新视野听说教程第二版第一册听力原文及答案（答案在最后面）Unit 1
Short Conversations
1. W: I saw an ad on the Internet about online language studies.
M: Me too. I saw an ad for, "Click Here for Language Learning."
Q: What do the man and the woman have in common?
2. M: You have to be 18 years old to enter some online language classes.
W: Really? I had no idea that there was a minimum age required for some classes.
Q: What did the woman NOT know about online language classes before?
3. M: Unlike regular classes, online classes can be taken at your home.
W: That's exactly why I decided to begin studying online!
Q: Why did the woman decide to study online?
4. W: I keep on making new friends as I study online.
M: So do I! There are so many people online, and I want to meet them all!
Q: What is one benefit of studying online?
5. M: My online teacher asked the class for suggestions to make the class better.
W: That's great! I always like it when a teacher does that.
Q: What did the man's teacher want to do?
6. M: I had no idea that online language learning could be so effective!
W: It sure has helped me practice my language skills!
Q: What is it about online language learning that surprised the man?
7. M: My classmates and I help each other solve homework problems online.
W: It sounds like you're using the Internet in a useful way.
Q: What does the man do online?
8. M: Online learning is ideal for anyone who doesn't have time to travel to school.
W: Yes, but it also has its own challenges.
Q: What does the woman have to say about online learning?
9. M: Virtual classrooms are changing how students study!
W: They sure are! And I, for one, am very excited about it.
Q: According to the man, what is happening to students because of virtual classrooms?
10. M: What advice did your professor give you?
W: He said that taking an online class would help me learn.
Q: What did the woman's professor suggest?
Long Conversation
Transcript:
W: How's your new online class, Bill? Is it everything you had hoped for?
M: It's everything and more, Susan. You should give it a try!
W: Oh, really? What's the best thing about it?
M: In an online class, you talk with others over the Internet. Since they are not right next to you, they don't bother you so much.
W: That sounds great! I took a class with someone who would make me feel small whenever I made a mistake. He would tell me how stupid I was and intimidate me so that I never wanted to participate.
M: Not a problem in the virtual classroom. How would you like to sign up? I think that you could start on the third of next month.
W: I don't know, Bill. You know all those problems about having difficult people in the classroom?
M: Yeah?
W: We don't really have them anymore since you left.
Passage
Transcript:
The first requirement for my online language class was to meet in an online forum. I entered the forum early and saw students appear on the screen one after another. Strangely enough, when it was time to begin, the teacher still hadn't shown up. However, we began sharing information and talking about the new class. Unlike me, all of the other students were new to the online class. I told them about my experiences and my thoughts. Then I noticed something. There were 27 people in the forum. This was strange because I know there were only 26 people in the class. "Hey," I wrote, "which one of you is the teacher?"
The teacher made herself known at last. She said that she wanted to get our honest opinions about the online class. Also, she wanted to have a little fun with us. "Humor will be important in my class," she said.
Listening and Speaking
Transcript:
One day, a student was taking a very difficult essay exam. At the end of the test, the professor asked all the students to put their pencils down and hand in their test papers. The young man kept writing furiously. Although he was warned that if he did not stop immediately his paper would be rejected, he ignored the warning, finished the test ten minutes later, and went to hand the test paper to his professor. The professor told him he would not accept the test paper.
The student asked, "Do you know who I am?"
The professor said, "No and I don't care."
The student asked again, "Are you sure you don't know who I am?"
The professor said, "Yes." So, the student walked over to the pile of tests, placed his in the middle, and then threw the papers in the air.
"Good," the student said, and walked out.
Homework
Long conversation
Transcript:
M: All right, everyone. Good work. That's all for today's class. Does anyone have any questions? W: Excuse me, Professor. I have a question. I'm worried about my English skills. I get good marks on tests, but I don't feel that I'm learning a lot.
M: Not exactly a question is it, Winnie? But it's a good concern. Many advanced English learners have a large "passive vocabulary", but they worry about their "active vocabulary". They can understand many difficult English words when reading or listening, but they don't use most of them when speaking or writing in English. They feel this is a problem. They would like to use all the difficult words that they know.
W: Do you think that I use too few words?
M: That's not what I'm saying at all. Actually, I'm saying the opposite thing.
W: I'm afraid I don't understand.
M: In your native language, there are also thousands of words that you understand but you don't use. So your active vocabulary in your native language is much smaller than your passive vocabulary. And I guess that you are not worried about that.
W: No, I'm not. But I would like to use the new words that I learn in my English classes. How else am I going to remember them?
M: Now that's a very good question.
W: I was hoping that you had an answer to this question.
M: Winnie, you don't need to worry about using "too few" English words. As your needs for different things grow, you will be able to use your new words more and more. I think you'd be surprised by how much you know.
W: So your advice to me is "Don't worry."? Now I'm worried that I'm paying too much for school. Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
1. Who are likely to worry about their active vocabulary?
2. What is "active vocabulary" according to the professor?
3. What do many English learners want to do?
4. What does the professor say about vocabulary in one's native language?
5. What does the professor want to tell Winnie?
Passage
Transcript:
The biggest problem most people face in learning English is their own fear. They worry that they won't say things correctly so they don't speak English at all. Don't do this. Don't let a little fear stop you from getting what you want.
The best way to learn English is to surround yourself with it. The more English material you have around you, the faster you will learn and the more likely you will begin thinking in English. Music can be a very effective tool to learning English. The best way is to use the lyrics and try to
read them as the artist sings. This way you can practice your listening and reading at the same time.
Watching English movies is not only fun but also very effective. By watching English movies, you can expand your vocabulary and learn the natural flows of speech from actors.
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.
1. What is the biggest problem that many English learners have?
2. Why do some English learners NOT speak English at all?
3. What is the best way to learn English according to the speaker?
4. What is the best way to learn English through music?
5. How can you benefit from watching English movies?
VOA
The College Board says its Advanced Placement program will add four new languages for American high school students. Mandarin Chinese along with Italian will be added within three years. Japanese and Russian will be offered later. This means the best high school students will be able to take college-level courses in these four new languages.
The Chinese government and the Italian government have each agreed to pay part of the cost of developing the Advanced Placement programs. Chinese officials say they will also help create the program in Chinese language and culture.
College Board officials say the study of a world language, such as Chinese, is an important part of a student's high school education.
More than one million students at more than 14,000 American high schools took at least one Advanced Placement test this year after taking an AP class.
The AP program is increasingly important among high school classes for the best students. Colleges often give high school students credit for an AP class if the students do well on the test. Colleges require a set number of credits before a student may graduate. Credit for AP classes may help some students graduate from college earlier.
The Advanced Placement program in American high schools has expanded over the years. There are now 34 classes and tests in 19 subject areas. They include history, mathematics and English. But, until now, the languages included only Spanish, French, and German. These are the most popular languages in American high schools.
The American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages says Spanish is the most commonly taught language in American high schools. About four million high school students study Spanish. It is followed by French, German, Italian, Russian, and Japanese.
The College Board notes that most high school students in China study English. However, only about 50,000 American high school students study Chinese. This may change because of the new AP language program. The Chinese ambassador to the United States spoke about the new AP program. Yang Jiechi said, "The bridge of understanding and friendship cannot be built without language."
Unit 2
Short conversations
1. W: How about spending the evening chilling out with the folks?
M: Come on, Mom. I'd really like to get out with my friends.
Q: What does the young man want to do?
2. W: Honestly, I don't know what to say about our son's music.
M: Leave him alone about it. After all, your mother didn't like your music either.
Q: What should the woman do according to the man?
3.W: I'm surprised to see you out and about so early in the morning.
M: You know my mom. She doesn't like me sleeping in, even on weekends.
Q: Why is the man out and about so early in the morning?
4. M: A little teenage rebellion is normal. Your son will get over it.
W: I know. I'm just worried about him doing something that will ruin his life.
Q: Why is the woman worried about her son?
5. W: Get a piercing in my nose? No way! My parents would be angry!
M: You're not giving them enough credit. I don't think they'd be upset at all.
Q: Why wouldn't the woman get a piercing in her nose?
6. W: What bugs you most about your daughter's eating habits?
M: I can't stand the way she eats so quickly.
Q: Why does the man have a problem with the way his daughter eats?
7. M: What's wrong with our kids? They think they're entitled to everything we have!
W: Well, I feel it's my fault for giving them too much.
Q: What does the woman think about their kids' problems?
8. W: Dad, I've got a date tonight with Mike. I'll be back late.
M: Him again? I wish you wouldn't date a guy with a tattoo!
Q: What does the father wish for his daughter?
9. W: My mother wants me to go into banking, but I like writing.
M: You can't let your mother choose your career for you.
Q: According to the man, what should the woman's mother NOT do?
10.W: Dad, I'm a grown woman, and you can't make choices for me.
M: Ha! If you were a grown woman, you wouldn't watch cartoons all day!
Q: Why does the girl's father NOT believe that she is a grown woman?
Long Conversation
M: You should get a sense of humor, Mom.
W: I'm sorry, but I just don't think that breaking shop windows is funny.
M: If it isn't funny, then I don't know what is. These shop windows only show things out of date
and out of fashion. They're misleading. Anyway, it's fun to break old stuff.
W: And that's what I'm saying. You don't know what's funny. When I was a teenager, I enjoyed movies and going out with my friends, not causing trouble or breaking things.
M: This is just the big difference between your generation and mine.
W: No, it isn't! I know teenagers of your age, and they don't have your bad attitude! And they certainly never break shop windows!
M: Whatever, Mom. I've got to go now.
W: Huh? Where do you think you're going?
M: I don't know. Maybe I'll go out and break stuff.
Transcript:
"Educator methods", such as not buying toys for children who act up, do not always work. I personally think that even though parents teach their children many things, they should not act like teachers all the time. After my "educator methods" failed, I spent some quality one-on-one time with my daughter with NO lecturing about her behavior. For example, we went out for ice cream. While we sat and ate, we spent a long time watching other people and talking about the things around us. Then we went to a bookstore where she looked for a book to buy. It took her a long time, but I was patient. We finally bought her a book and finished our outing together. At the end, we decided to have similar outings once a month, because it really was fun. My main goal was to let her know that I love her.
Homework
Long conversation
Transcript:
M: Grandma, Grandpa tells me I complain too much about my chores. Do you think he has a point?
W: Your grandpa says a lot of things, Jerry. Don't take it to heart, OK? What do you know about your grandpa?
M: I know he worked hard.
W: That's true. Many years ago, your grandpa didn't have enough money to live.
M: That sounds awful!
W: It does. He used all his money to buy an apple. And he sold that apple for enough money to buy two.
M: And he just kept going like this?
W: That's right, Jerry. By the end of the month, he had $20.
M: Wow! No wonder Grandpa says young people complain too much! Your generation worked much harder! Grandpa became rich, and he did it all with one apple.
W: Not quite! After that first month of selling apples, my father died and left us a fortune. Your grandpa never had to work again.
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
1. What did Grandpa say to Jerry?
2. What does Jerry know about his grandpa?
3. How did Grandpa earn $20?
4. Why does Jerry think that Grandma's generation was so great?
5. How did Grandpa really become so rich?
Passage Transcript:
Preparing teens for life after high school is an important task for parents. Deb, a mother of four, communicates with her children often. When her daughter Kate became interested in art, Deb took her on a tour of the Disney Studios to show Kate how she could make her dreams come true. What if your teen is about to begin his junior year and you haven't really spoken to him about his plans? You can ask him. If your teen has an "I'll think about it later" attitude, gently remind him that now is the time to start preparing.
If your teen imagines himself a rock star, try to keep an open mind — you may think it's crazy, but there are people who are rock stars. Instead of immediately saying no to your teen's idea, you should talk about what he'll need to do to reach his goal.
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.
1. According to the passage, what is an important task for parents?
2. According to the passage, who is Deb?
3. Why did Deb take Kate to the Disney Studios?
4. What should be done with teens who are putting off their life choices?
5. How should a parent respond to a teen who wants to be a rock star?
VOA Transcript:
Most children in the United States are returning to school after the summer holiday. Public education for children in the United States is free. But parents still have to buy equipment, new clothes and other supplies for their children before every new school year.
The National Retail Federation studies such sales each year. It is an organization of many kinds of stores, as well as companies that sell goods by mail order and the Internet. The group recently released a report on back-to-school sales this year. The report says American parents will spend almost 15,000 million dollars this year to prepare their children for school.
A research business carried out the study for the National Retail Federation. It asked more than 8,000 Americans about their back-to-school needs and shopping and spending plans.
The study found that 93 percent of families with school-age children plan to purchase clothes, shoes and school supplies.
Families will spend an average of almost 500 dollars on those things. This is an increase of more than 7 percent from last year. Almost half of those questioned also said they planned to spend about 100 dollars on electronics and computer-related products.
The National Retail Federation says that would be a 15 percent increase from last year. The group says most families have enough money to buy electronic and computer equipment for their children. It says this helps parents continue their children's education at home.
Half of the parents in the study said their children would be using their own money to buy some things for school. Teenaged children are expected to spend about 85 dollars each for supplies. And, 23 percent of parents said even their younger children will buy some things for themselves.
To help shoppers save money, several cities permit people to buy some goods without paying sales tax. Washington D.C. is one such city. It observed a ten-day sales tax holiday in August. During this period, people could buy clothing, shoes or school supplies that cost less than 100 dollars without having to pay sales tax.
Unit 3
Short conversations
W: In order to have a meaningful life, you must be ready to give and sacrifice.
M: I agree totally. And I try to remember this every day.
Q: What will be possible if you give and sacrifice according to the woman?
W: Do you think we should give aid to people in need?
M: I think it's the least we should do for them.
Q: What should be done for people in need, according to the man?
M: Believe it or not, my baseball coach taught me a lot about being kind.
W: That really isn't so unusual. After all, it isn't always parents who teach us.
Q: Who taught the man to be kind?
W: Why do you let your little sister cling to you all the time?
M: Since our parents died, she needs me more. I can't push her away.
Q: Why does the little sister need the man more?
W: My mother never complained about hard work in front of the family.
M: Wow, that's something to learn from!
Q: What did the woman's mother never complain about?
W: You've got to meet my father. He's handicapped and he has a lot to share.
M: I'd like to. You just tell me when.
Q: Why should the man meet the woman's father?
M: I saw you talking to your mother at dusk.
W: Yeah, even though she's busy she always finds time to talk to me. That's why I love her so much.
Q: Why does the woman love her mother?
W: Hey, I heard you spend your evenings at the home for the elderly.
M: Some evenings. I'd like to go more, but I don't have time.
Q: How does the man feel about going to the home for the elderly?
W: You are the first person to extend help when I needed it.
M: Don't worry about it. That's what friends are for.
Q: Why does the man tell the woman NOT to worry?
W: My mother never interrupted me while I told her my problems.
M: Sometimes that's the best way to help someone.
Q: What did the mother do to help the woman?
Transcript:
W: I heard a bang on my way to class this morning.
M: Some guy brought a gun to school and tried to shoot someone.
W: You're kidding! Is everyone OK?
M: Yeah. The teacher managed to take the gun from him.
W: Our history teacher?
M: That's the one.
W: He never stops amazing me.
M: He was definitely the right person at the right time. After he hit the student and grabbed the gun, he talked to the boy about his problems. While I was on the phone with the police and the parents, he was holding the student. If I was not mistaken, I thought the student was crying.
W: Did the teacher help the boy solve his problems?
M: I don't think so. The student was clearly bothered by something pretty big. I don't think problems like that can be solved so quickly. But, when the police came to take him away, our teacher told him that he would see him again.
Transcript:
The friendship and sympathy of a special person changed my life, and I'd like to tell you about it. Looking at me now, you might not guess that I was not very popular when I started my university studies. I was thin and didn't look very handsome with my glasses. In fact, my classmates still laughed at me, just as they did in high school.
One day, when I was leaving the science building, someone ran past me and knocked the books out of my hands.
I was feeling sad and lonely. But then, someone else approached me and helped me pick up my books. That day, I made my first university friend. Suddenly, life improved. I helped him with his studies. And he helped me with everything else. He taught me how to dress right, how to talk to girls, and above all, how to be social.
Listening and speaking
Transcript:
A young man was anticipating his college graduation day.
For many months he had asked for a car. Knowing his father could afford it, he told him that the car was all he wanted.
Finally, on the morning of his graduation day, his father told him how proud he was and how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautifully wrapped gift box. Curious, but somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found a book. The young man raised his voice to his father and said, "With all your money, you gave me a book?" He walked away, leaving it
behind.
Many years passed without seeing his father. A letter came, telling him his father had passed away. He needed to come home immediately and take care of things. When he arrived home, he saw the book his father had given him. This time, however, he noticed that there was something inside it.
Long Conversation Transcript:
M: Hello?
W: Hello. I'm calling from the university.
M: I was hoping to hear from you. Have I been accepted?
W: We'll send that information by mail. But that isn't why I'm calling.
M: What can I do for you?
W: We've received your application to enter our school, but I'm afraid that you didn't fill it all out. In the place where we request family information, you wrote that you have a mother and a younger sister.
M: Uh-huh.
W: Well, you didn't mention anything about your father.
M: Is it necessary?
W: Yes. I'm afraid so. We like to keep complete records.
M: OK. The truth is that my father wasn't around to help me in my growing up.
W: I'm sorry.
M: It's fine. My mother taught me the value of being honest, working hard, and being kind. She did this while working two jobs.
W: She sounds great.
M: She is. And she's the only real parent I have.
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
1. What was the man expecting to find out?
2. How will the university let the man know whether he is accepted or not?
3. Who did the man leave off of his form?
4. What do the people at the university feel it necessary to do?
5. Why is the man's mother the only real parent he has?
Passage
Transcript:
Being nasty and impatient has advantages. For example, since I am not nice, I tend to get what I want. People listen to me, and I don't have many problems.
There are people in this world who are caring. I suppose it is good that our world has such people, because they help others. Still, I try not to learn anything from these good people. Goodness, after all, has a price.
My friend is one of those good people. He once saved a child from a fire. He was the right man at the right time. The child was lucky. My friend was there and not me. Because I would've been reluctant to help. In fact, I probably wouldn't have helped. Fires, you know, are dangerous.
By thinking about myself first, I've saved myself from being hurt or uncomfortable. But sometimes I wonder whether my friend has the better life.
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.
1. What does the speaker think about being nasty and impatient?
2. Why is it good that the world has caring people?
3. Why does the speaker NOT want to be good?
4. How would the speaker have responded to the fire?
5. What does the speaker wonder about?
VOA Transcript:
Millions of American children attend summer camp. Most summer camps teach swimming and sports. But some are designed to teach special skills.
One of these is Concordia Language Villages Camp in the State of Minnesota. Campers there learn to speak a foreign language without the use of books or teachers. The counselors speak the language all the time and show the campers what to do. The campers learn the language by watching and hearing the words. One student at the German camp said she experienced what it would be like to be in Germany.
Colleges and universities organize other learning camps. Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois offers a week-long experience called "Summer Wings Camp". The camp is held at the Southern Illinois Airport. Campers learn about the history of flight and experience what an airplane pilot does.
At Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, students can take part in a two-week camp that teaches astronomy. They observe sunspots, for example, and study the motion of planets and stars.
The Pennsylvania State University offers many summer programs. One camp this summer taught about what it is like to be a weather expert or meteorologist. Students at Weather Camp learned how tornadoes form. And they learned how to present weather information on television. Another Penn. State summer program was Nursing Camp. Students in this program took part in different emergency situations and learned how to treat injuries. The students carried out first-aid skills on life-like dolls in a laboratory. They also learned cardiopulmonary resuscitation, how to start a heart that has stopped beating. And they learned how to help people in a medical emergency.
Another skills camp is organized by businesses. Camp CEO is a one-week program in the State of Arizona for 50 teenage girls. At the camp, they link with successful businesswomen who are chief executive officers (CEO) in different industries. The girls build a business. They also take part in a special outdoor exercise to develop communication and trust. Officials at Camp CEO say the experience is unlike any other kind of camp operating today.
Unit 4
Short Conversations
W: I'd really like to make a good impression in class.
M: Well, so long as you pay attention, you shouldn't have a problem.
Q: How can the woman make a good impression in class?
M: I've had a good rest, and am ready to make a good impression on my boss.
W: That's the attitude! You're going to be great!
Q: What is the man ready to do?
M: You've become so mature since I last saw you.
W: Nah, it just seems that way because I'm wearing nice clothes. I'm really still like a child.
Q: According to the woman, why does she seem different?
M: Don't look so aggressive. Calm down and look relaxed.
W: OK, I'll remember to smile during my meeting with my new boss.
Q: What will the woman remember to do?
W: My boss never notices me. I think I lack the skills to get a better job at my company.
M: No. You just need to have more confidence in yourself.
Q: What does the woman lack according to the man?
W: I'm sure you'd be promoted if you wore better clothes.
M: You might be right. But clothes are expensive.
Q: What might help the man get promoted?
M: My status will never improve if I can't make others believe in me.
W: Improve the tone of your voice, and others might trust you more.
Q: How can the man get others to trust him more?
M: How did your interview go?
W: Great! I stayed positive, like you said earlier, and I think I got the job!
Q: What did the man tell the woman earlier?M: I took an instant liking to you.
W: No way! I was so awful to you the first time we met!
Q: Why does the woman NOT believe the man?
Long Conversation
W: It'd be easier for you to persuade people if you don't look so nervous.
M: I know, but I really can't change the way I feel.
Q: How could the man persuade people more easily?W: Stand up straight!
M: What?
W: Your head should be up, and your back should be straight! Looking people in the eyes is very important!
M: I appreciate your help, but I'm only going to a job interview.
W: I assume you want this job. Am I right?
M: Of course I do.
W: Then listen to me! You'll make a good impression if you show self-confidence. But don't look too rigid. You want to seem a bit relaxed.
M: Anything else?
W: Yeah. You should tell them a joke.
M: A joke?
W: Everyone likes a joke. Do you know any?
M: I know one about a fight between a Frenchman and a German.
W: No! Don't joke about countries, sex, or religions. You could upset someone.
M: I don't think I can remember all of this. Maybe I should just stay home.
W: Honey, don't worry. You'll be great! Just stand up straight!
Passage
Transcript:
There are simple rules for an interview, and it seems that everyone knows them. So, as an interviewer for my company, I expect people to be clean, well dressed, and show confidence when they see me. This is basic. But there is something else you must know.
To leave a good impression in an interview, you must be able to talk about the company. Before you see the interviewer, do some reading. Understand the company's special needs, so you can tell your interviewer how you can fill those needs. And then, you can explain why you should get the job.
I see smart, good-looking people every day, but the ones that leave me with the most remarkable impression are those who know about the company. Do this, and you'll be in good shape!
Listening and Speaking
Transcript:
Three people sat at a table across from an older, well-dressed man. Jeff Kent was among those three people. Like the other two people sitting with him, he had given an introduction to say who he was and why he wanted the job. The older man, the president of a company, asked questions of each one. And, having completed the interview, the company president said that he had chosen the person he would welcome into the company.
Jeff thought for sure that it would not be him. The other two gave much more persuasive reasons for why they should be the ones working for the company. In fact, Jeff was almost ready to leave when the president said that he had chosen Jeff for the job.
"Why did you choose me?" Jeff asked. "Was it because of my physical appearance? Did I seem relaxed? Did I look powerful?"
"No. It wasn't anything like that," the man said. "It's that you look like someone who won't be able to take my job."
Homework Long conversation Transcript:
W: Yes, who's there?
M: Excuse me. I'm here to apply for a job.
W: Come in. You have eight seconds to impress me.
M: I'm afraid I don't understand. I'm here...
W: Three seconds.
M: Can I at least sit down?
W: There's no need. The interview is over.
M: I'm afraid I don't understand.
W: Young man, I'm very busy. I have to interview 50 people today, so I have to act quickly. And you know what? You've got the job.
M: This is very strange.
W: Quite so! But, I can tell a lot about a person in eight seconds. For instance, from the way you cleaned your feet at the door, I could tell that you are careful. I know that you are polite by the way you took off your cap when you came in. And, look at your clean hair and fingernails! I think you'll be just fine. You can start early tomorrow morning.
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
1. What was the man doing at the woman's office?
2. How much time did the man have to impress the woman?
3. Why was the meeting so short?
4. What showed that the man was careful?
5. What did the woman notice when she spoke to the man?
Passage
Transcript:
Body language is the kind of unspoken communication that goes on in every face-to-face encounter. It tells people's true feelings towards you and how well your words are being received. Between 60 to 80 percent of our message is communicated through our body language, only 7 to 10 percent is through the actual words uttered in a conversation.
Your ability to read and understand another person's body language may mean the difference between making a good impression or a very bad one! It could help you on job interviews, meetings, business talks, or hot dates.
Every one of us has experienced the feeling of an instant liking or disliking to someone but without necessarily knowing why. We often refer to this as a hunch or a gut feeling, which is directly linked to our own body's reaction.
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.
1. Which of the following words best describe body language?
2. What percentage of our message is communicated through body language?
3. What can't you know by reading the body language of others in a conversation?
4. What ability can help you make a great impression on others?
5. Which of the following is linked to a hunch or a gut feeling?
VOA Transcript:
The United States Supreme Court has made an important decision about American education. Last month, the court ruled that poor parents can receive public money to send their children to private schools. These include religious schools.
Under this voucher program, the government helps parents send their children to schools that require payment. American public schools are free.
President Bush called the Supreme Court decision a great victory for American students and parents. He says it provides children from poor families an equal chance for a good education. The American Constitution requires the separation of church and state. Five of the nine Supreme Court judges ruled that an educational voucher program in Cleveland, Ohio, is constitutional. The majority decision said vouchers are acceptable because parents choose which school their child will attend. The government does not. The government provides only financial aid.
Parents in the Cleveland Voucher Program can receive up to about 2,000 dollars. Critics say this means that most families choose religious schools because they cost less than other private schools. Almost all of the children in the Cleveland Voucher Program attend religious schools. The Ohio legislature enacted the Voucher Program in Cleveland after a federal court placed the city's schools under state control. The court did so because the schools were not providing students with a good education. Supporters of school vouchers say the public school system is not helping millions of minority children in big cities. Many parents whose children attend poor quality schools support vouchers.
However, public school teachers and others oppose the voucher system. They say it is wrong to take needed government money from public schools. They believe public schools should be supported and improved.
Several other American cities have voucher programs. However, at least 26 state legislatures have rejected proposals for voucher programs. Voters in several states also have rejected the use of school vouchers. And recent opinion studies show that a majority of Americans approve of the nation's public schools.
Unit 5
Short Conversation
M: The battle against AIDS involves all of us, you know.
W: Sure. I'm doing my part by teaching AIDS awareness-raising classes.
Q: How is the woman doing her part in the battle against AIDS?
W: Some doctors say that AIDS will be cured in ten years.
M: Maybe. But even so, we shouldn't stop our battle against AIDS.
Q: What do some doctors say?
M: What can we do for the 8,000 people who die of AIDS every day?
W: Let's write letters to the leaders in the federal government and ask them to support AIDS research.
Q: What is the purpose of writing letters?
W: Have you heard that our group is forming a network with other groups?
M: Yes. We need more AIDS groups to join together so our efficiency will improve.
Q: Why are the groups forming a network?
M: Let's explore ways to fight AIDS that we haven't tried yet.
W: OK. What do you think about writing a publication to educate the public?
Q: What is the woman's idea for teaching people about AIDS?
W: I'm confident we can stop AIDS by teaching people about it.
M: Education will help. But AIDS won't be stopped until a cure is found.
Q: When will AIDS be stopped according to the man?
M: Some AIDS groups emphasize education and some emphasize research.
W: Yeah, maybe you're like me, and you don't know which to join.
Q: What is the woman having trouble with?
W: If people were more giving, our group would have more resources in the battle against AIDS. M: You're right, but we can't force people to help.
Q: What would happen if people gave more?
M: I've been thinking about joining an AIDS organization after graduation.
W: Don't wait that long! AIDS is a world crisis, so we must fight against it now!
Q: Why must the man act now?
W: I started educating people about AIDS when I discovered I was infected.
M: Lots of people help for many different reasons. I'm glad you're here.
Q: Why did the woman start educating people about AIDS?
Long Conversation
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W: I know many people who are active in the battle against AIDS. Take my uncle for example. He's trying to find a cure.
M: That's great! Has he made any progress?
W: Some. Right now he's working on a medicine to clean the AIDS virus out of the body.
M: How is this medicine different from others?
W: Some AIDS medicines can help a little. But the AIDS virus is so good at hiding that it remains. This new medicine will be able to find the virus and get rid of it.
M: So why isn't this medicine being used now?
W: Well, it's not ready yet. Doctors are concerned about the side effects, like a bad reaction to the use of other AIDS medicines.
M: I'm very impressed with what your uncle has done. I'd like to do the same kind of work some day.
W: That would be good. But until then, you could at least give money to support research.
Passage Transcript:
A young man with AIDS refuses to take medicine that could make his life longer and more comfortable, because he's afraid the medicine will kill him. Incorrect beliefs about AIDS are common, and they cause greater pain and help to spread the disease.
This is why the United Nations sends educators to the world's poorest places, where people have the least education about AIDS. Once there, they talk with people, giving classes and meeting in clinics to discuss living with AIDS. They tell people what doctors have discovered about the disease, and ask them to trust AIDS medicines.
In order to stop the spread of AIDS, education must reach more people. It is not enough only for money to be spent. And more medicines won't solve all of the problems.
Listening and Speaking
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A husband worked two jobs to pay his wife's medical costs. Each day he would come home feeling tired. But when she asked him how he was holding up, he said that he was doing very well. "I am as strong as a hundred horses," he would say.
Then he would ask her how she was.
"I still have this stupid cold," she always said. "But I'm getting better."
But in fact, she was getting weaker and weaker. She was diagnosed with HIV. After a few years, it became AIDS. And still, no matter how much it hurt, she always said that she had a "stupid cold" and that she was "getting better".
When she finally died, many people went up to the man to say that they were sorry for his loss, but the man had something surprising to say.
"Why are you sorry?" he said. "My wife had a stupid cold. And now she is better."
Long Conversation
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L: Hi, Janet! You wouldn't believe how happy I am to be home. My day at work was so busy! How was your day?
J: I probably shouldn't talk about it.
L: Why not? We're friends, aren't we? You can tell me anything.
J: Yeah, I know, Linda, but you've had a tough day, too. I don't want to bother you with my problems. And you've helped me out so many times already. Having a friend like you gives me a lot of hope.
L: But Janet...
J: OK, OK. I talked to my grandfather today and told him that I have AIDS. I thought that he would help me because I don't have any money for medicine. He was pretty upset by the whole thing and said that he wouldn't help me. So far, you're the only person who has been trying to help me. Thank you so much for sharing the apartment with me.
L: No problem. That's what friends are for, right? And about your family... well, it's tough. A lot of people don't understand AIDS. When my uncle was diagnosed with AIDS, people from his
neighborhood called him names, threw stones, and even painted nasty words on his house. He finally had to move away from there. But that was no good because the same thing happened in his new neighborhood.
J: But these people are my family.
L: I understand. So what do you want to do?
J: There's nothing I can do, is there? I guess I'll just have to wait and hope that my grandfather's feelings change with time.
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
1. How does Linda help her friend Janet?
2. How does Janet feel about Linda's help?
3. How did the neighbors treat Linda's uncle?
4. What happened to Linda's uncle when he moved to another neighborhood?
5. What is Janet going to do now?
Passage
Transcript:
On November 23, 1984, I was diagnosed with AIDS. The doctor told me that I had only six months to live, but — I did not die. I was given two more years, then another four. Now I have been living with the virus for 10 years.
Needless to say, the first six months were horrible. Every day, I lived in fear of dying and losing my friends, my family, and my job. Later, I realized this fear was killing me as much as the illness itself. That's when I started to fight back, seeing my doctor as my partner, talking to my friends about my illness, doing exercise, and making plans for the future. I made it.
What I'm trying to say is that our biggest enemy is fear, not the illness itself. So, cheer up. HIV won't win. It's the strong mind that will. Remember, there's light at the end of the tunnel.
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.
1. When was the speaker diagnosed with AIDS?
2. What did the doctor tell the speaker at first?
3. How were things going with the speaker in the first few months?
4. What happened to the speaker later?
5. What does the speaker mean by saying "Remember, there's light at the end of the tunnel."? Transcript:
More than three million people died of AIDS last year. The estimate is that five million others became infected with HIV, the virus that causes the disease. And there are warnings about what could happen unless much more is done to increase efforts to prevent AIDS. Right now, researchers say around 40 million people are living with the virus. The United Nations says there could be 45 million new cases by 2010.
Public health experts say the media have a central part to play in the fight against AIDS. They
point to drama series on television and radio in a number of countries.
In Ivory Coast, for example, the weekly show "AIDS in the City" has been on television since 1994. The program tells stories with actors in an effort to educate people about AIDS. Recently, broadcasts of the show were extended into nine other countries in West and Central Africa. Researchers say about two-thirds of people in South Africa watch the show "Soul City". This program has dealt with other social issues in addition to HIV/AIDS. These include violence against women and alcoholism. "Soul City" also began in 1994.
A show created with BBC help has become one of India's most-watched dramas. In "Detective Vijay", the main hero is a policeman with HIV. A United Nations report says the program appears to be educating people. The report says 85 percent of those questioned had learned something new about AIDS from the show. But people who watch have yet to learn how detective Vijay became infected. One of the main ways to get AIDS is through sex. Many people consider public discussion of such issues culturally unacceptable.
In China, millions watch a daily program called "Ordinary People". A non-profit group based in the United States helped create this drama show about social issues. The group is called Population Communications International, PCI. It assists governments, local groups, and radio and television stations to develop media campaigns. The group supports what it calls the magic of entertainment for social change.
Unit 6
Short conversations
M: Do you know what is meant by Consider Collar Colors Carefully?
W: It means we should think about our beliefs about job status.
Q: What does Consider Collar Colors Carefully mean?
W: Since you became an executive at the firm, you never have time for the kids.
M: I know. All the respect and money I get now isn't worth missing my children.
Q: How does the man feel about being an executive?
M: My aunt visits schools to convince girls to become plumbers.
W: I'd be surprised if many girls listened to her. Most want to work in offices.
Q: What would surprise the woman?
M: Did you hear the big news? The vice-president died! And I might get his job!
W: Are you sure you want it? The job was what gave him the heart attack!
Q: Why should the man think more about taking the job according to the woman?
W: I really admire people who work hard to build roads and clean the city.
M: That's nice to hear. Many people don't respect laborers.
Q: According to the man, what is nice to hear?W: You had options after college. Why did you choose to be a window washer?
M: I think it's exciting to be high up, outside of tall buildings.
Q: Why did the man choose his job?
M: It took me 30 hours to write that proposal. I haven't slept, and I want to cry.
W: It's finished now. And you can relax by playing some golf.
Q: What might make the man relax according to the woman?
M: The image of trash men being dirty is wrong! Many of them are very clean.
W: I believe you're right. Still, I'm not sure I'd like to become one.
Q: What do the two speakers agree on?
W: Since you work in an office, you can wear nice clothes every day.
M: To be frank, I'd rather wear a T-shirt than a suit.
Q: What would the man like to dress for work?
M: I'm getting tired of the rude comments we get as garbage men!
W: Just ignore them. We know our work is important, and that's all that matters.
Q: What should the man do according to the woman?
Transcript:
M: When we were kids, we didn't think much about social status. We played the part of doctors or plumbers and didn't really understand why one was better than the other.
W: Right! We didn't consider collar colors carefully. Later, we learned to respect people like business executives, lawyers, and doctors more than others.
M: Do you think we learned the right idea?
W: Yeah, I do. Some people are more important than others for society. A plumber, for example, does important work. But he can be replaced easily. A doctor, on the other hand, does important work and it is difficult to replace him. We should, then, respect people like doctors more.
M: What about plumbers? Shouldn't we respect them, too?
W: Everyone who works hard should get respect, but it's not necessary to respect everyone the same. Of course, I'm friendly and nice to my plumber, but I don't think he's as valuable as some people.
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There was a time when I was afraid to tell people I am a construction worker. Nowadays, I'm proud of it. In fact, I boast about it.
My life changed one day when my daughter came home from school and told me that I had a better job than any of the parents of her classmates. At first, I was surprised. I knew many of her classmates had parents who were important business people. I reminded her that business people get more respect from society, often make more money and work in an office.
She told me that I didn't understand what was important in life. Respect, money and offices aren't as important as time. Businessmen must work long hours, so they can't see their children as much. Building houses, I only work six hours a day. This gives me more free time to spend with her.
Listening and Speaking
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新世纪大学英语视听说教程2的listening 原文及答案 Unit One, Book 2 Listening 2 Just a few old keepsakes Boy: Hey, Grandma, what’s in this box? Grandma: Oh, nothing really… Just a few old keepsakes. B: Keepsakes? G: Young man, you know what a keepsake is! B: No, I don’t. I really don’t. G: Well, it’s something you keep. It’s something that gives you a lot of memories. B: Oh. What’s this? G: Now don’t go just digging around in there! ... Hmmm, let’s see…. that’s my first diary. B: Can I….? G: No, you can’t read it! It’s perso nal! I wrote about my first boyfriend in there. He became your grandfather! B: Oh, ok…. Well then, what’s that? It has your picture in it. G: That’s my passport. Y ou can see, I traveled to Europe by ship. B: What’s that big book? G: My yearbook. It’s my hi gh school book of memories. B: Class of 1961! Boy, that’s old! G: That’s about enough out of you, young man. I think it’s time we put this box away and… 男孩:嘿,奶奶,这个盒子里是什么? 奶奶:哦,没什么…几个旧的纪念品。 纪念品吗? 旅客:年轻人,你知道什么是纪念品! B:不,我不喜欢。我真的不喜欢。
托业考试听力DBCDBCCCD 段落1 A: how was your English exam, Pedro? did you study for it? Pedro, 英语考试考的怎么样？考试前复习了么？ B: it was ok, I guess. I studied only the vocabulary. I thought that was what would be tested most. did you study, Alex? how do you think you did? 我想还可以吧，我只复习了词汇部分，因为我觉得这一部分出题的频率最高，你复习了么Alex？你考的怎么样呢 A: I think I did pretty well, I started studying for it last week. I studied the vocabulary, grammar, and practiced writing. 我觉得我考的相当不错，我从上周就开始为考试做准备，复习了词汇，语法，还练习了写作文。 B: really? that's great, then you'll probably get a really good score. 真的么，你真棒，这样看来你可以得到一个非常不错的分数 试卷问题 what exam are Pedro and Alex talking about? A grammar B Spanish C writing D English how did Pedro prepare for the test? A he wrote essays B he studied vocabulary C he studied the text book D he studied a lot of earlier tests how long did Alex study for the test? A one day B two days C one week D two weeks 段落2 A: Marry, you will never guess what Ms. Jennings game me at the office party, two tickets to la boheme！ Mary 你绝对想不到Jennings 女士在员工聚会上给了我什么，两张歌剧《波希米亚人》的门票！ B:i don't believe it! I have been wanting to see it since it first opened. when are the tickets for? 真是难以置信！开始公演的时候我就想去了，是哪一天的票？
UNIT 5 VI. Further Listening and Speaking Task1: Hot Business Ideas Business ideas are all around you. Many business ideas come from a careful analysis of market and consumer needs. If you are interested in starting a business, but don’t know what product or service you might sell, here are some ways that may help you find one. First of all, you should study how to value to an existing product. The difference raw wood and finished wooden products is a good example of putting a product through an additional process that increases its value. But additional processes are not the only way value can be added. You might also add services, or combine one product with other products. For instance, a local farm which sells produce can also offer a vegetable delivery service—for a free. What business ideas can you develop along these lines? Focus on what products you might buy, and what you might do to them or with them to create a profitable business. Some people have another way of making profit. They improve an existing products or service. We all know that the person who can build a better mousetrap will make a lot of money. That person could be you! A local entrepreneur has created an improved version of the hula hoop. It’s bigger and heavier, so hula-hoopers can control it more easily and do more tricks. How did she come up with this business idea? She thought hula hooping would be a fun thing to do with her daughter, but found the commercially available product too flimsy. There are very few products or services that can’t be improved. Start generating business ideas by looking at the products and services you use and brainstorming ideas as to how they could be better. 1. What is the first way the speaker mentions that helps you produce a business idea? 2. Which of the following methods does the speaker NOT mention? 3. Why does the speaker mention the mousetrap? 4. Which of the following is true according to the passage? 5. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? Keys: 1.C 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.D Task 2: What do you know about business? Historically, the term business referred to activities or interests. By extension, the word became, as recently as the 18th century, synonymous with “an individual commercial enterprise”. When referring to activities, the terms business and industry sometimes appear interchangeable. Thus a fisherman might say either that he is in the “fishing business”, which is a bit colloquial or that he works in the “fishing industry”, which sounds somewhat formal. The word “trade” m ay serve as an equivalent of both “business” and “industry”. People establish business in order to perform economic activities. With some exceptions, such as non-profit organizations and institutions of the government, businesses exist to product profit. In other words, the owners and operators of a business have receiving or generating a financial return for their time, effort and capital as one of their main objectives. One can classify businesses in many different ways. In recent years, service businesses have become increasingly popular. They offer intangible products and typically have different, usually smaller, capital requirements than manufacturers. Distributors need smaller funds than manufacturers. Most laws specify the forms that a business can take, and a body of commercial law has been developed for each type. Some common types include partnerships, corporations, also called limited liability companies, and sole ownerships. Task3: An office boy or a billionaire? A jobless man applied for the po sition of “office boy” at Microsoft. The human resource manger interviewed him, and gave him a test: clean the floor. “You are engaged,” he said, “give me your email address, and I’ll send you the application form to fill and tell you when you will start.”The man replied, “I don’t have a computer or an email.”
Unit 6-Conversation 1 Janet: What are you reading, Kate Kate:Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. Do you know it Janet: I've heard of it, yes, but I've never read it. It's a 19th century children's story, isn't it K a te: That's right. It's very famous. It's set in Oxford. It starts with this young girl sitting on a river bank. The interesting thing is, the author, Lewis Carroll, he was an Oxford professor and he used to have tea with the girl's family on this river bank. Ja net: Oh, that's fascinating! I'll put it into my diary. Kate: Is that what you're writing I know you've been keeping a diary all the year. Janet: It's been a great year. I've had such a good time — so lucky to have Mark and Kate as friends. Feel I've been doing well with work. Much happier about asking questions in tutorials. Janet: My screen's gone dark. Mark: You're using the battery, remember. It's run out, obviously. Janet: It can't be the battery. It's still charged. Oh no it's still black. Oh dear, I hope it's nothing serious. I haven't backed anything up recently. Kate: That's not like you, Janet. Janet:I know, but I lost my memory stick. I really should have backed things up. How stupid of me not to do that! Supposing I've lost everything! Mark: Let me take a look. The power is still on. And also the operating system still seems to be working ... I think it has to be the graphics card ... But maybe that's not the problem ... Janet: If only I'd backed things up! Kate: Relax, Janet! We'll take it to the computer shop this afternoon. I'm sure it'll be OK. Janet: I hope so. Unit 6-Conversation 2 Janet: Tell me about Alice in Wonderland. Kate: I tell you what, I'll read it to you. Kate: Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank and having nothing to do: Once or twice, she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, "and what is the use of a book," thought Alice, "without pictures or conversation" So she was considering in her own mind (as well as she could, for the hot day made her feel very sleepy and stupid) ... Janet: Kate, Mark, where are you going You've got my laptop! Kate: It's all right, Janet, we're taking it to the computer shop. We'll be back soon. Mark: It's not like Janet to forget to back up her work. Kate: She should have been more careful. Janet: It was stupid of me, I know! Stupid, stupid! Janet: Oh! It was a dream! What a relief! Kate: You were talking in your sleep. Janet: What was I saying Kate: "Stupid, stupid." M ark: I've sorted out your computer. Janet: Have you Oh, thank goodness! What was the problem Mark:It was the graphics card, as I predicted ... Janet: Is that what it was! I'm so relieved! Thanks, Mark. Kate: He's great, isn't he Janet: Yes. So are you, Kate. Kate: You're such a good friend. Unit 6-Outside view Computers are a very important part of our lives. They tell us about delays to transport. They drive trains, analyze evidence and control buildings. Did you know that 60 per cent of homes in Britain have got a PC (a personal computer) For many young people, playing computer games is their favorite way of spending spare time. Computers are a very important part of most areas of life in Britain-libraries, the police and in school. But they are becoming more important in our homes as well. They’ll even control the way we live-in “smart homes” or computer-controlled houses. The smart home is now a real possibility. It will become very common. A central computer will adjust the temperature, act as a burglar alarm and switch on lights, ready for you to come back home. And of course you will be able to give new instructions to the computer from your mobile phone. So if your plans change, your home will react to match. Many homes have got lots of televisions and several computers. The smart home will provide TV and Internet sockets in every room, so you’ll be able to do what you want whenever you want. If the temperature outside changes, the smart home will adjust the temperature levels inside. The computer will also close the blinds when it gets dark or to stop so much sun from entering a room. And if you want to eat when you get home, the computer will turn the oven on for you! Are computers taking over our lives In a survey, 44 per cent of young people between 11 and 16 said their PC was a trusted friend. Twenty per cent said they were happier at their computer than spending time with family or friends. Another survey found that people in Britain spend so much time on the phone, texting and reading emails that they no longer have time for conversation. What do you think about that Unit 6-Listening in
2016普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（新课标I）英语试卷类型A 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 做题时，现将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时 间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题分，满分分） 听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三 个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后， 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读 一遍。 例：How much is the shirt A. ￡19. 15 B. ￡9. 18 C. ￡9. 15 答案是 C。 1. What are the speakers talking about A. Having a birthday party. B. Doing some exercise. C. Getting Lydia a gift. 2. What is the woman going to do A. Help the man. B. Take a bus. C. Get a camera. 3. What does the woman suggest the man do A. Tell Kate to stop. B. Call Kate, s friends. C. Stay away from
Kate. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place A. In a wine shop. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant. 5. What does the woman mean A. Keep the window closed. B. Go out for fresh air. C. Turn on the fan. 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the man going to do this summer A. Teach a course. B. Repair his house. C. Work at a hotel. 7. How will the man use the money A. To hire a gardener. B. To buy books. C. To pay for a boat trip. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers A. Schoolmates. B. Colleagues. C. Roommates. 9. What does Frank plan to do right after graduation A. Work as a programmer. B. Travel around the world. C. Start his own business. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给 的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每
听力原文及参考答案（Units 1-7） LESSON 1 Music 1. M: By the way, Jane, did you talk to the consultant顾问about our new health program? W: I contacted联系his office but his secretary said he would （be out for）试图得到lunch until two. Q: What does the woman mean? B. she couldn’t talk to the consultant before two 2. W: We need to let everyone know about the charity [?t??riti] n. 慈爱concert, but we don't have much money for advertising. M: How about using the school radio station? They broadcast free public service 服务announcements.通告 Q: What does the man suggest they do? c. Ask the school radio station for help 3. W: I don't understand why this self-study自学book doesn't have answers to the questions. M: But it does. You can find them at the back of the book. Q: What does the man say about the self-study book? d. the book does include the answer 4. M: The new sales manager says he has never met you before. W: We've been introduced about three times. He seems a little forgetful. Q: What do we learn about the new sales manager? B. He probably has a poor memory 5. M: Have you had the brakes[breik] n制动器; 闸; 刹车. and tires checked? And do you have enough money? W: I have taken care of everything. And I'm sure it's going to be a wonderful极好的, 精彩的, 绝妙的trip. Q: What's the woman going to do? D. spend some time travelling
Directions: In this section, you will hear several conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. A: How are you getting along, Julie B: After the vacation Much refreshed. A．It is interesting. B．It is tiring. C．It is exciting. D．It is refreshing. A: Why are you so cheerful while I'm so stressed all day B: Well, you should work off your stress. A．work not so hard B．work on easier problems C．eat healthy D．get rid of her stress I see you laughing all the time. B: Oh Eric. I'm ... reading a comic book. A: Comic book I didn't know you are interested in it. B: Well, it's a recent interest. When I was low in spirit three months ago, a friend gave me a comic book to read. And I became instantly addicted to such books. You know ... the pictures are so funny ... now I feel much better. A: I didn't know that. No wonder you are always in good spirits these days. B: Yes, and maybe you should read them, too, Eric. A: I ... I don't know. I'm just too busy with my thesis. It's for my master's degree and time is running out ... Ah, pretty much stress on me. B: Now you see Eric That's why you need to give yourself a break to read something amusing. It helps, I promise. A: Really Can reading comic books reduce your stress B: Of course. I'm a living example. Actually I'm having stress too ... you know, the tests, the job, things like that. But when reading the fun stuff, I just forgot all my worries. Later I find myself more powerful to deal with the issues in my life. A: That sounds magical. I'd like to try. Er ... what are you reading now B: Garfields, the cat. It's good. There's another one and you can borrow it. A: Oh, thank you, Penny. You're very helpful. Questions 3 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard. months ago, a friend gave Penny _____ when she was in low spirits. （岭师分享群4发布） A．a flower B．a comic book C．a comic DVD
Book 2 听力原文整理 Unit 1 Listening Understanding Short Conversations Now you will hear ten short conversations. A question will follow each conversation. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices. 1 W: It’s time for “International Clock Talk”（国际时间交谈）! Time to discuss how you feel about time! M: Well, since we all come from the same country, I think our views will be similar1. Q: Why does the man believe the people will have similar views 解析：从已知四个选项可知该题是针对某件事情的原因提问 2 W: It annoys me the way my foreign friends treat time. M: I just read a book about this problem! It’s entitled2 International Clock Talk. Q: Which problem is the book about 解析：从已知四个选项可知该题涉及对话主题 3 M: Australians are so relaxed about time! It drives me mad! W: That’s the way they are. While you’re here, you’ll have to get used3 to it. Q: What advice does the woman give the man 解析：从已知四个选项可知该题是对整个对话的理解 4 M: Have you noticed differences between our cultures W: Sure. In my country, people don’t care about time very much. Here, you take it seriously4. Q: How do people in the woman’s country feel about time 解析：从已知四个选项可知该题是问对话中they对待时间的态度 5 W: Can you explain why you’re always five minutes late for conferences（会议） M: Oh, I’m sorry. In my country, people are often late. Q: Why is the man late for conferences 解析：从已知四个选项可知该题是问对话中he的某种行为或态度的原因 6 W: What do you appreciate most about life in Germany M: German people are rarely late for meetings. I never have to deal with latecomers. Q: What does the man like best about life in Germany 解析：A B俩个选项涉及对话中he的态度，C D俩个选项涉及对话中Germans对待迟到的态度态度，注意听懂对话和问题才能进行选择 7 M: I’v heard that Chinese people are very relaxed about time. W: That used to be true. Nowadays, people are increasingly bothered by lateness. Q: According to the woman, how have Chinese people changed 解析：从已知四个选项可知该题涉及对话主体对时间或迟到的观点 8 M: Why did you walk out of the restaurant abruptly（粗鲁地，突然地）We had just started
Module 1 Unit 1 同步验收练习参考答案Part 1听力部分录音原文及参考答案: I. 1. These are my family and relatives. 2. This is a birthday card from Tom. 3. I have two sisters. They are twins. 4. I usually go shopping with my mother. 5. That is a photo of my brother. 6. Kitty has got a lot of presents from her parents. (1—6 BFEADC) II. 7. M: What’s this, Alice? W: It’s my family tree. M: Who are those two men? W: They are my uncles. Q: How many uncles does Alice have? 8. M: Who is the old woman? W: She’s Mary’s grandmother. M: How old is she? W: About 60. Q: How old is Mary’s grandmother? 9. W: Mike has got two birthday presents. M: Oh? Who are they from? W: They are from his mother and father. M: Has he got anything from his relatives? W: No, he hasn’t. Q: What has Mike got now? 10. M: Who are these birthday cards from? W: My grandmother and grandfather. M: Are those red cards from your grandparents, too? W: No, they are from my aunt and uncle. Q: Who are the red birthday cards from? 11. M: How many uncles do you have? W: I have two. How many uncles do you have? M: I have two, too. W: Do they usually play games with you? M: Sometimes do and sometimes don’t. Q: What are they talking about? 12. W: Do you know that girl under the tree? M: Which one? W: The one in a red skirt.