Keys to Listening&Reading Comprehension
Focus Listening (4) Unit 4 Keys and Scripts
Unit 4 CulturePart A Micro-listeningListening for Specific InformationScript and Key to Exercise 11.M: What can I do for you, madam?W: I’d like to bring some flowers to my friends. Uh... about ten, I guess.M: I don’t think you should give ten flowers, madam. In Italy even numbers – 2, 4, 6, 8 are bad luck.W: Even numbers are bad luck? OK, I’ll take nine flowers then.Q: How many flowers will the woman bring to her friend? b2.M: W’re meeting Mr and Mrs Mertz for dinner. Maybe I should bring flowers or something ... Yeah,I’ll pick up some red roses.W: Don’t bring roses. In Switzerland they could be a symbol of love and romance.M: Oh, thank you for reminding me of that.W: I think candy or chocolate might be better.Q: What will the man probably bring to his Swiss friends? b3.W: You said you’re going to Japan?M: Yeah. I’m thinking of taking some pens to my old classmate. He likes good quality pens.W: Don’t give a set of four pens – in fact don’t give four of anything.M: Why not?W: The Japanese word for “four” sounds like the word for “death”.M: Thanks for telling me. I’ll take a pen and pencil set then.W: That’s a good choice.Q: What gift will the man take to his Japanese friend? dScript and Key to Exercise21.In Japan if you receive a gift, take it with both hands and open it later in private.2.In Cuba if you receive a gift, open it right away while the other person is watching.3.In the Republic of Korea it is good manners to refuse a gift at first – people have to bePart B Macro-listeningScript to a PassageWhat Are Good Manners?People in different countries have different standards for good manners. Before entering a house in some Asian countries it is necessary to take off on’e shoes. In European countries even though shoes sometimes become very muddy, this is not done. A guest in a chinese house never finishes a drink. He leaves a little to show that he has had enough. In a Malay house, a guest always leaves a little food. In England, a guest always finishes a drink or eats up his food to show that he has enjoyed it.Here are some examples of the things that a well-mannered person does or does not do no matter whether he is an oriental or a westerner.He never laughs at people when they are in trouble. Instead, he tries to help them. He is always kind whether to people or to animals. When he is waiting for a bus, he takes his turn and never pushes to the front of the line. In the bus, he gives his seat to an old person, or a disabled person or a lady who is standing. When talking to people, he never tells heavy people they are fat, but says that they are losing weight, for heknows everyone is weight conscious and wants to be thin. He never asks people, women in particular, their age. Everyone wants to be young. If he is invited to a dinner party at seven, he is sure to be there by seven, knowing how people respect time and expect everyone to be “on time”. If he smokes, he never lights his cigaretter before getting the permission from people around him.He says “Please” when making a request and “Thank you” when he receives something. He stands up when speaking to a lady or an older person, and he does not sit down until the other person is seated.Key to Exercise 11.What are you supposed to do when entering a house in Asian countries? b2.What should your English host think if you finish your food at a dinner? d3.Which of the following describes the fine qualities of well-mannered people, according to the passage?a4.What is the passage mainly about? dKey to Exercise 21.Never laugh at people when they are in trouble.2.Treat people, as well as animals, with kindness.3.Always take their turn and never push to the front when waiting for a bus.4.Give their seats to the old, or disabled on the bus.5.Never call heavy people “fat”, but say they are “losing weight” instead.6.Never ask people, women in particular, about their age/weight.7.Always arrive at a dinner party on time.8.Never light up a cigarette before getting permission from people around.9.Always say “Please” when making a request and “Thank you” when receiving something.10.Stand up when speaking to a lady or an older person and do not sit down until the other is seated. Passage 2Tea Ceremony in JapanThe tea ceremony in Japan, or Chanoyu, is a special form of entertainment for distinguished guests. The tradition started in teh 15th century and has existed for about 600 years, and it has very special and strict rules that must be followed.There are many different kinds of tea ceremonies, from the informal to the quite formal. But all Chanoyu ceremonies have one thing in common, that is, guests are invited to enjoy a moment of peace and calm. Traditionally a chanoyu ceremony takes place in a tea room which is usually not very big. The guests take off their street shoes and put on special bamboo shoes. Then they cross a beautiful garden. They stop for a moment a a rock water basin, where they wash their hands. Then they enter the tea room through a small low dooe.The inside ot the tea room is simple but beautiful. The room is not furnished at all. The floor is covered with a kind of bamboo mats which are called “tatami”. There are flowers and some traditional decorations like tea set of ancient times, lanscape painting, national costumes, etc. The guests sit in the traditional way, on their knees on the floor. In formal ceremonies, small cakes are also served. The tea master, a man or a woman, follows a certain procedure in making the tea and then serves it to the guests in turn, starting from the most distinguished. The guests are not supposed to drink the tea at one go. They should sip bit by bit and at the same time appreciate the designs of the bowl and the dish. From time to time the host and the guests would bow to each other. When the guests finally leave the tea room, put on their shoes and leave the house, they feel happy and peaceful.Key to Exercise 11.What is the purpose of a Japanese Chanoyu ceremony? b2.What do you know about the Japanese Chanoyu? c3.How are the guests feeling when they leave the tea room after the ceremony is over? b4.What can you infer from the passage? dKey to Exercise 21.The tea roomNot big; (√)Simple but beautiful; (√)Not funished; (√)Its floor covered with tatami; (√)Traditionally decorated; (√)Decorated with fresh flowers and traditional artistic works (√)2.The tea ceremonyThe guests take off their shoes and put on bamboo shoes before entering the tea room; (√) The guests wash their hands in a rock water basin before entering the tea room; (√)The guests sit in the traditional way – on their knees; (√)The guests praise the design of the tea set they are using; (√)The tea master serves the tea to the guests in turn, starting from the most distinguished; (√) The tea master and guests bow to each other from time to time during the ceremony. 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大学英语A级考试听力材料
大学英语A级考试听力材料Section 1You will hear a conversation between a student and a professor. The student is seeking advice on how to improve her listening skills for the upcoming A-level English exam. Listen carefully and answer the questions below.Student: Hello, Professor Smith. I hope you can help me. I'm really struggling with my listening skills for the A-level English exam. Do you have any tips or strategies that might help me improve?Professor: Of course, I'd be happy to help. Improving your listening skills requires regular practice and exposure to a variety of English accents. One effective strategy is to listen to authentic English materials, such as podcasts, radio shows, or movies. This will help you become familiar with different accents and improve your overall comprehension.Student: That sounds like a great idea. But sometimes I find it difficult to understand the fast-paced conversations in these materials. Any suggestions on how to overcome this?Professor: Good question. When listening to fast-paced conversations, it's important to focus on the main ideas and key points. Try not to get caught up in understanding every single word. Pay attention to context and use your prior knowledge to fill in the gaps. With practice, your listening speed and comprehension will improve.Student: Thank you, Professor. I'll definitely give that a try. Are there any other strategies that I can use to enhance my listening skills?Professor: Absolutely. Another useful strategy is to engage in active listening. This means taking notes while you listen, jotting down important keywords or phrases, and summarizing the main ideas after each listening session. This will help you retain information and reinforce your understanding of the material.Student: That makes sense. I'll make sure to take notes and review them later. Do you have any recommendations for specific resources or materials that I can use?Professor: There are various online platforms and apps that provide authentic listening materials with accompanying transcripts. These resources allow you to listen, read, and compare your understanding with the transcript. Additionally, you can practice listening torecordings of English conversations and then try to reproduce them by speaking aloud. This will help improve your pronunciation and speaking skills as well.Student: Thank you so much, Professor Smith. I really appreciate your guidance. I'll put these tips into practice and give it my best shot in the upcoming exam.Professor: You're welcome, and good luck with your preparation. Remember, consistent practice and exposure are the keys to success. Keep practicing, and I'm confident you'll see significant improvement in your listening skills.Section 2You will hear a monologue from a student who recently took the A-level English exam. Listen carefully and answer the questions below.Student: Hey everyone, I just wanted to share my experience of taking the A-level English exam. The listening section was definitely challenging, but with some preparation, I managed to do well.Firstly, I made it a habit to listen to English podcasts and radio shows regularly. This helped me get used to different accents and improved my overall listening comprehension. I also practiced watching English movies without subtitles, which forced me to rely solely on my listening skills.During the actual exam, I focused on understanding the main ideas and key points of each listening passage. I didn't stress about understanding every single word. If there were difficult parts, I used my prior knowledge and context to guess the meaning. This approach helped me maintain my confidence and allowed me to answer the questions effectively.In terms of resources, I found online platforms and apps extremely helpful. They provided a wide range of listening materials with transcripts and practice exercises. I would listen to the recordings, read the transcripts, and compare them to see where I went wrong. This helped me identify my weaknesses and areas for improvement.Additionally, I engaged in active listening by taking notes during practice sessions. I would jot down keywords, phrases, and important details. After each session, I would review my notes and summarize themain ideas. This not only reinforced my understanding but also helped me retain the information for longer.Overall, preparing for the listening section of the A-level English exam requires dedication, practice, and exposure to authentic materials. By incorporating these strategies into my study routine, I was able to improve my listening skills and perform well in the exam. Good luck to all of you who are preparing for it!Section 3You will hear a conversation between two students discussing their strategies for the A-level English listening exam. Listen carefully and answer the questions below.Student 1: Hey, have you started preparing for the A-level English listening exam?Student 2: Yes, I have. It's quite challenging, but I'm determined to do well. What about you?Student 1: I've been practicing by listening to English podcasts and watching movies in English without subtitles. It has helped me getaccustomed to different accents and improved my overall comprehension.Student 2: That's a good strategy. I've also been using online platforms that provide listening materials and transcripts. I listen to the recordings, read along with the transcripts, and then try to answer the questions without looking at the text.Student 1: Oh, that's an interesting approach. I should try that too. Do you have any other tips?Student 2: Yes, I find it helpful to create flashcards with keywords or phrases related to the listening passages. I shuffle them and listen to a recording, trying to match the information from the passage with the corresponding flashcard.Student 1: That's a clever idea. It seems like an effective way to reinforce vocabulary and improve memory. I’ll definitely give that a try.Student 2: Another technique I use is shadowing. I listen to a short recording, and as I listen, I try to imitate the speaker's pronunciation,intonation, and rhythm. It helps improve my listening and speaking skills at the same time.Student 1: That sounds like a fun exercise. I'll incorporate that into my practice sessions as well. Thanks for sharing these tips!Student 2: No problem. We're all in this together. With consistent practice and different strategies, I'm sure we'll all succeed. Good luck!。
视听说教程1-4单元optional listening 部分听力原文及答案
Unit 1Optional Listening 1A. Emily is at the airport. Listen and check the correct box.Josh: Hello?Emily: Hi, Josh? It’s Emily.Josh: Hi, Em. Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?E: Yes, I’m here, but Idon’t see Uncle Tim,tell me again--- whatdoes he look like?J: He’s tall, and he’s in his 30s. He has long brown hair.E: Ok…J: Oh, and he wears glasses E: No, I don’t see him…Optional Listening 2A. Listen to the description of a family photo. Then drag the names from the box and drop them on the right personEmilio is in his fifties. He is tall--- about 182 cm. He is average weight. He has brown eyes. He has short, curly, gray hair.Kathy is in her forties. She is short. she is slim. she has blue eyes. She has long, straight, blond hair.Michael is young. He is tall. He is average weight. He has dark, brown eyes. He has short, curly, blond hair.Alexis and Ashley are twins. They are young. They are average height. They are slim. Alexis has blue eyes, but Ashley has green eyes. They both have long, curly, red hair.B. Now listen to these people introducing themselves, Then answer the questions asked.1. I’m Carrie Brown from New York. I’m an art strdent ans I like listening to music ans playing basketball.2. Hello, everyone. My name is Ann Andrews. I come from Wellington, New Zealand. I’m a teacher and I like shopping and hanging out with friends.3. Hi, I’m Julia Sanchez. I’m a reporter from Lima, Peru. I like srufing and blogging.4. My name is Charles Horton. I live in Boston. USA. I’m a chef. In my spare time, I like painting and traveling.5. I’m George Simmel from Berlin, Germany. I’m a fashion designer. I like watching films and jogging very much.6. My name is Kevin Smith. I come from Sydney, Australia. I like cooking and reading detective stories. I’m a finance manager.Optional Listening 3A. Look at the picture and listen to the e-mail message. Then tell which one in the picture is Mr. Ryder.Dear Mr. Peters,Please meet Mr. James Ryder at the airport station at 11:00 tomorrow. His flight is UA 238 from Los Angeles. HE is a tall man in his sixties with gray hair, and he wears big glasses. His meeting with the Marketing Department is at 4:00.Thank you.Kyra GreeneMarketing DepartmentB. Listen to another e-mail message. Then tell which one in the picture is Tom.Gina---HELP! Can you meet my friend Tom at the airport tomorrow? My car has big problems and I can’t drive it. Tom is coming on flight KX 661 from Denver at 11:00. He’s average height and kind of thin, with long blond hair and a mustache. Thanks a million!ChrisOptional Listening 4: Celebrity doublesA. Now listen to the passage. Do you think Andrew Barn is happy being a celebrity double?A group of teenagers is standing outside a hair salon in Manchester, England. Many of them have cameras and are looking I the salon window. Then want to see soccer player David Beckham/ A man in the salon looks like Bechham ( he has bl ond hair and Beckham’s good looks). But the man in the salon isn’t the famous soccer player. He’s Andrew Barn--- Atwenty-two-year-old hairdresser.Barn isn’t surprised by the teenagers. People often stop him on the street and want to take his picture. Barn is a hairdresser, but he also makes money as a Beckham double. Barn travels all over Rurope as David Beckham. Newspapers often take his photo. It’s an exciting life for the hairdresser from Manchester.Today, many companies work with celebrity doubles. The most popular celebrity foubles. The most popular celebrity doubles look like famous athletes,pop singers, and actors. The companies pay doubles to go to parties and business meetings. Doubles are also on TV and in newspaper ads.Why do people want to l ook like a celebrity? An Anna Kournikova double in the U.S. says, “ I can make good money. I also make a lot of people happy./eng/nsclass2_1.html/eng/nsclass2_2.htmlBook1-Uint 2Optional Listening 1: Conversation 1Man: next, please!Woman: Hi, here’s my ticket.M: And where are you going today, Ms. Gregory?W: Berlin.M: May I see your passport, please?W: Sure, here you are.M: And how many suitcases do you have ?W: Just one.Conversation 2M: Too bad it’s our last day in New York. There’s a lot to see.W: I know. But at least we’re here at the Statue of Liberty. Isn’t it beautiful?M: Yeah, it is. Hey, we need a photo. Excuse me?M2: Yes?M: Can you take our picture, please?M2: Sure.Conversation 3W: Welcome to the Ritz Carlton, Shanghai.M: Thank you. My name is Ian Walters. I have a room for myself and my wife.W: Okey. Can I see a credit card and ID, Please?M: Of course. Here’s my card and my passport.W: Thank you. Here are your keys, Mr. Walters. Enjoy your stay.Optional Listening 2: Travel tips for ThailandThailand is a nice country in Southeast Asia, with something for every visitor. There is a lot for you to discover there.But before you go, you should make a plan to help you be better prepared. Here are some tips.Firstly, the weather in Thailand is hot and humid all year, so you should pack sunglasses, T-shirts, and sandals with you. Secondly, you should buy your plane ticket early. Thailand is a very popular place for a vacation, and the planes are very full. Thirdly, the traffic in this country is very bad and people drive really fast, so you should rent a car. Another tip is that you should drink a lot of water and juice to stay cool. Finally, and this is a very important tip, you shouldn’t take photos outsid e in the afternoon. It’s too sunny and bright! Remember these tips and you’ll have a great time there.Have fun in Thailand!Optional Listening 3:A. Watch the Weather!Most people plan their vacations very carefully. They think a lot about plane tickets, passports, and hotel reservations. But they often forget about one important thing--- the weather. You should learn about the tight time to visit your vacation spot. Here is some information to help you pan your next vacation.Italy. The weather is sunny a ll year, but it’s sometimes cold in winter. April and May are warm and beautiful. From June to September, it’s very hot.Australia. Summer here is from December to April. It sometimes rains, but the weather is usually very good. In winter, it snows a litt le in some places, but most of Australia isn’t very cold.B. Hong Kong, China. The Weather is hot and very humid here a lot of the year. In July and August, it’s sometimes very windy, and there are bad storms. October and November are warm and not so humid, but in December and January, it gets very chilly sometimes.Germany. From November to April, the weather is cold, cloudy, and snowy. In spring it’s warn, but there’s a lot of rain. July and August are usually warm and sunny.India. You shouldn’t travel t o India from June to September. There is a lot of rain everywhere. From November to April, after the rainy season, the weather is nice and cool. In April and May, it often gets very hot.Optional Listening 4In Tokyo, it’s an envelope with $850,000 in cash. At Florida’s Disney World, it’s a glass eye. At a hotel in England, it’s a goat and a false leg. How are all of these things similar? They are unusual things that people leave in hotel rooms, in airports, and on city streets. Irish Martino works in the lost and Found Center at an airport in a U.S. city. “Sure, we find the usual stuff—cell phones, keys, sunglasses and wallets,” she says. “But people also forget some weird things at the airport, too.” “What does Ms. Martino find? A woman’s false teeth in t he bathroom. A mannequin in an airport waiting area. “ How do you forget those things?” Martino wonders. Nobuo Hasuda works for the Lost and Found Center in downtown Tokyo. The Center has almost 800,000 items Three hundred thousand od them are umbrellas! There are also many other things--- jewelry and briefcases, snowshoes and musical instrument. Mr. Hasuda keeps the lost items for six months and two weeks. After this time, the finder can take the item. This is good luck for some people. Remember the envelope in Tokyo with $ 850,000? The owner did not claim it. Now the money belongs to the finder!Key: OL1: A. 1. checking in at the airport; 2. looking at; 3. checking into a hotel. B. Berlin; 2. New York; 3. ShanghaiOL2: A. 5 tips; B. 1. sunglasses; 2. pla ne; 3. really fast; 4. shouldn’t.OL3: Italy: April and May; Because April and May are warm and beautiful. Australia: From December to April; Because weather is usually very good. B. Hong Kong, China: October and November; Because it’s warm and not humid. Germany: July and August; Because it’s usually warm and sunny. India: From November to April; Because the weather is nice and cool.OL4: A.They are all in a Lost and Found Center. B. 1. 850,000; 2. goat, false leg; 3. cell phones, keys, sunglasses, wallets. 4. 300,00/three hundred thousand; 5. finder.OL5: 1. packing; 2. souvenirs; 3. bringing; 4. explains; 5. niece; 6. belongs; 7. bear; 8. gift; 9. travel; 10. partner.Book 1-Unit 3Optional Listening 1Dad: Ashley?Ashley: Yeah, Dad! I’m in my room. I’m packing.Dad: Hi, honey. I can’t believe you’re going to college!Ashley: I know.Dad: So, what do you want to study?Ashley: Art.Dad: Art?Ashley: I am serious, Dad.Dad: I think you should study business so you can get a good job.Ashley: Business?Dad: Yes, you’re a smart, organized young woman. It’s perfect for you.Ashley: But, Dad…there’s a lot I can do with an art degre e. The business world is very competitive…Dad: I don’t know, Ashley…Ashley: Come on Dad. Let’s look at the university website. There’s more information there.Optional Listening 2A: I interviewed Sara Foxx. She likes sales, but wants to work part time.B: Hmm…I spoke with Jason Gray, and he wants to work at home but likes responsibility.A: Does he want to work full time?B: Yes, he does. How about Sara?A: Well, she wants to work part time, but she plans to stay at the sales position for at least two years. And she loves people.B: What does she plan to do in two years’ time?A: She expects to go to grad school in the future, but she likes the job.B: Jason likes the job too. He wants to make a good salary and he loves to travel.A: Well, Sara hates to fly. It seems Jason would be the person we need.B: Unfortunately, he doesn’t have any sales experience.Optional Listening 3A. I’m Don Pierce. A good actor works very, very hard. People think that actors spend their time at a lot of parties and nightclubs, but that isn’t true. Actors spend hours-many hours-studying their lines for each movie. And you really have to understand people so that you can understand your characters in the movie.I’m Janice. I think the most important thi ng for a good doctor is being a good listener. You have to understand people and their problems. A good doctor likes to solve problems and always wants to help his or her patients. And you can’t be impulsive---you should always be careful. Sometimes the fi rst answer you think of isn’t the right answer. Doctors need a lot of energy, because they are usually hardworking.Hi, I’m Daniel. To be a success in business, you have to work well with groups of people. At the same time, you need to have strong opinions and be able to explain your opinions clearly. Good business-people always like to make new things and try new ideas. They are very organized, and they work very long hours.Optional Listening 4The Dreamer: A dreamer thinks there is a “right” way to do things. This person wants to live in the “perfect world”. A Dreamer is often hardworking and organized. Many are good listeners and like to help others. Many Dreamers work as teachers, lawyers, and in leadership roles.The Partner: A Partner wants to be in a group. For this person, rules and group harmony are important. These rules keep peace in the group. Partners are often serious, careful people. Many do well as teachers, managers, police officers, and politicians.The Thinker: For Thinkers, understanding things is very important. They like to solve problems and make new things. Thinkers can also be competitive. They like to win. They are independent and often have very strong opinions. Many Thinkers work as scientists, inventors, politicians, and engineers.The Artist: Artists want to be free. They don’t want to follow the rules all the time. Artists like action and are often impulsive. They also like trying new things. Like Thinkers, many Artists have strong opinions. Many Artists are creative and do well as musicians, actors, fashion designers, and athletes.Key OL1: A. Ashley’s major at school. B. 1. arts; 2. business; 3. a lot; 4. too competitiveOL2: A. C; B. Sara: 1,5, 6OL3: B. 1. doctor (d); 2. actor (a), d, businessperson (b); 4. b; 5. a. d; 6. d; 7. b; 8. d; 9. b; 10.b. C. 1. hardworking; 2. competitive; 3. independent; 4. careful; 5. serious.OL4: 1. P; 2. D; 3. A; 4. T; 5. D, P; 6. P, T; 7. A; 8. T.OL5: 1. sports; 2. times; 3. swimming; 4. competitive; 5. invites; 6. serious; 7. fun; 8. agree; 9. athletic.Book 1- Unit 4Optional Listening 1A. Interviewer: And welcome back to the KPLX radio in Los Angeles. We’re talking this morning with Europe’s hottest singer, Yeliz. Thanks for joining us.Yeliz: Sure! Hello Los Angeles!Interviewer: So, tell us a little about yourself, Yeliz. Where are you from exactly?Yeliz: I was born in Istanbul, but I live in Scotland now. My dad’s Scottish. My mom’s Turkish.Interviewer: You’re only seventeen. What’s it like being successful at your age?Yeliz: It’s pretty exciting. I get to travel, and meet some interesting people.(B. )Interviewer: You’re touring now, but what are your plans for the future?Yeliz: After the tour, I want to take a break. Then, later this year, I plan to make a new CD.Interviewer: Do you have any advice for other young artists?Yeliz: Well, I’d say follow your dreams. Work hard, and you can be successful.Optional Listening 2If you want to become a successful businessman, you should do three things. First, you should think about your goals every day. Make plans for today, tomorrow, and next year. Second, you should join a business club. You can learn a lot from the other members, and they can give you good advice. Third, you shouldn’t work every night and every weekend. Sometimes you should take a break. You get more energy and ideas when you relax. And you need a lot of energy and ideas to make money!Optional Listening 3---Find your dreamWe all have dreams, but some people actually take their dreams come true. Their secret? They quit dreaming. And they start doing. Even a very big dream starts with small steps, and small goals. Maybe your dream is to become a doctor. Start by thinking about small goals for yourself. Ask, “What can I do today?” You can’t start medical school today, but you can send e-mails and make phone calls to get information about medical schools. Make a list of schools to call, and then call a few of them every day. What do you need for your dream? Tell friends and family members—many of them can help you. For example, you want to become an artist. You need a lot of cheap paper for drawing. Maybe your friend’s brother throws away a lot of big paper at his office. So, share your dream with the world! Another good idea is talking to people who are doing your dream job. Do you dream about having your own restaurant? Go to your favorite restaurant and ask the owner lots of questions. Most people like to talk about their work.Optional Listening 4 ---A lifetime dreamEveryone has his or her own dream jobs. Let’s listen to Yi Wang, a 29-year-old young teacher, and Hicham Nassir, who are going to talk about their dream jobs.“At the moment, I’m teaching chemistry at a university in Beijing. It’s a good job, but my dream is to make films. In China, young artists move to Beijing from all over the country. Many of them are painters, writers, and actors. I’d like to make a film about their lives and their work.” Wang is writing the film now with help from her friends. But it isn’t easy. “At the moment, the biggest problem is money,” explains Wang. “We don’t have much.” But this isn’t going to stop Wangand her partners. She says, “First, we are going to make this movie. Then, we’d like to show it in China and, maybe someday, at film festivals a round the world. ”16-year-old Hicham Nassir is a soccer player. He’s getting ready for a soccer match with his teammates. Hicham, the team’s star player, is a native of Morocco. He now lives in London with his family. “My parents want me to go to college,and major in business or law,” he explains. “They want me to become a lawyer or a successful businessman. I understand them, but I want to change their minds,” says Hicham, “I want to play soccer professionally. It’s my dream”Key: OL1: A. 1. singer; 2. Turkish (Scottish is also an acceptable answer.); 3. 17; 4. travels a lot.OL2: 1. think about your goals every day; 2. join a business club; 3. work every night and every weekend.OL3: B. 1. doing; 2. information; 3. help; 4. Talking.OL4: B. 1. Chemistry; 2. films; 3. money; 4. China, around the world; 5. play soccer; 6. business, law; 7. change their minds.OL5: 1. style; 2. haircut; 3. quit; 4. travel; 5. famous; 6. movie; 7. write; 8. million; 9. book; 10. starts.。
视听说教程第二版第一册OL听力原文
视听说教程第二版第一册OL听力原文Book 1 – Unit oneOptional Listening 1A. Emily is at the airport. Listen and check the correct box.Josh: Hello?Emily: Hi, Josh? It’s Emily.Josh: Hi, Em. Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?E: Yes, I’m here, but I don’t see Uncl e Tim, tell me again--- what does he look like?J: He’s tall, and he’s in his 30s. He has long brown hair.E: Ok…J: Oh, and he wears glassesE: No, I don’t see him…B 同上C 同上Optional Listening 2A. Listen to the description of a family photo. Then Frag the names form the box and drop them on the right personEmilio is in his fifties., He is tall--- about 182 cm. He is average weight. He has brown eyes. He has short, curly, gray hair.Kathy is in her forties. She is short. she is slim. she has blur eyes. She has long, straight, blond hair.Michael is young. He is tall. He is average weight. He has dark, brown eyes. He has short, curly, blond hair.Alexis and Ashley are teens. They are young. They are average height. They are slim. Alexis has blue eyes, but Ashley has green eyes. They both have long, curly, red hair.B. Now listen to these people introducing themselves, Then answer the questions asked.1. I’m Carrie Brown from New York. I’m an art st udent and I like listening to music and playing basketball.2. Hello, everyone. My name is Ann Andrews. I come from Wellington, New Zealand. I’m a teacher and I like shopping and hanging out with friends.3. Hi, I’m Julia Sanchez. I’m a reporter from Lima, Peru. I like s urfing and blogging.4. My name is Char les Horton. I live in Boston. USA. I’m a chef. In my spare time, I like painting and traveling.5. I’m George Simmel from Berlin, Germany. I’m a fashion designer. I like watching films and jogging very much.6. My name is Kevin Smith. I come from Sydney, Australia. I like cooking and reading detective stories. I’m a finance manager.Optional Listening 3A. Look at the picture and listen to the e-mail message. Then tell which one in the picture is Mr. Ryder.Dear Mr. Peters,Please meet Mr. James Ryder at the airport station at 11:00 tomorrow. His flight is UA 238 from Los Angeles. HE is a tall man in his sixties with gray hair, and he wears big glasses. His meeting with the Marketing Department is at 4:00.Thank you.Kyra GreeneMarketing DepartmentB. Listen to another e-mail message. Then tell which one in the picture is Tom.Gina---HELP! Can you meet my friend Tom at the airport tomorrow? My car has big problems and I can’t drive it. Tom is coming on flight KX 661 from Denver at 11:00. He’s average h eight and kind of thin, with long blond hair and a mustache. Thanks a million!ChrisOptional Listening 4A. Now listen to the passage. Do you think Andrew Barn is happy being a celebrity double? Celebrity doublesA group of teenagers is standing outside a hair salon in Manchester, England. Many of them have cameras and are looking I the salon window. Then want to see soccer player David Beckham/ A man in the salon looks like Bechham (he has blond hair and Beckham’s good looks). But the man in the salon i sn’t the famous soccer player. He’s Andrew Barn--- A twenty-two-year-old hairdresser.Barn isn’t surprised by the teenagers. People often stop him on the street and want to take his picture. Barn is a hairdresser, but he also makes money as a Beckham double. Barn travels all over E urope as David Beckham. Newspapers often take his photo. It’s an exciting life for the hairdresser from Manchester.Today, many companies work with celebrity doubles. The most popular celebrity doubles. The most popular celebrity doubles look like famous athletes,pop singers, and actors. The companies pay doubles to go to parties and business meetings. Doubles are also on TV and in newspaper ads.Why do people want to look like a celebrity? An Anna Kournikova double in the U.S. sa ys, “I can make good money. I also make a lot of people happy.Book1-Unit 2Optional Listening 1Conversation 1Man: next, please!Woman: Hi, here’s my ticket.M: And where are you going today, Ms. Gregory?W: Berlin.M: May I see your passport, please?W: Sure, here you are.M: And how many suitcases do you have ?W: Just one.Conversation 2M: Too bad it’s our last day in New York. There’s a lot to see.W: I know. But at least we’re here at the Statue of Liberty. Isn’t it beautiful?M: Yeah, it is. Hey, we need a photo. Excuse me?M2: Yes?M: Can you take our picture, please?M2: Sure.Conversation 3W: Welcome to the Ritz Carlton, Shanghai.M: Thank you. My name is Ian Walters. I have a room for myself and my wife.W: Okay. Can I see a credit card and ID, Please?M: Of course. Here’s my card and my passport.W: Thank you. Here are your keys, Mr. Walters. Enjoy your stay.Optional Listening 2Travel tips for ThailandThailand is a nice country in Southeast Asia, with something for every visitor. There is a lot for you to discover there.But before you go, you should make a plan to help you be better prepared. Here are some tips. Firstly, the weather in Thailand is hot and humid all year, so you should pack sunglasses, T-shirts, and sandals with you. Secondly, you should buy your plane ticket early. Thailand is a very popular place for a vacation, and the planes are very full. Thirdly, the traffic in this country is very bad and people drive really fast, so you should rent a car. Another tip is that you should drink a lot of water and juice to stay cool. Finally, and this is a very important tip, you shouldn’t take photos outside in the afternoon. It’s too sunny and bright! Remember these tips and you’ll have a great time there.Have fun in Thailand!Optional Listening 3A.Watch the Weather!Most people plan their vacations very carefully. They think a lot about plane tickets, passports, and hotel reservations. But they often forget about one important thing--- the weather. You should learn about the tight time to visit your vacation spot. Here is some information to help you pan your next vacation.Italy. The weather is sunny all year, but it’s sometimes cold in winter. April and May are warm and beautiful. From June to September, it’s very hot.Australia. Summer here is from December to April. It sometimes rains, but the weather is usually very good. In winter, it snows a little in some places, but most of Australia isn’t very cold.B.Hong Kong, China. The Weather is hot and very humid here a lot of the year. In July and August, it’s sometimes very windy, and there are bad storms. October and November are warm and not so humid, but in December and January, it gets very chilly sometimes.Germany. From November to April, the weather is cold, cloudy, and snowy. In spring it’s warn, but there’s a lot of rain. July and August are usually warm and sunny.India. You shouldn’t travel to India from June to September. There is a lot of rain everywhere. From November to April, after the rainy season, the weather is nice and cool. In April and May, it often gets very hot.Optional Listening 4In Tokyo, it’s an envelope with $850,000 in cash. At Florida’s Disney World, it’s a glass eye. At a hotel in England, it’s a goat and a false leg. How are all of these things similar? They are unusual things that people leave in hotel rooms, in airports, and on city streets. Irish Martino works in the lost and Found Center at an airport in a U.S. city. “Sure, we find the usual stuff—cell phones, keys, sunglasses and wall ets,” she says. “But people also forget some weird things at the airport, too.” “What does Ms. Martino find? A woman’s false teeth in the bathroom. A mannequin in an airport waiting area. “ How do you forget those things?” Martino wonders. Nobuo Hasuda wor ks for the Lost and Found Center in downtown Tokyo. The Center has almost 800,000 items Three hundred thousand od them are umbrellas! There are also many other things--- jewelry and briefcases, snowshoes and musical instrument. Mr. Hasuda keeps the lost items for six months and two weeks. After this time, the finder can take the item. This is good luck for some people. Remember the envelope in Tokyo with $ 850,000? The owner did not claim it. Now the money belongs to the finder!KeyOL1: A. 1. checking in at the airport; 2. looking at; 3. checking into a hotel. B. Berlin; 2. New York; 3. ShanghaiOL2: A. 5 tips; B. 1. sunglasses; 2. plane; 3. really fast; 4. shouldn’t.OL3:Italy: April and May; Because April and May are warm and beautiful. Australia: From December to April; Because weather is usually very good. B. Hong Kong, China: October and November; Because it’s warm and not humid. Germany: July and August; Because it’s usually warm and sunny. India: From November to April; Because the weather is nice and cool.OL4: A.They are all in a Lost and Found Center. B. 1. 850,000; 2. goat, false leg; 3. cell phones, keys, sunglasses, wallets. 4. 300,00/three hundred thousand; 5. finder.OL5: 1. packing; 2. souvenirs; 3. bringing; 4. explains; 5. niece; 6. belongs; 7. bear; 8. gift; 9. travel;10. partner.Book 1-Unit 3Optional Listening 1Dad: Ashley?Ashley: Yeah, Dad! I’m in my room. I’m packing.Dad: Hi, honey. I can’t believe you’re going to college!Ashley: I know.Dad: So, what do you want to study?Ashley: Art.Dad: Art?Ashley: I am serious, Dad.Dad: I think you should study business so you can get a good job.Ashley: Business?Dad: Yes, you’re a smart, organized young woman. It’s perfect for you.Ashley: But, Dad…there’s a lot I can do with an art degree. The business world is very competitive…Dad: I don’t know, Ashley…Ashley: Come on Dad. Let’s look at the university website. There’s more information there.Optional Listening 2A: I interviewed Sara Foxx. She likes sales, but wants to work part time.B: Hmm…I spoke with Jason Gray, and he wants to work at home but likes responsibility.A: Does he want to work full time?B: Yes, he does. How about Sara?A: Well, she wants to work part time, but she plans to stay at the sales position for at least two years. And she loves people.B: What does she plan to do in two years’ time?A: She expects to go to grad school in the future, but she likes the job.B: Jason likes the job too. He wants to make a good salary and he loves to travel.A: Well, Sara hates to fly. It seems Jason would be the person we need.B: Unfortunately, he doesn’t have any sales experience.Optional Listening 3A.I’m Don Pierce. A good actor works very, very hard. People think that actors spend their time at a lot o f parties and nightclubs, but that isn’t true. Actors spend hours-many hours-studying their lines for each movie. And you really have to understand people so that you can understand your characters in the movie.I’m Janice. I think the most important thing for a good doctor is being a good listener. You have to understand people and their problems. A good doctor likes to solve problems and always wants to help his or her patients. And you can’t be impulsive---you should always be careful. Sometimes the firs t answer you think of isn’t the right answer. Doctors need a lot of energy, because they are usually hardworking.Hi, I’m Daniel. To be a success in business, you have to work well with groups of people. At the same time, you need to have strong opinions and be able to explain your opinions clearly. Good business-people always like to make new things and try new ideas. They are very organized, and they work very long hours.Optional Listening 4The DreamerA dreamer thinks there is a “right” way to do things. This person wants to live in the “perfect world”. A Dreamer is often hardworking and organized. Many are good listeners and like to help others. Many Dreamers work as teachers, lawyers, and in leadership roles.The PartnerA Partner wants to be in a group. For this person, rules and group harmony are important. Theserules keep peace in the group. Partners are often serious, careful people. Many do well as teachers, managers, police officers, and politicians.The ThinkerFor Thinkers, understanding things is very important. They like to solve problems and make new things. Thinkers can also be competitive. They like to win. They are independent and often have very strong opinions. Many Thinkers work as scientists, inventors, politicians, and engineers.The ArtistArtists want to be free. They don’t want to follow the rules all the time. Artists like action and are often impulsive. They also like trying new things. Like Thinkers, many Artists have strong opinions. Many Artists are creative and do well as musicians, actors, fashion designers, and athletes.KeyOL1: A. Ashley’s major at school. B. 1. arts; 2. business; 3. a lot; 4. too competitiveOL2: A. C; B. Sara: 1,5, 6OL3: B. 1. doctor (d); 2. actor (a), d, businessperson (b); 4. b; 5. a. d; 6. d; 7. b; 8. d; 9. b; 10.b. C. 1. hardworking; 2. competitive; 3. independent; 4. careful; 5. serious.OL4: 1. P; 2. D; 3. A; 4. T; 5. D, P; 6. P, T; 7. A; 8. T.OL5: 1. sports; 2. times; 3. swimming; 4. competitive; 5. invites; 6. serious; 7. fun; 8. agree; 9. athletic.Book 1- Unit 4Optional Listening 1A.Interviewer: And welcome back to the KPLX radio in Los Angeles. We’re talking this morning with Europe’s hottest singer, Yeliz. Thanks for joining us.Yeliz: Sure! Hello Los Angeles!Interviewer: So, tell us a little about yourself, Yeliz. Where are you from exactly?Yeliz: I was born in Istanbul, but I live in Scotland now. My dad’s Scottish. My mom’s Turkish. Interviewer: You’re only seventeen. What’s it like being successful at your age?Yeliz: It’s pretty exciting. I get to travel, and meet some interesting people.(B. )Interviewer: You’re touring now, but what are your plans for the future?Yeliz: After the tour, I want to take a break. Then, later this year, I plan to make a new CD. Interviewer: Do you have any advice for other young artists?Yeliz: Well, I’d say follow your dreams. Work hard, and you can be successful.Optional Listening 2If you want to become a successful businessman, you should do three things. First, you should think about your goals every day. Make plans for today, tomorrow, and next year. Second, you should join a business club. You can learn a lot from the other members, and they can give you good advice. Third, you shouldn’t work every night and every weekend. Sometim es you should take a break. You get more energy and ideas when you relax. And you need a lot of energy andideas to make money!Optional Listening 3Find your dreamWe all have dreams, but some people actually take their dreams come true. Their secret? They quit dreaming. And they start doing. Even a very big dream starts with small steps, and small goals. Maybe your dream is to become a doctor. Start by thinking about small goals for yourself. Ask, “What can I do today?” You can’t start medical school to day, but you can send e-mails and make phone calls to get information about medical schools. Make a list of schools to call, and then call a few of them every day. What do you need for your dream? Tell friends and family members—many of them can help you. For example, you want to become an artist. You need a lot of cheap paper for drawing. Maybe your friend’s brother throws away a lot of big paper at his office. So, share your dream with the world! Another good idea is talking to people who are doing your dream job. Do you dream about having your own restaurant? Go to your favorite restaurant and ask the owner lots of questions. Most people like to talk about their work.Optional Listening 4A lifetime dreamEveryone has his or her own dream jobs. Let’s l isten to Yi Wang, a 29-year-old young teacher, and Hicham Nassir, who are going to talk about their dream jobs.“At the moment, I’m teaching chemistry at a university in Beijing. It’s a good job, but my dream is to make films. In China, young artists move to Beijing from all over the country. Many of them are painters, writers, and actors. I’d like to make a film about their lives and their work.” Wang is writing the film now with help from her friends. But it isn’t easy. “At the moment, the biggest problem is money,” explains Wang. “We don’t have much.” But this isn’t going to stop Wang and her partners. She says, “First, we are going to make this movie. Then, we’d like to show it in China and, maybe someday, at film festivals around the world. ”16-year-o ld Hicham Nassir is a soccer player. He’s getting ready for a soccer match with his teammates. Hicham, the team’s star player, is a native of Morocco. He now lives in London with his family. “My parents want me to go to college, and major in business or law,” he explains. “They want me to become a lawyer or a successful businessman. I understand them, but I want to change their minds,” says Hicham, “I want to play soccer professionally. It’s my dream”KeyOL1: A. 1. singer; 2. Turkish (Scottish is also an acceptable answer.); 3. 17; 4. travels a lot.OL2: 1. think about your goals every day; 2. join a business club; 3. work every night and every weekend.OL3: B. 1. doing; 2. information; 3. help; 4. Talking.OL4: B. 1. Chemistry; 2. films; 3. money; 4. China, around the world; 5. play soccer; 6. business, law; 7. change their minds.OL5: 1. style; 2. haircut; 3. quit; 4. travel; 5. famous; 6. movie; 7. write; 8. million; 9. book; 10. starts.Book1-Unit 5Optional Listening 1Toshi: Hi, Isabel. How are you?Isabel: Okay, Toshi… well, actually, I’m missing Spain today-especially the food.Toshi: You’re from Madrid, right?Isabel: Not exactly. I go to school in Madrid.Toshi: Oh, where do you live, then?Isabel: Getafe. It’s small suburb near Madrid.To shi: I don’t know it.Isabel: Well, only about 150,000 people live there. It’s kind of boring. But it’s very affordable. Toshi: That’s good. The city I’m from is very expensive. You’re lucky.Isabel: Yes, but we have a problem: the traffic. Sometimes I drive to school and the traffic is terrible.Optional Listening 2Singapore is a great city for a vacation. There are a lot of interesting things to see. You can visit Chinatown and little India, and go shopping on Orchard Road. Singapore also has many good restaurants. There are some great beaches for swimming near the city, and the parks are really beautiful. The city has very good public transportation---- you can take a bus, train, or subway. It’s a safe city, and there isn’t much crime. It’s also a clean city. There isn’t much pollution. The only problem is that Singapore is expensive. The population of Singapore is approximately 4.84 million. With a medley of Chinese, Indian and Malay influences and a tropical climate, tasty food, good shopping and a vibrant nightlife scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover or springboard into the region.Optional Listening 3Choosing a cityIstanbul is a very unusual city—one part is in Europe, and the other part is in Asia. About 9 million people live there. Visitors love Istanbul because it has many beautiful, old buildings, and the food is great. At night, the seafood restaurants are very popular. And everything in Istanbul is very affordable for visitors. Traffic is a problem in the city, because there are too many cars for the old streets. There are also subways, trains, and buses, and some people take boats to go between the Europe side and the Asian side. The weather is very good in summer, but in winter it’s sometimes very cold.Vancouver is one of the mo st beautiful cities in the world. It’s near the mountains and the sea, and there are many great parks where you can walk, ride a bicycle, or just relax. The city has good public transportation, with buses and fast trains that go everywhere. There are about 600,000 people in Vancouver, but it’s a very clean city, and there’s not much pollution. Two bad points--- prices there are very high, and the weather is not very good. Vancouver is famous for rain! But there are many good museums for those rainy day, and in the evening, the city has great restaurants and nightclubs to visit.Optional Listening 4Two magazines recently listed the best cities to live in. Here are two of the cities listed as “the world best.” San Jose, Costa Rica. When people think of Cost a Rica, they imagine rain forests, rivers, and beautiful beaches. These things are not in San Jose. But this city is still one of the world’s best. Why? Unlike other cities in Central and South America, San Jose has comfortable weather all year (15o c/60 o F to 26o c/79o F). Housing is affordable in San Jose. Also, many of the city’s older neighborhoods are very beautiful and have small hotels, art galleries and cafes. Beautiful volcanoes and mountains surround the city. You can visit them easily from San Jose. Minuses: There’s good public transportation, but traffic and air pollution are a problem in the city center.Hong Kong, China. Why live in Hong Kong? Here are two good reasons. The city: This lively city---once a small fishing village--- is today an international business center. It is an interesting mix of East and East, old and new. Modern skyscrapers are next to small temples.Popular nightclubs are close to traditional teahouses. Busy crowds fill the streets at all hours of the day. But outside the city, there are parks for walking or relaxing. The food: Hong Kong is famous for its wonderful native dishes (try the dim sum). There’s also food from Europe, North America, and other parts of Asia. Minuses: This small city has a large population. How many p eople live in Hong Kong? Almost seven million! That’s why housing is often very expensive. Traffic and air pollution are also a problem.Keys:OL1: A. 1. Getafe; 2. Madrid. B. small city, not very exciting, affordable.OL2: Population: 4.84 million; Weather: Tropical; Cost of living: Expensive; Transportation: Very good public transportation; Nightlife: Vibrant.OL3: B. Istanbul-Population: 9 million; Weather: good in summer, cold in winter; Cost of living: affordable; Transportation: subways, trains, buses, but too many cars; Nightlife: popular seafood restaurants; Vancouver-Population: 600 thousand; Weather: lots of rain; Cost of living: high prices; Transportation: good public, transportation; Nightlife: great restaurants and nightclubs.OL4. 1. San Jose; 2. Hong Kong; 3. San Jose; 4. Hongkong, San Jose. 5. Hong Kong, San Jose; 6. Hong Kong.OL5. 1. note; 2. meet; 3. called; 4. directions; 5. forgets; 6. ask a man for; 7. don’t understand; 8. take a taxi; 9. they are surprised; 10. right across the street.Book 1 – Unit 6Optional Listening 1A housing problemMr. Jenner: Come in!Graciela: Mr. Jenner?Mr. Jenner: Oh, hi, Graciela. Please, come in.Graciela: Thanks a lot.Mr. Jenner: So, how’re you doing?Graciela: Uh, okay.Mr. Jenner: Really? Are you doing well in your classes?Graciela: Yes, I am.Mr. Jenner: Well … what’s wrong?Graciela: It’s my housing …Mr. Jenner: Uh-huh …Graciela: I like the house, and my host family is very nice. But the house is far from school. It’s a 45-minute bus ride to come here every day. And all my friends live on campus.Mr. Jenner: I understand. Let’s see … there’s a room in the school dormitory.Graciela: Okay …Mr. Jenner: But you share the room with another student.Graciela: Sounds good!Optional Listening 2Places for rentA. Here is a big house with a big yard. It's for big families. It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a big living room, a great kitchen, and a garage. It’s only $4000 a moth. Call Mrs. Tranh at 456-0987.B. Here is an apartment at a great location! It is a nice new apartment building with a swimming pool and a tennis court. Inside the apartment, you can find a big living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and a beautiful kitchen. All this for only $1200 a month. Phone 761-0201, and ask for Dana.C. Here is a house you can afford. For only $1200 a month, you get a living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a big kitchen, and a great yard for your children. Please call Nathan at 475-2300.D. Here is another apartment for relaxed, elegant living! A big apartment with three bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, a bathroom, and a big garage and no yard work for only $1400 a month. Call Rolando at 533-0202.Optional Listening 3I'm Yaopeng Wong. This is my third month as a student in Denver, Colorado. I'm learning a lot in English class.I’m living with a host family. Patricia, my host mother, is really nice. She’s divorced and has two kids—a seventeen-year-old son, Jason, and a twelve-year-old daughter, Clarissa. We live in a large apartment. I have my own room. It has a bed, a desk, and small closet. We share a bathroom and a computer in the living room. I can also use the kitchen or watch TV in the living room.Living with an American family is interesting. On the first day here, Patricia showed me the house and my room. She said, "Make yourself at home." At first, I didn’t understand, but now I do. The apartment is like my apartment. I usually make breakfast for myself. I do my own laundry. I clean my own room. Patricia is my host mother, but she’s like a friend or a roommate. But, there are rules. It’s OK for my friends to visit, but only on the weekend. Jason’s friends come to the apartment on the weekend. They hang out in his room and listen to music or watch videos. Sometimes my friends from school have dinner with my family.Optional Listening 4The Guitar HouseIn Fayetteville, Georgia, there is a house that is shaped like a guitar. It was built by a song-writer and country music lover, Elvis L. Carden, in the 1970s.It’s right on the road and is brown. It’s not that strange, when you look at it from ground level. You probably would really notice it just driving by. In fact, you can’t really tell what it is from the street. But if you stop and look, the roof has a very slight slant, and then you can tell.It’s basically a modified ranch house with a long narrow walkway or hallway leading to the garage, thus the guitar shape. It has a flat roof with the electrical wires running along the top to mimic guitar strings.The Shoe HouseHellam is a small town in south-central Pennsylvania. In this town, there is a shoe house. The house was built in 1948 by shoe magnate Mahlon N. Haines to advertise his business.The shoe House is a wood-framed house, which is 48 feet long and 17 feet wide at its widest point. It is a replica of high-top work boot. Besides a sole, heel, and toe, this shoe house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a living room.Originally, Haines used Shoes House as a guesthouse. He invented elderly couples to spend the weekend and live like “kings and queens” at his expense. He also let honeymooners stay there for free, as long as they came from a town that they had a Haines shoe store.After Haines passed away, the Shoe House was sold. Now it has been turned into an ice cream parlor and is open to tourists.Keys:OL1: A. housing; B. C C. Because it’s too far from school. /It’s a 45-minute bus ride to school.OL2: A. a dining room: D; a yard: A, C; two bedrooms or more: A, C, D; two bathrooms or more: A, C; a big kitchen: C. B. C is the best.OL3: A. c. B. 1. False; doesn’t share, Not share; 2. False; divorced, Not married; 3. True; 4. False; weekends, Not Mondays or Tuesdays; 5. False; his room, Not the living room.OL4: A. 1. a long narrow walkway or hallway, mimic guitar strings; 2. elderly couples and people on their honeymoon, tourists. B. 1. Elvis L. Carden; 2. he was a song writer and loved country music./He wanted to build a house that would look like a guitar. 4. It looks like a high-top work boot. 5. As a guesthouse. 6. It’s now an ice cream parlor and is open to tourists.OL5: 1. learn; 2. roommates; 3. town; 4. apartment; 5. needs; 6. four rooms; 7. bedroom; 8. a month; 9. that’s cheap; 10. takes the apartment.Book1-Unit 7Optional Listening 1Brian: Lisa, I’m going to the mall. Are you ready to go?Lisa: Yeah. What are you going to buy?Brian: A gift for my grandmother. Her birthday is next week.Lisa: Yeah? How old is she?Brian: She’s going to be ninety-three on Tuesday.Lisa: Wow! Ninety-three. That’s pretty old!Brian: Yeah, but she has a lot of energy, and her memory is really good.Lisa: What’s her secret?。
高教版大学体验英语第4版一周一练(提高目标上册)Keys to Unit 4
Keys to Unit 4Extended Reading Skills Practice1.He believes in Catholicism.2.Many religious leaders criticize his cloning plan as an offence to human dignity,while other scientists are supporting him.3.It seemed that the pressure is increasing.4.Without thinking about it carefully, they began to run a risk.5.If their natural senses are wrong, the negative reaction to cloning could be adisaster.Extended Translating Skills Practice1. 火箭已经用来探索宇宙。
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Keys to Review and Test (4)Part I Writing (略)Part II Listening Comprehension1. B2. C3. B4. C5. C6. D7. B8. D 9. A 10. C 11. A 12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C16. A 17. D 18. A 19. A 20. D 21. B 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. APart III Reading Comprehension26. C 27. N 28. O 29. E 30. K 31. J 32. H 33. I 34. L 35. D36. B 37. C 38. F 39. E 40. I 41. L 42. A 43. D 44. H 45. J46. A 47. C 48. B 49. B 50. C 51. C 52. B 53. C 54. D 55. DPart IV Translation【参考译文】Steamed bread is one of the traditional Chinese cooked wheaten food. It is made by mixing flour with yeast, water, and edible alkali first, then kneading the mixture into dough. Let stand for a while and then steam the dough. The finished food is of hemispherical or rectangular shape. Fillings of meat, vegetables, and fine bean mash can be stuffed into it, which is called “bun”generally. Steamed bread is easy to produce and convenient to carry. Soft, delicious and nutritious, it is one of the most favorite foods for Chinese descendants.。
倾听与沟通英文作文带翻译0b1f99
倾听与沟通英文作文带翻译The Importance of Listening and CommunicationIn our daily lives, listening and communication are two essential skills that we cannot afford to neglect. They are the foundations of effective communication and play a crucial role in building strong relationships, enhancing understanding, and resolving conflicts.Listening is not just about hearing what someone is saying, but also about understanding their feelings, needs, and perspectives. Active listening requires us to pay attention, ask questions, and reflect back what we have heard to ensure accurate understanding. By truly listening to others,we can gain a deeper understanding of their perspectives and viewpoints, which in turn helps us to connect with them emotionally and build trust. Communication,on the other hand,is the ability to effectively express our thoughts, feelings,and needs to others.Good communication skills involve clear and concise expression, the use of appropriate language, and the ability to adjust our communication style to suit the listener's needs and munication also involves active listening, as we need to be receptive to feedback and adjust our message accordingly.In the workplace, listening and communication skills are crucial for team success. Effective communication ensures that information is accurately transmitted, misunderstandings are avoided, and conflicts are resolved. Listening skills are essential for leaders to understand their team members' needs and perspectives, and for team members to understand and respond to each other's contributions.In personal relationships, listening and communication are also essential. They are the keys to building strong, meaningful relationships based on mutual understanding and trust. By truly listening to our partners, friends, and family members, we can understand their needs, feelings, and perspectives, and respond appropriately. Good communication skills help us to express our thoughts and feelings in a way that is respectful and understood by others.In conclusion, listening and communication are integral to effective communication and relationship building. They are skills that we can develop and improve upon with practice and awareness. By paying attention to our listening skills, expressing our thoughts clearly and concisely, and being receptive to feedback, we can build stronger relationships and enhance understanding with those we interact with on a daily basis.倾听与沟通的重要性在我们的日常生活中，倾听和沟通是我们不可忽视的两种重要技能。
英语教材6-listening-test-tips
Test-Taking Tips1.Keep Y our Eyes On The Paper And Your Ears On The TapeOne of the main challenges of the listening test is that you must handle three things more or less at the same time: listening, reading and writing. To achieve this, you need to concentrate on the test and manage yourself very carefully.2.Underlining/Highlighting Key Question WordsWhen you read the questions, underline or highlight the key words. The key words ask for the information. This means that wh-words and nouns are usually key words, whereas words like and, of, the, did and so are usually not key words.3.Be Ready To ListenRemember that the listening test generally includes several sections and each is played only once. The moment you hear the words “section1”, “section2” etc., you should first be prepared and ready to listen for the instructions that are given, and then listen for details about the information contained in the coming passage, e.g. who? What? Where? Why? When?4.Focusing On More Than One Question (with exercise)It is necessary because the tape tells you when to move on to the next section, but it does not tell you when to move on to the next question within each section. So you may miss the information that will help you to answer the next question. You may lose your place entirely and panic. To prevent this, you need to focus on more than one question from the outset through to the end. That is, you need to listen at one time for information to answer at least two questions.5.Understanding What Speakers Are Doing (with exercise)People always have a reason for speaking, that is, they are trying to serve some purposes when they speak. If you can determine what speakers are doing, it will be easier to understand what they are saying.You are able to figure out what people are doing when they speak because you:a. can understand what they are sayingb. are familiar with some of the standard ways of doing these thingsc. can see the big picture (the context)6.Matching The Meaning (with exercise)Often in the listening test, you must match what you see on the question paper with what you hear on the tape. Sometimes it is easy to do this when you hear exactly the same words as you see. Often, however, you will not hear the exact words; instead, you will hear a different expression with the same meaning.7.Tips For Gap-Filling (with exercise)a. Before you listen:●Read the instructions carefully.●Always look at and listen for the example.b. As you listen:●Choose the key words or phrases, and be aware of the question changing.●Be aware that some of the answers may come quickly one after the other.●Be aware that one or two of the answers may not be given in accordance with question order.●Be aware that the words or phrases you need may have already been o the page.●Use shorthand to improve the speed at which you write down your answers.c. at the close of the task:●Make sure your words and numbers are easy to read.●Guess the answers to unanswered questions -- do not leave blanks.●Check that your answers are given in grammatically correct English.8.How Can Y ou Tell Opinions From Facts (with exercise)An opinion is a point of view; it differs from a fact in that it cannot be proved true. Some people make their opinions sound like facts, but usually when people give a verbal opinion, they use phrases such as “I believe, I think, in my opinion…”e Shorthand For Speedy Writing (with exercise)In the listening test, you are often required to listen for the next answer while writing sown the answer to the previous question. It is one of the measures of effective listening---the examiners want to find out if you can comprehend what is said while attempting another task at the same time. This further tests your listening ability in English.To write down the answers more quickly, write only the first two or three letters of the answer that you hear. This shorthand approach is effective in a gap-filling listening task because some of the answers may come in quick succession, especially at the beginning of the gap-filling page.You can complete the words during the short period of time given to you after the passage has finished. You are very likely to remember what the letters mean because they are the first letters of words you have recently heard in context.This method can enable you to return quickly to giving your whole attention to listening for the next answer. However, it does require some practice. Note that you would not try to use this method to remember numbers, but with word answers you can almost always remember the words again. Then, all you need to do is give the correct grammatical form of the answers.10.Tips For Multiple Choice Questions (with exercise)You don’t have much time to read the multiple choice questions in the listening test booklet before the passage begins. Therefore, decide which parts of the question task to read first.a. before you listen:●You need to understand what the topic of the talk or conversation is about so that you can predict what ideasand words you might hear. Therefore, read the instructions first.●Once you have read the instructions, do not forget to look at the example.●Next, you should read the first question and all the possible answer choices to that question. By doing this, youwill be prepared for the first question when the passage begins. Note that you do not know how much time you have before the passage begins.●Underline any key words or phrases in the question and possible answer choices that you feel might help youin listening for the answer. Make sure that the key words or phrases refer to the specific topic of the question.●Then, you should at least read the other questions for key words before you read any of the possible answerchoices to those questions. This will further assist you with predicting and prepare you to move on to the next question as the questions change.●Be ready to give the answer to the first question as soon as the passage begins. Sometimes the answer to thefirst question is given in the speaker’s very first sentence.b. as you listen:●Carefully examine the answer choices for each question as you listen to the passage.●Do not overlook “all/none of the above” answer choices.●If in doubt, consider the longest answer after rejecting all illogical answers.*in the time given to you at the end of the multiple choice questions:Check the choices you have made.Guess the answers to unanswered questions---do not leave blanks.11.Strategies For Taking The Testa. Your purpose in listening is to identify what the question requires you to understand.b. It is not necessary to understand every word you hear.c. Listen for keywords to get the meaning.d. You will hear the information once only, so prepare yourself by anticipating what you will hear.e. Read and analyze the question as a pre-listening task.12.Techniques For The Listening TasksBefore you listen, survey the questions and try to build up an idea and reason for listening, e.g.:a. What is the topic?b. What is the situation?c. How many characters are there?Follow the instructions carefully, get the information you need and answer the questions accurately.13.What Is Paraphrasinga. Putting the ideas of another author into your own words.b. To restate, concisely and in your own words, the sense or meaning of a text or passage.c. To paraphrase a statement is to restate it using different words and/or grammar while keeping the same meaning. You can paraphrase a statement at the same level of language or at a different level. Being able to express complex concepts more simply can help you be a good listener.14.How To Do Sentence Completion Questions (with exercise)a. Read the instructions carefully.b. Read the sentences carefully before the recording starts and during the 30 seconds given.c. As you do this, underline the key words.d. Try to work out what you are going to hear.e. Decide what you need to listen out for.f. Anticipate grammatical form as well as vocabulary.g. Answer the questions as you listen. The information will be given in the same order as the questions, although it may be expressed differently. You may use your own words.h. Make sure your sentences are grammatically correct.i. Make notes beside the question if you are not sure of the answer.15.Keys To Better Listeninga. listen to English pop songsb. listen to TV news reportsc. listen to filmsd. listen to radioe. listen to TV programs or videos16.How To Predict While Listeninga. Use your background knowledge. What have you already known about the topic?b. Think of questions that listening materials might provide answers for.c. Pay attention to stress and intonationd. Pay attention to signposts17.Skills To Better Listeninga. Pay attention to repetition. People often repeat or rephrase what they have said for various reasons. Listeners can use these opportunities to catch the meaning for a second time.b. Pay attention to clues. Understanding spoken words actually goes beyond the literal words. In order to guarantee successful listening, an intelligent listener will make use of relevant clues which go along with the speech. For example, occupation of the speaker, location of the conversation or tone changes in the dialogue.18.What Are The Clues In Listeninga. Who said the words?b. Where did you hear the words?c. Did the speaker’s tone change?19.Listen ActivelyActive listening means to listen actively by taking notes, by trying to answer a question or by motivating yourself to take in the information you are hearing. Do not become frustrated if you do not understand everything. Even native speakers of a language will not remember everything they hear. Concentrate on what you do understand and remember that listening to English will become easier with time.20.Note-Taking (with exercise)a. Why take notes?The purpose of taking notes is to help you to concentrate on what the speaker is saying and to provide you with a summary in note form so that you can write up your notes in full later. It will promote a deeper understanding of the content.b. How do I take note?The general principle in note-taking is to reduce the language by shortening words and sentences. Remember that these notes are for you and as such you can use any methods you like, so as it enables you to reproduce the ideas contained in the notes and show how these ideas connect to each other later. You should bear in mind that you must be able to determine what you need to write down and what is important to you.c. How do I know what is important and what is not?First, the title is perhaps the most important single piece of information, so you should make sure that you write it down in full.Second, listen for direct or indirect signals that tell you what is important. Or, he may make indirect signals such as pausing before saying something important, or saying it slowly, loudly or with greater stress. Listen for repetition. When the speaker repeats a point, go back to your first notes and add in any new detail or information.Last, concentrate on the important words---content words (usually nouns, verbs, adjectives or adverbs) and omit unimportant words---form words that do not always have meanings, such as auxiliary verbs, determiners, pronouns and prepositions.d. How do I write my notes?Concentrate on the important ideas---avoid repetition and omit things that do not need to be stated specifically.Summarize important ideas---you can use words that are not used by the speaker to restate in a shorter form what he is saying.Write in short phrases rather than in complete sentences.You must rewrite the notes as soon as possible so that you don’t forget anything.21.Listen For IntonationListen for intonation to know when ideas have been completed.a. Falling intonation indicates the speaker has completed an idea.b. Rising intonation tells the listener that the idea has not been completed.22.Listen For Voice Emphasis Or StressPronouncing a word slower, louder, or more carefully demonstrates its importance.23.Summarizing (with exercise)The summary is expressed in alternative words. It’s not merely copy out parts of the original.Remember that the purpose and definition of a paragraph is that it deals with one issue or topic. Focus your attention on the main point. Leave out any illustrative examples. Choose a word which states the central idea of the original text.The final summary should concisely and accurately capture the central meaning of the original.24.Emphasisa. arrangement of words for achieving emphasis●Words or phrases like: especially, particularly, crucially, most importantly, and above all●Repetition of key words●Deviating from the basic structural patterns of the languageb. arrangement of clausesSince the terminal of the sentence carries the most weight and the main clause is more emphatic than a subordinate clause in a complex sentence, speakers often place the subordinate clause before the main clause to give maximal emphasis to the main clause.pare And ContrastWhen you compare two things, you tell how they are alike. When you contrast two things, you tell how they are different. If you compare and contrast two things, you tell how they are alike and how they are different.26.Signpost Wordsa. to introduce a new point: right, okay, good, now, wellb. to list points: first, first of all, for a start, second, another, also, then, next, finally, lastc. to explain or repeat information: in other words, that is, I mean, look at in this way, put it in another way, what Imean by this is, as I’ve pointed that, that is to sayd. to signal important points: the import/central point, I would like to stress, you have to remember that, the fact is that, so you see that, in fact, what I am saying is thate. to give an example: for example/instance, take the case of, imagine, like, such asf. to show contrast: but, however, on the other hand, on the contrary, in contrast, while, despiteg. to sum up at the end: in conclusion/short/brief, summing up, so you see, the result is that, as we’ve seen today, all in allh. to show cause and effect: in consequence (of), as a consequence/result (of), so, with the result that, for the reason thati. to provide additional information: on the other hand, in addition to, also, moreover, besides, as well (as), what is more。
北京速通英语高考英语听力全面突破听力材料
北京速通英语高考英语听力全面突破听力材料全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1Cracking the English Listening Exam: A Student's Struggle and TriumphAs an aspiring high school student in Beijing, the mere mention of the English listening section on the gaokao (national college entrance exam) sent shivers down my spine. This daunting component has been the Achilles' heel for countless students, myself included. However, after months of dedicated practice with the "Beijing Speedway English High School English Listening Comprehensive Breakthrough Listening Materials," I can confidently say that I've gained invaluable insights and strategies to conquer this formidable challenge.The first time I encountered these materials, I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume and complexity of the content. Hundreds of audio files, spanning various accents, topics, and difficulty levels, seemed like an insurmountable task. But as I delved deeper, I realized that this comprehensivecollection was meticulously designed to cater to students at all proficiency levels.One of the standout features of these materials is the structured approach to building listening comprehension. The exercises gradually increase in difficulty, allowing students to build confidence and familiarity with different accents and speech patterns. Starting with relatively simple dialogues and monologues, the materials progressively introduced more complex scenarios, such as group discussions, lectures, and news broadcasts.What truly set these materials apart was the emphasis on developing active listening skills. Unlike passive listening exercises found in many textbooks, these materials encouraged us to engage with the audio content actively. We were trained to identify key information, make inferences, and understand implied meanings – skills that are crucial for succeeding in the listening exam.The accompanying study guides and answer keys were a godsend. They not only provided detailed explanations for each question but also offered valuable tips and strategies for tackling different types of listening tasks. For instance, I learnedtechniques for note-taking, eliminating distractors, and managing time effectively during the exam.One aspect that initially intimidated me was the inclusion of various accents, such as British, American, Australian, and even regional Chinese accents. However, as I persevered through the materials, I realized that exposure to these accents was invaluable in preparing for the diverse range of speakers we might encounter in the actual exam. It taught me to be adaptive and flexible in my listening comprehension abilities.The materials also covered a wide range of topics, from everyday conversations to academic lectures on subjects like science, history, and literature. This breadth of content not only expanded my vocabulary and knowledge but also challenged me to adapt my listening strategies to different contexts.Perhaps the most valuable lesson I learned from these materials was the importance of consistent practice. Listening comprehension is a skill that requires consistent training and exposure. By dedicating regular study sessions to these materials, I gradually developed an intuitive understanding of the English language's rhythms, intonations, and nuances.Of course, the journey wasn't without its challenges. There were times when I felt discouraged by my lack of progress oroverwhelmed by the complexity of certain exercises. However, the comprehensive nature of these materials allowed me to identify and focus on my weaknesses, whether it was understanding idioms, recognizing stress patterns, or distinguishing between homophones.As the gaokao drew closer, I could feel the confidence and competence I had gained from using these materials. During practice tests, I found myself able to follow lengthy discussions with relative ease, identify key details, and make accurate inferences – skills that were once daunting challenges.On the day of the actual exam, I walked into the listening section with a sense of calm and preparedness. While the questions were undoubtedly challenging, I felt equipped with the necessary tools and strategies to tackle them effectively. As I emerged from the exam hall, I couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude towards the "Beijing Speedway English High School English Listening Comprehensive Breakthrough Listening Materials" for their invaluable contribution to my success.In retrospect, these materials were more than just a collection of audio files and exercises; they were a comprehensive training program that honed my listening skills, expanded my knowledge, and instilled in me a sense ofconfidence and resilience. For any student aspiring to excel in the English listening section of the gaokao or any other high-stakes exam, I cannot recommend these materials highly enough.The journey to mastering English listening comprehension is arduous, but with the right resources and unwavering determination, it is a challenge that can be overcome. The "Beijing Speedway English High School English Listening Comprehensive Breakthrough Listening Materials" were my guiding light, and I am certain they will illuminate the path for countless other students in their pursuit of academic excellence.篇2Hitting the Books: A Student's Struggle with English Listening ComprehensionAs students, we all have our academic achilles heels - those subjects or skill sets that seem to endlessly elude our grasp no matter how hard we study. For me, that persistent thorn in my side has always been English listening comprehension. Sure, I can handle the reading, writing, and rote memorization stuff pretty well, but put on one of those convoluted listening samples and my mind goes full bonkers.I'm far from alone in this plight. Countless Chinese students find the English listening portion of major tests like the Gaokao to be a hair-pulling experience. The ridiculous accents, speaking speeds that could give an auctioneer whiplash, and seemingly random subject matter make the whole exercise feel like a cruel prank. If they wanted to really test our listening abilities, they should have just asked us to translate a Martian radio broadcast.Of course, the educational powers-that-be are well aware of our collective struggle. That's why companies have sprung up offering specialized listening training materials promising to be our salvation. One of the most popular in recent years has been "Beijing Speed Pass English College Entrance Examination Listening Comprehensive Breakthrough" - a mouthful of a title that rolls off the tongue about as gracefully as a herd of rhinos roller skating.Despite the awkward name, the Speed Pass program has developed a strong following among my peers desperately seeking an edge. I first heard about it from Jia Wei, that gunner kid who literally brings smelling salts to class in case he starts to nod off from overstudying. According to Jia Wei, Speed Pass was going to be our "golden ticket" to acing the listening prompts.With my parents' hard-earned money on the line, I figured it was worth investigating further. The Speed Pass website was slick, featuring testimonials from students who claimed the program helped raise their listening scores by 20% or more. There were all sorts of packages available, from basic audio downloads to comprehensive video courses. Being a Grade-A procrastinator, I went with the pricey all-inclusive option, telling myself it was an "investment in my future."The materials themselves seemed legit enough. A variety of sample listening prompts covered common Gaokao topics like finance, technology, and current events. The audios featured a range of accents from standard British English to thick Midwestern American twang. Difficulty levels progressed from "sedated sloth" all the way up to "auctioneer on amphetamines."Initially, I was gung-ho about spending every waking moment drilling myself with the Speed Pass method. I diligently listened to the practice recordings during meals, in the shower, even on my bike rides to school (not recommended - I ate more than my share of bugs). My headphones became permanent extensions of my ears, cutting me off from the world in a Ready Player One-esque virtual realm of disembodied English voices.At first, the techniques seemed to be paying off. My scores on the basic listening exercises were solid, and I noticed modest improvements week over week. TheSpeed Pass gurus had me feeling like a finely tuned linguistic Terminator, able to process advanced audio streams with cold, calculating precision.Then I hit the proverbial wall around Level 8, where things took a turn for the unintelligible. The sample recordings became conversations between hyperactive gerbils speaking in tongues, or at least that's how it sounded to my neophyte ears. I could parse maybe one word in 20, the rest just blending into a garbled sonic miasma. Despite superhuman efforts, my scores refused to budge from miserable to even remotely mediocre.My confidence plummeting faster than a COVID-era Chinese economic forecast, I doubled down on the program out of sheer desperation. I awoke at 5 AM daily to cram in extra listening hours before class. On weekends, I locked myself in my bedroom for marathon 10-hour listening binges, sustaining myself with ration packs of stale bread and warm soda. At one point, I even started sleep-learning by rigging a speaker under my pillow to pipe in audio prompts on a continuous loop overnight.Needless to say, it was an exhausting and demoralizing experience. My social life evaporated as friends stopped invitingthe "listen-bot" to outings. My hygiene went into a death spiral I'll spare you the details of. And my already tenuous grasp of Mandarin started slipping as random English vocabulary words creeped into my daily conversations."Hey man, did you catch that participle the mandarin just dropped?""Dude, I haven't had a semantic differential in like three days.I need some sustenance!"In the end, despite my extreme efforts, I only saw marginal improvements in my overall listening abilities. While Speed Pass may have been a game-changer for some, I clearly lacked the intuitive auditory processing skills to achieve elite listening ninja status. When the big test day arrived, those inscrutable Gaokao prompts beat me like a rented mule as usual.These days, I've made peace with being a mediocre listener, at least when it comes to English. I still dust off the old Speed Pass materials when I'm feeling masochistic, but my larger focus has shifted to playing to my strengths in other areas like writing and literature analysis. If standardized tests want to keep mocking me with their incomprehensible gibberish, that's their prerogative.As for my listening deficiencies, I've resigned myself to relying on subtitles for the rest of my life. Which is honestly not such a bad thing - at least I'll never have to wonder what Groot is saying in those Avengers movies.篇3Cracking the English Listening Section – My Journey with Beijing Speed PassAs an avid English learner gearing up for the infamous Gaokao (College Entrance Examination), the listening comprehension section has always been a thorn in my side. I mean, how do you train your ears to catch every nuance, every idiom, and every cultural reference in a language that's not your mother tongue? It's like trying to decipher an alien code sometimes!That's when I stumbled upon the Beijing Speed Pass English Listening Comprehension materials – a beacon of hope in my struggle to conquer this daunting hurdle. Let me tell you, this program is no joke. It's like having a personal English tutor whispering in your ear, guiding you through the intricate maze of native English speeches, interviews, and conversations.The first thing that struck me was the sheer variety of accents and contexts covered in the materials. From the clipped tones of British newscasters to the laid-back drawl of American talk show hosts, I was exposed to a vibrant tapestry of English dialects. Talk about immersion! It was like being transported to different corners of the English-speaking world without ever leaving my desk.But the real game-changer? The methodical approach to skill-building. Each listening passage was meticulously dissected, with a focus on key vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and cultural references. I found myself jotting down notes furiously, determined to absorb every linguistic nuance like a sponge.The accompanying exercises were no walk in the park either. Multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, and short answer prompts kept me on my toes, challenging me to not just hear the words but truly comprehend their meaning and context. It was like a mental gymnastics routine for my ears and brain!What I appreciated most, though, was the gradual progression in difficulty. The materials started off with relatively straightforward dialogues and monologues, allowing me to build a solid foundation before venturing into more complex territories. By the time I reached the advanced stages, I felt like aseasoned English listener, capable of tackling even the most convoluted speeches and interviews.And let's not forget about the wealth of supplementary resources – transcripts, audio files, and comprehensive explanations – that accompanied each lesson. These invaluable tools allowed me to dissect the passages at my own pace, identifying my weaknesses and reinforcing my strengths.But the Beijing Speed Pass program didn't just focus on the academics; it also delved into the psychological aspect oftest-taking. Stress management techniques, time management strategies, and confidence-boosting exercises were woven throughout the materials, ensuring that I approached the listening section with a calm, focused mindset.As the Gaokao loomed closer, I found myself becoming more and more confident in my English listening abilities. The once-daunting task of deciphering rapid-fire speech had become a familiar challenge, one that I tackled with a newfound sense of determination and skill.On the day of the exam, as the headphones were placed over my ears and the speakers crackled to life, I took a deep breath and let the Beijing Speed Pass training take over. With each question, I felt myself slipping into a state of focusedconcentration, my ears attuned to the subtleties of the language like never before.When the time was up and the headphones were removed, I couldn't help but smile. The listening section, once my Achilles' heel, had become a testament to my hard work and perseverance. And I owed it all to the comprehensive, immersive, and meticulously crafted Beijing Speed Pass English Listening Comprehension materials.So, to any fellow English learners out there grappling with the listening comprehension demon, take it from me – the Beijing Speed Pass program is your ultimate ally. It's not just a collection of exercises; it's a transformative journey that will reshape your relationship with the English language, one auditory experience at a time.Embrace the challenge, dive headfirst into the materials, and watch as your listening skills soar to new heights. Who knows, you might just find yourself enjoying the ride along the way!。
Compound Dictation
Compound DictationA．复合式听写的组成：复合式听写分为两个部分，第一部分是单词听写，主要考查考生对单词的语音辨别能力和拼写能力，以及通过上下文判断时态、语态等的分析能力。
第二部分是句子听写，主要考查考生的理解和概括能力。
B．复合式听写的单词考查重点：1、动词：单复数，时态和语态，特殊形式的过去时或过去分词2、名词：单复数，（单复数同形的，如sheep, species, economics, statistics）表示数字的名词（如percent, percentage, dozen, decade, quarter）3、形容词：特别要注意的是音近易混的形容词（如former---formal）过去分词转用的形容词（如civilized），和介词搭配使用的形容词（如familiar with）4、含有前缀或后缀的词5、习惯搭配6、前后逻辑关系(1) 并列、排比、列举或转折处:The man was the Greek philosopher Socrates, and he was put to death for not believing in the recognized gods and for corrupting young people.Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is permitted to take books out of the building.(2) 解释处: 破折号处及其他的表示对前面解释说明的地方It costs $200 although you may well want to spend more------perhaps as much as another $200-----on buying additional lenses and other equipment.7 上下文照应及复现The Library of Congress was established in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room of the Capitol building.C．复合式听写的句子听写重点:1、用于说明主题的细节mericans’ attitudes about privacy can be hard for foreigners to understand. American’s houses, yards, and even their offices can seem open and inviting. Yet, in the minds of Americans, there are boundaries that other people are simply not supposed to cross.2、概括性的结论或主题句Americans assume that people will have their private thoughts that might never be shared with anyone. Doctors, lawyers, psychologists and others have rule governing “confidentiality”…3、并列结构处The term body image refers to the mental image we have of our own physical appearance, and it can be influenced by a variety of factors, including how much we weigh, or how that weight is distributed.4、对比及比较处Socrates had the right to ask for a less severe penalty, and he probably could have persuaded the jury to change the verdict.5、转折处6、含有从句的句子(如,状语从句,同谓语从句或定语从句)Studies show that if the fourth graders fail to read well, they are likely to drop out of school, and less likely to succeed in life.D．复合式听写应注意的问题:1、应尽量在听前大致浏览一遍短文。
Unit 4 keys
Key to the Exercisesfor Pre-reading （8AM2U4）I. Learn the following phrases by heart :1. 加2. 等于3. 减；减去4. 乘；乘以5. 分数6. 百分率；百分比7. 除以8. 减9. 加10. 一生；终生11. a decimal number 12. a pair of odd/even numbers13. a number showing degrees 14. different ways of writing numbers15. an especially important number 16. make it easier for sb to do sth.17. an important part of 18. for the first time19. find an answer to 20. do calculations/do a calculationII. Match the words in Column A with their meanings in Column B: 1. F 2. H 3. G 4. I 5. C6. J7. D8. A9. B 10. EIII. Choose the best answer:1-5 B C A C BIV. Rewrite the sentences as required：1. can’t; or2. How powerful3. How long4. cost him5. is heV. Read the passage and fill in the blanks:1. sports suits or skirts2. go to the movie, leave home after sunset or play video games3. indoor shoes4. Gum chewing5. Strange hairstylesKey to the Exercises for Reading II. Answer the following questions according to the text:1. In many different ways.2. In tens3. The system of numbers with from 1 to 9 and zero.4. The 1 to 9 number system.5. Because it made it easier to write big numbers and to calculate.6. Because they are fast and accurate.7. It can add, subtract, multiply and divide.8. In a flash.9. A living computer.10. Fifty seconds.II. Translate the following phrases into English:1.give an answer2.an important part of3.develop the 1 to 9 system of numbers4.brain against computer5.how many languages6.at least7.in the same way8.with these ten numbers9.one of the first calculating machines10.a human brain11.在古代12.用许多不同的方法13.从最大到最小的任何数字14.计算平方根15.强大的计算工具16.你的一生17.更强大的计算器18.这个要解决的问题19.像闪电一样20.用你自己的活电脑III. Write out the word or phrase according to the given meaning: 1. divide 2. especially 3. brain 4. calculate 5. part6. living7. invent8. whole9. against 10. lightningIV. Fill in the blanks with the words in their proper forms:1. calculator2. powerful3. inventions4. living5. abacuses6. accurately7. biggest8. easier9. amazing 10. calculations 11. calculating 12. instructionsV. Choose the best answer:1- 5 D D D B B 6-10 C B C A C 11-15 A D C A BVI. Rewrite the following sentences as required:1. haven’t , yet2. so, that3. a, flash4. How, long5. took, to6. too, young7. does, he8. How, much VII.Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words:1. counted2. only3. fingers4. easy5. invented6. important7. different 8. wrote 9. numbers 10. called 11. Before 12. had13. aboutKey to Grammar exercisesI. Write down the following in English: first second third fourth fifth eighth ninth twelfth thirteenth fifteenth twentieth fortieth ninety-ninth hundredthfourteen thousand, two hundred and fifty-nine eighteen ninety- five zero point two three a half/ one-half three- eighths twenty-five percent two and one-fifth 50 divided by 5 equals/ is 10. 8 multiplied by 3 equals/ is 24. 12 plus 4 equals/ is 16.9 minus 7 equals/ is 2. II. Choose the best answer :1-5 DCCBD6-10 CABCB11-15 ABBABIII. Translate the following into English:1. Please keep quiet.2. Don ’t look out of the window.3. Let her join us.4. Don ’t be late for class.5. Add 5 and6.6. Subtract 8 from 17.IV . Complete the following dialogue with the proper sentences in thebox:1-6 C E A B D FKey to Exercises for Listening and SpeakingI. Fill in the blanks with cardinal or ordinal numbers:1. seven2. first3. ninth4. 2, 35. second6. eight7. One/Two/…, Eight8. eight nine zero, six five two oneII. Choose the best answer: 1-5 BABBA 6-10 BDCACIII. Choose the words or expressions to complete the passage:1-6 DCBACA______________ 班级_____________ 姓名________________ 学号__________- - - - - - - -- -密 ○- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -封 ○- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -线 ○- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -IV. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words:1. powerful2. when/while3. amazing4. same5. worked6. numbers7. solved8. books9. alsoKey to the Exercises for WritingI. Phrases:1.交通事故2.要些关于…..的数字3.画折线图4.升到5.降到6.段落的一部分7.在2000年8.在2011年9.在下一页10.向某人要某物II. Writing:OmittedKeys to Exercises for More PracticeI. Remember these phrases:1. be born in the same year2. the average age/height/temperatures3. go to school on foot4. discuss the questions orally5. invent the aeroplane6. in the world7. the population of China 8. from Shanghai to Beijing9. the longest river 10. think of11. follow the instructions below 12. discuss with your partner13. arrange the rest of the numbers 14. between 1 and 915. do a surveyII. Answer these questions:1.71%2.1803.2/34. October the first5. 86.25III. Do more reading:1. the animal performance schedule in the park2. Sea Lion Performance3. at the Inner Square next to the main gate4.Yes,I can5. I won’t pay any money because the performance is free.I V. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words1. unusual2. anything3. took4. again5. answer6. with7. handKey to the exercises for Grammar and VocabularyI. Fill in the blanks with the suitable form of the given words:1. inventors2. living3. developing4. accurate5. powerful6. electronic7. calculating, calculate, calculation8. especially9. amazing 10. uncountable11. percentageII. Choose the best answer:1-5 BCBBA 6-10 ADBCC 11-15 ACBDCIII. Rewrite the following sentences as required:1. agrees with2. don’t, won’t3. powerful enough4. spend, making5. None, is6. How muchIV. Fill in the blanks with the suitable form of the given verbs. (时态填空) 1. invented 2. keeps 3. will buy 4. will feel5. have won6. will get; go7. Does…work; is trying8. wearKey to the exercises for cloze testI. Fill in the blanks with the suitable words according to the givensituation.1. especially2. part3. calculate4. brain5. power6. system7. living8. amazing9. nearly 10. accurate11. divide 12. invention 13. living 14. flash 15. whole16. following 17. develop 18. solve 19. lightning 20. languageII. Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.1. A2. C3. B4. D5. B6. C7. AIII. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words.1. changing2. with3. important4. latest5. home6. shopping7. convenient牛津英语上海版8A测试卷听力原文及参考答案8A Unit 4 Numbers--Everyone’s language测试题听力材料I. Listen and choose the right picture:1. We learn English by listening to the tape. (E)2. Look, students are doing eye exercises. (F)3. Mr and Mrs Green enjoy planting trees and growing flowers in the garden. (B)4. The students of Class2 are busy cleaning the teaching building (C)5. More public museums in China will be free at the end of 2011. (D)II. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear.1. M: Would you like a cup of tea or coffee?W: A glass of water will do. Please don’t mix any juice in it.M: All right.Q: What does the woman want to drink? ( C )2. M: I got a C in my English, Mum.W: Don’t worry, Bob. I’ll help you. Your English is better than your Dad now.M: Granddad said the same. I’ll try harder next time .Q: Who will help the boy with his English ? （B）3. M: My grandma will be here on Thursday.W: That’s the day after t omorrow.M: That’s why I’m so busy with housework today .Q: What day is it today? ( A )4. M: What have you bought in the supermarket?W: I bought some apples, peaches, pears and grapes.M: Are these for our dinner?Q: What did the woman buy in the supermarket? ( C )5. W: Excuse me, where do you come from?M: I’m from America.W: From New York?M: No, I live in Washington. What about you?W: I live in Shanghai.Q: Which city does the boy live in ? ( B )6. M: What would you do if you saw a mouse in the kitchen?W: I’d stand on a chair and scream.M: But a mouse can’t hurt you! It’s just a little animal.W: Anyhow it’s awful.Q: How does the girl feel about mice? ( B )7. M: How often do you go to the training center?W: Not as often as I’d like to.M: I thought you went every day.W: No, only Mondays and Fridays now. I’m too busy.Q: How often does the woman go to the training center? ( D )8. M: Do you have any books about the Space?W: Yes, of course. It’s on the fifth shelf over ther e.M: How long can I keep it?W: For two weeks.Q: Where does this dialogue probably take place? ( C )III. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false.In today’s world, more and more people are unhappy. They thin k they have too much work to do. They have just a little money. They have too many problems in their lives. All these things make them unhappy. But in my opinion, whether you are happy or not only depends on yourself. In fact, happiness is always around you if you look for it. When we have trouble at school, our classmates will help us and our teachers will encourage us; when we do well, our friends and parents will say “Congratulations!” to us. There is happiness everywhere, but some people can’t find it.How should we make ourselves happy?When you are unhappy, you’d better go to a quiet place, sing songs loudly by yourself, or sit in front of the piano and play beautiful music. When you do these things, all your unhappy thoughts go away.Let’s welcome the future with the biggest smile from our hearts!1.T2.F3. T4. F5. F6. FIV. Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks.The story of football began sometime during the 19th century. It soon became a kind of popular sport in England. Now people from different countries still like watching and playing football. So there is a World Football Day. It’s on December the 9th of every year. It is a festival for those football fans and most of them are young people. On that day they will hold all kinds of activities to celebrate it.Football is an exciting game. It needs team work. Nowadays, team work is getting more and more important not only in sports but also in our study and work. So many people are fond of this kind of game. It’s bot h interesting and helpful. Though we are not good at playing football, we can do it better in the future if we keep practising. Boys and girls, do you like playing football? Enjoy it, please!1. 19th / nineteenth2. England3. December/Dec.4. activities5. team6. helpfulPart IIV. 1-5 BBBCD 6-10 DBDDD 11-16 CBCDCVI. 1. fourth 2. amazing 3. clearly 4. living5. invention6. biggest7. Indians8. powerfulVII. 1. How, do 2. didn’t, do 3. Don’t climb 4. enough, to 5. spent, doing VIII. A: FFTFFTB: ACDCBAC: 1. He is a chef.2. The Queen.3. It is in London.4. Because he wanted to help young people with problems.5. No, he didn’t.6. More than 3000.D: B D C C A B DE: France, stations, like, also, Instead, more。
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Keys to Listening Comprehension 1
Dialogues: 1—10 DABCA ADCAB
Passages: 11—17 CDAAB DC
Keys to Listening Comprehension 7
Dialogues: 1—10 ADBDA DABCB
Passages: 11—16 CAABDC
Keys to Reading Comprehension Test 14
Passages 1—15 BACCD BBACD ABDBC
Keys to Reading Comprehension Test 19
Passages 1—15 ABCCD BACDB ABCCD