Unit 7
2. Listening Practice
Task 2-1
(B for Buyer; S for Seller)
S: Can I help you, sir?
B:I’d like some information about your microwave ovens.
S: OK. What would you like to know?
B: What’s your most popular model?
S: Well, our most popular model is the B414. Here, this one. As you can see, it looks good and the price is low.
B: What’s the target market?
S: It’s for people with small kitchens.
B: I see. How many colours?
S: It comes in 3 colours– white, black and grey. The white one is the best seller.
B: Does it have any special features?
S: Yes, its user-friendly design. You can try it to see. It’s easy to operate.
B: Hmm, how about the warranty?
S: 12 months.
B: And how much is it?
S: The trade price is 48 US dollars.
B: That’s not bad. One more question: what about delivery?
S: We can deliver within 5 days.
B: OK. Thank you. I’ll get back to you.
Task 2-2
(S for Seller; C for Caller)
S: Hello. Jason Office Products. What can I do for you?
C: I’m calling about office furniture and equipment.
S: Could you tell me what you need?
C: Well, I think we need 2 filing cabinets with locks that are suitable for files with large pages. Is that type of cabinet available?
S: Yes. We have 3 kinds of those cabinets available right now, two with three drawers and one with 4 drawers.
C: I prefer the one with four drawers. It will hold more files , right?
S: Yes, but it takes up more room. It’s 54-and-a-half inches high and 16 inches wide.
C: That’s fine. Hmm…I need to know how deep each drawer is.
S: 39 inches.
C: What’s the unit price?
S: It has been selling for a 20% discount since yesterday. It’s only $748 now.
C: It’s still expensive.
S: Yes, it’s not cheap, but I’m sure it’s the best cabinet you’ll find in town. It’s all steel and the guarantee period is 18 months!
C: Have you got any wooden computer desks?
S: Yes, we have some very stylish multipurpose wooden desks.
C: How big are they?
S: They come in different sizes.
C: You see, our office is not large. The desk can’t be wider than 50 inches.
S: In that case, I would recommend the SAFCO desk. It’s 48 inches wide, 27 inches deep and about 30 inches high.
C: That will fit perfectly! How much is it?
S: The list price is $289, but you can have it now for $199. It’s on sale.
C: That’s not bad! I’ll probably take it.
S: Would you like to place an order now?
C: Oh no, not yet. I need to look at it before I buy it.
S: I think you’re right.
C: Oh, I forgot one more thing: the printer! You sell printers, don’t you?
S: Yes, we have a big collection of printers here. Which brand and model would you like?
C: I’m not sure. I think we want something inexpensive but good quality.
S: I suggest you buy the EPSON inkjet colour printer. It’s the best choice if you have a limited budget since it only costs about $112.
C: How big is it?
S: It’s quite small in size, about 8 inches long, 6 inches wide and 4 inches high.
S: Well, that sounds like what I want. I’ll drop in this afternoon. Thank you.
C: My pleasure.
3. Language Focus A
Task 1
Do you have friends or family members you would like to see more often? When you phone colleagues, would you like to see their faces? The ViaTV Desktop videophone means that you can!
As you can see, it’s small, elegant and ideal for the office or home, even for business trips. It’s very easy to set up: all you need is a touch-tone phone. You don’t need a computer or any special software. It’s also very easy to use, as easy as making a normal telephone call.
The ViaTV Desktop videophone has many features. Fist, it has full-colour motion video which means you can see the other person’s gestures and changes of expression. The picture quality is excellent. Second, it has an adjustable picture setting that enables you to change the mode to get an ideal image even for viewing designs or documents. Third, its audio quality is exactly the same as the normal telephone call.
In addition, the ViaTV Desktop videophone has a preview mode so that you can check what you look like before the other person sees you! And finally, the privacy mode is an important feature. You can use it to block the image but keep the voice connection.
Now, of course, just as any means of communication, it’s worthwhile to have a set. We have a special offer on at the moment, so now is the time to buy the ViaTV Desktop videophone. Put yourself in the picture!
4. Video 1
(B for Buyer; S for Seller)
S: Good morning.
B: Good morning. Having you got the Canon iR2270 photocopier?
S: Yes, madam. It’s right here.
B: Great! How much is it?
S: Let me see… iR2270, hmm, $2450.
B: Woo, it’s not cheap!
S: Yes, the price is a bit high, but it makes the best copies in the shortest time. It has been the best seller for 3 months.
B: I know it’s good. We have one in our office. But I’m afraid my boss won’t like the price. Can you give discounts for bulk? We want to buy 4 of them.
S: In that case, we can cut the price to $2330.
B: $2330… That’s about a 5% discount. Right?
S: Yes, that’s the lowest price we can offer.
B: OK. How long is the warranty? One year?
S: Three years from the date of purchase.
B: Good. How about its after-sales service? You know, photocopiers have jamming problems all the time. It’s a real nuisance!
S: I can assure you that you won’t have much problems with this model. Besides, we offer free on-site service for the length of the warranty. And then $150 a year after that.If there’s something wrong with the machine, just contact us. We’ll send a technician over as soon as possible.
B: Good. And what about the guarantees?
S: Well, there’s a 7-day money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied with the machine. Or if you have any problems, just bring it in and you can have a refund.
B: Fine. Oh, one more thing. How soon can you deliver them to our office?
S: Well, I’m afraid there’s a slight delay on orders at the moment. We could send them to you at the end of the month.
B: You mean we have to wait for 3 weeks!
S: I’m afraid so.
B: That will be too late! We need them next week.
S: Er, how about this one, iR2010? We have plenty of this in stock. If you place the order now, you can have them by tomorrow at noon.
B: I don’t know. How does it compare with iR2270?
S: They are a similar size and have similar functions. The only difference is iR2270 can print 22 copies a minute, while iR2010 prints 2 copies less.
B: That doesn’t matter. How much is this one?
S: $2200 each, if you buy 4.
B: $2200. That’s…
S: That’s $130 less than the iR2270.
B: Sounds not bad. I think we could have these.
S: Do you want to place the order now?
B: Yes. But can you first show me how it works?
S: Sure. You see these buttons here?
5. Language Focus B
Task 1
From Honda Motor Company comes a new small, lightweight humanoid robot named ASIMO that is able to walk in a similar manner to a human being’s. ASIMO is an abbreviation for “Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility”. It is an amazing product that can be helpful to people as
well as of practical use in society.
Compared to Honda’s previous walking robot P3, made in 1997, ASIMO is smaller, lighter and its design is more people-friendly. P3 is 160 cm tall and weighs 130 kg, while ASIMO’s height is only 120 cm and its weight has been reduced to a mere 43kg. Other special features include more advanced walking technology, simplicity of operation and an increased range of arm movements.
In December 2005, Honda debuted the new ASIMO model. This model is 10 cm taller and 11 kg heavier than the first ASIMO. It can walk alongside its controller, and is able to move carts and other objects around at will. And, with a newly developed total control system, it can act as a receptionist, or even deliver drinks on a tray. The New ASIMO is also more agile than its predecessor, as it is able to run at 6 km/h, and even to turn while running.
Video 2
A: Hello! Am I late?
B: No, it’s 5 to 9.
A: Good! Have you seen the brochure on the desk?
All: Yes!
A: Thank you all for making it here. I know you are busy at this time of the year. Can I take this opportunity to wish you all a merry Christmas!
All: Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
A: So, everybody’s here! Good, then I’ll get started. I’ve invited you here today to present to you the latest model of our smart phone –I would like to briefly run through the 3 Ps for the new model – The Product, The Place and The Price. Please stop me whenever you’ve got a question. To start with, I’ll focus on the features of this new model. Please look at the screen. This is the picture of Fora 1300 and its functions. You see, it’s small enough to fit right in the palm of your hand. It measures 11.2 * 6.0 * 2.2 cm, including the 2 cm antenna, just slightly larger than a mobile phone and yet it incorporates a small, yet functional physical keypad.
B: Isn’t it too tiny to use?
A: Well, you can try it when finish. You’ll find it surprisingly easy to use. The screen is 4.5 cm * 4.5 cm. This phone makes both a great PDA and a cellphone. You can make phone calls and store up to 1000 contact names. And you can also browse on the Web. It’s reliable for light duty. It allows you to perform certain tasks that you would normally need a computer for.For example, when you are in a meeting and someone needs a figure that you know you have received in an e-mail. You can download the e-mail and view the spreadsheet and give the figure. Then you may find yourself rather grateful that your small phone is more than a cellphone and a PDA. Of course, it has all the normal features such as a clock, alarm, reminders, stopwatch, calculator, games, tone composers, etc. Plus a built-in camera and speakerphone.In a word, it has just about everything you can think of and it does more than you expect! OK. Now, let me move on to the next point –The Place. I mean, how we are going to distribute the product and where. The launch date for the Fora 1300 will be January 1st, next year so that it will definitely be in the shops in time for the present-buying season at Spring Festival. It will be in stock in all retail outlets throughout the country by then. We will also be making the phone available by mail order and online, with a guaranteed 6 days delivery. Pricing comes along with the product going on the market. At present, the new model will retail at $499. That should be quite a reasonable price considering the quality
and the advanced features. Right, I’ll stop there. I hope you’ve got a clearer picture of the Fora 1300. And I hope you will be 100% behind this model.
B:Sure, but how does this model compare to our biggest competitor, SUMSUNG i700?
A: Good question, Philip. Well, it’s smaller in size, and the screen is brighter. The battery lasts longer, and most important of all, it’s more user-friendly.
C: Is it competitively priced?
A: It’s set at the same price as SAMSUNG i700.
D: It’s still a bit more expensive than some products of its kind. It’sdifficult to get people to pay $500 for a phone.
A: That’s true! I know a high price can stop people from considering our product, but we’re offering discounts and free Spring Festival gifts.
E: That’s good. The competition gets tougher every year.
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Unit 1-Conversation 1**（1）Janet: So this is the Cherwell Boathouse — it's lovely! And look at those people punting! It looks quite easy. Mark: I'm not so sure about that! Janet, there's something Kate and I wanted to discuss with you. Some people in college are organizing charity events this term. We've decided to get involved. Janet: Raising money for charity Right. In China, people raise money for charity but students don't usually do that. Mark: Students often do that here. Anyway, we're thinking of doing sponsored punting. Janet: Sponsored punting! What's that Kate: Sponsoring is when people pay you to do something — like run a long distance. So people would be sponsoring students to punt. Janet: What a great idea! I'd love to join you! Mark: That's why we're telling you about it. So that's decided then. Let's make a list of things we need to do. Kate: I'll do that. One of the first things we should do is choose the charity. Mark: Yes. And choose a day for the event. And we need to design the sponsorship form. I've got one here. Kate: That looks fine, but we must change the wording. Who wants to do that Mark: I'll do that. What have we got so far Kate: Choose a charity. Also a day for the event. Change the wording on the sponsorship form... Um ...
新视野大学英语视听说教程三――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
Unit 6-Conversation 1 Janet: What are you reading, Kate Kate:Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. Do you know it Janet: I've heard of it, yes, but I've never read it. It's a 19th century children's story, isn't it K a te: That's right. It's very famous. It's set in Oxford. It starts with this young girl sitting on a river bank. The interesting thing is, the author, Lewis Carroll, he was an Oxford professor and he used to have tea with the girl's family on this river bank. Ja net: Oh, that's fascinating! I'll put it into my diary. Kate: Is that what you're writing I know you've been keeping a diary all the year. Janet: It's been a great year. I've had such a good time — so lucky to have Mark and Kate as friends. Feel I've been doing well with work. Much happier about asking questions in tutorials. Janet: My screen's gone dark. Mark: You're using the battery, remember. It's run out, obviously. Janet: It can't be the battery. It's still charged. Oh no it's still black. Oh dear, I hope it's nothing serious. I haven't backed anything up recently. Kate: That's not like you, Janet. Janet:I know, but I lost my memory stick. I really should have backed things up. How stupid of me not to do that! Supposing I've lost everything! Mark: Let me take a look. The power is still on. And also the operating system still seems to be working ... I think it has to be the graphics card ... But maybe that's not the problem ... Janet: If only I'd backed things up! Kate: Relax, Janet! We'll take it to the computer shop this afternoon. I'm sure it'll be OK. Janet: I hope so. Unit 6-Conversation 2 Janet: Tell me about Alice in Wonderland. Kate: I tell you what, I'll read it to you. Kate: Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank and having nothing to do: Once or twice, she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, "and what is the use of a book," thought Alice, "without pictures or conversation" So she was considering in her own mind (as well as she could, for the hot day made her feel very sleepy and stupid) ... Janet: Kate, Mark, where are you going You've got my laptop! Kate: It's all right, Janet, we're taking it to the computer shop. We'll be back soon. Mark: It's not like Janet to forget to back up her work. Kate: She should have been more careful. Janet: It was stupid of me, I know! Stupid, stupid! Janet: Oh! It was a dream! What a relief! Kate: You were talking in your sleep. Janet: What was I saying Kate: "Stupid, stupid." M ark: I've sorted out your computer. Janet: Have you Oh, thank goodness! What was the problem Mark:It was the graphics card, as I predicted ... Janet: Is that what it was! I'm so relieved! Thanks, Mark. Kate: He's great, isn't he Janet: Yes. So are you, Kate. Kate: You're such a good friend. Unit 6-Outside view Computers are a very important part of our lives. They tell us about delays to transport. They drive trains, analyze evidence and control buildings. Did you know that 60 per cent of homes in Britain have got a PC (a personal computer) For many young people, playing computer games is their favorite way of spending spare time. Computers are a very important part of most areas of life in Britain-libraries, the police and in school. But they are becoming more important in our homes as well. They’ll even control the way we live-in “smart homes” or computer-controlled houses. The smart home is now a real possibility. It will become very common. A central computer will adjust the temperature, act as a burglar alarm and switch on lights, ready for you to come back home. And of course you will be able to give new instructions to the computer from your mobile phone. So if your plans change, your home will react to match. Many homes have got lots of televisions and several computers. The smart home will provide TV and Internet sockets in every room, so you’ll be able to do what you want whenever you want. If the temperature outside changes, the smart home will adjust the temperature levels inside. The computer will also close the blinds when it gets dark or to stop so much sun from entering a room. And if you want to eat when you get home, the computer will turn the oven on for you! Are computers taking over our lives In a survey, 44 per cent of young people between 11 and 16 said their PC was a trusted friend. Twenty per cent said they were happier at their computer than spending time with family or friends. Another survey found that people in Britain spend so much time on the phone, texting and reading emails that they no longer have time for conversation. What do you think about that Unit 6-Listening in
M1 Daming: What a big map of America! Where is New York? Simon: It’s here, in the east. D: And what about San Francisco? S: It’s in the west. D: Canada is north of America and Mexico is south of America. S: That’s right. D: America is a big country. S: Yes, it is. But China is also very big! M2 Look! These are my postcards from China. Look at this one. There are lots of bicycles in China. People ride them to work. And there are lots of beautiful lakes. This is the West Lake. It is in Hangzhou. There is a very famous river, the Changjiang River. It is about 12,600 li long. I like this postcard. There is a famous square in the middle of Beijing. It’s the Tian’anmen Square. And there’s a very famous wall in China, the Great Wall. It’s six thousand seven hundred kilometers long. Of course, there are also many mountains in China. There is a famous mountain in Anhui. Look! This is the Huangshan Mountain. M3 Girl1: I collect dolls. Teacher: Oh! Have you got any dolls from Japan? Girl1:No, I haven’t. But I’ve got some dolls from China. Teacher: They’re beautiful. Boy1: Reading is my hobby. I’ve got lots of story books. Teacher: Have you got any picture books? Boy1: No, I haven’t. Boy2: Flying kites is my hobby. Look! I’ve got some Chinese kites. Teacher: Have you got any dragon kites? Boy2: Yes, this is a dragon kite. Girl2: I like riding my bicycle. That’s my hobby. Teacher: Have you got any photos of your bike? Girl2: Yes, these are some photos of my new bike. M4 Girl1: I love this festival. We all go to see the Dragon Boat race. We eat zongzi. It’s very delicious. Boy1: My mother loves this festival. She makes moon cakes. Her cakes are delicious. My father likes this festival, too. He sings moon songs. His songs are very good. Girl2: This is my family. Our favourite festival is the Spring Festival. We have a special family dinner. And we eat jiaozi. Boy2: My favourite festival is after Spring Festival. It’s at night. There are lots of lanterns and there’s a dragon dance. M6 Boy: Have you got a knife and fork or chopsticks? Girl: I’ve got a knife and fork and chopsticks. Girl: Hare you got a Chinese or a Japanese kite? Boy: I’ve got a Chinese kite and a Japanese kite. Boy: Have you got a book about America or a book about China? Girl I’ve got a book about America and I’ve got a book about China. Girl: Have you got stamps from China or stamps from Canada? Boy: I’ve got some stamps from China but I haven’t got any stamps from Canada. M8 Xiaoyu: I love English. I often read English books. Heping: I like writing stories. I sometimes write stories in English. Maomao: I never play football. I don’t like it. Lili: I sometimes clean the blackboard for my teacher. Teacher: Thank you, Lili. Lingling: I never play with dolls. Sam: I often go swimming. Daming: I often eat with a knife and fork. But I like chopsticks. Simon: I always ride my bike to school. I never go by bus. M9 Dad: There are lots of beautiful places to go in China. Boy: I want to go to Beijing. Beijing is very big and very famous. Girl: I want to go to Hong Kong. It’s very big too, and there are lots of tall buildings. Mum: There are lots of shops in Hong Kong, too. But I also want to go to Harbin. Harbin is very cold in winter., but the snow is very beautiful. Dad: Kunming is a beautiful place. It’s in the south of China, and it’s got a beautiful lake. Girl: And there are lots of mountains and lakes in Guilin. Boy: I think we should go to all of these places. Mum: That’s a good idea.
第七单元(Unit 7) (A)1. How much is the red sweater? 2. —What colour do you want? —Blue. 3. How much are these pants? 4. These Tshirts are nine dollars. 5. I like the yellow bike. (B)6. A: Can I help you,sir? B: Yes,please. I want a pair of shorts. A: What about blue? B: I don't like them. I'll take the black pair. Q: What does the man buy? 7. A: Mum,where are my shirt and sweater? B: They're on your bed. A: How about my hat? B: It's on the desk. Q: What is on the desk? 8. A: My hat is red. Jack,what color is yours? B: It's black. Q: Is Jack's hat black?
9. A: How much is this bag? B: It's eight dollars. Q: How much is this bag? 10. A: How much are these black socks? B: They are four dollars. Q: What color are these socks?
Directions: In this section, you will hear several conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. A: How are you getting along, Julie B: After the vacation Much refreshed. A．It is interesting. B．It is tiring. C．It is exciting. D．It is refreshing. A: Why are you so cheerful while I'm so stressed all day B: Well, you should work off your stress. A．work not so hard B．work on easier problems C．eat healthy D．get rid of her stress I see you laughing all the time. B: Oh Eric. I'm ... reading a comic book. A: Comic book I didn't know you are interested in it. B: Well, it's a recent interest. When I was low in spirit three months ago, a friend gave me a comic book to read. And I became instantly addicted to such books. You know ... the pictures are so funny ... now I feel much better. A: I didn't know that. No wonder you are always in good spirits these days. B: Yes, and maybe you should read them, too, Eric. A: I ... I don't know. I'm just too busy with my thesis. It's for my master's degree and time is running out ... Ah, pretty much stress on me. B: Now you see Eric That's why you need to give yourself a break to read something amusing. It helps, I promise. A: Really Can reading comic books reduce your stress B: Of course. I'm a living example. Actually I'm having stress too ... you know, the tests, the job, things like that. But when reading the fun stuff, I just forgot all my worries. Later I find myself more powerful to deal with the issues in my life. A: That sounds magical. I'd like to try. Er ... what are you reading now B: Garfields, the cat. It's good. There's another one and you can borrow it. A: Oh, thank you, Penny. You're very helpful. Questions 3 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard. months ago, a friend gave Penny _____ when she was in low spirits. （岭师分享群4发布） A．a flower B．a comic book C．a comic DVD
大学英语视听说3听力原文翻译Unit-3
Unit 3 II. Basic Listening Practice 1.Script W: Chinese students are often too shy to say anything in class. M: I think they don’t speak because their culture values modesty，and they don’t want to be showing off. Goes back to Confucius. Q: Why don’t Chinese students say in class according to the man? C) They are modest. W：中国学生往往羞于说话在课上。 M：我想他们不说话是因为他们的文化价值观的谦虚，他们不想炫耀。回归到孔子。 问：为什么没有中国学生在课堂上说话？ C）他们是温和的。 2.Script W: The government is doing something at last about sex discrimination in the work place. Women deserve the same pay as men for the same work. M: Yeah. In the United States, women earn only 70 percent of what men get for the same job. It’s a situation that has to be changed. Q: What does the man say about the women? A) They earn less than men. W：政府现在在做的事情，工作场所的性别歧视。女人的付出男人一样。 M：是的。在美国，同样的工作妇女的工资只有男性的百分之70。这一情况已经有所改变。 问：什么人说的女人？ 一）他们的收入比男性少。 3. Script W: I admire Michael Dell. He had a dream to be the world’s largest manufacture of personal computers, and he has realized that dream. M: And he dropped out of university to become a success. I wonder if there is a lesson in that. Q: What do we learn about Michael Dell from the dialog? D) He succeeded in his career though he did not complete his education.
Unit One Tr a ck 4-1-O L-l A. Jay and Elise are talking about an accident. Listen and check the correct picture. Jay: Come in here, Elise. You should see this show! Elise: What is it? Jay: It's called "The Titanic of the Sky." It's about the Hindenburg, a great engineering feat. Elise: The Hindenburg ... Jay: You know, that giant zeppelin that crashed in 1934. Thirty-five people died. Elise: Oh yeah, I remember now. It was flying from Germany to the United States. It crashed as it was landing. Jay: Right. It's so funny looking, don't you think? It doesn't look anything like the airplanes as have today. Elise: That's true. Why would people ride in a zeppelin anyway? It seems so dangerous. Jay: Well, some people called the Hindenburg "man's greatest achievement in flight." They thought it was safe, I guess. Elise: Who rode in it anyway? Jay: Mostly wealthy people. It accommodated between 30 and 40 passengers and crew. One person said it was like a "flying hotel." Eise: It sounds pretty great. Jay: Yeah, and it was fast. That's why people rode it. They wanted to get to their destination faster. Elise: Why didn't they just take a jet plane? Jay: Elise! You know they didn't have jets back then. Look, in 1934 it took five days to travel from Germany to the U.S. by ship. The zeppelin could do it in half that time. It was speedy. Elise: Well, maybe I'll sit down and watch a little bit. Maybe I'll learn something ... Tr a ck 4-1-O L-2 B. Listen again. How was the zeppelin described? Check your answers. Track 4-1-OL-3 A. Listen to the conversation and check the correct picture. Jack: I think we should buy a bigger car. Big cars are safer. Kayla: Yes, but on the other hand, they consume more oil. Jack: They also look really cool. Kayla: That's true, but there are some SUVs which are not big but also very beautiful. Jack: And 1 think big cars are more fun to drive. Kayla: But then again, it's very expensive. Jack: Well, let's get more information about several kinds of cars, okay? T r a c k4-1-O L-4 Listen to another person talking about famous buildings in his country and fill in the blanks with information you hear. My country has two very famous buildings called the Petronas Towers. The buildings are made of glass, steel, and concrete. They were designed by an American architect, but he used a Malaysian style. They were finished in 1998, and they were the tallest buildings in the world at that time. Each tower has 88 floors, and is 452 meters high. I really like the Petronas Towers. They show both the modern and the traditional side of my country. T r a c k4-1-O L-5 A. Listen to a talk on controversies about modern buildings. Then fill in the blanks to complete the sentences. Modern buildings: We love them, We hate them The world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is almost 500 years old, and it faced a very modern problem: There simply wasn't enough space for six million visitors each year. In 1989, American architect I.M. Pei designed a striking glass pyramid in the building's center to be a visitor entrance and shopping arcade. But he also started an angry debate. Some people felt his glass building was a piece of art, like the ones inside the museum. Others said it was just an ugly, modern mistake. Kyoto, Japan, is the country's ancient capital, and the heart of its culture. Its railroad station was too small for the millions of visitors. In 1997, the city completed a new station in a huge shopping center, right in the oldest part of the city. Designed by Hiroshi Hara, the building also contains a hotel and department store. Before it was built, critics said that the high, wide, modern building would destroy the city's traditional look. On the other hand, supporters said it would bring new life into the city center. Track 4-1-OL-6