Unit 1
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A.Emily is at the airport. Listen and check the correct box.
Josh: Hello?
Emily: Hi,Josh?lt‘sEmily.
Josh: Hi Em. Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?
Emjly: Yes, I‘m here, but I don‘t see Uncle Tim. Tell me again – what does he look like?
Josh: He‘s tall, and he‘s in his 30s. He has long brown hair.
Emjly: 0K…
Josh: Oh, and he wears glasses.
Emily: No, I don‘t see
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B, Listen again. Emily is looking for a man. What does he look like? Circle the correct answers.
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C. Listen again. Who is the man? Check the correct picture. What is didifferentrent about him now?
Josh: Hello?
Emily: Hi, Josh? It‘s Emily.
Josh: Hi Em. Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?
Emily: Yes, I‘m here, but I don‘t see Uncle Tim. Te ll me again –一what does he Iook like?
Josh: He‘s tall, and he‘s in his 30s. He has long brown hair.
Emily: 0K…
Josh: Oh, and he wears glasses.
Emily: No, I don‘t see him …
Uncle Tim: Excuse me … are you Emily?
Emily: Yes … Uncle Tim?
Uncle:le Tim: Hi, Emily. How are you?
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A. Listen to the description of a famjly photo. Then drag the names from the box and drop them on the right person.
Emiljo is in his fifties. He is tall – about 182 cm. He is average weight. He has brown eyes. He has short, curly, gray hair.
Kathy is in her forties. She is short. She is slim. She has blue eyes. She has long, straight, blond hair.
Michael is young. He is tall. He is average weight. He has dark, brown eyes. He
has short, curly, blond hair.
Alexis and Ashley are twins. They are young. They are average height. They are slim. Alexis has blue eyes, but Ashley has green eyes. They both have long, curly, red hair.
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B.Now listen to these people introducing themselves. Then answer the questions
asked.
1. I‘m Carrie Brown from New York. I‘m an art student and I like listening to music
and playing basketball.
2. Hello, everyone. My name is Ann Andrews. I come from Wellington, New Zealand.
I‘m a teacher and I like shopping and hanging out with friends.
3. Hi, I‘mjulia Sanchez. I‘m a reporter from Lima, Peru. I like surfing and blogging.
4. My name is Charles Horton, I Iive in Boston, USA. I‘m a chef. In my spare time, I
like painting and traveling.
5. I‘m George Simmel from Berlin, Germany. I‘m a fashion designer. I Iike watching
films and jogging very much.
6. My name is Kevin Smith. I come from Sydney, Australia. I like cooking and
reading detective stories. I‘m a finance manager.
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A.Look at the picture and listen to the e-mail message. Then tell which one in the
picture is Mr. Ryder.
Dear Mr. Peters,
Please meet Mr. James Ryder at the ajrport station at 11:00 tomorrow. His flight is UA238 from Los Angeles. He is a tall man in his sixties with gray hair, and he wears big glasses. His meeting with the Marketing Department is at 4:00.
Thank you,
Kyra Greene
Marketing Department
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B.Listen to another e-mail message. Then tell which one in the picture is Tom.
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HELP! Can you meet my friend Tom at the airport tomorrow? My car has big problems and I can‘t drive it. Tom is coming on flight KX661 from Denver at 11:00. He‘s average height and kind of thin, with Iong blond hair and a mustache. Thanks a million!
Chris
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A.Now listen to the passage. Do you think Andrew Barn is happy being a celebrity
double?
Celebrity doubles
A group of teenagers is standing outside a hair salon in Manchester, England. Many of them have cameras and are looking in the salon window. Then want to see soccer player David Beckham. A man in the salon looks like Beckham (he has blond hair and Beckham‘s good Iooks). But the man in the salon isn‘t the famou s soccer player. He‘s Andrew Barn – a twenty-tvvo-year-old hairdresser,
Barn isn‘t surprised by the teenagers. People often stop him on the street and want to take his picture. Barrrn is a hairdresser, but he also makes money as a Beckham double. Barn travels all over Europe as David Beckham. Newspepapers often ?take his photo. It‘s an exciting Iife for the hairdresser from Manchester.
Today, many companies work with celebrity doubles. The most popular celebrity doubles look like famous athletes, pop singers, and actors. The companies pay doubles to go to parties and business meetings. Doubles are also on TV and in newspaper ads.
Why do people want to look like a celebrity? An Anna Kournikova double in the U.S. says,―I can make good money. I also make a Iot of people happy.‖
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B.Listen again. Then circle True or False. If a sentence is false, make it true.
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Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.
Sun-hee makes plans to meet her cousin at the bus station. Then her co-worker calls and asks Sun-hee to teach a a class. Sun-hee agrees to teach the class, She asks Tara to meet her cousin. She tells Tara what her cousin looks like. S. Sun-hee says that he‘s in his thirties, He‘s average height and heavyset, and he wears glasses. When Sun-hee comes hoiome, she sees that her cousin /ooks very different. Sun-hee asks Tara,―How did you find him?‖ Tara Iaughs and she shows Sun-hee a sign that says ―Sun-hee Park‘s cousin.‖
Unit2
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A.Listen to these three conversations. What is each person doing? Circle the
correct answer.
Conversation 1
Man: Next, please!
Woman: Hi, here‘s my ticket.
Man: And where are you going today, Ms. Gregory?
Woman: Berljn.
Man: May I see your passport, please?
Woman: Sure, here you-are,
Man: And how many suitcases do you have?
Woman: Just one.
Conversation 2
Man: Too bad it‘s our last day in New York. There‘s a lot to see. Woman: I know. But at least we‘re here-at the Statue of Liberty. Isn‘t i t beautiful? Man: Yeah, it is. Hey, we need a photo. Excuse me?
Man 2：Yes?
Man: Can you take our picture, please?
Man 2：Sure.
Conversation 3
Woman: Welcome to the Ritz Carlton, Shanghai.
Man: Thank you. My name is Ian Walters. I have a room for myself and my wife.
Woman: Okay. Can I see a credit carc and ID, please?
Man: Of course. Here‘s my card and my passport.
Woman: Thank you. Here are your keys, Mr, Walters. Enjoy your stay.
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B.Listen again. Complete the sentences with the correct city.
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A.Listen to some travel tips for Thailand. How many tips are mentioned?
Travel tips for Thailand
Thailand is a nice country in Southeast Asia, with something for every visitor. There is a lot for you to discover there. But before you go, you should make a plan to help you be better prepared. Here are sonme tips
Firstly, the weather in Thailand is hot and humid all year, so you should pack sunglasses, T-shirts, and sandals with you.
Secondly, you should buy your plane ticket early. Thailand is a very popular place for a vacation, and the plances are very full. Thirdly, the traffic in this country is very bad and people drive really fast, so you should rent a car. Another tip is that you should drink a lot of water and juice to stay cool. Finally, and this is a very important tip, you shouldn‘t take photos outside in the afternoon. It is too sunny and bright. Remember these tips and you will have a great time there. Have fun in Thailand! Track l-2-OL-4
B.Listen again and complete the sentences.
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A.Listen to the first part of a talk about the weather in some vacation spots, Then fill
in the chart with information you hear. For each place, write the best time for a vacation and the reason.
Watch the Weather!
Most people plan their vacations very careffi]ly. They think a lot about plane tickets, passports, and hotel reservations. But they often forget about one important thing – the weather. You should learn about the right time to visit your vacation spot. Here is some information to help you plan your next vacation.
. Italy. The weather is sunny all year, but it‘s sometimes cold in winter. April and May are warm and beautiful. From June to September, it‘s very hot.
. Australia. Summer here is from December to April. It sometimes rains, butweather is usually very good. In winter, it snows a little in some places, but most of Australia isn‘t very cold.
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B.Now listen to the second part of the talk. Then fill in the rest of the chart＼N协
information you hear.
Hong Kong, China. The Weather is hot and very humid here a lot of the year. In July and August, it‘s sometimes very windy, and there are bad storms. October and November are warm and not so humid, but in December and January, it gets very chilly sometimes.
*Germany. From November to April, the weather is cold, cloudy, and snowy. In spring it‘s warm, but there‘s a Iot of rain.July and August are usually warm and sunny. * India. You shouldn‘t travel to fndia from June to September. There is a lot of rain everywhere. From November to April, after the rainy season, the weather is nice and co01. In April and May, it often gets very hot.
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A.Study the pictures of these items. Then listen to the passage. How are these five
things related to each other?
In Tokyo, it‘s an envelope with $850,000 in cash. At Florida‘s Disney World, it‘s a glass eye. At a hotel in England, it‘s a goat and a false leg. How are all of these things similar? They are unusual things that people Ieave in hotel rooms, in airports, and on city streets. Lrish Martino works in the Lost and Found Center at an airport in a U.S. city. ―Sure, we find the usual stuff–cell phones, keys, sunglasses, and wallets,‖ she says. ―But people also forget some weird things at the airport, too.‖ What does Ms. Martino find? A woman‘s false teeth in the bathroom. A mannequin in an airport waiting area.―How do you forget those things?‖ Martino wonders. Nobuo Hasuda works for the Lost and Found Center in downtown Tokyo. The Center has almost 800,000 items, Three hundred thousand of them are umbrellas! There are also many
other things –jewelry and briefcases, snowshoes and musical instruments. Mr. Hasuda keeps the lost items for six months and two weeks. After this time, the finder can take the item. This is good luck for some people. Remember the money belongs to the finder!
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Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.
Roberto is packing for a trip and Mike is helping him. Mike asks about the souvenirs that Roberto is bringing for his famjly. Roberto explains that the book is for his niece and the small Statue of Liberty belongs to his father. Roberto says that he‘s ready to go, but then Mike finds a teddy bear and asks whose it is. Roberto says that it belongs to him and explains that it was a gift from Claudia so he always travels with it. Mike says he thinks the bear makes a cute travel partner for Roberto.
Unit 3
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A.Listen. What are Ashley and her dad talking about? Check the answer.
Dad: Ashley?
Ashley: Yeah, Dad! I‘m in my room. I‘m packing.
Dad: Hi, honey. I can‘t believe you‘re going to college!
Ashley: I know.
Dad: i: So, what do you want to study?
Ashley: Art.
Dad: Art?! Come on, Ashley. Be serious.
Ashley: I am serious, Dad.
Dad: I think you should study business so you can get a good job.
Ashley: Business!?
Dad: Yes, you‘re a smart, organized young woman. It‘s perfect for you. Ashley: ; But, Dad … there‘s a Iot t can do with an art degree. The business world is very competitive ..,
Dad: I don‘t know, Ashley …
Ashley: Come on Dad. Let‘s look at the university website. There‘s more information there.
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B.Listen again. Complete the sentences.
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A. Listen to a conversation between two interviewers. What are they talking about? Circle the answer.
A: I interviewed Sara Foxx. She likes sales, but wants to work part time. Hmm …I spoke with Jason Gray, and he wants to work at home but likes responsibility.
A: Does he want to work full time?
Yes, he does. How about Sara?
Well, she wants to work part time, but she plans to stay at the sales position for at least two years. And she Ioves people,
B: What does she plan to do in two years‘ time?
A: She expects to go to grad school in the future, but she likes thejob.
B: Jason likes the job too. He wants to make a good salary and he Ioves to travel. A: Well, Sara hates to fly. It seemsjason would be the person we need. Unfortunately, he doesn‘t have any sales eroPetxe
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B Now listen again. Then fill in the chart below about which descriptions are true for Sara and Jason. Check the boxes.
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A.Listen to the following famous people talking about the right personality needed
for success. Do you have the right personality for these jobs?
I‘m Don Pierce. A good actor works very, very hard. People think that actors spend their time at a lot of parties and nightclubs, but that isn‘t true. Actors spend hours –many hours –studying their lines for each movie. And you really have to understand people so that you can understand your character in the movie.
I‘m Janice. I think the most important thing for a good doctor is being a good listener. You have to understand people and their problems. A good doctor likes to solve problems and always wants to help his or her patients. And you can‘t be impulsive –you should always be careful. Sometimes the first answer you think of isn‘t the right answer. Doctors need a lot of energy, because they are usually hardworking.
Hi, I‘m Daniel. To be a success in business, you have to work well with groups of people. At the same time, you need to have strong opinions and be ab/e to explain your opinions clearly. Good business-people always like to make new things and try new ideas. They are very organized, and they work very long hours.
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B. Now listen again. Then fill in the chart below about which things are important for
the jobs listed. Check the boxes.
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C. Listen to a recording and complete the following paragraph. Use words from the box.
A good athlete is hardworking. He or she practices for many hours before every game. Athletes should also be competitive. They should always think about their team, and how to win. Good athletes are also independent. They practice alone, even when the coach isn‘t there. They are very careful about their health, and they don‘t do dangerous things. And they are very serious about their sport – it is the most important thing in their life!
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A.Now listen to the passage about four personality types: The Dreamer, The Partner,
The Thinker, and The Artist. Which personality type best describe you.
The Dreamer
A dreamer thinks there is a ―right‖ way to do things. This person wants to ljve in the ―perfect world.‖A Dreamer is often hardworking and organized. Many are good listeners and like to help others. Many Dreamers work as teachers, lavvyers, and in leadership roles.
ThePartner
A Partner wants to be in a group. For this person, rules and group harmony are important,丁hese rules lKeep peace in the group. Partners are often serious, careful people. Many do well as teachers, managers, police officers, and politicians. TheThinker
For Thinkers, understanding things is very important. They like to solve problems and make new things. Thinkers can also be competitive. They Iike to win. They are independent and often have very strong opinions. Many Thinkers work as scientists, inventors: politicians, and engineers.
The Artist
Artists want to ?oe free. They don‘t want to follow the rules all the time. Artists like action and are often impulsive. They also like trying new things. Like Thinkers, many Artists have strong opinions. Many artists are creative and do well as musicians, actors, fashion designers, and athlete.
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B. Listen again. C\rcle D for Dreamer, P for Partner, T for Thinker, or A for Artist for each sentence. Sometimes, more than one answer is possible.
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Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.
Claudia and Sun-hee are watching a baseball game and start to talk about sports. Claudia says that she plays baseball five or six times a year. Sun-hee says that she often goes swimming and loves to play tennis. She also says that she‘s not very competitive and just wants to have fun. When a baseball player invites them to play, Sun-hee as-ks if the game is serious or for fun. The man says it‘s for fun, so Claudia and Sun-hee agree to play. But then while she is telling everyone how athletic she and Sun-hee are, Claudia falls ofF the bench!
Unit 4
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A. Listen to the first part of this radio interview and circle the correct answers. Interviewer: And welcome back to KPLX radio in Los Angeles. We‘re talking this morning with Europe‘s hottest singer, Yeliz. Thanks forjoining us.
Yeliz: Sure! Hello Los Angeles!
Interviewer: So, tell us a Iittle 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.
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B. 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 your plans for the future?
Yeliz: After the tour, I want to take a break. Then, later this year, I plan to make a new CD.
Interviewer: Do you have any advice for other young artists?
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A. Listen to a talk about how to become successful in business. What are the things
you 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 Iot of energy and ideas to make money! Track l-4-OL-4
Listen to a talk about rea/izing dreams.
Find your dream
We 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 Iot 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.
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B. Listen again and complete each sentence.
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A. Now listen to two young people talking about their dreams.
A lifetime dream
Everyone 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 chemrstry at a university in Beijing. It‘s a good job, but my dream js to make films. In China, young artists move to Beijing from all over the country. Many of them are painters, writers, and actors. I‘d like to make a film about their lives and their work.‖ Wang is writing the film now with help from her friends. But it isn‘t easy. ―At the moment, the biggest problem is money,‖ explains Wang. ―We don‘t have much.‖ But this isn‘t going to stop Wang and her partners. She
says,―First, we‘re going to make this movie. Then, we‘d Iike to show it in Chia and, maybe someday, at film festivals around the world.‖
16-yearold Hicham Nassir is a soccer player. He‘s getting ready for a soccer match with his teammates. Hicham, the team‘s star player, is a native of Morocco. He now lives in London with his family. ―My parents want me to go to college, and major in business or law,‖ he explains. ―They want me to become a lawyer or a successful businessman. I understand them, but I want to 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.“1 want to play soccer professionally. It‘s my dream‖.
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B. Ljsten again. Then complete each sentence.
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Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.
Mike 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 copies. What‘s the book about? Mike‘s not sure … but it all starts with a haircut!
Unit 5
A. Toshi and Isabel are studying English in London. Listen. Circle the correct city. Toshi: Hi, Isabel. How are you?
IsabeV: Okay, Toshi … Well, actually, I‘m missing Spain today – especially the food. Toshi: You‘re from Madrid, right?
Isabel: Not exactly. I go to school in Madrid.
Toshi: Oh, where do you live, then?
Isabel: Getafe. Lt‘s a small suburb near Madrid.
Toshi: f don‘t know it.
Isabel: Well, only about 150,000 people live there. It‘s kind of boring. But it‘s very affordable.
Toshi: That‘s good. The city I‘m from is very expensive. You‘re lucky.
Lsabel: Yes, but we have a problem: the traffic. Sometimes I drive to school and the traffic is terrible.
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A.Listen to a talk about a great city for a vacation.
Singapore is a great city for a vacation. There are a Iot of interesting things to see. You can visit Chinatown and Little India, and go shopping on Orchard Road. Singapore also has many good restaurants. There are some great beaches for swimming near the city, and the parks are really beautiful. The city has very good public transportation – you can take a bus, train, or subway. It‘s a safe city, and there isn‘t much crime. It‘s also a clean city. There isn‘t much pollution. The only problem is that Singapore is expensive. The population of Singapore is approximately 4.84 million. With a medley of Chinese, Indian and Malay influences and a tropical climate, tasty foocl, good shopping and a vibrant nightlife scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover or springboard into to the region.
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B. Listen again and fill in the chart with information you hear.
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A.Now listen to a passage about cities to go to for vacation.
Choosing a city
Istanbul is a very unusual city – one part is in Europe, and the other part is in Asia. About 9 million people live there. Visitors love Istanbul because it has many beautiful, old buildings, and the food is great. At night, the seafood restaurants are very popular. And everything in lstanbul is very affordable for visitors. Traffic is a problem in the city, because there are too many cars for the old streets. There are also subways, trains, and buses, and some people take ats to go between the European side and the Asian side. The weather is very good in summer, but in winter it‘s somttimes very cold.
Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It‘s near the mountains and the sea, and there are many great parkks where you can walk, ride a bicycle, or just relax. The city has good public transportation, with buses and fast trains that go everywhere. There are about 600,000 people in Vancouver, but it‘s a very clean city, and there‘s not much pollution. Two bad points – prices there are very high, and the weather is not veryjgood. Vancouver is famous for rain! But there are many good museums for those rainy days, and in the evening, the city MS great restaurant nightclubs to visit.
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B. Listen again. Complete the chart with information about the cities.
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A. Now listen to a talk aalk about The Best Cites to LiVe in. Read the sentences. Which city does each sentence describe? Someomes both cities are possible.
Two magazines recently listed the best cities to live in. Here are two of the cities listed as ―the world‘s best.‖
San Jose, Costa Rica. When people think of Costa Rica, they imagine rain forests, rivers, and beautiful beaches. These things are not in San Jose. But this city is still one of the world‘s best. Why? Unlike other cities in Central and South America, San Jose has comfortable weather all year (15 C/60 F to 26 C / 79 F). Housing is affordable in San Jose. Also, many of the city‘s older neighborhoods are very beautiful and have small hotels, art galleries and cafes. Beautiful volcanoes and mountains surround the city. You can visit them easily from San Jose. Minuses: There‘s good public transportation, but traffic and air pollution are a problem in the city center.
Hong Kong, China. Why Iive in Hong Kong? Here are two good reasons. The city: This lively city – once a small fishing village – is today an international business center. It is an interesting mix of East and West, old and new. Modern skyscrapers are next to small temples. Popular nightclubs are close to traditional teahouses. Busy crowds fill the streets at all hours of the day. But outside the city, there are parks for walking or relaxing. The food: Hong Kong is famous for its wonderful native dishes (try the dim sum). There‘s also food from Europe, North America, and other parts of Asia. Uses: This small city has a large population. How many people live in Hong Kong? Almost seven million! That‘s why housing is often very expensive. Traffc and air pollution are also a problem.
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B. Listen again. Do you want to Iive in Hong Kong or San Jose? Why or why not? What is important to you in a place to live? Put these items in order from l (very important) to 4 (not so irnportant). Explain yor reasons.
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Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.
Sun-hee and Tara come home and find a note from Claudia. Claudia wants them to meet her at a restaurant called Giovanni‘s. She gives Sun-hee and Tara directions to the restaurant, but Tara forgets Claudia‘s note. They ask a man for directions, but they don‘t understand them. They finally take a taxi to the restaurant. When they get there, they are surprised. The restaurant is right across the street from the subway station!
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Unit 1-Conversation 1**（1）Janet: So this is the Cherwell Boathouse — it's lovely! And look at those people punting! It looks quite easy. Mark: I'm not so sure about that! Janet, there's something Kate and I wanted to discuss with you. Some people in college are organizing charity events this term. We've decided to get involved. Janet: Raising money for charity Right. In China, people raise money for charity but students don't usually do that. Mark: Students often do that here. Anyway, we're thinking of doing sponsored punting. Janet: Sponsored punting! What's that Kate: Sponsoring is when people pay you to do something — like run a long distance. So people would be sponsoring students to punt. Janet: What a great idea! I'd love to join you! Mark: That's why we're telling you about it. So that's decided then. Let's make a list of things we need to do. Kate: I'll do that. One of the first things we should do is choose the charity. Mark: Yes. And choose a day for the event. And we need to design the sponsorship form. I've got one here. Kate: That looks fine, but we must change the wording. Who wants to do that Mark: I'll do that. What have we got so far Kate: Choose a charity. Also a day for the event. Change the wording on the sponsorship form... Um ...
新视野大学英语视听说教程1听力原文 Unit 1 How's your college life? Lead-in Grammatically, English is not too hard to learn, but learning to speak it fluently is a different story! I think vocabulary is probably the most difficult. There are so many words and phrases for us to learn. I find it takes time and energy to learn it well even though I know "No pains, no gains." Listening Skills 听力原文1: Doris: Good morning. Can I help you? David: Yes. I need to change one of my courses. Doris: I'll see what we can do. What's your name, please? David: My name's David Brown. Doris: Y our first name again? David: David. D-A-V-I-D. 参考答案1: David 听力原文2: Nancy: Excuse me. I want to make sure if I am registered for the new semester of English with Dr. Lang? Doris: Just a minute and I'll check for you. What's your name, please? Nancy: Nancy Leigh. Doris: Is "Lee" your last name? Nancy: No, it's Leigh. L-E-I-G-H. But "Lee" would be easier to spell, wouldn't it? 参考答案2: Leigh 听力原文3: Doris: I'm sorry. But if you need a loan, you'll have to go to the Financial Aid Office before you can register. Nancy: Then who should I see there? Doris: Well, Mrs. Vicky Klein can help you. As a matter of fact, anybody there is very nice. Nancy: Oh, thank you. What is her name again? Doris: Vicky Klein. V-I-C-K-Y, K-L-E-I-N.
视听说4 听力原文及答案 Unit 1 Leisure activities Part 1 listening one Ever wish you could do magic tricks, or introduce yourself as “magician” at a party? Imagine, everybody wants to have fun, but nothings’ really happening, it’s time for you to show one of your new tricks. Here, you can learn how, and without any need for special materials or much practice. A trick with a coin, a handkerchief and a friend: Put the coin on your palm. Cover the coin with the handkerchief. Ask several people to put their hands beneath the handkerchief and feel the coin, to make sure that it is still there. Then take the corner of the handkerchief and pull it rapidly off your hand. The coin has gone! How? You must make sure the last friend who feels the coin knows the trick and removes the coin when he seems to be just feeling it. And nobody knows where it has gone! A trick with a piece of paper and a pencil: Tell your friend that you can communicate your thoughts without speaking to other people. Write on the piece of paper the word No. Don't let your friends see what you have written. Say, "Now I will communicate this word into your minds." Pretend to concentrate. Ask them if they know what is written on the paper. They will say, "No!" And you say, "Quite correct! I wrote No on the paper!" A trick with an egg and some salt: Ask your friends to stand the egg upright on the table. They won't manage to do it. Say that you can speak to the chicken inside. Say, "Chicken! Can you hear me? Get ready to balance your egg!" When you first get the egg back from your friends, pretend to kiss the egg at the base. Make the base wet. Then put the base into salt which is in your other hand. The salt will stick to the egg. Then put the egg on the table. Twist the egg around a few times as this will arrange the grains of salt. Then it will stand up. Don't forget to thank the chicken. Questions: 1.What does the magician ask people to do in the first trick 2.What happens to the coin? 3.How does the magician prove that he can communicate his thoughts to the audience in the second trick? 4.What is the first step to make the egg stand upright? 5.What else is needed to make the egg stand upright? Keys: 1. B 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. D
Unit 6-Conversation 1 Janet: What are you reading, Kate Kate:Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. Do you know it Janet: I've heard of it, yes, but I've never read it. It's a 19th century children's story, isn't it K a te: That's right. It's very famous. It's set in Oxford. It starts with this young girl sitting on a river bank. The interesting thing is, the author, Lewis Carroll, he was an Oxford professor and he used to have tea with the girl's family on this river bank. Ja net: Oh, that's fascinating! I'll put it into my diary. Kate: Is that what you're writing I know you've been keeping a diary all the year. Janet: It's been a great year. I've had such a good time — so lucky to have Mark and Kate as friends. Feel I've been doing well with work. Much happier about asking questions in tutorials. Janet: My screen's gone dark. Mark: You're using the battery, remember. It's run out, obviously. Janet: It can't be the battery. It's still charged. Oh no it's still black. Oh dear, I hope it's nothing serious. I haven't backed anything up recently. Kate: That's not like you, Janet. Janet:I know, but I lost my memory stick. I really should have backed things up. How stupid of me not to do that! Supposing I've lost everything! Mark: Let me take a look. The power is still on. And also the operating system still seems to be working ... I think it has to be the graphics card ... But maybe that's not the problem ... Janet: If only I'd backed things up! Kate: Relax, Janet! We'll take it to the computer shop this afternoon. I'm sure it'll be OK. Janet: I hope so. Unit 6-Conversation 2 Janet: Tell me about Alice in Wonderland. Kate: I tell you what, I'll read it to you. Kate: Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank and having nothing to do: Once or twice, she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, "and what is the use of a book," thought Alice, "without pictures or conversation" So she was considering in her own mind (as well as she could, for the hot day made her feel very sleepy and stupid) ... Janet: Kate, Mark, where are you going You've got my laptop! Kate: It's all right, Janet, we're taking it to the computer shop. We'll be back soon. Mark: It's not like Janet to forget to back up her work. Kate: She should have been more careful. Janet: It was stupid of me, I know! Stupid, stupid! Janet: Oh! It was a dream! What a relief! Kate: You were talking in your sleep. Janet: What was I saying Kate: "Stupid, stupid." M ark: I've sorted out your computer. Janet: Have you Oh, thank goodness! What was the problem Mark:It was the graphics card, as I predicted ... Janet: Is that what it was! I'm so relieved! Thanks, Mark. Kate: He's great, isn't he Janet: Yes. So are you, Kate. Kate: You're such a good friend. Unit 6-Outside view Computers are a very important part of our lives. They tell us about delays to transport. They drive trains, analyze evidence and control buildings. Did you know that 60 per cent of homes in Britain have got a PC (a personal computer) For many young people, playing computer games is their favorite way of spending spare time. Computers are a very important part of most areas of life in Britain-libraries, the police and in school. But they are becoming more important in our homes as well. They’ll even control the way we live-in “smart homes” or computer-controlled houses. The smart home is now a real possibility. It will become very common. A central computer will adjust the temperature, act as a burglar alarm and switch on lights, ready for you to come back home. And of course you will be able to give new instructions to the computer from your mobile phone. So if your plans change, your home will react to match. Many homes have got lots of televisions and several computers. The smart home will provide TV and Internet sockets in every room, so you’ll be able to do what you want whenever you want. If the temperature outside changes, the smart home will adjust the temperature levels inside. The computer will also close the blinds when it gets dark or to stop so much sun from entering a room. And if you want to eat when you get home, the computer will turn the oven on for you! Are computers taking over our lives In a survey, 44 per cent of young people between 11 and 16 said their PC was a trusted friend. Twenty per cent said they were happier at their computer than spending time with family or friends. Another survey found that people in Britain spend so much time on the phone, texting and reading emails that they no longer have time for conversation. What do you think about that Unit 6-Listening in
Unit 1, Lesson A Track1-1-1 A. listen to three people from the pen pals website. Match the name of the speaker with his or her interest: Fiona: Hi, I'm Fiona. I'm from Sydney, Australia. I'm 19, and a student at the University of Canberra. I'm majoring in computer science. When I'm not studying, I like going to the movies. Miguel: Hi, I'm Miguel. I'm from Mexico City. I'm 28 and I'm a math teacher. In my free time, I like playing soccer with my fiends. Hiromi: Hi, I'm Hiromi, and I'm from Tokyo. I'm 24, and I'm a graphic artist. When I have some free time, I usually work on a comic book I'm creating. The main character's name is Damen. Track1-1-2 B. listen again. Answer the questions about the people. Check the correct box. Track1-1-3 B. Mariana and Danny live in the same apartment building. Are they meeting for the first time? Listen to their conversation. Mariana: Hi. My name is Mariana. I'm in apartment 201. Danny: Hi, Mariana. I'm Danny. I'm in 302. It's nice to meet you. Mariana: Nice to meet you, too. Danny: So, are you a student, Mariana? Mariana: yeah, I study music at NYU. Danny: That's interesting. Mariana: What do you do, Danny? Danny: I'm a student at Hunter College. I also work in an art gallery. Track1-1-4 your information.C. Listen again. Practice the conversation. Then practice with Track 1-1-5 C. Listen to Dan describing himself and Dayanne describing her friend. Pay attention to the expressions used for describing people. Then describe yourself to your partner. 1. My name is Dan and I'm from the United States. I'm 28 years old and work at a hospital. I speak English, and Spanish and Portuguese. I'm pretty tall. I'm about six feet. I have a muscular build and short blonde hair. I have hazel-colored eyes. 2. I have a friend who looks like Antonio Banderas. He's tall, dark hair, brown eyes, but he's thin and Antonio Banderas is a little more muscular. Track 1-1-OL-1 A.Emily is at the airport. Listen and check the correct box. Josh: Hello?
Unit One Tr a ck 4-1-O L-l A. Jay and Elise are talking about an accident. Listen and check the correct picture. Jay: Come in here, Elise. You should see this show! Elise: What is it? Jay: It's called "The Titanic of the Sky." It's about the Hindenburg, a great engineering feat. Elise: The Hindenburg ... Jay: You know, that giant zeppelin that crashed in 1934. Thirty-five people died. Elise: Oh yeah, I remember now. It was flying from Germany to the United States. It crashed as it was landing. Jay: Right. It's so funny looking, don't you think? It doesn't look anything like the airplanes as have today. Elise: That's true. Why would people ride in a zeppelin anyway? It seems so dangerous. Jay: Well, some people called the Hindenburg "man's greatest achievement in flight." They thought it was safe, I guess. Elise: Who rode in it anyway? Jay: Mostly wealthy people. It accommodated between 30 and 40 passengers and crew. One person said it was like a "flying hotel." Eise: It sounds pretty great. Jay: Yeah, and it was fast. That's why people rode it. They wanted to get to their destination faster. Elise: Why didn't they just take a jet plane? Jay: Elise! You know they didn't have jets back then. Look, in 1934 it took five days to travel from Germany to the U.S. by ship. The zeppelin could do it in half that time. It was speedy. Elise: Well, maybe I'll sit down and watch a little bit. Maybe I'll learn something ... Tr a ck 4-1-O L-2 B. Listen again. How was the zeppelin described? Check your answers. Track 4-1-OL-3 A. Listen to the conversation and check the correct picture. Jack: I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer. Kayla: Yes, but on the other hand, they consume more oil. Jack: They also look really cool. Kayla: That's true, but there are some SUVs which are not big but also very beautiful. Jack: And 1 think big cars are more fun to drive. Kayla: But then again, it's very expensive. Jack: Well, let's get more information about several kinds of cars, okay? T r a c k4-1-O L-4 Listen to another person talking about famous buildings in his country and fill in the blanks with information you hear. My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high. I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my country. T r a c k4-1-O L-5 A. Listen to a talk on controversies about modern buildings. Then fill in the blanks to complete the sentences. Modern buildings: We love them, We hate them The world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn't enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building's center to be a visitor entrance and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake. Kyoto, Japan, is the country's ancient capital, and the heart of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city's traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center. Track 4-1-OL-6
Directions: In this section, you will hear several conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. A: How are you getting along, Julie B: After the vacation Much refreshed. A．It is interesting. B．It is tiring. C．It is exciting. D．It is refreshing. A: Why are you so cheerful while I'm so stressed all day B: Well, you should work off your stress. A．work not so hard B．work on easier problems C．eat healthy D．get rid of her stress I see you laughing all the time. B: Oh Eric. I'm ... reading a comic book. A: Comic book I didn't know you are interested in it. B: Well, it's a recent interest. When I was low in spirit three months ago, a friend gave me a comic book to read. And I became instantly addicted to such books. You know ... the pictures are so funny ... now I feel much better. A: I didn't know that. No wonder you are always in good spirits these days. B: Yes, and maybe you should read them, too, Eric. A: I ... I don't know. I'm just too busy with my thesis. It's for my master's degree and time is running out ... Ah, pretty much stress on me. B: Now you see Eric That's why you need to give yourself a break to read something amusing. It helps, I promise. A: Really Can reading comic books reduce your stress B: Of course. I'm a living example. Actually I'm having stress too ... you know, the tests, the job, things like that. But when reading the fun stuff, I just forgot all my worries. Later I find myself more powerful to deal with the issues in my life. A: That sounds magical. I'd like to try. Er ... what are you reading now B: Garfields, the cat. It's good. There's another one and you can borrow it. A: Oh, thank you, Penny. You're very helpful. Questions 3 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard. months ago, a friend gave Penny _____ when she was in low spirits. （岭师分享群4发布） A．a flower B．a comic book C．a comic DVD
1.M: You call Mike a dreamer, but I think he’s got a lot of ideas. W: Good ideas are only useful if you make something out of them. Q: Why does the woman think that Mike is a dreamer? 2.M: Hello, Susan. Could you please meet Mr. James at the airport? His flight is BA 553 from London. He should arrive at about 10 o’clock. Mr. James is in his late fifties, average height and has short, curly, gray hair. His meeting with the Sales Department is at 4:00. Thank you. W: Sure, no problem. Q: What does the man mean? 3.M: Hello, I’m a senior student. Could you tell me whether this reference room is only for faculty members? W: No, it’s also open to the postgraduates; and undergraduates can come too if they’ve got professors’ written permission.