新理念大学英语学习大厅第三册单元测试答案
大学英语第三册听说教程上机学习大厅听力单元测试答案Unit 1 - 2 Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the short conversations and choose the correct answers to the questions you hear. The conversations and questions will be read ONL Y ONCE.
SET 1
1. A. At a restaurant.
B. In a kitchen.
C. At a market.
D. In a cafeteria.
2. A. Thursday.
B. Wednesday.
C. Tuesday.
D. Monday.
3. A. Wife and husband.
B. Shop assistant and customer.
C. Waitress and customer.
D. Secretary and boss.
4. A. See a movie.
B. Read papers together.
C. Spend the evening at home.
D. Have dinner in town.
5. A. He wants to save it.
B. He doesn't like it.
C. He has a toothache.
D. He has trouble eating anything.
Answer:
3 1 2 1 3
SET 2
1. A. A movie camera.
B. A television camera.
C. A photographer's camera.
D. The man's own camera.
2. A. He painted by himself.
B. It needs to be painted.
C. It isn't beautifully painted.
D. He hired his brother to paint it.
3. A. To a party.
B. To the barber's.
C. To the school.
D. To home.
4. A. The park is nearby.
B. He doesn't know about the park.
C. There's no parking here.
D. He doesn't understand the question.
5. A. Raining.
B. Snowing.
C. Cloudy.
D. Clear.
Answer:
2 4 2 2 3
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the conversation and fill in the form below with no more than three words for each blank. The conversation will be read TWICE.
SET 1
SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR BUILDING AND MAINTAINING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS First, be honest. Come to terms with your (1) .
Second, communicate. Listen to and try to (2) of the other person.
Third, (3) feelings and beliefs Recognize that the feelings and (4) of adult children and parents are real. Each (5) the right to their own opinions.
Fourth, respect one another. Respect breeds (6) .
Fifth, understand each other. Recognize that each generation (7) and must suffer or enjoy the (8) . Sixth, learn from each other. Allow each generation (9) to learn from each situation.
Seventh, choose for yourself. Make your own decision to (10) a healthy relationship between the generations in your family.
Answer:
1. mistakes and misgivings
2. understand the experience
3. validate
4. beliefs
5. deserves
6. respect
and recognition 7. makes decisions 8. consequences 9. the opportunity 10. build and maintain SET 2
FIVE ASPECTS THAT CAN CAUSE AMBIV ALENCE
1. Ambivalence between autonomy and (1) Parents may be caught between their adult children's needs for closeness and support and their desires for (2) .
2. Ambivalence resulting from (3) Families of co-residence or close proximity are likely to have feelings that are the (4) .
3. Ambivalence resulting from (5) The society may expect (6) for different generations.
4. Ambivalence in (7) of family life Older parents may be dealing with aging, health, (8) .
5. Ambivalence in differences in parents' expectations and children's (9) Adult children may also have differences in (10) for their parents and their parents' behavior.
Answer:
1. dependence
2. self-fulfillment and independence
3. solidarity
4. opposite
5. conflicting norms
6. different behavior norms
7. developmental stages
8. retirement and relocation
9. dreams and behavior 10. expectations
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are True or False. The passage will be read ONL Y ONCE.
SET 1
1. In the UK, a child is often raised by his grandparents. True False
2. It is the custom for a child to sleep in his own room at the earliest possible time. True False
3. In the UK, parents pay for their children to go to infant schools. True False
4. If a child does not come to meals at mealtime, he will be given some snack. True False
5. A child is told not to go to somebody else's house casually. True False
Answer:
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True
SET 2
1. Paul could not sleep well because he thought he would have an examination. True False
2. The exanimation was about the course of politics. True False
3. Paul got up very early in the morning in order to review the notes for the examination. True False
4. Paul had a very good memory, and he could remember everything he read that morning. True False
5. Jack told Paul that they would not have any examination that day. True False
Answer:
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the correct answers to the questions. The passage
will be read ONL Y ONCE.
SET 1
1. A. The man.
B. His wife.
C. The old woman.
D. All of them.
2. A. It was a wish for a house full of food.
B. It was a wish for a cake.
C. It was a wish that the cake was on the end of the man's nose.
D. It was a wish for a lot of money.
3. A. The old woman.
B. The man.
C. The man's wife.
D. None of them.
4. A. It was a wish for a piece of cake.
B. It was a wish for a wonderful dream.
C. It was a wish that nothing had happened.
D. It was a wish for a brilliant palace.
5. A. It was a wish for having a child.
B. It was a wish for some bread.
C. It was a wish for gold.
D. It was a wish for a big family.
Answer:
1 3 3 3 2
SET 2
1. A. She looked very pale but calm.
B. She looked very shocked and frightened.
C. She looked quite excited and thrilled.
D. She looked sick and weak.
2. A. The pilot was killed.
B. The pilot was gone.
C. The pilot was drunk.
D. The pilot fainted.
3. A. Because the man was sick.
B. Because the man was a criminal.
C. Because the man could not drive a plane.
D. Because the man had done something wrong.
4. A. From the sick pilot.
B. From the airhostess.
C. From the passengers.
D. From the airport by radio.
5. A. It crashed onto the land.
B. It landed violently but safely.
C. It got on fire.
D. It disappeared.
Answer:
1 4 3 4 2
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the passage TWICE and fill the blanks with the missing words
SET 1
Let me tell you a story about Bert and Mildred Smith, who used to be very (1) . For
example, Mildred would forget to cook dinner or Bert would show up for work on (2) thinking it was Monday. One summer they were to take a long trip for their holiday. What do you suppose happened? Well, they got to the airport with only ten minutes to (3) . So time was short. In that situation anyone would (4) the plane right away, but not Mr. and Mrs. Smith. They just had to buy some flight insurance first. After all, who knows what will happen on a plane flight? They quickly put some (5) into a machine and out came their insurance policy. "Who would get the money if we (6) , I (7) ?" asked Mildred. "My mother, of course." her husband replied, "We'll mail the policy
to her."
"Now give me a stamp quickly, will you?" Bert said. "The plane's going to take off in another minute." Bert put the stamp on the (8) and then dropped it in the (9) . However, suddenly he let out a cry. What happened, do you suppose? He had mailed their plane (10) to his mother! What a great pity it was.
Answer:
1. forgetful
2. Sunday
3. spare
4. board
5. coins
6. crash
7. wonder
8. envelop
9. mailbox 10. tickets
SET 2
After lunch, without permission from their parents, the two boys set off to explore the part
of the beach which lay beyond the headland. They had persuaded their young sister to stay behind
saying that the long walk would be too (1) for her. Once they had got beyond the headland, the beach (2) away endlessly before them. It was like (3) the world. There were damp, dark caves
to seek; there were many pools among the rocks, full of sea (4) ; and here and there along the beach were those strange, yet commonplace objects, washed up and left by the tide.
The afternoon passed quickly. The sun was already setting when the boys (5) decided to
make their way homeward. But long before they reached the headland, they could see that the tide had come in so far that they were now cut off from either end of the "beach." Their only (6) of getting away was to find a way up the cliff nearby.
They soon found a narrow path (7) to the cliff top. But half way up, their path was blocked
by a large rock which they could not climb over. The two boys had to (8) at the top of their voices, hoping someone might come to their rescue. Just then, to their great surprise, their father (9) over the top of the rock, and with him were two policemen. One of them climbed down a rope which was lowered over the rock. The boys were then pulled to (10) , and thus saved from spending a miserable night on the cliff.
Answer:
1. tiring
2. stretched
3. discovering
4. creatures
5. reluctantly
6. chance
7. leading
8. shout
9. appeared 10. safety
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Watch the video clip and decide whether the following statements are True or False SET 1
1. Forrest's mother says she is dying. True False
2. Forrest's mother tells him that it is cancer that causes her death. True False
3. Forrest's mother regards death as a part of life. True False
4. Forrest's mother tells him what his destiny will be. True False
5. Forrest's mother tells him that life is as sweet as a box of chocolates. True False
Answer:
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False
SET 2
1. Dennis says that he was at Mr. Wilson's house. True False
2. Dennis says that Mr. Wilson was very angry. True False
3. Dennis tells his father that he gave Mr. Wilson some aspirin. True False
4. Dennis's father tells Dennis not to visit people so early in the morning. True False
5. Dennis's mother says that Mr. Wilson is very satisfied with Dennis. True False
Answer:
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False
Oral test
Directions: Look at the picture below.
SET 1
Try to tell about the picture as much as you can infer. If possible, try to find something relevant
to talk about.
SET 2
Try to tell about the picture as much as you can infer. If possible, try to find something relevant
to talk about.
Oral test
SET 1
When was the last time your family celebrated your mother and father's birthday? And what did you
do for your parents for their birthdays? How do you celebrate Mother's Day?
When you and your parents have different opinions about something, what will you do to solve the
problem?
SET 2
What will you do when you are criticized by your parents? Why? And what will you do, when your
requirement is turned down by your parents? Why?
Do you choose your parents or your friends to share your secrets? Why?
大学英语第三册听说教程上机学习大厅听力单元测试答案Unit 3 - 4
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the short conversations and choose the correct answers to the questions you hear. The conversations and questions will be read ONL Y ONCE.
SET 1
1. A. Smoking.
B. Coughing.
C. Air pollution.
D. Air condition.
2. A. Tired.
B. Interested.
C. Satisfied.
D. Discouraged.
3. A. 100 years.
B. 5 years.
C. 90 years.
D. 105 years.
4. A. He turned the woman down.
B. He hasn't got his driving license yet.
C. He has not got a car at that moment.
D. He is happy to drive her to the airport.
5. A. A librarian.
B. An engineer.
C. An assistant.
D. A teacher.
Answer:
3 4 1 4 3
SET 2
1. A. In a doctor's office.
B. In a gymnasium.
C. In an operating room.
D. In a professor's office.
2. A. Football players often injure their feet.
B. She hadn't heard about the man's problem.
C. The man should have seen the doctor.
D. She'll check the man's schedule as soon as possible.
3. A. It won't take long to get to the station.
B. It'll be easy for him to give the woman a ride to the station.
C. He'll ride on the train with the woman.
D. He's picking someone up from the station.
4. A. Fill out an application form.
B. Apply for a different position.
C. File the papers in the cabinet.
D. Show her the advertisement from the newspaper.
5. A. Get notes about the class from a friend.
B. Get his watch fixed.
C. Finish his assignments more promptly.
D. Arrive at class on time.
Answer:
1 3
2 1 4
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the conversation and fill in the form below with no more than three words for each blank. The conversation will be read TWICE.
SET 1
CHANGES WHICH MOST COUPLES WILL HA VE TO FACE
First, change in (1) It is possible that the couple will have to struggle and work their way up to a standard of living that is (2) to both persons.
Second, change of (3) After marriage, there is a chance that you will lose contact with many of your old single friends to make friends with other (4) couples.
Third, differences in (5) you do things You will probably find that your personal (6) are somewhat different from those of your new spouse.
Fourth, differences of (7) No matter how much alike you think you and your spouse are, you
won't always see (8) on every subject or issue.
Fifth, change in (9) After you are married, you may view your world and your relationship a little less (10)
Answer:
1. lifestyle
2. satisfactory
3. friends
4. married
5. the way
6. habits and traditions
7. opinion
8. eye to
eye 9. attitude 10. idealistically
SET 2
HELPFUL HINTS FOR A POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SPOUSE'S FAMIL Y First, (1) your in-laws as family members of the spouse you love.
Second, don't (2) your spouse's family with your own.
Third, don't run to your own parents for support when you have a conflict with your spouse. Fourth, don't (3) anger you may feel for your spouse toward his or her family.
Fifth, establish a family atmosphere that avoids a (4) between your two families for your time, (5)
.
Sixth, treat both families (6) .
Seventh, as a couple, try to establish as much (7) from both families as possible. For example, it may create conflicts to (8) from in-laws.
Eighth, couples should take the time and effort to (9) about quality relationships and practice effective communication skills in their (10) with each other.
Answer:
1. respect
2. compare
3. direct
4. contest
5. attention and affection
6. equally and fairly
7. independence
8. borrow money
9. educate themselves 10. interactions
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are True or False. The passage will be read ONL Y ONCE.
SET 1
1. In 1992,
2.3 million marriages were recorded in the USA. True False
2. In 1992, 1.2 million marriages went divorced. True False
3. Most couples have no confidence in a life-long marriage relationship. True False
4. There are many problems challenging the couple's best intentions in marriage. True False
5. Discussing important issues such as money and children will lead marriages to trouble. True False
Answer:
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False
SET 2
1. A sign of job burnout is that somebody wants to burn his work into ashes. True False
2. There are only a few people who are immune to job burnout. True False
3. Job burnout doesn't happen immediately without any warning signals. True False
4. Job burnout only influences somebody's job, not his family life. True False
5. The cure of losing motivation is to learn self-management. True False
Answer:
1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the correct answers to the questions. The passage will be read ONL Y ONCE.
SET 1
1. A. They may quarrel.
B. They may divorce.
C. They may think they have made a mistake.
D. They may have babies.
2. A. Because all relationships experience peaks and valleys.
B. Because the passion will go soon.
C. Because there is no life-long love.
D. Because a marriage is too hasty.
3. A. From his marriage.
B. From inside himself.
C. From his parents.
D. From his relatives.
4. A. Because conflict is inevitable and they do not necessarily damage the marriage.
B. Because conflict can be ignored.
C. Because conflict is not important.
D. Because conflict can finally disappear from the marriage.
5. A. They mean that one of the couple is wrong.
B. They indicate a lack of love between the couple.
C. They mean that the couple are not alike in their thoughts.
D. They are the signal of divorce.
Answer:
3 1 2 1 3
SET 2
1. A. Job stress is failure in work.
B. Job stress is caused when the requirement of the job cannot be met.
C. Job stress is a kind of harmful physical response to one's job.
D. Job stress is a kind of harmful emotional response to one's job.
2. A. Challenges.
B. Job.
C. Emotions.
D. Moods.
3. A. Tired and exhausted.
B. Relaxed and satisfied.
C. A sense of pride.
D. A sense of humor.
4. A. They test our will.
B. They provide us with the chance to be proud.
C. They please themselves.
D. They motivate us to learn new skills and master given tasks.
5. A. Relaxed and satisfied.
B. Exhausted and tensional.
C. Failed but proud.
D. Sick.
Answer:
2 1 2 4 2
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the passage TWICE and fill the blanks with the missing words
SET 1
A study published in the British Medical Journal claims that (1) stress can take a serious
toll on a woman's physical and mental health. The study, which spanned the course of many years, focused on more than 21,000 female nurses in (2) good health. Researchers discovered that when women work in a high-pressure environment where they have little control over their work and no social support system, their health-related quality of life can be (3) impaired. On the other hand, women with lower-demand jobs and higher levels of control over their duties were shown to have better health. The researchers also discovered that having someone to talk to about problems at
work is (4) , and that the health of all women in the study was (5) by having a social support network in the workplace.
Being (6) with tasks or having minimal control over the amount of work you perform and
the time frame in which it must be (7) , may cause you to experience feelings of frustration or unhappiness. The result is that your body produces stress hormones. Stress hormones are (8) released when an individual experiences (9) distress, and they negatively affect the body and its organs. Stress increases your susceptibility to heart disease, high blood pressure, depression and bodily pain, and (10) a blow to the overall health of women everywhere.
Answer:
1. job-induced
2. relatively
3. drastically
4. beneficial
5. improved
6. overloaded
7. completed
8. typically
9. psychological 10. strikes
SET 2
Stress evokes very powerful reactions, but researchers recently revealed that stress-coping tactics are very different in men and women. A recent study by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), (1) in the July 2000 edition of US journal, Psychological Review, claims that the clichéd "flight or fight" response to stress (2) only to men, not women. In the face of stress, women display a very different reaction, focusing on social relations. Women tend to be (3) as a kind of response to stress.
According to a report released by UCLA, the study based its findings on (4) of hundreds of biological and behavioral studies of response to stress by thousands of humans and animal subjects.
It was revealed that rather than fleeing or becoming (5) as was previously assumed, women seek social contact, especially with other women, and spend time (6) their children, to cope with stress. On the other hand, stress can bring us something quite (7) . Human beings need some stress to survive, since the stress response is one of the ways that the body protects itself in (8) situations. Stress can enhance performance under pressure, helping us rise to the occasion.
Stress can fuel our creativity, create our excitement, for an important event or project. Stress lends excitement and (9) to many aspects of life. It is only when stress becomes unmanageable and gets out of (10) that it can wreak havoc upon our body, our peace of mind, and our productivity.
Answer:
1. published
2. applies
3. friendlier
4. analysis
5. hostile
6. nurturing
7. positive
8. dangerous
9. vigor 10. control
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Watch the video clip and decide whether the following statements are True or False SET 1
1. Jack Barnes is the president of the club. True False
2. Mr. Abagnale tells the story about two mice that fell into a bucket of cream. True False
3. In the story, one mouse gave up climbing and ate a lot of cream. True False
4. In the story, the other mouse carried the bucket of cream back to its home. True False
5. Mr. Abagnale compares himself to the second mouse that would not give up. True False Answer:
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True
SET 2
1. The woman says she is leaving that night. True False
2. The man promises that he will arrive at 6:00. True False
3. If the man doesn't show up, Max will be sad. True False
4. On Max's birthday, he made a wish. True False
5. Max made a wish that his father would not tell lies for the rest of his life. True False Answer:
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False
Oral test
Directions: Look at the picture below.
SET 1
Try to tell about the picture as much as you can infer. If possible, try to find something relevant
to talk about.
SET 2
Try to tell about the picture as much as you can infer. If possible, try to find something relevant
to talk about.
Oral test
SET 1
What kind of stress do you suffer? How do you cope with it?
Do you think examinations are stressful to you? Do you think the stress will do you good or harm? Why?
SET 2
Do you think your girlfriend's or boyfriend's family background is important? Why or why not? Do you prefer a long time communication and understanding before marriage? Why or why not? Will you discuss the problems of finance, housing, and children rearing to your would-be wife or husband before marriage? Why or why not?
大学英语第三册听说教程上机学习大厅听力单元测试答案Unit 5 - 6
Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the short conversations and choose the correct answers to the questions you hear. The conversations and questions will be read ONL Y ONCE.
SET 1
1. A. She's a professional photographer.
B. She'll take the camera to her car before the concert.
C. She just had an argument with her roommate.
D. She's concerned about leaving the camera with the man.
2. A. Decide against sending the application.
B. Order his checks by mail.
C. Enclose a twenty-dollar bill with his application.
D. Buy a money order to send with the application.
3. A. She's too busy to run for class president.
B. She hasn't considered running for class president.
C. She plans to apply for a part-time job.
D. She wants the man to help her with her studies.
4. A. She wants the man to meet her brother.
B. She's going to Chicago with her brother.
C. She won't be able to prepare lunch.
D. She can't accept the man's invitation.
5. A. The books were sent out late.
B. The books were sent to the wrong place.
C. He didn't mind helping the woman move.
D. He doesn't know the woman's new address.
Answer:
4 4 1 4 2
SET 2
1. A. It's approximately twelve o'clock.
B. She'll meet the man at exactly twelve o'clock.
C. She has to be somewhere soon.
D. She doesn't have time to talk.
2. A. The woman's meal tastes better than his.
B. The woman shouldn't eat her food.
C. The woman shouldn't be laughing.
D. The woman and he should go to another restaurant.
3. A. Mary had a long drive to the airport.
B. His flight arrived late.
C. Mary had trouble finding the airport.
D. His flight took three hours.
4. A. He doesn't want the woman to fill out the survey form.
B. He just got the results of the survey.
C. He wants to make the dorm a better place for students.
D. He hadn't heard about the survey.
5. A. She has been on the trip herself and has enjoyed it.
B. She wouldn't consider going on the field trip.
C. She thinks the class is too advanced for the man.
D. She thinks there's a good reason to go on the field trip.
Answer:
1 2 2 3 4
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the conversation and fill in the form below with no more than three words for each blank. The conversation will be read TWICE.
SET 1
WHAT CAN I DO IF I AM BEING BULLIED?
Try not to show that you are upset or angry. If you can (1) and (2) , bullies might get bored and (3) .
Don't fight back if you can help it. If you fight back you could make (4) , (5) or be blamed for (6) . Avoid being alone in the places where the bully is likely to pick on you. This might mean changing
(7) to school, avoiding (8) , or only using (9) or lavatories when other people are there.
Keep a diary of what is happening. Write down (10) of the incidents and your feelings. Answer:
1. keep calm
2. hide your emotions
3. leave you alone
4. the situation worse
5. get hurt
6. starting the trouble
7. your route
8. parts of playground
9. common rooms 10. what details
SET 2
BIG CAT IN DANGER
Endangered species Iberian lynx, sometimes known as (1) , the continent's only (2) once roamed (3) , (4) and southern France.
Possible causes of the lynx's decline The EU has (5) roads, dams and farming schemes that have killed wild cats and (6) .
Measures proposed by SOS Lynx Change (7) to protect the animal's habitat and (8) . Setting up a captive breeding program to (9) animals back into the wild, and legislation to control (10) in
lynx areas.
Answer:
1. Europe's tiger
2. native wild cat
3. Spain
4. Portugal
5. subsidized
6. destroyed their habitat
7. political policy
8. safeguard its future
9. release 10. hunting and development
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are True or False. The passage will be read ONL Y ONCE.
SET 1
1. The natural cycle of warmer and colder periods on the earth is driven by changes in heat coming from the Sun. True False
2. The Earth has followed its natural cycle over the last ten thousand years and it has got steadily colder. True False
3. Human activities have been keeping the temperature steady. True False
4. Our ancestors started carbon dioxide production principally with wet farming of rice. True False
5. Professor Ruddiman believes this ten-thousand-year warming added almost a degree Fahrenheit to the average temperature. True False
Answer:
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False
SET 2
1. UNICEF has warned that thousands of children are being brought into Britain against their will. True False
2. Child trafficking is the transportation of children. True False
3. Thousands of children are being brought into the UK every year from Africa, Eastern Europe and
America. True False
4. The UN says that the UK government should make it a criminal offence to traffic a child for any purpose. True False
5. The UK government has decided to provide money from central funds to help the victims. True False
Answer:
1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. False
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the correct answers to the questions. The passage
will be read ONL Y ONCE.
1. A. Natural foods are fresh and cheap.
B. They don't like processed foods.
C. They want to change their eating habits.
D. These foods contain more vitamins, minerals and fiber, etc.
2. A. To increase the amount of foods.
B. To increase the quality of foods.
C. To increase the amount and quality of foods.
D. To increase essential vitamins and minerals in foods.
3. A. People will no longer eat those foods containing chemical additives.
B. People will not need to do exercises in the future if they eat natural foods.
C. Natural foods will find a good market in the future.
D. Certain diseases will never befall people who eat natural foods.
4. A. Natural foods do not contain chemical additives.
B. We can in fact do without sugar.
C. Sugar provides us with energy in the form of calories.
D. There are vitamins, minerals and fiber in sugar.
5. A. Eating Habits Are Changing
B. Healthy Eating
C. Natural Foods and Chemical Additives
D. How to Go on a Diet
Answer:
4 1 3 4 2
SET 2
1. A. More than ten.
B. More than twenty.
C. More than thirty.
D. More than forty.
2. A. Fly-path.
B. Flight path.
C. Fly-past.
D. Flight past.
3. A. The close economic relationship between the USA and Europe.
B. The close political relationship between the USA and Europe.
C. Political differences between the USA and Europe.
D. Economic differences between the USA and Europe.
4. A. They were the most important guests.
B. They took pride in attending the ceremony.
C. They marched proudly at the ceremony.
D. They were greeted by world leaders.
5. A. Germany's Chancellor Schroeder.
B. US President Bush.
C. British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
D. France's President Chirac.
2 3 2 1 3
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the passage TWICE and fill the blanks with the missing words
SET 1
The United States Space Agency, NASA, says that a newly discovered asteroid, thirty
meters in diameter, is about to make the closest approach to Earth ever (1) . This report is from Helen Briggs.
The asteroid will (2) past our planet within the orbit of the Moon coming as close as the orbit
of many satellites. It should be (3) through binoculars from parts of Europe, Asia and most of the Southern Hemisphere as a (4) star-like object moving slowly across the sky. The asteroid was (5) on Monday during an automated (6) by a pair of NASA (7) .
Similar-sized objects are believed to pass close to the Earth every two years or so but aren't (8) detected in advance. NASA says there's no danger of this asteroid hitting the planet. And even if it did, at 30 meters across, it would probably break up in the (9) and only small pieces would reach the ground.
It's a reminder, nevertheless, of the risks of near-Earth objects -- there are believed to be more than a thousand asteroids with the (10) to collide with the planet at some point in the future. Answer:
1. recorded
2. brush
3. visible
4. faint
5. spotted
6. survey
7. telescopes
8. normally
9. atmosphere 10. potential
SET 2
The majority of Australia's state and central governments have signed a deal to safeguard
the country's water resources. A multi-million dollar scheme to revive one of its most important river basins has also been approved.
Australia is the world's driest (1) . There's general agreement that the country has to use water more (2) . In many parts supplies are in crisis.
At a meeting in Canberra, the Council of Australian Governments has approved a national
water plan. It attempts to balance environmental concerns and the needs of the (3) . The amount of water taken from rivers for commercial use is to be cut and farmers will be (4) . At the heart of the initiative is a 350 million dollar scheme to revitalize the Murray Darling river basin. It's one of the most important water courses in the country and stretches across four states in south-eastern Australia. In recent times, it's been badly affected by (5) irrigation and a lack of rain. There was a concern, however, that projects to help revive other struggling rivers will not be (6) . A special commission is to be set up and will help develop the trade in water between the states and territories.
(7) consumers could soon face (8) restrictions, such is the (9) state of supplies in many parts
of the country. Whilst there was broad agreement in Canberra, the Premier of Western Australia, Geoff Gallop, refused to sign the deal, insisting it did nothing to (10) the problems his region faces.
Answer:
1. continent
2. efficiently
3. community
4. compensated
5. excessive
6. funded
7. Domestic
8. permanent
9. perilous 10. address
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Watch the video clip and decide whether the following statements are True or False SET 1
1. Fekri Hassan has been pursuing the mystery of ancient Egypt for the last twenty years. True False
2. According to Fekri Hassan, the ancient Egyptian kingdom collapsed suddenly at its peak. True False
3. It is conventionally believed that a major political conflict caused the collapse of the ancient Egyptian kingdom. True False
4. Fekri's doubt about the conventional wisdom arose in 1991. True False
5. It can be inferred that evidence other than political unrest was found in the tomb. True False Answer:
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True
SET 2
1. The bones of children were buried together with cooking vases. True False
2. The vases were decorated with sea creatures. True False
3. The marine style was used to ward off future disasters to come from the sea. True False
4. The pottery mainly suggests the physical damage of the eruption. True False
5. The Minoans saw the natural world in a different way after the volcanic eruption. True False Answer:
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True
Oral test
Directions: Look at the picture below.
SET 1
Try to tell about the picture as much as you can infer. If possible, try to find something relevant
to talk about.
SET 2
Try to tell about the picture as much as you can infer. If possible, try to find something relevant
to talk about.
Oral test
SET 1
Do you think girls and boys should be treated the same or differently at school? Is it necessarily a bad thing to treat people differently? If you are very near-sighted, for example, does it disadvantage
you to give you special books with large text? And is it wrong to provide separate washrooms for girls and boys? What is your opinion about these questions?
SET 2
A family has four children. Their two eldest, a boy and a girl, are of primary-school age. The parents need help at home as well as extra income. Should they send both their eldest children to school? "It would be OK to talk about the right to go to school," the parents might say, "if we had plenty of money. But the reality is that we cannot afford to send both children to school. The first consideration must be to make sure the family is fed and healthy, and to do that, one child must help
at home, looking after the younger children, so the mother can go out to work." What would you like to say to the parents?
大学英语第三册听说教程上机学习大厅听力单元测试答案Unit 7 –8\
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the short conversations and choose the correct answers to the questions you hear. The conversations and questions will be read ONL Y ONCE.
SET 1
1. A. She'll get the things the man needs.
B. Shirley wants to go to the bookstore too.
C. There isn't enough time to go to the bookstore.
D. The student center closes at four o'clock.
2. A. He doesn't feel qualified for the job.
B. He'd like a higher salary.
C. He's completely satisfied with his job.
D. He'd like to be able to work more hours per week.
3. A. Try to get a ride with Pete.
B. Take an airplane to Boston.
C. Ask Pete the name of his hotel.
D. Drive her car to Boston.
4. A. She'll give the man the newspaper after class.
B. She doesn't read the newspaper for her class.
C. She doesn't have a newspaper to give the man.
D. She only reads one section of the newspaper.
5. A. His roommate doesn't like to talk much.
B. He's upset with his roommate.
C. Someone other than his roommate caused the problem.
D. He doesn't want the woman to be friendly with his roommate.
Answer:
3 2 1 3 2
SET 2
1. A. The book was very interesting.
B. He hasn't read the book yet.
C. The book is too long.
D. He doesn't usually read spy thrillers.
2. A. She hurt her foot.
B. Her health problem has come back again.
C. She's feeling better now.
D. She needs an operation soon.
3. A. He has been working outdoors lately.
B. He'd like to get some exercise over the weekend.
C. He's a good tennis player.
D. He rarely uses his computer.
4. A. More doctors should be doing research.
B. He is studying to be a doctor.
C. An important new medical treatment may be available soon.
D. He has already tried the new medicine.
5. A. She couldn't find her watch.
B. She feels bad about being late.
C. She forgot what time the library closed.
D. She had never agreed to meet the man.
Answer:
1 3
2
3 2
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the conversation and fill in the form below with no more than three words for each blank. The conversation will be read TWICE.
SET 1
DETERMINING HAND DOMINANCE
Guidelines Do not tell the child that she or he is being tested. Work with only one child at a time. Keep a record as to which hand is used for (1) . Let the child pick up the (2) ; do not hand them to the child.
Hand puppet Place a hand puppet on the table.
Observe the child to see which hand she or he puts the puppet on.
Screwing lids on jars Place several jars of (3) with (4) on the table. Place the lids in a (5) . Ask the child to (6) the lids with the jars, put the lids on the jars, and close them.
Throwing a ball Place a (7) ball on the floor. Ask the child to pick up the ball and throw it to you. Cutting with scissors Place a pair of scissors and a piece of (8) paper on the table. (9) the child
to cut the paper into (10) . Observe which hand is used to pick up the scissors and to cut the paper. Answer:
1. each specific situation
2. testing materials
3. various sizes
4. removable lids
5. separate pile
6. match
7. rubber
8. construction
9. Instruct 10. strips
SET 2
MARIETTA HOLLEY
Date of birth July 16, (1)
At age 14 Her (2) ended.
At age 25 She (3) her family after her father died.
She wrote both (4) and attempted to sell them under a pseudonym.
In 1872 She received (5) $ ((6) in those days) for her first book.
Writing style Her style of writing was often compared both in (7) with that of the famous Mark Twain. She used (8) and (9) to pose questions concerning women's lack of rights in a then (10) . Answer:
1. 1836
2. formal education
3. cared for
4. poetry and fiction
5. 600
6. a substantial sum
7. content and popularity
8. wit
9. gentle satire 10. male-dominated world
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are True or False. The passage will be read ONL Y ONCE.
SET 1
1. Hand dominance can vary depending on the task. True False
2. Because handedness involves more than just the hands, it's useful to talk more generally about laterality. True False
3. On the inside of the body, the left-right differences are slight. True False
4. The left lung has three lobes, while the right has only two, to make room for the heart. True False
5. A very few people have their heart sitting more over to the right of their chests. True False Answer:
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True
SET 2
1. "Lefthanders" usually refer to people who do not use their right hand to write. True False
2. Japanese researchers found that fewer than 2% of the population would admit to being lefthanded.
True False
3. Left-handedness is regarded as a flaw all over the world. True False
4. Using a standard keyboard, and typing with both hands, only 187 words are typed solely with the
right hand. True False
5. Left-handed people also have a dominant left ear, eye and foot. True False
Answer:
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. True
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the correct answers to the questions. The passage
will be read ONL Y ONCE.
SET 1
1. A. The river systems of portions of North America.
B. Certain geological features of North America.
C. An exploratory trip sponsored by the United States government.
D. The discovery of natural resources in the United States.
2. A. Gain easy access to the gold and other riches of the Northwest.
B. Become acquainted with the inhabitants of the West.
C. Investigate the possibility of improved farmland in the West.
D. Facilitate the movement of commerce across the continent.
3. A. Wood.
B. Missouri.
C. Columbia.
D. Mississippi.
4. A. Mineral deposits.
B. The weather.
C. Animal life.
D. Native vegetation.
5. A. Prior to the Lewis and Clark expedition the size of the continent had been of little interest.
B. Prior to the Lewis and Clark expedition the size of the continent had been underestimated.
C. Prior to the Lewis and Clark expedition the size of the continent had been known to native inhabitants of the West.
D. Prior to the Lewis and Clark expedition the size of the continent had been unpublished but known to most scientists.
Answer:
3 4 2 1 2
SET 2
1. A. Music that was performed before the showing of a film.
B. Music that was played during silent films.
C. Music that was specifically composed for certain movie theaters.
D. Music that was recorded during film exhibitions.
2. A. They were truly "silent."
B. They were accompanied by symphonic orchestras.
C. They incorporated the sound of the actors' voices.
D. They corresponded to specific musical compositions.
3. A. It produced electricity.
B. It distributed films.
C. It published musical arrangements.
D. It made musical instruments.
4. A. 1896.
B. 1909.
C. 1915.
D. 1927.
5. A. "Calm, peaceful."
B. "Piano, violin."
C. "Key of C major."
D. "Directed by D. W. Griffith."
Answer:
2 3 2 2 1
Listening Comprehension
Directions: Listen to the passage TWICE and fill the blanks with the missing words
SET 1
To be able to use both hands equally well, practice is the key. During the day, use your left
hand more (if you're right-handed) by (1) switching when you're about ready to do something -- pouring a glass of milk, bouncing a ball, (2) and picking up coins, hammering a nail, cutting and buttering bread, stirring your coffee, swirling water in a glass, twisting off bottle caps, etc. Wherever you would use your one hand, use the other instead -- putting a key in the door, (3) your hair, brushing your teeth, shaving, grasping objects, etc. When putting on your clothes, put your other hand or foot into the (4) first. (5) your belt around your waist in the (6) direction. Put
your watch on your other hand. Use your other hand in sports -- hitting a baseball or a tennis ball, throwing a football, shooting a basketball, etc. Practice (7) 2 cups of tea simultaneously, swirling 2 half filled glasses of water clockwise and (8) , and bouncing two balls at the same time. Get used to the kinesthetic feeling of using the (9) of both your hands and arms together. Catch 2 balls thrown to you at the same time. Throw 2 paper wads at the same time into the same paper basket --
one underhand and the other overhand. Throw 2 darts simultaneously at a dart board with both hands. Write with both hands at the same time. Draw a butterfly, a (10) or a geometric figure using both hands simultaneously, but keep practicing these exercises.
Answer:
新视野大学英语视听说教程三――听力原文及答案新视野大学英语视听说教程第三册 听力练习录音文本和答案 完整版 Uint1 II. Basic Listening Practice 1. Script W: Ok. It‘s your turn to pay the bill. I paid last time. M: What? You have a selective memory. You tried to pay last turn, but your credit card fail ed; so I ended up paying! It‘s definitely your turn. Q: What is true according to the conversation? 2. Script M: I‘m having real trouble reviewing for this French exam. I just can‘t memorize all the vocabulary. W: Me too. I hate having to learn things by heart. I guess we just have to keep reading the texts over and over. Q: What does the woman prefer? 3. Script W: Oh look! There‘s that guy we saw last week, playing football in the park! He
looked great in his kit, remember? M: Him? I don‘t remember him. I‘ve got a terrible memory for faces. I have a hard time even recording people I‘ve been introduced to. Q: According to the conversation, what is the man‘s problem? 4. Script M: Why is there a big sign on the back of your door that says ―keys‖? W: It‘s to remind me to take my keys when I go out because I‘m always locking myself out by accident! It doesn‘t help enough. Now I just forget to read the sign. Q: Why is there a sign on the back of the door? 5. Script M: That history exam was really hard. The essay question was terrible! W: I know, I wish I were like David. He has a photographic memory, you know. How useful that would be! Q: What is true of David? Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.B 5.C III. Listening In Script M: Tell me your secret. You‘re suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject, and
On the first day (Voice-over: Harrison meets Jenny before the first class.) Harrison: I'm Harrison. Good to meet you. Jenny: Good to meet you. I'm Jenny. Harrison: So, you've bought the books for this biology class. Jenny: Yeah. I think everyone had to before class started. Harrison: No. Usually no one does much on the first day because it's still add-drop. Jenny: What's that? Harrison: Changing from class to class to find out which is best. Jenny: Have you had this teacher before? I've heard he is really good. Harrison: He's good if you're a hard worker. He expects a lot. Jenny: Oh, I guess that's good. I hope I can keep up with everyone else in the class. Maybe I need your help after class. Harrison: You're welcome. (Voice-over: Jenny catches up with Harrison after the first class.) Jenny: Harrison, wait up! Harrison: So what do you think of the professor's lecture? Jenny: I think about half of what he said went over my head. Harrison: Don't worry. A lot of what he said is explained in the reading. Jenny: Hey, would you mind if I borrowed your notes tonight to look them over? Harrison: No problem. We don't have class until Wednesday. Here you go. Jenny: Thanks. I just want to make sure I'm prepared for the seminar. Harrison: Yeah. Participation in the discussion is an important part of the education here. How to select elective courses? Consider these tips on elective courses and you'll choose those that will serve you best. To begin with, you should select the courses that fit your profession. It is a good idea to choose elective courses closely related to your chosen profession. Potential employers will appreciate every bit of extra training and knowledge that they don't have to give you. For example, you may select elective courses in chemistry, biology or even physics if you are doing a science major. For business majors, select electives in accounting, business administration, and even computing, as you'll never know when these will come in handy in the corporate world. Moreover, you can choose an education that includes many fields of study. If you are taking a heavy load of career-related courses, you may prefer electives that are not directly related to your major. If you receive a well-rounded education, some employers believe that you have better potential. For example, if you have courses in science along with your business degree, you could possibly win a job over someone who majored purely in business with no outside electives. Finally, you can also select a challenging elective course. Part of getting an education is learning how to learn, and elective courses should help you achieve this goal. You need not to memorize all the information from each class, but you should get a better understanding of the world. So, pick elective courses that challenge your belief system and make you look at the world in a different way. For instance, you can consider a philosophy elective if you have been told that you are a little narrow-minded.
新视野大学英语( 第三版) 视听说教程2 听力原文 新视野大学英语( 第三版) 视听说教程2 听力原文Unit 1Life is a learning curve Listening to the world Sharing Scripts H = Hina; W1 = Woman 1, etc.; M1 = Man 1, etc. Part 1 H: I have a full-time job but I like learning new things in my spare time. At the moment, I’m studying Spanish. I’m enjoying it but I’m finding it quite difficult. Today we’re asking people about learning new things. Part 2 W1: I’m learning to speak another language, actually. I’m learning French. I’m also learning, er, to drive. W2: I’m learning to play golf at the moment. Um, my husband and my son play golf, and when we go on holiday, I feel that I want to be able to play with them. W3: I’m learning to speak Spanish. W4: I am learning Arabic. M1: Well, I’ve been learning to play the guitar for about 50 years now. And it’s a constant process, so still learning bits, yes. W5: I’m learning yoga at the moment, and I’m finding it quite hard. M2: The courses I’m taking are, are training courses for leadership, er, negotiation, (and) evaluation. M3: I’m learning Swahili. W6: At the moment, I’m learning to paint and draw in evening classes for adults. W7: I’m studying part-time after work. M4: I’ve er, just learned how to er, do a lot of kayaking. W8: I am learning how to design a website at the moment. W9: I’m in a choir so singing, I guess, is pretty much the only thing I’m doing at the moment. M5: At the moment, I’m taking up a new instrument. It’s a traditional instrument from Zimbabwe, and it’s called the mbira. Er, let me show you. Part 3 H: What’s the most difficult thing you’ve ever learned? M5: Patience, I think. W4: Arabic. M2: Courage. W3: Learning a language is particularly difficult for myself (me), so probably learning the Spanish. W6: The most difficult thing I have ever learned is Mandarin Chinese. I did it in evening classes a few years ago and I found it really, really difficult. W5: Probably capoeira, which is a Brazilian dance, martial art, fight thing. It’s a combination of all of these things. And yes, that was very difficult because there were lots of unusual body
新视野大学英语第三版第三册视听说原文 Unit 1 Access to success Further practice in listening Short conversations Scripts Conversation 1 W: Hello, Mr. Williams. This is John Barrett’s secretary. I’m calling to cancel his appointment with you at 10 today as he is not feeling well. M: Thanks for calling. It’s quite all right. We’ll arrange some other time to meet. Q: What is the man going to do? Conversation 2 M: I need to use more than just my math skills for these questions but I don’t have a calculator. Shall I go and buy one? W: Actually, I’ve got two. And I’ll let you have one for the price of a coffee. Q: What do we learn about the woman from this conversation? Conversation 3 M: Professor Smith, I’d like to have your advice as to my career development in the future. W: It’s my pleasure. I think you are good at abstract thinking. I am sure you’ll make it if you pursue your graduate work in theoretical physics. Q: What does the woman advice the man to do? Conversation 4 W: I can’t believe Ken missed such an important lectur e even though I reminded him the day before yesterday. M: You should know him better by now. He’s known for taking everything in one ear and straight out the other. Q: What does the man imply? Conversation 5 W: I hear you’re working as a market surveyor this summer. It’s got to be awfully difficult going to so many places in such hot summer days. M: Well, it is challenging, but I get to meet lots of new people and the pay is decent enough. Q: What does the man think of his job? Long conversation Scripts W: Thanks for meeting with me, Dr. Pearl. I need permission to drop your class, Literature and Writing. M: It’s only the second week of class, Stacey. Why are you giving up so quickly? We’ve only written one essay so far, and you won’t get your grade back u ntil next Wednesday! W: I know, sir. But as a third-year engineering student, I don’t want to risk lowering my grade point average by scoring poorly in a writing class! M: OK … What’s worrying you? W: I spent two weeks reading Great Expectations, and then it took me 10 hours to write the three-page essay. Well, engineering courses are easy but important, as we know. But a writing course … I don’t know. I’ll just take a film class next semester, not hard at all – a two-paragraph review for each film. That will cover my humanities requirements. M: OK Stacey, listen: In college, I was the opposite. Math was hard; literature was easy. But later, when I opened my coffee shop, The Found Librarian, located on the 15th street, math helped me! W: Wait! You own The Fo und Librarian? That’s our favorite coffee place. We get coffee and screenplay at more than 30 different production dessert there every week –and work on math homework. M: Yeah, that’s my shop. Stacey, let’s reconsider. Success in life needs a variety of s kills. Humanities majors need math. Engineering majors need writing skills. This writing class will
UNIT ONE THE EXPENSIVE FANTASY OF LORD WILLIAMS UNDERSTANDING SHORT CONVERSATIONS 1. M: Did you read today's newspaper? "Lord Williams" was arrested two days ago. W: Why? I heard he poured a lot of cash into a beautiful mountain village and gave jobs to many people. M: You could never have possibly guessed the truth. He stole funds from Scotland Yard, and the fund was supposed to be used to pay spies and conduct secret activities against the Irish Republican Army. Q: What is the conversation about? 2. M: Did you attend yesterday's lecture? W: Yes. M: The lecture was supposed to start at 9:00 ,'~ m., but the professor was an hour late. W: He would have arrived on time, but an accident jammed the main road for one and a half hours. Q: What does the woman mean? 3. W: Robert, what a surprise! It's nice to see you again! M: Hello, Susan! My gosh! How long has it been? Wasn't it several months ago, the last time we saw each other? W: I think you're right. You know, we bought a cottage in a mountain village. We've been transforming it from a mess into a good place to spend our holiday. M: Sounds good! Q: What can be learned from the conversation? 4. M: Did you hear that they are going to build a first-class hotel here, with furnished rooms, wood-paneled stairs and an outstanding restaurant? W: Oh, no. It's going to ruin the neighborhood. They will have to tear down all those nice old houses. Q: What is the woman's reaction to the new hotel? 5. W: How's your job going? M: Great! I'm enjoying it a lot. At first I was chosen to manage the construction work. And now I'm in charge of running the business. The only problem we have is that it's hard to obtain all the bank loans we need. Q: What is the problem the man has in his job? 6. M: Did you hear the latest about David? He is going to move to Seattle. W: To Seattle? That's a long way from here! What in the world made him decide to move there? M: He inherited a large sum of money from a rich uncle there. Q: How does the woman feel? 7. M: I know the foundation has given the community $10,000 to improve its environment. W: The money will bring the community back to life. $10,000! They gave twice that amount, I bet. Q: How does the woman feel about the money? 8. W: I can hardly believe it! Such a soft-spoken, well-dressed middle-aged man fired three shots into a crowded birthday party, killing one man. M: To be more exact, he killed one man and wounded two other people. W: Has he already been sentenced? M: Yeah, he was arrested soon after the police arrived. He has been brought into court and sentenced to thirty years in prison. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
Unit 1 Traces of the past Listening to the world Sharing Scripts H = Hina; M1 = Man 1, etc.; W1 = Woman 1, etc. Part 1 H: I have a busy social life. I go out most nights after work with friends. Last night, I went out for a meal with an old friend from university – it was really good to see her. Tell me about your social life. Do you go out a lot? Part 2 M1:I do go out quite a lot, yeah. I ... I like to go out to bars and I quite like going to friends’ houses and having dinner and things like that. W1: I like to go to the cinema and um, I think the last movie I saw was The Hangover– it was very funny. And ... and I like to go to the theater also. W2: No, we don’t go out a lot – um, possibly weekends. We go out for meals or something. M2: Not too regularly. Weekends. I play golf … um, socialize afterwards. W3: During the day we do. Er, in the evening, no, no. No, we don’t. W4: My friends and I like to go out quite a lot. We go clubbing; we go to discos. W5: Yes, I go out sometimes in the village. Er, we live in a small village, so a lot of our social life is in the village, so we go out to friends’ houses, go to parties, go to the pub. W6: Um, not so much … but I like it a lot. I like to go to the theater, to the cinema, meet friends, eat out. W7: Sometimes I go out for a ... for a couple of drinks with some good friends, but ... um, not very often. A couple of times a month maybe. Part 3 H: Did you go out last night? W4: We went to this club in Piccadilly Circus and we danced all night. We had a few drinks, but then mostly dancing. And there was (were) a few guys there and they were really cute and we, like, talked to them. W5: We had dinner in an Italian restaurant by Tower Bridge and it was lovely. We had a lovely evening of just looking at the … the river and enjoying the view and enjoying lots of fun with the family. W6: Well, I went to the cinema – seeing the last Harry Potter film – ah, which I enjoyed a lot. And afterwards I met some friends for a … for a drink in town. M2: We went to see, er, Mamma Mia! At the Prince of Wales Theater, and it was excellent.
Script Since memory plays a significant role in our life, scrientists are increasingly interested in research on how to improver memory, Here are some factors they believe to be important to expanding memory capacity. To begin with, you must take special care in your daily life. Food for example, is very important. Some vitamins are essential foe your memory to work properly. They are found in bread, cereal, vegetables and fruits. Some experts say that synthesizes vitamins improve memory, but others have doubts about this, arguing that the studies have not confirmed they do work. Another essential factor is water. It helps to maintain the memory systems, especially in older persons. According to Dr. Roswell, lack of water in the body has an immediate and strong effect on memory; it can cause confusion and other thought difficulties. Sleep also plays a significant role. To be able to have a goof memory, we must allow the brain to have plenty of rest. While sleeping, the brain no longer controls the senses, and starts to revise and store the information one has receives. Lack of sleep would make one feel exhausted and would weaken one‘s ability to concentrate. Also, one‘ ability to store information would be affected. 1.What is the passage mainly about? 2.Why are foods important in promoting memory according to the passage? 3.To whom is water especially important in maintaining the memory system? 4.What problem can a lack of water cause? 5.Why is sleep important to memory? Keys: 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.C Task 2: Where did the professor go? Script This is a true story, while happened to friends of ours in a small town in South Africa. They were a hospitable couple who often entertained their neighbors for drinks, tea or dinner. On this particular spring night, they have invited a retired professor to super. During the evening, it began to pour with rain, and the heavens really opened. Because he had walked there, they offered to put him up for the night. They pointed out that by staying overnight, he did not need to go to out in the bad weather. He agreed on the soundness of that idea, thanked his hosts profusely, and the matter seemed to be settled. But while they were washing the dishes after supper, the forgetful professor disappeared.No one could find him anywhere. Eventually, after40 minutes, the front door bell rang. There was the professor, soaked to the skin. When he was asked what on earth he has been dong in the rain, he replied that because he was going to stay there overnight, he had gone home to get his pajamas and toothbrush. Task3: How to Remember Names Script Y ou just called the TV repair shop, and the voice on the other end of the line tells you, ―This is Don Smith‖. About 5 minutes later you tell your wife that ―this guy‖will be out to fix the TV in the morning. Y ou can‘t think of his mane although you know he mentioned it on the phone. This happens all the time to just about any of us unless we have learned to concentrate and implant a name in our memory, right at the time we hear it. To do this, you must make a habit of repeating the name back to the person. This action will remind you to store the name in your ―memory bank‖ each time you hear someone‘s name, and within a short time the ―repeating‖ process can be discontinued When you meet someone in person, use the same procedure, and in addition, visualize something different, unusual or ridiculous about hid or her appearance, position, or actions that ―ties in ―with his or her name. Later, you may write the descriptive information on one side of a card and the name in the other side. Look at it repeatedly, see the ―picture‖ in your mind‘s eye as you look at the name; or when you see he name, visualize the ―picture‖ you have assigned to the name. Getting this system to work will require changes in your thinking, and it may take several days or several weeks to