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新世纪大学英语视听说教程1听力原文(unit 4)

Unit 4, Lesson ATrack 1-4-1A.Listen to the conversation. What are Mick and Paula’s New Year’s resolutions? Circle the correct answers.Paula: Wow, another year is over!Mick: I know. Happy New Year, Paula!Paula: Same to you, Mick. So, do you have any New Year’s resolutions?Mick: Yeah. This year, I want to get a new job.Paula: Really?Mick: Yeah. I make good money now, but the hours are long. How about you? What’s your New Year’s resolution?Paula: I’m not sure. This year I want to meet some new people and do something fun. Mick: Like what?Paula: I don’t know. Maybe I need a hobby.Mick: Well, what do you like to do?Paula: I love to dance. I’d like to study modern dance.Mick: You should take a class. Then you can do something fun and meet other people, too. Paula: That’s a good idea.Track 1-4-2B.Listen again. Circle True or False.Track 1-4-3A.Listen to the first part of this radio interview and circle the correct answers. Interviewer: And welcom e back to 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 bo rn 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.Track 1-4-4B.Listen again. Complete the sentences. Check the correct boxes.Interviewer: And welcome back to 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. Interviewer: You’re touring now, but what are you 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.Track 1-4-5A.Listen to a talk about how to become successful in business. What are the things y ou should do or you shouldn’t do?Complete the sentences.If you want to become a successful businessperson, 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!Track 1-4-6A.Listen to a talk about realizing dreams.Find your dreamWe all have dreams, but some people actually make 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.Track 1-4-7B.Listen again and complete each sentence.Track 1-4-8A.Now listen to two young people talking about their dreams.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.” Butthis isn’t going to stop Wang and her partners. She says, “First, we’re going to make this movie. Th en, we’d like to show it in China and, maybe someday, at film festivals around 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 no w 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 be a pro soccer player. And my coach thinks I can do it.” And what about his parents? “I hope they change their minds,” says Hicham. “I want to play soccer professionally. It’s my dream.”Track 1-4-9B.Listen again. Then complete each sentence.Track 1-4-12B.Listen to the conversation. What does Zack want from Juan? How does he ask for it?Zack: See you later, Juan. I’m going out for a while.Juan: OK, see you.Zack: Oh no!Juan: What?Zack: I forgot to go to the ATM.Juan: Do you need money?Zack: Yeah, I’d l ike to get a haircut this afternoon. Can I borrow $20?Juan: Sure, here you go.Zack: Thanks a lot.Track 1-4-13D.Listen to the following two dialogues. Pay attention to the expressions for giving advice.A: I have a lot of bills! I’d like to save money. But I can’t! What can I do?B: Well, don’t use your credit cards so much. It’s too easy to spend money, and maybe you should go out less often.A: I’m late for work all the time. I’m always sleeping through my alarm. My boss threatens to fire me!B: Have you tried using two or three alarm clocks? I find this really helps.Unit 4, Lesson BGlobal ViewpointsMaking changesGian: My friend would like to change her life. She’d like to stop smoking and once she stops smoking she’d like to st art going to the gym and working out.Jonathan: I have friend who is unhappy with her work. I think she should go back tocollege and finish her education.Dave: My friend is studying engineering, but he doesn’t really want to be an engineer. I think he should leave engineering and study journalism.Dayanne: My sister wants to find another job. I think she should come and live with me. Woo Sung：I have a friend who works with computers, but he wants to be a rock star. I think he should do it.Goals, plans and dreamsAgnes: my goal right now is to finish my PH.D. dissertation.Gian: my short-term goal is to find a new job.Miyuki: In the next few years I would like to start a career in New York.Dan: I’m going to finish my training as a doctor in the spring a nd in the future I would like to go to California and work in a hospital.Jennifer: I’m going to move to Atlanta and start a new job. In the future I’d like to be president of the company.Catherine: Well I’m actually getting married in about three months to a great guy named Paul. We’d like to go on a honeymoon to the beach or to the ocean and we’re very excited. Julianna: My biggest dream is to own my own business.Dayanne: My main goal is to help poor people in developing countries.Jonathan: I’m not very picky, I just … would like to be happy.City LivingMike needs a changeTakeshi: Uh, Mike?Mike: Yeah?Takeshi: What are you doing?Mike: I’m thinking, I need a change.Roberto: A change?Mike: Yeah. A big change. I’m going to change my style. I’m goin g to get a haircut. Takeshi: Oh, Yeah. That’s a really big change…Mike: Hey, a haircut is just the beginning. I’m going to quit some of my bad habits too. Roberto: Bad habits?Mike: You know, I mean… sometimes I’m a little lazy… I watch too much TV… I eat a lot of junk food… I’m going to stop.Takeshi: Uh-huh. And it’s going to snow in July, too.Mike: I’m not kidding! I really want to change.Roberto: You know, Claudia told me she wants to change her life, too.Mike: Really? Does she have a lot of bad habits too?Roberto: No, but she likes to travel a lot, so she wants to change jobs to have more time to take trips. She’s going to visit her family in Brazil next month.Mike: I’d really like to travel more too! I want to go to Brazil. I’m going to go when I’m rich and famous.Takeshi: You’re going to be rich and famous?Roberto: Oh, that’s right. I remember, you’re going to become a famous movie star…Mike: No. That was last week.Takeshi: you’re going to be a rock and roll star?Mike: No way! I can’t sing. I’m going to write a book that sells a million copies. Roberto: Oh! That sounds great. So what is this terrific book going to about?Mike: I don’t know yet. But I know that it starts with a guy that wants to get a haircut. Takeshi: That’ll sell a million copies… I’m sure of it.Mike: And then maybe he becomes a super cool movie star… or an athlete…or a race car driver…C. WritingMike decides that he needs to change his style. First he’s going to get a haircut. Then he’s going to quit some of his bad habits and travel more. Mike then tells Roberto and Takeshi that he’s going to be rich and famous. They ask if he’s going to become a rock and roll star or maybe a movie star. Mike says “no” and explains that he’s going to write a book that sells a million cop ies. What’s the book about? Mike’s not sure… but it all starts with a haircut!。

Listen to this 2-听力讲稿

Listen to this 2-听力讲稿Listen To This 2英语专业听力讲稿海南大学三亚学院外语分院舒大钟Listening To This 2Lesson One Section One:I. Vocabulary: Repeat each expression after you hear it. Compere: 主持人Monitor: 监视器 Lane: 小路,小径 Billiant:Baseball:棒球 Classics:大文豪,艺术家 Fabulous: (惊叹) marathon: 马拉松 Hang out: 徘徊,闲逛 salon: 沙龙Task 1: This Is Your Life!Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each of the followingstatements. 1. \a. the most popular programme on British and American televisionb. one ofthe most popular programmes on British and American radio c. one of the mostpopular programmes on British and American television 2. \ a. weekly b.monthly c. daily 3. The programme is recorded in _________. a. studio 4b. studio 3c. studio 2 4. The programme begins at _________. a. 6:45b. 7:55c. 8:00 5. The subject of tonight's show will be ___________.a. Terry Donovanb. Jason Douglasc. Pauline 6. Camera ________ willbe at the studio entrance. a. four b. three c. two2. True or False Questions.(1) (T) The person invited to \subject of the programme.(2) The subject can meet only friends and relatives from his or her pastat the studio. (3) Terry Donovan is the compère only for tonight's show. (4)(F)Jason Douglas will arrive at the studio at eight sharp.(5) (F)Jason will be sitting in the middle for most of the show.(6) (T)Usually the guests wait in Room 401 and Pauline tells them whenthey should enter.3. Identification. Match each name in Column I with a description inColumn II to identify the person.Column I Column II (1)Jason Douglas a) Jason's English teacher(2) Terry Donovan (b) the subject of tonight's programme(3) Pauline (c) an actress who worked with Jason in1974 (4) Susan Fraser (d) the compère (5) Stanley Hooper (e) a director(6) Maria Montrose (f) the person who waits with the guestsin Room 401 (7) Charles Orson (g) Jason's sisterAnswer: 1 ―(b) 2―(d) 3―(f) 4―(g) 5―(a)6―(c) 7―(e)4. Complete the following résumé for Jason Douglas. Name: Jason DouglasFormer name: (Graham Smith) Profession: (actor) Date of birth: (July 2, 1947)1952: (started school)1958: (moved to Lane End Secondary School) 1966: (went to the LondonSchool of Drama) 1969: (left the London School of Drama) 1973: (went toHollywood)1974: (were in a movie with Maria Montrose)Task 2: What Are Your Ambitions?A. Give brief answers to the following questions? 1. Where is the interviewer from? Answer: Radio Station QRX. 2. Why does he ask these questions?Answer: For a survey3. How many people have been interviewed? Answer: four.4. How many questions does each interviewee answer? Answer: six.5. What are the questions? Answer: 1) What‘s your name?2) What do you do for a living? 3) What do you do for fun?4) What‘s the most exciting thing that‘s happened to you recently? 5) Who do you admire most in this world?6) What do you want to be doing five years from now?B. Fill in the following chart with answers that each interviewee gives to the questions. Interviewee 1 Interviewee 2 Suzanne Brown Interviewee 3 Adolfo Vasquez dancer Interviewee 4 Linda Montgomery Student at school Hang out with Friends Question 1 David George Question 2 Professional baseball playerlawyer Question 3 Read classics ― Dickens, Shakespeare Question 4 Had his first baby Got to run in the Boston Marathon Question 5 His wife Question 6 Be a father of five Running―jogging Watch musical moview Moved to the US Went to a Bruce Spingsteen concert Her dad Has her own Beauty salon Martin Luther King Sophia Loren Win the Boston Marathon Do what he‘s Doing right nowIn Your Own WordsA. Choose the best answer (a, b or c) for each of the following questions.(1) When does the programme \ a. 10:50. b. 10:15. c. 9:50.(2) What is the programme about?a. Patricia will tell stories about some unusual people.b. Some peopleare invited to tell their unusual stories. c. Anyone can be invited to talk about themselves in their own words. (3) What does Trevor Cartridge do? a. He is a dentist. b. He is a soldier. c. He is an announcer.(4) Where does he work and live? a. In Paris. b. In Rome. c. In London.(5) What is Trevor's story mainly about? a. How he gave up smoking.b. How he became interested in hypnotism.c. His experience as a soldier in the army of Julius Caesar. (6) Where did Trevor live two thousand years ago according to his story? a. In Britain. b. In France. c. In Italy.B. True or False Questions.(1) (F)When Trevor decided to stop smoking, he gave it up at once.(2) (T)Trevor became interested in hypnotism because a hypnotist helpedhim give up smoking. (3) (F)The hypnotist told Trevor that hypnotism could also help him remember his past lifeand, of course, Trevor believed him immediately.(4) (T)After being hypnotized, Trevor could only remember the night he landed in Britain as asoldier of the Roman army.C. Fill in the following chart with information about the journey the Roman army made according to Trevor. Designation: D CompanyNumber of men: (one hundred or more) Journey from (France) to (Britain) Means of transport: (boat) Weather conditions:; (stormy) Food: (cat food)感谢您的阅读，祝您生活愉快。

新视野大学英语视听说教程(第四册)听力原文及答案

新视野大学英语视听说教程第四册听力原文及答案Uint1II.Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM:I’m beside myself with joy.I’m so lucky.Guess what?I’ve won a lit of money in the lottery.W:Yeah?Well,you do know that money is the root of all evil,right?Q:What does the woman mean?2.ScriptW:Mary was furious.Her son wrecked up her car.M:He shouldn’t have driven a car without a driver’s license.He‘s still taking driving lesson.Q:What do we know about Mary’s son?3.ScriptM:Susan,I hear you’re going to marry that guy.Some people think you’ll regret it. W:Is that so?Only time tell.Q:What does the woman imply?4.ScriptM:Mary,I just want to say how sorry I was to learn of your mother’s passing.I know how close you two were?W:Thank you.It was so sudden.I’M still in a state of shock I don’t know what to do. Q:Which of following is true?5.ScriptW:I get furious at work when my opinions aren’t considered just because I’m a woman.M:You should air your view more emphatically and demand that your vice be heard. Q:What is the woman complaining about?Keys:1.C2.B3.D4.A5.DIII.Listening InTask1:Soft answers turn away wrath.Mary:Dam!You’re spilled red wine on me.My new dress is ruined.John:I’m terrible sorry!What can I do to help?Here’s some water to wash it off.Mary:Stop splashing water on me!Oh,this is so embarrassing!I’m a mess. John:Well,you do look a little upset.Please don’t blow up.Don’t lose your cool. Mary:Hmm,you’ve got the nerve talking like that!Who shouldn’t fly off the handle?This dress cost a fortune.John:You look really cute when you’re mad.I kid you not.Some people do look attractive when they are in a rage.Mary:This is very expensive dress.I saved for months to buy it,and now it’s ruined.Look at this stain!John:Accidents do happen.Give me your dress,and I’ll take it to the cleaners. Mary:Sure!You want me to take it off right here in public and give it to you?I don’t even know you!John:This might be a really goof time to get acquainted.I’m John Owen.Mary:Mmm,at least you’re polite.I guess I really shouldn’t have flared up.After all, it was an accident.I’m Mary Harvey.John:Come on.I’ll take you home.You can change your clothes,and I’ll get the dress cleaned for you.Mary:Now you’re talking.Thanks.You’re a real gentleman.John:You’d better believe it.I’m glad to see that you’ve cooled down.Feel look a bite to eat afterward?I’m starving.Mary:Ok.You’re pretty good.I’m not nearly as mad.If you can get this stain out,I’ll be very happy.John:I’ll try my best.But if I can’t get the stain out,please don’t let your happiness turn to wrath.1.Which of the following would be the best title for the dialog?2.Why does the woman get angry?3.What does the man say to please the woman when she looks angry?4.Why does the woman say the man is a real gentleman?5.What is the man’s final proposal?Keys:1D2.A3.C4.B5.CTask2:Big John is coming!ScriptA bar owner in the Old West has just hired a timid bartender.This(S1)owner of the establishment is giving his new hire some instructions on(S2)running the place.He tells the timid man,“If you ever hear that Big John is coming to town,(S3)drop everything and run for the hills!He’s the biggest,nastiest(S4)outlaw who’s ever lived!”A few weeks pass(S5)uneventfully.But one afternoon,a local cowhand comes running through town(S6)yelling,“Big John is coming!Run for your(S7)lives!”When the bartender leaves the bar to start running,he is knocked to the ground by several townspeople rushing out of town.(S8)As he’s picking himself up,he sees a large man,almost seven feet tall.He’s muscular,and is growing as he approaches the bar.He steps up to the door,orders the poor barkeep inside,and demands,“I want a beer NOW!”He strikes his heavy fist on the bar,splitting it in half.(S9)The bartender nervously hands the big man a beer,hands shaking.He takes the beer,bites the top of the bottle off,and downs the beer in one gulp.As the terrified bartender hides behind the bar,the big man gets up to leave,“Do you want another beer?”the bartender asks in a trembling voice.“Dang it,I don’t have time!”the big man yells,(S10)“I got to get out of town!Don’t you hear Big John is coming?”Task3:A View of HappinessScriptDr.Smith has proposed a reasonable,if perhaps somewhat oversimplifies,view of happiness.According to his theory,happiness might be described as a state if balance. And when human or certain animals achieve that balance,they rend to remain in that condition in order to repeat the happy feeling.To illustrate this,we may study two magnets.When their positive and negative poles meet,they are comfortably joined,and they remain there.In other words,they have attained a balance or state of happiness.If on the other hand,one of the poles is reversed,and positive pole is presses against positive pole,there is resistance, instability,imbalance a state of unhappiness.Animals with some degree of intelligence seem to find happiness in reinforcement. Once they have gained one or more of their goals such as food,and water,they learn to repeat the actions that led to satisfaction of those goals.This repetition or reinforcement produces a state of balance or sense of happiness.According to this theory,only animals with a significant capacity to learn should be able to experience happiness.But in truth learning can take place through surprisingly simple short-term action such as scratching an itch,followed by pleasure,followed by more scratching,and so on.Thus learning can occur with almost no conscious thought.For human beings,blessed with the ability to reason,goals are not limited to the short-term satisfaction of needs.Indeed,there is a strong link between happiness and the fulfillment of long-term goals.Even if human strive for goals that are more complex and longer-term than the animals’goals,once those goals are gained, happiness is reinforced.1.Why does the speaker mention“magnets”?2.According to the passage,what may animals do after they have got food?3.Which of the following is true according to the speaker?4.What does the speaker say is special about the goals of human beings?5.Which of the following best captures the main idea of the passage?Keys:1D2.C3.B4.D5.AIV.Speaking OutMODEL1Don’t let it get to you!Susan:You look so angry.What happened?Chris:Nothing I’d rather not talk about it.Just don’t ask.Susan:Come on.Relax.Talk to me.Chris:All right.This morning I took my car to the garage to check the air conditioner.They only gave it a quick look,refilled it with some Freon,and charged me 300bucks!Susan:No wonder you’re livid.I’d be mad too if someone ripped me off like that. Chris:Yeah.And they were rude.They said I didn’t know anything about cars,whichI don’t,but they didn’t have to be blunt!Susan:Sounds like you got a raw deal!Chris:What’s worse,as I was leaving,I herd then saying,“Don’t trust that guy.He looks broke.”When I heard that,I almost hit the roof.Susan:Don’t let it get to you.Better ignore them.Chris:I agree.I did manage to keep my cool.Susan:Well,the best thing you can do is to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Agency.Chris:sounds like a good idea.MODEL2I’m too depressed.ScriptSusan:Chris,I hear you’ve been down in the dumps,so I’ve come to cheer you up. Chris:It’s not gong o work.I’m too depressedSusan:Come,on.Tell me what’s on your mind.Chris:Everything.My girlfriend left me;my dog ran away;my wallet was stolen. Susan:Don’t worry.I’ll help you solve the biggest problem:finding you a new girlfriend.Chris:Forget it.Anyway,I’m getting bad grades,and I was told that I’d have to repeat a lot of courses next year.When I heard that,I almost lost it. Susan:Look,relax.I’ll help you with those courses.Chris:Yeah,but I also have three week’s laundry to do.,and my room is a pigsty. Susan:Forget it.You’re on your own.Chris:Come,on.What are friends for?Susan:To keep you in high spirits;not to do your laundry.MODEL3You seem to be on top of the world.ScriptNora:Oh,hey,John!John:Hey!Nora:You seem to be on top of the world tonight.What’s up?John:I’m so happy I’m about to burst.Guess what?Nora:You’ve got me.John:It might be true that misfortunes never come singly,but you can also have a “double blessing”.And that’s what I had.Nora:You mean you’ve had two happy events in your life?John:Exactly.You know,I was strong in all subjects except physics.Now I’ve finally passed the test--the one I needed to qualify for a Bachelor’s degree.Nora:Congratulations!You’d failed it three times.Now wonder you’re beaming.What’s the other good news?John:The multinational I was dong my field project at offered me a job at a good staring salary. Nora:Wow,wonderful,simple wonderful.John:I feel like celebrating.Shall we go to a bar?Nora:Why not?Now Your TurnTask1SAMPLE DIALOGA:You look furious.What happened?B:Nothing.I’d rather not talk about it.Just don’t ask.A:Come on.You shouldn’t keep your feeling to yourself.You need to let off some stream.So,talk tome.B:All right.This morning I went to a shop to buy a digital camera,I only need an ordinary one.It is enough for my tours in the summer vacation.Buy they persuaded me to buy a professional camera,which cost three times as much.A:But you were willing to buy for it.Anyway,it must work better.B:You see,I know next to nothing about photography.So they simply tricked me into buying an expensive one.A:No wonder you’re livid with rage.I’d be mad too if I were robbed like that.What are you going to do?B:I already went back to them and asked to exchange it for a cheaper one.A:What did they say?B:Oh,they were rude.They insisted that they hadn’t encouraged me to buy a professional camera,and that I bought it myself.A:Sounds like you got a raw deal!B:What’s worse,as I was leaving,I heard they say,“That guy looks broke.He shouldn’t have bought any camera.”A:Don’t let it get to you.Better ignore their rude remarks.B:I agree.I did manage to keep my cool.A:Well,the best thing you can do is to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Agency.If they talk to the shop,maybe they will give you a refund.B:Sounds too good to be true.V.Let’s TalkScriptHello,everyone.Today I invite you to join me in an exploration off the causes of depression.There ate many factors involved,but I believe some deserve special attention.Heredity certainly plays a role..The tendency to develop depression may be inherited; there is evidence that this disorder may run in families.Physiology is another factor related to depression.There may be changes or imbalances in chemicals which transmit information in the brain called neurotransmitters.Many modern antidepressant drugs attempt to increase levels of certain neurotransmitters so as to increase brain communication.While the causal relationship is unclear;it is known that antidepressant medications do reliever certain symptoms of depression.Researchers also study psychological factors.They include the complex development of one’s personality and how one has learned to cope with external environmental factors,such as stress.It is freeqently observed that low self-esteem and self-defeating thinking are connected with depression.While it is not clear which is the cause and which is the effect,it is known that sufferers who are able to make corrections to their thinking patterns can show improved mood and self-esteem.Another factor causing depression is one’s early experiences.Events such as the death of a parent,the divorce of the parents,neglect,chronic illness,and severe physical abuse can also increase the likelihood of depression later in life.Some present experiences may also lead to depression.Job loss,financial difficulties, long periods of unemployment,the loss of a spouse or other family member,or other painful events may trigger depression.Long-term stress at home,work,or school can also be involved.It is worth nothing that those living with someone suffering from\depression experience increased anxiety which adds to the possibility of their also becoming depressed.Depression-causingFactors Problem Description SolutionHeredity It is inherited and run in families. Physiology changes or imbalances inchemicals calledneurotransmitters,which transmitinformation in the brain Antidepressant drugs relieve certain symptoms of depression.Psychological Factors Low self-esteem andself-defeating thinking areconnected with depression.Sufferers who make correction to their thinking patterns can show improved mood and self-esteem.Early Experiences Event like the death of a parent,the divorce of parents,neglect,chronic illness ,and severe physical abuse can increase the likelihood of depression.Present Experiences Job loss,financial difficulties ,long periods of unemployment,the loss of a spouse or other family member,or long-term stress may trigger depression.Living with somebody with depression This causes increased anxiety ,which adds to the possibility of their also becoming depressed .VI.Further Listening and SpeakingTask1:Reason and EmotionScriptEmotion is sometimes regarded as the opposite of reason;s is suggested by phrase such as”appeal to emotions rather than reason”and “don’t let your emotions take over”.Emotional reactions sometimes produce consequences or thoughts which people may later regret or disagree with;but during an emotional state,they could not control their actions.Thus,it is generally believed that one of the most distinctive facts about human beings is a contradiction between emotion and reason.However,recent empirical studies do not suggest there is a clear distinction between reason and emotion.Indeed,anger or fear can often be thought of as an instinctive response to observed fact.The human mind possesses many possible reactions to the external world.Those reactions can lie on a continuum,with some of them involving the extreme of pure intellectual logic,which is often called “cold”,and others involving the extremes of pure emotion not related to logical agreement,which is called “the heat of passion”.The relation logic and emotion merits careful study.Passion,emotion,or feeling can reinforce an argument,event one based primarily on reason.This is especially true in religion or ideology,which frequently demands an all-or-nothing rejection or acceptance.In such areas of thought,human beings have to adopt a comprehensive view partly backed by empirical argument and partly by feeling and passion.Moreover,several researchers have suggested that typically there is no “pure”decision or thought;that is,no thought is based “purely””on intellectual logic or “purely”on emotion—most decisions are founded on a mixture of both.1.What results does the speaker may some from emotional reactions?2.What is the popular belief about reason and emotion?3.What does the speaker mean by “cold “?4.According to the passage,what should people do in religious matters?5.What is the speaker’s conclusion?Keys:1.A 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.DTask2:DepressionScriptPat:You look depressed.Are you feeling blue?I’ve come to cheer you up.Ted:But there’s nothing that can cheer me up.I’m down in the dumps.Life’s miserablePat:You have to try to get your mind off things.Ted:But I can’t.I just feel there’s too much pressure on me sometimes!Pat:You can’t let things get you down.Learn to relax and stop worrying all the time.What’s your problem?Ted:I failed my last exam,and another exam is coming,I get bored.Pat:If I were you,I’d start working hard.If you work hard for a long time,you’re bound to get better grades.You see,“no pain,no gain”.Ted:It’s easier said than done!If I read for fifteen minutes,I get bored.Pat:You have to learn some self-discipline.But how can I stay cheerful all the time?Ted:Worse than that!If I read for half an hour,I get a headache.Then I start to worry about passing the next exam.Pat:It’s all in your mind.If you stay cheerful like me,everything will soon be OK. Ted:But how can I stay cheerful all the time?Pat:Try to look on the bright side of things.Ted:But what if there isn’t a bright side?Pat:You know the saying:Every cloud has a silver lining.It means there’re always tow sides to everything—both the dark and the bright sides.So,try to identify your strengths and bring then into full play.Ted:Oh,no!Your corny old sayings are making me even more depressed.Keys:TFFTFTask3:AngerScriptAnger is an emotion that can be hard to control.Despite this,we should learn how to manage anger in a constructive manner.In the most intense moments of anger,we usually have two choices:to fight or to run.Some choose the option of violence, which is a negative reaction to anger;and others choose to run.Some may think running means you are a coward.But the option of walking away and claiming down is the more productive method of handling anger.It is difficult to walk away, especially when your heart is racing,and your anger is boiling over.There are constructive ways of handling anger in any situation.First,you have to stop for a brief moment and think before you act.Take that moment and calm down id you feel yourself being pushed.At that moment you should admit you are angry.If you refuse to admit you’re angry or hurt,or if you make it appear that everything is peaches and cream,you are notmanaging angry in a productive way.You should first admit you are angry and let your feelings out before you blow up.Foe example,you can stay in a quiet place by yourself and shout;or you can talk to a close friend to vent your rage.If you do not acknowledge your anger,it only builds up inside you and will eventually explode like a volcanoThen,in order to manage your angry,you can ask yourself an important question that we all must ask ourselves,“What made me angry?”When you get the answer,and then ask yourself,“Why did that made me angry?”Through such logical reasoning, one tends to calm down and move toward a sensible solution.News ReportU.S.Roller CoasterScriptThe world’s first4D roller coaster,“X”,took on its first passengers last week at the Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park,just outside Los Angeles.After climbing on board and properly securing their safety harnesses,“X”riders are first to a height of over66meters.At the top,the passenger train is released and builds up enough speed to race and plummet around the track at speeds of over130km an hour.The rider takes the daring passengers down an incredible66m dive and over the top of a62m loop,in cars that spin independently of the roller coaster train.This unique design allows riders to spin360degree,both forwards and backwards,through the entire ride.Passengers hurtle through this ride often moving in many different directions at the same time ad the cars somersault back and forth and the roller coaster twists,loops, and dives.The complicated series of maneuvers includes two raven turn,one front flip,one twisting front flip,and two back flips.Since passengers aren’t always facing the right direction to see what’s coming up next, the element of surprise is high.For“X”riders,this adds to the thrill of the ride.The track of this newest roller coaster runs a total length of a little over1,100meters. The passenger trains measure6meters wide and21meters long,large enough to carry 28passengers at a time.At full capacity,the trains can take1,600passengers for the ride of their lives each hour.The entire ride lasts for only a total about2minutes,but you can tell from the exhilarated faces of passengers returning to the boarding dock that they were two of the most thrilling minutes of heir lives.Uint2II.Basic Listening Practice3.ScriptW:Did you hear?Helen got modeling jib!She’s going to be sashaying down the catwalk.M:Wow,that’s great!All that walking practice really paid off.And foe once she won’t be complaining about being so tall.Q:Why did Helen get modeling job?4.ScriptM:Julia,come and see the Miss America contest on TV.All those beautiful girls are walking around in bathing suits,so the judges can decide who has the best figure. W:Bah!That’s the worst kind of exploitation.They are treating women like toys for people to enjoy.I would never take part in this kind of contest.Q:What do the man and the woman think about the beautify contest?3.ScriptW:What shall I do?I’m fat.I want to be slim and beauty,but I’m fat.I’ve tried all the new ideas,high carb and low carb,but nothing works.M:Those diets are just fads,popular for a while and then forgotten.Just follow the usual diet with fruits,vegetables,fish,water,and get plenty of exercise.Before long you’ll see results.Q:What has the woman tried?4.ScriptW1:I think Lily is really attractive.She’s half Spanish and has this really sultry look about her.W2:That explains why she tans so well.I’ve always been jealous of her skin color in the summer.Q:Which of following is true of Lily?5.ScriptM:Trust me,it was tight there on the Internet:“Plastic Surgery Increasing at a Faster Rate Among Men”.Apparently more and more men are trying to improve their appearance.W:I saw it too on the news.Face-lifts,nose jobs,and box to hide wrinkle are now very popular with men.Men say it’s for business reasons,but we know it’s vanity. Q:What does the woman think the real reason is that men have plastic surgery? Keys:1.B2.A3.C4D5BIII.Listening InTask1:A Friendly StylistStylist:Morning,sir.This chair,please.What can I do for you?Nick:A simple haircut:short on the back and sides.Stylist:Very good.I can,of course,do something fashionable for only$60. Nick:60dollars!That’s highway robbery—twice what I ordinarily pay.Stylist:Perhaps,sir.But your haircuts haven’t been in harmony with your character.Your hair is at war with your soul.Nick:I’ve never heard of such a thing.Stylist:If I may say,I’m an expert at matching hairstyle to personalities.Believe me;you’re suffering a“disjunction”.Nick:A disjunction?What the devil is a disjunction?Stylist:Your hair does not match you.Nick:This is utter nonsense.However,I’d like to hear how you’d solve this so-called problem.Stylist:Your character is artistic,imaginative.But your hair is dull.I can correct that imbalance in seconds.Nick:Okay,let me see what can you do about the…uh…disjunction,as you call it. Stylist:We’re going to use scissors to create peaks,which we’ll keep in place with a liberal helping of gel….This tuft in the back we’ll braid into a pigtail.Now,it’s the new you!Nick:I love it.It’s just like me:imaginative and artistic.Now what are you doing?What’s wrong?Don’t you see harmony in my new hairstyle?Stylist:Something’s preventing your hairstyle from being a true fashionable statement.Nick:For heaven’s sake,tell me what’s missing.Stylist:Streaks.By putting in a few yellow streaks in your hair,it will become a work of art.Streaking will cost you more,but…Nick:Do it.Forget the cost.But,by the way,what is the total getting to be?How much am I paying to avoid disjunction?Stylist:That’s…$135.Sir?Sir,are you all right?Oh,he fainted.6.When the stylist mentions$60,what does the customer say?7.What does the stylist think about the customer’s hairstyle?8.What will the stylist do with the customer’s hair?9.What will streaking do to the man’s hair according to the stylist?10.What is the passage mainly about?Keys:1C.A3.D4.B5.AFor Reference:1.It means there is no match between you and your hair.2.That’s…$135.Sir?Sir,are you all right?Oh,he fainted.Task2:The Voice LiftScriptAfter the face-lift,the forehead tightened,and the(S1)nose job,something still might be revealing your age:your(S2)voice.For patients who think their trembly,hoarse words don’t(S3)match their newly face and figure,there’s a procedure that claims to make them(S4)sound younger too:the voice lift.There are two general kinds of voice lifts.In some cases,implants(S5)insertedthrough an incision in the(S6)neck bring the vocal cords closer together.Doctors also use injections of(S7)fat or other substances to plump up the cords,so that the voice sounds younger.(S8)The voice lift is becoming more widely known among an aging population,who try to make themselves sound younger.“I speak in a great deal,or I was shouting,on a particular day,at the end of the day,I would feel exhausted,”said Robert Brown,75,(S9)a retired construction engineer who underwent the voice lift several years ago,“I don’t know if I sound younger,but the hoarseness is gone,which is such a great improvement.”(S10)V oice lift can also benefit people like performers,lawyers,teachers,and telephone operators who need to have a strong voice and hope to shave years off the sound of their voice.Task3:A View of HappinessScriptMen are turning to plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures to brighten up their appearances at a faster rate than women,according to a survey released on Wednesday.Men’s use of fat injections to soften deep wrinkles leaped47percent last year from the previous year.Women’s use of the injections fell36percent,according to a survey by the American Academy of Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons.Men’s use of botox injections to eliminate frown lines rose88percent,while women’s botox use fell8percent.And for smoothing skin,the use of laser resurfacing among men rose13percent,the survey showed.Meanwhile,women’s use of laser resurfacing dropped38percent during the same time period.The number of men getting nose jobs rose47percent,while the number of women doing so rose5percent.Typically,men and women visiting plastic surgeons for cosmetic reasons were age40 to59.The study said44percent of men and57percent of women tell their doctor that looking younger is the reason they are choosing cosmetic surgery.By about18percent,men are more likely than women to say they want facial cosmetic surgery for work-related reasons.The study was conducted by written questionnaires from January20to March3 among more than2,600members of the association,who focus on treatment of the face,head,and neck.By comparison,in the previous year,women’s use of botox rose60percent while men’s fell14percent;women’s use of laser resurfacing rose13percent while men’s fell19percent;women’s use of fat injections fell17percent and men’s fell54percent.6.What is true of men and women’s use of fat injections?7.While of the following is true of nose jobs?8.How much greater is the percentage of women choosing cosmetic surgery to lookyounger than the percentage of men?9.What is true of men and women using botox in the previous year?10.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?Keys:1C2.C3.B4.B5.DIV.Speaking OutMODEL1She’s having some cosmetic surgery.Amy:Did you hear Nora’s off to Korea?Bill:why is she going to Korea?Amy:She is having some cosmetic surgery.Bill:I’m floored!I thought she was beautiful already.Amy:I know what you mean.She’s having her nose fixed.Bill:Was it broken?Amy:No,stupid,she’s having it made smaller.Bill:If she wasn’t beautiful already,I could understand getting surgery.But she already has a nice nose.Amy:But not a fashionable one.She’s also having her teeth straighten.She wants to have a perfect smile.Bill:What for?Amy:She believes a better physical appearance will improve her chance of getting a good job.Bill:We won’t even recognize her when she gets back.MODEL2I think I need a face-lift.ScriptSusan:Hey!Amy:Hi!Don’t you know anyone who’s had cosmetic surgery?Susan:You mean like a liposuction?I don’t think that’s necessary.That’s not the way a woman should stay attractive.Amy:Honestly,I won’t go as far as that.With surgery,I might look gorgeous,but it wouldn’t be the real me.Susan:Yeah,people should be happy with the way they are.Amy:I see your point.But I’m worried about the wrinkle around my eyes.I think I need a face-lift.Why can’t we go back to the way things were?Susan:Because…I don’t know!But,Amy,you wouldn’t do that,would you? Amy:Darned right I would!I don’t expect my skin to be baby-smooth,but I should at least be young-looking.Susan:Isn’t makeup enough?Amy:Come on,Susan.Be open-minded!Look at my eyes!They’re puffy.And my lower lids are dark and loose,and full of lines and circles.I really hope surgery can wipe out the tired look.Susan:But what would other people think?。

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大学英语视听说2photo camp听力原文2photo campUnite one Lesson one Audio McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is one of the leading fast-food restaurant chains in the world, touching the lives of people every day. As the world's largest chain of restaurants, it primarily sells hamburgers, chicken, french fries, milkshakes, soft drinks, etc.The business began in 1940, with a restaurant opened by brothers Dick and Mac McDonald. Initially, they just owned a hotdog stand. But after establishing the restaurant they served around 25 items, which were mostly barbecued. It became a popular and profitable teen hangout.Their introduction of the "Speed Service System"in 1948 established the principles of the modern fast-food restaurant. The present corporation dates its founding to the opening of a franchised restaurant by Ray Kroc on April 15,1955.In effect, Kroc opened his first and the overall ninth restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, and gave birth to McDonald's Corporation. In 1958, the restaurant chain sold its 100 millionth hamburger. In 1960, Kroc renamed his company as "McDonald's Corporation". In 1961, Kroc convinced the McDonald brothers to sell the business rights to him in the company. Thus he purchased the brothers' equity for a sum of $2.7million and led to its worldwide expansion.As McDonald's expands successfully into many international markets, the company became a symbol of globalization and the spread of the American way of life. Its prominence also made it a frequent subject of public debates about obesity, corporate ethics and consumer responsibility.Task11. What is the passage mainly about?A) Secrets of McDonald's success.B) Brief history of McDonald's.C) Changing of McDonald's.2. What has it become as McDonald's expands?A) The symbol of globalization.B) The symbol of the spread of the American way of life.C) BothA&B.。

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Section ADirections: In part A, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. After each conversation, you will hear one or a few questions about the conversation. The conversations and the questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.11. W: Are you going to be able to come with us to a football match this evening?M: I’d love to. But my history assignment is due tomorrow, and I still have two chapters unfinished.Q: What will the man probably do this evening?12. M: I’ve been waiting all week for this concert. The performance is said to be excellent and with a student’s discount, the tickets will be really cheap!W: I am sorry, but I have to tell you I lost my Student ID card in the canteen last week.Q: what does the woman imply?13. M: how well are you prepared for your presentation? Your turn comes next week Wednesday.W: I spent a whole week searching on the net, but ended up with nothing valuable.Q: what did the woman say about her presentation?14.M: Since I came here I’ve had to stay up most of the night for the last few days. No matter what time I go to bed, I always wake up in the middle of the night.W: Your biological rhythms probably haven’t adjusted to the time schedule here.Q：what is the man’s trouble?15 W: what’s the difference between a lecture and a lesson?M: Well, both of them are imparting knowledge, but the main difference is that a lesson involves more participation.Q: What does the man mean?16. W: Did your pictures of the night view come out like you expected?M: Actually, I ran out of film before I could even begin. I didn’t realize I’d finished the roll.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?17. W: I’m sorry I’ve put your uncle to so much trouble.M: Don’t wo rry about it. He is the sort of man who is never happy unless he has something to complain about.Q: What do we learn about the man’s uncle from the conversation?18. M: Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get to the nearest bank?W: of course. Go to the cor ner and turn left. The bank is right on the corner. You can’t miss it. But today is Sunday and the bank is closed.Q: What does the woman mean?Long Conversation oneM: Thanks for stopping by, Ann. I'd like to talk to you about a research project I thought you might be interested in. A friend of mine is working at Yellowstone National Park this summer...W: Yellowstone! I've always wanted to spend some time out in Wyoming.M: Wait till you hear what the project is...She's working with the buffalo population. The herds have been increasing in size lately, which is good in theory...W: Yeah...but I thought they were in danger of becoming extinct.M: Well, apparently, because of all the winter tourists, paths are created in the snow. More buffalo are surviving the harsh winters because the paths make it easier for the buffalo to move around and find food. But it turns out that some of the herds are infected with a bacteria.W: Oh yeah, I heard about that. Bru—M: Brucella abortusW: Right, It's been around for quite a while.M: Yes it has. And because the buffalo population is increasing, they've been roaming more than usual, and the disease has begun to spread to the cattle ranches that border the park.W: That's bad news! Isn't that the disease that causes animals to abort their young?M: Yes, and it's caused a lot of controversy. Some of the ranchers even want to destroy the buffalo herds.W: That's awful! Have they made much progress with the research?M: So far, they've been collecting tissue samples from dead buffalo to see if the bacteria's present.W: I'd really be interested in working on this. You know I've been researching diseased animal populations...M: That's why I thought of you...I took the liberty of mentioning your name to my friend. She's hoping you'll be able to spend the whole summer out there.W: Well, I was going to work on my thesis a lot in July, but I'm sure my adviser wouldn't want me to pass up this opportunity.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q19. What did the professor want to talk to Ann about?Q20. According to the professor, why is the buffalo population increasing?Q21. Why does the professor think Ann would be interested in going to Yellowstone?Long Conversation twoW: Hmm, hi.M: Hi, I’m goin g door to door tonight to tell people about the Student Action Union. Do you have a few minutes?W: Sure. You know, I think I read something in the newspaper last week.M: Yeah, there was an article about us in the last issue. See, we are trying to protect and preserve some of the open spaces on campus.W: That’s right. You are the group that’s opposing the extension of the parking lot next to Darwin Hall, right?M: That’s us. We just feel it is important to save some of the natural beauty of the campus. Some of those trees are hundreds of years old.W: It’s a pretty spot. My friends and I had picnics over there by the stream.M: Then you understand how we feel. We are going to organize a protest on Thursday afternoon to get the administration to reconsider the parking lot plan.W: Well, I have a class on Thursday afternoon.M: But maybe you could sign this appeal letter. We are going to submit it to the administration to demonstrate how the students feel about this.W: Sure, let me get a pen and I will sign it.M: I have a pen right here. And let me leave you this booklet about the Student Action Union. Maybe you could come to some of our meetings. We get together once a month.W: Yeah,, I'd like to know more about your group. Let me know when the next meeting is and I will try to be there.Questions 22-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. how did the woman know about the Student Action Union?23.Why is the Student Action Union opposing the parking lot plan?24. What is the Student Action Union going to do on Thursday?25. what will the woman probably do on Thursday afternoon?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage oneNext time you bring your kids in for a checkup, don't be surprised if the doctor asks about their tastes in entertainment. The American Academy of Medicine suggested last week that doctors work with parents to evaluate how much TV kids watch and what they see, what video and computer games they play, which websites they visit on the Internet, whether they viewR-rated videos without the company of their parents, what music they like and what books they read. Doctors are worried that kids who spend too much time in front of the tube don't get enough exercise and can become overweight. The academy is also concerned that the messages kids get from entertainment media can make them more violent and sexually active.The academy recommends that children under age two not watch any TV. "Children need activities to stimulate the brain during the first two years of life," says Dr. Miriam Baron, who chairs the academy's committee on public education. "They need feedback and socialization." Older children, she says, should watch TV in a common area. Their bedrooms should be "electronic media-free" zones where they can have a quiet place to read, study, play or just relax.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q26. What unusual question may doctors ask when giving kids a checkup next time?Q27. The academy suggests that children under age two.Q28. According to the report, children's bedrooms should.Passage TwoMy first semester of college was the worst I’ve been through. I had made plans during the summer to share an apartment with two of my close friends from high school. But before we moved in, problems started developing.One of the two girls I was to share an apartment with was going to work instead of going to college. However, a week before we were to move in, she found out that she didn't get the job. She was forced to live at home and look for work. The rest of thetwo of us lasted for a month and then agreed that we couldn’t make it with the higher monthly rent payments. I started looking around.I found another apartment and the rent wasn’t bad. The place was noisy, but it was the best I could afford for the time. However, one day when I returned, there was smoke coming from the back of the house. The cottage had caught fire, and my room was a burned mess. I was once more out of a place to stay.I finally gave up looking around and moved home. I had to drive forty miles to school every day, so I almost spent as much on gas as I would have on lodging, I was very bored. I almost lost the will to study. It had been really a bad semester.29. what was the speaker’s plan before her first college semester began?30. What was the first lodging problem the speaker encountered?31. Why did the speaker move back home finally?32.Why does the speaker think her first semester of college was the worst?Passage ThreeThe French are at heart traditionalists. Though they dearly love revolutions, they disapprove of shifts in behavior. Everything must be done properly, an expression that applies equally to getting married and getting drunk, stuffing a duck and filling in a form, addressing an envelope and addressing a teacher. There is an established order of things, and the order was established by the French.The desire to maintain standards is best seen on any holiday in the summer. Where the Italians, the British, and even the Germans, relax sufficiently to leave there faces unshaven, or mealtimes become irregular, or dresses become strange, the French behave as though they were still under the microscope of real life.French men and women take two hours over their morning making up. Watch any Frenchman at a campsite in the summer and see how long he spends shaving, trimming his moustache, and on general showers.Wives cook three-course lunches which they serve to their husbands in the stuffy heat at little tables with linen napkins and polished dishware. The white wine must stand in an ice bucket. Everything is correct--the bread, the cheese, the sauce.Mr, eats greedily , Mrs. stands behind him, and a little to the side, nodding happily. She will do the washing-up immediately after the meal is finished. All will be neat and tidy before any other activity is even considered.33. Which people are keen on order, according to the passage?34. What will the wife do after the meal?35. What is characteristic of French people’s lives according to the passage?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missinginformation. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.The Romans built great “aqueducts” to carry fresh water from the mountains to the cities. Many of these aqueducts are still standing today. The Roman Emperors even set up a government health service. They built the first great public hospitals in Europe, and they paid doctors to look after poor people.When the Roman Empire fell to pieces, these civilized methods of treatment disappeared from most of Europe, for more than a thousand years. People went back to the old ways. They lived in dirty conditions, which helped to cause diseases; and they asked God to cure the diseases. They shut up mentally sick people in prisons. Or they burnt them alive because they were supposed to have magic powers. But the work of the Greek and Roman doctors was not lost.Over a thousand years ago, the Arabs moved into many of the Mediterranean countries. They took big parts of the old Roman lands. They translated the Greek and Roman medical books into Arabic. Arab doctors themselves made many new discoveries.When civilization at last came back to Europe, men once again translated the Greek and Roman works on medicine into Latin. Slowly, European doctors discovered again the things that the Greeks and Romans had known so long ago. Slowly, they began to make new discoveries and found out more about the way the body works.。

大学综合英语教材听力原文

大学综合英语教材听力原文Unit 1Chapter 1Track 1Good morning class! Welcome to the first chapter of our comprehensive English textbook. In today's lesson, we will be focusing on improving our listening skills. Listening is a fundamental aspect of language learning, as it helps us to comprehend spoken English and engage in effective communication.Before we delve into the listening exercises, let's discuss some key techniques that can enhance our listening abilities. First and foremost, it is essential to maintain focus and concentration while listening. Eliminating distractions and creating a conducive learning environment can significantly improve our understanding.Furthermore, it is important to familiarize ourselves with different accents and speech patterns. English is spoken in various parts of the world, and each region might have its own unique way of pronunciation. By practicing listening to different accents, we can become more adaptable in real-life conversations.Now, let's start with our first listening exercise. We will be listening to an audio clip about a student's experience studying abroad. As you listen, pay attention to the main ideas and supporting details. This will help you comprehend the overall message and extract relevant information.Track 2Student: Hello everyone. Today, I would like to share my experience studying abroad in the United States. It was an incredible journey filled with excitement and challenges. So, let's get started!Firstly, I want to highlight the cultural diversity on campus. The university I attended had students from over 100 different countries. This created a truly multicultural environment where I had the opportunity to learn about various traditions and customs.Secondly, the academic standards were quite high. Professors emphasized critical thinking and independent research. This was initially challenging for me as the educational system in my home country focused more on rote memorization. However, I adapted quickly and found the experience intellectually stimulating.Thirdly, living in a foreign country taught me invaluable life skills. I learned to be independent, manage my finances, and navigate unfamiliar surroundings. It was a transformative experience that helped me to grow as a person and gain a broader perspective on life.Overall, studying abroad was an enriching and eye-opening experience. It allowed me to broaden my horizons, improve my language skills, and develop lifelong friendships. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity to do so.Track 3Teacher: Excellent job, class! Now that we have listened to the audio clip, let's reflect on some key points. Can anyone share their thoughts on the main ideas discussed in the student's experience studying abroad?Student 1: I believe one key point was the cultural diversity on campus. The student mentioned that there were students from over 100 different countries, which created a multicultural environment.Student 2: Another important point was the emphasis on critical thinking and independent research. The student mentioned that the academic standards were quite high and that they initially found it challenging coming from a different educational system.Teacher: Very well summarized! These are indeed the main ideas. By actively listening and extracting essential information, we can gain a better understanding of the message being conveyed. This skill will be valuable in various academic and real-life situations.In conclusion, improving our listening skills is crucial for effective communication in English. By employing techniques such as maintaining focus, exposing ourselves to different accents, and practicing active listening, we can enhance our overall language proficiency. Make listening a regular part of your language learning routine, and you will see significant progress. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to our next listening exercise!This concludes our first chapter of the comprehensive English textbook.I hope you found this listening exercise informative and engaging. Remember to practice frequently and continue building upon your language skills. Have a wonderful day, and see you next time!。

21世纪大学英语听力材料及参考答案.doc

听力材料及参考答案（一）Section A1 ・ Hi, Bill, what do you think of the math lesson? D2.Excuse me. Where's the Chinese Department? A3・ Pm a student in the Computer Department. I major in Computer Science. Are you a freshman, too?B4.Excuse me. Where could I find any English dictionaries? C5.How did you get on in your exam? D6.Do you mind if I sit here? C7.Wang Ying is sick. A8.Are you telling the truth? D9.Shall we go now? D10.1 thought yoif d call. ASection BConversation 1M: I think it's about time we got going.W: What? Already? Won't you have more coffee?M: Fd love to, but I have to get up early tomorrow・W: Oh! Pm sorry. I wish you could stay.M: Thank you for a very enjoyable evening.W: Don't mention it. I hope you can come again soon.Questions 11 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.11.Why does the man have to leave? C12.Where docs the conversation most likely take place? DConversation 2M: Well, here we are —not too crowded.W: Great! LeFs order quickly so we can chat a little・M: OK. What are you in the mood for?W: Something light. I went for pizza at lunch and Fm still full.M: There are three salads. Or you could have soup and a sandwich.W: What are you having? A hamburger, I suppose・M: No, actually I ate out last night too, but we had fast food at McDonald^, then a late snack at Kentucky Fried Chicken.W: Oh, dca匚Well, maybe you should have the chicken salad.M: Yes, I think so. Look, the daily special is spaghetti. That sounds good.W: Oh, the prices are great, too. IT1 have that as well.M: Now let's decide on drinks.W: Fll just have coffee and a glass of ice water.M: Italian food needs red wine, you know.W: But we have to go back to work.M: OK, a Coke then.W: Here comes the waitress. Let me order first.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13.What is the relationship between the two speakers? B14.Where does the conversation take place? C15.What have they ordered? DSection CThere arc several ways in which America ns' dining customs arc different from those in other parts of the world. A guest invited to dinner is expected to arrive on time・ The use of the knife and fork is often different. The fork is used mostly in the right hand・ It gathers the food without help from the knife, which is generally used only to cut meat or potatoes, and is placed to the right of the plate when in use. And while in many places the napkin（餐i|J）is put around the neck, here it is put on the lap. Finally, when America ns cat certain foods, they use their fingers. For example, at picnic they eat chicken, pizzas, and so on with their hands only.DCABA（二）Section A1 • M: Well, we could always stay at home and watch TV? There's a good film on tonight.W: Let's do just that. Why didn9t we think of that before?Q: What are they doing tonight? C2.W: You must take some rest. You've been working much too hard.M: But how can I? I'll take the exam tomorrow.Q: Is the man going to take any rest? D3.W: Come on, you really must think of the future.M: PH tell you what. Fd really like to be a technician.Q: What docs the man want to be in the future? B4.M: What's the matter?W: I don't feel very well this morning. Fve got a headache.Q: What can we learn from the conversation? C5・ W: Li Ming's upset — he's failed the accounting exam・M: What bad luck! Still Fm sure hcTl pass next time.Q: Why is Li Ming upset? D6.M: Do you need help moving this weekend?W: Thanks, Fve already got four other guys・ But thanks for offering.Q: What is the woman going to do this weekend? B7.W: Oh, hi, welcome back! Have a nice trip?M: Oh, it was great! Fresh air and sunshine every day.Q: What is the man back from? D8.M: How do you suggest I am going?W: Well, the easiest thing is to take a taxi.Q: How is the man most probably going? B9.W: But Fm afraid we really must be going now. Thank you for a lovely evening.M: We've enjoyed it too. We7e very glad you could come.Q: What can wc learn from the dialogue? C10.M: Waitress, may I see the menu, please?W: Certainly, sir. Would you like to order now?Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place? BSection BPassage 1Dear Editor,Why do newspapers carry so many advertisements for electronic equipment? Last Sunday 1 counted ads for seven kinds of televisions and thirteen kinds of radios in the A什anta Journal. Besides that, there were pages and pages of ads for tape recorders and CD players・Don't you realize what electronic equipment is doing to our daily life? Everywhere you go you may hear loud music and advertisements over radios; this continual noise is doing harm to our ears. Husbands don*t talk to wives any more； they are always watching the news or a ball game on TV. Children ruin their eyes with endless hours of watching not only the programs for children but those for grown ups as well. And worse, hidden microphones find out about our private lives, and computers keep records of personal information about us.Enough is enough! I think you should limit the amount of advertising of electronic equipment in the Atlanta Journal; otherwise it will make life unbearable for us all.Questions 11 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.What does the writer complain about? C12.What problem docs the writer think radio causes? BPassage 2 新时代P148Fred telephoned his wife・'Tve managed to get free tickets for the theatre tonight/ he told her.H Meet me outside the office・ Well have something to eat and then go on to the theatre!n Fred's wife was delighted・ It was quite a while since they had been to the theatre, which she liked very much. She met her husband as they had arranged. They had dinner and got to the theatre in good time. At the entrance Fred took out his wallet to get the tickets・"It's very strange.^ He said" “They aren't here!^ 'Try your pockets.” suggested his wife. But the tickets weren't there eithe匸Then Fred looked very embarrassed・"What's the matter?asked his wife. "Well，" Fred explained. "I remember what I did with the tickets. I put them in my briefcase. But because I wasn't coming home, I left it in the office !J, Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.13.How did Fred get the tickets? C14.How was Fred when he couldiTt find the tickets in his wallet? D15.Where were the tickets? DSection CAbout 70% of the earth's surface is covered with water, but only a little percentage of water is drinkable. Life on the earth entirely depends on water; It is a fact that man can live without food for days, but without water he will certainly die soon. Water serves us in so many useful ways・ The rivers, lakes and seas provide much of our food such as fish and prawns- Men have built boats and ships to enable them to travel on water, today cargo and passenger ships can travel around the world.In drier parts of the world where there is not much rain, water is led from rivers and lakes to water crops. In many parts of these dry regions, farming is difficult unless there is enough watc匚But too much water in the form of floods can bring disaster to man< Floods, which result from heavy rains, are very common in many parts of the world・ Each year thousands of people die and huge damage is done by floodwaters・16.drinkable 17. certainly 18. passenger 19. drier 20. farming（三）Section A1.Would you like me to clean the windows? B2.What about going to the movies? A3.Oh great. Who's going? C4.Can you come over for lunch on Saturday? D5.Do you want an ATM （自动取款机）card? B6.I'm going out of town. C7.O.K. When do you need the books? D8.What arc the people like? D9.Why? What's wrong with the sweater? B10.Fm so bored. ASection BConversation 1W: Pardon me, officer.M: Yes?W: We're looking for the big department store around here.M: Pm afraid you"re walking the wrong way.W: But we were told that it was somewhere here in the downtown.M: Yes, it is, but I mean you T re walking the wrong way.W: Oh, I see. Could wc trouble you for directions to get there?M: It's no trouble. It's only about a 10-minute walk from here・W: Oh, is that all?M: Just walk back the same way you came for about a block, then turn right and stay on that street until you come to the next intersection・W: That's the corner of Granger and Forest, isrf t it?M: That's right. You'll see the big sign on the left side of the street. You can't miss it.W: Down a block to Granger and then right another block to Forest. Thanks very much・M: Don't mention it.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the conversation you have just heard.11 ・ Whom is the woman speaking with? C12.How much farther must the woman go to find the store? B13.Why couldrTt the woman find the store at the beginning? DConversation 2W: Maybe it was the fish or meat we ate.M: Yes, it might，vc been.W: Or the soup.M: No, it couldrTt have been the soup because 1 didn't have any.W: Of course we sat in the sun for a long time. I suppose it could've been the sun.M: Yes, it might9ve been. But we've got used to sitting in the sun.W: That's true・ Now what else did we both eat? Only those lovely peaches 1 bought! It couldnY have been them. We're used to eating peaches, and you washed them.M: No, I didn't. I thought you had!W: I didn5t wash them. I was sure you did. It must've been the peaches then! Questions 14 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.14.What were the two speakers talking about? B15.Which food did the man NOT eat? CSection CBefore I start today5s lecture on vegetation, Fd like to tell you about a summer camp -一it is a science camp for one month. The purpose is to offer you a chance to study plants, trees and bushes in a mountain area. The camp will start on June 6 and end on July 5 and we will take a train there. The cost will be partly covered by our department, and the rest will be paid by yourselves. I think that will be $200 altogether for you. You will get the chance to use some equipment for your own observation, and meet some people from other universities. After the camp, wc may travel to Washington and stay there for a few days, because that area is close to the capital, about only 100 kilometers apart・ One more thing I have to mention is that the summer camp is not a part of this course・ So it's up to you to decide if you want to go. If you are interested、please see me, and sign your name here after the class ・BADAC（四）Section A1.W: But you can't go! The party's just beginning!M: Fm sorry, but I really have to.Q: What can wc learn from the dialogue? A2.M: So can I ask you a few questions about yourself?W: No problem・ I like it when people are direct.Q: What does the woman like? B3.M: It's ¥90! That's expensive.W: Hey, let me get it for you. It's your birthday present.Q: What are they doing now? A4.W: Do women usually work after they get married in your country?M: No, a lot of women stay home and take care of their families. Some work.Q: Do women work after they get married in the man^s country? B5・ M: I exercise like that about five times a week. What about you?W: Oh, I hardly ever exercise・ I usually just watch TV in my free time.Q: What does the woman usually do in her free time? B6.M: O.K. Janet, can you take care of things here? I should only be gone a few minutes・W: Sure, no problem・ I'll see you late匚Q: What's the relationship between the two speakers? B7.M: Hi. Can I help you?W: Yes, please・ Could I have something for a cough? I think I'm getting a cold・Q: What docs the woman need? C& M: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the post office is?W: Right behind you. See that sign?Q: Where is the post office? C9.W: Michael, pick up your things. They5re all over the floor.M: In a minute, Mom. Tm on the phone.Q: What's Michael doing now? D10.W: Tom! Ifs too loud. 1 can't study.M: Sorry about that. Til turn it down.Q: Whafs the woman，s problem? CSection BPassage 1新时代第一册pl75James Anthony，who is considered to be the greatest living dramatist of the American theater, was born in Bangor, Maine in 1921. He attended the public schools of Bangor and. although he was the son of a poor European immigrant; he found a way to go to college・In 1939 he won a scholarship to the University of Maine, where he spent almost the next four years studying. I say almost, because during his last semester he was drafted into the United States army. He spent the next three years in the army and was honorably discharged in 1945, at the close of World War IL In the army his job was to translate French documents into English, although his best foreign language was Italian. The army, in characteristic fashion, made him a French translator and for a year he was stationed in Paris.Questions 11 ^13 are based on the passage you have just heard.1 L When was James born? B12.What was James* job in the army? C13.What is James1 best foreign language? D Passage 2第一段应该出题Why do people smoke? One reason is that people become dependent on cigarettes. The substance which people cannot resist in cigarettes is nicotine・ When people smoke, the nicotine goes directly into the blood stream and makes people feel relaxed. A smoker's body gets accustomed to the nicotine, and if he stops smoking he feels nervous・ Many smokers try to stop smoking, but because of their dependence on nicotine they feel so uncomfortable that they often find it too hard to stop・Another reason is that people simply enjoy smoking for what it symbolizes. Having a cigarette for many people means taking a break For some people smoking becomes part of certain social forms, for example, the cigarette after dinne匚Many people enjoy smoking because it makes their hands busy. Many people also like the taste of tar （焦油）in cigarettes. However, it is the tar that causes cancer. While governments and health experts have tried to make people give up smoking completely, cigarette manufacturers have tried to keep selling them by producing cigarettes with less tar. Many people in western countries have welcomed these cigarettes since they find it hard to stop smoking but want to reduce the risk to their health.Questions 14 〜15 are based on the passage you have just heard・14.What is the most possible disease caused by smoking? A15.Why do smokers welcome low tar cigarettes? ASection CPolly went to school when she was six years old. She liked her first day very much. Her teacher, Miss Yates, was very nice, and the other children in her class were nice, too. But at the end of the first day, when the other children left the classroom, Polly stayed behind and waited.Miss Yates had some work to do and did not see Polly at first, but then she looked up and saw he 匚"Why didn't you go with the others, Polly?11she asked kindly, H Did you want to ask me a question?u"Yes, Miss Yates," Polly said."What is it?" Miss Yates asked."What did I do in school today?n Polly asked.Miss Yates laughed. "What did you do in school today?u she asked. n Why did you ask me that, Polly?""Because Pm going to go home now/ Polly answered, H and my mother^ going to ask me."16.first 17. stayed 1& kindly 19. question 20. laughed（五）Section A1.M: If there's anything you need Just call room service. I hope yotf II enjoy your stay.W: Thank you.Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place? C2.W: Arc you good at basketball?M: I guess Fm pretty good.Q: What can we learn from the conversation? A3.M: Judy? Which one is she? Is it the girl wearing glasses over there?W: No, she's the tall one by the window.Q: Which one is Judy? C4.W: Well, what's a good time to visit Hainan?M: I think you can go anytime. The weather is always nice.Q: What，s a good time to visit Hainan according to the man? D5・ W: Why is there never a taxi when you want one?M: Good question. There aren't enough taxics at this hour.Q: What can we learn from this dialogue? A6.M: The meal was delicious, especially the fish.W: Thank you.Q: Where did this dialogue most probably take place? C7.W: I think your car is very nice.M: Thanks, but it really isn't anything special.Q: What does the man mean? C8.W: Where do you live, Jack?M: I live in the center of the city. I can^ stand the traffic and noise・Q: What can wc learn from the dialogue? C9.W: Richard, you look tired!M: I know. 1 didrf t get much sleep last night.Q: Why docs the man look tired? B10.M: It was great seeing you again. Maybe we could get together sometime.W: Sounds great, fll give you a call.Q: What are they going to do? BSection BConversation 1M: Can you type, Carol?W: Yes, I can.M: How many words a minute?W: Eighty.M: Hmmm. And can you speak any foreign languages?W: Yes, I speak Spanish and I can also speak Chinese.M: Really? That's very good. What about French?W: No, I can't speak French. But I can speak Italian, not very well, though.M: Hmmm. Can you start next week?W: Next week?M: Yes, on Monday.W: You mean, I have the job!M: Yes, that's right. You have the job!Questions 11 to 13 are based on the conversation you have just heard.11.What job might the woman be applying for? B12.What docs the man mean by saying “Can you start next week?" A13.When will the woman start work? CConversation 2M: Hi, Wu, you don^t look happy. WhaFs up?W: Bad luck! I fell off my bicycle and hurt my leg・M: Did you? That's too bad. How did it happen?W: I was coming to school on my bike yesterday when another one from behind crashed into mine and knoeked me over. Foilunately I was not seriously hurt・M: Did the rider apologize to you?W: He just picked up his bike and sped away, without so much as looking at me.M: It's unbelievable! How could he behave like that?W: Well, the world is made up of all sorts. Maybe he was in a hurry.M: Anyway, he should apologize to you before he left.W: I think so. Rude behavior shouldn't appear on our campus・M: Yup! Hurry up! D匚Robert has just entered.W: Let's go.Questions 14 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.14.Where did the conversation possibly take place? D15.What happened to the woman yesterday? BSection CPat Hogan was traveling around the country in the car. One evening he was driving along a road and looking for a small hotel when he saw an old man at the side of the road・ He stopped his car and said to the old man, "I want to go to the Sun Hotel. Do you know it?，'“YesJ the old man answered, 'T11 show you the way：He got into Pat's car, and they drove for about twelve miles・ When they came to a small house, the old man said, “Stop here：Pat stopped and looked at the house・"But this isrft a hotel/9 he said to the old man."No： the old man answered, "This is my house. And now IT1 show you the way to the Sun Hotel. Turn around and go back nine miles・ Then youTl see the Sun Hotel on the left：DBBAC（六）Section A 1 ・ Excuse me, but could I ask you a question? D2.Would that be all right? B3.Is this seat taken? C4.Arc you sure youTI be okay? A5・ How is everything? A6.Don't you agree? A7.Bye・ Have a nice weekend・ D& And have you taken anything for your cold? D9.Would you like something to drink, Janet? A10.1 hate work on weekends. DSection BPassage 1I have a very good friend. His name is John Jordan. He's a fine fellow and he's very intelligent. There's one very strange thing about him, though・He's very capable and he can do some very difficult things. The funny thing is that he can't do some of the very simple things in life.For instance, he can drive a car, but he can't ride a bicycle. He learns languages easily, too. He knows Russian, Portuguese, German, Italian and Chinese. He can speak, read and write Russian and Portuguese. He can speak Gemian, but he can f t read it. He can read Chinese, but he can't speak them. Imagine that! It's very difficult to learn to read and write Chinese, but he can't speak a word. Isn r t that strange?Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard・11.What is my good friend John Jordan like?. A12.What languages can John speak, read and write? C13.Which of the following is the main idea of the story ? APassage 2Last week, wc described how to save fish for future use by cleaning and salting them・ Today,we will discuss the next steps in keeping fish drying and smoking. Fish taste better if they dry out of the bright sunlight. Put your drying table under a tree for best results. Turn your fish over every other day. Small fish will dry in about three days if the air is dry. Large fish will take a week or ten days to dry. To smoke the fish, you must first remove as much of the saltwater as possible. The smoking can be done in a large round metal container. Build a small fire in the container. Wood from fruit trees makes good fuel for your fire. You should smoke the fish for five days or longer 讦you plan to keep them for a long rime. Remove the fish after you finish smoking them・ Let them cool. Then wrap them in clean papc匚Questions 14 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard・14.What did they talk about last week? B15・ Which method is the best one of drying fish? CSection CWc do not know when man first began to use salt, but wc do know that it has been used in many different ways ihroughout history. History records show, for example, that people who lived over 3,000 years ago ate salted fish・Stealing salt was considered a major crime during some periods of history. In the 18th century, for instance, if a person was caught stealing salt, he should be put in prison. History recorded that about ten thousand people were put in prison during that century for stealing salt! About 150 years ago, if someone took more than his share of salt, he would be punished and his ear would be cut off!16.throughout 17. ate 1& considered 19. thousand 20. share（七）Section A1 ・ M: Which way do we go?W: I don9t know・ Let5s ask someone・Q: What9re they going to do? C2.M: Fm so excited! Wc have a long weekend・ What arc you going to do, Maria?W: Fm not sure. I guess F11 just stay home. Maybe Fli catch up on my reading.Q: Where is the woman probably going to be during the long weekend? A3.W: Well, it sounds like fun, but actually Fve really got a lot of homework to do just now.M: Oh, come on, Linda. IT 11 be fun. Make you relax. You。

全新版大学进阶英语视听说教程第1册--Unit5听力文本

《全新版大学进阶英语视听说教程第1册》Unit 5 HomesPART II LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLESSON A FOUR SIMILAR APARTMENTSLISTENINGSCRIPTThe four families in these photos live in Seoul, Korea, in the same building. The apartments are similar, but each family’s home is a little different.1. The family in apartment one has a sofa in the living room. There’s a lamp next to the sofa.Across from it is a TV. This family loves to travel, and there are photos of their trips together near the TV.2. In apartment two, there is a TV on a small cabinet. Near the TV, there are three trophies. Thefather is on a bowling team, and these are his. His children play sports, too.3. Apartment three is very different from the others. There’s no rug on the floor and there areblinds—not curtains—on the glass door.4. The family in apartment four is sitting on the sofa. The glass door is open. Their apartment ison a top floor in the building. There’s a nice view and you can see a lot of Seoul from the balcony.1. a little different有些不同2. next to在……旁边；紧邻3. The father is on a bowling team …这家的父亲是保龄球队的成员4. blinds百叶窗5. from the balcony从阳台上CONVERSATIONScriptA: Where do you live?B: I live in an apartment in Gangnam, a neighborhood in Seoul.A: What’s it like?B: It has a large living room, two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom.A: Sounds like a nice place.B: Yeah, it is, but it’s a long way from my school.LESSON B Living SmallListening 1ScriptLiving SmallToday, 50 percent of the people on Earth live in cities. By 2030, it will be 60 percent. With more people in cities, there is less space, and housing costs more. What can we do? Here’s an idea.Container HousingThe city of Amsterdam is using old shipping containers as housing for students and other people. The containers are small—30 square meters (three hundred twenty square feet)—but they are comfortable. There is space for a living area, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. These houses are also inexpensive: only a few thousand dollars to buy. Today, the containers are used around the world as homes and student dormitories, as well as shops, offices, and hotels.Tiny HousesIn the U.S., Jay Shafer makes tiny houses for people. The smallest is only 9 square meters (98 square feet). The houses are small, but they have everything you need. On the first floor, there is a kitchen, a living area, and a bathroom. On the second floor is a bedroom. It is big enough for two people. The houses are also inexpensive. Most are $15,000.1. Container Housing集装箱房屋2. Tiny Houses微型房屋Listening 2ScriptM1: I go to school in Amsterdam and I need some place to live. Container homes are comfortable and inexpensive. They’re perfect for students.F1: I don’t know ... I know container apartments are a good idea, but I think they’re ugly. They look like big boxes.M2: A tiny house is perfect for one or two people, but I have a family of four. They’re just too small.F2: Tiny houses are inexpensive to make and buy so you save money. Also, they’re small so you use less water and energy. They’re good for people and the Earth.1.some place to live一个住的地方2. a family of four一家四口人3.save money省钱LISTENING SKILLSScript1) Laura is one of the top students in Grade One.2) Ted likes to sing English pop songs.3) Listening is not a big problem for me.4) Frank can speak six languages fluently.5) I’d like to read novels and short stories in English.6) Bob’s strong local accent makes it difficult for us to understand him.1. one of the top students优秀学生之一2. local accent当地口音PART III VIDEO ECO-FRIENDLY HOMESCRIPTNarrator:This is the Cohen’s home. It’s a three-bedroom house in a suburb in the United States. It’s a nice area, but there is a problem with this house: it uses a lot of energy.But this isn’t surprising. Houses and buildings use forty percent of all the energy in the United States. And many homes waste a lot of energy.Amory Lovins teaches people to save energy in their homes.Today, he is visiting the Cohen’s house. Lovins walks around the house, and he finds different problems. There’s a problem with the heater in one room, and the freezer in the kitchen. Lovins:“Oh, what have we here...?”Narrator:We don’t have to use a lot of electricity in our homes, says Lovins. There are simple ways to save energy.It’s surprising; homes waste a lot of energy, even while you sleep.To save energy in your home, unplug electronics when you’re not using them.Lovins:“Do you see that little red light down in the corner?”Narrator:Now, the TV is off, but it’s still using energy because it’s plugged in. The Cohens pay sixty dollars every year for this extra energy. The Cohen family has lots of electronics. They’re all plugged in. So they’re always using energy.Lovins lives in Aspen, Colorado, in the mountains. His house is very eco-friendly. All of the home’s electricity comes from solar panels.Some days, it’s below -40 degrees Celsius here. But Lovins’ house is warm, thanks to the solar panels.In fact, Lovins’whole house uses very little energy—only 120 watts. That’s a little more energy than you need to turn on one light bulb.It’s a very eco-friendly home.1. a three-bedroom house一幢有三间卧室的房子2.unplug electronics拔出电器的电源插头3.plug in插上电源的插头4.thanks to幸亏；由于。

21世纪大学实用英语综合教程第一册听力答案及原文(1-4单元).

Unit 1Listening & SpeakingIntroducing Yourself1. Directions: You’re going to meet two new college students. Listen to them talkabout themselves and fill in the blanks with the missinginformation.Hello! My name is Zhang Hong and I’m eighteen years old. I come from a small town in Hebei. It’s a nice place with a big lake and many small hills. Both my parents are doctors. I’m the only child in the family.I’m very happy to study with you here at this college. I hope we’ll be good friendsHi! I’m Li Qiang and I’m nineteen. I come from Tianjin. I like music and dancing very much. I listen to music every day and often go to a dancing party on weekends. I enjoy studying English very much. I’m very happy to have the opportunity to study English with you. I’m sure we’ll get along and become good friends.2. Directions: Now introduce yourself to your class telling them your name, yourage, where you come from, when you began to learn English andwhat you like to do on weekends.Getting to Know People1). Directions: Before you listen to the first conversation, read the following wordsand expressions which may be new to you.by the way 顺便问一下，顺便谈一下department 系major 主修科目，专业management 管理terrific 极好的，了不起的come on 快；走吧Directions: Listen to the conversation twice and fill in the blanks with the missing Words.Li Ming:We’re having great weather, aren’t we?Wang Ying: We sure are. By the way, I’m Wang Ying.Li Ming:Hello. My name is Li Ming.Wang Ying: Which department are you in, Li Ming?Li Ming: I’m in the Department of Computer Science. I’m from Beijing.Wang Ying: Really? I am glad to meet you! I’m also from Beijing. My major is Hotel Management.Li Ming: That’s terrific. My classmate Jun Jun is over there. She’s fromShanghai. Come on, I’d like you to meet her.Directions: Now listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions1. Which department is Li Ming in?He is in the Department of Computer Science.2. Where is Li Ming from?He is from Beijing.3. Which department is Wang Ying in?She is in the Department of Hotel Management.4. Where is Wang Ying from?She is also from Beijing.5. What does Li Ming want Wang Ying to do?He wants her to meet his classmate Jun Jun.2). Directions: Before you listen to the second conversation, read the followingwords which may be new to you.apartment 房间baggage 行李upstairs 往楼上Directions: Listen to the conversation twice and fill in the blanks with the missing words.Li Ming:Jun Jun, I’d like you to meet my new friend Wang Ying.Jun Jun:It’s a pleasure to meet you, Wang Ying. My name is Zhang Xiaojun, but everybody calls me Jun Jun.Wang Ying: How do you do, Jun Jun?Jun Jun:How do you do?Li Ming:Wang Ying is in the Department of Hotel Management. She is from Beijing and has just arrived.Jun Jun: So you two come from the same city, don’t you?Li Ming & Wang Ying: Yes.Jun Jun:Have you found your apartment, Wang Ying?Wang Ying: Yes, I’ve been told it’s on the 3rd floor of this building.Jun Jun:That’s good. Let me help you carry the baggage upstairs.Wang Ying:Oh, no, thank you. I can do it myself.Jun Jun:If there’s anything we can do for you, we’ll be happy to help.Wang Ying: Thank you very much. I’ll ask for help when I need it.Directions: Now listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions.1. What is Jun Jun’s real name?Her real name is Zhang Xiaojun.2. Of the three people talking to each other, which two come from the same city?Wang Ying and Li Ming come from the same city.3. Where is Wang Ying’s apartment?Her apartment is on the 3rd floor of that building.4. What does Jun Jun want to help Wang Ying do?She wants to help Wang Ying carry her baggage upstairs.5. What will Wang Ying do if she is in need of help?If she is in need of help, she will ask Jun Jun for it.4. Directions: Form a dialogue with one of your classmates, telling each other yournames, where you come from, your majors and your departments.You can use the sentences given below.Which department are you in?What’s your major?Where do you come from?My major is …I’m glad to meet you!It’s a pleasure to meet you.How do you do?Listening Practice5. Directions: Listen to people speaking and decide what they are talking about.1. W: By the way, what’s the weather like in your hometown?M: It’s not as hot as here and it often rains.A) Study. B) College.C) Weather.D) Hometown.2. M: You mean, you are afraid of mathematics?W: A little bit. It’s too difficult for me and sometimes I think I should give it up.A) Weather.B) Study.C) Hobby (业余爱好) . D) Exercise.3. W: What do you like to do for exercise?M: Swimming. How about you?A) Exercise.B) Weather.C) Study. D) Courses.4. M: How long have you known Jun Jun?W: I’ve known her for more than three years. We are from the same high school and we are now in the same department.A) School. B) Classmate.C) Department. D) Study.5. W: What did you think of the final exam?M: I’d thought it would be easy, but at the end of the first hour, I was still on the first page.A) Hobby. B) Courses.C) College. D) Exam.6. Directions: Listen to the following questions and choose the appropriate answers.1. Hi, Bill, what do you think of the math lesson?A) Sorry, I don’t know. B) It starts at eight.C) Yes, I like it. D) It’s very interesting.2. Excuse me. Where’s the Chinese Department?A) It’s over there.B) Yes, thank you.C) It’s very nice. D) No, sorry.3. I’m a student in the Computer Department. I major in Computer Science. Areyou a freshman, too?A) I’m in the Physics Department.B) Yes, I am.C) No. I’m not majoring in Computer Science.D) Yes. We’re in the same department.4. Excuse me. Where could I find any English dictionaries?A) In the park. B) In my pocket.C) On the third floor of the shop.D) It’s 9:30.5. How did you get on in your exam?A) Yes, I did. B) Yes, of course.C) No, I didn’t. D) Oh, I failed.7. Directions: Listen to the following short dialogues and choose the appropriateanswers.1. W: How much are the tickets?M: They are $13 each and $25 for two.Q: How much will the woman pay for one ticket?A) $25. B) $13.C) $30. D) $26.2. W: May I have my bill, please?M: Yes, here you are. $17.4.Q: How much does the woman have to pay?A) $70.4. B) $14.7.C) $17.4. D) $14.3. W: I thought that these flowers cost 4 dollars.M: They used to, but the price’s gone up 50 cents.Q: How much do these flowers cost now?4. M: You speak English very well. How long have you been learning thelanguage?W: I’ve been learning English for about six and a half years.Q: How long has the woman been learning English?A) Five years. B) Six and a half years.C) Six years. D) Half a year.5. M: The book costs $14, but I only have $10. Could you lend me some money?W: It’s my pleasure.Q: How much money does the man need to borrow from the woman?A) $4. B) $10.C) $40. D) $30.8. Directions: Listen to the following short talk and fill in the blanks with themissing words. The talk is spoken twice.People go to college for many reasons. Some go to college to find out who they are and what they want to become. Others go to college to follow their dreams.For me, going to college gives me the opportunity to have new experiences. At college I have to organize my time and the way I spend my time. I also have to take care of myself. What I like best here is that I can make full use of the library, which has so many books, newspapers and magazines.Becoming a college student has also given me the opportunity to meet many friends. Here I have new classmates from different places. I have not only made friends with them, but have also learnt a lot from them.The most important reason for me to be a college student is to follow my dream. All my life I have dreamed of becoming a good teacher. I like children and I want to make a living by teaching.9. Directions: Listen to the talk again and then answer the following questionsorally.1. Why do people go to college?Some go to college to find out who they are and what they want to become.Others go to college to follow their dreams.2. Why does the speaker go to college?He goes to college to have new experiences.3. What does the speaker like best about college?He can make full use of the library that has so many books, newspapers and magazines.4. What is the speaker’s most important reason for going to college?The most important reason is to follow his dream.5. What is the speaker’s dream?His dream is to become a good teacher.Unit TwoListening & Speaking1. Directions: A librarian is going to provide you with some information about theuse of the library. Listen to the short talk carefully and fill in theblanks with the missing words.This is our library. It’s well stocked (藏书). It’s open seven days a week. You can borrow all the books in the library except the rarest(珍奇的) ones, or those must be read only here. You can borrow them for several days to several months, but must return them by their due dates, or you’ll be charged(罚款) for overdue(过期的) books. It’s bad from(行为) to write in public books or mistreat (破坏) them in any way. To use the library, you will have to show your student ID(学生证). By the way, you can go online(上网) here in the library or read your textbooks in the reading-room in the evening. Enjoy your reading.2. Directions: Now help one of your classmates to use the library for the first time.Try to use the language you have just learned in Exercise 1.3. Expressing Willingness to Help1). Directions: Before you listen to the first conversation, read the followingwords and expressions which may be new to you.Straightforward 简单的enter 输入terminal (电脑)终端author 作者periodical 杂志title 书名accounting 会计wow (表示惊奇、钦佩,欢乐)哇click on 点击database 数据库I got it. 明白了。

新视野大学英语视听说教程4答案(全)

新视野大学英语视听说教程第四册听力练习录音文本和答案Unit1II. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptM: I’m beside myself with joy. I’m so lucky. Guess what? I’ve won a lit of money in the lottery.W: Yeah? Well, you do know that money is the root of all evil, right? Q: What does the woman mean?2. ScriptW: Mary was furious. Her son wrecked up her car.M: He shouldn’t have driven a car without a driver’s license. He‘s still taking driving lesson.Q: What do we know about Mary’s son?3. ScriptM: Susan, I hear you’re going to marry that guy. Some people think you’ll regret it.W: Is that so? Only time tell.Q: What does the woman imply?4. ScriptM: Mary, I just want to say how sorry I was to learn of your mother’s passing.I know how close you two were?W: Thank you. It was so sudden. I’M still in a state of shock I don’t know what to do.Q: Which of following is true?5. ScriptW: I get furious at work when my opinions aren’t considered just because I’m a woman.M: You should air your view more emphatically and demand that your vice be heard.Q: What is the woman complaining about?K eys: 1.C 2.B 3. D 4.A 5.DIII. Listening InKeys: 1D 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.CTask 2: Big John is coming!ScriptA bar owner in the Old West has just hired a timid bartender. This (S1) owner of the establishment is giving his new hire some instructions on (S2) running the place. He tells the timid man,“If you ever hear that Big John is coming to town, (S3) drop everything and run for the hills! He’s the biggest, nastiest (S4) outlaw who’s ever lived!”A few weeks pass (S5)uneventfully. But one afternoon, a local cowhand comes running through town (S6) yelling,“Big John is coming! Run for your (S7) lives!”When the bartender leaves the bar to start running, he is knocked to the ground by several townspeople rushing out of town. (S8) As he’s picking himself up, he sees a large man, almost seven feet tall. He’s muscular, and is growing as he approaches the bar.He steps up to the door, orders the poor barkeep inside, and demands, “I want a beer NOW!”He strikes his heavy fist on the bar, splitting it in half. (S9) The bartender nervously hands the big man a beer, hands shaking. He takes the beer, bites the top of the bottle off, and downs the beer in one gulp.As the terrified bartender hides behind the bar, the big man gets up to leave,“Do you want another beer?” the bartender asks in a trembling voice. “Dang it, I don’t have time!” the big man yells,(S10) “I got to get out of town! D on’t you hear Big John is coming?”Task3: A View of HappinessScriptKeys: 1D 2.C3. B 4.D 5.AIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Don’t let it get to you!Susan: You look so angry. What happened?Chris: Nothing I’d rather not talk about it. Just don’t ask.Susan: Come on. Relax. Talk to me.Chris: All right. This morning I took my car to the garage to check the air conditioner. They only gave it a quick look, refilled it with some Freon, and charged me 300bucks!Susan: No wonder you’re livid. I’d be mad too if someone ripped me off like that.Chris: Yeah. And they were rude. They said I didn’t know anything about cars, which I don’t, but they didn’t have to be blunt!Susan: Sounds like you got a raw deal!Chris: What’s worse, as I was leaving, I herd then saying, “Don’t trust that guy. He looks broke.”When I heard that, I almost hit the roof. Susan: Don’t let it get to you. Better ignore them.Chris: I agree. I did manage to keep my cool.Susan: Well, the best thing you can do is to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Agency.Chris: sounds like a good idea.MODEL2 I’m too depressed.ScriptSusan:Chris, I hear you’ve been down in the dumps, so I’ve come to cheer you up.Chris: It’s not gong o work. I’m too depressedSusan: Come, on. Tell me what’s on your mind.Chris: Everything. My girlfriend left me; my dog ran away; my wallet was stolen.Susan: Don’t worry. I’ll help you solve the biggest problem: finding youa new girlfriend.Chris: Forget it. Anyway, I’m getting bad grades, and I was told that I’d have to repeat a lot of courses next year. When I heard that, I almost lost it.Susan: Look, relax. I’ll help you with those courses.Chris: Yeah, but I also have three week’s laundry to do., and my room isa pigsty.Susan: Forget it. You’re on your own.Chris: Come, on. What are friends for?Susan:To keep you in high spirits; not to do your laundry. MODEL3 You seem to be on top of the world.ScriptNora: Oh, hey, John!John: Hey!Nora:You seem to be on top of the world tonight. What’s up?John:I’m so happy I’m about to burst. Guess what?Nora:You’ve got me.John: It might be true that misfortunes never come singly, but you can also have a “double blessing”. And that’s what I had.Nora: You mean you’ve had two happy events in your life?John:Exactly. You know, I was strong in all subjects except physics. Now I’ve finally passed the test--the one I needed to qualify for a Bachelor’s degree.Nora:Congratulations! You’d failed it three times. Now wonder you’re beaming. What’s the other good news?John:The multinational I was dong my field project at offered me a job at a good staring salary.Nora: Wow, wonderful, simple wonderful.John:I feel like celebrating. Shall we go to a bar?Nora: Why not?Now Your TurnTask 1SAMPLE DIALOGA: You look furious. What happened?B:Nothing. I’d rather not talk about it. Just don’t ask.A:Come on. You shouldn’t keep your feeling to yourself. You need to let off some stream. So, talk tome.B: All right. This morning I went to a shop to buy a digital camera, I only need an ordinary one. It is enough for my tours in the summer vacation.Buy they persuaded me to buy a professional camera, which cost three times as much.A: But you were willing to buy for it. Anyway, it must work better.B:You see, I know next to nothing about photography. So they simply tricked me into buying an expensive one.A: No wonder you’re livid with rage. I’d be mad too if I were robbed like that. What are you going to do?B:I already went back to them and asked to exchange it for a cheaper one. A: What did they say?B:Oh, they were rude. They insisted that they hadn’t encouraged me to buy a professional camera, and that I bought i t myself.A: Sounds like you got a raw deal!B:What’s worse, as I was leaving, I heard they say, “That guy looks broke. He shouldn’t have bought any camera.”A: Don’t let it get to you. Better ignore their rude remarks.B: I agree. I did manage to keep my cool.A: Well, the best thing you can do is to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Agency. If they talk to the shop, maybe they will give youa refund.B: Sounds too good to be true.V. Let’s TalkScriptVI. Further Listening and Speaking Task1: Reason and EmotionScriptK eys: 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.DTask 2: DepressionK eys: TFFTFTask3: AngerScriptAnger is an emotion that can be hard to control. Despite this, we should learn how to manage anger in a constructive manner. In the most intense moments of anger, we usually have two choices: to fight or to run. Some choose the option of violence, which is a negative reaction to anger; and others choose to run. Some may think running means you are a coward. But the option of walking away and claiming down is the more productive method of handling anger. It is difficult to walk away, especially when your heart is racing, and your anger is boiling over.There are constructive ways of handling anger in any situation. First, you have to stop for a brief moment and think before you act. Take that moment and calm down id you feel yourself being pushed.At that moment you should admit you are angry. If you refuse to admit you’re angry or hurt, or if you make it appear that everything is peaches and cream, you are not managing angry in a productive way. You should first admit you are angry and let your feelings out before you blow up. Foe example, you can stay in a quiet place by yourself and shout; or you can talk to a close friend to vent your rage. If you do not acknowledge your anger, it only builds up inside you and will eventually explode like a volcano Then, in order to manage your angry, you can ask yourself an important question that we all must ask ourselves,“What made me angry?”When you get the answer, and then ask yourself, “Why did that made me angry?” Through such logical reasoning, one tends to calm down and move toward a sensible solution.News ReportU.S. Roller CoasterScriptThe world’s first4D roller coaster, “X”, took on its first passengers last week at the Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park, just outside Los Angeles. After climbing on board and properly securing their safety harnesses, “X”riders are first to a height of over 66meters. At the top, the passenger train is released and builds up enough speed to race and plummet around the track at speeds of over 130km an hour.The rider takes the daring passengers down an incredible 66m dive and over the top of a 62m loop, in cars that spin independently of the roller coaster train. This unique design allows riders to spin360degree, both forwards and backwards, through the entire ride.Passengers hurtle through this ride often moving in many different directions at the same time ad the cars somersault back and forth and the roller coaster twists, loop s, and dives.The complicated series of maneuvers includes two raven turn, one front flip, one twisting front flip, and two back flips.Since passengers aren’t always facing the right direction to see what’s coming up next, the element of surprise is high. For “X”riders, this adds to the thrill of the ride.The track of this newest roller coaster runs a total length of a little over1, 100meters. The passenger trains measure 6meters wide and 21meters long, large enough to carry 28 passengers at a time. At full capacity,the trains can take 1,600passengers for the ride of their lives each hour. The entire ride lasts for only a total about 2minutes, but you can tell from the exhilarated faces of passengers returning to the boarding dock that they were two of the most thrilling minutes of heir lives.Uint2II. Basic Listening Practice3. ScriptK eys: 1.B 2.A 3. C 4D 5BIII. Listening InKeys: 1C.A 3.D4.B 5.AFor Reference:1. It means there is no match between you and your hair.2. That’s…$135. Sir? Sir, are you all right? Oh, he fainted.Task 2: The Voice LiftScriptAfter the face-lift, the forehead tightened, and the (S1) nose job, something still might be revealing your age: your (S2) voice.For patients who think their trembly, hoarse words don’t (S3) match their newly face and figure, there’s a procedure that claims to make them (S4) sound younger too: the voice lift.There are two general kinds of voice lifts. In some cases, implants (S5) inserted through an incision in the (S6)neck bring the vocal cords closer together. Doctor s also use injections of (S7) fat or other substances to plump up the cords, so that the voice sounds younger.(S8) The voice lift is becoming more widely known among an aging population, who try to make themselves sound younger.“I speak in a great deal, or I was shouting, on a particular day, at the end of the day, I would feel exhausted,” said Robert Brown, 75, (S9) a retired construction engineer who underwent the voice lift several years ago, “I don’t know if I sound younger, but the hoarseness is gone, which is such a great improvement.”(S10)Voice lift can also benefit people like performers, lawyers, teachers, and telephone operators who need to have a strong voice and hope to shave years off the sound of their voice.Task3: A View of HappinessScriptMen are turning to plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures to brighten up their appearances at a faster rate than women, according to a survey released on Wednesday.Men’s use of fat injections to soften deep wrinkles leaped 47 percent last year from the previous year. Women’s use of the injections fell 36 percent, according to a survey by the American Academy of Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons.Men’s use of botox injections to eliminate frown lines rose 88 percent, while women’s botox use fell 8 percent.And for smoothing skin, the use of laser resurfacing among men rose 13percent, the survey showed. Meanwhile, women’s use of laser resurfacing dropped 38 percent during the same time period.The number of men getting nose jobs rose 47 percent, while the number of women doing so rose 5 percent.Typically, men and women visiting plastic surgeons for cosmetic reasons were age 40 to 59.The study said 44 percent of men and 57 percent of women tell their doctor that looking younger is the reason they are choosing cosmetic surgery. By about 18 percent, men are more likely than women to say they want facial cosmetic surgery for work-related reasons.The study was conducted by written questionnaires from January 20 to March 3 among more than 2,600 members of the association, who focus on treatment of the face, head, and neck.By comparison, in the previous year, women’s use of botox rose 60 percent while men’s fell 14 percent; women’s use of laser resurfacing rose 13 percent while men’s fell 19 percent; women’s use of fat injections fell17 percent and men’s fell 54 percent.6. What is true of men and women’s use of fat injections?7. While of the following is true of nose jobs?8. How much greater is the percentage of women choosing cosmetic surgeryto look younger than the percentage of men?9. What is true of men and women using botox in the previous year?10. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? Keys: 1C 2.C3. B 4.B 5.DIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 She’s having some cosmetic surgery.Amy: Did you hear Nora’s off to Korea?Bill: why is she going to Korea?Amy:She is having some cosmetic surgery.Bill: I’m floored! I thought she was beautiful already.Amy: I know what you mean. She’s having her nose fixed.Bill: Was it broken?Amy: No, stupid, she’s having it made smaller.Bill: If she wasn’t beautiful already,I could understand getting surgery. But she already has a nice nose.Amy:But not a fashionable one. She’s also having her teeth straighten.Shewants to have a perfect smile.Bill: What for?Amy:She believes a better physical appearance will improve her chance of getting a good job.Bill: We won’t even recognize her when she gets back.MODEL2 I think I need a face-lift.ScriptSusan:Hey!Amy: Hi! Don’t you know anyone who’s had cosmetic surgery?Susan:You mean like a liposuction? I don’t think that’s necessary. That’s not the way a woman should stay attractive.Amy: Honestly, I won’t go as far as that. With surgery, I might look gorgeous, but it wouldn’t be the real me.Susan: Yeah, people should be happy with the way they are.Amy: I see your point. But I’m worried about the wrinkle around my eyes.I think I need a face-lift. Why can’t we go back to the way thingswere?Susan:Because…I don’t know! But, Amy, you wouldn’t do that, would you? Amy: Darned right I would! I don’t expect my skin to be baby-smooth, butI should at least be young-looking.Susan: Isn’t makeup enough?Amy:Come on, Susan. Be open-minded! Look at my eyes! They’re puffy. And my lower lids are dark and loose, and full of lines and circles. I really hope surgery can wipe out the tired look.Susan:But what would other people think?Amy:I don’t care other people think. I’m already for a lift. MODEL3 How did you find the plastic surgery there?ScriptSusan:How was your trip to Korea? How did you find the plastic surgery there?Nora:It was all pretty scary at first.Susan:As I see it, they certainly did a beautiful job for you. If I hadn’t recognized your clothes, I wouldn’t have known it was you! Nora: Tanks, but underneath this surgery, it’s still the same old me. Susan: Well, why did you want the surgery after all?Nora:If I want to be competitive in the job market, I think this is indispensable.Susan:How can you say that! You don’t need to change your looks to geta good job. Anyway, shall we get some lunch?Nora: I’m not hungry, really I’m not.Susan: Did you already have lunch?Nora:I’m skipping lunch. I want to stay in good shape. I think I’m gettinga bit too fat already.Susan:Oh, Nora, don’t be so silly! You’re not fat at all, and you need to eat. If you don’t eat, you’ll get sick and wind up in hospital. Nora: Ok, maybe I could eat a little. I do want to stay healthy.Now Your TurnTask 1SAMPLE DIALOGSally: Hi, John, nice to see you here.John: Hi, sorry, your name escapes me momentarilySally: Oh, I’m Sally. D on’t you recognize me?John: Now I see, you’re Sally! You have changed beyond recognition! Sally: I had cosmetic surgery.John: I’m confuses! I thought you were good-looking before.Sally: My nose was rather flat. The bridge of my nose wasn’t high enough.So I got my nose fixed.John: That’s absolutely unnecessary. I can also see your eyes have changed a lot.Sally: Yeah, my single-folded eyelids have become double-folded. John: What else did you do?Sally: I also have my teeth straighten ed. I felt uncomfortable about my uneven teeth whenever I smiled. Now I think I have a better smile. John: Why do you have so much surgery?Sally: I believe a better physical appearance will help me land a better job.John:Nonsense. Most employers are more interested in your practical ability than your looks.V. Let’s TalkScriptG reetings, ladies and gentlemen. I hope you’ll find it interesting how to be fashionable without spending too much money.Sure, some famous stars always look stylish. They have unlimited clothing budgets that put the latest looks at their fingertips! But you can also look amazing without spending lots of money on your wardrobes. Simple try the following suggestions on for size.First, you should make seasonal purchases; that is, you should buy winter coats, leather jackets, bathing suits, ad summer dress at the end of the season. You’ll get major discounts as you stock up for the next year. If you want clothes to wear right now, you can go to discount stores. They may not be the place to buy an expensive evening dress, but they’re perfect for buying things like T-shirtsThere is yet another cheap way of you to buy stylish clothes. Many department stores have a store brand. It means they offer current styles but are much cheaper than big-name brands.To save money, an important principle for you to follow is to not buy “outfits”. With the exception of suits, interchangeable piece are more affordable—buying clothing in separate.Wear-with- anything pieces are always a good buy. For example, you can almost always wear a pair of black trousers and a white dress skirt; you can wear them several times a week, paired with different accessories. If you can’t afford expensive clothes, you can spend money on accessories such as nice shoes and fashionable bags. Such extras make even the simplest outfit look polished.Finally, a great haircut always helps. When you hair looks fabulous, you look more stylish and fashionable.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Beauty Contests and Plastic SurgeriesScriptJuliana Borges, who was named “Miss Brazil”early on Tuesday, had plastic surgery four times and underwent 19 smaller operations. She was just one of many competitors who were determined to improve their appearance through surgery.“Plastic surgery make me more beautiful and gave me confidence in myself and the perfect measurement that won me this title,”said the beauty queen in a green dress, who was representing Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul.Borges, 22, had liposuction and had her chin, nose, and ears worked on, as well as, had her breasts enlarged.With the development of plastic surgery, more and more of Brazil’s would-be beauty queen are finding it easier to achieve the ideal measurements. These days, young hopefuls from the Amazon jungle to big cities in Brazil’s south are planning surgery.A third of the 27 finalists at the beauty contest went under the scalpel after rules were changed in the 1990s.The new rules permit plastic surgery, colored contact lenses, and hair dye at beauty contests.The organizers of the Miss Brazil contest said, “It’s a war out there, and all of the beauty tools that can be used should be used. Other countrieslike Venezuela paved the way, and Brazil is going to have to use those tools as well if it wants to com pete in Miss University beauty contests.”But Brazil’s love for plastic surgery is not limited to beauty contests. Most young women who undergo surgery want to find a better man or a higher-paying job.5. How many surgical operations did the former Miss Brazil have altogether?6. What change has plastic surgery brought, according to the passage?7. Which of the following is allowed after the rules changed in the1990s??4. Which of the following countries is mentioned as a pioneer in using beauty tools?5. What is the goal of most young Brazilian women who undergo surgery? K eys: 1.A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.ATask 2: Is it true beauty?ScriptJohn:There goes Camilla. She looks gorgeous today, doesn’t she? Her skin is as smooth as a baby’s bottom. Her lips are a perfect Cupid’s bow.She must have dozens of admirers.Becky: I wonder what she looks like without all makeup. She must out it with a spoon. It’s like a mask. I don’t understand what men find so attractive about her.John: Do I detect a hint of jealousy?Becky: She has nothing for me to be jealous about.John: I’ll be you believe in those saying like: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.Becky: True beauty comes from within. Natural materials should be enough to bring it out.John: But do you always stick to those rules? When I went past your apartment last night, I saw you in the kitchen with some green substance smeared all your face.Becky: They were cucumbers. They’re natural healers of the skin. Haven’t you heard people say on TV that they soften the skin, wipe out the roughness, and build strength and resilience?John: Yeah, yeah, yeah! They wipe out lines and age signs. Blah, blah, blah! See, I can even recite that advertisement.Becky: You’ve learned a lot, haven’t you?John: Since you can keep your skin so young-looking and maintain your figure so well, you might as well as write a book on beauty secrets. Becky: Don’t pull my leg. Anyway, you’d do well to try the cucumber treatment on yourself. Put some cucumber slice on your head. Atleast the y’ll keep that bald spot from shining so brightly..K eys: FTFTFTask3: Changing Your Hairstyle to Improve Your AppearanceScriptIf you want to look better, changing your hairstyle can be a simple fix. If you’re trying to reach a weight-loss goal, a new hairstyle is a quick and easy way to freshen up your looks—and boost your confidence. According to a popular hair stylist, clients often say, “I want to cut my hair, but I should lose weight first.”But that’s not the right sequence; it’s the other way around. You should know what hairstyle will flatter you the most, the style that will show off you particular feature to the best advantage even before you begin to lose weight.For example, many may want to follow a tread and wear long hair. But some may look better with shorter hair if they have a round face. “When it’s too long, it can drag your face down and actually bring attention to the features you don’t want to emphasize,” says Guy Riggio, a famous hair stylist in Los Angeles. How short is too short? That depends the length of your neck. Riggio says, “The longer the neck, the shorter you can go.”Some top stylists believe that women should stay clear of bangs. Thick bangs may be fashionable at times, but even thin bangs are hard to wear. “They change the shape of your face, making it seem shorter,” says New York hair stylist O’Connor. Instead, you should pull your hair away from your face. It will make your face look longer.Finally, pick a stylist who’s knowledge able and whose opinion can be trusted. Then have fun with the new style.For Reference:1. It is a quick and easy way to freshen up your looks—and boost your confidence2. Clients often say, “I want to cut my hair, but I should lose weight first.”But that’s not the right sequence; it’s the other way around.3. The speaker say if you have a round face, you may look better with short hair.4. That depends the length of your neck. The longer the neck, the shorter you can go.5. They change the shape of your face, making it seem shorterNews ReportMiss WorldScriptThe Miss World title went to first black African contestant ever in its 51-year history at the Miss World finals in Sun City, South Africa on Friday.Organizers of the pageant said they expected about one billion people to have turned in to watch the beauty queen extravaganza. The event was hosted by American talk show host, Jerry Springer, at a glitzy resort in the heart of South Africa’s bush country.[SOUND BITE]The pageant was created in 1951 by a public relations executive for a small leisure and entertainment company. It was initially intended to be only a one-time event, but was continued after the United States began the rival Miss Universe contest in 1952.In more than half a century, there have been only three Miss World winners from Africa, two of them white South Africa and the third from Egypt. Miss World has until now been dominated by winner from Europe, the Americas, and India, the majority of them being Caucasian.The contestants in this pageant are judges in three different categories: beauty, grace, and charm; talent, poise, and personally; and figure and deportment. After the first round of judging, the original group of 92contestants was pared down to only ten finalists who would go on to compete for the title.The second-runner up in this ten year’s pageant was Miss Scotland, 18-year-old Juliet-Jane Horne.[SOUND BITE]The People’s Republic of China was represented for the first time this year by 18-year-od Bing Li.[SOUND BITE]The title of first runner up went to Miss Aruba, 19-year-old Zerelda Lee. [SOUND BITE]The competition was fierce as each of the ten finalists took her turn in the spotlight in front of a live audience.But out of the 92 contestants, it was Miss Nigeria, 18-year-old Agbani Darego, who took home covered title and the $100,000 prize.[SOUND BITE]Before being crowed, Darego took the victory walk wearing a lime-green, body hugging dress and waved to a cheering crowd.The news of her victory sparked rapturous celebrations all over Nigeria’s biggest city, Lagos.Uint3II. Basic Listening Practice5. ScriptW: Did you see the paper today? There was an earthquake in Brazil. M: Yes, but it only measured 3.5 on the Richter scale. I don’t think there were any casualties.Q: What is the result of the earthquake of 3.5 on the Richter scale according to the man?2. ScriptW: I’d a bit worried about Suzie traveling to southern India. It’s the rainy season there, a nd there may be landsides.M:Suzie can take care of herself; she won’t go anywhere too risky. Besides, you can always e-mail her if it makes you feel better.Q: What is Suzie doing?3. ScriptM: Hi, I thought you were on holiday in Asia! Back already?W:we never got there! Our travel agent cancelled our arrangements because the whole region is flooded. We were so disappointed; we won’t get another chance to g o this year.Q: What is the woman doing?4. ScriptM: Our flight to Tokyo was delayed by twelve hours. Can you believe it?A typhoon hit the east coast and it was chaos.W:I saw it on the news. The flooding and damage were terrible. I don’t think anyone was hurt though.Q: What is the consequence of the typhoon?5. ScriptW: Did you see the program last night about volcanoes? It was fascinating! M: Yes, the weird thing is the molten lava looks so beautiful, yet it’s so destructive. And I couldn’t believe how far the ash can travel. I’m glad we don’t have any volcanoes here!Q: What does the man think the volcano is?K eys: 1.D 2.A 3. C 4.B 5.CIII. Listening InTask 1: Soft answers turn away wrath.Son:Hi,mom, what are we having for dinner tonight?。

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