全新版大学英语第二版听说教程2(unit1~14)答案
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全新版大学英语(第二版)听说教程2Unit 1 Sports Part A]Listening StrategyIdentifying NumbersNumbers appear very often in every kind of listening material. The a bility to catch the exact numbers spoken in English is an important but difficult skill for a Chinese learner. A good way is to pract ice over and over again the pronunciation of the numbers, particularl y the different ways to say thirteen and thirty, fourteen and forty, etc. It also helps to practice writing down the numbers you hear quickly in numerical forms, without translating them into Chinese. You 're going to hear a passage about Michael Jordan, a retired American professional basketball player.Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the missing numbers. Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. He was born on Feb.17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York. He is 1.98 meters ta ll and weighs 216 pounds. Jordan joined the Chicago Bulls team for the 1984 season. In the 1986 season he shot 3041 points, the third highest score ever. He was named NBA Slam Dunk Champion(扣篮冠军)in 1987 and won the Most Valuable Player Award in 1988, an honor repeated four times in the next ten years to 1998. Jordan guided his team to win six NBA championships during the 1990s, scoring 45 points during the sixth and last game of the 1998 NBA finals. In 1 999, he was named the greatest North American athlete of the 20th c entury. Jordan left the NBA at the beginning of the 1993-1994 NBA s eason 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 five more years, h e once again announced his retirement in 1999. But he returned for two more NBA games in 2001 as a member of the Washington Wizards.[ti:Unit 1 Part B]Listening Tasks A ConversationWhy Don't You Join Me at the Gym Sometime?Exercise 1Listen to the conversation and choose the right answers to the quest ions you hear.Peter: Hi Laura. Where are you heading with that big bag?Laura: Hi, Peter. I'm off to the gym. I've got to stay in shape, you know. I try to go three times a week, but I'm busy so I can' t always make it.Peter: I know more women who work out than men. What's the main re ason you work out? For your health, or to look good?Laura: To be honest, for both. With women, good looks are always avery important consideration. Peter: If they were honest, most men who work out would admit that they also do it to look better, and not merely for health reasons.Laura: How about you? Do you get any regular exercise?Peter: I do a lot of walking, for exercise and enjoyment sometimes ten to twenty kilometers at a time but I never go to the gym like you do.Laura: Well, walking is good exercise. How about sports?Peter: Not since my school days. I used to love playing baseball, b ut it's impossible to get enough people together for a game now. Mo stly I just watch sports on TV.Laura: I play tennis fairly regularly with my friends, and sometimes go swimming and cycling by myself.Peter: Oh, I forgot about that. I go cycling sometimes too. And I often go swimming on vacation, but only recreational swimming.Laura: Why don't you join me at the gym sometime? I can get you a guest pass. Peter: Well, maybe someday, but I'm pretty lazy about things like that. Questions1. What do you know about Peter?2. Where might the two speakers be having this conversation? Speaking Tasks Pair WorkListen to the following conversations and repeat after the recording. Then role-play them with your partner.Conversation 1A: What's your plan for this evening?B: Well, there's a good game at the stadium but I haven't got a t icket yet.A: I'm going to the gym. Would you like to come along? I can get a guest pass for you. B: That's wonderful. I'd always wanted to w ork out in the new gym. Thank you very much. Conversation 2A: Hi, Xiao Wang. Fancy meeting you here! How are you doing?B: Can't complain. I'm busy with my experiments in the lab. But aft er work I often play some sports.A: Like what?B: Like swimming, running and sometimes tennis.A: Tennis? That's my favorite game. Say, what're you doing this week end? B: Nothing particular. I guess I'll probably just work in the lab. A: Come on. You need to relax. What about a game of tennis? B: OK.Conversation 3A: Are you doing anything special tomorrow, Bob? B: Not really. Why do you ask?A: Some of us are going motorcycling. Would you like to join us? B : Motorcycling? I've never done that. Isn't it a bit dangerous? A: Maybe, but it's really exciting.B: I enjoy jogging. It's more relaxing.A: That's a good form of exercise. It can help you stay in shape. B: Yes, it's also safer.Now make similar conversations according to the given situations. Use the structures and expressions above in your conversations where app ropriate[ti:Unit 1 Part C] Test Your ListeningYou're going to hear five short conversations. Listen carefully and c hoose the right answers to the questions you hear.1. W: I like playing basketball, volleyball and table tennis. What a bout you? M: Well, tennis is my favorite sport. Q: What sport does the man like?2. W: You don't like boxing very much, do you? M: It's far from b eing my kind of sport. Q: What does the man mean?3. W: I think yesterday's football game was quite exciting. What abo ut you, John?M: You said it. But it was a bit long.Q: What does the man think about the football game? 4. W: Do you like to play chess?M: I like the game, but I don't play it often enough. I'm afraid I'm not a very good chess player. Q: What does the man mean?5. M: I knew the names of all the football players and the dates of all the games in my high school days. But recently I have faile d to keep up with football. W: Now you are busy with your golf ga mes.Q: What do you know about the man from the conversation?Unit 2 Food and Drinks Part AListening StrategyListening "Between the Lines"People do not always say directly what they mean. Very often, we ha ve to listen "between the lines". The English language offers many w ays for people to imply, rather than directly state, their meaning. To find out what a speaker really means, we can rely on such thing s as the context, the meaning of an idiom, and the intonation used. For example, if someone says "I have an essay to write" in answer to an invitation to go somewhere, we can infer from the context t hat he cannot accept the invitation. And if someone says "Andrew pas sed with flying colors" in reply to an inquiry about how Andrew did on a test, we can infer from the meaning of the idiom "to pass with flying colors" that Andrew did very well on the test. Often, i ntonation also helps to reveal the real meaning of a message. For e xample, "He is very clever" said with an ironic tone means just the opposite. You are going to hear eight short conversations between t wo speakers.Listen carefully and write down "Yes" or "No" to each of the follow ing questions. 1. M: Have you ever been to that big restaurant oppo site the school gate? W: Yes, many times.Whenever my friends come to visit me, I'll take them there to eat.2. W: Is there something wrong, sir?M: My wife and I have been kept waiting for nearly an hour for ou r meal. 3. W: Where is the cake I made this morning?M: We ate it, mom. Can you make another one for us?4. W: I hear you like chicken very much.M: Next to beef.5. M: Have you tried this wine before?W: No, never. It's my first time, but it's really to my taste. 6. W: John, do you want a soda? M: Soda? I think it tastes like me dicine. 7. W: Why, the fish is left almost untouched. M: Well, it would be good if it were less salty. 8. M: Hi, Sue, would you lik e to eat out tonight?W: Oh, I'd really like to, but my sister may come to visit me thi s evening..[ti:Unit 2 Part B] Listening Tasks A ConversationWhat About Dining Out?Exercise 1Listen to the conversation and complete the following sentences. Peter : Hi, Kate.Kate: Hi, Peter. How have you been? Peter: Oh, OK, I guess. And yo u?Kate: Not too bad. We haven't seen each other for a while, have wePeter: No, we haven't. So that makes me ask. Do you have any plan for this Saturday? Kate: No, not yet, I don't think so. Why? Peter: What do you think about getting together and going out to di nner this weekend? Kate: That would be great. Do you have any parti cular place in mind?Peter: Well, I think I'd like to eat something that's not too heavy . I've been eating a little too much lately.Kate: Me too.Peter: I love Italian food, but maybe we should skip that this time . They always seem to serve so much food in Italian restaurants, an d you end up eating more than you wanted to.Kate: Chinese food would be good.Peter: Yes, or maybe some Japanese sushi. That style uses a lot of natural flavors, and not much oil or cream or heavy sauces.Kate: Yes, either of those choices would be good. Let's just meet o n Saturday night, and decide then where to eat.Peter: That's fine by me.Speaking Tasks Pair WorkListen to the following conversations and repeat after the recording. Then role-play them with your partner.Conversation 1(At the school canteen) A: What a crowd!B: This is the worst time. The morning classes are just over. Every body is hungry and rushes here to have lunch.A: That's true. I'm starving and I can't wait. I'd rather not stand in a long line. B: Why don't we have some fried noodles?A: Noodles are sold at No. 2 Box. No queue there, you see. B: Tha t's great. (At No. 2 Box)Counter hand: What can I get you? A: One plate of fried noodles, p lease. B: Make it two.Counter hand: OK. Two plates of fried noodles. Anything else? A: How much is the tomato soup?Counter hand: It's free. It goes with the noodles. A: I see. (to B ) Do you want any soup? B: Yes.A: (to counter hand) Two bowls of soup, please. Conversation 2(At a fast food restaurant)Counter hand: What can I do for you?Customer: I'll have one order of chicken nuggets and a chicken sandw ich. Counter hand: Anything to drink? Customer: A small Sprite. No i ce, please. Counter hand: Okay. For here or to go? Customer: For he re. Conversation 3(At a Chinese restaurant)Waiter: Are you ready to order?A: Do you have any recommendations?Waiter: Yes. The Sichuan style crispy whole fish is very good. It's today's special.A: Mary, would you like to try that? I hear it's very good.B: Why not? And I'd like shrimp in black bean sauce, too. It's my favorite. Waiter: Okay. Anything else?A: What about some vegetables, Mary? B: Yes. How about spinach? A: Spinach is fine with me. Waiter: Anything to drink?A: Yes. I'd like one Bud Light, please. What'll you have, Mary? B: Orange juice, please.Waiter: One Bud Light and one orange juice. Is that right? A: Right .Now make similar conversations according to the given situations. Use the structures and expressions above in your conversations where app ropriate[ti:Unit 2 Part C]Test Your ListeningListen to the conversation and choose the right answers to the quest ions you hear. A: Well, here we are, not too crowded.B: Great! Let's order quickly so we can chat a little. A: OK. What are you in the mood for?B: Something light. I had a huge breakfast and I'm still full. A: There are three salads. Or you could have soup and a sandwich. B: What are you having? A hamburger, I suppose.A: No, actually I ate out last night. We had pizza at Pizza Hut, then a late snack at Kentucky Fried Chicken.B: Oh, dear. Well, maybe you should have a salad.A: Yes, I think so. Look, the daily special is spaghetti. That soun ds good. B: Oh, the prices are great too. I'll have that as well. A: Now let's decide on drinks.B: I'll just have coffee and a glass of iced water. A: Italian foo d needs red wine, you know. B: But we have to go back to work. A : OK, a Coke for me then.B: Here comes the waitress. Let me order first. Questions1. What is the relationship between the two speakers?2. Where doesthe conversation take place? 3. What will they order? Unit 3 Weather Part AListening StrategyListening for Important DetailsBesides understanding the main idea of a listening text, we often fi nd it necessary to grasp the important details as well. What counts as important details depends on the kind of information we want. G enerally speaking, if we are listening to the narration of an event, we need to sharpen our ears not only for what happened, but also when and where, how and why it happened. In listening to a weathe r report, on the other hand, the important details we should watch out for are the current weather conditions, temperature, and weather outlook. You're going to hear two short passages about weather. While listening, pay attention to such details as the weather conditions, temperature, weather outlook, damage caused by bad weather and so o n, and write them down in note form.Then complete the exercises in your book.1. The weather today: a fine day is in store nearly everywhere, with the best of the sunshine in southern and central areas of Britain . A pleasant day, then, with long sunny periods developing. There will be light winds with a maximum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius , 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Look at the outlook for the next few days: it will become mostly cloudy with heavy showers moving in from the west.2. A storm in Changchun, capital of Northeast China's Jilin Province, claimed four lives on Sunday. The storm lasted about three hours f rom around 8 p.m. The winds reached speeds of over a hundred miles an hour, causing serious damage and a widespread power failure. [ti:Unit 3 Part B] Listening Tasks A ConversationDid You Hear the Forecast?Exercise 1Listen to the conversation and choose the right answers to the quest ions you hear. Alan: Oh, look at the sky, Michelle! It's starting t o get cloudy.Michelle: I see it. I hope it doesn't rain. I thought it was going to be a fine day today.Alan: That's certainly what the department was hoping for when they chose today as the date for the annual picnic.Michelle: You can't have a picnic without good weather. You need sun shine for all the eating and games and entertainment.Alan: Yeah, sunshine —but not too much! Do you remember last yearMichelle: I sure do. It was so hot all we did was look for shade, look for ways to escape from the sun.Alan: And no one wanted to participate in any of the planned activi ties. All we wanted was cold drinks. And then we dozed off. Michelle: If there had just been the tiniest breeze to cool us off.Alan: But there wasn't. Just that burning sun, without a cloud in t he sky, and the temperature just seemed to climb higher and higher.Michelle: Well, we don't have that problem this year, apparently. Alan, did you hear the weather forecast? Is it supposed to rain? Alan: I don't know. I didn't catch the weather report. But maybe if it rains, it will only be a short shower which cools things off a little. That might not be bad. Questions1. What are Alan and Michelle mainly doing?2. What do you know ab out Alan?3. What can you infer from the conversation?Speaking TasksListen to the following conversations and repeat after the recording. Then role-play them with your partner. Conversation 1A: What lovely weather we're having! Nice and cool. B: Yeah, I real ly like this kind of weather. A: What's the temperature today?B: The high is 26 and the low is 20. The weather forecast says th e good weather is likely to last, too.A: I hope so.Conversation 2A: It seems to be clearing up. All the dark clouds are gone and t he sun is coming out. B: Yes. Let's just hope it stays this way.I hate rainy days.A: I think it will continue to be fine for the next few days. Any how, that's what the weatherman says.B: That's great. Let's go for a walk, shall we?A: All right. Conversation 3A: It's hot and humid, isn't it? I can hardly breathe. B: Yeah. I feel suffocating too.A: Are summers always this hot here? It's almost like in the desert . B: Yes, especially in July and August. A: Well, what did the wea therman say? B: He said another heat wave is on the way. A: Oh no ! I hope not.B: How about going out to the beach to cool off?A: Good idea. Maybe it's the only place for this sort of weather. Now make similar conversations according to the given situations. Use the structures and expressions above in your conversations where app ropriate..[ti:Unit 3 Part CTest Your ListeningYou're going to hear five short conversations. Listen carefully and c hoose the right answers to the questions you hear.1. W: It's been freezing for the last few days.M: Yes. And the forecast says there will be more snow next week, a ccompanied by strong winds. Q: What will the weather be like next w eek?2. M: We haven't had such a severe winter for a long time, have w e? W: No, and the forecast says it's going to get worse before it warms up. Q: What can we learn from the conversation?3. W: What if it rains hard? What are we going to do?M: I think it will clear up soon. But if it keeps raining, the wh ole thing will have to be cancelled. Q: What can we learn from theconversation?4. M: How was the weather when you left New York?W: It was very much like the weather in Beijing. You don't have to take a lot of clothes. Q: What can we learn from the conversation5. W: If it is this hot tomorrow, we may have to give up the idea of playing tennis in the afternoon. M: The weather forecast says it will cloud over by noon. Q: What does the man mean?Unit 4 Music Part AListening StrategyListening for Signal WordsThe ability to identify signal words can help us follow the thread of the speaker's thought. People often use signal words or phrases l ike "but", "therefore" and "as a result" to add a comment that cont rasts with what has just been said or to signal what they are abou t to say is the result or cause of their previous remarks. Similarl y, words and phrases like "for example", "most importantly", "first", "second", "finally" and "then" usually signal that the speaker is g oing to provide an illustration or emphasize a certain point or disc uss several aspects of a certain topic. So we should pay attention to signal words in listening as they will prepare us for what is g oing to be said. You're going to hear four short passages.Listen carefully and write down the signal word(s) in each passage. Then choose a, b, c or d to indicate the function of the signal w ord(s) used in each of the passages.1. Most people like music. In fact, we are surrounded by it. It's on the radio and television and can be heard in stores and restaura nts. However, not everyone likes the same kind of music.2. The manager of the music shop was called Brian Epstein. Because so many people had asked for a record by the Sun, Epstein decided to go and listen to the group himself.3. Firstly I would like to talk about classical music and its repre sentative composers, then I will move on to jazz music, and finallyI will focus on pop music in the last century.4. We listen to exciting music and our hearts beat faster, our blood pressure rises, and our blood flows more quickly. In short, we're stimulated.[ti:Unit 4 Part B] Listening Tasks A PassageBackground MusicExercise 1Listen to the passage. As you listen, read the signal words in your book and put a tick () in the brackets after the ones you have heard.Background music may seem harmless, but it can have a powerfu l effect on those who hear it. Recorded background music first found its way into factories, shops and restaurants in the USA. Very soo n it spread to other parts of the world. Now it is becoming diffic ult to go shopping or eat a meal without listening to music. To be gin with, background music was intended simply to create a soothingatmosphere. Recently, however, it's becoming a big business. An Americ an marketing expert has shown that music can boost sales or increase factory production by as much as a third. But it has to be the light music. Lively music has no effect at all on sales. Slow music can increase receipts by 34%. This is probably because shoppers slo w down and have more opportunity to spot items they would like to buy. Yet, slow music isn't always the answer. The expert found that in restaurants slow music meant customers took longer to eat their meals, which reduced overall sales. So restaurant owners might be well adv ised to play faster music to keep the customers moving —unless, of course,the resulting indigestion leads to complaints. Questions1. Where was recorded background music first used?2. What was the original purpose of background music?3. What kind of music can have a powerful effect on customers in s hops?4. Why doesn't the same kind of music work in restaurants according to the passage?Speaking TasksPair WorkListen to the following conversations and repeat after the recording. Then role-play them with your partner. Conversation 1A: Do you like English songs? B: I'm crazy about them.A: What's your favorite song?B: It's hard to say. There are so many beautiful songs. A: Who's y our favorite singer then?B: Sarah Brightman, undoubtedly. I do admire her, you know. I love all her songs. A: I like her, too, but not that much. Conversation 2A: Do you care for opera?B: Yes, I do, very much.A: Which do you like better, opera or musical?B: Opera.A: Do you just listen to it or go to performances?B: I prefer going to a performance. It has everything, color and sp ectacle and great music. A: Why don't we go and see Aida together? It's being performed at the Grand Theater. B: I've seen it already . It's excellent.A: Oh, lucky you! Conversation 3A: Do you enjoy listening to music?B: Yes, very much. I enjoy listening to music more than any other pastime.A: What's your favorite music?B: It depends. When I am in a good mood, I'd prefer something exci ting, with a fast rhythm. But if I feel low, I can only listen to something soft and quiet. A: Mm, me too.Now make similar conversations. Use the structures and expressions abo ve where appropriate. Your conversations should include the following points.[ti:Unit 4 Part C] Test Your ListeningListen to the passage three times and supply the missing information.Celine Dion is the youngest of 14 children in a working-class family in Quebec, Canada. Her parents, who both loved music, encourag ed her to develop her musical talent. At 12, Celine had composed th e song "It Was Only a Dream". Her mother and brother helped her to make a recording of that song and sent it off to an address they found on an album of a popular French singer. The address was tha t of ReneAngelil, who became her first conquest, but there would be millions more. Celine's rise from a teenage singer to a pop superstar has be en steady, but not without difficulties. Record companies were at fir st less enthusiastic about investing in a teenager than Angelil, who mortgaged his own home to pay for her first album. But her first two albums won a great success. And by 1983 she became the first Canadian ever to have a gold record inFrance. In 1990, Celine made her first English language record with Unison but her real breakthrough in America came when she was select ed by Disney to sing the theme song of Beauty and the Beast. The song went to No.1 on the chart and won both a Grammy and an Acade my award. In 1996 she performed at the opening ceremony of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and in 1997 she recorded the theme song for Titanic, and her name became synonymous with the enormously successf ul film. Celine Dion's favorite theme is love. She sings the depth and the power of love in a great many of her hits such as "Love Can Move Mountains", "Because You Loved Me", "The Power of Love" and , of course, the theme song of Titanic, "My Heart Will Go On". Unit 5 Health Part AListening StrategyIdentifying the Relationship Between the Speakers in a Conversation Identifying the relationship between the speakers in a conversa tion is an important skill in listening comprehension. Although someti mes the conversation itself does not contain words that say exactly what the relationship is, we can rely on contextual clues to find i t out. Such clues include the degree of intimacy (e.g., how intimate ly the speakers address each other, what endearments are used), the degree of politeness (strangers tend to be more polite towards each other than friends or family members), and the particular situation ( at a doctor's consulting room, at a shop, etc.).Listen to the following conversations and choose the right answers to the questions that follow the conversations.1. M: What's the trouble?W: I feel dizzy and my whole body aches. M: How long have you bee n sick? W: Two or three days now.M: How's your appetite?W: I've got no appetite. The sight of food simply turns my stomach. What's wrong with me? M: You seem to be generally run-down.Q: What is the mnost probable relationship between the two speakers?2. W: What's the matter, Jack? You look pale. M: Oh, I feel terr ible.W: Why? What's the matter?M: I have a splitting headache and a sore throat. W: Why didn't yo u tell me?M: I thought they might go away, but I feel worse this morning. I' m aching all over.W: Hmm. You feel warm, too. You must have got a fever. There's a pretty bad flu going around, you know.Q: What's the most probable relationship between the two speakers? [ti:Unit 5 Part B]Listening TasksA ConversationGoing to See the DoctorExercise 1Listen to the conversation and choose the right answers to complete the statements. D: So what's your trouble?P: Well, doctor, I haven't been feeling well lately. My biggest prob lem is that I'm having trouble sleeping.D: Have you tried any of the sleeping medications available? P: I've tried one or two, but they don't seem to help. D: How long have you had this problem?P: Three or four months —it's been rather a long time now.D: Are you suffering from an unusual level of stress in your life lately? P: Not more than usual. My biggest worry is the fact I can 't sleep. D: Well, some people don't need as much sleep as others. P: But I feel tired all day, so it is a problem for me. D: Hav e you been experiencing any other symptoms? P: I've also had a lot of indigestion lately.D: Well, you are a little overweight, aren't you?P: Yes. And I've gained about seven kilograms this past year.D: You really should try to lose at least that extra weight. Do yo u get much exercise? P: No, not very much.D: Physical activity is very important.P: So what do you recommend, doctor?D: I will give you some medications for your insomnia and your indi gestion. But I also recommend that you begin a regular exercise prog ram.P: But I have neither the time nor the money to go to a gym.D: You don't need to go to a gym. A simple walking program would be very beneficial for you. I think you'll find that diet and exerc ise will be very helpful in taking care of your recent complaints.Speaking TasksPair WorkListen to the following conversations and repeat after the recording. Then role-play them with your partner. Conversation 1D: What's wrong with you?P: I have a burning stomachache. And I feel like vomiting, too. D: How long has it been like this?P: Since yesterday.D: What did you eat yesterday? Did you eat seafood? P: Yes. I had some crabs at lunch and then I just felt terrible. D: Yours seems。
全新版大学英语听说教程2答案1. Unit 1Listening Comprehension1.Short Conversations1.A: How was your weekend? B: It was great! Iwent hiking with my friends. How about you? A: Istayed at home and watched movies.2.A: Do you have any plans for the weekend? B:Not really. What about you? A: I’m thinking of goingshopping. Wanna join me?2.PassagePart A1.The 2016 Paris Agreement aims to address theissue of climate change and reduce greenhouse gasemissions.2.The agreement was adopted by 196 parties atthe United Nations Climate Change Conference.3.The main goal of the agreement is to limitglobal warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.4.Each country is required to develop andcommunicate their own contributions to reducingemissions.5.The agreement also includes provisions forfinancial and technical assistance to developingcountries.Part B1.The Paris Agreement was considered a majormilestone in international efforts to combat climatechange.2.It demonstrated a global consensus on theneed to take action and provided a framework forcountries to work together.3.However, some critics argue that theagreement does not go far enough and that moreaggressive action is needed.4.In particular, they argue that the goals set inthe agreement are not sufficient to preventcatastrophic climate change.5.Despite these challenges, many countries arestill committed to the goals of the Paris Agreementand are taking steps to implement their ownemissions reduction plans.Speaking1.Sample DialogueA: How was your weekend?B: It was great! I went hiking with my friends. How about you?A: I stayed at home and watched movies.B: That sounds relaxing. What kind of movies did you watch?A: I watched a romantic comedy and a thriller. Both were really good.B: I love romantic comedies. Which one did you like better?A: Definitely the romantic comedy. It had a happy ending and made me feel good.B: That’s great. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for the recommendation.2.Sample MonologueMy favorite season is spring. I love the feeling of warmth in the air and seeing flowers bloom everywhere. It’s a time of renewal and fresh beginnings. I enjoy going for walks in the park and admiring the blossoms on the trees. Spring also brings a sense of hope and optimism. It’s a reminder that no matter how harsh the winter may have been, better days areahead. Overall, spring is a beautiful and uplifting season that always brings a smile to my face.2. Unit 2Listening Comprehension1.Short Conversations1.A: What did you think of the movie? B: I reallyenjoyed it! The storyline was engaging and the actingwas excellent. A: I agree. It was definitely worthwatching.2.A: Have you heard about the new restaurantdowntown? B: Yes, I have. I heard they have amazingseafood. A: We should check it out sometime.2.PassagePart A1.The Industrial Revolution was a period ofmajor industrialization that took place from the mid-18th to the mid-19th century.2.It began in Great Britain and later spread toother parts of the world.3.The Industrial Revolution was characterized bythe development of new technologies, such as thesteam engine and the textile mill.4.It led to significant changes in agriculture,manufacturing, mining, and transportation.5.The Industrial Revolution had both positiveand negative impacts on society.Part B1.On the positive side, the Industrial Revolutionbrought about increased production and improvedliving standards for many people.2.It created new job opportunities and led to thegrowth of cities and urban areas.3.However, it also resulted in poor workingconditions for many workers, including long hoursand low wages.4.The rapid pace of industrialization also led toenvironmental degradation and social inequality.5.Overall, the Industrial Revolution marked amajor turning point in human history and laid thefoundation for modern industrial society.Speaking1.Sample DialogueA: What did you think of the movie?B: I really enjoyed it! The storyline was engaging and the acting was excellent.A: I agree. It was definitely worth watching.B: I especially liked the ending. It was unexpected and left me thinking about it for days.A: Yes, the twist was well-executed. I didn’t see it coming at all.B: That’s what made it so compelling. It kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.2.Sample MonologueThe Industrial Revolution was a period of great change and innovation. It transformed societies and economies around the world. One of the key developments of this time was the invention of the steam engine. It revolutionized transportation, enabling goods and people to be transported more quickly and efficiently. The steam engine also had a significant impact on industry, powering factories and machinery. Another important development was the textile mill, which mechanized the production of textiles and increased efficiency. However, the Industrial Revolution also had negative consequences. Many workers lived in squalid conditions and faced exploitation. Child labor was common, and workers often faced long hours and low wages. Overall, the Industrial Revolution was a complex and transformative period in human history.。
大学英语听说教程2答案Unit 1: Greeting and Introducing YourselfSection A1.A: Good morning! How are you? B: Good morning! I’m fine, thank you. And you?2.A: What’s your name? B: My name is David. What about you?3.A: Where are you from? B: I’m from China. How about you?4.A: What’s your major? B: I’m majoring in English. What’s your major?5.A: How old are you? B: I’m 20 years old. And you?Section B1.A: Good afternoon! Is this seat taken? B: No, it’s not. Please have a seat.2.A: Excuse me, are you Sarah? B: No, I’m not Sarah.I’m Emily.3.A: Nice to meet you. My name is John. B: Nice to meet you too, John. I’m Lily.4.A: Where do you live? B: I live in an apartment near the university.5.A: What do you do in your free time? B: I usually read books or watch movies.Unit 2: Daily RoutinesSection A1.A: What time do you usually get up? B: I usually get up at 7 o’clock in the morning.2.A: What time do you have breakfast? B: I have breakfast at around 8 o’clock.3.A: What time do you go to school? B: I go to school at 9 o’clock.4.A: What time do you have lunch? B: I have lunch at 12 o’clock noon.5.A: What time do you go to bed? B: I usually go to bed at around 11 o’clock at night.Section B1.A: What do you do in the morning? B: In the morning, I usually take ashower and have breakfast.2.A: What do you do in the afternoon? B: In the afternoon, I attendclasses and do homework.3.A: What do you do in the evening? B: In the evening, I usually havedinner and relax.4.A: What do you do on weekends? B: On weekends, I often hang outwith friends or go shopping.5.A: What do you do before going to bed? B: Before going to bed, Iusually brush my teeth and read a book.Unit 3: Hobbies and InterestsSection A1.A: What are your hobbies? B: My hobbies include playing the pianoand cycling.2.A: Do you like spo rts? B: Yes, I’m a big fan of basketball.3.A: Have you ever traveled abroad? B: Yes, I have been to severalEuropean countries.4.A: What kind of music do you like? B: I like various genres of music,such as pop and rock.5.A: Do you enjoy cooking? B: Yes, I find cooking to be a relaxing andcreative activity.Section B1.A: How often do you play the piano? B: I try to practice the pianoevery day for at least an hour.2.A: Are you part of any sports club? B: Yes, I am a member of theuniversity basketball team.3.A: Where was your last trip? B: My last trip was to France last summer.4.A: Who is your favorite singer? B: My favorite singer is Taylor Swift.5.A: What’s your signature dish? B: I make a mean spaghetti bolognese.Remember, these answers are just examples and may vary depending on personal preferences and experiences.。
全新版⼤学英语听⼒第⼆册答案Key to College English Listening and Speaking Course Boo kⅡUnit1:Part A: 1. 108:96; 2. 110:111; 3. 135:130; 4. 69:75.Part B: Exercise 1: D,B.Exercise 2: 1.Peter likes cycling and swimming. Laura likes thesetwo sports too. Besides, she plays tennisregularly.2. Because she wants to enjoy good health; she wantsto stay in shape and look good.Part C: b/d.Part D: Lakers/ 2.5 billion/ more than90/ 41/ 295.Unit2:Part A: 1.Fine and pleasant/ 18℃(64℉)/ Cloudy with outbreaks of heavy showers.2.It started around 8 p.m. and lasted for about three minutes. It caused four deaths and serious damage including a power failure.Part B: Exercise 1: b/a/aExercise 2: 1. They went to the department picnic but their funwas spoiled by the hot weather.2. Because he thinks it’ll only be a short showerthat cools things off a little.Part C: F/F/F/T/FPart D: d/c/aUnit3:Part A: Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, No, No.Part B: Exercise 1: for a while, Plans, this Saturday, dinner, weekend,Italian, too much food, Chinese, Japanese.Exercise 2: 1. It uses natural flavors, not much oil or cream orheavy sauces.2. They will have dinner on Saturday either at aChinese or a Japanese restaurant.Part C: /,dPart D: 1: F/F/T/T/F 2. b/c/aUnit4:Part A: 1. c 2. dPart B: Exercise 1: d/d/c/dExercise 2: 1. She has suffered from insomnia for several monthsand lately has had a lot of indigestion2. medicine for insomnia and indigestion. He advisedthe patient to have a proper diet and begin aregular exercise program.Part C: T/T/F/T/FPart D: about 1%/ almost starving/ from a sickness/ an abnormal fear/ at least 15%/ one in ten/ heart failure/ kill themselves/ at age 22/ 61/ muscle/ a lack of iron/ the bones/ gets smaller/mental and emotional/ fearfulness/ an illegal drugs/ repeat anaction/ eating disorder/ fatal if not treated on time.Unit5:Part A: However; a/ Because;b/ Firstly, then, finally; c/ In short; d Part B: Exercise 1: 2/ 4/ 5/ 10/ 12/ 13/ 16/ 17Exercise 2: b/ d/ c/ aPart C: working-class/ Canada/ 13/ song/ Dream/ fond/ own home/ great success/ Canadian/ gold/ France/ English language/ award/opening ceremonies/ Titanic/ Heart/ LovePart D: six/ √Romantic/ √/ √/ some; composers/ Popular; music/ √Unit6:Part A: 1. They are probably business partners2. One is slowing the other the building where her company hasoffices3. 2nd; 8th; 9th; 1st.Part B: Exercise 1: 1. They are discusing which candidate is moresuitable for a vocant position in the company .2. Leader of a small group3. being dynamic4. Because he is always a follower5. Because he has no experience in leadership.Exercise 2: John: loyal; twenty/ No experience/ PeterRita: personal management/ experience/ Joan/ Peterand CliveSusan: Experienced, solid, reliable/ cautious;dynamic / Peter and ClivePart C: c/c/a/d/cPart D: I 1. People who do all the office work such as secteraries, receptionists, bookkeeper and computer operators.2. To work their way up from clerk to president of acorporation3. The Chief Executive Officer, or CEO4. In middle management jobs5. If they show the necessary personality and acility theycan easily geta promotion.II 1. the comfortable life in his parents’ home2.life, jobs, personal appearance/ proper behavior for theyoung3.like him/ wouldn’t be popular with them4.a: till midningt; b: To come down to breakfast at 9c: a beard; d: gold chains5.Mr James unintentionally blamed himself.6.Unit7:Part A: a medium-sized white T-shirt/ a slogan on the front/ a shop assistant in getting what he wants.Part B: Exercise 1: b/c/dExercise 2: 1. interesting/ handsome/ sucessful/ sporty/fashionable/ fun2. the high status group/ taste and style/ image3. brightens/ good/ face another day/ energy4. great/ terrible/ average buyers5. high fashion or not/ image and realityPart C: T/F/T/F/FPart D: liberal arts/ editor; design director; 2/ skating/ 1990; a household name/ stylish costumesUnit 8:Part A: Heart/ 14/ weight changes/ 3130/ adults/ heart disease/sure/ high-fat foods / developing heart disease/ lose/ stomach Part B: Exercise 1: b/d/d/b/c/dExercise 2: millions/ dream of winning/ one million/ receive/$25000 to $40000/ 20/ taxes/ different/ pursue theirown interests/ home/ travel/ their children’scollege education/ Most/ a smaller number/ stay ontheir jobs/ security/ opportunities/ happiness Part C: c/b/d/dPart D: Isocial/ hunting/ persuaded/ gun/ protecting himself and his family/ home/ burglar alarm/ security/ break-in/ rushed home/the gun/ a noise/ figure/ fired/ fell to the floor/ 16-year-olddaughter/ cut school/ hidden/ avoid her father.II c/d/d/bUnit 9:Part A: 1. he was walking his dog, Jack2. The dog cannot digest paper3. He was happy because he got his money back and the money couldbe used again after being cleanedPart B: Exercise 1: d/c/c/d/aExercise 2: 1. About 63 years old2. About 3 years old3. In 19704. 92 years oldPart C: 1/4/2/5/6/3Part D: receive/ photos/ 16/ developed/ overjoyed/ show/ teenager/ apology/ inquiry/ dumpedUnit 10:Part A: 1. earthquake/ 3 days ago/ Turkey/ 10000/ 340002. explosion/ early this morning/ 108/ 38/ 11Part B: Exercise 1: 3 months ago/ In the middle of a jungle in Burma/A terrible storm/ All on board the plabe except thenarrator/ 1(the narrator)Exercise 2: 1. It rolled and shook in the wind2. No. It arrived nine days later because it wasraining heavily and the helicopers couldn’tfly in the heavy rain. To make the matter worse,the plane crashed in a swamp in the middle ofa jungle.3. Yes. She was in terrible pain and couldn’t move4. By drinking dirty flood water.Part C: b/a/a/d/cPart D: I15,1990/ crashed/ reach/ by phone/ upset/ seventy/ long distance/ blocked/ get through/ caused/ announced/ internal system.II T/F/F/F/T/FUnit 11:Part A: Neutral/ Positive/ Positive, respectfulPart B: Exercise 1: a/b/d/c/aExercise 2: stockbroker/ retailing/ March 6, 1926/ New York/Music school/ economics/ Commerce/ Master’sdegree/ PhD/ Industrial/economic consulting/Federal governmentPart C: F/T/F/F/FPart D: 1. No, he was a university student2. No, because he allows people to download his system free3. They can set up word processing, spreadsheets, databases andstore web pages in their own way.4. He doesn’t hate Microsoft but thinks the better system willwin.Part A: b/b/aPart B: Exercise 1: a/d/b/b/dExercise 2: Advantages: 1. Small/ weight; 2. user; 3. carry;4. short/ pronouce/ features;Disadvantages: 1. full/ small; 2. road accident;3. hearing problemsPart C: 1. microwave oven;2. New York/ July 12,1854;3. replace the heavy old machine;4. Films for the camera5. You push the button, we do the rest6. clinic/ museums/ performing7. 1932/ 77/ remembered/ the good of mankindPart D: I : Aspirin/ German/ Company in Germany/ headaches to heart attacks/ Powder; tablet II : c/c/b/a/dUnit 13:Part A: f/e/dPart B: Exercise 1: a/c/d/a/bExercise 2: Italian/ 58; unemployed/ tire; suitcase; dropped;scene; pick up; Next; TV; winner; return; keep;prize; conscience; return the money to itsowner; advertising; radio; hundreds; trick;into; cash; 60; handed over; expectations;tearsPart C: 1. operation/ Jewish;2. Jew;3. Palestinian/ Sunday4. father/ Radio/ noble act/ donor’s5. deep inside people are exactly the same/ conflicts/ unnecessaryPart D: 1. 17 years old2. For fun3. a. She bought themb. She made them into cards and sold them back home4. Her parents5. $10,0006. a. She bought a cow for each local Samburu familyb. She built a dam7. a. $50b. 67Part A: 1-c; 2-b; 3-aPart B: Exercise 1: T/ F You can enjoy it through reading books and watching TV about foreign lands1.T2. F Some people think…3.T4. F …may destroy an entire ecosystem5. f The speaker uses casual analysis to develophis topicExercise 2: 1. a wonderful world2. loss/ change/ balance3. direct benefits/ plants/ air/ breathe4. economic/ health/ raw material/ things/medicine5. useless/ later/ valuable/ threatPart C: c/a/c/a/bPart D: I 1. tomato/ salty water2. mankind/ feeding/ ever-expanding3. main/ crops/ watered/ soil4. ability/ water/ roots5. store/ leacesII 1. 1994/ 19982. chat-room/ home-page3. busy signal/ wrong number/ voice mail/ cell phoneUnit 15:Part A: c/d/bPart B: Exercise 1: c/a/dExercise 2: F/T/F/T/F/TPart C: 1. It is Western Europe’s most important waterway2. It was seriously polluted. Fish disappeared and it was dangerous to swim in3. A fire broke out at a chemical plant in Basel, France, which caused tons of pesticides to leak into the Rhine4. The countries along the Rhine realized that they hould clean it up and keep it clean5. Every 6 minutes, 24hours a day6. France, Germany, Switzerland and HollandPart D: 1. the process/ life on earth2. is threatening the world’s natural process` 3. the health of our planet/ important gaps4. the Earth’s fragile ecosystem/ precious resources/ play a role in preserving them5. the dangers that the globle enviorment forces/ a way out of themUnit16:Part A: 1. computer labs for the schools/ poor rural2. cooperating/ Indian/ software/ professionals3. attackPart B: Exercise 1: b/a/b/b/bExercise 2: 60%/ 30%/ 33%/ 47%Part C: F/T/F/T。
unit1Michael 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 BPre-listening TaskExercise 1 d bExercise 2Listen 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 cd c d c bunit 2Part A1. Yes2.No3.Yes4.No5.Yes6.No7.No8.NoPart BTextExercise 1:1. ...for a while2. ...plans for this Saturday3. ...dinner...weekend4. ...Italian...too much food5. ...Chinese...JapaneseExercise 2:1. It uses natural flavors, not much oil or cream or heavy sauces.2. They will have dinner on Saturday either at a Chinese or a Japanese restaurant.Part CExercise: 1. B 2.C 3.DPart D (Refer to TextBook)unit 3part a1. a. General weather conditions for today:Fine and pleasant.b. Temperature:High: 18 °C (64 °F)c. Weather outlook:Mostly cloudy with heavy showers moving in from the west.2. a. When did the storm start and how long did it last"It started around 8 p.m. and lasted for about three hours.b. How damaging was the storm"It caused four deaths and serious damage including a widespread power failure.part b1 . b a d2. Listen to the conversation again. Then write down answers to the following questions.1. What happened to Alan and Michelle last year"They went to the department piic but their fun was spoiled by the hot weather.2. Why won’t Alan worry even if it rains"Because he thinks it’ll only be a short shower that cools things off a little.part ca b c d bunit 4part a1. However; a2. Because; d3. Firstly, then, finally; c4. In short; bpart bExercise 1Listen to the passage. As you listen, read the signal words in yourbook and put a tick (√) in the brackets after the ones you have heard.1. for instance ( )2. but (√)3. in addition ( )4. first (√)5. very soon (√)6. in consequence ( )7. despite ( ) 8. on the contrary ( )9. admittedly ( ) 10. to begin with (√)11. firstly ( ) 12. however (√)13. because (√) 14. on one hand ( )15. on the other hand ( ) 16. yet (√)1017. so (√) 18. hopefully ( )Exercise2 b d c apart cListen to the passage three times and supply the missing information.Celine Dion is the youngest of 14 children in a working-classfamily in Quebec, Canada. Her parents, who both loved music, 1)encouraged her to develop her musical 2) talent. At 12, Celine had 3)posed the song "It Was Only a Dream〞. Her mother and brotherhelped her to make a recording of that song and sent it off to an address they found on an album of a popular French singer. The address was that of Rene Angelil, who became her first 4) conquest, but there would be millions more.Celine’s rise from a teena ge singer to a pop superstar has been5) steady, but not without difficulties. Record panies were atfirst less 6) enthusiastic about 7) investing in a teenager than Angelil, 16who mortgaged his own home to pay for her first album. But herfirst two albums won a great success. And by 1983 she became the first Canadian ever to have a gold record in France.In 1990, Celine made her first English language record withUnison but 8) her real breakthrough in America came when she was selected by Disney to sing the theme song of Beauty and the Beast. The song went to No.1 on the chart and won both a Grammy and an Academy award. 9) In 1996 she performed at the opening ceremonyof the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and in 1997 she recorded the theme song for Titanic, and her name became synonymous with the enormously successful film.Celine Dion’s favorite theme is love.10) She sings the depthand the power of love in a great many of her hits such as "Love Can Move Mountains〞, "Because You Loved Me〞, "The Power of Love〞and, of course, the theme song of Titanic, "My Heart Will Go On〞.unit 5part ac dpart b1. d d c d2. 1. What are the patient’s plaints"She has suffered from insomnia for several months and latelyhas had a lot of indigestion.2. What did the doctor do"12He gave the patient some medicine for insomnia and indigestion. He also advised the patient to have a proper dietand begin a regular exercise program.part cd b b a dunit6Part A1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers"They are probably business partners.2. What are they doing"One is showing the other the building where her pany hasoffices.3. On which floors are the offices of the pany"2Accounting Office 2nd floorPersonnel Department 8th floorManager’s Office 9th floorSales Office 1st floorListen to the passage and fill in the missing information.part b1. 1. What are the speakers doing"They are discussing which candidate is more suitable for a vacant position in the pany.2. What position is vacant in this pany"Leader of a small group.3. What is the most important quality this position requires, according to Joan"Being dynamic.4. Why won’t John Jeffrey be promoted"Because he has no experience in leadership.5. Why c ouldn’t the pany give John a chance"Because he has always been a follower, not a leader.2.无part cccadcunit 71.plete the following summary.A man is at a store. He wants to buy a medium-sized whiteT-shirt with a slogan on the front. He is helped by a shop assistant in getting what he wants.part bb c d2. 1. A recent study using elementary students was interesting. They said that people wearing Calvin Klein designs were more handsome and successful than those wearing Wranglers. Levi’s-wearers were seen as sporty, fashionable and fun!122. Clothes that look great on professional models may look terrible on average buyers.3. Expensive clothes can make the wearer feel like part of the high status group that sets taste and style. So you are buying an image of success.4. When you dress in expensive clothes, your mood brightens. You feel good, ready to face another day with energy.5. Of course, a lot of people don’t like high fashion. They’drather spend their money on something practical. Whichwould you prefer — the image or the reality"part cVera Wang has bee a 1) significant figure in theAmerican fashion industry in a 2) relatively short period of time. She has no formal design training because her father wouldn’tlet her go to art school and wanted her to 3) concentrate on more "practical subjects〞. After earning a degree in 4) liberal arts, Vera worked as an 5) editor at Vogue for 17 years and as a design director of Ralph Lauren for two years. In 1990 she opened her first boutique on Madison Avenue in New York, in a less expensive line of 6) ready-to-wear bridal and evening dresses. She chose bridal wear for she wanted to build a fashion pany starting with one market and then 7) expand intoothers. She became a household name in 1994 when she designed stylish costumes for figure skater Nancy Kerrigan to wear in the Winter Olympics.8) Vera Wang herself is a very good skater and she hadOlympic dreams too. But that dream was crushed when she did not win at the National Figure Skating Championships in 1968. 9) However her love for the sport never ceased. "I wanted to make an artistic contribution to the sport,〞she said. 10) "I don’t know if designing costumes for Nancy has been good in terms20of actual sales, but it has been tremendous for name recognition.〞unit 8part a1. Don’t expect money to buy you happiness.2. Enjoy the moment.3. Learn to like yourself.4. Self-esteem grows out of achieving realistic goals.5. Take occasional days of rest.6. Put on a happy face —even if you don’t feel happy.7. Exercise.8. Get enough sleep to feel rested.9. Build close relationships.part b1.b d d b c d2. Every day, millions of Americans buy lottery tickets and dream of winning the lottery. If you win one million dollars, you can receive from $25,000 to $40,000 a year for twenty yearsafter paying taxes. Winners spend the large amount of money in different ways. Some use the money to pursue their owninterests, some on home improvement and travel, and others save the money for their children’s college education. Most winners quit their jobs and only a small number of them still stay on their jobs. Some winners realize that money brings security and gives them opportunities, but money does not mean happiness.part cc d d dunit 9partabcdpart bcba1. What helped Larry to carry on with life when his dream was dashed again and again"His belief that one day he would bee a movie star.2. What job did Larry find in order to support himself" Parking cars for one of Hollywood’s big restaurants.3. Was Larry well-paid and how did he manage tomake a living"No, his pay was only basic. But he got generous tips from guests driving into the restaurant.4. What happened one day that changed Larry's life"Larry parked the car of a famous film director and was able to introduce himself to the man.135. Larry said: "A lot of big panies are after me.〞What canbe the two meanings of this statement"a. Many big film panies are interested in me.b. Many big panies are pressing me to pay their billspart cb d b aunit 101.Type of disaster 1) EarthquakeTime 2) Three days agoPlace 3) TurkeyNumber of people killed 4) 10,000Number of people injured 5) 34,0002.2Type of disaster 1) ExplosionTime 2) Early this morningPlace ShijiazhuangNumber of people killed 3) 108Number of people injured 4) 38Number of people severelyinjured5) 11Cause Unknownpart b Exercise 1Listen to the passage and plete the following chart with the missing information.Type of disaster Plane crashTime 1) Three months agoPlace 2) In the middle of a jungleCause 3) A terrible stormNumber of people killed 4) All on board the plane exceptthe narratorNumber of people injured 5) One (the narrator)Exercise 21. What happened to the plane before it crashed"It rolled and shook in the wind.112. Did the rescue team arrive immediately after the crash" Why or why not"No. It arrived nine days later because it was raining heavily and the helicopters couldn’t fly in the heavy rain. To make the matter worse, the plane crashed in a swamp in the middle of a jungle.3. Was the narrator seriously injured"Yes. She was in terrible pain and couldn’t move.4. How did she manage to stay alive"By drinking dirty floodwater.part cc d a bunit 11part a1. What is the speaker’s attitude towards Napoleon" Neutral. (The speaker mainly gives a factual account of Napoleon’s life even though he holds that Napoleon waged wars against many countries.)2. What is the speaker’s attitude towards Tom Cruise" Positive. ("World renowned actor〞, "almost everyone respects him〞and "international star〞show the speaker’s attitude.)3. What is the speaker’s attitude towards Warren Edward Buffett"Positive, respect ful. (In "regarded as one of the world’sgreatest stock market investors〞, the choice of the word "great〞indicates the speaker’s attitude.)part babdcaAlan GreenspanFather A 1) stockbrokerMother Worked in 2) retailingBorn on 3) March 6, 1926ParentsandChildhoodGrew up in 4) New YorkIn themid-1940sStudied at a 5) music school inNew York, graduated with adegree in 6) economics fromNew York University’s School of7) merceIn 1949 Got a 8) master’s degree at NYUEducationIn 1977 Earned a 9) PhD from NYUAfter leavingColumbiaUniversityWorked for the National 10)Industrial Conference BoardIn themid-1950sOpened an 11) economicconsulting panyWorkingExperienceIn 1987 Began to work in the 12) Federal14Governmentpart cOn June 28, 2021, amid cheers and tears 52-year-old Gates said good-bye to his 1) Microsoft employees.The following is his closing remarks during his 2) farewell event in Redmond:"My life’s work really is about 3) software and workingwith incredible people. I love working with smart people. I love working with Steve. I love working with all the incrediblepeople here. Even the times that were the 4) toughest, in some ways those are the ones that bond you the most — when IBM decides to attack you, or when some 5) legal rul ing isn’t quite right. And you have to do a press conference afterwards."The work here bines two things that I think are just so special. One is the 6) long-term impact — the impact on the world of what we do — is incredible. We can always go out and see things that remind us of that. See blind people who, using our accessibility, can browse the Internet. You know, their lives are just totally different because of that. So we can say, wow, this is so 7) impactful."But I think the second thing, 8) which is that theday-to-day work is fun and enjoyable, that’s actually what’s made it so easy to want to work hard, to want to always improve things, to face up to whatever it is that needs to be done better. 9) 22So it’s a special group of people who put so muc h into it. "So let me just close by saying you’ve made it so much for me. 10) There won’t be a day of my life that I’m not thinking about Microsoft, and the great things that it’s doing, and wanting to help. So thank you for making it the center of my life, and so much fun. Thank you.〞unit 121. The main idea of the passage: Establishing puter labs forthe schools in China’s poor rural areas.2. The main idea of the passage: China is cooperating with India in training software professionals.3. The main idea of the massage: The puter virus, Code RedII, is about to attack again.part bbbdbca2,Listen again and plete the following sentences with the information you’ve got from the recording. Then number the sentences from 1 to 5 to put them in the right order.4 An emergency call reached an ambulance crew where the student lived.2 Nathen learned that the message came from a student far away who had trouble breathing and moving.5 Nathen received the student’s thanks soon after the rescuers came to her help. She was finally safe.1 Nathen was surfing the Net for fun when he received an15urgent message for help.3 After learning about her home address, Nathen rang up theinternational operator and asked the operator to put a call through to the s tudent’s country.part ccbbaunit 13( f ) 2. ( e ) 3. ( d )part bacdabProfessor Sabbatucci’s Noble ActTime: last SaturdayPlace: ItalyPeople: a 58-year-old maths professor and a 35-year-old unemployed fatherWhat happened: While pretending to help the professor changea tire, a thief stole a suitcase from the latter’s car, but in doing so he dropped his lottery ticket at the scene. It was later picked up by the professor. Next day, the professor learned from TV that the ticket was a winner. To return or keep the prize troubled the professor’s conscience but in the end he decided to return the money to its owner. By advertising in newspapers and on radio, he found the very man, though there were hundreds of people13trying to trick him into giving them the cash. Thus 60 million lire were handed over to the owner. This was quite beyond the thief’s expectation. The Professor’s noble act moved him to tears.part cpart cbdbdunit 14How the Hills Family Won the Copyright to the Song "Happy Birthday to You〞Time Event2In 1893 Mildred and Patty Hill, two American kindergarten teachers, posed the song "Good Morning toAll〞to greet their students every morning.Later The title of the song was known as "Good Morningto You〞when it was used for children to greet their teacher.In 1924 The song appeared in a book of music edited by Robert Coleman. And a second verse "HappyBirthday to You〞was added to it. The writer of thelyrics to the second verse remained unknown.Bymid-1930sThe song appeared repeatedly in movies, radioshows, and Broadway musicals without thepermission of the Hill family.In 1934 Jessica Hill filed a suit and won the copyright tothe song "Happy birthday to You〞for her eldersisters. She proved in court that "Happy Birthdayto You〞was actually "Good Morning to All〞with different lyrics.From thenonEvery time the song was sung publicly, the Hillfamily gets paid.part b1. Exercise 11. Why does drive-in grocery shopping appeal to customers" Because cust omers don’t need to fight for a parking space, push a grocery cart around in the market, or stand in line at the check-out.2. Who is Dave Burnstein"He is the vice-president for the Phone-In Drive-through Market.3. What are the two proven successful ideas applied to grocery shopping according to Mr. Burnstein"One is the success of drive-through convenience — which has been proven to be successful with banks and fast food; the other is the proven success of catalog shopping.4. Why have they applied the two proven successful ideas to grocery shopping"To help customers save time.5. What are the disadvantages of drive-in grocery shopping" Customers can’t stop and check if the goods they have ordered are of good quality or not; and they have to pay a $1.50 service charge on each order.14Exercise 2Drive-in Grocery ShoppingStep1You make up your grocery list from a 4,000-itemcatalog.Step2You phone in the item numbers of the goods youorder.Step3The puter makes a print-out of your list.Step4Workers in the market find the goods on your list in a warehouse. Step5Three hours later, you drive up to the market, andpunch your code into a terminal.Step6You write a check while workers load your groceriesinto your car.part cbccd。
Unit 1 SportsPart CShort Conversations1. W: I like playing basketball, volleyball and table tennis. What about you?M: Well, tennis is my favorite sport.Q: Which sport does the man like?2. W: You don’t like boxing very much, do you?M: It’s far f rom being my kind of sport.Q: What does the man mean?3. W: I think yesterday’s football game was quite exciting. What about you, John?M: You said it. But it was a bit long.Q: What does the man think about the football game?4. W: Do you like to play chess?M: I like the game, but I don’t play it often enough. I’m afraid I’m not a very good chess player.Q: What does the man mean?5. M: I knew the names of all the football players and the dates of all the games in my high school days. Butrecently I have failed to keep up with football.W: Now you’re busy with your golf games.Q: What do you know about the man from the conversation?Unit 2 Food and DrinksPart cA: Well, here we are, not too crowded.B: Great! Let’s order quickly so we c an chat a little.A: OK. What are you in the mood for?B: Something light. I had a huge breakfast and I’m still full.A: There are three salads. Or you could have soup and a sandwich.B: What are you having? A hamburger, I suppose.A: No, actually I ate out last night. We had pizza at Pizza Hut, then a late snack at Kentucky Fried Chicken. B: Oh, dear. Well, maybe you should have a salad.A: Yes, I think so. Look, the daily special is spaghetti. That sounds good.B: Oh, the prices are great too. I’l l have that as well.A: Now let’s decide on drinks.B: I’ll just have coffee and a glass of iced water.A: Italian food needs red wine, you know.B: But we have to go back to work.A: OK, a Coke for me then.B: Here comes the waitress. Let me order first.Unit 3 WeatherPart CShort Conversations1. W: It’s been freezing for the last few days.M: Yes. And the forecast says there will be more snow next week, accompanied by strong winds.Q: What will the weather be like next week?2. M: We haven’t had such a severe winter for a long time, have we?W: No, and the forecast says it’s going to get worse before it warms up.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?3. W: What if it rains hard? What are we going to do?M: I think it will clear up soon. But if it keeps raining, the whole thing will have to be cancelled.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?4. M: How was the weather when you left New York?W: It was very much like the weather in Beijing. You don’t have to take a lot of cloth es.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?5. W: If it is this hot tomorrow, we may have to give up the idea of playing tennis in the afternoon.M: The weather forecast says it will cloud over by noon.Q: What does the man mean?Unit 4 MusicPart CA Compound DictationCeline Dion is the youngest of 14 children in a working-class family in Quebec, Canada. Her parents, who both loved music, 1) encouraged her to develop her musical 2) talent. At 12, Celine had 3) composed the song “It Was Only a Dre am”. Her mother and brother helped her to make a recording of that song and sent it off to anaddress they found on an album of a popular French singer. The address was that of Rene Angelil, who became her first 4) conquest, but there would be millions more.Celine’s rise from a teenage singer to a pop superstar has been 5) steady, but not without difficulties. Record companies were at first less 6) enthusiastic about 7) investing in a teenager than Angelil, who mortgaged his own home to pay for her first album. But her first two albums won a great success. And by 1983 she became the first Canadian ever to have a gold record in France.In 1990, Celine made her first English language record with Unison but 8) her real breakthrough in America came when she was selected by Disney to sing the theme song of Beauty and the Beast. The song went to No.1 on the chart and won both a Grammy and an Academy award. 9) In 1996 she performed at the opening ceremony of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and in 1997 she recorded the theme song for Titanic, and her name became synonymous with the enormously successful film.Celine Dion’s favorite theme is love.10) She sings the depth and the power of love in a great many of her hits such as “Love Can Move Mountains”, “Because You Loved Me”, “The Power of Love” and, of course, the theme song of Titanic, “My Heart Will Go On”.Unit 5 HealthPart CShort Conversations1. W: Jane kept coughing and couldn’t go to sleep all night.M: She must be sick. I hope she’s better today.Q: What do you know about Jane?2. M: I haven’t seen Jack for ages.W: Neither have I. But I heard he had been in hospital for three weeks.Q: What do you learn from the conversation?3. W: Doctor, I’ve been suffering from a stomachache for quite a long time.M: Tell me what you usually eat. You know eating properly is very important for health.Q: What does the doctor say about the possible cause of the woman’s illness?4. M: How is your son Peter feeling today?W: Much better than yesterday. But he still needs to rest for a couple of days before going to school.Q: What does the woman say about Peter?5. M: How is your husband after the operation?W: He’s getting better. But he still needs to go to the hospital for a checkup in a week.Q: What does the woman say about her husband?Unit 6 BusinessPart CA PassageMr. Stevenson was the owner of a general appliance store. He had seen many newly-weds coming into his store to shop for their first refrigerator, washer and dryer, and air-conditioner. Pen and pencil in hand, they would ask him a lot of questions about price, features and after-sales services, but they would usually walk away at the end of their inquiry. 史蒂文森先生是通用电器商店的主人。
Unit1II. Listening Skills1. M: Why don’t we go to the concert today?W: I’ll go get the keys.Q: What does the woman imply?2. W: I can’t find my purse anywhere. The opera tickets are in it.M: Have you checked in the car?Q: What does the man imply?3. M: Are you going to buy that pirated CD?W: Do I look like a thief?Q: What does the woman imply?4. M: Do you think the singer is pretty?W: Let’s just say that I wouldn’t/t vote for her in the local beauty contest.Q: What does the woman imply about the singer?5. M: Have you seen Tom? I can’t find him anywhere.W: The light in his dorm was on just a few minutes ago.Q: What does the woman mean?1.B2.B3.D4.C5.AIII. Listening InTask 1: Encore!As soon as the singer completed the song, the audience cr ied, “Encore! Encore!” The singer was delighted and sang the song again. She couldn’t believe it when the audience shouted for her to sing it again. The cycle of shouts and songs was repeated ten more times. The singer was overjoyed with the response from the audience. She talked them and asked them why they were so much audience in hearing the same song again and again. One of the people in the audience replied, “We wanted you to improve it; now it is much better.”1.F2.T3.F4.T5.FTask 2 What are your favorite songs?W: Hi, Bob! Do you want to go to a concert with me?M: A concert? What's it about?W: It features recent pop songs. Are you interested?M: Hmm, I was crazy about pop songs when I was in high school, but now I'm no longer a big fan. Pop songs go out of fashion too quickly. I'm beginning to prefer old folk songs.W: Many older people find those songs cool, and my parents are hooked on them too. By the way, a program of golden oldies was on TV yesterday evening.M: Oh, what a pity! I missed it.W: I have a DVD of oldies. I can lend it to you if you want. M: Oh, that would be great. I'm dying to hear them. Many thanks.1.B2.B3.D4.A5.CTask 3 Music and your moodTypesExamples Effects Slow music Ballads and some forms of classical music. It often creates a peacefulatmosphere that is good forrelaxing after a busy day.Very slow music below 50 beats perminuteJazz and blues.It can create an atmosphere of sadness . Faster music Rock ,heavy metal and dance music. It tends to give us energyand make us feel full oflife. It can be played atparties, sporting eventsand in cars. Rock music canbe used to accompanyphysical labor. It does notmake sense to blame rockmusic for road accidents .IV. Speaking OutModel 1 Do you like jazz?Laura: Hey!Bob: Hello!Laura: Do you like jazz, Bob?Bob: No, not much. Do you like it?Laura: Well, yes, I do. I’m crazy about Wynton Marsalis.Bob: Oh, he’s a piano player, isn’t he?Laura: No, he’s a trumpet player. So, what k ind of music do you like?Bob: I like listening to rock.Laura: What group do you like best?Bob: Er, The Cranberries. They’re the greatest. What about you? Don’t you like them?Laura: Ugh! They make my stomach turn!SAMPLE DIALOGA: Do you like classical music?B: No, I don’t like it at all.A: What type of music do you like?B: I’m a real fan of pop songs.A: Who’s your favorite singer or group?B: Jay Chou. What do you think about him?A: I can hardly bear pop songs. They are all noise to me.Model 2 Do you like punk rock?Max: What kind of music do you like?Frannie: Well, I like different kinds.Max: Any in particular?Frannie: Er, I especially like punk rock.Max: Punk rock? You don’t seem like the punk rock type.Frannie: You should have seen me in high school. I had my hair dyed blue.Max: Wow, that must have been a sight!Frannie: It sure was. What about you? What’s your favorite music?Max: I guess I like jazz best. Hey, I’m going shopping for CDs tomorrow. Would you like to come along?Frannie: Sure, that sounds great.SAMPLE DIALOGA: What sports appeal to you?B: I like almost every kind of sport.A: Is there anything you like especially?B: Well, I like X-sports in particular.A: x-Sports? You don’t look like the extreme sports type.B: I have even tried bungee jumping and surfing.A: Wow, you certainly surprised me!B: Then how about you? What kind of sport do you prefer?A: I like t’ai chi most. In fact, I’m going to buy some books about t’ai chi. Why don’t you come with me?B: Sounds good. Let’s go.Model 3 It just sounds like noise to me.Philip: Turn down that noise! What on earth is it anyway!Laura: But dad…This is Metallica1 They’re so cool. They are one of the most famous heavy metal bands.Philip: I don’t care. It just sounds like noise to me. I can’t stand it!Laura: I love this kind of music, but if you really hate it that much, I’ll out on something else. What do you want to hear?Philip: How about some popular easy-listening music. Maybe something like Celine Dion?Laura: Not her again! Her music isn’t very hip any more. I think she is a bore.SAMPLE DIALOGA: That music is terrible! Turn off!B: But, Mom, this is Backstreet Boy’s hit song “Get down”! It’s really appealing.A: Nonsense. It’s just noise tome. I can’t put up with it anymo re.B: It’s my favorite music. But if you hate it so much, I’ll hate something you like. What would like to listen to?A: What about some old songs of the 1970s like “The White-Haired Girl”?B: Ha-ha-ha-ha. It’s not fashionable any longer. I’ll be bored to death.V. Let’s TalkThe Origin of the Song “Happy Birthday to You”The story of the song “Happy Birthday to You” Began as a sweet one, but later became bitter. Two sisters, Mildred Hill, a teacher at a kindergarten, and Dr. Patty Hill, the principal of the same school, wrote a song together for the children, entitled “Good Morning to All”. When Mildred combined her musical talents with her sister’s knowledge in the area of kindergarten education, ‘Good Morning to All” was sure to be a success. The sister published the song in a collection entitled “Song Stories of the Kindergarten” in 1893. Thirty-one years later, after Dr. Patty Hill became the head of the Department of Kindergarten Education at Columbia University’s Teachers College, a gentleman by the name Robert Coleman published the song, without the sisters’ permission. He added a second part, which is the familiar “Happy Birthday to You”. Mr. Coleman’s addition of the second part made the song popular and, finally, the sisters” original first part disappeared. “Happy Birthday to You” had altogether replaced the sisters’ original song “Good Morning to All”. In 1916 Patty took legal action against Mr. Coleman. In court, she succeeded in proving that hey were the real owners of the song.1. Good Morning to All2.。
全新版大学英语(第二版)听说教程2Unit OnePart A1. 172. 19633. 1.984. 2165. 19846. 19867. 30418. third9. 198710. 1988 11. four 12. ten 13. 1998 14. six 15. 1990s 16. 45 17. sixth18. 1998 19. 1999 20. five 21. 1999 22. 2001Part BExercise 11. d2. bExercise 21. Because she wants to enjoy good health. She also wants to stay in shape and look good2. Both Peter and Laura like cycling and swimming. Laura also plays tennis regularlyPart C.1. d2. c3. d4. c5. bUnit TwoPart A.1. Yes2. No3. Yes4. No5. Yes6. No7. No8. NoPart BExercise 1.1. for a while2. plans, this Saturday3. have dinner, weekend4. Italian, too much food5. Chinese, JapaneseExercise 21. It uses natural flavors, not much oil or cream or heavy sauces1. They will have dinner on Saturday at either a Chinese or a JapaneserestaurantPart C1. b2. c3. dUnit ThreePart A1. a. Fine and pleasant b. 18℃(64℉)c. cloudy with heavy showers moving infrom the west2. a. It started around 8 p.m and lasted for about three hoursb. It caused foru deaths and serious damage including a widespread power failurePart BExercise 11. b2. a3. dExercise 21. They went to the department picnic but their fun was spoiled by the hot weather1. Because he thinks it'll only be a short shower that cools things off a little Part C1. a2.b3. c4. d5. bUnit FourPart A.1. However; a2. Because; d3. Firtly; then, finally; c4. In short; bPart B.Exercise 12 4 5 10 12 13 16 17Exercise 21. b2. d3. c4. aPart C1. enrouraged2. talent3. composed4. conquest5. steady6. enthusiastic7. investing8. her real breakthrough in America came when she was selected by Disney to sing the theme song of Beauty and the Beast9. In 1996 she performed at the opening ceremony of the 1996 Atlanta Olymic Games10. She sings the depth and the power of love in a great many of her hits such as “Love Can Move Mountains”, “Because You Loved Me”, “The Power of Love”Unit 5Part A1. c2. dPart BExercise 11. d2. d3. c4. dExercise 21. She has suffered from insomnia for several months and lately has had alot of indigestion1. He gave the patient some medicine for insomnia and indigestion. He alsoadvised the patient to have a proper diet and begin a regular exerciseprogramPart C1. d2. b3. b4. a5. dUnit 6Part A1. They are probably business partners1. One is showing the other the buidling where her company has offices1. 2nd 8th 9th 1stintroduction history business marketsPart BExercise 11. They are discussing which candidate is more suitable for a vacant positionin the company1. Leader of a group1. Being dynamic1. Because he has no experience in leadership1. Because he has always been a follower, not a leaderExercise 2Loyal, twenty No experience Peterpersonnel management experience Joan Peter and CliveExperienced, solid reliable caustious, dynamic Peter and ClivePart C1. c2. c3. a4. d5. cUnit 7Part Aa medium-sized white T-shirt, a slogan on the front, a shop assistant in getting what he wantsPart BExercise 1Exercise 21. interesting, handsome, successful, sporty, fashionable, fun1. great, terrible1. the high status group, taste and style, image1. brightens, good, face another day, energy1. high fashion, practical, the image, the realityPart C1. significant 2 relatively 3. concentrate 4. iberal 5. editor 6. ready-to-wear 7. expand8. Vera Wang herself is a very good skater and she had Olympic dreams too9. However, her love for the sport never ceased10. I don't know if designing costumes for Nancy has been good in terms of actual sales, but it has been tremendous for name recognitionUnit 8Part A1. Learn to like yourself1. Self-esteem grows out of achieving realistic goals1. Take occasional days of rest1. Exercise1. Get enoug sleep to feel rested1. Build close relationshipsPart BExercise 11. b2. d3. d4. b5. c6.dExercise 2millions, dream of swimming, one million, receive, $25000 to $40000, twenty, taxes, differentpursue their own interests, home, travel, their children's college education Most a small number stay on their jobs security opportunities happinessPart C1. c2. b3. d4. dUnit 9Part APart BExercise 11. c2. b3. aExercise 21. His belief that one day he would become a movie star1. Parking cars for one of Hollywood's big restaurant1. No, his pay was only basic. But he got generous tips from guests drivinginto the restaurant1. Larry parked the car of a famous film director and was able to introducehimself to the man1. a. Many big film companies are interested in meb. Many big companies are pressing me to pay their billsPart C1. b2. d3. b4.aUnit 10Part A1. 1. earthquake2. three days ago3. Turkey4. 100005. 340002. 1. explosion 2. early this morning3. 1084. 385. 11Part BExercise 11. Three months ago2. In the middle of a jungle3. A terrible storm4. All on board the plane except the narrator5. One (the narrator)Exercise 21. It rolled and shook in the wind1. No. It arrived nine days later because it was raining heavily and thehelicopters couldn't fly in the heavy rain. To make the matter worse, the plane crashed in a swamp in the middle of a jungle.1. Yes. She was in terrible pain and couldn't move1. By drinking dirty floodwaterPart C1.c2. d3. a4. bUnit 11Part A1. Neutral2. Positive3. Positive, respectfulPart BExercise 11. a2. b3. d4. c5. aExercise 21. stockbroker2. retailing3. March 6, 19264. New York5. music school6. economics7. Commerce8. master's degree9. PhD10. Industrial 11. economic consulting 12. Federal GovernmentPart C1. Microsoft2. farewell3. software4. toughest5. legal6. long-term7. impactful 8. which is that the day-to-day work is fun and enjoyable9. So it's a special group of people who put so much into it10. There won't be a day of my life that I'm not thinking about Microsoft, and the great things that it's doing, and wanting to help.Unit 12Part A1. computer labs for the schools, poor rural1. cooperating, India, software professionals1. computer virus, attackPart BExercise 11. b2. b3. d4. b5. c6. aExercise 21. an ambulance crew1. had trouble breathing and moving1. the rescuers came to her help1 surfing the Net for fun3 the international, put a call through to the student's countryPart C1. c2. b3. b4. aUnit 13Part A1 f2 e 3. dPart BExercise 11. a2. c3. d4. a5. bExercise 258, unemployed, tire, suitcase, dropped, scene, picked up Next, TV, winner, return, keep prize conscience, return the money to its owner radio hundreds trickInto cash, 60 handed over expectation tearsPart C1. b2. d3. b4. dUnit 14Part A1893 kindergarten teachers studentsTitle Good children to greet their teacher1924 book of music added writer unknown1930s appeared movies radio shows permissionWon the copy right Happy Birthday to You different lyricsPublicly gets paidPart BExercise 11. parking space, grocery cart, in line1. Phone-In Drive-through Market1. drive-through convenience, banks, fast food, catalog shopping1. save time1. goods, ordered, good quality $1.5 each otherExercise 2in the item numbers of the goods you ordermakes a print-out of your listthe goods on your list in a warehousedrive up to the market, and punch your code into a terminalwrite a checkPart C1. b2. c3. c4. dTest OnePart A1. b2. c3. b4. c.5. b6. c7. a.8. bPart B9. d 10. b 11. d 12. c 13. c 14. b 15. dPart C16. stocks 17. exhibition 18. techniques 19. activities 20. research21. modem 22 software23. Delivery time for e-mail from Europe to the USA is about 10 seconds24. What's reallyextraordinary about the Internet is the aount and variety of information available25. Services are also available that allow you to do your banking, reserve airline tickets, and even shop for a Mother's Day giftPart D26. c 27. d 28. c 29. c 30. c 31. a 32. d 33. b 34. c 35. aTest TwoPart A.1. d2. c3. d4. c5. d6. b7. c8. aPart B9. d 10. d 11. a 12. b 13. c 14. b 15. cPart C16. forecast 17. unusual 18. Fortunately 19. extreme 20. rarely 21. global 22. rush 23. People enjoy discussing the snow, compaining about the cold24. Contrary to popular opinion, it does not rain all the time25. Thanks to the rain, Britain has a rich countryside, which is famous for its deep green colorPart D26. a 27. d 28. b 29. b 30 a 31. c 32. c 33. a 34. d 35. b。
unit1Michael Jordan is the greatest basketballplayer of all time. He was born on Feb. 1) 17, 2)1963, in Brooklyn, New York. He is 3) 1.98meters tall and weighs 4) 216 pounds. Jordan joinedthe Chicago Bulls team for the 5) 1984season. In the 6) 1986 season he shot 7) 3041 points, the 8)third highest score ever. He was named NBASlam Dunk Champion (扣篮冠军) in 9) 1987 andwon 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 histeam 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 NorthAmerican athlete of the 20th century. Jordan left the NBA at the beginning of the1993-1994 NBA season to pursue a career inbaseball. Since his baseball game wasn’tquite as good as his basketball games, he finally gave itup to rejoin the Bulls in 1995. Yet, afterplaying for 20) five more years, he once again announcedhis retirement in 21) 1999. But he returnedfor two more NBA games in 22) 2001 as a member ofthe Washington Wizards.Part BPre-listening T askExercise 1 d bExercise 2Listen again and write down answers to thefollowing questions.1. Why is Laura so keen on sports?Because she wants to enjoy good health. Shealso wants to stay in shape and look good.2. What sports do Peter and Laura go infor?Both Peter and Laura like cycling andswimming. Laura also plays tennis regularly. Part cd c d c bunit 2Part A1. Yes2.No3.Yes4.No5.Yes6.No7.No8.NoPart BTextExercise 1:1. ...for a while2. ...plans for this Saturday3. ...dinner...weekend4. ...Italian...too much food5. ...Chinese...JapaneseExercise 2:1. It uses natural flavors, not much oil or creamor heavy sauces.2. They will have dinner on Saturday either at aChinese or a Japanese restaurant.Part CExercise: 1. B 2.C 3.DPart D (Refer to TextBook)unit 3part a1. a. General weather conditions for today:Fine and pleasant.b. Temperature:High: 18 °C (64 °F)c. Weather outlook:Mostly cloudy with heavy showers moving infrom the west.2. a. When did the storm start and how longdid it last?It started around 8 p.m. and lasted forabout three hours.b. How damaging was the storm?It caused four deaths and serious damageincluding a widespread power failure.part b1 . b a d2. Listen to the conversation again. Thenwrite down answers to the following questions.1. What happened to Alan and Michelle lastyear?They went to the department picnic buttheir fun was spoiled by the hot weather.2. Why won’t Alan worry even if it rains?Because he thinks it’ll only be a shortshower that cools things o ff a little. part ca b c d bunit 4part a1. However; a2. Because; d3. Firstly, then, finally; c4. In short; bpart bExercise 1Listen tothe passage. As you listen, read the signal words in yourbook andput a tic k (√) in the brackets after the ones you have heard.1. for instance ( )2. but (√)3. in addition ( )4. first (√)5. very soon (√)6. in consequence ( )7. despite ( ) 8. on the contrary ( )9. admittedly ( ) 10. to begin with (√)11. firstly ( ) 12. how ever (√)13. because (√) 14. on one hand ( )15. on the other hand ( ) 16. yet (√)1017. so (√) 18. hopefully ( )Exercise2 b d c apart cListen tothe passage three times and supply the missing information. Celine Dion is the youngest of 14 childrenin a working-classfamily in Quebec, Canada. Her parents, whoboth loved music, 1) encouraged her to develop her musical 2)talent. At 12, Celine had 3) composed the song “It Was Only a Dream”.Her mother and brother helped her to make a recording of that songand sent it off to an address they found on an album of a popularFrench singer. The address was that of Rene Angelil, whobecame her first 4) conquest, but there would be millions more.Celine’s rise from a teenage singer to apop superstar has been5) steady, but not without difficulties.Record companies were atfirst less 6) enthusiastic about 7)investing in a teenager than Angelil, 16who mortgaged his own home to pay for herfirst album. But her first two albums won a great success. Andby 1983 she became the first Canadian ever to have a gold recordin France.In 1990, Celine made her first Englishlanguage record withUnison but 8) her real breakthrough inAmerica came when she was selected by Disney to sing the theme songof Beauty and the Beast. The song went to No.1 on the chart and wonboth a Grammy and an Academy award. 9) In 1996 she performed atthe opening ceremony of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and in1997 she recorded the theme song for Titanic, and her namebecame synonymous with the enormously successful film.Celine Dion’s favorite theme is love.10)She sings the depthand the power of love in a great many ofher hits such as “Love Can Move Mountains”, “Because You Loved Me”,“The Power of Love”and, of course, the theme song of Titanic, “My Heart Will GoOn”.unit 5part ac dpart b1. d d c d2. 1. What are the patient’s complaints?She has suffered from insomnia for severalmonths and latelyhas had a lot of indigestion.2. What did the doctor do?12He gave the patient some medicine forinsomnia and indigestion. He also advised the patient tohave a proper dietand begin a regular exercise program.part cd b b a dunit6Part A1. What is the probable relationshipbetween the speakers? They are probably business partners.2. What are they doing?One is showing the other the building whereher company has offices.3. On which floors are the offices of thecompany?2Accounting Office 2nd floorPersonnel Department 8th floorManager’s Office 9th floorSales Office 1st floorListen tothe passage and fill in the missing information.part b1. 1. What are the speakers doing?They are discussing which candidate is moresuitable for a vacant position in the company.2. What position is vacant in this company?Leader of a small group.3. What is the most important quality thisposition requires, according to Joan?Being dynamic.4. Why won’t John Jeffrey be promoted?Because he has no experience in leadership.5. Why couldn’t the company give John achance? Because he has always been a follower, nota leader.2.无part cccadcunit 7plete the following summary.A man is at a store. He wants to buy amedium-sized whiteT-shirt with a slogan on the front. He ishelped by a shop assistant in getting what he wants.part bb c d2. 1. A recent study using elementarystudents was interesting. They said that people wearing Calvin Kleindesigns were more handsome and successful than thosewearing Wranglers. Levi’s-wearers were seen as sporty,fashionable and fun!122. Clothes that look great on professionalmodels may look terrible on average buyers.3. Expensive clothes can make the wearerfeel like part of thehigh status group that sets taste andstyle. So you are buyingan image of success.4. When you dress in expensive clothes, yourmood brightens. You feel good, ready to face another daywith energy.5. Of course, a lot of people don’t likehigh fashion. They’d rather spend their money on somethingpractical. Whichwould you prefer — the image or thereality?part cVera Wang has become a 1) significantfigure in theAmerican fashion industry in a 2)relatively short period of time. She has no formal design training becauseher father wouldn’t let her go to art school and wanted her to3) concentrate on more “practical subjects”. After earning adegree in 4) liberal arts, Vera worked as an 5) editor at Vogue for 17 years and asa design director of Ralph Lauren for twoyears. In 1990 she opened her first boutique on Madison Avenuein New York, in a less expensive line of 6) ready-to-wearbridal and eveningdresses. She chose bridal wear for shewanted to build a fashion company starting with one market and then7) expand into others. She became a household name in 1994when she designed stylish costumes for figure skaterNancy Kerrigan to wear in the Winter Olympics.8) Vera Wang herself is a very good skaterand she hadOlympic dreams too. But that dream wascrushed when she did not win at the National Figure SkatingChampionships in 1968. 9) However her love for the sport never ceased.“I wanted to make an artistic contribution to thesport,” she said. 10) “I don’t know if designing costumes for Nancy hasbeen good in terms20of actual sales, but it has been tremendousfor name recognition.”unit 8part a1. Don’t expect money to buy you happiness.2. Enjoy the moment.3. Learn to like yourself.4. Self-esteem grows out of achievingrealistic goals.5. T ake occasional days of rest.6. Put on a happy face —even if you don’tfeel happy.7. Exercise.8. Get enough sleep to feel rested.9. Build close relationships.part b1.b d d b c d2. Every day, millions of Americans buylottery tickets and dream of winning the lottery. If you winone million dollars, you can receive from 25,000 to 40,000 a yearfor twenty yearsafter paying taxes. Winners spend the largeamount of money in different ways. Some use the money topursue their owninterests, some on home improvement andtravel, and others save the money for their children’s collegeeducation. Most winners quit their jobs and only a smallnumber of them still stay on their jobs. Some winners realizethat money brings security and gives them opportunities, butmoney does not mean happiness.part cc d d dunit 9parta1. bcdpart b1. cba1. What helped Larry to carry on with lifewhen his dream was dashed again and again?His belief that one day he would become amovie star.2. What job did Larry find in order tosupport himself?Parking cars for one of Hollywood’s bigrestaurants.3. Was Larry well-paid and how did hemanage tomake a living?No, his pay was only basic. But he gotgenerous tips from guests driving into the restaurant.4. What happened one day that changedLarry\'s life?Larry parked the car of a famous filmdirector and was able to introduce himself to the man.135. Larry said: “A lot of big companies areafter me.” What can be the two meanings of this statement?a. Many big film companies are interestedin me.2. b. Many big companies are pressing me to pay their bills part cb d b aunit 101.Type of disaster 1) Earthquake Time 2) Three days agoPlace 3) TurkeyNumber of people killed 4) 10,000 Number of people injured 5) 34,000 2.2Type of disaster 1) ExplosionTime 2) Early this morningPlace ShijiazhuangNumber of people killed 3) 108 Number of people injured 4) 38 Number of people severely injured5) 11Cause Unknownpart b Exercise 1Listen tothe passage and complete the following chart with the missinginformation.Type of disaster Plane crashTime 1) Three months agoPlace 2) In the middle of a jungleCause 3) A terrible stormNumber of people killed 4) All on board theplane exceptthe narratorNumber of people injured 5) One (thenarrator)Exercise 21. What happened to the plane before itcrashed?It rolled and shook in the wind.112. Did the rescue team arrive immediatelyafter the crash? Why or why not?No. It arrived nine days later because itwas raining heavily and the helicopters couldn’t fly in theheavy rain. To make thematter worse, the plane crashed in a swampin the middle of a jungle.3. Was the narrator seriously injured?Yes. She was in terrible pain and couldn’tmove.4. How did she manage to stay alive?By drinking dirty floodwater.part cc d a bunit 11part a1. What is the spea ker’s attitude towardsNapoleon? Neutral. (The speaker mainly gives afactual account of Napoleon’s life even though he holds thatNapoleon waged wars against many countries.)2. What is the speaker’s attitude towardsTom Cruise? Positive. (“World renowned actor”, “almosteveryone respects him” and “international star” show thespeaker’s attitude.)3. What is the speaker’s attitude towardsWarren Edward Buffett?Positive, respectful. (In “regarded as oneof the world’s greatest stock market investors”, thechoice of the word “great” indicates the speaker’s attitude.)part b1. abdcaAlan GreenspanFather A 1) stockbrokerMother Worked in 2) retailingBorn on 3) March 6, 1926ParentsandChildhoodGrew up in 4) New YorkIn themid-1940sStudied at a 5) music school inNew York, graduated with adegree in 6) economics fromNew York University’s School of7) CommerceIn 1949 Got a 8) master’s degree at NYU EducationIn 1977 Earned a 9) PhD from NYU After leavingColumbiaUniversityWorked for the National 10)Industrial Conference BoardIn themid-1950sOpened an 11) economicconsulting companyWorkingExperienceIn 1987 Began to work in the 12) Federal142. Governmentpart cOn June 28, 2008, amid cheers and tears52-year-old Gates said good-bye to his 1) Microsoftemployees.The following is his closing remarks duringhis 2) farewell event in Redmond:“My life’s work really is about 3) softwareand workingwith incredible people. I love working withsmart people. I love working with Steve. I love working with allthe incredible people here. Even the times that were the4) toughest, in some ways those are the ones that bond you themost — when IBM decides to attack you, or when some 5)legal ruling isn’t quiteright. And you have to do a press conferenceafterwards.“Th e work here combines two things that Ithink are just so special. One is the 6) long-term impact —the impact on the world of what we do — is incredible. We canalways go out and see things that remind us of that. Seeblind people who, using our accessibility, can browse the Internet.You know, their lives are just totally different because of that.So we can say, wow,this is so 7) impactful.“But I think the second thing, 8) which isthat theday-to-day work is fun and enjoyable, that’sactually what’s made it so easy to want to work hard, towant to always improve things, to face up to whatever it is thatneeds to be done better. 9) 22So it’s a special group of people who putso much into it.“So let me just close by saying you’ve madeit so much for me. 10) There w on’t be a day of my lifethat I’m not thinking about Microsoft, and the great things thatit’s doing, and wantingto help. So thank you for making it thecenter of my life, and so much fun. Thank you.”unit 121. The main idea of the passage:Establishing computer labs for the schools in China’s poor rural areas.2. The main idea of the passage: China iscooperating with India in training software professionals.3. The main idea of the massage: Thecomputer virus, Code Red II, is about to attack again.part b1. bbdbca2,Listenagain and complete the following sentences with the informationyou’ve got from the recording. Then number the sentencesfrom 1 to 5 to put them in the right order.4 An emergency call reached an ambulancecrew where the student lived.2 Nathen learned that the message came froma student far away who had trouble breathing and moving.5 Nathen received the student’s thanks soonafter the rescuers came to her help. She was finally safe.1 Nathen was surfing the Net for fun whenhe received an15urgent message for help.3 After learning about her home address,Nathen rang up the international operator and asked theoperator to put a call2. through to thestudent’s country.partccbbaunit 131. ( f )2. ( e )3. ( d )part b1. acdabProfessor Sabbatucci’s Noble ActTime: last SaturdayPlace: ItalyPeople: a 58-year-old maths professor and a 35-year-old unemployed fatherWhat happened: While pretending to help the professor change a tire, a thief stole a suitcas e from thelatter’s car, but in doing so he dropped his lottery ticket at the scene.It was later picked upby the professor. Next day, the professorlearned from TV thatthe ticket was a winner. To return or keepthe prize troubled the professor’s conscience but in the end hedecided to return the money to its owner. By advertising innewspapers and on radio,he found the very man, though there werehundreds of people13trying to trick him into giving them thecash. Thus 60 million lire were handed over to the ow ner. This wasquite beyond the thief’s 2. expectation. The Professor’s noble act moved him to tears. part cpart cbdbdunit 14How the Hills Family Won theCopyright to the Song “Happy Birthday to You”Time Event2In 1893 Mildred and Patty Hill, twoAmerican kindergarten teachers, composed the song “Good MorningtoAll” to greet their students every morning.Later The title of the song was known as“Good Morning to You” when it was used for children togreet their teacher.In 1924 The song appeared in a book ofmusic edited by Robert Coleman. And a second verse “HappyBirthday to You” was added to it. Thewriter of thelyrics to the second verse remainedunknown.Bymid-1930sThe song appeared repeatedly in movies, radioshows, and Broadway musicals without thepermission of the Hill family.In 1934 Jessica Hill filed a suit and wonthe copyright tothe song “Happy birthday to You” for hereldersisters. She proved in court that “HappyBirthdayto You” was actually “Good Morning to All”with different lyrics.From thenonEvery time the song was sung publicly, theHillfamily gets paid.part b1. Exercise 11. Why does drive-in grocery shoppingappeal to customers?Because customers don’t need to fight for aparking space, push a grocery cart around in the market,or stand in line at the check-out.2. Who is Dave Burnstein?He is the vice-president for the Phone-InDrive-through Market.3. What are the two proven successful ideasapplied to grocery shopping according to Mr. Burnstein?One is the success of drive-throughconvenience — which has been proven to be successful with banks andfast food; the other is the proven success of catalogshopping.4. Why have they applied the two provensuccessful ideas to grocery shopping?To help customers save time.5. What are the disadvantages of drive-ingrocery shopping? Customers can’t stop and check if the goodsthey have ordered are of good quality or not; and they haveto pay a 1.50 servicecharge on each order.14Exercise 2Drive-in Grocery ShoppingStep1You make up your grocery list from a4,000-item catalog.Step2You phone in the item numbers of the goodsyou order.Step3The computer makes a print-out of your list. Step4Workers in the market find the goods onyour list in a warehouse. Step5Three hours later, you drive up to themarket, andpunch your code into a terminal.Step6You write a check while workers load yourgroceriesinto your car.part cbccd。
Unit 1 SportsPart AListening StrategyIdentifying NumbersNumbers appear very often in every kind of listening material. The ability to catch the exact numbers spoken in English is an important but difficult skill for a Chinese learner. A good way is to practice over and over again the pronunciation of the numbers, particularly the different ways to say thirteen and thirty, fourteen and forty, etc. It also helps to practice writing down the numbers you hear quickly in numerical forms, without translating them into Chinese.You’re going to hear a passage about Michael Jordan, a retired American professional basketball player. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the missing numbers.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 BPre-listening TaskQuestions for DiscussionYou are going to talk about sports. Read the following questions and discuss them with your partner.1. Do you like sports? What is your favorite sport?2. What sports do most young people go in for?3. What sports are suitable for old people?4. Do you like jogging? Why or why not?5. Why do people need to play sports?Demo:2. What sports do most young people go in for?Well, people in different parts of the world may prefer different kinds of sports. For example, many Chinese people play ping-pong or table tennis, and it is considered to be our national sport. Chinese ping-pong players have won numerous championships in world competitions, which boosts the enthusiasm for the game among young people in China. However, in North America, many young people like playing American football and basketball. Almost every teenager has his or her own idol in these games. For example, Michael Jordan has a lot of fans in the US.Additional Question for DiscussionWhat do you know about the Olympic Games?Demo:The Olympic Games are one of the most important international events in the world today. The modern Olympic Games are named for athletic contests held in ancient Greece for almost 12 centuries. They were banned in AD 394 but were revived and made international in 1896. The Winter Games were added in 1924. World War I and World War II forced cancellation of the Olympics in 1916, 1940, and 1944, but they resumed in 1948 and are held every four years. After 1992 the Winter and Summer Games were no longer held within the same calendar year. Winter Games were scheduled for 1994, after only a two-year interval, and every four years thereafter. The Summer Games were scheduled for 1996, and every four years thereafter. Beijing successfully hosted the 2008 Olympics.Language FocusHere are some sentences and structures that you might find useful in discussing the above questions.●I like sports a lot / very much.●I enjoy / am keen on / am fond of playing sports.●I like swimming / jogging / fishing / tennis, etc.●My favorite sport is basketball / volleyball / football, etc.●Young people go in for such sports as running / playing basketball / tennis / football, etc.●Jogging / Walking / Fishing is good for old people.●Jogging is considered a healthy sport for both the young and the old / people of all ages.●Many people begin jogging because they believe it is a very good form of exercise / can make their heartsstronger / can help them lose weight.●Jogging against the cold wind is also a test of one’s will power.●Playing sports can help us to relax.●Sitting in a chair all day has made me very lazy.●I can get my figure back if I play a sport.●I can make new friends when I play sports.●People play sports because they want to keep fit / live an active life.●Playing a sport we like is an essential part of our life.Listening TasksWhy Don’t You Join Me at the Gym Sometime?Word Bankgym n. a special hall or room with equipment for doing physical exercise 体育馆head v. to go to 到……去cycle v. to ride a bicycle 骑自行车stay in shape to keep a good figure 保持体形work out to exercise to improve physical fitness 进行健身锻炼guest pass a card or permit giving authorization for the holder’s friend (a guest) to enter or have access to a place 贵宾卡Script:Peter: Hi Laura. Where are you heading with that big bag?Laura: Hi, Peter. I’m off to the gym. I’ve got to stay in shape, you know. I try to go three times a week, but I’m busy so I can’t always make it.Peter: I know more women who work out than men. What’s the main reason you work out? For your health, or to look good?Laura: To be honest, for both. With women, good looks are always a very important consideration.Peter: If they were honest, most men who work out would admit that they also do it to look better, and not merely for health reasons.Laura: How about you? Do you get any regular exercise?Peter: I do a lot of walking, for exercise and enjoyment — sometimes ten to twenty kilometers at a time — butI never go to the gym like you do.Laura: Well, walking is good exercise. How about sports?Peter: Not since my school days. I used to love playing baseball, but it’s impossible to get enough people together for a game now. Mostly I just watch sports on TV.Laura: I play tennis fairly regularly with my friends, and sometimes go swimming and cycling by myself. Peter: Oh, I forgot about that. I go cycling sometimes too. And I often go swimming on vacation, but only recreational swimming.Laura: Why don’t you join me at the gym sometime? I can get you a guest pass.Peter: Well, maybe someday, but I’m pretty lazy about things like that.Language and Culture Notes1.Background informationNowadays many people work in offices, spending most of their time indoors. In the evening they usually sit watching TV or reading newspapers. Their daily activities do not provide them with the exercise needed to keep them fit and healthy. Therefore, many of them devote part of their spare time to doing regular physical exercises and playing some sports. Some people go to the gym for a workout three times a week in the evening. The exercises they do there can help them stay in shape and feel relaxed.2. I’m off to the gym.I’m going to the gym.3. I can’t always make itSometimes I can’t go to the gym for exercise (probably because I have no time).4. recreational swimmingswimming for exercise rather than for competition5. guest passYou need to pay for a membership pass to go and work out in a gym. But sometimes the gym will allow you to invitea friend to go with you. A free guest pass will be issued for your friend.Exercise 1Listen to the conversation and choose the right answers to the questions.1. What do you know about Peter?a. He is an active sportsman.b. He is a keen cyclist.c. He enjoys playing baseball.d. He exercises regularly.2. Where might the two speakers be having this conversation?a. In Peter’s home.b. In the street.c. In the gym.d. On their way to the gym.Exercise 2Listen 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. Speaking TasksListen to the following conversations and repeat after the recording. Then role-play them with your partner. Conversation 1A: What’s your plan for this evening?B: Well, there’s a good game at the stadium but I haven’t got a ticket yet.A: I’m going to the gym. Would you like to come along? I can get a guest pass for you.B: That’s wonderful. I’d always wanted to w ork out in the new gym. Thank you very much.Conversation 2A: Hi, Xiao Wang. Fancy meeting you here! How are you doing?B: Can’t complain. I’m busy with my experiments in the lab. But after work I often play some sports.A: Like what?B: Like swimming, running and sometimes tennis.A: Tennis? That’s my favorite game. Say, what’re you doing this weekend?B: Nothing particular. I guess I’ll probably just work in the lab.A: Come on. You need to relax. What about a game of tennis?B: OK.Conversation 3A: Are you doing anything special tomorrow, Bob?B: Not really. Why do you ask?A: Some of us are going motorcycling. Would you like to join us?B: Motorcycling? I’ve never done that. Isn’t it a bit dangerous?A: Maybe, but it’s really exciting.B: I enjoy jogging. It’s more relaxing.A: That’s a good form of exercise. It can help you stay in shape.B: Yes, it’s also safer.ExerciseNow make similar conversations according to the given situations. Use the structures and expressions above in your conversations where appropriate.1. Ask your friend about his/her plans for the weekend. Then suggest playing a certain kind of sport.2. Ask your partner whether he/she intends to go to the basketball game in the city stadium. Say that you’ve got an extra ticket.Part CTest Your ListeningShort ConversationsYou’re going to hear five short conversations. Listen carefully and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.1. a. Basketball. b. Volleyball.c. Table tennis.d. Tennis.2. a. Boxing is one of his favorite sports.b. Boxing is the only kind of sport he likes.c. He doesn’t like boxing at all.d. He doesn’t like boxing very much.3. a. He finds it too long.b. He thinks it could be more exciting.c. He doesn’t like it at all.d. He likes it, but not very much.4. a. He doesn’t know how to play chess.b. He doesn’t like playing chess very much.c. He can’t play chess well.d. He’s a good chess player.5. a. He was a good football player in high school.b. He kept track of the football players and games when he was in high school.c. He shows no interest in football now.d. He’s busy playing golf as well as football now.Script:1. W: I like playing basketball, volleyball and table tennis. What about you?M: Well, tennis is my favorite sport.Q: Which sport does the man like?2. W: You don’t like boxing very much, do you?M: It’s far from being my kind of sport.Q: What does the man mean?3. W: I think yesterday’s football game was quite exciting. What about you, John?M: You said it. But it was a bit long.Q: What does the man think about the football game?4. W: Do you like to play chess?M: I like the game, but I don’t play it often enough. I’m afraid I’m not a very good chess player.Q: What does the man mean?5. M: I knew the names of all the football players and the dates of all the games in my high school days. But recentlyI have failed to keep up with football.W: Now you’re busy with your golf games.Q: What do you know about the man from the conversation?Unit 2 Food and DrinksPart AListening StrategyListening “Between the Lines”People do not always say directly what they mean. Very often, we have to listen “between the lines”. The English language offers many ways for people to imply, rather than directly state, their meaning. To find out what a speaker really means, we can rely on such things as the context, the meaning of an idiom, and the intonation used. For example, if someone says “I have an essay to write” in answer to an invitation to go somewhere, we can infer from the context that he cannot accept the invitation. And if someone says “Andrew passed with flying colors” in reply to an inquiry about how Andrew did on a test, we can infer from the meaning of the idiom “to pass with flying colors” that Andrew did very well on the test. Often, intonation also helps to reveal the real meaning of a message. For example, “He is very clever” said with an ironic tone means just the opposite.You are going to hear eight short conversations bet ween two speakers. Listen carefully and write down “Yes” or “No” to each of the following questions.1. Q: Does the woman enjoy the food in that restaurant? Yes2. Q: Is the man satisfied with the restaurant’s service? No3. Q: Do the children like the cake? Yes4. Q: Does the man like chicken best? No5. Q: Does the woman like the wine? Yes6. Q: Does John want a soda? No7. Q: Does the man like the fish? No8. Q: Will Sue eat out with the man tonight? NoScript:1. M: Have you ever been to that big restaurant opposite the school gate?W: Yes, many times. Whenever my friends come to visit me, I’ll take them there to eat.2. W: Is there something wrong, sir?M: My wife and I have been kept waiting for nearly an hour for our meal.3. W: Where is the cake I made this morning?M: We ate it, mom. Can you make another one for us?4. W: I hear you like chicken very much.M: Next to beef.5. M: Have you tried this wine before?W: No, never. It’s my first time, but it’s really to my taste.6. M: John, do you want a soda?W: Soda? I think it tastes like medicine.7. W: Why, the fish is left almost untouched.M: Well, it would be good if it were less salty.8. M: Hi, Sue, would you like to eat out tonight?W: Oh, I’d really like to, b ut my sister may come to visit me this evening.Part BPre-listening TaskQuestions for DiscussionYou are going to talk about food and drinks. Read the following questions and discuss them with your partner.1. Where do you usually have your meals? What do you think of the food there?2. What do you usually have for breakfast, lunch and supper?3. Do you sometimes eat out? What kind of place do you like to go to?4. What is your favorite food / dish / drink?5. How do you like health food?Demo:4. What is your favorite food? (Why do you like it?)I am not picky about food and it is hard for me to decide which food I like most. Meat, bread, vegetables, fruit, fish …, I like them all. It can be said that my favorites change with the season. For example, in spring, my favorite food includes vegetables and fruit. I like them because they are tasty, nutritious and easy to digest.Additional Question for DiscussionAre there any differences or similarities between Chinese table manners and Western table manners?Demo:Chinese table manners are different from Western table manners in several aspects. One example is that, to show kindness and hospitality (好客), many Chinese would put food with their own chopsticks (筷子) onto their guests’bowls or plates even though the guests indicate they do not want the food or so much of it. However, very few Westerners would do this. They would ask their guests to help themselves to the food they like.Language FocusHere are some sentences and structures that you might find useful in discussing the above questions.●I usually have meals at the school canteen. The food there is not expensive / good / delicious / notbad.●There is always a variety of things to choose from / little choice.●I sometimes eat out at a fast food restaurant / snack bar for a change.●Hamburgers and French fries are my favorites.●I don’t like fast food. It’s junk food and has little body-building nutrition.●I like fast food a lot. I know it’s not very nutritious but it tastes good.●I prefer health food, which is rich in vitamins and minerals and low in calories.●I’d prefer to go to a restaurant where the food is good, even though it costs more.●I like / fancy / crave for / can’t stand / hate hot and spicy food / sweet and sour dishes.●This dish is delicious / tasteless / too salty / awful.●For breakfast, I usually have meat stuffed buns (肉包) and soybean milk (豆奶) / milk and two slicesof whole-wheat bread / porridge and pancakes / instant noodles.●For lunch, I have rice with one meat dish and one vegetable dish or vegetable soup.●I occasionally have dumplings / noodles / fried rice for lunch / supper.●I’m a vegetarian (素食者) and I like many kinds of vegetables, especially greens and mushrooms. Listening TasksWhat about Dining Out?Word Bankheavy a. (of food) rather solid and difficult to digest 难以消化的skip v. to intentionally miss 故意略去;有意不去sushi n.a Japanese dish consisting of small balls or rolls of vinegar-flavored cold rice served with a garnish of vegetables, egg, or raw seafood 寿司(做成丸状或卷状的冷米饭,拌有醋,常配以蔬菜、鸡蛋、生海鲜等菜肴)Script:Peter: Hi, Kate.Kate: Hi, Peter. How have you been?Peter: Oh, OK, I guess. And you?Kate: Not too bad. We haven’t seen each other for a while, have we?Peter: No, we haven’t. So that makes me ask. Do you have any plan for this Saturday?Kate: No, not yet, I don’t think so. Why?Peter: What do you think about getting together and going out to dinner this weekend?Kate: That would be great. Do you have any particular place in mind?Peter: Well, I think I’d like to eat something that’s not too heavy. I’ve been eating a little too much lately. Kate: Me too.Peter: I love Italian food, but maybe we should skip that this time. They always seem to serve so much food in Italian restaurants, and you end up eating more than you wanted to.Kate: Chinese food would be good.Peter: Yes, or maybe some Japanese sushi. That style uses a lot of natural flavors, and not much oil or cream or heavy sauces.Kate: Yes, either of those choices would be good. Let’s just meet on Saturday night, and decide then where to eat.Peter: That’s fine by me.Language and Culture Notes1. Background informationIn large cities such as New York and London, you can always find different styles of cuisine. And you havea variety of choices as to what to eat, from French food, Italian food, Chinese food, Japanese food, and Mexicanfood, to Malaysian or Thai food. Italian cuisine uses a lot of tomato sauce, cheese, and cream, and its food is more on the heavy side. Pizza and pasta (for example, spaghetti and macaroni) are popular with diners. Our own Chinese cuisine is noted for its combination of color, flavor and smell, and Sichuan-style spicy food and Chinese snacks are much favored by foreigners for their delicious taste. Japanese cuisine lays great emphasis on artistic presentation of its dishes. Compared to Italian and Chinese cuisine, the Japanese style of cooking is probably lighter. It uses a lot of raw food, especially raw fish, all kinds of seafood, and soy sauce with less oil and fat.2. for a whilefor quite some time3. Do you have any particular place in mind?Do you want to go to any partic ular restaurant to eat? “Do you have any particular … in mind?” can be used for various situations. For example, “Do you have any particular place / movie / idea / plan / book, etc. in mind?”4. natural flavorsthe original tastes of food, without being altered by sauces or seasonings5. That’s fine by me.This is an informal way to show agreement to some suggestion, meaning “I like that” or “I have no objection to that”.Exercise 1Listen to the conversation and complete the following sentences.1. P eter and Kate haven’t seen each other for a while.2. Kate doesn’t have any plans for this Saturday.3. Peter suggests to Kate that they have dinner together during the weekend.4. Peter loves Italian food, but he thinks they serve too much food in Italian restaurants.5. Both Peter and Kate like Chinese food and Japanese food.Exercise 2Listen to the conversation again and write down answers to the following questions.1. What does Peter say about Japanese food?It uses natural flavors, not much oil or cream or heavy sauces.2. When and where will Peter and Kate have dinner together?They will have dinner on Saturday either at a Chinese or a Japanese restaurant.Speaking TasksListen to the following conversations and repeat after the recording. Then role-play them with your partner. Conversation 1(At the school canteen)A: What a crowd!B: This is the worst time. The morning classes are just over. Everybody is hungry and rushes here to have lunch. A: That’s true. I’m starving and I can’t wait. I’d rather not stand in a long line.B: Why don’t we have some fried noo dles?A: Noodles are sold at No. 2 Box. No queue there, you see.B: That’s great.(At No. 2 Box)Counter hand: What can I get you?A: One plate of fried noodles, please.B: Make it two.Counter hand: OK. Two plates of fried noodles. Anything else?A: How much is the tomato soup?Counter hand: It’s free. It goes with the noodles.A: I see. (To B) Do you want any soup?B: Yes.A: (To Counter hand) Two bowls of soup, please.Conversation 2(At a fast food restaurant)Counter hand: What can I do for you?Customer: I’ll have one order of chicken nuggets and a chicken sandwich.Counter hand: Anything to drink?Customer: A small Sprite. No ice, please.Counter hand: Okay. For here or to go?Customer: For here.Conversation 3(At a Chinese restaurant)Waitress: Are you ready to order?A: Do you have any recommendations?Waitress: Yes. The Sichuan-style crispy whole fish is very good. It’s today’s special.A: Mary, would you like to try that? I hear it’s very good.B: Why not? And I’d like shrimp in black bean sauce, too. It’s my favorite.Waitress: Okay. Anything else?A: What about some vegetables, Mary?B: Yes. How about spinach?A: Spinach is fine with me.Waitress: Anything to drink?A: Yes. I’d like one Bud Light, please. What’ll you have, Mary?B: Orange juice, please.Waitress: One Bud Light and one orange juice. Is that right?A: Right.ExerciseNow make similar conversations according to the given situations. Use the structures and expressions above in your conversations where appropriate.1. It is noontime. You are at the school canteen. Practice buying and selling a meal at the canteen with your partner.2. You and your friend are at a Chinese restaurant / an American fast food restaurant. Practice ordering / gettinga meal. One will be the waiter / waitress and the other the customer.Part CTest Your ListeningA ConversationListen to the conversation and choose the right answers to the questions.1. What is the relationship between the two speakers?a. Classmates.b. Co-workers.c. Waiter and diner.d. Strangers.2. Where does the conversation take place?a. At McDonald’s.b. At Kentucky Fried Chicken.c. At an Italian restaurant.d. At Pizza Hut.3. What will they order?a. Pizza, salad and iced water.b. Soup, hamburger and coffee.c. Sandwich, spaghetti and red wine.d. Spaghetti, salad, coffee, Coke and iced water.Script:A: Well, here we are, not too crowded.B: Great! Let’s order quickly so we can chat a little.A: OK. What are you in the mood for?B: Something light. I had a huge breakfast and I’m still full.A: There are three salads. Or you could have soup and a sandwich.B: What are you having? A hamburger, I suppose.A: No, actually I ate out last night. We had pizza at Pizza Hut, then a late snack at Kentucky Fried Chicken. B: Oh, dear. Well, maybe you should have a salad.A: Yes, I think so. Look, the daily special is spaghetti. That sounds good.B: Oh, the prices are great too. I’ll have that as well.A: Now let’s decide on drinks.B: I’ll just have coffee and a glass of iced water.A: Italian food needs red wine, you know.B: But we have to go back to work.A: OK, a Coke for me then.B: Here comes the waitress. Let me order first.Unit 3 WeatherPart AListening StrategyListening for Important DetailsBesides understanding the main idea of a listening text, we often find it necessary to grasp the important details as well. What counts as important details depends on the kind of information we want. Generally speaking, if we are listening to the narration of an event, we need to sharpen our ears not only for what happened, but also when and where, how and why it happened. In listening to a weather report, on the other hand, the important details we should watch out for are the current weather conditions, temperature, and weather outlook.You’re going to hear two short passages about weather. While listening, pay attention to such details as the weather conditions, temperature, weather outlook, damage caused by bad weather and so on, and write them down in note form. Then complete the exercises in your book.1. a. General weather conditions for today:Fine and pleasant.b. Temperature:High: 18 °C (64 °F)c. Weather outlook:Mostly cloudy with heavy showers moving in from the west.2. a. When did the storm start and how long did it last?It started around 8 p.m. and lasted for about three hours.b. How damaging was the storm?It caused four deaths and serious damage including a widespread power failure.Script:1. The weather today: a fine day is in store nearly everywhere, with the best of the sunshine in southern and central areas of Britain. A pleasant day, then, with long sunny periods developing. There will be light winds with a maximum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius, 64 degrees Fahrenheit.Look at the outlook for the next few days: it will become mostly cloudy with heavy showers moving in from the west.2. A storm in Changchun, capital of Northeas t China’s Jilin Province, claimed four lives on Sunday. The storm lasted about three hours from around 8 p.m. The winds reached speeds of over a hundred miles an hour, causing serious damage and a widespread power failure.Part BPre-listening TaskQuestions for DiscussionYou are going to talk about weather and weather forecasts. Read the following questions and discuss them with your partner.1. What’s the weather like now?2. What’s the weather forecast for today?3. How do you get weather information?4. What kind of climate do you like or dislike?5. Which season do you like best? Why?Demo:4. What kind of climate do you like or dislike?I like the climate of Shenyang City in the northern part of China. In spring it’s neither too hot nor too cold, with the temperature between 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer there is cool and pleasant. In the fall the leaves change colors with the temperature around 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Perhaps the winter there is the best time, for the scenery is gorgeous. The snow is like powder covering the ground everywhere and that makes it an amazing place for skiing and snowboarding.Additional Question for DiscussionDo you think it is possible or impossible to give accurate weather forecasts?Demo:I think it is too much to ask for accurate weather forecasts at present. There are still quite a few things about the weather that we just don’t understand. We have to further develop meteorological (气象的) science and related technologies. There is a long way to go before we can hope to have very accurate weather forecasts.Language FocusHere are some sentences and structures that you might find useful in discussing the above questions.。