Home-schooling 英语视听说对话
大学英语视听说4原文对话
Unit 1Script 1Talia: It’s all so incredible, Mom. I’m working on a story about one of the national soccer players, Nick Crawford… No, that’s the thing. He knows that one of his teammates has framed him.And I believe he’s innocent.[Knock on door]Talia: Look, Mom. I have to go. I’ll call you tomorrow, OK? Bye. Yes, yes, me, too. Bye.Nick: Hi. I came as soon as I could. What’s up?Talia: I’ve been thinking about this all day… Now tell me, again: When and how did you meet this Jackie Baker woman?Nick: I’ve already told you. She came up to me at the juice bar. We set up a meeting.Talia: Right. At her office. Except you never went up to her office.Nick: Right, so she meets me in the lobby, we shake hands, and she takes me to lunch.Talia: Yes, to a little place around the corner, as I recall.Nick: Right. And then she asks me to endorse a new pair of shoes.Talia: Yeah. You told me they’re called Kicks.Nick: Right. And she explains that I’ll have to wear the shoes when I play. And the company will use my name in the ads.Talia: OK. Can you think of anything else?Nick: Well, we did talk about an idea for a Kicks commercial.Talia: A commercial? What commercial?Nick: I told you about that, didn’t I? They wanted me to be in a commercial.Script 2Talia:Hang on a second. You never said anything about a commercial. I want to hear more about this. Don’t leave out any details. This could be important.Nick:OK. So, over lunch she describes the deal…Jackie:So, you’ll wear our shoes when you play. And we’ll us e your name in ads. Do that and fifty thousand dollars is yours.Nick:Sounds good. And this will be sometime next year?Jackie:Uh, yeah, that’s right. We can work out the details later for this, but we’ll probably want you to appear in a commercial.Nick:Cool!Jackie:In fact, I’m working on an idea for a commercial right now. Do you want to hear about it?Nick:Sure.Jackie:OK. Picture this. You’re sitting in a park. On a bench. It’s a beautiful spring day.Nick:So far, so good.Jackie:OK. A young ki d comes up to you and says, ―Hey! Aren’t you Nick Crawford, the soccer star?‖Nick:Uh-huh.Jackie:And you say, ―That’s me.‖ Or something like that.Nick:Right.Jackie:And then the kid says, ―Wow! Cool shoes! What are they?‖ And you say, ―Kicks. What else?‖Nick:That’s it?Jackie:That’s it.Nick:So, all I have to do is sit on the bench…and talk to a kid?Jackie:That’s all you have to do.Talia:That’s what I thought! This Jackie person recorded your conversation over lunch. Then she edited the tape s o it sounds like you’re accepting a bribe.Nick:Oh, wow!Unit 2Script 1Talia: Tony, I need to see you. I have to bring you up to date on the Nick Crawford story.Tony: Come in. What's going on?Talia: I just spoke to Nick. He was tricked. The tape was edited. He didn't take a bribe. It just sounds that way.Tony: Well, what does your audio expert say?Talia: I forgot to tell you. It's definitely Nick's voice. And he said the tape was definitely edited. Tony: But I don't get it. Who's behind this?Talia: One of Nick's teammates, Dean Bishop. He resents being in Nick's shadow. He wants to be the only star on the team.Tony: Of course! The bottom line is ... being the star is worth a lot of money in endorsements. Talia: Still. I can't imagine...Tony: OK. So, now, what's your plan?Talia: I have an idea. I need some help from Amy.Tony: Fine. You can have another day on this and we won't run the story yet. But one more thing, Talia, I hope you're not emotionally involved in this story.Talia: Me? Emotionally involved?Tony: I know you want to clear Nick's name. But if you want to have a career in journalism, you have to remember to stay objective.Script 2Patty: Hi there. What can I get for you?Amy: How about a large iced tea?Patty: Coming right up.Amy: ... and a little information.Patty: What kind of information?Amy: I'm trying to get hold of someone named Jackie Bishop. I was told that she's a member of this club. Patty: Hmm. She used to be, but not anymore. She stopped coming here a while ago. Maybe a year ago, even. Amy: Oh. Too bad.Patty: Her brother Dean, the soccer player, works out here, though. I remember seeing him yesterday, around lunchtime. Maybe you could speak to him.Amy: Actually, I'd rather avoid seeing him. It's a little complicated between him and me, if you know what I mean.Patty: Oh, I see. Well, here's an idea. I think Jackie's taking acting classes over at the university. Maybe youcould catch up with her there.Amy: She's taking acting classes at the university?Patty: Mmm-hmm.Amy: Ah.... Yes, .... That's a great idea. Thanks for the tip.Patty : Oh, likewise! Thanks!Unit 3Script 1Amy: Talia, are you almost here?Talia: I’m about ten minutes away. Can you see her?Amy: Yes. She’s si tting on a sofa. Hurry up. Classes start in about 20 minutes.Talia: Well, just go over to her and start a conversation. You’ve done your homework, haven’t you?Amy: My homework?Talia: I mean, have you found out What courses she’s taking, and everythin g?Amy: Oh, yeah. I can do a little acting myself, if that’s what you mean.Talia: So go act like a drama student, and go and talk to her. I’ll be right there.Amy: Excuse me. You’re in the drama program, right?Jackie: Yes! Oh, hi!Amy: Do you know if Professor Roberts is teaching this semester?Jackie: Yes, he is. He’s fabulous I’m in his improvisation class. In fact, it’s tonight.Amy: Oh, great.Jackie: I’ve been taking classes here for about a year and I think he’s been my best teacher. Amy: I know what you mean. He’s very …inspiring.Jackie: Yes, absolutely. I’ve become a much better actor since I started taking his classes…Amy: Yes, I’m sure you have.Script 2Amy: Oh, I’m Amy Lee, by the way.Jackie: Hi. Jackie Bishop. Well, that’s my re al name. My stage name is Jackie Baker.Amy: So, do you have an agent?Jackie: As a matter of fact, I spoke to an agent last week. I just sent him a tape, and he thought it was incredible. Amy: I’m not surprised. You do seem… incredible.Jackie: And my brother knows this film director. He’s going to introduce me to him.Amy: Oh, that’s great! Oh, wait, is your brother that soccer player…?Jackie: Dean Bishop! That’s right! He’s my elder brother. We just adore each other! He’s a soccer star, and I’m go ing to be a movie star! Tonight he’s taking me out for a celebration.Amy: Tonight? Really? What are you celebrating?Jackie: Oh, just … this thing. Nothing really. Anyway, he’s taking me to this restaurant near here. Valentino’s. Have you ever eaten there?Amy: Um, no … I can’t aff…Jackie: I ate there once, and I saw Madonna.Amy: Wow!Jackie: Yes, can you believe it? It was so exciting!Amy: I guess you have to go to the right places.Jackie: Absolutely! I even booked the perfect table for people watching.Amy: I’m impressed. You really plan ahead. You’re amazing.Unit 4Script 1Talia: Amy! Great to see you again.Amy: You too. Uh, Jackie, this is Talia. Talia, this is Jackie.Jackie: Charmed. Charmed.Talia: Nice to meet you, too.Amy: Talia is a researcher at Newsline.Jackie: How exciting.Talia: Gee, you look so familiar.Jackie: Really? We might have seen each other around campus.Talia: I guess so. Or we may have been in a class together. I'm taking journalism classes.Jackie: No, it couldn't have been a class. I'm taking acting classes, like Amy.Talia: Oh, well. I'll probably think of it later.Jackie: Speaking of classes, I'd better run. I don't want to be late forProfessor Roberts..Talia: Hold it. I think I remember where I've seen you.Jackie: Really?Talia: Yes. The Gower Building.Script 2Talia : Don't you work for a shoe company? Kicks Shoes?Jackie : I'm sorry, but you can't be serious.Talia : Oh, I can be quite serious.Jackie : Listen. I've got to go. It must be time for my class. See you, Amy.Amy: Yes. Bye, Jackie. It was great talking to you.Talia : So what did you find out?Amy: Listen to this. Jackie and Dean are going to Valentino's after her class tonight to celebrate. She's booked a special table.Talia : This is perfect. Great work. You should be proud of yourself.Amy : Thanks, but it was nothing. Piece of cake, in fact.Talia : OK, then. You call Valentino's and make a reservation for two.Amy: Oh, wow. Are we going to Valentino's?Talia : Oops ... no. I was planning on calling Nick.Amy: I see.Talia : Thanks for being understanding.Amy : After I call Valentino's, is there anything else you want me to do?Talia : Yes. I'm going to need your help. We have a lot to do in the next two hours.Unit 5Script 1Talia: Oh, thank goodness you got my message!Nick: Yeah. What’s going on?Talia: Don’t worry. I’m not trying to get you to take me out on a date. I’m trying to help you save your career. Nick: Oh, that. Yeah, right, I almost forgot.Talia: Be serious. I care about… I care about your future.Nick: So do I!Talia: Good—you wore a tie.Nick: Yeah, your message said, wear a tie and a jacket. You look nice, by the way.Talia: Thanks. So do you.Nick: What’s that?Talia: Here. You have to put these on.Nick: I’m sorry. Did I miss something here? Is it… is it Halloween? Are you really going to make me put these on?Talia: Yes. And that’s how you’re going to hear their conversation. There’s an earphone in the wig.Nick: Whose conversation?Talia: Jackie and Dean’s. They’re having dinner here. Let’s go inside.Script 2Talia: So, as I was saying, I have a feeling Dean and Jackie are going to talk about you as soon as they get here. Nick: Really?Talia: Yup. And all we have to do is record their conversation. We just need to plant this at their table.Nick: Brilliant! But wait… how will you know which table is theirs?Talia: You forget—I’m a researcher… I asked the maitred’. That’s their table over there. I’ll be right back. Nick: OK. I’ll watch for Jackie and Dean while you plant the mike.Talia: Good. Just cough or something to warn me if you see them.Nick: OK. Hurry up. [Nick coughs!]Talia: Whew! That was close... Here. Look at the menu. We should order.Nick: Right, though I’m not really hungry.Talia: Neither am I.Dean: One more.Nick: Don’t look now, but here comes Jackie.Unit 6Script 1Jackie: You are not going to believe what happened.Dean: I've been leaving messages for you all afternoon! Why haven't you called me back?Jackie: Sorry. I left my cell phone at home.Dean: All right, listen, we need to talk...Jackie: Dean, don't interrupt! This is serious. I was sitting in the Student Lounge at school when a woman came up to me and started a conversation. So...Dean: Wait. I have to tell you something important. We may have a slight problem here...Jackie: Dean! I told you not to interrupt!Dean: OK. I give up. What?Jackie: So this woman Amy and I were talking when a friend of hers showed up. Then, when Amy introduced us, her friend said I looked familiar.Dean: So?Jackie: So, then she asked me if I worked for Kicks Shoes!Dean: There is no Kicks Shoes.Jackie: I know that and you know that, but she doesn't know...Dean: How does she know about...Jackie: I'm scared, Dean. She works for Newsline.Dean: Newsline ?Jackie: Yes! What if she knows about what we did to Nick Crawford?Dean: Shh! Keep your voice down. What I've been trying to tell you is that Nick knows everything! He knows that I'm the one who's behind all this. And he even knows about you.Jackie: He knows about me? Oh, no! Look, this whole thing was your idea!Dean: Shh. I told you to keep it down. People are starting to look at us!Script 2Jackie: OK. I'll calm down. But, Dean, I'm worried. I could get into real trouble.Dean: You? Why, I'm the one who sent the phony tape to Newsline.Jackie: Yes, but I was the one who posed as the Kicks executive.Dean: Big deal.Jackie: What do you mean, big deal? I did a superb job. I helped you get Nick suspended!Dean: Yeah. Yeah. You're a great actress. I know.Jackie: Speaking of which, when are you going to introduce me to Byron Walters?Dean: Byron Walters?Jackie: Yes, that film director friend of yours? Remember? The director who's going to make me a star!! Dean: Oh, him...Jackie: You said to be patient, but this is getting ridiculous.Dean: Uh, I forgot to tell you. There is no Byron Walters. He quit the business.Jackie: But he was going to give me my big break, the break that's going to make me a star.Dean: Sorry, Jackie.Jackie: No, you're not. I don't think you're sorry at all now. But you will be! You tricked me, just like you tricked Nick Crawford. I don't have to stand for this.Unit 7Script 1Nick: I can’t believe it! They admitted everything.Talia: And we got it all on tape.Nick: How did you know they were going to talk about me?Talia: I saw Jack’s face when I mentioned Kicks shoes. I knew she would tell Dean about it as soon as she could. Nick: This is fantastic. I am so relieved. I was beginning to think it was all over for me.Talia: Are you ready to go? If we leave now, we’ll still be able to catch Tony.Nick: Look, Talia. The news has been on. There’s nothing we can do to change it…Talia: I guess you’re right.Nick: Why don’t you finish dinner?Talia; … But if we leave now, Tony will still be in the office.Nick: Look, Talia. This whole thing is about to be clear up. Why don’t we just take a little time now to enjoy ourselves?Talia: Of course. You’re right. Sorry, Nick. And besides, this is Valentino’s. And I am with a star!Script 2Nick: I have a confession to make.Talia: What? You have a confession to make? I thought this whole thing was over.Nick: No, no. It’s not about that. It’s about… .Talia: Us? Us, as in you and me.Nick: Yes. Do you remember that class we took together in college?Talia: Of course, I remember it. I remember it well.Nick: And do you remember when we were studying together in the library…Talia: You mean when we were studying for that Shakespeare exam?Nick: Well, I… uh… I wanted to ask you out.Talia: You did? Wow!... So why didn’t you?Nick: I’d heard you had a boyfriend.Talia: Oh, no! Well, I had a boyfriend, but we split up during that summer. In fact, we had split up by mid-semester.Nick: You are kidding. I didn’t know. Well, I guess I should’ve…Talia: I’m not seeing anyone now, though, you know.Nick: Well, then…Waiter: Tutto bene? Is everything all right? May I get you uh, un café? Te? Cappuccino?Talia: I’ll have a cappuccino.Nick: Two.Unit 8Script 1Talia: I’m too late, right? You already aired the story about Nick on the evening news?Tony: No, I decided not to. When I hadn’t heard from you, I deci ded to wait.Talia: Oh, gosh, what a relief. Tony: As a matter of fact, I was just going to call you.Talia: Well, I am so glad you waited, Tony.... Tah-dah!Tony: So that’s the tape?Talia: Yup. This is the tape that will get Nick’s name cleared.Ton y: OK. Let’s hear it. I have a tape player here somewhere.Amy: So, tell me. Tell me.Talia: It was perfect. I got it all on tape. Jackie said that she had posed as a Kicks executive...Amy: No!Talia: Yes! And they both admitted that there was no Kicks!Amy: Get out of here!Talia: And Dean actually said that he had sent the tape to us.Amy: Unbelievable!Talia: Wait till you hear them. Hearing is believing!Tony: Talia, let me have the tape.Talia: Oh, sure. Here. Oh, this is so exciting.Script 2Talia: Here it is, the tape that will get Nick reinstated on the team. Just a minute. I must not have rewound it... OK, now listen.... What’s going on? Is this tape player working?Tony: It’s been working just fine. In fact, I just had it cleaned las t week.Amy: Try another tape and see if that works.Tony: Thanks, Amy. I was just about to try that.Amy: Did you check that the recording light was on?Talia: I was going to check it after I sat down but too much was going on.Tony: Did you press "play" and "record" together?Talia: I don’t know! I thought I did! The tape was moving.Tony: You probably just pressed "play".Talia: This is a disaster.Tony: Sorry, Talia. I’m afraid you’ve just learned a lesson the hard way.Amy: Poor Talia.Talia: Poor Nick! How am I going to tell him?Unit 9Script 1Nick: Here I am! Ready to celebrate.Talia: Didn’t you get my message?Nick: No! What’s wrong? Are you OK?Talia: Yeah ... No... Nick, I don’t know how to tell you...Nick: What are you talking about?Talia: The tape. I mean, there is no tape. I never recorded Jackie and Dean’s conversation.Nick: Yes, there is. I was there.Talia: No. I messed it up. I didn’t press the right buttons.Nick: Oh, no!Talia: I feel awful. If I had been more careful, we would have had the evidence!Nick: Wow! And we were supposed to be celebrating tonight.Talia: How stupid! I can’t believe I didn’t press the right buttons! I just wish I had been more careful.Nick: And I wish you would stop kicking yourselfTalia: Well, I’m supposed to be a professional! And I want to be a reporter!Script 2Talia: I wish I could go back and do it over.Nick: Well, you can’t. Take it from me. I’m an athlete. I know. You just have to forget what’s done and go on.Ta lia: You’re right. What’s done is done. Orin this case, what’s not done is done.Nick: Look, Talia, if you hadn’t done such a good job of covering the story, we never would have known the truth.Talia: How can you stay so positive?Nick: I don’t know. It’s just my nature.Talia: Well, I wish it were mine. I wish I were that optimistic. So, guess I’ll quit my job. Amy can take my place. She’ll be a good researcher.Nick: Talia, take it easy. You’re overreacting. Things really aren’t so bad.Talia: Yes, they are, Nick. They’re terrible. And the most terrible part of all of this is that I let you down.Nick: Have I ever told you about my grandmother?Talia: No, I don’t think so.Nick: Well, my grandmother is a very wise woman. She always told me to tell the truth. She always said the truth would win out.Unit 10Script 1Talia: So, what are you going to do now?Nick: I don’t know. Until you told me about the tape, I was expecting to rejoin the team tomorrow.Talia: I have an idea. How about this? What if I call your coach? Would he believe me if I told him about Dean and Jackie?Nick: It wouldn't matter if he believed you, Talia. I'm sorry, your word wouldn't be enoughTalia: Who is that?Jackie: Surprise!Talia: You?Jackie: I got your phone number from your friend, Amy. I was thinking about calling, but then I decided to just surprise you with a visit.Talia: Well, yes, this is a surprise.Jackie: It's amazinghow easily you can get people's addresses these days. Oh, hello, Nick! Remember me?Nick: I certainly do.Talia: What are you doing here?Jackie: Do you have a video camera?Talia: Yes.Jackie: Do you want a great story? One that will make us all really famous?Talia: What's the catch?Jackie: No catch. Just one small condition. If Nick agrees not to press charges against me, I'll tell the whole truth. Script 2Jackie: I am so excited. You're sure I look OK? Do you think I should have worn a different outfit?Talia: You look fine. Really.Jackie: I can't wait to see this when it's broadcast. I'm going to get national exposure!Talia: OK. I'm ready. I'm here with Jackie Bishop, sister of soccer player Dean Bishop. Jackie has decided to come forward. She is now going to tell us how she and her brother schemed to frame Nick Crawford, the soccer star. Jackie?Jackie: You have to understand. Dean and I had been planning this for a long time. I posed as the VP of marketing from this phony shoe company...Talia: Kicks.Jackie: Right. Kicks Shoes. Cute name, don't you think? Anyway, I knew Nick usually went to the juice bar at the health club, and I met him there.Talia: And then?Jackie: Then, posing as this woman from Kicks, I invited Nick to come to my office to discuss an endorsement Talia: And did he?Jackie: Well, I didn't really have an office, you know. So I met him in the Cower Building lobby and took him tolunch. I recorded the whole conversation. Dean took over from there. He doctored the tape to make it sound like Nick had accepted a bribe.Talia: Why did you decide to tell the truth now?Jackie: Dean promised to introduce me to some big shot movie director, and I believed him. Well, I just found out that Dean had been lying the whole time.Talia: I see.Jackie: Unbelievable! My own brother had been using me. If I had known, I would never have gone along with him. I should have known better. I should never have trusted him.Unit 11Script 1Nick: Dean! And Coach! You’re just the two people I wanted to see.Dean: Nick! Sorry, man, tough break. But you know w hat they say, ―Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.‖Nick: Dean, that’s the smartest thing I’ve ever heard you say.Coach: Nick, are you going to be OK?Nick: You bet! I’ve got something I want to show you both.Jackie: My brother heard that Nick had gotten rid of his agent. So I went and offered fifty thousand dollars to endorse a pair of shoes. I was very convincing, if I must say so myself. Anyway, Nick agreed and I got it all on tape. Of course, The tape had to be edited to make it sound like Nick was accepting a bribe, but Dean took care of that.Dean: That lying…Nick: Dean, I’d keep quiet if I were you. Jackie gave us hard evidence. It turns out my conversation with her was not the only one she recorded.Dean: This is crazy!Coach: I d on’t know what to say. I’m so sorry You had to go through all of this.Nick: Thanks, Coach.Coach: /Well, I think this is all over now. We’ll be starting practice in an hour –you’ll be there, right?Nick: Oh, sure! But I might be late. There’s someone I have to go talk to.Script 2Amy: You must be very happy.Nick: I really am. My name has been cleared. I’m really relieved. This has been a nightmare!Tony: Now that the truth has come out, how about giving Newsline an exclusive interview?Nick: That depends.Tony: Depends on what?Nick: I will talk to Newsline as long as my favorite reporter gets to do the interview.Tony: Oh, you must mean Talia.Amy: Of course he does.Tony: Go ahead. Just remember… Don’tlet your emotions get in the way of your job.Nick: Just one more thing. Can we schedule the interview for later? I’ve got to go to soccer practice now. Tony: No problem. Talia will be waiting for you.Unit 12Script 1- 11 -Announcer on TV: Glitter… the perfect toothpaste for the perfect smile.Jackie on TV: Remember, all that glitters is not gold.Nick: Patty, could you turn the volume down a little?Patty: Oh, sure, Nick. It seems like yesterday when you were asking me to turn up the volume.Nick: Huh?Patty: You member! The day when you recognizedJackie Bishop on TV.Nick: Oh, yeah, that! In a way it does seem like just yesterday. But a lot has happened since then.Patty: Oh, I know. Like, now you can see Jackie Bishop on TV all the time!Nick: Yup, in that ridiculous toothpaste commercial. Well, I guess things have worked out for her.Patty: Seems so. And they’ve worked out OK for you, too, right? I mean, you did score the winning goal in the qualifying match.Nick: Yes, but unfortunately, we DIDN’T make it to the finals.Patty: No, but there’s always next time.Nick: That’s right, there’s always next time…Patty: Oh, you know who else I see on TV a lot now? That reporter who broke the story. What’s her name again? Talia something?Nick: Talia Santos. Yeah, I heard she’s been working really hard. I haven’t had a chance to see her much lately. And now she’s going to be moving.Patty: It sounds like you need to speak with her.Nick: You’re right, Patty. I’ll see you later.Patty: Bye, Nick. Hey! Let me know how things turn out.Script 2Talia: Nick! Hi! I’ve been meaning to call you.Nick: Oh, hi. Well, Amy called me. She told me the news. She said she’s got your job as a researcher.Talia: That’s right. Isn’t it great?Nick: Yeah, yeah... she told me the news about you. When are you moving?Talia: Not until next week.Nick: Oh. Is there somewhere we can go for a few minutes?Talia: Sure. Here, come in here.Nick: So Amy told me you got an offer from Newsbeat. Where are they? Atlanta?Talia: No, Chicago.Nick: Right, Chicago. Anyway, she said they want you to start right away.Talia: True. But Nick, I…Nick: Wait, Talia. I have to tell you how I feel.Talia: OK. Go ahead. I’m listening.Nick: I know I haven’t been in touch, but it’s only because I didn’t want to get in the way. I know how important your career is to you.Talia: What are you talking about, Nick?Nick: What I’m trying to say is, I want to spend more time with you. I don’t want you to move.Talia: Good. Because this is where I’m moving.Nick: Huh?Talia: THIS, this is my new o ffice. I turned Newsbeat down. Tony said he’d match their offer.Nick: So in other words... I just made a fool of myself.Talia: No. As usual, you were just being honest. It’s one of the qualities I like most about you.11。
校园采访英语对话
校园采访英语对话Interviewer (I): Good morning, and welcome to our campus interview! Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Alex, a third-year student here at our university. Alex, could you start by telling us a little bit about yourself?Alex (A): Good morning! Sure, I'm Alex, studying Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics. I'm originally from a small town outside the city, but I've really grown to love the vibrant campus life here. I: That sounds great! So, what has been your favorite part of your university experience so far?A: Oh, definitely the variety of clubs and societies I've been involved in. I'm part of the Coding Club, the Math Society, and I even volunteer at the campus radio station. It's been a fantastic way to meet people from different backgrounds and share interests.I: That sounds like a fantastic way to broaden your horizons. How has your academic experience been so far?A: It's been challenging but rewarding. The professors are really engaged and passionate about their subjects, which makes learning a lot more enjoyable. Plus, the hands-on projects and lab work have given me practical experience that I think will be really valuable in my future career.I: Absolutely, practical experience is crucial. Speaking of careers, do you have any plans for after graduation?A: Yes, I'm hoping to pursue a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, possibly at a university in Europe or the US. In the long term, I'd love to work on developing AI solutions that can make a positive impact on society, like improving healthcare or education.I: That's a noble goal, Alex. Do you have any advice for incoming freshmen who might be feeling a bit overwhelmed by the transition to university life?A: Definitely. My advice would be to take it one step at a time and not be afraid to ask for help. There's a wealth of resources available, from academic advising to mental health support. And don't forget to take advantage of all the extracurricular activities – they're a great way to make friends and stay balanced. I: Excellent advice, thank you, Alex. Before we wrap up, is there anything else you'd like to share with our audience?A: Just that university is a unique time to explore, learn, and grow. Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try new things. You might discover passions and talents you never knew you had!I: Wonderful words of wisdom. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us today, Alex. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!A: Thank you, it's been a pleasure!。
新视野大学英语第三版视听说思政数字课程2答案
新视野大学英语第三版视听说思政数字课程2答案（注意：每单元最后一个测试的选择题是乱序，不能根据abcd来选，要根据选项内容选）Unit 1 Life is a learning curveListening to the world1-2 SharingPracticePractice-1参考:The podcast is mainly about the things people are learning at the moment and the most difficult thing they have ever learned.Practice-21) new things2) At the moment3) quite difficultPractice-31) A2) B3) A4) B5) B6) B7) A8) APractice-41) I have ever learnt,I have ever learned,I've ever learned,I've ever learnt2) found3) a combination4) body movements5) Learning to drive6) nine cases,9 cases7) by most standards8) French9) hated1-3 ListeningUse the skillsUse the skills-11) I encountered some difficulties while learning English. First of all,I had a limited vocabulary, and sometimes I found it hard to express my ideas in English. Secondly,I had difficulty understanding authentic listening materials,especially when native speakers speak very fast.2) I was advised to carry around a notebook with me so that I could memorize new words whenever I was free.I was also advised to watch English movies with English subtitles to improve my listening skills.3) I found the best way to increase my vocabulary was to learn new words withina context.I read a lot of English newspapers and magazines. When I came acrossnew words and expressions,I looked them up in a dictionary,and wrote down the new words and their meanings and examples in a notebook. Then I recited these words and examples, and went over them again and again. In this way,I managed to increase my vocabulary very quickly.To improve my listening skills,I tried to listen to the news, listen to podcasts,and watch English television and movies as much as possible. When I had difficulty understanding the materials,I tried to find the transcript so that I could listen and read at the same time, which helped me match the words with their pronunciations.I also tried to repeat what I heard while listening,which helped improve not only my listening skills but also my spoken English.Use the skills-21.E2.C3.A4.G5.D6.H7.B8.FUse the skills-31) speak2) saying the wrong thing3) practice speaking to himself, practice talking to himself4) making mistakes5) native speakers6) pronunciation7) listening skills8) listening and readingUse the skills-41) embarrassed2) hear3) anything you like4) going for the weekend5) voice6) pronunciation7) how it sounds8) the news9) English television10) on the Internet11) sound like12) native speaker1-4 ViewingGet a clue1) B2) A3) BView itView it-11) B2) A3) B4) AView it-21) D2) A3) B4) A5) DSpeaking for communication1-6 Role-playingNote them downNote them down-11) ANote them down-21) A2) B3) A4) B5) A6) B7) BNote them down-31) you should eat2) a good3) should not spend4) You're/You are5) Why don't/Why do not6) am not sure that's/am not sure that is/am not sure it is/am not sure it's /am not sure that it is/am not sure that it's7) it'sa good/it is a good/this is a good/that it's a good/that it is a good8) suppose so1-7 PresentingOrganize ideas1) No textbooks.No tests or exams.Learn foreign languages through music.Learn gardening and how to concentrate.Don't have to learn to read and write at an early age.2) No tests or exams.Learn foreign languages through music.Don't have to learn to read and write at an early age.3) Have to go to special music and body movement classes to learn to concentrate.4) Begin to learn music as young as possible.Even two-year-olds can play difficult music.Practice for hours every day and give a performance every week.5) Even two-year-olds can play difficult music.6) Practice for hours every day and give a performance every week.7) Don't have to go to school or follow school rules.Choose subjects they like.Choose when to work.8) Choose subjects they like.Choose when to work.9) Don't have to go to school, so have little chance to socialize with peers.1) homeschooling2) freedom of choosing subjects they want to study;freedom of choosing to work when they feel like it;beneficial for their physical and mental development3) starting young4) too much for small children;practice for hours every day;give a performance once a week;a stressful life in a competitive environment;have potential harmful effects参考:Sample presentation will be given in the"Present ideas"section.More practice in listening1-8 More practice in listeningConversationsShort conversations1.B2.D3.D4.C5.ALong conversation1.C2.D3.A4.CPassagesPassages-11.D2.A3.C4.DPassages-21) alternative2) numerous3) traditional4) academic5) countryside6) athletes7) take advantage of8) Secondary9) in a collective effort10) serve asNewsNews-11.D2.DNews-21.A2.C3.DMoral education1-9 Lead-inQuiz1) B2) C3) A1) B2) A3) C1-10 World storyViewing and understanding1) B2) A3) A4) B5) ASpeaking1) comfort zone2) formula, perfect3) adopting4) decent5) capabilities, significant 1-11 China talkListening and understanding1) B2) A3) C4) DUnit test1-14 Unit test短对话5题1)C. She will help the man with his assignments.2)B. He worked hard but didn't pass the exam.3)B. He is studying too hard.4)C. Professor and student.5)C. Six hours.长对话5题6)B. She returned to the regular English class.7)A. Because her English was very good.8)D. It was frustrating.9)C. She should have worked harder.10)B. She should learm with teachers helping her study.短文理解5题11)A. Seeing for yourself in a new light.12)A. A world in which people depend more and more on each other.13)D. They musl establish close contacts with other countries.14)B. We can make studying abroad a key part of our education.15)C. They have wrong concepts about going abroad to study.复合式听写10题16) political17) Traditional18) acquire19) bear in mind20) difficult21) invented22) successful23) reason for24) thousands of25) brainsUnit 2 Journey into the unknownListening to the world2-2 SharingPracticePractice-1参考:The podcast is mainly about people's traveling experiences and what they like and don't like about traveling.Practice-21) different countries2) home3) new places4) new culturesPractice-31) A2) B3) B4) A5) A6) B7) B8) BPractice-41. mature2. airport3. theater, theatre4. scenery5. culture6. languagePractice-51) B2) A3) D4) F5) C6) E2-3 ListeningUse the skillsUse the skills-11) Venice is a great tourist destination in Italy, which is famous for its architecture and its artworks. It is a city built on small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. That is why it is the only city which has no cars,and people use gondolas to travel around.2) As far as I know, Venice has been sinking slowly and is still sinking slowly.That is a major problem threatening Venice right now.Use the skills-21. slowly sinking2. two and a half,2.5, two point five3. try and stop4. temporary5. permanentUse the skills-31) B2) B3) A4) A5)A2-4 ViewingGet a clue1) Bangkok is the capital and the largest city of Thailand. It is a popular tourist destination with high-rise buildings, lots of temples, intense heat, and vibrant nightlife.Cape Town is the most southern city in Africa, one of Africa's most popular tourist destinations.The Grand Canyon is a magnificent canyon in the state of Arizona, America. It is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.The Masai Mara is a reserve for a vast variety of wild animals in Africa.Paris is the capital of France, with the reputation of being the most beautiful and romantic of all cities. It is a popular tourist destination and the Capital of Fashion, attracting the finest and most luxurious fashion designers around the world.2)I think Paris is the number one place I want to see. The way I see it, Paris is the most beautiful and romantic city in the world. I want to see those famous tourist sites such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre-Dame de Paris, the Louvre Museum, etc. I also want to try delicious French food and go shopping in the Capital of Fashion.View itView it-11) D2) B3) B4) C5) DView it-21) busy2) shopping3) bars4) need5) spaces6) friendliness7) elegant8) expensive9) views10) beaches11) cheap12) changing13) sunset14) criedSpeaking for communication2-6 Role-playingNote them downNote them down-11) CNote them down-21) trying to get to2) takes about 10 minutes, takes about ten minutes3) looking for4) right way5) take the first left6) until you reach7) want to get to8) Is it far9) Go left10) on the left2-7 PresentingGet ideas1) isolated2) far3) plane4) three months,3 months5) culture6) way of life7) speak to8) find out9) history10) dreamsOrganize ideas1) this winter2) New Zealand3) by air4) two weeks5) my family and friends6) enjoy beautiful landscapes;eat fresh food;meet friendly people;and talk with kiwi natives and fellow travelers7)a wonderful destination;a self-drive tour;a video about the life and people in New Zealand参考:Sample presentation will be given in the"Present ideas"section.More practice in listening2-8 More practice in listeningConversationsShort conversations1.A2.D3.B4.C5.DLong conversation1.A2.D3.C4.APassagesPassages-11.D2.A3.B4.DPassages-21) scared2) perceive3) negative4) result in5) lose faith in6) goes down7) depressed8) preferably9) adapt10) revealNewsNews-11.D2.CNews-21.D2.DMoral education2-9 Lead-inQuiz1) A2) D3) B4) C2-10 World storyViewing and understanding1) A2) B3) A4) A5) ASpeaking1) Isolated, mystery2) origins3) clouding4) fascinating5) transmission2-11 China talkListening and understanding1) B2) E3) D4) A5) C6) FUnit test2-14 Unit test短对话5题1) A. A mobile phone and a little money.2) B. His elder sister.3) B. She did not dare to climb up the Eiffel Tower.4) A. In a travel agency.5) A. The man has already bought the ticket to Hong Kong today.长对话4题6) B. At registration.7) C. Students can have lectures in different locations.8) A. It helps with the students'schedules.9) D. It limits the interaction among students.短文理解5题10) C. Interesting.11) A. Join lots of clubs.12) D. Keeping your door open is a sign that you are friendly to your neighbors.13) B. Encouraging.复合式听写10题14) vacation15) walks of life16) routine17) adventure18) treat19) popularity20) gain a better understanding of21) similarities22) perspective23) marvelous/marvellousUnit 3 Time outListening to the world3-2 SharingPracticePractice-1参考:The podcast is mainly about what people like doing in their free time and what they are going to do this weekend.Practice-21) concerts2) a bar3) bandPractice-31) keep fit2) the theater3) small children4) seeing friends5) eating and drinking6) houses7) having friends around8) a jazz club9) love to read10) oil painting11) playing the guitar12) watching filmsPractice-41) A2) B3) B4) B5) B6) A3-3 ListeningUse the skillsUse the skills-11) Usually I spend about 200 to 300 yuan when I go out for an evening.2) Quite often I go to a bookstore to buy some books, which may cost me 50to 100 yuan. Then I have some coffee or some ice cream, and it's about 50yuan. After that,I may go to the cinema to see a movie, which may cost me around 100 yuan. Use the skills-21) see a free art exhibition2) going to a concert3) having dinner4) getting the bus home5) a visit to a museum6) paintings7) watch the street entertainers8) watch some comedy9) comedy club3-4 ViewingGet a clue1) I don't know much about Barcelona.I just know it's a popular tourist attraction in Spain, and it hosted the highly successful 1992 Summer Olympics and several matches during the 1982 FIFA World Cup.2) Yes,I would like to go there very much, because it is said to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and is viewed as the"Paris of Spain"by many people.View itView it-11) sightseeing2) beach3) get away from4) relaxing5) a dozen6) fantastic7) attitude8) perfectView it-21) B2) A3) A4) B5) A6) BView it-31) C2) E3) F4) B5) A6) DSpeaking for communication3-6 Role playingNote them downNote them down-11) Book a table2) 4, four3) Saturday4) 10 o'clock, ten o'clock,10:005) two tickets,2 tickets6) Starr7) June the fifth, June 5th8) June the ninth, June 9th, the ninth of June9) dinner with friends10) eight-thirty,8:30,08:3011) Saturday12) dinner tonight13) *Note them down-21) repeat2) check3) catch4) slow down5) speak up3-7 PresentingGet ideasGet ideas-11.E2.D3.B4.F5.A6.CGet ideas-21) D2) A3) C4) E5) BOrganize ideas参考:After breakfastThe northern bank of the SeineObserve the 360-degree view of Paris'most famous sights from Place de la Concorde After thatThe Muse de l'OrangerieSee Monet's Water Lilies as well as paintings by other famous printersAfter lunchThe Eiffel TowerSee the Eiffel TowerAfter thatThe Jardin des PlantesVisit a winter garden, tropical greenhouses, an alpine garden, and a menagerieIn the eveningTake a stroll over the lamp-lit bridges Sip champagne in hotel bars Dine in candle-lit pubs参考:Sample presentation will be given in the "Present ideas"section.More practice in listening3-8 More practice in listeningConversationsShort conversations1.D2.C3.C4.B5.CLong conversation1.D2.A3.A4.DPassagesPassages-11.A2.A3.D4.DPassages-21) objectives2) farthest3) recognised, recognized4) separated into5) involves6) is referred to7) life-threatening8) designed9) endurance10) putting themselves at riskNewsNews-11.D2.BNews-21.D2.B3.CMoral education3-9 Lead-inQuiz1) B2) C3) A4) D3-10 World story Viewing and understanding1) A2) D3) B4) BSpeaking1) permission2) mindset3) productive4) in the long run5) gather3-11 China talkListening and understanding1) C2) B3) B4) D5) AUnit test3-14 Unit test短对话5题1)A. He likes classic jazz.2)C. Vietnamese.3)B. Sports are quite important to him.4)B. Any film cxcept violent ones.5)B. At 8:30 in the evening.长对话5题6)D. What movie to watch and their experience of watching a horror movie together.7)B. A comedy.8)D. Because he wants the girl to move closer to him.9)C. He screamed.10)A. He threw popcorn in the aisle.短文理解4题11)C. Britain and the US.12)D. Keeping pels, painting cars and collecting matchboxes.13)C. Greek and Indian stamps.14)C. He wrote down the name of the train engines going through the station.复合式听写10题15) have a passion for16) looked upon17) take risks18) probably19) ignore20) attractive21) familiar22) obviously23) powerful24) requiresUnit 4 Life under the spotlightListening to the world4-2 SharingPracticePractice-1参考:The podcast is mainly about people's attitudes toward being famous,what they'd like to be famous for, and which famous person they'd most like to meet. Practice-21) finding out2) a normal person3) feel about famePractice-31) B2) A3) A4) A5) B6) BPractice-41. exciting2. worthwhile3. a model4. real fame5. invention6. in the streetPractice-51) C2) E3) F4) D5) A6) B4-3 Listening Use the skills Use the skills-11) A2) A3) BUse the skills-21) advertising2) enjoy the job3) travel4) chance5) go traveling, go travelling6) a doctor7) have time8) play the piano9) writing songs10) wanted to do11) make more time12) playing her own music4-4 ViewingGet a clue1) I think the qualities a successful Formula One driver must have include physical strength and proficiency, mental alertness, quick reaction,endurance, consistency, courage, competitiveness, and appreciation for adventure and speed.2) Lewis Hamilton is ambitious and he always wants to win. Now he has won many competitions and becomes a celebrity with fame and glory, so his life is a dream come true.View itView it-11) the attitude2) the talent3) speed4) Formula One5) big guys6) ambitious driversView it-21) speed2) survive3) October4) richest5) track6) bank7) glory8) betterView it-31) seven,72) four,43) everythingSpeaking for communication4-6 Role-playingNote them downNote them down-11) White House2) tomorrow afternoon3) a space flight,a flight into space4) next week5) her husband6) 80, eighty7) three or four,3 or 48) organize9) this weekend10) restaurant service11) French12) Paris13) directions14) bookNote them down-21) A2) A3) B4) A5) B6) B4-7 PresentingGet ideas1) South Wales2) a rock star3) his dream4) drum kit5) write songs6) apart fromOrganize ideas1) We all have dreams in our life. These dreams may be things we want to accomplish, places we want to go, or feats we must attempt. Whatever they are, dreams give us a purpose in life and a meaning to live, and allow us to fight for what we believe in. However, we should not let our dreams control our life and become a slave to them. In fact there are other things we should work for apart from our own dreams, such as our family and our friends. So don't be afraid to let go our dreams if we have to.2) The second quote tells us that we should always strive to attain our dreams in life. Dreams push us to move forward, to struggle, to strive all the time. Without dreams, life is a life without hope;without dreams, we are as lost as a bird which has lost the gift of flight. So follow our dreams and let our ambition fuel us tosurpass our limits. Never quit and always think of different ways to win.1. Pros:1,2,5,6,9,11,132. Cons:3,4,7,8,10,12More practice in listening4-8 More practice in listeningConversationsShort conversations1.B2.B3.C4.D5.DLong conversation1.A2.B3.B4.DPassagesPassages-11.B2.D3.A4.CPassages-21) commentators2) exaggerated3) focus on4) lead an active life5) laid the foundation6) annual7) a series of8) advocating9) abolish10) influentialNewsNews-11.D2.BNews-21.A2.B3.CMoral education4-10 World storyViewing and understanding1) D2) C3) C4) D5) ASpeaking1) endorse2) collaborate3) sponsored4) inspiration5) upside4-11 China talkListening and understanding1) C2) B3) C4) DSpeaking1) the spotlight2) a household name3) renowned4) publicity5) inspiredUnit test4-14 Unit test短对话5题1)C. Often there is a high price to pay for success.2)A. Tim Bcmcre-Lcc deserves the large award.3)C. They both think the tickets arc expensive.4)C. To show that successful ads are often stories with happy endings.5)C. Because she started riding a pony when she was very young.长对话4题6)C. On November 14, 19447)B. His father.8)B. Writing novels.9)A. He died after a long period of ill health.短文理解5题10)B. Modrn America.11)C. He had insight and management ability.12)C. The hopes and fears of ordinary people.13)B. Because his studio made training films for soldiers.14)A.1966.复合式听写10题15) champion16) challenges17) Regardless of18) inspiration19) remarkable20) legendary21) dominance22) appeal in23) aspire to24) magnificentUnit 5 Urban pulseListening to the world5-2 SharingPracticePractice-1参考:The podcast is mainly about whether people enjoy city life, the good things about living in a city and the main problems in cities.Practice-21) cities2) mix of people3) peace and quietPractice-31) D2) E3) A4) C5) F6) BPractice-41) A2) A3) B4) B5) APractice-51) horribly2) get round3) on the go4) take time out5) missing out6) green transport7) crime8) committing crimes5-3 ListeningUse the skillsUse the skills-11) In my opinion, the important criteria for a good city are safety, affordable housing, sound education and health care system, pleasant climate and environment, abundant leisure and cultural facilities, good public services,and convenient transportation.2) In my opinion, Weihai is the best city for living in China. Located in the east of Shandong Province, Weihai is surrounded by the Yellow Sea in the north, east and south. Weihai is a coastal garden city with a pleasant climate,clean air, beautiful natural scenery, blue sea, soft sand, clean and safe streets as well as small European style residential buildings. It is a modern, up-to-date city that still maintains the charm and atmosphere of a small town.Use the skills-21) shopping2) good nightlife3) safe4) cheap5) terrible6) restaurants7) fantastic8) fast9) green10) crowded11) friendly12) atmosphere13) clean14) safe15) see16) do17) beautiful18) perfect19) culture20) too much5-4 ViewingGet a clue1) The Zimmers are a British rock band. The band is very different from other rock groups in that it is the world's oldest rock band, with the members'combined age exceeding 3,000.2) They recorded a version of The Who's song"My Generation"in the famous Abbey Road Studios, which earned them great popularity on YouTube, and then got invited to appear on America's biggest chat show in Hollywood.View it1) a combined age2) forgotten3) stuck indoors4) felt right5) 16 times, sixteen times6) closure7) meet8) 40, forty9) available online10) Two million,2 millionSpeaking for communication5-6 Role-playingNote them downNote them down-11) a hotel2) The air conditioning3) send someone up4) a restaurant5) 20 minutes, twenty minutes6) the service charge7) busy time8) a train station9) an hour10) wrong type of snowNote them down-21) A2) A3) B4) B5) A6) B5-7 PresentingOrganize ideas参考:CitiesProsConsHigh household income(Rank:3)Low crime rate(Rank:5)Good public transportation(Rank:2) Good cultural atmosphere(Rank:3)High average house price(Rank:2)High unemployment rate (Rank:2)Fewer doctors per 1,000 people (Rank:5) Poor air quality (Rank:1)Reasonable average house price(Rank:3)Comparatively lower crime rate(Rank:3)Good public transportation(Rank:1)Good cultural atmosphere(Rank:2)Low household income(Rank:5)High unemployment rate(Rank:1)Fewer doctors per 1,000 people (Rank:4)Poor air quality(Rank:2)Reasonable population growth rate(Rank:4)Good air quality(Rank:5)Pretty good public ransportation(Rank:4)Good cultural atmosphere(Rank:1)Relatively lower household income(Rank:4)High average house price (Rank:1)Higher unemployment rate(Rank:3)Higher crime rate(Rank:2)Fewer doctors per 1,000 people (Rank:3)High household income(Rank:1)Lower average house price (Rank:4)Lower unemployment rate (Rank:4)Lower crime rate(Rank:4)Good air quality(Rank:4)Pretty good public transportation(Rank:3)Higher population growth rate(may create problems)(Rank:2) Relatively poor cultural atmosphere(Rank:4)High household income(Rank:2)Lower average house price (Rank:5)Low unemployment rate(Rank:5)Less rain(Rank5)Good air quality(Rank:3)High crime rate(Rank:1)Fewer doctors per 1,000 people (Rank:2)Higher population growth rate(may create problems)(Rank:1) Poorer public transportation (Rank:5)Poorer cultural atmosphere(Rank:5)1) The city I recommend is D.high household income;low living expenses (lower house prices);better employment opportunities(lower unemployment rate);better security (lower crime rate);better health care (more doctors per 1,000 people);good air quality (lower PM2.5);pretty good public transportation (higher percentage of the workforce utilizing public transport).More practice in listening5-8 More practice in listeningConversationsShort conversations1.A2.A3.B4.A5.DLong conversation1.A2.A3.D4.BPassagesPassages-11.B2.D3.C4.DPassages-21) join up2) reaction3) makes increasing sense4) sustainable5) aims6) monitored7) access to8) experimenting with9) eye-catching10) commutingNewsNews-11.D2.BNews-21.B2.C3.AMoral education5-10 World storyViewing and understanding1) A2) C3) B4) A5) DSpeaking1) tackling2) sophisticated3) anticipate4) real-time, alternative5) pair up5-11 China talkListening and understanding1) A2) C3) A4) BSpeaking1) dramatic2) combination3) numerous, convenience4) residents5) prosperousUnit test5-14 Unit test短对话5题1) B. The woman probably moved in not long ago.2) C. Shanghai may soon rival Paris and Milan.3) D. She hopes Steve will get some compensation.4) A. It's impossible to change the room.5) B. She's not accustomed to the large building. 长对话5题6) B. The cat is named after a singer called Bo.7) C. He catches various kinds of animals.8) D. He could not walk steadily.9) A. The cat attacked the vet.10) C. He wanted attemtion and love.短文理解5题11)D. Bribery is offering money or favors to influence decision-making.12)C. Because the money offered is for the manager's personal use.13)B. By offering enjoyable vacations.14)D. The prices of goods may get much higher.15)D. The society,复合式听写10题16) widespread17) property18) permeates19) robbed20) victim21) argue about22) contribute to23) population24) remains unsolved25) proposedUnit 6 Climbing the career ladderListening to the world6-2 SharingPracticePractice-1参考:The podcast is mainly about different kinds of jobs people do, their job locations, as well as the best and worst things about these jobs.Practice-21) a researcher2) gets too busy3) relax4) flatPractice-31) B2) B3) A4) A5) B6) BPractice-41) C2) E3) A4) D5) B6) FPractice-5。
新视野大学英语视听说2Passage汇总
Unit1Passage 1I began learning Spanish when I was in high school, using a traditional academic method of studying verbs, sentence structures, and grammar by using textbooks and not much else. I found it very easy to learn, but was frustrated with the slow pace and repetitive nature of all my Spanish classes. So I worked extra hard in my spare time and asked my teacher if I could skip alevel by the end of the semester.This was unsuccessful, however, because the school was not willing to test me or otherwise prove that I could be successful in the top level after skipping a level. This made things even more frustrating, as then I was stuck in a class where I already knew the material!Then I went on to college where I then used the language extensively both in and out of the classroom. I studied Spanish literature, culture, and linguistics and very much enjoyed the cultural and linguistic elements, but found the in-depth study of literature a very unbalanced way to study Spanish.I got a lot out of using my Spanish outside of the classroom, including a trip to Mexico with a church group, where I found myself acting as an interpreter. It was certainly challenging, but it was also a lot of fun.I then also volunteered to be an interpreter in the community schools and also used my Spanish to teach English to some Spanish speakers. This is probably where I learned the most!Passage 2Have you ever heard of homeschooling It is a legal choice for parents in most countries to provide their children with a learning environment as an 1) alternative to public or private schools outside the home. Parents cite 2) numerous reasons for homeschooling their children. The three reasons that are selected by the majority of parents in the United States are the concern about the 3) traditional school environment, the lack of religious or moral instruction, and the dissatisfaction with the 4) academic instruction at public and private schools. Homeschooling may also be a factor in the choice of parenting style. Homeschooling can be a choice for families living in isolated 5) countryside or living briefly abroad. Also many young 6) athletes and actors are taught at home.！Homeschoolers often 7) take advantage of educational opportunities at museums, libraries, community centers, athletic clubs, after-school programs, churches, parks, and other community resources. 8) Secondary school level students may take classes at community colleges, which typically have open admission policies.Groups of homeschooling families often join up together to create homeschoolco-ops. These groups typically meet once a week and provide a classroom environment. These are family-centered support groups whose members seek to pool their talents and resources 9) in a collective effort to broaden the scope of their children's education. They provide a classroom environment where students can do hands-on and group learning such as performing, science experiments, art projects, foreign language study, spelling contests, discussions, etc. Parents whose children take the classes 10) serve as volunteers to keep costs low and make the program a success.TestMany people go to school for an education. They learn languages, history, (1) political methods, geography, physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Others go to school to learn skills in order to make a living. (2)Traditional education is very useful and important. Yet, no one can (3)acquire everything from school. A teacher, no matter how much he knows, cannot teach his students everything they want to know. The teacher's main job is to show his students how to learn. He teaches them how to read and how to think. So, much more is to be learned outside school by the students themselves.It is always more important to know how to study by oneself than to (4)bear in mind some facts or some skills. It is quite easy to learn a certain fact in history or a formula in mathematics. But it is very (5) difficult to use a formula in working out a math problem.Great scientists didn't get everything from school. Edison didn't even finish junior school. And yet, he (6) invented so many new things. These scientists were so(7)successful, but their teachers only showed them the way. The (8) reason for their success was that they knew how to study. They read books that they were not taught at school. They would ask many questions as they read. They did(9)thousands of experiments. They worked hard all their lives, wasting not a single moment. Most important was that they knew how to use their (10)brains.Unit 2Passage 1&I believe watching nature programs on television is not going to give us and our children a real experience of nature. On the contrary, they may distance us from nature — actual nature — even further.Because real nature experiences mean contact with nature. It means being with and within nature, to experience it with all five senses.True, TV programs give us joy but they will never be able to help us form a relationship with nature. We watch our small screens come alive with the vivid colors and we all let out "aahhhh..." and "wooooow". But, never once will we feel the pleasure of being close to nature.Worse still — the programs such as those on the Discovery Channel make nature seem so strange, and so far away, in the forests of the Amazon or in the wilds of Africa. Children may grow up without even realizing that the flowers, plants or a couple of trees in their backyard are nature and they are equally precious. The truth is — nature is so close to us. We don't need to go anywhere far to enjoy such experiences. It is right there in our backyards. Or, in parks, gardens, forests, or national parks.All we need to do is make an effort to get closer to nature — know it, appreciate it, and explore it. Feeling the soil under our feet and the wind in our hair; listening to the sound of the fallen leaves and taking in the smell of the wet soil — all these are pure joy to the senses that we must experience.Passage 2I have never been able to understand people who don't see the point in traveling. The common reason is that traveling is a waste of time and money. I've heard some are 1) scared to travel too far away. I can't help but feel sorry particularly for those who 2) perceive the experience of seeing a new place as a 100 percent 3) negative one. Telling them stories about unusual encounters doesn't 4) result in the expected curiosity but a "Why would you wanna go there!" It makes me 5) lose faith in humanity. Experience is the best teacher and knowledge is power. The things traveling can teach you are beautiful because you learn to trust in what you see rather than what you are told.It was Mark Twain who said, "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry andnarrow-mindedness," which in my mind 6) goes down as the closest to the truth about traveling. Too bad there aren't enough people with the means to travel actually doing it. If you have the means to go abroad, you should do it despite going out of your comfort zone. You might realize why you loved it once you're back home.I think traveling is also the best thing you could do if you feel 7) depressed at home, don't know what to do with your future, your life, your partner — anything. Once you are away, 8) preferably somewhere very new and unknown, you are forced to 9) adapt and meet people. This works especially if you travel alone. A new life and especially the new relationships you build, even if only for a short period of time, 10) reveal opportunities and views you never would have thought of and had otherwise.TestNowadays it is very common for people to get away on a (1)vacation trip any time. People from all (2)walks of life, both young and old, enjoy traveling. Some even consider traveling as part of their (3)routine lifestyle.Most of the younger travelers tend to seek fun, discovery and (4)adventure in their travels. They prefer to visit strange and exotic (异国情调的) places. The older travelers, on the other hand, tend to look for a more pleasant and enjoyable trip. In fact, it was not too long ago that an increasing number of older people started to go for leisure trips more often. It could be that after spending a major part of their life working so hard, they felt that they needed to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Leisure traveling has become a (5)treat they give to themselves for the years of hard work they have done.Perhaps, the reason for the (6)popularity of traveling is that more people have come to realize its benefits. When we visit other countries, we (7)gain a better understanding of the people living there. We learn about their culture, history and background. We discover the (8)similarities they have with us, as well as their differences from us.Also, traveling helps to enrich our lives. It increases our knowledge and widens our (9)perspective. When we visit interesting places, we discover new people and things, which not only provide us fun, but also provide us (10)marvelous insights and enlightens our minds.Unit 3Passage 1Since I'm a student, I go to school on weekdays and so I don't have too much free time. I usually spend six or seven hours at school. After that I either go downtown for some shopping or go home and study. If I have some free time during the week Imight read a book or watch TV. Lately my evenings have been spent preparing for my graduation examination, which takes up a lot of time.%Even though I have a lot to do, I still have some free time for leisure activities. On weekends I like to go with my family to our cottage. I like taking long walks around the countryside and I like watching the seasons change. I have the most free time during the summer months. One of my favorite activities is to go canoeing with my friends. We borrow a couple of canoes and choose a nice spot on the river to begin. We spend the day floating down the river. Sometimes if it gets hot we jump in the water and go swimming. Of course we take breaks during the day; we stop along the river to prepare some food or to visit a local pub. In the evening we set up our tents and make a campfire. We spend the evening talking, singing songs, and enjoying nature. We often cook some sausages over the campfire. And one of my favorite things to do is wrap potatoes in foil and then cook them in the hot ashes. These wonderful trips, just like summer, always end too soon.Passage 2Rock climbing is an activity in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal of rock climbing is to reach the top of a formation or the endpoint of a predefined route without falling. Rock climbing competitions have 1) objectives of completing the route in the quickest possible time or reaching the 2) farthest point along an ever increasingly harder route. While not an Olympic event, rock climbing is 3) recognized by the International Olympic Committee as a sport.Rock climbing has been 4) separated into several different styles and subdisciplines. At its most basic, rock climbing 5) involves climbing a route with one's own hands and feet and little more than a cushioned bouldering pad for protection. This style of climbing 6) is referred to as bouldering, since the relevant routes are usually found on boulders no more than 10 to 15 feet tall. As routes get higher off the ground, the increased risk of 7) life-threatening injuries makes additional safety measures necessary. Climbers will usually work in pairs and use a system of ropes and anchors 8) designed to catch fallers.Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport that tests a climber's strength, 9) endurance, and balance along with their mental control. It can be a dangerous sport and climbers are 10) putting themselves at risk when they go climbing. However, the risk can be reduced by having the knowledge of proper climbing techniques and using specialized climbing equipment.TestMost young people enjoy some form of physical activity. It may be walking, cycling or swimming, or in winter, skating or skiing. It may be a game of some kind: football, golf or tennis. It may be mountaineering.Those who (1)have a passion for climbing high and difficult mountains are often (2)looked upon with astonishment. Why are men and women willing to suffer cold and hardships, and to (3)take risks on high mountains This astonishment is caused (4)probably by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activity.}Mountaineering is a sport and not a game. There are no man-made rules, as there are for such games as golf and football. There are, of course, rules of a different kind which it would be dangerous to (5)ignore, but it is this freedom from man-made rules that makes mountaineering (6)attractive to many people. Those who climb mountains are free to use their own methods.If we compare mountaineering with other more (7)familiar sports, we might think that one big difference is that mountaineering is not a "team game". We are wrong about this. Yes, it's true that there are no "matches" between "teams" of climbers. But when climbers are on a rock face linked by a rope on which their lives may depend, there is (8)obviously teamwork.The mountain climber knows that he may have to fight forces that are more(9)powerful than man. He has to fight the forces of nature. His sport (10)requires high mental and physical qualities.Unit 4Passage 1Bill Gates was born on October 28, 1955 in a family having a rich business, political and community service background. From childhood Bill was intelligent and competitive. In school, he had excellent records in mathematics and science. Still he was getting very bored in school and his parents knew it, so they always tried to feed him with more information to keep him busy. Bill's parents came to know about their son's intelligence and decided to send him to a private school, known for its serious academic environment. It was a very important decision in Bill's life, and it was there that he was introduced to a computer. Bill Gates and his friends were very much interested in the world of programming and formed the "Programmers Group" in late 1968. In the next year, they got their first opportunity in Information SciencesInc. in which they were selected as programmers. Bill and his close friend Allen developed a small computer to measure traffic flow and they earned around$20,000 from this project. In 1973, he left home for Harvard University. He did well there, but he didn't find it interesting. He spent many long nights in front of the school's computer and the next day was asleep in class. Bill and his friend Allen remained in close contact even though Allen was away in Washington State University. They would often discuss new ideas for future projects and the possibility of starting a business one day. At the end of Bill's first year, Allen moved closer to him so that they could follow some of their ideas. Within a year, Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard, and then formed Microsoft with Allen.Passage 2Florence Nightingale was a celebrated English social reformer and the founder of modern nursing. She became famous while serving as a nurse during the Crimean War, where she tended to wounded soldiers. Early 21st century 1) commentators have asserted that Nightingale's achievements in the Crimean War had been 2) exaggerated by the media to satisfy the public's need for a hero. But later on her achievements remain widely accepted and she has generally been well regarded by historians.【Nightingale was born to a wealthy upper-class family, at a time when women of her class were expected to 3) focus on marriage and child bearing. Her father had progressive social views, providing his daughter with a well-rounded education that included math, and supported her desire to 4) lead an active life. Nightingale rejected proposals of marriage so as to be free to pursue her calling. In 1860, Nightingale 5) laid the foundation of professional nursing with the establishment of her nursing school in London. It was the first nursing school in the world. The Nightingale Pledge taken by new nurses was named in her honor, and the 6) annual International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world on her birthday. She made 7) a series of social reforms including improving health care for all sections of British society; improving healthcare and 8) advocating for better hunger relief in India; helping to 9) abolish laws that were overly harsh to women; and expanding the acceptable forms of female participation in the workforce. Nightingale's ability to effect reform rested on her extraordinary skills, her good reputation, and her network of 10) influential friends.TestUnless you've been living under a rock, by now you have heard of Lance Armstrong. The unusual thing here is that you may have heard of him, but not always for thesame reason. Some know him as a (1)champion cyclist who set the world record by winning the Tour de France six times. Others may know of him through his humanitarian works. Still others may know him as a cancer survivor who decided to meet the (2)challenges and came out the winner. (3)Regardless of how you know him, just knowing of him at all offers your life (4)inspiration when you may need it most.Millions around the world properly celebrate him and his lofty accomplishments, his (5)remarkable recovery from what was feared to be terminal cancer, his exhausting training program, his (6)legendary endurance, his dauntless determination, and his unequalled (7)dominance of cyclin's premier event.But what explains the enormous interest in Armstrong's success —or that of any other sports hero Why do sports fans set such a strong personal stake in the victories of their heroes After all, little of any practical significance depends on such victories;a seventh Armstrong —win won't get his fans a raise or help send their children to college. Why do sports have such an enormous, enduring (8)appeal in human lifeThe answer lies in a rarely recognized aspect of sports: their moral significance. Those of us who, physically, cannot cycle 2,000 miles or run the 100 meters in 9 seconds can still (9)aspire to significant achievements. The vision of Armstrong's (10)magnificent abilities and dauntless determination engenders in the best of us the question: What might I accomplish in my field and in my life if I embodied the same degree of dedicationUnit 5.Passage 1Living in the city is hard enough for a single person, but if you have kids life can get more complex. Finding ways to keep the little ones occupied can be a full-time job. So it should be no surprise that parents will go to great lengths to get a little peace and quiet.However, when I first got to know that some parents bought their young children —not teenagers — iPads, I was shocked. Who spends $500 on an iPad for a young child when so many adults in the United States go without or have limited access to computers and the Internet Whatever happened to Lego, building blocks and colored pencils And for those slightly older kids how about a good, old-fashioned book instead of an iPad for the car journey to the beachRecently, I was at dinner with a couple and I brought up the subject of parents buying iPads for their young children. I was curious to see how they responded since I knew they had three young kids. It turned out they are a part of this growing trend. The iPad can download or stream cartoons, so it makes for excellent entertainment when they're trying to get to the grocery store or head out of the city for the annual family vacation. But the best thing about iPads is that there are games and educational applications for nearly every age level.It got me thinking that maybe my first reaction was a little too "reactionary". Now I can understand the parents a little better. If I had three kids and was living in the city they would probably have an iPad, too.Passage 2Around the world smart cities are being built while those we have lived in for centuries are being upgraded for the future. A smart city may mean one that uses data on traffic to ease congestion or one that aims to 1) join up services to provide better information for citizens. For many it is about making cities greener and more efficient. It is partly a 2) reaction to overcrowding and pollution and partly becausein an ever-connected world it 3) makes increasing sense to hook entire cities up to the network.Masdar is a city that stands in the middle of the desert of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. It is designed to be one of the most 4) sustainable cities on the planet. With a solar power station at its heart and wind farms providing energy for it, it 5) aims to be carbon free. Everything in the city, from water to rubbish, is measured and 6) monitored, becoming a source of information. The city is built on a raised platform to allow its "digital plumbers" easy 7) access to the system of advanced technologies that run it. It is pedestrian-friendly and entirely car free. The city is 8) experimenting with a network of electric driverless podcars. The PRT — personal rapid transit — will run six meters under street level across the city. The buildings in the city have been designed by Norman Foster's architecture firm, which designed a number of 9) eye-catching buildings including The City Hall in London.It is hoped that 40,000 people will eventually live in the city, with up to 50,000 10) commuting there each day.Test】Of the many problems in the world today, none is as (1)widespread or as old as crime. Crime has many forms, including crimes against (2)property, person, and government. In all its forms crime (3)penetrates every layer of society and touches every human being. You may never have been (4)robbed, but you suffer theincreased cost of store-bought items because of others' shoplifting, and you pay higher taxes because of others' tax evasion (逃避). Whatever you do, wherever you live, you are a (5)victim of crime whether you like it or not, whether you know it or not.Some people (6)argue about who is really to blame for criminal behavior: the individual or society. Researchers in the United States and Canada have identified several factors in society that (7)contribute to the crime rate: massive urbanization, unemployment and poverty, and a large immigrant (8)population. Other countries are more affected by factors such as politics, government corruption and religion. However, the most important problem that still (9)remains unsolved is how to stop crime from happening. So far, different types of solutions have been (10)proposed to combat various specific crimes. But they are not all very effective. Therefore, more effective measures and more powerful actions are to be taken against all sorts of crimes so that our world may be a better place to live in.Unit 6Passage 1In 1964, 19 million women were employed in the United States. Today they total 65 million, working in a wide variety of industries and increasingly pursuing higher education. The number of working women who have attended college has increased 200 percent since 1970, and the undergraduate class of 2011 was 57 percent female. Yet as far as women have come, they still earn on average only percent as much as men and remain in lower-end jobs. What are the best-paying jobs for women Using data on the weekly earnings of full-time workers in 2010 collected by BLS, we discovered that tech and health care is where the money's at.Female physicians and surgeons topped the list. These women earned a median of $1,618 per week, or about $84,000 a year, more than any other profession tracked by the BLS. Male doctors continue to earn more than female doctors, but the pay gap has narrowed each year; it's now at 29 percent versus 41 percent two years ago. Interestingly, the second best-paying job for women is a pharmacist. Female pharmacists make a median of $1,605 per week or about $83,500 annually, nearly as much as physicians and surgeons and more than chief executives, which came in at No. 3 on our list. Women account for 48 percent of the pharmacy profession and earn 83 percent as much as male pharmacists. Meanwhile, only 26 percent of CEOs are women, and they earn just 72 percent as much as their male peers.Now women have been moving into relatively higher-paying jobs that were traditionally male-dominated. It's been a very positive development. Overall, the gender pay gap is narrowing.Passage 2》When you receive a job offer, it's important to take the time to carefully 1) evaluate the offer so you are making a sensible decision to accept or to reject it.Consider the entire 2) compensation package — salary, benefits, working environment — not just your paycheck. Money isn't the only factor to consider, but, it is an important one. Is the offer what you expected If not, is it a salary you can accept without feeling insulted If it isn't what you expected, consider 3) negotiating salary with your future employer.Before accepting a job, be sure that you are clear on the hours you need to work. Also, 4) confirm what, if any, travel is involved. If the position requires 45 or 50 hours of work a week and you're used to working 35 hours, consider whether you will have difficulty committing to the 5) schedule.The bottom line in accepting a job offer is that there really isn't one. Everyone has a different set of personal 6) circumstances. What might be the perfect job for you could be an awful job for someone else.It's much easier to 7) turn down an offer than to leave a job that you have already started. The same is true for your potential employer. The employer would prefer that you decline, rather than having to 8) start over the hiring process a couple of weeks down the road if you don't 9) work out. So, do take the time to thoroughly consider the offer. Ask questions, if you have them. Take your time to make an educated, 10) informed decision so you feel sure that you and the company make an excellent match.TestEvery day we hear about people making radical career changes. The (1)opportunities exist, but will all these changes make us any happier once we get there The following are four (2)practical steps toward coming to terms with why you do what you're doing.First, realize that your job does not (3)define you, but how you do it does. Any job can be done well, done with (4)compassion, done with care. Second, stop (5)focusing on the money. Money will never be enough. Seeing where your money is really going can help you to refocus your spending toward the things you really want. Getting paid is only one small part of what you do; your work has to be more than just a pay check to be cashed. Third, find the (6)significance in what you do. This may require you to (7)think big, but it can be done. Take some time to really think about what you do. The perspective (8)plays a huge role in personal satisfaction and the sense ofwell-being. Try to remember why you've taken the job in the first place. Fourth, dare to ask yourself if it's worth it. Maybe all that's needed is some refocusing. Learn to say "no". As long as you can choose the things you spend your time on, don't(9)attend events or meetings only because everyone expects it.~Take a look at your life. How would you describe it (10)Contented Rushed Exciting Stressful Moving forward Being held back For many of us it's all of the above at times. There are things we dream of doing one day; there are things we wish we could forget. What would your life look like if you could start over with a clean slateUnit 7Passage 1"Wilfing", or surfing the Web without any real purpose, has become a new national pastime. It is the virtual equivalent of window shopping, and a lot of us seem to be spending a lot of time doing it.Although a newly-identified habit, more than two-thirds of the million Internet users in the UK admit to at least occasional "wilfing", while browsing the Internet. The attraction of pop-up sites and flashing online advertisements is too appealing to resist for many Internet users. Almost a quarter of those surveyed said they spent 30 percent or more of their Internet time wilfing — the equivalent of spending an entire working day every fortnight pointlessly jumping between random pages.The YouGov survey of more than 2,400 Web users found that shopping websites are the most likely destinations for wilfers. Other popular pulls include news, music and travel websites.The poll found the tendency to wilf is more widespread among men than women. Gazing at a series of pointless web pages also appeared to be the preserve of the young, with people aged 55 or over being three times less likely to browseabsent-mindedly than those under 25.The time-consuming practice appears to have destructive effects, too: A third of males admitted that wilfing has a damaging effect on the relationship with their partners.One in five confessed to being "distracted" from work or study by adult entertainment websites, which often use pop-up mechanisms and bulk emails to trap users into transferring to their pages.*Passage 2。
新视野大学英语四听说对话终极版
1 _ FriendshipA: A:Hi, mingxing, long time no seeB: Yeah, I’m glad to meet you. What are you doing recently.A: Oh, our teacher let us discuss about friendship. What's the matter with you? You look unhappy.你有什么事吗？你看起来很不开心。
B: My best friend got angry with me. 我的好友对我很生气。
A: What happened？发生了什么事？B: I lost her favorite book. 我弄丢了她心爱的书。
A: Why don't you say sorry to her? 为什么不和她道歉呢？B: En...I think so...but … 恩....我想...不过...A: Well, what do you think is true friendship?B: I think true friendship is like health, the value of which is seldom known until it is lost.A: Year, I agree with you. And what kind of friends do you think are true friends？B: A real friend is someone who will help you if you are in trouble .A: Well, what do you think about keep your friendship?B: In my opinion, trust and understanding each other is very important. A:Life without friends is like life on a desert island, I don’t want that . Come on. I think the most important thing is your friendship.快去吧!我觉得你们的友谊比啥都重要。
新视野大学英语第三版第二册复习
一、视听说教程Unit 1 Life is a learning curve1、Long conversationM: Miranda, let's speak about your performance in class. You're not participating;you're careless with your assignments and often hand them in late. You don't want to be here, do you??W: I'm sorry Dr. Smith. It's just ... I've got lots of things to do. I'm studying Web design and I'm a first-class player on our golf team. It's hard to see whyI need to take a Spanish language class!?M: Well, I'm sorry you feel that way, but learning another language can improve your performance in all of your efforts. And it can be very useful sometimes, for instance, when you visit your father in Mexico.?W: Gosh! What do you mean, professor? Just because my father does business in Mexico I'm supposed to learn Spanish —on top of everything else I have to learn? It's just too much! And if I don't spend enough time on the golf course, I won't remaina first-class player on the golf team. I still don't see why I should learn alanguage that's so hard for me. There are no verb tenses on the golf course or in Web design!?M: Listen Miranda, I've known your father since we were students at university 20 years ago — and have known you since you were a little girl. Of course, there are no verb tenses in golf or Web design. But I am giving you good advice. Please listen.?W: Yes, of course, you're like my favorite uncle.?M: Your brain isn't like a cup that has water flowing over its edge when it is full.Instead, it's like a muscle. Learning Spanish exercises your brain in new ways, making it stronger. It will strengthen your critical thinking skills and creativity.?W: Really?! Then I guess I can give it a try.?Question：1、How is the woman doing in the man's class??2、What does the woman think of learning Spanish??3、What do we know from this conversation about the man??4、What is the woman most likely to do after talking with the man??2、passage 2Have you ever heard of homeschooling? It is a legal choice for parents in most countries to provide their children with a learning environment as an alternative to public or private schools outside the home. Parents cite numerous reasons for homeschooling their children.?The three reasons that are selected by the majority of parents in the United States are the concern about the traditional school environment, the lack of religious or moral instruction, and the dissatisfaction with the academic instruction at public and private schools.??Homeschooling may also be a factor in the choice of parenting style. Homeschooling can be a choice forfamilies living in isolated countryside or living briefly abroad. Also many young athletes and actors are taught at home.?Homeschoolers often take advantage of educational opportunities at museums, libraries, community centers, athletic clubs, after-school programs, churches, parks, and other community resources. Secondary school level students may take classes at community colleges, which typically have open admission policies.?Groups of homeschooling families often join up together to create homeschool co-ops. These groups typically meet once a week and provide a classroom environment. These are family-centered support groups whose members seek to pool their talents and resources in a collective effort to broaden the scope of their children's education. They provide a classroom environment where students can do hands-on and group learning such as performing, science experiments, art projects, foreign language study, spelling contests, discussions, etc. Parents whose children take the classes serve as volunteers to keep costs low and make the program a success.?Unit 3 Time Out1、Long conversationW: Hello??M: Hi Amy, it's Ryan. I'm calling because I want to invite you and your sister Ashley to a dinner party this Saturday. My roommate Erick and I are hosting a 1960s theme party with a few other friends.?W: A theme party? Is that like a dress-up party??M: Sort of ... You're certainly encouraged to dress in 1960s fashions! Short skirts, bright colors, and bell-bottom jeans! Or go to the beginning of the 1960s and come as one of your favorite actresses ... But it's not just cool clothes; we'll have food, games, and entertainment inspired by the 1960s. In fact, we'll start our meal with alien noodles in honor of all those space and alien TV shows.? W: Wait! Wait! What are "alien noodles"? Why not have regular noodles in honor of the movie?The Godfather??M: No way!?The Godfather?is from the 1970s. Anyway, alien noodles are bright green noodles with purple sauce!?W: What?! That's crazy!?M: Yeah! Anyway, there'll be lots of other things. I don't want to spoil the surprises.But just for you, we'll end with light desserts and coffee from one of your favorite 1960s movies.?W: I can't wait! Ooooooh, I have an idea. We can have a special bar and make fancy mixed drinks. They're always drinking in old TV shows!?M: Perfect! And start reviewing 1960s music! We're having a dance contest and a singing contest.?W: This sounds like a lot of fun. Can I invite my roommate? She loves all of the classic movies from that time!?M: Of course —the more, the merrier! Anyway, it starts at 7:00 p.m. —my apartment.? Questions：1、What do we know about those people who are invited to the party??2、What is particular about alien noodles??3、Why won't they have regular noodles at the party??4、What other arrangements do they have for the party??2、passage 2Rock climbing is an activity in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal of rock climbing is to reach the top of a formation or the endpoint of a predefined route without falling. Rock climbing competitions have objectives of completing the route in the quickest possible time or reaching the farthest point along an ever increasingly harder route. While not an Olympic event, rock climbing is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as a sport.?Rock climbing has been separated into several different styles and subdisciplines. At its most basic, rock climbing involves climbing a route with one's own hands and feet and little more than a cushioned bouldering pad for protection. This style of climbing is referred to as bouldering, since the relevant routes are usually found on boulders no more than 10 to 15 feet tall. As routes get higher off the ground, the increased risk of life-threatening injuries makes additional safety measures necessary. Climbers will usually work in pairs and use a system of ropes and anchors designed to catch fallers.?Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport that tests a climber's strength, endurance, and balance along with their mental control. It can be a dangerous sport and climbers are putting themselves at risk when they go climbing. However, the risk can be reduced by having the knowledge of proper climbing techniques and using specialized climbing equipment.?Unit 5 Urban pulse1、Long conversationM: Hi Emily! Something troubling you??W: Not sleeping well. My husband's got a new job in Santa Fe, New Mexico! I'm a girl born and raised in big cities. I'm a little worried ...?M: What about??W: Well, my hometown has about 4.5 million people! You know how many people live in Santa Fe??M: Not exactly, but, listen!?W: Well, I looked up the population and it's like 70,000! Tiny! It really is a great job for John — my husband, but in a small town! I'm sure there will be no good restaurants, or nice places to walk, no nightlife ...?M: Whoa! Wait a minute Emily! Did you do anything besides looking at the population of Santa Fe??W: Uh, no ...?M: You're jumping to conclusions — and they're all wrong! I'm from Santa Fe! It does have a small population —but it's an amazing place! The history and architecture is unique. The city center was built in the 1600s by the Spanish.It's full of beautiful shops, restaurants, coffee shops, and art galleries. It has amazing nightlife — full of wonderful people. That's why famous writers and movie stars love Santa Fe, too!?W: Wow, sounds great ... What about outdoor life??M: It's wonderful! The colors of the sky and mountains are so beautiful that artistscome from around the world to paint! And the sky at night is so full of stars that you feel like you can reach out and touch them. It's a magical place, Emily.Soon you'll realize how lucky you are. You'll have a long line of family and friends waiting to come and visit you in Santa Fe!?Question：1、What is Emily going to do??2、What did Emily think life in Santa Fe would be like??3、What is unique in Santa Fe according to the man??4、What attracts artists around the world to Santa Fe??2、passage 2Around the world smart cities are being built while those we have lived in for centuries are being upgraded for the future. A smart city may mean one that uses data on traffic to ease congestion or one that aims to join up services to provide better information for citizens. For many it is about making cities greener and more efficient. It is partly a reaction to overcrowding and pollution and partly because in an ever-connected world it makes increasing sense to hook entire cities up to the network.?Masdar is a city that stands in the middle of the desert of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. It is designed to be one of the most sustainable cities on the planet. With a solar power station at its heart and wind farms providing energy for it, it aims to be carbon free. Everything in the city, from water to rubbish, is measured and monitored, becoming a source of information. The city is built on a raised platform to allow its “digital plumbers” easy access to the system of advanced technologies that run it. It is pedestrian-friendly and entirely car free. The city is experimenting with a network of electric driverless podcars. The PRT —personal rapid transit —will run six meters under street level across the city. The buildings in the city have been designed by Norman Foster’s architecture firm, which designed a number of eye-catching buildings including The City Hall in London.?It is hoped that 40,000 people will eventually live in the city, with up to 50,000 commuting there each day.?Unit 7 Time of technology：A blessing or a curse？1、Long conversationM: Oh! Another call from my grandmother!?W: What's wrong? I love talking to my grandmother! She's an artist and tells really funny stories!?M: Oh, I love talking to my grandmother, too, usually! She just moved from New York City down here to Washington D.C. And I'm happy to have her here in WashingtonD.C. I love my grandmother! She's a wonderful person. My problem is I spent sixhours on Saturday and five hours on Sunday at her apartment trying to teach her how to use her new electronic gadgets. I set up her telephone, Internet, TV, and DVD player. But she refuses to try and learn and she gets really confused.She just has no idea how to make any of them work.?W: Oh, I see. My Aunt Patricia was the same. She didn't really want to learn — so it took six lessons plus nine phone calls to learn basic email! — how to open and close an email, how to attach a document!?M: Yes, my grandmother is like that, too. She refuses to learn. My grandfather always took care of all the electronic items –and since he passed away two years ago, she has to handle them by herself.?W: OK, I have an idea! You need to get her liking electronic gadgets. Why not get her one of those video games made for families and kids. I bought my grandfathera Wii. He loves it. I got it all set up. The games are easy and fun! These days,he spends hours playing Wii golf.?M: My grandmother used to love tennis. Wii tennis. Um ... Great idea!? Question：1、What did the man do for his grandmother??2、What problem does the man's grandmother have??3、What do the man's grandmother and the woman's aunt have in common??4、What will the man do to help his grandmother??2、passage 2The New York Police Department (NYPD) announced it will form a new unit to search social media as part of the combined efforts against criminals. This is an official response to criminals' growing use of some websites to plan and celebrate illegal achievements.?A Police Chief, Kevin O'Connor, is in charge of an NYPD unit created specifically to comb social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and BlackBerry Messenger for information on planned crimes and their offenders.?The efforts against criminals have linked social media to increasing incidents of robberies in the United States and the recent rioting in London. Public safety agencies are consequently looking to step up their efforts in order to better protect citizens against these trends.?In the London riots in particular, the police suspect the rioters relied heavily on BlackBerry Messenger to coordinate and plan their riots. Police there are working with BlackBerry Messenger to identify those messages that are linked to burning and robbing London stores.?BlackBerry Messenger and other smartphone messaging services make it hard for the police to anticipate criminal activity, especially if they aren't as familiar with the technology as the offenders are. The NYPD unit intends to educate officers about such technology to remedy this defect.?For social media providers and smartphone makers, the criminals' preference for their products is putting them in the sticky position of determining how to assist police efforts without betraying lawful customers' privacy.?二、读写教程（一）课文翻译（英译中）Unit 2 College-The ladder to successThe humanities: Out of date?人文学科：过时了吗？When the going gets tough, the tough take accounting. When the job market worsens, many students calculate they can't major in English or history. They have to study something that boosts their prospects of landing a job.?当形势变得困难时，强者会去选学会计。
视听说2对话示例(原创)
Topic1: your last vacationA: Hee-haw is it going?B: Pretty good. How are you?A: Oh, I am ok. I called cause I want to tell you about my last trip----I just got back from vacation. B: Wow, where was your vacation? Did you have a good time?A: Yep, it was fabulous. I went to Beijing, my favorite city in the world, with my family. We did a bunch of tourist stuff---sightseeing, shopping and food. Um, we went to see the Forbidden City that is the palace museum. It is really splendid. It was the grand and deluxe halls that caught our eyes. And, I also enjoyed the beauty of the Great Wall. It seems more impressive than pictures in magazines and brochures. Then, we went over to the Hutongs and the courtyards. I supposed a peaceful and blissful life if I lived in the courtyards.B: What about restaurants and shops?A: Well, we went to Wangfujing Dajie, the most well-known modern commercial street. I absolutely enjoyed relaxing walk there. There were so many fresh things to explore. Clothes，shoes, hats……, you know. And, I had all sorts of unique food. roast duck, Beijing snacks, hot pot fashionable vegetarian dishes and, and……B: So you did have fun.A: Yeah. By the way, what did you do on your vacation?B: I didn’t do somewhere else. I stayed at home. (A: oh, come on!)But I was fine. I cleaned the house, did the laundry, listening to light music. and, I hung out in rooms and spaces I didn’t normally use. Also, I got through that giant pile of magazines and watched some interesting movies.A: Well, sounds great.Topic2: keep fitA: Hi, doctor. I am kind of not myself these days. How do I do?B: Well, take it easy. Let me see. What are your problems this time?A: Um, I have a headache first. I’ve been having it for a week or so.B: A headache, yeah?A: Right. And I had a little bit of sore throat. A little upset stomach, too. Actually, I feel tired easily these days and sometimes it hard to concentrate.B: How many hours do you sleep every?A: Well, it’s hard to say. Maybe five hours or fewer. I’m quite busy, you know, so it is luxury for me to have enough sleep.B: Apparently, you really, really need a good break. Just now you said you can’t concentrate well, right? That is the typical symptom of your poor health condition.A: But, but……B: Do you really want to be energetic and achieve success in your career? (A: yeah, doctor.) Just take my advice, ok? There are several ways to keep health. First, you should keep a balanced diet. That is to say, you should cut down on red meet, but eat more vegetables and fruits. Second, you must give up unhealthy habits. You should sleep earlier to give your body a good rest. And never skip breakfast no matter how busy you are. Finally, regular physical exercise is essential for a healthy mind and body. Ball games, running, and swimming and at the least, just take a walk. Remember don’t let your health take revenge on your work.A: All right, I’ll try. It sounds quite reasonable. Thank you.B: You’re welcome. If you have any problem, you shall come to see me.A: I’ll. Bye, doctor.B: Bye.Topic3 what’s importantA: Well, I’m kind of eager to settle down in a big city, find a well-paid job and start a new life. But I’m not sure about that. So I was wondering what place you will choose to live in, after your graduation.B: Ok, this is a big decision to pick a place to live in and a wrong decision may make you frustrated. We all know what areas seem like the most glamorous to live, but you really need to think deeply about where suits you best.A: Considering it’s hard to find a job right now, would it be better to choose a big city?B: Yeah, some cities have tons of jobs and plenty of activities, but you can’t afford. Besides, there are some nice country areas that are fairly affordable.A: Well, I will definitely give this some consideration. By the way, what do you think are the most important factors when you choose a place?B: Um, I’ll give more importance to some features like location and safety. In my choice location for living should be in a clean, calm neighborhood, with easy access to shopping center, medical center, schools and libraries.A: I totally agree with you. It is really inconvenient when I need to go miles to visit a doctor or to get my grocery.B: Exactly. And, you need to be checking into the crime rate of that area. Just because even if you live in nice suburban, it doesn’t mean you’re in a safe place.A: That’s the case.Topic4 escape lonelinessA: I’m a little embarrassed. Um, I just moved to a new town, you know. And I noticed how quiet and anti-social I am. It is for the first time that I’m alone and feel out of place. Could you give some advice to make me feel more comfortable?B: Well, take it easy. Many people maybe feel isolated and disconnected too, in that situation. Just like you. I can give you some pointers I think. Above all, you need to be active. If you just sit back and wait for others to do it for you---it won’t happen.A: I’ll try. What else?B: You should practice your kindness. To take up voluntary work will be helpful. Also, you can join a club. If so, you may get new hobbies or find people interested in the same thing.A: Does that mean I can feel ease if I go to parties, groups or something?B: Not really. In fact, it’s common that one is surrounded by people, but still feels lonely. Remember this, there may be fast-food, but there are no fast friendships! Just try to talk to people. A: I got. Thank you.B: good luck.Topic5 a terrible tripA: So how was your trip?B: It was really, really bad.A: It was bad? But I thought you went to Beijing.B: We did, and I thought it was going to be so much fun. But it just turned out terrible! I think it maybe the worst travel experience I ever had.A: What happened?B: Well, at the beginning, the flight delayed, so we had to wait and wait, for almost 2 hours. We got no seats cause the airport was so crowed.A: What bad luck!B: Yeah. We went with a group, you know. They were so rude----they spit, threw litter around and drew on the wall.A: That’s extremely rude.B: But that was not the worst. Actually, the tour guide resigned to us was irresponsible. He just gave us a simple and incomplete introduction to the attractions. And he didn’t seem sympathetic to our need for bathroom breaks. Worse still, the hotel service was poor. We wanted noting more than a hot shower after a whole day’s walk, but we had no hot water. So we had to shower in frigid cold water for 3 days!A: Sounds terrible. But the signs in the lobby of a hotel with five stars did not mean its international rating.B: Oh, I know. And the food was all sort of mixed together. I thought we would go to some famous restaurants, but we didn’t. We even didn’t have free time. No shopping!A: I’m sorry. I hate when you don’t have some freedom on a trip.B: It cost so much money, too. In a word, it was terrible.A: Bummer.B: Yep.Topic6 looking for an apartmentA: I’ve been looking for an apartment.B: Welcome to rent master. How many rooms do you have in mind?A: I’d like to rent a 2-bedroom one.B: Where is the apartment do you prefer?A: Downtown or near a shopping mall, both fine.B: We now have some apartments for monthly rents under one thousand, or between one thousand and fifteen hundred, or above fifteen hundred. Which price are you going to afford?A: Under fifteen hundred.B: Sure, wait a minute please. Here, we find one. A 2-bedroom apartment, furnished, on the sunset street, near the shopping mall, fourteen hundred a month.A: Fine, thank you. May I take a look at the room?B: I’ll show you around. This is a great location, and there is a bus station nearby.A: That’s convenient.B: The apartment is on the fourth floor of a walk-up. No elevator.A: Sure, no problem.B: Look! It’s got hardwood floors. This is the dining room, and its right is the kitchen. As you see, it so a full-size kitchen, equipped with all the convenients. This is the larger bedroom and the next is the smaller one. The larger one has a private bath.A: Good. Are utilities included in the rent?B: Yes, they are included.A: Do I have to any rent in advance?B: No, you don’t. But there is no down payment.A: Ok. How long are you going to keep your apartment?B: My lease is up in two months. Are you going to take it?A: Sure, this is great! I can’t wait to move into it.B: Besides, pets are not allowed here. (A: No problem.) Would you please sign your name and leave a cell phone number, here?A: Ok.。
新视野大学英语视听说2Passage汇总.pdf
Unit1Passage 1I began learning Spanish when I was in high school, using a traditional academic method of studying verbs, sentence structures, and grammar by using textbooks and not much else. I found it very easy to learn, but was frustrated with the slow pace and repetitive nature of all my Spanish classes. So I worked extra hard in my spare time and asked my teacher if I could skip alevel by the end of the semester.This was unsuccessful, however, because the school was not willing to test me or otherwise prove that I could be successful in the top level after skipping a level. This made things even more frustrating, as then I was stuck in a class where I already knew the material!Then I went on to college where I then used the language extensively both in and out of the classroom. I studied Spanish literature, culture, and linguistics and very much enjoyed the cultural and linguistic elements, but found thein-depth study of literature a very unbalanced way to study Spanish.I got a lot out of using my Spanish outside of the classroom, including a trip to Mexico with a church group, where I found myself acting as an interpreter. It was certainly challenging, but it was also a lot of fun.I then also volunteered to be an interpreter in the community schools and also used my Spanish to teach English to some Spanish speakers. This is probably where I learned the most!Passage 2Have you ever heard of homeschooling? It is a legal choice for parents in most countries to provide their children with a learning environment as an 1) alternative to public or private schools outside the home. Parents cite 2) numerous reasons for homeschooling their children. The three reasons that are selected by the majority of parents in the United States are the concern about the 3) traditional school environment, the lack of religious or moral instruction, and the dissatisfaction with the 4) academic instruction at public and private schools. Homeschooling may also be a factor in the choice of parenting style. Homeschooling can be a choice for families living in isolated 5) countryside or living briefly abroad. Also many young 6) athletes and actors are taught at home.Homeschoolers often 7) take advantage of educational opportunities at museums, libraries, community centers, athletic clubs, after-school programs, churches, parks, and other community resources. 8) Secondary school level students may take classes at community colleges, which typically have open admission policies.Groups of homeschooling families often join up together to create homeschool co-ops. These groups typically meet once a week and provide a classroom environment. These are family-centered support groups whose members seek to pool their talents and resources 9) in a collective effort to broaden the scope of their children's education. They provide a classroom environment where students can do hands-on and group learning such as performing, science experiments, art projects, foreign language study, spelling contests, discussions, etc. Parents whose children take the classes 10) serve as volunteers to keep costs low and make the program a success.TestMany people go to school for an education. They learn languages, history, (1) political methods, geography, physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Others go to school to learn skills in order to make a living. (2)Traditional education is very useful and important. Yet, no one can (3)acquire everything from school.A teacher, no matter how much he knows, cannot teach his students everything they want to know. The teacher's main job is to show his students how to learn. He teaches them how to read and how to think. So, much more is to be learned outside school by the students themselves.It is always more important to know how to study by oneself than to (4)bear in mind some facts or some skills. It is quite easy to learn a certain fact in history or a formula in mathematics. But it is very (5) difficult to use a formula in working out a math problem.Great scientists didn't get everything from school. Edison didn't even finish junior school. And yet, he (6) invented so many new things. These scientists were so (7)successful, but their teachers only showed them the way. The (8) reason for their success was that they knew how to study. They read books that they were not taught at school. They would ask many questions as they read. They did (9)thousands of experiments. They worked hard all their lives, wasting not a single moment. Most important was that they knew how to use their (10)brains.Unit 2Passage 1I believe watching nature programs on television is not going to give us and our children a real experience of nature. On the contrary, they may distance us from nature — actual nature — even further.Because real nature experiences mean contact with nature. It means being with and within nature, to experience it with all five senses.True, TV programs give us joy but they will never be able to help us form a relationship with nature. We watch our small screens come alive with the vividcolors and we all let out "aahhhh..." and "wooooow". But, never once will we feel the pleasure of being close to nature.Worse still — the programs such as those on the Discovery Channel make nature seem so strange, and so far away, in the forests of the Amazon or in the wilds of Africa. Children may grow up without even realizing that the flowers, plants or a couple of trees in their backyard are nature and they are equally precious. The truth is — nature is so close to us. We don't need to go anywhere far to enjoy such experiences. It is right there in our backyards. Or, in parks, gardens, forests, or national parks.All we need to do is make an effort to get closer to nature — know it, appreciate it, and explore it. Feeling the soil under our feet and the wind in our hair; listening to the sound of the fallen leaves and taking in the smell of the wet soil — all these are pure joy to the senses that we must experience.Passage 2I have never been able to understand people who don't see the point in traveling. The common reason is that traveling is a waste of time and money. I've heard some are 1) scared to travel too far away. I can't help but feel sorry particularly for those who 2) perceive the experience of seeing a new place as a 100 percent 3) negative one. Telling them stories about unusual encounters doesn't 4) result in the expected curiosity but a "Why would you wanna go there!?" It makes me 5) lose faith in humanity. Experience is the best teacher and knowledge is power. The things traveling can teach you are beautiful because you learn to trust in what you see rather than what you are told.It was Mark Twain who said, "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry andnarrow-mindedness," which in my mind 6) goes down as the closest to the truth about traveling. Too bad there aren't enough people with the means to travel actually doing it. If you have the means to go abroad, you should do it despite going out of your comfort zone. You might realize why you loved it once you're back home.I think traveling is also the best thing you could do if you feel 7) depressed at home, don't know what to do with your future, your life, your partner —anything. Once you are away, 8) preferably somewhere very new and unknown, you are forced to 9) adapt and meet people. This works especially if you travel alone. A new life and especially the new relationships you build, even if only for a short period of time, 10) reveal opportunities and views you never would have thought of and had otherwise.TestNowadays it is very common for people to get away on a (1)vacation trip any time. People from all (2)walks of life, both young and old, enjoy traveling. Some even consider traveling as part of their (3)routine lifestyle.Most of the younger travelers tend to seek fun, discovery and (4)adventure in their travels. They prefer to visit strange and exotic (异国情调的) places. The older travelers, on the other hand, tend to look for a more pleasant and enjoyable trip. In fact, it was not too long ago that an increasing number of older people started to go for leisure trips more often. It could be that after spending a major part of their life working so hard, they felt that they needed to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Leisure traveling has become a (5)treat they give to themselves for the years of hard work they have done.Perhaps, the reason for the (6)popularity of traveling is that more people have come to realize its benefits. When we visit other countries, we (7)gain a better understanding of the people living there. We learn about their culture, history and background. We discover the (8)similarities they have with us, as well as their differences from us.Also, traveling helps to enrich our lives. It increases our knowledge and widens our (9)perspective. When we visit interesting places, we discover new people and things, which not only provide us fun, but also provide us (10)marvelous insights and enlightens our minds.Unit 3Passage 1Since I'm a student, I go to school on weekdays and so I don't have too much free time. I usually spend six or seven hours at school. After that I either go downtown for some shopping or go home and study. If I have some free time during the week I might read a book or watch TV. Lately my evenings have been spent preparing for my graduation examination, which takes up a lot of time.Even though I have a lot to do, I still have some free time for leisure activities. On weekends I like to go with my family to our cottage. I like taking long walks around the countryside and I like watching the seasons change. I have the most free time during the summer months. One of my favorite activities is to go canoeing with my friends. We borrow a couple of canoes and choose a nice spot on the river to begin. We spend the day floating down the river. Sometimes if it gets hot we jump in the water and go swimming. Of course we take breaks during the day; we stop along the river to prepare some food or to visit a local pub. In the evening we set up our tents and make a campfire. We spend the evening talking, singing songs, and enjoying nature. We often cook some sausages over the campfire. And one of my favorite things to do is wrap potatoes in foil and then cook them in the hot ashes. These wonderful trips, just like summer, always end too soon.Passage 2Rock climbing is an activity in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal of rock climbing is to reach the top of a formation or the endpoint of a predefined route without falling. Rock climbing competitions have 1) objectives of completing the route in the quickest possible time or reaching the 2) farthest point along an ever increasingly harder route. While not an Olympic event, rock climbing is 3) recognized by the International Olympic Committee as a sport.Rock climbing has been 4) separated into several different styles and subdisciplines. At its most basic, rock climbing 5) involves climbing a route with one's own hands and feet and little more than a cushioned bouldering pad for protection. This style of climbing 6) is referred to as bouldering, since the relevant routes are usually found on boulders no more than 10 to 15 feet tall. As routes get higher off the ground, the increased risk of 7) life-threatening injuries makes additional safety measures necessary. Climbers will usually work in pairs and use a system of ropes and anchors 8) designed to catch fallers.Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport that tests a climber's strength, 9) endurance, and balance along with their mental control. It can be a dangerous sport and climbers are 10) putting themselves at risk when they go climbing. However, the risk can be reduced by having the knowledge of proper climbing techniques and using specialized climbing equipment.TestMost young people enjoy some form of physical activity. It may be walking, cycling or swimming, or in winter, skating or skiing. It may be a game of some kind: football, golf or tennis. It may be mountaineering.Those who (1)have a passion for climbing high and difficult mountains are often (2)looked upon with astonishment. Why are men and women willing to suffer cold and hardships, and to (3)take risks on high mountains? This astonishment is caused (4)probably by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activity.Mountaineering is a sport and not a game. There are no man-made rules, as there are for such games as golf and football. There are, of course, rules of a different kind which it would be dangerous to (5)ignore, but it is this freedom from man-made rules that makes mountaineering (6)attractive to many people. Those who climb mountains are free to use their own methods.If we compare mountaineering with other more (7)familiar sports, we might think that one big difference is that mountaineering is not a "team game". We are wrong about this. Yes, it's true that there are no "matches" between"teams" of climbers. But when climbers are on a rock face linked by a rope on which their lives may depend, there is (8)obviously teamwork.The mountain climber knows that he may have to fight forces that are more(9)powerful than man. He has to fight the forces of nature. His sport(10)requires high mental and physical qualities.Unit 4Passage 1Bill Gates was born on October 28, 1955 in a family having a rich business, political and community service background. From childhood Bill was intelligent and competitive. In school, he had excellent records in mathematics and science. Still he was getting very bored in school and his parents knew it, so they always tried to feed him with more information to keep him busy. Bill's parents came to know about their son's intelligence and decided to send him to a private school, known for its serious academic environment. It was a very important decision in Bill's life, and it was there that he was introduced to a computer. Bill Gates and his friends were very much interested in the world of programming and formed the "Programmers Group" in late 1968. In the next year, they got their first opportunity in Information Sciences Inc. in which they were selected as programmers. Bill and his close friend Allen developed a small computer to measure traffic flow and they earned around $20,000 from this project. In 1973, he left home for Harvard University. He did well there, but he didn't find it interesting. He spent many long nights in front of the school's computer and the next day was asleep in class. Bill and his friend Allen remained in close contact even though Allen was away in Washington State University. They would often discuss new ideas for future projects and the possibility of starting a business one day. At the end of Bill's first year, Allen moved closer to him so that they could follow some of their ideas. Within a year, Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard, and then formed Microsoft with Allen.Passage 2Florence Nightingale was a celebrated English social reformer and the founder of modern nursing. She became famous while serving as a nurse during the Crimean War, where she tended to wounded soldiers. Early 21st century 1) commentators have asserted that Nightingale's achievements in the Crimean War had been 2) exaggerated by the media to satisfy the public's need for a hero. But later on her achievements remain widely accepted and she has generally been well regarded by historians.Nightingale was born to a wealthy upper-class family, at a time when women of her class were expected to 3) focus on marriage and child bearing. Her father had progressive social views, providing his daughter with a well-rounded education that included math, and supported her desire to 4) lead an active life.Nightingale rejected proposals of marriage so as to be free to pursue her calling. In 1860, Nightingale 5) laid the foundation of professional nursing with the establishment of her nursing school in London. It was the first nursing school in the world. The Nightingale Pledge taken by new nurses was named in her honor, and the 6) annual International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world on her birthday. She made 7) a series of social reforms including improving health care for all sections of British society; improving healthcare and 8) advocating for better hunger relief in India; helping to 9) abolish laws that were overly harsh to women; and expanding the acceptable forms of female participation in the workforce. Nightingale's ability to effect reform rested on her extraordinary skills, her good reputation, and her network of 10) influential friends.TestUnless you've been living under a rock, by now you have heard of Lance Armstrong. The unusual thing here is that you may have heard of him, but not always for the same reason. Some know him as a (1)champion cyclist who set the world record by winning the Tour de France six times. Others may know of him through his humanitarian works. Still others may know him as a cancer survivor who decided to meet the (2)challenges and came out the winner.(3)Regardless of how you know him, just knowing of him at all offers your life(4)inspiration when you may need it most.Millions around the world properly celebrate him and his lofty accomplishments, his (5)remarkable recovery from what was feared to be terminal cancer, his exhausting training program, his (6)legendary endurance, his dauntless determination, and his unequalled (7)dominance of cyclin's premier event.But what explains the enormous interest in Armstrong's success —or that of any other sports hero? Why do sports fans set such a strong personal stake in the victories of their heroes? After all, little of any practical significance depends on such victories; a seventh Armstrong —win won't get his fans a raise or help send their children to college. Why do sports have such an enormous, enduring (8)appeal in human life?The answer lies in a rarely recognized aspect of sports: their moral significance. Those of us who, physically, cannot cycle 2,000 miles or run the 100 meters in 9 seconds can still (9)aspire to significant achievements. The vision of Armstrong's (10)magnificent abilities and dauntless determination engenders in the best of us the question: What might I accomplish in my field and in my life if I embodied the same degree of dedication?Unit 5Passage 1Living in the city is hard enough for a single person, but if you have kids life can get more complex. Finding ways to keep the little ones occupied can be afull-time job. So it should be no surprise that parents will go to great lengths to get a little peace and quiet.However, when I first got to know that some parents bought their young children — not teenagers — iPads, I was shocked. Who spends $500 on an iPad for a young child when so many adults in the United States go without or have limited access to computers and the Internet? Whatever happened to Lego, building blocks and colored pencils? And for those slightly older kids how about a good, old-fashioned book instead of an iPad for the car journey to the beach?Recently, I was at dinner with a couple and I brought up the subject of parents buying iPads for their young children. I was curious to see how they responded since I knew they had three young kids. It turned out they are a part of this growing trend. The iPad can download or stream cartoons, so it makes for excellent entertainment when they're trying to get to the grocery store or head out of the city for the annual family vacation. But the best thing about iPads is that there are games and educational applications for nearly every age level. It got me thinking that maybe my first reaction was a little too "reactionary". Now I can understand the parents a little better. If I had three kids and was living in the city they would probably have an iPad, too.Passage 2Around the world smart cities are being built while those we have lived in for centuries are being upgraded for the future. A smart city may mean one that uses data on traffic to ease congestion or one that aims to 1) join up services to provide better information for citizens. For many it is about making cities greener and more efficient. It is partly a 2) reaction to overcrowding and pollution and partly because in an ever-connected world it 3) makes increasing sense to hook entire cities up to the network.Masdar is a city that stands in the middle of the desert of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. It is designed to be one of the most 4) sustainable cities on the planet. With a solar power station at its heart and wind farms providing energy for it, it 5) aims to be carbon free. Everything in the city, from water to rubbish, is measured and 6) monitored, becoming a source of information. The city is built on a raised platform to allow its "digital plumbers" easy 7) access to the system of advanced technologies that run it. It is pedestrian-friendly and entirely car free. The city is 8) experimenting with a network of electric driverless podcars. The PRT — personal rapid transit — will run six meters under street level across the city. The buildings in the city have been designed by Norman Foster's architecture firm, which designed a number of 9)eye-catching buildings including The City Hall in London.It is hoped that 40,000 people will eventually live in the city, with up to 50,000 10) commuting there each day.TestOf the many problems in the world today, none is as (1)widespread or as old as crime. Crime has many forms, including crimes against (2)property, person, and government. In all its forms crime (3)penetrates every layer of society and touches every human being. You may never have been (4)robbed, but you suffer the increased cost of store-bought items because of others' shoplifting, and you pay higher taxes because of others' tax evasion (逃避). Whatever you do, wherever you live, you are a (5)victim of crime whether you like it or not, whether you know it or not.Some people (6)argue about who is really to blame for criminal behavior: the individual or society. Researchers in the United States and Canada have identified several factors in society that (7)contribute to the crime rate: massive urbanization, unemployment and poverty, and a large immigrant (8)population. Other countries are more affected by factors such as politics, government corruption and religion. However, the most important problem that still(9)remains unsolved is how to stop crime from happening. So far, different types of solutions have been (10)proposed to combat various specific crimes. But they are not all very effective. Therefore, more effective measures and more powerful actions are to be taken against all sorts of crimes so that our world may be a better place to live in.Unit 6Passage 1In 1964, 19 million women were employed in the United States. Today they total 65 million, working in a wide variety of industries and increasingly pursuing higher education. The number of working women who have attended college has increased 200 percent since 1970, and the undergraduate class of XXXX was 57 percent female.Yet as far as women have come, they still earn on average only 81.2 percent as much as men and remain in lower-end jobs. What are the best-paying jobs for women? Using data on the weekly earnings of full-time workers in XXXX collected by BLS, we discovered that tech and health care is where the money's at.Female physicians and surgeons topped the list. These women earned a median of $1,618 per week, or about $84,000 a year, more than any other profession tracked by the BLS. Male doctors continue to earn more than female doctors, but the pay gap has narrowed each year; it's now at 29 percent versus 41 percent two years ago.Interestingly, the second best-paying job for women is a pharmacist. Female pharmacists make a median of $1,605 per week or about $83,500 annually, nearly as much as physicians and surgeons and more than chief executives, which came in at No. 3 on our list. Women account for 48 percent of thepharmacy profession and earn 83 percent as much as male pharmacists. Meanwhile, only 26 percent of CEOs are women, and they earn just 72 percent as much as their male peers.Now women have been moving into relatively higher-paying jobs that were traditionally male-dominated. It's been a very positive development. Overall, the gender pay gap is narrowing.Passage 2When you receive a job offer, it's important to take the time to carefully 1) evaluate the offer so you are making a sensible decision to accept or to reject it.Consider the entire 2) compensation package — salary, benefits, working environment — not just your paycheck. Money isn't the only factor to consider, but, it is an important one. Is the offer what you expected? If not, is it a salary you can accept without feeling insulted? If it isn't what you expected, consider 3) negotiating salary with your future employer.Before accepting a job, be sure that you are clear on the hours you need to work. Also, 4) confirm what, if any, travel is involved. If the position requires 45 or 50 hours of work a week and you're used to working 35 hours, consider whether you will have difficulty committing to the 5) schedule.The bottom line in accepting a job offer is that there really isn't one. Everyone has a different set of personal 6) circumstances. What might be the perfect job for you could be an awful job for someone else.It's much easier to 7) turn down an offer than to leave a job that you have already started. The same is true for your potential employer. The employer would prefer that you decline, rather than having to 8) start over the hiring process a couple of weeks down the road if you don't 9) work out. So, do take the time to thoroughly consider the offer. Ask questions, if you have them. Take your time to make an educated, 10) informed decision so you feel sure that you and the company make an excellent match.TestEvery day we hear about people making radical career changes. The(1)opportunities exist, but will all these changes make us any happier once we get there? The following are four (2)practical steps toward coming to terms with why you do what you're doing.First, realize that your job does not (3)define you, but how you do it does. Any job can be done well, done with (4)compassion, done with care. Second, stop (5)focusing on the money. Money will never be enough. Seeing where your money is really going can help you to refocus your spending toward the things you really want. Getting paid is only one small part of what you do; your work has to be more than just a pay check to be cashed. Third, find the(6)significance in what you do. This may require you to (7)think big, but it canbe done. Take some time to really think about what you do. The perspective (8)plays a huge role in personal satisfaction and the sense of well-being. Try to remember why you've taken the job in the first place. Fourth, dare to ask yourself if it's worth it. Maybe all that's needed is some refocusing. Learn to say "no". As long as you can choose the things you spend your time on, don't (9)attend events or meetings only because everyone expects it.Take a look at your life. How would you describe it? (10)Contented? Rushed? Exciting? Stressful? Moving forward? Being held back? For many of us it's all of the above at times. There are things we dream of doing one day; there are things we wish we could forget. What would your life look like if you could start over with a clean slate?Unit 7Passage 1"Wilfing", or surfing the Web without any real purpose, has become a new national pastime. It is the virtual equivalent of window shopping, and a lot of us seem to be spending a lot of time doing it.Although a newly-identified habit, more than two-thirds of the 33.7 million Internet users in the UK admit to at least occasional "wilfing", while browsing the Internet.The attraction of pop-up sites and flashing online advertisements is too appealing to resist for many Internet users. Almost a quarter of those surveyed said they spent 30 percent or more of their Internet time wilfing — the equivalent of spending an entire working day every fortnight pointlessly jumping between random pages.The YouGov survey of more than 2,400 Web users found that shopping websites are the most likely destinations for wilfers. Other popular pulls include news, music and travel websites.The poll found the tendency to wilf is more widespread among men than women. Gazing at a series of pointless web pages also appeared to be the preserve of the young, with people aged 55 or over being three times less likely to browse absent-mindedly than those under 25.The time-consuming practice appears to have destructive effects, too: A third of males admitted that wilfing has a damaging effect on the relationship with their partners.One in five confessed to being "distracted" from work or study by adult entertainment websites, which often use pop-up mechanisms and bulk emails to trap users into transferring to their pages.Passage 2The New York Police Department (NYPD) announced it will form a new unit to search social media as part of the combined efforts against criminals. This is。
大学英语教材视听说3答案
大学英语教材视听说3答案Unit 1: 家庭生活Listening ComprehensionPart 1: Short Dialogues1. A) She has a lot of work to do. B) She has to take care of her sick grandmother.2. A) He didn't watch the TV show. B) He thinks the TV show is boring.3. A) He's reading a book. B) He likes reading books in the library.4. A) At a restaurant. B) They ate a meal.5. A) She doesn't like her new job. B) The job is too difficult for her.Part 2: Long Dialogue6. A) She is too busy with her coursework. B) She hasn't had any time to relax.7. A) It's at the city center. B) It is very convenient for everyone.8. A) She has lived there for two years. B) She thinks the neighborhood is safe.9. A) They were talking about their plans for the weekend. B) They decided to go hiking in the mountains.10. A) She is not good at sports. B) She prefers reading books instead.Part 3: Passages11. B) The importance of a healthy diet.12. C) The benefits of regular exercise.13. A) The negative effects of stress on health.14. B) The importance of a good night's sleep.15. C) The significance of maintaining good mental health.SpeakingPart 1: Personal Experience1. I often communicate with my family members through video calls or texting apps.2. Yes, it is. It helps me to save time and money, especially when I cannot meet them in person.3. I try to schedule regular family gatherings or plan trips together to maintain the bond.4. Yes, I think it is important to have regular communication with family members no matter how busy we are.Part 2: Expressing Opinions1. Personally, I prefer traveling with friends because we can share the excitement and create memories together.2. I think studying in a group is more effective because we can learn from each other and help each other with difficult concepts.3. In my opinion, participating in extracurricular activities is beneficial as it helps to develop various skills and make new friends.Part 3: Describing Pictures1. The picture shows two friends having a picnic in a park. They are sitting on a blanket and enjoying their meal.2. The picture depicts a group of students studying together in a library. They are reading books and discussing the lessons.3. The picture illustrates a person doing yoga in a peaceful setting, surrounded by nature. They are in a meditative posture.Part 4: Role PlayA: Can you recommend a good restaurant near here?B: Sure! There's a famous seafood restaurant just a few blocks away. Would you like me to show you the way?A: That would be great! Thank you.B: You're welcome. Let's go now, it's not far.Reading ComprehensionPart 1: Multiple Choice1. A) 6 weeks.2. C) By discussing their viewpoints.3. B) It helps improve blood circulation.4. A) It reduces the risk of heart disease.5. C) Relaxing the mind.Part 2: True or False1. True2. False3. False4. True5. TruePart 3: Matching1. G2. C3. B4. F5. A6. E7. DPart 4: Sentence Completion1. healthy and balanced diet2. practice regular physical exercise3. manage and reduce stress4. get enough sleep5. maintain good mental well-beingWritingExercise 1: Write a short paragraph (40-50 words) about your favorite hobby.My favorite hobby is playing the guitar. I enjoy strumming the strings and creating melodious tunes. It helps me relax and express my emotions. I have been playing for a few years and it brings me a great sense of fulfillment.Exercise 2: Write a short paragraph (40-50 words) explaining the importance of time management.Time management is crucial for success in both personal and professional life. It helps us prioritize tasks, increase productivity, and reduce stress. By effectively planning and organizing our time, we can accomplish more and have a better work-life balance.Note: The above answers are based on standardized material and may vary depending on the specific edition or version of the English textbook "视听说3".。
英语视听说考试 情景对话
测试内容Topics for Conversations1.Life on CampusA: Hi, Lisa. How's life on campus? I mean do you like living on campus?B: Hi, nice. Oh, not so bad. Pretty good in fact.it's an entirely new world.A: Is that what do you think?B: Y eah, I enjoy living here because there's so many people around and it's easy to make friends. What about you? Have you ever lived in a dorm before?A: No, this is the first time.B: I think you'll find it quite convenient. The library, labs, sports center are right on campus.A:That's true. The atmosphere here is different from the outside.but the food here...it seems it is the same thing in the cafeteria very day.B: Well, I think the food here is OK, and if you want a change, you can eat out once in a while.A: True.B:How about your classes?A:I major in engineering,but I want to work in a foreign trade company,so,I decide to spend more time on English .B:I'm major in computer science,I like it very much .A: Computer science is cool! I think we should do something we like in our life on campus.B:ok, I know. good luck!A:thanks, the same to you2. SportsA:hi, Lisa, you look in good spirits. Do you usually do exercise?B:yes, NiceA:what kind of exercises do you do?B:well I love to do running, and I go cycling every dayA:what do you think about them?B:first,they're totally free.and,it makes me more healthy, but the most important is that it makes me feel goodA:what sports do you do?B:swimming, jogging, and so onA:wow! That sounds great .how often do you go jogging?B:I try to do at least a little every day.the key to do exercise is to do it regularlyA:yes,that's pretty true .and I wonder whther there is a sport suit for meB:I think it's impossible to name one exercise that's suit for everyone .what's your favorite type of exercise?A:I like jogging, cycling volleyball and some othersB:how often do you do thatA:well, I tried to do it at least one time a week, but recently, as the weather turn colder and colder I almost forget it.B:I think you should do the sports regularly, how about playing volleyball this afternoonA:oh, I like itB:then, see you laterA:see you3. ShoppingA：Good afternoon,girl.Welcome to our shop' Semir ', May I help you？B：Y es. Two days later is the Christmas, I'd like to buy my boyfriend a white shirt. A：Ok,I'd be glad to show you some. What size，please？B：Large.A：Here's one in large size. This is a very fine coat.B：Oh yes , so it is. How much does it cost？A：These styles are 5oo yuan each.B：That's a little more than I want to pay. Don't you have any less expensive coat？A：Y es，I think I can find some for you. Here are some for 200 yuan，and also we have some here for 100 yuan.They are on sale, 50 presents off.B：200 will be all right. I'll take this one.A：Do you need anything else？B：I'd also like to see the blouse in that showcase.A：Which one，girl？B：The green one on the top.A：This one？B：Y es，I will get itA：Two hundred and 99，girlB：The price is all right. Here is the money. Exactly 499.A: Thank you so much. Welcome you to come here again. Bye-bye!B: Bye4. FriendshipA:hi,lisaB:hi,niceA:the holiday is around the corne!how do you spend you holidaysB:I will meet my friends! I miss them very much !And there is a party between our classmates!A:do you have many firends?what kind of people you want to make friendsB:no,I only have a few best friends!I would like to make friends with the people who always talk with me.when I worry , he would encourge and help me. And we share our happy and sad with each other!A:yes! A friend is another of ourselves. Friends always gave us a hand when we meet hard!and what do you think is the most important thing between friends?B:I think the most important thing is not letting our friends down!And we should keep our friendship aliveA:you are right !many friends can't last their friendship long ,the common reason is we don't keep in touch with each otherB:yes ,we should always keep in touch with our friendA:more friend ,more way ,we should make more friends Have a nice holidayB:the same to you see you the next termA:see you5. The Doomed DayA Hey! Lisa why do you look so worryed?B Maybe ,I just saw the morning news ,new york a8.9 magnitude earthquake struck . which sounded terrible.A Oh , goodness,I had heard the news and felt sorry for it , but what’s the matter of your worry?B don’t you feel very frightened and scary .Tis is the sign of the end of the world.A No kidding ,girl. The end of the world is just a legend only , it could not happen.B Hey girl . Idon’t consider that is legend only .Don’t you have heard of Maya prophecy ? The predicted the human will be died in December 21 2012, on the day of the end of the world .A Forget it .Y ou see , we have classes , play basketball and enjoy funs our liked .Life has nothing different.And it’s hard to imagine this year will be the end of the world.B Y ou think about it , all over the world of the earthquakes, many things have demonstrated that the end of the world gets close to us day after dayA Maybe you are right. Don’t worry about it, let’s have fun nowB OK let’s go.6. HolidaysA: Hey,lisa. the winter holiday is coming, what are you going to do?B: I'm going to spend it with my family, it's going to be so much fun, I haven't see my cousins for like ever! How are you going to spend you holidays?A: I'm going to Beijing to see my family there and then go travelling with my family , I can't wait!B: wow! you're so lucky! I haven't been to Beijing for a long time!A :do you have some plan to take a part-time job .B:after the spring festival ,i will go workingA:don't make you so tired we should use holidays to reflex ourselves .B:we should choose some entertainment to reflex ourselves, in the same time, we aslo should don't be too self-indulgent.A:yeah, I agree with you. But we all need holidays. It reported that a White-collar was died of overwork. When I read this news, I was very astonished.B: on one hand, we need holidays, on the other hand, we also shouldn't indulge ourselves.A: yeah, if we all choose appropriate ways to have fun, we will have a good time onvacationB:I hope you will have fan ,dearA:yeah7. TravelingA: So,linsa you were telling me that you like to travel.B: Y es, very much.A: Now, this is interesting. Who do you normally travel with?B Y ou would be kind of surprised to hear this, but then, I normally travel with my dad. A: Wow. That's so cool. Why is that?B:That will be first of all because my dad goes on a business trip very often and I ask him if I can follow him most of the time and he would say yes, and I would just have time with him on his business trip and traveling around.A:So what countries have you been to with your father?B: A lot to name, actually. Do you want me to name all those?A:Well, how about which ones do you remember the most?B: I went to France, England, and Roma so those three places were very interesting for me.A:That's kind of interesting. Y eah, I used to live in France and I kind of felt the same way to, although France is very developed. Any other places that you've been to?B:Other places? Maybe in The States.A : Oh, really. Where did you live in the States? Or what did you do in the States? B:I study in New york ,where i like the mostA:Why?B:Because the people in New Y ork, how they live their life, it looks cool.A:Y eah, New Y orkers are pretty cool. OK, well thanks Jeyong. Thanks a lot.B:No problem. Thank you.8. Likes and DislikesA：Do you have any hobbies? What is it or what are they?B：I am interested in watching TV or other relaxing games.A：How do you spend your spare time?B：I usually read or do so some sports.A：What kind of book are you interested in?B：My favorite books are those about science.A：Well, those books are really good. I like them too. Do you think you are introverted or extroverted?B：In fact, I wouldn't call myself extroverted. Sometime I enjoy being by myself very much. But other times, I like sharing activities with others too, especially during these last few years.A：What kind of sports do you like?B：I like almost all sports, and I enjoy both playing and watching. I especially like tennis and mountain climbing.A：Oh,you like doing sports so much.B：Just so so I think, and I don't like to leave anything half-done.9. Studying AbroadA: Guess what came in the mail today?B: what?A: my acceptance letter to Y ale!B; wow! Congratulation! When do classes start?A: the last week of august, but I want to go two weeks before that to get settled in.B: you're so lucky! Do you have to do many things before you leave?A; yes. I'll be very busy! I have to get a visa, buy a plane ticket, and pack my things. But first, I want to register for class.B; when can you do that?A: well, they sent me their prospectus, so I can start looking now. do you want to help me decide which class to take?B; what is your major?A; I hope to major in English literature,B: what are the fundamental course?A: in order to graduate, every student must take a certain amount of classed in history, math, English, science and art.B: yes ,interesting. That's very different from the Chinese education system. Have a good lift for you in yaleA: thank you10. Sales PromotionA：Good morningB：MorningA：Do you want to have a look at our new product，it is in excellent quality，and moreover，we are currently holding a promotion campaign ，so it is really worth the money！B：Ok，let me see。
- 1、下载文档前请自行甄别文档内容的完整性，平台不提供额外的编辑、内容补充、找答案等附加服务。
- 2、"仅部分预览"的文档,不可在线预览部分如存在完整性等问题,可反馈申请退款(可完整预览的文档不适用该条件!)。
- 3、如文档侵犯您的权益，请联系客服反馈,我们会尽快为您处理(人工客服工作时间：9:00-18:30)。
Home-schooling
A: We study every day now, so have you ever think about the purpose of education?
B: Yeah. Through education, we can get knowledge, we can acquire the ability to solve the problem and so on.
A: We may find most of us are studying in school.
B:Yeah.
A: So, if I give you a chance to study in your home, would you like to do it?
B: Really? I am very pleasure to have a home-schooling. Because it is more relaxing. We won't have the pressure to compete with other children for higher grades. Home-schooling is also more effective. How about you?
A: en.. To tell the truth, I don't like home-schooling.
B: Why?
A: First of all, not every father or mother is a good teacher to teach all the subjects required at school. Especially in our country, our parents have to earn money to make a living. So they don't have enough time to teach us. Secondly, home-schooling would make it difficult to get a sense of cooperation, teamwork. Children who study in home would also lose chance to communicate with others. It's all bad for children.
B: So, you may think that home-schooling will not be popular in our
country?
A: Yes. I'm sure.
B: OK. Different people have different ideas.。