新视野第二册视听说听力原文及答案Unit5

(A) She disagrees that only a few tickets were given out.(B) The police gave out very few tickets along that road.(C) This week, there were more tickets given out along the road.(D) You need a ticket if you want to drive along that road. 2(A) Mary is the second smarteststudent in the class.(B) No one else is as bright asMary.(C) Besides Mary, there are onlytwo other smart students in theclass.(D) Mary is not a smart student. 3(A) Twelve cookies were given to them.(B) They were given more cookies than they expected.(C) Six cookies were given to them.(D) They were given less cookies than they expected.4(A) There hasn't been any rain in a long time.(B) Usually, it rains harder than this.(C) The last few years have seen a lot of rain.(D) It is raining unusually hard right now. 5(A) The interest rates were much higher in the past than now.(B) The economy has had no effect on the interest rates.(C) The interest rates have risen a lot.(D) The interest rates continue to drop.Your answerCorrect answer(2) The couple was going to celebrate the wife's birthday.(5) The husband put the cat out before the taxi arrived.(3) The cat shot back into the house when the couple was going to the taxi. (1) The husband went back to chase the cat out.(4) The wife told the driver a lie.(6) The husband got into the car.(2) The couple was going to celebrate the wife's birthday.(5) The husband put the cat out before the taxi arrived.(3) The cat shot back into the house when the couple was going to the taxi.(1) The husband went back to chase the cat out.(4) The wife told the driver a lie.(6) The husband got into the car.1.How long have dogs lived with human beings?(A)No less than 14,000 years.(B)Far more than 14,000 years.(C)At least 40,000 years.(D)Almost 40,000 years.2.Why are dogs sometimes called "man's best friend"?(A)Because they are playful.(B)Because they are friendly.(C)Because they can understand human instructions.(D)All of the above.3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an important activity dogs can perform?(A)Guarding the house.(B)Performing for the kids.(C)Helping the hunter.(D)Herding sheep.4.Which of the following is NOT done by a sniffer dog?(A)Smelling for a disease.(B)Finding a bomb.(C)Guiding a blind person.(D)Finding illegal drugs5.What was true of the puppies at the end of the study?(A)A few of them could get the ball.(B)A few of them pressed a lever to get food.(C)Most of them could get the ball.(D)All of them learned how to play with the box.1.According to the passage, where are threatened and endangered animals?(A)In wilderness areas.(B)Especially in backyards.(C)In many places throughout the world.(D)In a few places in the world.2.According to the passage, what is one of the best ways to preserve endangered species?(A)Donating money to relevant research.(B)Increasing both local and international cooperation.(C)Eating environmentally friendly foods.(D)Preserving their habitat.3.Which of the following environmentally friendly goods does the speaker mention?(A)Any kind of chocolate.(B)Non-toxic cleaners.(C)Products made from plants.(D)Goods made from materials that are good to health.4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a thing you can do personally to help with the environment?(A)Drinking coffee in your backyard.(B)Helping create a habitat.(C)Participating in projects for restoring habitat.(D)Establishing a small habitat in your own backyard.5.What is the passage mainly about?(A)The importance of preserving endangered species.(B)Problems in protecting threatened species.(C)Ways to protect endangered animals.(D) The relationship between the human species andthreatened animals.Characters Actions and wordsA dogwalked into a butcher's shop with(1)f i ve dol l ar s; fixed eyes on the lamb(2)chops and barked.The butcher picked up the (3)w or st quality chops. The dog (4)bar ked angrily and continuously.The butcherselected the (5)f i nest chops; took the(6)m oney.The dog left.The butcherwanted to (7)ow n such an intelligent dog;(8)f ol l owed the dog.The dog entered an (9)apar t m ent house; climbed to the (10)t hi r d f l oor;(11)scr at ched on the door.A manopened the (12)doo;(13)yel l ed at the dog.The butcher asked the man to (14)st op;said it was the (15)sm ar t est animal; explained how the dog had got the best (16)l am d chop.The man(17)l ook at the butcher sideways;said it was the third time that week the dog hadforgotten (18)hi s key.Your answer Correct answer(1) five dollars five dollars / a five-dollarbill / 5 dollars(2) chops chops(3) worst worst / lowest(4) barked barked(5) finest finest(6) money money(7) own own / have(8) followed followed(9) apartment house apartment house(10) third floor third floor(11) scratched on scratched on(12) door door(13) yelled at yelled at(14) stop stop(15) smartest smartest / cleverest(16) lamd chops lamb chops(17) look at looked at(18) his key his keyWhen David gave his mom a(n) (1)dog as a birthday present, she was very (2)pl eased, for the dog licked her hand and wagged its tail. She called it Brian after (3)one of her f r i ends. Mary read an article which says that dogs can be (4)f ai t hf ul to their owners. David agreed, for he saw a TV (5)i nt er vi ew which introduced a dog that could (6)w ar n its master of an epileptic attack. He explained that this has something to do with its keen sense of (7)sm el l. Jokingly, Mary said she wondered whether Brian can (8)f or et el l when David's mom is going to roast a(n) (9)chi cken.Your answer Correct answer(1) dog dog(2) pleased delighted / pleased(3) one of her friends a friend of hers(4) faithful very close / close(5) interview interview(6) warn warn(7) smell smell(8) foretell foretell(9) chicken chicken1.Which of the following is true of the parrot in the beginning?(A)It was named John.(B)It received a gift from the young man.(C)It used rude language.(D)It could speak five different languages.2.What was the parrot's response when John shook it?(A)It became polite.(B)It got even ruder.(C)It remained the same.(D)It laughed and ignored the young man.3.Why did John get the parrot out of the freezer?(A)Because the parrot begged for mercy.(B)Because the parrot changed its behavior all of a sudden.(C)Because he was afraid the parrot might die.(D)Because the parrot screamed terribly.4.What can be inferred from the parrot's question "May I ask why you put the chickens there and what they did wrong?"(A)It was interested in the frozen chickens.(B) It believed that chickens should be punished for doingwrong.(C)It hoped that humans would not punish chickens any more.(D)It had been frightened by the chickens' dead bodies.5.Which method John tried worked with the parrot?(A)He taught the bird polite language.(B)He played soft music.(C)He shouted at the parrot.(D)He put the bird in the refrigerator freezer.1. W hy did the manager stop Mary?Because dogs are not allowed i n t he m ovi e t heat e.Your answer Correct answerin the movie theater in the theater2. W hat did the woman do for her dog?She bought a(n) t i cket for the dog.Your answer Correct answerticket ticket3. W hy did the woman insist that her dog should enter the theater?Because she believed that her dog was so wel l t r ai ned and soi nt el l i gen that he was almost hum an.Your answer Correct answer(1) well trained well-trained(2) intelligen intelligent(3) human human4. W hat did the woman finally promise the manager?She promised him that if there is any pr obl em, she and the dog wouldl eave t he t heat er immediately. She also promised that her dog wasn't likeany ot her dog the manager had ever seen.Your answer Correct answer(1) any problem any problem(2) leave the theater leave the theater(3) any other dog any other dog5. W hat did the manager finally do? Why?He l et t he dog go i n, because the theater was al m ost em pt y that night.Your answer Correct answer(1) let the dog go in let the dog in(2) almost empty almost empty单元测试Part I ScriptDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. His parents wanted him to learn to be responsible.B. His parents believed it was good for his health.C. His parents hoped he would not be lonely.D. His parents loved animals.2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. She saw her uncle riding a horse many times when she was young.B. She once worked at stables.C. Her uncle gave her a horse as a birthday present once.D. Her uncle worked at the local stables.3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Dogs.B. Rabbits.C. Cats.D. Turtles.4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. She is all for it.B. She is completely against it.C. She is willing to accept a dog, but on certain conditions.D. She needs only a dog that can do a lot of hard work.5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The woman disagrees with keeping animals in zoos.B. The man thinks animals in zoos lose their freedom totally.C. The woman thinks animals in zoos are well-fed.D. The man disagrees with keeping animals in zoos.Part II ScriptDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then fill in the blanks with the missing words. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time to write the missing words. Use the second playing to check your answers.M:So, (1)how's the book about hippos (河马) you've beenreading?W:Fabulous! I've learned that hippos are not the clumsy animals as(2)t hey seem t o be.M:Is it true that they sweat blood?W:No. Hippos' skin produces a red oil which (3)pr ot ect s t hem f r omsunburn and infections.M:Cool! Hey, why do hippos yawn (打哈欠) (4)al l t he t i m e?W:They're not yawning; they're (5)scar i ng away their enemies byshowing them their teeth.M:Hippos must be lazy, (6)t hough. They sleep all day!W:Yeah, but that doesn't mean (7)t hey ar e l azy They stillgo out and eat at night.M:Probably they can't run fast, so it's probably safer for them to eat in the dark to (8)avoi d bei ng seen.W:No! Hippos are very fast. They're (9)m uch f ast er than we think!M:I know! I've seen them run through the water (10)l i ke hor ses!W:Right! In fact, the name "hippopotamus" means "river horse"(11)i n Gr eek.Your answer Correct answer(1) how's how's/how is(2) they seem to be they seem to be(3) protects them from protects them from(4) all the time all the time(5) scaring away scaring away(6) though though(7) they are lazy they're lazy/they are lazy(8) avoid being seen avoid being seen(9) much faster much faster(10) like horses like horses(11) in Greek in GreekPart III ScriptDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. Why is the cat called Bo?A. The cat is named after a clown called Bo.B. The cat is named after a singer called Bo.C. A jazz composer called Bo gave the cat the name.D. A magician called Bo gave the cat the name.2. Why does the woman call her cat a bad boy?A. He lives in the countryside.B. He runs out in the fields.C. He catches various kinds of animals.D. He attacks a vet.3. Why was the woman concerned about the cat one day?A. He killed too many animals.B. He was run over by a car.C. He jumped down from too high a place.D. He could not walk steadily.4. What happened at the vet's clinic?A. The cat attacked the vet.B. The cat ran away from the vet's.C. The vet gave the cat a thorough checkup.D. The vet gave the cat a shot.5. Why was the cat limping?A. He got hurt in a traffic accident.B. He fell out of a window.C. He wanted attention and love.D. He was feeling playful.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1.The husband went upstairs to chase the cat __________.A. outB. go outC. come outD. get out2.Nothing worked. Finally, John got __________ and he yelled at the parrot.A. fed upB. fed up withC. fed offD. fed off with3.My dog is __________ well trained __________ he's almost human.A. so...soB. such...thatC. so...thatD. as...as4.The dog licked her hand and wagged its tail, and she ________.A. hookedB. was hookedC. hooksD. was hooking5.It has something to do with the dog's __________. It's very keen.A. feeling of smellB. smell feelingC. sense of smellD. smell sense6.The dog finally fixed his eyes on the lamb chops and barked, __________that he wanted to buy some.A. showedB. shownC. being shownD. showing7.The smart animal surely doesn't __________ this kind of treatment.A. reserveB. deserveC. preserveD. observe8.Your dog will have to __________, or you will have to leave the cinema.A. behaveB. behave himC. behave himselfD. be behaved9.I find it relaxing to sit down and watch tropical fish at the end of a________ day.A. tiringB. tiredC. tiresomeD. tireless10.The parrot apologized, "I believe I may have _______ you with my rudelanguage. I'm truly sorry."A. offended atB. offended toC. offended againstD. offended。

新视野大学英语视听说教程2(第二版)答案(带unit test)Unit1Listening skillsBBDCAListening in Task1FTFTFListening in Task2BBDACListening in Task3classical，peaceful，relaxing，Jazz，sadness，heavy metal，energy，sporting events，physical labor，road accidentsLet's talk Task 1Good Morning to All，success，musicaltalents，without，second part，replaced，legal action，real ownersFurther listening and speaking Task 1special，joke，talent，proud，loud，joy，honesty，dancer，talk，wondered，capture，fanTask2 BAADCTask 3 TFTTTUnit 1 test1-5 CCDCB1.favorite band ，2.Not anymore ，3.no longer ，4.a big fan ，5.collected ，6.the ones ，7.Going crazy ，8.Maybe to you ，9.pressure ，10.fall in love ，11.get it ，12.from time to time ，13.Go on ，14.music video 1-5BCDDA 1-5CDABA 6-10 CDCBCUnit2Listening skills: Making inferences ADBCBListening in > Task 1director，sound effects， good story，think， sad，violent， light-hearted movies，mystery movie，in the futureTask 2 DCDABTask3film,directors,actors,important,the United Kingdom,viewers,40 million,Olympic,WorldCup,time,artistic value,depth,BestPicture,favor,science fictionLet's talk > Task 1 ABCDDFurther listening and speaking Task 1memorizing lines，remember one line，I hear the guns roar，a loud boom，forgot his lineTask 2 ACCADTask 3 FTFTFUnit 2 test1-5 CBABD1.a very good2.starring3.best-seller4.a new classic5.violent6.somewhat7.before8.the calmness9.death 10.thought 1-5 DBDCA 1-5 CCBAB 6-10 CCBACUnit3Listening skills: Identifying people's identity BCDAAListening in > Task 1 go out，flaming red，crush，chicken，likes，guts，turn him down，keeping everything，tell herTask 2 early，late teens，Double-dating，Group dating，marry，Adult dating，hardly，Blind date，neverListening in > Task 3(3) An announcement about the wedding was published in the newspaper.(2) Wedding invitations were sent out to relatives and friends.(1) The minister greeted the guests in the church.(8) The minister talked about the meaning of marriage.(4) The bride and the bridegroom exchanged vows.(7) The minister prayed for the couple.(6) The minister declared the couple husband and wife.(9) The reception was over.(5) The minister signed the certificate.Let's talk > Task 1 BBCDAFurther listening and speaking Task 1 BDCATask 2 the young man's plans，a nice house，God will provide for us，Don't worry, sir，play the role of GodTask 3 FFTTFUnit 3 test1-5BDCDC1.He's engaged2.even3.fell in love with4.swept him off his feet5.popped the question6.getting married7.lonely8.divorced 9.different 1-5CADBA 1-5BCADD 6-10CACBDUnit4Listening skills Obey your thirst.，Drivers wanted.，She works while you rest.，Make yourself heard.，We lead. Others copy.，Good to the last drop.，Don't leave home withoutit.，No business too small, no problem too big.Listening in > Task 1 shoes，funny，a lot of life，ad，extra spring，money，millions of dollars，for nothing，reach the top，hard work，focus on，forgetTask 2 FTFFTTask 3 ABBCCLet's talk > Task 1 TFTFTFurther listening and speaking Task 1banned tobacco ads，young people smoking cigarettes，ways around the law，new customers old ones，smoking on campusTask 2 ACBDDTask 3 FTFTFUnit 4 test1-5BBCDC1.We do2.change the image3.do some surveys4.different age groups5.all the time6.your users7.target 1-5CAAAB 1-5CDCDC 6-10CBDBCUnit5Listening skills ABBDCListening in > Task 1(2) The couple was going to celebrate the wife's birthday.(5) The husband put the cat out before the taxi arrived.(3) The cat shot back into the house when the couple was going to the taxi.(1) The husband went back to chase the cat out.(4) The wife told the driver a lie.(6) The husband got into the car.Task 2 ADBCCTask 3 CDBACLet's talk > Task 11-6: five dollars, chops, worst/lowest quality, barked, finest, money7-12: own/have, followed, apartment house, third floor, scratched on, door13-18: yelled at, stop, smartest/cleverest, lamb chops, looked at, his keyFurther listening and speaking > Further listening > Task 11-5: a dog, delighted/pleased, one of her friends, be close, interview6-9: warn, smell, foretell/predict, a chickenTask 2 CBCDDTask 3 1.in the theater2. a ticket3. well-trained, intelligent, human4. any problem, leave the theater, any other dog5. let thedog in, almost emptyUnit 5 test1-5ABACA1.how's2.they seem to be3.protects themfrom 4.all the time 5.scaring away 6.though 7.they're lazy/they are lazy 8.avoid being seen 9.much faster 10.like horses 11.in Greek1-5BCDAC 1-5AACBC 6-10DBCADUnit6Listening skills:Dialog 1: D, The first girl (The girl who wears the short skirt2 Dialog 2: B, No, she hasn’t.Listening in > Task 11-4: looks funny, looks fine, out of fashion, good on her5-7: out-dated, following fashion trends, no wonderTask 21-5: fashionable clothes, trends, copied, traditional center, are guarded6-10: July, great numbers, a high price, starting point, only a partTask 3 1-5: DACBCLet's talk > Task 11-5:different and daring, Teenagers, their legs, shorter and shorter, five inches 6-10: loose morals, never appear, look childlike, women’s liberation, traditionalFurther listening and speaking >Further listening > Task 1 1-5: TFTFFTask 2 1-7: nervous, afraid, first time, locker, blanket, come out, woreTask 3 1-4: new clothes, full of clothes, university tuition, clothes in fashion5-7: the Middle Ages, part-time job, not too expensiveUnit 6 test1-5DDCAC1.trying on2.a business suit3.in a blouse4.cotton tights5.a dress6.a miniskirt7.to an office8.catch more eyes 9.suit 10.a typical boy 1-5ACBDC 1-5CBAAD 6-10BCDACUnit7Listening skills:1-5: BAADBListening in > Task 11-5: banker, loan, saving, save, spend, mortgage, property,property values, risen/gone up/increased by30 percentTask 2 1-5: ABDCCTask 3 1-5: FTFTFLet's talk > Task 1 1-7: money, all his money, promise, in the casket, sitting, next to,close 8-14: box, locked, foolish, all that money, go back on her word, put the money, checkFurther listening and speaking > Further listening > Task 11-7: the beggar, needed help, careful, a job, a hard time, waste,good luckTask 2 1-5: DCBDATask 3 1-5: TFFTTUnit 7 test1-5CDABC1.give me a loan2.What for3.support4.are spending5.hard up myself6.let him know7.get nowhere 8.easy-going 9.general manager 10.my luck1-5DCBAB 1-5BACDA 6-10BDCCCUnit8Listening skills:1-6: First, not only, but also, Also, Instead, More importantly7-11: though, Moreover, In fact, Last but not least, for exampleListening in > Task 1 1-5: FTFTFTask 21-5: BDCACTask 31-6: give out, number, online, sites, credit card, low7-11: outgoing, thieves, offers, mailbox, front doorLet's talk > Task 1 7-6-5-1-2-3-4Further listening and speaking > Further listening > Task 11. freeze2. tall, shorter, red jacket，3. his gun, open, the rest of the people，4. key, safe，5. calm, a medalTask 2 1-5: ADCDBTask 3 1-5: FTTFFUnit 8 test1-5BDDCA1.in prison2.the greater part of3.small office4.things5.3 meals6.get a break7.play games 8.get fired 9.all ears 10.allow 11.on the phone 12.change places 13.In spite of1-5BCDDA 1-5BACBC 6-10ADABDUnit9Listening skills:1-6: crashing into, at least three, dozens more, big hole, danger, 327-12: 68, 5:48, 18 minutes, terrorism, four, the pilotListening in > Task 11-5: TFTFFTask 21-5: DABCCTask 3 1-7: candle, couple, six, 190 people, 1,500, 15 percent, nearly 5 percent8-13: about 1 percent, 700 percent, burning candle, away, at least a foot, children and petsLet's talk > Task 11-5: lost it for drunk driving, stole the car and killed the owner, in the trunk, horrified, calls for backup, I was speeding, tooFurther listening and speaking > Further listening > Task 11-5: 120, burns, candles, blow them out, electrical appliances6-10: flickering lights, smoke alarm, floor plan, exitsTask 2 1-5: ACCBDTask 3 1-5: emergency 911, had broken down, woman passenger, No. 15, 15miles6-9: ambulance, the operator, calm and warm, a boyUnit 9 test1-5 CCADC1.driven through2.right away3.smells of4.run into5.going6.Look out7.hit it8.the opposite way 1-5 BDACC 1-5 ABDAC 6-10 BBDADUnit10Listening skills:1-8: take off, land, representative, how a plane flies, stays on the ground, short flight, increase, another cityListening in > Task 11-5: go camping, planning to go, the mountains, the most beautiful, drive 6-11: heights, wonderful views, skip the climbing, clean up, fun, overcomeTask 21-5: TFFTFTask 31-5: CDBAALet's talk > Task 11-5: a school examination, the basement, shopping, steps, frightened 6-10: come in, the window, toy gun, upstairs, take the dog11-14: have heard, the window, her parents, dial the numberFurther listening and speaking > Further listening > Task 11-6: first prize, software competition, atrip to, fly, turns, goes pale, a cold sweat, some medicines, cause, a lot of troubleTask 21-5: ACDBATask 31-5: TTFFTUnit 10 test1-5 CCDDC1.2 people2.What's up3.camping4.Care to5.snakes6.scared stiff7.in the mountains8.care for9.Poisonous ones 10.like 11.can you 12.or not 13.how loud 14.scream1-5 CBDAC 1-5 CBADA 6-10DCBBA。

Unit 05 Dose your best friends have four legs?Aims: Identifying Special QuantitiesGiving Short Responses; Praising, Making RecommendationsKey Words:ticket: 罚款单(an official piece of paper that shows a driver must pay money for committing a traffic offence) skyrocket: 猛涨(rise quickly)exceptional:例外的(unusual)behave oneself: 守规矩(act in a polite way)chase: 追逐(run after)poke: 捅;戳(push quickly into)yell: 喊叫(shout)desperation: 绝望(the state of having no hope)freezer:(冰箱的)冷冻区;冷冻库(a part of a fridge in which food can be stored at very low temperatures for a long time)offend: 得罪,冒犯(hurt someone's feelings)aquarium: 鱼缸,水族箱(a tank, bowl, or other water-filled enclosure in which living fish or other aquatic animals and plants are kept)tropical: 热带的(of, occurring in, or characteristic of the tropics)fascinating: 迷人的(charming)bark: 吠,叫(make the loud, sharp sound of a dog)scratch:(用爪子)抓(mark or tear a surface with something sharp or rough)lick: 舔(move one's tongue across a surface)wag: 摇晃(尾巴)(shake; wave)hook: 上瘾;很喜欢(be deeply attracted)epileptic: 癫痫的, 癫痫性的(of, relating to, or associated with a disease of the brain)polar bear: 北极熊(a large, white-furred bear living in the Arctic regions)sniff: 闻,嗅(smell)mold: 霉菌(a soft green or grey growth which develops on objects left too long in warm wet air)an even dozen: 12a baker's dozen: 13be/get fed up:(informal) be unable or unwilling to put up with something any longerII. Listening Skills1. M: The police gave a few tickets out last week along Highway 15W: In fact, quite a few tickets were given on that road.Q: What does the woman mean?Key: A2. M: Who do you think is the smartest student in the class?W: Mary is second to none.Q: What does the woman say about Mary?Key: B3. W: What are you so happy about?M: Instead of being given an even dozen, we've been given a baker's dozen.Q: Why is the man so happy?Key: B4. M: We have had a lot of rain over the last few years.W: But nothing like this.Q: What does the woman mean?Key: D5. M: What effect has the booming economy had on interest rates for loans?W: The interest rates have skyrocketed!:Q: What does the woman mean?Key: CIII. Listening InTask 1: Dogs aren’t allowed hereManager: I'm sorry, Miss, but dogs aren't allowed in this theater.Mary: But I have a ticket for him.Manager: I'm very sorry, but animals aren't permitted.Mary: You don't understand. This is a special case. My dog is so well trained and so intelligent that he's almost human.Manager: I see that you have an exceptional animal, but...Mary: I promise you that if there is any problem we'll leave the theater immediately. I promise you that this dog isn't like any other dog you've ever seen.Manager: Well... all right. I'll let you go in, since the theater is almost empty tonight. But your dog will have to behave himself, or you will have to leave.Mary: Thank you very much.Key:1. Because dogs are not allowed in the movie theater.2. She bought a ticket for the dog.3. She believed that her dog was so well trained and so intelligent that he was almost human.4. She promised him that if there should be any problem, she and the dog would leave the theater immediately. She also promised that her dog wasn't like any other dog the manager had ever seen.5. He let the dog in, because the theater was almost empty that night.Task 2: Put the cat out!ScriptA couple was going out for the evening to celebrate the wife's birthday. While they were getting ready, the husband put the cat out. The taxi arrived, and as the couple walked out of their home, the cat ran back into the house. Not wanting their cat to have free run of the house while riley were out, the husband went back upstairs to chase the cat out. The wife, not wanting it known that the house would be empty, explained to the taxi driver, "He's just going upstairs to say goodbye to my mother." A few minutes later, the husband got into the car, and said, "Sorry it took so long. The stupid old thing was hiding under the bed, and I had to poke her with a stick to get her to come out!" Key: 413526Key to question: What would the driver probably think about the wife's mother?D) She was ill-treated at home.Task 3: A Sudden Change in the Parrot’s AttitudeA young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of this bird's mouth was rude. John tried every method to change the bird's attitude by constantly saying polite words, playing soft music, and anything he could think of to set a good example. Nothing worked. Finally, John got fed up and he yelled at the parrot. And the bird yelled back. John shook the parrot, and the bird got angrier and ruder. Finally, in a moment of desperation, John put the bird in the refrigerator freezer. For a few minutes, John heard the bird scream and kick. Then suddenly there was silence. Not a sound for over a minute. Fearing that he'd hurt the bird, John quickly opened the door to the freezer. The parrot calmly stepped out and said, “I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I am truly sorry, and I will do everything I can to correctmy poor behavior."John was greatly surprised at the bird's change of attitude. As he was about to ask the parrot what had caused such a sudden change in his behavior, the bird continued, "May I ask why you put the chickens there and what they did wrong?" (220 words)1. What was true of the parrot in the beginning?C) He used rude language.2. What method John tried worked with the parrot?D) None of the above.3. What was the parrot's response when John shook him?B) He got even ruder.4. Why did John get the parrot out of the freezer?C) He was afraid the parrot might die.5. What question did John want to ask the parrot?A) Why did he change forr the better'?IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 The Dog Will Be Company for her.John: Se-Jin, come shopping with me. I'm buying a present for my mother.Se-Jin: What are you getting her?John: I've got just the perfect idea. A dog.Se-Jin: A dog'? Would she like that?John: She'll love it. My dad works long hours each day, and I think with me away at school, she is a bit lonely. And I'll just get a small one, a Pekinese.Se-Jin: Good idea! The dog will be company for her.SAMPLE DIALOGA: Hi, come shopping with me. I want to buy a gift for my neighbor.B: What for'?A: His wile died a couple of weeks ago, and he is feeling lonely. He's been kind to us. I want to buy something to cheer him up.B: What do you want to get for him?A: I'm thinking of buying a bunch of flowers for him.B: But I've got a perfect idea. A dog.A: A dog? Why?B: He'll be crazy about it. He's so lonely; he needs company rather than beautiful flowers.A: Good thinking! The dog can keep him company.MODEL 2 Where to walk dogs?Bob: There's some talk of a businessman building a dog park in Shanghai.Laura: Really. what on earth for?Bob: Apparently there is a law against having dogs on the streets.Laura: Does it mean that the dogs have to stay inside apartments at all times?Bob: It sounds pretty cruel, doesn't it? Maybe the park is a good idea.Laura: Maybe they should just allow people to walk their dogs on the streets.Bob: But in many large cities where dogs can be walked, the streets are a mess. I heard Paris is the worst. Laura: Couldn't people just clean up after their dogs?Bob: Would they?SAMPLE DIALOGA: Have you heard the city has passed a law against walking dogs on the streets?B: Sure, it's published in the newspapers.A: It means that dogs have to be kept inside all the time.B: It's rather cruel, isn't it? We shouldn't be so cruel to dumb animals.A: But dogs often leave a mess on the streets.B: But owners can clean up the mess from their dogs.A: Would they ?B: Perhaps the best solution is to build a dog park. Then people can walk their dogs there.A: Sounds too good to be realistic. The city is already too crowded without the dogs.MODEL 3 What does having a few fish do for you?Philip: Wow! I see you've bought an aquarium. Nice!Peter: You should get one too. I highly recommend it.Philip: Why'? What does having a few fish do for you?Peter: I find it relaxing just to sit down and watch tropical fish at the end of a tiring day.Philip: I can understand. I like to take it easy after work, too.Peter: There's more than that. They're really fascinating. They give you hours of entertainment, believe me.Philip: Perhaps I should give it a try.Peter: OK, I can lend you a couple of good reference books.Philip: Great! Any other tips on getting started?Sample DialogueA: Wow! You've bought a Discman! It does look nice!B: You'd better buy one as well. I strongly recommend it.A: Why'? What can it do for you?B' I find it relaxing to listen to music on it.A: 1 can understand. After a day's work I like to relax a bit myself.B' Not only that. Some music cheers you up and makes you forget all your troubles.A" Maybe I should have a try, but I don't know how to use the Discman.B: OK, I can lend you this manual.A: Wonderful! Any other tips on getting started?V. Let’s TalkA Intelligent DogScriptA black dog walked into a butcher's shop with a five-dollar bill in his mouth. He spent several minutes looking at the meat on display. He finally fixed his eyes on the lamb chops and barked, showing that he wanted to buy some of them. The butcher, thinking the dog wouldn't know the difference, picked out the worst chops. The dog barked angrily and continued to bark until the butcher selected the finest chops. After the butcher took the money from the dog's mouth, the dog picked up the chops and left the shop.The butcher was deeply impressed and decided that he would like to own a clever dog like that. He closed up shop and followed the dog to see where it went. The dog entered an apartment house, climbed to the third floor, and began to scratch on the door. With that, the door opened and an angry man started yelling at the dog. As he did so, the butcher stepped forward to ask the man to stop. "What are you doing'? That's the smartest animal I've ever seen! Surely it doesn't deserve this kind of treatment." The butcher then went on to explain how the dog had bought the best lamb chops in the shop. The man looked at the butcher from the corner of his eye and said, "I don't think he's so intelligent. You see, this is the third time this week he's forgotten his key."Key:VI . Further Listening and SpeakingListeningTask 1: A Birthday PresentMary: David, how did your mom like the dog you gave her for a birthday gift?David: Oh, Mary, she was delighted. It licked her hand and wagged its tail and she was hooked.Mary: What did she call it?David: She's calling it "Brian", after a friend of hers.Mary: Your morn always did have a sense of humor. I read somewhere that dogs can become very close to their owners.David: I've heard that. I saw an interview on TV with a man who had epileptic attacks, and Iris dog would warn him before he would have an attack.Mary: Really? 1 wonder how they can do that!David: It has something to do with the dog's sense of smell. It's very keen.Mary: Do you think Brian will be able to foretell when your morn is going to roast a chicken?After David gave his mom a dog as a birthday present, she was very pleased, for the dog licked her hand and wagged its tail. She called it Brian after one of her friends. Mary read an article which says that dogs can be faithful to their owners/masters. David agreed, for he saw a TV interview which introduced a dog that could warn its master of an epileptic attack. He explained that this ability of the dog's has something to do with its keen sense of smell. Jokingly, Mary said she wondered whether the dog Brian can foretell/predict when David's morn is going to roast a chicken. Task 2: 100 percent Polar BearScriptOne afternoon in the Arctic, a father polar bear and his son polar bear were sitting in the snow. The son turned to his father and asked," Dad, am I 100 percent polar bear'?" of course, son, you're 100 percent polar bear." A few minutes passed, and the beat turned to his father again and said, "Dad, tell me the truth. I can take it .I am I100 percent polar bear? No brown bear or panda bear?" 'Son, I'm 100 percent polar bear and your mother is 100 percent polar bear, so you're certainly 100 percent polar bear." A few more minutes passed, and the son polar bear again turned to his father and asked, "Dad, don't worry. But it'll hurt my feelings if it's not true. ! really need to know.., am I really 100 percent polar bear'?"Somewhat angered by this continued questioning, the father polar 9ear yelled at his son, "Why on earth do you keep asking if you're 100 percent polar bear?" "Because I'm freezing to death out here!" (173 words)Key:1.T2. F3. F4. T5. FTask 3: Using Dogs to Sniff out Mold in Homes“Are you ready to go to work?" a woman asks her dog Sydney. The dog wags her tail. Then she starts sniffing around inside the house. Sydney is hunting for mold. When she sits down, that means she smells mold nearby. Usually mold is found within three or four feet. A boy who lives in this house has epileptic attacks. It could be from mold. His mother wanted to find the mold. She tried other ways to find it, but they didn't work. She said she trusted the dog more than the other ways. Workers found mold near where Sydney sat. Nobody had thought to look for mold there before. Now it can be cleaned out and the boy will feel much better.Sydney is very special. Only about ten animals in the U.S. can do this. She spent hundreds of hours with a police dog trainer in Florida to learn how. In the U.S., people have used dogs to find drugs and bombs for a long time, but dogs that find mold are something new. People in Europe have used mold-sniffing dogs for many years. Dogs are cheaper to use than human trackers and can find exactly where the mold is. They also do it quickly and for less than $500. Other methods may cost thousands of dollars and take weeks. (223 words)1. According to the Passage, what does it mean when Sydney sits down'? D) She finds mold not far away.2. What may be the cause 0f the boy's epileptic attacks? C) Mold.3. How many dogs in the United States are able to find mold? B) About ten.4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A) Dogs can find wine.5. Which of the following is true in finding mold? D) Dogs are cheaper and faster than other methods.。

Unit 1 Roll over, Beethoven!II Listening skills1-5: B B D C AIII Listening inTask 1: 1-5: F T F T FTask 2: 1-5: B B D A CTask 3: 1-5: classical, peaceful, relaxing, Jazz, sadness6-10: heavy metal, energy, sporting events, physical labor, road accidentsV Let’s talk1-8: Good Morning to All, success, musical talents, without, second part, replaced, legal action, real ownersVI Further listening and speakingTask 1: 1-6: special, joke, talent, proud, loud, joy7-12: honesty, dancer, talk, wondered, capture, fan Task 2: 1-5: B A A D CTask 3: 1-5: F F T T TUnit 2 What’s on at the cinema?II Listening skills1-5: A D B C BIII Listening inTask 1: 1-5: director, sound effects, good story, think, sad6-9: violent, light-hearted movies, mystery movie, in the futureTask 2: 1-5: D C D A BTask 3: 1-5: film, directors, actors, important, the United Kingdom6-10: viewers, 40 million, Olympic, World Cup, time11-15: artistic value, depth, Best Picture, favor, science fictionV Let’s talk1-5: A B C D DVI Further listening and speakingTask 1: 1-5: memorizing lines, remember one line, I hear the guns roar, a loud boom, forgot his lineTask 2: 1-5: A C C A DTask 3: 1-5: F T F T FUnit 3 Every Jack has his Jill!II Listening skills1-5: B C A A AIII Listening inTask 1: 1-5: go out, flaming red, crush, chicken, likes6-9: guts, turn him down, keeping everything, tell herTask 2: 1-5: early, late teens, Double-dating, Group dating, marry6-9: Adult dating, hardly, Blind date, neverTask 3: 3-2-1-5-9-7-6-4-8V Let’s talk1-5: B B C D AVI Further listening and speakingTask 1: 1-4: B D C ATask 2: 1-5: the young man’s plans, a nice house, God will provide for us, Don’t worry, sir, play the role of GodTask 3: 1-5: F F T T FUnit 4 Beware of adsII Listening skillsGood to the last drop.—Maxwell coffeeMake yourself heard.—Ericsson mobile phoneObey your thirst.—Sprite soda drinkWe lead. Others copy.—Ricoh photocopierNo business to small, no problem too big.—IBM companyDrivers wanted.—Volkswagen carDon’t leave home without it.—American Express credit cardShe works while you rest.—A washing machineIII Listening inTask 1: 1-7: shoes, funny, a lot of life, ad, extra spring, money, tall man8-13: millions of dollars, for nothing, reach the top, hard work, focus on, forgetTask 2: 1-5: F T F F TTask 3: 1-5: A B B C CV Let’s talk1-5: T F T F TVI Further listening and speakingTask 1: 1-5: banned tobacco/cigarette ads, young people smoking cigarettes, ways around the law, new customers, old ones, smoking on campusTask 2: 1-5: A C B D DTask 3: 1-5: F T F T FUnit 5 Does your best friend have four legs?II Listening skills1-5: A B B D CIII Listening inTask 1: 4-1-3-5-2-6Task 2: 1-5: A D B C CTask 3: 1-5: C D B A CV Let’s talk1-6: five dollars, chops, worst/lowest quality, barked, finest, money7-12: own/have, followed, apartment house, third floor, scratched on, door13-18: yelled at, stop, smartest/cleverest, lamb chops, looked at, his keyVI Further listening and speakingTask 1: 1-5: dog, delighted/pleased, a friend of hers, very close / close , interview6-9: warn, smell, foretell/predict, chickenTask 2: 1-5: C B C D DTask 3: 1. in the theater2. ticket3. well-trained, intelligent, human4. any problem, leave the theater, any other dog5. let the dog in, almost emptyUnit 6 What’s in fashion?II Listening skillsDialog 1: D, The first girl (The girl who wears the short skirt)Dialog 2: B, No, she hasn’t.III Listening inTask 1: 1-4: looks funny, looks fine, out of fashion, good on her5-7: out-dated, following fashion trends, no wonderTask 2: 1-5: fashionable clothes, trends, copied, traditional center, are guarded6-10: July, great numbers, a high price, starting point, only a part Task 3: 1-5: D A C B CV Let’s talk1-5: different and daring, Teenagers, their legs, shorter and shorter, five inches6-10: loose morals, never appear, look childlike, women’s liberation, traditionalVI Further listening and speakingTask 1: 1-5: T F T F FTask 2: 1-7: nervous, afraid, first time, locker, blanket, come out, wore Task 3: 1-4: new clothes, full of clothes, university tuition, clothes in fashion5-7: the Middle Ages, part-time job, not too expensiveUnit 7 Does money talk?II Listening skills1-5: B A A D BIII Listening inTask 1: 1-5: banker, loan, saving, save, spend, mortgage, property, property values, risen/gone up/increased by 30 percentTask 2: 1-5: A B D C CTask 3: 1-5: F T F T FV Let’s talk1-7: money, all his money, promise, in the casket, sitting, next to, close 8-14: box, locked, foolish, all that money, go back on her word, put the money, checkVI Further listening and speakingTask 1: 1-7: the beggar, needed help, careful, a job, a hard time, waste, good luckTask 2: 1-5: D C B D ATask 3: 1-5: T F F T TUnit 8 Crime does pay!II Listening skills1-6: First, not only, but also, Also, Instead, More importantly7-11: though, Moreover, In fact, Last but not least, for exampleIII Listening inTask 1: 1-5: F T F T FTask 2: 1-5: B D C A CTask 3: 1-6: give out, number, online, sites, credit card, low7-11: outgoing, thieves, offers, mailbox, front doorV Let’s talk4-5-6-7-3-2-1Task 1: 1. freeze2. tall, shorter, red jacket3. his gun, open, the rest of the people4. key, safe5. calm, a medalTask 2: 1-5: A D C D BTask 3: 1-5: F T T F FUnit 9 Are you safe today?II Listening skills1-6: crashing into, at least three, dozens more, big hole, danger, 327-12: 68, 5:48, 18 minutes, terrorism, four, the pilotIII Listening inTask 1: 1-5: T F T F FTask 2: 1-5: D A B C CTask 3: 1-7: candle, couple, six, 190 people, 1,500, 15 percent, nearly 5 percent8-13: about 1 percent, 700 percent, burning candle, away, at least a foot, children and petsV Let’s talk1-5: lost it for drunk driving, stole the car and killed the owner, in the trunk, horrified, calls for backup, I was speeding, tooTask 1: 1-5: 120, burns, candles, blow them out, electrical appliances6-10: flickering lights, smoke alarm, floor plan, exitsTask 2: 1-5: A C C B DTask 3: 1-5: emergency 911, had broken down, woman passenger, No. 15, 15 miles6-9: ambulance, the operator, ca lm and warm, a boyUnit 10 Want freedom from fear?II Listening skills1-8: take off, land, representative, how a plane flies, stays on the ground, short flight, increase, another city III Listening inTask 1: 1-5: go camping, planning to go, the mountains, the most beautiful, drive6-11: heights, wonderful views, skip the climbing, clean up, fun, overcomeTask 2: 1-5: T F F T FTask 3: 1-5: C D B A AV Let’s talk1-5: a school examination, the basement, shopping, steps, frightened6-10: come in, the window, toy gun, upstairs, take the dog11-14: have heard, the window, her parents, dial the number VI Further listening and speakingTask 1: 1-6: first prize, software competition, a trip to, fly, turns, goes pale, a cold sweat, some medicines, cause, a lot of troubleTask 2: 1-5: A C D B ATask 3: 1-5: T T F F T。

新视野大学英语视听说第2册听力原文及答案UNIT1II. Listening Skills1.M: Why don‟t we go to the concert today?W: I‟ll go get the keys.Q: What does the woman imply?2.W: I can‟t find my purse anywhere. The opera tickets are in it.M: Have you checked in the car?Q: What does the man imply?3.M: Are you going to buy that pirated CD?W: Do I look like a thief?Q: What does the woman imply?4.M: Do you think the singer is pretty?W: Let‟s just say that I wouldn‟t/t vote for her in the local beauty contest.Q: What does the woman imply about the singer?5.M: Have you seen Tom? I can‟t find him anywhere.W: The light in his dorm was on just a few minutes ago.Q: What does the woman mean?1.B2.B3.D4.C5.AIII. Listening InTask 1: Encore!As soon as the singer completed the song, the audience cried, “Encore! Encore!” The singer was delighted and sang the song again. She couldn‟t believe it when the audience shouted for her to sing it again. The cycle of shouts and songs was repeated ten more times. The singer was overjoyed with the response from the audience. She talked them and asked them why they were so much audience in hearing the same song again and again. One of the people in the audience replied, “We wanted you to improve it; now it is much better.”1.F2.T3.F4.T5.FTask 2: The CarpentersW: They play “Yesterday Once More” all the time on the campus radio. Do you like it?M: I do. I never get tired of it. I like the Carpenters. Their voices are so beautiful and clear. I guess that‟s why they‟re so popular.W: I like the way their voices blend. There were just two of them, brother and sister, right?M: Yes, Richard and Karen I think they were. She died I think.W: Yes, anorexia. It is hard to believe that someone so beautiful would starve herself to death.M: It‟s a problem everywhere in the world, including China, I‟m afraid. Women worry too much about their appearances, and are so crazy about losing weight.W: Well, let‟s go for lunch before we go to the concert.1. beautiful and clear2. blend well3. sister4. worry too much5. more important Task 3: MozartMozart was a fascinating musician and composer whose fame continues to grow more than two centuries after his death. He was born in Salzburg, Austria, in 1756. Before the age of four, he had shown great musical talent. His father then decided to let him start taking harpsichord lessons. The boy‟s reputation as a musical talent grew fast. At five, he was composing music. Form that time on, Mozart was performing n concerts and writing music. By his early teens, he had mastered the piano, violin and harpsichord, and was writing symphonies and operas. His first major opera was performed in Milan in 1770, when he was only fourteen. At fifteen, Mozart became the conductor for an orchestra in Salzburg. In 1781, he left for Vienna, where he was in great demand as both a performer and a composition teacher. His first opera was a success. But life was not easy because he was a poor businessman, and his finances were always in a bad state. His music from the next decade was not very popular, and he eventually fell back on his teaching jobs for a living. In 1788 he stopped performing in public, preferring only to compose. He died in 1791 at the age of thirty-five. Although he lived only a short life, he composed over 600 works.1. Which of the following is true of Mozart? D2. How long has Mozart‟s fame lasted? A3. Which of the following is true of the four-year-old Mozart? B4. What could Mozart do at the age of six? C5. Which of the following is not mentioned as one of Mozart‟s accomplishments while he was in his early teens? CIV. Speaking OutModel 1 Do you like jazz?Laura: Hey!Bob: Hello!Laura: Do you like jazz, Bob?Bob: No, not much. Do you like it?Laura: Well, yes, I do. I‟m crazy about Wynton Marsalis.Bob: Oh, he‟s a piano player, isn‟t he?Laura: No, he‟s a trumpet player. So, what kind of music do you like?Bob: I like listening to rock.Laura: What group do you like best?Bob: Er, The Cranberries. They‟re the greatest. What about you? Don‟t you like them?Laura: Ugh! They make my stomach turn!SAMPLE DIALOGA: Do you like classical music?B: No, I don‟t like it at all.A: What type of music do you like?B: I‟m a real fan of pop songs.A: Who‟s your favorite singer or group?B: Jay Chou. What do you think about him?A: I can hardly bear pop songs. They are all noise to me.Model 2 Do you like punk rock?Max: What kind of music do you like?Frannie: Well, I like different kinds.Max: Any in particular?Frannie: Er, I especially like punk rock.Max: Punk rock? You don‟t seem like the punk rock type.Frannie: You should have seen me in high school. I had my hair dyed blue.Max: Wow, that must have been a sight!Frannie: It sure was. What about you? What‟s your favorite music?Max: I guess I like jazz best. Hey, I‟m going shopping for CDs tomorrow. Would you like to come along?Frannie: Sure, that sounds great.SAMPLE DIALOGA: What sports appeal to you?B: I like almost every kind of sport.A: Is there anything you like especially?B: Well, I like X-sports in particular.A: x-Sports? You don‟t look like the extreme sports type.B: I have even tried bungee jumping and surfing.A: Wow, you certainly surprised me!B: Then how about you? What kind of sport do you prefer?A: I like t‟ai chi most. In fact, I‟m going to buy some books about t‟ai chi. Why don‟t you come with me?B: Sounds good. Let‟s go.Model 3 It just sounds like noise to me.Philip: Turn down that noise! What on earth is it anyway!Laura: But dad…This is Metallica1 They‟re so cool.They are one of the most famous heavy metal bands.Philip: I don‟t care. It just sounds like noise to me. I can‟t stand it!Laura: I love this kind of music, but if you really hate it that much, I‟ll out on something else.What do you want to hear?Philip: How about some popular easy-listening music. Maybe something like Celine Dion? Laura: Not her again! Her music isn‟t very hip any more. I think she is a bore.SAMPLE DIALOGA: That music is terrible! Turn off!B: But, Mom, this is Backstreet Boy‟s hit song “Get down”! It‟s really appealing.A: Nonsense. It‟s just noise tome. I can‟t put up with it anymore.B: It‟s my favorite music. But if you hate it so much, I‟ll hate something you like. What would like to listen to?A: What about some old songs of the 1970s like “The White-Haired Girl”?B: Ha-ha-ha-ha. It‟s not fashionable any longer. I‟ll be bored to death.V. Let‟s TalkThe Origin of the Song “Happy Birthday to You”The story of the song “Happy Birthday to You” Began as a sweet one, but later became bitter. Two sisters, Mildred Hill, a teacher at a kindergarten, and Dr. Patty Hill, the principal of the same school, wrote a song together for the children, entitled “Good Morning to All”. When Mildred combined her musical talents with her sister‟s knowledge in the area of kindergarten education, …Good Morning to All”was sure to be a success. The sister published the song in a collection entitled “Song Stories of the Kindergarten”in 1893. Thirty-one years later, after Dr. Patty Hill became the head of the Department of Kindergarten Education at Columbia University‟s Teachers College, a gentleman by the name Robert Coleman published the song, without the sisters‟permission. He added a second part, which is the familiar “Happy Birthday to You”.Mr. Coleman‟s addition of the second part made the song popular and, finally, the sisters” original first part disappeared. “Happy Birthday to You”had altogether replaced the sisters‟original song “Good Morning to All”. In 1916 Patty took legal action against Mr. Coleman. In court, she succeeded in proving that hey were the real owners of the song.1.teacher at a kindergarten2.Good Morning to All3.Happy Birthday to You4.Happy Birthday to You Good Morning to AllPossible Retelling for the Teacher‟s ReferenceThe story of “Happy Birthday to You” was a nice, sweet on eat the very beginning, but later turned into a bitter one. There were two sisters: one was Mildred Hill, and the other Patty Hill. The former had great musical talents, while the latter had knowledge of kindergarten education. Bu combining their abilities, the two produced a song called “Good Morning to All”. It was a success, and later published in a collection of songs for kindergartens.Thirty-one years later a man named Coleman published the song without the sisters‟ permission. To make things worse, he added a second part, which is the present “Happy Birthday to You”. This new song soon became popular and eventually it replaced the sisters‟ first part altogether. Then, in 1916, Patty took legal action against Coleman. In court she managed to prove that she and her sister really owned the song.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask 1: KaraokeDalin: It‟s Mike‟s birthday on Friday, so a bunch of us are going to go to the karaoke bar. Would you like to come with us?Laura: Karaoke bar? You have a special place just for singing? In America, bars sometimes havea karaoke night where the customers can sing a song, but we haven‟t special karaoke bars! Dalin: Really? In China, karaoke is a very popular way for friends ro spend time together. We can select the music that ur group enjoys. We mostly sing pop songs.Laura: Do you sing individually or in groups? Singing is not a very in thing, so I don‟t sing very well.1. F2. F3.T4.T5.FTask 2: When was music first sent down a telephone line?So you think downloading music from the Internet through a phone line is a really cool modern thing? Not so. In 1896, Thaddeus Cahill Filed a patent on the instrument for transmitting music electronically, and until 1914 he sent music signals down telephone lines with this instrument. And he wasn‟t even the first. Elisha Gray transmitted music over a telephone line in 1876, which was the same year the telephone was invented. Gray invented the first electronic music instrument in 1874, calling it the “Musical Telegraph”. Alexander Graham Bell also designed an experimental “Electric Harp”for speech to be transmitted over a telephone line using technology similar to Gray‟s. Bell was a speech teacher for the deaf. In 1879 he created an instrument to measure hearing loss. That is why the degrees of loudness came to be measured in bels or decibels.5-4-2-1-3Task 3: Thank You for the MusicI‟m nothing special, in fact I‟m a bit of a boreIf I tell a joke, you‟re probably heard it beforeBut I have a talent, a wonderful thing…Cause everyone listens when I start to singI‟m so grateful and proudAll I want is to sing it out loudSo I sayThank you for the music, the songs I‟m singingThanks for all the joy they‟re bringingWho can live without it, I ask in all honestlyWhat would life beWithout a song or a dance what are weSo I say thank you for the musicFor giving it to meMother says I was a dancer before I could walkShe says I began to sing long before I could talkAnd I‟ve often wondered, how did it all startWho found out that nothing can capture a heartLike a melody canWell, whoever it was, I‟m a fanSo I sayThank you for the music, the songs I‟m singing…SpeakingMusical MemoriesTony: Listen! Quick, turn up the radio! Isn‟t that “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?”Nancy: Yeah, it is, but what‟s the big deal?Tony: When I was a little boy, my grandmother took me to see the movie The Lion King. That‟s the Elton John song from the movie.Nancy: I still can‟t understand why it‟s so important to you.Tony: Because it was the first movie I ever saw with my grandma and because I really loved spending time with her. It is my favorite song of all times!Nancy: The first time Tom and I went on a date, we went to see Titanic. I always think of the song “My Heart Will Go On” as our song! Whenever I hear it, I think of that night.Tony: Oh, I can understand why you love that song! Isn‟t it interesting all the memories we connect with songs?UNIT2II. Listening Skills1. W: From what I can remember, the director asked us to rehearse this a hundred times.M: One hundred times? Is the director out of his mind?Q: What does the man imply?2. M: Do you think we have made enough food for the party?W: The refrigerator is about to explode.Q: What does the woman imply?3. W: She said she might become a famous movie star.M: Yes, and pigs might fly.Q: What does the man mean?4. M: Although the man often plays a bad guy in movies, in real life he has a heart of gold.W: So does a hard-boiled egg.Q: What does the woman mean?5. W: What a beautiful sunset!M: Don‟t blink. You might just miss it.Q: What does the man mean?1. A2.D3.B4.C5.BIII. Listening InTask 1: Waiting for the New Harry Potter MovieAmy: I‟m so excited about finally seeing this movie!Peter: Me too. I‟m crazy about Harry Potter. Have you heard that J.K. Rowling has added another book to the series?Amy: She‟s already written Book Seven? I‟m still waiting for Book Five…Peter: I know. Who isn‟t? At least we have the movies to watch in the meantime.Amy: By the way, have you seen the trailer yet?Peter: Yeah. It was great! I think the movie itself will be really scary.Amy: It surely will! All that writing on the wall in blood…It scares me to death just to think about it!Both the girl and the boy are excited/crazy about the movie and the hero Harry Potter. The boy heard that the writer J.K. Rowling has written the latest book, which is Book Seven, though the girl is still waiting for Book Five. The boy has been the trailer and believes the film will be scary. The girl shares that view because of the writing on the wall in blood.Task 2: A Great ActorThere was once a great actor who could no longer remember his lines. After several years of searching, he finally found a theater that was willing to give him a try. The director said, “This is the most important part, and it has only one line. At the opening you walk onto stage carrying a rose. You hold the rose to your nose with just one finger and thumb, smell it deeply and then say the line on praise of the rose: …Ah, the sweet smell of my love.‟” The actor was excited. All day long before the play he practiced his line over and over again. Finally, the time came. The curtain went up, the actor walked onto the stage, looked at the audience, and with great emotion said the line, “Ah, the sweet smell of my love.” The audience exploded in laughter. Only the director was furious! “Ahhhhhh! You damned fool!”he cried. “You‟ve ruined my play! You‟ve ruined me!”The actor was puzzled, “What happened? Did I forget my line?”“No!” shouted the director. “You forget the rose!”1.D2.C3.D4.A5.BTask 3: Movie ReviewsI love movies! And after I see them, I like to comment on them. These are movies I saw this year I would like to recommend: Among comedies I highly recommend “Monsoon Wedding”. It‟s an Indian movie. The story is about an Indian wedding. Preparations for the wedding bring out funny and sad situations touching on love and a past rape. This movie shows some of the wonderful customs of India, and the importance of family and love. It‟s great!Among dramas, I like “Adaptation”. It is an excellent movie! But for me the first part of the movie was too fast to follow. I hope to see it again on DVD with captions.“The Pianist” is set in the Second World War. It‟s about a young Polish-Jewish pianist, who lives in Warsaw with his family. The Nazis sent his family to die in the concentration camps. He was safe, but would have died without unusually good luck and the kindness of a few non-Jews. This is a powerful movie with thought-provoking themes.“Rabbit-Proof Fence” is set in the 1930s in Australia, and it‟s based on real events. It is about three native girls who are separated from their families by the racist police who send them to special centers. There the girls are taught practical skills, and the government tries to integrate them into white Australian society. They can away from the camp and walked 1,500 miles to find their mothers. This is a sad, touching story that you should not miss.1.He likes to see movies and comment on them.2.Four.3.Three.4.One.IV. Speaking OutModel 1 Will you come with me?John: Laura, I am wondering if you‟re free tomorrow night.Laura: Well, I guess I am. Why?John: I‟ve got two Star Wars premiere tickets. Will you come with me?Laura: Yeah, definitely! Thanks for inviting me!John: It‟s my pleasure.Laura: I really wanted to see Star Wars on the opening night, but the tickets were sold out. How did you manage to get hold of them?John: A friend of mine works at the “Pepsi” headquarters, which is a major sponsor of the movie.So he was able to get the tickets for free.Laura: Wow, people are paying as much as $200 each on the black market. I‟m flattered you went through all this trouble just for me.John: You‟re welcome.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hi, are you busy this weekend?B: Yes. What‟s on your mind?A: I‟ve got two tickets for the car exhibition. Would you like to go with me?B: Sure. Thanks for your invitation.A: It‟s nothing.B: I‟ve been wanting to see exhibition, but it was not at all easy to get a ticket. How did you manage to get two tickets?A: A friend of mine works at the exhibition center. She was able to get three free tickets.B: Wow, people are paying almost 100 yuan for a ticket on the black market. Thank you very much indeed for inviting me.A: No problem.Model 2 What did you think about the movie?John: So…what did you think about the movie?Laura: Well… I think this Star Wars episode is an excellent piece of work, but not as good as the previous ones.John: Really? But I think this Star Wars episode was incredible!Laura: Why do you think so?John: Well, one of the most spectacular things about it was the special effects. State-of-the-art special effects were the main reason for the success of the previous episodes.Laura: You‟re right. The special effects were amazing! And I like the fact that they created so many fantastic settings and other-worldly costumes, weapons and creatures.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: What did you think about The Lion King?B: Well… I think this cartoon was pretty good, but not as good as Beauty and the Beast. It‟s a killer flick.A: Really? But I think The Lion King was unbelievably good.B: I thought it was just OK. Why do you think so?A: Well, it‟s so interesting that the lives of the lions were similar to the lives of human beings. B: You‟re right. The murder in The Lion King was almost the same as the murder in the Shakespearean play Hamlet.Model 3 The plot is first-class.John: It‟s kind of cool that they still used the same Star Wars theme song for this movie. Laura: Yeah! It just reminds me of the previous Star Wars scenes.John: I know exactly what you mean! Hearing that song makes me think of the past.Laura: I think the plot was first-class. But I don‟t think the character development was that strong.John: Do you think that has anything to do with the casting of the movie?Laura: No, the casting was great; the actors are excellent, but I think the acting was a little weak.They just didn‟t have a lot of funny or meaningful lines.John: Well, maybe, but I liked the little kid that played “Skywalker”. I can‟t imagine anyone else playing that part.Laura: Yeah, I liked him too. He‟s soooo cute!Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: What do you think about the movie?B: I think the plot was first-class. But I don‟t think the character development was so strong.A: Yes, the characterization was rather weak. Do you think it is because of the casting of the movie?B: No, the cast was strong. But the acting was rather poor. And the lines are not interesting at all. A: Well, maybe. But I liked the heroine of the movie. She is excellent.B: Yeah, I liked her too. She‟s adorable!V. Let‟s TalkAlfred HitchcockAlfred Hitchcock was a British director. His movies frequently show innocent people caught up in situations beyond their control or even understanding.Hitchcock preferred the use of suspense in his movies. In surprise, the director provides the viewer with frightening things. In suspense, the director tells or shows things to the audience which the characters in the movie do not know, and then skillfully builds up tension around what will happen when the characters finally learn the truth. Hitchcock had a great sense of humor. Once at a Frenchairport, a suspicious customs official looked at Hitchcock‟s passport, which was marked simply PRODUCER. The curious official asked, “And what do you produce?”“Gooseflesh.”replied Hitchcock.Alfred Hitchcock always managed to make a brief appearance in his movies: He was sometimes getting on a bus, or crossing a street, pr walking in front of a store, or across the courtyard in an apartment. However, for the movie Lifeboat in 1944, he was faced with a difficult problem. The entire movie was set in a lifeboat out at sea, and there were only a few characters in the boat. Originally, he wanted to float by as a dead body, but he was afraid he‟d sink! His clever solution was to place a photograph of himself in a newspaper that one of the characters read during the course of the movie.1. A2.C3.DVI. Furthering Listening and Speaking ListeningTask 1: Only One LinePeter has always wanted to be an actor, but never succeeded because he had a hard time memorizing lines. A friend of his told him about a small part in a play. He promised Peter that he could do it because he‟s only have to remember one line. Peter decided to take the part. His only line was, “Listen, I hear the guns roar!” Peter practiced and practiced, “Listen, I hear the guns roar!” On the opening night of the play Peter was very nervous. Backstage, he practiced his line, over and over again, “Listen, I hear the guns roar! Listen, I hear the guns roar!” Finally came his turn, Peter went onto stage. He heard a loud BOOM and cried out in spite of himself, “WHAT THE HELL WAS THA T?”1.memorizing lines2.remember one line3.I hear the guns roar4. a loud boom5.his lineTask 2: An Interview with J.K. RowlingQ: How did you get the idea for Harry Potter?A: I was traveling on a train between Manchester and London and the idea for Harry just fell into my head. At that point it was essentially the idea for a body who didn‟t know he was a wizard. Q: Did you always plan to write Harry‟s story in more than one book? If so, how many?A: I always conceived it as a seven-book series because I decided that it would take seven years, from age eleven to seventeen, inclusive, to train as a wizard, and each of the books would deal with one year of Harry‟s life at the school.Q: Any clues about the next book?A: I don‟t want to i\give anything away, but I tell you that the books are getting darker. Harry‟s going to have quite a bit to deal with as he gets older. Sorry if they get too scary!Q: Of the many things you must have heard people say about Harry Potter, what are some of your favorites?A: My very favorite was from a twelve-year-old Scottish girl who came to hear me read at the Edinburgh book festival. At the end of the festival, the queue for signing was very long. When the girl finally reached me, she said, “I didn‟t WANT there to be so many people here, because this is MY books!” That is exactly how I feel about my favorite books. Nobody else has a right to know them; let alone like them!1.T2.F3.F4.T5.FTask 3: The Secret of the Next Harry Potter BookThe Harry Potter books rapidly became one of the most in-demand book series among young readers and have earned large sums of money. Movies based on the books won several Oscar nominations. Readers are now keen to know the plot of the next book.Harry Potter movie fans will get a long-awaited treat. The movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secret is finally about to come out. This time around, Harry discovers a frightening secret at Hogwarts School. Eager readers of the first four Harry Potter books are also trying to discover a secret, the secret plot of the fifth book in the series. Because of the long wait since Book Four, they are guessing many things. Some think that Professor Lupin will die or that Harry and his friend Ron may be related!J.K. Rowling herself has only said that Book Five will be shorter and scarier than Book Four. To make sure her readers hear only rumors, she locks all her ideas for the books in a hidden place. Since the next book does not come out until 2003, for mow Harry‟s secret is safe with her!1. D2.C3.A4.BSpeakingViews on MoviesInterviewer: Hello, Robert and Richard, I‟d like to ask you something about movies. Do you prefer going to the theater or watching movies on video at home?Robert: I prefer, personally, going to the theater, because I believe there are certain movies that come over better when you see them in a large theater. The sound effect is muchbetter.Interviewer: What about you, Richard?Richard: Just the opposite. It‟s more comfortable to sit at home.Interviewer: There‟re many different movie genres, for example, science fiction, action, comedy, romance. What‟s your personal favorite?Robert: My favorite would be action movies.Richard: And mine would be nice movies that touch me deeply.Interviewer: How do you like the old black and white movies of the forties, and fifties compared with the modern blockbusters?Robert: For their time, the movies of the forties and fifties were excellent. But try to compare them with today‟s technology, and you‟ll find there isn‟t anything to compare. It‟s sosuperior today.Richard: I agree.UNIT3II. Listening Skills1.M: Will you love and keep him in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?W: I will.Q: Who is the woman?2.W: Mike, wake up1 It is time to go to school. Hurry up or you‟re going to be late!M: Don‟t worry. I can sleep all day long. Did you forget today is Martin Luther King‟s birthday?Q: Who is the woman most likely to be?3. M: Could I see your driver‟s license and registration, please?W: What‟s the matter, officer?Q: Who is the man?4. M: I‟d like to ask you about the research paper you assigned that we have to do by the end ofthe semester.W: ok. What would you like to know?Q: Who is the woman most likely to be?5. W: I‟ve cleaned the windows, mopped the floors, and folded the laundry. Is there anythingelse that you would like me to do before I cal lit a day?M: Did you do the living room yet?Q: Who is the woman most likely to be?1.B2.C3.D4.A5.AIII. Listening InTask 1: Don‟t be a chicken!Gilbert: Hey, Henry, is Sarah coming with us?Henry: Yes. Why?Gilbert: Nothing. I‟m just asking.Henry: Just asking? But why is your face flaming red? Ah-huh, someone has a crush on Sarah, doesn‟t he?Gilbert: Who has a crush?!Henry: Come on, Gilbert, don‟t be such a chicken. If you like her, just go and tell her. Maybe she likes you.Gilbert: But I don‟t have the guts to ask her out.Henry: What are you so afraid of?Gilbert: I‟d totally die if she turned me down.Henry: But that‟s better than keeping everything to yourself. You‟ve got to let her know. Come on!You‟ve got to take a chance!Gilbert: I don‟t know… Well, maybe you‟re right, but how am I going to tell her I like her?1. go out2. flaming red3. has a crush on4. a chicken5. likes。

Unit 5II. Listening Skills1. M: The police gave a few tickets out last week along Highway 15.W: In fact, quite a few tickets were given on that road.Q: What does the woman mean?2. M: Who do you think is the smartest student in the class?W: Mary is second to none.Q: What does the woman say about Mary?3. W: What are you so happy about?M: Instead of being given an even dozen, we’ve been given a baker’s dozen. Q: Why is the man so happy?4. M: We have had a lot of rain over the last few years.W: But nothing like this.Q: What does the woman mean?5. M: What effect has the booming economy had on interest rates for loans? W: The interest rates have skyrocketed!Q: What does the woman mean?1. A2. B3.B4.D5.CIII. Listening InTask 1: Dogs aren’t allowed here!Manager: I’m sorry. Miss, but dogs aren’t allowed in this theater.Mary:But I have a ticket for him.Manager: I’m very sorry, but animals aren’t permitted.Mary:You don’t understand. This is a special case. My dog is so well trained and so intelligent that he’s almost human.Manager: I see that you have an exceptional animal, but…Mary:I promise you that if there is any problem we’ll leave the theater immediately. I promise you that this dog isn’t like any other dog you’veever seen.Manager: Well…all right. I’ll let you go in, since the theater is almost empty tonight.But your dog will have to behave himself, or you will have to leave. Mary:Thank you very much.1. allowed movie theater2. a ticket3. well trained intelligent human4.any problem leave the theater any other dog seen5. almost emptyTask 2: Put the cat out!A couple was going out for the evening to celebrate the wife’s birthday. While they were getting ready, the husband put the cat out. The taxi arrived, and as the couple walked out of their home, the cat ran back into the house. Not wanting their car to have free run of the house while they were out, the husband went back upstairsto chase the cat out. The wife, not waiting it known that the house would be empty, explained to the taxi driver, “He’s just going upstairs to say goodbye to my mother.” A few minutes later, the husband got into the car, and said, “Sorry it took it so long. The stupid old thing was hiding under the bed, and I had to poke her with a stick to get her to come out!”4-1-3-5-2-6 D) She was ill-treated at home.Task 3: A Sudden Change in the Parrot’s AttitudeA young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of this bird’s mouth was rude. John tried every method to change the bird’s attitude by constantly saying polite words, playing soft music, and anything he could think of to set a good example. Nothing worked. Finally, John got fed up and he yelled at the parrot. And the bird yelled back. John shook the parrot, and the bird got angrier and ruder. Finally, in a moment of desperation, John put the bird in the refrigerator freezer. For a few minutes, John heard the bird scream and kick. Then suddenly there was silence. Not a sound for over a minute. Fearing that he’s hurt the bird, John quickly opened the door to the freezer. The parrot calmly stepped out and said, “I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I am truly sorry, and I will do everything I can to correct my poor behavior.”John was greatly surprised at the bird’s change of attitude. As he was about to ask the parrot what had caused such a sudden change in his behavior, the bird continued, “May Ii ask why you put the chickens there and what they did wrong?”1.C2.D3.B4.C5.AIV. Speaking OutModel 1 The dog will be company for her.John: Se-Jin, come shopping with me. I’m buying a present for my mother.Se-Jin: What are you getting her?John: I’ve got just the perfect idea. A dog.Se-Jin: A dog? Would she like that?John: She’ll love it. My dad works long hours each day, and I think with me away at school, she is a bit lonely. And I’ll just get a small one, a Pekinese.Se-Jin: Good idea! The dog will be company for her.Now Your TurnA: Hi, come shopping with me. I want to buy a gift for my neighbor.B: What for?A: His wife died a couple of weeks ago, and he is feeling lonely. He’s been kind to us.I want to buy something to cheer him up.B: What do you want to get for him?A: I’m thinking of buying a bunch of flowers for him.B: But I’ve got a perfect idea. A dog.A: A dog? Why?B: He’ll be crazy about it. He’s so lonely; he needs company rather than beautiful flowers.A: Good thinking! The dog can keep him company.Model 2 Where to walk dogs?Bob: There’s some talk of a businessman building a dog park in Shanghai. Laura: Really, what on earth for?Bob: Apparently there is a law against having dogs on the streets.Laura: Does it mean that the dogs have to stay inside apartments at all times?Bob: It sounds pretty cruel, doesn’t it? Maybe the park is a good idea.Laura: Maybe they should just allow people to walk their dogs on the streets.Bob: But in many large cities where dogs can be walked, the streets are a mess. I heard Paris is the worst.Laura:Couldn’t people just clean up after their dogs?Bob:Would they?Now Your TurnA: Have you heard the city has passes a law against walking dogs in the streets?B: Sure, it’s published in the newspapers.A: It means that dogs have to be kept inside all the time.B: It’s rather cruel, isn’t it? We shouldn’t be so cruel to dumb animals.A: But dogs often leave a mess from their dogs.B: But owners can clean up the mess from their dogs.A: Would they?B: Perhaps the best solution is to build a dog park. Then people can walk their dogs there.A: Sounds too good to be realistic. The city is already too crowed without the dogs. Model 3 What does having a few fish do for you?Philip: Wow! I see you’ve bought an aquarium. Nice!Peter: You should get one too. I highly recommend it.Philip: Why? What does having a few fish do for you?Peter: I find it relaxing just to sit down and watch tropical fish at the end of a tiring day.Philip: I can understand. I like to take it easy after work , too.Peter: There’s more than that. They’re really fascinating. They give you hours of entertainment, believe me.Philip: Perhaps I should give it a try.Peter: OK, I can lend you a couple of good reference books.Philip: Great! Any other tips on getting started?Now Your TurnA: Wow! You’ve bought a discman! It does look nice!B: You’d better buy one as well. I strongly recommend it.A: Why? What can it do for you?B: I find it relaxing to listen to music on it.A: I can understand. After a day’s work I like to relax a bit myself.B: Not only that. Some music cheers you up and makes you forget all your troubles. A: Maybe I should have a try, but I don’t know how to use the diskman.B: OK, I can lend you this manual.A: Wonderful! Any other tips on getting starded?V. Let’s TalkAn Intelligent DogA black dog walked into a butcher’s shop with a five-dollar bill in his mouth. He spent several minutes looking at the meat on display. He finally fixed his eyes on the lamb chops and barked, showing that he wanted to buy some of them. The butcher, thinking the dog wouldn’t know the difference, picked out the worst chops. The dog barked angrily and continued to bark until the butcher selected the finest chops. After the butcher took the money from the dog’s mouth, the dog picked up the chops and left the shop.The butcher was deeply impressed and decided that he would like to own a clever dog like that. He closed up shop and followed the dog to see where it went. The dog entered an apartment house, climbed to the third floor, and began to scratch on the door. With that, the door opened and an angry man started yelling at the dog. As he did so, the butcher stepped forward to ask the man to stop. “What are you doing?”That’s the smartest animal I’ve ever seen! Surely it doesn’t deserve this kind of treatment.”The butcher then went on to explain how the dog had bought the best lamb chops in the shop. The man looked at the butcher from the corner of his eye and said, “I don’t think he’s so intelligent. You see, this is third time this week he’s forgotten his key.”VI. Furthering Listening and SpeakingTask 1: A Birthday PresentMary: David, how did your mom like the dog you gave her for a birthday gift? David: Oh, Mary, she was delighted. It licked her hand and wagged its tail and she was hooked.Mary: What did she call it?David: She’s calling it “Brian”, after a friend of hers.Mary: Your mom always did have a sense of humor. I read somewhere that dogs can become very close to their owners.David: I’ve heard that. I saw an interview on TV with a man who had epileptic attacks, and his dog would warn him before he would have an attack.Mary: Really? I wonder how they can do that1David: It ahs something to do with the dog’s sense of smell. It’s very keen.Mary: Do you think Brian will be able to foretell when your mom is going to roast a chicken?After David gave his mom a dog as a birthday present, she was very pleased, for the dog licked her hand and wagged its tail. She called it Brian after one of her friends. Mary read an article which says that dogs can be faithful to their owners/masters. David agreed, for he saw a TV interview which introduced a dog that could warn its master of an epileptic attack. He explained that this ability of the dog’s has something to do with its keen sense of smell. Jokingly, Mary said she wounded whether the dog Brian can foretell/predict when David’s mom is going to roast a chicken.T ask 2: 100 Percent Polar BearOne afternoon in the Arctic, a father polar bear and his son polar bear were sitting in the snow. The son turned to his father and asked, “Dad, am I 100 percent polar bear?”“Of course, son, you’re 100 percent polar bear.”A few minutes passed, and the bear turned to his father again and said, “Dad, tell me the truth. I can take it. Am I 100 percent polar bear? No brown bear or panda bear?”“Son, I’m 100 percent polar bear and your mother is 100 percent polar bear, so you’re certainly 100 percent polar bear.”A few minutes passed, and the son polar bear again turned to his father and asked, “Dad, don’t worry. But it’ll hurt my feelings if it’s not true. I really need to know…am I really 100 percent polar bear?”Somewhat angered by this continued questioning, the father polar bear yelled at his son, “Why on earth do you keep asking is you’re 100 percent polar bear?”“Because I’m freezing to death out here!”1.T2.F3.F4.T5.FTask 3: An Introduction to Advertising“Are you ready to go to work?” a woman asks her dog Sydney. The dog was her tail. Then she starts sniffing around inside the house. Sydney is hunting for mold. When she sits down, that means she smells mold nearby. Usually mold is found within three or four feet. A boy who lives in this house has epileptic attacks. It could be from mold. His mother wanted to find the mold. She tried other ways to find it, but they didn’t work. She said she trusted the dog more than the other ways. Workers found mold near where Sydney sat. Nobody had thought to look for mold there before. Now it can be cleaned out and the boy will feel much better.Sydney is very special. Only about ten animals in the U.S. can do this. She spent hundreds of hours with a police dog trainer in Florida to learn how. In the U.S., people have used dogs to find drugs and bombs for a long time, but dogs that find mold are something new.People in Europe have used mold-sniffing dogs for many years. Dogs are cheaper to use than human trackers and can find exactly where the mold is. They also do it quickly and for less than %500. Other methods may cost thousands of dollars and take many weeks.1.D2.C3.B4.A5.DSpeakingA Funeral for a Dead FishNancy:Westerners often take pets as their friends, even their family members.Especially dogs They think dogs are man’s best friends.Michael: What pets do people usually keep?Nancy: A lot. Fish, cats, horses… anything could be a pet.Michael: Do you have a pet?Nancy: I have three fish. One day, the fish called Susan died. We even had a funeral for her.Michael: A funeral?Nancy:Yes, usually it’s a ceremony for dead people. But we had a funeral for the dead fish.Michael: Sounds interesting.Nancy: Well, I need to go back to feed my fish. Talk to you later.Michael: OK, bye.。

Unit 5 Urban pulse5-2 SharingPractice①The podcast is mainly about whether people enjoy city life the good things about living in a city and the main problems in cities.② 1)cities 2)mix of people 3)peace and quiet③D-E-A-C-F-B④A-A-B-B-A⑤ 1)horribly 2)get round 3)on the go 4)take time out5)missing out 6)green transport 7)crime 8)committing crimes⑦1. I come from a small town in the mountain areas in the east of China. It has beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate neither too cold nor too hot. It is a quiet town with a pretty relaxing lifestyle. The residents there are kind friendly and helpful. I like the pleasant atmosphere of living in such a small town.2. Since my hometown is in the mountains and is far from big cities the bus service there is poor and infrequent. So it is inconvenient to go shopping especially when we want to buy large household items. It is also difficult for children to receive a good education locally. So many children have to live in boarding schools. A more serious problem is that it is inconvenient to go to hospital. When it is an emergency case it can be a matter of life and death.3. Generally speaking I like living in a big city. There is greater convenience diversity and choice living in a big city. There are a lot of things to see and do and I'll never feel bored. And there are also many opportunities for me in big cities. But more opportunities also mean more challenges. So I have to be quite competitive to survive in a big city.5-3 ListeningUse the skills①1. In my opinion the important criteria for a good city are safety affordable housing sound education and health care system pleasant climate and environment abundant leisure and cultural facilities good public services and convenient transportation.2. In my opinion Weihai is the best city for living in China. Located in the east of Shandong Province Weihai is surrounded by the Yellow Sea in the north east and south. Weihai is a coastal garden city with a pleasant climate clean air beautiful natural scenery blue sea soft sand clean and safe streets as well as small European style residential buildings. It is a modern up-to-date city that still maintains the charm and atmosphere of a small town.②1)shopping 2)good nightlife 3)safe 4)cheap 5)terrible6)restaurants 7)fantastic 8)fast 9)green 10)crowded 11)friendly 12)atmosphere 13)clean 14)safe 15)see16)do 17)beautiful 18)perfect 19)culture 20)too muchThink and speak1. I like Sydney mainly because of its beautiful harbor beaches and buildings. I also like its warm weather and café culture.2. The city I choose is Shanghai. I think the positive things about Shanghai include great employment options better education for children excellent health care excellent cultural and recreational facilities convenient public transportation and colorful nightlife. The negative things include high living expenses and great pressure.5-4 ViewingGet a clue1. The Zimmers are a British rock band. The band is very different from other rock groups in that it is the world's oldest rock band with the members' combined age exceeding 3000.2. They recorded a version of The Who's song "My Generation" in the famous Abbey Road Studios which earned them great popularity on YouTube and then got invited to appear on America's biggest chat show in Hollywood.View it1)a combined age 2)forgotten 3) stuck indoors 4) felt right 5) 16 times / sixteen times6) closure 7) meet 8) 40 9) available online 10)Two million / 2 millionThink and speak1. The Zimmers have completely changed these old people's lives. They used to feel lonely forgotten and cast aside by society. But The Zimmers offered them an excellent opportunity to make friends to come alive and most important of all to be heard again by society.2. The greatest problem that Chinese elderly people face is who will take care of them when they are in need of help and care.Now more and more Chinese families belong to the 4-2-1 type. This means one couple will take care of four old people. Actually now many young people have no time to take care of their parents at home. Some people complain that when they ask for leave to take care of their sick parents the company will later find it as an excuse to lay them off. So taking care of the old is no longer simply a moralissue and in many cases it is a social issue caused by many other practical problems in society.3. The new law requires the adult children of parents over 60 to visit their parents frequently and make sure that their parents' daily financial and spiritual needs are met. This law is issued in response to the increasing difficulty in caring for the aging population in China. I think the intention of the new law is good; however I think it will do little to change the status quo. First since some details of the law are vague I doubt the practicality and enforceability of it. For example according to the new law adult children are prohibited from overlooking or neglecting the elderly but it does not specify how much time adult children should spend with their elderly parents and how frequently adult children should visit their elderly parents. Also there is no clarification of the penalties for people who break the new law. So I think it is hard or even infeasible to enforce the law. Second I think the law will put too much pressure on those people who migrate away from home in search of work or independence especially those low-income migrant workers who work thousands of miles away from home and can't afford frequent visits to their parents. Third the new law stipulates that parents can sue their adult children for neglecting them and it is likely that such a law may end up causing more family conflicts and even resentment toward elderly parents. After all caring for the elderly is a question of ethics not something that should be governed by legislation.If legislation isn't the answer to the problem of caring for the elderly I think the establishment of more day-care centers for old people might help improve old people's lives in China. Adult children can arrange for their parents to attend day-care centers for the elderly where they will have the chance to interact with other people and engage in activities that may stimulate their social and cognitive skills. And adult children can also hire aides who can not only help older people perform daily tasks but also serve as companions for them as well.5-6 Role-playing①1) a hotel 2) The air conditioning 3) send someone up 4) a restaurant 5) 20 minutes6) the service charge 7) busy time 8) a train station 9) an hour10) wrong type of snow②A-A-B-B-A-B5-7 PresentingOrganize ideasstep 1:Cities Pros ConsA • High household income(Rank: 3)• Low crime rate (Rank: 5)• Good public transportation(Rank: 2)• Good cultural atmosphere(Rank: 3)• High average house price (Rank: 2)• High unemployment rate (Rank: 2)• Fewer doctors per 1000 people (Rank:5)• Poor air quality (Rank: 1)B • Reasonable average ho useprice (Rank: 3)• Comparatively lower crimerate (Rank:3)• Good public transportation(Rank: 1)• Good cultural atmosphere(Rank: 2)• Low household income (Rank: 5)• High unemployment rate (Rank: 1)• Fewer doctors per 1000 people (Rank:4)• Poor air quality (Rank: 2)C • Reasonable populationgrowth rate (Rank: 4)• Good air quality (Rank: 5)• Pretty good publicransportation (Rank: 4)• Good cultural atmosphere(Rank: 1)• Relatively lower household income(Rank: 4)• High average house price (Rank: 1)• Higher unemployment rate (Rank: 3)• Higher crime rate (Rank:2)• Fewer doctors per 1000 people (Rank:3)D • High household income(Rank: 1)• Lower average house price(Rank: 4)• Lower unemployment rate(Rank: 4)• Lower crime rate (Rank:4)• More doctors per 1000 people(Rank: 1)• Good air quality (Rank: 4)• Pretty good publictransportation (Rank: 3)• Higher population growth rate (maycreate problems) (Rank: 2)• Relatively poor cultural atmosphere(Rank: 4)E • High househo ld income(Rank: 2)• High crime rate (Rank:1)• Fewer doctors per 1000 people (Rank:• Lower average house price (Rank: 5)• Low unemployment rate (Rank: 5)• Less rain (Rank 5)• Good air quality (Rank: 3)2)• Higher population growth rate (may create problems) (Rank: 1)• Poorer public transportation (Rank: 5)• Poorer cultural atmosphere (Rank: 5)step 3:Reference:The city I recommend is D.Reasons for my recommendation• high household income;• low living expenses (lower house prices);• better employment opportunities (lower unemployment rate);• better security (lower crime rate);• better health care (more doctors per 1000 people);• good air quality (lower PM2.5);• pretty good public transportation (higher percentage of the workforce utilizi ng public transport).step 4:Sample presentation will be given in the "Present ideas" section. Present ideasThe city our group recommends is D.We think one of the most important things for a city to be a good place for living is the balance between income levels and costs of living. The average household income in D is $100000 which tops the list of the five cities in the table while its average house price an important index of living cost is $340000 which only ranks fourth in the list. High income and low living costs make D stand out from the rest of the candidate cities.Another factor which allows D to distinguish itself from other candidate cities is the health care its dwellers enjoy. D offers 6.5 doctors per 1000 people which is the highest of the five cities.The relatively low unemployment rate and low crime rate also make D very attractive to potential immigrants. Its high income and low living costs may contribute to its low unemployment rate and low crime rate.D also offers good and convenient public transportation which can be easily seen from the fact that 21.2% of the workforce use public transport. This figure partly explains why D is not as seriously polluted as some big cities like London or New York.The climate in D may not be as pleasant as that of some European cities. It is cold and humid. D's winter is cold and snowy but surprisingly appealing. With an average of 153 days below 0°C D is an ideal place for skiing and ice-skating.To sum up D has all the offerings of a large city but has managed to maintain the accessibility atmosphere and charm of a mid-sized friendly town with a strong sense of community. So choose D you won't regret.5-8 More practice in listeningConversations①A-A-B-A-D②A-A-D-BPassages①B-D-C-D②1)join up 2)reaction 3)makes increasing sense 4)sustainable5)aims6)monitored 7)access to 8)experimenting with 9)eye-catching 10)commutingNews①D-B②B-C-A5-10 Unit test1）B 2)C 3)D 4)A 5)B 6)B 7)C 8)D 9)A 10)C11)D 12)C 13)B 14)D 15)D16) widespread 17) property 18) permeates 19) robbed20) victim21) argue about 22) contribute to 23) population 24) remains unsolved 25) proposed。

Unit 5 Does your best friend have four legs?Done with this task. Your current score: 97%Unit 5 testNextDirections: Click on the speaker to the left to start playing the audio recordingfor Parts I, II and III. They will be played continuously. Once the recordingstarts playing, please do NOT click on either the speaker icon or the 'Unit Quiz'link in the menu bar above. Otherwise, you may lose the chance of hearing thecomplete recording.Part I ScriptDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answersto the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing,there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the secondplaying to check your answers.1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. His parents wanted him to learn to be responsible.B. His parents believed it was good for his health.C. His parents hoped he would not be lonely.D. His parents loved animals.2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. She saw her uncle riding a horse many times when she was young.B. She once worked at stables.C. Her uncle gave her a horse as a birthday present once.D. Her uncle worked at the local stables.3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Dogs.B. Rabbits.C. Cats.D. Turtles.4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. She is all for it.B. She is completely against it.C. She is willing to accept a dog, but on certain conditions.D. She needs only a dog that can do a lot of hard work.5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The woman disagrees with keeping animals in zoos.B. The man thinks animals in zoos lose their freedom totally.C. The woman thinks animals in zoos are well-fed.D. The man disagrees with keeping animals in zoos.Part II ScriptDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then fill in the blanks with the missing words. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time to write the missing words. Use the second playing to check your answers.M:So, 河马) you've beenreading?W:Fabulous! I've learned that hippos are not the clumsy animals asM:Is it true that they sweat blood?W:No. Hippos' skin produces a red oil whichsunburn and infections.M:Cool! Hey, why do hippos yawn (打哈欠)W:They're not yawning; they'reshowing them their teeth.M:Hippos must be lazy,W:Yeah, but that doesn't meango out and eat at night.M:Probably they can't run fast, so it's probably safer for them toeat in the dark toW:No! Hippos are very fast. They'reM:I know! I've seen them run through the waterW:Right! In fact, the name "hippopotamus" means "river horse" (11)Your answer Correct answer(1) how's how's/how is(2) they seem to be they seem to be(3) protects them from protects them from(4) all the time all the time(5) scaring away scaring away(6) though though(7) they're lazy/they are lazy they're lazy/they are lazy(8) avoid being seen avoid being seen(9) much faster much faster(10) like horses like horses(11) in Greek in GreekPart III ScriptDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1.Why is the cat called Bo?A. The cat is named after a clown called Bo.B. The cat is named after a singer called Bo.C. A jazz composer called Bo gave the cat the name.D. A magician called Bo gave the cat the name.2.Why does the woman call her cat a bad boy?A. He lives in the countryside.B. He runs out in the fields.C. He catches various kinds of animals.D. He attacks a vet.3.Why was the woman concerned about the cat one day?A. He killed too many animals.B. He was run over by a car.C. He jumped down from too high a place.D. He could not walk steadily.4.What happened at the vet's clinic?A. The cat attacked the vet.B. The cat ran away from the vet's.C. The vet gave the cat a thorough checkup.D. The vet gave the cat a shot.5.Why was the cat limping?A. He got hurt in a traffic accident.B. He fell out of a window.C. He wanted attention and love.D. He was feeling playful.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1.The husband went upstairs to chase the cat __________.A. outB. go outC. come outD. get out2.Nothing worked. Finally, John got __________ and he yelled at theparrot.A. fed upB. fed up withC. fed offD. fed off with3.My dog is __________ well trained __________ he's almost human.A. so...soB. such...thatC. so...thatD. as...as4.The dog licked her hand and wagged its tail, and she ________.A. hookedB. was hookedC. hooksD. was hooking5.It has something to do with the dog's __________. It's very keen.A. feeling of smellB. smell feelingC. sense of smellD. smell sense6.The dog finally fixed his eyes on the lamb chops and barked,__________ that he wanted to buy some.A. showedB. shownC. being shownD. showing7.The smart animal surely doesn't __________ this kind of treatment.A. reserveB. deserveC. preserveD. observe8.Your dog will have to __________, or you will have to leave thecinema.A. behaveB. behave himC. behave himselfD. be behaved9.I find it relaxing to sit down and watch tropical fish at the end of a________ day.A. tiringB. tiredC. tiresomeD. tireless10.The parrot apologized, "I believe I may have _______ you with my rudelanguage. I'm truly sorry."A. offended atB. offended toC. offended againstD. offended。

II. Listening Skills1. M: The police gave a few tickets out last week along Highway 15.W: In fact, quite a few tickets were given on that road.Q: What does the woman mean?2. M: Who do you think is the smartest student in the class?W: Mary is second to none.Q: What does the woman say about Mary?3. W: What are you so happy about?M: Instead of being given a dozen cookies, we’ve been given a baker’s dozen.Q: Why is the man so happy?4. M: We have had a lot of rain over the last few years.W: But nothing like this.Q: What does the woman mean?5. M: What effect has the booming economy had on interest rates for loans?W: The interest rates have skyrocketed!Q: What does the woman mean?1. A2. B3.B4.D5.CIII. Listening InTask 1: Put the cat out!A couple was going out for the evening to celebrate the wife’s birthday. While they were getting ready, the husband put the cat out. The taxi arrived, and as the couple walked out of their home, the cat ran back into the house. Not wanting their cat to have free run of the house while they were out, the husband went back upstairs to chase the cat out. The wife, not wanting it known that the house would be empty, explained to the taxi driver, “He’s just going upstairs to say goodbye to my mother.” A few minutes later, the husband got into the car, and said, “Sorry it took it so long. The stupid old thing was hiding under the bed, and I had to poke her with a stick to get her to come out!”Key: 4-1-3-5-2-6Task 2: Put the cat out!Dogs have lived with the human beings for at least 14,000 years. They are intelligent and friendly, and can serve people in many ways.Dogs are sometimes referred to as “man’s best friend” because they are usually playful, friendly and they can listen to and understand humans. Since they appear to enjoy a relationship with humans, dogs are often kept as pets.Dogs can perform important activities for humans. For example, they are guard dogs, hunting dogs, herding dogs and guide dogs for the blind. There are also dogs that are trained to smell for diseases in the human body, or to find bombs or illegal drugs. These dogs, called “sniffer dogs”, sometimes assist the police at airports or in other areas. Dogs have even been sent by Russians into outer space, a few years before the first human being.Dogs are intelligent. They can learn by imitating human behavior. In one study, puppies werepresented with a box and shown that when the trainer pressed a lever, a ball would roll out of it for them to play with. The pups were then allowed to interact with the box. Most of the puppies finally touched the lever to get the ball. It is probably due to their high IQ that dogs can understand instructions and communicate with humans successfully.Questions:1.How long have dogs lived the human beings?2.Why are dogs sometimes called “man’s best friend”?3.Which of following is NOT mentioned as an important activity dogs can perform?4.Which of the following is NOT done by a sniffer dog?5.What was true of the puppies at the end of the study?Keys: A D B C CTask 3: Protecting endangered speciesAround the world, habitats are being destroyed at an alarming rate, putting many wildlife species in danger of extinction. Threatened and endangered animals and plants are found in many places around the globe—you may even find some in your own backyard. To protect endangered animals and plants, think both globally and locally. There are many things you can do to contribute to their protection.To begin with, you can find out what animals living near you are on the endangered species list. Spend some time learning about these animals and their habitats.You can also contribute to nature reserves and other wilderness areas. Habitat preservation is one of the best ways to help protect endangered animals. Donate money or volunteer your time helping the nature reserve preserve habitat. Or, do both.Another thing you can do is buy environmentally friendly products. Choose non-toxic cleaners that won’t pollute streams, rivers or oceans. Avoid any companies that, when manufacturing products, endanger animals. Buy foods and goods that are made from materials that do not harm endangered animals or their habitats. For example, look for organic chocolate, coffee or cotton clothing that is grown without cutting down rainforests.Moreover, you can help create or restore habitats for endangered animals. You can volunteer to help with projects worldwide designed to re-establish habitats. In your own backyard, for example, plant a butterfly garden.Individual effort is not enough. You need to join a local, national or global conservation organization. Through these organizations, you can perhaps “adopt” an animal or plant a tree. The options are endless. All you need to do a little exploring.Questions:1.According to the passage, where are threatened and endangered animals?2.According to the passage, what is one of the best ways to preserve endangered species?3.Which of the following environmentally friendly goods does the speaker mention?4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a thing you can do personally to help with theenvironment?5.What is the passage main about?KEY: C D B A CIV. Speaking OutModel 1 The dog will be company for her.John: Se-Jin, come shopping with me. I’m buying a present for my mother.Se-Jin: What are you getting her?John: I’ve got just the perfect idea. A dog.Se-Jin: A dog? Would she like that?John: She’ll love it. My dad works long hours each day, and I think with me away at school, she is a bit lonely. And I’ll just get a small one, a Pekinese.Se-Jin: Good idea! The dog will be company for her.Now Your TurnA: Hi, come shopping with me. I want to buy a gift for my neighbor.B: What for?A: His wife died a couple of weeks ago, and he is feeling lonely. He’s been kind to us. I want to buy something to cheer him up.B: What do you want to get for him?A: I’m thinking of buying a bunch of flowers for him.B: But I’ve got a perfect idea. A dog.A: A dog? Why?B: He’ll be crazy about it. He’s so lonely; he needs company rather than beautiful flowers.A: Good thinking! The dog can keep him company.Model 2 Where to walk dogs?Bob: There’s some talk of a businessman building a dog park in Shanghai.Laura: Really, what on earth for?Bob: Apparently there is a law against having dogs on the streets.Laura: Does it mean that dogs have to stay inside apartments at all times?Bob: Sounds pretty cruel, doesn’t it? Maybe the park is a good idea.Laura: Maybe they should just allow people to walk their dogs on the streets.Bob: But in many large cities where dogs can be walked, the streets are a mess. I heard Paris is the worst.Laura:Couldn’t people just clean up after their dogs?Bob:Would they?Now Your TurnA: Have you heard the city has passes a law against walking dogs in the streets?B: Sure, it’s published in the newspapers.A: It means that dogs have to be kept inside all the time.B: It’s rather cruel, isn’t it? We shouldn’t be so cruel to dumb animals.A: But dogs often leave a mess from their dogs.B: But owners can clean up the mess from their dogs.A: Would they?B: Perhaps the best solution is to build a dog park. Then people can walk their dogs there.A: Sounds too good to be realistic. The city is already too crowed without the dogs.Model 3 What does having a few fish do for you?Philip: Wow! I see you’ve bought an aquarium. Nice!Peter: You should get one too. I highly recommend it.Philip: Why? What does having a few fish do for you?Peter: I find it relaxing just to sit down and watch tropical fish at the end of a tiring day.Philip: I can understand. I like to take it easy after work , too.Peter: There’s more than that. They’re really fascinating. They give you hours of entertainment, believe me.Philip: Perhaps I should give it a try.Peter: OK, I can lend you a couple of good reference books.Philip: Great! Any other tips on getting started?Now Your TurnA: Wow! You’ve bought a discman! It does look nice!B: You’d better buy one as well. I strongly recommend it.A: Why? What can it do for you?B: I find it relaxing to listen to music on it.A: I can understand. After a day’s work I like to relax a bit myself.B: Not only that. Some music cheers you up and makes you forget all your troubles.A: Maybe I should have a try, but I don’t know how to use the diskman.B: OK, I can lend you this manual.A: Wonderful! Any other tips on getting starded?V. Let’s TalkAn Intelligent DogA black dog walked into a butcher’s shop with a five-dollar bill in his mouth. He spent several minutes looking at the meat on display. He finally fixed his eyes on the lamb chops and barked, showing that he wanted to buy some of them. The butcher, thinking the dog wouldn’t know the difference, picked out the worst chops. The dog barked angrily and continued to bark until the butcher selected the finest chops. After the butcher took the money from the dog’s mouth, the dog picked up the chops and left the shop.The butcher was deeply impressed and decided that he would like to own a clever dog like that. He closed up shop and followed the dog to see where it went. The dog entered an apartment house, climbed to the third floor, and began to scratch on the door. With that, the door opened and an angry man started yelling at the dog. As he did so, the butcher stepped forward to ask the man to stop. “What are you doing?” That’s the smartest animal I’ve ever seen! Surely it doesn’t deserve this kind of treatment.” The butcher then went on to explain how the dog had bought the best lamb chops in the shop. The man looked at the butcher from the corner of his eye and said, “I don’tVI. Furthering Listening and SpeakingTask 1: A Birthday PresentMary: David, how did your mom like the dog you gave her for a birthday gift?David: Oh, Mary, she was delighted. It licked her hand and wagged its tail and she was hooked. Mary: What did she call it?David: She’s calling it “Brian”, after a friend of hers.Mary: Your mom always did have a sense of humor. I read somewhere that dogs can become very close to their owners.David: I’ve heard that. I saw an interview on TV with a man who had epileptic attacks, and his dog would warn him before he would have an attack.Mary: Really? I wonder how they can do that1David: It ahs something to do with the dog’s sense of smell. It’s very keen.Mary: Do you think Brian will be able to foretell when your mom is going to roast a chicken? After David gave his mom a dog as a birthday present, she was very delighted/pleased, for the dog licked her hand and wagged its tail. She called it Brian after one of her friends. Mary read an article which says that dogs can be close to their owners. David agreed, for he saw a TV interview which introduced a dog that could warn its master of an epileptic attack. He explained that this has something to do with its keen sense of smell. Jokingly, Mary said she wondered whether Brian can foretell/predict when David’s mom is going to roast a chicken.Task 2: A Sudden Change in the Parrot’s AttitudeA young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of this bird’s mouth was rude. John tried every method to change the bird’s attitude by constantly saying polite words, playing soft music, and anything hecould think of to set a good example. Nothing worked. Finally, John got fed up and he yelled at the parrot. And the bird yelled back. John shook the parrot, and the bird got angrier and ruder. Finally, in a moment of desperation, John put the bird in the refrigerator freezer. For a few minutes, John heard the bird scream and kick. Then suddenly there was silence. Not a sound for over a minute. Fearing that he’s hurt the bird, John quickly opened the door to the freezer. The parrot calmly stepped out and said, “I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I am truly sorry, and I will do everything I can to correct my poor behavior.”John was greatly surprised at the bird’s change of attitude. As he was about to ask the parrot what had caused such a sudden change in his behavior, the bird continued, “May Ii ask why you put the chickens there and what they did wrong?”Questions:1.Which of the following is true of the parrot in the beginning?2.What was the parrot’s response when John shook it?3.Why did John get the parrot out of the freezer?4.What can be inferred from the parrot’s question “May I ask why you put the chickens thereand what they did wrong?”5.Which method John tried worked with the parrot?KEY: C B C D DTask 3: Dogs aren’t allowed here!Manager: I’m sorry. Miss, but dogs aren’t allowed in this theater.Mary:But I have a ticket for him.Manager: I’m very sorry, but animals aren’t permitted.Mary:You don’t understand. This is a special case. My dog is so well trained and so intelligent that he’s almost human.Manager: I see that you have an exceptional animal, but…Mary:I promise you that if there is any problem we’ll leave the theater immediately. I promise you that this dog isn’t like any other dog you’ve ever seen.Manager: Well…all right. I’ll let you go in, since the theater is almost empty tonight. But your dog will have to behave himself, or you will have to leave.Mary:Thank you very much.KEY: 1. in the theater 2. a ticket 3. well-trained, intelligent, human, 4. any problem, leave the theater, any other dog, 5. let the dog in, almost empty。