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全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1
Unit 1 Studying English
Part https://www.doczj.com/doc/1c14685516.html,municative Function
Greetings and Introductions
People greet each other when they meet.And in meeting new people it is common to introduce oneself and be introduced by others.This exercise focuses on different ways to greet people and to make introductions.
Listen to the recording and complete the following conversations.
1. Bill: Hi, Mary.
Mary: Hi, Bill. How are you doing?
Bill: Good, thanks. And you?
Mary: Just fine, Bill. I'd like you to meet my classmate, Bob Smith.Bob, this is my friend, Bill Jones.
Bill: Hello, nice to meet you.
Bob: Nice to meet you, too.
2. Linda: Excuse me, are you Paul Johnson from London?I'm Linda Blake from Smith and Wells.
Paul: Yes, I am Paul Johnson. How do you do, Miss Blake?
Linda: How do you do, Mr. Johnson? May I introduce Charles Green to you?He's our sales manager. Paul: Pleased to meet you, Mr. Green.
Mr. Green: It's a pleasure to meet you.
3. Jack: Mum, I've brought one of my friends.
Mother: Ask him in, Jack.
Jack: Come and meet my family, Tom. Mum, this is Tom, my roommate.
Mother: Hello, Tom. It's good to know you.
Tom: How do you do, Mrs. Brown?
Jack: And this is my sister, Jane.
Listening Strategy
Detecting Incomplete Plosion
In connected speech when a plosive consonant like /k/, /g/, /t/, /d/, /p/, /b/is followed by another consonant, it is not fully pronounced.This is called incomplete plosion.
Listen and read after the recording,paying attention to the letters in italics.
1. 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.
Part B
Listening Tasks
A Passage
Talking About Studying English
Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding
Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
At a gathering of students from China and some other countries,Yang Weiping and Virginia Wang, both first-year college students,are talking about their learning of English.
Hello, my name is Yang Weiping.I'm a freshman at Peking University and I'm majoring in chemistry.At college we have to study a foreign language.I choose English because I like listening to English programs on the radio and TV.I also like British and American pop songs.Some day I hope to visit Britain and the United States.I started learning English several years ago and I'm getting better at it.My favorite activity is listening,especially listening to songs and stories.My big problem is, however, speaking.I feel nervous whenever I speak.And I never seem to know what to say when people talk to me.But I've decided to overcome my shyness and learn to speak English by speaking as much as I can.
Hi, my name is Virginia Wang.I'm a library science major at the National University of Singapore.In our country, English is important.It is one of the official languages and you have to be fluent in English to get a good job.I've been studying English since high school.I'm good at reading because I like learning about new things and new ideas.There are so many books and articles written in English.Our textbooks at the university are in English, too.I know writing is also very important,but I find it really difficult.When I graduate from the
university,I would like a job in the city library where I can read all kinds of new books.
Questions
1. Which of the following would be the best title for the two talks?
2. Who are the speakers?
Exercise 2：Listening for details
Listen again and complete the table according to the information you get from the recording.
Speaking Tasks
Pair Work
Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording.Practise the conversations with your partner,playing the role of A or B.Then work with your partner to create your own conversations
by replacing the underlined parts with your own words.
Conversation 1
A: Excuse me, may I sit here?
B: Sure.
A: Nice day, isn't it?
B: Yes, it's warm and sunny. Just the kind of weather I like.
A: Me too. Are you from the English Department?
B: No, I'm a computer major.
A: Oh, really? You speak English very well.
B: Thank you.
Conversation 2
A: How long have you been studying English?
B: About four years.
A: Do you like it?
B: Very much.
A: Why's that?
B: Well, I think it's very useful.
Conversation 3
A: Which English class do you like best?
B: Listening, of course. How about you?
A: To be honest, I find listening rather difficult.
B: You should listen to these tapes. They are very helpful.
Part C
Additional Listening
A Passage
How to Improve Listening Comprehension
Listen to the passage and answer the following questions by filling in the blanks.Among the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing,
I find listening most difficult,because I worry about the words I don't know.Now I'm trying to focus on the general idea,not worrying about the new words.This makes me feel good,because I know I've understood something.Then, I listen again carefully and if I have any problems I play the difficult parts again.In this way I come to understand better both the main idea and the details of the listening text.
Part D
Test Your Listening
Short Conversations
You're going to hear five short conversations.Listen carefully and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
1. W: John, why don't you watch NBA games on TV?
M: Oh, I'm studying for a Chinese test tomorrow.
Q: What's the man doing?
2. W: Tom, if you can give me a hand,I will be able to get this history paper done quickly.
M: Of course I can.
Q: What's Tom going to do?
3. M: Excuse me, is this the French Department?
W: No, it's the English Department.The French Department is in the new building opposite the school library,right beside the German Department.
Q: What's the man looking for?
4. W: Good morning, Professor Wang.Could I talk to you about my paper now?
M: I have a class in a few minutes.How about coming to my office after four tomorrow afternoon?
Q: When will the woman see the professor?
5. W: Tim, why are you late for class again?You were late yesterday and the day before yesterday.
M: I'm sorry, Miss. My mother goes to work early.And I overslept because I don't have an alarm clock.
Q: What does Tim say about his being late for class?
全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1
Unit 2 Fun with Language
Part A
Communicative Function
Opening and Closing a Conversation
In everyday life, we often have to open and close a conversation.This exercise focuses on how people perform these communicative functions.
Listen to the recording and decide if the first sentence of each short dialogue you hear begins the opening or the closing of a conversation.Tick the answer.
1. — It's been a really wonderful evening.Thank you very much for inviting us.
— I'm glad you enjoyed it.
— Maybe we could get together sometime at my home.
— Sounds nice.
2. — Great party, isn't it?
— Yeah, really.
— You look familiar to me. Have we met before?
— I'm afraid not.
3. — I'm afraid I have to go now.
— So soon? Well, I enjoyed our talk together.
— Me too.
4. — Excuse me, could you tell me the time?
— It's half past 5 by my watch.
— Thank you very much.
— You're welcome.
5. — Is this seat taken?
— Oh, let me move my stuff.
— Aren't you Jack Brown? I'm Bill, Bill Stone.
— Oh, hello, Bill. Fancy meeting you here!
6. — Hi, Jack. So good to see you.
— Oh, hi, Andy. It's been quite a while since we saw each other last.How 're things with you?
— Just fine. What 've you been doing these years?
— Well, I've been studying for my PhD degree here at the university.
— That's wonderful.
Listening Strategy
Distinguishing Between Similar Sounds
It is important to distinguish between similar sounds while https://www.doczj.com/doc/1c14685516.html,s like Jean and Jane, figures like 18 and 80 can sound quite alike.Titles like Mrs. and Miss can also be confusing.
Listen to the recording and underline the word you hear in each sentence.
1. May I introduce Miss Jones to you?
2. John Davis was born in California in 1930.
3. I can't agree with you more.
4. My birthday is on June 20th.
5. Paul, is your sister married?
6. Look, here comes Mr. Black, our sales manager.
7. Bob isn't in the library right now.
8. Mr. Taylor is said to be leaving for South Africa soon.
9. Pass me the beer, please.
10. I was wondering if you could help Anna with her music lessons.
Part B
Listening Tasks
A Passage
How to Improve Your Conversation Skills
Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding
Listen to the recording once and then do the following.
To speak to people in a foreign language requires courage and willingness to make errors.Some people are so afraid of making mistakes that they never open their mouths.And that's the biggest mistake of all.Now if you have courage and are ready to make a few errors,what do you say?
First of all, you have to open the conversation.Finding an appropriate topic is half the battle.Some topics, such as the weather and news, work well.But others, such as age, money or people's appearance do not.The following are some good ways to open a conversation.
Weather — It sure is cold today, isn't it?
News — Did you hear about that terrible forest fire?
A conversation in a foreign language doesn't always go smoothly.Sometimes your partner talks too fast and you find it difficult to follow.Not to worry, though.You can always ask your partner to repeat what he has said or to speak more slowly.For example,"Excuse me, but could you say that again? I didn't catch it."Or "Could you speak more slowly, please?"At the end of a conversation you need to find a way to close it in a polite way."Well, I really need to be going" or "It was nice talking to you"is frequently used by people to end a conversation.
Exercise 2：Listening for details
Listen to the recording again and complete the answers to the following questions.
Speaking Tasks
Pair Work
Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording.Practise the conversations with your partner,playing the role of A or B.Then work with your partner to create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words.
Conversation 1
A: Excuse me, Jack, do you have a minute?
B: Yes. What can I do for you?
A: Well, I wonder if you could tell me how I could improve my oral English.
B: Mm. Do you often speak English with your friends?
A: I wanted to, but every time I open my mouth I seem to make errors, so sometimes I just give up.
B: I guess speaking in a foreign language isn't easy. You must be willing to make some errors at the beginning.
A: You mean I shouldn't be afraid of making mistakes.
B: That's right.
A: And I should try to speak English as much as I can.
B: Exactly.
A: Thanks for the advice.
B: Any time.
Conversation 2
(On the way to class)
A: Cold this morning, isn't it?
B: Yes, and it's supposed to get even colder.
A: I hope it won't get as cold as last night.
B: Speaking of last night, did you attend the English Speech Contest?
A: Yeah, I did. It was terrific.That guy who won the first prize speaks really fluent English.I do admire him. B: Me, too. We'll just have to work harder. Maybe one of us can win the next English contest.
A: Yeah, maybe. Who knows?
B: Well, I have to run now. I have an appointment with the dean. Bye.
A: Bye.
Part C
Additional Listening
A Passage
Smile When You Read This
Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).Correct the ones that are false.
How good is your memory?
Answer these four questions:
What did you have for breakfast yesterday?
What clothes did you wear last Friday?
Who did you talk to yesterday?
Where did you go last Saturday?
If you can answer all the four questions, your memory is very good.
Education specialists in England have been looking into ways to improve our memory of what we read. The specialists found something to help: facial expressions. They gave ten students a happy article to read. Five of the students read the happy article while smiling. Five students read the happy article while frowning. Then they answered comprehension questions. The smiling students remembered more of the happy article than the frowning students. Then the specialists gave ten students another article to read. It was an angry letter to the editor of a newspaper. Five students read the angry article while smiling, and five students read the angry article while frowning. Which group remembered better? You're right. The frowning students. The specialists don't know why facial expressions help memory. They are continuing to study the relationship between the mind and the body. Until they find the answer, keep smiling (or frowning?)!
Part D
Test Your Listening
A Passage
Listen to the passage and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
Many expressions may be used to describe someone who is excited. One such expression is "beside oneself". You can be beside yourself with anger or beside yourself with happiness, although usually not both at the same time! If you are beside yourself, you are filled with excitement. The dictionary tells us that "beside" means "next to", or "at the side of". So the expression "beside oneself" describes something that really is not possible. Today, you might hear a husband say, "When my wife told me we were going to have a baby, I was beside myself with joy." Or someone might tell you he was beside himself with anger because he had just lost his job. When you are full of joy or extremely excited, you may do something strange. You may "flip your lid". A lid is the cover that prevents something from escaping from a container. A lid on a cooking pot, for example, keeps the heat from escaping. To flip something is to turn it over. So when you "flip your lid", you become so excited that you lose your self-control.
Questions
1. What condition does the expression "beside oneself" describe today?
2. What is meant by the expression "flip your lid"?
3. What does the passage mainly discuss?
全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1
Unit 3 School Life
Part A
Communicative Function
Expressing Likes and Dislikes
There are various ways to express likes and dislikes. They can be expressed by using verbs, phrasal verbs, adjectives as well as adjectival phrases.
Listen to the recording and complete the following passage with the missing words.
Maggie likes swimming but she doesn't care for skiing. She loves flying on planes and traveling by train but hates getting on buses because they are often too crowded. She is interested in playing the piano and is fond of reading and playing computer games. At weekends Maggie loves going to Chinese restaurants and her favorite food is spicy Sichuan bean curd. After work she is keen on listening to music. She prefers light music to rock, because light music makes her feel relaxed. In the evening she enjoys watching TV in her own room. She thinks a lot of news programs but sitcoms are the last kind of thing for her to watch.
Listening Strategy
Identifying Numbers
It is necessary for us to listen for specific words that contain the information we need. This exercise focuses on one kind of required information — numbers.
Listen to the recording and fill in the blanks with the numbers you hear.
1. Remember to put down the zip code when you address the envelope. Mine is 92381.
2. Sally's aunt has just come back from France. Now she's staying at the Park Hotel, Room 2608.
3. Mr. Davis lives at 1540 Water Street.
4. It usually takes about 75 minutes to get to the airport from here.
5. The new coat cost me 156 yuan.
6. The Tower of London is more than 900 years old.
7. Mr. Baker has been working in the City Bank of New York for two years. He now has an annual income of $ 84.200.
8. New York is 1,735 miles away from here.
9. Please get to the Shanghai Museum no later than 9:40.
10. The clock in the reading room must be fast. It's 5:45 by my watch.
Part B
Listening Tasks
A Conversation
Accommodation for College Students
Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding
Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
R: Good morning. Can I help you?
S: Yes, please. I'm a new student and I'd like to have some information about the ...em... accommodation for students.
R: Right. The university provides two types of accommodation, halls of residence and self-catering accommodation.
S: How much does it cost for the self-catering accommodation?
R: For a single room, ￡37.86 per week, that's about ￡5.40 a day. For a double room, it's ￡52.78 per week. This will apply throughout this academic year.
S: I'd like to stay in the self-catering accommodation. How far is it from the residence to the university?
R: It all depends. The residences at Elms Road and Palm Road are about one and a half miles from the university main site and the Freemen's Common Houses at William Road are half a mile.
S: When do I need to apply?
R: Are you an undergraduate or a postgraduate?
S: Undergraduate.
R: Then you should apply for it as soon as possible, since places in university-owned accommodation are limited and if you don't apply before the end of the month, you are not likely to get a place.
S: Could you possibly tell me what to do if no vacancy is available?
R: Yes, you may consider private accommodation. The university runs an Accommodation Information Office and its staff will help you.
S: Where's the office?
R: In the Students' Union Building.
S: Whom can I contact?
R: Mr. Underwood — David Underwood, the manager of the Accommodation Information Office.
S: Thank you very much.
R: You are welcome.
Questions
1. What does the conversation mainly tell us?
2. Which of the following is not included in the conversation?
Exercise 2：Listening for details
Listen to the recording twice and fill in the blanks in the following passage with the missing information. Speaking Tasks
Pair Work
Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practice the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then work with your partner to create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words.
Conversation 1
A: I hear you're moving into the new student apartment building.
B: Actually, I moved into it last week.
A: Aren't you lucky! I applied for it, but they told me there was no vacancy.
B: What a pity! You should have applied earlier. Places in apartment buildings are always so limited.
A: I guess so.
B: But why don't you rent an apartment near school?
A: Oh, no. I like living on campus. It's more convenient, isn't it?
B: Yes, that's true. Come and see me if you have time. I'm in 302.
A: I will. See you.
B: See you.
Conversation 2
A: Good afternoon. Can I help you?
B: Yes. I wonder if you have a one-bedroom apartment to rent.
A: Let me check. Yes, we have one.
B: Where is it?
A: It's on Maple Street, near a shopping center and a subway station.
B: Sounds nice. Which floor is it on?
A: Fourth.
B: Does it face south?
A: Well, the bedroom faces east and the living room west. But it looks out on a beautiful park.
B: Mm. Is the living room large?
A: Yes, it's quite big. And there's a small kitchen and a bathroom as well. It's very comfortable.
B: Well, what's the rent per month?
A: 800.
B: Mm. It's more than I have in mind. Let me think it over. I'll call you back in a day or two.
A: Certainly.
Part C
Additional Listening
A Passage
What College Professors Do
Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the missing information.
College professors are often believed to lead easy lives of quiet thinking while teaching one or two classes every week. But actually they do much more than that. The average professor spends between six and fifteen hours in the classroom weekly, yet works from sixty to eighty hours a week. Because they must remain current in their fields, professors spend part of that time reading, reading, reading. That leads to additional hours during which they revise and update their class lecture notes. It takes far longer to prepare notes than to deliver them in class. Professors may spend time conducting experiments, working on college projects, or advising students. They may also be writing books, articles, or papers for delivery at conventions. When not in the classroom or in the office, professors are still working, behind closed doors in committee sessions or at home grading papers and preparing for tomorrow's classes. To accept this sort of schedule willingly, they must feel strongly about the importance of the college experience.
Part D
Test Your Listening
A Passage
Listen to the passage and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
Despite what your parents and others try to make you believe, life at college may not be the best experience you will ever live through. Why? The simple one-word answer is: Roommates. One has often heard about the guy that never sleeps or the girl who always has her friends over or the one who studies all the time and becomes very disturbed by the slightest movement you make. Okay, they are not all that bad. So how do you get them to stop? You can't do it. It's impossible. The only way you will be able to live with your roommates is by compromising. If you like to have friends over, but your roommates want to study, take your friends out. If you don't like to listen to music while you are studying but one of your roommates does, ask him to use headphones. Talk about your habits and ask your roommates about theirs. Respect your roommates and your roommates will respect you. You may not be friends with your roommates by the end of the year but you may be friends with them the year after, when you are no longer rooming together. This is all right though. Sometimes it's too difficult to try to live together and be good friends at the same time. Roommates are not always meant to be your best friends. Remember: Not only do you have roommates, you are a roommate. Be good to your roommates.
Questions
1. What does the passage mainly tell us?
2. What's the only way you will be able to live with your roommates according to the passage?
3. Which of the following is true?
全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1
Unit 4 Going to a Party
Part A
Communicative Function
Controlling a Conversation
In daily communication we often use different techniques to control a conversation. We need to know how to show attention or surprise, how to agree or disagree, how to break in, how to change the subject, and how to
bring other people into a conversation. In this part you'll learn some of the ways we use to control a conversation.
Listen to the conversations and supply the missing words in the blanks.
1. M: Great party, isn't it?
W: Yeah, super. Everyone seems to be having a good time.
M: They do, don't they? By the way, do you know that girl talking to Jack?
W: Who? Oh, that's Mary. She lives in our dormitory.
M: She's pretty. Don't you think so?
W: Yes, and clever too. One of the best students in her class, I believe.
M: Do you know her well?
W: Quite well. Shall I introduce you to her?
M: That'd be nice.
2. M: When are you leaving for Australia, Diana?
W: In just two weeks. And I'm so excited. But there are still one or two things I need to do before I go.
M: Like what?
W: Like going to the travel agent and figuring out what to do with my apartment while I'm gone.
M: Your apartment? Perhaps you could sublet it.
W: Yeah, but who to?
M: Hmm,let me think. Oh, I know just the person. An old friend of mine, Peter Jones, is coming here to do some research this summer, from June through August.
W: That's exactly when I'll be away. Sounds ideal. When could you talk to him about it?
M: Well, I'll be calling him later this week, anyway. I'll mention it to him then.
W: Thanks a lot. Come to think of it, Michael, shall we have a get-together with Tom and Catherine this weekend?
M: Good idea! Let's do that.
Listening Strategy
Identifying Adverbials of Frequency
Expressions like "once a week", "twice a month" etc. are used to denote how often you do something.
Now listen to the recording and write down short answers to the questions.
1. M: How often do you read China Daily?
W: I seldom read it. I only read it once a week.
Q: How often?
2. W: Do you play tennis very often?
M: Not very. About twice a week.
Q: How often?
3. M: Do you often clean your bedroom?
W: We clean it every day.
Q: How often?
4. W: How often do you listen to English broadcasts?
M: Quite often. I listen every other day, I guess.
Q: How often?
5. M: Does Jenny work in the lab very often?
W: Four nights a week.
Q: How often?
6. W: Do you watch sports programs on Saturday nights?
M: No. I enjoy going dancing and meeting friends at weekends.
Q: How often?
Part B
Listening Tasks
A Conversation
Small Talk Is Easy
Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding
Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
A: Mike, guess what?
B: What?
A: Carol just invited me to a party at her house on Saturday.
B: Carol? You mean the pretty girl in your economics class?
A: Yeah.
B: Great! I'm sure you'll have a super time.
A: I'm not so sure.
B: What do you mean, John? I thought you really liked Carol.
A: I do. But I don't know her friends very well.
B: So get to know them.
A: But I'm no good at small talk.
B: Small talk is easy. You can learn.
A: By Friday?
B: Sure. I'll coach you. You just have to remember a few simple sentences.
A: I don't know. I have trouble remembering things, especially when I meet people — I get nervous.
B: Don't worry, John. You can do it. You just need a few tips.
A: But what if I say something stupid?
B: Relax. You won't. But even if you do, it's all right. Everyone makes mistakes.
A: Yeah, especially me! What if I'm boring? No one wants to listen to a bore.
B: Hey, you're not giving a speech. You're just having a conversation. So just talk about something you know they are interested in.
A: That's the problem. I don't know what Carol's friends are interested in.
B: Let them tell you. If you let people talk about themselves, they'll think you're interesting.
A: You mean something like "So, tell me what you're interested in"?
B: Well, you don't have to be that direct.
For example, you can talk about the weather.
A: You can't be serious. The weather's boring.
B: It's a good excuse to find out what they like to do. On a rainy day, you say, "What do you do in such terrible weather?"
A: What if they just stayed home and read a book?
B: Then ask them about the book. You can ask if it was good. Ask if they liked it and why. Then talk about a book you really liked.
A: So that's what small talk is about, isn't it? Well, I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tips, Mike.
B: You're welcome. Have a good time at the party.
Questions
1. What are the two speakers talking about?
2. What do you learn about John from the conversation?
3. What is Mike doing?
Exercise 2：Listening for details
Listen to the recording again and write down answers to the following questions.
Speaking Tasks
Pair Work
Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practise the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then work with your partner to create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words.
Conversation 1
A: My American friend has invited me to a weekend party at his apartment.
B: That's great.
A: But I've never been to a party given by a foreigner. I'm afraid I won't know how to act.
B: Relax. Just be yourself and act naturally.
A: I know. But it's easier said than done.
B: Well, let me tell you. First you should arrive there on time or a few minutes later, but not earlier.
A: Shall I bring him something?
B: Sure. It's nice to give him a small gift, but nothing too expensive.
A: Like what?
B: A bottle of wine or a small box of chocolates will do.
A: But I don't know his American friends. What should I say to them?
B: Why don't you get them to talk about themselves? Won't it be a super chance for you to practise your conversation skills?
A: I guess you're right. Thanks.
B: You're welcome. Have a good time at the party.
Conversation 2
(At a party)
A: That's a beautiful song they are playing, isn't it?
B: Yeah, it's cool.
A: Do you like pop music?
B: Oh, yeah. What about you?
A: Me, too. How do you like rap?
B: It's all right, but I'm not really crazy about it.
A: Neither am I. Do you often go to those big concerts?
B: Sometimes. I like listening to CDs.
I can't stand crowds of pushing people.
A: Yeah, I know what you mean.
Part C
Additional Listening
A Conversation
Are You Calling About the Party?
Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions.
Laura: Hello. This is Laura David speaking.
Simon: Oh, hello, Laura. This is Simon here, Simon Williams.
Laura: Oh, Simon. How nice to hear from you. Are you calling about the party? You did get the invitation, didn't you?
Simon: Yes, thanks, I did. That's just it, I'm afraid. You see, I'm already tied up that evening.
Laura: Oh, really? That's a pity.
Simon: Yes. I'm afraid it's been planned for ages. You see, some friends of mine are coming from Scotland to see me. I haven't seen them for a long time, and you know? well? I managed to get some tickets for the opera, and I promised to take them out to dinner afterwards. I can't get out of it, unfortunately. I wish I could. Laura: Oh, what a shame! We were looking forward to seeing you. Still, if you drop in later with your friends, we'd love to see you.
Simon: Thanks. Well, I'll certainly try, but I don't think there's much chance. Actually I've sent you an e-mail to say that I can't come.
Laura: Oh, have you? That's very kind, thanks.
Well, keep in touch, Simon.
Simon: I will. Regards to James. And I hope the party goes well. Bye!
Laura: Thanks. Bye.
Part D
Test Your Listening
Short Conversations
Listen to the short conversations and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
1. W: Hi, John. You know Ann has invited me to her house for Joe's birthday?
M: Yes, I know. But, Mary, you haven't forgotten my dinner party next weekend, have you?
Q: Who has a birthday party?
2. W: Robert wants to know if he can go with us to Paul's wedding party.
M: That's strange. This morning he said he wanted to go by himself.
Q: What do we learn about Robert?
3. W: David is planning a party on New Year's Eve. Have you got the invitation?
M: Yes, I have. But you see I'm already tied up that evening.
Q: What does the man mean?
4. W: Did you enjoy yourself at Paul's birthday party?
M: Oh, it was fun to meet so many friends, though normally I don't care much for parties.
Q: What do you know about the man?
5. W: Do you like going to parties?
M: I guess parties are great fun, but very often I don't know what to say to strangers.
Q: What can you learn from the man's reply?
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Unit 5 Telephoning
Part A
Communicative Function
Taking Telephone Messages
Telephone calls usually come unexpectedly. When we answer a phone call for someone else, we often have to take down the message.
Now listen to four short telephone conversations and write down the messages in the blanks.
1. — Hello. 103-6215.
— Hello. Is Cindy there?
— No, she is out. Do you want me to take a message?
— Yes, please. Tell her to call back David this afternoon, David Johnson.
2. — Hilton Hotel. Can I help you?
— Mr. John Thomas, Room 1230, please.
— I'll put you through. Sorry, Mr. Thomas isn't in at the moment. Can I take a message?
— Tell him to call Bill Green at 415-389-1074 this evening. It's important.
3. — Hello, can I speak to Mary?
— No, I'm afraid she's out. Could I know who is calling?
— Well, this is Judy, her old classmate. Can I leave a message?
— Certainly.
— Please ask her to meet Judy outside the Art Museum at ten tomorrow morning.
4. — Hello.
— Hi, Mrs. King. This is Tom here. Is John in?
— Hello, Tom. I'm sorry John's out right now. Would you like to leave a message?
— Yes. Tell him not to forget to come to my party this evening.
— All right. I'll let him know as soon as he gets in.
Listening Strategy
Identifying Telephone Numbers
To be able to recognize telephone numbers is a useful skill to learn. Failure to catch the correct numbers will cause lots of trouble.
Listen to three telephone conversations and write down the answers to the questions you hear.
1. W: Front Desk. May I help you?
M: Could I have the number for the box office of Eastern Airlines, please?
W: Just a moment.
M: That's all right.
W: The number is 6247-2255.
M: Thank you very much.
W: You're welcome.
Q: What's the phone number that is requested?
2. W: 6417-2817.
M: Hello. Can I speak to Susan?
W: I'm sorry, Susan is not in at the moment. Would you like to leave a message?
M: Well, please ask her to call Mike at 5404-9982.
W: OK. I'll give her the message.
M: Thanks a lot.
W: Don't mention it.
Q: To what number will Susan call back?
3. W: Number please.
M: Oh, I'd like to make a collect call.
W: Where to?
M: San Francisco.
W: What number?
M: 415-566-1268.
W: What's your name?
M: Wang Xing.
W: And where are you calling from?
M: 612-930-9608.
W: Hold the line, please.
Q: From what number is the man calling?
Part B
Listening Tasks
A Conversation
A Business Call
Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding
Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
A: Good afternoon. ABC Imports. May I help you?
B: Yes, may I speak to Mr. James Johnson, please?
A: I'm afraid Mr. Johnson isn't available right now. Would you like to leave a message?
B: This is Richard Alexander with Star Electronics. It's very important that he return my call this afternoon. A: Does he have your office number and your mobile phone number?
B: I think so, but let me give them to you again.
A: Okay.
B: My office number is 714-555-2000; my cell phone number is 909-555-2308. He can reach me at my office number before 6 p.m. or anytime today on my mobile.
A: Very well, I'll give him your message as soon as he returns to the office.
Questions
1. What can be learned from the telephone conversation you've just heard?
2. Who might be the person that has answered the phone call?
Exercise 2：Listening for details
Listen to the recording again and fill in the blanks with the missing information.
Speaking Tasks
Pair Work
Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practise the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then work with your partner to create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words.
Conversation 1
A: Good morning, Frank Qian's office.
B: Good morning. Can I talk to Frank, please?
A: Who's calling, please?
B: Brian Tong from BS Toy Company.
A: Well, Mr. Tong, I'm afraid Mr. Qian's not in the office at the moment. Can I take a message or would you like to ring him on his mobile phone?
B: I'll try his mobile. Could you give me the number, please?
A: 909-365-2781.
B: Just let me check that: 909-365-2781.
A: That's it.
B: Thank you.
Conversation 2
A: Hobson Motors. Can I help you?
B: Good morning. I'd like to speak to Mr. Paul Osman.
A: I'm afraid Mr. Osman is at a meeting right now. Can I take a message?
B: Yes. This is Brian Gray of The Bike Shop. I have something urgent to talk to him about.
A: OK. But how can Mr. Osman reach you, Mr. Gray?
B: Oh, my phone number is 212-623-8823.
A: 212-623-8823. Thank you, Mr. Gray. I'll give your message to Mr. Osman as soon as possible.
B: Thank you. Bye.
A: Good-bye.
Part C
Additional Listening
A Conversation
Good Luck Company
Listen to the conversation and complete the table.
Secretary: Good Luck Company.
Applicant: I'm calling in connection with your post of computer sales representative. Your advertisement said that I should ring up first for an interview.
Secretary: That's right. What are your qualifications?
Applicant: I have a degree in computer science.
Secretary: Do you have any relevant work experience?
Applicant: Yes, I have been a computer programmer in a trading company for three years.
Secretary: Can I have your name, please?
Applicant: Brian Tong.
Secretary: Okay, I've written down your information and I'll pass this on to our personnel department for further consideration before we decide whether there will be an interview with you.
Applicant: When would you let me know the result?
Secretary: In about two weeks' time, I think. How can I contact you, Mr. Tong?
Applicant: You can call me at my office at 3883-9673 during office hours.
Secretary: 3-8-8-3-9-6-7-3. Okay, I'll let you know the result when I hear from the personnel department. Applicant: Thank you. Good-bye.
Secretary: Good-bye.
Part D
Test Your Listening
A Conversation
Listen to the conversation and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
M: Hello. This is Simon speaking. Is that you, Judy?
W: Oh, hello, Simon, Judy here.
M: Judy, I've got your mail. But are you sure that you can't come to the party?
W: Yes, I'm sure.
M: What a pity!
W: I'm sorry too, but you know how it is.
M: You've got work to do, have you?
W: I'm afraid so. It's to do with work.
M: Well, you know the saying, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."
W: Yes, I know, I know, but I've got to mark all the examination papers and it's our school's parents' meeting on the same night as your party. I have to meet my students' parents and talk to them about their kids. And —you know — all the teachers have to be there. So I've got to go, I'm afraid.
M: Yes, yes, I see. It's a late meeting, isn't it?
W: Well, it starts at seven fifteen and usually goes on until about ten.
M: Oh, well, if the meeting ends early, come along.
W: I will. Thanks, Simon. Bye!
M: Bye!
Questions
1. Why is Simon calling Judy?
2. Why can't Judy go to Simon's party?
3. How long will the meeting probably last?
4. What do you know about Judy from the conversation?
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Unit 6 Shopping
Part A
Communicative Function
Getting Information
In everyday life we have to deal with many kinds of situations that require us to obtain information from others. Different ways can be used to ask for information from different people.
Listen to the conversations and write down answers to the following questions.
1. M: Hi, Ann.
W: Hi, Jack.
M: Uh, listen, Ann, I was wondering if you could help me.
W: Yes?
M: Do you happen to know where I might buy a good painting?
W: Let me think for a minute. Oh, yes, there's a new gallery, down on Green Street, that deals with art of all kinds.
M: Oh, I know where you mean.
2. M: Hi, Mary. You look great! That's a beautiful dress you are wearing.
W: Thank you, Michael.
M: Where did you buy it? I'd like to get one for my wife.
W: I bought it at No.1 Department Store.
M: Could I ask the price?
W: Sure. It cost 168 yuan.
3. W: Can I help you?
M: I need to buy a birthday present for my cousin, but I really don't know what to get.
W: Well, we have a special on ties. That's always a good gift.
M: Sounds like a good idea.
Listening Strategy
Recognizing Prices
There are different ways to say prices in English. For example, $9.40 can be said as "nine dollars and forty cents", or "nine dollars forty", or simply "nine forty". In this part you will hear all the three ways of saying prices.
Listen to the conversations and write down the prices in the blanks.
1. — How much is this blue tablecloth?
— Twenty dollars and fifty cents.
2. — Can I help you?
— Yes, I'd like this red vase. How much does it cost?
— Fifty ninety-five.
3. — How much does this cell phone cost?
— One hundred and seventy-five dollars and forty cents.
4. — May I help you, sir?
— Yes, I'd like to buy a coat for my father.
— What do you think of this gray one? It's soft and comfortable.
— How much is it?
— Fifty dollars eighty cents.
— OK. I'll take it.
5. — May I help you, madam?
— I like this sofa very much, but I was wondering if you could give me some discount.
— If you really like it, I can give you 10% off. That will be 594 dollars.
— All right. I'll take it.
Part B
Listening Tasks
A Conversation
Where Can We Find Women's Wear?
Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding
Listen to the recording once and write down answers to the following questions.
Mark: Excuse me, where can we find women's wear?
Receptionist: On the second floor. You can take the escalator on your right.
Mark: Thank you.
Salesperson: Good morning. Can I help you?
Ann: No, thanks. We're just looking.
Mark: How about this red dress, Ann? It's very fashionable.
Ann: I don't know. I'm not crazy about red. I think it's a bit too bright for me.
Salesperson: How about this white dress? It's a new arrival for the season.
Ann: Is it? It looks pretty. But is it very expensive?
Mark: Let me see the price tag. It says $299.
Ann: That's too expensive for me. I'd like something below $200.
Salesperson: What about this blue dress? It's on sale. It's 10% off, so it's only $126.
Ann: Mm. I like the color. Do you think it'll look good on me, Mark?
Mark: I think so. Why don't you try it on?
Salesperson: What size do you take?
Ann: Medium.
Salesperson: Here's a medium in blue. The fitting room is right behind you.
Ann: (wearing the dress) What do you think of it, Mark?
Mark: It's very nice. I think blue suits you. And it fits perfectly.
Ann: Great. I think I'll take it.
Mark: That's a good deal.
Salesperson: Will that be cash or charge?
Ann: Cash, please.
Exercise 2: Listening for details
Listen to the recording again and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
Questions
1. When did Ann and Mark go to the department store?
2. Which of the following can you infer from the conversation?
3. What did Ann seem to give first priority to in buying her dress?
4. How many dresses did Ann try on?
5. What can we learn from the conversation?
Speaking Tasks
Pair Work
Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practise the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words.
Conversation 1
(At the sporting goods section of a department store)
A: Here are the backpacks. Goodness, they have all sizes and colors! What do you want?
B: I'd like one that is big enough for weekend travel home, but that I can use at school too. What about you? A: OK — medium then, not too big, not too small. I have a large travel bag already, so I basically want a book bag.
B: Here are the smaller ones. What color do you like? I'm getting a black one.
A: I want something more cheerful — red, I think. And I want waterproof, so my books stay dry.
B: That's a really good idea. We must read the labels carefully to see the quality.
A: Yes, and don't forget PRICE. If we're going traveling, we can't spend too much.
B: Color, quality and price: now let's decide.
Conversation 2
(At a supermarket)
A: Oh, let's just go in the store a minute. I'm hungry.
B: Ok, but just a snack. I'm going home to eat supper.
A: Let's get some milk and maybe bread.
B: I don't really like milk. How about a soda?
A: They say Coca-Cola makes you fat. Milk is more healthy.
B: Oh, if you want to be healthy, buy yoghurt. And put back those butter cookies you have in your hand.
A: Alright. I'll get some fruit or some juice. How about this bread?
B: It looks fresh — but you'll eat at home soon.
A: But I'm hungry now! I'll get the bread and eat it at the bus stop.
B: Don't forget the juice.
A: I'll get two: one for you, one for me.
B: Thanks. Now let's go.
Part C
Additional Listening
A Passage
Defective Goods
A. Listen to the passage and answer the following questions.
The other day, Mrs. White bought some bed linen at a small store near her home. The store had a good reputation, and Mrs. White had often shopped there before. But when she got home and examined the sheets, Mrs. White was shocked. One of them had a big hole in the middle, and another was badly stained. And two others were frayed at the edges. As you can imagine, Mrs. White was very angry and she went back immediately to complain. When she arrived the store was closed and two other angry ladies were waiting outside. One of them told Mrs. White that she had bought some towels that morning, and the other lady said that she had purchased a linen tablecloth. In both cases the goods are defective. A little later some other women joined them, and they all told the same story. Finally the shopkeeper appeared and let them in. The poor man looked very worried. He became very nervous when the ladies threatened to call the police, but he denied trying to cheat them. Then he explained what had happened. In his absence, the driver of a delivery truck had mistaken his shop for a secondhand goods store and had delivered a load of used material from a nearby hotel. The sales clerk had not bothered to check the delivery and started selling the defective goods right away. The shopkeeper apologized for the mistake and promised to exchange the ladies' purchases and to refund half the price. Needless to say he fired the careless assistant.
B. Check (√) the correct box in the table.
Part D
Test Your Listening
Short Conversations
Listen to the short conversations and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
1. M: Have you gone shopping for Jimmy's present yet?
W: I'm waiting for the sale to begin.
Q: What does the woman mean?
2. W: Would you like to try on that coat, sir?
M: Thank you, but I think I'll look further. That color doesn't suit me.
Q: What will the man do next?
3 .M: What can I do for you?
W: Well, I need to get a black coat, and a red skirt that goes with my blouse.
Q: What does the woman want to buy?
4. W: What do you think of this pink blouse, George?
M: Actually, I prefer the white one with yellow buttons. It's less expensive.
Q: Which blouse does the man like better?
5. M: These gloves look good as a gift for my mother, but I don't know if they will fit.
W: It says one size fits all.
Q: What does the woman mean?
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Unit 7 Job Interview
Part A
Communicative Function
Fact or Opinion?
An opinion is what a person thinks about something. It is based on personal judgment. A fact is a piece of information that is true and can be proved.
Now listen to the recording and decide whether what you hear is a fact or an opinion. Write "F" for a fact and "O" for an opinion.
1. I don't think there's any problem for me to work on computers.
2. If I were you, I'd find a part-time job to earn some pocket money.
3. The salary is 1,600 yuan to start with and raises will be given according to ability.
4. I've only done some part-time jobs in supermarkets.
5. I guess it is no easy job to be a stewardess.
6. I've never done any nursing but I love children.
7. In my opinion market research is very important if we want to increase the sales volume of our company.
8. It seems to me that this position would be a very good start for you.
9. There' re many young people these days who can't find the jobs they want.
10. As to me, I want a job in which I can use my English.
11. I assume you haven't had any work experience.
12. To qualify for the job of a tour guide, experience is very important.
Listening Strategy
Recognizing the Weak Forms of Certain Words
Structural words, such as prepositions, conjunctions, auxiliaries and articles are often pronounced in their weak forms in spoken English unless for emphasis. Sometimes, a content word may also be unstressed if it is placed between two strong-stressed words. In these situations, we use their weak forms to pronounce them. The following exercise is designed for you to recognize the weak forms of such words.
Listen to the recording and fill in the blanks with what you hear. Notice that the weak forms of words often contain the vowel /э/ and the vowel /i:/ is often pronounced as /I/.
1. Let me take a quick look at your application.
2. To tell you the truth, I need a part-time job, both for money and experience.
3. To my mind, teaching is an honorable job.
4. We're supposed to look our best at an interview.
5. I don't think you can handle both a part-time job and your schoolwork.
6. I'd like to find a job as a secretary.
7. In my opinion the competition in the job market is quite intense nowadays.
8. Many students in the West take part-time jobs to get some working experience for their future career.
9. As far as I'm concerned, working as a tourist guide is fun.
10. In job application it is required that you submit at least two recommendation letters written by your teachers or employers.
Part B
Listening Tasks
A Conversation
We Have an Opening Now
Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding
Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
(Steve is in the Personnel Department of the Atlas Raincoat Manufacturing Company.)
Ms. Campbell: Have a seat, Mr. Wells. Let me take a quick look at your application ... I see that you want a part-time job.
Steve: That's right.
Ms. Campbell: We hire part-timers occasionally. How many hours a week do you want to work?
Steve: About fifteen or twenty.
Ms. Campbell: You're a junior at the university, I see. Also, you were a lifeguard for the past two summers. Steve: Yes. But this year I have an apartment. So I need a job during the school year, too.
Ms. Campbell: Do you think you can handle both a job and school?
Steve: Well, I have a B average. Yes, I think I can do it.
Ms. Campbell: Your references are very good. They say you're a hard worker and are very reliable.
Steve: I seldom miss work, and I'm always on time.
Ms. Campbell: Well, Steve, we have one opening now.
Steve: That's wonderful!
Ms. Campbell: We need a clerk in the mailroom.
Steve: That's fine.
Ms. Campbell: The job pays the minimum wage.
Steve: That's okay.
Ms. Campbell: However, it's on the night shift.
Steve: That's all right.
Ms. Campbell: The hours are 2 to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday.
Steve: That's ... not so good.
Ms. Campbell: I know. What do you think? Are you interested?
Steve: Well ... I often take a nap in the afternoon, and then I stay up late. I guess the hours are okay. When do I start?
Ms. Campbell: On Monday.
Steve: All right. Thank you.
Questions
1. What do you know about the man from the conversation?
2. What can be inferred about the man?
Exercise 2: Listening for details
Listen to the recording again and fill in the blanks with the missing information.
Speaking Tasks
Pair Work
Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practise the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words.
Conversation 1
A: Hi, Mary, what have you been doing?
B: Hello, Ted. I've been getting ready for a job interview. Have you ever been to one?
A: No, not yet. But my friend has.
B: Oh, really? What does he think?
A: Well, he said he thought he didn't get the first job because he dressed too casually.
B: But surely qualifications are more important than what you wear.
A: He feels first impressions count a lot, you know.
B: Maybe he's right. But I think I'm also going to point out what I can do well, even if it's on my résumé? What do you say?
A: Yes, I agree — well dressed and well qualified can't go wrong. I wish you luck.
B: Thank you. Now I don't feel quite so nervous.
Conversation 2
A: Good morning, Miss Wang. I'm Mr. Zhang. Please sit down.
B: Thank you. It's nice to meet you, Mr. Zhang.
A: I have your application here. You are a university student?
B: Yes, I'm a business major.
A: So you are interested in working for our company.
B: Yes. I need a part-time job, both for money and experience.
A: We'll have an opening for an office clerk this summer.
B: That would be wonderful.
A: Are you computer-trained?
B: Yes. I can handle Windows, PowerPoint, and Excel. Here's my certificate.
A: Ah, that's very good. You'll need some training in our methods, though. Every office is different, you know. B: Thank you. That will be very helpful for my future. When do I start exactly?
A: We'll let you know as soon as possible. Goodbye.
B: Goodbye.
Part C
Additional Listening
A Passage
Unusual Interviewees
Listen to the passage once. Then read the following statements based on the passage.
For each statement, put a tick in the right place of the table. A recent survey asked vice-presidents and personnel directors of America's 100 largest corporations for their most unusual experiences interviewing prospective employees. They included:
A job applicant who challenged the interviewer to a fight.
A job candidate who said he had never finished high school because he was kidnapped and kept in a closet in Mexico.
A balding candidate who excused himself during the interview and then returned wearing a full hairpiece.
A candidate who wore headphones to the interview and, when asked to remove them, explained that she could listen to the interview and the music at the same time.
A candidate who said he didn't have time for lunch and then started to eat a hamburger and French fries in the interviewer's office.
A clumsy candidate who fell and broke an arm during the interview.
An applicant who interrupted the questioning to phone her doctor for advice.
A candidate who dozed off during the interview.
A candidate who refused to sit down and insisted on being interviewed standing.
A candidate who asked, "Would it be a problem if I'm angry most of the time?" It was reported that all of them were hired.
Part D
Test Your Listening
A Conversation
Listen to the conversation and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
W: Before we finish, I have just one or two more questions.
M: Certainly.
W: May I ask why you want to leave your present job?
M: You know I'd like to work in a larger company that offers more opportunities for growth.
W: I understand. But perhaps you could tell me a little more about yourself.
M: All right. I'm married. My wife's name is Barbara. She works at P&G Company. We have one son.
W: Uh-huh. Any hobbies or special interests?
M: Yes. I collect stamps and I like to play tennis.
W: Oh, that's interesting. Tell me, do you have any questions for me?
M: Yes. Could you tell me about the hours?
W: Yes. The workday is from nine to five, with a one-hour lunch break at noon.
M: And may I ask about the salary?
W: Oh, I didn't mention the salary?
M: No, I don't believe so.
W: The salary is $65,000.
M: And may I ask about vacations?
W: Yes. Employees receive ten days off per year for the first two years, and fifteen days off per year after that. M: And what about the company benefits?
W: We have an excellent benefits package that includes health insurance, a retirement program, and a savings plan.
M: That sounds very complete. I really appreciate the time you've taken to talk with me.
W: My pleasure. You'll be hearing from us shortly.
M: Thank you very much.
Questions
1. Why does the man want to leave his present job?
2. What do you know about the man?
3. What can we learn from the conversation?
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Unit 8 Employment
Part A
Communicative Function
Expressing Apologies
We make apologies for various reasons, such as being late, causing inconvenience, dialing the wrong number, rendering bad service, etc. This part focuses on expressing apologies.
Listen to the conversations and write down the reason why an apology is made in each case.
1. — Mr. Power's office.
— Could I speak to Steve?
— Steve? Nobody by that name works here. You've dialed the wrong number.
— I'm sorry.
Q: Why did the man say sorry?
2. — I'm sorry I was late for work, Mr. Smith; I overslept.
— How come, Linda?
— My alarm clock didn't work this morning.
— Well, it's OK this time. But it's disturbing the rest of your colleagues, you know.
— Yes, I know. I won't let it happen again. I'm sorry.
— That's all right.
Q: Why did Linda say sorry?
3. — I heard that John quit his job this morning.
— How do you know that?
— I overheard him talking to Ms. Jones when I passed by the office. She was very annoyed about it.
— What did John say to her?
— He apologized again and again for not notifying her earlier.
Q: Why did John apologize to Ms. Jones?
4. — Mr. Baker, I can speak two foreign languages and I'm friendly on the phone. I'm the right person for the job as a secretary, I think.
— But you've only just finished school and don't have any office experience. I'm sorry.
Q: Why did Mr. Baker say sorry?
Listening Strategy
Identifying the Speaker's Job
The ability to identify what the speaker does is an important skill in listening comprehension. Notice that the recording does not say exactly what the speaker's job is but we can find this out from the context. You're going to hear three speakers. Guess what the speakers do.
Choose the right answers.
1. I'm Laura Smith. I find my job very interesting. It's good for me because I'm crazy about traveling and flying. And I enjoy serving others. I've been to many countries and I like my uniform a lot.
Q: What does Laura do?
2. My name is Tim Black. I'm busy all day. Many people come to my store to buy vegetables and fruits because everything sold in my store is fresh.
Q: What is Tim Black's job?
3. My name is Sarah Johnson. I work at The Dean's Office. I do filing, check e-mails, answer phone calls and so on. When a day's work is over I'm worn out.
Q: What does Sarah do?
Part B
Listening Tasks
A Passage
A Steady Job
Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding
Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
Fred, a very conscientious worker, had one serious flaw: he was clumsy. The poor boy spoiled everything he did and for that reason could never keep a job. He'd had many jobs over the years but only for a few weeks at a time. For six months, Fred was out of employment. Finally, he got a job in a warehouse where many different types of home furnishings were stored. Fred's job was to unpack the merchandise that had newly arrived from the factory and put each item in its assigned place. The work was only temporary, but after so long with no employment at all it was better than nothing. One morning Fred unpacked a large and quite fragile vase. He picked it up to carry across the warehouse. But he had only walked two steps before he tripped. There was a loud crash as the vase fell from Fred's hands and shattered into a thousand pieces. Fred was called immediately to the manager's office, and he was sure he would be fired. The young man's spirits began to drop. "I'll have to deduct something from your wages every week until the vase is paid for," the manager said sternly. "How much is the vase worth?" Fred asked. "$350." A wide grin spread across the young man's face. "That's wonderful!" he shouted happily. "At last I have a steady job!"
Questions
1. What does the story mainly tell us?
2. What can be inferred from the story?
3. Which of the following is not appropriate to describe Fred?
Exercise 2: Listening for details
Listen to the recording again and answer the following questions by completing the sentence under each question.
Speaking Tasks
Pair Work
Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practise the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words.
Conversation 1
A: Did you see the ad on the bulletin board?
B: No. What's it about?
A: Well, the Sunflower Restaurant in the Foreign Students Building wants to hire two part-time waitresses. B: Really? What are the hours?
A: Every evening from 5: 30 to 7: 30. And 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturdays.
B: What about the pay?
A: They are offering 10 yuan an hour plus free supper.
B: Mm. That's not bad. Are you going to apply for it?
A: I'm not sure. I don't know if I can handle both study and work.
B: Well, seven thirty is not too late. There's still plenty of time for study.
A: Maybe you're right. Seems you want to apply for it, don't you?
B: Well, you know, I'm sharing an apartment with two other girls. That money can help me pay the rent.
A: That's true.
B: OK. Why don't we go and find out straight away?
A: All right.
Conversation 2
A: So you want to be a volunteer for our Save the Earth project.
B: Yes, very much.
A: Can I ask you a few questions?
B: Certainly.
A: You are a first-year student at college. What do you study at college?
B: I'm a major in environment protection. We study environment science, geography, chemistry.
A: Indeed. I'm sure they'll be very useful for our project.
B: I hope so.
A: Now when are you free to work with us? You see, we need to prepare a lot of material for the coming Earth Day. That's next Sunday.
B: Well, I'm available during the weekends and Friday afternoons.
A: It's Friday today. Can you start right now?
B: Sure. I can't wait to start.
A: Good. Welcome to the team.
B: Thank you.
Part C
Additional Listening
unit1 Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. He was born on Feb. 1) 17, 2) 1963, in Brooklyn, New York. He is 3) 1.98 meters tall and weighs 4) 216 pounds. Jordan joined the Chicago Bulls team for the 5) 1984 season. In the 6) 1986 season he shot 7) 3041 points, the 8) third highest score ever. He was named NBA Slam Dunk Champion (扣篮冠军) in 9) 1987 and won the Most Valuable Player Award in 10) 1988, an honor repeated 11) four times in the next 12) ten years to 13) 1998. Jordan guided his team to win 14) six NBA championships during the 15) 1990s, scoring 16) 45 points during the 17) sixth and last game of the 18) 1998 NBA finals. In 19) 1999, he was named the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century. Jordan left the NBA at the beginning of the 1993-1994 NBA season to pursue a career in baseball. Since his baseball game wasn’t quite as good as his basketball games, he finally gave it up to rejoin the Bulls in 1995. Yet, after playing for 20) five more years, he once again announced his retirement in 21) 1999. But he returned for two more NBA games in 22) 2001 as a member of the Washington Wizards. Part B Pre-listening Task Exercise 1 d b Exercise 2 Listen again and write down answers to the following questions. 1. Why is Laura so keen on sports? Because she wants to enjoy good health. She also wants to stay in shape and look good. 2. What sports do Peter and Laura go in for? Both Peter and Laura like cycling and swimming. Laura also plays tennis regularly. Part c d c d c b unit 2 Part A 1. Yes 2.No 3.Yes 4.No 5.Yes 6.No 7.No 8.No Part B Text Exercise 1: 1. ...for a while 2. ...plans for this Saturday
新视野大学英语视听说教程第二版4级答案（全新版本） Unit1 enjoy your feelings
II C B D A D Listening In Task 1 what a clumsy man! Keys: A C D C B Task 2 causes of depression Keys: (1)families (2)chemicals (3)information (4) certain (5)self-esteen (6)thinking patterns (7)mood (8)divorce (9)physical abuse (10)financial difficulties (11)stress (12)anxiety Task 3 happiness index Keys: B D A A C
Let’s Talk Keys: (1) shy (2) crying (3)scared (4) came down (5) fun (6) nice (7) two step (8) argue (9) touch (10) bad time (11) speak (12) comfortable (13) brother (14) adults (15) children (16) secondary (17) growing (18) learn Further Listening and Speaking Task 1: Big John is coming! (S1) owner (S2) running (S3) drop (S4) run (S5) local (S6) yelling, (S7) lives!” (S8) As he’s picking himself up, he sees a large man, almost seven feet tall. (S9) The bartender nervously hands the big man a beer, hands shaking. (S10) “I got to get out of town! Don’t you hear Big John is coming?”Task 2 Reason and emotion Key : A B C C D Task 3 Every cloud has a silver lining Key : T F F T F
全新版大学英语听说教程答案第三册 UINT1 Part B Text 1 Exercise 1: 1. c 2. a 3.b Exercise 2: 1. She suggested that her husband spend more time with his mother. She said to her husband, "Life is too short, you need to spend time with the people you love. You probably won't believe me, but I know you love her and I think that if the two of you spend more time together , it will make us closer." 2. 1) ...she was waiting by the door with her coat on and she had her hair curled. 2) She had told her lady friends about this. Text 2 Exercise 1: 1. c 2. d 3. d Exercise 2: 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F Part C 1. b 2. c 3. b 4. d 5. d PART D My First Job My parents ran a small restaurant. It was open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. My first job was shining shoes for customers when I was six years old. My duties increased as I grew older. By age ten I was clearing tables and washing plates. My father made it clear that I had to meet certain standards. I had to be on time, hard-working and polite to the customers. I was never paid for any work I did. One day I made the mistake of telling Dad I thought he should give me ten pounds a week. He said, "OK, then how about you paying me for the three meals a day when you eat here and for the times you bring your friends here for free drinks?" He figured I owed him about 40 pounds a week. This taught me quite a lot. Unit 2 Part B Text 1
Unit 5 test Next Part I Script Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers. @ (Listen to the audio recording for the question.) 1. A. The man wants to leave, and the woman tries to keep him. B. The woman wants to leave, and the man tries to keep her. @ C. The woman wants the man to leave, and the man wants to stay. D. The man wants the woman to leave, and the woman wants to stay. 2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.) , A. The man is employed by a head-hunting company. B. The man works in the same company as the woman. C. The man will take the offer. } D. The man is offering a job to the woman. 3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.) ] A. Changing her job. B. Transferring to an important position. C. Staying at the company and gather experience. < D. Going back to school to learn more knowledge. 4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.) ^ A. His new job is very satisfying.
全新版大学英语听说教程答案第三册 Part B Text 1 Exercise 1: 1. c 2. a 3.b Exercise 2: 1. She suggested that her husband spend more time with his mother. She said to her husband, "Life is too short, but you need to spend time with the people you love. You probably won't believe me, but I know you love her and I think that if the two of you spend more time together , it will make us closer." 2. 1) ...she was waiting by the door with her coat on and she had her hair curled. 2) She had told her lady friends about this. Text 2 Exercise 1: 1. c 2. d 3. d Exercise 2: 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F Part C 1. b 2. c 3. b 4. d 5. d PART D My First Job My parents ran a small restaurant. It was open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. My first job was shining shoes for customers when I was six years old. My duties increased as I grew older. By age ten I was clearing tables and washing plates. My father made it clear that I had to meet certain standards. I had to be on time, hard-working and polite to the customers. I was never paid for any work I did. One day I made the mistake of telling Dad I thought he should give me ten pounds a week. He said, "OK, then how about you paying me for the three meals a day when you eat here and for the times you bring your friends here for free drinks?" He figured I owed him about 40 pounds a week. This taught me quite a lot. Unit 2 Part B Text 1 Exercise 1: 1. b 2. a 3. d 4. c Exercise 2: 1984 / son / medical school / tuition / afford it / realize / newspaper ads / extra business / advertisement / succeeded / agent / changed / phone call / put aside / doing / immediately / familiar / father-in-law's / visited / his father-in-law alive / coincidence. Text 2 Exercise 1: 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. F 5. F
全新版大学英语综合教程4 Text A课后练习答案 Unit One Fighting with the Forces of Nature Part II Text A Vocabulary 1) alliance 2) at the cost of 3) stroke 4) limp 5) minus 6) regions 7) eclarations 8) siege 9) raw 10) bide his time 11) have taken their toll 12) in the case of 2. 1) is faced with 2) get bogged down 3) is pressing on / pressed on 4) drag on 5) get by 6) dine out 7) have cut back 8) get through 3. 1) The rapid advance in gene therapy may lead to the conquest of cancer in the near future. 2) Production in many factories has been brought to a halt by the delayed arrival of raw materials due to the dock workers’ strike. 3) Sara has made up her mind that her leisure interests will/should never get in the way of her career. 4) Obviously the reporter's question caught the foreign minister off guard. 5) The introduction of the electronic calculator has rendered the slide rule out of date / obsolete. 4.1) Being faced with an enemy forces much superior to ours, we had to give up the occupation of big cities and retreat to the rural and mountainous regions to build up our bases. 2)Unity is crucial to the efficient operation of an organization. Failure to reckon with this problem will weaken its strength. In many cases, work may be brought to a halt by constant internal struggle in an organization. 3)The Red Army fought a heroic battle at Stalingrad and won the decisive victory against the Germans. In fact, this battle turned the tide in the Second World War. During this famous battle, the Soviet troops withstood the German siege and weakened the German army by launching a series of counterattacks. II. More Synonyms in Context 1) During the First World War, battles occurred here and there over vast areas. Some of the most dramatic fighting took place in the gloomy trenches of France and Belgium. 2) Elizabeth made careful preparations for the interview and her efforts / homework paid off. 3)1 spent hours trying to talk him into accepting the settlement, but he turned a deaf ear to all my words. 4)Pneumonia had severely weakened her body, and I wondered how her fragile body could withstand the harsh weather. III. Usage 1)But often it is not until we fall ill that we finally learn to appreciate good health. 2)A rich old lady lay dead at home for two weeks—and nobody knew anything about it. 3)It's said he dropped dead from a heart attack when he was at work 4)Don't sit too close to the fire to keep warm—you could easily get burned, especially if you fall asleep. 5)In those days people believed in marrying young and having children early. 6)Little Tom was unable to sit still for longer than a few minutes. Comprehensive Exercises I. Cloze 1. 1. invasion 2. stand in the way 3.conquest 4. catching... off his guard 5. launching 6. declaration 7. campaign 8. drag on 9. reckon with 10. bringing...to a halt 2. 1. allow 2. reckoned 3. highly 4. forecasts 5. rapidly 6. instant 7. delivery 8. advantage 9. observing 10. Powerful II. Translation 1.1) Mr. Doherty and his family are currently engaged in getting the autumn harvest in on the farm. 2)We must not underestimate the enemy. They are equipped with the most sophisticated weapons. 3)Having been cut of a job/Not having had a job for 3months, Phil is getting increasingly
最新版新视野大学英语视听说教程第二版4答案（全新版本）Unit 1 enjoy your feelings! II C B D A D l Listening In Task 1 what a clumsy man! Keys: A C D C B Task 2 causes of depression Keys: (1)families (2)chemicals (3)information (4) certain (5)self-esteen (6)thinking patterns (7)mood (8)divorce (9)physical abuse (10)financial difficulties (11)stress (12)anxiety Task 3 happiness index Keys: B D A A C l Let’s Talk Keys: (1) shy (2) crying (3)scared (4) came down (5) fun (6) nice (7) two step (8) argue (9) touch (10) bad time (11) speak (12) comfortable (13) brother (14) adults (15) children (16) secondary (17) growing (18) learn l Further Listening and Speaking Task 1: Big John is coming!
(S1) owner (S2) running (S3) drop (S4) run (S5) local (S6) yelling, (S7) lives!” (S8) As he’s picking himself up, he sees a large man, almost seven feet tall. (S9) The bartender nervously hands the big man a beer, hands shaking. (S10) “I got to get out of town! Don’t you hear Big John is coming?”Task 2 Reason and emotion Key : A B C C D Task 3 Every cloud has a silver lining Key : T F F T F l Viewing and speaking Key ：(1) seven (2) 150 (3) favorite (4) bridge (5) 111 (6) fast (7) simple (8) trusted (9) stupid (10) did (11) No way (12) ultimate (13) limits (14) skywards (15)&60 (16)cheap Unit tset 1.C D B C D 2. (1)over (2) companionship (3) lover (4) definition (5 scarce (6) diar
Unit 1 Parents Passage 1 Ex. 1 1-3 c a b Ex. 2 1. her husband spend more time with his mother. // Life is too short, you need to spend time with the people you love, You probably won’t believe me, but I know you love her and I think that if the two of you spend more time together, it will make us closer. 2. 1) she was waiting by the door with her coat on and she had her hair curled. 2) She had told her lady friends about this. Passage 2 Ex. 1 1-3 c d d Ex. 2 1. took// out to dinner// neighborhood 2. nicer than he expected. 3. A couple of times. 4. the importance of slowing down//his marriage Part C 1-5 b c b d d
Unit 2 Coincidence Passage 1 Ex 1 1-4 b a d c Ex 2 1984 // son // medical school // tuition // afford it // realize // newspaper ads // extra business // advertisement //succeeded // agent // changed // phone call // put aside // doing // immediately familiar // his father-in-law’s // visited // father-in-law // alive //coincidence Passage 2 1. The house was decorated exactly the same as Mr. Stewart remembered it 2. Mr. Stewart happened to be in the house when a postman came to deliver a letter to his father-in-law who had died 15 years ago. 3. The old postman had called in sick that day, and the postman who came in his place was not familiar with the neighborhood. Other wise the letter would have been returned to its sender. Ex. 2 1. He was intrigued. 2. A bank statement. 3. His father-in-law had put an amount of money in the bank for his grandchildren’s education.
Teaching Planning College English Integrated Course Book Three Unit Two The Freedom Givers Zhong wen 1.Background Information Teacher: zhong wen Students: 56 sophomores Content of the textbook: unit-2 text A the Freedom Givers Textbook: foreign language teaching and research press Time duration：10 minutes 2.Textbook Analysis The author tells three stories about the Underground Railroad and early Black civil rights movement. The three stories are chosen because they are representative of all participants in this movement: John Parke r is a freed slave who later turned into a courageous “conductor”; Levi Coffin is a brave white “conductor”; Josiah Henson is a slave who struggled his way to freedom with the help of the Underground Railroad. We learn about the name of Josiah Henson at the beginning of the text, yet his full story is not told until the last part. In this way the author achieves coherence of text. 3.Students Analysis The class is made up of 56 students, with 30 girls and 26 boys ,who have a good knowledge of Basic English, but know very little about the American culture behind the language. So in this introduction part, It is necessary to introduce some background information to the students before reading 4.Teaching Objectives Students will be able to: 1.understand the main idea(early civil-rights struggles in the US, esp. the underground Railroad) 2.grasp the key language points and grammatical structures in the text, 3.conduct a series of reading, listening, speaking and writing activities related to the theme of the unit 4.Appreciate the various techniques employed by the writer (comparison and contrast, topic sentence followed by detail sentences, use of transitional devices,etc.); 5.Teaching Procedures: Greetings Step 1 Lead-in T: Today we are going to talk about the ethic heroes in American history, before the class, I’d like to introduce the slavery to all of you. T: Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, during his term of office; he led the civil war and abolished the slavery. T: In the battle against slavery, not only did the president try his best to abolish this system, but also the people, especially the black people living in the South America try hard to fight for their own feat. Today, we will introduce some freedom givers in the American history. Before
大学英语（第二版）听说教程 听力原文 Test 1 Part A Directions: You are going to hear eight short conversations between two speakers. Each will be read only once. After each conversation, a question will be asked about what you have heard. Listen once and choose the right answer to the question you hear. (8 points) 1.M: You like music, don’t you, Sally W: Yes. Classical and light music. But now what you hear everywhere is only noisy music. I can’t stand it. Q: What does the woman mean 2.W: I think I’ll wear my red blouse to the party tonight. M: Why don’t you wear the blue one I think you look in better in it. Q: What does the man mean 3.W: How do you like the pie you’ve had M: Never have I had such a delicious pie. Q: What does the man mean 4.W: Oh, Peter. I’m hungry. I can’t walk any further. M: How about getting something to eat in the restaurant just round the corner by the parking lot Q: Where are the two speakers 5.W: Nice day, isn’t it Want to join us for a swim M: Would you mind waiting for a minute while I get prepared Q: What does the woman mean 6.W: Hi, Tony. Haven’t seen you for some time. How have you been M: I have a car accident last week, but only some minor injuries. Q: What happened to Tony 7.W: Maggie, could you forward this mail to Professor Wang M: Sorry, Phil. My computer has broken down. But I’ll do it as soon as I have it fixed. Q: What does the woman mean 8.W: I’ve been under the weather for quite a few days. I thought my cold was going away. But it seems to get worse now. M: You’ve been complaining too much. Why didn’t you make an appointment with the doctor earlier Q: What does the man mean Part B Directions: You’ll hear two conversations. Each will be read once. Listen carefully and choose the right answers to the questions you hear. (7 points) Conversation 1 Alan: Are you going to the football game today, Betty Betty: No, Alan. But I’ll be watching it on television with some friends. Alan: Weren’t you able to get any tickets Betty: I didn’t try. I really don’t go to games so often. Alan: But don’t you enjoy going Don’t you find it exciting to be part of the crowd Betty: Oh, that’s for sure. Nothing beats the atmosphere at a sporting event: the cheering, all that energy. But sometimes it’s just too inconvenient getting into and out of the
新视野大学英语听说教程 答案 The Standardization Office was revised on the afternoon of December 13, 2020
新视野大学英语4听说教程答案 Unit One Warming Up F T NG Listening Understanding Short Conversations 1~5 A C B B D 6~10 B A C C D Understanding a Long Conversation 1~5 A B A C B Understanding a Passage 1~5 A A D B C Undenstanding a Radio Program 1 married in ’s Cathedral 2 was a guest at the wedding ceremory 3 wore a hat with flowers at the wedding 4 is remmembered as having been naughty 5 was one of the designers of the wedding dress Culture Talk T F F T Listening and Speaking 1 They have high status. 2 They get the attentions of the public. 3 Using their fame to make money. Homework Supplementary Listening Task 1 1~5 D A B B A Task 2 1~5 C A B B A Task 3 1、shortage 2、assigned 3、centered 4、hospitalization 5、treatment 6、colleague 7、decentralized 8、There’re nurse-managers instead of head-nurses 9、decidea among themselves who will work what to do and when 10、an equal with other wise presidents of the hospital Unit Two Warming Up 1、Her new book 2、Original 3、Use your own words to complete it,this question has no correct answers. Listening Understanding Short Conversations 1~5 D D D C B 6~10 A A B C D Understanding a Long Conversation 1~5 D A B B A