Unit 4 听力答案及原文
新编大学英语视听说教程4听力原文及答案
视听说4 听力原文及答案Unit 1 Leisure activitiesPart 1 listening oneEver wish you could do magic tricks, or introduce yourself as “magician” at a party? Imagine, everybody wants to have fun, but nothings’ really happening, it’s time for you to show one of your new tricks. Here, you can learn how, and without any need for special materials or much practice.times as this will arrange the grains of salt. Then it will stand up. Don't forget to thank the chicken.Questions:1.What does the magician ask people to do in the first trick2.What happens to the coin?3.How does the magician prove that he can communicate his thoughts to theaudience in the second trick?4.What is the first step to make the egg stand upright?5.What else is needed to make the egg stand upright?Keys: 1. B 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. DPart 1 listening two(The following is an interview from a weekly sports program.)Presenter: Good morning, listeners. Welcome to our weekly sports program aimed at all those underactive youngsters with time on their hands! Listen to whatour two guests have to say about their hobbies and how their hobbies havemade a difference to their lives. Adrienne first, then, Jonathan. Adrienne: I collect very interesting jewelry. I tend to travel a lot as most of my familyI and skills is a very compelling reason to choose a particular career. Presenter: Then, Adrienne, do you have a similar plan?Adrienne: Yes, I love making beaded jewelry. I’ve decided to get some formal training. I want to learn how to be a jewelry designer.Questions:1. Who is the target audience in the program?2. What is Adrienne’s hobby?3. What does Adrienne usually buy when she visits a place?4. How does Jonathan benefit from canoeing?5. What should be the major concern in choosing a career according to Jonathan? Keys: 1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. BPart 1 listening threeGerry: I've just been to see Gone with the Wind. It was fantastic. Well worth seeing.Have you ever seen it?Judy : N o, but I've read the book. I don't think I would like to see the film really. It would spoil the story for me.Gerry: Really? Oh, give me a film any day. Honestly, if I had to choose between the film of a story and the book of it, I'd go for the film.I easiertake less time: two hoursan social event: fun, go with friendsBooks: take more time: one weeknot a social event: do it on your ownbooks: use readers’ own imaginationget much more insight into the charactersfilms: spoil the storyexpensivePart 1 listening fourSally Marino gets married. After the wedding, there is a big party—a wedding reception. All the guests eat dinner. There is a band and, after dinner, everyone dances. Sally's mother and father pay for everything. At the end of the reception, Sally and her new husband cut the wedding cake and all the guests get a piece.Pete and Rose buy a new house. After moving in, they invite their friends and family to a party—a housewarming party. Everybody comes to see the new house. They look at the bedrooms, the dining room, even the garage. Pete and Rose serve drinks, sandwiches, and snacks. The party is on a Saturday afternoon.Receptionist: The first one is an aerobics class from 8:30 to 9:30 in the morning. Then there's another aerobics class at lunchtime from 12:30 to 1:30.Cathy: Right.Receptionist: Then in the evening from 5:30 to 6:30—another aerobics class too. And there's a jazz dance class from 6:30 to 7:30.Cathy: Right. And what level are they for? I mean, would they be OK for a beginner?Receptionist: The morning aerobics—8:30 to 9:30—is advanced. All the others are at the beginner to intermediate level. But let me give you a schedule.Cathy: Thanks. And how much does it cost for a class?Receptionist: You pay a ￡1 entrance fee and then the classes are ￡2.50 each and ￡3.50 for the jazz dancing. It's there on the sheet.Cathy: Oh, yes, I see.Receptionist: If you become a member, entrance is free and...Cathy: Oh, no, it's OK. I'm only in London for two weeks.Receptionist: Oh, right. That's no good then.Cathy: And I guess you have showers and everything?Receptionist: Yes, sure, and in the evenings you can use the sauna free, too.Cathy: Oh, great. So the next class is at 5:30? Well, I'll see you then.with foreign currency, changing money and all that when we go abroad. Ihate all that. And it's so confusing.Woman: O h, don't be silly, Steve.Man: And what's more, I can't speak any of the languages—you know that. It's all right for you. You can speak some foreign languages.Woman: Exactly. You see, what I'd really like to do is practice my French and Spanish. It would help me a lot at work.Man: Mm, but that's no use to me.Woman: B ut just think of the new places we'd see, the people we'd meet!Man: But look, if we stayed here, we wouldn't have to plan very much. Woman: I'm sorry, Steve. No. I don't fancy another cold English summer. Questions:1. Where does the man want to spend the summer holiday?2. According to Steve, what is considered important in planning vacation?3. What does Steve find confusing about traveling abroad?4. What will help Juliet in her work?5. What does Juliet think of summer in Britain?Keys:4. Why was it NOT possible to have football matches between two schools until 1850?5. What happened to football in 1863?Keys:1. D2. D3. A4. C5. CListening 4In one town, there were three longtime friends, Pat, Mike and Bob. Pat and Bobwere quite bright, but Mike was rather dull.One day as Pat and Mike were walking down the sidewalk together, Pat put his hand on a solid brick wall and said, "Mike, hit my hand as hard as you can." Mike struck a hard blow, but Pat pulled his hand away from the wall just before Mike's fist hit it. Of course, it hurt Mike's hand very much when he hit the wall, but Pat said, "That was a good joke on you, wasn't it?" Mike agreed, but was not too happy.The following day Mike and Bob were walking in the town square. Mike decided to play the joke on Bob. He looked around, and seeing no solid object, he placed his hand over his face and said, "Bob, hit my hand as hard as you can." Bob agreed, and as he struck a hard blow with his fist, Mike quickly pulled his hand away and wasanalysis of it. The second guy is so amazed that he says to the mermaid, "Hey, triple my IQ." The mermaid says, "Done." The guy begins pouring out all the mathematical solutions to problems that have puzzled scientists in all fields.The last guy is so impressed by the changes in his friends that he says to the mermaid, "Quintuple my IQ." The mermaid looks at him and says, "You know, I normally don't try to change people's minds when they make a wish, but I really wish you'd reconsider."The guy says, "No, I want you to increase my IQ five times, and if you don't do it, I won't set you free." "Please," says the mermaid, "you don't know what you're asking... It'll change your entire view of the universe. Won't you ask for something else? A million dollars or anything?"But no matter what the mermaid says, the guy insists on having his IQ increased by five times its usual power. So the mermaid sighs and says, "Done." And he becomes a woman.Keys: 1. F 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. Tevident.Bob White: I thought e-mail messages were gender neutral!Dr. Herring: No. While theoretical gender equality exists for the Internet, in reality women are not given equal opportunity because of differentcommunication and language styles between the sexes.Bob White: How does that happen? Do you have any hard facts to back up this impression?Dr. Herring: Yes. I've done a research project using randomly selected e-mailmessages from online discussion groups. I found that females uselanguage that is more collaborative and supportive such as "Thanksfor all your tips on...", "Good point." and "Hope this helps!". Mentend to use more aggressive or competitive language such as "Do youunderstand that?", "You should realize that...", "It is absurd tothink...".Bob White: How great are these gender differences?Dr. Herring: Males write messages using aggressive, competitive language more than twice as often as females did, while females use collaborativematter who opens the door for whom. Maybe females just should not expect too much. Life isn't a fairy tale after all.John: It's absolutely true. Sometimes I feel that there isn't any difference in the roles both genders can perform. Of course I'm not saying that men can give birth.Rather what I meant was except for the physical and natural differences between both sexes, there isn't much difference between them.Cathy: But honestly, although I don't expect guys to open doors for me, or to pull outa chair for me, I am usually quite impressed if they do so, as many guys don'tdo it nowadays. If the guy was walking in front of me and went through thedoor first, I'd appreciate it if he could hold the door and not let it slam in myface.John: Well, if I'm the one walking in front, I will open the door and hold it for the people behind me, be it a girl or a boy. I actually had the door slam right in my face a number of times though, when the person walking closely in front of me didn't hold the heavy glass door and let it swing back in my face. Of course, I tried to hold the door, but it was too heavy and too late. But I think it was more embarrassing for him than me as everyone was looking at him, while I was rubbing my squashed nose.Cathy: So being a gentleman does not stop at opening doors. There are many otherKeys:2. F F T T F2.1reflects descriptions 2.2 parents’ attitudes2.3suggest, act 2.4 raising their family, supporting their husbands2.5used to be, share these responsibilitiesPart 4 Listening 1"Equal" does not always mean "the same". Men and women are created equally but boys and girls are not born the same.You throw a little girl a ball, and it will hit her in the nose. You throw a little boy a ball, and he will try to catch it. Then it will hit him in the nose.A baby girl will pick up a stick and look in wonder at what nature has made. A baby boy will pick up a stick and turn it into a gun.When girls play with Barbie dolls, they like to dress them up and play house with them. When boys play with Barbie dolls, they like to tear their hair off.Boys couldn't care less if their hair is untidy. But for girls, if their hair got cut a quarter-inch too short, they would rather lock themselves in their room for two weeks than be seen in public.Baby girls find mommy's makeup and almost instinctively start painting their faces.One day I took my seven-year-old son with me to shop for an electric wall clock for the kitchen and found a whole counter full of them on sale at a discount store. I had trouble deciding which clock to buy. While I held one clock in my hand and looked at another, I asked my son which one he liked better.“The one you’re holding with the mouse in it, Mom,” he said.Before I understood his words, a real, live mouse jumped out onto the counter and ran away. I screamed so loud everyone turned to see what was wrong. I was so embarrassed. I tried to make my way quietly out of the store. Everyone was looking at me. On the way out the door, my delighted son recited Hickory Dickory Dock. What anaughty boy!Questions:1.Where did the story take place?2.Why did the mother ask her son which clock he liked better?3.Which clock did the boy like best?4.Why did the mother feel embossed?5.Why did he boy recite Hickory Dickory Dock?Keys:2. B 2. D3. A4. C5. DListening 4It is my belief that gender stereotypes are very real gender characteristics that are exaggerated to the extreme ends with no gray areas. So in truth a woman is "weak" physically only because a man is in reality "stronger". A woman is "submissive" only because a man in reality is more "aggressive". A woman is "emotional" only because a man is "less emotional". All these are observed facts.Are there ways to avoid the stereotyping? This is hard to do. We as males and females love to exaggerate our differences. It seems we love to do this in many ways.We love to exaggerate gender traits as if to say "Look how female I am" or "Look how male I am". Do we go so far as to actually create differences that do not exist? Not from what I see. I think we like to exaggerate our differences because the more male we feel or the more female we feel the more attractive we feel.So all in all I believe stereotypes are true differences that are exaggerated. I don't think stereotypes should be avoided because they are real. I do think that we should not place extremes of a trait to a gender as a whole and most certainly not limit someone's potential abilities based on a stereotype. Stereotypes should apply in general but not to an individual. They should serve to help make judgment but not as an absolute.proficient 6)interesting 7) original 8) less 9) finish the race Listening IIOnce Wealth and Poverty approached a merchant and introduced themselves as Goddesses. The merchant greeted both of them and said, "May I ask why you have come to my humble home?" The Goddess of Wealth said, "We want you to judge between us who is the most beautiful."The merchant did not know what to say. He knew he was between the devil and the deep blue sea. If he said that Wealth was more beautiful than Poverty, Poverty would curse him. If he said that Poverty was more beautiful than Wealth, Wealth would abandon him. However, he became calm and said, "I have great respect for you both. Would you please do what I ask of you? It is the only way I can judge properly." The Goddesses agreed. He said, "Mother Wealth, would you please walk towards my house? Mother Poverty, Would you please walk away from my house? This way I can see you both better, from near and far." The two Goddesses did what the merchant had asked them to do. Then the merchant confidently declared, "Mother Wealth! You appear most beautiful when you are nearest my house. Mother Poverty! You looktiles on the roofs, many of these houses now have living roofs. The wooden top of the house is covered with a special waterproof plastic material. On top of this there is soil, in which grass and flowers are planted. Such a roof can be very beautiful. But this really is not a new idea. When the early settlers came to the United States, they often made their houses by digging into the ground. Their roofs were made of wood, and covered by large areas of soil with grass or turf. They were warm, though not always waterproof. People replaced these houses and roofs as soon as they could live in regular wooden homes with wooden or metal roofs. Now, 200 years later, some people think of this as a new idea. But I think, "There is nothing new under the sun."1. 1) partly underground 2) living 3 ) digging into the ground 4) grass waterproofQuestions:1. What does the speaker mean by saying "There is nothing new under the sun"?2. What makes the speaker think of "earth-sheltered houses"?3. What is a living roof?4. How many years ago did the early settlers first build earth-sheltered homes?5. Why did People replace these earth-sheltered houses with regular wooden ones?transmit television.Man: Garbage! It was the Italians.Woman: No, it says here, the first TV transmission was in London, 1925. And here we are again, the first traffic lights were in London, in 1868.Man: But they didn't even have cars then, so why would they have needed traffic lights?1．D A A F C E A B B2．1)1762 2)1888/Belgium 3)1890/the United States 4)New York5)1514/Holland 1557 6) 1903 7) 1868Part 4 Listening 1Juan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He's got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and says, "What's in the bags?""Sand," answered Juan.The guard says, "We'll just see about that. Get off the bike." The guard takes the two bags and rips them apart; he empties them out and finds nothing in them but sand. He detains Juan overnight and has the sand analyzed, only to discover that there is nothing but pure sand in the bags.The guard releases Juan, puts the sand into new bags, hefts them onto the man'sLater, people learned to mix different clays together to make stronger pottery and to put the pottery in a fire oven so that the clay would harden faster. The potter's wheel was invented in China around 3,100 BC. The wheel spins clay like a top. It allows people to make pottery much more quickly and make shapes that were perfectly symmetrical—bowls that were really round, rather than lumpy or uneven. Pottery is not only considered one of the first inventions but also one of the first art forms. Most types of pottery have been painted with figures or designs; some even tell a story!1. B A C2. 1.The oldest known piece of pottery was found in china and dates back to 7900BC(and was made almost 10,000 years ago).2. It was used for holding water ,milk ,seeds, and grains.3. To make stronger pottery and to make the clay harden faster.4. It allowed people to make pottery much more quickly and to make symmetricalshapes.5. Because most types of pottery have been painted with figures or designs; someeven tell a story.Listening IIICathy: Yes, although she didn't like it.So, how did she cope?Michael:Cathy: She got an idea of putting art and candy together.Michael: How?Cathy: First she experimented with making an edible paint. She found that powdered food coloring mixed with vodka would work.Michael: That's quite a combination.Cathy: Then, for her "canvas", she melted white chocolate and molded it flat.She even learned how to make chocolate frames.Michael: What kind of art did she create?Cathy: She copied the works of famous painters. She displayed her candy art in the candy shop and customers would come in just to look at the art.Michael: What did her family think then?Cathy: They didn't take her seriously until the Toledo Museum of Art heard about her works and paid her to paint 77 reproductions of works intheir collection. That was her first big job. Now she works full-timeidea of making his own puppet show. He made a stage from wooden orange boxes and his mother's old curtains. He charged 2 cents for admission and earned 32 cents for his first performance.Spinney's family liked his creativity and encouraged him to do more . For Christmas when he was nine, his older brother made him a better puppet theater and his mother secretly sewed eight colorful puppets for him. Spinney later wrote, "The more I gave shows, the more I felt the power that one has when performing. All these people would sit in a room and listen to everything I said. I did all the character voices: little girl voices, an old lady voice, and a ghost voice. The audience listened and clapped atthe end, and also paid me to do it. What could be a better way to make a living than to perform? I knew that I would wind up in the world of entertainment."Spinney continued giving puppet shows. When he decided to go to art school, puppet shows helped him pay for his tuition. Even when he was in the army, he managed to continue giving puppet shows. He knew he wanted to do this as his life's work and that he wanted his audience to be children. When he was given the opportunity to create the character of Big Bird on "Sesame Street", he accepted it and over the years has made Big Bird one of the most beloved characters on American television.although it's really cold, you can still get a tan. Of course, the scenery is beautiful and it's really nice when you're tired to go and have a hot drink afterwards. The problem is that it's very expensive and really dangerous. But apart from getting hurt occasionally,I still thoroughly enjoy it.1. 1) tennis 2 ) quite young 3)soccer 4) a little kid 5) nearly 40 years 6)skiing 7) remember2. tennis 1,5,7 football/soccer 2,9,10 skiing 3,4,6,8Listening IIDuring the 1930s and 1940s, when someone asked a kid whom his role models were, he would often respond with the names of baseball players. Advertisers trying to sell a product would often turn to baseball stars because the public knew them and loved them. Now looking at today's baseball players, the only time we seem to hear about them is when they are complaining about their salaries. Baseball is no longer the great national pastime, and kids are looking elsewhere for their role models.Back in the 1930s and 1940s, money wasn't such an important issue. Players playedThere was no atmosphere. So we brought in a pool table and fruit machines. When players choose to spend time together, it generates a better atmosphere.The team spirit is very important, but I don't believe in motivating the team as a team.I don’t give team talks. I try to motivate the team as individuals. I speak to the players individually and try not to put too much pressure on anyone. I believe players perform best when they are relaxed. If they're too tense, I can guarantee they won't play well.I also believe in giving people autonomy. I like all the people who work for me to be autonomous. I very rarely interfere. I feel people should be judged on their results. Ifthey prove incompetent, then I'm incompetent if I continue employing them.It's like that with the team. I get criticized for not interfering during a game and for not making more substitutions. But I feel if I've chosen those 11 players to get a result, then I should leave them alone to get on with it.If I'm dropping a player from the team, I don't feel I have to explain it to them. If they want to discuss it, I'll say, "Come back and talk about it in a couple of days' time." But I don't try to remotivate them. It's up to them to have the character to fight their way back to the team. I'm a great believer that almost everything you achieve in life isas an occasion for propaganda. But why should the feelings of a few spoil it for all those who continue to be inspired by the Games?No! As long as the majority wants it, these Games will continue. This is sport, not politics, and it should remain so.1. 1.What is said about the purpose of the Olympic Games? C2.What is said about the spirit of the Olympic Games ? B3.What is said about the influence of the Games ? B2. 1.Criticism. 2. It could be harmfully deployed, as in war.3. The world is like a big family.4. Hostilities.5. The majority of people.6. To explain why the Olympic Games should be continued.hours. I suppose I finish at about midday.Karen: So you're free after twelve. What do you do then?Bo: You mean, what do I do in my spare time?Karen: Right.Bo: Well, we usually go swimming in the afternoon. That's all. I go to bed early. I want to win a gold medal for Sweden.Karen: Well, I hope you do. Thank you, Bo Lundquist. Next we have Bob Smith with me in the studio. Bob's a long distance runner and theAmerican 3000 meters champion.Bob: Hi!Karen: Hello, Bob. How is your training going?Bob: Fine, just fine. I have a really good program and I think I'm infirst-class condition.Karen: Tell me about it, Bob.Bob: Well, I don't like training early in the morning. I don't know why. I just don't like it. So I start around 10 o’clock.Karen: Mmm. And what about having lunch?People in tropical countries can read about winter sports but are unable to participate in them. They cannot build snowmen, throw snowballs, toboggan, or ice-skate. Above all, they cannot go skiing.Someone defined skiing as gliding over the ground on two boards. The sport is popular in America in the states which have snow in the winter months. The pleasure we take in this healthy outdoor activity is shared by the Finns, the Russians, the Swedes, the Norwegians, the Germans, the Italians, the Swiss, and the French, who also live in temperate zones with winter climates. But what must people from Egypt, Libya, and Nigeria think of this strange sport?Skiing, unlike tennis and baseball, is not a city sport. Until recently, even in countries with snow, it was limited to mountainous regions. Now there is a new variation that can be enjoyed by everyone. It's called ski touring.1. 1.building snowman2.throwing snowballs3.tobogganing4.ice-skating5.skiing2.Finland; Sweden; Switzerland; Germany; U.S.A; Italy; France; Norway; Russia (√)skill. Is it something that you just work hard to get, or is there a naturalsort of ability?Man: Well, there're people that have the natural ability, you know. I feel like I didn't have much. I just worked hard and that's what got me here.1. Male Baseball player 24 Pitcher five to six2. 1.What is the prime career time for a pitcher? C2. What makes the man successful in baseball, according to the conversation? A3. What can be inferred from the conversation? D4. Which of the following statements is true? D5. What kind of feeling does the man have now and then ? D6. What does the man think of baseball as a career? AListening IVLearning to swim had been surprisingly easy, thanks to the Navy's policy of dealing with fear by ignoring it. My fear of deep water left after my Navy experience. On the first day in the pool, an instructor with a voice like a bullhorn ordered 50 of us to climb a high board and jump in feet first. The board looked about 200 feet high, though it may have been only 20 or 25. A line was formed to mount the ladder andA2. How high was the board/? C3. What did the instructor do when he found out about the speaker’s problem?A4. Why did the speaker eventually jump into the pool? A5. What is the best way to overcome fear, according to the speaker? B6. Which of the following is true about the speakers’ education? D7. Which of the following can be used to describe the instructor? C8. Why did the speaker want to go to the shallow end of the pool? B9. Why did the instructor ask the speaker to do it again? D10. How did the instructor assure the speaker that he wouldn’t drown? B 2. 1) drifted 2) stepped 3) introduced 4) Quaking 5) climbed6) walked into 7)sinking 8) rising 9) broke 10)supportingUnit 6 risksListening 2Scripts:The possibility that something bad will happen is a risk. Risk can also be defined as the degree of danger that goes along with an opportunity. All risks have possible negative results. However, some risks are worth taking. For example, suppose that you have the chance to join a school football team. You risk a possible injury while playing to achieve the sense of accomplishment that comes with being on the team.。
新视野大学英语视听说教程3（第三版）UnittextUint4听力原文和答案
新视野⼤学英语视听说教程3（第三版）UnittextUint4听⼒原⽂和答案Unit 4 testNextDirections: Click on the speaker to the left to start playing the audio recordingsParts I, II and III. They will be played continuously. Once the recording starts playiplease do NOT click on either the speaker icon or the 'Unit Quiz' link in the menuabove. Otherwise, you may lose the chance of hearing the complete recording.Part IDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answersto the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing,there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playingto check your answers.1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. They are taking photos.B. They are barbecuing.C. They are playing with the woman's sister.D. They are looking at photos.2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man's mom will always scold him when he and his brother fight.B. The man's mom will always scold his brother when they fight.C. The woman's sister is very naughty.D. The woman sometimes fights with her little sister.3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The woman thinks parents shouldn't allow children to watch TV at all.B. The man's child is a couch potato.C. The woman's child doesn't like watching TV.D. The man encourages his child to work out to reduce the time spendingon TV.4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Husband and wife.B. Daughter and father.C. Mother and son.D. Two colleagues.5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. One had better forget the divorce.B. One should find a new spouse as early as possible.C. Divorce is very painful.D. Divorce is not very painful.Part IIDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, check your answers.In a powerful new Mercedes a married couple are driving along a highwayHer husband suddenly looks over at her. From theand themoment. He says, "been married for 20 years, but I want aThe wife says nothing, but slowly increases theHe then says, "(8)Again the wife stays quiet, but speeds up as her rage increases."I want the house," he insists, pressing his luck.The wife speeds up to 80 mph.He says, "I want the car, too," but she just drives faster and faster.By now she's up to 90 mph."All right," the man says, "(9)The wife slowly starts to veer toward a bridge.This makes him a bit nervous, so he says, "Isn't there anything you want?"The wife says, ""Oh, really," he says, "So what have you got?"Seconds before they slam into the bridge at a speed of 100 mph, the wife smiles and says, "The airbag."Part IIIDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. What is the passage mainly about?A. The importance of remarriage.B. The reasons for a remarriage.C. Ways of preparing for a blended family.D. Children's problems in a blended family.2. How will children view the man their single mother is dating if she says "we're just friends"?A. They will find the man threatening.B. They will leave home.C. They will treat the man as a friend.D. They will be eager to have a new father.3. How can single parents benefit from advice?A. They can make up their minds to find a new spouse quickly.B. They can see the issue from a new angle.C. They will understand their former spouse better.D. They can give their new spouse a surprise.4. According to the passage, which of the following is true in the case of a divorce?A. Children are sadder than parents.B. Parents are sadder than children.C. Younger children have more problems than older children.D. Older children have more problems than younger children.5. Which people are mentioned in the passage who must make adjustments in a blended family?A. The stepparent and the biological parent.B. The stepparent and the children.C. The biological parent and the children.D. The stepparent, the biological parent, and the children.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1.Amy, sit down. We need to talk. Your mother and I are going to _________.A. separateB. separate with each otherC. divorce ourselvesD. divorce with each other2.So you're still single? If you ________ to me and used the Internet, you'd have had a husband by now.A. listenB. have listenC. have listenedD. had listened3.I _________ an online ad that read, "Husband Wanted".A. putB. postedC. positionedD. pressed4.I do have a right _____ stability for my children and myself, don't I?A. inB. forC. toD. at5.Do you yell at him and call ______________?A. him namesB. his namesC. him nameD. his naming6.Remarriage was the ______ thing I'd consider for two years after my divorce.I had heard about the high rate of remarriage failures.A. finalB. eventualC. lastingD. last7.As time ________, my son gradually grew up, and he became conscious of my loneliness and anxiety.A. went byB. went pastC. passed overD. passed through8.____________ he said this, I ignored him.A. In the first timeB. The first timeC. The first time whenD. At the first time when9.Our kids are being teased by other kids at school because we can't dress them _____ the current fashions!A. withB. byC. inD. for10.I hope you won't hesitate and let golden opportunities slip _______ your fingers.A. inB. overC. alongD. through。
英语新闻听力教程UNIT 4 原文及答案
UNIT 4 Statements and CommentsSection A 1.expressed concern 2.apologized remarks 3.denied charges warned 4.condemned 5.called for 6.threatened accused 7.deeply troubled 8.allegations baseless 10.stressed the importanceSection B 1. The Canadian Prime Minister Steven Harper has announced the construction of two military facilities in the Arctic and a move to assert his country’s sovereignty over the contested region, which is estimated to contain billions of dollars of oil and gas deposits.2. A speaker purporting to be al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is accusing the US and the European Union of backing a war against Islam.3. The former president of Iran Mohammad Khatami says American attempts to impose western-style democracy on the Middle East are flawed because democracy is not something that can be exported.4. The Pentagon has issued a memo to rebut the criticism from several retired generals who called for Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to resign.5. British Prime Minister Tony Blair says his country is taking tough new measures to fight extremism following last month’s deadly terrorist attacks in London.Answer：1.B 2.D 3A 4D 5CSection CItem 1Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country is prepared to help Kyrgyzstan’s new leaders establish stability in the wake of a political upheaval. Mr. Putin made these comments today following a telephone discussion with Kyrgyzstan’s opposition leader Kurmanbek Bakiyev who was appointed by parliament to lead an interim government. Kyrgyzstan’s new leaders are trying to restore order after two days of massive looting and street violence that left at least three people dead and injured many more.Answer：1-(B,D) 2-(A,D) 3-(G) 4-(E)Item 2 British officials in Iran have denied allegations of any British involvement in violence in the southwestern province of Khuzestan where at least four people were killed in two bomb attacks on Saturday. The British embassy in Tehran condemned the attacks and said Britain rejected allegations linking it to terrorist outrages. Several Iranian officials have made statements implicating British troops stationed across the border inside southern Iraq in the bombings and in previous attacks earlier this year which killed 10 people.Answer：Task1：1F 2F 3F 4T 5FTask2:1.embassy rejected linking to2.Iranian officials implicating bombings previous attacks Item 3 For the first time, President Bush has said it could be accurate to compare the recent escalation of violence in Iraq to the 1968 Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War. The Tet Offensive marked a strong downturn in public support for both the Vietnam War and then-President Lyndon Johnson. Mr. Bush spoke in an ABC TV interview in which he addressed increased violence in Iraq. The comparison of the insurgency in Iraq to the Tet Offensive in Vietnam was made in a column by Tom Friedman in the New York Times.Answer：1. The 1968 Tet Offensive (during the Vietnam War.)2 .Downturn in public support for both the Vietnam War and then-President3. Increased violence in Iraq.4. The New York Times.5. A column writer /a columnistSection DItem 1Iran’s president is denying reports he gave an interview to an Arab newspaper in which he threatened to halt oil sales if Tehran was referred to the United Nations Security Council. I ran’s Presidential Media Department made that denial in a statement issued today in a reaction to an article published in the Khaleej Times . Earlier today the United Arab Emirates-based newspaper reported that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad threatened in an interview to stop oil sales if Iran is sent to the council for its nuclear activities. The reports from a French news agency say the reporter is astonished by the denial ,but the news agency say also says, the publisher of the newspaper says the c0nfusion may be due to the reporter not adequately identifying herself as a journalist.Answer：1.denying 2.halt oil sales 3.refered to 4.nuclear activities 5.Media 6.made that denial 7.reaction 8. French news agency 9. astonishedItem 2 South Korea and Japan say they have not detected any radioactivity to confirm North Korea’s claim that it conducted an underground nuclear test on Monday .Late Friday unnamed U.S. official said U.S. aircraft have detected traces of radiation in the airsamples collected near the suspected North Korea test site ,but they stressed no final determination had been made .World of the latest findings comes as the UN Security Council members continue to hammer out details of a draft resolution was expected Saturday .The UN draft resolution includes economic and weapons sanctions against North Korea, including a travel ban and financial restriction .Answer：Task1：1.D 2.BTask2:1.T 2.F 3.F 4.F 5.T 6.F 7.TItem 3 Russian President Vladimire Putin says he will not allow foreign powers to dictate Russia’s energy policy or interfe re in any of its internal affairs. In an interview broadcast from Saint Petersburg today , Mr. Putin told NBC News that recent Western criticism of Russia is a mix of cold war and colonialist thinking .Mr. Putin singled out U.S. Vice President Dick Chene y’s recent of Russian energy policy in which Cheney accused Russia of using its vast oil and gas resources as tools of intimidation .Putin compared those comments to an errant gunshot by Cheney that wounded a companion on a hunting trip earlier this year . The Russian leader host President Bush and other world leaders later this week in a summit of the G-8 industrialized nations . Mr. Putin said Russia is ready to hear well-intentioned criticism from foreign leaders , but said he will categorically reject what he called interference in Russia’s internal affairs .Answer:1. Putin says he will not allow foreign powers to dictate Russia’s energy policy or interfere in any of its internal affairs.2.In an NBC interview broadcast from Saint Petersburg today.3. He called it a mix of cold war and colonialist thinking4. Cheney accused Russia of using its vast oil and gas resources as tools of intimidation.5. He compared them to an errant gunshot by Cheney that wounded a companion on a hunting trip earlier this year .6. Russia welcomes well-intentioned criticism from foreign leaders. Section E 1. the new assessment of China’s military capability2. reinforces US arguments against lifting a European arms embargo3. as well as helping bringing those responsible to justice4. expressed personal condolences and the support of the American people5. the most closely guarded minister in the govern。
大学英语听力第一册Unit 4答案
Mr. Phillips: Was the traffic bad? We were in traffic jams for three hours. I left home at the usual time and decided to use a new route. For the first time, I used the M4. Never again. That was because of the storms last night. Then the traffic lights were out of order. After that there was a breakdown and.., finally, I ran out of petrol.
Mr. Phillips: The traffic is still terrible. I’ve been in a traffic jam for more than an hour. Look after the office until I get there. It may take a long time.
But what is the LRT? It is a 12.5-kilometre route, above and below ground. The light train cars are made in Germany and Canada. In Germany they are made by Siemens in Dusseldorf, and then taken to Canada where final assembly is done in Calgary. Each car is just over 24 metres long, and each train is operated by only one man — the driver. The driver is in a separate cabin, and he can’t talk to passengers.
人教版英语七年级下册Unit4听力原文及翻译
人教版英语七年级下册Unit4听力原文及翻译Unit 4 Don’t eat in class.Section A, 1bMs. Clark: Hey, Peter. You know the rules. Don’t run in the hallways.彼特，你知道规定，不可以在走廊跑。
Peter: Sorry, Ms. Clark.抱歉，克拉克女士。
Mr. Smith: Amy, don’t eat in the classroom. You must eat in the dining hall.艾米，不可以在教室吃东西。
你必须在食堂吃。
Amy: Oh, sorry, Mr. Smith.抱歉，史密斯先生。
Mr. Smith: Hey, Mike, don’t listen to music in class. Mike!麦克，不可以在课堂听音乐。
Boy: He can’t hear you, Mr. Smith.史密斯先生，他听不到你说话。
Section A, 2a, 2bCindy: What are the school rules, Alan?艾伦，学校的规定有哪些？Alan: Well, we can’t listen to music in the classroom or hallways. But we can listen to it outside or in the music room.我们不能在教室或走廊听音乐，但是可以在此之外或音乐室。
Cindy: Uh-huh.好的。
Alan: And we can’t eat in the classroom, but we can eat in the dining hall.然后我们不能在教室吃东西，但是可以在食堂吃。
Cindy: Oh. And can we wear a hat in class?那么我们能在课堂上戴帽子吗？Alan: No, we can’t. What else? Oh, you can’t fight with your classmates. That makes the teachers really unhappy.不能。
英语听力教程(第2册)Unit4听力原文
Unit 4 听力原文Part IBTom: What kind of school did you go to, Ann?Ann: Well, I went to a public primary school and then to a private high school.Tom: So which do you think is better?Ann: Actually, I prefer private schools because of the smaller classes and ... usually you have a wider choice of subjects.Tom: Yeah, I suppose that’s true.Ann: And then there are usually better sports facilities. For example, the school I went to had a swimming pool and a huge gym.Tom: Yeah ... well, the public high school I went to had great sports facilities. Besides, private schools are really expensive.Ann: Yeah, but I think they’re worth it.Tom: I don’t know. I think you have to judge every school individually, whether it’s public or private.Ann: That may be true ... but children generally get a better, more ... well-rounded education in a private school.Tom: Maybe, but I’m not totally convinced. By the way, Ann, were you on the debating team in high school, by any chance?Ann: I sure was! I was the captain!CSteve’s first morningSteve was rather nervous about his first day of the polytechnic. He didn’t know any other students and he didn’t know his way around the building. At 9 o’clock, he was at the main entrance with a crowd of hundreds of other students. All of them seem to know what to do except Steve. Then he found a notice. There was a meeting for all the first-year students. He found themall waiting in the large hall. First, the director of the Polytechnic welcomed them. Then the head of students’ services, and finally the head of physical education.Head of physical education: I’m here to tell you about the sport you can do at the Poly. Here in Edington, we have a fitness room where you can do exercises to keep fit, and weeklyyou can do all sorts of sports, such as tennis, football, hockey and badminton. But thereare also many other activities. You can go sailing. You can go down-caves. You can goclimbing and many more. We hope all of you will take part in at least one of these. Ifyou want to join, come on weekly on Wednesday afternoon. Any questions?A student: What about swimming?Head of physical education: We don’t have our own pool. But you can swim in the public pools in Hanksy or Muston Ferry.After the meeting was over, Steve looked at this timetable. His first class was business studies, and was in room 316. But where was Room 316?Steve: Excuse me. Do you know where Room 316 is?Male student 1: Oh, I haven’t a clue, mate.Steve: Do you know where Room 316 is?Female student 1: No, do you?Steve: I’m looking for Room 316.Male student 2: Oh, not another First year. Look at the notice board.Steve: But where is the notice board?Male student 2: Don’t ask me.Steve: Could you tell me where Room 316 is?Female student 2: You mean business studies for Catering students.Steve: That’s it.Female student 2: Oh, I’m looking for it for myself. You’re a first-year?Steve: Yes.Female student 2: So am I. Let’s see if we can find it together.Questions:1. Where was Steve at 9 o’clock?2. How many people made welcome speeches at the meeting for all the first year students?3. Who are they?4. What kinds of sports are available in Edington Polytechnic?5. What was Steve’s first class?6. Where will he have the class?7. How many students did Steve ask when he tried to find his class?8. Did he get the answer?Part II Home schoolingAlthough education is compulsory in the United States, it is not compulsory for all children toget their education at school. A number of parents believe that they can provide a better education for their children at home. Children who are educated at home are known as “home-schoolers.”There are about 300 000 home-schoolers in the United States today. Interestingly, results show that home-schooled children tend to do better than average on national tests in reading and math.David Guterson is an American writer. He and his wife teach their three children themselves. Guterson says that his children learn very differently from children in a regular school. Learning starts with the children’s interests and questions. For example, when there is heavy snowfall on a winter day, it may start a discussion or reading about climate, snow removal equipment, Alaska, polar bears, and winter tourism. Or a spring evening, when the family is watching the stars, is agood time for setting up a telescope and asking questions about satellites, comets, meteors, and the space program. At dinner, if the Brazilian rain forests are on the news, it could be a perfect time to get out the atlas and encyclopedia. Then there might be two hours or more of eating, asking questions, looking up answers, discovering how rain forests influence the climate, what the “greenhouse effect” is, how deserts are formed and how the polar ice caps affect ocean levels.Although home schooling offers an experience that is often more interesting than regular schools, critics point out that home-schoolers miss out on many important things. The home-schooler is an outsider who, because he or she never attended school, might be uncomfortable mixing with other people in adult life. Critics also say that most parents are not well qualified to teach their children and may pass on their own narrow views to their children. However, most parents don’t have the time or desire to teach their children at home, so schoolswill continue to be where most children get their formal education.Part IIIAJohn James: I disagree, Peter. I don’t think it really matters what your educational background is. Anyone who is bright enough is going to do well whatever their education.Peter Davies: But John, ...John James: In fact, I think some people carry on with their education when they would do a lot better to get out and start building their own careers by learning things in real life.Peter Davies: Yes, but the whole point is, life is getting so much more complicated these days that unless you carry on with your studies you just can’t cope.John James: For certain things, and certain people, OK, but to my mind, the big problem in education is that you specialize too quickly. I mean, in England, you start specializing from thethird year in secondary school, when you’re about 14. And it gets steadily narrower until you do your “A”levels in only two or three subjects. You either do languages, or natural sciences, or social sciences.Peter Davies: But surely these days you have to, John —you can’t possibly study everything because there’s just too much.John James：Yes, but how many kids at the age of sixteen really know what they want to do? How many of them are convinced that the three subjects they’ve chosen, or have been recommended, are the ones that will let them follow the careers they eventually decide on?Peter Davies: Oh, I think most young people who stay on at school have a fair idea of what they want to do.John James：I’m not so sure, Peter. And after all, that’s not the end of it. When they get to university in England, the subjects they study are so narrow that they are only good for one thing,so they are stuck with it.Peter Davies: But I don’t really see that there is any alternative if people are going to learn enough to be competent in their subject. They’ve got to specialize early, and I suppose those that realize they’ve made a mistake can always swap to something else.John James：Ah, but that’s just it. You can’t. Suppose you study languages at university and then decide that you are not cut out for it and would like to be a doctor. You’ve burnt your bridges. You can’t just change horses in midstream; you’ve got to go right back to the beginning and you lose years. I think the American system is much better.BJohn James: ... I think the American system is much better.Peter Davies: In what way?John James: Well, for your first degree you’ve got to study a fairly wide range of subjects, and you can choose them yourself, within certain limits.Peter Davies: Fine, but doesn’t that mean that American students with a first degree don’t have the depth of knowledge they should have?John James: Should have for what?Peter Davies: Well, they often aren’t accepted for postgraduate work in England with just a first degree.John James: Maybe not, but I don’t really think that’s important. They come out with a pretty good general knowledge in a wide area. After all, when you think about a lot of the stuff English students have to study, what good is it to them afterwards? I’m sure the majority of British students never use 90 percent of what they studied at university.Peter Davies: That may be true of some arts subjects, but what about the sciences?John James: Even there, a lot what they do at university is so academic and abstruse that they will never be able to put it to any practical use. I’m sure they would benefit far more from on-the-job experience. And if they’ve had a broader course of study they’ve got two advantages.Peter Davies: How do you mean?John James: First of all, they will have a better understanding of the world in general, so they willbe more flexible in their jobs, and then if things do go wrong they will be able to switch jobs easily.Peter Davies: That all sounds very simple, but I think you’re still underestimating the amount of pure learning that you need these days, particularly in technical and scientific areas. I mean evenat school these days, children have to learn far more things than we did when we were at school. John James: All the more reason we should not try to concentrate on such a few things at such an early age. Things are changing so rapidly these days that we have to change with them. When we were younger, there was a pretty good chance that we would be able to carry on in the profession we’d chosen until we retired. But these days, people have got to be prepared to change their jobs and learn new skills as technology moves ahead. Take j ust the area of the office, for example. How many offices ...Part ⅣImagine being asked to spend twelve or so years of your life in a society which consisted only of members of your own sex. How would you react? Unless there was something definitely wrong with you, you wouldn’t be so happy about it, to say the least. It is all the more surprising therefore that so many parents in the world choose to impose such abnormal conditions on their children — conditions which they themselves wouldn’t put up with for one minute!Any discussion of this topic is bound to question the aims of education. Stuffing children’s head full of knowledge is far from being foremost among them. One of the chief aims of educationis to equip future citizens with all they require to take their place in adult society. Now adult society is made up of men and women, so how can a segregated school possibly offer the rightsort of preparation for it? Anyone entering adult society after years of segregation can only be infor a shock.A co-educational school offers children nothing less than a true version of society in miniature. Boys and girls are given the opportunity to get to know each other, to learn to live together from their earliest years. They are put in a position where they can compare themselves with each other in terms of academic ability, athletic achievement and many of the extra-curricular activities which are part of school life. What a practical advantage it is (to give just a small example) to be able to put on a school play in which the male parts will be taken by boys and the female parts by girls! When segregated, boys and girls are made to feel that they are a race apart.In a co-educational school, everything falls into its proper place.But perhaps the greatest contribution of co-education is the healthy attitude to life it encourages. Boys don’t grow up believing that women are mysterious creatures. Girls don’t grow up imagining that men are romantic heroes. Years of living together dispel illusions of this kind.The awkward stage of adolescence brings into sharp focus some of the physical and emotional problems involved in growing up. These can better be overcome in a co-educational environment. When the time comes for the pupils to leave school, they are fully prepared to enter society aswell-adjusted adults. They have already had years of experience in coping with many of the problems that face men and women.Part VIs China the world’s cleverest country?China achieved “remarkable” results in the Pisa international education tests, which measure pupils’ key skills: reading, numeracy and science.The results indicate that China’s education system is not only above average, it’s overtaking the performance of many Western countries. But why do Chinese students get top marks?Andreas Schleicher, who is responsible for the Pisa tests, says Chinese students show incredible resilience to become high-flyers, regardless of their background. “North Americans tell you typically it’s all luck. In Europe, it’s all about social heritage: ‘My father was a plumber so I’m going to be a plumber.’ In China, more than nine out of 10 children tell you: ‘It depends on the effort I invest and I can succeed if I study hard.’”Mr Schleicher adds it’s a philosophical difference –we should expect the whole cohort to pass with flying colours, rather than just expecting the cream of the crop to succeed.On a visit to a poor province in China, he noticed that schools were often the most impressive buildings. He says in the West, it’s more likely to be a shopping centre.So should other countries put their thinking caps on if they don’t want their education system to flunk? When it comes to education, China might be able to teach the world a lesson.key skills关键技能above average高于平均水平performance成绩top marks 高分high-flyers成功人士social heritage 社会遗产invest投入cohort有共同点的一群人pass with flying colours 高分通过the cream of the crop顶尖人才put their thinking caps on进入思考状态flunk 失败（常指考试不及格）teach (someone) a lesson给（某人）一个教训Quiz 小测验。
新视野大学英语听说教程第1册听力原文及答案Unit4
新视野大学英语NewHorizonVLS1_Tapescripts of Unit4 II. Listening SkillsListening for Telephone Numbers1. W: I’m wondering if the weather will be good for us to go cycling on Saturday.M: Let’s call the weather office. I know the phone number. It’s 661-3047. If the weather is going to be bad, we’ll have to wait for another week.Q: What’s the phone number for the weather office?The phone number for the weather office is 6613047.2. W: I’m so sorry, but the general manager isn’t back yet. Can I take a message for him?M: Yes. Please ask him to call me 843-2057.Q: At what number will the general manager return the call?The general manager will return the call at 8432057.3. M: Do you have Simon’s mobile phone number? A well-known scientist from the States isgiving a speech on global warming in the Science Museum. I’m sure Simon would be interested.W: Let me see… His number is 130********.Q: What is Simon’s mobile phone number?Simon’s mobile phone number is 130****8585.4. M: Hello, I’m calling to check on the school sports meet.W: Yes, sir, how can I help you?M: There’s been so much rain lately; I was wondering if it’s postponed.W: It has been postponed because of the weather, but for further information, please contact 54362163, extension 205.Q: What number should be the man dial for the further information about the sports meet?The man could dial 54362163, extension 205 for further information about the sports meet.5. M: Hello. I’m calling form Beijing. I’ve learned from the Internet that a hurricane isapproaching Miami. I’d like to call one of my friends there immediately. Can you tell me how to make an international call?W: What number are you calling, sir?M: His number in Florida is 511-0897.W: Well, first, dial 011, then dial 1, the area code for North America, and then the area code 305 for Miami. After that, dial your friend’s number.Q: What is the complete number the man should dial to reach his friend in Miami?The an should dial 01113055110897 to reach his friend in Miami.III. Listening InTask 1: Weather ForecastingWe all know that it’s not possible for man to control the weather. But we can tell what important changes there will be in the weather in the short term. This is called weather forecasting. Many people rely on the weatherman to provide that information, but one method of weather forecasting is simply to use your eyes and brains. For example, if you see a rainbow in rainy weather in the evening, this is a sign that the weather will soon be clear and fine. Sometimes distant objects such as hills and tall trees seem to be very clear and near; this is a sign of much water vapor in the air, and then rain will probably come. If a fog appears just about sunrise in the morning, then the day will be arm. If the sunset is mostly red in color, then the following day will be fine. If the stars twinkle at night, then fine weather will come the next day.1.B2.D3.C4.A5.DTask 2: Wrong Weather ForecastM: Hey, Jane! Does everyone know what time to meet us this weekend for the picnic?W: Yeah. They’ll all be here at eleven sharp! I’ve got all the food and drinks for the barbecue, and Tom is bringing the grill.M: OK. I’ve got that old net; we can use that for beach volleyball.W: Oh, I forgot to tell you. I’ve invited Class 2 and 3 as well. We’ll be able to have a volleyball match, one class against another; that’ll be great fun.M: Did you check the weather? I hope it’s going to stay nice for the weekend; we can’t have a picnic in the rain.W: No worries! I watched the weather forecast last night, and the weatherman said it’s going to be fine—maybe a little cloudy, but DEFINITELY no rain!(next morning)M: There’s terrible weather! It’s raining buckets!W: There’s no way we can go out in that. Those weatherman are useless—I hope they had a picnic today too.M: I don’t know what’s happened to the weather these days. When I was little, we never had this much rain in the summer.W: I AGREE. And have you noticed that winter is warmer now as well? We always used to get snow in January. Now winter is more like spring!M: You’re telling me. I bet it’s all the pollution and the hole in the ozone layer that’s changing the weather.W: Oh, global warming and all that.M: I guess we’ll have to take a rain check on the picnic.1.They are planning to have their picnic on the weekend.2.They will be able to have a volleyball match, one class against another.3.It’ll be fine, and maybe a little cloudy, but there’ll be definitely no rain.4.Those weatherman are useless.5.All the pollution and the hole in the ozone layer are responsible for the changeable weather. Task 3: Global Climate ChangeToday, scientists have found that the greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere have changed the global climate. These gases are largely due to human activities, such as the burning up of gas, coal and oil, and the destruction of forests. It is estimated that the average surface temperature of theearth will rise by 1.5-3.5℃by 2100. This rate of warming is significant. The oceans will heat up and glaciers will melt. As a result, the global average sea level is expected to rise by 15-95 cm by 2100. In that case all coastal cities will be at risk as a result of flooding and storm surges. Also, around the world weather events such as storms and floods will become more frequent and intense. Clearly, global climate change is becoming a great threat to our environment. So we must take effective measures to produce fewer greenhouse gases that cause it.Global climate is causes by the greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere. These gases are largely due to the burning up of gas, coal and oil, and the destruction of forests. Scientists estimate that, by 2100, the average surface temperature of the earth will rise by 1.5-3.5℃and global average sea level will rise by 15-95 cm. All coastal cities will be at risk as a result of flooding and storm surges. Clearly, global climate change is becoming a great threat to our environment.Task 4: An AnnouncementFriday looks really good. Sunny all day with a daytime temperature of 70 degrees. But bundle up Friday night, as the temperature will drop sharply. On Saturday, it will be cold and cloudy in the morning with strong winds. In the afternoon, there’s a good chance of snow flurries, and the temperature will only reach 37degrees! On Sunday morning it will be cloudy, with some rain showers in the afternoon. But temperatures will rise to 50 degrees.IV. Speaking OutNow Your TurnLisa: Sarah, would you mind not keeping the window open? All my papers have been blown off the desk and onto the floor!Sarah: I’m sorry. I didn’t realize the wind was so strong. You’re working on a paper?Lisa: Yeah, it has to be turned in this Wednesday.Sarah: Oh, I almost forgot! I’m going to give a presentation tomorrow morning, and I haven’t read a word yet!Lisa: Come on, you shouldn’t leave everything till the last minute.Model 2 It’s terrible!Now Your TurnAshley: Wow! What a wind! It’s terrible, isn’t it, Kathy?Katherine: You bet. There’s a dust storm blowing up.Ashley: Yeah. You could get blinded if you go outside.Katherine: The weather forecaster recommends staying indoors.Ashley: That’s the best we can do.Model 3 Take careNow Your TurnJames: How do you like my new motorcycle, Robert? I’m going to ride it into town.Robert: It’s cool1 But don’t you think it’s snowing too hard today?James: I don’t mind. What I really like is style, and riding a motorcycle is really stylish. Robert: Take care. Safety counts more than style.James: I know. But it’s thrilling to ride in the snow.Robert: Then, you’ll have to run the risk of having a bad fall.V. Let’s TalkEmma: Michael, whereabouts in China are you from?Michael: I was born in Beijing, but I live in Shanghai now. How about you?Emma: I’m from Scotland.Michael: Oh? What’s it like?Emma: Well, the weather is pretty cold there. Actually, most of Scotland is cols and often wet.I’m sure it’s the coldest part of the British Isles.Michael: Beijing is very cold in winter too, although it’s more of a dry cold, if you know what I mean. However, I like winter; it’s my favorite season. Summer is just too hot!Emma: Well ,I think you’re lucky to have a hot summer. Scotland’s summer is pretty miserable, wet and cold.Michael: Do you think people’s personalities are defined by the climate they live in?Emma: Well, that’s an interesting idea. I think there’s definitely something in it, because when the weather is hot, I easily lose my temper, but when it’s cooler, I feel much calmer. Michael: If it’s raining I always feel depressed. I cry along with the weather!Emma: Spring always makes me feel happy; the birds are singing and the whole atmosphere seems cheerful.Michael: Hmm, I agree. I think spring is my favorite season too.Emma: What about the winter blues? What are they?Michael: Well, that means you’re down in the dumps, because the weather’s so gloomy and cold.You feel all sad and blue! I often get them.Emma: Oh, I don’t. I love winter, but I suppose you could say I get the summer reds! I always see red in the hot weather and get into arguments and stuff.Michael: A,B,E,GEmma: c,d,f,hFor ReferenceAA, complain about the awful weather.What awful weather! It’s going to rain, I think.B, agree with A and complain about the weather forecast.I think so. Why did the weather forecast say it’s going to be fine today? They always make suchmistakes!A, promise you will never believe the weather forecast.Yeah. How can they be so stupid? I’ll never believe the forecast anymore!B, make a suggestion about what you do today.Forget about it. We can go to see a movie. What do you think?A, say what you think of B’s suggestion.OK, maybe we don’t have other choices.BA, complain about the hot weather.Ugh, I’ve had enough of these dog days. I am sweat all over.B, invite A to swim and take a sunbath.Why not go swimming and take a sunbath with me?A, say you are good at skiing but mot swimming.I am not a good swimmer. I wish I could go skiing in the North.B, persuade A to swim by promising to be his/her guide and lifeguard.Oh, come on. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. I’ll be your guide and lifeguard. Do come with me. Alright?A, give your response to the invitation.No, the sun burns your skin. I’d rather sit before an electric fan eating ice creams.VI. Furthering Listening and SpeakingTask 1: Dust StormsAmerican researchers say dust clouds from dry African deserts may be a threat to human health in the United States. The dust may contain many small organisms that could be dangerous. Each year, huge storms form in the Sahara desert of northern Africa. Winds carry the dust across the Atlantic Ocean. The movement of dust has been increasing in recent years because of longer periods settles in South America. From June to October, the winds change and transport the dust to North America, Central America and the Caribbean. More than half of the dust that reaches the United States settles in the sate of Florida. For many years, it has caused the skies there to turn red. There is probably a link between the dust storms and higher rates of allergies and breathing problems in people in this area.1. human health dust clouds2. the Sahara Atlantic Ocean South America3. October Central America the Caribbean4. the United States Florida the skies5. dust storms allergies breathing problemsTask 2: Mental Energy and SeasonYou may not believe that our mental energy varies from season to season. But some people think that it does. Research has shown that climate and temperature have a definite effect on our mental abilities. Scientists have discovered that cool weather is much more favorable for creative thinking than is summer heat. Spring spears to be the best period of the year for thinking. People seem to be a lot sharper in spring than they are in any other season. One reason may be that in spring people’s mental abilities are affected by the same factors that bring about great changes in nature. Fall is the next-best season, then sinter. Summer seems to be the best time to take a long vacation from thinking. This does not mean that all people are less intelligent in summer than they are during the rest of the year. It does mean, however, that the mental abilities of most people tend tobe lowest in summer. Be aware of these facts, and you will bring your talent into full play.1.F2.T3.F4.F5.TTask 3: Raining in My HeartThe sun id outThe sky is blueThere’s not a cloud to spoil the viewBut it’s rainingRaining in my heartThe weatherman says fine todayHe doesn’t know that you’ve gone awayAnd it’s rainingRaining in my heartOh misery, miseryOh what’s gonna become of me?I tell myselfMy blues won’t showBut I know that soon all my tears will flowCome a raining downRaining in my heart…。
第二版新视野大学英语视听说第三册听力原文及答案Unit4
Uint4II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM: Did you pick up the paper for me today? I really want to check the job vacancies. W: I know, it?s over there. There?s not much happen though. I had a look already.Maybe you should look on the Net instead.Q: What is the man looking for?2.ScriptM: You don?t have enough experience or qualifications for this role. What makes you believe you could handle the position?W: I?m a fast learner and enjoy learning on the job. My natural skills lie in this area, and I?m confident that I could handle the challenge. Given a chance, I would prove myself.Q: What is the woman saying?3. ScriptM: Could you help me with my resume? Jane said you?re good with these things, andI really need someone to edit it. It?s way too long.W: Sure, no problem, give I to me. A good resume should be no more than one page, you know. And it should list you experience in reverse chronological order. I can see we?ve got some work to do!Q: Which of the following is true according to the conversation?4. ScriptM: Could you tell me why you would like to work for our company?W: Well, it has a good reputation as an employer, and its products are quite popular in the marketplace. I would feel proud to work for a company like this and to contribute a great deal to its success.Q: Why does the woman apply for the job?5. ScriptW: Where do you see yourself in five years? time?M: I aim to have been promoted to senior manager at the very least. I?m very ambitious and want to climb up the career ladder as fast as possible. I don?t want to feel miserable on the first rung in five years? time, watching everybody above me.Q: What does the man want in fie years?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.C 5.BIII. Listening InTask 1: Tell me about yourself.ScriptM: Tell me a little about yourself.W: I?m from Guilin City.M: What brought you to the east coast?W: I came to Qingdao to attend college. I?m impressed by this city?s dynamic economy. I?ve come to love it so much that I?ve decided to stay and work here. M: What work experience do you?W: I worked as an intern for a small shipping company. And my primary responsibilities were to maintain the company?s ties with the existing customers and try to find new cargo sources.M: And what did that experience teach you?W: I learned that communication skills are extremely important. The knowledge I acquired from textbooks is indeed, but it is equally essential to be able to persuade a potential client t to trust you.M: How would your former employer describe you?W: He told me that my ability to find one customer after another was an asset to the company. He thanked me for my loyalty. He also appreciated my team as shown in my cooperation with my colleague.M: You seem very mature for your age. And I see from your resume that you are very goal-oriented.W: Thank you. I believe I?ve acquired many good qualities from my parents. They?re my role models. However, I know I still have a lot to learn.The woman went from Guilin City to the east coast city of Qingdao to attend college. She was impressed by the latter?s dynamic economy. Now shi is being interviewed for a job. She says she once worked as an intern for a small shipping company to maintain the company?s ties with the existing customers and try to find new cargo sources. There she learned the importance of communication skills. She has realized that book knowledge is indeed necessary, b ut it is equally essential to persuade potential clients to trust her. Her former employer said her ability to find customers was an asset to the company. He appreciated the loyalty and team spirit. The interviewer finds her mature for her age and very goal-oriented. And she believes that she has acquired many good qualities form her parents, but still has a lot to learn.Task 2: A Work Qualification TestScriptMurphy applies for an engineering position at an Irish firm based in Dublin. An American applied for the same job. Quite by coincidence, the two amplifications, and were asked to take the same test by the manager of the Human Resource Department. Upon completion of the test, both men missed only one of the questions. The manager went to Murphy and said, “Thank you for your interest, but we?ve decided to give the American the job.”Bewildered by the manager?s decision, Murphy asked, “Why would you be doing that? We both got nine questions correct. This being Ireland and me being Irish, I shouldget the job!”The manger answered calmly, “We have made our decisions based on the correct answers, but on the question you missed.”Unconvinced and somewhat indignant, Murphy question, “And just how would one incorrect answer be better than the other?”The manager?s maser took him by surprise, “Simple, on QuestionNo.5, the American put down ,I don?t?know?, and you put down ,Neither do I?.”Keys: FTTTFTFor Reference1.He made his decision based on the wrong answers to the one question one missed,rather than on the correct answers.2.By writing “Neither do I”, it seems that Murphy copied the American answer onthe test.Task3: A Guide to a Successful Job InterviewScriptThere are times that you will be asked a hard question during a job interview. Don?t panic, they just want to see how you handle a difficult situation. Being prepared is always the best policy. Here are some samples of questions and some advice on how to handle them properly.Why should we choose you? To this question, you can ask yourself why you applied, what makes you suitable for this question, what the company can gain from hiring you, what you have to offer, how you would handle this jib, etc.Often they ask you to tell them about yourself. You can split your answer into two, the professional and the personal level. Both are important, and how you move from one to the other depends on what you have to say. You can give a brief summary of your life, professional and personal, with less emphasis on the early past, and more emphasis on the present and the future.When asked “What are your weakness?”, don?t say, “I don?t have any.” Everyone hasI haven?t had a lot of exposure on the weakness, and it takes something positive like, “on-site work, but I?m looking forward to being more involved in dealing with customers directly and learning their needs.”Another common question is: “What are your strengths?” You should customize your answer to meet the position requirement. Keep in mind the things they asked for in the advertisement. Tell them your strengths, but also show them how they how they would apply to this job. To show how your strengths were valuable, use the “Why, where, when, how” to demonstrate and prove your strengths.1.What is the passage mainly concerned with?2.What does the speaker NOT mention as an answer to the question, “Why shouldwe choose you?”?3.What does the speaker say you should stress when introducing yourself?4.What does the speaker advice you NOT to say when asked, “Whatare yourweaknesses?”5.What should you say when asked about your strong points?Kes: 1C 2.C3. B 4.A 5.DFor Reference“Why should we choose you?”, “Tell me about yourself.”, “What are your weaknesses?”, and “What are your strength?”。
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Unit 4 Part 1 Short conversationsDirections: In this section you will hear some short conversations. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear.1. Recording 1A. 8:27.B. 8:30.C. 8:33.D. 8:13.Correct answer: ATranscript:M: What's the time according to your watch?W: Eight-thirty. But it's three minutes fast.Q: What is the correct time now?2. Recording 2A. When the guest is going to leave.B. When the guests are coming into the room.C. During the party.D. When the guest is making an appointment with the hostess.Correct answer: ATranscript:M: Thank you very much for such a delightful evening.W: You're welcome.Q: When does this conversation probably take place?3. Recording 3A. It will take him a long time to help the woman.B. He can help her for a while.C. It won't take a long time for him to help her.D. He couldn't help her though he'd like to.Correct answer: BTranscript:W: Jack, can you help me with this work?M: Sure, if it won't take too much time.Q: What does the man mean?4. Recording 4A. Because it stopped raining.B. Because she is staying at home.C. Because she has a raincoat.D. Because she has an umbrella in her car.Correct answer: CTranscript:M: It looks like rain, take my umbrella.W: Thanks anyway, but I have a raincoat in my car.Q: Why didn't the woman take the umbrella?5. Recording 5A. A library.B. A restaurant.C. A bookstore.D. A coffee shop.Correct answer: CTranscript:W: A copy of Gone with the Wind, please.M: Sorry, Madam. Sold out.Q: Where does the conversation probably take place?6. Recording 6A. A student.B. A salesman.C. A manager.D. A teacher.Correct answer: DTranscript:M: I don't know how you'll get through your teaching practice. W: Oh, I'll manage. I always do. I've planned all my lessons.Q: What do you think the woman is?7. Recording 7A. The man will go to Paris by plane.B. The man will go to Paris by train.C. The man lost his plane ticket.D. There is no plane available.Correct answer: DTranscript:W: Can you go to Paris tonight?M: But all the pilots are on strike.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8. Recording 8A. He is taking a bath.B. He is reading a book.C. He is getting into the bathroom.D. He is looking at something that the woman showed him. Correct answer: ATranscript:M: Ann, could you come into the bathroom for a second?W: Yes. But let me finish this novel and I'll be right there.Q: What is the man doing?9. Recording 9A. Three hours.B. Four hours.C. Six hours.D. Eight hours.Correct answer: CTranscript:W: I studied three hours for this test and Ted studied four hours. M: I studied twice as long as you did.Q: How long did the man study for the test?10. Recording 10A. A meeting with the president.B. The news about the president.C. A telephone conversation.D. A speech by the president on TV.Correct answer: DTranscript:W: How did you like the president's speech last night?M: Oh, I was touched by his performance on TV.Q: What are the speakers talking about?Unit 4 Part 2 Long conversationsDirections: In this section you will hear a long conversation or conversations. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear.Recording 11. Why did Jenny want to buy a cell phone?A. To show off.B. To send text messages.C. To open a small shop.D. To communicate with others.Correct answer: D2. How many functions of cell phones were mentioned in the conversation?A. Seven.B. Six.C. Eight.D. Five.Correct answer: B3. Which of the following is not true according to the conversation?A. You can send messages by cell phones.B. Cell phones are better than cameras in taking pictures.C. You can listen to music with a cell phone.D. You can download information by using cell phone.Correct answer: BTranscript:W: Hi, Tom.M: Hello, Jenny.W: I heard you've bought a cell phone last week, I want to buy one, and can you tell me some special features of the cell phone?M: Of course, you know the basic function of a cell phone is to communicate with others.W: Yeah, that's the reason why I want to have one.M: I know that you have many friends; maybe you will find it rather difficult to remember all their telephone numbers. So you can put all the telephone numbers of your friends and relatives in the cell phone, which will make it easy for you to find them.W: That's great, tell me some more.M: And you can also write text messages instead of calling others, you know when someone is notavailable to answer your calls.W: I see, it's really useful.M: Many cell phones can also provide the service of surfing the Internet; therefore, you can look for or download something whenever and wherever you want to!W: How fantastic!M: You can also use your phone as a camera, some cell phones are even better than a camera.W: Woo, that's cool.M: What's more, you can kill time by playing games which you can download from the Internet or using it like an MP3 player to listen to music.W: I can't wait anymore, I want to buy one now!M: By the way, let me introduce to you some top brands of cell phones, like Nokia, Sony Ericsson and so on.Questions:1. Why did Jenny want to buy a cell phone?2. How many functions of cell phones were mentioned in the conversation?3. Which of the following is not true according to the conversation?Unit 4 Part 3 Understanding PassagesDirections: In this section you will hear a passage or passages. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to the questions you hear.Recording 11. What is Assured Labor?A. It is a company which can help you find jobs.B. It is a marketplace located in Massachusetts.C. It was a laboratory set up by five professors.D. It is a TV program.Correct answer: A2. What is the function of Part two in Assured Labor?A. To find positions in Boston.B. To help people get permanent jobs.C. To help people find temporary jobs.D. To provide specific information.Correct answer: B3. What are the companies interested in according to Assured Labor's president?A. Earning more money.B. Having more interviews with the employees.C. Opening up more factories.D. Having more modern hiring practices.Correct answer: D4. What would you do if you are interested in a job given by Assured Labor?A. You can pay money to preserve the job.B. You can call the company to make an appointment.C. You can talk to the president individually.D. You can reply by text message.Correct answer: DTranscript:In 2007, five young people in the American state of Massachusetts developed an idea. The team knew that the world is filled with mobile phones. About 80 percent of all people are said to live within reach of a wireless telephone signal.The idea was to use mobile phones and the Internet to connect job seekers with employers. The young people wrote a business plan and formed a company called Assured Labor, which won a development competition at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.Assured Labor is an electronic marketplace. It has two parts. Part one is for the United States. That operation was launched in January in Boston. It links people with employers offering temporary jobs. Part two is for developing markets. That operation is meant to help people get more permanent jobs. A representative is currently building partnerships with universities and international companies in Central America.Assured Labor's president, David Reich, says companies now place job advertisements on radio or in newspapers. Some even drive around in cars with loudspeakers announcing that jobs are available. He says the companies are interested in having more modern hiring practices. Through Assured Labor, companies will list open positions on the Internet. People who think they could do the job could reply by text message or on their cell phones.Questions:1. What is Assured Labor?2. What is the function of Part two in Assured Labor?3. What are the companies interested in according to Assured Labor's president?4. What would you do if you are interested in a job given by Assured Labor?Recording 21. Who had made a great contribution to the Internet explosion?A. The Europe Union and the Great Britain.B. American scientists and companies.C. Cailliau and scientist at medical laboratory.D. Tim Berners-Lee and some other scientists.Correct answer: D2. What was the supervisors' comment on Berners-Lee's document in 1989?A. Clear but disappointing.B. Nonsense and useless.C. Practical and promising.D. Not clear but exciting.Correct answer: D3. When did the first web browser appear?A. In March 1989.B. In October 1990.C. In October 1980.D. In March 1989Correct answer: BTranscript:The World Wide Web (WWW) on Friday marked its 20th anniversary and its founders admitted there were bits of the phenomenon they do not like: advertising and "snooping".The creation of the web by British computer software genius Tim Berners-Lee and other scientists at the European particle physics laboratory paved the way for the Internet explosion which has changed our daily lives.Berners-Lee and former colleagues such as Robert Cailliau, who originally set up the system to allow thousands of scientists around the world to exchange views and comment on their research, regardless of the distance or computer system, took part in commemorations on Friday at the laboratory.In March 1989, the young Berners-Lee handed his supervisor a document entitled "Information Management: A Proposal". The supervisor described it as "vague, but exciting" and gave it the go-ahead, although it took a good year or two to get off the ground and serve nuclear physicists in Europe initially.Berners-Lee, Cailliau and other scientists drew up the global hypertext language —which is behind the "http" on website addresses and the links between pages — and came up with the first web browser in October 1990, which looks remarkably similar to the ones used today. "Everything that people talk about today, blogs and so on, that's what we were doing in 1990, there's no difference. That's how we started," Cailliau said.Questions:1. Who had made a great contribution to the Internet explosion?2. What was the supervisors' comment on Berners-Lee's document in 1989?3. When did the first web browser appear?。