视听说听力原文

新标准大学英语视听说教程听力原文U n i tHappy First, written on the morning of August 16, 2022Unit 7-Conversation 1Mark: HiKate: Hi; Janet Have you been waiting longJanet: Not at all. What did you think of HeroKate: It was brilliant; thanks for suggesting it.Janet: Well; it was nominated for an Oscar; you know.Kate: That figures. It's a beautiful film.Mark: Yes. The costumes; and scenery were amazing;Kate: I'd love to know more about the emperor; he was cool. Who was he Janet: Qin Shi Huang — it's said he was the first emperor in the history of China — he unified China.Ka te: Did he WhenJanet: Er ... 221 BC.Mark: As long ago as thatWaitress: Hi guys What can I get you Kate: Yes; I'll have a coke; thanks. Mark: Er ... Just a coffee.Waitress: Sure.Mark: Tell us more ... Janet: Um ... Well; before that; there were seven big states and they had been fighting each other for many years. Mark: Right.Janet: It's called the Warring States Period. Anyway — Qin was king of the largest state and he defeated the six other states; one after another. It took him ten years to conquer them; each with a different strategy.Mark: What kind of man was heJanet: Well; he was brilliant; obviously. And also wise. He had this huge army — they were very powerful. After his army had attacked the first state; the next state surrendered without much fight. They were so terrified.Kate: WowJanet: What else The army leaders were very clever; they used a river to flood a city.Mark: That can't have been easy. Janet: Yes; anyway; after conquering the last state; Qin made himself Emperor of the whole of China.Mark: Was he the emperor who created the Terracotta WarriorsJanet: That's right. He was so afraidof death that he wanted them to guardhim in the afterlife.Unit 7-Conversation 2Becky: OK.Kate: Thank you.Mark: Thanks.Kate: So go on about Emperor Qin. It's really interesting.Janet: It is; isn't it Well; so he unified China and that was an incredible achievement. But as a result; huge numbers of soldiers were killed.Kate: About how manyJanet: Oh; I don't know; something like 500;000 menKate: That is huge.Mark: So how do the Chinese see Qin Janet: He's seen as the greatest emperor in Chinese history.Mark: Why Because he unified ChinaThat's a very good reason; mind you. Janet: Not only that. The thing is; asa result of the unification; he did many amazing things. He built roads allacross China; he standardized writing ... and also the money system. Oh; and the system for measuring and weighing things as well. Mark: So he was a great leader for China.Janet: Yes; he was; but he was alsovery cruel.Mark: Yes; but most emperors were cruel; weren't theyKate: Well I guess that's true. You're right.Mark: So did he have enemiesJanet:Of course;I think all great emperors have some enemies. Some people hated him so much they tried to kill him Mark: Was he the emperor who built the Great Wall of ChinaJanet: He built the first Great Wall. You see; tribes from the north were always trying to invade so he built a huge wall across China to stop them. Hundreds of thousands of men diedbuilding it.Kate: It's so sad — all those thousands of people dying.Mark: But then ... that's war; isn't it Unit 7-Outside viewOn the 25th of April each year; Australia and New Zealand celebrate Anzac Day; when they commemorate all the members of the Australian and NewZealand Army Corps who died in actionduring the First and Second World Wars; and in every armed conflict since then. We're here now at the Australian War Memorial at the start of the dawn service. They shall grow not oldAs we that are left grow oldAge shall not weary them nor the years condemnAt the going down of the sun and in the morningWe will remember them.Lest we forget.A verse from the poem. Ode to Remembrance by Laurence Binyon; is recited during the ceremony.Inside the Hall of Memory is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This is the grave of a solider whose identity is not known and it represents all those soldiers who died in battle but were not identified.Twenty-four years after the ravages of World War I; war came to the mainland of Australia where air raids killed hundreds of service personnel and civilians. In Malaya; Korea and Vietnam; we answered the call as we have in Afghanistan and Iraq. Through it all the one unshakable truth has been a steadfastness; bom of the traditions of the Australian servicemen. Today; Australia's special day; they rememberin East Timor; on Bougainville; in Afghanistan and Iraq; on the island of Crete; at Gallipoli; they along with us; remember.Anzac Day is a public holiday in Australia. It is one of the most important national days of the year and certainly the most solemn one. Commemoration services are held in all the major cities in Australia and huge crowds attend to pay their respects to those who died. Servicemen and women from all the armed services in Australia march in procession. They fought in the Second World War and other conflicts since then that have happened around the world. The men in the trucks are all wearing decorations. They're veterans from the Second World War; and perhaps a few last survivors from the First World War. After the Parade the veterans will gather in a pub or club to talk and share memories. This veteran fought in the Second World War in Western Australia.Interviewer And what does Anzac Day mean to youVeteran Well; it means remembering not only those who didn't go home but the; the fact that you keep in touch with a lot of your ... friends.Unit 7-Listening inNews reportUS universities are experiencing a steady increase in the enrolment of student veterans with many troops returning home from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. More than one million student veterans are using their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to earn a university degree or certificate.The Post-9/11 GI Bill is an education benefit programme for individuals who served on active duty after 10 September; 2001. the scholarship covers study-related expenses including tuition; fees; books and housing. Veterans can use the GI Bill at colleges; universities; trade schools and flight schools.Student veterans returning from war are typically older than the average student. Some have difficulty adjusting to the stress and demands of university life. Some also experience frustration with other students who don’t understand their past experiences.It is important for universities to provide veterans with the resources and support they need to succeed; and to help with the transition to university life.1.What is the news report mainly about2.To whom does the Post-9/11 GI Bill provide supportPassage 1There are many war novels but the novel I'm going to talk about today is unusual because it's war seen through the eyes of a child. The "eyes" are those of JG Ballard; one of Britain's most respected novelists.Let's begin with some information about Ballard. He was born in 1930; in Shanghai; where his father was a businessman; and he was only 11 years old when the city was occupied during World War II. Ballard and his family were placed in a prison camp and he has said that his experiences there affected him so deeply that it was 40 yearsbefore he felt able to write about them. "Twenty years to forget and 20 years to remember."The result of Ballard's experiences was a semi-autobiographical novel called Empire of the Sun; published in 1984. It quickly became a success and in 1987 it was made into a movie by Hollywood director; Steven Spielberg.Let's move on to the novel itself. Empire of the Sun tells the story of how a young boy; Jim Graham; survives the Japanese occupation. Interestingly; Jim is J G Ballard's first name and his second name is Graham. Also; Jim is the same age as Ballard - 11 -when the occupation begins.At the start of the story; Jim is living with his parents in a wealthy part of Shanghai. When the invasion begins; many of Shanghai's inhabitants flee from the city and Jim's parents do the same. But the boy becomes separated from them and finds himself all alone. He goes back to their empty home and lives alone there. Inevitably; he's found and then he's sent to a prison camp.It's a terrible four years; but the boy somehow survives. He steals food; finds ways of getting in and out of the camp; and is befriended by some Americans and a Japanese boy.Is there a happy ending Yes and no. Jim sees many people die; his Japanese friend is killed by the Americans. Butat the end of the war; he gets back to Shanghai and is reunited with his parents.Jim's experiences are terrible; as a child who discovers the depths of human cruelty. But he learns also about the strength and courage that is possible; even in these circumstances.Both the great power and the truthof the novel come from the fact thatit's based on the author's own experiences. The general opinion ofcritics is that Empire of the Sun is one of the best war novels ever written - so read it; it's worth it.Passage 2Host On Women's World; today; we lookat women's role in the Second World War and the important part they played in it. In the First World War; women had workedin factories and as nurses; both at home and at the front. In the Second World War; women were even more essential to the war effort. Doris Watts was just 18 when the war began and Mavis Grey was only 20.Host Do you remember how you felt;Doris; the day thewar was declaredDoris Oh yes ... of course I do. I felt frightened of course;but we had known it would happen. The first thing; more thananything I think; that I felt was ...was that I wanted to dosomething You know; do something useful;so I joined theLand Girls.Host Ah; yes; the Women's Land Army.That was anorganization started in the First World War. Women worked inagriculture as the men were awayfighting. Did you enjoy the experienceDoris Not really. It was very hard work; very physical. You never saw anybody except the officer coming to inspect your work. So when I heard about the WAAF I signed up.Host That's the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. WAAF; forshort. So why the WAAFDoris I'd always thought planes were very exciting. Andit's silly but I liked the light blue uniforms.Host That's a good enough reason Now; Mavis; you were in the WAAF at the same time as Doris. Can you tell us more about itMavis Yes. Organizations like the WAAF were a way for women to join the armed forces; since they weren't allowed to fight. Instead; the army; the navy and the air force all had support services; which women could join.Host And Doris. What kind of things did you have to doDoris Oh; well; a lot of different things. I worked in transport and catering. We were very young but we were given a lot of responsibility.Host And what did you do; MavisMavis Various jobs but eventually I worked on a fighter station; trackingthe German bombers as they flew towards London. It was very exciting.Host Was it ever dangerousDoris Yes; we were always in danger of being bombed. They tell me that over1;500 young women lost their lives. I was lucky.Host And what about social lifeMavis We did have some wonderful parties. And of course I met my husband; Eric. He was an electrician at the station.Host One last question; Doris. Do you think women's work in the forces changed things for womenDoris Without a doubt. Oh absolutely After the war the position of women could never be the same again - we'd contributed so much.Host Doris and Mavis; thank you both.。

大学英语视听说听力原文第一部分：听力材料一、对话A: Hey, what are you doing this weekend?B: I'm planning to go to the park with my family.A: That sounds like fun. Are you going to have a picnic?B: Yes, we're going to bring some sandwiches and drinks.A: That sounds delicious. I hope you have a great time.B: Thank you. I'm sure we will.二、独白三、新闻四、故事Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She lived in a small village with her family. One day, Emily found a lost puppy in the forest. She took the puppy home and took care of it. She named the puppy Max. Max became a part of Emily's family, and they loved each other very much. Emily and Max had many adventures together, and they were always happy.五、演讲Good morning, everyone. Today, I want to talk about the importance of education. Education is the key to success in life. It helps us to develop our skills and knowledge, and itopens up new opportunities for us. Education also teaches us how to think critically and solve problems. In today's world, education is more important than ever before. We need to invest in education and ensure that everyone has access to quality education.。

新标准视听说1 听力原文Unit 1。

Part A。

1. W: Excuse me, what’s your name?M: My name is Tom. Nice to meet you.2. W: What’s this in English?M: It’s a map.3. W: Is this your pencil?M: No, it isn’t. It’s my eraser.4. W: What’s her name?M: Her name is Linda.5. W: Is that your bag?M: No, it isn’t. It’s my sister’s.Part B。

1. M: Excuse me, are you a new student?W: Yes, I am. My name is Alice.2. M: What’s this in English?W: It’s a book.3. M: Is this your pen?W: No, it isn’t. It’s my friend’s.4. M: What’s her name?W: Her name is Mary.5. M: Is that your ruler?W: No, it isn’t. It’s my brother’s. Unit 2。

Part A。

1. W: What’s your telephone number? M: It’s 123-4567.2. W: How do you spell your name?M: M-I-K-E.3. W: What’s your father’s job?M: He’s a teacher.4. W: How old are you?M: I’m twelve years old.5. W: What’s your favorite subject? M: My favorite subject is English. Part B。

新标准视听说1听力原文Unit 1。

Part A。

1. M: Good morning, Mrs. Smith. How are you today?W: Good morning, Mr. Johnson. I'm fine, thank you. And you?M: Not bad, thank you.2. W: Excuse me, can you tell me where the nearest post office is?M: Sure. Go straight ahead and turn left at the second traffic light. It's on your right. W: Thank you very much.3. M: What's your favorite sport, Linda?W: I like swimming. It's good for my health and I enjoy it.M: That's great. I like swimming, too.4. W: What's the weather like in Beijing today?M: It's sunny and warm. A perfect day for outdoor activities.W: That sounds nice. I wish I could be there.5. M: How do you usually go to work, Mary?W: I usually take the subway. It's fast and convenient.M: I see. I prefer riding a bike. It's good for the environment.Part B。

Unit1 ➢Insid e View➢Outsid e viewHappiness is not what most students have in mind when they think of school. Yet a school in Germany has developed a novel way to raise the morale(斗志) of its students, by teaching happiness in classes. Students at Heidelberg’s Willy Hellpach School of Economics are learning how to achieve happiness as an official subject, alongside mathematics and languages. This is the first school in Germany to develop a happiness course, intended for 17- to 19-year-olds preparing for university entrance exams. Ernst Fritz-Schubert, the school’s principal, is on a mission to change things.Ernst Fritz-Schubert: It was my idea-I’ve been at this school for 31 years,and I feel that school and happiness have to bereunited. These are two terms which are notconsidered together, because one does not connectschool with happiness. In some cases school comesbehind the dentists on the popularity scale(规模) andwe should try to push schools’ popularity a bit. It hasbeen proved by science that a happy student canlearn more than an unhappy one, Unhappy studentscan concentrate for a while but do not use all theirpotential. The happiness classes are intended to helpstudents fulfill their potential. They will help thestudents live happy and prosperous lives.The classes aim to help students in achieving a positive state of mind, by using all their own resources and boosting their self-esteem. In addition, they hope classes will increase self-awareness and physical comfort. Happiness classes are also intended to make students more aware about their environment and society as a whole. During classes students are encouraged to express themselves and observe their peers’ behavior. The classes are taught by Bjoern Bonn, an actor and visiting lecturer.Bjoern Bonn: One of the exercises I do is to have one of the students walk across the classroom, with the others copying his walk.Through this exercise, I hope they learn something aboutthemselves. Why do I move like this? How do others see myway of walking? I hope that with a higher body awarenessthey ideally –of course it will take time-achieve a higherself-consciousness which could lead to happiness. Wolfgang Lang: We give these classes to students to help them find happiness. Now the question is: How do I definehappiness? Happiness is for example a strengthening ofthe personality. We are providing helpful suggestions tomake stronger people. People that ask “Who am I as aperson? Am I really happy?”Pascal Gemble: It takes time and everybody has to find happiness for themselves. You cannot go into a coaching lesson and sayteach me happiness. One can only get indications fromteachers or the visiting lecturers. There are also happinessscientists, if we could talk to one of those, I am sure hewould have some hints.Yosma Pinar Cetinkaya: You would think that the teachers are writingdefinitions on the board. Not true. Those whowant happiness have to find it for themselves,you cannot really learn that. So what does it taketo be happy and can you learn it at school?➢Listening inPassage 1Interviewer: Can you tell me, how do you think you have changed as you have matured? What things have had a major influence onyou?Speaker 1: Well, let me think…I suppose going to university had a big impact on my life. It made me much moreopen-minded. I met so many different types of people therewith weird and wonderful ideas and it changed the way I seethe world. I’m much more tolerant now. It made me a morerounded person.Interviewer: Great, and had any particular person had a central role in forming your character?Speaker 1: I guess that’d have to be my grandfather. I was very close to him, and he taught me to stand up for my beliefs. He was alwaystelling me about this.Interviewer: So what people or events have had an impact on your life? Speaker 2: I think that traveling my gap yea r made me grow up and see both the beauty of the world and, well…just the generosity（慷慨，大方）of ordinary people. I traveled a lot around Asia andyou know, I found that in some of the poorest countries, likeCambodia and Laos, people share whatever little they have, andthey possess a real joy for life. It’s probably made me a lessselfish person.Interviewer: Interesting,so you would recommend that young people takea gap year to discover themselves and the world?Speaker 2: Definitely. It gives you an opportunity to learn about the world beyond the one you grew up in and I foundit reall y… Interviewer: Could you tell me what things in your life have had the greatest influence in forming your personality?Speaker 3: Well…a couple of years ago I was on a reality TV show where a group of young people all lived in a house together. Each weeksomeone was voted off by the audience. I got down to thefinal three! I suppose being on the show and seeing how theother contestants behaved made me realize how selfish andspiteful some people can be just to get what they want. I alsorealized it’s best to just be yourself in life. If you pretend to besomeone different people will eventually see through the lies. Interviewer: Right…And how did you feel when you were eventually voted off?Speaker 3: Relieved, to be honest with you. But you know, a slight regret that I didn’t win because I kind of…Interviewer: So you can tell me, what one thing do you think that has had the biggest impact on your life?Speaker 4: Hmm, that’s a difficult question. But I think helping victims of just arrived in Thailand for a family Christmas holiday.When I heard the news I knew I had to help-you couldn’tnot. I ended up acting as an interpreter for a group of volunteerdoctors. It was an incredibly difficult time but you know, even inthe middle of such a horrific tragedy there is still a huge amountof genuine human kindness. Interviewer: That’s amazing! Andhas it changed the way you view your future…Passage 2Tony: Talking to us today in our Life Choices series is Joan Robinson, an academic counselor at Manchester University. She gives advice to school students on choosing the right subject to study at university.Joan, welcome to the show.Joan: Thanks Tony.Tony: So Joan, what do our listeners need to think about when choosing a course? It’s a huge, potentially life-changing decision, isn’t it? Joan: Yes. I generally give students advice in two areas. Firstly, know yourself, and secondly, think to the future.Tony: When you say “know yourself” what do you mean?Joan: Basically, I mean evaluate your own personal strengths and weaknesses, your personality traits and the things you like.Tony: I see…So how can our listeners do this?Joan: Well, start by asking yourself questions to help reflect on your life so far. For example, what subjects are you good at? Are you an organized and self-disciplined person? Are you confident and outgoing? Do you like working with others in a team or do you prefer working alone? These kinds of questions will help you discover more about yourself.Tony: Sounds like good advice. How about your second point regarding the future?Joan: Well, your choice of major subject is likely to have a significant impact on your future career so it’s important to look into this carefully. I recommend you check not only which academic subjects will help you get into a particular area of work, but also look carefully at what universities offer. Each university has its strengths so try to choose one that is the best in your chosen field. Find out what links the department has to related industries and leading companies in it.Tony: Good point. Now I’d like to take some calls from our listeners. First up we have James on the line. Hi, James! How can we help? James: Hi. I’m interested in career in IT and I’d like to ask Joan whether shethinks it’s better to go to a highly respected university, like Oxford, or to study somewhere that has more of a vocational focus? Joan: Well, James, you know it really depends on what you expect to get out of a university and how you see your future. Basically a handful of the brightest graduates are picked from the top universities around the world to join the leading IT companies. So I’d say if you’re a high-flyer then this is the route that might be for you. But if you are looking for a more mainstream career then you should consider a course that helps you acquire practical, transferable skills that you can use in the workplace…and look at which universities have the best levels of graduate recruitment for the kind of job you are aiming for.James: I see! Thanks a lot. That really helps me out.Unit 2➢Inside view➢Outside viewAround the world, many children are living in poverty. Many children live in countries where there's war. Many children do not get enough to eat. Some of these children are suffering from malnutrition(营养失调). Many children in the world can’t go to school. One agency that is helping these children is UNICEF.UNICEF means the United Nations Children's Fund. UNICEF has more than seven thousand people working and one hundredand fifty-seven countries around the world to help children. One country where they are doing a great deal of work is Afghanistan. A whole generation of children in Afghanistan has never known peace, until recently. Now UNICEF is bringing food for malnourished children. They're bringing medicine. Here a medical team travels on horseback to bring medicine to a remote mountain village. And UNICEF is helping the children get an education."During the time of Taliban, we have made a survey among 40000 kids. And , they all say that the first thing they want is peace, and the second thing that they want is ,was education."The Taliban destroyed almost 2000 schools. Under the Taliban , girls weren't allowed to attend school at all. "Well, over 50 percent of the school has been destroyed completely, in the rest of the 50 percent schools which, eh, eh, needs repair. We are trying to accommodate all the children in the schools."Some of these schools are in people's home. This is a home school in Kabul. The teacher, Habiba Kilwati, has been running the school for 12 years. She supervises 26 other schools like it."We want to learn, so we can become teachers, doctors, or engineers, and be like normal students."It was dangerous for children to go to school. Under the Taliban, police punished families whose children went to school. Today, children are happy to be in school."This morning I had some tea and an egg, and came to school. I have notebooks , pencils, erasers, and friends, and fun here.“UNICEF is helping rebuild the educational system in Afghanistan in many ways. UNICEF is helping to train teachers. They're rebuilding schools, they're printing textbooks, and delivering books and other supplies to schools. This girls school was closed under the Taliban. Now, it's opening again. It has room for 960 students. These girls are happy to be back to school."I'm very disappointed and sad that I wasted six years. There was no education then. I tried to study then with my parents, but it's not the same. It wasn't so bad, but now I'm much happier because the schools are reopening.""We plan to open the schools, and get these children enrolled, and back in school, and to give them back their education so they can read and write.""When the Taliban came to power and closed the schools, girls stayed at home. Now there's an opportunity for them to continue their education. We are very happy about this. We can be proud of our girls, our young people. They can go back to school.UNICEF is working on its mission to bring food, medicine and education to the children of Afganistan .In the process, they're also bringing hope.➢Listening inPassage1One of the strangest feelings I’ve ever had was when I returned by chance to a place where I’d been happy as a child. My husband and I were visiting some friends for the weekend-----they lived about 200 kilometers away. We were driving along when I suddenly saw a church in the distance that I recognized. My favorite aunt had lived very near it on a farm that my brother and I used to visit once a year with our parents.We were city kids, brought up in the middle of London, and this was a working farm-----the real thing-----with cows in cowsheds, fields with ponds and a muddy yard full of smelly pi gs-----we had the run of the whole place-----it was just paradise for us.And then-----there was the food-----home-made jam and bread and cakes, milk fresh from the cow. And my aunt Lottie-----a farmer’s wife-----and her husband, uncle George and their kids, Katie and Ben, our two cousins who my brother and I really got on with. It was heaven that week we used to spend there. They moved from the farm when I was… how old? ----- about 14. So I’d never been back or seen it again.An yway, there we were, and I’d just seen the church, so we turned off and drove down this really narrow lane. And before I knew it we were in front of Aunt Lottie’s farm. The extraordinary thing was that it hadn’t changed------ not one tiny bit.It was a lovely old place with a typical country cottage garden, full of flowers. There were lots of barns and sheds-----they were next to-----next to the farm. And you know, I can’t even begin to describe the feeling I had standing there. It was-----oh, what was it? An incredibly powerful feeling of longing-----nostalgia(怀旧；乡愁) for the past-----for times I’d been very，very happy. But it was the past. I hadn’t been there for 20 years and I couldn’t go back, so also I had a feeling of huge sadness, that I couldn’t have those times again. And-----at the same time-----great sweetness, because those times had been so happy, so innocent-----because I was a child. So there was this extraordinary mix-----of longing, sadness andsweetness, all at the same time. It was the strangest feeling I’ve ever had. Passage2Interviewer: So what's your first memory of school, Kevin?Kevin: I was really looking forward to school, I remember that, I just couldn't wait. Yeah, Johnny, my brother, was a year older than me and he seemed so grown-up, with his red blazer and smart shoes.And I wanted to go to school and be grown-up too. I don't remember much of the first day actually, apart from this little boy lying on the floor and screaming and screaming and me thinking what a baby he was.Interviewer: Right! What about you, Eva?Eva: I just have this one memory of this coat rack with（遭受……痛苦）all our coats. And I was looking for my peg which had a little picture of an elephant next to it. I remember I was crying because I wanted to go home and I couldn't get my coat on. I was crying so much and then the teacher came and helped me.Interviewer: OK, so what about your first best friend at school?Kevin: Oh, yeah, well, Steve, I remember him, because he's still my best friend!Interviewer: Still your best friend!Eva: That's so great!Kevin: Yeah, we didn't know each other before we started school but we became really good friends and so did our mums. Our families ended up going on holiday together and that kind of thing. But we used to fight a lot, Steve and I, and the teachers used to get very cross with us. But we were just having fun.Interviewer: Cool! And what about you, Eva?Eva: My best friend was a girl called Robina. She had short blond hair, I remember I thought she looks like an angel. We sat next to each other and held hands and played fairies in the playground. She left in Year 3 and I cried for days.Interviewer: Oh, how sad! So what about the day you left school? How was that?Eva: I had a lot of mixed feelings, I remember walking home with this amazing feeling of freedom, you know, no more rules, no morebossy teachers. But I also felt pretty sad, because I'd had some good times. I was in a group of girls who were so supportive of each other.Kevin: I couldn't wait to leave, I was counting the days.I just wanted to geta job, get a life, earn some cash. The day I left, I went out tocelebrate with a couple of my mates and--had a very good time!Unit 3➢Insid e view➢Outsid e ViewThe Mona Lisa, the most famous painting in the world, was trully revolutionary even in its time. While he was painting the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci broke all the rules, even his own. In spite of the fact that Leonardo and other aritists believed that women should only be portrayed with eyes gazing slightly down. Leonodo painted the Mona Lisa looking directly at the viewer. The position of her body is another innovation. While her face looks straight ahead, her body is slight turned, a pose that creates a sense of movement and tension. In another break from tradition, the Mona Lisa is not wearing any jewellery or adorments. Finally, backgrounds in portraits usually indicated a real place but the landscape in Leonardo’s portrait seems almost imaginary.A: One of the things I like to do is, um, think about her face and why, what is she trying, why, what is she trying to say with her face and I used to think that her face told more than one story. For instance, if I covered up one side of her face, it seemed like she might be a little sad or resevered, almost secretive.S:Her eyes are, they’re kind of looking at us or around us, through us perhaps. I think with that painting she is the viewer and we are the subject in a way. And she has this look that she knows something that we don’t know.A: And then when I covered up that side and looked at the other side, she seemed happier, um, more satisfied. And together, it created sort of the mystery about her that, um, made interpreting her face very enigmatic.S:There’s speculation that the Mona Lisa is a self-portrait of Leonardo and I, I believe that it is, there, there, the features do line up between the Mona Lisa and sketches of Leonardo.Scott McMahon and Anne Pfaff are both portrait artists. They believe that portraits can tell a story and make people think, just as the Mona Lisa has done for so many years.A: When I was young, um, I was always interested in, um, reading books about people and, and the dynamics(动力学), different kinds of relationships they had and so when I became a painter it was natural for me to be interested in painting people and looking for similar kinds of stories to tell about them that you might read in abook.S: Uh, most of my work consists of photographic self-portraiture. Um, I’m interested in using myself as the subject, um, not only as the creator of the image but as the, the character, or the performer of, of the images. So in my portraits I’m tryi ng to capture, um, a deeper essence of a person, um, more or less. This work here is done with a pinhole camera, which requires a very long exposure so, with a portrait you can get this feeling of time passed. It’s not a, it’s not an instant, per se, it could be five minutes of exposure.A: So this is another project I’m working on. I’m almost finished with it but I still need to work on the reflections in the water, um, and the face of the boy before it’s finished.S: I often work with multiples and, you know, using a mirror or the same image twice and what I wanted to do was link the two portraits together with the string. It’s kind of the string of thought or this idea of remembering or the resilience（弹力；恢复力）of memory.A: I don’t just paint from photographs. I try to make a work of art. Um,I try to make a painting that goes beyond a mere photographicimage. I try to capture something about the soul of the, or the essence of this person.S: This pie ce here is, uh, it’s called The Measure of Decay and behind the piece there are portraits, again, of me I have this clay(黏土) covering on that has cracked and so it’s, it’s kind of like the process of decay. So as each portrait goes around you can, you can see the image in a different focus. I love painting portraits.A: I love painting but portraits are very special because they’re about people.S: I’m fascinated by portraiture in general, and the human body and how the image lives over time. I like to capture what is unique and special about an individual in paint.➢Listening inConversation 1Lily: So what was the highlight of your trip to (South) Korea?Hugh: Well that's…let me see...it's got to be going to see Nanta.Lily：What on earth is Nanta?Hugh：It's this amazing live show-part theater-part dance-part music. Lily: Sounds really interesting. But why’s it so brilliant?Hugh: I think it's the energy of the performers. Also it has a unique concept. It's a mixture of traditional Korean music, percussion anddrums, into a western style performanceLily: I've never heard of it. Has it ever been performed in the West? Hugh: Yeah, it's been a sell-out. They've toured in over 30 countries since the show began in 1997.It's a non-verbal performance so there areno language barriers. That's what's made it an internationalsuccess.Lily: What else makes it so special then?Hugh: Well...the other thing is that all the action takes place in the kitchen.You see these four chefs preparing the food for a weddingreception. The performers use knives, dustbin lids and variousother kitchen utensils（厨房用具）to create a hypnotic（催眠的）soundtrack. The food literally flies everywhere! It's hilarious（欢闹的）.Lily: That sounds quite funny I must admit. Is there an actual story though?Hugh: Oh yes, there is a story. The four chefs have to prepare the meal by 6 o'clock and they also have to give the manager's nephew cookinglessons too, which adds to the fun. There’s loads of audienceparticipation and despite there being no language involved you getcompletely engrossed（全神贯注的）. It's really quite wacky（古怪的）!Lily: And what about the audience? I suppose they start throwing food around?Hugh: Not quite! But they are totally involved in what's going on---everyone loves it. It's a really great family show. In fact it's oneof the best shows I've ever seen. Jim, my friend, says he takes all hisvisitors. He's seen it about eight times and still loves it.Lily: I bet it's popular with tourists then.Hugh: Well apparently over a million foreign tourists in (South) Korea haveseen the show and it's had a run on Broadway too. It first got popular after they appeared at the Edinburgh Festival. Now they are planning to tour more cities in Asia where (South) Korean popular culture is becoming incredibly trendy.Lily：By the way what does “Nanta” mean?Hugh：It means random drumming in Korean. The English name for the show is Cookin’, which gives you a clearer idea of what it's all about.Lily：You've got me interested now. I'll have to check it out on the internet.Conversation 2Interviewer: Kathy Richards is a specialist art tour guide. Kathy-can you tell us what trends you've noticed in recent years?Kathy: Well, one of the biggest phenomena I've noticed is a huge increase in visitors to galleries-and a growing interest inmodern art in general.Interviewer: What do you think the reason is for that?Kathy: Well, there are several reasons, I think. The most important ones are firstly, that some new contemporary art gallerieshave opened which have had a lot of publicity, and secondlythe younger generation feel more comfortable with modernart so the kind of people visiting galleries is changing. Finally,the new generation of galleries have become destinations inthemselves...they tend to be housed in amazing buildings. Interviewer: So which are the most popular new galleries?Kathy: Well, the Tate Modern in London has had over 30 million visitors since it opened in 2000. The annual average is nowover 4.5 million. The Museum of Modern Art, or MoMA inNew York is an older gallery, it was founded in 1929 but hasbeen recently renovated and expanded. This work wasfinished in 2006 and it had over 2.5 million visitors in the firstyear after reopening. Another very successful new gallery isthe Guggenheim in Bilbao in Spain. It opened in 1997 and nowgets about a million visitors a year.Interviewer: Those are pretty impressive figures. Maybe the fact that theTate Modern is free to visit might have something to do withit?Kathy: It's true that entrance to the permanent collection is free but the numbers of people visiting the temporary exhibition arealso high and the entrance fee is usually about ten pounds. Interviewer: Do you have to pay to get into the other galleries you mentioned?Kathy: Oh yes. You do. Admission to MoMA is 20 US dollars and the Guggenheim in Bilbao costs eight euros.Interviewer: Do people mind paying, do you think?Kathy: No, I don't think they do mind. Most people feel the fees are reasonable considering the outstanding collections of pricelessworks of art that they get to see.Interviewer: You mentioned that the buildings that art galleries are in can be an attraction themselves these days.Kathy: Well, yes, the Guggenheim has literally revitalized the whole city and put Bilbao on the tourist map. It's got a futuristic,curvy metallic（金属的）structure and people love it. The TateModern has helped redevelop an old industrial area beside theRiver Thames. The gallery itself is actually inside a huge, old,brick power station. And MoMA is interesting as it's indowntown New York.Interviewer: And who visits these galleries? What's the profile of the average art lover?Kathy: Well, in the past museums and galleries were seen as appealing to the older generation. But in fact, 48 percent of visitors tothe Tate Modern are under 35.Unit4➢Insid e view➢Outsid e viewTo fly like a bird. It’s a desire that captures the human imagination. The Greeks told stories of Daedalus, an inventor who created wings made of wax and feathers and flew. The first person who seriously tried to fly like a bird was an Italian artist and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci designed complex and wondrous flying machines, but his designs never got off the ground. Early inventors, like da vinci, tried to fly by flapping, just like birds. Here is what happens when a bird flaps:When a bird flaps, thrust and lift and control are created at the same time. Lift is the force that keeps the bird elevated. Lift is generated by the air under the bird’s wings. Thrust is the force that keeps the bird moving forward. Thrust is generated by powerful muscles in the bird’s chest and wings. The bird maintains control by constantly adjusting its flapping. Much of a bird’s control is generated by its tail.A successful flying machine needed to provide the same forces that a bird used, A successful flying machine needed to provide lift to overcome gravity, control to let the driver change direction. And thrust to make it move forward. And it needed to be light enough to stay in the air. Once inventors understood these three challenges separately, and stopped trying to flap, they made progress.One inventor was the Brazilian pilot and aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. Santos-Dumont experimented with balloons. He flew his lighter-than-air flying machines in France. In 1901, Santos-Dumont was the first to fly from Sant Cloud to the Eiffel Tower and back in a given time. Meanwhile other inventors were working on heavier-than-air flying machines. With these aircraft, lift was a big problem. German flyer, Otto Lilienthal, tackled the problem of lift. He built many large gliders, constantly refining their design. Lilienthal made thousands of flights from the top of a hill. Some that lasted as long as five hours. But he eventually died in a tragic crash. Lilienthal successfully mastered the challenge of lift, but he did not master the challenge of control. The Wright Brothers were inspired by Lilienthal’s inventions. The Wright Brothers started to develop and test their own flying machines. In their Ohio workshop, they built a wind tunnel and study aerodynamics. Through trial and error, they discovered how the shapes of different wings affected lift. They added a tail that moved, a stabilizer that made the front steady, and wings that were more flexible. Their 1902 glider was the first aircraft that was completely controllable. The next year they added a customed-built engine that provided thrust. The engine powered them forward and increased distance and duration. On December 17th, 1903, after about 1000 text flights, the Wright Brothers flew the first powered airplane over the sand dunes of North Carolina. Santos-Dumont invented heavier-than-air planes, too. In 1909, he developed a monoplane called Demoiselle, or the Grass Hopper. It was the first modern aircraft. After that, advances in aircraft design came quickly. More powerful engines were invented. New lightweight materials were developed so aircraft could go higher and faster. By World War Two, strong metal replaced the canvas and wood of earlier planes. In 1947, text pilot Chuck Yeager went faster than the speed of sound in a rocket-powered plane that looked like a bullet with wings. The invention of the jet engine。

新标准大学英语视听说2听力原文Unit 1。

Part I Listening Practice。

Section A。

1. M: I’m thinking of taking a trip to New York City next month. Have you ever been there?W: Yes, I went there last summer. It was amazing! There are so many things to see and do.2. M: I’m really worried about my final exams. I don’t think I’m prepared at all.W: Don’t worry. I can help you study. We can make a study schedule and review together.3. M: I heard that the new Italian restaurant downtown is really good. Do you want to go there for dinner tonight?W: That sounds great. I love Italian food. Let’s make a reservation.4. M: I can’t believe how expensive rent is in this city. I’m considering finding a roommate to split the cost.W: That’s a good idea. It would definitely help with the expenses.5. M: I’m thinking of buying a new car, but I’m not sure if I should get a small one or a larger one.W: It really depends on your needs. If you often have passengers or need more cargo space, a larger car might be better.Section B。

大学英语视听说听力原文第三版第二册大学英语视听说教材听力原文第三版（第二册）大学英语视听说教材听力原文第三版（第二册）Book 2 Unit 1 All about MeLesson A Listening and Speaking The People in My Life 2. Listening Activity 1 Nosy Nora Audio Track 2-1-1Nora (N): Is that your van?Katherine (K): Yes, it is. We’re moving in. N: Oh, I see…We? Who is “we”?K: My husband, Myles, and I. Oh, I’m sorry. Let me introduce myself. I’m Katherine---Katherine Jones. N: I’m Nora Nelson. K: It’s nice to meet you, Nora.N: Welcome to Parkside Apartments. I live in 2A. By myself. K: Oh, then we’re neighbors! We’re moving into Apartment 2B. N: It’s a quiet building. Very nice. Except for… Wes and Lydia in 3B. K: Oh?N: Yes, they play loud music sometimes. K: Oh…I see…N: Then there are the two students in 3A. They are classmates at the university. K: Um… I think I need to …N: They’re good boys, but they have too many parties? K: I …N: It is a quiet building, though …Let’s see, there’s also Mrs. Hansonin 3C. We’re related.She’s my aunt. She talks all the time and…K: Nora, I’m sorry. I’m very busy right now. It was nice meeting you. Really… Um, goodbye. N: What a strange woman!Activity 2 Just a few old keepsakes Audio Track 2- 1-3 Boy (B): Hey, Grandma, wha t’s in this box?Grandma (G): Oh, nothing really… Just a few old keepsakes. B: Keepsakes?G: Young man, you know what a keepsake is! B: No, I don’t. I reallydon’t.G: Well, it’s something you keep. It’s something that gives you a lot of memori es. B: Oh. What’s this?G: Now don’t go just digging around in there!... Hmmm, let’s see…that’s my first diary. B: Can I …?G: No, you can’t read it! It’s just personal! I wrote about my first boyfriend in there. He became your grandfather!B: Oh, OK…. Well then, what’s that? It has your picture in it. G:That’s my passport. You can see, I traveled to Europe by ship.1大学英语视听说教材听力原文第三版（第二册）B: What’s that big book?G: My yearbook. It’s my high school book of memories. B: Cl ass of 1961! Boy, that’s old!G: That’s about enough out of you, young man. I think it’s time we put this box way and…Activity 3: My first trip alone Audio Track 2- 1-5 At the age of thirteenAt the age of thirteen, I took my first trip alone. I went to visit my grandparents in Los Angeles. I felt very nervous about traveling so far, but my mother said, “Don’t worry. You’ll be fine.” I got on the airplane and talked for a long time to a very nice woman who sat next to me. Ma grandparents met me at the airport and took me to their home. I stayed there for two weeks, and I had so much fun with them! It was my first time in Los Angeles, and I saw lots of really interesting places. I the end, I didn’t want to go home!Activity 4: Making memories Audio Track 2- 1-7A popular new hobby is scrapbooking---making beautiful books to hold special memories. Scrapbook pages can include photos, drawings, journalentries. It’s not hard to make a scrapbook that you will enjoy for many years. Here are the steps.1. Choose a theme for your scrapbook pages. Some examples: “School days, “Family travel,” “Memories of my grandparents,” “Baby’s first year.”2. Select photos for each page. Two or three really good photos are better than ten so-so photos.3. Find other paper keepsakes to use with your photos. Look for old newspaper clippings, postcards, tickets, report cards, letters---anything made of paper. Use your imagination!4. Design the pages. Put photos and keepsakes together on each page and move them around until you find a layout that you like.5. Glue your photos and keepsakes into place. Then decorate your pageswith felt pens, paint, and stickers. Use your imagination!6. Label your pages. This is the most important step! Remember to write down the “5 Ws” of your photos: Who, What, Where, When, and Why. This will make your scrapbook much more interesting and valuable in the future.Activity 5: A book of memories Audio Track 2- 1-9 Yearbook in the United StatesMost high schools in the United States publish a yearbook. The yearbook comes out once a year, usually in the spring. It is a record of the schoolyear---a “book of memories” for the stud ents.Inside a yearbook is each student’s photo. The seniors are graduating soon, and their photos appear first. Next are the juniors. They are one year behind the seniors. Next come the sophomores, or second-year students. Thelast photos are the first year students, the freshmen. The yearbook is notonly about students.The teachers have photos, too. The yearbook also has photos anddescriptions of sports teams, academic subjects, and extracurricularactivities. These are activities students do after school, such as the chess club and Spanish club. There is even a yearbook club. Students in this club write, design, and take photos all year for the2大学英语视听说教材听力原文第三版（第二册）yearbook. At the end of the year, the book is printed.In the yearbook, some students receive special titles. The seniors voteand choose the “class clown” (a funny student), the “most likely to succeed”(a student everyone thinks will be successful), and the “best dressed” (a student with a good fashion sense). There are also other awards and categories.Students typically sign each other’s yearbooks. This is especiallyimportant for the seniors, because they are graduating. Students write notesto each other, such as, “We had a lot of fun,” or “I’ll never forget you.” They also write about all the fun and funny experiences they shared in school together.Keys:OL1: A. 2-passport; 1-diary; 3-yearbook B. 1. boyfriend 2. Europe, ship3. sixtiesOL2: B. 1.13;2. To visit his grandparents;3. Yes. He talked for a long time to a nice woman;4. He had lots of fun with his grandparents and he saw lots of interesting places. In the end, he even didn’t want to go home.OL3:B. 1. Scrapbooking is making beautiful books to hold special memories. Photos, pictures, etc. can be included in scrapbooks.2. Old newspaper clippings, postcards, tickets, report cards, letters.3. The “5 Ws” of the photos: who, what, where, when and why.4. “School days”, “Family travel”, “Memories of my grandparents”，“Baby’s first year”.5. Use imagination to design the pages, and then decorate them with felt pens, paint and stickers.OL4: A1. Most high school in the US;2. Because they are graduating soon.3.Yes;4. At the end of the year.5.It means a student with a good fashion sense.B. 2. photo; 3. seniors; 4. sports; 5. yearbook; 6. titles; 7. sign;8. memories OL51. choose;2. wear;3. bracelet;4. ring;5. favorite keepsake;6. pendant;7. she was in college;8. had no friends;9. remind her to be strong;10. perfect jewelry.Audio Track 2- 1-131. He’s dating a really nice girl.2. I’m fixing my car.3. She’s working in her garden.4. We’re gong to the movies.Speaking and CommunicationActivity 1 I’d like you to meet… Audio Track 2- 1-14 Conversation 13大学英语视听说教材听力原文第三版（第二册）Maria: Hi, Junko.Junko: Hi, Maria. It’s good to see you again! How are you? Maria: I’m fine, thanks. How about you? Junko: I’m fine.Maria: Junko, this is Ricardo. We’re classmates. We’re both taking accounting this semester. Junko: Hi, Ricardo. Maria: Hi, Junko. Conversation 2Yong Il: Hi, let me introdu ce myself. I’m Yong Il. Ileana: Nice to meet you. My name is Ileana.Yong Il: It’s nice to meet you, too, Ileana. I’d like you to meet Tammy. Ileana: Nice to meet you, Tammy. Yong Il: Nice to meet you, too, Ileana.Ileana: We’re colleagues. We work in the same department.Audio Track 2- 1-16Liu Xiang: David, let me introduce you to Shakira, one of the greatest singers and songwriters of our time. She is from Colombia in Latin America.David: It’s very nice to meet you, Shakira.Shakira: Very nice to meet you too, David. What do you do? David: I’m an international footballer and a model. Shakira: Oh! In which country do you play football?David: I’ve won football championships for teams in England, Spain and America. Shaki ra: That’s wonderful. Did you know Liu Xiang is an extremely talented athlete too? David: Oh Shakira, you are too kind.Lesson B Special people and memories Video Track 2- 1-1Alex: The most important people in my life are my mother, my father, my two sisters, and my brother. Alejandra: My grandmother is a very important person to me. Her name is Ester and she is 80 years old. Kumiko: The special person in my family is my grandfather, because he’s always kind to me and supportive. Calum: My friends are important to me because I like to go out with them and I can talk to them about most things. I think the three most important people in my life are my friends Tony, Dan, and David.Video Track 2- 1-2Kumiko: The special person in my f amily is my grandfather, because he’s always kind to me and supportive. Calum: My friends are important to me because I like to go out with them and I can talk to them about most things. I think the three most important people in my life are my friends Tony, Dan, and David.Video Track 2- 1-34大学英语视听说教材听力原文第三版（第二册）Catherine: Memories are very important to me. I have a shoe box where I put all the letters and pictures and all the little things that I’vecollected for the past years and …um… have it in the shoe box.Agnes: My favorite memory is my visit to my grandfather. He was a very old and wise man and he told me a lot of interesting stories.Calum: One of my happiest memories is when I was a child and I went outside Scotland for the first time. I went to an amusement park in France and I had a very good time there with my family.Julianna: One of the happiest memories from my childhood was my first day of school. I was really excited and the thing I wanted the most was to learn how to read.City Living A favorite keepsake Video Track 2- 1-4 Sun-hee: Hey, what are you doing? Tara: I’m getting ready for my blind date. Sun-hee: A blind date? You don’t know this man?Tara: No, but he’s a friend of Claudia’s, so it should be OK. Sun-hee: Oh. So where did she meet him?Tara: They met at work. He’s a colleague of hers. He’s from Brazil, too, but he’s working in the U.S. office right now.Sun-hee: Are you excited?Tara: Excited… and a little nervous! What jewelry should I wear? Sun-hee: I don’t know. Hey, what’s that? That’s nice.Tara: This? Oh, this is a bracelet my first boyfriend, Joe, gave me.Isn’t it beautiful? Sun-hee: Yeah.Tara: We were so “in love.” Too bad we were only 17---too young. Sun-hee: What’s this?Tara: That? Oh, that’s a souvenir from my f irst trip to the U.S. I was five years old. Sun-hee: Why are you still hanging on to it? Tara: Oh, I’m keeping it for the memories. Sun-hee: How about this?Tara: Now, that is my favorite keepsake. It’s a pendant from my grandmother. She gave it to me when I was 18 years old.Sun-hee: For your birthday?Tara: No. I was in my first year of college and things were rough. I had no friends. I hated my classes. I didn’t think I could make it. And one day my grandmother told me a story.Sun-hee: Yeah?Tara: My grandmother’s father died when she was only eight years old. Things were hard for her family after that. She went to school. She helped out at home and she had a job.Sun-hee: She was just a little girl!Tara: I know. She worked really hard throughout her whole childhood. So, when my grandmother turned 18, her mother gave her this pendant to say “thank you”.Sun-hee: That was nice.5感谢您的阅读，祝您生活愉快。

学术英语视听说1 lesson14 听力原文全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1My Week at Summer CampHi everyone! Today I want to tell you all about my awesome week at summer camp last month. It was so much fun and I learned a ton of cool new stuff. Get ready for a long story because there's a lot to cover!On Monday morning, my mom drove me to Camp Wildwood which is about an hour away from our house. I was a little nervous since I had never been away from home for a whole week before. But as soon as I arrived, the counselors were really nice and helped me feel welcome. They showed me and the other new campers around the camp and explained all the different activities we could do.After dropping off my stuff in the cabin, we headed over to the lake for swimming lessons. I'm not the strongest swimmer yet, so I was in the beginners group. The lifeguards taught us how to float on our backs and tread water. It was hard work butI'm glad I practiced those skills. Later that afternoon, we had arts and crafts time where I made a cool tie-dye shirt.The best part of the day though was definitely campfire time at night. All the campers gathered around the fire pit and the counselors told spooky stories and taught us funny camp songs. We made s'mores too which was my first time trying them. So good! I had a hard time falling asleep that first night because I was too excited.Tuesday started with an awesome nature hike through the woods. Our counselor Jim pointed out different plants, birds, and animal tracks along the trail. He taught us tree identification by looking at the leaves and bark. After the hike, we had an outdoors cooking lesson over the campfire. We made hobo pies which are like little personal pies cooked in tinfoil with fruit filling inside. Delicious!In the afternoon, we went canoeing on the lake. I was a little nervous getting into the canoe at first because I thought it might tip over. But our counselors showed us the proper rowing technique to keep the canoe stable. It was harder work than I expected to paddle across the lake! That night after campfire, we had a stargazing session with a big telescope. It was amazing to see planets, stars, and galaxies up close.Wednesday was probably my favorite day. In the morning, we went on a rockin' climbing adventure! Camp Wildwood has this awesome rock climbing wall and high ropes course. After getting harnessed up, I conquered my fear of heights and made it all the way to the top. The view from up there was incredible. In the afternoon, we did some team building games and activities which helped me make new friends. At night, we had a talent show around the campfire where kids could sing, dance, tell jokes, or show off any other talents. I told a few of my favorite kid-appropriate jokes which got some good laughs.Things slowed down a little on Thursday. We had a relaxing morning learning about bird watching and identifying different species by sight and sound. Later on, we had a workshop on camping skills like how to pitch a tent, build a fire, read a compass, and other survival stuff. I feel ready to go camping in the wilderness now! That evening, we had an outdoor movie night on a big screen set up near the lake which was really cool.On my last day Friday, I was definitely feeling sad that camp was ending. We spent the morning packing up our stuff in the cabins and doing cabin clean-up duties. In the afternoon though, we had one final big event which was the Camp Wildwood Olympics! Campers were split into teams to compete in goofyevents like a three-legged race, water balloon toss, tug-of-war and more. My team was unstoppable and we won the gold medal!After the Olympics, we had one final campfire ceremony where they handed out awards and signatures to decorate our Camp Wildwood shirts and bandanas. I was honored to receive the "Camper of the Week" award which made me feel so proud. I'll never forget that incredible, adventure-filled week of learning new skills, conquering challenges, and making wonderful friends.So that's the full scoop on my summer camp experience, friends! I highly recommend going to sleep-away camp if you get the chance. You're guaranteed to have an awesome time exploring nature, trying new activities, and creating lasting memories. I'm already counting down the days until next summer when I can go back to Camp Wildwood!篇2My Big Adventure at the ZooLast weekend, my mom and dad took me to the zoo for my birthday! I was so excited because I love animals. We got up really early and packed a picnic lunch with sandwiches, fruit, chips, and juice boxes. The drive to the zoo took forever, or atleast it felt like it to me. I kept asking "Are we there yet?" every five minutes.Finally, we made it to the zoo entrance. I could see the huge sign with a picture of an elephant. My dad paid for our tickets and we went inside. The first thing I saw was the map showing all the different animal exhibits. There were so many! I didn't know where to start.We decided to head to the Africa section first to see the lions, zebras, and giraffes. On the way, we stopped to watch the sea lion show. The sea lions were so funny and did lots of cool tricks like balancing balls on their noses and jumping through hoops. One of them even waved at me!In the Africa section, we saw the most amazing animals. The lions were sleeping in the shade under a big tree. They looked very peaceful and fluffy. The male lion had a huge mane around his head that made him look like a king. I wouldn't want to make him mad though - those teeth were massive!My favorite was definitely the giraffes. They were so tall - taller than the trees even! Their long necks seemed to go on forever. One giraffe was sticking his giant purple tongue out to grab some leaves off a branch. I wanted to pet their spots but the sign said not to try to touch or feed the animals.Next, we went to the primate area to see the monkeys and apes. They were so funny, swinging from branch to branch and making lots of loud noises. Some of the smaller monkeys liked to pick bugs and leaves out of each other's fur. The gorillas were incredible - they looked so strong and powerful. One silverback gorilla was beating his chest which made the ground shake!After that, it was time for our picnic lunch. We found a nice shady spot near the duck pond to eat our sandwiches and rest our feet for a bit. I fed the ducks some crumbs from my chips which they seemed to love.Our last stop was the reptile house. To be honest, I was a little scared at first because some of the snakes looked really slippery and creepy behind the glass. But I was also fascinated by how they could unhinge their jaws to swallow huge prey whole. The crocodiles and alligators were pretty scary too with their massive jaws and teeth.My favorite reptiles ended up being the turtles. There was a really old, huge one that looked like it was smiling as it swam around its pond. The zoo keeper said some turtles can live to be over 100 years old! I also got to pet a smaller tortoise. Its shell felt hard but smooth, almost like a rock.After the reptile house, we were all getting pretty tired so we decided to call it a day. On the way out, I begged my parents for one last treat - a swirl ice cream cone from the snack stand. Cookies and cream for me, please!I had such an amazing day seeing all the cool animals up close. The zoo was so much fun that I can't wait to go back again sometime soon. Maybe next time I'll even get to feed a giraffe! I just hope nobody tells the lions where I live - those teeth were no joke.篇3Hi, my name is Timmy and I'm in 3rd grade. Today I want to tell you about what I learned in Listening Lesson 14 in my Academic English class. It was all about understanding different accents and pronunciation in English. Boy, was it interesting!First, we talked about how English is spoken differently in different countries and regions. My teacher said that even though English started in England, it spread all around the world as people moved and settled in new places. So now there are lots of different "accents" or ways of pronouncing English words.One accent we learned about was the British accent from England. The teacher played some recordings and it soundedreally fancy and proper to me. Like when they say words with an "a" like "can't" or "pants", they make it sound more like "cahn't" or "pahn'ts". They also don't pronounce "r" sounds as strongly as Americans do.Then we listened to some Australian English accent samples. That one sounded really relaxed and casual, kind of like a dude at the beach. They say "day" like "dye" and "no" like "nah". The Australian accent makes a lot of the vowel sounds higher too.The next one was from India and it sounded very melodic and musical to me. In Indian English, they really stretch out their vowel sounds and their accents go up and down a lot on different syllables of words. Like "hello" almost sounds like "helloooo". It's a very lilting accent.After that was the Jamaican accent from the Caribbean islands. That one was my favorite - it had such a fun, bouncy rhythm! The Jamaican speakers we heard kind of sang their words and dropped a lot of consonant sounds. Like "There" became "Dere" and "think" was more like "tink".We also covered the Southern American accent from states like Texas and Alabama. That drawling accent drew out a lot of vowels, like "I" became "Ahhhhhh" and "prize" turned into "prahhhhhz". The Southern accent speakers also tended to drop"g" sounds at the end of words like "going" (goin') and "reading" (readin').Finally, we learned about the Boston accent from Massachusetts. Boy, that was a tricky one! In the Boston accent, "r" sounds get added to words that don't actually have any "r"s! So "park the car" comes out like "pahk the cah". They also make the "a" really flat like the British do.After listening to all those different accents, we had to do some exercises identifying which accent we were hearing in short clips. I got most of them right because the different accents all sounded really distinct to me after practicing.My teacher said it's important to be able to understand all the different accents because English is a global language spoken by people all over the world. If you can't understand different pronunciations, then you'll miss out on communicating with a lot of people! She also said having an accent is totally normal and natural. As long as you can be understood, there's no accent that's "better" or more correct than others.I think my favorite part was hearing the fun rhyme about all the accents:"There once was a speaker from Mass,Whose accent would make your head ask -Was there an "r" carOr a kid named Marr?Who could nevah be sure, in that class!"I had such a good time learning about all the different ways to speak English in Lesson 14. Understanding accents helps me appreciate how diverse and far-reaching the English language is across the globe. I can't wait for the next lesson to learn more!篇4Hi there! My name is Emily and I'm going to tell you all about Listening Lesson 14 from my Academic English class. It was super interesting to me so I want to share what I learned.The lesson was all about understanding conversations between multiple people. The teacher said this is an important skill because in the real world, we often find ourselves in group situations where several people are talking at once. It can be really hard to follow along!We started by listening to a conversation between three friends deciding where to go for lunch. There were lots of suggestions being thrown around - pizza, Chinese food, that newburger place. I had to concentrate really hard to keep track of who said what and their reasons for wanting a particular type of food. The friends also interrupted each other a few times which made it even trickier.After listening, the teacher asked us some comprehension questions. Things like "Who suggested the pizza place?" and "What reason did Jessica give for not wanting burgers?" I got most of them right because I took good notes while listening. Writing down key words and details really helps me concentrate.Next up was a more challenging conversation - a family discussion about what to do over summer vacation. This time there were four people involved - mom, dad, and two kids. They were weighing the pros and cons of different vacation options like going to the beach, visiting relatives, or staying home and doing local activities.The hard part was keeping track of who preferred what option and why. The mom and dad had different priorities than the kids. And then the kids weren't fully agreeing with each other either! At one point they all started talking over each other and I got a bit lost. But I tried circling words like "I think," "My idea is," and "What if we..." to identify who was stating an opinion.When we discussed it as a class, I realized I had missed some key points about the dad's perspective. My teacher reminded me to always be listening for cues about each speaker's stance, like "My main concern is..." or "The best part would be..." Those signal phrases helped clue me into the main arguments.The final conversation was THE HARDEST! It involved a teacher and four students having a casual discussion about favorite books. With so many people, there was a lot of crosstalk and interrupting. Also, people would briefly mention book titles or authors without giving much context. So I'd be scrambling to write down vocabulary words I couldn't quite make out.For that one, taking notes wasn't as effective for me. I ended up having to listen for context clues about what book someone was referring to based on their opinion about the writing style, character descriptions, etc. The teacher said that for complex group conversations, that's a really important skill - making inferences from limited information.Overall, I learned that following group conversations requires intense concentration, active listening, and note-taking skills. It's something I definitely need to keep practicing. Maybe I'll ask my friends to have more multi-person chats when we hang out! I'll be the expert conversation-follower in no time.Whew, that was a lot of detail! But I really enjoyed that listening lesson and wanted to share all the tips I picked up. Let me know if you have any other questions!篇5Lesson 14: My Favorite AnimalTeacher: Good morning, class! Today, we are going to talk about our favorite animals. Let's start with you, Jenny. What is your favorite animal?Jenny: Good morning, everyone! My favorite animal is a dolphin. Dolphins are super smart and friendly. They live in the ocean and swim really fast. They can even jump out of the water and do tricks. I like watching videos of dolphins because they make me happy.Teacher: That sounds wonderful, Jenny! Dolphins are amazing creatures. How about you, Tim? What is your favorite animal?Tim: Hi, everyone! My favorite animal is a cheetah. Cheetahs are the fastest land animals. They have spots on their fur, which helps them hide in the grass. I love watching documentaries about cheetahs running and chasing their prey. They are so cool!Teacher: Great choice, Tim! Cheetahs are indeed fascinating animals. Now, let's hear from you, Sarah. What is your favorite animal?Sarah: Hello, everyone! My favorite animal is a panda. Pandas are adorable and cuddly. They are black and white, and they eat bamboo. I think they look like big teddy bears. Whenever I see a picture of a panda, I want to give it a big hug.Teacher: Oh, pandas are absolutely adorable, Sarah! They are loved by people all around the world. Thank you for sharing. Now, let's move on to you, Alex. What is your favorite animal?Alex: Hi, everyone! My favorite animal is a monkey. Monkeys are so playful and funny. They swing from trees and make funny sounds. I like watching videos of monkeys doing tricks and imitating humans. They always make me laugh.Teacher: Monkeys are indeed entertaining, Alex! They are full of energy and mischief. Thank you for sharing your favorite animal. Now, let's hear from you, Emma. What is your favorite animal?Emma: Hello, everyone! My favorite animal is a butterfly. Butterflies are so colorful and beautiful. They start as caterpillarsand then turn into butterflies. I love seeing them fluttering around flowers. They make me feel happy and peaceful.Teacher: Butterflies are truly magical, Emma! They bring joy and beauty to our surroundings. Thank you for sharing that. Now, let's hear from you, David. What is your favorite animal?David: Hi, everyone! My favorite animal is a lion. Lions are the kings of the jungle. They have a big mane and a loud roar. I like watching videos of lions hunting and protecting their pride. They are strong and brave.Teacher: Lions are majestic creatures, David! They are symbols of strength and courage. Thank you for sharing. Now, let's move on to you, Lily. What is your favorite animal?Lily: Hello, everyone! My favorite animal is a horse. Horses are elegant and graceful. They can run really fast, and they are good at jumping. I like riding horses and taking care of them. They make me feel free and happy.Teacher: Horses are magnificent animals, Lily! They have been our companions for centuries. Thank you for sharing your favorite animal. Now, let's hear from you, Ethan. What is your favorite animal?Ethan: Hi, everyone! My favorite animal is a dog. Dogs are loyal and friendly. They are our best friends. I like playing fetch with them and taking them for walks. They always make me feel loved and protected.Teacher: Dogs are indeed wonderful companions, Ethan! They bring so much joy and love to our lives. Thank you for sharing. Well, class, it was fantastic to learn about your favorite animals. Remember, every animal is unique and special in its own way. Let's appreciate and respect them all.篇6Lesson 14: Our Amazing Solar SystemHello, everyone! Today, we are going on an exciting adventure to explore our amazing solar system. Are you ready? Let's start our journey!Our solar system is made up of the Sun and all the objects that orbit around it. The Sun is like a big, bright ball of fire in the sky. It gives us light, heat, and energy. We should always remember to never look directly at the Sun because it can hurt our eyes.Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. It's a small, rocky planet that is very hot during the day and extremely cold at night. It takes Mercury only 88 days to orbit around the Sun. That's really fast!Venus is the second planet from the Sun. It's often called Earth's sister planet because it's similar in size. Venus has thick clouds that trap heat, making it the hottest planet in our solar system. Did you know that it spins in the opposite direction compared to most other planets?Earth is our home planet, and it's the third planet from the Sun. We are so lucky to live here! Earth has everything we need to survive – air, water, and beautiful landscapes. It takes 365 days for Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun, and that's why we have different seasons.Next, we have Mars, also known as the "Red Planet." It gets its nickname from the reddish color of its surface. Scientists have sent many missions to Mars to learn more about it. Who knows, maybe one day we'll be able to visit Mars and explore it ourselves!Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It's so big that all the other planets could fit inside it! Jupiter has a big, redspot called the Great Red Spot. It's actually a huge storm that has been going on for hundreds of years. Isn't that amazing?Saturn is famous for its beautiful rings made up of ice and rocks. These rings make Saturn look like a giant with a fancy belt. It's truly a sight to behold! Saturn also has many moons, and some of them are even covered in ice.Uranus and Neptune are the last two planets in our solar system. They are both known as ice giants because they are made mostly of ice and gas. Uranus is a bluish-green color, while Neptune is a deep blue. They are very far away, and it would take a long time to reach them.Wow! Our solar system is full of wonders. From the scorching heat of Mercury to the icy beauty of Neptune, each planet has its own unique characteristics. Remember to keep exploring and learning about our incredible universe. Who knows what other mysteries we will uncover in the future?I hope you enjoyed our journey through the solar system. Until next time, keep reaching for the stars!。

视听说原文Unit 4 The World of WorkAudio Track 4-4-1/Audio Track 4-4-2Alice: I work six days a week. My shift is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. I’m on my feet all day long. It,s a very active job. Most of my customers are nice. I try to be friendly to everyone, but it,s difficult sometimes. My customers give me good tips. That,s nice. Diane: I,m very punctual 一actually, I can,t be late! You know what they say, “The show must go on!” I like being on stage. Something always happens, though. During the show last we ek, the lights went out. I couldn't believe it! You definitely have to be flexible.Mimi: My students are eight years old. I have to be careful about what I say and do. They are always watching me and copying my behavior. I,m like a big sister. The kids ha ve a lot of energy. I need patience in this job, thafs for sure!Audio Track 4-4-3/Audio Track 4-4-4Man: So, I see here that you went to college.Camille: Yes, sir. For two years. I didn,t graduate.Man: Do you speak any languages besides English?Camille: Yes, I speak conversational French. Man: Any other languages?Camille: No, thafs it.Man: Well, thafs great. As you know, we fly to Paris twice a week. We always need people who can speak French. Let,s see …have you worked for an airline before? Camille: No. I have no job experience.Man: So, this would be your first job. Camille: Yes.Man: Well, I only have two more questions. Are you healthy and physically fit? Can you lift heavy objects?Camille: Yes, I think so.Man: Well, the emergency window exit on the plane weighs about 50 pounds. And the meal cart is very heavy, too. You need to move those objects sometimes. Camille: I think I can do that.Man: Wonderful. Let me tell you about the next step. We have a six-week training program that takes p lace in the summer. You have to …Audio Track 4-4-5I plan to become a teacher after I finish my studies. I decided to study at this university because the teaching program is very good. We have a lot of practice working with children. I love to work with young kids. I expect to graduate from the university next June, and I hope to find a job in a kindergarten. I5ll try to start working in September.Audio Track 4-4-6Mr. Grant: Hello, Ms. Hale. I,m Mr. Grant, the advertising manager for the compan y. Do you have a resume or curriculum vitae to give to me?Ms. Hale: Yes, Mr. Grant. Here it is.Mr. Grant: Thank you. Now, let me tell you a little bit about the job. We need someone to design brochures on the computer. Do you have up-to-date computer skills?Ms. Hale: Yes, I do. In my present position I use computer graphics all the time. I have experience with animation as well.Mr. Grant: Oh, that,s very good. We hope to launch a new group of animated ads next spring. Can you work with others in a pleasant manner, Ms. Hale?Ms. Hale: My co-workers seem to think so. I can also work independently by myself. Mr. Grant: That,s necessary, too. What about flexibility in working long hours on a project?Ms. Hale: I have a lot of energy and I,m willing to get th e job done. The work I did last year won two awards at a national conference.Mr. Grant: Excellent. That,s very impressive. By the way, did I mention that we need someone to start next week?Ms. Hale: No, you didn,t, but it might be possible.Mr. Grant: Go od. Thank you for coming today. We'll be in touch soon.Audio Track 4-4-7/Audio Track 4-4-8You,ve never met Melissa Hayes, and you don,t know her name, but you know her voice. Melissa records information messages for the telephone company. When you he ar “The number you c alled has been changed …”一 thafs Melissa!“Yes, it,s true,” she says. 'Tm the voice talent for National Telephone.” At least50,000 people hear her voice every day. “I try to sound warm and friendly, even when I,m saying, I,m sorry, that number is incorrect. Please try again.”Melissa works only three days a week, but she has to practice a lot. “My voice has to sound the same at the end of eight hours.” She,s very careful about her voice. “I don't go outside in cold weather, and I hav e to drink lots of hot water with honey. I can,t go to horror movies because I always scream, and I might hurt my voice!”How did she get her job? “A friend told me about it. I listened to all the telephone company messages on my phone, and then I recorded a cassette of those messages. After I sent it to the company, I called them every day for a month!”She,s done this work for three years now, and she loves it. “It,s fun! And I,m helping people by using my voice.” Plus, people are always surprised when th ey hear aboutM elissa,s job. They say, “You,re a real person? I thought it was a computer!”Audio Track 4-4-9/Audio Track 4-4-10Interview 1Interviewer: What is your job, Ken?Ken: I,m a V. J. or “video jockey.”Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Ken: I,m on TV. I introduce music videos and talk about them. I also interview singers who appear in videos.Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. Thafs very exciting. Also, I love music, so i t,s a lot of fun.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. Some of them are not very nice. They think they are better than me. They can be very demanding.Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Ken: Last year, I presented an award on TV at a video music awards show. I couldn't believe it. They flew me out to Los Angeles and I stayed in Beverly Hills. I was on the TVshow for a whole 45 seconds! I got to meet a lot of stars.Interviewer: I want to be a V. J. How do I get the job?Ken: Well, first you have to make a videotape about yourself. You need to talk about certain things on the video. In my case, there was a list of questions, like “What did you do last weekend?” and “What,s in your CD player right now?” After you talk about yourself, you send the videotape in to the TV station. They call you if they like the tape.Interview 2Interviewer: What is your job, Steven?Steven: I,m a car courier.Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Steven: Sometimes a person or a company needs a car moved from one place to another. They may not have time to do it themselves. They hire me to drive the car. Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Steven: I like to drive, so it,s fun for me. Last sum mer, I drove all the way from New York to California. The weather was great. I had the radio on and enjoyed my trip very much.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Steven: I have to be very punctual. If I say I,ll arrive on Monday at 6:00, I ha ve to be there by Monday at 6:00. I have to be dependable. It,s stressful at times. Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Steven: I drove across the desert as the sun was setting. It was incredible! Interviewer: I want to be a car courier. How do I get the job?Steven: Thafs a good question. My mother started this business, so she hired me. You'd have to call my mother to find out!Audio Track 4-4-111.My father has worked there for decades.2.I,ve lived in the same city for my entire life.3.I,ve lived in this neighborhood for five years.Audio Track 4-4-121. He,s been sick for two days.1.1haven,t eaten for six hours.3.She,s taught school for years.4.I haven,t seen him for months.Speaking & CommunicationAudio Track 4-4-13Juan: Greg? Greg Anderson?Greg: Juan Torres! How are you!Juan: Great. How about you?Greg: Just fine. What are you doing now?Juan: Well, I just came back from Asia.Greg: What were you doing there?Juan: I was working in Osaka and studying Japanese.Greg: Wow! Can you speak Japanese now?Juan: Yes, I can ... What,s new with you?Greg: Do you remember Kathy Morris?Juan: Of course. She sat next to me in biology class.Greg: Well, we got married. We,ve been married fOr two years now.Audio Track 4-4-14For me, the most suitable job is desktop publisher. That,s because I can type and spell very well, and I,ve got excellent computer skills. Although I cannot currently design with a computer, I am a fast learner and could brush up my skills on the job.Audio Track 4-4-15Conversation 1A:Do you know how to type?B:I know how to type, but I,m not very good at it. I get bored easily, having to sit at a desk for a long period of time.A:Well, what are you good at?B:I'm an excellent cook. I coo k for my friends all the time.A:Great! Would you say you are good with people?B:Sure. I,m often told I,m a good listener.A: In that case, you would be most suited to the role of personal home care assistant. Conversation 2A:Can you cook?B:I can cook, but I dislike doing it. To be specific, I dislike doing the washing up afterwards.A:Are you good at using computers?B:I am very capable. I can type really well. I,m fast and accurate.A:Great! Are you able to design with a computer?B:Absolutely, I took some graphic design courses in college.A:I think it,s obvious. The role you are most suited for is desktop publisher. Conversation 3A: You are interested in sport and fitness, right?B:It sure is. I,m an expert yoga teacher. I,ve been taking my own class for quite a few years now.A:Well, I guess you,re good at encouraging others?B:I sure am. I,d say I,m good at motivating others, giving them encouragement.A: Well, there is no question about it. You are most suited to the role of a fitness instructor. Audio Track 4-4-161.Teachers must be able to encourage others to learn. They must also be observant and able to identify and solve their students, problems.2.Being a flight attendant is not as glamorous as it looks. You are always on the move. You travel to many places but you don,t have time to visit and enjoy the sights.3.It goes without saying that accountants must be good with numbers and very analytical. They also need good memories, so they can remember the laws of financial reporting.4.Obviously, a computer programmer needs to excel at computing. In addition to this, they need to be able to follow instructions well.5.Police officers ensure the safety of society. In combating crime, they must be courageous and willing to face danger almost every day.Video CourseVideo Track 4-4-1Natalie: I work for a television station that was launched ten years ago and I have been working there for about a year.Dan: I work with computers at a hospital and I have been doing that for three years. Gian: I am a marketing manager. I make brochures, I send out e-mails, and I work on the web.Video Track 4-4-2Kumiko: I have two ideal jobs and teaching Japanese is one of them. The other one is training dogs. I like working with dogs because they give me unconditional love all the time.Dave: My ideal job would be designing movie posters and CD covers. To do this job, I need a strong foundation in art, and it helps to be able to speak two languages.Jackie: Teaching is an ideal job for me because I enjoy being around children and I want to help them learn.Vanessa: My dream job is to be a photographer because I love taking pictures. Dayanne: I would like to help people in developing countries. In order to do this job well you need to be passionate, you need to be able to listen, and you need to communicate.Jonathan: My future plans are to get into computer animation …and hopefully become an animator in movies or video games. To be a computer animator, you have to be patient, work hard, and be creative.Calum: My ideal job would be a reporter or to work for a newspaper, and that way I could see the world, and also keep up-to-date with events. For my job you should be able to write well, and you should be well-informed, and you should be able to communicate well.Video Track 4-4-3Dave: My ideal job would be designing movie posters and CD covers. To do this job, I need a strong foundation in art, and it helps to be able to speak two languages. Jonathan: My future plans are to get into computer animation … and hopefully become an animator in movies or video games. To be a computer animator, you have to be patient, work hard, and be creative.Calum: My ideal job would be a reporter or to work for a newspaper, and that way I could see the world, and also keep up-to-date with events. For my job you should be able to write well, and you should be well-informed, and you should be able to communicate well. Video Track 4-4-4Ms. Li: Hi, I,m Yvonne Li. Welcome.Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in. Did you bring your resume? Claudia: Yes. Here you are.Ms. Li: Great. Thanks. First let me tell you a little bit about the job. We,re looking for someone to sell our new software product internationally. The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, a pleasant manner with customers.Claudia: I agree …that,s important. I,ve worked in sales for years and have always tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they nee d. I think I,m really good at that.Ms. Li: Thafs great. So tell me a little bit about your experience with software programs.Claudia: Well, I've trained people how to use a similar software product for the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the product and customer needs. Ms. Li: Hmm …interesting, and your sales experience?Claudia: I,ve been with my present company for three years and in my present position since last year. In that time, I,ve been named salesperson of the month t hree times, and have taken top sales awards several times as well.Ms. Li: Impressive …Claudia: I,m also taking graduate courses right now in marketing. I feel it really helps me understand the market better, especially the competition.Ms. Li: You,ve bee n very busy, Ms. Oliveira! Well, thanks very much for coming in. We,ll be in touch.Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a woman for that software sales position.Mr. Howard: How did it go?Ms. Li: Very well.Mr. Howard: Do you think she,s right for the j ob?Ms. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience.Mr. Howard: OK. Let,s offer her the job.Ms. Li: Great.Tara: Hello?Ms. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.Tara: She can,t come to the phone right now. May I take a message?Ms. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called.Tara: OK.Claudia: (enters from bedroom) Come on. We,re going to be late for our aerobics class!Tara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some woman called … Yvonne …Yvonne something … (door closes)Claudia: (Opens door and runs for phone) Ah!Video Track 4-4-5Ms. Li: Hi, I,m Yvonne Li. Welcome.Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in. Did you bring your resume? Claudia: Yes. Here you are.Ms. Li: G reat. Thanks. First let me tell you a little bit about the job. We,re looking for someone to sell our new software product internationally. The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, a pleasant manner with customers.Claudia: I agree …that,s important. I,ve worked in sales for years and have always tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they need. I think I,m really good at that.Ms. Li: That,s great. So tell me a little bit about your experience with software programs.Claudia: Well, I've trained people how to use a similar software product for the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the product and customer needs.Ms. Li: Hmm …interesting, and your sales experience?Claudia: I,ve been with my present company for three years and in my present position since last year. In that time, I,ve been named salesperson of the month three times, and have taken top sales awards several times as well.Ms. Li: Impressive …Claudia: I,m also taking graduate co urses right now in marketing. I feel it really helps me understand the market better, especially the competition.Ms. Li: You,ve been very busy, Ms. Oliveira! Well, thanks very much for coming in. We,ll be in touch.Video Track 4-4-6Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a woman for that software sales position.Mr. Howard: How did it go?Ms. Li: Very well.Mr. Howard: Do you think she,s right for the job?Ms. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience.Mr. Howard: OK. Let,s off er her the job.Ms. Li: Great.Tara: Hello?Ms. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.Tara: She can,t come to the phone right now.May I take a message?Ms. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called.Tara: OK.Claudia: (enters from bedroom) Come on. We,re g oing to be late for our aerobics class! Tara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some woman called … Yvonne …Yvonne something … (door closes)Claudia: (Opens door and runs for phone) Ah!。

研究生学术英语视听说教程听力原文《研究生学术英语视听说教程听力原文》Unit 1 Lecture 1Good morning everyone, and welcome to our first lecture on academic listening and note-taking. In this course, we will focus on developing your listening skills in an academic context, as well as improving your note-taking abilities.Today, we will start by discussing the importance of effective listening in an academic setting. As graduate students, you will be expected to attend lectures, participate in discussions, and conduct research in English. Therefore, it is crucial to be able to understand and process complex academic language.To improve your listening skills, it is important to actively engage with the speaker. This means maintaining eye contact, staying focused, and avoiding distractions such as texting or browsing the internet. It is also helpful to use strategies such as predicting the main points, identifying key vocabulary, and noting down any questions or uncertainties you may have.In addition, effective note-taking is essential for retaining and recalling the information presented during lectures. We will be discussing various note-taking methods throughout the course, but for now, I encourage you to practice writing down the main ideas and supporting details as you listen to the lecture.Finally, I would like to emphasize the importance of self-reflection and feedback in improving your listening skills. After each lecture, take some time to review your notes and identify any areas for improvement. Additionally, seek feedback from your peers and instructors to further enhance your listening abilities.I hope you find this lecture helpful, and I look forward to exploring various listening and note-taking strategies with you in the upcoming sessions. Thank you for your attention, and I wish you all the best in your academic pursuits.。