大学体验英语听力第四册答案全集

Unit1answersandscripts大学体验英语听说教程4听力原文及答案Scripts for Unit One IdentityListening Task 1The neighborhood children of my age played together: either active, physical games outdoors or games of dolls-and-house indoors. I, on the other hand, spent much of my childhood alone. I’d curl up in a chair reading fairy-tales and myths, daydreaming, writing poems or stories and drawing pictures. Sometime around the fourth grade, my “big”(often cri tical, judgmental) Grandma, who’d been visiting us said to me, “What’s wrong with you? Why don’t the other children want to play with you?”I remember being startled and confused by her question. I’d never been particularly interested in playing with the ot her children. It hadn’t, till then, occurred to me that that was either odd or something with me. Nor had it occurred to me that they didn’t “want to play with”me. My first conscious memory of feeling different was in the fourth grade. At the wardrobe, listening to classmates joking, chattering and laughing with each other, I realized I hadn’t a clue about what was so funny or of how to participate in their easy chatter. They seemed to live in a universe about which I knew nothing at all. I tried to act like others but it was so difficult. I felt confused and disoriented. I turned back to my inner world: reading books, writing and daydreaming. My inwardness grew me in ways that continued to move me further away from the world of my age peers. The easy flow of casual social chat has remained forever beyond my reach and beyond my interest, too.Listening Task 2The greatest difficulty for me is that as a person of mixed origin I am at home neither here nor there. Wherever I am, I am regarded as being foreign, e ither “white”or “black”. It happens to me when I live in my mother’s country of origin, in Switzerland, and it happened to me when I was living in my father’s country, Ivory Coast. I would feel at home where I could feel that people accept me just the way I am! When you are a small child you first do not feel that you are different from the others. But soon the others will make you feel different –and children too can be very cruel in their behavior against the “strange child”. Sometimes incredible incident s happen. Some time ago I was riding my bike somewhere in a little place in Switzerland nearby to where I live. A car drove by, and the male driver opened the window and yelled at me: “Scheiss –Neger –dirty nigger!”I almost froze. I felt helpless and unabl e to defend myself. When I looked at the number plate, I saw that it was a German number plate. This means that the insulting person himself was a foreigner in this country! How could he dare insult me like this? I felt that I wanted to kill this man. When I recovered I was able to think about it more clearly. These racist people are just stupid and do not know anything about life.Real World ListeningAnswers1.because he was charged with bank fraud.2.The man paid the money and all the charges were dismissed.3.He spent several days in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Apperently the police knew that he was not the person who committed the bank fraud.4.Their credit may be ruined so that they can’t get loansand it may take them years to settle the damage.5.The person who stole the man’s identity was caught and put in jail for identity fraud.Script--- Your story of identity theft is quite scary. What happened?--- one day early in the morning, I was awakened by a loud knock. When I opened the door, five policemen were standing there telling me to go to jail. I asked why and they said that I was wanted for bank fraud. I said “I never did that”and they said”that’s something we’ve never heard before...tell it to the judge.”--- Did you really have to spend time in jail?--- yes, I certainly did.--- how could you prove that it wasn’t you who committed the crime.--- Frankly, I never did. I simply paid the amount owed and and all the charges were dismissed. It was really a debt to a casino and, although it is a felony, all they wanted was their money.--- whew! For me,perhaps the most alarming aspect of your story is that you had to spend several days in jail- in spite of the fact that they knew the person who committed the fraud was of a different race than you. That is truly scary.--- yes, people suffer because others steal their identity to work illegally.Someone used another’s identity for years and ruined their credit. When their kids want to get their first cars or student loans it takes them years to settle the damage.--- did they catch the person who used you identity to commit the crimes?--- yes. He was put in jail for identity fraud.。

Unit 1 You’ll really like himV ocabulary TaskAnswers1. c2. b3. a4. e5. d6. fScript1. A: Hello, my name is Elizabeth.B: Hi, Elizabeth. I’m Jason.2. A: This is my friend Taka.B: Hey, Taka. How’s it going?3. A: I’d like to introduce our new direc tor, Andrea Williams.B: It’s a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Williams.4. A: Have you met Jane?B: Oh, yeah, we have met. How are you?5. A: I’d like you to meet Sheila Howard.B: It’s nice to meet you.6. A: Dad, this is my roommate, Lee.B: Good to meet you.Listening Task1 First ListeningAnswers1. This is …2. I’d like you to meet…3. Have you met…4. Hello, my name is …2 Second ListeningAnswers1. It’s a pleasure to meet you.2. Pleased to meet you.3. Oh, yeah, we’ve met.4. Hi, Kathy.Script1. Businessman: Good afternoon, Ms. Watson. This is Jim Bauman from Hyundai. Ms. Watson: It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Bauman.Mr. Bauman: Good to meet you, Ms. Watson.2. Student: Mom, I’d like you to meet John Lee. He’s a classmate of mine.Mr. Lee: Pleased to meet you, Mrs. Gray.Ms. Gray: Oh, please call me Norma.3. Sherry: Kiri, have you met my good friend James?Kiri: Oh, yeah, we’ve met.James: We have?Kiri: Yeah, at the New Year’s party!James: Oh, right. How are you?4. Kathy: Hello, my name is Kathy! I’ll be your server tonight.Customer: Hi, Kathy. What are the specials?Real World ListeningAnswerAlice wants to go out with Robert.AnswersT Alice likes Robert.E Robert is interested in Alice.T Alice introduces Jean to Robert.T Jean thinks Robert is handsome.F Jean is going out with Sam.T Robert is interested in Jean.T Jean and Robert have met before.ScriptAlice: Look, there he is.Jean: Who?Alice: Robert, the guy I’ve been telling you about.Jean: Oh. The guy you’re going out with?Alice: I wish. The guy I WANT to go out with.Jean: Oh, he’s really handsome. Um, let’s go talk to him.Alice: Oh, OK. I’ll introduce you. I think you’ll really like him…Hi, Robert.Robert: Oh, hi.Alice: Have you met my friend, Jean?Robert: Hey, Jean. I think w e’ve met before.Jean: We have? Where?Robert: Last December, at Sam’s partyJean: Oh, Sam.Robert: Oh? Aren’t you going out with him anymore?Jean: No, we broke up a couple of months ago.Robert: Oh… Oh, really?Unit 2 How can I reach you?V ocabulary TaskAnswers:1. Country Code__ 1(USA), 64 (New Zealand)2. Area Code__613 (Kingstion, Ontario), 212 (New York)3. E-mail address__barb@4. Web Address__5. Zip (Postal) Code__K7L 3J1 (Canada), NN40SN (England), 95973 (USA)Script1. The country code for the USA is 1. It’s 64 for New Zealand.2. So if I want to call a number in Kingston, Ontario, I have to dial 613 before the phone number, and for New York 212.3. Send me an e-mail. My address is barb@4. You can get information on the company’s website at 5. I’ve lived in three countries. My zip code in England was NN4 0SN, i n the USA 95973, and in Canada it was K7L 3J1.Listening Task1 First ListeningAnswers1. postal code2. phone number3. e-mail address4. web address2 Second ListeningAnswers1. 655-5670 3. barb@2. 213-555-3421 4. Script1. A: Say, I can’t read this number at the end of your address. Is it your phone number?B: No, that’s my postal code. It’s 655-5670.2. A: [talking on the phone] Okay, I’ll call and get tic kets to the concert. Oh, do you have the number of the ticket agent? 555-3421? Okay, great. I’ll call. Oh, wait a second. What’s the area code? 213, I got it!3. A: Barb’s on vacation but I need to get in touch with her.B: Oh, well, she can get e-mail eve n when she’s at the beach. Send it to barb@your 4. A: I need to get in touch with Hewlett Packard. I’m having problems with this printer. Don’t they have a website?B: Yeah, I think it’s Real World Listening1 PredictAnswerDad asks: Did I call the right number? Do you have a place yet? What’s your e-mail addressf?1 Get the main ideasAnswers1. A Japanese woman.2. At a school in Japan.3. yes, she does.4. Yes, he is Be cause she hasn’t contacted him since she went to Japan.5. Yes, she is.ScriptWoman: Moshi-moshi. Gengo sentaa…Father: Hello…Hello…Veronica…Veron…Ve-ro-ni-ca Smith…Is Veronica Smith there, Please? Woman: Ah, Ah…Veronica-sensei…Veronica-sensei? Ah, wait a moment, please…Father: [muttering to himself] Wait a moment? What’s going on?Veronica: Hello.Father: Hello, Veronica. Is that you?Veronica: Yes, Dad. It’s me.Father: Where is this place? Somebody was speaking Japanese to me. I mean, did I call the right number?Veronica: Dad, you called the school number. And you’re lucky I’m here now. Dad, I told you. Don’t call the school number. Remember?Father: Yes, but you didn’t give me your home phone number. Why didn’t you call me. Veronica: I just got here a few days ago… okay, let me give it to you. Are you ready?Father: Uh, ready. Ready. Okay.Veronica: Okay. It’s 798-55-4123.Father: 798-55-4123.Veronica: Oh, oh, wait. Dial the country code. And that’s 81…and then… and then the number. Father: Why is the number so long?Veronica: Because it is, Dad.Father: Do you have a place yet?Veronica: Yeah. Let me give you the address. Are you ready?Father: Um…yeah. Okay. What is it?Veronica: It’s one dash one dash one fifty-five… Uegahara B356.Father: Uh, w-wh-wait. Wait, One…one what? Why is it so long?Veronica: Dad, I’ve got to go. I’ll send it to you by e-mail. Bye. [kiss sound]Father: But, what’s your e-mail address?Unit 3 Don’t you wish we could live here?V ocabulary TaskAnswers/script1. –I don’t like the place I live now. It’s too isolated. (negative)2. + I have a big balcony with a great view. I love it! (positive)3. –I don’t like my parents’ house. It’s so old-fashioned. (negative)4. + Her new place is really wonderful —it’s so roomy. (positiv e)5. + He thinks it’s important to feel comfort-able in a home. (positive)6. + I think it’s great to live in a modern building, don’t you? (positive)7. –This apartment is too cramped; it’s too small for our family. (negative)8. + Amy has a beautiful s pacious loft for her art studio. She’s really happy there. (positive)9. + Bill and Sherry have a nice, cozy little apartment in the city. They call it their love nest. (positive)Listening Task1 First ListeningAnswers1. a small house2. a cozy apartment3. a modern house4. something old2 Second ListeningAnswers1. warm and cozy in the winter2. a great view3. modern house, easy to keep clean4. roomy, lots of spaceScript1. I want a small house, something that’ll be warm and cozy in the winter. My big old house is spacious, but it’s too hard to keep warm.2. I’m looking for a small, cozy apartment, but with a great view. I want to look at the mountains, not another apartment building.3. After living in an ld house all my life, I’m ready for a modern house, one that’s easy to keep clean. It should have all wood floors, no carpets.4. We’re looking for something old but roomy. Since we have three kids, they need lots of space to move around.Real World Listening1 PredictAnswerIt’s spacious, it ha s modern furniture, it has a view2 Get the main ideasAnswers1. It’s spacious and modern.2. It has a view of the ocean.3. It makes her feel elegant and relaxed.4. It’s phony, uncomfortable, and he feels like he’s in a museum.ScriptDiane: Isn’t this place fantastic?John: Well, I don’t know…I mean, it’s okay.Diane: It’s so big. So spacious. So much room. I feel so…free here.John: It must be cold in the winter. Our place is so cozy and warm.Diane: Oh, John! And the view! Look at the view of the ocean from this window! I feel so relaxed. John: Oh, god. It makes me seasick. Our place is so much more down to earth.Diane: Look at this furniture. It’s so modern. I feel so elegant here.John: You do? I feel like I’m in a museum. It’s so phony, so uncomfor table. Are you supposed to sit in these chairs?Diane: Oh, John, don’t you wish we could live in a place like this?John: What’s wrong with our place?Unit 4 It means a lot to meV ocabulary TaskAnswers/script1. b Henna tattoos – For fun2. d Leather ring – Grandmother gave it to me3. a Rakari bracelet – To protect me4. f Silk scarf – Makes me look good5. g Digital watch – Reminds me of appointments.6. c Crystal necklace – Friends said it has special powers7. e Silver pin – Has a lot of sentimental valueListening Task1 First ListeningAnswers1. a rakari – a cloth bracelet2. a crystal necklace3. a diamond ring4. a gold earring2 Second ListeningAnswers1. a. to protect him2. b. she likes the way it looks3. a. it has sentimental value4. b. it makes him look goodScript1. Mark: Hey, Steve, whatcha got on your wrist there?Steve: Oh, it’s something my sister gave me.Mark: Uh, a bracelet?Steve: Sort of. It’s a “rakari,” a special piece of cloth Indian women give their brothers every August.M ark: What’s it for?Steve: To protect me.Mark: Cool. I guess you’re safe for another year.2. Andrea: Oh, Shelly, what’s that on your necklace?Shelly: It’s a quartz crystal.Andrea: Oh, do you believe in crystals?Shelly: Not really, but my boyfriend does, and he gave me this.Andrea: What’s it supposed to do?Shelly: He said it’s supposed to make our love last forever. And I like the way it looks.3. Claire: That’s an interesting ring, Bridget. Where’d you get it?Bridget: Oh, I got this with money from my grandmotherClaire: Yeah? Is it a real diamond?Bridget: Mm-hmm. It’s small, but it has a lot of sentimental value.Claire: ‘Cause it reminds you of your grandma?Bridget: Of course.4. Lisa: Oh, Scott. Is that an earring?Scott: It’s a gold earring. I got it in Thailand.Lisa: Is it something special?Scott: No, I just think it makes me look good!Real World Listening1 PredictAnswerIt protects her from illness.2 Get the main ideasAnswersThe necklace is made of silver. The witch doctor told her to wear it. Her grandmother gave it to her. When she took the necklace off, she got sick. When she put it back on, she got better.ScriptJean: I’m ready, are you? Why don’t you take that necklace off before you go in the pool? Chandra: Oh, this? No, I never take it off. I wear it all the time. I’ve had it since I was a kid. Jean: Really? You’ve worn it since you were little? Why?Chandra: Well, when I was a baby, I lived in India. And I was sick all the time, so my parents took me to a doctor. And well, the doctor at first didn’t want to treat me because —Jean: What? Why?Chandra: Well, because I was a girl.Jean: Huh? Because you were a girl?Chandra: Yeah, well, that’s the way it was. Anyway, so my parents took me to this witch doctor, and I…Jean: A witch doctorChandra: Yeah, well, I guess you could call her a … I don’t know, a spiritual healer. She was an old woman in our village. And she took a look at me and she said I needed silver.Jean: Silver?Chandra: Yeah. She said I needed silver so that I could get better. And then my grandmother went to a jeweler and she had this silver necklace made for me. They put it on me, and I got better. Jean: I don’t believe that.Chandra: Well, I didn’t either for a while. But you know what? When I was 20 I took it off and I put it in a drawer for a little while. And then, I started to get sick again. And I didn’t get better. I was just sick all the time. And then I remembered the necklace, and I put it on. And after that, I was fine.Jean: Wow.Unit 5 It changed my lifeV ocabulary TaskAnswers/script1. Japan/Japanese2. Canada/French/English3. Panama/Spanish4. Brazil/Portuguese5. Thailand/Thai6. India/Hindi7. South Africa/ Afrikaans8. Morocco/ Arabic9. Germany/ German10. Norway/NorwegianScript1. Helen is going to Japan to study Japanese.2. Pam is from Canada. She speaks French and English.3. Linda’s family lives in Panama. They speak Spanish.4. Andrea is from brazil. She speaks Portuguese.5. Vira moved here from Thailand. He speaks Thai.6. Sita’s grandmo ther came from India 50 years ago. She speaks Hindi.7. Jean is South African. She speaks Afrikaans.8. Ali is from Morocco. He speaks Arabic.9. Hans lives in Germany. He speaks German.10. Lars is from Norway. He speaks Norwegian.Listening Task1 First ListeningAnswers1. French 3. Spanish2. Japanese 4. Russian2 Second ListeningAnswers1. His relatives are French. He wants to travel to France.2. He’s interested in business. There are business opportunities in Japan.3. No other language was offered. Her friends speak Spanish.4. It’s a challenge. It’s the hardest language she can think of.Script1. A: What language are you studying?B: French.A: Why are you studying French?B: Some of my relatives are French and I’d like to go visit them in France someday.A: Don’t they speak English?B: Only a little. But I think it’d be fun to use my French and see if they can understand me and all.I want to work on my accent, too.2. A: So why did you choose Japanese?B: Well, I guess the main reason I’m intere sted in Japanese is international business. I know there are a lot of business opportunities in Japan, so I figured it was the best language for me to study. 3. A: Why are you studying a foreign language?B: Um, well… I don’t know. I started Spanish cause it was the only language offered in our middle school. And then I just kept doing it. And there’re a lot of Spanish speakers where I live cause we live in Southern California and we’re close to Mexico so almost everyone speaks Spanish. My friends at school speak Spanish outside of class.4. A: What language are you studying?B: I just wanted a challenge so I thought, “Hey, I’m gonna do the hardest language I can think of.” So I chose Russian, Just to see if I could do it, I guess. And you know what? It is the hardest language I can think of and it takes a lot of work. But I’m gonna keep at it…Real World Listening1 PredictAnswerIt has different tones.The writing system is different.Thai people help him learn the language.2 Get the main ideasAnswers1. F Dave lives in Thailand. He has visited Thailand and hopes to return.2. T Dave had a good experience in Thailand.3. ? Dave likes writing Thai. He doesn’t talk about writing.4. F Thailand is “The land of Laughs.” It’s called “The Land of Smiles.”5. F People in Thailand laugh at him when he makes a mistake. They smile.6. T Thai is easy to learn. It may be hard for some people, but it’s not hard for him.ScriptCindy: What the heck is that?Dave: It’s a Thai magazine.Cindy: Thai? You can read Thai?Dave: Well, a little.Cindy: How?Dave: I went to Thailand last summer and I lived with a Thai friend and his family. I had such a great experience I want to go back.Cindy: Why? What was your experience like?Dave: Well, I started to learn some Thai…and pra cticed talking with people and ordering in restaurants and everybody was so nice… you know, Thailand is called the Land of the Smiles…they even smiled when I made a mistake speaking the language. The people were beautiful. Everything was beautiful. It changed my life.Cindy: But I’ve always heard that Thai was impossible to learn.Dave: Maybe for some people but not for me. I mean it is totally different from English. The writing system is different, they use different tones, every- thing is different, but I really want to learn it. I want to understand more when I go back.Cindy: I wish I felt that way about learning French. Maybe I should study another language. Dave: No, Cindy, it’s not the language, you’ve just got to get into it.Unit 6 What do you like about him?V ocabulary TaskAnswers/script1. Steve is great! He’s sweet and he has a good sense of humor.2. I like people who are funny, because I like to laugh. I don’t care for people who are too serious3. Sure, Jana is very honest; it’s too bad she’s also kind of selfish.4. Brad is a little odd, but I like that he’s so outgoing and talkative.5. Cindy is so cute! I just love how sensitive and shy she is.Listening Task1 First ListeningAnswers1. honest, a sense of humor2. outgoing, talkative3. a little bit odd, like to have fun4. kind of shy, sensitive2 Second ListeningAnswersThey don’t like people who are:1. selfish2. shy or quiet3. too serious4. loud and talk too muchScript1. Paul: Lisa, what sort of people do you like to hang out with?Lisa: Well, I like people who are honest and have a sense of humor. I think honesty is very important among friends. Oh, and they can’t be selfish. I don’t get along with selfish people.2. Mark: You know, I like most people, but there are certain things I look for in a friend. Francine: Yeah, like what?Mark: Oh, you know, people who are out going and talkative. I love having long conversations on the phone.3. Francine: This might sound weird, Lisa, but I like people that are a little bit odd.Lisa: Why? What do you enjoy about odd people?Francine: You know, they’re different and like to have fun doing off-the-wall stuff. They have to like having fun and not be too serious.4. Jane: Stuart, what kind of people do you like?Stuart: What kind of people do I like?Jane: Yes, what kind of people do you get along with?Stuart: Hmm. Gook question. I guess I like people who are kind of shy and sensitive. I don’t really get along with people who are loud and talk too much.Jane: Yeah, you’re kind of a sensitiv e person yourself.Stuart: Oh?Real World Listening1 PredictAnswerHe’s sensitive.2 Get the main ideasAnswers1. They went to a romantic movie.2. He cried.3. She thought he was sensitive.4. Jeremy said he cries at movies, too.ScriptSheri: Hey, I went out with the neatest guy over the weekend!Jeremy: Yeah, what’s he like? Tall? Handsome?Sheri: Not really.Jeremy: Dress nice? Drive a nice car?Sheri: Not especially.Jeremy: Then he must be buff. Does he work out a lot?Sheri: No…but he has a nice smile…dimples. I like dimples. He’s kind of cute.Jeremy: And that’s what you like about him?Sheri: No, it’s more than that. He’s sensitive.Jeremy: Sensitive? How can you tell?Sheri: Well, we went to this really romantic movie, and there was this really sad part, and, and he…cried.Jeremy: He cried?Sheri: Yeah, he just cried and he didn’t try to hide it or anything. It was so sweet.Jeremy: Oh…you like that, huh? Well, I cry at movies. Too!Unit 7 I really take after my DadV ocabulary TaskAnswers1. brother’s daughter = niece2. Dad’s new wife = stepmother3. uncle and aunt’s children = cousins4. sister’s new husband = brother-in-law5. my mother’s two girls = my half-sisters6. brother’s three boys = nephews7. made her our legal child = adoptedScript1. My niece is so cute. She’s only two but she can sing 10 songs2. I get along okay with my stepmother. She’s actually pretty nice.3. When I was little, I used to go to camp with my cousins. They were like my brothers and sisters.4. everybody had a great time at my sister’s wedding. My brother-in-law was even dancing on the tables.5. After my mother remarried, she and Robert had two girls – my half-sisters. But we feel like one family and I call them my sisters.6. I’m not in a hurry to have kids ye t. I spend a lot of time with my nephews and I know they can be a handful.7. We are so happy to have Lena. We adopted her when she was just three months old.Listening Task1 First ListeningAnswers1. The man in front of him is his father.2. Angie is his stepmother.3. Tara is his half-sister.4. Jake is Steve’s older brother.5. The woman to the right of Jake is Steve’s sister-in-law. Cristina is Steve’s niece.2 Second ListeningAnswersTara – c. likes to read and play pianoJake – a. looks like Steve’s fatherHis mother – d. lives in CaliforniaCristina – b. Was adoptedScript1. Sylvia: When was this picture taken? You look so young!Steve: Oh, that was when I was still in high school.Sylvia: Is that your mom and dad?Steve: Well, yeah, that’s my dad, but that’s not my real mom. She’s my stepmother. My real mother lives in California.2. Sylvia: So, who is this next to you? Is that your sister?Steve: Yeah, that’s my half-sister, Tara. She’s great. We’re a lot alike.Sylvia: In what way?Steve: Well, we both like reading books, and we both like playing the piano.3. Sylvia: And who’s this next to your stepmother?Steve: That’s Jake, my older brother.Sylvia: Wow, he looks a lot like your father.Steve: Yeah, people say he looks more like my father than the rest of us.4. Sylvia: That must be Jake’s wife next to him. And your niece?Steve: Yep, that’s little Cristina.Sylvia: Wow, she…she doesn’t really look like either of her parents, does she?Steve: No, she doesn’t. Actually she was adopted. But she does take after Jake in a lot of ways.Real World Listening1 PredictAnswerM has beautiful eyesF loves surfingF enjoys dangerous activitiesF likes snowboarding2 Get the main ideasAnswers1. Jane looks like her mother. They both have beautiful eyes.2. Jane acts like her father. They both ride motorcycles, surf and skydive.3. Jane is proud that she takes after her father.ScriptNate: Are these your parents?Jane: Yeah, that’s my whole family.Nate: Oh. You look a lot like your mom…especially your e yes. Very deep, beautiful eyes. Jane: Oh, thank you…Nate: And the same figure…same shape.Jane: Uhh, hey, I don’t want to hear that. I may look like my mom, but I really take after my dad. Nate: Really, in what way?Jane: We’re both very adventurous. My d ad was, like into motorcycles when he was younger…and he was in one of those. You know, motorcycle clubs.Nate: You mean, like a motorcycle gang?Jane: Yeah…but that was before he was married. I’ve been riding a motorcycle myself since I was 17.Nate: You? No way!Jane: Yeah, I’ve always done stuff like that.Nate: Really, like what else?Jane: Well, surfing, snowboarding…My dad and I even went skydiving once. We didn’t tell my mom, though. She would have killed us!Unit 8 where the heck am I?V ocabulary TaskAnswers/Script1. Go to the end of this hallway. It’s the last door on your left.2. Marla’s house? Go down this street. Her place is across the bridge.3. Drive down Spring Street about half a mile.Turn right at University.4. Walk until you get to the river. Then go along the river until you get to the tower.5. The Hard Rock Café is very hard to find. You’d better take a taxi.Listening Task1 First ListeningAnswers1. Hotel Vancouver =32. Century Plaza=13. Hyatt Regency=44. Days Inn=8Second ListeningAnswers1. Turn left at Thurlow. Go along the park.2. You’ll see it on your right. When you get to Burrard turn right.3. It’s across Georgia on the left. Turn left at Burrard.4. It’s on the corner. Go down to West HastingsScript1. A: Excuse m e, can you help me? I’m looking for Hotel Vancouver.B: Sure! Go along the park until you get to Thurlow Street.A: Um-hum.B: Turn left at Thurlow. Walk until you get to Alberni Street.B: Turn right on Alberni and go one block.A: Okay. so turn left at Thurlow, down to Alberni and turn right?B: Yep, and you’ll run right into it.2. A: The Century Plaza? Yeah, that’s real close to here.B: Great!A: Go down Nelson Street until you get to Burrard Street. When you get to Burrard turn right. And you’ll see it on you right.B: Take Nelson to Burrard, turn right and the Century Plaza is on the left?A: No, it’s on the right .The hotel on the left is the Sheraton.B: Okay, thanks.3. A: Excurse me. I’m looking for the Hyatt Regency.B: The Hyatt Regency? Yeah, okay. Go down this street and turn left at Burrard .A: go down Nelson and turn left at Burrard.B: Yeah. Then follow Burrard until you get to Georgia. It’s across Georgia, on the left. Great, got it!4. A: What you want to do is go down here to Hornby.B: Down Nelson Street?A: Yeah. Turn left at Hornby and go all the way down till you get to West Hastings Street. It’s on the corner of Hornby and West Hastings.B: On the right or the left?A: On the far left .It’s kind of far .You might want to tak e a taxi.Real World listeningPredictAnswer: she got lost.Get the main ideasAnswers1. Paula was feeling adventurous, so she went out alone.2. A Turkish man helped Paula.3. He took her to his nephew’s restaurant.4. Paula felt scared.5. Paula had the best Turkish food on her whole trip.ScriptPaula: I was in Istanbul once…Part this group tour…and I thought I’d try to find a restaurant and eat dinner alone for a change. So I walked out of the hotel by myself. I was looking around at all the restaura nts and I couldn’t decide which one to go to. And this little Turkish man comes up to me and he says, “My nephew has a good restaurant. Come with me.” So I decided to follow him. And we went down these little streets… and back…and it was getting dark… back alleys, and I didn’t know what was going on. People were starting to stare at me. And I got really scared. And I thought, “I’d just better leave.” So I was going to run. And then suddenly we rounded the corner and there we were at the restaurant. And it ended up being the best Turkish food I had the whole time I traveled. And ever since then, I haven’t been so afraid to take chances.Unit 9 You can meet lots of important peopleV ocabulary Task1. travel2. responsibility3. flexible schedule4. prestige5. high pay6. long hours7. teamwork8. telecommutingScript1. I’m a tour guide. I get to see a lot of exotic places all over the world. I love to travel.2. I’m a teacher. I like my job because I feel that, in a way, the future of my students is i n my hands. I like the responsibility.3. I like the flexible schedule of my job. I’m a flight attendant. I only have to work three days a week.4. I enjoy the prestige of my job. As a journalist, I get to meet a lot of important people.5. I’m a stockbroker. My job is stressful, but I’ll be able to retire by the time I’m 40! The thing I like most about my job is the high pay.6. I’m a nurse. I love helping people get better, but sometimes I don’t get home until late at night. My job has long hours.7. I love being a firefighter. I especially like the teamwork. My co-workers and I really count on each other during a fire.8. I’m a computer programmer. My company allows me to work from my computer at home. I love telecommuting.Listening Task1 First ListeningAnswers1. an accessories shop2. a fast food place3. an insurance company4. a tourist hotel2 Second ListeningAnswers1. Leslie: could practice foreign languages2. Arthur: learned to work quickly3. Nima: learned to work on computers4. Anna: had many chances to skiScript1. Leslie: I worked in an accessories shop in the middle of London. I used to work on Fridays and Sundays. It was quite tiring – I was on my feet the whole time. And I had to do quite menial things, like tidy up. But I got of customers from foreign countries. They often told me about where they were from and I liked talking to them.2. Arthur: I finally got a promotion at the fast food place. I was allowed to work the cash register,。

大学体验英语第四版下册答案听力1. Few companies are interested in providing the software we need _________ the market is small. [单选题] *A) althoughB) since(正确答案)C) so thatD) as if答案解析：本题考查的是前后两句之间的逻辑关系。

四个选项中，although引导让步状语从句，since引导原因状语从句和时间状语从句，so that引导结果状语从句，as if引导方式状语从句。

前句讲的是很少有公司有兴趣提供我们需要的软件，后句讲的是市场很小，两句之间有较明显的因果关系。

本题答案为B。

全句译为：没有公司有兴趣提供我们需要的软件，因为这种软件市场太小。

2. Hardly __________ his speech when a young woman in the audience rose to make a protest. [单选题] *A) George FinishedB) does George finishC) George had finishedD) had George finished(正确答案)答案解析：本题考查的是否定副词hardly引出的倒装句的用法。

当否定副词hardly 置于句首时，句子要用倒装结构。

且根据后句中的动词‘rose’可推知时态为过去完成时。

本题答案为D。

全句译为：他的演讲刚一结束,一名年轻女观众就起身表示抗议。

3. __________I had a problem, I would talk with someone online to seek help. [单选题] *A) As ifB) Just asC) Every time(正确答案)D) So far答案解析：本题考查前后两句之间的逻辑关系。

四个选项中，as if表示“似乎，好像”，just as 表示“就像，正如”，every time 表示“每一次”，so far 表示“到目前为止”。

大学体验英语综合教程4课后答案全Unit 1Ex5.1.obligation 2.applauded 3.fulfilled 4.mirror 5.flexibility 6.devalue 7.striving 8.entailed 9.supposedly 10.consequentlyEx6.1.refer to as 2.at best 3.by the same token 4. at large 5. hold up …asEx14.1. equality 2. sustained 3. clue 4. expansiveness 5. was sacked6. defined7. sphere8. sour 9. depressing10. DivisionEx15.1. in the way 2. falling apart 3. have ruled out 4. at this rate 5. took upEx17. 1.The popularity of Internet provides people with quick and convenient access to information.Since he doesn’t agree to this plan, there is not much point in thinking about it any more.3. I haven't seen it myself, but it is supposed to be a very good film.4. If you don't work hard, you'll end up nowhere.5. It's up to the United States to take the initiative in banning nuclear weapons.Unit2Ex5. 1.awaited, 2.have overtaken, 3.pose, 4.cues, 5.has undermined,6.soptted, 7.judged,8.distracted, 9.offend,10.maskEx6. 1.brought out, 2.with the exception of, 3.thanks to, 4.taken in, 5.capable ofEx14. 1.embarrassed,2.tutor, 3.potential,4.hence,5.yield,6.affection, 7.appropriate,8.presentation, 9.romantic,10.recommendationEx15. 1.in terms of, 2.participating in, 3.get down to, 4.base...on, 5.acts onEx17. 1. Excessive exercises does more h arm than good to one’s health. Therefore we must control the amount of exercise we do.2. He made a few attempts to join in their conversation, but he gave up out of timidness.3. Trains cannot compete with planes in terms of convenience and speed.4. Making a comparison between Chinese and American cultures will help you to better understand and adapt to your study environment in the USA.5. It is a traditional Chinese virtue for the young on buses to yield their seats to the old, the weak, the sick and the disabled.Unit 3Ex5. 1. violated 2. derive 3. blocked 4. default 5. rationalized6. quoted7.exclusive8.contacted9.anonymous 10. ChargeEx6. 1.is up to 2.resulted in 3.was charged with 4.was unlikely 5. handing out8.Ex14. 1.have witnessed 2. trample 3. abusing 4.manual 5. duplicated6. knowingly7. tactic8. patrolling 9. budget 10. EnforceEx15. 1. end up2. give...short shrift 3. step up ...to 4. infringed on5. doesn’t fit intoEx16. 1 a fine 2. rights/law 3. to violate law/rights 4. money 5.deadlines6.a presentation 7. rehearsals 8. a copy/money 9. permission 10.an interviewEx17. 1. He can beat his opponent easily without giving a second thought.2. With little or no knowledge of driving, he drove the car onto the road.3. It is illegal to make an unauthorized change in the construction of the bridge.4. I could accept this fact calmly because I knew if I were not able to finish the mission, chanceswere that the team would be defeated.5. Children in remote mountain areas are lacking in scientific and cultural knowledge.Unit 4Ex5.1. sensitive2. classification 3. sufficiently 4. steer 5. familiarity6. consequently 7. reward8. qualifications 9. fundamentals 10. EvaluateEx6.1. As for 2. focus…on 3. benefit…from 4. failed to 5. relevant toEx14.1. beyond 2. champions3. ignored 4. obliged 5. sheer 6. lagged 7. prospects 8. proficiency 9. prejudice 10. ClaimEx15. 1. in a way 2. drawing up 3. calls for 4. signed up for 5. set…backEx17.1. He suggested at the board meeting that the easy task should be left to Mary whose health is poor2. Mr Brown, who is in Hong Kong now, has a lot of teaching experience and will come to teach our students in the spring3. This is the best hotel in our city: the food is good and the same is true of the service4. In order to attract more passengers, the caption assured all the passengers of the safety of traveling by ship.5. His new car, for which he had paid ￥150 000, was seriously damaged in an accident and was beyond repair.Unit 5Ex5.1. morality 2. quest 3. downright4. advocated 5. contemporaries6. deceiving 7.exclusive 8. obstructing 9. captured 10. ConscienceEx6.1. took to 2. goes back 3. carry… out 4. pointed to 5. in opposition toEx14. 1. compelled 2. compassion 3. disclosure 4. exploring 5. malnourished 6. plaguing 7. pledge 8. breach 9. span 10. TransactionEx15.1. sitting idle2. broke down 3. in all respects4. gave… credit 5. by the conduct ofEx17.1. Won’t it be better if we take measures to change the present situation2. I didn’t give him credit for such a skill. (I didn’t give credit to him for such a skill.)3. They have been learning English up to now, though in their advanced age. 4. He has not been to school for seven days because of illness. 5. The children ran out of the classroom, jumping and singing.Unit6Ex5. 1. achievement 2. self-esteem 3. primitive 4. aroused 5. identified6. confrontation 7. conflict 8. soaring 9. abandoned 10. ProfessionaEx6.1. through thick and thin 2. root for 3. backed up 4. belonged to 5. stave offExercises14. 1. victim 2. depress 3. devote 4. concluded 5. beneficial6. recreational 7. propelled 8. financial 9. nothing 10 regardlessEx15. 1. along with 2. agree with 3. in terms of 4. go back to 5. be responsible forEx17. 1. We don’t think your proposal is quite in place, so you should give it up.2. When he arrived home, he found nothing but some broken furniture there.3. Given the condition of the engine, it is a wonder that it even starts.4. In terms of employment, the hotel industry is the second largest industry in this country.5. Everyone in this country had the right to live where he wants to, regardless of the color of his skin.Unit 7Ex5. 1. succession 2. prevalent 3 fragile4. generated 5. accomplish 6. graceful7. imposed8. insecurity 9. indispensable 10. AcclaimEx6. 1. at stake 2. clings to 3. hang on 4. turned…over 5. referred to…asEx14. 1. certify 2. consulted 3. monthly 4. maintained 5. benefits6. survey7. restless 8. aggressive 9. evaporated 10. MaximumEx15. 1. scrape together 2. sunk in 3. count on 4. account for 5. laid offEx17. 1. Generally speaking he is quite learned, especially in the field of mathematics. However, when it comes to politics, he knows nothing.2. According to the survey they made of the 1000 workers who missed out on the chance to go to university, their failure in the college entrance examinations had a profound effect on their later life.3. Owing to cost rise, employers refuse to pay the retirement pension for their employees. On the flip side, employees are unwilling to stay in the same company for their whole lives.4. Since you’ve told me who should take responsibility for the matter, I will not pursue it any further.5. I will try to set aside half an hour each day to do some exercise even in the busiest season.Unit 8Ex5.1. rescue 2. fancy 3. potential 4. dilemma 5. restricted 6. descendant 7. affections 8. sample 9. were estimated 10. versionEx6.1. has taken root 2.turned out 3.in person 4.ran into 5.prefer…toEx14.1. complaint 2. breakdown 3. brilliant 4. released 5. distracted 6 .alternate 7 .artificial 8 .intuitive 9 .periodic 10. hailedEx15.1. hail from 2. take a broader view 3. offer up 4.up in arms against 5.was stacked up 6. wised upEx17.1.Whether you like it or hate it,you must come to terms with(accept) the fact.2. Parents always complain that their children are fascinated by TV programs all day long.3. In a globalized word, no country or district can escape the impact of forrign culture and economy.4. Please contact me at your earliest convenience.5. Owing to Hollywood’s successful strategy of globalization,people in every corner of the world can watch American movies and DVDs, but meanwhile, it is unavodable for the local culture to suffer from the impact of the American culture.。

⼤学体验英语视听说教程4unite4⽂本与答案Unit 4 Secrets to Win the Chinese MarketLesson OneVideo StudioTask 1 Matching & Predictingin terms of similar tolay out tend tonothing more than1. So what I wanted to do is sort of lay out all the China rookie mistakes that people make.2. Guanxi is really nothing more than your network or you connections.3. T here’s gonna to be differences in terms of whether it is in the north or in the south, or in the west, or in the east.4. If you are doing business from a corporate setting, a lot of the people tend to be in these first tier cities.5. The way of doing business from a corporate setting in the first tier city is going to be very similar to what you are gonna see on the international stage.Task 2Bridging the GapTask 3.1.Where East Eats West is for the person who spends most of his time in the boardroom. Correction: It is for the person who is on the ground and in the trenches.2.For a lot of foreigners coming to China, they overestimate the concept like “face” or guanxi. Correction: They underestimate the concept like “face” or guanxi.3.Chinese market is only diversified in terms of three tiers.Correction: It is also diversified in terms of its geographic location.4.No foreign companies ever venture into the third tier cities of China.Correction: Some companies are venturing into the third tier cities of China.5.Sam Goodman believes it is critical for foreign entrepreneurs to speak Mandarin if they do business in China.Correction: He thinks it depends.Lesson TwoVideo StudioTask 1 Matching & Predictingadd to base on be in consistent withon paper be respectful of1.We don’t want to do anything that would be inconsistent with how people would view anoutsider.2.I was talking about coming to China, and being respectful of the heritage here.3.I would say it’s a premium product and a premium price, based on what it is we deliver to theconsumer.4.And have you ever thought of adding a tea chain to your business? Starbucks tea.5. A few years back, I had the brilliant idea that we should publish our own magazine, and, youknow, on paper it looked like a great opportunity.Task 2 Bridging the GapChinese coffeefeel thereexperience in the Starbucks store.Localization Strategiesof Starbucks in ChinaTask 3 Checking Your Comprehension1.Who reported that Starbucks was being disrespectful of the history and culture of China?Answer:A local blogger.2.Where is the audience from?Answer:The China Europe International Business School.3.How much does tea contribute to Starbucks sales in the past 30 years?Answer:Less than 1%.4.Which product did Starbucks once invest but proved to be a total failure?Answer:The Starbucks magazine.5.How does the Chairman look at Starbucks’ success?Answer:It is not an entitlement and it has to be earned.Home ListeningIt sounds like Mission Impossible: Sell coffee to China’s tea drinkers. Starbucks’ solution is to select high-profile locations on the 1) busiest streets, where stores are sure to seduce the see-and-be-seen set.As Starbucks 2) launches an aggressive expansion in China, a coffee frontier steeped in nearly 5,000 years of tea. The goal: to build hip hang-outs that tap into a new taste for China’s 3) emerging middle class.Starbucks China doesn’t plan any advertising, 4) promotions, or other marketing strategies,aside from sponsoring an on-line coffee club and the occasional office-tower coffee tasting. Instead, the company is counting on selecting such high-visibility, high-traffic cafe locations that they market themselves. Its main advertising 5) medium is the store itself.Yet Starbucks faces an uphill battle. Local media reported that 70% of people they surveyed would rather not see the chain in Beijing’s 6) Forbidden City. And even for middle-class Chinese, Starbucks is a 7) barely affordable luxury. While retailers say a top marketing weapon in urban China is to charge more for public 8) consumption. That’s because Chinese customers have different priorities than their American yuppie counterparts. Guys 40 years old are not coffee drinkers, 9) but if the environment is good and the coffee is not bad, they’ll come back. The store layout, artwork and food options make Starbucks more friendly to Chinese eyes, but coffee remains the core offering and people don’t go there for the coffee. They go there to 10) present themselves as modern Chinese in a public setting.。

Unit 152 We__ applauded __the authority's decision notto close the hospital.3 The doctor's instructions must be __ fulfilled __ exactly;the sick man's life depends on it.4 Do these opinion polls really__ mirror __what people are thinking?5 I preferto think of memorization as a stepping-stone to __ flexibility __in use of words and phrases.6 In her office memos she tended to __ devalue __the work done by her staff.7 The history ofrailroad transport has partly been a history of__ striving __for greater efficiency and profit8 He took on the new post without having the faintestidea of whatit__ entailed __.9 He is __ supposedly __ one ofthe greatest experts in thatfield.10 Absolute secrecy is essential.__ Consequently __,the fewer who are aware ofthe projectthe better.61 This period is usually __ refer to as __the postwar period.2 It would be a setback __ at best __if we were denied the use ofthe3 We make people mentally old by retiring them, and we may even by the same token make them physically old.4 I know thatthe public __ at large __ aren'tinterested in this issue.5 My sister was always __ hold up __to me as a model child.1.随着职务的提升，他担负的责任也更大了。

大学体验英语4参考答案Unit 1: Campus LifePart I: Vocabulary and Structure1. The correct answer is "enrollment" as it refers to the act of signing up for a course or program.2. The term "tuition" is used to describe the fees chargedfor academic instruction or training.3. "Dormitory" is the correct choice, as it is a building containing living quarters for students.4. The phrase "campus tour" is used to describe a guidedvisit around a university campus.5. "Extracurricular" activities are those that occur outside the regular curriculum.Part II: Reading Comprehension1. The main idea of the passage is to provide an overview of the various aspects of campus life.2. The author mentions "clubs" and "sports teams" as examples of extracurricular activities.3. The term "orientation" refers to the process of introducing new students to the campus and its resources.4. The author suggests that campus life can be both exciting and challenging.5. The passage concludes by encouraging students to make the most of their campus experience.Part III: Listening Comprehension1. The speaker talks about the importance of getting involved in campus activities.2. The speaker mentions that joining a club can help students make new friends.3. The speaker advises students to balance their academic and social life.4. The speaker emphasizes the significance of time management in university life.5. The speaker concludes by highlighting the benefits of participating in campus events.Unit 2: Academic SuccessPart I: Vocabulary and Structure1. The correct answer is "seminar," which is a type of academic class where students actively participate in discussions.2. "Plagiarism" refers to the act of using someone else's work without proper citation.3. "Citation" is the act of acknowledging the source of information used in academic work.4. "Peer review" is a process where students or professionals evaluate each other's work.5. "Research" is the systematic investigation and study of materials to establish facts and reach conclusions.Part II: Reading Comprehension1. The passage discusses strategies for achieving academic success in university.2. The author suggests that effective note-taking is crucial for understanding class material.3. The passage mentions that forming study groups can enhance learning.4. The author emphasizes the importance of seeking help from professors or tutors when needed.5. The passage concludes by stating that perseverance and a positive attitude are key to academic success.Part III: Listening Comprehension1. The speaker talks about the challenges of adapting to a new academic environment.2. The speaker mentions that understanding the grading system is important for academic success.3. The speaker advises students to utilize the library and other academic resources.4. The speaker highlights the significance of developing good study habits.5. The speaker concludes by encouraging students to stay motivated and focused on their academic goals.Unit 3: Cultural DiversityPart I: Vocabulary and Structure1. The term "multicultural" refers to a society or community with a variety of cultural or ethnic groups.2. "Tolerance" is the ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.3. "Tradition" is a long-established custom or belief that has been passed on from generation to generation.4. "Integration" in this context refers to the process of becoming part of a larger group or society.5. "Stereotype" is a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.Part II: Reading Comprehension1. The passage explores the concept of cultural diversity and its importance in a university setting.2. The author discusses the benefits of exposure to different cultures, such as broadening one's perspective.3. The passage mentions that universities often host cultural events to promote understanding and appreciation of different cultures.4. The author emphasizes the need for respect and open-mindedness when interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.5. The passage concludes by encouraging students to embrace cultural diversity as an enriching aspect of their university experience.Part III: Listening Comprehension1. The speaker talks about personal experiences with cultural diversity on campus.2. The speaker mentions that learning about differentcultures can be an eye-opening experience.3. The speaker advises students to be open to new experiences and to challenge their own beliefs.4. The speaker highlights the importance of communication and understanding in overcoming cultural barriers.5. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the value of cultural diversity in fostering a sense of global citizenship.Unit 4: Career PlanningPart I: Vocabulary and Structure1. "Resume" is a document that outlines a person's education, work experience, and skills.2. "Internship" is a period of work experience in aparticular job or profession, often used for training purposes.3. "Career counseling" refers to guidance provided to individuals to help them make informed career。

UNIT1Home ListeningWhere have all the GentlemenGone?What factors have contributed to the demise of chivalry？Men tend to blame the decline on women’s tolerance of men’s trifling behavior. Females, on the other hand, blame the death of chivalry on the egocentric nature and 1)laziness of men. Our society has become increasingly 2) self-centered so people no longer abide by old school home training of manners and politeness.Both genders are correct, but whose actions started the 3) snowball effect? It is the classic chicken or the egg argument.Perhaps with the Women’s Rights Movement, women opened the door for men to become lazy with their courteousness. Maybe women started acting more independent so men figured, “Why bother?”Or, perhaps society in general is in a state of moral 4) bankruptcy. Marriages are dissolving at an all time high, people are no longer valuing monogamy. As trust in men 5) diminishes, women’s attitudes toward men shift and the way we 6) interact with them has changed—and not for the positive.Or, perhaps men are not settling down as often or as quickly, so there is a sense of desperation among the female race. Desperation leads to feeling the need to settle or 7) compete for men. Likewise, women have become more tolerant and/or numb to the waywardness of men.So, which is it? The chicken or the egg? Did men’s behaviors and attitudes shift first or did women’s? We may never 8) figure the answer out.However, I think that 9) chivalry is about RESPECT. Chivalry and respect go hand in hand. Respect and character go hand in hand. And, 10) character and morality go hand in hand. If we can work on our morals we will work on our level of respect for each other. It just starts with everyone as individuals. Unit2Home ListeningStereotypes: Being Content withMyselfBy Kamaal MajeedWhy don’t you act black?Since my middle school years, I’vebeen asked this question more thanany other. It seems to me that toomany people have what society 1)programs into their brains, whatshould be expected of me, a blackperson, before ever interactingwith me. But I believe in beingwho I am, not who others want meto be.On my first day of high school,going into math class, two of myclassmates pointed and laughed atme. I initially thought my fly wasopen, or that something was 2)stuck in my teeth. But as I took myseat, I heard one of the studentswhisper, why is a black persontaking honors? So my fly wasn’topen. An 3) honors-level class hadsimply been joined by a studentwhose skin was an unsettlingshade of brown.Many people think that myclothes should be big enough forme to live in, or expect me to listenexclusively to black music. Inseventh grade, a group of my peers4) fixed their cold stares on myoutfit. Cargo shorts and a plain,fitting T-shirt. They 5) called outto me, go get some gangsterclothes, white boy.I am now in my junior year ofhigh school. I still take all of thehonors courses. My wardrobe still6) consists solely of clothes thatare appropriate to my proportions.My music library spans from rockto pop to techno, and almost 7)everything in between. When itcomes to choosing my friends, Iam still 8) colorblind. I continue todo my best work in school in orderto reach my goals. And yet, when Ilook in the mirror, I still see skin ofthat same shade of brown.My skin color 9) has donenothing to change my personality,and my personality has donenothing to change my skin color.I believe in being myself. Ibelieve that I — not any stereotype—should 10) define who I amand what actions I take in life.Unit3Home ListeningIndian Film Industry, Bollywood,Steps Up Fight Against PiracyThe Indian Hindi languagemovie industry - popularly knownas Bollywood - is stepping up itsfight against film piracy both athome and overseas. As AnjanaPasricha reports from New Delhi,Bollywood films lose billions ofdollars because of infringement ofcopyright laws.In a busy market in CentralDelhi, 1) pirated CDs and DVDsof popular Hindi movies producedby the Mumbai-based Bollywoodfilm industry are freely available.Ask a shop owner for DVDs of the2)latestHindi movie hits and he producesthem from under the counter. Aquick 3)bargain drives down theprice from two dollars to just adollar and a half.A recent study 4) estimates thatIndia’s entertainment industryloses $4 billion, and 800,000 jobs,each year, because of piracy. Theselosses are not 5)unique to India.Piracy is also a growing problemin Western countries, like theUnited States and Britain, whichare home to large Indian 6)populations. Film Federation ofIndia Secretary Supran Sen saystens of thousands of people inthese countries buy 7)illegalDVDs of Hindi films. He saysthese are easily available in smallretail stores, usually owned byIndians.The Western markets havebecome so big that Bollywood filmproducers are 8)basing some oftheir biggest blockbusters onIndians living overseas. InMumbai, Komal Nahata, publisherof a Bollywood trade magazinecalled “Film Information”notedthat in.some.cases,9)the overseasmarket is almost as huge as theIndian market.The huge scale of the problemhas prompted Bollywood to stepup the fight against piracy both athome and overseas. On a recentvisit to Washington, Indianfilmmakers urged Americanenforcement agencies to help plugthe losses suffered by them. Anadvocacy.group,10)the U.S.-IndiaBusiness Council, and Americanfilm companies are collaboratingwith Bollywood to combat piracyby raising awareness of theproblem with AmericanauthoritiesUnit4Home ListeningIt sounds like Mission Impossible: Sell coffee to China’s tea drinkers. Starbucks’ solution is to select high-profile locations on the 1) busiest streets, where stores are sure to seduce the see-and-be-seen set.As Starbucks 2) launches an aggressive expansion in China, a coffee frontier steeped in nearly 5,000 years of tea. The goal: to build hip hang-outs that tap into a new taste for China’s 3) emerging middle class.Starbucks China doesn’t plan any advertising, 4) promotions, or other marketing strategies, aside from sponsoring an on-line coffee club and the occasional office-tower coffee tasting. Instead, the company is counting on selecting such high-visibility, high-traffic cafe locations that they market themselves. Its main advertising 5) medium is the store itself.Yet Starbucks faces an uphill battle. Local media reported that 70% of people they surveyed would rather not see the chain in Beijing’s 6) Forbidden City. And even for middle-class Chinese, Starbucks is a 7) barely affordable luxury. While retailers say a top marketing weapon in urban China is to charge more for public 8) consumption. That’s because Chinese customers have different priorities than their American yuppie counterparts. Guys 40 years old are not coffee drinkers, 9) but if the environment is good and the coffee is not bad, they’ll come back. The store layout, artwork and food options make Starbucks more friendly to Chinese eyes, but coffee remains the core offering and people don’t go there for the coffee. They go there to 10) present themselves as modern Chinese in a public setting. Unit5Home ListeningA Business CreedTo respect my work, my 1)associates and myself. To behonest and fair with them as Iexpect them to be honest and fairwith me. To be a man whose wordcarries 2) weight. To be a booster,not a knocker; a pusher, not akicker; a motor, not a clog.To base my expectations ofreward on a solid foundation ofservice 3) rendered; to be willingto pay the price of success inhonest effort. To look upon mywork as opportunity, to be seizedwith joy and make the most of 4)drudgery.To remember that success lieswithin myself; in my own brain,my own ambition, my owncourage and determination. Toexpect difficulties and force myway through them, to turn hardexperiences into 5) capital forfuture struggles.To interest my heart and soulin my work, and 6) aspire to thehighest efficiency in theachievement of results. To bepatiently receptive of just criticismand profit from its teaching. Totreat equals and superiorswith.respect,and.subordinates.with.kindly.encouragement.To make a study of mybusiness duties; to know my workfrom the ground up. To mix brainswith my efforts and use system andmethod in all I 7) undertake. Tofind time to do everything needfulby never letting time find me ormy subordinates doing nothing. Tohoard days as a 8) miser doesdollars, to make every hour bringme dividends in specific resultsaccomplished. To steer clear ofdissipation and regard my health ofbody and peace of mind 9) as mymost precious stock in trade.Finally, to take a good grip onthe joy of life; to play the gamelike a gentleman; 10) to fightagainst nothing so hard as myown weakness,and endeavor togrow in business capacity, and as aman, with the passage of every dayof time.Unit6Home ListeningIt’s common sense that ifyou are extremely unhappy in yourjob, and you come home and dumpon your spouse about it every day,it could start to wear on therelationship.So is the opposite true, then?1) If you’re happy in your job, canyour marriage actually improve?According to long-term researchconducted by The Love DoctorTerri Orbuch, the answer is “yes”.Orbuch, who is author of “5Simple Steps to Take Y ourMarriage from Good to Grea t,” hasbeen following and observinghundreds of married couples fornearly a quarter century in order tofind out what makes marriageshappy, strong and long lasting. Shehas found that there is a definitepositive spillover 2) from work tomarriage.Here are her four suggestionson putting this into practice:Suggestion 1: 3) Seeksupport and help from yourspouse. If you’re having a problemat work, solicit advice from yourspouse. Research shows that theneed for assistance is one of thethree basic needs of all people inrelationships (intimacy andreassurance of one’s value are theother two). Seeking solutions towork-related problems togetherstrengthens the marital bond andfeeling that “we’re in thistogether.” Moreover, because yourspouse knows you so well, he orshe is likely to come up withvaluable insights and feedback.Suggestion 2: 4) “Grow” inyour job. A recent large-scale studyin Harvard Business Review foundthat the No. 1 factor5)that keepsemployees happy and motivated intheir jobs is “making progress.”Workers who are fulfilled andstimulated during the workdaytend to be happier individuals, andmuch of that happiness getstransferred to their spouse at theend of the day.Suggestion 3: 6) Practicebehaviors that relieve stress.Numerous studies havedocumented a link betweenworkplace stress and poor health.The two most common workplacestressors are 7) feeling as if youhaven’t been heard or supported,and 8) negative interpersonalwork relationships. Find ways toexpress your needs, ask forassistance and manage conflicts atyour job. Good health is sexy andattractive to a spouse, and so is an upbeat attitude.Suggestion 4: 9) Share yourwork life. Orbuch’s study found that the happiest marriages areones in which partners feel theirspouse regularly discloses information about his or her life,even details from work that might be deemed “boring.” The bonus: 10) Work life becomes interwovenwith home life, promoting asatisfying feeling of work-life balance, which makes you happier overall. Unit7Home ListeningWant to help stop globalwarming? Here are some simplethings you can do, plus the amountof carbon dioxide you’ll save.Change a light. 1)replacingone regular light bulb with acompact fluorescent light bulb willsave 150 pounds of carbon dioxidea year. Drive less. Walk, bike, 2)carpool or take mass transit moreoften. Y ou’ll save one pound ofcarbon dioxide for every mile youdon’t drive! Recycle more. Y oucan save 2,400 pounds of carbondioxide per year by recycling justhalf of your 3) household waste.Check your tires. Keeping yourtires inflated properly can improve4) gas mileage by more than 3%.Every gallon of gasoline savedkeeps 20 pounds of carbon dioxideout of the atmosphere! Use less hotwater. It takes a lot of energy toheat water. Use less hot water byinstalling a 5) low-flowshowerhead and washing yourclothes in cold or warm water.Avoid products with a lot of 6)packaging. Y ou can save 1,200pounds of carbon dioxide if youcut down your garbage by 10%.Adjust your thermostat. The simpleadjustment of moving yourthermostat down just 2 degrees inwinter and up 2 degrees in summercould save you about 2,000 poundsof carbon dioxide a year. Plant atree. A single tree will 7)absorbone ton of carbon dioxide over itslifetime. Turn off electronicdevices. Simply turning off yourtelevision, DVD player, 8)stereoand computer when you’re notusing them will save youthousands of pounds of carbondioxide a year. Try MeatlessMondays. 9) Skipping meat oneday per week would help saveover 35,000 gallons of water.Unplug.10)Unplugging hairdryers, phone chargers, toasterovens and power cords whennot in use can save up to 20% onhome energy use.Unit8Home ListeningChina and GlobalizationAs a result of globalization,economic interdependence andinteraction between countries arebecoming ever stronger. In thismassive tide of economicglobalization, no country candevelop and prosper 1) in isolation.China has learnt from her longhistory that isolation leads tobackwardness. Development,progress and prosperity could onlybe 2) achieved through opening toand 3) integrating with the outsideworld, through cooperation withother countries and throughabsorbing all fine results of humancivilization. Therefore, we shouldembrace and seize theopportunities presented byglobalization and adopt reforms tokeep up with the steps of thechanging world.China’s participation inGlobalization is by no means a 4)one-way street. When the worldeconomic growth remains weak,China’s economy is one of the fewbright spots. As the World BankReport pointed out, China’s fastgrowth helped to drive the 5)recovery in East Asia. Togetherwith policy 6)stimulus in othercountries, China’s performancelifted the region to growth of 6.7 %in 2002, up from 5.5% in 2001.Average regional growth of morethan 6% is expected for the nexttwo years, with China increasinglybecoming the 7)engine of theregional economy.China has also provided the worldwith the fastest growing market.When more than 1.25 billionpeople become 8)well-off, thedemand on everything will beenormous. Just to give you anexample, in the coming 10 yearsalone, China will import US$ 2trillion of goods from the outsideworld. A recent article in theEconomist highlighted the benefitsbrought by China’s growth: “9)Millions of from consumers inother countries are gaining fromthe low prices and high quality ofChinese goods.A billion Chineseare escaping the dire poverty of thepast. Businesses across the globewill profit from supplying a vastnew market.10)These are wondersto be celebrated, not threats to beagonized over.。

大学体验英语听说教程第四版答案UNIT 11。

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4. 全选5. 全选6.第二个7. c d a b e8.You can h ardly blame my parents, for being so disapproving of my teen age boyfriends.During my adolescent years, I was strangely attracted to losers and oddballs. My parents couldn't believe th e bizarre specimens of boyhoodth at I regularly dragged home. One of my first was with greasy-hai red David, whose drug problem did not go down too well with my family m embers. So why did David seem so attractive to me? Simple, my parents str ongly disapproved of him. There is nothing new, of course, in parental disap proval of teenage love interests. Nor is there anything new in teenagers falli ng in love with the biggest losers around. Adolescent girls with eccentric boy friends are essentially screaming out to their parents, you can't accept that I' m old enough to make my own decisions, I'll just have to prove it to you i n a way that you are sure to So why do parents fail to realize that the more they oppose unsuitable boyfriends,the more their daughters will pic k them out? After all, did my mother really think that in my heart of hearts I truly fancied the losers? Had she simply smiled and said sweetly, a darling boy. Let's invite him round for Sunday would have been giv en the boot in no time. It is bad enough bringing home a complete loser, b ut when you date someone twice your age it is guaranteed to push family r elations to the limit.The parents of Mary Russell encountered this when their 16-year-old daughter entered into a relationship with her 32-year-old teache r. were a lot of arguments between her and me and her dad about it not being said Mrs. Russell. Surprisingly, despite all the fights, Mary 's parents failed to dissuade their daughter from dating her older teacher an d, following a bitter court case, the lovesick couple are now back in each ot her's arms. In my case, my parents wisely switched to a more wily way of a ttempting to get rid of boyfriends whom they felt were inappropriate. Indeed, by the time I'd reached 17 and had my first serious boyfriend, there were no more arguments. Nor were there any obvious signs of dislike. They tried an approach that they thought would be far more effective than verbal cond emnation － they invited him to a boring family get-together. Now I realizemy mother's initial disapproval of my teenage romances is a universal feeling. Parents want children to fulfill their own dreams.Their hopes were fairly n ormal:they wanted to witness my wedding vows; they wanted to see their daughter settled down in a well-established family; they wanted me to get married and have kids.10.Eric,I hope I meet the woman of my dreams sooner rather than later. Iwant to settle down and have a family before I am thirty. Well,I’ve always thought that you and Rachel would make a wonderful couple!Rachel? She'd never go for me. I wouldn’t be so sure. You should see the way she looks at you… What year were you born in? What year was I born in? What’s that got to do with anything? Lots.The year you were born says a great deal aboutyour personality and who you would be compatible with as a mate. You’re kidding, right? No.Iam perfectly serious. I was born in 1985. That’s the year ofthe ox. That makes sense, because you’re down to earth, caring and loyal, justlike ox people. Are you aware that Rachel was born in 1987? Y es, I am, but what’s your point? That’s the year of the rabbit. Rabbit people are usually sweet natured, sociable and romantic. Just like Rachel…You know, it is said that anideal match for a rabbit is an ox…12.A:Lisa, you’re such an extroverted person, while I am much more introverted. You’re outgoing, whereas I am soft spoken. You’re very social, while I am very reserved. What do you think it is that makes our personalities so different? After all, we’re sisters! B:I think it all has to do with the nature versus nurture debate?A:Nature versus nurture? B:Yes, some scientists think that people are born with their personalities. That’s the “nature” theory of human behavior. Other scientists claimthat the environment people grow up in shapes their personalities.That’s the “nurture”theory of human behavior. A:Hm. Interesting. I tend to think that the environment determines a person’s character. I guess that means I subscribe to he“nurture”theory. B:Me too. I suppose that’s why we are so different. We went to different schools, you played sports while I studied music, and we hung out with different types of friends.A:Nonetheless, I do think nature plays a role in shaping personality too. After all, we’re both intelligent, talented in what we do and very caring towards others. These are probably all traits that we inherited. A:Maybe. I am no expert. The important thing to me is thatwe get along so well, enjoy being together and love each other. B:You’re right. I couldn’t ask for a better sister!UNIT 21. 2.3.4. drug5.6.第三个和第三个7.In Rome, you can read your email while your dirty clothes wash, soak and dry in machines beside you. In Helsinki, you can surf the Web while still sweating from a simmer in a nearby sauna. Some people travel to sample the finest of foreign cuisines. Some seek sublime art to appreciate or sacred architecture to celebrate.as an international connoisseur of Internet cafe. In my past five months overseas，I've surfed the information superhighway in Swaziland, driven the data expressway in Estonia and cruised the communication causeway in Croatia. And I can say this: Gone are the days when postcards were the preferred method of making those at home envious of your adventures abroad. Set foot on the road to faraway places and you'll soon find that cyber cafés are an inescapable part of the contemporary travel experience. Just ask Michelle Amundson from Attleboro, Mass. Just ask Michelle Amundson from Attleboro, Massachusetts. I found this 23-year-old parked in front of a flat-screen monitor at Big Net café － the biggest Internet café in Vienna － exchanging love notes with her boyfriend back home. Michelle has been on vacation 10 days and has emailed him every one of them. Think of myself:My (much) better half is traveling with me and still of the 35 cities we've visited thus far, I've used cyber cafés in precisely 71.4 percent of them. When I left the US, I vowed I wouldn't eat at a single McDonald's no matterhow cheap and soothingly familiar the food might be. I've stayed trueto that promise. But I admit when I slip into an Internet café, I feel just a wee bit like I'm taking a bite of a Big Mac. I comfort myself, however, with the discovery that no two cyber cafés are alike. It's hard to know where to begin in Prague, a city suffering a particularly virulent strain of cyber café-itis. At The Globe you can surf the Net while listening to a jazz trio. At Bohemian Bagel you can order up the namesake roll and a cup of joe along with a side of cyber crack. And atpictures of dragons and spaceships and robots, oh my. Some people predict that cyber cafés, like postcards, will soon find themselves a relic as mobile phones with high-speed Internet access replace themas the new traveler's darling. That means no matter where we are we'll always have the World Wide Web in our pocket. And no matterwhere we are, we'll never be more than a button press (or two) fromthe comforts of home.9.A:This is Tina Lin from HTN news, and we are with Rachel Wu today, a student of Feminist Studies. Rachel, would you say that there is true equality in our society between men and women?B:That’s a good question. On th e whole, in most areas, I believe we can speak about real equality between men and women, and that is a veryclear sign of social progress. However, the wage gap is still a significant problem: women still earn a lot less money than men who have the same jobsA:Can you give us a specific example of discriminatory wage practices based on sex?B:Most certainly. Research shows that male health professionals, such as doctors and administrators, earn twice as much as female workers doing the same jobs full-time.A:Twice as much! That must be an extreme case.B:Yes, on average, the pay gap is just under 10%. An example of such a gap would be hotel management. Male hotel managers generally earn 9.8% more than their female counterparts.A:I s there any reason to believe things will improve?B:Yes, there is. In fact, the situation is getting better as we speak. 10 years ago, the pay gap was 16.2%. So in the last decade, there has beenan improvement of over 6% -- this shows that our society is headed in the right direction.A:Rachel, thank you for speaking with us today.B:You’re very welcome.11.A:I am reading a compelling book right now. It’s called Fire withFire.B:Who’s the author?A:Naomi Wolf.B：Never heard of her.A:She is a feminist writer. Female empowerment is one of the major themes of the book.B:Really? In what way?A:She wants all women to have a voice that is heard. Like most feminists, she believes in gender equality and equal opportunities for women.B:How about you: are you a feminist?A:I am in the sense that I support the idea of men and women having equal rights. I am also sensitive to how language sometimes discriminates against women.B:Language discriminates?A:Yes, you know, people often use terms like: “businessman”, “policeman” or “salesman”.B:What’s wrong with that?A:I t suggests that women can’t do these jobs. Non-discriminatory language would be terms like: “businessperson”, “police officer” or “sales representative”.B:Yes, I see. That language is much more gender neutral.UNIT 31.2.3. b c b a、b、c4. househusbbands5. 第二个和第四个6. b、d、e a、c、d7.am a wife. And, not altogether incidentally, I am a mother. Nottoo long ago a male friend of mine appeared on the scene fresh from a recent divorce. He had a child, who is, of course,with his ex-wife. As I thought about him while I was ironing one evening, it suddenly occurred to me that I, too, would like toand send me to school. And while I am going to school I want awife to take care of my children. I want a wife to keep track ofthe children's doctor and dentist appointments. And to keep track of mine, too. I want a wife to make sure my children eat properly and are kept clean. I want a wife who will wash the children's clothes and keep them mended. I want a wife who isa good nurturing attendant to my children, who arranges for their schooling, makes sure that they have an adequate sociallife with their peers, takes them to the park, the zoo, etc. I wanta wife who takes care of the children when they are sick, a wifewho arranges to be around when the children need special care, because, of course, I cannot miss classes at school. Needless to say, my wife will arrange and pay for the care ofthe children while she is working. I want a wife who will take care of my physical needs. I want a wife who will keep my house clean A wife who will pick up after me. I want a wife who will keep my clothes clean, ironed, mended, replaced when needed, and who will see to it that my personal things are keptin their proper place so that I can find what I need the minute I need it. I want a wife who cooks the meals. I want a wife whowill not bother me with rambling complaints about a wife'sneed to explain a rather difficult point I have come across in my course of studies. And I want a wife who will type my papersfor me when I have written them.B:A:He was asking me about my career plans and I told him that I want to be a housewife.B:A housewife? I’m somewhat surprised to hear you say that. I mean…why would you want to be a housewife?A:Because I value family more than anything else. I guess I just want to spend my adult life making a warm and loving family home.B:So what was your father’s reaction?A:He got angry. He said he was wasting his money sending me to university if my intention is only to become a housewife.B:Do you think he has a point?A:No, not in the least! I mean, I am extremely grateful that he is paying for my studies, but knowledge is priceless –it’s the key to understanding the world around us. Besides, if I have children, I want to help educate them and get involved with their schooling. And who knows, maybe one day, I might decide that I want to work outside the home and I’ll need a degree to show that I’m qua lified.is that people need to take on responsibilities that give meaning to their lives. Becoming a housewife will definitely give you this sense of purpose.A:Thanks Jane. That means a lot to me. You’re a good friend.Did you realize that there is a meeting scheduled for 3:30 this afternoon?B:A:Elsa wants to see what we can do to run a more successful department.B:That should be interesting. Our department is made up of seven men and eight women. My guess is that it will be hard for us to achieve a consensus because men and women define success very differently.A:Isn’t the idea of success more or less the same for everybody?B:Not according to an article I just read. It says that women see being successful at work as being a good team player and collaborator.A:I would agree.B:Well, you are a woman!A:Tell me about men then.B:Men, on the other hand, define being successful at work as being self-sufficient and achieving targets.A:I would agree with that too: an employee needs to be able to take initiative without always being told what to do. At the meeting, I think we need to aim toUNIT 42. 1.b 2.a3.b4.b 3.5.6.7. b a b8.One day when I was working in a hospital in Illinois, we had a baby born to . At that time, it was believed that if a mother with the RH negative blood factor delivered a dead first baby, it was considered a 100% certainty that the second baby would also die. This was the mother's second baby and the first one had died. Death was expected soon. This was a case where such babies were set aside to die. And so had this one. The doctor had not ordered a feeding tube inserted so I asked for permission to feed the baby by dropper because it was tooweak to suck. He said that he didn't think it would be of any value, but that I could if I wanted to. I and the rest of the staff worked very hard day and night to get some nourishment in the baby. The baby survived! Day after day the baby continued to survive. Then I started asking the doctor to let us transfer the baby to a larger hospital in Rockford, Illinois. That hospital had more equipment and pediatricians. Finally, the doctor consented and we prepared to transfer the baby to Rockford. When a transfer was being made from our hospital to the Rockford Hospital, the patient was always accompanied by a nurse. Since I was so involved with the baby, I was asked to be its nurse on this transfer. This would be my first trip in an ambulance. The other nurses had told me many stories about the ambulance rides. They described it as a wild, wild ride. I was not looking forward to the trip, but since I knew the baby's condition well, I knew I was the best choice. So, I went. The siren s tarted wailing as soon as we left the hospital's driveway. On and on the cars in our path quickly pulled over to the side. This ride was so dangerous that I started worrying about my own survival as much as the baby's. I broke out in a sweat. It was only after we arrived at the Rockford Hospital that the driver discovered that he had left the heat on! I could have done without that. The baby was settled in at the hospital, and each day our reports were that the baby continued to thrive. Some time later we received word that the baby was dismissed from the hospital. And the mothertook home a live baby! I consider this case one of the highlights of mynursing career. I learned one very important thing: Never give up hope even when the odds are overwhelmingly against you because no onehas the wisdom to know how a patient will respond.10.A:Julie’s asked me to go to her wedding – I am so excited!B:Julie is getting married –that’s great news! Please congratulate her on my behalf. What will you wear?A:No idea: I can’t fit in to any of my fancy clothes. I need to lose weight immediately. Anysuggestions?B:The recipe for weight loss is simple: exercise and a healthy diet.A:But I can’t stand exercise! Whenever I go jogging I get bored after 5 minutes.B:Well, try to do fun things. There are many other ways to burn off fat. Get involved in team sports, like volleyball, or group exercise, like aerobics or even something like yoga.A:I suppose I could try.B:I guess it depends on how much you want to fit into a nice dress!A:Alright. I’ll do some exercise, but a diet, no way! I need my chocolate. Chocolate ice cream, chocolate cake, chocolate brownies–it’s all so scrumptious! The idea of a diet depresses me.B:You don’t have to give up chocolate completely - just don’t overdo it. When you get a craving, eat some fruit or have a salad. You’ll feel refreshed!A:Easy for you to say. You’re not a chocoholic!12.A:Bob, you’re looking good. Have you been working out?B:Yeah, I’ve started this awesome exercise routine. I feel great!A:Well, you certainly look t rim and fit. What’s the secret?B:Discipline and dedication. I make sure I stick to a routine.A:Can you walk me through it?B:Would love to. Every morning, before breakfast, I do some stretching to loosen up and make sure that I don’t pull any muscles during the day. Then I go for a 30-minute jog.A:I see what you mean by dedication.I can’t do anything before breakfast.B:Then, before lunch, I hit the gym and do some weight training and cardio work. It’s normally a 40-minute session.A:You must work up quite an appetite!:I certainly do. Then, on my way home from work, I stop by the pool and go for a 1000-meter swim. Swimming is truly the best exercise: it works every muscle, including the heart, and is not hard on the joints.A:Well, your routine is impressive. In fact, if you keep it up, you could probably complete a triathlon.B:That’s my goal!UNIT 51.2.1.Diarrhea2.Concerned3.He was embarrassed3.remote runny stomach Needless compatible greet detailed brand-new noisy business splendid entertainment hysterical highlight countless details private hospital antibiotics salts4. 1.b 2.b 3.b5.F T F F T F I I6.We reached the Golden Gate Bridge in San Franciscoabout nine hours after leaving Lompoc.After relaxing and taking some picturesKenny went to a pay phone to call a girlhe had met once through a mutual friendduring his last co-op tour.He just called to say hibut when she found out we were going to stay in San Francisco for the nightshe insisted we stay at her place.The third rule of collegeis to never refuse a free place to stayif you're away from home(the first and second are to never refuse free beeror free food, respectively)so we jumped back into the carand drove to her place.Her name was Jamie.She was a steel-blue-eyed blonde with apple cheeksthat lived in the top part of a housein the city of Mill Valley,an extremely nice neighborhood just north of San Francisco.When we got there,she and her friend Wray were getting ready to leavebecause they had already told some other friendsand they were going to meet them soon.Jamie told us of some cool places to go that nightand said she'd just leave the door open for us.Kenny and I looked at each other then back atShe assured us by yeah, it's a real safeI thought.In L.A. safeneighborhood is an oxymoron.Imagine, a clean city with great weather,air you can breathe,and safe neighborhoods－ I'm movin'to San Francisco.After they left,Kenny and I decided to stay in Mill Valleybecause there were some bars and coffee shopsthat were within walking distance from where we were.I called some of my co-op friendsthat were also in town staying with a cousin.Andy answered the phoneand I asked him what they were going to do that night.He said,Andy's cousin and her boyfriendand went to a bar called O'Leary's.The bar had a high class Cheers kind of feel to it.The six of us sat arounddrinking great beers from micro-breweries until we got sick of the jokesabout how we drove twelve hoursto see friends we see every day.On the way back homethere was a tourist shop with a Robert Louis Stevenson quote engraved on it that read:I travel not to reach any particular destination.I travel for the sake of traveling.To move is thegreat affair.I like this Stevenson guy.8.A:What’s in that bag?B:A tent! I just bought it: I am going c amping next month!A:Wow, how exciting! Where to?B:The Amazon. Mark and I are planning a 6-day hike through the rainforest.We’ll sleep in this tent every night, with the sounds of the jungle as background music.A:That has got to be the coolest camping trip ever: I’ve always wanted to explore the jungle! You’ll see f ascinating birds, reptiles and amphibians! B:I know. I’m actu ally afraid of s nakes so hopefully we won’t come across too many of them! I am hoping we’ll see river dolphins from the shores of the Amazon.A:Oh yes! Pink Amazon river dolphins – those are incredible! Be sure to bring a camera.B:I will. I’ve actually bought a tripod so that I can take good wildlife pictures.A:Great idea. Please do show me your shots when you get back.B:I will. I’ll make a slideshow and invite you over for a viewing and, hopefully, some great storytelling!A:I look forward to it!10.A:What exactly is ecotourism? It seems to be the latest travel buzzword.B:Indeed. Ecotravel, ecolodges, e cotourism–all three terms are very popular in the travel industry nowadays. I myself am a big fan of ecotourism.A:So please tell me about it: I’m all ears!B:Well, let me begin with a question. In your view, what are some of the negative effects of tourism on travel destinations?A:Hmm. I guess there are two main drawbacks. The first thing is thattourism pollutes: I recently went to the seaside for the weekend, and couldn’t believe how much rubbish from travelers littered the beaches and sea... The second thing is that tourism sometimes disrupts the local cultures and practices.B:These two drawbacks are precisely what ecotourism wants to avoid. For example, TIES –The International Ecotourism Society–promotes responsible travel to tourist areas. TIES wants travel to be environmentally friendly and help improve the well-being of local people.A:How can these improvements be made?B:By providing financial benefits and empowerment for local people, and by raising awareness on environmental and cultural issues that are important to them.A:I think that’s commendable. From now on, I will be an e cotourist!。