新视野大学英语视听说教程三――听力原文及答案

新视野大学英语（第二版）听说教程3 原文及答案听力原文●说明：本原文包含warning up，listening和homework部分Unit 1 Live and love一、warming up二、short conversations12345678910三、long conversation四、passage五、radio programHomework Task1Task2Task3Unit 1Warming up1. F2.NG3.T ListeningShort conversations1. C2.D3.A4.D5.B6.A7.D8.C9.A 10.B Long conversation1.A2.C3.B4.B5.DPassage1.B2.A3.C4.C5.CRadio program1. a journalism degree2. pretty good3. about what she has4. you just want more5. protective of his familyHomeworkTask 11.C2.C3.A4.D5.BTask 21.A2.C3.D4.C5.DTask 31.slice2.misunderstandings3.beautiful4.benefits5.wellness6.range7.explicit8.has been tracking more than a million sujects since 19799.have fewer heart attacks and lower cancer rates10.a strong sense of connection to others and in satisfying relationshipUnit2 Step up to better health一、warming up二、short conversations1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.三、long conversation四、passage五、radio programHomeworkTask1Task2Task3Unit 2Warming up1. Running, swimming, and lifting weights2. Exercise makes him happy, keeps his stress level down, and gives him all sorts of energyfor his work and family.3. Well, there is no swimming pool near my home and i can't swim every day. But anyway, Icann run in the morning . There are many benefits to exercising. They include a strong body, an improved mood, longer life, better appearance and an overall sense of well-being. ListeningShort conversations1.C2.C3.B4.A5.D6.B7.C8.D9.A 10.ALong conversation1.D2.C3.A4.B5.APassage1.B2.D3.D4.C5.ARadio program1. the quality of school menus2. moving into the neighbourhood3. eats fast food4. the Chicago study5. children's eating habitsHomeworkTask 11.A2.B3.C4.D5.BTask 21.A2.B3.D4.C5.DTask 31. advancements2.physical3.depression4.condition5.mentioned6.admitbat8.high-fiber and vitamin-rich foods, such as vegetables and fruits9.should give up smoking if they haven't already done so10. No section of the population can benefit from exercise.Unit3 Ways to win一、warming up二、short conversations12345678910三、long conversation四、passage五、radio programHomeworkTask1Task2Task3Unit 3Warming up1. made him successful2. what others are doing3. they are successfulListeningShort conversations1.D2.C3.B4.C5.C6.B7.A8.C9.B 10.A Long conversation1.B2.C3.A4.B5.DPassage1.A2.B3.A4.C5.ARadio program1.is studying for a doctorate in religion2.ia marked by chance encounters3.only knew a little Italian4.was attacked by an intruder in her home5.began to live a life with vivid momentsHomeworkTask 11.C2.D3.D4.A5.BTask 21.B.2.B3.C4.D5.BTask 31.experience2.indicate3.distinguish4.Successful5.long term6.achievements7.follow8.unsuccessful people just let life happen by accident9.and they aren't difficult for people to attain10.what to go after and in what direction to aim your lifeUnit4 Symbol of America一、warming up二、short conversations12345678910三、long conversation四、passage五、radio programHomework Task1Task2Task3Unit 4Warming up1. Writer---Jack Kerouac2. Artist---Jackson Pollock3. Musician---Louis Armstrong4. Symbol--- Statue of LibertyListeningShort conversations1.B2.B3.C4.D5.A6.B7.D8.C9.D 10.ALong conversation1.C2.D3.B4.B5.APassage1.B2.A3.D4.D5.BRadio program1.for decades2.healthy and aactive lifestyle3.meet consumer demandsHomeworkTask 11.D2.C3.C4.B5.BTask 21.C2.A3.B4.D5.BTask 31.studios2.counterparts3.emphasize4.innovation5.specialized6.energized7.filmmakers8.They began playing with and contradicting the conversations of Hollywood9.Furthermore, their considerable financial success and crossover into popular culture10.Some people have taken advantage of this rise in popularityUnit5 Death’s lessons for life一、warming up二、short conversations1 2345678910三、long conversation四、passage五、radio programHomeworkTask1Task2Task3Unit 5Warming up1.preserves stories that would be lost2.the important thing in their lives3.love and hopeListeningShort conversations1.B2.C3.D4.A5.B6.B7.B8.A9.D 10.D Long conversation1.B2.C3.D4.D5.APassage1.A2.C3.B4.C5.CRadio program1.do it at pains2.I love you3.their appearance4.you don't want to answer5.think of her in your heartHomeworkTask 1 1.D 2.A 3.A 4.B 5.CTask 2 1.B 2.D 3.C 4.A 5.ATask 31.Yet2.elaborated3.outward4.kneel5.embarrassed6.express7.gathered8.but over time, I started to enjoy them more and more9.Now that I've talked to you, I feel ten years younger.10.people shouldn't live their lives always thinking about the past.Unit6 Defending ourselves against disasters 一、warming up二、short conversations12345678910三、long conversation四、passage五、radio programHomeworkTask1Task2Task3Unit 6Warming up1."Get ready"2.Climate changes are occuring more rapidly and natural disasters are becoming more severe.3.Books on the subject of survival.ListeningShort conversations1.D2.D3.D4.B5.C6.A7.C8.C9.A 10.CLong conversation1.A2.C3.B4.B5.DPassage1.C2.D3.C4.D5.ARadio program1.Islamabad2.a tall Islamabad building3.the Kashmirian Mountains4.a heavily mititarized region5.IndiaHomeworkTask 1 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.ATask 2 1.A 2.A 3.B 4.D 5.ATask 31.thickness2.frightened3.swallowed4.disappeared5.floods6.revisitndslide8.keep us away from mountains the rest of our lives9.something like the Yellowstone earthquake does not happen very often10. few of us will suffer because of such a disaster.Unit7 Great!Great!Greatness!一、warming up二、short conversations12345678910三、long conversation四、passage五、radio programHomework Task1Task2Task3Unit 7Warming up1.giving money to charity2.what she's doing3.honesty and kindness4.the impossible5.take noticeListeningShort conversations1.C2.A3.C4.B5.D6.A7.B8.B9.A 10.C Long conversation1.A2.B3.B4.C5.DPassage1.A2.A3.D4.C5.BRadio program1.The Day to Day2.To try to go after the online music business3.Apple4.It has been negotiating licenses for songs5.Gate's leaving will benefit itHomeworkTask 11.D2.C3.D4.D5.ATask 21.D2.C3.B4.C5.ATask 31.industry2.option3.preferable4.starve5.blame6.occupations7.force8.But if we admit tradition more than we should9.insist on trying to plot the future by the past10. to accept the help which tradition can bringUnit 8 Troubling over genetic doubling一、warming up二、short conversations123456789三、long conversation四、passage五、radio programHomeworkTask1Task2Task3答案Unit 8Warming up1. He did nothing other than witness the scene untold2. He feels scientists should not, must bot, conntinue down this road(of human cloning)3. I feel positive about human cloning because it can lengthen people's lives, help to growreplacement organs, and reduce the number of genetic birth defectsI feel negative about human cloning because it can reduce our value for human life,cost huge amounts of money and pose many legal questions that we aren't ready for. ListeningShort conversations1.B2.D3.C4.A5.A6.A7.C8.C9.A 10.BLong conversation1.A2.A3.D4.D5.C1.D2.C3.A4.B5.CRadio program1.human beings2.maternal twins3.genes that cause disease4.manny disease5.an environmental componentHomeworkTask 11.B2.C3.B4.C5.DTask 21.C2.A3.B4.C5.CTask 31.ethics2.prediction3.technique4.adapted5.artificial6.urgent7.inconsistencies8."Genetic engineering is very exciting and important technology"9.but you have to ask fundamental questions before it is too late10. the way the technology is racing far ahead of public understanding Unit 9Warming up1.T2.NG3.FListeningShort conversations1.B2.D3.A4.C5.A6.B7.C8.C9.D 10.D Long conversation1.A2.B3.D4.C5.DPassage1.D2.D3.A4.C5.ARadio program1.her benefits were fabulous2.really ,really tough3.got a part-time job4.on the Internet /onlinezyHomeworkTask 11.C2.A3.B4.B5.CTask 21.D2.C3.C4.C5.B1.university2.expect3.marriage4.mature5.exaggerating6.Undergraduates7.canndidates8.The answer to whether or not marriage in school should be allowed.9.As for those who are attending universities at an older age.10. the marriage of some unergraduates will inevitably influence other students Unit 10Warming up1. She likes them, but they aren't at the center of her life2. How to become a better person3. I think there are many benefits of having friends. For instance, my friends keep me company, especially when I am sad. They also support me when I am in difficulties. They teach me in my studies. I cannot think of anythinng that is as valuable as friendship. ListeningShort conversations1.A2.B3.B4.C5.D6.A7.B8.D9.C 10.DLong conversation1.B2.D3.C4.A5.CPassage1.A2.C3.B4.D5.ARadio program1. in 17762. They worked together for the same goal3. Fifty years4. No ,he was ailing5. Yes, they did.HomeworkTask 11.C2.A3.B4.D5.BTask 21.D2.A3.A4.D5.BTask 3anisms2.untreated3.occurences4.agriculture5.encouraged6.administrations7.attributed8.Some thhings have been done to address this problem9.in an effort to raise the public's awareness of environmental protection10.to punish enterprises that drain untreated wastes into the rivers and oceans。

Book III Unit 03 Single Parent, Double Trouble!II. Listening SkillsQuestion 1M: Amy, sit down, we need to talk. Your mother and I are going to separate.W: What! Are you crazy? You can't do that! What will my friends say? I just want to have a normal family.Q: What is the girl saying?Key: CQuestion 2M: Good evening, Mrs. Jones. The manager sent you these roses and his best wishes to you both for a happy anniversary.W: Thank you. We like the room and service here, and we especially appreciate the manager's consideration.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?Key: AQuestion 3W: While I'm scrambling the eggs, could you put the flour into the bowl?M: You bet, darling. I'll also turn the oven on so that it gets warmed up.Q: Where does this conversation probably take place?Key: BQuestion 4W: I have a very important meeting tonight, and I'm afraid I can't miss it.M: But this evening is the parents' meeting at school, and I was expecting you'd come to it. OK, I'll phone Dad, maybe he and his girlfriend will come.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?Key: CQuestion 5W1: So you're still single? If you'd listened to me and used the Internet, you'd have a husband by now. W2: I did use the Internet. I posted an ad that read "Husband Wanted". There were dozens of e-mail responses. But they all said pretty much the same thing: You can have mine.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?Key DIII. Listening InTask 1: Reasons for a DivorceW: I'm divorcing my husband.M: How long have you been married?W: Thirteen years.M: Do you have children?W: Yes, and I have to protect them from any more harm from my husband's irresponsibility.M: So, what are your grounds for divorce?W: Well, first of all, he keeps changing jobs. We've had to move four times in thirteen years!M: And, you believe that will be good grounds for divorce?W: I do have a fight to stability for my children and myself, don't I?M: Aren't they his children, too?W: But my husband isn't fulfilling his duties!M: Is he paying the bills?W: Well, yes, but we just live around the poverty line. Our kids are being teased by other kids at school because we can't dress them in good clothes! We have to live in a small apartment and drive an old car!M: Does the car run?W: Yes, but, it looks OLD!M: Do you yell at him and call him names?W: Well, he yells at me!M: So, those are the reasons to not honor your husband. Are you going to give him joint custody in this divorce?W: No, just visitation fights.M: Why?W: Because the law permits me to.M: And, what about the financial demands of this divorce?W: I'm demanding half of all we have, which isn't much, and large support payments.Key: After thirteen years of marriage, the woman wants to divorce her husband, claiming that he is irresponsible. When asked for the specific grounds for divorce, she gives these reasons: First, he keeps changing jobs, and the family has had to move four times in thirteen years, but she wants stability for her children and herself. Second, although he is paying the bills, they just live around the poverty line. Her children are being teased by other children for not dressing in good clothes.Also, they have to live in a small apartment and drive an old car, though it still runs. Worse still, the husband yells at her, though she admits she also yells at him and calls him names. As for the divorce arrangements, the woman will give the husband only visitation fights instead of joint custody. Moreover, the woman will demand half of all they have and large support payments. Task 2: What four-letter words?Dorothy was the only child of her family, born when her parents were middle-aged. They spoiled her badly. At the age of 33 she still lived at home. Her mother and father treated her like a princess. She seemed perfectly content with that situation, so her friends were surprised when she announced she would soon get married. People who knew her well said the marriage wouldn't last long. But for the present, she and her new husband appeared happy.As soon as the newly married couple returned from their honeymoon, the bride called her mother."How did everything go?" her mother asked."Oh, Mom," she began, "the honeymoon was lovely! So romantic! We had a wonderful time. But on our way back, Bob started using really terrible language. Stuff I'd never heard before. Really awful four-letter words. Y ou've got to come get me and take me home. Please, Morn!" the new bride sobbed over the telephone."But, honey," the mother asked, "What four-letter words?""I can't tell you, Mom. They're too awful! Come get me, please!""Darling, you must tell me what has upset you so much. Tell me what four-letter words he used."Still sobbing, the bride said, "Mom, words like dust, wash, iron, and cook."F 1. Dorothy's husband treated her badly.T 2. Dorothy did not get married until she was in her 30s.F 3. Dorothy enjoyed the honeymoon from the beginning to the very end.F 4. Dorothy cried because her husband swore at her.T 5. Dorothy wanted her mother to take her home.For Reference1. Words like dust, wash, iron, cook.2. She did not want to do housework.Task 3: A Woman who Chose Not to RemarryAfter 17 years of marriage, my husband left me for my best friend, Monica. What I had feared most became a reality: I became the single parent of two young children. My daughters grew increasingly unhappy. Seven-year-old Joanna had anxiety attacks whenever she was left alone for more than a few minutes. Five-year-old Sophie would vomit after every meal. Under the psychological pressure, I thought about remarriage. My friends arranged dinners with single men and invited me to parties to meet the latest "someone special".But later I changed my mind. A colleague of mine said, "Second marriages usually end in divorce, and children are destroyed by it." There is some truth in his words. Research published in 2004 showed that children in blended families were no more emotionally healthy than those in single-parent families.Not long ago, my now-teenage daughters and I went to lunch at our favorite Italian restaurant. While eating, we talked about a friend of ours who was divorcing her second husband. We were worried about how the break would harm her three children, two of whom were struggling to get free of drugs. Joanna put down her fork and looked at me. "Mom, I'm glad you didn't remarry," she said. "If you had divorced again, I might have tried drugs or even considered suicide." At that moment, I realized, once again, that singleness was the fight choice for me.Questions:1. What was the speaker most afraid of?C) She would become a single parent.2. Which of the following is NOT true?A) The two daughters liked to stay alone.3. What did the speaker's colleague say?B) Children are harmed in their parents' remarriage.4. Which of the following is true?B) Children in blended families feel no better than in single-parent families.5. If the speaker had divorced again, what might her daughter, Joanna, have done?B) She might have killed herself.For ReferenceSingleness was the right choice for her (She was right in choosing to remain single)IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Is youth wasted on the young?Amy: I'd like to talk to you, so stop what you're doing for a minute.Bill: What is it, Amy? I'm having a hectic time working on this report for tomorrow's meeting. Amy: Well, you're always pretty busy, and it's been more than five years, almost six, since we were married.Bill: Yes, time has gone so fast, but they've been good .years.Amy: I know, but I want to have a baby I want us to have a baby.Bill: I know you do. But remember, we said we'd wait until we could afford it.Amy: But five years is a long time to wait. Anyway, it's long enough.Bill: I'm this close to getting a promotion.Amy: What has that got to do with it? We would wait forever if we waited for the "perfect" moment.Soon we'll be too old to enjoy having a baby.Bill: You know, you have a great point. This report can wait. I' 11 do it tomorrow morning. Let's opena bottle of wine and enjoy ourselves.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: I've got something important to tell you: I'm pregnant.B: What? You're pregnant? Wow, I'd love to have a baby.A: Well, I understand you want to be a father. It's been more than three years, almost four, since we were married.B: Yes, time has passed quickly, but we still don't have a baby.A:I know, but we can't afford to have one now. If I leave my job for more than two weeks, I'll lose it forever.B: I know you will. But remember, if we don't have one now, it'll be too late. We'll be even busier in the future.A: There's something in what you said. Four years is a long time to wait. But I really like my job.What's more, I'm very close to getting a promotion.B: But a baby borne by a woman in her 30s may be physically and intellectually less healthy. If we wanted to hold onto your job, we would wait forever. Soon we'll be too old to enjoy a baby.A: You really have a good point. I'll choose the baby over the job.B: Good. I'll try harder to make both ends meet.MODEL 2 So Many people in the United States get divorce!Kim: Hi Amy.Amy: Hi! Look at this headline, Kim.Kim: Wow! So many people in the United States get divorced!Amy: But this is not uncommon in the West. In some places, the divorce rate can be as high as 50 percent.Kim: It seems strange to me that Westerners fall head over heels in love quickly, if not at first sight;but they also leave each other quickly.Amy: Is it the same in your country?Kim: I don't think so. In my country, some marriages break up, but most couples stay together. Amy: Do people get married young?Kim: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 20.Amy: Hmm. Do women usually work after they get married?Kim: No, a lot of women stay home to take care of their families. But more women work now.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: It seems strange to me that Westerners fall head over heels in love quickly, but they also leave each other quickl3B: Is it the same where you live?A: I don't think so. In my country, most couples stay together.B: What is the divorce rate in your homeland?A: The divorce rate can be as low as 10 percent.B: That's quite lower than that in our country.A: Well, what's the divorce rate in your country?B: About 50 percent, if I'm not mistaken.A: Oh, that's really high!B: Do people marry early in your country?A: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 22.B: Many of our young people get married before 20. Is it common for women in your country to work after they marry?A' Yes, most wives work even after they've got a baby.B: In my country, a lot of wives stay home to look after their families.MODEL 3 Why not have our parents here for Christmas?Amy: You know, Christmas is coming. And I haven't seen Dad for ages－he always has such great stories to tell.Bill: I know we went to my folks' last year, but my Mom's been pretty sick. This might be her last Christmas.Amy: She's been ill, but don't exaggerate. You just don't like my mother. That's why you don't want to go to my parents.Bill: She's never liked me. Never thought I was good enough for you.Amy: Well, you're not... But seriously, Mom's not so bad. She's just got a thick skin and likes to hide her feelings.Bill: I don't think so.Amy: Why not have both our families here for Christmas?Bill: That would make twenty-two of us if we invited everybody.Amy: Why not just have both our parents here for Christmas?Bill: Good idea. Just don't sit me next to your mother.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: You know, the Spring Festival is coming, and we have to consider where to have the Spring Festival Eve dinner.B: What have you got in mind?A: Since I've been busy, I haven't seen mom for quite some time she's always been so kind to us. B: I know we went to my folks' last year, but my mom's been sick. She needs comfort.A: My parents also need company. If I don't have the Spring Festival Eve dinner with them for two years running, they will be extremely disappointed. As a matter of fact, my mom is already blaming me for neglecting them.B: What can we do then?A: Let me think. Why not invite both our parents here for the dinner?B: But they live too far away from us. It's inconvenient for old people.A: Then we can invite the four of them to a restaurant near them.B: Good idea. On the next morning we can visit both our parents.A: And don't forget to bring gifts.V. Let’s TalkProblem with our educational systemIf you want me to tell you why I remarried, here's my story.Remarrying was the last thing I'd consider for two years after my divorce. I had heard about the high rate of remarriage failures. More importantly, I wondered how. remarrying would affect my 10-year-old son. My heart ached when I saw my son draw a picture of himself, my ex-wife and me holding hands, with sadness on our faces.Since my parents have married and divorced eight times altogether, I hoped my son would not have to go through the same pain I had experienced. As a result, my primary focus after the divorce was my relationship with my son John, not finding a wife.As time went by, my son gradually grew up, and he became conscious of my loneliness and anxiety. One day he asked me to consider dating. The first time he said this, I ignored him. The second time he brought it up, I reconsidered my reservations about dating. I began to date Maria. As our relationship developed over the following year, I was concerned about how my son would actually respond to her. At first, John's affection for Maria was lukewarm.For instance, he would hug her, but the act seemed mechanical. But after several months, he warmed up to her.Seeing that the time was ripe, I asked Maria to marry me. She accepted, so our family of two smoothly became a family of three. Thinking back, I believe my remarrying was the right choice.Some single-parents are still hesitant about remarrying. Now that you've heard my story, I hope you won't hesitate and let golden opportunities slip through your fingers.Key:Changes in the speaker’s Attitude to Remarriage Reasons or Detailed DescriptionsFor two years after my divorce, remarriage was the last word I'd consider. 1. High rate of remarriage failures.2. Remarriage would affect my son.1) He drew a picture of the three of us.2) My parents married and divorced eight times and I hoped my son would have no such pain.3)My primary focus was my son, not a wife.I ignored my son's suggestion that I consider dating. He grew up and became conscious of my loneliness and anxiety.I reconsidered my reservations about dating and began to date Maria. The second time he brought the issue up.I was concerned about my son's response to her. At first his affection for her was lukewarm: his hug was mechanical; but several months later he warmed up to her.I asked Maria to marry me and she accepted. Seeing the time was ripe.Our family of two became a family of three. I believe my remarriage was the right choice.VI . Further Listening and SpeakingListeningTask 1: Early marriageAt the age of 21, Lisa has been married for three years to a young man she met just after finishing secondary school. He treated her well. She almost died during the birth of their first child, born a year after their marriage. The second child, born 18 months later, was also a girl. Lately she and her husband quarrel frequently. She wants to go to vocational school to learn skills to add to the family income-but his mother insists she stay home and produce a son.This example is by no means exceptional.Early marriage is common in many parts of the world. Early marriage usually leads to early motherhood. In some developing countries, 20 percent or even half of the women give birth to their first child before the age of 18 Expectations from parents, in -laws and society are to produce a child as soon after marriage as possible. Many young wives feel pressure to bear sons. This typically results in early and frequent pregnancies. In developing countries, more than half a million women die every year from causes related to pregnancy. There are four important reasons for these deaths. Births are either "too soon, too close, too many, or too late". According to statistics, it is young women who mostoften die during pregnancy.1. At what age did Lisa give birth to her first baby?B) 19.2. What does Lisa want?D) She wants to learn skills to earn wages.3. Why do women in some developing countries have babies early?A) They are facing pressure from both their relatives and the society4. What are the reasons women die from childbirth?D) All of the above.5. What is the main idea of the passage?C) Problems of early marriage.Task 2: Nuclear Family Living PatternsA nuclear family is typical in higly-industiralized societies. Beginning in the early 20th century, the two-parent family known as the nuclear family was the predominant American family type. Generally children live with their parents until they go away to a college or university, or until they acquire their own jobs and move into their own apartment or home.In the early mid-20th century, the father typically was the sole wage earner, and the mother was the children's principal care giver. Today, often both parents hold jobs. Dual-earner families are the predominant type for families with children in the United States. Increasingly, one of the parents has a non-standard shift; that is, a shift that does not start in the morning and end in the late afternoon. In these families, one of the parents manages the children while the other works.Prior to school, adequate day care of children is necessary for dual-earner families. In recent years, many private companies and home-based day care centers have sprung up to fulfill this need. Increasingly, a company arrangement of day care as well as government assistance to parents requiring day care are occurring.Task 3:They are coming for Christmas.A man in Phoenix calls his son in New York the day before Christmas and says, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mom and I are divorcing. Forty-five years of misery is enough.""Dad, what are you talking about?" the son screams."We can't stand the sight of each other any longer," the father says. "We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her."Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone."Oh, heck, they're getting divorced," she shouts. "I'11 take care of this." Losing no time, she calls her father and screams at him, "You are not getting divorced. Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don't do any thing! DO YOU HEAR ME?" Then she quickly hangs up.The old man hangs up his phone and heaves a sigh of relief. He turns to his wife and says merrily, "Okay, they are coming back for Christmas and paying their own way." (192 words)1. He and the boy's mother are divorcing.2. Forty-five years of misery is enough. They can't stand the sight of each other any longer. They are sick of each other.3. He gets frantic and calls his sister.4. They will come back home to stop the parents from divorcing.5. He is happy, for his son and daughter will come back for Christmas and pay their own way.News Report: More Precious Than the DiamondPeople have long known the saying "Diamonds are a girl's best friend." But this may be changing. There's a new stone on the gem market, tanzanite, and it is giving diamonds some serious competition.Tanzanite was one of a number of gems discovered in East Africa in the 1960s. The new colors and varieties changed the gem market. But the real gem among these stones was tanzanite, discovered in 1967 in Tanzania.The stone was named after its country of origin by New York's Tiffany and Co., which introduced it to the world. It draws one's attention quickly with its colors--blue, purple or bronze, depending on the direction it is viewed from.More important for its value, though, is its rarity. Tanzanite has been found in only one small area, near Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania. And its supply will probably be fully mined in the next two decades.As one mining official puts it, "It should never have really occurred in the first place. It did occur. And only this one deposit on this entire planet that is known., makes it more than a thousand times rarer than diamonds.And certainly within the next 15 to 20 years, there will be no more tanzanite to be mined."The current value of the tanzanite market, at U.S.$10 billion, is equivalent to that of diamonds. And so another saying "Diamonds are forever" may lose some of its meaning.。

新视野⼤学英语视听说教程3（第三版）UnittextUint4听⼒原⽂和答案Unit 4 testNextDirections: Click on the speaker to the left to start playing the audio recordingsParts I, II and III. They will be played continuously. Once the recording starts playiplease do NOT click on either the speaker icon or the 'Unit Quiz' link in the menuabove. Otherwise, you may lose the chance of hearing the complete recording.Part IDirections: 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 second playingto check your answers.1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. They are taking photos.B. They are barbecuing.C. They are playing with the woman's sister.D. They are looking at photos.2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man's mom will always scold him when he and his brother fight.B. The man's mom will always scold his brother when they fight.C. The woman's sister is very naughty.D. The woman sometimes fights with her little sister.3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The woman thinks parents shouldn't allow children to watch TV at all.B. The man's child is a couch potato.C. The woman's child doesn't like watching TV.D. The man encourages his child to work out to reduce the time spendingon TV.4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Husband and wife.B. Daughter and father.C. Mother and son.D. Two colleagues.5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. One had better forget the divorce.B. One should find a new spouse as early as possible.C. Divorce is very painful.D. Divorce is not very painful.Part IIDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, check your answers.In a powerful new Mercedes a married couple are driving along a highwayHer husband suddenly looks over at her. From theand themoment. He says, "been married for 20 years, but I want aThe wife says nothing, but slowly increases theHe then says, "(8)Again the wife stays quiet, but speeds up as her rage increases."I want the house," he insists, pressing his luck.The wife speeds up to 80 mph.He says, "I want the car, too," but she just drives faster and faster.By now she's up to 90 mph."All right," the man says, "(9)The wife slowly starts to veer toward a bridge.This makes him a bit nervous, so he says, "Isn't there anything you want?"The wife says, ""Oh, really," he says, "So what have you got?"Seconds before they slam into the bridge at a speed of 100 mph, the wife smiles and says, "The airbag."Part IIIDirections: 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. What is the passage mainly about?A. The importance of remarriage.B. The reasons for a remarriage.C. Ways of preparing for a blended family.D. Children's problems in a blended family.2. How will children view the man their single mother is dating if she says "we're just friends"?A. They will find the man threatening.B. They will leave home.C. They will treat the man as a friend.D. They will be eager to have a new father.3. How can single parents benefit from advice?A. They can make up their minds to find a new spouse quickly.B. They can see the issue from a new angle.C. They will understand their former spouse better.D. They can give their new spouse a surprise.4. According to the passage, which of the following is true in the case of a divorce?A. Children are sadder than parents.B. Parents are sadder than children.C. Younger children have more problems than older children.D. Older children have more problems than younger children.5. Which people are mentioned in the passage who must make adjustments in a blended family?A. The stepparent and the biological parent.B. The stepparent and the children.C. The biological parent and the children.D. The stepparent, the biological parent, and the children.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1.Amy, sit down. We need to talk. Your mother and I are going to _________.A. separateB. separate with each otherC. divorce ourselvesD. divorce with each other2.So you're still single? If you ________ to me and used the Internet, you'd have had a husband by now.A. listenB. have listenC. have listenedD. had listened3.I _________ an online ad that read, "Husband Wanted".A. putB. postedC. positionedD. pressed4.I do have a right _____ stability for my children and myself, don't I?A. inB. forC. toD. at5.Do you yell at him and call ______________?A. him namesB. his namesC. him nameD. his naming6.Remarriage was the ______ thing I'd consider for two years after my divorce.I had heard about the high rate of remarriage failures.A. finalB. eventualC. lastingD. last7.As time ________, my son gradually grew up, and he became conscious of my loneliness and anxiety.A. went byB. went pastC. passed overD. passed through8.____________ he said this, I ignored him.A. In the first timeB. The first timeC. The first time whenD. At the first time when9.Our kids are being teased by other kids at school because we can't dress them _____ the current fashions!A. withB. byC. inD. for10.I hope you won't hesitate and let golden opportunities slip _______ your fingers.A. inB. overC. alongD. through。

新视野⼤学英语视听说教程（第⼆版）第三册听⼒原⽂及答案Unit1UNIT 1 With Alzheimer's, you meet a lot of new people.Ⅰ. Lead-inWork in pairs, discuss the following questions and then share your answers with the whole class.(√) 1. What factors may weaken one's memory?(√) 2. Can you describe some possible advantages of having a poor memory?(√) 3. What can you do to make sure all your relatives and friends are on the guest list for your birthday party?(√) 4. How do you ensure important phone numbers are always at your fingertips?Ⅱ. Basic Listening PracticeListen to the short dialogs and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1. A) The man is offering to pay.B) The woman is offering to pay.C) The man paid last time.D) The woman paid last time.2. A) Memorizing the words.B) Memorizing the texts.C) Learning the texts by heart.D) Reading the texts time and again.3. A) He can't remember people by sight.B) He can't remember people by name.C) He has a terrible memory for football.D) He has a hard time recognizing names.4. A) To remind the woman to lock the door when going out.B) To remind the woman to take her keys when going out.C) To remind guests to close the door after them.D) To prevent visitors from having an accident.5. A) He set a difficult essay question.B) He found the history exam difficult.C) He has a good memory.D) His memory is declining.Word TipsKit:(运动队的)服装(a set of clothes and equipment that you use when playing a sport)photographic memory:准确得惊⼈的记忆⼒(the ability to remember in exact detail of something one has seen)Ⅲ. Listening InTask 1: Is your memory in good shape?Listen to the dialog and fill in the blanks with the information you hear.While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly ______, she says she read _____ on studying and remembering. It tells about ______ like "Mental Visualization", that is, creating ______ in one's mind of ______. This reminds the man of the principle of "______", which means connecting what one wants to remember with something one is ______. Then the woman adds the principle of "_____", or reviewing one's notes after class and absorbing the ______ into _____. When the man promises to study ______ hours a day, the woman recommends the principle of "______", which favors ______ study sessions distributed over ______. Finally, the woman tells the man that memory is like _______ and it needs ______. Word Tipsmental visualization: 头脑中形成图像、意象association: 联想(a feeling or memory that is connected with a particular place, event, word, etc.)consolidation: 巩固，加强(the act of making something strong and secure)sieve: 筛⼦(a wire tool for separating small objects from large objects)Task 2: You forgot my toast!Listen to the passage and mark the statements T (true) or F (false). If the statement is false, explain why.1. The couple went to their doctor to have a complete physical checkup.A) TB) F2. At first the wife asked the husband to get her only ice cream.A) TB) F3. The husband refused to write a note, for he believed he could remember the toast.A) TB) F4. Finally, the husband brought the wife both ice cream and strawberries.A) TB) F5. The wife blamed the husband for forgetting to bring her ice cream and strawberries.A) TB) FWord Tipstoast: 烤⾯包，吐司(bread that has been heated and browned in a toaster or an oven)check over:检查(examine; inspect)bacon: 咸⾁，熏⾁(salted or smoked meat from the back or sides of a pig, often served in narrow thin pieces)Listen to the passage again and answer the questions.1. Why did the husband refuse to write down the wife's instructions?_______________2. When the husband brought the wife a plate of bacon and eggs, what was her reaction?_______________Task 3: Memory-Improving TechniquesListen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1. A) Learning different things.B) Learning to dance.C) Learning to use a computer.D) Learning to play chess.2. A) Noticing even a small object like a pen.B) Memorizing anything that catches your attention.C) Concentrating only on what is important.D) Both A) and B).3. A) You can focus only on its color.B) You can focus on one of its characteristics.C) You can associate it with other objects.D) You can focus on its features.4. A) You can stop breathing in for a minute and then breathe out.B) You can stop breathing in for a short time, and then breathe out slowly.C) You can breathe hard for ten seconds.D) You can hold your breath and count to ten.5. A) The importance of stimulating one's memory.B) The relationship between stimulation and association.C) The importance of improving one's memory.D) Memory-developing skills.Word Tipsstimulate: 刺激；促进(encourage an activity to begin or develop further)memorize: 记住；熟记(learn words, music, etc.)characteristic: 特征，特性(a quality or feature of something or somebody that is typical of them and easy to recognize) Listen to the passage again and answer the question.What are the four memory-developing techniques introduced in the passage?______________Ⅳ. Speaking OutDescribing Good and Poor Memory; Expressing Sympathy; Resuming Interrupted SpeechMODEL 1 It slipped my mind!Listen to the dialog. If you have difficulty understanding the words missing from the blanks, you may refer to the boxes of useful expressions.Amy: I sent out the invitations to the dinner party.Bill: That's good. Now what should we do?Amy: We've got to plan the menu.Bill: Oh, that's right. ______?Amy: I think I'm going to make the chicken salad we had at the Christmas party. ______?Bill: Yeah, but ______?Amy: Linda? Oh, my gosh! ______! ______. She'll be mad at me.Bill: Well, ______. It's not too late yet. I'll make a phone call. Don't worry.Amy: Thanks! You see, ______. I think I'm getting old!Bill: Looks like you are, sweetheart.Word Tipschef: 厨师(a skilled cook who manages the kitchen)recipe:⾷谱，配⽅(a set of instructions for cooking a particular type of food)Listen to the dialog again, repeat it sentence by sentence, and then role-play it in pairs.Now Your TurnCreate a dialog with your partner according to the instructions, referring to the useful expressions in the boxes if necessary.A wants to have a party and asksB to suggest some guests. B names John, who has just lost his job and is feeling low. B then mentions Julia, who has just moved to the city. (B can add more.) A admits to being forgetful and thanks B.Useful ExpressionsDo you have anything in mind?Are you thinking about anything in particular?Remember I asked the chef for the recipe?Don't you remember I asked the chef for the recipe?...did you forget that Linda doesn't eat chicken?Don't you remember Linda doesn't care for chicken?I forgot to invite Linda!I forgot Linda. I should have invited her.It just slipped my mind.I just forgot it....everyone forgets something sometimes.Everyone forgets one thing or another from time to time....I'm getting forgetful.My memory is going/failing/fading.MODEL 2 I can't think of it off the top of my head.Listen to the dialog. If you have difficulty understanding the words missing from the blanks, you may refer to the boxes of useful expressions.Language and Culture Tipoff the top of one's head (informal) without taking time to think or prepare, oneself properlyJohn: Hey, Sue. ______?Susan: ______. I don't have my address book on me, and I don't have my mobile phone with me, either.John: That's too bad! I've got to find him now. It's urgent! If I can't find him today, I'll be dead!Susan: You might want to look it up in the phone book.John: I've checked already, but it seems that his phone number is unlisted.Susan: Maybe it's under his roommate's name.John: Well, I guess so.Susan: Well, _______? She has his phone number.John: I've tried, but no one answered!Susan: Maybe call his office and ask his secretary.John: I've already tried. She won't tell me. She says it's private.Susan: Oh, that's right. ______.John: It's a pity. You usually ______, but you can't help today. What's wrong with you? Your memory seems to be fading early.Susan: It's not that my memory is fading. ______, but ______.Listen to the dialog again, repeat it sentence by sentence, and then role-play it in pairs.Now Your TurnCreate a dialog with your partner according to the instructions, referring to the useful expressions in the boxes if necessary.A wants to attend a lecture given by a visiting professor but cannot remember the time. A asksB for help. B doesn't remember, either, so B suggests looking at the notebooks and calling the dean or secretary of the department for information.Useful ExpressionsDo you know what Jack's home phone number is?Do you know Jack's phone number?I can't think of it off the top of my head.I can't think of it off hand.... why don't you call Jane?You might as well call Jane.They usually don't release private information over the phone.It is against the company's policy to give out someone's personal information on the phone to a stranger....have a powerful memory......have a(n) good/reliable/retentive/photographic/ unfailing memory...I do have a good memory for faces and names...I (can) remember faces and names well.... a poor one for numbers and dates.I forget numbers and dates easily.MODEL 3 What's wrong with your memory?Listen to the dialog. If you have difficulty understanding the words missing from the blanks, youmay refer to the boxes of useful expressions.Bill: Hi, honey! My trip to London was wonderful.Amy: Tell me what thrilled you most.[The telephone rings and Bill answers it....He hangs up.]Bill: Er, ______?Amy: ______.Bill: Oh, yeah.Amy: I bet you had a great time.Bill: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the Tower of London.Amy: How did you get there? By bus or underground?Bill: _______....Sorry, ______.Amy: _______?Bill: I hope it's not Alzheimer's disease. ______.Amy: I don't think so. Perhaps _______. You'll be all right after a good sleep.Bill: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I must go to see a doctor and get some pills.Amy: It's not as serious as that. Anyway, I wish you had a good memory for happy events, and a bad one for unhappy things.Word TipAlzheimer's disease: 阿⽿茨海默⽒病，早⽼性痴呆病(a condition in which a person's brain and body gradually stop working properly)Listen to the dialog again, repeat it sentence by sentence, and then role-play it in pairs.Now Your TurnCreate a dialog with your partner according to the instructions, referring to the useful expressions in the boxes if necessary.You are telling your partner about your trip to Beijing when the door bell rings. After answering the door, you forget where you left off. With your partner's help, you continue to talk favorably about your Beijing trip. On the other hand you complain about the high admission fees at some historical and scenic sites. But when asked about the exact fees, you do not remember them.Useful Expressions...where was I?Where did I leave off?What was I saying?Let's back up.You were talking about your tour in London.You were telling me about your trip to London.We got as far as your trip to London.Let me see.Let me think.Just a moment....I can't remember any more.My mind has gone blank.I've forgotten it all.What's wrong with your memory?What's the matter with your memory?Is there anything wrong with your memory?I don't want to forget my own name.I don't want to lose my memory (before long/too soon)....it's just temporary forgetfulness.You only forget things momentarily.Your memory just isn't working for the time: being.Your memory is having a little time out.Questions for Discussion1. Can you guess why some famous scientists and professors are forgetful in their daily life?2. A computer has a memory far better than man's. But why can't the computer replace human beings?3. What is your earliest memory?4. What did you have as a child that today's children do not have?Ⅴ. Let's TalkHow to Improve Our MemoryListen to the dialog and complete the table with the information you hear.Ways of Improving One's Memory: Creating imagesExamples: To remember the items to buy at the grocery store such as ______Examples: Images that may help:1. _______2. _______3. _______Ways of Improving One's Memory: Establishing associationsExamples: To find your _______Examples: Associations with the sound and touch that may help:1. _______2. _______Word Tipcarton: 硬纸盒，纸板箱(a box or container usually made of paperboard)DiscussionThe following seven techniques are considered important in promoting a good memory. Select two of them, then work with a partner, and take turns giving examples to illustrate the techniques you've selected.associating creating imagesdeveloping an interest in the subjectreorganizing the facts into meaningful groupsslowing down in learningintensive practice or repentinghaving breaks or restNotes_______________________________________Ⅵ. Further Listening and SpeakingListeningTask 1: The Role Memory Plays in Our LifeListen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1. A) Factors related to memory development.B) The importance of food in memorization.C) The important role of a good memory.D) The misery caused by a poor memory.2. A) They contain protein.B) They contain vitamins.C) They contain water.D) A full stomach leads to a good sleep.3. A) Babies.B) Teens.C) Adults.D) Older people.4. A) A weak memory.B) Confusion.C) Difficulty in thinking.D) All of the above.5. A) Sleep can control the senses.B) Sleep promotes rest.C) Sleep helps the brain to revise and store information.D) Sleep reduces tiredness.Word Tipscereal: ⾕类⾷物(如麦⽚等) (a breakfast food made from grain and usually eaten with milk) synthesize: 合成(make something by combining different things or substances)Task 2: Where did the professor go?Compound Dictation: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the information you hear.This is a ______ story, which happened ______ friends of ours in a small town in South Africa. They were a hospitable couple who often _______ their neighbors for drinks, tea or dinner. On this ______ spring night they had invited a _____ professor to supper. During the evening, it began to _____ with rain, and the heavens really _____. Because he had walked there, they offered to put him up for the night. They pointed out that _______. He agreed on the soundness ofthat idea, thanked his hosts profusely, and the matter seemed to be settled. But while they were ______. No one could find him anywhere. Eventually, after about 40 minutes, the front door bell rang. There was the professor, soaked to the skin. When he was asked what on earth he had been doing in the rain, he replied that ______.Word Tipsprofusely: 丰富地(exhibiting great abundance)pajamas: 睡⾐(soft and loose clothes that you wear in bed)Task 3: How to Remember NamesListen to the passage and answer the questions.1. According to the passage, what may happen after we hear a name on the phone?______________2. What does the speaker advise us to do to remember the name mentioned on the phone?______________3. What are the two things the speaker advises us to do to remember the name of somebody we meet in person?______________4. What does the speaker advise us to write on a card?______________5. According to the passage, how can we use a card to remember names?______________Word Tipsimplant: 灌输(strongly fix an idea, feeling, or way of behavior in someone's mind)visualize: 设想；想像(form a picture of someone or something in one's mind; imagine)proficient: 精通(well advanced in an art, occupation, or a branch of knowledge)News ReportA Dolphin ExhibitionWatch the news report and fill in the blanks with the missing words.A recent art exhibition in Florida honored the animal often seen as man's most ______ friend, the dolphin.The "Dolphins on Parade" exhibition in the Florida Keys featured life-sized decorated dolphin ______ made of wood and other materials. The dolphins were ______ at area businesses and along the beach. Sponsors paid U.S.$750 to ______ the artists' fee and the cost of materials.There were more than 100 dolphin themes, _____ a beer-belly dolphin. They showed the work of _____ artists, as well as the beach _______ the Keys are famous for.Probably the most _____ was special because of its artist, Pandora. Pandora the dolphin ______ is a real dolphin, at the Dolphin Research Center, in Marathon, Florida. The playful artist streaks colors across a dolphin painting, holding a brush in its ______.The exhibition was held by the Monroe [Florida] Council of the Arts as part of a plan to make the Keys an international arts center. The paintings were to be auctioned off in March, with the money earned going to community art programs.Word Tipsdolphin: 海豚theme: 主题(a subject of artistic representation)streak: 划条纹；划线(mark with lines)auction: 拍卖(a public sale in which property or items of merchandise are sold to the highest bidder)Language and Culture TipsFlorida Keys the chain of smell islands running southwest from the U.S. Stale of Floridaarea businesses businesses such as stores and hotels in the areaQuestions for Discussion1. Search the Internet for information about dolphins, and give some examples to show the dolphin's good memory or high intelligence. Share your information with your partners.2. On the basis of the news report you've seen and the following story, do you think a dolphin is more intelligent than a monkey or a three-year-old child?"At Marine World, U.S.A., a group of dolphins were taught to pick up the trash in their pool and bring it to their trainer for a fish reward. One dolphin seemed to be getting more trash than the others. It was discovered that the dolphin had hidden trash and would tear a piece off for his reward, and then return and tear off another piece for another reward."UNIT 2 This is going to be a great semester!Ⅰ. Lead-inWork in pairs, discuss the following questions and then share your answers with the whole class.(√) 1. What subject do you like best? What made you like it: your personal interests, the teacher, the practical applications of the course in future, etc.?(√) 2. Do you think it is necessary for some Chinese children to do a lot of difficult math problems for the Olympic Math Competition?(√) 3. What study habits seem to be common among successful students?(√) 4. How to prevent students' cheating in examinations?Ⅱ. Basic Listening PracticeListen to the short dialogs and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1. A) English writing.B) French writing.C) Marketing.D) Economics.2. A) She wants to borrow his notes and advises him to attend the lecture.B) She wants to borrow his notes and advises him to attend the seminar.C) She can lend him her notes right now and advises him to attend the lecture.D) She can't lend him her notes right now and advises him to attend the seminar.3. A) To study fashion designing.B) To look at pretty girls.C) To review lessons for an exam.D) To collect material for a classroom presentation4. A) Steven works hard, but Suzie does not.B) Suzie works hard, but Steven does not.C) Both work hard.D) Neither works hard.5. A) The teaching is very practical.B) The teaching is highly theoretical.C) The teaching is given by famous Harvard professors only.D) The teaching is supported mainly by law cases.Word Tipselective: 选修课(a course of study that you choose to do, rather than one that you must do) compulsory: 义务的，强制的(that must be done because of a rule or law)statistics: 统计学(the science of using numbers to represent facts and to describe situations)case: 事例，实例(an example of a particular situation, problem, etc.)Language and Culture Tippull one's weight make one's contributionsⅢ. Listening InTask 1: On the First DayListen to the dialog and fill in the blanks with the information you hear.Seeing that Jenny has bought ______ for the biology class, Harrison says nobody does much on _____ because it's still add-drop, which means students are ______ from class to class. Jenny knows the professor is ______, but Harrison warns her that the professor is good only if students are ______, for he expects ______.After class, Jenny admits that ______ of what the professor said went _____, and Harrison ______ her that a lot of what the professor said is ______. When Jenny asks to borrow Harrison's ______, he says "no problem", for they don't ______ until Wednesday. Finally, Harrison says ______ at the seminar is an important part of the education there.Task 2: Money for CollegeListen to the passage and mark the statements T (true) or F (false). If the statement is false, explain why.1. Robert was short of money because he had spent a lot on fun.A) TB) F2. Robert asked his mother for money, saying he had no more money for food.A) TB) F3. The mother sent Robert two books and two checks.A) TB) F4. The father was against sending Robert a lot of money, for they were poor.A) TB) F5. The mother doubted whether her son could find the larger check, for she suspected that he would not read the calculus book.A) TB) FWord Tipscalculus: 微积分tape: ⽤胶带粘上(stick something onto something else using tape)Listen to the passage again and answer the questions.1. Why did the father object to sending Robert $1,100?______________2. Where did the mother put the $1,000 check?______________Task 3: How to Get Straight A'sListen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1. A) They won't eat snacks.B) They won't play computer games.C) They won't answer phone calls.D) They won't watch TV.2. A) He worked out every day.B) To save time he did not even brush his teeth.C) He used his spare time to memorize new terms.D) He read actively and thought deeply.3. A) Sitting up late.B) Getting up early.C) Reviewing immediately after class.D) Leaving a certain period of time everyday for studying.4. A) One who asks many questions for full understanding.B) One who focuses on the most difficult parts of a book.C) One who reads extensively.D) One who reads fast and understands everything.5. A) How do bottom students become top students?B) How to educate super-achievers.C) The strong and weak points of some top students.D) Secrets of successful students.Word Tipsstraight A's: 全优的(all A's)super-achiever: 超级成功者(one who achieves far more than others)priority: 优先考虑的事(the thing that you think is most important and that needs attention before anything else) intrusion: ⼲扰，侵扰(an unwanted event or person in a situation that is private)snack: 点⼼；⼩吃(a small amount of food, eaten between meals)consistency: 连贯性，⼀致性(the quality of always being the same or always being good)Listen to the passage again and answer the question.What are the four good qualities of super-achievers mentioned in the passage?________________Ⅳ. Speaking OutTalking About Various Aspects of School Life; Making and Replying to Suggestions; Using ExaggerationsMODEL 1 You're just going to have to study hard.Listen to the dialog. If you have difficulty understanding the words missing from the blanks, you may refer to the boxes of useful expressions.Language and Culture Tipsup to my ears in homework fully occupied with homework; having a lot of homework to dohit the books study hardrub off on somebody give somebody an example to followNora: Only our first day back at school, and ______.Chris: Only our first day back at school, and ______.Nora: You're going to _____ if you want to keep your grades up.Chris: ______! I already have two reports, two book reports, a composition, an oral report, and a research project—all due before midterms.Nora: We could study together. Maybe some of my organized study habits would ______.Chris: Better yet, maybe you could do my homework for me.Nora: Forget it! That would be cheating.Chris: All right, all right. I have yet to write a term paper. ______? You'd better give me the exact pages where I can find what I want.Nora: You could borrow ideas from those references, but ______.Chris: ______. If you don't help me, I'll have to prepare some study sheets and hide them in my hand when I take the test. Nora: Oh, no! If you're caught, the professor will definitely give you an F. _____. You're just going to have to study hard. Chris: All right. I'll take your advice. The library is going to be my new home, and in the dorm ______.Word Tipsplagiarize: 剽窃；抄袭(use another person's idea or work and pretend that it is your own)a study sheet: 作弊⽤的⼩纸⽚(a piece of paper with information on it, prepared to allow cheating in an exam)Listen to the dialog again, repeat it sentence by sentence, and then role-play it in pairs.Now Your TurnCreate a dialog with your partner according to the instructions, referring to the useful expressions in the boxes if necessary.A worries about his/her term paper and a test and mentions ways of cheating (such as askingB to write a term paper for him/her, downloading articles from the Internet, preparing a cheat-sheet).B promises to help but warns against any forms of cheating, and finally A promises to study hard.Useful Expressions...already I feel like I've learned a lot.I feel I've learned a great deal.I feel as if I've learned a great deal....I already feel like I'm up to my ears in homework.I'm already up to my neck in (my) homework.I already have my hands full with assignments....have to hit the books......must do some serious studying/study hard......have to buckle down to work...Tell me about it!Tell me what to do.Give me some advice....rub off on you....give you a model/set an example for you....show you how to get ahead.Can you recommend any articles and books?Could you suggest some articles and books?Can you tell me where to look for information?...if you quote without giving the sources, you're plagiarizing.If you quote something without citing the sources, you'll be criticized/punished for plagiarism /you're plagiarizing.If you copy straight from a text, show where it's from, or you'll be accused of plagiarism.The quiz next week will be a headache.I'm worried about the next quiz.Next week's quiz is killing me.Probably, you'll have to repeat the year.Maybe you'll have to repeat the grade.You'll probably have to do the year again....I'll be burning the midnight oil.I'll be sitting up/staying up late.I'll be working like a slave.MODEL 2 Which class do you prefer?Listen to the dialog. If you have difficulty understanding the words missing from the blanks, you may refer to the boxes of useful expressions.Chris: First period is math with Mr. Woods. I don't know ______?Nora: I like Mr. Woods. He's interesting.Chris: He's boring! ______! Who do you have for economics?Nora: Mrs. Jenkins. ______. Students really learn a lot from her.Chris: ______! You have to work hard in her class, or you'll probably fail.Nora: ______!Chris: Nonsense. _______. But not many students opt for his class.Nora: ______?Chris: Often, the highest grade he gives on a term paper is a C+, and ______.Nora: _______. Well, how about PE? What are you doing this semester?Chris: That's the worst part. In PE, we're learning t'ai chi. ______.Nora: Ha-ha! _______ our class is playing your favorite sport: basketball.Chris: Oh... _______! This is going to be a terrible semester.Nora: This is going to be a great semester!Word Tipopt: 选择(choose one thing or one course of action instead of another)Language and Culture Tipsrub salt into the wound make things worseThat figures. That's to be expected./Just as I thought.Listen to the dialog again, repeat it sentence by sentence, and then role-play it in pairs.Now Your TurnCreate a dialog with your partner according to the information in the following table, referring to the useful expressions in the。

Uint1II. Basic Listening PracticeScriptW: Ok. It‘s your turn to pay the bill. I paid last time.M: What? You have a selective memory. You tried to pay last turn, but your credit card failed; so I ended up paying! It‘s definitely your turn.Q: What is true according to the conversation?ScriptM: I‘m having real trouble reviewing for this French exam. I just can‘t memorize all the vocabulary.W: Me too. I hate having to learn things by heart. I guess we just have to keep reading the texts over and over.Q: What does the woman prefer?3. ScriptW: Oh look! There‘s that guy we saw last week, playing football in the park! He looked great in his kit, remember? M: Him? I don‘t remember him. I‘ve got a terrible memory for faces. I have a hard time even recording people I‘ve been introduced to.Q: According to the conversation, what is the man‘s problem?4. ScriptM: Why is there a big sign on the back of your door that says ―keys‖?W: It‘s to remind me to take my keys when I go out because I‘m always locking myself out by accident! It doesn‘t help enough. Now I just forget to read the sign.Q: Why is there a sign on the back of the door?5. ScriptM: That history exam was really hard. The essay question was terrible!W: I know, I wish I were like David. He has a photographic memory, you know. How useful that would be!Q: What is true of David?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.B 5.CIII. Listening InScriptM: Tell me your secret. You‘re suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject, and you used to be a bottom-of –class student just like me.W: Simple enough. I read an article in a scientific journal that studying with remembering, based on recent research into the brain.M: Aw, that stuff‘s old hat: study at the same time every day, be sure your clothes are comfortable, and make sure you have enough light, blah-blah-blah.W: Not so fast, wise guy. I‘m talking about principles like ―Mental Visualization‖, creating a picture in your mind of what is to be remembered.M: Ok, that dies sound different. Id ―Association‖ a principle—you know, you connect what you want to remember with something you‘re familiar with?W: Right on! ‗Consolidation‖ is another. I review my notes right after class and consolidate—or absorb—the new material into what I‘ve already learned.M: You‘re moving ahead fast with those principles. I swear this weekend I‘m going to study sixteen hours a day both Saturday and Sunday.W: Whoa, big guy. That‘s not the way. Follow the principle of ―Distributes Practice‖. Shorter study sessions distributes over several days are better.M: That system is all very well for you; you‘ve got a good memory. But what about me? I‘ve got a memory like a sieve.W: You‘re too modest. There‘s nothing wrong with your memory. But memory is like a muscle; it needs exercise.And don‘t forget it.While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly getting excellent marks, she says she read an article on studying and remembering. It talks about principles like ―Mental Visualization‖, that is, creating a picture in one‘s mind of what is to be remembered. This reminds the man of the principle of ―Association‖, which means connecting what one wants to remember with something one is familiar with. Then the woman adds the principle of ―Consolidation‖, or reviewing one‘s notes after class and absorbing the new material into what one has already learned. When the man promise to study sixteen hours a day, the woman recommends the principle of ―Distributed Practice‖, which favors shorter study sessions distributed over several days. Finally, the woman tells the man that memory is like a muscle, and that it needs exercise.Task 2: You forget my toast!ScriptAn 80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things, so they decide to go to their doctor to see what was wrong with them. They explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the couple over, the doctor told them that they were physically okay but might need to start writing things down to help them remember. The couple thanked the doctor and left.Later that night while watching TV, the old woman said to the old man, ―Honey, will you please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream?‖Before the man left, she added, ―Why don‘t you write that down so you won‘t forget?‖―Nonsense,‖ said the husband, ―I can remember a dish of ice cream!‖―Well,‖said the wife, ―I‘d aslo like some strawberries on it. You‘d better write that down because I know your memory is failing.‖―Don‘t be silly,‖ replied the husband. ―There‘re only two things: a dish of ice cream and some strawberries. I can surely remember that!‖With that, he rushed into the kitchen. After about twenty minutes he returned from the kitchen and handed her a plate of bacon and eggs.The wife took one look at the plate, glanced up at her husband, and said, ―Hey, you forget the toast!‖Keys: FTFFFTask3: Memory-Improving TechniquesScriptThere are many techniques you can use to improve your memory. Some of them are introduced her.First and foremost, you need to stimulate your memory all the time. To put it simply, you should use your memory as much as possible. It is especially important to try to learn something new. If you work in an office, learn to dance; if you are a dancer, learn to deal with a computer, if you work with sales, and learn to play chess; if you are a programmer, learn to paint. These added activities stimulate the brain so that I t continues to function.Older people need to pay attention to things they are dealing with. Don‘t try to memorize everything that catches your attention; focus on what you consider important. For example, you can take any object such as a pen and concentrate on it. Think on its various characteristics: its material, its function, its color, and so on. Don‘t allow any other thought to occupy your mind while you are concentrating in that pen.Another method that can be used is to relax yourself. It is impossible to remember things if you are tense or nervous. So, try holding your breath for ten seconds, and then release it slowly.Association is also a powerful tool to develop your memory. For example, if you cannot remember a person‘s name, you can think about a special feature of his face and then link it with his mane.What‘s seems to be an especially important way to stimulate one‘s memory?What seems to be the best way to focus your memory?How can you concentrate on a pen?How can you relax yourself according to the passage?What is the main idea of the passage?Kes: 1A 2.C3. D 4.B 5.DIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 It slipped my mind!Amy: I sent out the invitations to the dinner party.Bill: That‘s good. Now what should we do?Amy: We‘ve got to plan the menu.Bill: Oh, that‘s right. Do you have anything in mind?Amy: I think I‘m going to make the chicken salad we had at the Christmas party. Remember I sled the chef for the recipe?Bill: Yeah, but did you forget that Linda doesn‘t eat chicken?Amy: Linda? Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite Linda! It just slipped my mind. She‘ll be mad at me.Bill: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. It‘s not too late yet. I‘ll make a phone call. Don‘t worry.Amy: Thanks! You see, I‘m getting forgetful. I think I‘m getting old!Bill: Looks like you are, sweetheartNow Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: I‘m going to throw a party, and I‘ve sent out the invitations to my friends and relatives.B: That‘s good. But don‘t forget to invite everyone you should invite.A: I think I‘ve invited everyone. Do you have anybody in mind?B: Did you invite John? He‘s lost his job after recent quarrel with his boss.A: Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite him! He‘ll be sad, thinking we look down on him. He just slipped my mind.B: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. Don‘t worry. It‘s not too late. Make a phone call right away.A: Did I forget anybody else that I should incite?B: There‘s yet another person you should invite—Julia. She‘s just moved to the city and feels lonely.A: Oh, good heavens, I forgot all about her. She‘s our new friend. You see, I‘m getting forgetful. I think I‘m getting old!B: Looks like you are, buddy. You‘d better start writing things down if they‘re important.MODEL2 I can‘t think of it off the top of my head.ScriptJohn: Hey, Sue. Do you know what Jack‘s home phone number is?Susan: I can‘t think of it off the top of my head. I don‘t have my address book on me, and I don‘t have my mobile phone with me, either.John: That‘s too bad! I‘ve got to find him now. It‘s urgent! If I can‘t find him today, I‘ll be dead!Susan: You might want to look it up in the phone book.John: I‘ve checked already, but it seems that hid phone number is unlisted.Susan: Maybe it‘s under his roommate‘s name.John: Well, I guess so.Susan: Well, why don‘t you call Jane? She has his phone number.John: I‘ve tried, but no one answered!Susan: Maybe call his office and ask his secretary.John: I‘ve already tried. She won‘t tell me. She says it‘s private.Susan: Oh, that‘s right. They usually don‘t release private information over the phone.John: It‘s a pity. You usually have a powerful memory, but you can‘t help today. What‘s wrong with you? Your memory seems to be fading early.Susan: It‘s not my memory is fading. I do have memory for face and names, but a poor one for number and dates Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hey, do you remember when is the lecture on the value of information by Professor Smith?B: I can‘t think of it off the top of my head. Maybe we can look it up in our notebook, but I don‘t have mine with me. A: That‘s too bas! I don‘t have it with me, either. Do you remember the number of the lecture hail?B: Sorry, I can‘t think of it off my head.A: I‘m terribly interested in the lecture. I can‘t miss it!B: Well, why don‘t you call the dean who arranged the lecture?A: I‘m afraid it‘s not very wise to ask the dean directly.B: Then maybe you can call the office if the department and ask the secretary.A: I‘ve already tried, but no one answered.B: Oh!A: You usually have a powerful memory, but you can‘t help today. You memory seems to be fading early.B: It‘s nit that my memory is fading. I do have a good memory for faces and names, but a poor one for numbers and dates.MODEL3 What‘s wrong with your memory?ScriptBill: Hi, honey! My trip to London was wonderful.Amy: Tell me what thrilled you most.[The telephone rings and Bill answers it....He hangs up.]Bill: Er, where was I?Amy: You were talking about your tour in London.Bill: Oh, yeah.Amy: I bet you had a great time.Bill: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the tower of London.Amy: How did you get there? By bus or underground?Bill: Let me see….Sorry, I can‘t remember any more.Amy: Wha t‘s wrong with your memory?Bill: I hope it‘s not Alzheimer‘s disease. I don‘t want to forget my own name.Amy: I don‘t think so. Perhaps it‘s just temporary forgetfulness. You‘ll be right after a good sleep.Bill: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I must go to see a doctor and get some pillsAmy: It‘s not as serous as that. Anyway, I wish you had a good memory for happy events, and a bad one for unhappy things.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hey, my trip to Beijing was fantastic.B: Tell me what thrilled you most.[The door bell rings and A answer it….A comes back.]A: Where was I?B: You were talking about your tour in BeijingA: Oh, yeah.B: I bet you had a great time.A: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, though the admission fees were a bit too high for me.B: What were the fees?A: Let me see….Sorry, I can‘t remember any more.B: Wha t‘s wrong with your memory?A: I hope it‘s not Alzheimer‘s disease. I don‘t want to see a lot of new people everyday.B: I don‘t think so. Perhaps you only forget things momentarily. You‘ll be right after a good sleep.A: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I have to see a doctor.B: I don‘t think it‘s so serious. Anyway, a bad memory helps you forget your trouble.V. Let‘s TalkScriptStudent: Professor, thank you for graining me this interview. I‘m Susan, a reporter from the Student Union magazine. Many students have difficultly memorizing things. Since you‗re an outstanding psychologist, could you give us some tips on how top improve our memory?Professor: Well, some people have better memories than others, but that‘s largely because they are better at creating mental images.Student: If I‘m not good at creating images, what can I do?Professor: Practice helps. And the mind remembers things better if they are connected with other images. For example, I you have to pick up several items at the grocery store, say, carrots, egg, bananas, and milk, you can create a picture in your mind of a giant carrot, and hanging from it, a banana.Student: Then I could have a giant milk carton pouring milk over the carrot and banana.Professor: Certainly. Then what would you do with the egg?Student: Hmmm. I‘d visualize an egg-shaped UFO flying across the sky.Professor: There you go. The more you apply the ideas, the easier it gets. Besides creating pictures, there‘s another technique that is very useful.Student: What is it?Professor: Establishing an association. Suppose you are looking for lost keys.Relax, and let your mind look for all the images connected with those keys--their feel, the sounds they make. Student: How will that help?Professor: You might remember the sound the keys made when you placed then in a drawer or cold touch of the keys in your jacket were you left them.Student: Oh my gosh! I have to run. It‘s time my English class. I see an image of my teacher staring at my empty seat in the classroom. Many thanks, Professor.Professor: Not at all, and good luck with your memory.Ways of Improving One‘sMemoryExamplesCreating images To remember the items to buysat the grocery store such ascarrots, eggs, bananas, andmilkImages that you may help:1.a giant carrot and a bananahanging from it2. a giant milk carton pouringmilk over the carrot andbanana3. an egg-shaped UFO flyingacross the skyEstablishing associations To find your lost keys Associations with sound touch that may help:The sound of the keys might remind you of y\having placed then in a drawer.The cold touch of the keys might remind you of them in your jacket.Discussion SAMPLEA: As we just heard from the interview, the technique of associating certainly important in promoting memory.B: And according to the interview, creating images helps remember things. If your shopping list includes eggs, you might visualize an egg or an egg-shaped UFO flying across.A: Another important factor in improving memory can be of interest. If you get interested in something, you can remember it better.B: Yeah. And if you recognize facts into meaningful groups, you can remember them better. For instance, if you want to memorize all the names of American presidents, it is not easy. If, however, you arrange them chronologically into three periods: those before Abraham Lincoln, those between Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, and those after, then the task will be less difficult.A: It is common sense that if you glance at something quickly, you tend to forget it quickly. If you stuffy it slowly, you can remember it better.B: Another technique is intensive practice or repeating. As a saying goes, practice makes perfect. If you repeat something again and again, you will eventually learn it by heart.A: But we should not work too hard. When we get tired, our learning efficiency declines. We need breaks so the mind can rest and absorb what has been learned.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: The Role Memory Plays in Our LifeScriptSince memory plays a significant role in our life, scrientists are increasingly interested in research on how to improver memory, Here are some factors they believe to be important to expanding memory capacity.To begin with, you must take special care in your daily life. Food for example, is very important. Some vitamins are essential foe your memory to work properly. They are found in bread, cereal, vegetables and fruits. Some experts say that synthesizes vitamins improve memory, but others have doubts about this, arguing that the studies have not confirmed they do work. Another essential factor is water. It helps to maintain the memory systems, especially in older persons. According to Dr. Roswell, lack of water in the body has an immediate and strong effect on memory; it can cause confusion and other thought difficulties. Sleep also plays a significant role. To be able to have a goof memory, we must allow the brain to have plenty of rest. While sleeping, the brain no longer controls the senses, and starts to revise and store the information one has receives. Lack of sleep would make one feel exhausted and would weaken one‘s ability to concentrate. Also, one‘ ability to store information would be affected.What is the passage mainly about?Why are foods important in promoting memory according to the passage?To whom is water especially important in maintaining the memory system?What problem can a lack of water cause?Why is sleep important to memory?Keys: 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.CTask 2: Where did the professor go?ScriptThis is a true story, while happened to friends of ours in a small town in South Africa. They were a hospitable couple who often entertained their neighbors for drinks, tea or dinner. On this particular spring night, they have invited a retired professor to super. During the evening, it began to pour with rain, and the heavens really opened. Because he had walked there, they offered to put him up for the night. They pointed out that by staying overnight, he did not need to go to out in the bad weather. He agreed on the soundness of that idea, thanked his hosts profusely, and the matter seemed to be settled. But while they were washing the dishes after supper, the forgetful professor disappeared. No one could find him anywhere. Eventually, after40 minutes, the front door bell rang. There was the professor, soaked to the skin. When he was asked what on earth he has been dong in the rain, he replied that because he was going to stay there overnight, he had gone home to get his pajamas and toothbrush.Task3: How to Remember NamesScriptYou just called the TV repair shop, and the voice on the other end of the line tells you, ―This is Don Smith‖.About 5 minutes later you tell your wife that ―this guy‖will be out to fix the TV in the morning. You can‘t think of his mane although you know he mentioned it on the phone.This happens all the time to just about any of us unless we have learned to concentrate and implant a name in our memory, right at the time we hear it. To do this, you must make a habit of repeating the name back to the person. This action will remind you to store the name in your ―memory bank‖each time you hear someone‘s name, and within a short time the ―repeating‖ process can be discontinuedWhen you meet someone in person, use the same procedure, and in addition, visualize something different, unusual or ridiculous about hid or her appearance, position, or actions that ―ties in ―with his or her name. Later, you may write the descriptive information on one side of a card and the name in the other side. Look at it repeatedly, see the ―picture‖ in your mind‘s eye as you look at the name; or when you see he name, visualize the ―picture‖ you have assigned to the name.Getting this system to work will require changes in your thinking, and it may take several days or several weeks to become proficient.nws ReportA Dolphin ExhibitionScriptA recent art exhibition in Florida honored the animal often seen as man‘s most intelligent friend, the dolphin.The ―Dolphins on Parade‖exhibition in the Florida Keys featured life-sized decorates dolphin paintings made of wood and the cost of materials. The dolphins were shown at area business and along the beach. Sponsors paid U.S. $750 to cover the artists‘ fee and the cost of materials.There were more than 100 dolphin themes, including a beer-belly dolphin. They showed the work of local artists, as well as the beach atmosphere the Keys are famous for.Probably the most unique was special because of its artist, Pandora. Pandora the dolphin painter is area dolphin, art the Dolphin Research center, in Marathon, Florida. The playful artist streaks colors across a dolphin painting holding a brush in its mouth.The exhibition was held by the Monroe [Florida] Council of the Arts as part of a plan to make the Keys an international arts center. The paintings were to be auctioned off in March, with the money earned going to community art programs.Uint2II. Basic Listening PracticeScriptW: Have you chosen your elective for next semester yet? Are you taking French writing again?M: Yes I am, but it‘s compulsory for us next semester. So I think I‘m gong to do marketing as an elective instead. Q: Which class will the man choose as his elective?ScriptM: Did you go to that businesses lecture on Friday? I missed it and need to copy your notes.W: I‘d say you could borrow my notes, but Sarah‘s got them. Be careful not to miss Professor Brown‘s seminar; he takes attendance in that.Q: What is the woman telling the man?3. ScriptW: Wow, Steven! In the library! What brings you here?M: I‘m enjoying the view. All the girls in fashion design are here are preparing for an exam on Monday.Q: Why is the man in the library?4. ScriptW: How‘s your group doing with this statistics presentation? Mine‘s terrible.M: Yeah, mine too. David and Mike are OK, but Steven doesn‘t pull his weight and Suzie‘s never around. I don‘t see how we can pass unless Steven and Suzie realize that this is their last chance.Q: What is the true of Steven and Suzie?5. ScriptW: You took an MBA at Harvard Business School, didn‘t you? What‘s it like?M: It‘s expensive, about U.S. $ 40,000 a year, plus the costs of food and housing. But the teaching is first class. The professors have a lot of practical experience. They use the case system of teaching; that is, you study how actual businesses grew or failed.Q: Why is he MBA teaching in Harvard Business School first class, according to the conversation?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3.B 4.D 5.AIII. Listening InTask1: On the First DayScriptHarrison: I‘m Harrison. Good to meet you. So you‘ve bought the books for this biology class.Jenny: Sure, I think everyone had to before class started.Harrison: No. Usually no one does much on the first day because it‘s still add-drop.Jenny: What‘s that?Harrison: Changing from class to class to find out which one is best. Hey, where are you from?Jenny: Poland. Have you has this teacher before? I‘ve heard he is really good.Harrison: He‘s good if you‘re a hand-worker. He expects a lot.Jenny: Oh, I guess that‘s good. I hope I can keep up with everyone else in the class. Maybe I need your help after class.Harrison: You‘re welcome.Professor: All right. See you guys next week.Student: See you.Jenny: Harrison, wait up!Harrison: So what do you think about the professor‘s lecture?Jenny: I think half of what he said went over my head.Harrison: That‘s all right. A lot of what he said is explain in the reading/Jenny: Hey, would you mind if I borrowed your notes tonight to look them over?Harrison: No problem. We don‘t have class until Wednesday. Here you go.Jenny: Thanks. I just want to make sure I‘m prepared for the seminar.Harrison: Yeah, participation in the discussion is an important part of the education here.Seeing that Jenny has bought the books for the biology class, Harrison says nobody does much on the first day because it‘s still add-drop, which means students are changing from class to class. Jenny knows the professor is really good. But Harrison warns her that the professor is good, only if students are hand-workers, for he expects a lot. After class, Jenny admits that half of what the professor said went over her head, and Harrison assures her that a lot of what the professor said is explained in the reading.When Jenny asks to borrow Harrison notes, he says ―on problem‖, for they don‘t have class until Wednesday. Finally, Harrison says participation in the discussion at the seminar is an important part of the education there.Task 2: Money for CollegeScriptRobert is a university student. He likes to have fun. But having fun was expensive, so he was rapidly running out of money. There was nothing to do to try to call his mother for help.―Hi, Mom. I certainly miss you and Dad. I…uh…got a big surprise this week in my physics course. We have to buy two new textbooks. I‘m going to need $100.‖―I understand,‖ said his mother, ―I‘ll send you the money right away. You left your calculus book here when youwere home two weeks ago. Shall I mail that at the same time?‖―Oh, yeah. Thanks,‖ Robert said.Robert‘s mother made up a parcel with the calculus book and two checks, and mailed it to Robert that very day. When she returned from the post office, her husband was waiting for her.―Well, how much did you give the boy this time?‖ asked Dad.―I send two checks: one for $100 and the other for $1, 100,‖ answered Mom.―You‘re outing your mind,‖ yelled Dad, ―That‘s $1,100. He‘ll just spend that in a couple of weeks. He‘s never going to learn the value of money that way.‖―Don‘t worry, honey,‖ Mom said, ―I taped the $100 check to the cover of his book, but I put the $1,000 one between the pages in Charper13!‖Keys: TFFFTTask3: How to Get Straight A‘sScriptIt is interesting to note how straight A students achieve academic excellence. Here, according to education experts and students themselves are the secrets of super-achievers.First, they know how to set priorities. Top students allow no intrusions on study time. Once the books are open or the computer is turned on, phone calls go unanswered, TV shows unwatched, snacks ignored. Study is business, and business comes before recreation.Also, good students can study anywhere and everywhere. Claudia Hill, an Arizona State University business professor recalls a cross-country runner who worked out every day. Hill persuaded him to use his spare time to memorize biology term. Then he posted a list of biology terms on the mirror in the bathroom. He learned a few terms every day while brushing his teeth. Eventually, he scored high on the final examination.Moreover, top students schedule their time well. Study times are strictly a matter of personal preference. Some work late at night when the house is quiet. Others awake early. Still others study as soon as they come home from school when the work is fresh in their minds. All agreed, however, on the need for consistency. A student says, ―Whatever I was doing, I maintained a certain period of time every day for studying.‖Another important characteristic of super-achievers is that they know hoe to read, According to a book entitled Getting Straight A‘s, the secret of good reading is to be ―an active reader-one who continually asks questions that lead to a full understanding of the author‘s message‖.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about super—achievers starting to study?What did the cross-country runner do to score high on the exam?What is the good thing all top students agree on?What does the speaker mean by ―an active reader‖?What is the main idea of the passage?Kes: 1B 2.C3. D 4.A 5.DIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Y ou‘re just going to have study hardNora: Only our first day back at school, and already I feel like I‘ve learned a lot.Chris: Only our first day back at school, and I already feel like I‘m up to my ears in homework.Nora: You‘re going to have to hit the books if you want to keep your grades up.Chris: Tell me about it! I already have two reports, two books reports, a composition, an oral report, and a research project—all due before midterms.Nora: We could work together. Maybe some of my organized study habit would rub off on you.Chris: Better yet, maybe you could do my homework for me.Nora: Forget it! That would be cheating.Chris: All right, all right. I have yet to write a term paper. Can you recommend any articles and books? You‘d better find me the exact pages where I can find what I want.。

新视野大学英语视听说教程第三册听力练习录音文本和答案Uint1-Uint10Uint1II.Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptW:Ok.It’s your turn to pay the bill.I paid last time.M:What?You have a selective memory.You tried to pay last turn,but your credit card failed;so I ended up paying!It’s definitely your turn.Q:What is true according to the conversation?2.ScriptM:I’m having real trouble reviewing for this French exam.I just can’t memorize all the vocabulary.W:Me too.I hate having to learn things by heart.I guess we just have to keep reading the texts over and over.Q:What does the woman prefer?3.ScriptW:Oh look!There’s that guy we saw last week,playing football in the park!He looked great in his kit,remember?M:Him?I don’t remember him.I’ve got a terrible memory for faces.I have a hard time even recording people I’ve been introduced to.Q:According to the conversation,what is the man’s problem?4.ScriptM:Why is there a big sign on the back of your door that says“keys”?W:It’s to remind me to take my keys when I go out because I’m always locking myself out by accident!It doesn’t help enough.Now I just forget to read the sign. Q:Why is there a sign on the back of the door?5.ScriptM:That history exam was really hard.The essay question was terrible!W:I know,I wish I were like David.He has a photographic memory,you know.How useful that would be!Q:What is true of DavidKeys:1.C2.D3.A4.B5.CIII.Listening InScriptM:Tell me your secret.You’re suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject,and you used to be a bottom-of–class student just like me.W:Simple enough.I read an article in a scientific journal that studying with remembering,based on recent research into the brain.M:Aw,that stuff’s old hat:study at the same time every day,be sure your clothes are comfortable,and make sure you have enough light,blah-blah-blah.W:Not so fast,wise guy.I’m talking about principles like“Mental Visualization”, creating a picture in your mind of what is to be remembered.M:Ok,that dies sound different.Id“Association”a principle—you know,you connect what you want to remember with something you’re familiar with?W:Right on!‘Consolidation”is another.I review my notes right after class and consolidate—or absorb—the new material into what I’ve already learned.M:You’re moving ahead fast with those principles.I swear this weekend I’m going to study sixteen hours a day both Saturday and Sunday.W:Whoa,big guy.That’s not the way.Follow the principle of“Distributes Practice”.Shorter study sessions distributes over several days are better.M:That system is all very well for you;you’ve got a good memory.But what about me?I’ve got a memory like a sieve.W:You’re too modest.There’s nothing wrong with your memory.But memory is likea muscle;it needs exercise.And don’t forget it.While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly getting excellent marks,she says she read an article on studying and remembering.It talks about principles like “Mental Visualization”,that is,creating a picture in one’s mind of what is to be remembered.This reminds the man of the principle of“Association”,which means connecting what one wants to remember with something one is familiar with.Then the woman adds the principle of“Consolidation”,or reviewing one’s notes after class and absorbing the new materia l into what one has already learned.When the man promise to study sixteen hours a day,the woman recommends the principle of “Distributed Practice”,which favors shorter study sessions distributed over several days.Finally,the woman tells the man that memory is like a muscle,and that it needs exercise.Task2:You forget my toast!ScriptAn80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things,so they decide to go to their doctor to see what was wrong with them.They explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory.After checking the couple over,the doctor told them that they were physically okay but might need to start writing things down to help them remember.The couple thanked the doctor and left.Later that night while watching TV,the old woman said to the old man,“Honey,will you please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream?”Before the man left,she added,“Why don’t you write that down so you won’t forget?”“Nonsense,”said the husband,“I can remember a dish of ice cream!”“Well,”said the wife,“I’d like some strawberries on it.You’d better write that down because I know your memory is failing.”“Don’t be silly,”replied the husband.“There’re only two things:a dish of ice cream and some strawberries.I can surely remember that!”With that,he rushed into the kitchen.After about twenty minutes he returned from the kitchen and handed her a plate of bacon and eggs.The wife took one look at the plate,glanced up at her husband,and said,“Hey,you forget the toast!”Keys:FTFFFTask3:Memory-Improving TechniquesScriptThere are many techniques you can use to improve your memory.Some of them are introduced her.First and foremost,you need to stimulate your memory all the time.To put it simply, you should use your memory as much as possible.It is especially important to try to learn something new.If you work in an office,learn to dance;if you are a dancer, learn to deal with a computer,if you work with sales,and learn to play chess;if you are a programmer,learn to paint.These added activities stimulate the brain so that I t continues to function.Older people need to pay attention to things they are dealing with.Don’t try to memorize everything that catches your attention;focus on what you consider important.For example,you can take any object such as a pen and concentrate on it. Think on its various characteristics:its material,its function,its color,and so on. Don’t allow any other thought to occupy your mind while you are concentrating in that pen.Another method that can be used is to relax yourself.It is impossible to remember things if you are tense or nervous.So,try holding your breath for ten seconds,and then release it slowly.Association is also a powerful tool to develop your memory.For example,if youcannot remember a person’s name,you can think about a special feature of his face and then link it with his mane.1.What’s seems to be an especially important way to stimulate one’s memory?2.What seems to be the best way to focus your memory?3.How can you concentrate on a pen?4.How can you relax yourself according to the passage?5.What is the main idea of the passage?Kes:1A2.C3.D4.B5.DIV.Speaking OutMODEL1I t slipped my mind!Amy:I sent out the invitations to the dinner party.Bill:That’s good.Now what should we do?Amy:We’ve got to plan the menu.Bill:Oh,that’s right.Do you have anything in mind?Amy:I think I’m going to make the chicken salad we had at the Christmas party.Remember I sled the chef for the recipe?Bill:Yeah,but did you forget that Linda doesn’t eat chicken?Amy:Linda?Oh,my gosh!I forgot to invite Linda!It just slipped my mind.She’ll be mad at me.Bill:Well,everyone forgets something sometimes.It’s not too late yet.I’ll make a phone call.Don’t worry.Amy:Thanks!You see,I’m getting forgetful.I think I’m getting old!Bill:Looks like you are,sweetheartNow Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA:I’m going to throw a party,and I’ve sent out the invitations to my friends and relatives.B:That’s good.But don’t forget to invite everyone you should invite.A:I think I’ve invited everyone.Do you have anybody in mind?B:Did you invite John?He’s lost his job after recent quarrel with his boss.A:Oh,my gosh!I forgot to invite him!He’ll be sad,thinking we look down on him.He just slipped my mind.B:Well,everyone forgets something sometimes.Don’t worry.It’s not too late.Makea phone call right away.A:Did I forget anybody else that I should incite?B:There’s yet another person you should invite—Julia.She’s just moved to the city and feels lonely.A:Oh,good heavens,I forgot all about her.She’s our new friend.You see,I’m getting forgetful.I think I’m getting old!B:Looks like you are,buddy.You’d better start writing things down if they’re important.can’’t think of it off the top of my head. MODEL2I canScriptJohn:Hey,Sue.Do you know what Jack’s home phone number is?Susan:I don’t have my address book on me, and I don’t have my mobile phone with me,either.John:That’s too bad!I’ve got to find him now.It’s urgent!If I can’t find him today, I’ll be dead!Susan:You might want to look it up in the phone book.John:I’ve checked already,but it seems that hid phone number is unlisted.Susan:Maybe it’s under his roommate’s name.John:Well,I guess so.Susan:Well,why don’t you call Jane?She has his phone number.John:I’ve tried,but no one answered!Susan:Maybe call his office and ask his secretary.John:I’ve already tried.She won’t tell me.She says it’s private.Susan:Oh,that’s right.phone.John:It’s a pity.You usually,but you can’t help today.What’s wrong with you?Your memory seems to be fading early.Susan:It’s not my memory is fading.I do have memory for face and names,but a poor one for number and datesNow Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA:Hey,do you remember when is the lecture on the value of information by Professor Smith?B:I can’t think of it off the top of my head.Maybe we can look it up in our notebook, but I don’t have mine with me.A:That’s too bas!I don’t have it with me,either.Do you remember the number of the lecture hail?B:Sorry,I can’t think of it off my head.A:I’m terribly interested in the lecture.I can’t miss it!B:Well,why don’t you call the dean who arranged the lecture?A:I’m afraid it’s not very wise to ask the dean directly.B:Then maybe you can call the office if the department and ask the secretary.A:I’ve already tried,but no one answered.B:Oh!A:You usually have a powerful memory,but you can’t help today.You memory seems to be fading early.B:It’s nit that my memory is fading.I do have a good memory for faces and names, but a poor one for numbers and dates.MODEL3What’s wrong with your memory?ScriptBill:Hi,honey!My trip to London was wonderful.Amy:Tell me what thrilled you most.[The telephone rings and Bill answers it....He hangs up.]Bill:Er,where was I?Amy:You were talking about your tour in London.Bill:Oh,yeah.Amy:I bet you had a great time.Bill:Yes,I particularly enjoyed visiting the tower of London.Amy:How did you get there?By bus or underground?Bill:Let me see….Sorry,I can’t remember any more.Amy:What’s wrong with your memory?Bill:I hope it’s not Alzheimer’s disease.I don’t want to forget my own name. Amy:I don’t think so.Perhaps it’s just temporary forgetfulness.You’ll be right after a good sleep.Bill:I hope so.But as this is happening so often recently,I think I must go to see a doctor and get some pillsAmy:It’s not as serous as that.Anyway,I wish you had a good memory for happy events,and a bad one for unhappy things.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA:Hey,my trip to Beijing was fantastic.B:Tell me what thrilled you most.[The door bell rings and A answer it….A comes back.]A:Where was I?B:You were talking about your tour in BeijingA:Oh,yeah.B:I bet you had a great time.A:Yes,I particularly enjoyed visiting the Forbidden City and the Great Wall,though the admission fees were a bit too high for me.B:What were the fees?A:Let me see….Sorry,I can’t remember any more.B:What’s wrong with your memory?A:I hope it’s not Alzheimer’s disease.I don’t want to see a lot of new people everyday.B:I don’t think so.Perhaps you only forget things momentarily.You’ll be right after a good sleep. A:I hope so.But as this is happening so often recently,I think I have to see a doctor.B:I don’t think it’s so serious.Anyway,a bad memory helps you forget your trouble.V.LetLet’’s TalkScriptStudent:Professor,thank you for graining me this interview.I’m Susan,a reporter from the Student Union magazine.Many students have difficultlymemorizing things.Since you‘re an outstanding psychologist,could yougive us some tips on how top improve our memory?Professor:Well,some people have better memories than others,but that’s largely because they are better at creating mental images.Student:If I’m not good at creating images,what can I do?Professor:Practice helps.And the mind remembers things better if they are connected with other images.For example,I you have to pick up severalitems at the grocery store,say,carrots,egg,bananas,and milk,you cancreate a picture in your mind of a giant carrot,and hanging from it,abanana.Student:Then I could have a giant milk carton pouring milk over the carrot and banana.Professor:Certainly.Then what would you do with the egg?Student:Hmmm.I’d visualize an egg-shaped UFO flying across the sky. Professor:There you go.The more you apply the ideas,the easier it gets.Besides creating pictures,there’s another technique that is very useful. Student:What is it?Professor:Establishing an association.Suppose you are looking for lost keys.Relax,and let your mind look for all the images connected with thosekeys--their feel,the sounds they make.Student:How will that help?Professor:You might remember the sound the keys made when you placed then ina drawer or cold touch of the keys in your jacket were you left them. Student:Oh my gosh!I have to run.It’s time my English class.I see an image of my teacher staring at my empty seat in the classroom.Many thanks,Professor.Professor:Not at all,and good luck with your memory.Ways of Improving OneOne’’sMemoryExamplesCreating images To remember the items tobuy sat the grocery storesuch as carrots,eggs,bananas,and milkImages that you may help:1.a giant carrot and abanana hanging from it2.a giant milk cartonpouring milk over thecarrot and banana3.an egg-shaped UFOflying across the skyEstablishing associations To find your lost keys Associations with sound touch that may help:1.The sound of the keysmight remind you ofy\having placed then ina drawer.2.The cold touch of thekeys might remind youof them in your jacket.DiscussionSAMPLEA:As we just heard from the interview,the technique of associating certainly important in promoting memory.B:And according to the interview,creating images helps remember things.If your shopping list includes eggs,you might visualize an egg or an egg-shaped UFO flying across.A:Another important factor in improving memory can be of interest.If you get interested in something,you can remember it better.B:Yeah.And if you recognize facts into meaningful groups,you can remember them better.For instance,if you want to memorize all the names of American presidents, it is not easy.If,however,you arrange them chronologically into three periods: those before Abraham Lincoln,those between Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt,and those after,then the task will be less difficult.A:It is common sense that if you glance at something quickly,you tend to forget it quickly.If you stuffy it slowly,you can remember it better.B:Another technique is intensive practice or repeating.As a saying goes,practice makes perfect.If you repeat something again and again,you will eventually learn it by heart.A:But we should not work too hard.When we get tired,our learning efficiency declines.We need breaks so the mind can rest and absorb what has been learned.VI.Further Listening and SpeakingTask1:The Role Memory Plays in Our LifeScriptSince memory plays a significant role in our life,scrientists are increasingly interested in research on how to improver memory,Here are some factors they believe to be important to expanding memory capacity.To begin with,you must take special care in your daily life.Food for example,is very important.Some vitamins are essential foe your memory to work properly.They are found in bread,cereal,vegetables and fruits.Some experts say that synthesizes vitamins improve memory,but others have doubts about this,arguing that the studies have not confirmed they do work.Another essential factor is water.It helps to maintain the memory systems,especially in older persons.According to Dr.Roswell, lack of water in the body has an immediate and strong effect on memory;it can cause confusion and other thought difficulties.Sleep also plays a significant role.To be able to have a goof memory,we must allow the brain to have plenty of rest.While sleeping, the brain no longer controls the senses,and starts to revise and store the information one has ck of sleep would make one feel exhausted and would weaken one’s ability to concentrate.Also,one’ability to store information would be affected.1.What is the passage mainly about?2.Why are foods important in promoting memory according to the passage?3.To whom is water especially important in maintaining the memory system?4.What problem can a lack of water cause?5.Why is sleep important to memory?Keys:1.A2.B3.D4.D5.CTask2:Where did the professor go?ScriptThis is a true story,while happened to friends of ours in a small town in South Africa. They were a hospitable couple who often entertained their neighbors for drinks,tea or dinner.On this particular spring night,they have invited a retired professor to super. During the evening,it began to pour with rain,and the heavens really opened. Because he had walked there,they offered to put him up for the night.They pointed out that by staying overnight,he did not need to go to out in the bad weather.He agreed on the soundness of that idea,thanked his hosts profusely,and the matter seemed to be settled.But while they were washing the dishes after supper,the forgetful professor disappeared.No one could find him anywhere.Eventually,after40minutes,the front door bell rang.There was the professor,soaked to the skin.When he was asked what on earth he has been dong in the rain,he replied that because he was going to stay there overnight,he had gone home to get his pajamas and toothbrush.Task3:How to Remember NamesScriptYou just called the TV repair shop,and the voice on the other end of the line tells you,“This is Don Smith”.About5minutes later you tell your wife that“this guy”will be out to fix the TV in the morning.You can’t think of his mane although you know he mentioned it on the phone.This happens all the time to just about any of us unless we have learned to concentrate and implant a name in our memory,right at the time we hear it.To do this,you must make a habit of repeating the name back to the person.This action will remind you to store the name in your“memory bank”each time you hear someone’s name,and within a short time the“repeating”process can be discontinuedWhen you meet someone in person,use the same procedure,and in addition,visualize something different,unusual or ridiculous about hid or her appearance,position,or actions that“ties in“with his or her ter,you may write the descriptive information on one side of a card and the name in the other side.Look at it repeatedly, see the“picture”in your mind’s eye as you look at the name;or when you see he name,visualize the“picture”you have assigned to the name.Getting this system to work will require changes in your thinking,and it may take several days or several weeks to become proficient.News ReportA Dolphin ExhibitionScriptA recent art exhibition in Florida honored the animal often seen as man’s mostfriend,the dolphin.The“Dolphins on Parade”exhibition in the Florida Keys featured life-sized decorates dolphin paintings made of wood and the cost of materials.The dolphins were shown at area business and along the beach.Sponsors paid U.S.$750to cover the artists’fee and the cost of materials.There were more than100dolphin themes,including a beer-belly dolphin.They showed the work of local artists,as well as the beach atmosphere the Keys are famous for.Probably the most unique was special because of its artist,Pandora.Pandora the dolphin painter is area dolphin,art the Dolphin Research center,in Marathon,Florida. The playful artist streaks colors across a dolphin painting holding a brush in its mouth.The exhibition was held by the Monroe[Florida]Council of the Arts as part of a plan to make the Keys an international arts center.The paintings were to be auctioned off in March,with the money earned going to community art programs.Uint2II.Basic Listening Practice3.ScriptW:Have you chosen your elective for next semester yet?Are you taking French writing again?M:Yes I am,but it’s compulsory for us next semester.So I think I’m gong to do marketing as an elective instead.Q:Which class will the man choose as his elective?4.ScriptM:Did you go to that businesses lecture on Friday?I missed it and need to copy your notes.W:I’d say you could borrow my notes,but Sarah’s got them.Be careful not to miss Professor Brown’s seminar;he takes attendance in that.Q:What is the woman telling the man?3.ScriptW:Wow,Steven!In the library!What brings you here?M:I’m enjoying the view.All the girls in fashion design are here are preparing for an exam on Monday.Q:Why is the man in the library?4.ScriptW:How’s your group doing with this statistics presentation?Mine’s terrible.M:Yeah,mine too.David and Mike are OK,but Steven doesn’t pull his weight and Suzie’s never around.I don’t see how we can pass unless Steven and Suzie realize that this is their last chance.Q:What is the true of Steven and Suzie?5.ScriptW:You took an MBA at Harvard Business School,didn’t you?What’s it like?M:It’s expensive,about U.S.$40,000a year,plus the costs of food and housing.But the teaching is first class.The professors have a lot of practical experience.Theyuse the case system of teaching;that is,you study how actual businesses grew or failed.Q:Why is he MBA teaching in Harvard Business School first class,according to the conversation?Keys:1.C2.D3.B4.D5.AIII.Listening InTask1:On the First DayScriptHarrison:I’m Harrison.Good to meet you.So you’ve bought the books for this biology class.Jenny:Sure,I think everyone had to before class started.Harrison:ually no one does much on the first day because it’s still add-drop. Jenny:What’s that?Harrison:Changing from class to class to find out which one is best.Hey,where are you from?Jenny:Poland.Have you has this teacher before?I’ve heard he is really good. Harrison:He’s good if you’re a hand-worker.He expects a lot.Jenny:Oh,I guess that’s good.I hope I can keep up with everyone else in the class.Maybe I need your help after class.Harrison:You’re welcome.…Professor:All right.See you guys next week.Student:See you.Jenny:Harrison,wait up!Harrison:So what do you think about the professor’s lecture?Jenny:I think half of what he said went over my head.Harrison:That’s all right.A lot of what he said is explain in the reading/Jenny:Hey,would you mind if I borrowed your notes tonight to look them over? Harrison:No problem.We don’t have class until Wednesday.Here you go.Jenny:Thanks.I just want to make sure I’m prepared for the seminar. Harrison:Yeah,participation in the discussion is an important part of the education here.Seeing that Jenny has bought the books for the biology class,Harrison says nobody does much on the first day because it’s still add-drop,which means students are changing from class to class.Jenny knows the professor is really good.But Harrison warns her that the professor is good,only if students are hand-workers,for he expects a lot.After class,Jenny admits that half of what the professor said went over her head,and Harrison assures her that a lot of what the professor said is explained in the reading. When Jenny asks to borrow Harrison notes,he says“on problem”,for they don’t have class until Wednesday.Finally,Harrison says participation in the discussio n at the seminar is an important part of the education there.Task2:Money for CollegeScriptRobert is a university student.He likes to have fun.But having fun was expensive,so he was rapidly running out of money.There was nothing to do to try to call his mother for help.“Hi,Mom.I certainly miss you and Dad.I…uh…got a big surprise this week in my physics course.We have to buy two new textbooks.I’m going to need$100.”“I understand,”said his mother,“I’ll send you the money right away.You left your calculus book here when you were home two weeks ago.Shall I mail that at the same time?”“Oh,yeah.Thanks,”Robert said.Robert’s mother made up a parcel with the calculus book and two checks,and mailed it to Robert that very day.When she returned from the post office,her husband was waiting for her.“Well,how much did you give the boy this time?”asked Dad.“I send two checks:one for$100and the other for$1,100,”answered Mom.“You’re outing your mind,”yelled Dad,“That’s$1,100.He’ll just spend that in a couple of weeks.He’s never going to learn the value of money that way.”“Don’t worry,honey,”Mom said,“I taped the$100check to the cover of his book, but I put the$1,000one between the pages in Charper13!”Keys:TFFFTTask3:How to Get Straight A’sScriptIt is interesting to note how straight A students achieve academic excellence.Here, according to education experts and students themselves are the secrets of super-achievers.First,they know how to set priorities.Top students allow no intrusions on study time. Once the books are open or the computer is turned on,phone calls go unanswered,TV shows unwatched,snacks ignored.Study is business,and business comes before recreation.Also,good students can study anywhere and everywhere.Claudia Hill,an Arizona State University business professor recalls a cross-country runner who worked out every day.Hill persuaded him to use his spare time to memorize biology term.Thenhe posted a list of biology terms on the mirror in the bathroom.He learned a few terms every day while brushing his teeth.Eventually,he scored high on the final examination.Moreover,top students schedule their time well.Study times are strictly a matter of personal preference.Some work late at night when the house is quiet.Others awake early.Still others study as soon as they come home from school when the work is fresh in their minds.All agreed,however,on the need for consistency.A student says,“Whatever I was doing,I maintained a certain period of time every day for studying.”Another important characteristic of super-achievers is that they know hoe to read, According to a book entitled Getting Straight A’s,the secret of good reading is to be “an active reader-one who continually asks questions that lead to a full understanding of the author’s message”.6.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about super—achievers starting tostudy?7.What did the cross-country runner do to score high on the exam?8.What is the good thing all top students agree on?9.What does the speaker mean by“an active reader”?10.What is the main idea of the passage?Kes:1B2.C3.D4.A5.DIV.Speaking OutMODEL1Y ou ou’’re just going to have study hardNora:Only our first day back at school,and already I feel like I’ve learned a lot. Chris:Only our first day back at school,and I already feel like I’m up to my ears in homework.Nora:You’re going to if you want to keep your grades up. Chris:Tell me about it!I already have two reports,two books reports,a composition, an oral report,and a research project—all due before midterms.Nora:We could work together.Maybe some of my organized study habit would rub off on you.Chris:Better yet,maybe you could do my homework for me.Nora:Forget it!That would be cheating.Chris:All right,all right.I have yet to write a term paper.Can you recommend any articles and books?You’d better find me the exact pages where I can find whatI want.Nora:You could borrow ideas from references,but if you quote without giving the sources,you’re plagiarizing.Chris:The quiz next week will be a headache.If you don’t help me,I’ll have to。

新视野大学英语视听说教程3答案(完整版附听力原文)新视野大学英语视听说教程第三册答案听力录音文本及答案1-10单元齐全Uint1II. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptW: Ok. It‘s your turn to pay the bill. I paid last time.M: What? You have a selective memory. You tried to pay lastt urn, but your credit card failed; so I ended up paying! It‘s definitely your turn.Q: What is true according to the conversation?2. ScriptM: I‘m having real trouble reviewing for this French exam. I just can‘t memorize all the vocabulary.W: Me too. I hate having to learn things by heart. I guess we just have to keep reading the texts over and over.Q: What does the woman prefer?3. ScriptW: Oh look! There‘s that guy we saw last week, playing football in the park! He looked great in his kit, remember?M: Him? I don‘t remember him. I‘ve got a terrible memory for faces. I have a hard time even recording people I‘ve been introduced to.Q: According to the conversation, what is the man‘s problem?4. ScriptM: Why is there a big sign on the back of your door thatsays ―keys‖?W: It‘s to remind me to take my keys when I go out becauseI‘m always locking myself out by accident! It doesn‘t help enough. Now I just forget to read the sign.Q: Why is there a sign on the back of the door?5. ScriptM: That history exam was really hard. The essay question was terrible!W: I know, I wish I were like David. He has a photographic memory, you know. How useful that would be!Q: What is true of David?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.B 5.CIII. Listening InScriptM: Tell me your secret. You‘re suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject, and you used to be a bottom-of –class student just like me.W: Simple enough. I read an article in a scientific journalthat studying with remembering, based on recent research into the brain.M: Aw, that stuff‘s old hat: study at the same time every day, be sure your clothes are comfortable, and make sure you have enough light, blah-blah-blah.W: Not so fast, wise guy. I‘m talking about princi pleslike ―Mental Visualization‖, creating a picture in your mind of what is to be remembered.M: Ok, that dies sound different. Id ―Association‖ a principle—you know, you connect what you want to remember with something you‘re familiar with?W: Right on! ‗Consolidation‖ is another. I review my notesright after class and consolidate—or absorb—the new materialinto what I‘ve already learned.M: You‘re moving ahead fast with those principles. I swearthis weekend I‘m going to study sixteen hours a day both Saturday and Sunday.W: Whoa, big guy. That‘s not the way. Follow the principleof ―Distributes Practice‖. Shorter study sessions distributes over several days are better.M: That system is all very well for you; you‘ve got a good memory. But what about me? I‘ve got a memory like a sieve.W: You‘re too modest. There‘s nothing wrong with your memory. But memory is like a muscle; it needs exercise. And don‘t forget it.While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly getting excellent marks, she says she read an article on studying and remembering. It talks about principles like ―Mental Visualization‖, that is, creating a picture in one‘s mind ofwhat is to be remembered. This reminds the man of the principleof ―Association‖, which means connecting what one wants to remember with something one is familiar with. Then the woman adds the principle of ―Consolidation‖, or reviewing one‘s notesafter class and absorbing the new material into what one hasalready learned. When the man promise to study sixteen hours a day, the woman recommends the principle of ―Distributed Practice‖, which favors shorter study sessions distributed over several days. Finally, the woman tells the man that memory is like a muscle, and that it needs exercise.Task 2: You forget my toast!ScriptAn 80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things, so they decide to go to their doctor to see what was wrong with them. They explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the couple over, thedoctor told them that theywere physically okay but might need to start writing things down to help them remember. The couple thanked the doctor and left.Later that night while watching TV, the old woman said to theol d man, ―Honey, will you please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream?‖Before the man left, she added, ―Why don‘t you write that down so you won‘t forget?‖ “Nonsense,‖ said the husband, ―I can remember a dish of ice cream!‖“Well,‖ said the wife, ―I‘d like some strawberries on it. You‘d better write that down because I know your memory is failing.‖“Don‘t be silly,‖ replied the husband. ―There‘re only two things: a dish of ice cream and some strawberries. I can surely remember that!‖With that, he rushed into the kitchen. After about twenty minutes he returned from the kitchen and handed her a plate of bacon and eggs.The wife took one look at the plate, glanced up at her husband, and said, ―Hey, you forget the toast!‖Keys: FTFFFTask3: Memory-Improving TechniquesScriptThere are many techniques you can use to improve your memory. Some of them are introduced her.First and foremost, you need to stimulate your memory all the time. To put it simply, you should use your memory as much as possible. It is especially important to try to learn something new. If you work in an office, learn to dance; if you are a dancer,learn to deal with a computer, if you work with sales, and learnto play chess; if you are a programmer, learn to paint. Theseadded activities stimulate the brain so that I t continues to function.Older people need to pay attention to things they are dealing with. Don‘t try to memorize everything that catches your attention; focus on what you consider important. For example, youcan take any object such as a pen and concentrate on it. Think onits various characteristics: its material, its function, its color, and so on. Don‘t allow any other thought to occupy your mindwhile you are concentrating in that pen.Another method that can be used is to relax yourself. It is impossible to remember things if you are tense or nervous.So, try holding your breath for ten seconds, and then releaseit slowly.Association is also a powerful tool to develop your memory.For example, if you cannot remember a person‘s name, you canthink about a special feature of his face and then link it withhis mane.1. What‘s seems to be an especially important way tostimulate one‘s memory?2. What seems to be the best way to focus your memory?3. How can you concentrate on a pen?4. How can you relax yourself according to the passage?5. What is the main idea of the passage?Kes: 1A 2.C3. D 4.B 5.DIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 It slipped my mind!Amy: I sent out the invitations to the dinner party.Bill: That‘s good. Now what should we do?Amy: We‘ve got to plan the menu.Bill: Oh, that‘s right. Do you have anything in mind?Amy: I think I‘m going to make the chicken salad we had atthe Christmas party. Remember I sled the chef for the recipe?Bill: Yeah, but did you forget that Linda doesn‘t eat chicken?Amy: Linda? Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite Linda! It just slipped my mind. She‘ll be mad at me. Bill: Well, everyoneforgets something someti mes. It‘s not too late yet. I‘ll make a phone call. Don‘t worry.Amy: Thanks! You see, I‘m getting forgetful. I think I‘m getting old!Bill: Looks like you are, sweetheartNow Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: I‘m going to throw a party, and I‘ve se nt out the invitations to my friends and relatives. B: That‘s good. Butdon‘t forget to invite everyone you should invite.A: I think I‘ve invited everyone. Do you have anybody in mind?B: Did you invite John? He‘s lost his job after recentquarrel with his boss.A: Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite him! He‘ll be sad,thinking we look down on him. He just slipped my mind.B: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. Don‘t worry.It‘s not too late. Make a phone call right away.A: Did I forget anybody else that I should incite?B: There‘s yet another person you should invite—Julia.She‘s just moved to the city and feels lonely.A: Oh, good heavens, I forgot all about her. She‘s our new friend. You see, I‘m getting forgetful. I think I‘m getting old!B: Looks like you are, buddy. You‘d better start writingthings down if they‘re important.MODEL2 I can‘t think of it off the top of my head.ScriptJohn: Hey, Sue. Do you know what Jack‘s home phone number is?Susan: I can‘t think of it off the top of my head. I don‘t have my address book on me, and I don‘t have my mobile phone with me, either.John: That‘s too bad! I‘ve got to find him now. It‘s urgent! If I can‘t find him today, I‘ll be dead! Susan: You might wantto look it up in the phone book.John: I‘ve checked already, but it seems that hid phone number is unlisted.Susan: Maybe it‘s under his roommate‘s name.John: Well, I guess so.Susan: Well, why don‘t you call Jane? She has his phone number.John: I‘ve tried, but n o one answered!Susan: Maybe call his office and ask his secretary.John: I‘ve already tried. She won‘t tell me. She says it‘s private.Susan: Oh, that‘s right. They usually don‘t release private information over the phone.John: It‘s a pity. You u sually have a powerful memory, but you can‘t help today. What‘s wrong with you? Your memory seemsto be fading early.Susan: It‘s not my memory is fading. I do have memory forface and names, but a poor one for number and datesNow Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hey, do you remember when is the lecture on the value of information by Professor Smith? B: I can‘t think of it off thetop of my head. Maybe we can look it up in our notebook, but Idon‘t have mine with me.A: That‘s too bas! I don‘t have it with me, either. Do you remember the number of the lecture hail? B: Sorry, I can‘t think of it off my head.A: I‘m terribly interested in the lecture. I can‘t miss it!B: Well, why don‘t you call the dean who arranged the lecture?A: I‘m afraid it‘s not very wise to ask the dean directly.B: Then maybe you can call the office if the department and ask the secretary.A: I‘ve already tried, but no one answered.B: Oh!A: You usually have a powerful memory, but you can‘t help today. You memory seems to be fading early.B: It‘s nit that my memory is fading. I do have a good memory for faces and names, but a poor one for numbers and dates.MODEL3 What‘s wrong with your memory?ScriptBill: Hi, honey! My trip to London was wonderful.Amy: Tell me what thrilled you most.[The telephone rings and Bill answers it....He hangs up.]Bill: Er, where was I?Amy: You were talking about your tour in London.Bill: Oh, yeah.Amy: I bet you had a great time.Bill: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the tower of London.Amy: How did you get there? By bus or underground?Bill: Let me see….Sorry, I can‘t remember any more.Amy: What‘s wrong with your memory?forget my own name.Amy: I don‘t think so. Perhaps it‘s just temporary forgetfulness. You‘ll be right after a good sleep. Bill: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I must go to see a doctor and get some pillsAmy: It‘s not as serous as that. Anyway, I wish you had a good memory for happy events, and a bad one for unhappy things.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hey, my trip to Beijing was fantastic.B: Tell me what thrilled you most.[The door bell rings and A answer it….A comes back.]A: Where was I?B: You were talking about your tour in BeijingA: Oh, yeah.B: I bet you had a great time.A: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, though the admission fees were a bit too high for me.B: What were the fees?A: Let me see….Sorry, I can‘t remember any more.B: What‘s wrong with your memory?a lot of new people everyday.B: I don‘t think so. Perhaps you only forg et things momentarily. You‘ll be right after a good sleep. A: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I have to see a doctor.B: I don‘t think it‘s so serious. Anyway, a bad memory helps you forget your trouble.V. Let‘s TalkScriptStudent: Professor, thank you for graining me this interview. I‘m Susan, a reporter from the Student Union magazine. Many students have difficultly memorizing things. Since you‗re an outstanding psychologist, could you give us some tips on how top improve our memory?Professor: Well, some people have better memories than others, but that‘s largely because they are better at creating mental images.Student: If I‘m not good at creating images, what can I do?Professor: Practice helps. And the mind remembers thingsbetter if they are connected with other images. For example, I you have to pick up several items at the grocery store, say, carrots, egg, bananas, and milk, you can create a picture in your mind of a giant carrot, and hanging from it, a banana.Student: Then I could have a giant milk carton pouring milk over the carrot and banana. Professor: Certainly. Then what would you do with the egg?Student: Hmmm. I‘d visualize an egg-shaped UFO flying across the sky.Professor: There you go. The more you apply the ideas, the easier it gets. Besides creating pictures, there‘s another technique that is very useful.Student: What is it?Professor: Establishing an association. Suppose you are looking for lost keys.Relax, and let your mind look for all the images connected with those keys--their feel, the sounds they make.Student: How will that help?Professor: You might remember the sound the keys made when you placed then in a drawer or cold touch of the keys in your jacket were you left them.Student: Oh my gosh! I have to run. It‘s time my English class. I see an image of my teacher staring at my empty seat in the classroom. Many thanks, Professor.Professor: Not at all, and good luck with your memory.Ways of Impro ving One‘s Memory ExamplesCreating imagesTo remember the items to buy sat the grocery store such as carrots, eggs, bananas, and milk Images that you may help:1.a giant carrot and a banana hanging from it2. a giant milk carton pouring milk over the carrot and banana3. an egg-shaped UFO flying across the skyEstablishing associationsTo find your lost keys Associations with sound touch that may help:1. The sound of the keys might remind you of y\having placed then in a drawer.2. The cold touch of the keys might remind you of them in your jacket.DiscussionSAMPLEA: As we just heard from the interview, the technique of associating certainly important in promoting memory.B: And according to the interview, creating images helps remember things. If your shopping list includes eggs, you might visualize an egg or an egg-shaped UFO flying across.A: Another important factor in improving memory can be of interest. If you get interested in something, you can remember it better.B: Yeah. And if you recognize facts into meaningful groups, you can remember them better. For instance, if you want to memorize all the names of American presidents, it is not easy. If,however, you arrange them chronologically into three periods: those before Abraham Lincoln, those between Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, and those after, then the task will be less difficult.A: It is common sense that if you glance at something quickly, you tend to forget it quickly. If you stuffy it slowly, you can remember it better.B: Another technique is intensive practice or repeating. As a saying goes, practice makes perfect. If you repeat something again and again, you will eventually learn it by heart.A: But we should not work too hard. When we get tired, our learning efficiency declines. We need breaks so the mind can rest and absorb what has been learned.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: The Role Memory Plays in Our LifeScriptSince memory plays a significant role in our life, scrientists are increasingly interested in research on how to improver memory, Here are some factors they believe to be important to expanding memory capacity.To begin with, you must take special care in your daily life. Food for example, is very important. Some vitamins are essential foe your memory to work properly. They are found in bread, cereal, vegetables and fruits. Some experts say that synthesizes vitamins improve memory, but others have doubts about this, arguing that the studies have not confirmed they do work. Another essentialfactor is water. It helps to maintain the memory systems,especially in older persons. According to Dr. Roswell, lack of water in the body has an immediate and strong effect on memory; it can cause confusion and other thought difficulties. Sleep alsoplays a significant role. To be able to have a goof memory, wemust allow the brain to have plenty of rest. While sleeping, the brain no longer controls the senses, and starts to revise andstore the information one has receives. Lack of sleep would make one feel exhausted and would weaken one‘s ability to concentrate. Also, one‘ ability to store information would be affected.1. What is the passage mainly about?2. Why are foods important in promoting memory according tothe passage?3. To whom is water especially important in maintaining the memory system?4. What problem can a lack of water cause?5. Why is sleep important to memory?Keys: 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.CTask 2: Where did the professor go?ScriptThis is a true story, while happened to friends of ours in a small town in South Africa. They were a hospitable couple whooften entertained their neighbors for drinks, tea or dinner. Onthis particular spring night, they have invited a retiredprofessor to super. During the evening, it began to pour with rain,and the heavens really opened. Because he had walked there, they offered to put him up for the night. They pointed out that by staying overnight, he did not need to go to out in the bad weather. He agreed on the soundness of that idea, thanked his hosts profusely, and the matter seemed to be settled. But while theywere washing the dishes after supper, the forgetful professor disappeared. No one could find him anywhere. Eventually, after40 minutes, the front door bell rang. There was the professor, soaked to the skin. When he was asked what on earth he has been dong inthe rain, he replied that because he was going to stay there overnight, he had gone home to get his pajamas and toothbrush.Task3: How to Remember NamesScriptYou just called the TV repair shop, and the voice on the other end of the line tells you, ―This is Don Smith‖.About 5 minutes later you tell your wife that ―this guy‖will be out to fix the TV in the morning. You can‘t think of his mane although you know he mentioned it on the phone.This happens all the time to just about any of us unless we have learned to concentrate and implant a name in our memory,right at the time we hear it. To do this, you must make a habit of repeating the name back to the person. This action will remind you to store the name in your ―memory bank‖ each time you hear someone‘s name, and within a short time the ―repeating‖ process can be discontinuedWhen you meet someone in person, use the same procedure, andin addition, visualize something different, unusual or ridiculous about hid or her appearance, position, or actions that ―tiesin ―with his or her name. Later, you may write the descriptive information on one side of a card and the name in the other side. Look at it repeatedly, see the ―picture‖ in your mind‘s eye asyou look at the name; or when you see he name, visualizethe ―picture‖ you have assigned to the name.Getting this system to work will require changes in your thinking, and it may take several days or several weeks to become proficient.News ReportA Dolphin ExhibitionScriptA recent art exhibition in Florida honored the animal often seen as man‘s most intelligent friend, the dolphin.The ―Dolphins on Parade‖ exhibition in the Florida Keys featured life-sized decorates dolphin paintings made of wood and the cost of materials. The dolphins were shown at area business and along the beach. Sponsors paid U.S. $750 to cover theartists‘ fee and the cost of materials.There were more than 100 dolphin themes, including a beer-belly dolphin. They showed the work of local artists, as well as the beach atmosphere the Keys are famous for.Probably the most unique was special because of its artist, Pandora. Pandora the dolphin painter is area dolphin, art the Dolphin Research center, in Marathon, Florida. The playful artist streaks colors across a dolphin painting holding a brush in its mouth.The exhibition was held by the Monroe [Florida] Council of the Arts as part of a plan to make the Keys an international arts center. The paintings were to be auctioned off in March, with the money earned going to community art programs.Uint2II. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptW: Have you chosen your elective for next semester yet? Are you taking French writing again? M: Yes I am, but it‘s compulsory for us next semester. So I think I‘m gong to do marketing as an elective instead.Q: Which class will the man choose as his elective?2. ScriptM: Did you go to that businesses lecture on Friday? I missedit and need to copy your notes.W: I‘d say you could borrow my notes, but Sarah‘s got them. Be careful not to miss Professor Brown‘s seminar; he takes attendance in that.Q: What is the woman telling the man?3. ScriptW: Wow, Steven! In the library! What brings you here?M: I‘m enjoying the view. All the girls in fashion design are here are preparing for an exam on Monday.Q: Why is the man in the library?4. ScriptW: How‘s your group doing with this statistics presentation? Mine‘s terrible.M: Yeah, mine too. David and Mike are OK, but Steven doesn‘t pull his weight and Suzie‘s never around. I don‘t see how we canpass unless Steven and Suzie realize that this is their last chance. Q: What is the true of Steven and Suzie?5. ScriptW: You took an MBA at Harvard Business School, didn‘t you? What‘s it like?M: It‘s expensive, about U.S. $ 40,000 a year, plus the costs of food and housing. But the teachingis first class. The professors have a lot of practical experience. They use the case system of teaching; that is, you study how actual businesses grew or failed.Q: Why is he MBA teaching in Harvard Business School first class, according to the conversation?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3.B 4.D 5.AIII. Listening InTask1: On the First DayScriptHarrison: I‘m Harrison. Good to meet you. So you‘ve bought the books for this biology class. Jenny: Sure, I think everyone had to before class started.Harrison: No. Usually no one does much on the first day because it‘s still add-drop.Jenny: What‘s that?Harrison: Changing from class to class to find out which oneis best. Hey, where are you from? Jenny: Poland. Have you has this teacher before? I‘ve heard he is really good.Harrison: He‘s good if you‘re a hand-worker. He expects a lot.Jenny: Oh, I guess that‘s good. I hope I can keep up with everyone else in the class. Maybe I need your help after class.Harrison: You‘re welcome.…Professor: All right. See you guys next week.Student: See you.Jenny: Harrison, wait up!Harrison: So what do you think about the professor‘s lecture?Jenny: I think half of what he said went over my head.Harrison: That‘s all right. A lot of what he said is expla in in the reading/Jenny: Hey, would you mind if I borrowed your notes tonight to look them over?Harrison: No problem. We don‘t have class until Wednesday. Here you go.Jenny: Thanks. I just want to make sure I‘m prepared for the seminar.Harrison: Yeah, participation in the discussion is an important part of the education here.Seeing that Jenny has bought the books for the biology class, Harrison says nobody does much on the first day because it‘sstill add-drop, which means students are changing from class to class. Jenny knows the professor is really good. But Harrison warns her that the professor is good, only if students are hand-workers, for he expects a lot.After class, Jenny admits that half of what the professor said went over her head, and Harrison assures her that a lot of what the professor said is explained in the reading.When Jenny asks to borrow Harrison notes, he says ―on problem‖, for they don‘t have class until Wednesday. Finally, Harrison says participation in the discussion at the seminar is an importantpart of the education there.Task 2: Money for CollegeScriptRobert is a university student. He likes to have fun. But having fun was expensive, so he was rapidly running out of money. There was nothing to do to try to call his mother for help.“Hi, Mom. I certainly miss you and Dad. I…uh…got a big surprise this week in my physics course. We have to buy two new textbooks. I‘m going to need $100.‖“I understand,‖ said his mother, ―I‘ll send you the money right away. You left your calculus book here when you were home two weeks ago. Shall I mail that at the same time?‖“Oh, yeah. Thanks,‖ Robert said.Robert‘s mother made up a parcel with the calculus book and two checks, and mailed it to Robert that very day. When she returned from the post office, her husband was waiting for her. “Well, how much did you give the boy this time?‖ asked Dad.“I send two checks: one for $100 and the other for $1, 100,‖ answered Mom.“You‘re outing your mind,‖ yelled Dad, ―That‘s $1,100. He‘ll just spend that in a couple of weeks. He‘s never going to learn the value of money that way.‖“Don‘t worry, honey,‖ Mom said, ―I taped the $100 check to the cover of his book, but I put the $1,000 one between the pages in Charper13!‖Keys: TFFFTTask3: How to Get Straight A‘sScriptIt is interesting to note how straight A students achieve academic excellence. Here, according to education experts and students themselves are the secrets of super-achievers.First, they know how to set priorities. Top students allow no intrusions on study time. Once the books are open or the computer is turned on, phone calls go unanswered, TV shows unwatched, snacks ignored. Study is business, and business comes before recreation.Also, good students can study anywhere and everywhere. Claudia Hill, an Arizona State University business professor recalls a cross-country runner who worked out every day. Hill persuaded him to use his spare time to memorize biology term. Then he posted a list of biology terms on the mirror in the bathroom. He learned a few terms every day while brushing his teeth. Eventually, he scored high on the final examination.Moreover, top students schedule their time well. Study times are strictly a matter of personal preference. Some work late at night when the house is quiet. Others awake early. Still others study as soon as they come home from school when the work is fresh in their minds. All agreed, however, on the need for consistency.A student says, ―Whateve r I was doing, I maintained a certain period of time every day for studying.‖Another important characteristic of super-achievers is that they know hoe to read, According to a book entitled Getting Straight A‘s, the secret of good reading is to be ―an ac tive reader-one whocontinually asks questions that lead to a full understanding of the author‘s message‖.1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about super—achievers starting to study?2. What did the cross-country runner do to score high on the exam?3. What is the good thing all top students agree on?4. What does the speaker mean by ―an active reader‖?5. What is the main idea of the passage?Kes: 1B 2.C3. D 4.A 5.DIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 You‘re just going to have st udy hard。

Uint1 Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.B 5.CIII. Listening IWhile the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly getting excellent marks, she says she read an article on studying and remembering. It talks about principles like “Mental Visualization”, that is, creating a picture in one’s mind of what is to be remembered. This reminds the man of the principle of “Association”, which means connecting what one wants to remember with something one is familiar with. Then the woman adds the principle of “Consolidation”, or reviewing one’s notes after class and absorbing the new material into what one has already learned. When the man promise to study sixteen hours a day, the woman recommends the principle of “Distributed Practice”, which favors shorter study sessions d istributed over several days. Finally, the woman tells the man that memory is like a muscle, and that it needs exercise.Task 2: You forget my toast!Keys: FTFFFTask3: Memory-Improving Techniques.1. What’s seems to be an especially important way to stimulate one’s memory?2. What seems to be the best way to focus your memory?3. How can you concentrate on a pen?4. How can you relax yourself according to the passage?5. What is the main idea of the passage?Kes: 1A 2.C3. D 4.B 5.DVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: The Role Memory Plays in Our Life1. What is the passage mainly about?2. Why are foods important in promoting memory according to the passage?3. To whom is water especially important in maintaining the memory system?4. What problem can a lack of water cause?5. Why is sleep important to memory?Keys: 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.CTask 2: Where did the professor go?ScriptThis is a true story, while happened to friends of ours in a small town in South Africa. They were a hospitable couple who often entertained their neighbors for drinks, tea or dinner. On this particular spring night, they have invited a retired professor to super. During the evening, it began to pour with rain, and the heavens really opened. Because he had walked there, they offered to put him up for the night. They pointed out that by staying overnight, he did not need to go to out in the bad weather. He agreed on the soundness of that idea, thanked his hosts profusely, and the matter seemed to be settled. But while they were washing the dishes after supper, the forgetful professor disappeared. No one could find him anywhere. Eventually, after40 minutes, the front door bell rang. There was the professor, soaked to the skin. When he was asked what on earth he has been dong in the rain, he replied that because he was going to stay there overnight, he had gone home to get his pajamas and toothbrush.Task3: How to Remember NamesScriptYou just called the TV repair shop, and the voice on the other end of the line tells you, “This is Don Smith”.About 5 minutes later you tell your wife that “this guy”will be out to fix the TV in the morning. You can’t think of his mane although you know he mentioned it on the phone.This happens all the time to just about any of us unless we have learned to concentrate and implant a name in our memory, right at the time we hear it. To do this, you must make a habit of repeating the name back to the person. This action will remind you to store the name in your “memory bank” each time you hear someone’s name, and within a short time the “repeating” process can be discontinued When you meet someone in person, use the same procedure, and in addition, visualize something different, unusual or ridiculous about hid or her appearance, position, or acti ons that “ties in “with his or hername. Later, you may write the descriptive information on one side of a card and the name in the other side. Look at it repeatedly, see the “picture” in your mind’s eye as you look at the name; or when you see he name, v isualize the “picture” you have assigned to the name. Getting this system to work will require changes in your thinking, and it may take several days or several weeks to become proficient. News ReportA Dolphin ExhibitionScriptA recent art exhibition in Florida honored the animal often seen as man’s most intelligent friend, the dolphin.The “Dolphins on Parade” exhibition in the Florida Keys featuredlife-sized decorates dolphin paintings made of wood and the cost of materials. The dolphins were shown at area business and along the beach. Sponsors paid U.S. $750 to cover the artists’ fee and the cost of materials.There were more than 100 dolphin themes, including a beer-belly dolphin. They showed the work of local artists, as well as the beach atmosphere the Keys are famous for.Probably the most unique was special because of its artist, Pandora. Pandora the dolphin painter is area dolphin, art the Dolphin Research center, in Marathon, Florida. The playful artist streaks colors across a dolphin painting holding a brush in its mouth.The exhibition was held by the Monroe [Florida] Council of the Arts as part of a plan to make the Keys an international arts center. The paintings were to be auctioned off in March, with the money earned going to community art programs.Uint2II. Basic Listening PracticeKeys: 1.C 2.D 3.B 4.D 5.AIII. Listening InTask1: On the First DayScriptSeeing that Jenny has bought the books for the biology class, Harrison says nobody does much on the first day because it’s still add-drop, which means students are changing from class to class. Jenny knows the professor is really good. But Harrison warns her that the professor is good, only if students are hand-workers, for he expects a lot.After class, Jenny admits that half of what the professor said went over her head, and Harrison assures her that a lot of what the professor said is explained in the reading.When Jenny asks to borrow Harrison notes, he says “on problem”, for they don’t have class until Wednesd ay. Finally, Harrison says participation in the discussion at the seminar is an important part of the education there.Task 2: Money for CollegeKeys: TFFFTTask3: How to Get Straight A’sKes: 1B 2.C3. D 4.A 5.DIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 You’re j ust going to have study hardNora: Only our first day back at school, and already I feel like I’ve learned a lot.Chris: Only our first day back at school, and I already feel like I’m upto my ears in homework.Nora: You’re going to have to hit the books i f you want to keep your grades up.Chris: Tell me about it! I already have two reports, two books reports, a composition, an oral report, and a research project—all due before midterms.Nora: We could work together. Maybe some of my organized study habit would rub off on you.Chris: Better yet, maybe you could do my homework for me.Nora: Forget it! That would be cheating.Chris: All right, all right. I have yet to write a term paper. Can you recommend any articles and books? You’d better find me the exact pages where I can find what I want.Nora: You could borrow ideas from references, but if you quote without giving the sources, you’re plagiarizing.Chris: The quiz next week will be a headache. If you don’t help me, I’ll have to prepare some study sheets and hide them in my hand when I take the test.Nora: Oh, no! If you’re caught, the professor will definitely give you an F. Probably, you will have to repeat the year.Chris: All right, I’ll take your advice. The library is going to be my new home, and in t he dorm I’ll be burning the midnight oil.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: We’re going to have a test, and I also have a term paper to finish. But I haven’t done a thing. I’m really worried now.B: You’re going to have to have to hit the books if you want to get good grades.A: But this course is so difficult that I already don’t understand it at all. B: We could work together. Maybe some of my organized study habit can help you.A: Better yet, maybe you could write a term paper for me.B: Forget it! That would be cheating.A: All right, all right. I have yet to write it myself. Maybe I candownload some articles from the Internet and piece them together. B: You could borrow ideas from those articles, but if you quote without giving the sources, you’re plagi arizing.A: Also, the test next week will be a headache. If you don’t help me, I’ll have to prepare a cheat-sheet and hide it in my hand during the test. B: Oh, no! If you’re caught, the professor will definitely give you an F. A: I’ll try to be careful.B: But if the professor catches you, you’ll have to repeat the year. You’re just going to have to study hard.A: Ok, I’ll take your advice. The library’s going to be my new home, and in the dorm I’ll be burning the midnight oil.MODEL2 Which class do you prefer?ScriptChris: First period is math with Mr. Woods. I don’t know how am I going to stay awake?Nora: I like Mr. Wood. He’s interesting.Chris: He’s boring! He could put the entire basketball team to sleep—during the championship game! Who do you have for economics?Nora: Mrs. Jenkins. She’s smart. Students really learn a lot from her. Chris: She’s tough! You have to work hard in her class, or you’ll probably fail.Nora: No pain, no gain.Chris: Nonsense, You could have learned even more with Mr. Sharp. But not many students opt for his class.Nora: What’s wrong with him?Chris: Often, the highest grade he gives on a term paper is C+, and he usually fails half of the students.Nora: No wonder he’s got the nickname Mr. Shark. Well, how about PE? What are you doing this semester?Chris: That’s the worst part. In PE, we’re learning t’ai chi. I’m bored to death.Nora: Ha-ha! Not to rub salt into the wound, but our class is playing your favorite sport: basketball.Chris: Oh…that figures! This is going to b e a terrible semester. Nora: This is going to be a great semester!Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: The history class is really boring. How am I going to stay awake? B: I like the history teacher. She’s knowledgeable. She told us a lot of interesting historical events in class.A: Bur I find her boring! She could put the entire basketball team to sleep—during the championship game! Which class do you find dull? B: I hate the economics course. The teacher always talks above my head. So I’ve lost interest in t he course.A: Bur economic is my favorite. The professor is smart. Most students really learn a lot from him.B: But he’s tough! He expects a lot. You have to work hard in his class, or you’ll probably fail.A: No pain, no gain.B: Actually not many students opt for his class.A: What’s wrong with him?B: Often the highest grade he gives on a term paper is B-. Last seme4stwe he failed more than a third of the students and I was one of them.A: Oh, that’s too bad.B: Well, how do you find your English teacher? I don’t think much of her, either.A: I find her kind, always willing to answer my questions; she always gives me high marks.B: You’re rubbing salt into my wound. She failed me last semester.MODEL3 Publish or perishScriptChris: Tell us, Professor Grant, What are your primary duties as a professor?Professor Grant: Well, I do a lot of research and writing. It’s rough being an associate professor. It’s publish or perish.Chris: So you spent a lot of time in your office?Professor Grant: Yes, but I also have to prepare class motes, give lectures, hold office hours. Teaching is an important part of being a professor.Chris: With all those responsibilities, you must make a lot of money.Professor Grant: I wish. Actually, I spend a lot of tome applying foe grants to fund my research. Then I can offer assistantships and scholarships to the worthy graduate.Chris: I see why they call you “the boss”. But being a professor sounds pretty competitive.Professor Grant: Actually, I think you were in one of my classes…Chris: Um….I think you’re mistaken, Professor Grant! Professor Grant: No, I remember very clearly now! You owe me an essay!Chris: Sorry, I have too much work to do for the Student Union Newsletter, and I have to work two jobs to pay for school.Professor Grant: So you get an F in this course.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Professor Smith, I’m from the Student Union newspaper. Many students want to know a western profes sor’s main duties and compare them with a Chinese professor’s duties.B: Well, I do a lot of research and writing. It’s tough to be a professor. A: Chinese professor are also facing increasing pressure, as they arerequired to do more research than before. Professor Smith, do you spend al lot of time on teaching?B: Yes, I have to prepare class notes, give lectures, host seminar, and hold office hours. In fact, teaching is an important part of being a professor, though some professors believe that research is more important than teaching.A: With all those responsibilities, you must make a lot of money, I suppose.B: I wish. Salary is a sensitive topic in the west. Let me say something about research funds. Actually I spend a lot of time applying for grants to fund my research.A: How are you going to use the grants?B: With that money, I can offer assistantships and scholarship to graduate students who can help with my research project.A: Now I see why they call you “boss”. But being a professor sounds pretty competitive.B: That’s true. A lot of young teachers want to be promoted to a professorship.A: What you said has given us a fairly clear picture of a western professor’s primary responsibilities. Thank you very much for your time.B: You’re welcomeV. Let’s TalkScriptHi, everybody. My topic today is “Problems with Our Educational System”.There are a lot of things in our educational system that I don’t agree with. It seems that educators just want to give standardized tests, which focus only on academic performance but neglect students’ abilities and interests in other areas. I think there’re a lot of people who are very intelligent, but haven’t had the opportunities they could’ve had, had they been educated in a broader-minded educational systems. I feel that a lot of courses that students are focused to take in high school are too academic, and, as a result,many kids lost their interest in learning.Educators have failed to recognize various kinds of intelligence. They often exert a lot of pressure on students to be as well-rounded as possible. I think being well-rounded isn’t really possible. And as a consequence some students who are believed to be intelligent can’t get into good colleges if they, for example, haven’t scored well on the math section, even if they ate brilliant writers.Another thing that disturbs me is that the so-called “weak students” are separated from the rest of the school. Some kids are kept in a separate class id their grades are lower then others. And they’ve very aware of their social position, you know. I think it causes them to act in a way that is not really positive. They’re just acting in a way that they are expected to act. Often their grades go from bad to worse. And that’s pretty sad to me. I think that many of the kids in those classed are intelligent, but never actually realize their potential because of the way they are treated very early on in their education.ProblemsResultsEducators just want to give standardized tests. They only focus on academic perf ormance but neglect students’ abilities and interests in other areas.Kids lose interest in learning.Educators often exert a lot of pressure on students to be aswell-rounded as possible.Some intelligent kids can’t enter good colleges.“Weak” stude nts are separated from the rest of the school.Their grades go from bad to worse.DebateSAMPLEA: Many ads about English classes for children say, “Don’t let your kids lose the competition just because they start later.” I quite agree. I hear young children often learn a foreign language faster then adults.B: It’s hard to say. Kids may learn the pronunciation better than adults, but adults usually learn vocabulary and grammar faster.A: You can learn vocabulary and grammar later on; but when you grow up, you can hardly change your pronunciation.B: But if they learn the wrong pronunciation from the beginning? If they don’t learn English when they are young in the right way, it’ll affect their English studiesA: Anyway, some good or “key” schools g ive English tests to kids before admitting them.B: English is important, bur other subjects like Chinese and math ate equally important. If kids spend too much time on English, they have little time left for other subjects.A: Some people say that learning a foreign language can help develop children’s mental abilities such as memory, attention span and concentration, which will e of help in learning other subjects.B: But too much time for studying and too little left for playing, children’s moral and phy sical development will be affected.A: Well, it’s difficult for me to convince you, and vice versa. Let’s agree to disagree.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Harvard UniversityScriptHarvard University is the oldest institute of highest learning in her United States. Founded 16years after the arrival of the Pilgrim at Plymouth, the university has grown from 9 students with a single master to the present enrollment of more than 18,000students, including undergraduates and students in 10 graduate and professor schools. Over14, 000 people work at Harvard, including more than 2,000 faculties. Harvard has produces six presidents of the United States and 34 Noel winners.During its early years, Harvard offered a classic academic course based on the model of English universities, but consistent with the prevailing Puritan philosophy. Although many of its graduates became ministers in Puritan church throughout New England, the university never formally affiliated with a specific religious group.Under President Pusey (1953-1971), Harvard started what was then the largest fund-raising campaign in the history of American higher education. It was an 82.5 million dollar program for the university. The program increased faculty salaries, broadened student aid, created new professorships, and expanded Harvard’s physical facilities.Neil L. Rudenstine took office as Harvard’s 26th president in 1001. As part of an overall effort to achieve greater coordination among the university’s school and faculties, Rud enstine encouraged academic planning and identified some of Harvard’s main intellectual priorities. He also stressed the important of the university’s excellence in undergraduate education, the significance of keeping Harvard’s doors open to students from families of different economic backgrounds, the task of as aping the research university to an era of both rapid information growth and serious fund shortage.6. What is main idea of the passage?7. How many teachers did Harvard have at the very beginning?8. What was the role of religion at Harvard University was during is early years?9. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an achievement of President Pusey’s fund-raising program?10. What did President Rudenstine do?Keys: 1.B 2.A 3.C 4.D 5.DTask 2: The Final ExamScriptAt a university, there were four sophomores taking a chemistry course. They were doing so well on all the quizzes, midterms, labs, that each had “A” so far for the semester.These four friends were so confident that on the weekend before finals, they decided to go up to the University of Virginia and party with some friends there. They had a great time, but after all the hearty partying, they slept all day Sunday and didn’t make it back to school until early Monday morning.Rather than taking the final then, they decided to find their professor after the final exam and explain to him why they missed it. Theyexplained that they had planned to come back in time for the final exam, but, unfortunately, they had a flat tire on th e way back, didn’t have a spare, and couldn’t get help for a long time. As a result, they missed the final.The professor thought it over and then agreed they could make up the final the following day. The guys were relieved and elated. The next day, the professor placed them in separate room, hand each of them a test booklet, and told them to begin.They took at the first problem, worth five points. It was a simple question on a chemical reaction. “Cool,” they thought at the same time, each one in his sepa rate room, “This is going to be easy.” Each finished the problem and then turned the page.On the second page was a question worth 95 points: “Which of the tires was flat?”Task3: Applying for a place in an American UniversityScriptInternational students often underestimate the amount of time required to apply for admission to a college or university in the United States. You should avoid this mistake by setting yourself a schedule that starts well in advance of the time you hope to begin your studies. When setting this timetable, always remember that doing things early is the best way forward. To find the institution or program that will best serve your academic or professional goals, allow yourself sufficient time to research thoroughly your options. Then meet the application deadlines of the university to which you apply. These may be as much as 10 months before the school term.The need for an early start holds true even if you can apply on the Internet. University websites and other academic Internet sites may provide quick and convenient access to the required application forms, but you still need time to research your options, contact teachers and institutions to obtain recommendation and transcripts of academic records, and sign up for required entrance exams, that is, standardized tests, in time to meet application deadlines. In fact, although some students did score high on TOEFL and GRE, theywere not admitted because they failed to meet the deadline.For Reference:1. They often underestimate the amount of time required.2. They must allow themselves sufficient time to research thoroughly their options3. They may provide quick and convenient access to the required application forms.4. They still need time to research your options, contact teachers and institutions to obtain recommendation and transcripts of academic records, and sign up for required entrance exams, that is, standardized tests.5. Because they failed to meet the deadline.News ReportPrince William in ChileScriptWhat goes into a prince’s education today? For Britain’s Prince William, nature played an important role in his education this last winter, as the future king went on a 10-week expedition in Chile with Raleigh International.The experience was a very different one for the prince. He kayaked in ocean fjords, tracked a rare deer, and was stranded on a beach during a storm.He also got used to sleeping on the ground—at times in a room filled with 16 people –and living in simple conditions.Those who took par t, called “volunteers”, both contributed and learned. The prince helped locals build wooded walkways and buildings, and taught English to schoolchildren.He was described by other volunteers as hardworking, humble, and laid-back. As one said, “He struck a really good balance between working hard and having fun…getting on with everyone, and taking onthe team spirit.”The prince said he liked being treated as an “equal” by other volunteer, who came from all walks of life. Around 20 percent were from problem backgrounds, some having had troubles with drugs or crime.It seems that there’s a lot more to education than university and books, and the Chilean forests and a little contact with regular people may do a lot of a British prince.。

新视野大学英语视听说教程第三册答案听力录音文本及答案UNIT 9 Here are the seasons to be jollyII. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptW: Of all the holidays people celebrate, Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day...which are the most important to you?M: Christmas and Easter, because they mark events in Jesus Christ's life: his birth and his escape from a tomb into heaven. The other festivals, I think, were mainly created to increase sales.Q: How many holidays does the man believe to be important?C)Two2. ScriptM: I used to love giving my mother a present on Mother's Day. It always made her cry, then she'd hug me hard enough to squeeze the breath out of me.W: Mothers are really no different from anyone else. They love to be loved, that's all.Q: What was the mother's response to her son's gift?A)She was beside her-self with joy.3. ScriptM: Every country has its own unique holidays. There is one exclusive to some British Commonwealth countries like England, Australia and Canada. That' s Boxing Day.W: I know, and it's a perfect date for a holiday, being the day after Christmas Day. Apparently it began with the custom of giving the poor boxes of food; thus a boxing day.Q: What was the origin of Boxing Day?B)Giving poor people food4. ScriptM: I absolutely hate Christmas shopping. I can never figure out what to buy for everyone, so I rush around like an idiot at the last minute, buying junk.W: Then maybe you shouldn't buy any gifts. Just tell people "Merry Christmas!" instead.Q: What does the woman mean?D)She disagrees with the man .J5. ScriptM: When all the children come home for Christmas, there won't be enough room for everyone...what shall we do? Maybe some will have to stay in a hotel.W: I want them all here. We'll make it work. I can hardly wait to see everyone; it doesn't matter if we're a bit squished. We'll be like turkey stuffing.Q: What does the woman mean?C)She won’t care if the children are crowded at homeIII. Listening InTask1:Expensive HolidaysScriptGrace: So, Mark, what are you going to get me for Chinese V alentine's Day-a holiday for the Cowherd and Girl Weaver to meet?Mark: Sorry, I've never heard of it. Anyway, we already celebrated V alentine's Day in February. I gave you a bunch of red roses.Grace: But there's another lover's day in the world. Isn't it wonderful if lovers have more than one lover's day a year?Mark: Do you mean I have to get you a present fort each lover’s day?Grace: Well, you d better give me a present from time to time if you want to win my heart. Mark: I gave you a beautiful card on New Y ear's Day...and a Christmas gift a couple of days before that. Then I invited you to a dinner on the Chinese New Y ear's Day, that is, the Spring Festival.Grace: Thank you for that. Nowadays the Chinese Spring Festival is getting popular here. And it's exciting.Mark: But few people here know anything about a foreign Lover's Day.Grace: Y ou see, I enjoy celebrating holidays again and again.Mark: But it's hard on the wallet. I'll end up in the poor house at this rate.Grace: But it's romantic! And don't forget it's only another month before my birthday.Mark: Y our birthday was last month! I already bought you a ring!Grace: That was my birthday on the Western calendar. Next month, it's my birthday on the lunar calendar!Grace asks what Mark is going to get her for the Chinese V alentine's Day, but Mark thinks he has already given Grace a bunch of roses for Western V alentine's Day in February. Grace objects that it is wonderful if lovers have more than one lover's day a year. She needs Mark's presents from time to time if Mark wants to win her heart. Mark mentions that he gave her a beautiful card on New Y ear's Day, a Christmas gift a couple of days before that, and invited her to a dinner on the Chinese Spring Festival, Although Grace loves celebrating holidays, Mark worries that it's hard on the wallet, and he will end up in the poor house at this rate. Finally Grace tells Mark not to forget her birthday on the lunar calendar, though she already received a ring from Mark for her birthday on the Western calendar.Task2:April Fool’s DayScriptOn a flight from the West Coast to the East Coast, the lead flight attendant was eager to get in early as her boyfriend, a pilot, was going to have a short stopover at the destination airport. She made a point of telling her fellow crew members about this. Because it was April 1st, April Fool's Day, the day people play tricks on one another, the captain decided to have a little fun.About an hour before landing, he made an announcement that went like this: "Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the captain speaking. I have a little bit of bad news. There're some thunderstorms at our destination, and they've currently closed the airport. They expect it to reopen in about thirty minutes to an hour. As one might expect, this will result in long delays. As we've come all the way from the West Coast, we don't even have enough fuel to circle until the airport reopens. Therefore, we are going to be diverting to Cleveland, and we should be landing in about thirty minutes. We'll take some fuel there and get you back on your way to our original destination. I’m terribly sorry for the delay. However, we’11 get you there just as soon as possible." It was at this moment that you could hear someone running up to the cockpit. Thecockpit door flew open, and sure enough it was the lead flight attendant mumbling something like, "This can’t be happening. What shall I do?" As she went on painfully, the captain made another announcement: "Ladies and Gentlemen, happy April Fool's Day!'"T F T F FTask3: The Wilsons’ ThanksgivingScriptThanksgiving is one of America's most popular holidays. It is a day for expressing thanks for the good things in life. It is also a day for family reunion. On that day many people travel long distances to get together with their families. For many Americans, Thanksgiving is the time when all members of a family gather.But not everyone can spend Thanksgiving with his or her family. Today we'll introduce you to a couple, Joan and Sandy Wilson, who could not afford to take time out to visit their parents one year. They regretted not being able to celebrate Thanksgiving with all their family members. But soon they met other people who also were separated from their families. So the Wilsons began holding a yearly Thanksgiving dinner for what they called their "extended family". This included people in their community. All the guests brought food to share for Thanksgiving dinner.The group has grown over the years. To accommodate all the guests, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson now have to add small tables to their large one in the big dining room. At first, many of their friends brought their babies and young children. Now some of the first guests are grandparents.Like many other Americans, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and their visitors enjoy a long day of cooking, eating and talking. The traditional meal usually includes a turkey. Other traditional Thanksgiving foods served "with turkey are sweet potatoes, cranberries and pumpkin pies.1.A2.D3.C4.B5.CIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Eat, drink and be merry on Christmas.Nora: My mother bought an enormous twenty-five pound turkey for Christmas dinner. I'm so excited!Susan: We have geese and ham for Christmas dinner on both Christmas Eve and Christmas night. Nora: Our traditional Christmas dinner is a turkey, so gigantic that we eat leftovers for days. Susan: Chris swears he'll refuse a huge dinner and stick to a healthy meal of tofu and salad. Nora: No way. He's kidding! Wait till he sees what his mother cooks: roast turkey with stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and plum pudding for dessert!Susan: We heap up our presents under the tree and open them on Christmas morning.Nora: We open one Christmas Eve, more Christmas morning, and the rest the next day.Susan: Wow! Y our family prolongs the celebration for three days!Nora: We start by decorating the tree on Christmas Eve, putting ornaments, lights and artificial snow flakes on it.Susan: Do you hang stockings by the fireplace and have a star on top of the tree?Nora: Y es. And we have another activity. We also "give not expecting to get".Susan: That's a peculiar expression. What do you mean by that?Nora: It's secret giving. We sneak up to the door of somebody we want to give a gift to, ring thedoorbell, and run.Susan: So, you're not expecting anything; you're just being generous. That's a kind-hearted gesture.Nora: Isn't that what the true spirit of Christmas is supposed to be?Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: If you want to know about Christmas, I can tell you that it's an occasion for family reunions.Family members have dinner together.B: That's also true of the Chinese Spring Festival.A: Americans usually eat turkey for Christmas dinner. My mother bought an enormous twenty-five pound turkey for it. And our neighbors had goose and ham on both Christmas Eve and Christmas night.B: Chinese have a huge dinner on the Spring Festival Eve. Usually a fish is served, because its pronunciation in Chinese means "surplus" or "abundance". We also eat a lot of meat and seafood. A: A turkey is often so gigantic that we eat leftovers for days.B: A Chinese dinner is known for many kinds of food. We simply can't eat them all at once. So we also eat leftovers for days.A: Rich food isn't good for your health. Some Americans refuse a huge dinner and stick to a healthy meal of salad.B: The same is true here in China. Some people prefer tofu and vegetables to meat.A: Another important part of Christmas is the gifts. We heap up our presents under the Christmas tree or put them in stockings. Children are excited about gifts.B: In China we give children money in a red envelope.A: To enjoy a merry Christmas, Westerners exchange gifts, send Christmas cards, sing Christmas carols and throw parties.B: The Chinese set off firecrackers and fireworks to add to the jubilant atmosphere. In some places they also stage dragon and lion dances. And they visit relatives during the festival.A: Both the Spring Festival and Christmas are fascinating.MODEL 2 The Pilgrims' spirit of Thanksgiving lives on.ScriptChris: Will Nora be spending Thanksgiving with us this year?Susan: No, she's going home to spend the holiday with her mother and brother. She hasn't seen her family in over a year.Chris: I know how she feels. Thanksgiving is such a big family holiday in the States.Susan: It began as a celebration by the Pilgrims. They were happy just to have survived their first harsh winter in the new land in 1621 "Chris: But wasn't that harsh winter followed by an abundant harvest?Susan: Y eah, that's good reason to celebrate: they had beaten the odds and were still alive. It was a time to relax and "count your blessings".Chris: Y ou know, most cultures seem to have some sort of celebration like this--don't the Chinese have a festival of moon cakes to celebrate the harvest month?Susan: Y eah, they do. I believe the round moon cakes also symbolize a family reunion.Chris: Well, today Thanksgiving in the States has developed into a major holid ay.Susan: True, it's a very emotional time. Families often travel great distances to be together and share a huge dinner. Jamie's mother will have a turkey and a ham, corn-on-the-cob, yams, peas and carrots, and to top it all off, pumpkin pie.Chris: Just thinking about all that food makes my mouth water, and I think I'm going to gain ten pounds this year.Susan: But you have the rest of the year to lose those unwanted pounds. And losing weight will give you something to be thankful for next Thanksgiving.Now Y our TurnA: Will you be spending the Thanksgiving holiday with us this year?B: No, I'm flying back to the States to spend the holiday with my mother and brother. I haven't seen my family for over a year. Y ou see, Thanksgiving is a big family holidayA: In China the Mid-Autumn Festival is also a holiday for family reunions. Do you happen to know the origin of Thanksgiving?B: It began as a celebration by the Pilgrims. They were happy just to have survived their first harsh winter in the new land in 1621.A: I'm not quite sure of the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival, but it is said to have something to do with Lady Chang'er who flew to the moon. On a day of full moon her husband longed for her to return to earth. So this may have something to do with family reunionsB: Thanksgiving is also an occasion to celebrate the harvest. The Pilgrims' first harsh winter was followed by an abundant harvest. That was good reason to celebrateA: Most cultures have some sort of celebration of the harvest. In fact the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is a festival to celebrate the harvest month, since fruits, vegetables and grain have been harvested by this time and food is abundant.B: To observe Thanksgiving, Americans eat turkey, ham, corn-on-the-cob, yams, peas and carrots, and to top it all off, pumpkin pie.A: Oh, just thinking about all that food makes my mouth water. We Chinese eat moon cakes to mark the occasion. The round moon cakes symbolize a family reunionB: Thanksgiving in the States has developed into a major holidayA: The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important festivals in China, too. It's sometimes believed to be the second most important holiday, next only to the Spring Festival.MODEL 3 Don't let ghosts frighten you on HalloweenScriptSusan: Hey Kim! Are you okay? Y ou seem badly shaken. Where did you go'?Kim: Just to the corner, but I'm frightened out of my wits, scared silly, terrified.Susan: What happened? Y ou said you were only going to the store for a coke.Kim: People in funny costumes and masks everywhere! Some in tall, pointed hats.Susan: It's October 31 st, Halloween, the day for dressing like witches and ghosts.Kim: In the store window is a big vegetable with a carved face and candle inside.Susan: It's a pumpkin. A face and a candle burning inside make it a Jack o' Lantern.Kim: A crowd of children followed me shouting, "Tickle your feet." Imagine!Susan: No, they said, "Trick or Treat?" They were hoping you'd give them candy.Kim: Welt, it's a funny kind of holiday. What's it called? Halloween?Susan: Y eah, it's one of the oldest holidays in the West. Today it's mostly for children.Kim: I myself would never dress like a ghost and shout, "Tickle your feet."Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Are you okay? Y ou look terrible! Where did you go?B: Just to the comer, but I'm frightened out of my wits.A: What's up? Y ou said you were only going to the store for a coke.B: All over people wore strange clothes and masks, with some in tall, pointed hats .I was scared silly when a guy with a bloody mask jumped out from a street comer all of a sudden.A: Ah, it's October 31st, Halloween, the day for dressing like witches and ghosts.B: I was terrified when kids gave out horrible cries like ghosts.A: Don't worry. They meant no harm. They did that just for fun.B: A group of children came over to me shouting, "Trick or treat?"A: They were hoping you'd treat them with candy.B: Well, I didn't know that, so I simply ignored them.A: Then they'd play a trick on you, I guess.B: Exactly, they threw eggs at my car window. It's a funny kind of holiday. What's it called? Halloween?A: Y es, it's one of the oldest holidays in the West. Today it's mainly for kids.B: I myself will never dress like a ghost and shout, "Trick or treat?"V. Let'sTalkScriptY oung men and women, tomorrow will be Mother's Day. Some of you are still wondering what to do for your mom. Here's my advice.Look out for anything that she plans to buy, and buy it if you can afford it. For example, a casual dress or formal office wear. Or, it may be a unique hair clip. Find out if she is planning to get a new microwave or a new steam iron, and buy it for her if you can afford it. But don't forget to add a personal touch, and buy perfume or a bouquet of flowers as an add-on to the most practical gifts. Y ou can get some ideas by considering what her likes and dislikes are. If she likes cats, how about giving her a pet or something that has a picture of a cat on it? But make sure she doesn't find out that you're getting her a present. Let her gift be a pleasant surprise.Definitely spend some time with her, especially if you are not living with her. Make her feel special. For example, you can cook a special dish for the day. Y ou can also throw a little party and invite those who are close to her.And of course, if she enjoys outings, take a little trip with her. And if possible with your entire family. She'll love it for sure. After all, she is the one who takes care of all of you. A special trip to the countryside Gould show her how much you care for her. If she is happy, I'm sure you'll feel happy, too.What to Do for Mom Details or ExamplesLook out for anything that she plans to buy. For example, a casual dress or a formal office wear.Or. it may be a hair clip with a touch of difference. Check out if she is planning to get a new microwave or a new steam iron.Try to be guided by her likes and dislikes If she likes cats. how about giving her a pet or something that has a picture of a cat on it?Spend some time with her Y ou can cook a special dish for the day. Y ou can also throw a little party and invite those who are close to her.If she likes outings, take a trip with her. A special trip to the countryside could show her how much you for her.Discussion SAMPLEA: It's reported in a newspaper article that far more roses are sold on V alentine's Day than flowers on Mother's Day.B: I never realized it, but when we consider it carefully, there seems to be a problem.A: It's natural for people to pay more attention to the present and future than to the past. So people may think more about their spouses and children than about their parents.B: But we should never forget that our parents, especially our mothers, took care of us and brought us up.A: True. Now that Mother's Day is coming, we'd better do something for our morns. I'll give Morn a bouquet of carnations on that morning.B: I'll look out for anything she plans to buy and buy it as a pleasant surprise for her.A: But it's more important to spend time with her. I'm considering taking Mom to see a new movie. I'm sure she'll enjoy it.B: But you can't talk a lot with your mom in the movie theater. Why not take her to a restaurant for a good dinner. There you can talk a lot.A: But I prefer to cook a meal for her by myself. She will be glad about that.B: Perhaps it's also a good idea to take her to a park. That's more romantic.A: My mom likes to be with people. I'll throw a party for her and invite!Jthose who are close to her.B: Good idea. Y ou can take photos of her. Y ou see, in a few years she'll get older and won't look the same anymore.A: I got a part-time job during the winter vacation. I'll give Morn some money. She doesn't really need it, but it shows my love for her and can surely give her a sense of security.B: I'll cheer my Mom up with my academic achievements.A: Well, don't forget Father's Day.B: Of course not.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingListeningTask1:Celebrations on the New Y ear’s EveScriptOn December 31st, Americans welcome the New Y ear in various ways.Some people like to see the New Y ear in while traveling by boat. For example, people in Chicago, Illinois, can choose from several special holiday trips on Lake Michigan. These cruises include dinner and dancing to music performed by a band. In San Diego, California, a company offers New Y ear's Eve parties on the Pacific Ocean. It costs more than 100 dollars for each person. Other Americans have parties at home and invite all their friends. Many of these events are noisy. People shout and sing. They often blow on small noisemakers when the New Y ear arrives at midnight. They kiss their husband or wife or the person they are with. They dance to music. Other Americans spend a quiet evening at home. They drink champagne at midnight to welcome the New Y ear.Some people drink too much alcohol at New Y ear's Eve celebrations. This can lead to tragic results if a person then drives a car. The National Safety Council says hundreds of people die in road accident~ during the holiday.Other Americans observe the coming of the New Y ear at events without alcohol more than 220 American cities hold these First Night celebrations. Artists in Boston, Massachusetts, started the tradition of First Night celebrations in 1976. They wanted to observe the coming of a New Y ear. But they did not want to hold noisy drinking parties. So they organized music, art and other events to observe the holiday. People in Boston can choose among 250 performances and exhibits around the city. People can look at huge statues made of ice. Families can also watch fireworks Early in the evening.1. C2.B3.D4.A5.CTask 2: Mother’s DayScriptIn the U.S., Mother's Day is a holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May. It is a day when children honor their mothers with cards, gifts, and flowers. It was first observed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1907.Long before that, there were days honoring mothers even in ancient Greece. In those days, however, it was Rhea, the mother of the gods who was given honorLater, in the 1600s, in England there was an annual observance called "Mothering Sunday". It was celebrated during June, on the fourth Sunday. On Mothering Sunday, the servants, who generally lived with their employers, were encouraged to return home and honor their mothers. It was traditional for them to bring a special cake along to celebrate the occasion.In the U.S., in 1907, Ana Jarvis, from Philadelphia, began a campaign to establish a national Mother's Day. Jarvispersuaded her mother's church in Grafton, West Virginia, to celebrate Mother's Day on the second anniversary of her mother's death, which was the second Sunday in May. The next year Mother's Day was again celebrated in Philadelphia. Jarvis and others began a letter-writing campaign to ministers, businessmen, and politicians in their quest to establish a national Mother s Day. They were successful. In 1914, the American President president proclaimed Mother s Day a national observance that was to be held each year on the second Sunday of May.Task3: St.V alentine’s StoryScriptLet me introduce myself. My name is V alentine. I lived in Rome during the third century. At thattime, Rome was ruled by an emperor named Claudius. He wanted to have a big army, and he expected men to volunteer to join. Seeing many men did not want to leave their wives and families, Claudius had a crazy idea. He thought that if men were not married, they would not mind joining the army. So he passed a law to forbid any more marriages. I thought it was preposterous! I certainly wasn't going to support that law!I was a priest, and one of my favorite activities was to marry couples. I kept on performing marriage ceremonies, secretly. One night, we heard footsteps and shouts of soldiers outside. It was scary! The couple I was marrying escaped in time, but I was caught. I was thrown in jail and told that my punishment was death.Then wonderful things happened. Many young people came to the jail to visit me. They threw flowers and notes up to my window. They wanted me to know that they, too, believed in love. One of these young people was the daughter of the prison guard. Sometimes we would sit and talk for hours. She helped me to keep my spirits up. On the day I was to die, I left my friend a little note thanking her for her friendship and loyalty. I signed it, "Love from your V alentine."I believe that note started the custom of exchanging love messages on V alentine's Day.News ReportA Famous Christmas MarketScriptReceiving Christmas presents is always fun, but buying them can be a headache. This is why many Christmas shoppers around Europe are now going to the German city of Nuremberg to visit its famous Christmas market, Christkindlesmarkt..The four-hundred-year-old market is a child's paradise. Its 150 stalls sell all kinds of toys, gifts, and special foods. A staggering two million people visit the market annually.The old city and market add a special feeling to Christmas. As one British tourist, Mivart Thomas, explains," There's something quite, sort of, medieval about the atmosphere here. There are quite a lot of old stalls--traditional-looking stalls--and the cathedral in the background with lights all around; and just a few minutes ago, the brass band was playing...playing Christmas carols. The whole atmosphere is wonderful." The market maintains its Old World atmosphere with regulations saying what can and can't be sold. Not surprisingly, the focus is on the family. The market's tourist officer, Gerd Lauterbauch, points out that the market's name translates as "Christ child's market", and the idea behind it is to offer presents for children on Christmas. Christmas markets are found in many German cities, but Nuremberg's is the most famous. It gives a very different impression from the one tourists expect, considering the city's Nazi past. And as word of the market spreads around Europe, the market is becoming a tourist center.Unit 10Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptW: Let me re commend my brother to you. He’s really done well in the stock market over the last few years.M: The real question is this: How have you dine by taking his advice?Q: What does the man mean?2. ScriptM: Many investors jump on IPOs, hoping to get rich by getting into a stock early before it goes up.W: But isn’t that a bit like buying a book without reading it? I mean, what if it doesn’t go up?Q: What is the woman’s opinion?3. ScriptW: The Dow was down again today. It’s hard to make money when high fuel prices are killing the stock market.M: There’s still money to be made. If you bought oil futures three months ago, you’d be smiling right now.Q: What can we learn from the dialog?4. ScriptM: I can’t wait to get back to my computer. Online share trading has totally changed the stock market and the lives of investors. Hook up to the Internet and be your own broker!W: In other words you can cut out the middle man now. For about ＄500, you can open an account and begin buying and selling shares from your own home, 24 hours a day.Q: Which of the following is true if they want to trade shares on the Internet?5. ScriptM: Hold onto your hat! We’ll be rich. I’m buying shares in a new company.M: Y ou can’t buy IPO shares unless you have a big active with a broker. The day of dot-com fortunes from IPOs are over.Q: According to the conversation, what is the condition for buying IPO shares.1.D2.C3.A4.B5.CListening InTask 1: Tell me about the stock exchange.ScriptGeorge: I’m supposed to give a presentation on the stock exchange, but I don’t yet know a thing about it. Could you give me some tips?Diana: The problem with you is that you’ve skipped too many classes. Now, let me give you a few tips. First of all, you need to define the stock exchange. It’s an organization of brokers and investment bankers. In Europe it is often called a bourse.George: Could you tell me more about it? Like, how does it work?Diana: It provides facilities for the trading of company stocks, mainly the location and the record-keeping devices.。

Uint7II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM: Now we have satellite and high-powered microscope, it’s easy to think we know everything about the world; but we still don’t understand EI Nino.W: Right. Scientists all over the world over are even uncertain about the cause of the warm Pacific current that brings storms or drought—the mysterious EI Nino. Q: Which of the following is true according to the conversation?2. ScriptM: Everyone is talking about environmental problem: acid rain, the greenhouse effect, holes in the ozone layer. We should think positively. What can we do to improve things?W:I agree. We could do a lot more to harness the sun’s energy for heating and lighting in our homes. In Japan 43,000 solar roofs were installed in 2002.Q: How do the man and the woman view the environment?3. ScriptW: We lived in Beijing some years ago. It was always difficult to keep the house clean with wind from the north blowing sand from the desert at us.M: That’s why the Chinese government has been encouraging people to plant trees along the edges of the Gobi Desert. Now those trees act as wind barriers.Q: What did the government encourage people to do?4. ScriptM: Many old refrigerators and cars are environmental hazards because they contain CFCs that destroy the ozone layer.W: Yes, but government or organizations are helping people to safely dispose of old refrigerators or, in the case of cars, to upgrade their air conditioning.Q: What are government departments helping people to do?5. ScriptM: Hey, that’s an aerosol spray you’re using on your hair! Build a bomb or set fire to the apartment to kill us quickly instead of making holes in the ozone, so we die of cancer.W: Cool it, man. This spray doesn’t contain CFC s. And you’d better read a littlemore. In 2003 the hole in the ozone layer shrank by 20 percent, so there’s no reason to panic.Q: What does the man mean?Keys: 1.B 2.D 3. A 4.A 5.CIII. Listening InTask 1: We should have proper respect for nature! ScriptMartha: Do you think most people in your culture respect nature?Ed:I think so. Umm…more now than before.Martha: What do you think is the most serious environment problem in the world today?Ed: Today…I think damage to the ozone layer is a big problem; and another problem is pollution in big cities and things like that.Martha: How do you learn about environmental problems?Ed: Umm…through school. A lot of clubs promote environmental safely, and some TV programs, too. They talk about environmental safely and stuff like that. Martha:Do you think students should learn more about the environment at school? Ed: I think so. So, as they grow older, they can be more aware of all the problems that are going on. And also to prevent more problems from occurring. Martha: If you could create a new law to help the environment, what would it be? Ed: A new law for the environment? Umm…I’d probably say that when people throw away their cigarette butts, they have to throw them into the garbage bin, not just throw them everywhere because it’s just littering and I hate that. So they should be fined if they throw them on the floor on the ground.Martha:That’s a good idea. What do you personally do to help protect the environment?Ed: I’ m so against littering. I never litter. If I see somebody litter, I get really angry. So I always throw my trash into the garbage bin.While being interviewed by Martha, Ed said more people in his culture respect nature ever before. When asked about the most serious environmental problem in the world today, he mentioned the damaged ozone layer and the pollution in big cities.Ed learned about environmental problem at school. A lot of clubs and some TV programs promote environmental safely. He believes that students should learn more about the environment at school. Then they can be more aware of all the problems and prevent more problems from occurring.When asked about a new law he would like to create to help the environment, he said that when people throw away their cigarette butts, they have to throw them in the garbage bin. They should be fined if they throw them on the floor. Personally, Ed is so set against littering that he never litters. He always throws his trash into the garbage bin.Task 2: A Work Qualification TestScriptAccording to a report by Australian researchers, the hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica will probably start closing within five years. They say it may be completely closed within fifty years. The ozone layer protects the Earth from dangerous radiation from the sun. The hole in the ozone layer was discovered over Antarctica almost thirty years ago. At the time, it was three times the size of Australia.The report found that ozone-destroying gases in the upper atmosphere were at or near their highest levels in the year2000. But since then, there has bee continuous progress made toward the recovery of the ozone layer.Satellite information showed that levels of ozone-destroying gases in the atmosphere are slowly decreasing. At its largest this year, the ozone hole covered more than15 million square kilometers. That is down from a yearly average of 23 millionsquare kilometers over the last six years.Chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, are responsible for destroying part of the ozone layer over Antarctica. CFCs have been widely used since the1930s in cooling devices such as refrigerators and air conditioners. CFCs remain in the atmosphere for years.Government scientist say the level of chlorine in the atmosphere is decreasing because of restrictions on the use of chlorofluorocarbons. The chemicals were restricted under an international agreement called the Montreal Protocol in 1987. Under the Protocol, developing countries promoted to cut their use of chlorofluorocarbons in half by the year 2005. They also agreed to an eighty-five percent cut by the year 2oo7.Keys: FTTFTFor Reference1.It was three times the size of Australia.2.They promised to cut their use of CFCs in the half by 2005 and agreed to an 85percent cut by 2007.Task3: A Mild EI NinoScriptThe EI Nino weather condition has returned. However, official at the United States National Weather Service say EI Nino is weaker than usual this year. EI Nino is a change in the atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean. It happens every four or five years.Normally, water temperatures in the western Pacific Ocean increase near the end of the year. This cause more rainfall in Indonesia, Australia and other nearby place.At the same time, cold ocean water cause less rainfall in the eastern Pacific Ocean, near South America. The opposite happens during EI Nino. Pacific Ocean temperatures increase near South America, causing unusually high amounts of rainfall there. In contrast, EI Nino causes dry weather in Indonesia and Australia.A strong EI Nino can severely affect the weather all over the world. The last powerfulEI Nino was in 1997 and 1998. It caused major floods in many places. EI Nino also led to extremely dry weather in some other areas. Reports say the weather caused the deaths of about 24,000 people.So experts say having a weaker EI Nino this year is good news. Meteorologists say rainfall has been higher than usual in South America. The experts say the effects of EI Nino will begin to show in November in the United States. The northern states may have a warmer winter. But, scientists say EI Nino will not be strong enough to prevent this year’s powerful storms in the Atlantic Ocean.1.According to the passage, how often does EI Nino happen?2.What normally happens in the western Pacific Ocean?3.What did the EI Nino in 1997 and 1998 cause?4.What is NOT mentioned as a result of this year’s EI Nino?5.What is the central idea of the passage?Kes: 1C 2.A3. D 4.B 5.CFor ReferencePacific Ocean temperatures increase near South America, causing unusually high level of rainfall there. Dry weather results in Australia.IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Our globe is in dangerJohn: How is your Grandma getting along during this usually hot weather? Nora: Over the last few years, Granny has been complaining that the hot, humid weather is killing her. She believes the weather has changed.John: What she means is the climate’s long-term conditions; weather refers only to day-to-day conditions.Nora: Yeah, she says summer is hotter, and winter wetter. But I tried to comfort her, saying, “It’s all in your mind, Granny.”John: She’s right, you know. The greenhouse effect does bring global warming and rain.Nora: How can I explain global warming and greenhouse gases to a 97-year-old Granny?John: Tell her the earth now is like a real greenhouse made of glass panels that let in light and trap heat.Nora: Think she’ll want to know that carbon monoxide from earth makes greenhouse gases?John: Everybody should know what cause global warming; otherwise we won’t stop it.Nora: I’ll tell Granny not to burn any more wood or coal, or to use spray on the hair. John: OK, joke about it, but it won’t be so funny when the polar icecaps melt and oceans rise.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: How are you getting along during this usually hot weather?B: Not well at all. Over the last few weeks the hot, humid weather is killing me. I believe the climate has changed.A: Yeah, the summer is hotter, and winter wetter.B: Do you know why all this has happened?A: The greenhouse effects bring global warming and rain.B: What do you mean by greenhouse effects?A: The earth is now like a real greenhouse made of glass panels that let light in and trap heat. You know, carbon monoxide from earth is a greenhouse gas.B:I see. Everybody should know what cause global warming; otherwise we won’t stop it.A:The important thing is that human beings should take steps to reduce global warming.B: What can we do then? Perhaps we should not burn any more wood or coal.A: Right. Also we should try to produce less CFCs or Freon.B: How can we achieve that?A: Don’t use aerosol spray on your hair, and depend less on air-conditioners and refrigerators..B: But it’s hard to give up all this.A: But we must take action before polar icecaps melt and oceans rise.MODEL2 Rainforests will soon be only a memory.ScriptSusan: Hey, Chris, there is an environmental group on campus asking for donations to save the rainforests.Chris:So what?Susan: So what?! Don’t you want to save the rainforests?Chris: But there’re no rainforests in our country. They need hot, tropical climates. Susan:Come on. A rain forest is any forest where heavy rainfall leads to dense vegetation. Tropical rainforests can be found in hoe, tropical areas, but there are also cool rainforests, including one in southeast Alaska.Chris: How did you know that?Susan: Well, I’ve just read a book on rainforests. You know, 140nillion people live in the world’s rainforests, and 35 percent of the world’s plant and animal species exist only in rainforests.Chris: Wow, I’m impressed. So what else have you learned?Susan:Most of the world’s rainforests are in danger of destruction by loggers, farmers and developers. They are disappearing at a rate of 1000 acres a minute! Chris: It’s terrible!Susan: Yeah, we’ve got to find a way to save them. Now would you like to give adonation?Chris: Sure.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Most of the world’s rainforests are in danger of destruction by loggers, farmers and developers. They are disappearing at a rate of 100 acres a minute!B:What a tragedy! , Many of the world’s plant and animal species exist only in rainforests.A: We really need to save the beautiful forests.B: Yeah, we’ve got to find a way to save them.A: Do you know our mayor is making a call to plant trees?B: Yeah, we do have to plant more trees. I hear China doesn’t have a lot of forests compared with many countries.A: That’s true. I’ve just read an article about afforestation. China’s forest coverage rate was 18.21percent last yea, ranking only 130th in the world.B: No wonder we have to plat more trees.A: Don’t lose heart. Progress has been remarkable. In 2000 the rate was just 16.55 percent.B: Any other good news?A: China has stepped up its tree-planting efforts. Now it’s the world’s No.1 planter of trees.B: Wow, I’m impressed.MODEL3 What a terrible sandstorm!ScriptSusan: Hey, John. You’re back. A few days ago, a big sandstorm hit our cityJohn: Oh, that’s bad.Susan: The air was full of dirt and sand and dust. I had to wear a scarf around my head.John: The dust, as I know, comes from Mongolia. And from my reading in science, I’ve heard the dust often comes after a long period of drought.Susan: This is a serious problem in many parts of the world, and unfortunately our city is one of them.John: And if the drought continues, the soil is easily airborne. And then if the wind comes, the soil can be lifted up on the cold are that rises up, and it can travelvery long distances.Susan: Normally, when there’s a wind, it can clear the air,and you have beautiful weather. But when the dust is brought in with the wind, then you can’t breathe, you can’t see well, and it’s dangerous for driving, or for walking.John: Yeah. You know, when the dust is lifted up it can go as high 3,000 meters. And it’s not just China that has problems, but many other countries. For example, the middle of Australia sometimes has dust storms, and some of the dust goes up very high, goes across the ocean, and falls down on New Zealand.Susan: Not a very nice neighbor.John: I s there a solution to the problem?Susan: We need to plant more trees and grass so that the soil can stay where it is. John: No wonder the government is launching a new afforestation program in a bid t address the environmental problem.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: I’m so glad to be back home, again. Oh, what a clear blue sky!B: Yes, the wind has cleared the air. I hope you still remember the situation a couple of years age; that is, when you were here. Each spring a big sandstorm struck our city.A: Oh, that was bad. That air was filled with sand and dust. I had to wear a scarf around my head.B: I had to cover my mouth and nose with a handkerchief. And facial makes sold well.The dust came from the north, and it often rose after a long dry spell.A: If the drought continued, the soil was easily airborne. And when the wind came, the soil was swept up on the cold air, and it could travel very long distances.B: When the dust was brought in with the wind, we could hardly breathe, we couldn’t see well, and it was dangerous for driving.A: How did your town solve the problem?B: Not only our town. In fact, people in the whole province planted a lot of trees and grass so that the soil would stay where it is.A: I see. The government launched an afforestation project to deal with the sandstorm.The green shelter belt is playing a role.V. Let’s TalkScriptLi: Hi Professor Wang, I’m Li Lin, a correspondent from the University Newspaper. The staff and students here are getting more and more interested in the relationship between the environment and development. What do you think is the most serious environmental problem at present? What measures should we adopt to improve the environment and develop the economy at the same time? Wang:There are many environmental problems: air pollution, water pollution, desertification, over-fishing, destruction of natural habitats, acid train, over-consumption of wild animals and plants, etc. But lying at the center of all those problems, as I see it, is the contradiction between economic growth and the environment.Since the United Nations Earth Summit in 1992, more and more people and governments have adopted a new idea; that is, “sustainable development”.This means today’s economic growth should not wipe out he resourcesand options for future generations. Planning and development shouldensure not only economic growth, but also social advancement andenvironment health. In other words, some economic behavior must berestricted or controlled. Instilling principles of development intogovernment planning, resource management and economic policy is themost important step China could take to solve its environmentalproblems.China has already taken some remarkable steps to reduce damage to the environment. For instance, following the huge floods of 1998, thegovernment banned logging in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River inorder to protect forests and reduce the risk of floods.Still, the basic contradiction between environment and development persists.Much work is to be done before we can achieve the aim of a balancebetween economic growth and the environment.Environment Problems air pollution, water pollution, desertification, over-fishing, destruction of natural habitats, acid train, over-consumption of wild animals and plants, etc.Central problems the contradiction between economic growth and the environment.A New Idea sustainable development; it means:(1)Today’s economic growth should not wipe out heresources and options for future generations.(2)Planning and development should ensure not onlyeconomic growth,but also social advancement and environment health.(3)some economic behavior must be restricted orcontrolledWhat China Could Do Instill principles of sustainable development into government planning, resource management andeconomic policyWhat China Has Done China has already taken some remarkable steps to reduce damage to the environment.e.g. Following the huge floods of 1998, the governmentbanned logging in the upper reaches of the Yangtze RiverThe Aim A balance between economic growth and the environment. DebateSAMPLEA:In my opinion, we must give priority to economic growth. At present China’s economy is not strong enough, and the per-capita GDP is much smaller than those of advanced countries.B: I beg to differ. Compared with 30 years ago, the Chinese economy has developed a great deal, and at the same time it has produced a lot of pollution. It is high time we gave environmental conservation serous consideration.A:It seems to me that it’s more urgent for us to improve people’s life. If we don’t boost our economy, we can’t raise the living standards..B: I’d like to draw your attention to the fact that environmental problems are already affecting people’s lives. Didn’t you hear that the poisonous substances factories dump into rivers are killing fish and causing cancer among people?A:Well, you have a point there, but we should be aware that an economically backward nation is also militarily weak, and therefore it tends to be bullied by stronger countries.B: If China wants to follow the trend toward economic globalization, it has to meet the international environmental criteria. Even if you can make a lot of products, they can’t be exported if they are environmentally unfriendly.A: OK, people we’d better combine out point of view and strike a balance between economic growth and environmental conservation.B: That certainly makes sense. What we need is sustainable development.A: To achieve this goal, we have to burn less coal, petroleum and wood because they can’t e reproduced easily.B: Right on, we can rely more on solar energy. We can also make more use of water power if the dams we build don’t present great environmental hazards.A: Also, we should not build so many roads because they occupy so much farmland. B: Yeah, we should turn more to water transportation. By transporting more cargo along rivers and the coast, we can ease the burden on highway transportation.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Thick Cloud of Pollution Covering Southern Asia ScriptA United Nations study says that a thick cloud of pollution covering southern Asiathreatens the lives of millions of people. Scientists say the pollution could increase lung disease and cause early deaths. The cloud is also damaging agriculture and affecting rainfall levels. It has affected many countries in southern Asia. The pollution cloud is three kilometers high. Scientists say it can move halfway around the world in a week.The cloud is the result of forest fires, the burning of agricultural waste, and huge increases in the burning of fuels by vehicles, industries and power stations. Pollution from millions of bad cooking stoves hs made the problem worse. Many poor people burn of fuels wood and animal waste in such stoves.Scientists say this combination could be changing winter rainfall levels in Asia. They say rainfall has increased over the eastern coast of Asia. But it has dropped sharply over parts of northwestern Asia. The report says the cloud could reduce rainfall over northwestern Pakistan, Afghanistan, and western China by up to forty percent.Harmful chemicals from the cloud are mixing with rainfall. This acid rain damages crops and trees and threatens public health. Scientists are concerned that the pollution will intensify during the next thirty years as the population of Asia increase to an Estimated 5,000 million people.1.What is the true of the cloud of pollution?2.What is NOT the cause of the cloud of pollution?3.What does the cloud of pollution bring about?4.Why will the pollution intensify in the next 30 years, according to the passage?5.What do you think is the best title for the passage?Keys: 1.D 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.CTask 2: Mountain regions face a number of dangers. ScriptMountain people around the world are in great danger of the negative effects of theworsening environment, according to a UN report.As global warming and deforestation accelerate and technology makes wilder places more accessible, environmental and social pressures on the world’s remotest regions increases.The UN has found that many mountainous regions—inhabited by one out of five of the world’s people—are barely recognizable when they are compared to what they ere like 60 years ago. This is mostly because forests were cut to make way for cattle grazing and agriculture.The authors of the UN study expect 98 percent of its mountain areas to experience severe climate change by 2055. Biological losses are expected to be heavy. The mountains of Europe, part of California and the northwest Andes in South America are among the most threatened mountain areas in the world and should be given priority in conservation.The UN is anxious to raise awareness of the problem facing mountain areas because they are inhabited by some of the most vulnerable people. These people could lose their culture and their livelihood with even the smallest shifts in climate.At the same time, many mountain regions are losing people. Thousands of villages in Europe are deserted most of the year.In other areas like Nepal, people are drifting to the cities in search of work.Task3: Digging a HoleScriptA fellow stopped at a rural gas station and, after filling his tank, he bought a soft drink.He stood by his car to drink his cola ad watched two men working along the roadside.One worker would dig a hole two or three feet deep and then move on. The other worker came along behind and filled in the hole. While one was digging a new hole, the other was about 25 feet behind filling in the old hole.“Hold it, hold it,” the fellow said to the men. “Can you tell me what’s going on here with this digging?”“Well, we work for the country government,” one of the men said.“But one of you is digging a hole and the other is filling it up. You’re not accomplishing anything. Aren’t you wasting the country’s money?”“You don’t understand, mister,”one of the men said, learning on his shovel and wiping his brow. “Normally, there’s three of us, me, Joe, and Mike. I dig the hole, Joe sticks in the tree and Mike here puts the dirt back.”“Yeah,” piped up Mike. “Now Joe is sick but that doesn’t mean we can’t work, does it?”For Reference1.One worker would dig a hole two or three feet deep and then move on. The otherworker came along behind and filled in the hole.2. He asked them, “Can you tell me what’s going on here with this digging?”/Heasked them what was going on there with that digging.3.Because one of them was digging a hole and the other was filling it up. They werenot accomplishing anything.4.Normally there were three of them, the worker who answered him, Joe and Mike.The first man dug the hole, Joe stuck in the tree, and Mike put the dirt back. News ReportSanta’s Hometown in DangerScriptWeather experts may have found a new problem caused by global warming, one which many people will pay attention to: There are signs that Santa’s home in the North may be in trouble because of warmer temperatures.The Finnish town of Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle, which many Europeans say is the home of Santa Claus, has had its warmest winter in 40 years. As a result, there has been much less snow than usual—meaning no snowmen, no snowballs and possible not enough snow for Santa to ride his sleigh on.More important for local residents, it may mean fewer tourists, as well. Santa’s wintry hometown normally attracts thousands of visitors each year, and millions of dollars.Anne Pelttari-Bergman, the town’s tourist director, worries that the town could be in trouble if snow levels do not return to normal. She explains: “Snow is really important for us, of course. For Santa Claus, for Christmas tourism, and also for our winter tourism because winter is our best season. It is really important for us.”Weather experts and town residents are hoping this warm winter is a one-time thing.Few people can imagine a holiday when even Santa does not have a white Christmas.。

Uint3II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM: Amy, sit down, we need to talk. Your mother and I are going to separate.W: What! Are you crazy? You can’t do that! What will my friends say? I just want to have a normal family.Q: What is the girl saying?2.ScriptM: Good evening, Mrs. Jones. The manager sent you these roses and his best wishes to you both for a happy anniversary.W: Thank you. We like the room and the service here, and we especially appreciate the manager’s consideration/Q: What can we learn from the conversation?3. ScriptW: While I’m scrambling the eggs, could you put the flour into the bowl?M: You bet, darling. I’ll also turn the oven on so that it gets warmed up.Q: Where does this conversation probable take place?4. ScriptW: I have a very important meeting tonight, and I’m afraid I can’t miss it.M: But this evening is the parent s’meeting at school, and I was expecting you’d come to it. OK, I’ll phone Dad, maybe he and his girlfriend will come.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?5. ScriptW1: So you’re still single? If you’d listen to me and used the Internet, you’d have a husband by now.W2: I did use the Internet. I posted an ad that read “Husband Wanted”. There were dozens of e-mail responses. But they all said pretty much the same thing: You can have mine.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?Keys: 1.C 2.A3.B 4.C 5.DIII. Listening InTask1: Reasons for a DivorceScriptW: I’m divorcing my husband.M: How long have you been married?W: Thirteen years.M: Do you have children?W:Yes, and I have to protect them from any more harm from my husband’s irresponsibilityM: So, what are your grounds for divorce?W: Well, first of all, he keeps changing jobs. We’ve had moved four times in thirteen years!M: And, you believe that will be good grounds for divorce?W: I do have a right to stability for my children and myself, don’t I?M: Aren’t they his children, too?W: But my husband isn’t fulfilling his duties!M: Is he paying the bills?W: Well, yes, but we just live around the poverty line. Our kids are being teased by other kids at school because we can’t dress them in good clothes! We have to live in a small department and drive an old car!M: Does the car run?W: Yes, but it looks OLD!M: Do you yell at him and call him names?W: Well, he yells at me!M: So, those are the reasons to not honor your husband. Are you going to give him joint custody in this divorce?W: No, just visitation rights.M: Why?W: Because the law permits me to.M: And, what about the financial demands of this divorce?W: I’m demanding half of all we have, which isn’t much, and large support payments. After thirteen years marriage, the woman wants to divorce her husband, claiming he is irresponsible. When asked for the specific grounds for divorce, she gives these reasons: First, he keeps changing jobs, and the family has had to move four times in thirteen years, but she wants stability for her children and herself. Second, although he is paying the bills, they just live around the poverty line. Her children are being teased by other children for not dressing good clothes. Also, they had to live in a small apartment and drive an old car, though it still runs. Worse still, the husband yells ather, though she admits she also yell at him and calls him names. As for the divorce arrangements, the woman will give the husband only visitation rights instead of joint custody. Moreover, the woman will demand half of all they have and large support payments.Task 2: What four-letter words?ScriptDorothy was the only child of her family, born when her parents were mid-aged. They spoiled her badly. At the age of 33 she still lived at home. Her mother and father treat her like a princess. She seemed perfectly content with that situation, so her friends were surprised when she announced she would soon get married. People who knew her well said the marriage wouldn’t last long. But for the present, she and her new husband approached happy.As soon as the newly couple returned from their honeymoon, the bride called her mother.“How does everything go?” her mother asked.“Oh, Mom,”she began, “the honeymoon was lovely! So romantic! We had a wonderful time. But on our back, Bob started using terrible language. Stuff I’d never heard before. Really awful four-letter words. You’ve got to come get me and take me home. Please, Mom!” the new bride sobbed over the telephone.“But, honey,” the mother asked, “What four-letter words?”“I can’t tell you, Mom. They’re too awful! Come get me, please!”“Darling, you must tell me what has upset you so much. Tell me what four-letter words he used.”Still sobbing, the bride said, “Mom, words like dust, wash, iron, and cook.”Keys: FTFFTTask3: A Woman Who Chose Not to RemarryScriptAfter 17 years of marriage, my husband left me for my best friend, Monica. What I had feared most became reality: I became the single parent of two young children. My daughter grew increasingly unhappy. Seven-year-old Joanna had anxiety attacks when ever she was left alone for more than a few minutes. Five-year-old Sophie would vomit every meal. Under the psychological pressure, I thought about remarriage. Myfriends arranged dinner with single men and invited me to parties to meet the latest “someone special”.But later I changed my mind. A colleague of mine said, “Second marriages usually end in divorce, and children are destroyed by it.” There is some truth in his words. Research published in 2004 showed that children in blended families were no more emotionally healthy than those in single-parent families.Not long ago, my now-teenage daughter and I went to lunch at our favorite Italian restaurant. While eating, we talked about a friend of ours who was divorcing her second husband. We were worried about how the break would harm her three children, two of whom were struggling to get free of drugs. Joanna put down her fork and looked at me. “Mom, I’m glad you didn’t remarry,”she said. “If you had divorced again, I might have tried drugs or even consider suicide.” At that moment, I realized, once again, that singleness was right choice for me.1.What was the speaker most afraid of?2.Which of the following is NOT true?3.What did the speaker’s colleague say?4.Which of the following is true?5.If the speaker had divorced again, what might her daughter, Joanna, have done? Kes: 1C 2.A3. B 4.B 5.BIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Is youth wasted on the young?Amy: I’d like to talk to you, so stop what you’re doing for a minute.Bill:What is it, Amy? I’m having a hectic time working on this report for tomorrow’s meeting.Amy: Well, you’re always pretty busy, and it’s been more five years, almost six, since we were married.Bill:Yes, time has gone so fast, but they’ve been good years.Amy: I know, but I want to have a baby—I want us to have a baby.Bill:I know you do. But remember, we said we’d wait until we could afford it. Amy: But five years is a long time to wait. Anyway, it’s long enough.Bill:I’m this close to getting a promotion.Amy:What has that got to do with it? We could wait forever if we wait for the “perfect” moment. Soon we’ll be too old to enjoying having a baby.Bill:You know,you have a good point. This report can wait. I’ll do it tomorrow morning. Let’s open a bottle of wine and enjoy ourselves.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: I’ve got something important to tell you: I’m pregnant.B: What? You’re pregnant? Wow, I’d love to have a baby.A: Well, I understand you want to be a father. It’s been more than three years, almost four, since we were married.B: Yes, time has passed so quickly, but we still didn’t have a baby.A: I know, but we can’t afford to have one now. If I leave my job for more than two weeks, I’ll lose it forever.B: I know you will. But remember, if we don’t have one now, it’ll be too late. We’ll be busier in future.A: There is something in what you said. Four years is a long time to wait. But I really like my job. What’s more, I’m very close to getting promotion.B: But a baby borne by a woman in her 30s may be physically and intellectually less healthy. If we wanted to hold onto your job, we would wait forever. Soon we’ll be too old to enjoy a baby.A: You really have a point. I’ll choose the baby over the job.B: Good, I’ll try harder to make both ends meetMODEL2 So many people in the United States get divorced! ScriptKim: Hi Amy.Amy: Hi! Look at this headline, Kim.Kim: Wow! So many people in the United States get divorced!Amy: But this is not uncommon in west. In some places, the divorce rate can be as high as 50 percent.Kim: It seems strange to me that Westerners fall head heels in love quickly, if not at first sight; but they also leave each other quickly.Amy:Is it the same in your country?Kim: I don’t think so. In my country, some marriages break up, but most couples stay together.Amy:Do people get married young?Kim: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 20.Amy:Hmm. Do woman usually work after they get married?Kim: No, a lot of women stay home to take care of their families. But more women work now.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: It seems strange to me that Westerners fall head heels in love quickly, but they also leave each other quickly.B: Is it the same where you live?A: I don’t think so. In my country, most couples stay together.B: What is the divorce rate in your homeland?A: The divorce rate can be as low as 10 percent.B: That’s quite lower than in our country.A: Well, what’s the divorce rate in your country?B: About 50 percent, if I’m not mistaken.A: Oh, that’s really high!B: Do people get married young?A: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 22.B: Many of our young people get married before 20. Is it common for women in your country to work after they marry?A: Yes, most wives work even after they’ve got a baby.B: In my country, a lot of wives stay home to look after their families.MODEL3 Why not have both our parents here for Christmas? ScriptAmy: You know, Christmas is coming. And I haven’t seen Dad for ages—he always has such great stories to tell.Bill: I know we went t my folks’last year, but my Mom’s been pretty sick. This might be her last Christmas.Amy: She’s been ill, but don’t exaggerate. You just don’t like my mother. That’s why you don’t want to go to my parentsBill:She’s never liked me. Never thought I was good enough for you.Amy: Well, you’re not… But seriously, Mom’s not so sad. She’s just got a thick skin and likes to hide her feelingsBill:I don’t think so.Amy: Why not have our both families here for Christmas?Bill: That would make twenty-two of us if we invited everybody.Amy: Why not just have our parents here for Christmas?Bill: Good idea. Just don’t sit me next to your mother.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: You know, the Spring Festive is coming, and we have to consider where to have the Spring Festive Eve dinner.B: What have you got in mind?A: Since I’ve been busy, I haven’t seen mom for quite some time—she’s always been so kind to us.B: I know we went t my folks’ last year, but my mom’s been sick. She needs comfort. A: My parents also need company. If I don’t have the Spring Festive Eve dinner with them for two years running, they will be extremely disappointed. As a matter of fact, my mom is already blaming me for neglecting them.B: What can we do then?A: Let me think. Why not invite our parents here for the dinner?B: But they live so far away from us. It’s inconvenient for old people.A: Then we can invite four of them to a restaurant near them.B: Good, idea. On the next morning we can visit both our parents.A: And don’t forget to bring gifts.V. Let’s TalkScriptIf you want me to tell you why I remarried, that’s my story.Remarried is the last thing I’d consider for two years after my divorce. I had heard about the high rate of remarriage failure. More importantly, I wondered how remarrying would affect my 10-year-old son. My heart ached when I saw my son draw a picture of himself, my ex-wife and me holding hands, with sadness on our faces. Since my parents have married and divorce eight times altogether, I hope my son would not have to go through the same pain I had experienced. As a result, my primary focus after divorce was my relationship with my son John, not finding a wife. As time went by, my son gradually grew up, and he became of my loneliness and anxiety. One day he asked me to consider dating. The first timer he said this, I ignored him. The second time he brought it up, I reconsidered my reservations about dating. I began to date Maria. As our relationship developed over the following year, I was concerned about my son would actually respond to her. At first, John’s affection for Maria was lukewarm. For instance, he would hug her, but the act seemed mechanical. But after several times, he warmed up to her. Seeing that the time was ripe, I asked Maria to marry me. She accepted, so our family of two smoothly became a family of three. Thinking back, I believe my remarrying was the right choice.Some single-parents are still besitant about remarrying. Now that you’ve heard my story, I hope you won’t hesitate and let golden opportunities slip through your fingers.DebateSAMPLEA: On the whole I don’t support remarriage. Too many remarriages have turned out to be unsuccessful and end in divorce.B:If you say many remarriages have failed, that means other remarriages have survived, or even bloomed. We should not only look at the dark of the issue.A: But ther e’re too many factors contribute to the failure of a second marriage. For example, as you become older, you may find it increasingly difficult to adjust to a different pattern of life with a new mate. Once there’s a conflict neither is willingto give in.B: There’re conflicts everywhere, but you should not neglect that an adult has psychological and physical needs. Without a companion, one may feel lonely and anxious.A: In a new family the husband tends to compare his new wife’s weak point with his ex-wife’s strong point. And the wife does the same.B: I wish you’d seen the film The Sound of Music. The governess Maria blended so smoothly into the Captain’s family.A:It is not easy for children to accept the new mother or father. It is simply impossible for them to forget their birth-mother’s loving care and the happy moments in their childhood.B: But how happy are the Captain’s seven children with their adopted mother Maria! If the new mother shows genuine care for the kids, they will gradually warm to her. On the other hand, many children in a single-parent family are under psychological pressure and suffer from anxiety attack. So, the single life is not the right choice. VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Early MarriageScriptAt the age of 12, Lisa has been married for three years to a young man she met just after finishing secondary school. He treated her well. She almost died during the birth of their first child, born a year after their marriage. The second child, born 18 months later, was also a girl. Lately she and her husband quarrel frequently. She wants to go to vocational school to learn skills to add to the family income, but his mother insists she stay home and produce a son.This example is by no means exceptional. Early marriage is common in many parts of the world. Early marriage leads to early motherhood. In some developing countries, 20 percent or over half of the women give birth to their first child before the age of 18.Expectations from parents, in-laws and society are to produce a child as soon as possible. Many young wives feel pressure to bear son. This typically results in early and frequent pregnancies.In developing countries, more than half a million women die every year from causes related to pregnancy. There are four important reasons for these deaths. Birth are either “too soon, too close, too many, or to late”. According to statistics, it is young women who most die during pregnancy.1.At what age did Lisa give birth to her first child?2.What does Lisa want?3.Why do women in some developing countries have babies early?4.What are the reasons women die from childbirth?5.What is the main idea of the passage?Keys: 1.B 2.D3.A 4.D 5.CTask 2: Nuclear Family Living PatternsScriptA nuclear family is typical in high-industrialized societies. Beginning in the early 20th century, the two-parent family known as the nuclear family was the predominant American family type. Generally children live with their parents until they go away to a college or university, or until they acquir e their own jobs and move into their own apartment or home.In the early mid-20th century, the family typically was the sole wage earner, and the mother was the children’s principle care giver. Today, often both parents hold jobs. Dual-earner families are the predominant type for families with children in the United States.Increasingly, one of the parents has a non-standard shift; that is, a shift that does not start in the morning and end in later afternoon. In these families, one of the parents manages the children while the other works.Prior to school, adequate day care of children is necessary for dual-earner families. In recent years, many private companies and home-based day care centers have sprung up fulfill this need. Increasingly, a company’s arrangement of day care as well as government assistance to parents requiring day care is occurring.Task3: They are coming for Christmas,ScriptA man in Phoenix calls his son in New York the day before Christmas and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mom and I are divorcing, Forty-five years of misery is enough..”“Dad, what are you talking about?” the son screams.“We can’t stand the sight of each other any longer,” the father says. “We’re sick of each other, and I’m sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her.”Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone.“Oh, heck, they’re getting divorced,” she shouts. “I’ll take care of this.”Losing no time, she call her father and screams at him, “You are not getting divorced. Don’t do a single thing until I get there. I’m calling my brother back, and we’ll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don’t do anything! DO YOU HEAR ME?”Then she quickly hangs up.The old man hangs up his phone and heaves a sigh of relief. He turns to his wife and says merrily, “Okay, they are coming back for Christmas and paying their own way.”For Reference:1. He and the boy’s mother are divorcing.2. Forty-five years of misery is enough. They can’t stand the sight of each other any longer. They’re sick of each other.3. He gets frantic and calls his sister.4. They will come back home and stop the parents from divorcing.5. He is happy, for his son and daughter will come back for Christmas and pave their own way.News ReportPrince More Precious Than the DiamondScriptPeople have long known the saying ’s best friend.” But this may be changing. There’s a new stone market, tanzanite, and it is giving diamonds some serious competition.Tanzanite was one of a number of gems discovered in East Africa in the 1960s. The new colors and varieties changed the gem market. But the real gem among these stones was tanzanite, discovered in 1967 in Tanzania. The stone was named after its country of origin by New York’s Tiffany and Co. which introduced it to the world. It draws one’s attention quickly with its color—blue, purple or bronze, depending on the direction it is viewed from.More important for its value, though, is its rarity. Tanzanite has been found in only one small area, near Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania. And its supply will probably befully mined in the next two decades.As one mining official puts it, “It should never have really occurred in the first place. It did occur. And only this one deposit on this entire planet that is known…makes it more than a thousand times rarer than diamonds. And certainly within the next 15 to 20 years, there will be no more tanzanite to be mined.”The current value of the tanzanite market, at U.S. $10 billion, is equivalent to that of diamonds. And so another saying “Diamonds are forever”may lose some of its meaning.。

ÐÂÊÓÒ°´óѧӢÓïÊÓÌý˵½Ì³ÌµÚÈý²á´ð°¸ÌýÁ¦Â¼ÒôÎı¾¼°´ð°¸1-10µ¥ÔªÆëÈ«Uint1II. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptW: Ok. It¡¯s your turn to pay the bill. I paid last time.M: What? You have a selective memory. You tried to pay last turn, but your credit card failed; so I ended up paying! It¡¯s definitely your turn.Q: What is true according to the conversation?2. ScriptM: I¡¯m having real trouble reviewing for this French exam. I just can¡¯t memorize all the vocabulary.W: Me too. I hate having to learn things by heart. I guess we just have to keep reading the texts over and over.Q: What does the woman prefer?3. ScriptW: Oh look! There¡¯s that guy we saw last week, playing football in the park! He looked great in his kit, remember?M: Him? I don¡¯t remember him. I¡¯ve got a terrible memory for faces. I have a hard time even recording people I¡¯ve been introduced to.Q: According to the conversation, what is the man¡¯s problem?4. ScriptM: Why is there a big sign on the back of your door that says ¡°keys¡±?W: It¡¯s to remind me to take my keys when I go out because I¡¯m always locking myself out by accident! It doesn¡¯t help enough. Now I just forget to read the sign. Q: Why is there a sign on the back of the door?5. ScriptM: That history exam was really hard. The essay question was terrible!W: I know, I wish I were like David. He has a photographic memory, you know. How useful that would be!Q: What is true of David?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.B 5.CIII. Listening InScriptM: Tell me your secret. You¡¯re suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject, and you used to be a bottom-of ¨Cclass student just like me.W: Simple enough. I read an article in a scientific journal that studying with remembering, based on recent research into the brain.M: Aw, that stuff¡¯s old hat: study at the same time every day, be sure your clothes are comfortable, and make sure you have enough light, blah-blah-blah.W: Not so fast, wise guy. I¡¯m talking about principles like ¡°Mental Visualization¡±, creating a picture in your mind of what is to be remembered.M: Ok, that dies sound different. Id ¡°Association¡± a principle¡ªyou know, you connect what you want to remember with something you¡¯re familiar with?W: Right on! ¡®Consolidation¡± is another. I review my notes right after class and consolidate¡ªor absorb¡ªthe new material into what I¡¯ve already learned.M: You¡¯re moving ahead fast with those principles. I swear this weekend I¡¯m going to study sixteen hours a day both Saturday and Sunday.W: Whoa, big guy. That¡¯s not the way. Follow the principle of ¡°Distributes Practice¡±. Shorter study sessions distributes over several days are better.M: That system is all very well for you; you¡¯ve got a good memory. But what about me? I¡¯ve got a memory like a sieve.W: You¡¯re too modest. There¡¯s nothing wrong with your memory. But memory is like a muscle; it needs exercise. And don¡¯t forget it.While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly getting excellent marks, she says she read an article on studying and remembering. It talks about principles like ¡°Mental Visualization¡±, that is, creating a picture in one¡¯s mind of what is to be remembered. This reminds the man of the principle of ¡°Association¡±, which means connecting what one wants to remember with something one is familiar with. Then the woman adds the principle of ¡°Consolidation¡±, or reviewing one¡¯s notes after class and absorbing the new material into what one has already learned. When the man promise to study sixteen hours a day, the woman recommends the principle of ¡°Distributed Practice¡±, which favors shorter study sessions distributed over several days. Finally, the woman tells the man that memory is like a muscle, and that it needs exercise.Task 2: You forget my toast!ScriptAn 80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things, so they decide to goto their doctor to see what was wrong with them. They explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the couple over, the doctor told them that they were physically okay but might need to start writing things down to help them remember. The couple thanked the doctor and left.Later that night while watching TV, the old woman said to the old man, ¡°Honey, will you please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream?¡±Before the man left, she added, ¡°Why don¡¯t you write that down so you won¡¯t forget?¡± ¡°Nonsense,¡± said the husband, ¡°I can remember a dish of ice cream!¡±¡°Well,¡± said the wife, ¡°I¡¯d like some strawberries on it. You¡¯d better write that down because I know your memory is failing.¡±¡°Don¡¯t be silly,¡± replied the husband. ¡°There¡¯re only two things: a dish of ice cream and some strawberries. I can surely remember that!¡±With that, he rushed into the kitchen. After about twenty minutes he returned from the kitchen and handed her a plate of bacon and eggs.The wife took one look at the plate, glanced up at her husband, and said, ¡°Hey, you forget the toast!¡±Keys: FTFFFTask3: Memory-Improving TechniquesScriptThere are many techniques you can use to improve your memory. Some of them are introduced her.First and foremost, you need to stimulate your memory all the time. To put it simply, you should use your memory as much as possible. It is especially important to try to learn something new. If you work in an office, learn to dance; if you are a dancer, learn to deal with a computer, if you work with sales, and learn to play chess; if you are a programmer, learn to paint. These added activities stimulate the brain so that I t continues to function.Older people need to pay attention to things they are dealing with. Don¡¯t try to memorize everything that catches your attention; focus on what you consider important. For example, you can take any object such as a pen and concentrate on it. Think on its various characteristics: its material, its function, its color, and so on. Don¡¯t allow any other thought to occupy your mind while you are concentrating in that pen. Another method that can be used is to relax yourself. It is impossible to remember things if you are tense or nervous.So, try holding your breath for ten seconds, and then release it slowly. Association is also a powerful tool to develop your memory. For example, if you cannotremember a person¡¯s name, you can think about a special feature of his face and then link it with his mane.1. What¡¯s seems to be an especially important way to stimulate one¡¯s memory?2. What seems to be the best way to focus your memory?3. How can you concentrate on a pen?4. How can you relax yourself according to the passage?5. What is the main idea of the passage?Kes: 1A 2.C3. D 4.B 5.DIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 It slipped my mind!Amy: I sent out the invitations to the dinner party.Bill: That¡¯s good. Now what should we do?Amy: We¡¯ve got to plan the menu.Bill: Oh, that¡¯s right. Do you have anything in mind?Amy: I think I¡¯m going to make the chicken salad we had at the Christmas party. Remember I sled the chef for the recipe?Bill: Yeah, but did you forget that Linda doesn¡¯t eat chicken?Amy: Linda? Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite Linda! It just slipped my mind. She¡¯ll be mad at me.Bill: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. It¡¯s not too late yet. I¡¯ll make a phone call. Don¡¯t worry.Amy: Thanks! You see, I¡¯m getting forgetful. I think I¡¯m getting old!Bill: Looks like you are, sweetheartNow Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: I¡¯m going to throw a party, and I¡¯ve sent out the invitations to my friends and relatives.B: That¡¯s good. But don¡¯t forget to invite everyone you should invite.A: I think I¡¯ve invited everyone. Do you have anybody in mind?B: Did you invite John? He¡¯s lost his job after recent quarrel with his boss. A: Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite him! He¡¯ll be sad, thinking we look down on him. He just slipped my mind.B: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. Don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s not too late. Make a phone call right away.A: Did I forget anybody else that I should incite?B: There¡¯s yet another person you should invite¡ªJulia. She¡¯s just moved to the city and feels lonely.A: Oh, good heavens, I forgot all about her. She¡¯s our new friend. You see, I¡¯m getting forgetful. I think I¡¯m getting old!B: Looks like you are, buddy. You¡¯d better start writing things down if they¡¯re important.MODEL2 I can¡¯t think of it off the top of my head.ScriptJohn: Hey, Sue. Do you know what Jack¡¯s home phone number is?Susan: I can¡¯t think of it off the top of my head. I don¡¯t have my address book on me, and I don¡¯t have my mobile phone with me, either.John: That¡¯s too bad! I¡¯ve got to find him now. It¡¯s urgent! If I can¡¯t find him today, I¡¯ll be dead!Susan: You might want to look it up in the phone book.John: I¡¯ve checked already, but it seems that hid phone number is unlisted. Susan: Maybe it¡¯s under his roommate¡¯s name.John: Well, I guess so.Susan: Well, why don¡¯t you call Jane? She has his phone number.John: I¡¯ve tried, but no one answered!Susan: Maybe call his office and ask his secretary.John: I¡¯ve already tried. She won¡¯t tell me. She says it¡¯s private.Susan: Oh, that¡¯s right. They usually don¡¯t release private information over the phone.John: It¡¯s a pity. You usually have a powerful memory, but you can¡¯t help today. What¡¯s wrong with you? Your memory seems to be fading early.Susan: It¡¯s not my memory is fading. I do have memory for face and names, but a poor one for number and datesNow Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hey, do you remember when is the lecture on the value of information by Professor Smith?B: I can¡¯t think of it off the top of my head. Maybe we can look it up in our notebook, but I don¡¯t have mine with me.A: That¡¯s too bas! I don¡¯t have it with me, either. Do you remember the number of the lecture hail?B: Sorry, I can¡¯t think of it off my head.A: I¡¯m terribly interested in the lecture. I can¡¯t miss it!B: Well, why don¡¯t you call the dean who arranged the lecture?A: I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s not very wise to ask the dean directly.B: Then maybe you can call the office if the department and ask the secretary. A: I¡¯ve already tried, but no one answered.B: Oh!A: You usually have a powerful memory, but you can¡¯t help today. You memory seems to be fading early.B: It¡¯s nit that my memory is fading. I do have a good memory for faces and names, but a poor one for numbers and dates.MODEL3 What¡¯s wrong with your memory?ScriptBill: Hi, honey! My trip to London was wonderful.Amy: Tell me what thrilled you most.[The telephone rings and Bill answers it....He hangs up.]Bill: Er, where was I?Amy: You were talking about your tour in London.Bill: Oh, yeah.Amy: I bet you had a great time.Bill: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the tower of London.Amy: How did you get there? By bus or underground?Bill: Let me see¡-.Sorry, I can¡¯t remember any more.Amy: What¡¯s wrong with your memory?Bill: I hope it¡¯s not Alzheimer¡¯s disease. I don¡¯t want to forget my own name. Amy: I don¡¯t think so. Perhaps it¡¯s just temporary forgetfulness. You¡¯ll be right after a good sleep.Bill: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I must go to see a doctor and get some pillsAmy: It¡¯s not as serous as that. Anyway, I wish you had a good memory for happy events, and a bad one for unhappy things.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hey, my trip to Beijing was fantastic.B: Tell me what thrilled you most.[The door bell rings and A answer it¡-.A comes back.]A: Where was I?B: You were talking about your tour in BeijingA: Oh, yeah.B: I bet you had a great time.A: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, though the admission fees were a bit too high for me.B: What were the fees?A: Let me see¡-.Sorry, I can¡¯t remember any more.B: What¡¯s wrong with your memory?A: I hope it¡¯s not Alzheimer¡¯s disease. I don¡¯t want to see a lot of new people everyday.B: I don¡¯t think so. Perhaps you only forget things momentarily. You¡¯ll be right after a good sleep.A: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I have to see a doctor.B: I don¡¯t think it¡¯s so serious. Anyway, a bad memory helps you forget your trouble.V. Let¡¯s TalkScriptStudent: Professor, thank you for graining me this interview. I¡¯m Susan, a reporter from the Student Union magazine. Many students have difficultly memorizing things. Since you¡®re an outstanding psychologist, could you give us some tips on how top improve our memory?Professor: Well, some people have better memories than others, but that¡¯s largely because they are better at creating mental images.Student: If I¡¯m not good at creating images, what can I do?Professor: Practice helps. And the mind remembers things better if they are connected with other images. For example, I you have to pick up several items at the grocery store, say, carrots, egg, bananas, and milk, you can create a picture in your mind of a giant carrot, and hanging from it, a banana.Student: Then I could have a giant milk carton pouring milk over the carrot and banana. Professor: Certainly. Then what would you do with the egg?Student: Hmmm. I¡¯d visualize an egg-shaped UFO flying across the sky. Professor: There you go. The more you apply the ideas, the easier it gets. Besides creating pictures, there¡¯s another technique that is very useful.Student: What is it?Professor: Establishing an association. Suppose you are looking for lost keys. Relax, and let your mind look for all the images connected with those keys--their feel, the sounds they make.Student: How will that help?Professor: You might remember the sound the keys made when you placed then in a drawer or cold touch of the keys in your jacket were you left them.Student: Oh my gosh! I have to run. It¡¯s time my English class. I see an image of my teacher staring at my empty seat in the classroom. Many thanks, Professor. Professor: Not at all, and good luck with your memory.Ways of Improving One¡¯s Memory ExamplesCreating imagesTo remember the items to buy sat the grocery store such as carrots, eggs, bananas, and milk Images that you may help:1.a giant carrot and a banana hanging from it2. a giant milk carton pouring milk over the carrot and banana3. an egg-shaped UFO flying across the skyEstablishing associationsTo find your Associations with sound touch that may help:1. The sound of the keys might remind you of y\having placed then in a drawer.2. The cold touch of the keys might remind you of them in your jacket.DiscussionSAMPLEA: As we just heard from the interview, the technique of associating certainly important in promoting memory.B: And according to the interview, creating images helps remember things. If your shopping list includes eggs, you might visualize an egg or an egg-shaped UFO flying across.A: Another important factor in improving memory can be of interest. If you get interested in something, you can remember it better.B: Yeah. And if you recognize facts into meaningful groups, you can remember them better. For instance, if you want to memorize all the names of American presidents, it is not easy. If, however, you arrange them chronologically into three periods: those before Abraham Lincoln, those between Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, and those after, then the task will be less difficult.A: It is common sense that if you glance at something quickly, you tend to forget it quickly. If you stuffy it slowly, you can remember it better.B: Another technique is intensive practice or repeating. As a saying goes, practice makes perfect. If you repeat something again and again, you will eventually learn it by heart.A: But we should not work too hard. When we get tired, our learning efficiency declines. We need breaks so the mind can rest and absorb what has been learned.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: The Role Memory Plays in Our LifeScriptSince memory plays a significant role in our life, scrientists are increasingly interested in research on how to improver memory, Here are some factors they believe to be important to expanding memory capacity.To begin with, you must take special care in your daily life. Food for example, is very important. Some vitamins are essential foe your memory to work properly. They are found in bread, cereal, vegetables and fruits. Some experts say that synthesizes vitamins improve memory, but others have doubts about this, arguing that the studies have not confirmed they do work. Another essential factor is water. It helps to maintain the memory systems, especially in older persons. According to Dr. Roswell, lack ofwater in the body has an immediate and strong effect on memory; it can cause confusion and other thought difficulties. Sleep also plays a significant role. To be able to have a goof memory, we must allow the brain to have plenty of rest. While sleeping, the brain no longer controls the senses, and starts to revise and store the information one has receives. Lack of sleep would make one feel exhausted and would weaken one¡¯s ability to concentrate. Also, one¡¯ ability to store information would be affected.1. What is the passage mainly about?2. Why are foods important in promoting memory according to the passage?3. To whom is water especially important in maintaining the memory system?4. What problem can a lack of water cause?5. Why is sleep important to memory?Keys: 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.CTask 2: Where did the professor go?ScriptThis is a true story, while happened to friends of ours in a small town in South Africa. They were a hospitable couple who often entertained their neighbors for drinks, tea or dinner. On this particular spring night, they have invited a retired professor to super. During the evening, it began to pour with rain, and the heavens really opened. Because he had walked there, they offered to put him up for the night. They pointed out that by staying overnight, he did not need to go to out in the bad weather. He agreed on the soundness of that idea, thanked his hosts profusely, and the matter seemed to be settled. But while they were washing the dishes after supper, the forgetful professor disappeared. No one could find him anywhere. Eventually, after40 minutes, the front door bell rang. There was the professor, soaked to the skin. When he was asked what on earth he has been dong in the rain, he replied that because he was going to stay there overnight, he had gone home to get his pajamas and toothbrush.Task3: How to Remember NamesScriptYou just called the TV repair shop, and the voice on the other end of the line tells you, ¡°This is Don Smith¡±.About 5 minutes later you tell your wife that ¡°this guy¡±will be out to fix the TVin the morning. You can¡¯t think of his mane although you know he mentioned it on the phone.This happens all the time to just about any of us unless we have learned to concentrate and implant a name in our memory, right at the time we hear it. To do this, you must make a habit of repeating the name back to the person. This action will remind you to store the name in your ¡°memory bank¡± each time you hear someone¡¯s name, and within a short time the ¡°repeating¡± process can be discontinuedWhen you meet someone in person, use the same procedure, and in addition, visualize something different, unusual or ridiculous about hid or her appearance, position, or actions that ¡°ties in ¡°with his or her name. Later, you may write the descriptive information on one side of a card and the name in the other side. Look at it repeatedly, see the ¡°picture¡± in your mind¡¯s eye as you look at the name; or when you see he name, visualize the ¡°picture¡± you have assigned to the name.Getting this system to work will require changes in your thinking, and it may take several days or several weeks to become proficient.News ReportA Dolphin ExhibitionScriptA recent art exhibition in Florida honored the animal often seen as man¡¯s most intelligent friend, the dolphin.The ¡°Dolphins on Parade¡± exhibition in the Florida Keys featured life-sized decorates dolphin paintings made of wood and the cost of materials. The dolphins were shown at area business and along the beach. Sponsors paid U.S. $750 to cover the artists¡¯ fee and the cost of materials.There were more than 100 dolphin themes, including a beer-belly dolphin. They showed the work of local artists, as well as the beach atmosphere the Keys are famous for. Probably the most unique was special because of its artist, Pandora. Pandora the dolphin painter is area dolphin, art the Dolphin Research center, in Marathon, Florida. The playful artist streaks colors across a dolphin painting holding a brush in its mouth.The exhibition was held by the Monroe [Florida] Council of the Arts as part of a plan to make the Keys an international arts center. The paintings were to be auctioned off in March, with the money earned going to community art programs.Uint2II. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptW: Have you chosen your elective for next semester yet? Are you taking French writing again?M: Yes I am, but it¡¯s compulsory for us next semester. So I think I¡¯m gong to do marketing as an elective instead.Q: Which class will the man choose as his elective?2. ScriptM: Did you go to that businesses lecture on Friday? I missed it and need to copy your notes.W: I¡¯d say you could borrow my notes, but Sarah¡¯s got them. Be careful not to miss Professor Brown¡¯s seminar; he takes attendance in that.Q: What is the woman telling the man?3. ScriptW: Wow, Steven! In the library! What brings you here?M: I¡¯m enjoying the view. All the girls in fashion design are here are preparing for an exam on Monday.Q: Why is the man in the library?4. ScriptW: How¡¯s your group doing with this statistics presentation? Mine¡¯s terrible. M: Yeah, mine too. David and Mike are OK, but Steven doesn¡¯t pull his weight and Suzie¡¯s never around. I don¡¯t see how we can pass unless Steven and Suzie realize that this is their last chance.Q: What is the true of Steven and Suzie?5. ScriptW: You took an MBA at Harvard Business School, didn¡¯t you? What¡¯s it like? M: It¡¯s expensive, about U.S. $ 40,000 a year, plus the costs of food and housing. But the teaching is first class. The professors have a lot of practical experience. They use the case system of teaching; that is, you study how actual businesses grew or failed.Q: Why is he MBA teaching in Harvard Business School first class, according to the conversation?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3.B 4.D 5.AIII. Listening InTask1: On the First DayScriptHarrison: I¡¯m Harrison. Good to meet you. So you¡¯ve bought the books for this biology class.Jenny: Sure, I think everyone had to before class started.Harrison: No. Usually no one does much on the first day because it¡¯s still add-drop.Jenny: What¡¯s that?Harrison: Changing from class to class to find out which one is best. Hey, where are you from?Jenny: Poland. Have you has this teacher before? I¡¯ve heard he is really good. Harrison: He¡¯s good if you¡¯re a hand-worker. He expects a lot.Jenny: Oh, I guess that¡¯s good. I hope I can keep up with everyone else in the class. Maybe I need your help after class.Harrison: You¡¯re welcome.¡-Professor: All right. See you guys next week.Student: See you.Jenny: Harrison, wait up!Harrison: So what do you think about the professor¡¯s lecture?Jenny: I think half of what he said went over my head.Harrison: That¡¯s all right. A lot of what he said is explain in the reading/ Jenny: Hey, would you mind if I borrowed your notes tonight to look them over? Harrison: No problem. We don¡¯t have class until Wednesday. Here you go.Jenny: Thanks. I just want to make sure I¡¯m prepared for the seminar. Harrison: Yeah, participation in the discussion is an important part of the education here.Seeing that Jenny has bought the books for the biology class, Harrison says nobody does much on the first day because it¡¯s still add-drop, which means students are changing from class to class. Jenny knows the professor is really good. But Harrison warns her that the professor is good, only if students are hand-workers, for he expects a lot.After class, Jenny admits that half of what the professor said went over her head, and Harrison assures her that a lot of what the professor said is explained in the reading.When Jenny asks to borrow Harrison notes, he says ¡°on problem¡±, for they don¡¯t have class until Wednesday. Finally, Harrison says participation in the discussion at the seminar is an important part of the education there.Task 2: Money for CollegeScriptRobert is a university student. He likes to have fun. But having fun was expensive, so he was rapidly running out of money. There was nothing to do to try to call his mother for help.¡°Hi, Mom. I certainly miss you and Dad. I¡-uh¡-got a big surprise this week in my physics course. We have to buy two new textbooks. I¡¯m going to need $100.¡±¡°I understand,¡± said his mother, ¡°I¡¯ll send you the money right away. You left your calculus book here when you were home two weeks ago. Shall I mail that at the same time?¡±。

Uint3II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM: Amy, sit down, we need to talk. Y our mother and I are going to separate.W: What! Are you crazy? You can‟t do that! What will my friends say? I just want to have a normal family.Q: What is the girl saying?2.ScriptM: Good evening, Mrs. Jones. The manager sent you these roses and his best wishes to you both for a happy anniversary.W:Thank you. We like the room and the service here, and we especially appreciate the manager‟s consideration/Q: What can we learn from the conversation?3. ScriptW: While I‟m scrambling the eggs, could you put the flour into the bowl?M: Y ou bet, darling. I‟ll also turn the oven on so that it gets warmed up.Q: Where does this conversation probable take place?4. ScriptW: I have a very important meeting tonight, and I‟m afraid I can‟t miss it.M: But this evening is the parent s‟meeting at school, and I was expecting you‟d come to it. OK, I‟ll phone Dad, maybe he and his girlfriend will come.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?5. ScriptW1: So you‟re still single? If you‟d listen to me and used the Internet, you‟d have a husband by now.W2: I did use the Internet. I posted an ad that read “Husband Wanted”. There were dozens of e-mail responses. But they all said pretty much the same thing: You can have mine.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?Keys: 1.C 2.A3.B 4.C 5.DIII. Listening InT ask1: Reasons for a DivorceScriptW: I‟m divorcing my husband.M: How long have you been married?W: Thirteen years.M: Do you have children?W:Y es, and I have to protect them from any more harm from my husband‟s irresponsibilityM: So, what are your grounds for divorce?W: Well, first of all, he keeps changing jobs. We‟ve had moved four times in thirteen years!M: And, you believe that will be good grounds for divorce?W: I do have a right to stability for my children and myself, don‟t I?M: Aren‟t they his children, too?W: But my husband isn‟t fulfilling his duties!M: Is he paying the bills?W: Well, yes, but we just live around the poverty line. Our kids are being teased by other kids at school because we can‟t dress them in good clothes! We have to live in a small department and drive an old car!M: Does the car run?W: Yes, but it looks OLD!M: Do you yell at him and call him names?W: Well, he yells at me!M: So, those are the reasons to not honor your husband. Are you going to give him joint custody in this divorce?W: No, just visitation rights.M: Why?W: Because the law permits me to.M: And, what about the financial demands of this divorce?W: I‟m demanding half of all we have, which isn‟t much, and large support payments. After thirteen years marriage, the woman wants to divorce her husband, claiming he is irresponsible. When asked for the specific grounds for divorce, she gives these reasons: First, he keeps changing jobs, and the family has had to move four times in thirteen years, but she wants stability for her children and herself. Second, although he is paying the bills, they just live around the poverty line. Her children are being teasedby other children for not dressing good clothes. Also, they had to live in a small apartment and drive an old car, though it still runs. Worse still, the husband yells at her, though she admits she also yell at him and calls him names. As for the divorce arrangements, the woman will give the husband only visitation rights instead of joint custody. Moreover, the woman will demand half of all they have and large support payments.T ask 2: What four-letter words?ScriptDorothy was the only child of her family, born when her parents were mid-aged. They spoiled her badly. At the age of 33 she still lived at home. Her mother and father treat her like a princess. She seemed perfectly content with that situation, so her friends were surprised when she announced she would soon get married. People who knew her well said the marriage wouldn‟t last long. But for the present, she and her new husband approached happy.As soon as the newly couple returned from their honeymoon, the bride called her mother.“How does everything go?” her mother asked.“Oh, Mom,”she began, “the honeymoon was lovely! So romantic! We had a wonderful time. But on our back, Bob started using terrible language. Stuff I‟d never heard before. Really awful four-letter words. Y ou‟ve got to come get me and take me home. Please, Mom!” the new bride sobbed over the telephone.“But, honey,” the mother asked, “What four-letter words?”“I can‟t tell you, Mom. They‟re too awful! Come get me, please!”“Darling, you must tell me what has upset you so much. Tell me what four-letter words he used.”Still sobbing, the bride said, “Mom, words like dust, wash, iron, and cook.”Keys: FTFFTT ask3: A Woman Who Chose Not to RemarryScriptAfter 17 years of marriage, my husband left me for my best friend, Monica. What I had feared most became reality: I became the single parent of two young children. My daughter grew increasingly unhappy. Seven-year-old Joanna had anxiety attacks whenever she was left alone for more than a few minutes. Five-year-old Sophie would vomit every meal. Under the psychological pressure, I thought about remarriage. My friends arranged dinner with single men and invited me to parties to meet the latest “someone special”.But later I changed my mind. A colleague of mine said, “Second marriages usually end in divorce, and children are destroyed by it.”There is some truth in his words. Research published in 2004 showed that children in blended families were no more emotionally healthy than those in single-parent families.Not long ago, my now-teenage daughter and I went to lunch at our favorite Italian restaurant. While eating, we talked about a friend of ours who was divorcing her second husband. We were worried about how the break would harm her three children, two of whom were struggling to get free of drugs. Joanna put down her fork and looked at me. “Mom, I‟m glad you didn‟t remarry,”she said. “If you had divorced again, I might have tried drugs or even consider suicide.” At that moment, I realized, once again, that singleness was right choice for me.1.What was the speaker most afraid of?2.Which of the following is NOT true?3.What did the speaker‟s colleague say?4.Which of the following is true?5.If the speaker had divorced again, what might her daughter, Joanna, have done? Kes: 1C 2.A3. B 4.B 5.BIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Is youth wasted on the young?Amy: I‟d like to talk to you, so stop what you‟re doing for a minute.Bill:What is it, Amy? I‟m having a hectic time working on this report for tomorrow‟s meeting.Amy: Well, you‟re always pretty busy, and it‟s been more five years, almost six, since we were married.Bill:Y es, time has gone so fast, but they‟ve been good years.Amy: I know, but I want to have a baby—I want us to have a baby.Bill:I know you do. But remember, we said we‟d wait until we could afford it. Amy: But five years is a long time to wait. Anyway, it‟s long enough.Bill:I‟m this close to getting a promotion.Amy:What has that got to do with it? We could wait forever if we wait for the “perfect” moment. Soon we‟ll be too old to enjoying having a baby.Bill:Y ou know,you have a good point. This report can wait. I‟ll do it tomorrowmorning. Let‟s open a bottle of wine and enjoy ourselves.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: I‟ve got something important to tell you: I‟m pregnant.B: What? Y ou‟re pregnant? Wow, I‟d love to have a baby.A: Well, I understand you want to be a father. It‟s been more than three years, almost four, since we were married.B: Y es, time has passed so quickly, but we still didn‟t have a baby.A: I know, but we can‟t afford to have one now. If I leave my job for more than two weeks, I‟ll lose it forever.B: I know you will. But remember, if we don‟t have one now, it‟ll be too late. We‟ll be busier in future.A: There is something in what you said. Four years is a long time to wait. But I really like my job. What‟s more, I‟m very close to getting promotion.B: But a baby borne by a woman in her 30s may be physically and intellectually less healthy. If we wanted to hold onto your job, we would wait forever. Soon we‟ll be too old to enjoy a baby.A: Y ou really have a point. I‟ll choose the baby over the job.B: Good, I‟ll try harder to make both ends meetMODEL2 So many people in the United States get divorced! ScriptKim: Hi Amy.Amy: Hi! Look at this headline, Kim.Kim: Wow! So many people in the United States get divorced!Amy: But this is not uncommon in west. In some places, the divorce rate can be as high as 50 percent.Kim: It seems strange to me that Westerners fall head heels in love quickly,if not at first sight; but they also leave each other quickly.Amy:Is it the same in your country?Kim: I don‟t think so. In my country, some marriages break up, but most couples stay together.Amy:Do people get married young?Kim: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 20.Amy:Hmm. Do woman usually work after they get married?Kim: No, a lot of women stay home to take care of their families. But more womenwork now.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: It seems strange to me that Westerners fall head heels in love quickly, but they also leave each other quickly.B: Is it the same where you live?A: I don‟t think so. In my country, most couples stay together.B: What is the divorce rate in your homeland?A: The divorce rate can be as low as 10 percent.B: That‟s quite lower than in our country.A: Well, what‟s the divorce rate in your country?B: About 50 percent, if I‟m not mistaken.A: Oh, that‟s really high!B: Do people get married young?A: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 22.B: Many of our young people get married before 20. Is it common for women in your country to work after they marry?A: Y es, most wives work even after they‟ve got a baby.B: In my country, a lot of wives stay home to look after their families.MODEL3 Why not have both our parents here for Christmas? ScriptAmy: Y ou know, Christmas is coming. And I haven‟t seen Dad for ages—he always has such great stories to tell.Bill: I know we went t my folks‟last year, but my Mom‟s been pretty sick. This might be her last Christmas.Amy: She‟s been ill, but don‟t exaggerate. Y ou just don‟t like my mother. That‟s why you don‟t want to go to my parentsBill:She‟s never liked me. Never thought I was good enough for you.Amy: Well, you‟re not…But seriously, Mom‟s not so sad. She‟s just got a thick skin and likes to hide her feelingsBill:I don‟t think so.Amy: Why not have our both families here for Christmas?Bill: That would make twenty-two of us if we invited everybody.Amy: Why not just have our parents here for Christmas?Bill: Good idea. Just don‟t sit me next to your mother.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Y ou know, the Spring Festive is coming, and we have to consider where to have the Spring Festive Eve dinner.B: What have you got in mind?A: Since I‟ve been busy, I haven‟t seen mom for quite some time—she‟s always been so kind to us.B: I know we went t my folks‟ last year, but my mom‟s been sick. She needs comfort. A: My parents also need company. If I don‟t have the Spring Festive Eve dinner with them for two years running, they will be extremely disappointed. As a matter of fact, my mom is already blaming me for neglecting them.B: What can we do then?A: Let me think. Why not invite our parents here for the dinner?B: But they live so far away from us. It‟s inconvenient for old people.A: Then we can invite four of them to a restaurant near them.B: Good, idea. On the next morning we can visit both our parents.A: And don‟t forget to bring gifts.V. Let’s T alkScriptIf you want me to tell you why I remarried, that‟s my story.Remarried is the last thing I‟d consider for two years after my divorce. I had heard about the high rate of remarriage failure. More importantly, I wondered how remarrying would affect my 10-year-old son. My heart ached when I saw my son draw a picture of himself, my ex-wife and me holding hands, with sadness on our faces. Since my parents have married and divorce eight times altogether, I hope my son would not have to go through the same pain I had experienced. As a result, my primary focus after divorce was my relationship with my son John, not finding a wife. As time went by, my son gradually grew up, and he became of my loneliness and anxiety. One day he asked me to consider dating. The first timer he said this, I ignored him. The second time he brought it up, I reconsidered my reservations about dating. I began to date Maria. As our relationship developed over the following year, I was concerned about my son would actually respond to her. At first, John‟s affection for Maria was lukewarm. For instance, he would hug her, but the act seemed mechanical. But after several times, he warmed up to her. Seeing that the time was ripe, I askedMaria to marry me. She accepted, so our family of two smoothly became a family of three. Thinking back, I believe my remarrying was the right choice.Some single-parents are still besitant about remarrying. Now that you‟ve heard my story, I hope you won‟t hesitate and let golden opportunities slip through your fingers.DebateSAMPLEA: On the whole I don‟t support remarriage. Too many remarriages have turned out to be unsuccessful and end in divorce.B:If you say many remarriages have failed, that means other remarriages have survived, or even bloomed. We should not only look at the dark of the issue.A:But ther e‟re too many factors contribute to the failure of a second marriage. Forexample, as you become older, you may find it increasingly difficult to adjust to a different pattern of life with a new mate. Once there‟s a conflict neither is willing to give in.B: There‟re conflicts everywhere, but you should not neglect that an adult has psychological and physical needs. Without a companion, one may feel lonely and anxious.A: In a new family the husband tends to compare his new wife‟s weak point with his ex-wife‟s strong point. And the wife does the same.B: I wish you‟d seen the film The Sound of Music. The governess Maria blended so smoothly into the Captain‟s family.A:It is not easy for children to accept the new mother or father. It is simply impossible for them to forget their birth-mother‟s loving care and the happy moments in their childhood.B: But how happy are the Captain‟s seven children with their adopted mother Maria! If the new mother shows genuine care for the kids, they will gradually warm to her. On the other hand, many children in a single-parent family are under psychological pressure and suffer from anxiety attack. So, the single life is not the right choice. VI. Further Listening and SpeakingT ask1: Early MarriageScriptAt the age of 12, Lisa has been married for three years to a young man she met just after finishing secondary school. He treated her well. She almost died during the birth of their first child, born a year after their marriage. The second child, born 18 months later, was also a girl. Lately she and her husband quarrel frequently. She wants to go to vocational school to learn skills to add to the family income, but his mother insists she stay home and produce a son.This example is by no means exceptional. Early marriage is common in many parts of the world. Early marriage leads to early motherhood. In some developing countries, 20 percent or over half of the women give birth to their first child before the age of 18.Expectations from parents, in-laws and society are to produce a child as soon as possible. Many young wives feel pressure to bear son. This typically results in early and frequent pregnancies.In developing countries, more than half a million women die every year from causes related to pregnancy. There are four important reasons for these deaths. Birth are either “too soon, too close, too many, or to late”. According to statistics, it is young women who most die during pregnancy.1.At what age did Lisa give birth to her first child?2.What does Lisa want?3.Why do women in some developing countries have babies early?4.What are the reasons women die from childbirth?5.What is the main idea of the passage?Keys: 1.B 2.D3.A 4.D 5.CT ask 2: Nuclear Family Living PatternsScriptA nuclear family is typical in high-industrialized societies. Beginning in the early 20th century, the two-parent family known as the nuclear family was the predominant American family type. Generally children live with their parents until they go away to a college or university, or until they acquir e their own jobs and move into their own apartment or home.In the early mid-20th century, the family typically was the sole wage earner, and the mother was the children‟s principle care giver. Today, often both parents hold jobs. Dual-earner families are the predominant type for families with children in the United States.Increasingly, one of the parents has a non-standard shift; that is, a shift that does not start in the morning and end in later afternoon. In these families, one of the parents manages the children while the other works.Prior to school, adequate day care of children is necessary for dual-earner families. In recent years, many private companies and home-based day care centers have sprung up fulfill this need. Increasingly, a company‟s arrangement of day care as well as government assistance to parents requiring day care is occurring.T ask3: They are coming for Christmas,ScriptA man in Phoenix calls his son in New Y ork the day before Christmas and says, “Ihate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mom and I are divorcing, Forty-five years of misery is enough..”“Dad, what are you talking about?” the son screams.“We can‟t stand the sight of each other any longer,”the father says. “We‟re sick of each other, and I‟m sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her.”Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone.“Oh, heck, they‟re getting divorced,”she shouts. “I‟ll take care of this.”Losing no time, she call her father and screams at hi m, “Y ou are not getting divorced. Don‟t do a single thing until I get there. I‟m calling my brother back, and we‟ll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don‟t do anything! DO YOU HEAR ME?”Then she quickly hangs up.The old man hangs up his phone and heaves a sigh of relief. He turns to his wife and says merrily, “Okay, they are coming back for Christmas and paying their own way.”For Reference:1. He and the boy‟s mother are divorcing.2. Forty-five years of misery is enough. They can‟t stand the sight of each other any longer. They‟re sick of each other.3. He gets frantic and calls his sister.4. They will come back home and stop the parents from divorcing.5. He is happy, for his son and daughter will come back for Christmas and pave their‟s best friend.” But this maystone market, tanzanite, and it is giving diamonds some serious competition.Tanzanite was one of a number of gems discovered in East Africa in the 1960s. The new colors and varieties changed the gem market. But the real gem among these stones was tanzanite, discovered in 1967 in Tanzania. The stone was named after its country of origin by New Y ork‟s Tiffany and Co. which introduced it to the world. It draws one‟s attention quickly with its color—blue, purple or bronze, depending on the direction it is viewed from.More important for its value, though, is its rarity. Tanzanite has been found in only one small area, near Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania. And its supply will probably be fully mined in the next two decades.As one mining official puts it, “It should never have really occurred in the first place. It did occur. And only this one deposit on this entire planet that is known…makes it more than a thousand times rarer than diamonds. And certainly within the next 15 to 20 years, there will be no more tanzanite to be mined.”The current value of the tanzanite market, at U.S. $10 billion, is equivalent to that of diamonds. And so another saying “Diamonds are forever”may lose some of its meaning.Uint4II. Basic Listening Practice3.ScriptM: Did you pick up the paper for me today? I really want to check the job vacancies. W: I know, it‟s over there. There‟s not much happen though. I had a look already.Maybe you should look on the Net instead.Q: What is the man looking for?4.ScriptM: Y ou don‟t have enough experience or qualifications for this role. What makes you believe you could handle the position?W:I‟m a fast learner and enjoy learning on the job. My natural skills lie in this area, and I‟m confident that I could handle the challenge. Given a chance, I would prove myself.Q: What is the woman saying?3. ScriptM: Could you help me with my resume? Jane said you‟re good with these things, andI really need someone to edit it. It‟s way too long.W: Sure, no problem, give I to me. A good resume should be no more than one page, you know. And it should list you experience in reverse chronological order. I can see we‟ve got some work to do!Q: Which of the following is true according to the conversation?4. ScriptM: Could you tell me why you would like to work for our company?W: Well, it has a good reputation as an employer, and its products are quite popular in the marketplace. I would feel proud to work for a company like this and to contribute a great deal to its success.Q: Why does the woman apply for the job?5. ScriptW: Where do you see yourself in five years‟ time?M: I aim to have been promoted to senior manager at the very least. I‟m very ambitious and want to climb up the career ladder as fast as possible. I don‟t want to feel miserable on the first rung in five years‟ time, watching everybody above me.Q: What does the man want in fie years?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.C 5.BIII. Listening InT ask 1: T ell me about yourself.ScriptM: Tell me a little about yourself.W: I‟m from Guilin City.M: What brought you to the east coast?W: I came to Qingdao to attend college. I‟m impressed by this city‟s dynamic economy. I‟ve come to love it so much that I‟ve decided to stay and work here. M: What work experience do you?W: I worked as an intern for a small shipping company. And my primary responsibilities were to maintain the company‟s ties with the existing customers and try to find new cargo sources.M: And what did that experience teach you?W: I learned that communication skills are extremely important. The knowledge I acquired from textbooks is indeed, but it is equally essential to be able to persuade a potential client t to trust you.M: How would your former employer describe you?W: He told me that my ability to find one customer after another was an asset to the company. He thanked me for my loyalty. He also appreciated my team as shown in my cooperation with my colleague.M: Y ou seem very mature for your age. And I see from your resume that you are very goal-oriented.W: Thank you. I believe I‟ve acquired many good qualities from my parents. They‟re my role models. However, I know I still have a lot to learn.The woman went from Guilin City to the east coast city of Qingdao to attend college. She was impressed by the latter‟s dynamic economy. Now shi is being interviewed for a job. She says she once worked as an intern for a small shipping company to maintain the company‟s ties with the existing customers and try to find new cargo sources. There she learned the importance of communication skills. She has realized that book knowledge is indeed necessary, but it is equally essential to persuade potential clients to trust her. Her former employer said her ability to find customers was an asset to the company. He appreciated the loyalty and team spirit. The interviewer finds her mature for her age and very goal-oriented. And she believes that she has acquired many good qualities form her parents, but still has a lot to learn.T ask 2: A Work Qualification T estScriptMurphy applies for an engineering position at an Irish firm based in Dublin. An American applied for the same job. Quite by coincidence, the two amplifications, and were asked to take the same test by the manager of the Human Resource Department. Upon completion of the test, both men missed only one of the questions. The manager went to Murphy and said, “Thank you for your interest, but we‟ve decided to give the American the job.”Bewildered by the manager‟s decision, Murphy asked, “Why would you be doing that? We both got nine questions correct. This being Ireland and me being Irish, I should get the job!”The manger answered calmly, “We have made our decisions based on the correct answers, but on the question you missed.”Unconvinced and somewhat indignant, Murphy question, “And just how would one incorrect answer be better than the other?”The manager‟s maser took him by surprise, “Simple, on QuestionNo.5, the American put down …I don‟t‟ know‟, and you put down …Neither do I‟.”Keys: FTTTFTFor Reference1.He made his decision based on the wrong answers to the one question one missed,rather than on the correct answers.2.By writing “Neither do I”, it seems that Murphy copied the American answer onthe test.T ask3: A Guide to a Successful Job InterviewScriptThere are times that you will be asked a hard question during a job interview. Don‟t panic, they just want to see how you handle a difficult situation. Being prepared isalways the best policy. Here are some samples of questions and some advice on how to handle them properly.Why should we choose you? To this question, you can ask yourself why you applied, what makes you suitable for this question, what the company can gain from hiring you, what you have to offer, how you would handle this jib, etc.Often they ask you to tell them about yourself. Y ou can split your answer into two, the professional and the personal level. Both are important, and how you move from one to the other depends on what you have to say. Y ou can give a brief summary of your life, professional and personal, with less emphasis on the early past, and more emphasis on the present and the future.When asked “What are your weakness?”, don‟t say, “I don‟t have any.”Everyone has weakness, and it takes something positive like, “I haven‟t had a lot of exposure on the on-site work, but I‟m looking forward to being more involved in dealing with customers directly and learning their needs.”Another common question is: “What are your strengths?” Y ou should customize your answer to meet the position requirement. Keep in mind the things they asked for in the advertisement. Tell them your strengths, but also show them how they how they would apply to this job. To show how your strengths were valuable, use the “Why, where, when, how” to demonstrate and prove your strengths.6.What is the passage mainly concerned with?7.What does the speaker NOT mention as an answer to the question, “Why shouldwe choose you?”?8.What does the speaker say you should stress when introducing yourself?9.What does the speaker advice you NOT to say when asked, “What are yourweaknesses?”10.What should you say when asked about your strong points?Kes: 1C 2.C3. B 4.A 5.DFor Reference“Why should we choose you?”, “Tell me about yourself.”, “What are your weaknesses?”, and “What are your strength?”。

新视野大学英语视听说教程第三册听力练习录音文本和答案Uint1II. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptW: Ok. It‘s your turn to pay the bill. I paid last time.M: What? Y ou have a selective memory. You tried to pay last turn, but your credit card failed; so I ended up paying! It‘s definitely your turn.Q: What is true according to the conversation?2. ScriptM: I‘m having real trouble reviewing for this French exam. I just can‘t memorize all the vocabulary.W: Me too. I hate having to learn things by heart.I guess we just have to keep reading the texts over and over.Q: What does the woman prefer?3. ScriptW: Oh look! There‘s that guy we saw last week, playing football in the park! He looked great in his kit, remember?M: Him? I don‘t remember him. I‘ve got a terrible memory for faces. I havea hard time even recording people I‘ve been introduced to.Q: According to the conversation, what is the man‘s problem?4. ScriptM: Why is there a big sign on the back of your door that says ―keys‖? W: It‘s to remind me to take my keys when I go out because I‘m always locking myself out by accident! It doesn‘t help enough. Now I just forget to read the sign.Q: Why is there a sign on the back of the door?5. ScriptM: That history exam was really hard. T he essay question was terrible! W: I know, I wish I were like David. He has a photographic memory, you know. How useful that would be!Q: What is true of David?K eys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.B 5.CIII. Listening InScriptM: Tell me your secret. You‘re suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject, and you used to be a bottom-of –class student just like me.W:Simple enough. I read an article in a scientific journal that studying with remembering, based on recent research into the brain.M: Aw, that stuff‘s old hat: study at the same time every day, be sure your clothes are comfortable, and make sure you have enough light, blah-blah-blah.W: Not so fast, wise guy. I‘m talking about principles like ―Mental Visualization‖, creating a picture in your mind of what is to be remembered.M: Ok, that dies sound different. Id ―Association‖a principle—you know, you connect what you want to remember with something you‘re familiar with?W: Right on! ‗Consolidation‖ is another. I review my notes right after class and consolidate—or absorb—the new material into what I‘ve already learned.M: You‘re moving ahead fast with those principle s. I swear this weekend I‘m going to stu d y sixteen hours a day both Saturday and Sunday.W: Whoa, big guy. That‘s not the way. Follow the principle of ―Distributes Practice‖. Shorter study sessions distributes over several days are better.M: That system is all very well for you; you‘ve got a good memory. But what about me? I‘ve got a memory like a sieve.W: You‘re too modest. T here‘s nothing wrong with your memory. But memory is like a muscle; it needs exercise. And don‘t forget it.While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly getting excellent marks, she says she read an article on studying and remembering. It talks about principles like ―Mental Visualization‖, that is, creating a picture in one‘s mind of what is to be remembered. This reminds the man of the principle of ―Association‖, which means connecting what one wants to remember with something one is familiar with. Then the woman adds the principle of ―Consolidation‖, or reviewing one‘s notes after class and absorbing the new materia l into what one has already learned. When the man promise to stu d y sixteen hours a day, the woman recommends the principle of ―Distributed Practice‖, which favors shorter stu d y sessions distributed over several days. Finally, the woman tells the man that memory is like a muscle, and that it needs exercise.Task 2: You forget my toast!ScriptAn 80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things, so they decide to go to their doctor to see what was wrong with them. They explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the couple over, the doctor told them that they were physically okay but might need to start writing things down to help them remember. The couple thanked the doctor and left.Later that night while watching TV, the old woman said to the old man, ―Honey, will you please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream?‖Before the man left, she added, ―Why don‘t you write that down so you won‘t forget?‖―Nonsense,‖ said the husband, ―I can remember a dish of ice cream!‖―Well,‖said the wife, ―I‘d like some strawberries on it. You‘d better write that down because I know your memory is failing.‖―Don‘t be silly,‖ replied the husband. ―There‘re only two things: a dish of ice cream and some strawberries. I can surely remember that!‖With that, he rushed into the kitchen. After about twenty minutes he returned from the kitchen and handed her a plate of bacon and eggs. The wife took one look at the plate, glanced up at her husband, and said, ―Hey, you forget the toast!‖K eys: FTFFFTask3: Memory-Improving TechniquesScriptThere are many techniques you can use to improve your memory. Some of them are introduced her.First and foremost, you need to stimulate your memory all the time. To put it simply, you should use your memory as much as possible. It is especially important to try to learn something new. If you work in an office, learn to dance; if you are a dancer, learn to deal with a computer, if you work with sales, and learn to play chess; if you ar e a programmer, learn to paint. These added activities stimulate the brain so that I t continues to function. Older people need to pay attention to things they are dealing with. Don‘t try to memorize everything that catches your attention; focus on what you consider important. For example, you can take any object such as a pen and concentrate on it. Think on its various characteristics: its material, its function, its color, and so on. Don‘t allow any other thought to occupy your mind while you are concentrating in that pen.Another method that can be used is to relax yourself. It is impossible to remember things if you are tense or nervous.So, try holding your breath for ten seconds, and then release it slowly. Association is also a powerful tool to develop your memory. For example, if you cannot remember a person‘s name, you can think about a special feature of his face and then link it with his mane.1. What‘s seems to be an especially important way to stimulate one‘s memory?2. What seems to be the best way to focus your memory?3. How can you concentrate on a pen?4. How can you relax yourself according to the passage?5. What is the main idea of the passage?K es: 1A 2.C3. D 4.B 5.DIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 I t slipped my mind!Amy: I sent out the invitations to the dinner party.Bill: That‘s good. Now what should we do?Amy: We‘ve got to plan the menu.Bill: Oh, that‘s right. Do you have anything in mind?Amy: I think I‘m going to make the chicken salad we had at the Christmas party. Remember I sled the chef for the recipe?Bill: Yeah, but did you forget that Linda doesn‘t eat chicken?Amy: Linda? Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite Linda! It just slipped my mind.She‘ll be mad at me.Bill: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. I t‘s not too late yet.I‘ll make a phone call. Don‘t worry.Amy: Thanks! You see, I‘m getting forgetful. I think I‘m getting old! Bill: Looks like you are, sweetheartNow Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA:I‘m going to throw a party, and I‘ve sent out the invitations to my friends and relatives.B: That‘s good. But don‘t forget to invite everyone you should invite. A: I think I‘ve invited everyone. Do you have anybody in mind?B: Did you invite John? He‘s lost his job after recent quarrel with his boss. A: Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite him! He‘ll be sad, thinking we look down on him. He just slipped my mind.B: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. Don‘t worry. It‘s not too late. Make a phone call right away.A: Did I forget anybody else that I should incite?B: There‘s yet another person you should invite—Julia. She‘s just moved to the city and feels lonely.A: Oh, good heavens, I forgot all about her. She‘s our new friend. You see, I‘m getting forgetful. I think I‘m getting old!B: Looks like you are, buddy. You‘d better start writing things down if they‘re important.MODEL2 I can’t think of it off the top of my head. ScriptJohn: Hey, Sue. Do you know what Jack‘s home phone number is?Susan: I can‘t think of it off the top of my head.I don‘t have my address book on me, and I don‘t have my mobile phone with me, either.John:That‘s too bad! I‘ve got to find him now. It‘s urgent! If I can‘t find him today, I‘ll be dead!Susan: You might want to look it up in the phone book.John: I‘ve checked already, but it seems that hid phone number is unlisted. Susan: Maybe it‘s under his roommate‘s name.John: Well, I guess so.Susan: Well, why don‘t you call Jane? She has his phone number. John: I‘ve tried, but no one answered!Susan: Maybe call his office and ask his secretary.John: I‘ve already tried. She won‘t tell me. She says it‘s private. Susan: Oh, that‘s right. They usually don‘t release private information over the phone.John: It‘s a pity. You usually have a powerful memory, but you can‘t help today. What‘s wrong with you? Your memory seems to be fading early. Susan: It‘s not my memory is fading. I do have memory for face and names, but a poor one for number and datesNow Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hey, do you remember when is the lecture on the value of information by Professor Smith?B: I can‘t think of it off the top of my head. Maybe we can look it up in our notebook, but I don‘t have mine with me.A: That‘s too bas! I don‘t have it with me, either. Do you remember the number of the lecture hail?B: Sorry, I can‘t think of it off my head.A: I‘m terribly interested in the lecture. I can‘t miss it!B: Well, why don‘t you call the dean who arranged the lecture?A: I‘m afraid it‘s not very wise to ask the dean directly.B: Then maybe you can call the office if the department and ask the secretary.A: I‘ve already tried, but no one answered.B: Oh!A: You usually have a powerful memory, but you can‘t help today. You memory seems to be fading early.B: It‘s nit that my memory is fading. I do have a good memory for faces and names, but a poor one for numbers and dates.MODEL3 What‘s wrong with your memory?ScriptBill: Hi, honey! My trip to London was wonderful.Amy: Tell me what thrilled you most.[The telephone rings and Bill answers it....He hangs up.]Bill: Er, where was I?Amy: You were talking about your tour in London.Bill: Oh, yeah.Amy: I bet you had a great time.Bill: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the tower of London. Amy: How did you get there? By bus or underground?Bill: Let me see….Sorry, I can‘t remember any more.Amy: Wha t‘s wrong with your memory?Bill: I hope it‘s not Alzheimer‘s disease. I don‘t want to forget my own name.Amy: I don‘t think so. Perhaps it‘s just temporary forgetfulness. You‘ll be right after a good sleep.Bill: I hope so. But as this is happening so often re c ently, I think I must go to see a doctor and get some pillsAmy: It‘s not as serous as that. Anyway, I wish you had a good memory for happy events, and a bad one for unhappy things.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hey, my trip to Beijing was fantastic.B: Tell me what thrilled you most.[The door bell rings and A answer it….A comes back.]A:Where was I?B: You were talking about your tour in BeijingA: Oh, yeah.B: I bet you had a great time.A:Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, though the admission fees were a bit too high for me.B: What were the fees?A: Let me see….Sorry, I can‘t remember any more.B: Wha t‘s wrong with your memory?A: I hope it‘s not Alzheimer‘s disease. I don‘t want to see a lot of new people everyday.B:I don‘t think so. Perhaps you only forget things momentarily. You‘ll be right after a good sleep.A: I hope so. But as this is happening so often re c ently, I think I have to see a doctor. B: I don‘t think it‘s so serious. Anyway, a bad memory helps you forget your trouble.V. Let’s TalkScriptStudent: Professor, thank you for graining me this interview. I‘m Susan,a reporter from the Student Union magazine. Many students havedifficultly memorizing things. Since you‗re an outstandingpsychologist, could you give us some tips on how top improveour memory?Professor: Well, some people have better memories than others, but that‘s largely because they are better at creating mental images. Student: If I‘m not good at creating images, what can I do? Professor: Practice helps. And the mind remembers things better if they are connecte d with other images. For example, I you have to pick upseveral items at the grocery store, say, carrots, egg, bananas,and milk, you can create a picture in your mind of a giant carrot,and hanging from it, a banana.Student: Then I could have a giant milk carton pouring milk over the carrot and banana.Professor: Certainly. Then what would you do with the egg?Student: Hmmm. I‘d visualize an egg-shaped UFO flying across the sky. Professor:There you go. The more you apply the ideas, the easier it gets.Besides creating pictures, there‘s another technique that isvery useful.Student: What is it?Professor: Establishing an association. Suppose you are looking for lost keys.Relax, and let your mind look for all the images connected withthose keys--their feel, the sounds they make.Student: How will that help?Professor: You might remember the sound the keys made when you placed then in a drawer or cold touch of the keys in your jacket were youleft them.Student: Oh my gosh! I have to run. It‘s time my English class. I see an image of my teacher staring at my empty seat in the classroom.Many thanks, Professor.Professor: Not at all,and good luck with your memory.Ways of Improving One’sMemoryExamplesCreating images To remember the itemsto buy sat the grocerystore such as carrots,eggs, bananas, and milkImages that you mayhelp:1.a giant carrot and abanana hanging from it2. a giant milk cartonpouring milk over thecarrot and banana3. an egg-shaped UFOflying across the skyEstablishing associations To find your lost keysAssociations withsound touch that mayhelp:1. The sound of the keysmight remind you ofy\having placedthen in a drawer.2. The cold touch of thekeys might remindyou of them in yourjacket.DiscussionSAMPLEA: As we just heard from the interview, the technique of associating certainly important in promoting memory.B: And according to the interview, creating images helps remember things.If you r shopping list includes eggs, you might visualize an egg or an egg-shaped UFO flying across.A: Another important factor in improving memory can be of interest. If you get interested in something, you can remember it better.B: Yeah. And if you recognize facts into meaningful group s, you can remember them better. For instance, if you want to memorize all the names of American presidents, it is not easy. If, however, you arrange them chronologically into three periods: those before Abraham Lincoln, those between Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, and those after, then the task will be less difficult.A: It is common sense that if you glance at something quickly, you tend to forget it quickly. If you stuffy it slowly, you can remember it better.B: Another technique is intensive practice or repeating. As a saying goes, practice makes perfect. If you repeat something again and again, you will eventually learn i t by heart.A:But we should not work too hard. When we get tired, our learning efficiency declines. We need breaks so the mind can rest and absorb what has been learned.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: The Role Memory Plays in Our LifeScriptSince memory plays a significant role in our life, scrientists are increasingly interested in research on how to improver memory, Here are some factors they believe to be important to expanding memory capacity.To begin with, you must take special care in your daily life. Food for example, is very important. Some vitamins are essential foe your memory to work properly. They are found in bread, cereal, vegetables and fruits. S ome experts say that synthesizes vitamins improve memory, but others have doubts about this, arguing that the studies have not confirmed they do work. Another essential factor is water. It helps to maintain the memory systems, especially in older persons. According to Dr. Roswell, lack of water in the body has an immediate and strong effect on memory; it can cause confusion and other thought difficulties. Sleep also plays a significant role. To be able to have a goof memory, we must al low the brain to have plenty of rest. While sleeping, the brain no longer controls the senses, and starts to revise and store the information one has receives. Lack of sleep would make one feel exhausted and would weaken one‘s ability to concentrate. Also, one‘ability to store information would be affected.1. What is the passage mainly about?2. Why are foods important in promoting memory according to the passage?3. To whom is water especially important in maintaining the memory system?4. What problem can a lack of water cause?5. Why is sleep important to memory?K eys: 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.CTask 2: Where did the professor go?ScriptThis is a true story, while happened to friends of ours in a small town in South Africa. They were a hospitable couple who often entertained their neighbors for drinks, tea or dinner. On this particular spring night, theyhave invited a retired professor to super. During the evening, it began to pour with rain, and the heavens really opened. Because he had walked there, they offered to put him up for the night. T hey pointed out that by staying overnight, he did not need to go to out in the bad weather. He agreed on the soundness of that idea, thanked his hosts profusely, and the matter seemed to be settled. But while they were washing the dishes after supper, the forgetful professor disappeared.No one could find him anywhere. Eventually, after40 minutes, the front door bell rang. There was the professor, soaked to the skin. When he was asked what on earth he has been dong in the rain, he replied that because he was going to stay there overnight, he had gone home to get his pajamas and toothbrush.Task3: How to Remember NamesScriptY ou just called the TV repair shop, and the voice on the other end of the line tells you, ―This is Don Smith‖.About 5 minutes later you tell your wife that ―this guy‖will be out to fix the TV in the morning. You can‘t think of his mane although you know he mentioned it on the phone.This happens all the time to just about any of us unless we have learned to concentrate and implant a name in our memory, right at the time we hear it. To do this, you must make a habit of repeating the name back to the person. This action will remind you to store the name in your ―memory bank‖each time you hear someone‘s name, and within a short time the ―repeating‖process can be discontinuedWhen you meet someone in person, use the same procedure, and in addition, visualize something different, unusual or ridiculous about hid or her appearance, position, or actions that ―ties in ―with his or her name. Later, you may write the descriptive information on one side of a card and the name in the other side. Look at it repeatedly, see the ―picture‖in your mind‘s eye as you look at the name; or when you see he name, visualize the ―picture‖ you have assigned to the name.Getting this system to work will require changes in you r thinking, and it may take several days or several weeks to become proficient.News ReportA Dolphin ExhibitionScriptA recent art exhibition in Florida honored the animal often seen as man‘s most intelligent friend, the dolphin.The ―Dolphins on Parade‖exhibition in the Florida Keys featured life-sized decorates dolphin paintings made of wood and the cost of materials. The dolphins were shown at area business and along the beach. Sponsors paid U.S. $750 to cover the artists‘fee and the cost of materials. There were more than 100 dolphin themes, including a beer-belly dolphin. They showed the work of local artists, as well as the beach atmosphere the Keys are famous for.Probably the most unique was special because of its artist, Pandora. Pandora the dolphin painter is area dolphin, art the Dolphin Research center, in Marathon, Florida. The playful artist streaks colors across a dolphin painting holding a brush in its mouth.The exhibition was held by the Monroe [Florida] Council of the Arts as part of a plan to make the Keys an international arts center. The paintings were to be auctioned off in March, with the money earned going to community art programs.Uint2II. Basic Listening Practice3. ScriptW: Have you chosen your elective for next semester yet? Are you taking French writing again?M: Yes I am, but it‘s compulsory for us next semester. So I think I‘m gong to do marketing as an elective instead.Q: Which class will the man choose as his elective?4. ScriptM: Did you go to that businesses lecture on Friday? I missed it and need to copy your notes.W: I‘d say you could borrow my notes, but Sarah‘s got them. Be careful not to miss Professor Brown‘s seminar; he takes attendance in that.Q: What is the woman telling the man?3. ScriptW: Wow, Steven! In the library! What brings you here?M: I‘m enjoying the view. All the girls in fashion design are here are preparing for an exam on Monday.Q: Why is the man in the library?4. ScriptW:How‘s your group doing with this statistics presentation? Mine‘s terrible.M: Yeah, mine too. David and Mike are OK, but Steven doesn‘t pull his weight and Suzie‘s never around. I don‘t see how we can pass unless Steven and Suzie realize that this is their last chance.Q: What is the true of Steven and Suzie?5. ScriptW: You took an MBA at Harvard Business School, didn‘t you? What‘s it like? M: It‘s expensive, about U.S. $ 40,000 a year, plus the costs of food and housing. But the teaching is first class. The professors have a lot of practical experience. They use the case system of teaching; that is, you study how actual businesses grew or failed.Q:Why is he MBA teaching in Harvard Business School first class, according to the conversation?K eys: 1.C 2.D 3.B 4.D 5.AIII. Listening InTask1: On the First DayScriptHarrison: I‘m Harrison. Good to meet you. So you‘ve bought the books for this biology class.Jenny: Sure, I think everyone had to before class started. Harrison: No. Usually no one does much on the first day because it‘s still add-drop.Jenny: What‘s that?Harrison: Changing from class to class to find out which one is best. Hey, where are you from?Jenny: Poland. Have you has this teacher before? I‘ve heard he is really good.Harrison: He‘s good if you‘re a hand-worker. He expects a lot.Jenny: Oh, I guess that‘s good. I hope I can keep up with everyone else in the class. Maybe I need your help after class.Harrison: You‘re welcome.…Professor: All right. See you guys next week.Student: See you.Jenny: Harrison, wait up!Harrison: So what do you think about the professor‘s lecture?Jenny: I think half of what he said went over my head.Harrison: That‘s all right. A lot of what he said is explain in the reading/ Jenny: Hey, would you mind if I borrowed your notes tonight to look them over?Harrison: No problem. We don‘t have class until Wednesday. Here you go. Jenny: Thanks. I just want to make sure I‘m prepared for the seminar.Harrison: Yeah, participation in the discussion is an important part of the education here.Seeing that Jenny has bought the books for the biology class, Harrison says nobody does much on the first day because it‘s still add-drop, which means students are changing from class to class. Jenny knows the professor is really good.B ut Harrison warns her that the professor is good, only if students are hand-workers, for he expects a lot.After class, Jenny admits that half of what the professor said went over her head, and Harrison assures her that a lot of what the professor said is explained in the reading.When Jenny asks to borrow Harrison notes, he says ―on problem‖, for they don‘t have class until Wednesday. Finally, Harrison says participation in the discussio n at the seminar is an important part of the education there. Task 2: Money for CollegeScriptRobert is a university student. He likes to have fun. But having fun was expensive, so he was rapidly running out of money. There was nothing to do to try to call his mother for help.―Hi, Mom. I certainly miss you and Dad. I…uh…got a big surprise this week in my physics course. We have to buy two new textbooks. I‘m going to need $100.‖―I understand,‖said his mother,―I‘ll send you the money right away. You left your calculus book here when you were home two weeks ago. Shall I mail that at the same time?‖―Oh, yeah. Thanks,‖ Robert said.Robert‘s mother made up a parcel with the calculus book and two checks, and mailed it to Robert that very day. When she returned from the post office, her husband was waiting for her.―Well, how much did you give the boy this time?‖ asked Dad.―I send two checks: one for $100 and the other for $1, 100,‖ answered Mom. ―You‘re outing your mind,‖ yelled Dad, ―That‘s $1,100. He‘ll just spend that in a couple of weeks. He‘s never going to learn the value of money that way.‖―Don‘t worry, honey,‖ Mom said, ―I taped the $100 check to the cover of his book, but I put the $1,000 one between the pages in Charper13!‖K eys: TFFFTTask3: How to Get Straight A’sScriptIt is interesting to note how straight A students achieve academic excellence. Here, according to education experts and students themselves are the secrets of super-achievers.First, they know how to set priorities. Top students allow no intrusions on study time. Once the books are open or the computer is turned on, phone calls go unanswered, TV shows unwatched, snacks ignored. Study is business, and business comes before recreation.Also, good students can study anywhere and everywhere. Claudia Hill, an Arizona State University business professor recalls a cross-country runner who worked out every day. Hill persuaded him to use his spare time to memorize biology term. Then he posted a list of biology terms on the mirror in the bathroom. H e learned a few terms every day while brushing his teeth. Eventually, he scored high on the final examination.Moreover, top students schedule their time well. Study times are strictly a matter of personal preference. Some work late at night when the house is quiet. Others awake early. Still others study as soon as they come home from school when the work is fresh in their minds. All agreed, however, on the need for consistency. A student says, ―Whatever I was doing, I maintained a certain period of time every day for studying.‖Another important characteristic of super-achievers is that they know hoe to read, According to a book entitled Getting Straight A‘s, the secret of good reading is to be ―an active reader-one who continually asks questions that lead to a full understanding of the author‘s message‖.6. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about super—achievers startingto study?7. What did the cross-country runner do to score high on the exam?8. What is the good thing all top students agree on?9. What does the speaker mean by ―an active reader‖?10. What is the main idea of the passage?K es: 1B 2.C3. D 4.A 5.DIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Y ou’re just going to have study hard。

新视野⼤学英语视听说教程三――听⼒原⽂及答案新视野⼤学英语视听说教程三――听⼒原⽂及答案新视野⼤学英语视听说教程第三册听⼒练习录⾳⽂本和答案完整版Uint1II. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptW: Ok. It‘s your turn to pay the bill. I paid last time.M: What? You have a selective memory. You tried to pay last turn, but your creditcard fail ed; so I ended up paying! It‘s definitely your turn.Q: What is true according to the conversation?2. ScriptM: I‘m having real trouble reviewing for this French exam. I just can‘t memorize allthe vocabulary.W: Me too. I hate having to learn things by heart. I guess we just have to keep readingthe texts over and over.Q: What does the woman prefer?3. ScriptW: Oh look! There‘s that guy we saw last week, playing football in the park! Helooked great in his kit, remember?M: Him? I don‘t remember him. I‘ve got a terrible memory for faces.I have a hardtime even recording people I‘ve been introduced to.Q: According to the conversation, what is the man‘s problem?4. ScriptM: Why is there a big sign on the back of your door that says―keys‖?W: It‘s to remind me to take my keys when I go out because I‘m always lockingmyself out by accident! It doesn‘t help enough. Now I just forgetto read the sign. Q: Why is there a sign on the back of the door?5. ScriptM: That history exam was really hard. The essay question wasterrible!W: I know, I wish I were like David. He has a photographic memory,you know. Howuseful that would be!Q: What is true of David?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.B 5.CIII. Listening InScriptM: Tell me your secret. You‘re suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject, and you used to be a bottom-of –class student just like me.W: Simple enough. I read an article in a scientific journal that studying with remembering, based on recent research into the brain.M: A w, that stuff‘s old hat: study at the same time every day, be sure your clothes are comfortable, and make sure you have enough light, blah-blah-blah.W: Not so fast, wise guy. I‘m talking about principles like―Mental Visualization‖,creating a picture in your mind of what is to be remembered.M: Ok, that dies sound different. Id ―Association‖ a principle—you know, you connect what you want to remember with something you‘re familiar with?W: Right on! ?Consolidation‖ is another. I review my notes righ t after class and consolidate—or absorb—the new material into what I‘ve already learned.M: You‘re moving ahead fast with those principles. I swear this weekend I‘m going to study sixteen hours a day both Saturday and Sunday.W: Whoa, big guy. That‘s n ot the way. Follow the principle of―Distributes Practice‖.Shorter study sessions distributes over several days are better.M: That system is all very well for you; you‘ve got a good memory. But what about me? I‘ve got a memory like a sieve.W: You‘re too modest. There‘s nothing wrong with your memory. But memory is like a muscle; it needs exercise. And don‘t forget it.While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly gettingexcellent marks, shesays she read an article on studying and remembering. It talks about principles like ―Mental Visualization‖, that is, creating a picture in one‘s mind of what is to be remembered. This reminds the man of the principle of ―Association‖, which means connecting what one wants to remember with something one is familiar with. Then the woman adds the principle of ―Consolidation‖, or reviewingone‘s notes after classand absorbing the new material into what one has already learned. When the manpromise to study sixteen hours a day, the woman recommends the principle of―Distributed Practice‖, which favors shorter study sessions distributed over severaldays. Finally, the woman tells the man that memory is like a muscle, and that it needsexercise.Task 2: You forget my toast!ScriptAn 80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things, sothey decide to go to their doctor to see what was wrong with them. They explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the couple over, the doctor told them that they were physically okay but might need to start writing things down to help them remember. The couple thanked the doctor and left.Later that night while watching TV, the old woman said to the old man, ―Honey, willyou please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream?‖Before the man left, she added, ―Why don‘t you write that down so you won‘tforget?‖―Nonsense,‖ said the husband, ―I can remember a dish of icecream!‖―Well,‖ said the wife, ―I‘d like some strawberries on it. You‘d better write that downbecause I know your memory is failing.‖―Don‘t be silly,‖ replied the husband. ―There‘re only two things: a dish of ice creamand some strawberries. I can surely remember that!‖With that, he rushed into the kitchen. After about twenty minutes he returned from the kitchen and handed her a plate of bacon and eggs.The wife took one look at the plate, glanced up at her husband, and said, ―Hey, youforget the toast!‖Keys: FTFFFTask3: Memory-Improving TechniquesScriptThere are many techniques you can use to improve your memory. Someof them are introduced her.First and foremost, you need to stimulate your memory all the time. To put it simply,you should use your memory as much as possible. It is especially important to try to learn something new. If you work in an office, learn to dance; if you are a dancer, learn to deal with a computer, if you work with sales, and learn to play chess; if you are a programmer, learn to paint. These added activities stimulate the brain so that I t continues to function.Older people need to pay attention to things they are dealing with. Don‘t try tomemorize everything that catches your attention; focus on what you consider important. For example, you can take any object such as a pen and concentrate on it. Think on its various characteristics: itsmaterial, its function, its color, and so on. Don‘t allow any other thought to occupy your mind while you are concentrating inthat pen.Another method that can be used is to relax yourself. It is impossible to remember things if you are tense or nervous.So, try holding your breath for ten seconds, and then release it slowly.Association is also a powerful tool to develop your memory. For example, if you cannot remember a person‘s name, you can think a bout a special feature of his face and then link it with his mane.1. What‘s seems to be an especially important way to stimulateone‘s memory?2. What seems to be the best way to focus your memory?3. How can you concentrate on a pen?4. How can you relax yourself according to the passage?5. What is the main idea of the passage?Kes: 1A 2.C3. D 4.B 5.DIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 It slipped my mind!Amy: I sent out the invitations to the dinner party.Bill: That‘s good. Now what should we do?Amy: We‘ve got to plan the menu.Bill: Oh, that‘s right. Do you have anything in mind?Amy: I think I‘m going to make the chicken salad we had at the Christmas party.Remember I sled the chef for the recipe?Bill: Yeah, but did you forget that Linda doesn‘t eat chicken?Amy: Linda? Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite Linda! It just slipped my mind. She‘ll bemad at me.Bill: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. It‘s not too late yet. I‘ll make aphone call. Don‘t worry.Amy: Thanks! You see, I‘m getting forgetful. I think I‘m getting old!Bill: Looks like you are, sweetheartNow Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: I‘m going to throw a party, and I‘ve sent out the invitations to my friends andrelatives.B: That‘s good. But don‘t forget to invite everyon e you should invite.A: I think I‘ve invited everyone. Do you have anybody in mind?B: Did you invite John? He‘s lost his job after recent quarrel with his boss.A: Oh, my gosh! I forgot to invite him! He‘ll be sad, thinking we look down on him.He just slipped my mind.B: Well, everyone forgets something sometimes. Don‘t worry. It‘s not too late. Make a phone call right away.A: Did I forget anybody else that I should incite?B: There‘s yet another person you should invite—Julia. She‘s just moved to the city and feels lonely.A: Oh, good heavens, I forgot all about her. She‘s our new friend. You see, I‘m getting forgetful. I think I‘m getting old!B: Looks like you are, buddy. You‘d better start writing things down if they‘re important.MODEL2 I can’t think of it off the top of my head.ScriptJohn: Hey, Sue. Do you know what Jack‘s home phone number is?Susan: I can‘t think of it off the top of my head. I don‘t have my address book on me, and I don‘t have my mobile phone with me, either.John: That‘s too bad! I‘ve got to find him now. It‘s urgent! If I can‘t find him today,I‘ll be dead!Susan: You might want to look it up in the phone book.John: I‘ve checked already, but it seems that hid phone number is unlisted. Susan: Maybe it‘s under his roommate‘s name.John: Well, I guess so.Susan: Well, why don‘t you call Jane? She has his phone number.John: I‘ve tried, but no one answered!Susan: Maybe call his office and ask his secretary.John: I‘ve already tried. She won‘t tell me. She says it‘s private.Susan: Oh, that‘s right. They usually don‘t release private information over the phone.John: It‘s a pity. You usually have a powerful memory, but youcan‘t help today.What‘s wrong with you? Your memory seems to be fading early.Susan: It‘s not my memory is fading. I do have memory for face and names, but a poor one for number and datesNow Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hey, do you remember when is the lecture on the value of information by Professor Smith?B: I can‘t think of it off the top of my head. Maybe we can look it up in our notebook,but I don‘t have mine with me.A: That‘s too bas! I don‘t have it with me, either. Do you remember the number of thelecture hail?B: Sorry, I can‘t think of it off my head.A: I‘m terribly interested in the lecture. I can‘t miss it!B: Well, why don‘t you call the dean who arranged the lecture?A: I‘m afraid it‘s not very wise to ask the dean directly.B: Then maybe you can call the office if the department and ask the secretary.A: I‘ve already tried, but no one answered.B: Oh!A: You usually have a powerful memory, but you can‘t help today. You memoryseems to be fading early.B: It‘s nit that my memory is fading. I do have a good memory for faces and names,but a poor one for numbers and dates.MODEL3 What‘s wrong with your memory?ScriptBill: Hi, honey! My trip to London was wonderful.Amy: Tell me what thrilled you most.[The telephone rings and Bill answers it....He hangs up.] Bill: Er, where was I?Amy: You were talking about your tour in London.Bill: Oh, yeah.Amy: I bet you had a great time.Bill: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the tower of London. Amy: How did you get there? By bus or underground?Bill: Let me see….Sorry, I can‘t remember any more.Amy: What‘s wrong with your memory?Bill: I hope it‘s not Alzheimer‘s disease. I don‘t want to forget my own name. Amy: I don‘t think so. Perhaps it‘s just temporary forgetfulness. You‘ll be right after agood sleep.Bill: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I must go to see adoctor and get some pillsAmy: It‘s not as serous as that. Anyway, I wish you had a good memory for happyevents, and a bad one for unhappy things.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Hey, my trip to Beijing was fantastic.B: Tell me what thrilled you most.[The door bell rings and A answer it….A comes back.]A: Where was I?B: You were talking about your tour in BeijingA: Oh, yeah.B: I bet you had a great time.A: Yes, I particularly enjoyed visiting the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, thoughthe admission fees were a bit too high for me.B: What were the fees?A: Let me see….Sorry, I can‘t remember any more.B: What‘s wrong with your memory?A: I hope it‘s not Alzheimer‘s disease. I don‘t want to see a lot of new people everyday. B: I don‘t think so. Perhaps you only forget things momentarily. You‘ll be right after a good sleep. A: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I have to see a doctor. B: I don‘t think it‘s so serious. Anyway, a bad memory helps you forget your trouble.V. Let’s TalkScriptStudent: Professor, thank you for graining me this interview. I‘m Susan, a reporterfrom the Student Union magazine. Many students have difficultly memorizing things. Since you?re an outstanding psychologist, could yougive us some tips on how top improve our memory?Professor: Well, some people have better memories than others, but that‘s largelybecause they are better at creating mental images.Student: If I‘m not good at creating images, what can I do?Professor: Practice helps. And the mind remembers things better if they areconnected with other images. For example, I you have to pick up severalitems at the grocery store, say, carrots, egg, bananas, and milk,you cancreate a picture in your mind of a giant carrot, and hanging from it, abanana.Student: Then I could have a giant milk carton pouring milk over the carrot andbanana.Professor: Certainly. Then what would you do with the egg?Student: Hmmm. I‘d visualize an egg-shaped UFO flying across the sky.Professor: There you go. The more you apply the ideas, the easier it gets. Besidescreating pictures, there‘s another technique that is very useful.Student: What is it?Professor: Establishing an association. Suppose you are looking forlost keys.Relax, and let your mind look for all the images connected withthosekeys--their feel, the sounds they make.Student: How will that help?Professor: You might remember the sound the keys made when youplaced then ina drawer or cold touch of the keys in your jacket were you left them. Student: Oh my gosh! I have to run. It‘s time my English class. Isee an image ofmy teacher staring at my empty seat in the classroom. Many thanks, Professor. Professor: Not at all, and good luck with your memory.Ways of Improving One’s ExamplesMemoryImages that you may help:1.a giant carrot and aTo remember the items to banana hanging from itCreating images buy sat the grocery store 2. a giant milk cartonsuch as carrots, eggs, pouring milk over thebananas, and milk carrot and banana3. an egg-shaped UFOflying across the skyAssociations with soundtouch that may help:1. The sound of the keysmight remind you ofEstablishing associations To find your lost keys y\having placed then ina drawer.2. The cold touch of thekeys might remind youof them in your jacket.DiscussionSAMPLEA: As we just heard from the interview, the technique of associating certainly important in promoting memory.B: And according to the interview, creating images helps remember things. If yourshopping list includes eggs, you might visualize an egg or an egg-shaped UFOflying across.A: Another important factor in improving memory can be of interest. If you getinterested in something, you can remember it better.B: Yeah. And if you recognize facts into meaningful groups, you can remember thembetter. For instance, if you want to memorize all the names of American presidents,it is not easy. If, however, you arrange them chronologically into three periods:those before Abraham Lincoln, those between Abraham Lincoln and FranklinRoosevelt, and those after, then the task will be less difficult.A: It is common sense that if you glance at something quickly, you tend to forget itquickly. If you stuffy it slowly, you can remember it better.B: Another technique is intensive practice or repeating. As a saying goes, practicemakes perfect. If you repeat something again and again, you will eventually learnit by heart.A: But we should not work too hard. When we get tired, our learning efficiency declines. We need breaks so the mind can rest and absorb what has been learned.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: The Role Memory Plays in Our LifeScriptSince memory plays a significant role in our life, scrientists are increasingly interested in research on how to improver memory, Here are some factors they believe to be important to expanding memory capacity.To begin with, you must take special care in your daily life. Foodfor example, is very important. Some vitamins are essential foe your memory to work properly. They are found in bread, cereal, vegetables and fruits. Some experts say that synthesizes vitamins improve memory, but others have doubts about this, arguing that the studies have not confirmed they do work. Another essential factor is water. It helps to maintain the memory systems, especially in older persons. According to Dr. Roswell, lack of water in the body has an immediate and strongeffect on memory; it can cause confusion and other thought difficulties. Sleep also plays a significant role. To be able to have a goof memory, we must allow the brain to have plenty of rest. While sleeping, the brain no longer controls the senses, and starts to revise and store the information one has receives. Lack of sleep would make one feel exhausted and would weaken one‘s ability to concentrate. Also,one‘ ability to store information would be affected.1. What is the passage mainly about?2. Why are foods important in promoting memory according to the passage?3. To whom is water especially important in maintaining the memory system?4. What problem can a lack of water cause?5. Why is sleep important to memory?Keys: 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.CTask 2: Where did the professor go?ScriptThis is a true story, while happened to friends of ours in a small town in South Africa. They were a hospitable couple who often entertained their neighbors for drinks, tea ordinner. On this particular spring night, they have invited a retired professor to super.During the evening, it began to pour with rain, and the heavens really opened.Because he had walked there, they offered to put him up for the night. They pointed. He out that by staying overnight, he did not need to go to out in the bad weatheragreed on the soundness of that idea, thanked his hosts profusely, and the matter seemed to be settled. But while they were washing the dishes after supper, the forgetful professor disappeared. No one could find him anywhere. Eventually, after40minutes, the front door bell rang. There was the professor, soaked to the skin. When he was asked what on earth he has been dong in the rain, he replied that because hewas going to stay there overnight, he had gone home to get his pajamas and toothbrush.。

UNIT 1 With Alzheimer's, you meet a lot of new people.Ⅰ. Lead-inWork in pairs, discuss the following questions and then share your answers with the whole class.(√) 1. What factors may weaken one's memory?(√) 2. Can you describe some possible advantages of having a poor memory?(√) 3. What can you do to make sure all your relatives and friends are on the guest list for your birthday party?(√) 4. How do you ensure important phone numbers are always at your fingertips?Ⅱ. Basic Listening PracticeListen to the short dialogs and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1. A) The man is offering to pay.B) The woman is offering to pay.C) The man paid last time.D) The woman paid last time.2. A) Memorizing the words.B) Memorizing the texts.C) Learning the texts by heart.D) Reading the texts time and again.3. A) He can't remember people by sight.B) He can't remember people by name.C) He has a terrible memory for football.D) He has a hard time recognizing names.4. A) To remind the woman to lock the door when going out.B) To remind the woman to take her keys when going out.C) To remind guests to close the door after them.D) To prevent visitors from having an accident.5. A) He set a difficult essay question.B) He found the history exam difficult.C) He has a good memory.D) His memory is declining.Word TipsKit:(运动队的)服装(a set of clothes and equipment that you use when playing a sport) photographic memory:准确得惊人的记忆力(the ability to remember in exact detail of something one has seen)Ⅲ. Listening InTask 1: Is your memory in good shape?Listen to the dialog and fill in the blanks with the information you hear.While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly ______, she says she read _____ on studying and remembering. It tells about ______ like "Mental Visualization", that is, creating ______ in one's mind of ______. This reminds the man of the principle of "______", which means connecting what one wants to remember with something one is ______. Then the woman adds theprinciple of "_____", or reviewing one's notes after class and absorbing the ______ into _____. When the man promises to study ______ hours a day, the woman recommends the principle of "______", which favors ______ study sessions distributed over ______. Finally, the woman tells the man that memory is like _______ and it needs ______.Word Tipsmental visualization: 头脑中形成图像、意象association: 联想(a feeling or memory that is connected with a particular place, event, word, etc.)consolidation: 巩固，加强(the act of making something strong and secure)sieve: 筛子(a wire tool for separating small objects from large objects)Task 2: Y ou forgot my toast!Listen to the passage and mark the statements T (true) or F (false). If the statement is false, explain why.1. The couple went to their doctor to have a complete physical checkup.A) TB) F2. At first the wife asked the husband to get her only ice cream.A) TB) F3. The husband refused to write a note, for he believed he could remember the toast.A) TB) F4. Finally, the husband brought the wife both ice cream and strawberries.A) TB) F5. The wife blamed the husband for forgetting to bring her ice cream and strawberries.A) TB) FWord Tipstoast: 烤面包，吐司(bread that has been heated and browned in a toaster or an oven)check over:检查(examine; inspect)bacon: 咸肉，熏肉(salted or smoked meat from the back or sides of a pig, often served in narrow thin pieces)Listen to the passage again and answer the questions.1. Why did the husband refuse to write down the wife's instructions?_______________2. When the husband brought the wife a plate of bacon and eggs, what was her reaction?_______________Task 3: Memory-Improving TechniquesListen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1. A) Learning different things.B) Learning to dance.C) Learning to use a computer.D) Learning to play chess.2. A) Noticing even a small object like a pen.B) Memorizing anything that catches your attention.C) Concentrating only on what is important.D) Both A) and B).3. A) Y ou can focus only on its color.B) Y ou can focus on one of its characteristics.C) Y ou can associate it with other objects.D) Y ou can focus on its features.4. A) Y ou can stop breathing in for a minute and then breathe out.B) Y ou can stop breathing in for a short time, and then breathe out slowly.C) Y ou can breathe hard for ten seconds.D) Y ou can hold your breath and count to ten.5. A) The importance of stimulating one's memory.B) The relationship between stimulation and association.C) The importance of improving one's memory.D) Memory-developing skills.Word Tipsstimulate: 刺激；促进(encourage an activity to begin or develop further)memorize: 记住；熟记(learn words, music, etc.)characteristic: 特征，特性(a quality or feature of something or somebody that is typical of them and easy to recognize)Listen to the passage again and answer the question.What are the four memory-developing techniques introduced in the passage?______________Ⅳ. Speaking OutDescribing Good and Poor Memory; Expressing Sympathy; Resuming Interrupted Speech MODEL 1 It slipped my mind!Listen to the dialog. If you have difficulty understanding the words missing from the blanks, you may refer to the boxes of useful expressions.Amy: I sent out the invitations to the dinner party.Bill: That's good. Now what should we do?Amy: We've got to plan the menu.Bill: Oh, that's right. ______?Amy: I think I'm going to make the chicken salad we had at the Christmas party. ______? Bill: Y eah, but ______?Amy: Linda? Oh, my gosh! ______! ______. She'll be mad at me.Bill: Well, ______. It's not too late yet. I'll make a phone call. Don't worry.Amy: Thanks! Y ou see, ______. I think I'm getting old!Bill: Looks like you are, sweetheart.Word Tipschef: 厨师(a skilled cook who manages the kitchen)recipe:食谱，配方(a set of instructions for cooking a particular type of food)Listen to the dialog again, repeat it sentence by sentence, and then role-play it in pairs.Now Y our Turnin the boxes if necessary.A wants to have a party and asksB to suggest some guests. B names John, who has just lost his job and is feeling low. B then mentions Julia, who has just moved to the city. (B can add more.) A admits to being forgetful and thanks B.Useful ExpressionsDo you have anything in mind?Are you thinking about anything in particular?Remember I asked the chef for the recipe?Don't you remember I asked the chef for the recipe?...did you forget that Linda doesn't eat chicken?Don't you remember Linda doesn't care for chicken?I forgot to invite Linda!I forgot Linda. I should have invited her.It just slipped my mind.I just forgot it....everyone forgets something sometimes.Everyone forgets one thing or another from time to time....I'm getting forgetful.My memory is going/failing/fading.MODEL 2 I can't think of it off the top of my head.Listen to the dialog. If you have difficulty understanding the words missing from the blanks, you may refer to the boxes of useful expressions.Language and Culture Tipoff the top of one's head (informal) without taking time to think or prepare, oneself properly John: Hey, Sue. ______?Susan: ______. I don't have my address book on me, and I don't have my mobile phone with me, either.John: That's too bad! I've got to find him now. It's urgent! If I can't find him today, I'll be dead! Susan: Y ou might want to look it up in the phone book.John: I've checked already, but it seems that his phone number is unlisted.Susan: Maybe it's under his roommate's name.John: Well, I guess so.Susan: Well, _______? She has his phone number.John: I've tried, but no one answered!Susan: Maybe call his office and ask his secretary.John: I've already tried. She won't tell me. She says it's private.Susan: Oh, that's right. ______.John: It's a pity. Y ou usually ______, but you can't help today. What's wrong with you? Y our memory seems to be fading early.Susan: It's not that my memory is fading. ______, but ______.Listen to the dialog again, repeat it sentence by sentence, and then role-play it in pairs.Now Y our Turnin the boxes if necessary.A wants to attend a lecture given by a visiting professor but cannot remember the time. A asksB for help. B doesn't remember, either, so B suggests looking at the notebooks and calling the dean or secretary of the department for information.Useful ExpressionsDo you know what Jack's home phone number is?Do you know Jack's phone number?I can't think of it off the top of my head.I can't think of it off hand.... why don't you call Jane?Y ou might as well call Jane.They usually don't release private information over the phone.It is against the company's policy to give out someone's personal information on the phone to a stranger....have a powerful memory......have a(n) good/reliable/retentive/photographic/ unfailing memory...I do have a good memory for faces and names...I (can) remember faces and names well.... a poor one for numbers and dates.I forget numbers and dates easily.MODEL 3 What's wrong with your memory?Listen to the dialog. If you have difficulty understanding the words missing from the blanks, you may refer to the boxes of useful expressions.Bill: Hi, honey! My trip to London was wonderful.Amy: Tell me what thrilled you most.[The telephone rings and Bill answers it....He hangs up.]Bill: Er, ______?Amy: ______.Bill: Oh, yeah.Amy: I bet you had a great time.Bill: Y es, I particularly enjoyed visiting the Tower of London.Amy: How did you get there? By bus or underground?Bill: _______....Sorry, ______.Amy: _______?Bill: I hope it's not Alzheimer's disease. ______.Amy: I don't think so. Perhaps _______. Y ou'll be all right after a good sleep.Bill: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I must go to see a doctor and get some pills.Amy: It's not as serious as that. Anyway, I wish you had a good memory for happy events, and a bad one for unhappy things.Word TipAlzheimer's disease: 阿耳茨海默氏病，早老性痴呆病(a condition in which a person's brain and body gradually stop working properly)Listen to the dialog again, repeat it sentence by sentence, and then role-play it in pairs.Now Y our TurnCreate a dialog with your partner according to the instructions, referring to the useful expressions in the boxes if necessary.Y ou are telling your partner about your trip to Beijing when the door bell rings. After answering the door, you forget where you left off. With your partner's help, you continue to talk favorably about your Beijing trip. On the other hand you complain about the high admission fees at some historical and scenic sites. But when asked about the exact fees, you do not remember them. Useful Expressions...where was I?Where did I leave off?What was I saying?Let's back up.Y ou were talking about your tour in London.Y ou were telling me about your trip to London.We got as far as your trip to London.Let me see.Let me think.Just a moment....I can't remember any more.My mind has gone blank.I've forgotten it all.What's wrong with your memory?What's the matter with your memory?Is there anything wrong with your memory?I don't want to forget my own name.I don't want to lose my memory (before long/too soon)....it's just temporary forgetfulness.Y ou only forget things momentarily.Y our memory just isn't working for the time: being.Y our memory is having a little time out.Questions for Discussion1. Can you guess why some famous scientists and professors are forgetful in their daily life?2. A computer has a memory far better than man's. But why can't the computer replace human beings?3. What is your earliest memory?4. What did you have as a child that today's children do not have?Ⅴ. Let's TalkHow to Improve Our MemoryListen to the dialog and complete the table with the information you hear.Ways of Improving One's Memory: Creating imagesExamples: To remember the items to buy at the grocery store such as ______Examples: Images that may help:1. _______2. _______3. _______Ways of Improving One's Memory: Establishing associationsExamples: To find your _______Examples: Associations with the sound and touch that may help:1. _______2. _______Word Tipcarton: 硬纸盒，纸板箱(a box or container usually made of paperboard)DiscussionThe following seven techniques are considered important in promoting a good memory. Select two of them, then work with a partner, and take turns giving examples to illustrate the techniques you've selected.associating creating imagesdeveloping an interest in the subjectreorganizing the facts into meaningful groupsslowing down in learningintensive practice or repentinghaving breaks or restNotes_______________________________________Ⅵ. Further Listening and SpeakingListeningTask 1: The Role Memory Plays in Our LifeListen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1. A) Factors related to memory development.B) The importance of food in memorization.C) The important role of a good memory.D) The misery caused by a poor memory.2. A) They contain protein.B) They contain vitamins.C) They contain water.D) A full stomach leads to a good sleep.3. A) Babies.B) Teens.C) Adults.D) Older people.4. A) A weak memory.B) Confusion.C) Difficulty in thinking.D) All of the above.5. A) Sleep can control the senses.B) Sleep promotes rest.C) Sleep helps the brain to revise and store information.D) Sleep reduces tiredness.Word Tipscereal: 谷类食物(如麦片等) (a breakfast food made from grain and usually eaten with milk) synthesize: 合成(make something by combining different things or substances)Task 2: Where did the professor go?Compound Dictation: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the information you hear.This is a ______ story, which happened ______ friends of ours in a small town in South Africa. They were a hospitable couple who often _______ their neighbors for drinks, tea or dinner. On this ______ spring night they had invited a _____ professor to supper. During the evening, it began to _____ with rain, and the heavens really _____. Because he had walked there, they offered to put him up for the night. They pointed out that _______. He agreed on the soundness of that idea, thanked his hosts profusely, and the matter seemed to be settled. But while they were ______. No one could find him anywhere. Eventually, after about 40 minutes, the front door bell rang. There was the professor, soaked to the skin. When he was asked what on earth he had been doing in the rain, he replied that ______.Word Tipsprofusely: 丰富地(exhibiting great abundance)pajamas: 睡衣(soft and loose clothes that you wear in bed)Task 3: How to Remember NamesListen to the passage and answer the questions.1. According to the passage, what may happen after we hear a name on the phone?______________2. What does the speaker advise us to do to remember the name mentioned on the phone?______________3. What are the two things the speaker advises us to do to remember the name of somebody we meet in person?______________4. What does the speaker advise us to write on a card?______________5. According to the passage, how can we use a card to remember names?______________Word Tipsimplant: 灌输(strongly fix an idea, feeling, or way of behavior in someone's mind) visualize: 设想；想像(form a picture of someone or something in one's mind; imagine) proficient: 精通(well advanced in an art, occupation, or a branch of knowledge)News ReportA Dolphin ExhibitionWatch the news report and fill in the blanks with the missing words.A recent art exhibition in Florida honored the animal often seen as man's most ______ friend, the dolphin.The "Dolphins on Parade" exhibition in the Florida Keys featured life-sized decorateddolphin ______ made of wood and other materials. The dolphins were ______ at area businesses and along the beach. Sponsors paid U.S.$750 to ______ the artists' fee and the cost of materials.There were more than 100 dolphin themes, _____ a beer-belly dolphin. They showed the work of _____ artists, as well as the beach _______ the Keys are famous for.Probably the most _____ was special because of its artist, Pandora. Pandora the dolphin ______ is a real dolphin, at the Dolphin Research Center, in Marathon, Florida. The playful artist streaks colors across a dolphin painting, holding a brush in its ______.The exhibition was held by the Monroe [Florida] Council of the Arts as part of a plan to make the Keys an international arts center. The paintings were to be auctioned off in March, with the money earned going to community art programs.Word Tipsdolphin: 海豚theme: 主题(a subject of artistic representation)streak: 划条纹；划线(mark with lines)auction: 拍卖(a public sale in which property or items of merchandise are sold to the highest bidder)Language and Culture TipsFlorida Keys the chain of smell islands running southwest from the U.S. Stale of Floridaarea businesses businesses such as stores and hotels in the areaQuestions for Discussion1. Search the Internet for information about dolphins, and give some examples to show the dolphin's good memory or high intelligence. Share your information with your partners.2. On the basis of the news report you've seen and the following story, do you think a dolphin is more intelligent than a monkey or a three-year-old child?"At Marine World, U.S.A., a group of dolphins were taught to pick up the trash in their pool and bring it to their trainer for a fish reward. One dolphin seemed to be getting more trash than the others. It was discovered that the dolphin had hidden trash and would tear a piece off for his reward, and then return and tear off another piece for another reward."UNIT 2 This is going to be a great semester!Ⅰ. Lead-inWork in pairs, discuss the following questions and then share your answers with the whole class.(√) 1. What subject do you like best? What made you like it: your personal interests, the teacher, the practical applications of the course in future, etc.?(√) 2. Do you think it is necessary for some Chinese children to do a lot of difficult math problems for the Olympic Math Competition?(√) 3. What study habits seem to be common among successful students?(√) 4. How to prevent students' cheating in examinations?Ⅱ. Basic Listening PracticeListen to the short dialogs and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1. A) English writing.B) French writing.C) Marketing.D) Economics.2. A) She wants to borrow his notes and advises him to attend the lecture.B) She wants to borrow his notes and advises him to attend the seminar.C) She can lend him her notes right now and advises him to attend the lecture.D) She can't lend him her notes right now and advises him to attend the seminar.3. A) To study fashion designing.B) To look at pretty girls.C) To review lessons for an exam.D) To collect material for a classroom presentation4. A) Steven works hard, but Suzie does not.B) Suzie works hard, but Steven does not.C) Both work hard.D) Neither works hard.5. A) The teaching is very practical.B) The teaching is highly theoretical.C) The teaching is given by famous Harvard professors only.D) The teaching is supported mainly by law cases.Word Tipselective: 选修课(a course of study that you choose to do, rather than one that you must do) compulsory: 义务的，强制的(that must be done because of a rule or law)statistics: 统计学(the science of using numbers to represent facts and to describe situations) case: 事例，实例(an example of a particular situation, problem, etc.)Language and Culture Tippull one's weight make one's contributionsⅢ. Listening InTask 1: On the First DayListen to the dialog and fill in the blanks with the information you hear.Seeing that Jenny has bought ______ for the biology c lass, Harrison says nobody does much on _____ because it's still add-drop, which means students are ______ from class to class. Jenny knows the professor is ______, but Harrison warns her that the professor is good only if students are ______, for he expects ______.After class, Jenny admits that ______ of what the professor said went _____, and Harrison ______ her that a lot of what the professor said is ______. When Jenny asks to borrow Harrison's ______, he says "no problem", for they don't ______ until Wednesday. Finally, Harrison says ______ at the seminar is an important part of the education there.Task 2: Money for CollegeListen to the passage and mark the statements T (true) or F (false). If the statement is false, explain why.1. Robert was short of money because he had spent a lot on fun.A) TB) F2. Robert asked his mother for money, saying he had no more money for food.A) TB) F3. The mother sent Robert two books and two checks.A) TB) F4. The father was against sending Robert a lot of money, for they were poor.A) TB) F5. The mother doubted whether her son could find the larger check, for she suspected that he would not read the calculus book.A) TB) FWord Tipscalculus: 微积分tape: 用胶带粘上(stick something onto something else using tape)Listen to the passage again and answer the questions.1. Why did the father object to sending Robert $1,100?______________2. Where did the mother put the $1,000 check?______________Task 3: How to Get Straight A'sListen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1. A) They won't eat snacks.B) They won't play computer games.C) They won't answer phone calls.D) They won't watch TV.2. A) He worked out every day.B) To save time he did not even brush his teeth.C) He used his spare time to memorize new terms.D) He read actively and thought deeply.3. A) Sitting up late.B) Getting up early.C) Reviewing immediately after class.D) Leaving a certain period of time everyday for studying.4. A) One who asks many questions for full understanding.B) One who focuses on the most difficult parts of a book.C) One who reads extensively.D) One who reads fast and understands everything.5. A) How do bottom students become top students?B) How to educate super-achievers.C) The strong and weak points of some top students.D) Secrets of successful students.Word Tipsstraight A's: 全优的(all A's)super-achiever: 超级成功者(one who achieves far more than others)priority: 优先考虑的事(the thing that you think is most important and that needs attention before anything else)intrusion: 干扰，侵扰(an unwanted event or person in a situation that is private)snack: 点心；小吃(a small amount of food, eaten between meals)consistency: 连贯性，一致性(the quality of always being the same or always being good) Listen to the passage again and answer the question.What are the four good qualities of super-achievers mentioned in the passage?________________Ⅳ. Speaking OutTalking About V arious Aspects of School Life; Making and Replying to Suggestions; Using ExaggerationsMODEL 1 Y ou're just going to have to study hard.Listen to the dialog. If you have difficulty understanding the words missing from the blanks, you may refer to the boxes of useful expressions.Language and Culture Tipsup to my ears in homework fully occupied with homework; having a lot of homework to dohit the books study hardrub off on somebody give somebody an example to followNora: Only our first day back at school, and ______.Chris: Only our first day back at school, and ______.Nora: Y ou're going to _____ if you want to keep your grades up.Chris: ______! I already have two reports, two book reports, a composition, an oral report, and a research project—all due before midterms.Nora: We could study together. Maybe some of my organized study habits would ______. Chris: Better yet, maybe you could do my homework for me.Nora: Forget it! That would be cheating.Chris: All right, all right. I have yet to write a term paper. ______? Y ou'd better give me the exact pages where I can find what I want.Nora: Y ou could borrow ideas from those references, but ______.Chris: ______. If you don't help me, I'll have to prepare some study sheets and hide them in my hand when I take the test.Nora: Oh, no! If you're caught, the professor will definitely give you an F. _____. Y ou're just going to have to study hard.Chris: All right. I'll take your advice. The library is going to be my new home, and in the dorm ______.Word Tipsplagiarize: 剽窃；抄袭(use another person's idea or work and pretend that it is your own)a study sheet: 作弊用的小纸片(a piece of paper with information on it, prepared to allow cheating in an exam)Listen to the dialog again, repeat it sentence by sentence, and then role-play it in pairs.Now Y our TurnCreate a dialog with your partner according to the instructions, referring to the useful expressions in the boxes if necessary.A worries about his/her term paper and a test and mentions ways of cheating (such as askingB to write a term paper for him/her, downloading articles from the Internet, preparing a cheat-sheet).B promises to help but warns against any forms of cheating, and finally A promises to study hard.Useful Expressions...already I feel like I've learned a lot.I feel I've learned a great deal.I feel as if I've learned a great deal....I already feel like I'm up to my ears in homework.I'm already up to my neck in (my) homework.I already have my hands full with assignments....have to hit the books......must do some serious studying/study hard......have to buckle down to work...Tell me about it!Tell me what to do.Give me some advice....rub off on you....give you a model/set an example for you....show you how to get ahead.Can you recommend any articles and books?Could you suggest some articles and books?Can you tell me where to look for information?...if you quote without giving the sources, you're plagiarizing.If you quote something without citing the sources, you'll be criticized/punished for plagiarism /you're plagiarizing.If you copy straight from a text, show where it's from, or you'll be accused of plagiarism.The quiz next week will be a headache.I'm worried about the next quiz.Next week's quiz is killing me.Probably, you'll have to repeat the year.Maybe you'll have to repeat the grade.Y ou'll probably have to do the year again....I'll be burning the midnight oil.I'll be sitting up/staying up late.I'll be working like a slave.MODEL 2 Which class do you prefer?Listen to the dialog. If you have difficulty understanding the words missing from the blanks, you may refer to the boxes of useful expressions.Chris: First period is math with Mr. Woods. I don't know ______?Nora: I like Mr. Woods. He's interesting.Chris: He's boring! ______! Who do you have for economics?Nora: Mrs. Jenkins. ______. Students really learn a lot from her.。