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大学英语视听说2unit 9听力原文
Unit9Ⅰ.Lead in1.In different periods and different places, people may react differently. When two cyclistsbump into each other, they may have a bad fall off their bikes. Then they may point their index fingers at each other, yelling, "You bastard, don't you know how to ride a bike?" or "You should be more careful in the future; you might be hit by a car." Some other people may accuse or curse at each other. Sometimes they may threaten each other with fists, but often they can easily be parted by the watching crowd, uttering something like "Let's wait and see"before they leave. Some people may give priority to their "face" or personal dignity, hence they may exchange blows and kicks instead of hot words to vent their irritation. With social progress and the quickening pace of life, however, fewer and fewer people resort to violence force over such trivial matters. After all, time is money.2.Often it is necessary to wear seatbelts, especially when we are driving fast on the highway.When a car suddenly stops, the driver without a belt will be thrown forward. If the car has been driving at a high speed, the driver may be thrown through the windshield, killing himself.When a vehicle is driving at a slow speed, for example, in the city center, it is also wise to wear seatbelts. Although your car may be moving at a snail's pace, a reckless driver might suddenly smash into you. So, I think wearing seatbelts is essential when the vehicle is moving at a fast speed, and advisable even when the vehicle is driving at a slow speed.3.Speeding should be punished for a variety of reasons. Driving too fast, one may not reactquickly enough to avoid an accident. Also, when you suddenly accelerate beyond the speed limit, others may not expect it. You are then inviting trouble. Moreover, if you exceed the speed limit in violation of the traffic regulations, you set a bad example. Your friends and colleagues may follow suit. Even if they do not, they may look down on you, thinking that you are not a responsible citizen.4.To begin with, we have to give much promotion to the importance of traffic safety. This issignificant not only to you, but also to your family and the public in general. An accident can ruin your life, the lives of your loved ones and many other lives as well. Second, we should warn our friends and relatives not to drink alcohol before driving. More importantly, the police should constantly watch out for drunk drivers, stop them, measure the alcohol levels in their blood, and punish them according to the law. If all those measures are taken simultaneously, the cases of drunk driving will surely decrease.Ⅱ.Listening SkillsItalian investigators are trying to discover what caused a small private plane to crash into Milan's tallest building on Thursday, killing at least three, injuring dozens more and making a big hole in the 32-story building.The aircraft was piloted by a 68-year-old Swiss man. It hit the 26th floor of the tower in an apparent accident at 5:48 p.m., 18 minutes after taking off, Italian officials said.An Italian police officer said they had no evidence of a link to terrorism. An intelligence official in Washington told the media that, in spite of past warnings, there was no information about a possible terrorist attack aiming at Italy.Milan fire brigade officials said the aircraft had only the pilot and no passengers, according to the flight plan. It was on fire as it flew into the tower. There was an explosion in the building when the four-seat plane hit, but there was no danger that the building would collapse, the police said.Ⅲ.Listening InTask1.The SeatbeltLisa: Do you wear the seatbelt every time you drive or ride in a car?Mike: No, seatbelts are for chickens. Besides, I'm a great driver.Lisa: The chances of being injured in a car accident this year are 1 in 75. I think that's worth thinking about seriously.Mike: Have you ever been involved in an automobile accident?Lisa: Only once. My car slid on a rainy night and went off the road. Fortunately I was wearing my seatbelt.Mike: I've never had a serious accident.Lisa: My brother was more unlucky than I was. Last December he was almost killed in an accident. He was in the back seat of his friend's car when it rolled. He wasn't wearing a seatbelt.Mike: Wow, that's terrible.Lisa: Fastening your seatbelt should be an automatic thing as soon as you get into your car. But too many people still refuse to wear seatbelts.Mike: It's just hard for me to get in the habit of wearing one.Lisa: All it takes is one close-call and you'll wear your seatbelt.Mike: O.K., I've got the message. From now on I'll hook up my seatbelt.Task2.How many parachutes are left?There were three passengers in a plane that had a sudden engine trouble. One was the smartest man in the world, another was a lawyer, and the other was a little girl. The pilot told them they must jump out to lighten the weight on board; otherwise, the plane would crash. However, there were only two parachutes. The smartest man in the world jumped to his feet and shouted, "The people who would benefit the world the most should get the parachutes. I'm the smartest man, so I'm one of those." With that, he seized a parachute and threw himself out of the plane.\r\nThe lawyer looked at the little girl and said, "I've led a good long life, and you're just starting yours. You take the other parachute."With tears in her eyes, the little girl said, "That smart man was very unreasonable. Just now he grabbed my school bag and jumped out. Mom will scold me for losing the bag. But at least I have a parachute."Task3.Why did you stop at a green light?One day, two friends were driving downtown when they came to an intersection with a traffic light. The light was red but the driver sped right through the red light. The passenger looked in terror at the driver and shouted, "What the hell are you doing? You're going to get us killed!!" The driver replied, "Don't worry, my mom always drives like this, and she is all right." Later, they came to another traffic light, and that too was red. Again the driver shot right through the light. Again the passenger looked at the driver and shouted, "I thought I have told you, you would get us killed! Would you please stop this nonsense!?"The driver looked at the passenger and answered, "All right! I get it, but I told you my mom drove like this all the time! And she's quite OK."They came to another traffic light. It was green. The driver slammed on the brakes, suddenly stopping the car. The passenger was thrown forward. "What on earth are you doing?" he screamed. "This is the third time you almost got us killed. Why did you stop at a green light?" "Well," said the driver, "my mom might be coming the other way."Ⅳ.let’s talkSpeeding TicketA policeman stops a driver and says to the driver, "Sir, you were speeding. Can I see your license, please?"The driver replies, "I don't have one.""You don't have one?"The driver answers, "I lost it for drunk driving."The policeman is surprised. "I see. Will you show me your vehicle registration papers, please?" "I'm sorry, I can't do that."The policeman asks, "Why not?""I stole this car."The officer says, "Stole it?"The driver answers, "Yes, and I killed the owner."The officer is shocked. "You did what?""She's in the trunk if you want to see."The officer is horrified and calls for backup. Within minutes, five police cars show up, surrounding the car. A police chief cautiously approaches the car, asking, "Sir, could you open the trunk of your car, please?"The driver opens the trunk, revealing nothing but an empty trunk.The chief says, "Is this your car, sir?"The driver says "Yes," and hands over the registration papers.The officer is quite surprised. "One of my officers says you don't have a driving license."The driver quickly produces his license. The chief examines it and finds nothing wrong. He looks puzzled. "Thank you, sir. One of my officers told me you didn't have a license, stole this car, and murdered the owner."The man replies, "I bet the lying bastard told you I was speeding, too!"Ⅵ.further listening and speakingEmergency CallOperator: Hello. This is the emergency 911 operator.Taxi Driver: Help! Help! Please help me!Operator: Yes sir. Please calm down and explain exactly what is happening.Taxi Driver: Calm down! My car has broken down on the highway; I have a lady passenger, and she's going into labor.Operator: Now relax, sir. Explain exactly where you are.Taxi Driver: I'm..I'm in the southbound lane of No. 15 Expressway, about 15 miles from the tunnel, and this lady isn't going to wait.Operator: Okay. What's your name, sir, and your passenger's?Taxi Driver: It's.. It's Mike, and I have no idea about the woman. She's in no condition to tell me. How soon can someone get here?Operator: I've just sent an ambulance to your location. They should be there any second. Taxi Driver: Hey, is there anything I can do while we wait for the ambulance?Operator: Yes, uh, keep her calm and warm.Have a drink!Taxi Driver: Okay. Please hurry.. Oh, they're too late. It's a boy!In the middle of the night, in the middle of nowhere, a woman and a man are involved in a car accident. Both of their cars are damaged, but surprisingly neither of them is hurt.After they climb out of their cars, the woman says, "So you're a man. That's interesting. I'm a woman. Wow, just look at our cars! There's nothing left. But fortunately we're not injured. This must be a sign from God that we should meet and be friends and live together in peace for the rest of our days."The man replies, " I agree with you completely. This must be a sign from God!"The woman continues, "And look at this, here's another miracle. My car is completely destroyed, but this bottle of wine didn't break. Surely God wants us to drink this wine and celebrate our good luck."Then she hands the bottle to the man. The man nods his head in agreement, opens it, takes a few large drinks, and then hands it back to the woman. The woman takes the bottle, immediately puts the cork back in the bottle, and puts it away. The man asks, "Aren't you having any?" The woman replies, "Yes, but not until the police get here."Max, a farm boy, accidentally overturned his wagon loaded with corn. The farmer who lived nearby heard the noise.Pa Won't Like It"Hey, Max!" the farmer shouted. "Forget your troubles. Come in with us, then I'll help you get the wagon up.""That's mighty nice of you," Max answered, "but I don't think pa would like me to.""Come on," the farmer insisted."Well, okay," the boy finally agreed, and added, "but pa won't like it."After a hearty dinner, Max thanked his host. "I feel a lot better now, but I know pa is going to be really upset.""Don't be silly!" the neighbor said with a smile. "By the way, where is your pa?""Under the wagon."。
剑桥雅思10听力原文
剑桥雅思10听力原文官方版剑桥雅思10听力原文test 1Section 1(1) You will hear a woman and a man talking about the work of library. First, you have some time to look at the questions 1-5.You will see that there's an example that has been done for you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.Hello, I'm Mrs. Phillips, the head librarian; you are the new library assistant, aren't you?Yes, I'm Robert Hawscow, but please call me Bob.The woman introduces herself as the head librarian Mrs. Phillips, so the name Mrs. Phillips is been written in. Now, we should begin. You should answer the questions as you listen, because you will not hear the recording the second time.Listen carefully and answer questions 1-5.Hello, I'm Mrs. Phillips, the head librarian; you are the new library assistant, aren't you?Yes, I'm Robert Hawscow, but please call me Bob.All right, Bob. Let me take a few minutes to explain how the library works and what your dutieswill be.First, the library opens at 8:30 in the morning; so naturally, we expect you to be here and ready to work by then. Of course.And you can go home at 4:30 when the library closes. Now let me explain where everything's kept.It looks like here on the ground floor is where the reference books are.Yes, that's right. Upon the second floor is where the adultcollection is, both fiction and non-fiction.And the children's books are there too, aren't they? I thought I saw them in the room by thestairway.No, those are magazines and newspapers for adults.Children's books are up one more flight on the third floor, we'll take a look at them later.Let me show you how we organize our work. Do you see that brown book cart over there?The one at the door?Yes, that one, those books have been shacked in and need to go back on the shelves.Okay, so the brown book cart has books to re-shelve, what about the black cart by the desk?Those books have torn pages or damaged covers; they're all books that need to be repaired.Okay, I know how to do a lot of that and I'm very good at mending torn pages and covers.That's great, because we really need help with that.And the white cart over the corner, what are those books for?Those were old books that we've taken off the shelves to make room for new ones.We sell them as used books to raise money for the library.So, they are all ready to sell.Yes, that's right. So, now you know what to do with the books in the carts.Let's talk about out activity schedule.(2) Now listen and answer the questions 6-10.I understand this library has a number of interesting activities every week.Yes, our activities are quite popular; the most popular one isStory Time for the children.Do a lot of children show up for that?Yes, a good many. It takes place in children's room on Thursday mornings at 11:00.Isn't there a family movie night too?Yes, but it's not at night anymore.We used to have family movies on Fridays when the library opened until nine.But now, we have a different activity at that time.So we have to switch family movies to the weekend, Saturday afternoon.How much do you charge for the movies?They are all free. The movie always starts at 2:30 in the reference room.But you don't have to worry about that since you don't work on weekends.And what takes place on Friday evenings?We've just started our weekly lecture series.We have a different speaker every week and the lectures cover all different kinds of topics.That sounds like something I'll be interested in attending.Good, because we'll need your help with that.You' l be working Friday evenings and one of your duties would be to set up the meeting roomon first floor for the lecture.What time will you need that done?Let's say by 6:15, the lecture starts at 6:30 and the room needs to be ready well ahead oftime. A lot of people arrive early.Maybe I should have the room ready by 6:00.That wouldn't be a bad idea. Okay, why don't I take you upstairs and show you the rest of the collection. Section 2(1) You will hear a radio interview by Lakeside Resort.First you have some time to look at questions 11-15.As you listen to the first part of the talk, answerquestions 11-15.Good afternoon, and welcome to Today Show. Thewarm months are with us and many of you are getting ready to plan vacation trips.To help you with that, we have a special guest today, Robert Samson, director of the Golden Lake Resort. Robert, I understand Golden Lake is a popular place for families to spend their vacations.Yes, families enjoy spending time at Golden Lake.Many come back year after year. We have a spectacular location and fanatic activities for bothchildren and adults. Could you describe for us some of the activities available at Golden Lake?We have a lot of water activities of course, Central ride on the lake.We have a pleasant sandy beach for swimming.We also have canoes and sail boats available and many of our guests enjoy boating on thelake.I image water skiing would be popular among your guests.Actually, we don't promote water skiing in the resort area.It can be dangerous for swimmers and for the canoers too.We do have a great location for fishing though and you often see guests fishing from our dock or from the canoes. That sounds very relaxing. What about activities on land? Do you have facilities for tennis?We had tennis in the past, but the courts failed up to repair since we found that most of our guests weren't interested in the game.We closed the court down, so that's no longer our option.And actually, because of location in the woods, we don't have another good area for a golf course.But I'd like to let your listeners to know, there would be adding a new activity this year.We've made an arrangement for a local stable, so now we are going to have horse-back riding available for ourguests.We've created several riding trails around the lake.That sounds lovely. Now, what about rainy days? What can your guests do when the weather's bad?We have a games room and a crafts room. When the weather's rainy, some of our very talented staff members offer art sand crafts classes for all ages.What fun! Do you offer any other classes or activities?(2) Now listen, and answer questions 16-20.We have a weekly schedule of evening activities, which anyone can attend if they choose.Every Sunday we show a film or something suitable for the whole family.Monday is my favorite night because that's dessert night.Our cook prepares variety of desserts and we get to taste them all.Umm...I'd like to be there for that.Yes, it's great. We get more serious toward the middle of the week, our discussion night on Tuesday.Discussion night?Yes, we discuss different current events depending on what's happening that week of news.And on Wednesday, we have lectures. We invite differentexperts to talk about local history on nature topics.This is actually one of our popular evening activities. We found that our guests are really interested in learning about the local areas.It sounds quite interesting.Yes, we have some excellent speakers. Thursday night is totally different, cause that when we play games.That's especially fun for the children. Children love Fridays too, because that's talent show night.Everyone gets in on that (staff, guests, everyone) .It looks like you have a lot of fun at Golden Lake Resort.We do. And we end every week with big fun, with a dance on Saturday night.Now, I understand a little more why Golden Lake is such a popular place for family vacations.With such a variety of activities, there's something for every member of family there.There is. And I hopeyour listeners will consider spending their next vacation with us.That is the end of section 2. You now have half a minute to check your answers.Section 3(1) You will hear two students talking about the classassignment about wild bird rescue adrehabilitation.First, you have some time to look at the questions21-25.As you listen to the first part of the conversation, answer questions 21-25.Okay, let's go over the requirements and see what we have left to do.Let's see. We have to give the professor a written summaryfor the information we've given on ourtopic wild bird rescue and rehabilitation.The other written thing we have to turn in is thecase study of rehabilitation of one bird. We have information on that already.Right. All we have to do is to write it up. What about charts and graphs. Do we need to enclose something like that?I don't think so. They are rarely relevant, but we do have to turn in a list of resources we used.Actually, what about videos? I heard some of the other students were doing that.Well, I guess that must be optional, because I don't see it on the requirements list.Okay, we should start planning our class presentation since that counts for half the grade.We've looked at lots of sources and information, but I think our best source was the interviews we did with the wildlife rehabilitators.Agreed. That and the journal articles. I think we have enough information from those two sources for the presentation.Anyhow, the books we looked at weren't all that helpful.I wonder if we should try to bring in some live birds for the presentation.That would be too difficult, don't you think? But we have lots of photos of rehabilitated birds.We can show those.(2) Now, listen and answer questions 26-30.Right. Okay, I think we should start by talking about how to rescue a bird.Probably first we should help people understand which birds need rescuing.Yeah, that's really important because a lot of times peoplesee a baby bird that's all alone orthey find a bird sitting on the ground and they think it needs to be rescued.And usually, those are just baby birds learning to fly.So we should emphasize that people should only attempt to rescue a bird that's clearly injured.For certain kinds of birds, the rescuer needs to wear protective gloves because some of those birds have sharp claws and can tear your shirt or worse injure your faceor some other part of your body.Yes, that's an important point. Okay, next, let's tell people to put the injured bird in a box, a box with good air circulation.We should let them know that cages are necessary and a bag, especially a plastic one, could hurt the bird more. Another thing we need to say is that the best way to help the bird stay calm is not by patting it or talking to it, but by leaving it completely alone.Then people should take the bird to the Bird Rescue Center as soon as possible.Right. And we should also point out that when they're driving the bird to the Rescue Center, it's better not to play music on the radio or talk loudly.Because those things just stress the bird.Yes, it's better just to speak quietly while you have the bird in the car.Okay, we're got that part covered. Next, we should talk about what happens at the RescueCenter.That is the end of section 3. You now have half a minute to check your answers.Section 4(1) You'll hear a lecture about Great Barrier Reef. Firstyou have some time to look at the questions 31-33. Now listencarefully and answer questions 31-33.Despite of its name, the Great Barrier Reef isn't just one large coral reef.Rather, it's a system of coral reef that stretches along the east coast of Australia, covering an areaof around 300,000 square kilometers.The Great Barrier Reef is composed of approximately 3000 individual reefs which range insize from one hectare to more than 10,000 hectareseach.In addition, around 600 islands are scattered throughout the area, particularly at the northern and southern ends. The reefs themselves are composed of over 400 different kinds of coral, the largest variety of coral found anywhere in the world.(2) Now, listen carefully and answer questions 34-40.Thousands of species of sea animals live in and around the reefs.All together, approximately 1500 species of fish inhabit the reef area, including a number ofdifferent kinds ofsharks.One of the more interesting mollusks to be found in the reefs is the giant clam.These huge shelf fish can live for more than a hundred years and can weigh as much as 200 kilos.Sea mammals are bound in the area, which serves as a breeding ground for certain types of whales, many of which are endangered.Over two hundred species of sea and shore birds fees, roost on nest among the reefs and islands.Many types of reptiles can also be found living around and near the reefs.Salt water crocodiles, for example, inhabit the marshes along coast or the area.Amphibians include at least 7 species of fogs inhabit in the islands and reefs.Unfortunately, this wondrous area of the world is threatened by climate change.Rising sea temperatures have led to an effect called "coral bleaching", that is large numbers of corals dying off, especially in the shallower area of the reef.The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is attempting to find effective ways to deal with this issue that threatens the reef.One proposed solution involves shading the reef in certain areas to help keep thesurrounding water temperatures down.That is the end of section 4. You now have half a minute to check your answers.test 2Section 1(1) Global bicycle tours. May I help you?Yes, thank you. I'd like to sign up for a bicycle tour.Which tour will you be interested in? We have the River Valley tour coming up in June and the mountain tour in July.The river valley tour was in June. I thought it was on May.It actually takes place the first week of June.Oh, I see. Well, I can still do that. The river valley tour is the one I want.Splendid, Just let me take your information. May I have your name please?Karla Schmidt. That's Karla with "K", not "C", K-A-R-L-A.Thank you, Miss Schmidt. Address?Do you need a street address? Or can I give you my post office box?The post office box is fine.It's P.O.Box, 257, Manchester.Thank you. Okay, next, uld you bring in your own bicycle? Or do you want to rent one from us?I'll bring my own.Excellent. Now, we provide all the meals. So we need to know if you have any diet (dietary)restrictions.I don't think so. What do you mean?I mean if there's any food you can't eat? Some people have food allergy (allergies) orvegetarian or have t avoid dairy products. Things like that.Oh, I see. Yes, I'm a vegetarian and never eat meat.(2) All right. I'll make a note of that. Now the total cost of the tour is $750.That much?The price includes everything: food, hotel, transportation. Everything.Everything?Yes, everything. The only other thing is you have (want) to tip the tour guide. We usuallyrecommend 5% the total tour cost.A five percent tip. I guess that's reasonable.In order to reserve your space on the tour. I'll need a 30% deposit.Do you need that right away?We generally ask for the deposit at least 4 weeks before the tour begins.The River Valley tour begins, let me see, 6 weeks from now, so you need to pay the deposit in 2 weeks.I think I can do that. I nder if you could tell me something how will luggage be transported. Do we carry it on our bicycles?No, you leave that to us. We have a van that carries your luggage from hotel to hotel each day. So you don't have to rry about it.Great. I have a luggage track for my bike. But I guess I n't have to bring that.No, you n't. But there are a few items we recommend that you bring. We can't control the weather, so you should bring a raincoat or a rain gear.Yes, that's a good idea. And I should have my own spare tire too, shouldn't I?Actually, you don't need that. As our guide always carries some and of course, you n't need maps either, since our guide has the route all planned.What about a water bottle? I'll need that, n't I?Yes, you should definitely have a water bottle. A camera uld be a good idea too, since the tour goes through some very scenic areas.I have a guide book of that area. I nder if I should bring it along.We don't recommend guide books. It uld just be extra way and the tour guide knows a great deal about that area. Yes, I see. Is there anything else I need to know?I think we've covered the important points. I'll send you a tour brochure and you can call again if you have any questions.Thank you very much.Section 2(1) Thank you all for coming to see the new renovations to the Half Health Club.I know you be pleased as I am to see the wonderful results of a month of hard work to improve the club and bring in the best facilities ever.We'll beginning here with the swimming pool.You'll notice the new color of the adult pool, a lovely cool green.Now we'll go over here and look at the children's pool.It's the same green, but as you see, with brightly colored sea creatures painted everywhere.Both of the pools needed painting, not only for maintenance, but I think the new color greatlyimproves the atmosphere this part of the club.Next, let's take a look at the locker rooms. Don't worry, there's no one using them just now.Doesn't it feel roomy in here? We've expanded both the men's and women's locker rooms.So now they'll be much more comfortable to use.There are bigger lockers, a good deal of more room of dressing area and more places to store extra towels and equipments.Be careful when as you walk through here. The floor's just been polished and may be slippery.Let's go up to the exercise room next. Here, you'll notice a new floor. Walk on it. Doesn't it feel comfortable?It's a special material, soft the out floor and ideal surfaces for jogging exercising.They have to move all the exercising equipment out while they are working on the floor. But don't worry; it would be brought back in before the end of today.Let's step outside now and look at the tennis courts.We haven't done a great deal here except the equipment.We'll place all the nets in the balls run machine.Otherwise, everything is the same as it was before.Let's walk down this hallway, and here we are the club store, its new location.We thought here by the entrance was a better place for it than was used to be by the swimming pool.But it still has (all) the same items for sale, sports equipment and clothes in the club colors.(2) We are excited about the upcoming activities and events take place on newly renovated club.Now that the pools are ready for used again, swimming lessons will begin tomorrow for both adults and children. If you haven't signed up yet, you can stop by the officebefore you leave today and put your name on the list.If you're a tennis player, you'll be interested to hear about the tennis competition coming upon Wednesday. Players from different clubs all have the region more be participating. If you like to watch the event, tickets are available in the office.Also, I want to be sure you all know you are invited to our club party coming up next weekend.We celebrate the completion of the renovation work and we have a lot to celebrate the entire renovation project was finished in just nine months.That's 3 months less than the twelve months we originally planned on.We're proud of that and proud of weakening the budget too. Because we have such great results with this project. We are all ready planning the next one. We already have two indoor pools and next year weplan to install an outdoor pool right next to thetennis courts.Details of this plan will be made available to all club members soon. All right, I think we've covered just about everything. Any other questions?Section 3(1) Welcome to the City Museum of Art. I'm Doctor Shirley Johnson, the director of the museum internship programme (program).Today, I'll be giving you an oral orientation to themuseum. And our museum administrator's internship programm. Will we get a chance to tour the museum today?Yes, we'll start right now with the tour of the building. We'll skip the basement.Most of that part of the building is devoted to our conservation, which won't be part of your internship.Let's begin here on the ground floor with the museum offices.I guess this is where we'll be spending most of our time, helping with the office work.You'll spend some time working in here, so you can learn what the administrative duties involve.But you also get a chance to experience all aspects of museum work. This room in here is the museum tours office.I'm interested in that. I really like to help about the tours.That's great. Because you all have a chance to lead some tours. And maybe even to develop a tour of your own too.Let's go up to the second floor now.This is the board room in here, isn't it? Will we get to go to board meetings?Only members of the board of directors attend those. Now, back here behind the galleries are the classrooms.You are all welcome to attend any class you want and no charge.But we won't be teaching any, will we?No, the staff of the education department is responsible for that. Let's move up to the third floor now. And the research department.Each of you will spend some time working in here.Great. I'd like to help with the research.We are working on some very interesting research project right now.Also, as extension of your research work, you'll probably contribute to some of the museum's brochures.I'm looking forward to that. I like writing about art. Another thing I've been hoping to be able to do is to meet some artists.You are in luck then. We've planned a reception for the first day of your internship. And youhave the chance to meet several local artists then.(2) Could you give us a little background of the museum? I mean, when was it built and some information about the collections and things like that?Of course. The main part of the museum was built in 1895, with a combination of public and private funds.The new wing was built 60 years later, with the donation from the reign back family.That part of the museum was built for the modern art collection, wasn't it?Yes, it was. In the main part of the museum, we have a gallery devoted to works by localartists, our sculpture collection and a small collection of classical European art.You mentioned classes earlier. What kinds of the classesdoesthe museum offer?In our adult education program, we offer a series of art history classes. And for children, we have a program of arts and crafts workshops.You can get a brochure from the office. That will give you more information.I saw a lot of chairs set up in the main hall. What are those for?Those are there for tonight's musical performance. We offer a weekly concert series during the fall and winter. And of course, all of you are welcome to attend. Now, if there are no more questions, let's step into my office and I'll show you your schedules.Section 4(1)The tomato is a popular vegetable, which figures and cuisines in many countries around theworld. It is particularly prominent in Italian cooking.But it was unknown in Europe until Spanish explorers brought it back from the Americas.The tomato was originated in the highlands of Peru. From there it eventually found its way toMexico, where it was cultivated by the Aztecs.The Aztec tomato wasn't the large, red vegetable we know today; rather, it was small andyellow.When the small round fruit arrived in Italy, it was named"golden apple", for its bright yellowcolour.You'll notice that I just called it a fruit. That's because a tomato is botanically a fruit, evenalmost everyone calls it a vegetable.The actual wordtomato comes from the Aztec name for thevegetable meaning "plant thing".The tomato was arrived in Europe in the 1500s, and quickly became a popular food in Spainand Italy.In the late 1600s, the Italians began publishing recipes that used tomatoes.The British, however, had a different attitude toward the vegetable.It was grown as an ornamental plant in Britain in the 1600s, but it wasn't eaten, because itwas thought to be poisonous.It wasn't until the 1700s that tomatoes became part of the daily diet in Britain.(2) In the United States, tomatoes were also used as ornamental plants rather than as foods for along time.This attitude began to change in the 1800s. In 1806 a gardener's calendar mentioned thattomatoes could be used to improve the flavour of soups and other foods.Thomas Jefferson did much to enhance the tomato's reputation as a food.He first served tomatoes to visitors at his home in Virginia in 1809.Then in 1820, a man named Robert Gibbon Johnson decided it was time to discard onceinfluence all the idea that tomatoes were poisonous.To prove his point, he ate one kilo of ripe tomatoes in public.2000 people gathered to watch this feat, which took place on the steps of courthouse in Salem,Massachusetts. Amazing enough, Johnson survived this stunt. The popularity of the tomato as a food begangrowing rapidly. Soon people all around the country were eating tomatoes. By the 1830s, the Americannewspapers and magazines were publishing thousandsof tomato recipes.However, all those recipes involved using tomatoes in some cooked form.Tomato salads and sandwiches were still not unknown.It wasn't until a century later in 1930s that they became popular for people to eat rawtomatoes.Test 4Section 1Woman: This is the Clear Point Telephone Company customer service office. My name is Ms.Johns. How may I help you?Man: Yes, I'm moving in the lateral arrange to have a phone line installed.Woman: This is the Clear Point Telephone Company customer service office. My name is Ms.Johns. How may I help you?Man: Yes, I'm moving in the lateral arrange to have a phone line installed.Woman: Of course. Let me get some information from you first. May I have your name please?Man: It's Kramer. Harold Kramer.Woman: And would you spell your last name for me please?Man: K-R-A-M-E-R.Woman: M-E-R.Got it. Okay, could I have the address where you'd like to have the telephoneconnected?Man: That would be Number 58 Fulton Avenue, apartment 12.Woman: Is that a business or a residence?Man: A residence. It's my new home address.Woman: Then the type of phone service you want isresidential, not business?Man: Yes, yes. It's for my home.Woman: All right, fine. Now let me get your employment information. Who is your current employer?Man: I work at Wrights ville Medical Group.Woman: Then your occupation is doctor?Man: No, I work for the doctors. I'm the office manager.Woman: Okay, and could I have your work phone number?Man: It's 6375559014.Woman: 9014. Great. Just one more thing, I need to know how long you've been at your current job.Man: I've been working at for quite a while long. Let me see, 8? No, 9. That's right, 9 years.Woman: Okay, good. Yovue' been there long enough. So I don't need to ask about any otherwork history. Now, in addition to our basi c phone service, we have several special services available.Man: Could you explain them to me?Woman: Most customers opt for unlimited long-distance service. It really saves your money ifyou make a lot of long-distance calls. Man: That sounds like a good idea.Woman: Then I'll put you down for long-distance service. Another popular service is voicemail. Voice mail takes all your messages ele ctronically and only takes one simple phone call to retrieve them.Man: Umm. Voice mail. No I don't think so. I have an answering machine to take my messages.It's old but it still works fine. Woman: We also provide Internet service if you're interested in that.Man: I am. Please put me down in Internet as well as phone。
12月四级第二套听力原文
12月四级第二套听力原文12月四级第二套听力原文内容如下：Section ANews Report 1(1) Have you noticed how similar you are to your friends? It may be because your brains operate in harmony with each other.We know that friends are more likely to be the same age, gender, and ethnic background as each other. Now it seems their brains are alike,too.Researchers at the University of California scanned the brains of 42 classmates while they watched videos intended to provoke varying responses. Some people might find a romantic scene touching, for instance, while others would feel it was embarrassing.The activity of friends'brains was more similar than that of people who didn't know each other, particularly in regions involved in attention, emotion, and language. This similarity was strong enough that it could be used to predict whether two people were already friends or not.(2) The relationship probably goes two ways:we are drawn to people who think like us;we then influence their thoughts over time, which may push their brain activity into more closely resembling our own.Questions1and2are based on the news report you have justheard.Q1:What may be the reason that friends are similar to each other according to the recent research?Q2:What does the news report say about the relationship between friends?News Report 2Two men who have been best friends for 60 years have just realized they are actually brothers.It's reported that Alan Robinson and Walter McDonald met in the 6th grade at a school in Hawaii. They have been best friends ever since.Alan was given away for adoption soon after he was born, and Walter never knew his father.So recently, (3) they made separate attempts on DNA matching websites to discover more about their ancestry.Walter was astonished to find that he matched with website user "Robi737". He knew immediately that this was his best friend, Alan, whose friends call him Robi, and flew 737 airplanes when he was a pilot.(4) The pair were born to the same mother 15 months apart.Questions3and4are based on the news report you have just heard.Q3.What did both Alan Robinson and Walter McDonald attempt to do on DNA matching websites?Q4.What did the news report say about Alan Robinson and Walter McDonald?News Report 3Amid all the election drama, air pollution problems and disease outbreaks, five tourists'good work is being spread online.Yesterday, two male and three female tourists were spotted walking the kilometer-long beach, picking up trash.One of the male tourists from Australia commented that although there was a lot of trash, nobody was doing anything. The beach was not as nice or beautiful as it should be. (5) He felt so sad to see such a gorgeous place littered with so much trash.Thus, he and his friends decided to grab a few trash bags and clean it all up.(6) A man passing by decided to video their good deed and put it on the Internet.It was unclear where the rest of the group was from, but they were most likely traveling together.(7) One local woman commented on being embarrassed that tourists were cleaning up their beach.Another mentioned that it was actually the natives who brought food and drinks, then left trash all along the island.。
2023年初中英语各地中考听力原文
2023年初中英语各地中考听力原文Part 1: About My FamilyHello, everyone. My name is Li Ming. Today, I would like to introduce my family to you. I have four people in my family. My parents, my older sister, and me. My father works as a doctor in a local hospital, and my mother is a teacher. My older sister is in college and studying engineering. We all live together in a small but cozy apartment. My family is very close-knit, and we enjoy spending time together. We often have family dinners or go on outings during the weekends. I'm really lucky to have such a loving family.Part 2: My Favorite HobbyHi there! I want to share with you my favorite hobby - playing the guitar.I started learning it when I was in primary school, and I have been playing it for five years now. Playing the guitar is not only a way for me to relax but also a means to express my emotions. I usually practice for an hour every day after school. My favorite genre to play is rock music, and my favorite song to play is "Hotel California" by the Eagles. It's challenging, but I love the feeling of accomplishment when I can play it perfectly. Playing the guitar has become an important part of my life, and I hope to continue improving my skills in the future.Part 3: A Memorable TripHello, everyone. I would like to share with you a memorable trip I had last summer. My family and I went to Beijing, the capital city of China. We visited many famous attractions, such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City,and the Summer Palace. One of the highlights of the trip was watching the breathtaking performance of the Golden Mask Dynasty at the Beijing OCT Theatre. The show combined singing, dancing, and acrobatics, and it was truly spectacular. We also tried traditional Beijing cuisine, like Peking duck, which was absolutely delicious. The trip was not only fun but also educational, as we learned about the rich history and culture of Beijing. Iwill cherish these memories for a lifetime.Part 4: My Dream JobHi, everyone. I would like to talk about my dream job - becoming a scientist. Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated by science and how it explains the world around us. I want to contribute to making new discoveries and improving people's lives through scientific research. My dream is to work in a laboratory, conducting experiments and analyzing data.I also hope to publish papers and attend international conferences to share my findings with the scientific community. To achieve my dream, I need to study hard, particularly in subjects like physics, chemistry, and biology. I know it won't be easy, but I'm determined to pursue my passion and make my dream job a reality.ConclusionIn conclusion, the above passages have covered various topics, including introducing my family, talking about my favorite hobby, sharing a memorable trip, and discussing my dream job. These are just a few examples of the diverse listening materials that may appear in the 2023 junior high school English exams. The listening section is an important part of the exam, as it tests not only listening comprehension skills but also the ability tounderstand and respond to different types of information. Practicing listening regularly and familiarizing oneself with different topics will greatly help improve performance in this section of the exam. Remember to stay focused, take notes if necessary, and trust in your abilities. Good luck!。
英语新闻听力教程原文
iUnit 1 Section CItem 2Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf says Pakistan and India are both optimistic about resolving their dispute over the Himalayan region of Kashmir, which both countries claim. In an exclusive interview with the Associated Press, General Musharraf says he hopes to settle the issue with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh while they’re both in power. Mr. Singh and General Musharraf are expected to try to move their peace dialogue forward when they meet next week in New Y ork at the United Nations General Assembly meeting.Item 3North Korea is demanding that Tokyo immediately lift sanctions imposed on Pyongyang in response to its test-launch of missiles. A North Korean envoy to Japan says his country will retaliate with stronger measures if the sanctions are not lifted. After North Korea test-fired seven missiles, Tokyo barred a North Koreans ferry from Japanese ports for six months and banned North Korean officials from entering the country. South Korea today rejected Pyongyang’s request for military talks, saying they were inappropriate at this time. But it said ministerial talks will go ahead as scheduled next week.Section D Item 2The State Department says V enezuelan police failed to protect the U.S. ambassador there as demonstrators threw eggs and food at his car. Spokesman Sean McCormack said V enezuela’s ambassador to the U.S. was summoned to the State Department to hear the U.S. complaint. A spokesman for the U.S. embassy in Caracas said groups of motorcyclists attacked the car carrying Ambassador William Brownfield. He said V enezuelan police escorts did nothing to stop the demonstrators who pounded on the car and chased it for miles. The embassy spokesman said the attack appeared to have been organized by the Caracas May or’s office. A spokesman for the mayor denied that charge. The U.S. has been at odds with V enezuelan President Hugo Chavez for several years.Item 3Russia has expressed regret for the killing of a Japanese fisherman today when a patrol vessel fired at a warning shot at a fishing boat near the disputed Kuril Islands. But Russia’s Foreign Ministry says in a statement that Japan is at fault for the incident because it does not curb Japanese fishing in Russian waters. Japan has launched a strong protest as we hear from VOA’s Steve Herman in Tokyo.“A diplomatic row broke out between Japan and Russia on Wednesday following the shooting death of a Japanese fisherman in waters claimed by both countries. The incident took place ear the island chain the Russians call the Kurils and the Japanese call the Northern Territories. The islands were seized from Japan by the Soviet Union in the closing days of world War II and have been under Russia control ever since, but Japan still claims them. Foreign Minister Taro Aso af ter summoning Russia’s deputy ambassador told reporters in Tokyo that the killing of the Japanese fisherman was an outrageous act. Steve Herman, VOA News, Tokyo.”Unit 2 Section CItem 2And a meeting in New Y ork between the foreign ministers of Guatemala and V enezuela has failed to resolve the deadlock over which country will represent Latin America and the Caribbean as a non-permanent member on the United Nations Security Council. In a BBC interview after the meeting, the Venezuelan Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro blamed Cuatemala for the ongoing impasse. He said it had shown no interest in agreeing to a compromised canidate.Item 3Africa’s first female elected leader met with President Bush at the White House today. Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf met with Mr. Bush in the Oval Office and then the two had lunch together in the White House’s East Room. Among the issues the two discussed, there is a request for Nigeria to hand over former Liberian President Charles Taylor, who is wanted on war crimes charges. She told reporters today that she asked Mr. Bush for help. Taylor has been living in exile in Nigeria. Many Liberians blamed him for fueling a civil war that ravaged the country.Section D Item 2Environment ministers and officials from more than 20 countries have ended four days of informal talks in Greenland in efforts to deal with global warming. Danish environment Minister Connie Hedegaard, the meeting’s host, called on participants to stop blaming one another for global warming and take concerted action. Participants of the meeting in Greenland’s Arctic town of Elucigot included the United States, China and several European countries. They focused on possible action after the first phase of the Kyoto Protocol, an accord on reducing global warming. It expires until 2012. U.N.studies show that global warming could melt polar icecaps and push thousands of species close to extinction.Item 3G-8 leaders are gathering near Edinburgh, Scotland at this hour for a summit that will focus on aid to Africa and protecting the environment. They are expected to endorse a write-off of more than 40 billion dollars in debt owed by 18 African countries mainly in the sub-Saharan region. On a stop in Denmark en route to Scotland, President Bush said he would emphasize the need for African nations to commit to good government to get the increased aid. In villages near the G-8 conference site demonstrators smashed car windows and fought with riot police. Some tried to storm barricades surrounding the conference site and dozens were arrested.Unit 3 Section CItem 2The United Nations relief agency says an attack on a displaced persons' camp in Sudan's western Darfur region has reportedly left 29 people dead and 10 seriously injured. A spokeswoman for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees told VGA it' s the first time that a displaced persons' camp has been attacked in more than two years of civil war. The spokesman says up to 300 armed Arab men on horses and camels attacked the camp on Wednesday.Item 3The United Nations World Food Program has appealed urgently for donations of more than 150 million dollars to prevent a food crisis in southern Africa. It warned that almost 10 million people across six countries—Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Lesotho and Swaziland—urgently needed food aid. The shortages are blamed on drought and the effects of HIV/AIDS and chronic poverty. A BBC correspondent in southern Africa says that in Zimbabwe, children in rural areas have already started to show signs of malnutrition. She says some eat only once a day. Section D Item 2Despite U.S. objections, the United Nations General Assembly today overwhelmingly voted to create a new human rights council to improve the UN's ability to deal with human rights offenders. The council replaces the discredited UN Human Rights Commission based in Geneva. U.S. ambassador to the UN John Bolton told the Assembly today that UN made some improvements but they are not enough. Bolton told the Assembly that rules for the new council are too weak to prevent human rights violators from obtaining seats. Under the resolution adopted today, the old commission will be abolished June 16th, and the new council will convene three days later.Item 3The United Nations has welcomed new pledges by donor countries of nearly 600 million dollars to fund relief efforts after the South Asian earthquake. But the UN's chief relief coordinator Jan Egeland said it was not clear how much was for immediate emergency relief and how much for longer-term work. Pakistan says 79,000 people have died and Mr. Egeland had early warned that hundreds of thousands more could die without an immediate big boost in funds. Winter snow is expected in the earthquake zone within weeks. A top Pakistani relief official, General Farooq Ahmed, told the BBC that an extra 30,000 troops were in the area to help. Unit 4 Section CItem 2British officials in Iran have denied allegations of any British involvement in violence in the southwestern province of Khuzestan where at least four peop le 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 stations across the border inside southern Iraq in the bombings and in previous attacks earlier this year which killed 10 people.Item 3For 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 the President Lyndon Johnson Mr. Bush spoke in an ABC 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 Y orkTime.Section DItem 2.South Korea and Japan say they have not detected any radioactivity to confirm North Korea’s claim that it conducted an u nderground nuclear test on Monday. Late Friday unnamed U.S. officials said U.S. aircraft have detected trace in the air samples collected near the suspected North Korea test site, but they stressed no final determination had been made. Word of the latest findings comes as the UN Security Council members continue to hammer out details of a draft resolution was excepted Saturday. The UN draft resolution includes economic and weapons sanctions againstNorth Korea, including a travel ban and financial restriction.Item 3Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will not allow foreign powers to dictateRussia’s energy policy or interfere in any of its internal affairs. In an interview broadcast from Saint Peterburg today, Mr. putin told BBC News that recent Western criticism of Russia is a mix of cold war and colonialist thinking. Mr. Putin singled out U.S. President Dick Cheney’s recent criticism 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 Russian 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.Unit 5 Section CItem 2A Peruvian airliner carrying 100 passengers and crew members has crashed in a northeastern jungle town, killing at least 40 people. Officials say the TANS Air Flight 204 went down Tuesday while attempting an emergency landing during a severe storm. Police at the scene say foreign nationals are among the dead, including at least one Italian and an American. Officials say at least 52 people survived the accident with most being treated at area hospitals.Item 3Officials in Japan say the train crash near Osaka in western Japan has killed as many as 57 people, injured more than 400. A commuter train carrying around 580 passengers during morning rush hour Monday smashed into an apartment building near Amagasaki, about 400 kilometers west of Tokyo. Workers are still trying to reach some of the passengers trapped in the wreckage. The accident was Japan’s worst in more than four decades. Investigators say speed and driver inexperience may be factors in the crash.Section DItem 2A small aircraft has crashed into the 20th floor of a high-rise apartment building in New Y ork City, killing at least two people. The plane burst into flames on the impact and fire spread through several floors of the building. The White House said all the indications were that the crash was an accident. Investigators are at the scenegather ing evidence, but the authorities don’t believe the incident was linked to terrorism. The BBC’s Gitto Harry was at the scene shortly after the incident and sent this report.“Fire engines, police cars, ambulances completely blocking the avenue, people having been pushed onto the sidewalks. All they know at this stage is that either a plane or a helicopter has crashed into a building. There are helicopters circling above. There is smoke in the air. There are police running around. The are is being cordoned o ff.”There authorities in New Y ork now say that four people were killed in the plane crash in Manhattan. Reports from the United States say the plane was being piloted by the New Y ankee’s baseball pitcher Cory Lidle, who died in the incident.Item 3Thousands of victims of Hurricane Katrina are still being evacuated from New Orleans. More than 10,000 people already have been taken by bus to an emergency shelter at a sports stadium in Texas more than 550 kilometers from New Orleans. Rescuers in New Orleans are working to evacuate thousands of additional flood refugees in and near the city’s former convention center, a large building without power, water or toilet facilities, overflowing with crowds calling for food, water and other assistance. Meanwhile President Bush is to visit the devastated area today. He is schedule to visit parts of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana that were wrecked by the powerful hurricane.Unit 6 Section CItem 2The biggest ever international conference on malaria has begun in the West African state of Cameroon to discuss the latest scientific findings on the disease which kills more than 1.5 million people worldwide each year. 75% of those victims are African children. Of the 2,000 delegates meeting in the capital Y aounde, 80% are from Africa. The disease costs the continent more than 12 billion dollars in lost GDP each year. The latest research suggests that 41% of the world’s population live in areas where malaria is transmitted.Item 3The Food and Drug Administration is investigating whether more than one food company is responsible for an outbreak of E. coli bacteria. Officials have linked bad spinach from NaturalSelection Foods as one source of the E. coli. The company says the products are sold under the brand name Earth Bound Farm. Doctor David Atchison with the FDA says natural selection Foods has voluntarily recalled the spinach. The FDA advises shoppers to get rid of any fresh spinach in bags or other containers. At least one person has died. Dozens of others have gotten sick in at least 19states.Section D Item 2A week after a toxic waste scandal brought down the government of Ivory Coast, teams of Ivorian and French experts are still trying to establish exactly what the material was composed of. Tons of waste from a ship were dumped in leaking drums in at least 11 open air locations in Ivory Coast’s biggest city Abidjian. Ourcorrespondent James Copnall is there. The latest health ministry figures show that the health situation is deteriorating just as rapidly, however, a state of panic seems to have set in. meanwhile, teams of French and Ivorian experts were attempting to find out what exactly the toxic waste was composed of.Item 3The White House has issued an updated version of its strategy for dealing with a possible influenza pandemic. The plan warns cities, states and businesses that they should prepare now to keep operating on their own and not count on federal help, and says that a flu pandemic could make up to 40% of the workforce too sick to work for two weeks at a time and that the infection could remain active in a community for up to two months. In the worst case, the report says, a pandemic could cause as many as two million deaths in the United States. Influenza pandemics tend to break out when a never-before-seen strain of the virus starts passing from person to person. Scientists are currently worried that the Asian bird flu might mutate into that kind of virus.。
2005-2014年专四听力听写原文
2005-2014年专四听写原文2005 The WristwatchIt is generally believed that wristwatches are an exception to the normal sequence in the evolution of men's jewelry./ Reversing the usual order, they were first worn by women/ and then adopted by men./ In the old days, queens included wristwatches among their crown jewelry. / Later they were worn by Swiss workers and farmers. / Until World War I, Americans associated the watch with fortune hunters. / Then army officers discovered that the wristwatch was most practical for active combat. Race car drivers also loved to wear wristwatches/ and pilots found they are most useful while flying. / Soon men dared to wear wristwatches without feeling self-conscious. / By 1924 some 30% of men ' s watches were worn on the wrist. / Today the figure is 90% / and they are now worn by both men and women/ for practical purposes rather than for decoration.2006 The InternetThe Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communication. /lmagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors ,/or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists /working around the clock forever./This is the magic of the Internet. /Yet the Internet has the potential for good and bad. /0ne can find well-organized information-rich websites./At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. /Most websites are known as different Internet applications./These include online games, chat rooms and so on./These applications have great power too. /Sometimes the power can be so great /that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. /So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. /We must work together to use its power for better ends.2007 AdvertisingAdvertising has already become a very specialized activity in modern times./ in today’s business world, supply is usually greater than demand. / There is great competition between manufactures of the same kind product/ because they want to persuade customers to buy their particular brand./ They always have to remained their customers/ of the name and qualities of their products by advertising.The manufacturer advertises in newspapers and on the radio. / He sometimes employs salesgirls to distribute the samples of his products. / He sometimes advertises on the Internet as well. / In addition, he always has advertisements put into television programs that will accept them./ Manufacturers often spend huge sums of money on advertisements./ We buy a particular product because we think that is the best. / We usually think so, because the advertisements say so. / People often don't ask themselves if the advertisements are telling the truth / when they buy advertised products from shops.2008 Choosing a CareerWhen students graduate from college, / many of them do not know how they want to spend their working lives, / and they sometimes move from job to job / until they find something that suits them / and of equal importance to which they are suited. Others never find a job in which they are really happy. / They remain all their lives square pegs in round holes. /When we choose our careers, we need to ask ourselves two questions. / First, what do we think we would like to be?/ Second, what kind of people are we? / The idea, for example, of being a painter or a musician may seem very attractive, / but unless we have great talent and are willing to work very hard, / we are certain to fail in these occupations, / and failure will lead to unhappiness in life. /So it is important to assess our suitability for a certain career in job search.2009 New Year's EveFor many people in the west, New Year's Eve is the biggest party of the year. /I t’s the time to get together with friends or family/and welcome in the coming year. / New Year's parties can take place in different places. /Some peoplehold a house party; others attend street parties;/ while some just go for a few drinks with their friends. /Big cities have large and spectacular fireworks displays. / There is one thing that all New Year's Eve parties have in common,/ the countdown to midnight./ When the clock strikes 12, people give a loud cheer and sing songs./ It's also popular to make a promise in the New Year. /This is called a New Year's resolution. / Typical resolutions include giving up smoking and keeping fit. /However, the promise is often broken quite quickly /and people are back into their bad habits within weeks or days.2010 Freshmen’s' WeekBritain has a well-respected higher education system/ and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. / But to those who are new to this system, it can so metimes be confusing. /October is usually the busiest month in the academic cal endar./ Universities have something called Freshmen's Week for their newcomers./ It's a great opportunity to make new friends, /join lots of clubs and settle into university life./ However, having just left the comfort of home and all yo ur friends behind, /the prospect of meeting strangers in clas srooms and dormitories can be worrying./ Where do you star t? And who should you make friends with? / Which clubs and society should you join?/Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same bo at as you./ They worry about starting their university social l ife on the right foot./ So just take it all in slowly./ Don't rush into anything that you'll regret for the next three years/ 2011 British Holidaying HabitsIn the late 1970s, air travel became affordable for the av erage family in the UK, and more people started travelling ab road for their summer holidays. After all, the British weather wasn’t very good, even in summer, so a lot of people left thecountry for a vacation.In the 1980s and 1990s, young people in the UK became wealthier on average. As a result, they started to go abroad i n groups, to places such as Spain and Greece. Once they arri ved at their destination, they met with other groups of young people and had one long party.British holidaying habits have begun to change, however. Climate change means that the UK now has a hotter climate, so people do not need to go overseas to find good weather. Also, going abroad is more expensive. As a result, more Briti sh people are choosing to spend their summer holidays in th e UK.2012 Eco-tourismNowadays many of us try to live in a way that will damage the environment as little as possible. We recycle our newspapers and bottles; we take public transport to get to work; and we try to buy locally produced fruit and vegetables. And we want to take these attitudes on holiday with us. This is why alternative forms of tourism are becoming popular in the world. There are lots of names for these new forms of tourism: responsible tourism, nature tourism, adventure tourism, educational tourism and more.Although everyone may have a different definition, most people agree that these new forms of tourism should do the following: first, they should conserve the wildlife and culture of the area; second, they should benefit the local people; third, they should make a profit without destroying natural resources; and finally they should provide an experience that tourists want to pay for.2013 What is a dream for?One theory is that we dream to release the deep, secret desires. We do not express these desires in real life because of the rules of polite society. Another theory is that dreams allow us to solve problems that we can’t solve in real life. Wego to sleep with a problem and wake up with the solution. This may be more of a way to ‘use’ our dreams than a ‘purpose’ of dreaming. If you believe that your dreams are important then analyzing them may help you to focus your mind on the problem and help you to find the solution. The modern image is that dreams are the brain’s ways of cleaning up the compu ter’s hard disk.Dreames organize the events of the day into folders and delete what is not needed. Then we all know very little about our dream with concerned with what happened to us that day2014年英语专四考试听写部分答案（网友版）Li miting the growth of technology throughout history man has changed his physical environment to improve his way of life. With the tools of technology man has altered many physical features of the earth. He has transformed wood lands into farmland: He has modified the face of the earth by cutting through mountains to build roads and railways. However these changes in the physical environment have not always had beneficial results. Today, pollution of the planet. Each day, thousands of tons of gases come out of the vehicles: smoke from factories pollutes the air of industrialized areas and the surrounding countryside. The air in cities is becoming increasingly unhealthy. The pollution of water is equally harmful. In the sea, pollution from oil is killing a lot of sea plant and fish. It is now necessary for man to limit the growth of technology in order to survive on the earth．。
听力教程3-施心远-原文
unit 1 V ocabularySection 1Part 1 PhoneticsKey:for you; who’s; know him; That’s ; you’ll be; When’s; We’re; can all; Part 2 . Listening and Note-takingextension n.电话分机There are telephone extensions in every office.每间办公室都有电话分机。
Electronicshairdresser’soperatorKey:on holiday; South of France; home; her sister’s; the hairdresser’s DialogueSection 2Part 1Dialogue 1.Key :1.Professor Andrews Dr.Baxter.2. Al Eric3. Sally Steve4. Tony Mary Parker5. Susan Roper John Lee6. Al Eric7. Tony Mary ParkerDialogue 2.hijack vt劫持They planned to hijack a plane. 他们计划劫持一架飞机。
central heatingcupboardblanketSwitzerlandextraKey :1. T2.T3.T4.F5. T6.T7.F8.TPart 2Passageflavour n.味道vt.给...加味I don't like the flavour of onion.我不喜欢洋葱的味道。
vanilla n.香草He used to love milk flavoured with vanilla. 他过去常爱喝带香草味的牛奶.cafe n.咖啡馆,小餐馆This cafe keeps late into the night这家咖啡馆一直开到深夜。
三级英语听力原文
三级英语听力原文大学英语三级听力原文（校园生活场景对话类）。
一、听力原文。
Conversation 1.M: Hi, Lisa. How's your first week at college going?W: It's great! I'm really enjoying it. But I'm a little bit confused about the class schedule.M: Oh, don't worry. It can be a bit overwhelming at first. What exactly is confusing you?W: Well, I'm not sure where some of my classes are. I keep looking at the map, but I still get lost.M: That's normal. The campus is quite big. Maybe you can ask thestudent assistants at the information desk. They're usually very helpful.W: That's a good idea. Thanks! By the way, what do you think of the professors here?M: They're all really good. They're very knowledgeable and approachable. You can always go to their office hours if you have any questions.W: That's great. I'm looking forward to learning a lot from them.Conversation 2.M: Hey, Jenny. Are you going to join any clubs this semester?W: I'm thinking about it. I'm interested in the drama club and the photography club. But I'm not sure which one to choose.M: Well, it depends on what you're passionate about. If you like acting and performing, the drama club would be a great choice. But if you enjoy taking pictures and editing them, the photography club might be more suitable for you.W: You're right. I love taking pictures, so I think I'll go for the photography club. What about you? Are you joining any clubs?M: Yeah, I'm going to join the football club. I really enjoy playing football and it's a great way to stay fit and make new friends.W: That sounds like fun. Good luck with that!二、注释。
专四听写50篇的听力原文
1 Town and Country Life in EnglandThere is a big difference between town life and country life in England. In the country, everybody knows everybody else. They know what time you get up, what time you go to bed and what you have for dinner. If you want help, you will always get it and you will be glad to help others.In a large town like London, however, it can sometimes happen that you have never seen your next door neighbor and you do not know his name or anything about him. People in London are often very lonely. This is because people go to different places in the evenings and at weekends. If you walk through the streets in the centre of London on Sunday, it is like a town without people. One is sorry for old people living on their own. They could die in their homes and would not be discovered for weeks or even months.2 A Change in Women’s LifeThe important change in women’s life-pattern has only recently begun to have its full effect on women’s economic position. Even a few years ago most girls left school at the first opportunity, and most of them took a full-time job. However, when they married, they usually left work at once and never returned to it. Today the school-leaving age is sixteen, many girls stay at school after that age, and though women tend to marry younger, more married women stay at work at least until shortly before their first child is born. Very many more afterwards return to full-time or part-time work. Such changes have led to a new relationship in marriage, with the husband accepting a greater share of the duties and satisfactions of family life and with both husband and wife sharing more equally in providing the money, and running the home, according to the abilities and interests of each of them.3 A Popular Pastime of the English PeopleOne of the best means of understanding the people of any nation is watching what the do with their non-working time.Most English men, women and children love growing things, especially flowers. Visitors to England in spring, summer or autumn are likely to see gardens all they way along the railway lines. There are flowers at the airports and flowers in factory grounds, as well as in gardens along the roads. Each English town has at least one park with beautifully kept flower beds. Public buildings of every kind have brilliant window boxes and sometimes baskets of flowers are hanging on them.But what the English enjoy most is growing things themselves. If it is impossible to have a garden, then a window box or something growing in a pot will do. Looking at each other’s gardens is a popular pastime with the English.Useful Words and Expressions:1. window box 窗台上的花盆箱2. pastime 消遣，娱乐4 British and American Police OfficersReal policemen, both in Britain and the U.S., hardly recognize any common points between their lives and what they se on TV—if they ever get home in time.Some things are almost the same, of course, but the policemen do not think much of them much of them.The first difference is that a policeman’s re al life deals with the law. Most of what he learns is the law. He has to know actually what actions are against the law and what facts can be used to prove them in court. He has to know nearly as much law as a lawyer, and what’s more, he has to put it into practiceon his feet, in the dark and, running down a narrow street after someone he wants to talk to.Little of his time is spent in talking with beautiful girls or in bravely facing cruel criminals. He will spend most of his working life arranging millions of words on thousands of forms about hundreds of sad, ordinary people who are guilty--- or not of stupid, unimportant crimes.Useful Words and Expressions:1. think much of 重视，尊重2. in court 在法庭上5 Living SpaceHow much living space does a person need? What happens when his space needs are not met? Scientists are doing experiments on rats to try to determine the effects of overcrowded conditions on man. Recent studies have shown that the behavior of rats is greatly affected by space. If rats have enough living space, they eat well, sleep well and produce their young well. But if their living conditions become too crowded, their behavior and even their health change obviously. They can not sleep and eat well, and signs of fear and worry become clear. The more crowded they are, and more they tend to bite each other and even kill each other. Thus, for rats, populations and violence are directly related. Is this a natural law for human society as well? Is enough space not only satisfactory, but necessary for human survival? These are interesting questions.6 The United NationsIn 1945, representatives of 50 nations met to plan this organization. It was called the United Nations. After the war, many more nations joined.There are two major parts of the United Nations. One is called the GeneralAssembly. In the General Assembly, every member nation is represented and has an equal vote.The second part is called the Security Council. It has representatives of just 15 nations. Five nations are permanent members: the United States, Russia, France, Britain, and China. The 10 other members are elected every two years by the General Assembly.The major job of the Security Council is to keep peace in the world. If necessary, it can send troops from member nations to try to stop little wars before they turn into big ones.It is hard to get the nations of the Security Council to agree on when this is necessary. But they did vote to try to stop wars.Useful Words and Expressions:1. representative 代表2. General Assembly 联合国大会3. permanent 永久的，持久的4. Security Council 联合国安全理事会7 PlasticWe use plastic wrap to protect our foods. We put our garbage in plastic bags or plastic cans. We sit on plastic chairs, play with plastic toys, drink from plastic cups, and wash our hair with shampoo from plastic bottles!Plastic does not grow in nature. It is made by mixing certain things together. We call it a produced or manufactured material. Plastic was first made in the 1860s from plants, such as wood and cotton. That plastic was soft and burned easily.The first modern plastics were made in the 1930s. Most clear plastic starts out as thick, black oil. That plastic coating inside a pan begins as natural gas.Over the years, hundreds of different plastics have been developed. Some are hard and strong. Some are soft and bendable. Some are clear.Some are many-colored. There is a plastic for almost every need. Scientists continue to experiment with plastics. They hope to find even ways to use them!8 Display of GoodsAre supermarkets designed to persuade us to buy more? Fresh fruit and vegetables are displayed near supermarket entrances. This gives the impression that only healthy food is sold in the shop. Basic foods that everyone buys, like sugar and tea, are not put near each other. They are kept in different aisles so customers are taken past other attractive foods before they find what they want. In this way, shoppers are encouraged to buy products that they do not really need.Sweets are often placed at children’s eye level at the checkout. While parents are waiting to pay, children reach for the sweets and put them in the trolley.More is bought from a fifteen-foot display of one type of product than from a ten-foot one. Customers also buy more when shelves are full than when they are half empty. They do not like to buy from shelves with few products on them because they feel there is something wrong with those products that are there.9 Albert EinsteinAlbert Einstein was born in Germany in 1879, His father owned a factory that made electrical devices. His mother enjoyed music and books. His parents were Jewish but they did not observe many of the religion’s rules. Albert was a quite child who spent much of his time alone. He was slow to talk and had difficulty learning to read. When Albert was five years old, his father gave him a compass. The child was filled with wonder when he discovered that the compass needle always pointed in the same direction—to be north. He asked his father and his uncle what caused the needle to move. Their answers aboutmagnetism and gravity were difficult for the boy to understand. Yet he spent a lot of time thinking about them. He said later that he felt something hidden had to be behind things.Useful expressions and words:1. device 装置，设备leave to one’s own devices 听任某人自行其是，允许某人按自己的意愿做事She left the child to her own devices for an hour in the afternoon.她允许孩子在下午有一个小时的自由支配时间。
剑桥雅思听力原文
剑桥雅思听力原文－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－T e x t 1 Section 1Man: Hello,this is Land Transport information at toronto Airport.Woman: Oh,good morning,I’m flying to toronto Airportnext week, and I need to get to a town called um,Milton.Cpould you tell me how I canget there?Man: Milton,did you say? Let me see. I think that’s about 150 miles south-west of here .In fact it’s 147 miles to be exact, so it’ll take you at least –say ,three to four hours by road.the Greyhound.Woman:Oh, that doesn’t sound too bad.especially if it*ll take me straight to the hotel.Man:But you do need to reserve a seat.Woman:OK. Is it possible to make a booking right now? Through you?Man:Sure.Man: OK.I just have to fill this form out for you. So what date do you want to book this for? Woman:The 16th of Octobler –oh,no,sorry.that’s my departure date. I arrive on the 17th, so book it for then,please.Man: So, That’s the Toronto Airport Shuttle to Milton.And this is for just one person or…? Woman: yes, just me, please.Man:Right. And you said your excepted time of arrival was 11:30? So if I book your Shuttle for after 12:00-let’s say, 12:30 that should give you plenty of time to, you know, collect your baggage maybe grab a coffee?Woman:Yeah, that sounds fine, as long as we land on time!Man: Well,we’ll take you flight details so you don’t need to warry too much about that. Now. what about the fare? What sort of ticket do you want? One way or…？Woman:Yes,that’ll be fine, provided I can book the return trip once I’m there.Man:No problem – just allow a couple of days in advanced to make sure you get a seat. And what’s you name, please?Woman:Janet, Janet Thomson.Man:Is that Thompson spelt with a “p”?.in the We’ve upgraded all these Spanish sites, and improved them considerably from their original three-star ratingWe believe our holidays offer superb facilities for the whole family. Parents who want their children to be fully occupied for all or part of the day can take advantage of our children’s activities. These are organised by our well-qualified and enthusiastic staff. Each day kicks off a sports match, perhaps football, or volleyball, followed by an hour of drama for everyone. This may include singing or dancing, mime or other activities. In the afternoon, there’s a different art activity for each day of the week including a poster competition or model making. What’s m ore, our sites are truly child-friendly, and, with this in mind, we operate a no-noise rule in theevenings. Children’s evening activities usually finish at 9:30, or occasionally 10, and from 10:30 holiday-makers are expected to be quiet in the areas where there are tents.We want nothing to go wrong on a PS Camping holiday, but if it does, we also want all customers to be insured. If you haven’t organised an annual insurance policy of your own you’ll need to take out the low-cost cover we offer and we require that you arrange this when you take your holiday reservation.There are many advantages to choosing PS Camping, and to recommending it to others. As a regular customer. You’ll be kept informed of special offers. And your friends can benefit from ten per cent off their holiday, or book a luxury tent for the price of a standard one. In return, we’ll send you a thank-you present, which you can choose from a list of high-quality items.When it comes to our tents, these are equipped to the highest standard. We really do think ofin Philip:Yes, I did. On the positive side, exposure to such diversity helps encourage creativity which is generally an asset to a company. But unfortunately individual difference are also the rootof conflict between staff and they can lead to difficulties for management, which can sometimes be serious.**********************************************Tutor:Thanks,philip. So now I guess the two main things to remember here are to identify individual talent and then to utilize it. So Janice, you were looking at identifying different talents in workers Do you think this is easy for managers to do?Janice:Well,currently teamwork is in fashion in the workplace and in my opinion the importance of the individual is generally neglected. What managers should be targeting is those employees who can take the lead in a situation and are not afraid to accept the idea of responsibility.Tutor:That’s true. Janice but unfortunately many managers think the entire notion of encouraging individuality amongst their staff is far too hard.Janice:Yes. That may be true but I think one of the most important tasks of managers is to consider the needs of the individual on one hand and group co-operation and conformity on the other. It requires creative thinking on the part of management to avoid tension.Tutor:So Janice, what kind of people do you think companies should be looking for?Janice Well, it has to start from the very beginning when companies are looking for new employees. When the personal department is choosing between applicants they need to look for someone who’s broken the mould and can think for themselves. Instead, people making these decisions often ues a range of psychological tests to see if a person is a problem solver, or will do as they’re told. I’m not convinced these qualities are actually the most important.This is the first seninar in preparation for our archaeological fieldwork in Namibia, we are fantastically luck to have received partial research funding for this trip from our Institute, so I shall expect 200% attention and participation from you all. First in this seminar, I’m going to give a brief introduction to contemporary research on rock art, and in the seco nd part I’m going to give you some do’s and don’ts for our fieldwork trip in April – so please listen very carefully.I’m first going to focus on the interpretation of rock art in Namibia, we are very fortunate to be going to an area where you can find some of the most important sites in the entire world. And I hope to show you how easy it is foe everyone to make mistakes in looking at cultures which are different from our pwn – the first and most important lesson we have to learn.In Namibia there are both paintings and engraving –that’s where the surface of the rock is cut out. Many of the engravings show footprints of animals and most scholars used to think that the purpose of these was simple and obvious. This r ock art was like a school book with picture to teach children about tracks whick belonged to which animal – giraffe, lion and so on.But there were some mysteries. First, when you look at a typical Namibian painting or engraving, you see the tracks are repeated, there are dozens of tracks for t he same animal. You’d expect just one clear illustration if the reason – the aim – was to teach tracking.Now there were two more problem, why are some of the engraving of animals very accurate as you’d expect – all clearly identifiable- and others quite unrealisticAnd another mystery – some of these unrealistic animals – that*s in the engravings – seem to be half human. Some, for example, have got human faces, Many reaearchers now think that theseAnd lastly please don’t even move rocks or branches to take photographs – you should leave the site intace –I’m sure I can rely on you to do that..Well,That’s about all I want to say before today’s first discussion, but if you have any question please ask them now –and don’t forget you’ll find some fascinating information aboutworld-wide sites on the Internet. Right, first question then?Text 2Section 1Woman: Hello… motor insurance department …Man: Oh hello… I’d like to ask about insurance for my car.Woman: Yes, of course. I’ll just take a few details. What’s your name?Man: Patrick Jones.Woman: And your addrss?Man: It’s 27 Bank Road.Woman: 27 Bank Road. Is that in Greendale?Man: Yes.Woman: And what’s your daytime phone number?Man: My work number is 730453.Woman: And could ask what your occupation is?Man: Dentist.Woman: OK… now a few details about your car… What size is the engine?Man: It’s a Hewton Sable.Woman: Social use (murmuring). Will you be using it to travel to work？Man: Yes… sometimes.Woman: …Anything else?Man: No. that’s it…Woman: And finally… when would you like to start the insurance？Man: I’ll need it from the 31st of January.Woman: Right… Mr Jones… I’m getting a couple of quotes coming up on the computer now… and the best bet looks like being with a company called Red Flag. Man: Yeah.Woman: And that comes out at ＄540 per year…Man: Well … that seems OK… it’s quite a bit lower than I’ve been paying up to now…Woman: Great… so would you like me to go ahead with that?Man: Sure… why not?Woman: How would you like to pay?Section 2Thank you for calling the Tourist Line. There are many different ways of getting round the city and we’d like to suggest some you may not have thought of.How about a city trip by boat? Thare are four main stopping points – from west to east: atop A Green Banks, stop B City Bridge, stop C Roman Landing and atop D Newtown.You can find the main booking office at stop A.The first boat leaves at 8 a.m. and the last one at 6:30 p.m. There are also many attractions youInterviewer: Now my first question is about the choice of location for the centre. Why Christchurch? Was it because of the climate?Doctor: Well, actually New Zealand is the second closest country to Antarctica and Christchurch isoften used on Antarctic expeditions.Interviewer: Right. So it’s because of where we are… coupled with our historical role. So tell us – what is the main purpose of the centre?Doctor: Well…we have two complementary roles. One is as a scientific base for expeditions and research and the other is as an information centre.Interviewer: Tell ue something about the role as a scientific base.Doctor: We’re able to provide information about what scientists should take with them to the South Pole – for example, the centre contains a clothing warehouse where expeditions are supplied with suitable clothing for the extreme conditions.Interviewer: I suppose you need a bit more than your normal winter coat!Doctor: yes, exactly and then there’s also the specialist library and mapping services. Interviewer: Right. And which countries are actually located at the centre?Doctor: Well…the centre houses research programmes for New Zealand, for The United States as well as for Italy…there*re even a US post office at the American airforce base here. Interviewer: Really?And what does the v isitor’s centre offer?Doctor: Well, since very few people will ever experience the Antarctic first hand, the visitors* centre aims to recreate the atmosphere of Antarctica. There’s a mock camp site where you canDoctor: Well, as far back as the 19th century, when eleven nations organised an international event.Interviewer: When was that exactly?Doctor: In 1870. And it was called the Polar Research Metting. And then, Not long after that, they organised something called the First International Polar Year.Interviewer: And that took place when exactly?Doctor: Over two years from 1882 to 1883. But it wasn’t until the 1950s that the idea of an international treaty was proposed. And in 1959 the Treaty was actually signed. Interviewer: What do you see as the main achievements of the treaty?Doctor: Well, firstly it means that the continent is reserved for peaceful use.Interviewer: That’s Article a, isn’t it?Doctor: Yes…Interviewer: That’s impor tant since the territory belongs to everyone.DOCTOR: yes but not as important as Article 5, which prohibits any nuclear explosions or waste disposal.Interviewer: Which is marvellous. Well, I’m afraid we’re going to have to stop there because I’m afraid w e’ve run out of time. Thanks for coming along today and telling us all about the centre and its work.Section 4My topic is handedness – whether in different sports it is better to be left – or right-sided or whether a more balanced approach is more succes sful .I’m left-handed myself and I actually–STUDENT：Oh，good morning ,Is this…er… room number 26?AGENT：Yes，that's rightSTUDENT：So ls this the Student Job Centre?AGENT：It certainly is．How can I help you?STUDENT：Well，actually I’m looking for a job -a part-time Job, Do you haveanything available at the moment?AGENT：Ah．Yes… Are you a registered student?I`m afraid this service isonly available to full-time studentsSTUDENT：Yes… I am I'm doing a degree in Business Studies．Here's mystudent cardAGENT：Which year are you in?STUDENT：Well… I've been at uni for four years but I'm in the Third Yearbecause I took last year off.AGENT：Right… well，let's just have a look at what positions are available at The moment There's a Job working at the reception desk at the SportsCentre，for three evenings a week that's Wednesdays ,Thursdays andFridays.STUDENT：That sounds 1ike fun but unfortunately I have evening lectures- sothat's not possible ,I’m afraid Is th ere anything during the day? AGENT：OK．That's no good then .Um .What about cleaning ? There's aposition for a cleaner at the Child Care Centre.thing.STUDENT：Well．I speak some JapaneseAGENT：Right I’ll make a note of that Now- let's see what else is availableWhat do you think of administrative work? There is a position for anOffice Assistant at the English Language CentreSTUDENT：That sounds interesting.AGENT：It's for 3 days a week—Monday , Friday and Saturday mornings．Interested?STUDENT：Mmm, I was hoping to have Saturdays free . But I need the work so… can you tell me what the job Involves?AGENT：Yes, sure. It says here that you'll be required to deal with studentenquiries and answer the phone.STUDENT：I’m su re I can handle all that without a problemAGENT：Great Well，would you like me to arrange an interview for you ? Say,Friday morning，around ten?STUDENT：Could we make it a bit later ? Unfortunately , I've got something to doat ten、Would that be OK?AGENT：Not a problem , How about eleven thirty ? Hope it works out for youAnitaSTUDENT：Me too . And thanks for all your help.However , you will need to be extremely fityou’re interested in coming with us . You have plenty of time to get into shape．You will be sleeping in tents so you must have quite a bit of equipment with you but you will be helpedby local assistants .Your bedding and so forth will be carded by them . We ask that you only walk with a small rucksack with needs for the day .I don’t think I've really said enough about the mar vell ous area you’ll be walking in . Let's havea look at some of the sights you’11 be seeing Apart from these spectacular snow-covered peaks and valleys, there are marvellous historic villages．The area has been famous for centuries for making beautiful carpets , although recently there has been a trend to moveinto weaving blankets and wood carving The people are extremely friendly and welcoming . We deliberately keep the parties small in size to minimize disruption to people and landscape .I hope that there are still some people interested . I will be distributing leaflets at the end where you call find out more information，but just for the moment I’ll outline the itinerary, the main highpoints of the holiday．Obviously , you’ll start by flying out to Kishba ，the capital city , on Day One．After a couple of days to acclimatize yourself , you’ll start the trek on Day Three walking through the enormous Katiba Forest which will take the whole of the day．Day Four takes us higher up，going through the foothills past a number of villages and visiting a school for the disabled in Sohan . Then you have a rest day ,that's Day Five ,before going to the spectacular Kumi Temple with twelfth-century carvings ,set in a small forest bya lake and that's Day Six，the highlight for many．We stay near there for Day Seven because then comes the hardest day ,walking through very mountainous country ,but culminating in a swim in the Parteh Falls , This is the highest waterfall in the region . Day Nine is much easier,whole kilometres down in the water．It stays at this depth for about 10days and is carried around by the currents which operate in the oceanat this level . During this time it's possible for it to cover quite largedistances but the average is fifty kilometresSTUDENT 2：So what is it actually recording ?SIMON：Well at this stage nothing．but as it rises to the surface it collects allsorts of data，most importantly variations in salinity ,that's salt levelsand the changes In temperature，a bit like underwater weather balloons”then when it gets back to the surface all the data it's collected isbeamed up to the satellite . After about five hours on the surface thefloat automatically sinks , beginning the whole process again STUDENT 1：What happens to the data?SIMON：Well the information Is transferred direct to onshore meteorological stations．．．like our one in Hobart．．．and within four hours thefindings can be on computers and they can be mapped and analysed．STUDENT 2：You say you're building models of the world's ocean systems buthow're they going to be used，and more importantly , when? SIMON：Some of the data has already helped in completing projects . Forexample，our understanding of the underlying causes of El Niňoevents is being confirmed by float data Another way we’re using floatdata is to help us to understand the mechanics of climate change，likeSECTION 4Good morning everyone . Today's lecture forms part of the Hospitality and Tourism module Last week 1 looked at the economy end of the hotel business；this week I'm going to discuss The luxury end of the market . Let's consider the following scenario. . .You wake up in the middle of the night in a strange hotel miles away from home , disoriented most probably from jet lag，when even the most expensive surroundings can seem empty and dispiriting . You have paid a great deal of money to stay in this first—class hotel with its contemporary technology ,but according to recent research carried out by an international travel and public relations company , all is not well . The research suggests that even the mostopulent，luxurious hotels seem to have underestimated the most basic needs of their customers-be they travelling for work or pleasure：the need to feel at home in surroundings which are both familiar and inviting .Do these findings , however apply only to hotels situated in particular areas ? Is it possible that the external environment can affect a guest's well-being ? The company's research covered a whole range of different hotel types , both independent hotels and those which are part of large chains . They investigated chic so-called boutique hotels in the heart of downtown business districts，stately mansions located in the depths of beautiful countryside ,and plush hotels built at the edge of tropical beaches surrounded by palm trees and idyllic blue ocean And the research concluded that what was outside the hotel building simply didn't matter．This is a fascinating revelation and those of you hoping to move into careers in the travel andPopular. . .Test 4SECTION 4OFFICER：Yes ,what can I do for you?SUTDENT：My friend Is in homestay … and she really enjoys it… so I'd like tojoin a family as wellOFFICER：Okay ,so let me get some details What's your name?SUTDENT：My name is Keiko YuichiniOFFICER：Could you spell your family name for me? SUTDENT：It's … Yuichini that's Y_U—l—C—H—I—N．I_ OFFICER：And your first name?SUTDENT：It's Keiko．K．E-I—K—O感谢阅读，欢迎大家下载使用！。
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Unit 1 Enjoy your feelings!l Listening In Task 1 what a clumsy man! Maria: Jack, can you help me move this heavy box? Jack: No problem, Maria. Here let me lift this end... Oops! Maria: Ouch! My foot! Come on, can't you be a little more cautious? Jack: I'm so sorry. It was an accident. No need to be furious! Maria: You're always so clumsy, Jack. I'm really losing my patience with all the stupid mistakes you make around the office.
Jack: Calm down, Maria; I'll certainly be more careful next time. This was just an accident.
Maria: If you aren't more careful, then next time someone could be badly hurt. Oh, look! The glass in the box is all broken now. Mr. Johnson is going to fly into a rage.
Jack: Oh no! What can I do to keep him from hitting the roof? Maria: Well, you can begin by helping me clean up the mess and then honestly tell him about your mistake.
Jack: Maybe if I offer to pay for the damage, he won't be so angry. What do you think?
Maria: That might help solve the problem, though it could be quite expensive to replace it.
Jack: Well, I'm willing to do what it takes to keep Mr. Johnson from exploding. I need to keep my job!
Keys: A C D C B Task 2 causes of depression Hello, everyone. Today I invite you to join me in an exploration of the causes of depression. There are many factors involved, but I believe some deserve special attention. Heredity certainly plays a role. The tendency to develop depression may be inherited; there is evidence that this disorder may run in families. Physiology is another factor related to depression. There may be changes or imbalances in chemicals which transmit information in the brain, called neurotransmitters. Many modern antidepressant drugs attempt to increase levels of certain neurotransmitters so as to increase brain communication. While the causal relationship is unclear, it is known that antidepressant medications do relieve certain symptoms of depression. Researchers also study psychological factors. They include the complex development of one's personality and how one has learned to cope with external environmental factors, such as stress. It is frequently observed that low self-esteem and self-defeating thinking are connected with depression. While it is not clear which is the cause and which is the effect, it is known that sufferers who are able to make corrections to their thinking patterns can show improved mood and self-esteem. Another factor causing depression is one's early experiences. Events such as the death of a parent, the divorce of the parents, neglect, chronic illness, and severe physical abuse can increase the likelihood of depression later in life. Some present experiences may also lead to depression. Job loss, financial difficulties, long periods of unemployment, the loss of a spouse or other family member, or other painful events may trigger depression. Long-term stress at home, work, or school can also be involved. It is worth noting that those living with someone suffering from depression experience increased anxiety, which adds to the possibility of their also becoming depressed. Keys: (1)families (2)chemicals (3)information (4) certain symptoms (5)self-esteem (6)thinking patterns (7)mood (8)divorce (9)physical abuse (10)financial difficulties (11)stress (12)anxiety Task 3 happiness index Australians were the happiest people in the world according to a survey undertaken by two market researchers. They conducted door-to-door surveys and interviews with nearly 30,000 people in 30 countries. They asked respondents how satisfied they were with their overall quality of life. Forty-six percent of Australians proclaimed to be "very happy" and expressed optimism about their future. Following them in the "very happy" group was the USA (40 percent), Egypt (36 percent), India (34 percent) and the UK and Canada (32 percent). Hungary got the wooden spoon, finishing bottom of the happiness chart. Thirty-five percent of its citizens said they were either "disappointed" or "very unhappy", followed by Russians at 30 percent. The research demonstrated that money and age were key determinants in how happy people are. Although the study did not indicate money could buy happiness, it did reveal a link between a lack of money and unhappiness. Less happy populations were found among lower-income groups or the unemployed. The study also suggested that on the whole, the older we become, the less happy we are. Globally, teenagers are the happiest people. The age group with the lowest levels of happiness was 50-59. Only 16 percent of those in their 50s said they were very happy. The factors that make us happy include good health, financial security and a happy marriage. Material comforts such as cars, clothes and gadgets ranked comparatively low. Keys: B D A A C l Let’s Talk When I first met my parents, I was really shy, and I was, and I was in my foster home and I ran upstairs, shy, and I was in my bedroom crying, and my mum came up and said, "Oh William, are you OK?" and I ignored my mum, 'cause I didn't