at eight this evening? In a quiet corner, please. M: What does the man want to do? Q:Keys: [a. reserve the room in another hotel]1. What does the woman suggest that man do?[c. Mr. Jones can see the man sometime the next morning.] 2. What does the woman say to the man? rd][d. Nov.33. When can the woman see the show?th of October.] [a. on the 204. When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh?5. What does the man want to do? [d. Book a table for six people at 8:00]Exercise 2Hello. Dazhong Taxi Company.W:Hello. Can I book a taxi to the West Lake Hotel, Hangzhou? M:Sure. What time?W:'clock tomorrow morning.M: 9 oYour address, please? W:Room 1008, Peace Hotel. M:And your name? W:Jack Smith. M:OK, Mr Smith. W:Thank you. M:Not at all.W:West Lake Hotel, Hangzhou Rm 1008.Peach Hotel 9 tomorrow morning Keys: Jack SmithPart BConversation 1I'd like to make a reservationOperator: Glory Inn, Atlanta.Paul: Hi, this is Paul Lambert. I'm the manager of the band Country Boys. You know, the rock band fromChicago. I want …Operator: Please hold, Mr. Lambert. I'm putting your through to the reservation manager.Paul: But …Manager: Mr. Lambert? This is Laurie Perry, the hotel manager.s the 15th. I want the best room in the hotel.'Oh, yeah? Well, I need five rooms for Friday night. That Paul:Manager: Sorry, I'm afraid I cannot accept your reservation.Paul: Now look, we always stay at the Glory Inn…Manager: I know that, Last time you were here, we had a number of complaints from other guests. Paul: You mean they don't like long-haired rock musiciansManager: That's not the problem, sir. The band used bad language in the coffee shop, and threw two TV sets into thepool(把两个电视机扔到池中).Paul: Yeah, yeah. Well, I'11 tell them to be more careful this time.Manager: I'm afraid that's not all, sir. You haven't paid the account for the last time yet。

Paul: I'm sorry. I'll put a check in the mail right awayManager: Please do.Paul: So, what about our reservation for Friday?Manager: I'11 answer that very simply, sir, No way!Keys:Exercise 1:1. Why was Paul Lambert calling the Glory Inn? [a. to book hotel rooms at the Glory Inn for his rock musicians]2. Who might the first woman be? [c. an operator(话务员)]3. What did Me. Lambert promise to do on the phone? [a. tell his musicians to be more careful this time.]4. What happened to Mr. Lambert's request for a reservation? [b. it would not be accepted even if he paid his earlieraccount.]5. What might be true of Ms. Laurie Perry, the hotel's reservations manager? [a. she makes decisions on the basis ofprinciples.(她决定原则的基础)]Exercise 2: 1. five rooms in total √rooms on the top floor √the best rooms in the hotel √2. They damaged the hotel's property. √They talked rudely in the coffee shop. √They did not pay the account when they left the hotel. √Conversation 2Marcel Always Does My HairM: Good morning. Unisex Hairdresser's.W: Good morning. I'd like to make an appointment, please, for three o'clock this afternoon, with Marcel.M: Let me see ... I'm sorry Marcel's busy at three. Can you suggest another day, madam?W: No. I've an important meeting to attend tonight and I must have my hair done before five. So how about 3:30?M: I'm afraid Marcel is busy all afternoon.W: What a nuisance(真讨厌)!M: I'm terribly sorry, madam. But you should always book well in advance. W: I know. I know. But it's short notice forme, too.W: OK, then. What time will he be available?M: Then may I suggest Tom O'Neil? He is just as good as Marcel.W: But Marcel always does my hair. He knows what style I usually wear. M: But everybody says Tom can quickly figureout the best style for a particular customer(特定客户).M: Er... actually he is busy all afternoon too. But luckily, one of his customers has just called to cancel her appointment.So if you can be here at 2:45, I can fit you in. You'll be his first customer this afternoon.W: That would be nice then. Thank you. You're really very helpful. M: You're welcome.Keys:Exercise 1: P. 51. What was the purpose of the woman's call? [b. to make an appointment to have her hair done by Marcel.][ a. she was informed of her meeting this2. Why didn't the woman make an appointment with Marcel well in advance?evening only a short while ago.]3. What do you know about the woman? [d. she is Marcel's regular customer.]4. What did the man on the phone suggest? [c. that the woman have her hair done by another hairdresser.][a. pleased.]5. How did the woman feel in the end?'s favorite hairdresser. √Exercise 2: 1. He is the woman He has an appointment with another customer. √He is a popular hairdresser at the Unisex Hairdresser. √Tom is just as good as Marcel. √ 2.Tom can quickly figure out the best style for a particular customer. √s hair before. √Tome has never done the woman'Unit 2 Animals and petsPart AExercise 1Passage 1Dear Sir,their pets.I'm writing to say how shocked I am by the amount of money that people in Britain spend onA recent article in your newspaper informed us that last year Britons spent 660 million pounds on dog food and 516million pounds on food for their cats.Are we completely mad? Every day on TV we see pictures of people who have no food at all. A few pounds wouldbuy them food for a week. Even in Britain there are many people without work and homes. A little money could make aBut it seems that in Britain animals come first. Perhaps it is time to think again.big difference to them couldn't it?Yours faithfully,Ms D.Walker)…( a. the money spend by Britons Key: P.12Q: what does the letter mainly tell us?Passage 2One of the main complaints of the city residents in the United States is the number of homeless cats and dogs. It hasbeen estimated that more than 31 million cats and dogs are wandering through the streets of the cities. Each year about afifth of these animals are destroyed. A survey of 41 cities reports that as much as 15 million dollars is spent to captureanimal control its dollars a year to year. One city alone, Chicago, spends one million and kill those animals everycity the in New York, lot a of cats and dogs wandering other population. On the hand, though you can find quitecan't find any money for animal population ernment）….What is the passage mainly about? （b. Problems caused by homeless Keys: Q. Exercise 2she animals. When interesting lecture to very giving been her students a very long and not Mrs. 1. Bush hadNow, Tommy, tell me where finished, she decided to ask a few questions. She started off with this question. “”elephants are found.Elephants are such big animals that “Tommy hadn't done much listening, but he pretended to be clever, saying,”they hardly ever get lost. The cat you sold me is absolutely useless!”“2. An angry customer went back to the pet shop and said to the owner,The customer ”s wrong with it? It looks perfectly all right to me.“What'The owner looked at the cat and said,When you sold it to me you promised it would be a good cat for mice. Yet every time “became furiousand said,”t that a good cat for mice? The owner smiled and said, ”“Well, isn'it sees a mouse it runs away and hides.Part BConversationChoosing a PetAttendant: Hello. Can I help you?Can you suggest anything?I'm looking for a pet for my son.Yes. Customer:Attendant: What kind of pet does he want? A traditional pet－a cat or a dog? Or something unusual? Customer: Well, He'd like a snake or an alligator(鳄鱼), but he isn't going to get one.Attendant: We have a nice dog right now －a Rottweiler(罗特韦尔犬)!Customer: A Rottweiler!Oh, no!I've heard about them on the news.They're very big and mean(卑鄙的).Attendant: Oh, no, ma'am .They weren't as mean as some dogs.Customer: Really?Attendant: Yes, really. Last week we had a small dog here. It was only as big as your purse(钱包，手提袋), but it wasas mean as the devil(魔鬼). It bit me three times!Customer: Let's forget dogs, then.Attendant: What about a cat?Customer: A cat. Hmm …They aren't as friendly as dogs, are they?Attendant: No, but they don't eat as much as dogs either. And they're very clean.Customer: Hmm…Attendant: What about a bird then? A parrot or a parakeet. We have both.Customer: Which do you recommend?Attendant: Well, parakeets(长尾小鹦鹉) aren't as easy to train, and they never speak as well as parrots(鹦鹉).Customer: Yes, but parakeets don't need as much space as parrots, do they?Attendant: That's true. Parakeets are very popular because they are so easy to keep.Customer: Yes, but they're a little noisy, aren't they? I want a quiet pet.Attendant: A quiet pet? Well, what about a goldfish? There's nothing quiet as a goldfish.Keys:Exercise 1: P. 141. What was the woman doing? [c. asking a pet shop attendant(服务员) about what kind of pet is good for her son]2. What kind of pet did the woman have in mind?[d. something quiet]3. what kind of pet did the woman's son prefer? [b. very unusual one like a snake or an alligator]4. what can you conclude from the conversation? [d. the woman was hard to please]Exercise 2: A Rottweiler: big, meanA cat: clean, less than a dog, friendlyA parrot: moreA parakeet: Easy to keep, less, parrot, a little noisyA gold fish: QuietStoryDog Plays “Mother” to Tiger CubsPeople at a zoo in China have used a dog named Balu to play mother to three newborn Siberian tigers. The newborn tigers of the Shanghai Wild Animal Park, including one male and two females were abandoned bytheir mother. They were very much in need of being breast-fed and the zoo called for Balu.The first time the 7-year-old bitch acted as a tiger's mother was five years ago when a Siberian tiger became toosick and weak to feed her four babies and the park had to place an advertisement for a replacement. Since then the animal owned by a farmer from Nanhui has been asked to play mother for 12 tiger cubs on fouroccasions.Officials from the park came calling for her services two months ago shortly after she had given birth to her own twopuppies.Park spokesman Su Feilong recalled: “She was very strong at first sight. Though the tiger cubs were much biggerthan her, she regarded them as her own children and fed them wholeheartedly.”Balu has now takes to breast-feeding both her own and “adopted”babies, according to Shanghai Daily.Mr Su told the paper: “She is a loving mother, especially to those tigers. When those naughty cubs fought against herown puppies, she never got angry with them but tried to make them quiet with a gentle hug.”Keys: Exercise 1: P.161. Where does the story take place? [c. in a wild animal park in Shanghai.]2. What can we learn about a female Siberian tiger in the park? [b. she gave birth to three babies but left them]3. What did the park do five years ago when the mother of four tiger cubs was too sick to look her babies?[a. the advertised in the local papers for an animal to take the place of the mother.]4. What can you learn from the story? [c. Not all animals have motherly love for their young.]1. 12-year-old bitch from a farmer's family.Exercise 2:two puppies just two months ago2. for 12 tiger cubs since 5 years ago.3.strong but she is smaller than the cubs. 4.enough milk for her own babies and the baby tigers. 5.her own children and takes good care of them.6.1. What does the passage mainly imply? [b. all animals should be well treated.]P. 192. how do most people treat their pets? (d. they spend a large amount of money and time taking care of them)s attitude toward blood sports? (a. he thinks they are cruel)3. what do you think is the speaker'/// closed / tiny / East London / March 17,1971P.20. 33 / 231 / cat year / dustbin // Australia / 27-year-old eating // cat food / place / World Records front teeth /// sleeping //Unit 3 AgePart ALife“say, in England we It's a special birthday, and to I1.'m Emi. My husband is going be forty at the weekend.t know that .It is going to 'begins at 40.”he is going to have a big party with all his friends and relatives, but he doesnt say. That is a surprise, too.'be a surprise. What am I going to give my husband? I can? ( To throw a surprise party for his 40th birthday.) Q. what is Emi going to do for her …st birthday is on Saturday, and I am going to go out with some2.My name is Elena. I live in Madrid, Spain. My 21It is an old friends. To wish me a happy birthday, they are going to pull on my ear 21 times, once for each year.custom. Some people do it only once, but my friends are very traditional.s ear 21 times.) (Pulling on the birthday person'Q. What is the old custom …?very good'll invite three going to be 30 next Sunday. To make the most of the day I3.My name is Philippe. I am friends out to dinner. In France, you often invite people out on your birthday. I know that in some countries it is theopposite----people take you out.(To invite three very good friends out to dinner.) ? Q. What is Philippe going …Part BConversation 1You sure don't look itAmy: Wow, it is hard to believe you are 60 years old, Sophie. You sure don't look it.Brian: Yeah, you seem so much younger---- and have more energy than most people I know my age. Sophie: Thank you, you are sweet, Brian. And I must say, I don't feel 60, either. I guess staying activeis the key , andbeing positive.Brian: Hmmm, I wonder what we will be doing when we are your age?Amy: It is difficult to imagine what I will be doing ten years from now---- let alone when I am 60. Brian: You, Amy? Ten years from now? That is easy. You will be a successful doctor and you will be running two orthree large clinics.Sophie: And you will have already discovered a cure for some terrible disease.Amy: By the time I am 30? Oh, not likely-----but I do kind of like the idea.Sophie: What about you, Brian? What do you think you will be doing in ten years? Do you think you will still beworking for the same company?Brian: hmm, good question. Actually, I doubt it. May be I will have started my own business by then. Hey, I know (I)will own a chain of computer stores. How does that sound?And you will have opened branch stores in every major city in the country.Amy:Brian: I like this idea.Sophie: That is being very positive.Amy: Right, we can all dream, Brian.Keys: Exercise 1: P.231. What is the conversation mainly about?[d. an old lady and two young people are chatting about what life will be like in ten years' time.]2. What is Sophie's key to staying young and energetic?[c. she tries to stay active and holds an optimistic(乐观) attitude toward life.]3. What do you know about Amy and Brian?[d. Amy is a medical student and Brian is working for a computer company.]4. What can you learn from the conversation?[c. it is important for older people to take an interest in various kinds of activities.]Exercise 2: Amy: A successful doctor; 2 or 3 large clinics; a cure for some terrible diseaseBrian: his own business; a chain of computer stores; branch stores in every major city in the countryConversation 2Do you mind if I ask you how old you are?M: Do you mind if I ask how old you are?W: Actually, I'd rather not say. But put it the way, I am on the wrong side of 30.M: Is that a good age to be?W: Um, yes, pretty good. But it is a lot older than 25, which is how old I feel.M: What is life like when you are in your thirties?W: Well, not very different from my twenties except that I am seriously thinking of buying more expensive facecreams(面霜), and wondering if they really work.M: What do you think is the best age to be ?W: I think between 25 and 30 is a good age , because you have kind of sorted out(分出) what you want and you knowhow to get it and you have got some experience of trying to get it. At the age you don't know think about theconsequences of what you do whereas when you are a bit older you do tend to worry about the consequences.M: So do you wish you were still 25?W: No, I am happy at the age I am now. I mean I had a good time in my twenties, but I wouldn't necessarily want torelive(重温,再体验) them.M:I see.Keys: Exercise 1: P.251. How old is the woman? [c. over thirty]2. What is probably the relationship between the two speakers? [b. Interview and interviewee]3. What is the man mainly trying to find out from the woman? [a. what is the best age of one's life and how she …]4. What can you learn about the woman from the conversation? [d. she had a good life when she was younger …]5. Which of the following expresses the woman's idea? [c. people who are a bit older tend to hesitate …]Exercise 2: 1. She is on the wrong side of 30/over 30.2. Yes. It's pretty good.3. 254. Between 25 and 30. Because by then you know what you want with life and how to get it.5. They tend to be worried about consequences of what they do.6. She had a good time but she wouldn't necessarily want to relive it.7. No. She's happy at her age now.Age is a Sensitive SubjectP.29 1. Why is age a very sensitive subject to many westerners? [a. they know how muchpeople …].2. How could you make people very happy when talking about their age according to the passage? [d. take 10 years …]]aged people in the West? [c. they feel flattered bein…3. What does the passage say about many middle-I hate birthday1. What is one of the reasons why Edward hated birthdays? [a. because it reminds him that he's getting older.]2. Why did Edward's aunt call him one day? [b. to invite him to a birthday party for his cousin.])]3. What can be the best topic of the story? [c. an unwanted present(一个不受欢迎的礼物) can result in great embarrassment][ a. Carelessness(粗心4. What lesson can be learned from the story?Unit 4 Personal budgetsPart AExercise 1To be honest, I always seem to run out of money toward the end of the year. 1. W:Well, you should follow a month-by-month plan. M:I am really having trouble with money lately. 2. M:? A lot of students go there when they are in W: Have you thought about the Financial Aid Office财政援助办公室financial trouble.this month.M: Emi, I am sorry to say that I can't make ends meet3. 使收支相抵t think it would be a problem if you cut down on the discs you buy.' W: I don th, but I have almost spent all my monthly income. It is only 15 W: My goodness! 4. 我的妈呀！M: You should start living within your means. 你应该按照自己的方式生活ve buy a new suit. Have you saved enough money for it? Eric, you said you'5 W:Well, to tell you the truth my finances are really tight right now. M:Keys: P.311. what does the man mean? [d. the woman should have a monthly spending plan.]s problem.]2. whatcan we learn about the Financial Aid Office? [c. it might help to solve the man'3. what does the woman imply? [a. the man should stop spending too much money on discs.]4. what does the man mean? [d. he thinks the woman should not spend more than she earns.]5. what does the man mean? [ d. He has given up the idea of buying a new suit at present.]Exercise 25) discs 4) teenager 3) fair 1) weekly 2) fixed6) an excellent way to teach their children the value of money7) they learn to budget their expense8) they will have no money to spend by the end of the week.Part BConversation 1Saving and spending moneyInterviewer: Hi, Rob, do you try to have money?Rob: Sure. I am a student. I have to save money.Interviewer: Well, how do you save money?Rob: Well, I try not to shop in department stores or malls except when things are on sale. I never pay full price(全价). And I really like shopping in outdoor markets---you can usually find some real bargains(讨价还价) there.Interviewer: How about you, Kathy? Do you try to save money?Kathy: Of course. See, I am not interested in having the very latest or the most fashionable things. I sometimesbuy clothes at a thrift(节俭，节约) store. But, well, I think I still look pretty good, don't I ? Interviewer: Oh, yes, you look very good actually.Kathy: Thanks. I bought my shoes in regular store(常规的商店), but they were on sale. Interviewer: Oh, well, thank you very much Kathy. And you, Cliff? You try to save money too, don't you?Cliff: Oh, sure. And the best way to do that is not to pay people to fix things for you. Interviewer: What do you mean?or repair things around the house. I like to get …Well, I try to fix things for myself, like fix my car or Cliff:things done by myself. Last year I spent all my after-work hours doing plumbing work. I even installed abar counter in our basement.去年我花了我所有的下班后时间做管道的工作。