高等学校研究生英语听说教程-听力原文

研究生英语听说教程（引进版）听力原文Take on Listening:Listening and Speaking StrategiesLesson 1Exercise 1Student: Excuse me.Counselor: Yes?Student: Do I need to make an appointment to register for an ESL class?Counselor: No, but you first have to take a placement test.Student: A test?Counselor: We need to find out what your ESL level is.Student: Oh, Okay. Where do I go to take the test?Counselor: We will be giving the test tomorrow at 3 o‟clock in room 303. Can you come then?Student: Yes.Counselor: Good. Now, let me give you some forms to fill out so we can begin the registration process. Please write your name and address here, and your ID number here. Student: Okay. What do I write under teacher and section?Counselor: You can leave those blank. We‟ll fill it i n tomorrow.Exercise 2Student A: I didn‟t really understand what Ms. Smith was saying about the id, the superego and the ego.Student B: Oh, that‟s easy. Look here on page 53. The id is the part of our personality that wants instant gratification. The ego tries to help the id get what it wants, but in a logical and practical way. The superego is like the personality‟s police force. It monitors the id and the ego.Student A: Oh, I think I‟m getting it. You mean the id, ego and superego are all part of our personality?Student B: Right. They are all interacting.Student A: Do you think we‟ll need to give definitions?Student B: I don‟t know. We may just have to match the names with the definitions. But we‟d better study this some more just to be safe.A: I ca n‟t believe it‟s closed. I‟ve got a class from 7 o‟clock to 10 o‟clock. What am I going to do?B: Well, there are some food machines in the Student Union. You could always go there. A: No way! I tried that once last semester and I got as sick as a dog. The re‟s got to be something better.B: Well, we can go down to Main Street. There are a couple of places that I‟m sure are open.A: We‟d never make it back in time. It‟s already 6:40. I think I‟ll pass out if I don‟t get something. I came here right from work. I didn‟t have time to stop by my apartment.B: I think there‟s a stand in front of Smith Hall. You can at least get something warm there. A: Well, I guess we don‟t have any other choice.B: Yeah, it‟s either the canteen or three hours of listening to you r stomach growl. Teacher: Good evening class. Before we begin tonight‟s lesson. I want to remind you about next Thursday‟s midterm. Remember to review chapters one through eight in thebook. You will be responsible for knowing all of the information in the chapters plus all of the other topics we have discussed in class. This test will include multiple choice,True/False, and essay questions. You will not be able to use any books, notes or dictionaries.Now, last week, I spoke about the importance of using note cards and visual aids to prepare your speeches. Tonight I‟m going to talk about specific things that will help you with your speech delivery. Please take careful notes so you can use those techniques to improve your speech delivery.The first and perhaps the most important element of good speech delivery is eye contact. It is extremely important, especially in the English-speaking world, to make eye contact with your entire audience. This may be very difficult for you if you come from a culture where making direct eye contact is a sign of disrespect. But, you really need to practice this skill until you are comfortable looking directly at all of your audience members when you are speaking to them. Please note that you need to look at the entire audience. Please don‟t direct your attention to just one person or one side of the room, and really be sure not to stare into the eyes of anyone for too long of a period.Next, you need to make sure that when you talk to your audience, you are enthusiastic about your topic and excited to share it with your audience. Vitality is a way of maintaining the audience‟s attention and indicating to them that you firmly believe in what you are saying. Volume, intonation, facial expressions, and gestures all add to the vitality of your speech. Think abut a speaker you really liked. Did he or she just stand there and read words from a piece of paper? No, of course not. Probably the speaker was full of life and his or her energy forced you into becoming involved in caring about the topic of the speech.4.Dr. Stevens: Ted, can I speak to you a minute?Ted: Yes, Doctor Stevens?Dr. Stevens: I finished reading your essay and before I return it to you, I was hoping you might be able to come in and speak with me about it.Ted: Oh, uh, okay, sure.\Dr. Stevens: Can you come during my office hours?Ted: I think so. When are they again?Dr. Stevens: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 o‟clock until 4:30.Ted: That‟s no problem Oh, wait a minute, I have football practice every day from 2 o‟cloc k until 5 o‟clock.Dr. Stevens: Hmm. Well, how about if we get together tomorrow right before class?Ted: Sure.5. You have reached the Student Union Activity Hotline. The following is a list of information and events for Thursday, September 18.The Student Union is open from 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. The cafeteria will be serving breakfast from 7 o‟clock until 8:30, lunch from 11 o‟clock until 1 o‟clock, and dinner from 5 o‟clock until 7 o‟clock, The snack bar will be open from 9:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.Assembly member Carole Berg will be speaking on the topic: “Parity pay for Women: It‟s Still Not Here.” Assembly woman Berg will speak in the Oak Room from 9 o‟clock. Admission is free, and a question/answer period will follow.The Student Council will meet in room 27 from noon until 1:30. Elections will be held for all major offices. All students are welcome.The campus folk dance club meets in the Green Room from 2 o‟clock until 5 o‟clock today. All are welcome to attend; dance experience is not necessary.Bette Milder will be performing live in the Campus Corner Cabaret. The show begins at 8 o‟clock. Tickets are available at the Ticket Office. All seats are $7.00.Tonight‟s movie, the experimental “Dial Tones,” will be shown in the Union theater at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Tickets for both shows are $5.00 and are available at the ticket office.If you have missed anything on this recording, please press the pound key for the message to repeat. Thank you for calling the Student Union.6. A: Let‟s exchange phone numbers. That way, if one of us is absent, we can call each other for the homework assignments.B: That‟s a great idea. My number is 555---A: Wait a second, this pen just died. Let me get another one.B: Here, take my pencilA: Thanks. Okay, what was it?Exercise 2A: Who‟s your history professor?B: I‟m in Dr. Leydorf‟s class.A: Oh, How is he?B: The class is interesting and I really like him, but he‟s a real stickler. If you‟re more than fifteen minutes late, he marks you absent, and you have to hand in every assignment on time or he lowers your grade.A: Ooh! He sounds really tough.2.A: How did you do on your composition?B: Oh, you won‟t believe it. I hadn‟t worked on it very long and I didn‟t have time to check it over. When the teacher returned it to me wit h an “A” on it, you could have knocked me over with a feather!A: Wow. That‟s great. You must be really smart.B: Or else just lucky.3.A: Let‟s go to a movie tonight.B: Sorry, I‟ve got to cram for a test tonight. I haven‟t had a chance to study before no w. A: Well, how about going to the late show?B: No, I‟m going to need a good night‟s sleep. I want to make sure that I‟m ready for the test.4.A: All right. We promised each other we‟d get this report done today. Let‟s get cracking. B: Aw, it‟s such a beautiful day. Can‟t we go for a walk and do this later?A: No, we‟ll need to return these books to the library by five o‟clock. We really have to do this now.5.A: Gee. It‟s already a quarter after ten. Maybe Ms. Hughes is absent today.B: Fat chance. She‟s never been absent a day in her life. I was in her class last year and she even came in when she had the flu.A: Well I guess she really loves teaching. Oh, here she comes now.1. I‟m taking Biology 101 this semester.2. I‟m going to the Student U nion at 7:00.3. We‟re discussing parapsychological phenomena.4. We are you returning to the computer lab?5. We‟re meeting with Dr. Stevens at the end of the lesson.1. I am transcribing my sociology notes.2. John is defending his dissertation on Tuesday.3. We are forming a study group on the first day of class.4. I‟m applying for financial aid to help pay my tuition and expenses.5. Ms. Wilson is correcting our essays over the weekend.1. The professor is coming.2. The professor is coming in a little while.3. The Sahkespeare Theater Group is performing Romeo and Juliet on the 17th.4. 4. The Shakespeare Theater Group is performing Romeo and Juliet.5. The campus bookstore is having a big sale on all college sweatshirts.6. The campus bookstore is having a big sale on all college sweatshirts during Spring Break.Using Intonation Clues1. I really wanted the new David Sedaris book. The professor in my contemporary lit class prais ed it all last semester. The bookstore hasn‟t been able to get a single copy for the last month. Oh, well. Maybe I can find a copy on .2. I used the new computer registration system to charge my tuition on my credit card, and they totally messed it up. They were supposed to charge me $500 for the two art classes, and instead, it says that I‟m enrolled in three history classes to the tune of $900. This is ridiculous!3. Today is my graduation day. I am done! Now, I can finally spend my weekends doing something other than cramming for exams and writing term papers. Yippee!4. This schedule is baffling. It says that English 90 is offered at both the midtown and downtown campuses, but the times are vague. Look here; does this nine mean AM or PM? Hmm, I‟m stumped.5. Oh yeah. I absolutely recommend professor Ponz. She‟s a real dilly, let me tell you. If you enjoy writing endless term papers on meaningless subjects, participating in class activities that have zero relevance to the top ic of the course, she‟s the teacher for you! sarcastic研究生英语听说教程（引进版）听力原文Lesson 2Denise: Excuse me, miss, how much does it cost to ride BART?Stranger: Well, that depends on your destination. From here to Glen Park it‟s only a dollar ten, but if you go as far as Fremont, it costs a lot more.Tom: We‟re going to Berkeley. Do you know what the fare is?Stranger: There are two stations in Berkeley. Which one are you interested in?Denise: Oh, gee, I‟m not sure. We‟re from out of town. We‟re visiting my sister. She told me her house is just a stone‟s throw from th e UC Berkeley campus. Which station is that? Stranger: The downtown Berkeley station is really close to the university. I‟m sure that‟s the one you want.Denise: Tom, are you going to remember this, or should I be jotting this down?Tom: What is there to write down, Denise? The woman is giving us very simple directions. So, how much is the fare to downtown Berkeley?Stranger: Let‟s go take a look at the map over there. You see, the map shows you how much it costs to go from one station to another. Ah, there it is: two dollars and sixty-five cents.Tom: Two sixty-five? That‟s highway robbery for such a short distance!Denise: You think that‟s expensive? Tom from our house to Amherst it costs twice as much as that.Tom: Yeah, but that‟s an hour ride. You really get your money‟s worth.Stranger: Yeah…Uh…Well, did your sister explain which train to take?Tom: Berkeley. WE take the Berkeley train to Berkeley, right?Stranger: Well, no actually. That‟s just one stop on the Richmond line. Here, let me show you on th is map. Here we are a t Powell Street in San Francisco, and it‟s basically a straight shot on the Richnond line to the downtown Berkeley station.Denise: Yes, my sister said we wouldn‟t have to change trains.Stranger: Uh-oh, what time is it?Denise: It‟s 8:15.Stranger: You can‟t go directly to Berkeley from San Francisco after 8:04.Tom: Uh-oh. Is there another train we can catch?Stranger: Don‟t worry. You can take the Pittsburg line. Look here, take the Pittsburg line to the 12th Street Station in Oakland, and then transfer to the Richmond train. The Richmond train will stop in Berkeley. Get off at the downtown station. From there you can walk to your sister‟s house.Denise: We want to be there by 9 o‟clock. If we have to transfer, we might be late. Do y ou think we‟ll make it in time?Stranger: It doesn‟t take that long. Let‟s see; there‟s a train from here at 8:18. It arrives at the 12th Street Oakland station at 8:34. You can get a Richmond train right away at 8:34, and you‟ll arrive in Berkeley at 8:46.Tom: Let‟s see if I‟ve go t this right: We take the 8:18 Pittsburg train and arrive in Oakland at 8:34. Then we take the 8:34 Richmond train to Berkeley. That should be a snap. Stranger: Yeah, you‟ll have no trouble.Tom: Thank you very much for your hel p, Miss. You‟re a very kind young lady.Denise: And so pretty and smart, too! Tell me dear, I notice you‟re not wearing a ring. Stranger: Well, no, uh…Denise; You know, my sister‟s son is very handsome. I think you two would like each other…Stranger: Uh, well; oh! I think I hear your train coming! You‟d better hurry so you don‟t miss it!Part ThreeExercise 3AThe BART system is a modern metro that links thirty-nine stations throughout Northern California‟s San Francisco Bay Area. The trains are operated by computers and the BART station platforms have electronic signs that light up with information about trains that will be arriving.Exercise 3C1. How long does it take to get from JFK Boulevard to Town Plaza? That‟s JFK Boulevard to Town Plaza.2. What is the fare from Oxford Avenue to College Avenue? That‟s Oxford Avenue to College Avenue.3. How much does it cost an dhow long does it take to go from Fifth Street/Florida to Grove Street? Again, that‟s both the fare and time from Fifth Street/Florida to Grove Street.4. How much is a round-trip ticket from 75th Street to Kentucky Street? That‟s a round-trip ticket from 75th Street to Kentucky.5. How much time does it take to travel from Kansas Street to 20th Street? Again, how much time does it take to travel from Kansas Street to 20th Street?6. You are at the Alabama Street station. It‟s twelve noon and you just got on the train. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station? Again, it‟s twelve noon and you‟re going from Alabama Street to Madrid Avenue. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station?7. What time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal? Again, what time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal?8. What time does the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminal arrive in Yonkers? That‟s the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminal arrive in Yonkers.9. 9. How many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from4:20PM until 7:53 Pm? Again, how many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from 4:20PM until 7:53 PM?10. How long is the trip from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal? Again, that‟s the t ime from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal.11. Which trains from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal do not stop at 125th Street? Again, which trains do no stop at 125th Street going from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal?12. Look at your watch. What time is it right now? What time will the next train from Grand Central Terminal arrive at 125th Street? Again, using the time now, when will the next train from Grand Central Terminal arrive at 125th Street?Part FourExercise 11. Was her flight from New York on time?2. Did you get the rental car information?3. Which bus do I take to go downtown?4. Is Alice meeting us at the train station?5. Why was the man yelling at the stranger?6. Are you going to call the travel agent today?7. How long do we have to wait for the next bus?8. Where are you going after the meeting?9. What did you do with your extra ticket?10. Were you going to go to the airport alone?Exercise 21. What time did the plane arrive?2. How often do you take the bus?3. Did someone meet them at the airport?4. Why didn‟t she tell us she would be late?5. Who will pay for the extra ticket?6. Were you at the bus station yesterday?7. How far is it from here to New Jersey?8. Which bus do you think we should take?9. Whose purse was left on the bus?10. Are you meeting your brother at the bus station?Part Five Exercise 11. How much is the fare to Kansas ST.?2. When is the next Yonkers train?3. Does this bus go to City Hall?4. How long does it take to get to Park Lane?5. Which line do I need to take to get to the Macarthur Station?6. Can you tell me how far the trip from Boston to San Diego is?7. What‟s the fastest way to get to Grand Central Terminal from here?8. Do you know where the train for Atlanta stops?Exercise 2: 1. The 12:20 train to Seattle will leave in two minutes.2. The next train to Yonkers will leave from Grand Central Terminal in ten minutes.3. A round-trip ticket from JFK Boulevard to Kansas St. is $2.90.4. We‟re sorry, but the 12:10 train Riverda le will be six minutes late.5. The bus from Los Angles to Burbank leaves every fifteen minutes at that time of the day.6. The next Fremont train will leave from platfor number 4 in half an hour.Exercise 3 1. Question: Where does this person want to go?A: Pardon me, how much does it cost to go to the Jefferson Auditorium?B: That‟s $1.80 one way, but you can‟t go directly there after 6:00 PM. You‟ll have to take a Lenox train at that hour and then transfer to a Hastings train at the Portsmouth station. 2．Question: What time will the next bus for Chicago leave?A: Excuse me, when does the next bus to downtown Chicago leave?B: Let‟s see. One just left at 8:00. The schedule says that that bus leaves every fifteen minutes, so…A: Uh-oh;it‟s already 8:10. I‟d better hurry.B: Ooh, I hope you make it.2. Question: What is the total round-trip fare for the children?A: May I help you?B: Yeah, we‟d like to get tickets from Portland to Long beach.A: When are you planning on going?B: We were thinking of going the week of June 15th.A: Gook. That‟s far enough in advance to take advantage of our supersaver fares. If you purchase your tickets thirty days in advance, it will only cost $240 round trip.B: $240. That sounds good.A: How many people are in your party?B: There‟s my wife and me, plus our two kids.A: Ooh, we have a special discount available for our young travelers. Let‟s see, kids under twelve fly for half price and those under three can go for free.B: Well, Evelynne is six and Renee is one.A: Very good. Let me check the computer to see which flights are open the week of the15th.Exercise 4 1. It‟s really easy to get to school from my house by bus.2. Greenwich is very close to London.3. I take a 20-minute bus ride from home to work every day.4. I leave my house each day at 8 am.5. WE‟re going to Hawaii for our next vacation.6. According to this, the train to Vancouver will arrive in ten mnutes.7. Do I need a Bakerloo or a Victoria train to get to Picadilly Circus?8. How much is a ticket to Baltimore an then back again?9. You need to take a #5 bus to the Berman Station. Then, catch a #12.10. This bus is too crowded between 7am and 9am.研究生英语听说教程（引进版）听力原文Lesson 3Part Two Main DialogueExercise 1 Scanning for the Main IdeaRuth: Good morning, David, Wow, what happened to you?David: Hey, Ruth. Boy, do I need coffee. I was up till 2:30 last night for the second night in a row.Ruth: More trouble with the lovebirds?David: Yeah, good ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night.Ruth: Were they breaking dishes again?David: No, I don‟t think they have any dishes left after the last fight. They were yelling about his old girlfriend.Ruth: Haven‟t you spoken to them/ I mean, don‟t they know they‟re keeping you up all night?David: I think when they‟re fighting, they don‟t care about anything else. I banged on the ceiling with a broom for about five minutes and they kept yelling.Ruth: They sound like very selfish people.David: You‟ve got that right, Ruth.Ruth: Why don‟t you just call the landlord?David: He doesn‟t care if I‟m unhappy. He wants me to move! I‟ve lived in the building the longest, and with rent control, I pay half as much as they do. If I move, he can jack up the price.Ruth: What about the other neighbors? Can‟t you all get together and complain?David: Are you kidding? I have had problems with everybody in that building! Rob and Steve, the people who live next door to Michael and Betty, crank-up the volume of their stereo at all hours of the night.Ruth: That‟s terrible.David: yeah, those two guys are so busy throwing parties that they probably never even hear the fighting.Ruth: Well, there has to be someone in your building who you like.David: There is Mrs. Anderson, the woman who lives below me. She‟s 87 years old, as sweet as can be with a heart of gold. Unfortunately, she‟s a little deaf and I‟m sure she never hears any of the noise in the building. Actually, as much a s I like her, she‟s also a problem.Ruth: How so?David: Her niece phones from out of state every Sunday morning at 6:30 to check on her. The trouble is because she‟s deaf, she screams into the phone, and it wakes me up. Ruth: Every Sunday?David: Yes, and the sound of her voice goes right up through the floor “Hello? Yes, dear. It‟s so good to hear your voice.” She‟s more reliable than an alarm clock!Ruth: Wow, that sounds like a real nightmare!David: It‟s not her fault, poor old thing. She‟s just very old and her health isn‟t good. Ruth: I‟m pretty lucky. The biggest problem I have is the garbage collectors waking me up at 5:30 in the morning three times a week when they empty the cans. But, I can usually fall asleep again after they leave.David: At least your neighbors put their garbage into the cans! Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson, is sometimes such a pig. He ever seems to throw away his garbage. Whenever I walk by his door I have to hold my nose.Ruth: Maybe you just need to start looking for a new place to live.David: And give up my book?Ruth: Book? What book?David: I told you about my book, didn‟t I? I‟m writing a book about a guy who lives in an apartment building with a bunch of crazy people. I hope it‟ll be a big Hollywood mo vie someday.Ruth: That sounds fantastic, but can‟t you write the book in a nice quiet apartment in another building?David: No way! Every week I get a new idea for a chapter from somebody in the building. If I move now, I‟ll never be able to finish the bo ok!Exercise 4 Vocabulary in ContextNarrator: 1. SENTENCEDavid: Yeah, good …ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night.Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: Yeah, good …ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night.Ruth: Were they breaking dishes again?D avid: No, I don‟t think they have any dishes left after the last fight. They were yelling about his old girlfriend.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Yeah, good …ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night.Narrator: 2. SENTENCEDavid: If I move, he can jack up the price.Narrator: CONTEXTTom: He doesn‟t care if I‟m unhappy. He wants me to move! I‟ve lived in the building the longest, and with rent control, I pay half as much as they do. If I move, he can jack up the price.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: If I move, he can jack up the price.Narrator: 3. SENTENCERuth: How so?Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: Actually, as much as I like her, she‟s also a problem.Ruth: How so?David: Her niece phones from out of state every Sunday morning at 6:30 to check on her. The troubl e is because she‟s deaf, she screams into the phone, and it wakes me up. Narrator: SENTENCERuth: How so?Narrator: 4. SENTENCEDavid: She‟s more reliable than an alarm clock!Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: The trouble is because she‟s deaf, she screams into the phone, and it wakes me up. Ruth: Every Sunday?Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Yes, and the sound of her voice goes right up through the floor. She‟s more reliable than an alarm clock!Narrator: 5. SENTENCEDavid: Poor old thing.Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: It‟s not her fault, poor old thing. She‟s just very old and her health isn‟t good. Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Poor old thing.Narrator: 6. SENTENCEDavid: Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson is sometimes such a pig. Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: At least your neighbor put their garbage into the cans! Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson is sometimes such a pig. He never seems to throw away his garbage. Whenever I walk by his door I have to hold my nose.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson is sometimes such a pig.Part Three ExpansionSection 1: Household FurnishingsExercise 1D1. Husband: Honey, I think it‟s time we redid this room.Wife: Gee, I kind of like it the way it is.Husband: Oh, come on. Look at this floor—it‟s totally scratched. It needs to be refinished or carpeted.Wife: Yeah, and while we‟re at it, we might as well paint the wall around the fireplace. There are smoke stains all over it from last year‟s Christmas party.Husband: Now y ou‟re talking! Why don‟t we wallpaper the other three walls in here too? Then if we get some new drapes and maybe a couple of lamps—Wife: Wait a second. This is getting out of hand. Why don‟t we just move the armchair over to cover the scratched floor and save ourselves a lot of money and trouble.2. Painter: Good morning. I‟m from Daniel‟s Paint-O-Rama.Woman: Oh, good. Com on in. Would you like some coffee?Painter: Maybe later. Now, have you decided on the color?Woman: I was thinking white might be nice.Painter: I wouldn‟t have white in this room. It would get dirty pretty quickly.Woman: Couldn‟t we use enamel paint? It‟s easy to clean, right?Painter: But it smells horrible and takes a long time to dry. You wont‟ be able to use this room until tomorrow.Woman: Oh, my. Well, I guess we could go to a restaurant…Painter: Why don‟t you choose a color that goes with your linoleum? I could nix up a shade of latex semi-gloss that matches this blue.Woman: What about the latex semi-gloss in white? Couldn‟t I wash that down if it got dirty?Painter: Yes, you could, but you‟ll still have to do it more often than if you choose another color. And if you clean it too often, the finish will start to rub off.Woman: Maybe we‟d better stick with the enamel then.3. Tenant: Look at the ceiling; it‟s cracked and peeling over here; there‟s a big water stain on the wall in the corner, and—Landlord: Okay, why don‟t you get some paint and fix it up and I‟ll pay for it.Tenant: I don‟t think that‟s going to fix the problem. It‟s happened before and I don‟t feel like wasting my time and energy covering up problem that‟s just going to happen again. Landlord: Well, I‟m not sure what else you want me to do. I said I‟d pay to fix it.Tenant; I want you to find out what‟s cau sing this!Landlord: Well, I‟ll talk to Steven upstairs and warn him to be more careful in the future. Tenant: I don‟t think Steven is the problem. The last time this happened he wasn‟t even home. Besides, he‟s always been a considerate neighbor.Landlord: Maybe you steam up the room yourself. That can cause a lot of chipping and peeling. A small room like this full of steam can do a lot of damage.Tenant: Look, don‟t try to turn this around on me. I always leave the window and door open so it doesn‟t steam up. Either you send someone over to repair this, or else I‟ll get somebody and deduct the cost from the rent. It‟s up to you.4. Meg: Tony? Tony? Tony! Tony: Huh? What?Meg: I can‟t stand it. It‟s freezing in here. Aren‟t you cold?Tony: Well, turn the heat on.Meg: I tried. There‟s no heat coming up.Tony: What time is it?Meg: It‟s about 5:30. The heat should be on by now. This is the third time this week that we haven‟t gotten heat until after 8:00. Isn‟t th at against the law?Tony: Yeah, the heat is supposed to be on between 5 AM and 11 AM every day. What he‟s doing is illegal.Meg: I‟m going to call the Housing Authority and report him.Tony: Maybe we should talk to him first.Meg: We already complained in the note we sent with the rent check last week. I‟m tired of waiting for him to give up enough heat. If we don‟t do something right away, you‟re going to wake up next to an icicle one morning.研究生英语听说教程（引进版）听力原文Lesson 4(1)Exercise 1Mother: Christine, it‟s time to get up. You don‟t‟ want to be late for school.Chris: I don‟t feel well, Mom.Mother: Oh, what‟s wrong?Chris: I don‟t know … I‟m just a little under the weather, that‟s all.Mother: Do you have a fever? Come here, let me feel your head…you don‟t seem to have a fever; maybe I should get the thermometer…Chris: It‟s mostly in my stomach.Mother: Well, what exactly is wrong? Are you nauseous; do you have pains; do you have heartburn?Chris: no, not exactly. My stomach just feels funny.Mother: Wa s it something you ate? You didn‟t throw up, did you?Chris: No.Mother: What did you and your friends eat at the mall last night?Chris: The usual junk. You know, burgers and fries.。

研究生英语听说教程（引进版）听力原文（CHAPTER4）1研究生英语听说教程（引进版）听力原文T ake on Listening:Listening and Speaking StrategiesLesson 4(1)Exercise 1Mother: Christine, it’s time to get up. You don’t’ want to be late for school.Chris: I don’t feel well, Mom.Mother: Oh, what’s wrong?Chris: I don’t know … I’m just a little under the weather, that’s all. Mother: Do you have a fever? Come here, let me feel your head…you don’t seem to have a fever; maybe I should ge t the thermometer…Chris: It’s mostly in my stomach.Mother: Well, what exactly is wrong? Are you nauseous; do you have pains; do you have heartburn?Chris: no, not exactly. My stomach just feels funny.Mother: Was it something you ate? You didn’t throw up, did you? Chris: No.Mother: What did you and your friends eat at the mall last night? Chris: The usual junk. You know, burgers and fries.Mother: I hope you weren’t drinking with your friends last night. You know what will happen if I find out that you were up to that again.Chris: Mom, I promised you I wouldn’t do that.Mother: I should hope not. I’m sure you know how many young people die behind the wheel every year because of alcohol. Drinking and driving do no mix.Chris: Yes, mother…Mother: You have to be very careful. There are a lot of kidsgetting into trouble just to be part of the “in” crowd.You shouldn’t have to do bad things just to be popular.Chris: Mom, please give it a rest. I don’t fell will, remember?Mother: Okay, now can you tell me what else hurts besides your stomach? Is your throat sore?Chris: A little.Mother: Ooh, it could be that nasty flu that’s going around. Three people in my office were out with it last week. Open your mouth; let me take a look.Chris: Aahh…Mother: Well, I can’t see any inflammation and your glands look normal. Chris: But it hurts.Mother: You certainly l ook fine. But then again, I’m not a doctor. Maybe we should give Dr. Lewis a call. Maybe he can see us this afternoon.Chris: No, it’s probably just a 24-hour flu. If I stay home and rest today, I’m sure I’ll be fine tomorrow.Mother: No, Christine, I’m a little concerned. I don’t know how to treat this. Your temperature seems normal; your throat looks fine and your color is good. But, something is wrong. I would feel better if we called the doctor.Chris: But it’s just my stomach!Mother: Is it diarrhea? Do you have cramps?Chris: Yes.Mother: Well, which one?Chris: Uh, cramps I guess.Mother: You guess? What’s going on here, Christine?Chris: I told you, I don’t feel—(TELEPHONE RINGS)Mother: Hang on a minute. Hello? Yes? Oh, hello dear.What’s th at? Oh, oh yes; I’ll be sure to tell her. Good-bye.Chris: Who was that?Mother: That was Kathy.Chris: What did she want?Mother: She called to wish you good luck today.Chris: Good luck?Mother: Uh-huh. Your big algebra test—that you didn’t study for las t night—is today.Chris: I, I, well…Mother: Sounds to me like your mysterious illness is a case of algebraitis, and I’ve got just the cure. You get dressed ri ght now and march off to school, young lady.Chris: But, I, I—Mother: And we’ll talk about this when you get home.Exercise 4Vocabulary in ContextNarrator: 1. SENTENCEChris: I’m just a little under the weather, that’s all.Narrator: CONTEXTChris: I don’t feel well, Mom.Mother: Oh, what’s wrong?Chris: I don’t know … I’m just a little under the weather, that’s all. Narrator: SENTENCEChris: I’m just a little under the weather, that’s all.Narrator: 2. SENTENCEMother: I’m sure you know how many young people die behind the wheel every year because of alcohol.Narrator: CONTEXTMother: I hope yo u weren’t drinking with your friends last night. You know what will happen if I find out that you were upto that again. Chris: Mom, I promised you I wouldn’t d o that.Mother: I should hope not. I’m sure you know how many young people die behind the wheel every year because of alcohol. Drinking and driving do not mix.Narrator: SENTENCEMother: I’m sure you know how many young people die behind the wheel every year because of alcohol.Narrator: 3. SENTENCEMother: There are a lot of kids getting into trouble just to be part of the “in” crowd.Narrator: CONTEXTMother: Drinking and driving do not mix.Chris: Yes, mother ….Mother: You shouldn’t have to do bad thing s just to be popular. Narrator: SENTENCEMother: There are a lot of kids getting into trouble just to be part of the “in” crowd.Narrator: 4. SENTENCEChris: Mom, please give it a rest.Narrator: CONTEXTMother: You have to be very careful. There are a lot of kids getting into trouble just to be part of the “in” crowd.Chris: Mom, please give it a rest. I don’t feel well, remember? Narrator: SENTENCEChris: Mom, please give it a rest.Narrator: 5. SENTENCEMother: It could be that nasty flu that’s going around.Narrator: CONTEXTMother: Ooh, it could be that nasty flu that’s going around. Three people in my office were out with it last week.Narrator: SENTENCEMother: It could be that nasty flu that’s going around.Narrator: 6. SENTENCEMother: Well, I ca n’t see any inflammation, and your glands look normal. Narrator: CONTEXTMother: Open your mouth; let me take a look.Chris: Aahh…Mother: Well, I can’t see any inflammation, and your glands look normal. Narrator: SENTENCEMother: Well, I can’t see any inf lammation, and your glands look normal.Narrator: 7. SENTENCEMother: I don’t know how to treat this.Narrator: CONTEXTMother: I don’t know how to treat this. Your temperature seems normal; your throat looks fine and your color is good. But, something is wrong. I would feel better if we called the doctor.Narrator: SENTENCEMother: I don’t kn ow how to tre at this.。

Take on Listening:Listening and Speaking Strategies Lesson 1Exercise 1Student: Excuse me.Counselor: YesStudent: Do I need to make an appointment to register for an ESL classCounselor: No, but you first have to take a placement test.Student: A testCounselor: We need to find out what your ESL level is.Student: Oh, Okay. Where do I go to take the testCounselor: We will be giving the test tomorrow at 3 o’clock in room 303. Can you come thenStudent: Yes.Counselor: Good. Now, let me give you some forms to fill out so we can begin the registration process. Please write your name and address here, and your ID number here.Student: Okay. What do I write under teacher and sectionCounselor: You can leave those blank. We’ll fill it in tomorrow.Exercise 2St udent A: I didn’t really understand what Ms. Smith was saying about the id, the superego and the ego.Student B: Oh, that’s easy. Look here on page 53. The id is the part of our personality that wants instant gratification. The ego tries to help the id get what it wants, but in a logical and practical way. The superego is like the personality’s police force. It monitors the id and the ego.Student A: Oh, I think I’m getting it. You mean the id, ego and superego are all part of our personalityStudent B: Right. They are all interacting.Student A: Do you think we’ll need to give definitionsStudent B: I don’t know. We may just have to match the names with the definitions. But we’d better study this some more just to be safe.哦，那很容易。

Unit 1 A Courtesy CampaignA .Who is the real Miss Manners? What is her real name?Newspaper columnist ; Judith Martin.B.Part 1 How is San Diego reacting to cell phone complaints?San Diego has launched a courtesy campaign in response to cell phone complaints.Part 2 How did people in San Diego respond to the survey on cell phone use?In response to the survey ,thousands of people called for restrictions on cell phone use.Part 3 What reaction have cell phone companies had to San Diego’s campaign? Cell phone companies have supported San Diego's campaign.Part 4 According to Judith Martin,why are laws not the best approach to regulating cell phone use?Laws don't work because they make people angry and clogged up the courts. Part 5 What is the challenge to Mayor Golding’s campaign?The challenge to Mayor Golding’s campaign is for people to apply the rules to themselves.C.Part 1F 1. More than half of all American adults have wireless telephones.T 2. People are buying wireless telephones at a rate of 46,000 a day.F 3. Most American cities have restricted some use of wireless phones.F 4. There are only a few scared places left where we aren’t disturbed by cellphones.Part 2T 5. Reverend Wndy Craig-Purcell is forgiving when cell phones ring during her churchservice.T 6. San Diego’s Mayor Susan Golding conducted a survey on cell phone use on the internet.F 7. The Mayor responded to the answers to her survey by imposing restrictions on cellphone use in movie theaters.T 8. Part of the courtesy campaign is to display stickers in “quiet zones.”F 9. Doug Cohen, a real estate broker, is completely against the use of cell phones. T 10. He believes that cell phone etiquette is similar to driving etiquette. Part 3T 11. San Diego is the home of many cell phone industries.T 12. Nokia helps support Mayor Golding’s courtesy campaign.T 13. The vice president of Nokia thinks that in certain places people should use the vibrate function of cell phones rather than the ringer.F 14. Cell phone companies support the public backlash against cell phones. T 15. Cell phone companies fear government regulation.F 16. Cell phone companies are urging their customer to drink responsibly. Part 4F 17. According to Judith Martin,the heavy hand of the law is sometimes necessaryto control people’s cell phone use.T 18. Martin believes people follow different rules when new technologies are introduced.T 19. Martin believes we have about 50% consensus on how to use cell phones. Part 5F 20. At the news conference,the Mayor’s phone vibrates.F 21. She has trouble turning off her phone because she can’t find it.F 22. The Nokia vice president shows her how to turn off her phone.Unit 2 Give Me My Place to Smoke!A .Who is more tolerant of nonsmokers’ attitudes, Peggy or Michael?Michael.B.Part 1 What has changed about smoking over the years?The public's attitude towards smokers has changed over the years.Part 2 How has the behavior of smokers changed in people’s homes?Today smokers don't even ask to smoke in other people's homes.Part 3 How have the smoking habits of smokers changed?Smokers have been more cognizant of surrounding and developed a whole body language so that their smoke wo n’t bother other people.Part 4 In what situations do smokers feel defiant?Smokers sometimes feel defiant when they smoke in a smoking area where nonsmokers judge them negatively.Part 5 How do Michael and Peggy react differently toward people’s feelings about smoking?Michael respects nonsmoking section, whereas Peggy won’t go to public places that smoking is banned.C.Part 1F 1. Peggy has smoked for over 35 years.T 2.Peggy and Michael feel comfortable smoking in their neighborhood bar in Washiton,D.C.T 3. The EPA report on secondhand smoke will restrict smoking in public places.F 4. Peggy used to give more thought to her smoking 35 years ago.T 5. Peggy thinks today’s attitude toward smoking is similar to other attitudes toward freedom.Part 2T 6. Fifteen years ago,people offered you an ashtray when you went to their house. T 7. People used to drink,smoke,and talk at the same time at parties.T 8. Smokers at parties now have to stand at the window or outside the house to smoke.Part 3T 9. Peggy never lights up a cigarette in someone’s office or home.F 10. Michael now blows his smoke straight into the group of people he’s with. T 11. Michael looks like a factory when he smokes.Part 4F 12. Michael has sometimes felt a desire to inflict his habit on others.T 13. Michael feels defiant when someone doesn’t want him to smoke in a place where it is permissible to smoke.F 14. Michael believed that the man behind him was physically uncomfortable withhis smoking.T 15. Peggy feels defiant toward anyone who wants to judge her behavior.Part 5T 16. Michael can understand people who don’t want to be around smoke.T 17. Michael lives according to the antismoking rules.F 18. Peggy would only consider going to restaurants that don’t allow smoking. T 19. Peggy feels smokers should be given equity.D.Excerpt 11.How “political”do you think Peggy finds smoking’s lack of popularity to be?a. very politicalb. somewhat politicalc. not political Excerpt 22.Does Michael feel uncomfortable if he is told not to smoke in someone’s house?a. Yes, definitely.b. No,not at all.c. Probably a little. Excerpt 33.Why does Peggy mention the “fur patrol”?a. People who judge smoking judge everything, including people who wear fur coats.b. People think only rich people who wear fur coats smoke.c. People think you’re like an animal if you smoke.Unit 3 Kids and the MediaA .Who provided the tape of Elian Gonzalez that aired on the evening news?By his Miami relatives.B.Part 1 What is the subjectof this report?a. who the chileren are in the newsb. how the media uses children as sources for the newsPart 2 What issue in journalism was raised in the reporting of the Elian Gonzalez case?a. interviewing people from different countries during a crisisb. interviewing very young children in a crisisPart 3 According to Bob Stell, what should journalists think about?a. the maturity of the child interviewedb. the age of the child interviewedPart 4 What issue in journalism was raised in the reporting of the Columbine High School shootings?a. whether or not journalists should cover children during a crisisb. whether or not journalists should use cell phones for interviews C.Part 11. The media has been under scrutiny over how young people are used assources in news stories.2. ABC News was criticized for airing an interview with Elian Gonzalez.3. CNN was criticized for broadcasting phone calls made during theColumbine High School shootings.Part 24. Diane Sawyer referred to one of the bedrock rules of the craft of journalism:“Get the story straight from the source”.5. According to Sawyer, one of the things that none of the journalists had donewas to sit down and looked into his eyes.6. Bob Steel objected to journalists asking Elian questions about his motherand the lossof his mother or staying in the United States, or returning to Cuba because they werebeyond the grasp of the six-year old.Part 37. An immature child might mix up fact and fantasy in answering questions.8. Maturity becomes even more of a pressing concern when international relationsor criminal allegations are at stake.9. Stell says journalists need to slow down enough to assess the situation andascertain what kind of vulnerability a witness may have.Part 410. Witnesses to a crime may be vulnerable if the perpetrator goes after them.11. In theory, the perpetrators in Columbine High School could have used cellphone calls to pinpoint their intended victims.12. Suzanne McCarroll’s ability to judge right from wrong is a matter of gutinstinct.13. When interviewing kids, parental consent doesn’t mean much because parentsare sometimes more confused, and they sometimes give consent for the wrong reason.14. McCarroll says that when kids are concerned, the bottom line is context.15. The question Bob Stell thinks listeners, readers, and viewers need to keepin mind when watching the evening news is: “How was it presented?”Unit 4 Is It a Sculpture, or Is It Food?A .Is Joyce Goldstein more in favor of or more against genetically engineered food?More against.B.Part 1 boycottChefs from around the country have botcotted genetically engineered food. Part 2 the tomatoJoyce Goldstein is concerned about the ramifications of gene food, such as the tomato.Part 3 lack of informationWithout proper labelling, without sufficient testing, we currently lack of information about genetically engineered food.Part 4 right to konwGoldstein feels that we have the right to know whether the food on the market have been genetically engineered.C.Part 1F 1. Genetically designed tomatoes are now available in the supermarket.T 2. Genetically engineered cheese can now be purchased.T 3. World hunger may be helped with genetically engineered food.T 4. Over 1,000 chefs decided not to serve genetically engineered food.F 5. Special labeling is required for genetically engineered food.Part 2Goldstein believes…F 6. the genetically engineered tomato is being produced for flavor.F 7. the use of fish genes in tomatoes is a good idea.T 8. these foods should be thoroughly tested and labeled before they are sold. Part 3Acoording to Goldstein…F 9. the methods of the old days were better than those today.F 10. genetically bred roses are very beautiful and smell good.T 11. restaurants shouldn’t serve genetically engineered food until it is tested.F 12. we should worry about corporate profit.F 13. the Food and Drug Administration does a good job of regulating these foods. Part 4According to Goldstein…T 14. pesticide residue in foods is a problem.T 15. genetic manipulation of foods to reduce their dependence on pesticides isa good thing.F 16. the crossing of trout with tomatoes is a good thing.T 17. genetic experimentation should help improve the taste of food.F 18. what is good for agribusiness is generally good for the consumer.F 19. consumers are given the information they need in purchasing food.D.Excerpt 11. How does Goldstein feel about “progress”? Why does she put it in quotes? She is not necessarily against it; She is emphasizing the negative side of progress.Excerpt 21.What is Goldstein’s view of the Food and Drug Administration?She doesn’t believe the FDA is doing an adequate job of monitoring our food production. They’re not foolproof.Excerpt 32.How sure is Goldstein that agribusiness will work toward making foods that aregood for the consumer?She is very skeptical. They care more about corporate profit than the health of consumers.Unit 5 What’s Happening to Home?A .How does Liane, the interviewer, feel about working at home?She loves it but is not sure about how to set psychological boundaries between work and home.B.Part 1 fusionModern technology has led to new issues in the fusion of work and home. Part 2 blurring linesOur problem is the blurring lines between the workplace and home.Part 3 boundariesToday, boundaries between work and home are more flexible, but they are necessaryPart 4 refugeThe loss of home as a refuge may become more of a problem in the future. C.Part 11. The interviewer, Liane, has turned her daughter’s bedroom into amini-studio .2. In“What’s Happening to Home?”Maggie Jackson explores the issue ofbalancing work, life , and refuge in the information age.3. The fusion of work and home in earlier centuries is illustrated by the factthat many families lived above the store .Part 24. With technology, our bodies can be at home, but our minds are in a differentplace.5. With this fusion of work and home, you have a different relationship withthe people at home because your work separates you mentally from the home.6.Maggie Jackson’s lines were blurred when she hurried her kids to bed so thatshecould get back to work .7. One positive effect of working at home for Maggie was that she could interviewpeople in California while living on the East coast.8. The negative effect it had on her was that her work was seeping , leaking ,and bleeding into the rest of her house.Part 39. The interviewer says that the advantages of working at home for her are thatshe can have a cup of coffee, sit in an armchair, and have a beautiful view .10. The interviewer can close the door to separate her office from the restof her home to set a physical boundary.11. Maggie Jackson thinks that boundary-making is important and that in thisday and age we don’t make enough boundaries .Part 412. In Oliver Marc’s quote, threshold does not refer to architecture orphysical doors.13. A currency trader in New York has video monitors all around his apartmentin order to watch the markets.14. More Americans will face the issues of blurred boundaries of work and homeas computers and gadgets become smaller and less expensive.15. Secretaries around the country felt that their home was not a refuge.D.Excrpt 11. How doesthe interviewer’s personal experience illustrate the theme of blurred boundaries between work and home?a. Her daughter moved out of her mother’s home to a studio apartment.b. The interview with Maggie Jackson was conducted in the interviewer’s home.c. Her technician came to her home to help her conduct an interview with MaggieJackson in New York.Excerpt 21.How many times do you think Maggie Jcakson hurried her kids to bed so she couldget back to work?a. only onceb. several times.c. every nightExcerpt 32.What does Liane Hansen think about the boundaries of her new home office?a. They have been set physicallyb. They have been set psychologicallyc. They have been set both physically and psychologically.Excerpt 43.What does the Oliver Marc quote mean?a. The architecture of the home is still important.b. Home is a place of comfort and protection.c. We are in danger of our work and home life becoming blurred.Unit 6 Create Controversy to Generate PublicityA .How much does a cotton T-shirt cost at Benetton?＄49.B.Part 1 What has Benetton done that has caused controversy?Benetton has produced a set of controversial ads.Part 2 How do the Benetton ads help the company?The ads create controversy and generate publicity for the company.Part 3 How do the views of the newborn-baby ad differ?Some say the ad of the newborn is disgusting, while others say it is magnificent and natural.Part 4 According to Bob Garfield, what two purposes do these ads have?The ads benefit publicity while they distract consumer s from Benetton’s high prices.C.Part 11.Which of the following is not true about the magazine advertising business?a. The magazine business is doing very well.b. Magazines are not publishing as many ads.c. Magazines are turning down controversial ads.2. Which of the following does not describe one of the Benetton ads?a. a nun kissing a priestb. a newborn babyc. a little black boy kissing a little blonde white girl3. Why is Garfield being interviewed?a. He is an advertising critic for a magazine.b. He works for Benetton.c. He called to express his opinions.Part 24. Why does Garfield think Benetton has produced these ads?a. to put Garfield on the radio for an interviewb. to generate publicityc. to place Benetton ads into a new habitat5. How does Garfield think people probably react when they see the ad with thepictureof the newborn baby?a. casuallyb. not seriouslyc. angrilyPart36.Which description does Garfield think Benetton would use to describe thenewborn baby?a.arrestingb.disgustingc.magnificient7.In discussing the newborn baby, what does Garfield imagine in an ad?a. a large intestineb. a middle-aged personc. a fashion modelPart 48.Which magazine published the ad with the newborn baby?a.Essenceb.Selfc.Cosmo9.How does the interviewer react to the magazines?a.She is surprised they didn’t publish the ads.b.She objects to their double-page ads.c.She thinks they are too skinny.10.What did Benetton expect to happen with these ads?a.It expected most magazines to publish them.b.It expected the picture of the newborn baby to become popular.c.It expected that its customers would get angry.11.Why does Garfield think Benetton’s advertising is cunning?a.It causes the company to actually lose publicity.b.It creates a distraction.c.It helps consumers pay attention to prices.12.What does Garfield say about Benetton’s prices?a.They are rational.b.Their cotton T-shirts are reasonably priced.c.Their cardigan sweaters are too expensive.D.Excerpt 11.How would Garfield most likely describe the picture?a.arrestingb.disgustingc.magnificent and naturalExcerpt 22.Why does Garfield talk about using a picture of a large intestine?a.He thinks it would be a more natural ad than of the newborn baby.b.He would like to see one in a fashion magazine.c.He wants to show that the Benetton ads have gone too far.Excerpt 33.How does Garfield feel about what Benetton is doing?a.He admires their advertising and their pricing.b.He admires their advertising, but not their pricing.c.He admires neither their advertising nor their pricing.Unit 7 A Contribution to Make the World a Better PlaceA .How old was George Soros when he first started trading in currency?He was 14 years old.B.Part 1 multibillionaireMultibillionaire and philanthropist George Soros became one of the world’s wealthiest men through his work as a financier.Part 2 anxiousManaging people’s money a nd taking risks made him anxious.Part 3 experiences in tradingHis experiences in trading began when he was 14, as a Hungarian Jew hiding from the Nazis.Part 4 feelings about moneySoros has uncomfortable feelings about his reputation to make money and would rather be known as a thinker.Part 5 goalHis goal is to make a contribution to make the world a better place.C.Part 11.What is special about Tuesdays on Morning Edition?a.The program will discuss taxes.b.The program will focus on money.c.The program will interview rich people.2.How is George Soros described?a.one of the world’s worthiest menb. a financierc. a philosopher3.Which of the following is not true about Soros?a.He is still working.b.He ran a hedge fund.c.He bought stocks and bonds.Part 24.What’s the problem with managing people’s money, according to Soros?a.You can’t take risks with someone else’s money.b.You can lose people’s money.c.People will wake you up at night to see how their portfolio is doing.5.What negative effect might Soros’s currency trading have caused, accordingto Stamberg?a. a stock market crash on Wall Street’s financial crisisc.more financial lies from companies.6.Which of the following is not true about Soros’s background?a.He was born in Budapest.b.His father was a lawer.c.He became an economist.Part 37.Which of the following is true about the 14-year-old George Soros?a.He assumed a Jewish identity.b.He lived underground, or in secret.c.He was suspected of carrying currency.8.What lesson did George learn when he tried to trade?a.Seller’s estimates were usually reliable.b.His merchandise was full of dents and not worth anything.c.Gold was a commodity whose price could change.9.How did young George feel about his experiences?a.They were frightening.b.They were a gift.c.Fighting evil made him suffer.Part 410.Which of the following describes George Soro’s background?a.He fought the Communists.b.He left Hungary in 1956.c.He arrived in American with ＄4,000 in his pocket.11.Which of the following describes George Soros’s “plan”?a.He would make a million dollars on Wall Street in five years.b.He would live on ＄15,000 a year.c.He would become a philospher.12.How would Soros have liked to be appreciated by others?a.as a person who could make a lot of moneyb.as a thinkerc.as someone who was knowledgeable about the stock market13.What fascinates Soros?a.the pursuit of moneyb.the anticipation of the futurec.what money can buy14.What does having money allow Soros to do?a.focus on buying expensive thingsb.buy a private plane and boatc.pursue his ideasPart 515.How does Soros react to the idea that he is “saving the world”?a.He rejects it totally.b.He thinks it’s very amusing.c.He agrees with it.16.Which of the following is not correct in terms of numbers?a.His foundations allocate half a billion dollars a year.b.His foundations allocate money to 30 countries.c.He has changed the lives of thousands of people.17.How does Soros feel about giving money?a.He doesn’t like to give money to beggars on the street.b.He seeks personal gratitude.c.He likes meeting the people who have received his money.18.How would George Soros like to be remembered?a.as an author who has contributed to the world of financeb.as a practical financierc.as a philosopher trying to understand life.D.Excerpt 11.Why does Stamberg say that Wall Street would have sent Soros for X-rays?His backaches could have given valuable information about the stock market.2. What does Stamberg imply by her comment about Soro’s father?His father liked having money, perhaps he wasn’t the perfect father. Excerpt 33. Why does Stamberg emphasize Soros’s eye and hair color in her comment?It isn’t typical for Jews to be blonde and blue-eyed; he noticed by the Nazis.Unit 8 Medicine by the MinuteA .Where did Lisa Grigg get the ideas for her clinic?From her auto mechanic.B.Part 1 clinicLisa Grigg opened a medical clinic in Vermont that accepts no insurance. Part 2 chargeShe charges patients for her labor and for parts.Part 3 simpleBy not dealing with insurance issues, she can keep her medical care veryPart 4 acute careAs an acute care provider, Lisa still encourages her patients to see their primary care physicians.Part 5 off-the-clockShe will go off-the-clock and talk with her patients when their problems seem to be more serious.C.Part 11.Lisa Grigg“had it” with insurance companies and insurance forms.2.She hung out a shingle as an acute care provider.3.Patients are charged according to a fee schedule that they can easilyunderstand.Part 24.Lisa Grigg charges two dollars a minute for labor.5.In addition to charging for her labor when treating a bruise or cut, Griggwould also have to charge for a suture tray and an injection.6.Her itemized bill would show the charge by the minute and by the part. Part 37. Lisa Grigg was feeling fed up with managed care.8. The problem she had with managed care were that there was an awful lot ofpaper work, an awful lot of tail chasing, and an awful lot of fighting with insurances for tests or medicines.9.Like her mechanic, Lisa Grigg has a price list hanging up in her office. Part 310.Average co-pays are between ten and fifteen dollars.11.Lisa Grigg encourages people to stay with their primary care physicians.12.At her last job, Lisa Grigg spent about eight hours a day with patients andthree to five hours a day making phone calls or doing paperwork.Part 413.Robert Siegel wonders if Lisa Grigg has a blanket rule for billing ,no matterwhat the problem is.14.Lisa Grigg is fairly liberal with her off-the-clock time.15.If she thinks a bruise is something more serious, then she will sit and talkwith a patient.16.Robert thinks Lisa’s office manager must be frustrated with theirinterview.D.Excerpt 11.What attitude does Lisa Grigg express in her answers?a. one of humorb. one of embarrassmentc. one of confidence Excerpt 22.What attitude does Robert Siegel express in his comment to Lisa Grigg?a. one of surpriseb. one of interestc. one of humor Excerpt 33.What attitude does Lisa Grigg express toward paperwork?a. one of acceptanceb. one of annoyancec. one of disgust Excerpt 44.What attitude does Robert Siegel express in his question?a. one of doubtb. one of disbeliefc. one of humorUnit 9 Facing the Wrong End of a PistolA .Is Olen Kelley against all guns?No, only cheap handguns that are made to kill people.B.Part 1 How are some people trying to change gun laws?Some people are trying to stop the sale of Saturday Night Specials.Part 2 What happened to Kelley?Olen Kelly was held up and shot.Part 3 Who is Kelley suing?He’s suing the manufacturer of Saturday Night Specials.C.Part 11. Statistics show that many people will .a. own a handgun in their livesb. be held up in their livesc. commit a crime in their lives2. What change in the Gun Control Act has the Senate Judiciary Committeeproposed?a. The sale of guns would be banned.b. Most bans against the sale of guns across state lines would be lifted.c. Only some states would sell guns.3. Senator Edward Kennedy tried to .a. increase the sale of Saturday Night Specialsb. stop the proposal from being passedc. stop the sale of Saturday Night Specials4. Olen Kelley .a. owns a grocery storeb. attacked someonec. has been held up five timesPart 25.What happened when Kelley tried to open the safe the first time?a.He couldn’t get it open.b.He got the money out.c.He took his gun.6.What did the robbers do to Kelley?a.They hit him over the head with a gun.b.They shot him in the shoulder.c.They shot him in the armpit.Part 37.Where is the maker of the gun located?a.in Floridab.in Romec.in Germany8.What does Kelley say about knives?a.They are meant to kill people.b.They are used for purposes other than crime.c.They are cheap.9.Why does Kelley criticize junk guns?a.They can’t be used for sports.b.They are hard to use.c.It’s diffcult to shoot something with them from far away.10. Which of the following reasons does Kelley give for taking his suit to theSupremeCourt, if necessary?a. He has to take it to the Supreme Court.b. He has a lot of time.c. He feels he has the right to try.11. What’s Kelley’s most important goal in taking his case to court?a. He wants to make＄500 million.b. He wants to sue the lawyers.c. He wants to stop the manufacturer from Saturday Night Specials.D.Excerpt 1T 1. The interviewer thinks Kelley might have been injured badly.T 2. The bullet went out of and back into his body.Excerpt 2T 3. Kelley is suing the gun manufacturer.。

研究生英语听说教程原文研听教听究生英蚁蚁程;引蚁版,蚁力原文Lesson 1Exercise 1Student: Excuse me.Counselor: Yes?Student: Do I need to make an appointment to register for an ESL class?Counselor: No, but you first have to take a placement test.Student: A test?Counselor: We need to find out what your ESL level is.Student: Oh, Okay. Where do I go to take the test?Counselor: We will be giving the test tomorrow at 3 o’clock in room 303. Can you come then?Student: Yes.Counselor: Good. Now, let me give you some forms to fill out so we can begin the registrationprocess. Please write your name and address here, and your ID number here.Student: Okay. What do I write under teacher and section?Counselor: You can leave those blank. We’ll fill it in tomorrow.Exercise 2Student A: I did n’t really understand what Ms. Smith was saying about the id, the superego and the ego.Student B: Oh, that’s easy. Look here on page 53. The id is thepart of our personality that wants instant gratification. The ego tries to help the id get what it wants, but in a logical and practical way. The superego is like the personality’s police force. It monitors the id and the ego.Student A: Oh, I think I’m getting it. You mean the id, ego and superego are all part of our personality?Student B: Right. They are all interacting.Student A: Do you think we’ll need to give definitions?Student B: I don’t know. We may just have to match the names with the definitions. But we’d better study this some more just to be safe.A: I can’t believe it’s closed. I’ve got a class from 7 o’clock to 10 o’clock. What am I going to do?B: Well, there are some food machines in the Student Union. You could always go there.A: No way! I tried that once last semester and I got as sick as a dog. There’s got to be something better.B: Well, we can go down to Main Street. There are a couple of places that I’m sure are open.A: We’d never make it back in time. It’s already 6:40. I think I’ll pass out if I don’t get something. I came here right from work. I didn’t have time to stop by my apartme nt.B: I think there’s a stand in front of Smith Hall. You can at least get something warm there.A: Well, I guess we don’t have any other choice.B: Yeah, it’s either the canteen or three hours of listening toyour stomach growl.Teacher: Good evening clas s. Before we begin tonight’s lesson. I want to remind you about next Thursday’s midterm. Remember to review chapters one through eight in the book. You will be responsible for knowing all of the information in the chapters plus all of the other topics we have discussed in class. This test will include multiple choice, True/False, and essay questions. You will not be able to use any books, notes or dictionaries.Now, last week, I spoke about the importance of using note cards and visual aids to prepare your speeches. Tonight I’m going to talk about specific things that will help you with your speech delivery. Please take careful notes so you can use those techniques to improve your speech delivery.The first and perhaps the most important element of good speech delivery is eye contact. It is extremely important, especially in the English-speaking world, to make eye contact with your entire audience. This may be very difficult for you if you come from a culture where making direct eye contact is a sign of disrespect. But, you really need to practice this skill until you are comfortable looking directly at all of your audience members when you are speaking to them. Please note that you need to look at the entire audience. Please don’t direct your attention to just one person or one side of the room, and really be sure not to stare into the eyes of anyone for too long of a period.Next, you need to make sure that when you talk to your audience, you are enthusiastic about your topic and excited to share it with youraudience. Vitality is a way of maintaining the audience’s attention and indicating to them that you firmly believe in what you are saying. Volume, intonation, facial expression_rs, and gestures all add to the vitality of your speech. Think abut a speaker you really liked. Did heor she just stand there and read words from a piece of paper? No, of course not. Probably the speaker was full of life and his or her energy forced you into becoming involved in caring about the topic of the speech.4.Dr. Stevens: Ted, can I speak to you a minute?Ted: Yes, Doctor Stevens?Dr. Stevens: I finished reading your essay and before I return it to you, I was hoping you might be able to come in and speak with me about it.Ted: Oh, uh, okay, sure.\Dr. Stevens: Can you come during my office hours?Ted: I think so. When are they again?Dr. Stevens: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 o’clock until 4:30.Ted: That’s no problem Oh, wait a minute, I have football practice every day from 2 o’clock until 5 o’clock.Dr. Stevens: Hmm. Well, how about if we get together tomorrow right before class?Ted: Sure.5. You have reached the Student Union Activity Hotline. Thefollowing is a list of information and events for Thursday, September 18.The Student Union is open from 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. The cafeteria will be serving breakfast from 7 o’clock until 8:30, lunch from 11 o’clock until 1 o’clock, and dinner from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock, The snack bar will be open from 9:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.Assembly member Carole Berg will be speaking on the topic: “Parity pay for Women: It’s Still Not Here.” Assembly woman Berg will speak in the Oak Room from 9 o’clock. Admission is free, and a question/answer period will follow.The Student Council will meet in room 27 from noon until 1:30. Elections will be held for all major offices. All students are welcome.The campus folk dance club meets in the Green Room from 2 o’clock until 5 o’clock today. All are welcome to attend; dance experience is not necessary.Bette Milder will be performing live in the Campus Corner Cabaret. The show begins at 8 o’clock. Tickets are available at the Ticket Office. All seats are $7.00.Tonight’s movie, the experimental “Dial Tones,” will be shown in the Union theater at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Tickets for both shows are $5.00 and are available at the ticket office.If you have missed anything on this recording, please press the pound key for the message to repeat. Thank you for calling the Student Union.6. A: Let’s exchange phone numbers. That way, if one of us is absent, we can call each other for the homework assignments.B: That’s a great idea. My number is 555---A: Wait a second, this pen just died. Let me get another one.B: Here, take my pencilA: Thanks. Okay, what was it?Exercise 2A: Who’s your history professor?B: I’m in Dr. Leydorf’s class.A: Oh, How is he?B: The class is interesting and I really like him, but he’s a real stickler. If you’re more than fifteen minutes late, he marks you absent, and you have to hand in every assignment on time or he lowers your grade.A: Ooh! He sounds really tough.2.A: How did you do on your composition?B: Oh, you won’t believe it. I hadn’t worked on it very long and I didn’t have time to check it over. When the teacher returned it to me with an “A” on it, you could have knocked me over with a feather!A: Wow. That’s great. You must be really smart.B: Or else just lucky.3.A: Let’s go to a movie tonight.B: Sorry, I’ve got to cram for a test tonight. I haven’t had a chance to study before now.A: Well, how about going to the late show?B: No, I’m going to need a good night’s sleep. I want to make sure that I’m ready for the test.4.A: All right. We promised each other we’d get this report done today. Let’s get cracking.B: Aw, it’s such a beautiful day. Can’t we go for a walk and do this later?A: No, we’ll need to return these books to the library by five o’clock. We really have to do this now.5.A: Gee. It’s already a quarter after ten. Maybe Ms. Hughes isabsent today.B: Fat chance. She’s never been absent a day in her life.I was in her class last year and she even came in when she had the flu.A: Well I guess she really loves teaching. Oh, here she comes now.1. I’m taking Biology 101 this semester.2. I’m going to the Student Union at 7:00.3. We’re discussing parapsychological p henomena.4. We are you returning to the computer lab?5. We’re meeting with Dr. Stevens at the end of the lesson.1. I am transcribing my sociology notes.2. John is defending his dissertation on Tuesday.3. We are forming a study group on the first day of class.4. I’m applying for financial aid to help pay my tuition and expenses.5. Ms. Wilson is correcting our essays over the weekend.1. The professor is coming.2. The professor is coming in a little while.th3. The Sahkespeare Theater Group is performing Romeo and Juliet on the 17.4. 4. The Shakespeare Theater Group is performing Romeo and Juliet.5. The campus bookstore is having a big sale on all college sweatshirts.6. The campus bookstore is having a big sale on all college sweatshirts during Spring Break.Using Intonation Clues1. I really wanted the new David Sedaris book. The professor in my contemporary lit class praised it all last semester. The bookstore hasn’t been able to get a single copy for the last month. Oh, well. Maybe I can find a copy on .2. I used the new computer registration system to charge my tuition on my credit card, and they totally messed it up. They were supposed to charge me $500 for the two art classes, and instead, it says that I’m enrolled in three history classes to the tune of $900. This is ridiculous!3. Today is my graduation day. I am done! Now, I can finally spend my weekends doing something other than cramming for exams and writing term papers. Yippee!4. This schedule is baffling. It says that English 90 is offered at both the midtown and downtown campuses, but the times are vague. Look here; does this nine mean AM or PM? Hmm,I’m stumped.5. Oh yeah. I absolutely recommend professor Ponz. She’s a real dilly, let me tell you. If you enjoy writing endless term papers on meaningless subjects, participating in class activities that have zero relevance to the topic of the course, she’s the teacher for you!sarcasticLesson 2Denise: Excuse me, miss, how much does it cost to ride BART?Stranger: Well, that depends on your destination. From here to Glen Park it’s only a dollar ten, but if you go as far as Fremont, it costsa lot more.Tom: We’re going to Berkeley. Do you know what the fare is?Stranger: There are two stations in Berkeley. Which one are youinter ested in?Denise: Oh, gee, I’m not sure. We’re from out of town. We’re visiting my sister. She told me her house is just a stone’sthrow from the UC Berkeley campus. Which station is that?Stranger: The downtown Berkeley station is really close to the univer sity. I’m sure that’s the one you want.Denise: Tom, are you going to remember this, or should I be jotting this down?Tom: What is there to write down, Denise? The woman is giving us very simple directions. So, how much is the fare to downtown Berkeley?St ranger: Let’s go take a look at the map over there. You see, the map shows you how much it costs to go from one station to another. Ah, there it is: two dollars and sixty-five cents.Tom: Two sixty-five?That’s highway robbery for such a short distance!Den ise: You think that’s expensive? Tom from our house to Amherstit costs twice as much as that.Tom: Yeah, but that’s an hour ride. You really get your money’s worth.Stranger: Yeah…Uh…Well, did your sister explain which train to take?Tom: Berkeley. WE take the Berkeley train to Berkeley, right?Stranger: Well, no actually. That’s just one stop on the Richmond line. Here, let me show you on this map. Here we are a t Powell Street in San Francisco, and it’s basically a straight shot on the Richnond line to the downtown Berkeley station.Denise: Yes, my sister said we wouldn’t have to change trains.Stranger: Uh-oh, what time is it?Denise: It’s 8:15.Stranger: You can’t go directly to Berkeley from San Franciscoafter 8:04.Tom: Uh-oh. Is there another train we can catch?th Stranger: Don’t worry. You can take the Pittsburg line. Look here, take the Pittsburg line to the 12Street Station in Oakland, and then transfer to the Richmond train. The Richmond train will stop in Berkeley. Get off at the downtown station. From there you can walk to your sister’s house.Denise: We want to be there by 9 o’clock. If we have to transfer, we might be late. Do you think we’ll make it in time?th Stranger: It doesn’t take that long. Let’s see; there’s atrain from here at 8:18. It arrives at the 12Street Oakland station at 8:34. You can get a Richmond train right away at 8:34, and you’ll arrive in Berkeley at 8:46.Tom: Let’s see if I’ve go t this right: We take the 8:18 Pittsburg train and arrive in Oakland at 8:34. Then we take the 8:34 Richmondtrain to Berkeley. That should be a snap.Stranger: Yeah, you’ll have no trouble.Tom: Thank you very much for your help, Miss. You’re a very kind young lady.Denise: And so pretty and smart, too! Tell me dear, I notice you’re not wearin g a ring.Stranger: Well, no, uh…Denise; You know, my sister’s son is very handsome. I think you two would like each other…Stranger: Uh, well; oh! I think I hear your train coming! You’d better hurry so you don’t miss it!Part ThreeExercise 3AThe BART system is a modern metro that links thirty-nine stations throughout Northern California’s San Francisco Bay Area. The trains are operated by computers and the BART station platforms have electronic signs that light up with information about trains that will bearriving.Exercise 3C1. How long does it take to get from JFK Boulevard to Town Plaza? That’s JFK Boulevard to Town Plaza.2. What is the fare from Oxford Avenue to College Avenue? That’s Oxford Avenue to College Avenue.3. How much does it cost an dhow long does it take to go from Fifth Street/Florida to Grove Street? Again, that’s both the fare and time from Fifth Street/Florida to Grove Street.th4. How much is a round-trip ticket from 75 Street to Kentucky Street? That’s a round-tripthticket from 75 Street to Kentucky.th5. How much time does it take to travel from Kansas Street to 20 Street? Again, how muchthtime does it take to travel from Kansas Street to 20 Street?6. You are at the Alabama Street station. It’s twelve noon and you just got on the train. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station? Again, it’s twelve noon and you’re going from Alabama Street to Madrid Avenue. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station?7. What time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal? Again, what time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal?8. What time does the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminalarrive in Yonkers? That’s the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminal arrive in Yonkers.9. 9. How many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from 4:20PM until 7:53 Pm? Again, how many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from 4:20PM until 7:53 PM?10. How long is the trip from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal? Again, that’s the time from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal.th11. Which trains from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal do not stop at 125 Street? Again,thwhich trains do no stop at 125 Street going from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal?12. Look at your watch. What time is it right now? What time will the next train from GrandthCentral Terminal arrive at 125 Street? Again, using the time now, when will the next train fromthGrand Central Terminal arrive at 125 Street?Part FourExercise 11. Was her flight from New York on time?2. Did you get the rental car information?3. Which bus do I take to go downtown?4. Is Alice meeting us at the train station?5. Why was the man yelling at the stranger?6. Are you going to call the travel agent today?7. How long do we have to wait for the next bus?8. Where are you going after the meeting?9. What did you do with your extra ticket?10. Were you going to go to the airport alone?Exercise 21. What time did the plane arrive?2. How often do you take the bus?3. Did someone meet them at the airport?4. Why didn’t she tell us she would be late?5. Who will pay for the extra ticket?6. Were you at the bus station yesterday?7. How far is it from here to New Jersey?8. Which bus do you think we should take?9. Whose purse was left on the bus?10. Are you meeting your brother at the bus station?Part FiveExercise 11. How much is the fare to Kansas ST.?2. When is the next Yonkers train?3. Does this bus go to City Hall?4. How long does it take to get to Park Lane?5. Which line do I need to take to get to the Macarthur Station?6. Can you tell me how far the trip from Boston to San Diego is?7. What’s the fastest way to get to Grand Central Terminal from here?8. Do you know where the train for Atlanta stops?Exercise 2:1. The 12:20 train to Seattle will leave in two minutes.2. The next train to Yonkers will leave from Grand Central Terminal in ten minutes.3.A round-trip ticket from JFK Boulevard to Kansas St. is $2.90.4. We’re sorry, but the 12:10 train Riverdale will be six minutes late.5. The bus from Los Angles to Burbank leaves every fifteen minutes at that time of the day.6. The next Fremont train will leave from platfor number 4 in halfan hour.Exercise 31. Question: Where does this person want to go?A: Pardon me, how much does it cost to go to the Jefferson Auditorium?B: That’s $1.80 one way, but you can’t go directly there after6:00 PM. You’ll have to take a Lenox train at that hour and thentransfer to a Hastings train at the Portsmouth station.,2Question: What time will the next bus for Chicago leave?A: Excuse me, when does the next bus to downtown Chicago leave?B: Let’s see. One just left at 8:00. The schedule says that thatbus leaves every fifteen minutes, so…A: Uh-oh;it’s already 8:10. I’d better hurry.B: Ooh, I hope you make it.2. Question: What is the total round-trip fare for the children?A: May I help you?B: Yeah, we’d like to get tickets from Portland to Long beach.A: When are you planning on going?thB: We were thinking of going the week of June 15.A: Gook. That’s far enough in advance to take advantage of our supersaver fares. If you purchase your tickets thirty days in advance,it will only cost $240 round trip.B: $240. That sounds good.A: How many people are in your party?B: There’s my wife and me, plus our two kids.A: Ooh, we have a special discount available for our young travelers. Let’s see, kids under twelve fly for half price and those under three can go for free.B: Well, Evelynne is six and Renee is one.thA: Very good. Let me check the computer to see which flights are open the week of the 15.Exercise 41. It’s really easy to get to school from my house by bus.2. Greenwich is very close to London.3. I take a 20-minute bus ride from home to work every day.4. I leave my house each day at 8 am.5. WE’re going to Hawaii for our next vacation.6. According to this, the train to Vancouver will arrive in ten mnutes.7. Do I need a Bakerloo or a Victoria train to get to Picadilly Circus?8. How much is a ticket to Baltimore an then back again?9. You need to take a #5 bus to the Berman Station. Then, catch a #12.10. This bus is too crowded between 7am and 9am.Lesson 3Part Two Main DialogueExercise 1 Scanning for the Main IdeaRuth: Good morning, David, Wow, what happened to you?David: Hey, Ruth. Boy, do I need coffee. I was up till 2:30 last night for the second night in a row.Ruth: More trouble with the lovebirds?David: Yeah, good ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night.Ruth: Were they breaking dishes again?Davi d: No, I don’t think they have any dishes left after the last fight. They were yelling about his old girlfriend.Ruth: Haven’t you spoken to them/ I mean, don’t they know they’re keeping you up all night?David: I think when they’re fighting, they don’t ca re about anything else. I banged on the ceiling with a broom for about five minutes and they kept yelling.Ruth: They sound like very selfish people.David: You’ve got that right, Ruth.Ruth: Why don’t you just call the landlord?David: He doesn’t care if I’m unhappy. He wants me to move! I’ve lived in the building the longest, and with rent control, I pay half as much as they do. If I move, he can jack up the price.Ruth: What about the other neighbors? Can’t you all get together and complain?David: Are you kidding? I have had problems with everybody in that building! Rob and Steve, the people who live next door to Michael and Betty, crank-up the volume of their stereo at all hours of the night.Ruth: That’s terrible.David: yeah, those two guys are so busy throwing parties that they probably never even hear the fighting.Ruth: Well, there has to be someone in your building who youlike.David: There is Mrs. Anderson, the woman who lives below me. She’s 87 years old, as sweet as can be with a heart of gold. Unfortunately, she’s a little deaf and I’m sure she never hears any of the noise inthe building. Actually, as much as I like her, she’s also aproblem.Ruth: How so?David: Her niece phones from out of state every Sunday morning at 6:30 to check on her. Th e trouble is because she’s deaf, she screams into the phone, and it wakes me up.Ruth: Every Sunday?David: Yes, and the sound of her voice goes right up through the floor “Hello? Yes, dear. It’s so good to hear your voice.” She’s more reliable than an alarm clock!Ruth: Wow, that sounds like a real nightmare!David: It’s not her fault, poor old thing. She’s just very old and her health isn’t good.Ruth: I’m pretty lucky. The biggest problem I have is the garbage collectors waking me up at 5:30 in the morning three times a week when they empty the cans. But, I can usually fall asleep again after they leave.David: At least your neighbors put their garbage into the cans! Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson, is sometimes such a pig. He ever seems to throw away his garbage. Whenever I walk by his door I have to hold my nose.Ruth: Maybe you just need to start looking for a new place tolive.David: And give up my book?Ruth: Book? What book?David: I told you about my book, didn’t I? I’m writing a b ookabout a guy who lives in an apartment building with a bunch of crazy people. I hope it’ll be a big Hollywood movie someday.Ruth: That sounds fantastic, but can’t you write the book in a nice quiet apartment in another building?David: No way! Every week I get a new idea for a chapter from somebody in the building. If I move now, I’ll never be able to finish the book!Exercise 4 Vocabulary in ContextNarrator: 1. SENTENCEDavid: Yeah, good ‘ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night.Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: Yeah, good ‘ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night.Ruth: Were they breaking dishes again?David: No, I don’t think they have any dishes left after the last fight. They were yelling about his old girlfriend.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Yeah, good ‘ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night.Narrator: 2. SENTENCEDavid: If I move, he can jack up the price.Narrator: CONTEXTTom: He doesn’t care if I’m unhappy. He wants me to move! I’ve lived in the building the longest, and with rent control, I pay half as much as they do. If I move, he can jack up the price.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: If I move, he can jack up the price.Narrator: 3. SENTENCERuth: How so?Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: Actually, as much as I like her, she’s also a problem.Ruth: How so?David: Her niece phones from out of state every Sunday morning at 6:30 to check on her. The trouble is because she’s deaf, she screams into the phone, and it wakes me up.Narrator: SENTENCERuth: How so?Narrator: 4. SENTENCEDavid: She’s mor e reliable than an alarm clock!Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: The trouble is because she’s deaf, she screams into the phone, and it wakes me up.Ruth: Every Sunday?Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Yes, and the sound of her voice goes right up through the floor. She’s more reliable than an alarm clock!Narrator: 5. SENTENCEDavid: Poor old thing.Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: It’s not her fault, poor old thing. She’s just very old and her health isn’t good.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Poor old thing.Narrator: 6. SENTENCEDavid: Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson is sometimes such a pig.Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: At least your neighbor put their garbage into the cans! Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson is sometimes such a pig. He never seems to throw away his garbage. Whenever I walk by his door I have to hold my nose.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson is sometimes such a pig.Part Three ExpansionSection 1: Household FurnishingsExercise 1D1. Husband: Honey, I think it’s time we redid this room.Wife: Gee,I kind of like it the way it is.Husband: Oh, come on. Look at this floor—it’s totally scratched.It needs to be refinished or carpeted.Wife: Yeah, and while we’re at it, we might as well paint the wall around the fireplace. There are smoke stains all over it from last year’s Christmas party.Husband: Now you’re talking! Why don’t we wallpaper the otherthree walls in here too? Then if we get some new drapes and maybe a couple of lamps—Wife: Wait a second. T his is getting out of hand. Why don’t we just move the armchair over to cover the scratched floor and save ourselves a lot of money and trouble.2. Painter: Good morning. I’m from Daniel’s Paint-O-Rama.Woman: Oh, good. Com on in. Would you like some coffee?Painter: Maybe later. Now, have you decided on the color?Woman: I was thinking white might be nice.Painter: I wouldn’t have white in this room. It would get dirtypretty quickly.Woman: Couldn’t we use enamel paint? It’s easy to clean,right?Painter: But it smells horrible and takes a long time to dry. You wont’ be able to use this room until tomorrow.Woman: Oh, my. Well, I guess we could go to a restaurant…Painter: Why don’t you choose a color that goes with your linoleum?I could nix up a shade of latex semi-gloss that matches this blue.Woman: What about the latex semi-gloss in white? Couldn’t I wash that down if it got dirty?Painter: Yes, you could, but you’ll still have to do it more often than if you choose another color. And if you clean it too often, the finish will start to rub off.Woman: Maybe we’d better stick with the enamel then.3. Tenant: Look at the ceiling; it’s cracked and peeling over here; there’s a big water stain on the wall in the corner, and—Landlord: Okay, why don’t you get so me paint and fix it up andI’ll pay for it.Tenant: I don’t think that’s going to fix the problem. It’s happened before and I don’t feel like wasting my time and energy covering up problem that’s just going to happen again.Landlord: Well, I’m not sure wha t else you want me to do. I saidI’d pay to fix it.Tenant; I want you to find out what’s causing this!Landlord: Well, I’ll talk to Steven upstairs and warn him to be more careful in the future.Tenant: I don’t think Steven is the problem. The last time t his happened he wasn’t even home. Besides, he’s always been a considerate ndlord: Maybe you steam up the room yourself. That can cause a lot of chipping and peeling. A small room like this full of steam can do a lot of damage.Tenant: Look, don’t try to turn this around on me. I always leave the window and door open so it doesn’t steam up. Either you send someone over to repair this, or else I’ll get somebody and deduct the cost from the rent. It’s up to you.4. Meg: Tony? Tony? Tony!Tony: Huh? What?Meg: I can’t stand it. It’s freezing in here. Aren’t youcold?Tony: Well, turn the heat on.Meg: I tried. There’s no heat coming up.。

研究生英语听说教程（引进版）听力原文Take on Listening:Listening and Speaking StrategiesLesson 2Denise: Excuse me, miss, how much does it cost to ride BART?Stranger: Well, that depends on your destination. From here to Glen Park it’s only a dollar ten, but if you go as far as Fremont, it costs a lot more.Tom: We’re going to Berkeley. Do you know what the fare is?Stranger: There are two stations in Berkeley. Which one are you interested in?Denise: Oh, gee, I’m not sure. We’re from out of town. We’re visiting my sister. She told me her house is just a stone’s throw from the UC Berkeley campus. Which station is that?Stranger: The downtown Berkeley station is really close to the university. I’m sure that’s the one you want.Denise: Tom, are you going to remember this, or should I be jotting this down?Tom: What is there to write down, Denise? The woman is giving us very simple directions. So, how much is the fare to downtown Berkeley?Stranger: Let’s go take a look at the map over there. You see, the map shows you how much it costs to go from one station to another. Ah, there it is: two dollars and sixty-five cents.Tom: Two sixty-five? That’s highway robbery for such a short distance!Denise: You think that’s expensive? Tom from our house to Amherst it costs twice as much as that. Tom: Yeah, but that’s an hour ride. You really get your money’s worth.Stranger: Yeah…Uh…Well, did your sister explain which train to take?Tom: Berkeley. WE take the Berkeley train to Berkeley, right?Stranger: Well, no actually. That’s just one stop on the Richmond line. Here, let me show you on this map. Here we are a t Powell Street in San Francisco, and it’s basically a straight shot on the Richnond line to the downtown Berkeley station.Denise: Yes, my sister said we wouldn’t have to change t rains.Stranger: Uh-oh, what time is it?Denise: It’s 8:15.Stranger: You can’t go directly to Berkeley from San Francisco after 8:04.Tom: Uh-oh. Is there another train we can catch?Stranger: Don’t worry. You can take the Pittsburg line. Look here, take the Pittsburg line to the 12th Street Station in Oakland, and then transfer to the Richmond train. The Richmond train will stop in Berkeley. Get off at the downtown station. From there you can walk to your sister’s house. Denise: We want to be there by 9 o’clock. If we have to transfer, we might be late. Do you think we’ll make it in time?Stranger: It doesn’t take that long. Let’s see; there’s a train from here at 8:18. It arrives at the 12th Street Oakland station at 8:34. You can get a Richmond train rig ht away at 8:34, and you’ll arrive in Berkeley at 8:46.Tom: Let’s see if I’ve go t this right: We take the 8:18 Pittsburg train and arrive in Oakland at 8:34. Then we take the 8:34 Richmond train to Berkeley. That should be a snap.Stranger: Yeah, you’ll have no trouble.Tom: Thank you very much for your help, Miss. You’re a very kind young lady.Denise: And so pretty and smart, too! Tell me dear, I notice you’re not wearing a ring. Stranger: Well, no, uh…Denise; You know, my sister’s son is very handsome. I think you two would like each other…Stranger: Uh, well; oh! I think I hear your train coming! You’d better hurry so you don’t miss it!Part ThreeExercise 3AThe BART system is a modern metro that links thirty-nine stations throughout Northern California’s San Francisco Bay Area. The trains are operated by computers and the BART station platforms have electronic signs that light up with information about trains that will be arriving. Exercise 3C1. How long does it take to get from JFK Boulevard to Town Plaza? That’s JFK Boulevard to Town Plaza.2. What is the fare from Oxford Avenue to College Avenue? That’s Oxford Avenue to College Avenue.3. How much does it cost an dhow long does it take to go from Fifth Street/Florida to Grove Street? Again, that’s both the fare and time from Fifth Street/Florida to Grove Street.4. How much is a round-trip ticket from 75th Street to Kentucky Street? That’s a round-trip ticket from 75th Street to Kentucky.5. How much time does it take to travel from Kansas Street to 20th Street? Again, how much time does it take to travel from Kansas Street to 20th Street?6. You are at the Alabama Street station. It’s twelve noon and you just got on the tra in. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station? Again, it’s twelve noon and you’re going from Alabama Street to Madrid Avenue. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station?7. What time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal? Again, what time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal?8. What time does the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminal arrive in Yonkers? That’s the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminal arrive in Yonkers.9. 9. How many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from 4:20PM until 7:53 Pm? Again, how many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from 4:20PM until 7:53 PM?10. How long is the trip from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal? Again, that’s the time from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal.11. Which trains from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal do not stop at 125th Street? Again, which trains do no stop at 125th Street going from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal?12. Look at your watch. What time is it right now? What time will the next train from Grand Central Terminal arrive at 125th Street? Again, using the time now, when will the next train from Grand Central Terminal arrive at 125th Street?Part FourExercise 11. Was her flight from New York on time?2. Did you get the rental car information?3. Which bus do I take to go downtown?4. Is Alice meeting us at the train station?5. Why was the man yelling at the stranger?6. Are you going to call the travel agent today?7. How long do we have to wait for the next bus?8. Where are you going after the meeting?9. What did you do with your extra ticket?10. Were you going to go to the airport alone?Exercise 21. What time did the plane arrive?2. How often do you take the bus?3. Did someone meet them at the airport?4. Why didn’t she tell us she would be late?5. Who will pay for the extra ticket?6. Were you at the bus station yesterday?7. How far is it from here to New Jersey?8. Which bus do you think we should take?9. Whose purse was left on the bus?10. Are you meeting your brother at the bus station?Part FiveExercise 11. How much is the fare to Kansas ST.?2. When is the next Yonkers train?3. Does this bus go to City Hall?4. How long does it take to get to Park Lane?5. Which line do I need to take to get to the Macarthur Station?6. Can you tell me how far the trip from Boston to San Diego is?7. What’s the fastest way to get to Grand Central Terminal from here?8. Do you know where the train for Atlanta stops?Exercise 2:1. The 12:20 train to Seattle will leave in two minutes.2. The next train to Yonkers will leave from Grand Central Terminal in ten minutes.3. A round-trip ticket from JFK Boulevard to Kansas St. is $2.90.4. We’re sorry, but the 12:10 train Riverdale will be six minutes late.5. The bus from Los Angles to Burbank leaves every fifteen minutes at that time of the day.6. The next Fremont train will leave from platfor number 4 in half an hour.Exercise 31. Question: Where does this person want to go?A: Pardon me, how much does it cost to go to the Jefferson Auditorium?B: That’s $1.80 one way, but you can’t go directly there after 6:00 PM. You’ll h ave to take a Lenox train at that hour and then transfer to a Hastings train at the Portsmouth station. 2．Question: What time will the next bus for Chicago leave?A: Excuse me, when does the next bus to downtown Chicago leave?B: Let’s see. One just left a t 8:00. The schedule says that that bus leaves every fifteen minutes, so…A: Uh-oh;it’s already 8:10. I’d better hurry.B: Ooh, I hope you make it.2. Question: What is the total round-trip fare for the children?A: May I help you?B: Yeah, we’d like to get tickets from Portland to Long beach.A: When are you planning on going?B: We were thinking of going the week of June 15th.A: Gook. That’s far enough in advance to take advantage of our supersaver fares. If you purchase your tickets thirty days in advance, it will only cost $240 round trip.B: $240. That sounds good.A: How many people are in your party?B: There’s my wife and me, plus our two kids.A: Ooh, we have a special discount available for our young travelers. Let’s see, kids under twelve fly for half price and those under three can go for free.B: Well, Evelynne is six and Renee is one.A: Very good. Let me check the computer to see which flights are open the week of the 15th.Exercise 41. It’s really easy to get to school from my house by bus.2. Greenwich is very close to London.3. I take a 20-minute bus ride from home to work every day.4. I leave my house each day at 8 am.5. WE’re going to Hawaii for our next vacation.6. According to this, the train to Vancouver will arrive in ten mnutes.7. Do I need a Bakerloo or a Victoria train to get to Picadilly Circus?8. How much is a ticket to Baltimore an then back again?9. You need to take a #5 bus to the Berman Station. Then, catch a #12.10. This bus is too crowded between 7am and 9am.。

Take on Listening:Listening and Speaking StrategiesLesson 2Denise: Excuse me, miss, how much does it cost to ride BARTStranger: Well, that depends on your destination. From here to Glen Park it’s only a dollar ten, but if you go as far as Fremont, it costs a lot more.Tom: We’re going to Berkeley. Do you know what the fare isStranger: There are two stations in Berkeley. Which one are you interested in Denise: Oh, gee, I’m not sure. We’re from out of town. We’re visiting my sister. She told me her house is just a stone’s throw from the UC Berkeley campus. Which station is thatStranger: The downtown Berkeley station is really close to the university. I’m sure that’s the one you want.Denise: Tom, are you going to remember this, or should I be jotting this down Tom: What is there to write down, Denise The woman is giving us very simple directions. So, how much is the fare to downtown BerkeleyStranger: Let’s go take a look at the map over there. You see, the map shows you how much it costs to go from one station to another. Ah, there it is: two dollars and sixty-five cents.Tom: Two sixty-five That’s highway robbery for such a short distance!Denise: You think that’s expensive Tom from our house to Amherst it costs twice as much as that.Tom: Yeah, but that’s an hour ride. You really get your money’s worth. Stranger: Yeah…Uh…Well, did your sister explain which train to takeTom: Berkeley. WE take the Berkeley train to Berkeley, rightStranger: Well, no actually. That’s just one stop on the Richmond line. Here, let me show you on this map. Here we are a t Powell Street in San Francisco, and it’s basically a straight shot on the Richnond line to the downtown Berkeley station. Denise: Yes, my sister said we wouldn’t have to change trains.Stranger: Uh-oh, what time is itDenise: It’s 8:15.Stranger: You can’t go directly to Berkeley from San Francisco after 8:04. Tom: Uh-oh. Is there another train we can catchStranger: Don’t worry. You can take the Pittsburg line. Look here, take the Pittsburg line to the 12th Street Station in Oakland, and then transfer to the Richmond train. The Richmond train will stop in Berkeley. Get off at the downtown station. From there you can walk to your sister’s house.Denise: We want to be there by 9 o’clock. If we have to transfer, w e might be late. Do you think we’ll make it in timeStranger: It doesn’t take that long. Let’s see; there’s a train from here at 8:18. It arrives at the 12th Street Oakland station at 8:34. You can get a Richmond train right away at 8:34, and you’ll arrive in Berkeley at 8:46.Tom: Let’s see if I’ve go t this right: We take the 8:18 Pittsburg train and arrive in Oakland at 8:34. Then we take the 8:34 Richmond train to Berkeley. That should be a snap.Stranger: Yeah, you’ll have no trouble.Tom: Thank you ve ry much for your help, Miss. You’re a very kind young lady. Denise: And so pretty and smart, too! Tell me dear, I notice you’re not wearing a ring.Stranger: Well, no, uh…Denise; You know, my sister’s son is very handsome. I think you two would like each other…Stranger: Uh, well; oh! I think I hear your train coming! You’d better hurry so you don’t miss it!Part ThreeExercise 3AThe BART system is a modern metro that links thirty-nine stations throughout Northern California’s San Francisco Bay Area. T he trains are operated by computers and the BART station platforms have electronic signs that light up with information about trains that will be arriving.Exercise 3C1. How long does it take to get from JFK Boulevard to Town Plaza That’s JFK Bo ulevard to Town Plaza.2. What is the fare from Oxford Avenue to College Avenue That’s Oxford Avenue to College Avenue.3. How much does it cost an dhow long does it take to go from Fifth Street/Florida to Grove Street Again, that’s bot h the fare and time from Fifth Street/Florida to Grove Street.4. How much is a round-trip ticket from 75th Street to Kentucky Street That’s a round-trip ticket from 75th Street to Kentucky.5. How much time does it take to travel from Kansas Street to 20th Street Again, how much time does it take to travel from Kansas Street to 20th Street6. You are at the Alabama Street station. It’s twelve noon and you just got on the train. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station Again, it’s twelve noon and you’re going from Alabama Street to Madrid Avenue. What time will you arrive at the Madrid Avenue station7. What time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal Again, what time does the 4:07 PM train from Yonkers arrive at Grand Central Terminal8. What time does the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminal arrive in Yonkers That’s the 6:20 AM train from Grand Central Terminal arrive in Yonkers.9. 9. How many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from 4:20PM until 7:53 Pm Again, how many trains are there from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers from 4:20PM until 7:53 PM10. How long is the trip from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal Again, that’s the time from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal.11. Which trains from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal do not stop at 125th Street Again, which trains do no stop at 125th Street going from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal12. Look at your watch. What time is it right now What time will the next train from Grand Central Terminal arrive at 125th Street Again, using the time now, when will the next train from Grand Central Terminal arrive at 125th StreetPart FourExercise 11. Was her flight from New York on time2. Did you get the rental car information3. Which bus do I take to go downtown4. Is Alice meeting us at the train station5. Why was the man yelling at the stranger6. Are you going to call the travel agent today7. How long do we have to wait for the next bus8. Where are you going after the meeting9. What did you do with your extra ticket10. Were you going to go to the airport aloneExercise 21. What time did the plane arrive2. How often do you take the bus3. Did someone meet them at the airport4. Why didn’t she tell us she would be late5. Who will pay for the extra ticket6. Were you at the bus station yesterday7. How far is it from here to New Jersey8. Which bus do you think we should take9. Whose purse was left on the bus10. Are you meeting your brother at the bus stationPart FiveExercise 11. How much is the fare to Kansas ST.2. When is the next Yonkers train3. Does this bus go to City Hall4. How long does it take to get to Park Lane5. Which line do I need to take to get to the Macarthur Station6. Can you tell me how far the trip from Boston to San Diego is7. What’s the fastest way to get to Grand Central Terminal from here8. Do you know where the train for Atlanta stopsExercise 2:1. The 12:20 train to Seattle will leave in two minutes.2. The next train to Yonkers will leave from Grand Central Terminal in ten minutes.3. A round-trip ticket from JFK Boulevard to Kansas St. is $.4. We’re sorry, but the 12:10 train Riverdale will be six minutes late.5. The bus from Los Angles to Burbank leaves every fifteen minutes at that time of the day.6. The next Fremont train will leave from platfor number 4 in half an hour.Exercise 31. Question: Where does this person want to goA: Pardon me, how much does it cost to go to the Jefferson AuditoriumB: That’s $ one way, but you can’t go directly there after 6:00 PM. You’ll have to take a Lenox train at that hour and then transfer to a Hastings train at the Portsmouth station.2．Question: What time will the next bus for Chicago leaveA: Excuse me, when does the next bus to downtown Chicago leaveB: Let’s see. One just left at 8:00. The schedule says that that bus leaves every fifteen minutes, so…A: Uh-oh;it’s already 8:10. I’d bette r hurry.B: Ooh, I hope you make it.2. Question: What is the total round-trip fare for the children A: May I help youB: Yeah, we’d like to get tickets from Portland to Long beach.A: When are you planning on goingB: We were thinking of going the week of June 15th.A: Gook. That’s far enough in advance to take advantage of our supersaver fares. If you purchase your tickets thirty days in advance, it will only cost $240 round trip.B: $240. That sounds good.A: How many people are in your partyB: There’s my wife and me, plus our two kids.A: Ooh, we have a special discount available for our young travelers. Let’s see, kids under twelve fly for half price and those under three can go for free.B: Well, Evelynne is six and Renee is one.A: Very good. Let me check the computer to see which flights are open the week of the 15th.Exercise 41. It’s really easy to get to school from my house by bus.2. Greenwich is very close to London.3. I take a 20-minute bus ride from home to work every day.4. I leave my house each day at 8 am.5. WE’re going to Hawaii for our next vacation.6. According to this, the train to Vancouver will arrive in ten mnutes.7. Do I need a Bakerloo or a Victoria train to get to Picadilly Circus8. How much is a ticket to Baltimore an then back again9. You need to take a #5 bus to the Berman Station. Then, catcha #12.10. This bus is too crowded between 7am and 9am.。

Have you wished you were better at making a conversation? A great conversationalist is someone who connects with people and makes them feel important. When they talk to you, they make you feel like you're the only person in the room.Becoming a good conversationalist requires knowing three things: first, how to start a conversation; second, how to keep it going; and third, how to end it.Starting a conversation usually means coming up with an opening line or ice breaker. The best kind of ice breaker is one that's positive. A compliment is always a good ice breaker and will usually be appreciated. Any news event is a good ice breaker. The fact is, any opening line will do, as long as it's not negative, and as long as it's not a lie. The best way to entice a person to have a conversation with you is by being sincere and respectful, and letting them know that you are interested in talking to them.Once you've got a conversation going, the best way to keep it going is by asking the other person questions that don't require just a yes or no answer. Ask questions similar to those a reporter might ask to draw a person out; who, what, when, where, why and how questions. You keep asking questions based on the last thing a person says. This is called the "elaboration technique". Once you hit on something you find interesting, keep asking questions in order to get the person to elaborate about the topic as much as possible. A good conversationalist elaborates on the experiences they've had. Instead of saying the party was fun, tell why it was fun. Describe why you had a good time—who was there, what happened, where it was, and how people arranged the party. Go into detail. Description is the best form of communication because it keeps people's interest up and stimulates them.If you started a conversation with another person, and you're having difficulty ending it, there are several signals you can send to the other person that will bring the conversation to its close without hurting anyone's feelings.Breaking eye contact is a discreet signal that the conversation is about to end. Another way to signal is to use transition words like well, or at any rate. You may want to recap all that was said. Whatever you do, don't lie to the other person. If you're not interested in talking to them again, don't mention the possibility of a future meeting just to be polite. That's hypocritical. Instead, you may want to say, "Nice meeting you." And then, leave.Finally, be sure to give the other person a good, firm handshake. The final impression you make can be just as important as the initial one you made.First StoryMy husband and I met in high school. During our senior year, we studies biology together. We talked and laughed a lot during class. One Friday, we Joked that we should go on a date that night. At first, I didn't know if he was serious. He didn't know if I was joking. That night I put on a new dress and waited. He had a more difficult time. He had to knock on the door without knowing if I would be ready or not. But he knocked, and I was ready! That was our first date. This year, we celebrated our fortieth wedding anniversary'Second StoryMy husband and I met one day at an airport. It was Christmas day. I was picking up my friend Bernd. He was coming from Germany to spend the holidays with my family. While we were waiting for his luggage, I heard a man speaking in Italian. I decided to say something to him because I speak Italian.I said, "Buon Natale" which means, "Merry Christmas!" When I spoke in Italian, he said, "Mama mia! Why do you speak Italian? Who are you?" He asked me for my phone number. He called me the next day, and we dated for a year. Then we got married. So be careful who you talk to in the airport!Third StoryMy wife and I met through our parents. Our parents arranged our marriage. Before we got married, my wife and I wanted to meet. Our parents arranged our first meeting in a restaurant. That night, we talked about ourselves and what we wanted in our lives. We talked for hours. We shared our hopes and dreams. After a while, we decided that our parents were right! And we got married.Fourth StoryMy wife and 1 met through a matchmaker. I'm an engineer, and in my field, most people are men. I couldn't meet any women at work. So one day I saw an advertisement for a matchmaking service, and I decided to call. The matchmaker introduced me to many nice women. I enjoyed meeting them, but I didn't meet anyone I wanted to marry. Finally, she introduced me to my wife. I decided not to date any other women because I liked her very much. We enjoyed the same things, and we laughed a lot together. We also had the same goals and values in life. My wife and I were married six years ago, and now we have two children. I'm glad I picked up the phone and called that matchmaker!Among married couples in the U.S., one finds a wide range of living patterns. Some older couples still have traditional marriages, with the man as breadwinner and the woman as homemaker. But most younger women today are not content to be full-time homemakers. The women's liberation movement, which swept the country in the 1960s, changed attitudes and behavior forever. Today's young American woman wants marriage, but she also wants her own identity. She wants what men have always had—a marriage that is important but still allows time to pursue individual goals. The maJority of American wives, even those with children, work outside the home- As a result, the older idea that housework, cooking, and child care are "women's work" is being discarded. In the contemporary American marriage, the husband and wife share both financial and domestic responsibilities.Sharing money-making and housekeeping responsibilities provides a better life for the family. Of course, problems can develop in the two-income family if the husband expects his working wife to be the perfect homemaker that his stay-at-home mother was- Also, there may be arguments if the wife expects her husband to help with household chores, but he is unwilling to do so. In most families, the working wife probably still handles the largest share of the housework, cooking, and child care. but she gets some help from her husband.The contemporary American marriage is also characterized by a relationship of equality and shared decision making. Most American women today will not tolerate a husband who considers himself the boss. The American girl is given freedom and education equal to a boy's. After completing her education, she is able to get a job and support herself. She does not need to marry for financial security. She is self-sufficient and will not accept a submissive role in marriage. When husband and wife are able to share decision making and respect each other's viewpoints, their marriage is probably closer than those of past generations. When they battle for dominance, they're likely to end up in divorce court.“Ring out the old, ring in the new,” wrote Alfred, Lord Tennyson, the nineteenth-century English poet. And that's exactly what Americans do every December 31. New Year's Eve is a time for noise and fun- At home or in restaurants, most Americans drink and dine with friends- At midnight on New Year's Eve, bells ring, horns blow, and friends toast each other with champagne. It's also customary to exchange kisses. New Year's Eve festivities often continue until two or three o'clock in the morning. Many people travel from one party to another to celebrate with several different groups of friends The country's most crowded New Year's Eve celebration takes place in New York City's Times Square. Since 1907, the famous ball-lowering ceremony has been a holiday highlight. To celebrate the arrival of the year 2000, an estimated 2 million people crowded into Times Square, and hundreds of million viewed the scene on TV The huge, 1,070-pound lighted crystal ball began its descent from a 77-foot flagpole at 11:59 p.m. and reached the bottom at exactly midnight. Simultaneously, confetti, balloons, and fireworks brightened the night sky. It was the biggest public event ever held in the city.What do Americans do on New Year's Day? Many sleep late because they stayed up all night long. Many watch TV which offers spectacular parades and football games between champion college teams. From ancient times to the present. New Year's customs have been connected with saying good-bye to the past and looking forward to a better future. Therefore, New Year's Day often inspires people to start new programs and give up bad habits. Some people make New Year's resolutions. People talk about "turning over a new leaf", referring to a clean, blank page or a fresh start. Typical New Year's resolutions are to spend less money, give up smoking, begin a diet, or be nicer to others. It's safe to assume that about half of them are forgotten by January 31'It was a cool autumn evening. Mrs. Brown was sitting in her living room, reading. Suddenly, there was a loud knock on her door, then two or three more knocks. Mrs. Brown put the safety chain on her door. Then she opened the door a little and looked out. There stood three children wearing masks and costumes. When they saw her, they all shouted, "Trick or treat! Money or eats!"Mrs, Brown dropped a candy bar into each child's bag."Thanks for the candy," shouted the children as they ran off to ring another doorbell-"You're welcome," said Mrs. Brown. "Have fun, and don't play any pranks."Every year on October 31. Halloween scenes like this occur throughout the USA. American children love to dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating. If an adult refuses to supply a treat—candy, cookies, fruit, or money— the children may play a trick. Typical Halloween pranks are soaping windows, writing on doors with crayons, overturning garbage cans, sticking pins into doorbells to keep them ringing, throwing raw eggs, and spraying shaving cream on cars and friends.Halloween is celebrated by nearly all American children, and over 70% of adults also participate in some Halloween activity. College students and other young adults may attend masquerade parties or Halloween parades. Many families carve pumpkins and decorate the outside of their homes with the traditional Halloween symbols. Businesses get into the act, too. Store windows display jack-o'-lanterns, scarecrows, and witches. Servers in restaurants and salespeople in supermarkets and bookstores are often in costume. Many nightclubs and bars encourage customers to come in costume by offering prizes for the best disguisesUINT 4 PART 31. W: Some people say that many TV programs are silly, meaningless, or a waste of time. What do youthink of them, Jim?M: It seems to me that some important social issues—like drugs, divorce and so on—are dealt with fairly realistically and a lot of honest talks can be heard in these programs.Q: What does the man think of the TV programs?2. W: How was the lecture yesterday?M: Well... It was a complete drag.W: How come? Many students seem to be interested inJohnson's lecture.M: But the one yesterday was the pits. It bored me to tears.Q: How does the man think about the lecture yesterday?3. W: Frank, what do you think about your college life?M: Generally speaking, my college years are exciting and rewarding, but they are certainly not easy or carefree. Just about all college students face the pressure of making important career decisions and some anxiety about examinations and grades.Q: What does the man think about his college life?4. W: Wow! This is a marvelous room! Whose idea was it to decorate the room like this?M: It was Jane's.W: I never knew she was good at this. She must be very art-conscious.Q: What does the woman think about Jane now?5. W: I've been reading a lot lately about the issue of women's rights, and I find that is a very hot topicnow.M: It depends on which magazine or paper you read. If it's a women's magazine, just about every article has that as a topic in one way or another.Q: What is the man's response to the woman's saying?6. M: Ann, it's good to see you back. Do you remember when we were kids, we used to go swimmingtogether?W: Yeah. I sure do. I really love this town and I have a lot of good memories from here.M: I want to tell you that we take a lot of pride in the gold medal you won and we are behind you one hundred percent.Q: What does the man think of the woman?7. W: How are you doing since you retired four months ago?M; I thought it would be wonderful to be retired. I have looked forward to this day for thirty years, but now I'm considering volunteering.Q: What does the man feel about his retired days?8. W: Well, it seems that Frank has become quite a famous painter.M: Has he? You know I'm a professional artist myself and I question how much talent Frank has. Q: What conclusion can be drawn from the man's comments?UINT 14 SECTION A1、Miyoko: Hi, Wendy!Wendy: Hello.Miyoko: What's wrong? Are you sick?Wendy: Yeah. I have a really bad headache.Miyoko: Oh. I'm sorry- You want some aspirin?Wendy: No thanks. I'm just gonna go to bed and rest.2、Lisa: Hey girl. What's up?Leslie: Not much. What about you?Lisa: Nuthin' special. Hey, are you okay?Leslie: Yeah. I guess I'm Just really sore from going to the climbing gym yesterday.Lisa: Me, too' 1 guess we overdid it. My back is sore, and 1 have a stiff neck.Leslie: Next time, we'd better stretch after we exercise!Lisa: Yes! Good idea.3、Professor Chavez: Hi, Tony. How are you?Tony: Not so good, Professor Chavez. I think I'm coming down with a bad cold.Professor Chavez: Really? What's wrong?Tony: Well, I have a stuffy nose and a cough.Professor Chavez: Do you have a fever? You look a little warm.Tony: Maybe. I feel kinda hot.Professor Chavez: Tony, you should go home and go to bed- You might have the flu that's been going around.Tony: OK. That sounds like a good idea.Professor Chavez: Remember to drink lots of juice and get lots of rest. I hope you feel better soon!4、Stephanie: Hello?Mom: Stephanie, it's Mom.Stephanie: Hi, Mom.Mom: I just called to. see how you were feeling.Stephanie: Thanks, Mom. Actually, I still have a fever.Mom: Did you take some medicine?Stephanie: Yeah. It's helping.Mom: What about your stomach? Is it still bothering you?Stephanie: Yeah-1 still feel sick to my stomach.Mom; Oh honey, I'm sorry. Is there anything I can do?Stephanie: No thanks, Mom. I feel better just talking to you.5、Brian: Erica, I found that report we were looking for.Erica: Great! Let's take a look at it. Brian: Achoooo!Erica: Oh, Brian, are you still not feeling well?Brian: Yeah. This morning I felt better, but now my head hurts.Erica: Are you getting enough sleep?Brian: 1 slept a lot last night, but I still feel tired.Erica: Listen,Brian. I can handle things here today. Why don't you go home and rest? We can finish this project tomorrow. There's no hurry.Brian: Thanks, Erica. I might just do that.6、Doug; Jenny, wait up!Jenny: Doug! I'm glad to see you. 1 wanted to tell you how much fun I had last weekend.Doug: Yeah. We enjoyed it too. We always enjoy hiking in the mountains. Unfortunately, Mary and I are both scratching like crazy.Jenny; Oh no. Poison oak?Doug: I'm afraid so. We both have a rash on our legs.Jenny: Oh, Doug. That's too bad. Doug: Yeah. We feel really itchy.Jenny: Oh no. we had such a nice day together'Doug: Yeah. We had a good time, too. Next time we'll be more careful1、Doctor: Hello, MicheUe. I'm Dr. Benson.MicheUe: Hi.Doctor: How are you feeling today?Michelle: Not so good.Doctor: Well, what seems to be the problem?Michelle; I have a bad cold.Doctor: I can hear that. How long have you had it?Michelle: About three weeks- Every time I think it's going away, I get sick again.Doctor: OK, Michelle. I'm going to examine you now.2、Doctor: Michelle, we didn't find an infection. That's good. That means that you only have abad cold. That means that you don't need to take any medicine. But I know that youdon't feel very well. I want to ask you some questions, all right?MicheUe: OK.Doctor: Has school been very difficult lately?Michelle: Well . . . not really. I've been drinking a lot of coffee to stay up late to study.Doctor: What about exercise? Have you been able to get any exercise during midterm exam?Michelle: No. I've been studying so much I haven't had time.Doctor: Well, Michelte. It sounds to me as though you've been studying so much that you haven't given your body a chance to get better. When you're sick, you need to payattention to your body. I'm going to give some advice. If you follow my advice, you'llstart to feel better soon. OK?Michelle; OK.Doctor: Well, first, you must sleep more. You need to get at least seven or eight hours of sleep every night. You cannot study well if you don't get enough sleep –Michelle: I know.Doctor: Next, you have to eat better. Your body cannot work well if you don't give it good food.Try to eat more vegetables and fruits. And limit your coffee to two cups a day. Michelle: OK.Doctor: Finally, you should exercise more. Try to exercise at least three times per week. It doesn't have to be running or aerobics. Walking is an excellent exercise and is easy todo. Michelle: All right.Doctor: Any questions?Michelle: So you think I should sleep more, eat better, and exercise more. If I do those things, I'll feel better?Doctor: And you won't get sick as often, Michelle.Michelle: Thanks a lot. Doctor.Doctor: You're very welcome, Michelle. Take care.Most people know that exercise is important. But many people don't exercise. In this announcement you will hear the five most common reasons why people don't exercise. You will also hear some easy solutions.The first problem? No time. "I don't have any time to exercise. I'm too busy." But you don't need a lot of time to exercise. Short periods of exercise are just as good as long periods of exercise. The solution? You should take two or three short walks every day. For example, ten minutes in the morning, ten minutes at lunch, and ten minutes after dinner.Next, money. "I don't have money to go to a gym. 1 don't have money to buy expensive shoes." No problem. You don't have to spend money to exercise. All you need is a street and comfortable clothes. Our solution? Walk. Don't drive. For instance, walk to the store, to the library, to the bank. Walking is free and easy.The third most common reason is bad weather. "It's raining. It's too hot. It's snowing." Here's a solution. Exercise inside. For example, turn on some music. Dance. Or clean the house. You can go to the shopping mall and walk fast.Fourth, people say they're tired. "I'm too tired to exercise. I'll exercise when I have more energy." But exercise gives you energy. Most people feel too tired because they don't exercise. The solution? Exercise every day. Take a walk. Go for a bike ride. Run around the block. You'll feel great! And you won't feel tired.Finally, some people feel embarrassed. "I feel silly exercising. I don't have a great body." Listen to this solution: Don't feel bad; you should feel great! You're taking care of your body. Little by little, you will feel better. Just do it!You have heard the five reasons why people don't exercise. More importantly, you have heard five solutions to overcome these problems. Now that you have heard this message, go out and exercise! Good luck.。

P9 Exercise 21.A: Who’s your history professor?B: I’m in Dr. Leydorf’s class.A: Oh, How is he?B: The class is interesting and I really like him, but he’s a real stickler. If you’re more than fifteen minutes late, he marks you absent, and you have to hand in every assignment on time or he lowers your grade.A: Ooh! He sounds really tough.2.A: How did you do on your composition?B: Oh, you won’t believe it. I hadn’t worked on it very long and I didn’t have time to check it over. When the teacher returned it to me with an “A” on it, you could have knocked me over with a feather!A: Wow. That’s great. You must be really smart.B: Or else just lucky.3.A: Let’s go to a movie tonight.B: Sorry, I’ve got to cram for a test tonight. I haven’t had a chanc e to study before now.A: Well, how about going to the late show?B: No, I’m going to need a good night’s sleep. I want to make sure that I’m ready for the test.4.A: All right. We promised each other we’d get this report done today. Let’s get cracking.B: Aw, it’s such a beautiful day. Can’t we go for a walk and do this later? A: No, we’ll need to return these books to the library by five o’clock. We really have to do this now.5.A: Gee. It’s already a quarter after ten. Maybe Ms. Hughes is absent today.B: Fat chance. She’s never been absent a day in her life. I was in her class last year and she even came in when she had the flu.A: Well I guess she really loves teaching. Oh, here she comes now.P101. I am transcribing my sociology notes.2. John is defending his dissertation on Tuesday.3. We are forming a study group on the first day of class.4. I’m applying for financial aid to help pay my tuition and expenses.5. Ms. Wilson is correcting our essays over the weekend.P111. The professor is coming.2. The professor is coming in a little while.3. The Sahkespeare Theater Group is performing Romeo and Juliet on the 17th.4. 4. The Shakespeare Theater Group is performing Romeo and Juliet.5. The campus bookstore is having a big sale on all college sweatshirts.6. The campus bookstore is having a big sale on all college sweatshirts during SpringP191、She told me her house is just a stone’s throw from the UC Berkeley campus. Which station is that?Stranger: The downtown Berkeley station is really close to the university. I’m sure that’s the one you want.2、So, how much is the fare to downtown Berkeley?Stranger: Let’s go take a look at the map over there. You see, the map shows you how much it costs to go from one station to another. Ah, there it is: two dollars and sixty-five cents.3、Tom: Two sixty-five? That’s highway robbery for such a short distance!Denise: You think that’s expensive? Tom from our house to Amherst it costs twice as much as that.4、Here we are a t Powell Street in San Francisco, and it’s basically a straight shot on the Richnond line to the downtown Berkeley station. Denise: Yes, my sister said we wouldn’t have to change trains.5、Tom: Let’s see if I’ve go t this right: We ta ke the 8:18 Pittsburg train and arrive in Oakland at 8:34. Then we take the 8:34 Richmond train to Berkeley. That should be a snap.Stranger: Yeah, you’ll have no trouble.6、Tell me dear, I notice you’re not wearing a ring.Stranger: Well, no, uh…Denise; You know, my sister’s son is very handsome. I think you two would like each other…P32 Exercise 31. Question: Where does this person want to go?A: Pardon me, how much does it cost to go to the Jefferson Auditorium? B: That’s $1.80 one way, but you can’t go directly there after 6:00 PM. You’ll have to take a Lenox train at that hour and then transfer to a Hastings train at the Portsmouth station.2.Question: What time will the next bus for Chicago leave?A: Excuse me, when does the next bus to downtown Chicago leave? B: Let’s see. One just left at 8:00. The schedule says that that bus leaves every fifteen minutes, so…A: Uh-oh;it’s already 8:10. I’d better hurry.B: Ooh, I hope you make it.3. Question: What is the total round-trip fare for the children?A: May I help you?B: Yeah, we’d like to get tickets from Portland to Long beach.A: When are you planning on going?B: We were thinking of going the week of June 15th.A: Gook. That’s far enough in advance to take advantage of our supersaver fares. If you purchase your tickets thirty days in advance, it will only cost $240 round trip.B: $240. That sounds good.A: How many people are in your party?B: There’s my wife and me, plus our two kids.A: Ooh, we have a special discount available for our young travelers. Let’s see, kids under twelve fly for half price and those under three can go for free.B: Well, Evelynne is six and Renee is one.A: Very good. Let me check the computer to see which flights are open the week of the 15th.P32 Exercise 41. It’s really easy to get to school from my house by bus.2. Greenwich is very close to London.3. I take a 20-minute bus ride from home to work every day.4. I leave my house each day at 8 am.5. We’re going to H awaii for our next vacation.6. According to this, the train to Vancouver will arrive in ten minutes.7. Do I need a Bakerloo or a Victoria train to get to Picadilly Circus?8. How much is a ticket to Baltimore an then back again?9. You need to take a #5 bus to the Berman Station. Then, catch a #12.10. This bus is too crowded between 7am and 9am.P39 Exercise 4 Vocabulary in ContextNarrator: 1. SENTENCEDavid: Yeah, good ‘ole Michael and Betty were at it ag ain all night. Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: Yeah, good ‘ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night. Ruth: Were they breaking dishes again?David: No, I don’t think they have any dishes left after the last fight. They were yelling about his old girlfriend.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Yeah, good ‘ole Michael and Betty were at it again all night. Narrator: 2. SENTENCEDavid: If I move, he can jack up the price.Narrator: CONTEXTTom: He doesn’t care if I’m unhappy. He wants me to move! I’ve lived in the building the longest, and with rent control, I pay half as much as they do. If I move, he can jack up the price.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: If I move, he can jack up the price.Narrator: 3. SENTENCERuth: How so?Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: Actually, as much as I like her, she’s also a problem.Ruth: How so?David: Her niece phones from out of state every Sunday morning at 6:30 to check on her. The trouble is because she’s deaf, she screams into the phone, and it wakes me up.Narrator: SENTENCERuth: How so?Narrator: 4. SENTENCEDavid: She’s more reliable than an alarm clock!Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: The trouble is because she’s deaf, she screams into the phone, and it wakes me up.Ruth: Every Sunday?Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Yes, and the sound of her voice goes right up through the floor. She’s more reliable than an alarm clock!Narrator: 5. SENTENCEDavid: Poor old thing.Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: It’s not her fault, poor old thing. She’s just very old and her health isn’t good.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Poor old thing.Narrator: 6. SENTENCEDavid: Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson is sometimes such a pig.Narrator: CONTEXTDavid: At least your neighbor put their garbage into the cans! Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson is sometimes such a pig. He never seems to throw away his garbage. Whenever I walk by his door I have to hold my nose.Narrator: SENTENCEDavid: Art, the guy who lives next door to Mrs. Anderson is sometimes such a pig.Part Three ExpansionSection 1: Household Furnishings。

研究生英语听说教程（引进版）听力原文Take on Listening:Listening and Speaking StrategiesLesson 6(1)Part TwoExercise 1Man: Officer, officer! I was standing in line waiting to buy my ticket and my wallet was stolen.Policeofficer: Well, did you see who took it?Man: Wel l, I’m not sure, really. I just can’t believe it! I didn’t even feel anything. How could someone do that?Officer: Now calm down! Are you sure you had your wallet with you? Man: Yes, I’d dead sure I had it with me.Officer: Can you remember who was standing around you?Man: Ah—Well, let me see…Yes, of course. There was this older woman in front of me. She was small and round and had short gray hair. She was wearing a pink raincoat with a matching hat. Oh, I’m sure she couldn’t have stolen my wallet.Offic er: Now, don’t be so sure. Sometimes pickpockets are very smart and disguise themselves with special clothing to trick their victims.Man: Oh, I can’t believe that that sweet old woman is a criminal. She must have been as old as my grandmother.Officer: Th at doesn’t mean anything. Remember, young pickpockets someday become old pickpockets.Man: I still don’t think she did it.Officer: Okay, well can you remember anyone else who was near you? Man: You know there was a very odd-looking man behind me. He was about 5’10”, and between 40 and 50 years old.Officer: Could you identify him if we showed you pictures?Man: I think so. He was wearing a long dark coat and had short brown hair. You know, now that I think of it, he looked rather suspicious. He was wearing sunglasses even though it’s dark and cloudy today. Maybe he took my wallet. You’ve got to go inside and find him!Officer: Now wait a minute. It’s not that easy. If you didn’t see him take it, I can’t arrest him.Man: Well, what am I supposed to do? My credit cards were all inside my wallet.Officer: Look. We have mug shots down at the station of pickpockets we have arrested in the past. If you can identify this man in one of the mug shots, we can then go talk to him.Man: That’s no good. By the time you find him, my wallet will be gone.I need my wallet now!Old woman: Young man! Young man! Oh, I’m so glad I’ve found you! After the movie started, I went to look for my glasses in my shopping bag and I found your wallet. It must have fallen from your pocket into my bag.Officer: Now wait a minute, ma’ma. How did you know that it was this man’s wallet?Old woman: Why, I looked inside and saw his driver’s license. Such a nice picture, too. Well, here you are. You must have been very worried. Officer: Now you see, sir! It was just an accident. You shouldn’t accuse people unless you have proof. This is a very honest woman. You’re lucky she found your wallet and not someone else.Old woman: Young man, did you think that I stole your wallet?Man: No, no! I didn’t…Old woman: Well really! I never…Man: But I didn’t …Wait, I thought… I said I didn’t think …Old woman: I have never been so insulted in all my life…Man: Wait a minute ma’am. Please come back. I want to thank you.Part ThreeExercise 1BDispatcher: 911. Emergency service.Woman caller: Please, please. Across the street. They’re smashing my car window. Oh no! Help! Oh, there’s a tall man with long dark hair and a big guy with a hat. Oh, no, he’s got a big bat! There’s a woman, too! She’s bre aking the lock of my car door. Please, hurry.Dispatcher: Now stay calm. Please tell me the location.Caller: Oh no! He’s breaking the back window. You’ve got to come now! Dispatcher: Yes, please tell me where you are.Caller: Oh no! Oh, uh…Yes, …Uh…On Was hington Street. Please come!Dispatcher: You must tell me the address.Caller: Oh no! The tall man is running away with my car stereo and all of my CDs. Stop!...Stop!Dispatcher: Please calm down. I need to know where you are.Caller: Yes. Uh…23 Washington Street.Dispatcher: What’s the cross street?Caller: Green. Uh…Green Street. Please hurry. They’re getting away. Dispatcher: Okay. We’ll send a police car right away. Can you describe the suspects?Caller: A tall man, a man with a hat and a woman. The tall man has a blue jacket on. The man with the hat is wearing a green sweater. The woman has curly brown hair and a red hooded sweatshirt. The tall onehas light pants. The other man has blue jeans and the woman is wearing dark sweat pants.Dispatcher: Let’s see. There’s a tall man in a blue jacket with light pants…Exercise 2BFirst I’m first going to talk about hurricanes and typhoons. These are very strong rain storms with high winds. The only difference between hurricanes and typhoons is location: Hurricanes occur in the Atlantic Ocean and typhoons happen in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. If you get news that a hurricane or typhoon is coming here’s what you should do. First, if your home is near the ocean, try to go to a safer place. If you cannot leave, cover your windows with wooden boards and move to the inside of your home away from the windows.Next, I will discuss tornadoes. Like hurricanes and typhoons, tornadoes cause a lot of damage because of strong winds. This time, however, the winds spin very quickly in a funnel shape that looks very much like an ice cream cone. A tornado funnel is very powerful and can pick up an entire house and throw it hundreds of feet away. People involved in tornadoes should try to go to a strong safe building. If you are at home when the tornado comes, you should first open your windows and then move awayfrom them. One of the safest places at home is the bathtub. Lie down flat and cover yourself with something like a bed mattress.The third disaster to be prepared for is an earthquake. If you live in earthquake country, you know there is never a warning before the ground begins to shake and move. In an earthquake, the ground can shake for as little as a few seconds to as much as a minute or even longer. If you are indoors when an earthquake occurs, stay there. Do not run outside. Get away from windows. Stand in a doorway or get under a strong table or other sturdy piece of furniture. If you are outdoors, move far away from buildings or anything that can fall down. Try to find an open space. Finally, I’d like to talk about floods. A flood occurs when a body of water such as a river covers an area that is usually dry. Floods are common where there are unusually long periods of heavy rain. Unlike earthquakes, there is usually some warning before a flood. If you hear a report of flooding, don’t ignore it! Leave the area where you are immediately when you hear the emergency announcement.Part FourExercise 11. The woman called 911.2. The robber usually left the bank.3. After the robber left the bank4. We could only take the most important things from our home5. We bought new flashlights and checked our food and water supply.6. The witness gave a description of the suspect.Exercise 21. He put the receipt in his wallet after he parked his car.2. Before they called the victim’s family, they called an ambulance.3. The dispatcher sent a fire truck after he heard about the fire.4. The government announced that the flood was a state emergency after he learned that 3,000 home were destroyed.5. The rain was falling very heavily before the electricity went out.6. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson covered their windows with wooden boards after they heard the hurricane warning.。

UNIT 1Listening for content1.2.FOLLOW UPUNIT 2 Listening for content 1.2.FOLLOW UP 1.2.UNIT 3Listening for content 1.2.FOLLOW UP 1.UNIT 4Listening for content 1.2.FOLLOW UP 1.UNIT 5 Listening for content1.2.FOLLOW UP 1.UNIT 6Listening for content 1.2.FOLLOW UP 1.Unit Eight Part ⅠListening PracticeSection A Safari ParkTask 1 Safari ParkTask 21.Pink.2.C hildren can pet the rabbits, sheep, and other animals.3.I tems from many parts of the world.4.O ver seventy African lions.5.I t is both educational and interesting.6.B ats, owls and other animals.Section B Safari T ourTask 31.You mustn’t get off the land-rover without permission.2.Y ou must all stay close to the guide.3.Y ou all have to sign these insurance declarations.4.Y ou mustn’t disturb the animals.14Task 4nd-rover, could be attacked2.t he reserved area3.c ompany regulation, sign4.n ature reserve, wild, tame, zoos, as quiet as possible, disturb5.50 miles, 806.i nsect repellent, drinking water, a packed lunch, 35mm filmSection C The Afternoon’s TourTask 5The cathedral was built in 1241. It was designed by Hugo Derash, a French, so it’s in Norman sty le. You can see part of the wall, a small statue beside a fountain. It’s in the market place and a regular Tuesday market is held. There is a flower market every two weeks on Saturdays in Summer. The worn statue represents Venus, and the water comes from the springs in the hills and is very clear.Task 61.1241, Great Walls2.France, brother3.Norman, appearance, details4.statue, modern5.market place6.Tuesday7.flower, Saturday, two8.w orn, Venus, Goddess of Love9.springs in the hills10.c rystalSection D Julie’s VacationT ask 71.urban holiday, go camping2.Stanley Park, aquarium, up, museums, galleriesKeys to Exercises3.ride, ferry, out, deck4.seasoned, magazinesTask 81.It’s cold and miserable.2.Busy.3.Because people say it is an elegant city with a lot of British influence.4.A pin with a tiny totem pole on it.Part ⅢListening Comprehension Test1. C2. C3. C4. C5.C6. D。

UNIT 1ONE：When many people in the west China, the animal that they think of is the . For them, the dragon is an monster that fire. Many popular tell of how dragons killed brave knights and ate beautiful maidens.For Chinese people, however, the dragon is not an evil monster. It’s a cultural and symbol for ______and good luck. The dragon’s main task is to create and bring rain. Dragons are celebrated in art and , and of course the dragon dance is a very popular . Millions of Chinese have the word ‘long’, meaning dragon, as part of their name.1. think of2. Dragon3. Aggressive4. Breathes5. Legends6. Spiritual7. Prosperity8. Harmony9. Architecture 10.ritualTWO:1. English people, in general, are and not very open. Compared with the English people, Americansare more .2. When the interviewee first went to England, she was considered and too too soon.3. It takes a to make friends with the English people. But once a friend is made, it is afriend .4. The Americans like to talk with an Englishman because they love his and his country, whileAmericans in England are considered inferior because of their and their language.5. When talking with each other, Americans stand while English people like a certain .1. cold…outgoing2. Overpowering …friendly3. Friendly for life4. accent loud behavior5. Closer distanceUNIT 31. Oxford is the university in the English-speaking world, a city that and education, a place where you can think , where you can grow , an institution that has been world changing leaders for over 800 years, and the finest men across the globe. At Oxford, you have all the resources of Oxford University at your fingertips, some of the libraries, academic departments, and research labs in the world.2. As a student at the Oxford University, you become a member of an Oxford College, which contains a wealth of and , the colleges have their own academic and individual . The College has its own , library, cultural groups and sports teams.3. Oxford has excellent and it is one hour from London and Heathrow Airport.1.Blend in. Make sure you are aware of British . Have a few and handy for yourhousemates and friends.2.Be _ . Sometimes or even slices of can give you a head start in making friends.3.Be . The more active you are, the more likely you’ll be to meet new people.4.Bring a . Keep your door when you are in and that sends positive messages to yourneighbors that you’re friendly.UNIT 41. The man in looks like the mayor of their city.2. The besides our school gate is donated by them.3. One girl wants to come back with her to this school when they are old.4. Only the of this university are invited to the reunion.5. The two girls are here to serve them .1. grey suit2. statue3. boyfriend4. graduates5. tea and snacks1. The National Retail Federation says nearly will be spent on SuperBowl-related purchases.2. Super Bowl game features new and a lavish half-time show with top names in entertainment.3. For some retailers, Super Bowl game is a huge .1. 9 billion dollars/$ 9 billion2. Commercials3. PaydayUNIT 51. Web hosting companies provide for people to and their Websites.2. I’d like to work in support, you know, helping customers resolve problems with theirsites.3. They provide insurance, two weeks of a year, and opportunities for advancement.4. Well, you know, more might help you land a better job.5. I’m just seeing my current job at McDonalds as a .1. space store run2. technical computer-related3. health paid vacation4. training5. Startup1. A little more than ago, Google was an internet startup headquartered in a garage.2. For the second straight year, it’s also No.1 on .3. What’s fueling this growth? Employees say it’s the , of course, and the .4. It just seems like a responsible thing to do to first show that our corporation can , but also we can do in a way that makes sense to our bottom line.5). I went to Larry and Sergey and proposed that we .1. a decade2. Fortune’s Best Companies to Work for list。