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Unit 4II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM: Amy, sit down, we need to talk. Your mother and I are going to separate.W: What? Are you crazy? You can’t do that! What will my friends say? I just want to have a normal family.Q: What does the girl say?C) She doesn’t want the family to break up.2.ScriptM: Good evening, Mrs. Jones. The manager sends you these roses and his best wishes.Happy anniversary!W: Thank you. We like the room and the service here, and we especially appreciate the manager’s consideration.Q: What can we learn from the dialog?A) The manager sends flowers to celebrate the couple’s anniversary.3. ScriptW: While I’m scrambling the eggs, could you put the flour into the bowl?M: You bet, darling. I’ll also turn the oven on so that it can preheat.Q: Where does this dialog take place?B) In a chicken.4. ScriptW: I have a very important meeting tonight, and I’m afraid I can’t miss it.M: But this evening is the parents-teacher conference at school, and I am expecting you’d come. OK, I’ll phone Dad. Maybe he and his girlfriend will come.Q: What can be inferred from the dialog?C) The boy’s parents have divorced5. ScriptW1: So you’re still single? If you’d listened to me and used the Internet, you’d have a husband by now.W2: I did use the Internet. I posted an ad that read, “Husband Wanted”. There were dozens of responses. But they all said pretty much the same thing: You can have mine.Q: What can we infer from the dialog?D) Many women would be happy to be rid of their husbands.III. Listening InTask 1: Nuclear Family Living Patterns Script and keyA nuclear family is (S1) typical in high-industrialized societies. Beginning in the early 20th century, the two-parent family (S2) known as the nuclear family was the predominant American family type. (S3)Generally children live with their parents until they go away to a college or university, or until they (S4) find their jobs and acquire an (S5) apartment or home of their own.In the early mid-20th century, the father typically the (S6) sole wage-earner, and the mother was the children’s (S7) principle caregiver. Today, often both parents hold jobs. (S8)Dual-earner families are the predominant type for families with children in the United States. Increasingly, one of the parents has a non-standard shift; that is, a shift that does not start in the morning and end in later afternoon. In these families, one of the parents manages the children while the other works.Prior to school, (S9) adequate day care of children is necessary for dual-earner families. In recent years, many private companies and home-based day care centers have sprung up fulfill this need. Increasingly, (10) companies are getting involved in the arrangement of day care. Governments are providing assistance to parents that require day care as well.Task2: Fatherhood in Australia?ScriptCan it be true that Australia men spend more time during the week brushing their teeth than they do alone with their children? A new study from the University of New South Wales has discovered that during the working week, Australian fathers only spend an average of just over a minute each day alone with their children. Australian mothers, on the other hand, spend three hours a week purely looking after their children-a much greater disparity than in other countries like American, Denmark, Italy, and France, where couples divide the childcare more evenly. These findings will probably infuriate those who want to shake off the perhaps unfair image of Australia as a land of old-fashioned male chauvinism.According to the study, Australian fathers appear to like the fun aspects of parenthood, but shy away from the boring housework. So while they tend to be happy taking the kids to the park or to sporting events, they are unlikely to participate regularly in feeding, bathing, or taking the kids to school. In short, Australian parenting is seen as a woman’s job and a man’s hobby.Many people believe that the last 20 years have seen arrival of the so-called “new man”-the man who is willing to share the housework and childcare. The new man has a picture of his children on his computer desktop at work; he never misses the kids’school plays, and he skips a drink at the bar after work so that he can get home in time to read bedtime story to their kids.This study suggests that the new man feels a little more at home in Europe than in Australia. Indeed, a poll conducted in the U.K. for the think tank the Fatherhood Institute in January indicates that almost 70 percent of British women think that men are as good at raising children as women.That’s something or Australian men to ponder while they brush their teeth!Key: 1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. TTask3: Views on filial piety see change. ScriptWith fast economic development in Hong Kong, young people are less likely to cherish the traditional notion of filial piety. Instead, they are gradually taking a new approach to a welfare society, according to a three-year conducted by the City University of Hong Kong.As many as 85 percent of the respondents expect the government to take up the responsibility for supporting the elderly, and 77 percent agree with idea that the burden should fall on society as a whole rather than on individual families. Researcher Richard Wong, who took charge of the study, is sad about the eroding of traditional family bonds. He said that while most people still respect their parents and grandparents, they tend to equate economic assistance with love. When asked about how they would show their love for their old parents, many simply said they would send them to old people’s homes. Others said they would give money, and only two percent of the respondents said they would be ready to take care of the psychological health of their parents.According to the study, middle-aged people who have children of their own take their filial duties more seriously. Also, married women know better than men the need for this kind of loving care.Researcher Wong questioned the wisdom of adopting the new concept of government welfare. He said, “A welfare society is founded on high tax rates, but here in Hong Kong the personal tax rate is only 15 percent. How can you expect the government to take care of all the elderly?”He further pointed out that even when a social security network can support all senior citizens, it cannot replace the love that only family members can give.Question and key:1.According to most of the respondents, who should take up the responsibility forsupporting the elderly?A)The government.2.Which of the following is a way for most respondents to show respect and love fortheir old parents?A)Providing them with economic assistance.3.Which of the following types of people have more loving care for their oldparents?A)Middle-aged people and married women.4.According to Researcher Wong, why is a welfare society not realistic in HongKong?D) The personal tax rate is not high enough.5. What is the passage mainly about?C)It is a sad thing that most people prefer to shift the responsibility forsupporting the elderly onto the society.IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Is youth wasted on the young? Amy: I’d like to talk to you, so stop what you’re doing for a minute.Bill:What is it, Amy? (1) I’m having a hectic time working on this report for tomorrow’s meeting.Amy: Well, you’re always pretty busy, and (2) it’s been more five years, almost six, since we were married.Bill:Yes. (3) Time has gone so fast, but they’ve been good years.Amy: I know, but I want to have a baby—I want us to have a baby.Bill:I know you do. But remember, we said we’d wait until we could afford it. Amy: But five years is a long time to wait. Anyway, it’s long enough.Bill:(4) I’m this close to getting a promotion.Amy: (5) What has that got to do with it? We could wait forever if we waited for the “perfect” moment. Soon we’ll be too old to enjoying having a baby.Bill:You know, (6) you have a good point. This report can wait. I’ll do it tomorrow morning. Let’s open a bottle of wine and enjoy ourselves.MODEL2So many people in the United States get divorced!ScriptKim: Hi Amy.Amy: Hi! Look at this headline, Kim.Kim: Wow! (1) So many people in the United States get divorced!Amy: But this is not uncommon in the West. In some places, (2) the divorce rate can be as high as 50 percent.Kim: It seems strange to me that (3) Westerners fall head heels in love quickly , if not at first sight, but they also leave each other quickly.Amy: Is it the same in your country?Kim: I don’t think so. In my country, (4) some marriages break up, but most couples stay together.Amy: (5)Do people get married young?Kim: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 20.Amy:Hmm. (6) Do woman usually work after they get married?Kim: No, a lot of women stay home to take care of their families. But more women work now.MODEL3 Why not have both our parents here for Christmas?ScriptAmy: You know, Christmas is coming. And I (1)haven’t seen Dad for ages—he always has such great stories to tell.Bill: I know we went t my folks’ last year, but (2) my mom’s been pretty sick. This might be her last Christmas.Amy: She’s been ill, but (3) don’t exaggerate. You just don’t like my mother. That’s why you don’t want to go to my parents’Bill:She’s never liked me. (4) Never thought I was good enough for you.Amy: Well, you’re not… But (5) seriously, mom’s not so sad. She’s just got a thick skin and likes to hide her feelings.Bill:I don’t think so.Amy: Why not have our both families here for Christmas?Bill: That would make 22 of us if we invited everybody.Amy: (6) Why not just have both our parents here for Christmas?Bill: Good idea. Just don’t seat me next to your mother.V. Let’s TalkWhen I knew my parents split up1. Script and keyWhen I, when I knew that my parents split up, it felt like a piece of my heart or something was gone. Like, at first, I didn’t like know what it was, but I could already feel it and it was really weird. And when I (1) cry, I usually go to my mum about it and just talk to her. So in some ways it’s very traumatizing, but in other ways it’s a (2) relief to just talk about it. I don’t really share this stuff with my dad ‘cause he’s the very (3) strong type of person who doesn’t cry a lot.I wish that they would have just been more (4) understanding about how I would feel, ’ cause I think I don’t know what happened, but I think they might have just gone straight into it and just decided on it without thinking about what it would be like for me. And in that ways I’m really (5) angry with them and stuff.I didn’t really see my dad much ’ cause he worked, and so I didn’t, I wasn’t really aware that he’d actually (6) left. When I was about three or four, I just started (7) wondering where he was and what he was doing. And my mum told me when I was about (8) five or six.When I do my drawings when I feel (9) sad or anything, it’s like a wave of calmness just washed over me. It relieves a lot of (10) stress and it just feels fine after. Of if it doesn’t, I go talk to my (11) friends or invite them for a sleepover. We do lots of silly and fun things,’ cause that’s another way it (12) helps.The happy time is (13) Christmas. Um, I remember when I went around to my nan and granddad’s. And it was all my (14) cousins there, all my family, and we were in the dining room. And I was just staring at them, gobsmacked about how many (15) presents there were: big, gigantic, small, and really small. And I was just so excited and I got my first pair of high heels then and I was really, I was over the moon.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Reasons for a DivorceScriptW: I’m divorcing my husband.M: How long have you been married?W: Thirteen years.M: Do you have children?W:Yes. And I have to protect them from any more harm from my husband’s irresponsibilityM: So, what are your grounds for divorce?W:Well, first of all, he keeps changing jobs. We’ve had to move four times in 13 years!M: You believe that will be good grounds for divorce?W: I do have a right to stability for my children and myself, don’t I?M: They are his children too, aren’t they?W: But my husband isn’t fulfilling his duties!M: Is he paying the bills?W: Well, yes, but we just live around the poverty line. Our kids are being teased by other kids at school because we can’t dress them in good clothes! We have to live in a small department and drive an old car!M: Does the car run?W: Yes, but it looks OLD!M: Do you yell at him and call him names?W: Well, he yells at me!M: So, those are the reasons to not honor your husband. Are you going to give him joint custody in this divorce?W: No, just visitation rights.M: Why?W: Because the law permits me it.M: And what about the financial demands of this divorce?W: I’m demanding half of all we have, which isn’t much, and large support payments. Key(1)divorce her husband (2) irresponsible(3) changing jobs (4) stability(5) bills (6) poverty time(7) apartment (8) yells at(9)calls him names (10) halfTask 2: Single-parent problems?ScriptQuestion:Hi, I have been divorced for eight years. My ex sees our child Maria on a regular basis. She is eight and in the second grade. My ex has a wife that is 20. My ex and his wife go to school almost every day to see our daughter. Our daughter has failed the second grade and now has to repeat it. I have seen her grades plummet since those two started showing up at school. They are both very controlling and verbally abusive to me and to our daughter. I’m concerned about this. He forced my daughter to call his wife mommy. I am really tired of their unkind visits. I don’t know what to do. If you have any advice to give me, I would be grateful. Thanks.Answer (by a woman psychiatrist):Hi, Diana. It’s obvious to me that your daughter is having problems with the visits. I would suggest having a frank conversation with your daughter to see what she feels the problems are. If she says it is all these problems as you have stated above, I would try to talk to your ex about her problems. I’ll try to stick to what your daughter feels to be the problems and hope he will help your daughter do better at school.If he is not responsive, then I’ll take your daughter for counseling to help her.You can’t make others do things that are right for your child, not even the father, so spend your energy on things you can control like counseling for your daughter. Also, you should spend quality time with her and allow her to vent her feelings on you, and let her know you are always there for her no matter what happens. Try to keep her self-esteem high. When a child fails a grade, they will feel bad. Good luck! Question and key1.What does Diana think about the visits by her ex and his wife to her daughter?B) They produce negative results.2. What has happened to the daughter’s studies?C) She has to repeat the second grade.3. What does the psychiatrist advise the woman to do first?A) Find out the daughter’s problems.4. What will the psychiatrist do to Diana’s ex-husband?D) Tell him nothing but what his daughter feels to be the problems.5. What is NOT advised by the psychiatrist for Diana to do?C) Tell her daughter to be independent as she can’t always be there with her.Task3 A man who remarriedScriptIf you want me to tell you why I remarried, here’s my story.Remarried was the last thing I’d consider for two years after my divorce. I had heard about the high rate of remarriage failures. More importantly, I wondered how remarriage would affect my 10-year-old son, John. My heart ached when I saw my son draw a picture of himself, my ex-wife and me holding hands-with sadness on our faces. Since my parents have married and divorced eight times altogether, I hoped my son would not have to go through the same pain I experienced. As a result, my primary focus after the divorce was my relationship with John, not finding a wife.As time went by, my son gradually grew up, and he became conscious of my loneliness and anxiety. One day he asked me to consider dating. The first timer he said this, I ignored him. The second time he brought it up, I reconsidered my reservations about dating. I began to date Maria. As our relationship developed over the following year, I was concerned about my son would actually respond to her. At first, John’s affection for Maria was lukewarm. For instance, he would hug her, but the act seemed mechanical. But after several months, he warmed up to her. Seeing the time was ripe, I asked Maria to marry me. She accepted. So the two of us blended smoothly into the three of us. Thinking back, I believe my remarriage was the right choice.Some single parents are still hesitating about remarriage. Now that you’ve heard my story, I hope you won’t hesitate and let golden opportunities slip through your fingers. Key(1) the last word (2) remarriage failures (3) picture(4) eight times (5) wife (6) dating(7) loneliness and anxiety (8) second (9) response to her (10) lukewarm (11) warmed up (12) accepted(13) ripe (14) bended into (15) rightView and speakingMother-daughter relationship1. Script and keyI love all the children, they’ve all got fantastic personalities. (1) Lovely children, but the one that’s the most like me is Sarah Lucy. I can, I can… she does things like I do, she says things I say. Um, and I think that’s why sometimes we have our clashes because we are so (2) similar. She’s very, very much like me.Me and Sarah Lucy have very…both have very strong personalities, so we clash quite a bit. When Sarah Lucy can’t have her own way, she struts off, slams the door, stamp up the stairs. Favorite expression for me is, very quietly she’ll say, “Mum’s like a witch!”And then, um, I’ll say to her, “Stay in your (3)room till you feel better. When you feel better, you come and talk to me about it. ” Um, so she’ll stay in her room for a few minutes and then she’ll come back down and she’s all, “I’m sorry mum.” And then if I’ve upset Sarah Lucy, I’ll (4) apologize if I think I’m in the wrong. And then we’ll have a discussion or a debate about it.There’s certain aspects about Sarah Lucy’s behavior, um, it’s learned behavior because (5) children live what they learn, and so there’re some traits that she’s got and I think, “Oh they’re beautiful, they’re lovely, I love them.” And there’re other ones and I think, “Oh they’re not so good.” For example, her strutting off and slamming the door. But, um, confession: She gets it off me. She gets it off mum. Um, and she’ll say to me, “You haven’t got a lot of (6) patience.”and she’s telling the truth. And so I have to say to her, “What do you think I could do to make that better?”And then she’ll sit me down and she’ll say, “You have to (7) listen more, you have to learn to listen.” So, I try. I do. When we have this conversation, I do listen more, and I do try. Don’t always get it right, but I do try.When I’m feeling (8) angry, um, if the other children are around, when one of them sees me upset, they don’t like to see me upset, so one of them will come to me and say, “Is it time for some (9) medicine?” And their medicine is they give me a big cuddle. So we have a cuddle, a hug, and that is (10) fantastic medicine because it does make you feel better. And that’s what works for us.。
Unit 4IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Can you give me some tips about how to get a good job?Susan: John, can you give me some tips about how to get a good job?John: Did you go to the job fairs and meet with companies?Susan: Yeah, I did. But they didn‟t seem to be interested in women. I thought about suing then for sexual discrimination.John: I‟m afraid it won‟t be much help. Have you looked at the want ads in the newspaper?Susan: I‟ve been checking the want ads every day for a week, but I can‟t find anything interesting that I‟m qualified for. And the few that I have seen arevery low-paying.John: Then try the Internet. You can use a search engine to find a job site related to your field.Susan: Good thinking! Thanks! I think I‟ll look for something in electronic engineering.John: Hey, I just saw a job opening at a company called E-Tech. It could be just the sort of thing you‟re looking for.Susan: Great, I‟ll try my luck there.John: Yeah, but if I remember, the deadline is this afternoon.Susan: This afternoon? Oh no! I‟d better get online quickly and see if I can submit my resume by E-mail.John:Wait, have you updated your resume?You‟d better include your work experience from the IT company last summer.Susan: Don‟t worry. It‟s all set. Thanks, mate.John:Any time, Sue.MODEL2 Do you have any tips for a successful interview? ScriptSusan: John, do you have any tips for a successful interview?John: Well, first of all, you need to dress professionally.Susan: Oh, what about during the interview?John: Ok, be sure to maintain good eye contact and answer all questions politely and directly. Don‟t look too shy, nor should you sound too aggressive.Susan: I‟m not sure what kind of questions they‟ll ask.John: They‟ll probably want to know a little about your work experience. Many companies don‟t want a completely green hand. They don‟t want to spend time and money on training.Susan:Fortunately, I gained some experience at an IT company during the last summer holiday.John: They may also want to know something about your character. You see, ability for teamwork is usually valued.Susan: What kind of questions should I ask them?John: You should ask them about the job requirements and about the company. Susan: Should I ask about salary and fringe benefits?John: Better not. Not unless they bring it up.Just use the first interview to sell yourself.Susan: You‟re right. If they are interested in hiring me, there will be plenty of chances to talk about money later.John: Right. And the more interested they are, the more they‟ll offer.MODEL3 Our best bet is to recruit from the competition. ScriptHelen: Our company is starting from scratch,so we don‟t have the expertise to compete.Bill: Then our best bet is to recruit from the competition.Helen: We need managers who know how to be strong, yet know how to give employees their freedom.Bill:That‟s essential, especially in the computer industry. Often computer experts like to work on their own.Helen: We also don‟t believe that a right management system will work wonders for our company.Bill: Um…that philosophy will help you attract many worthwhile people.Helen: I remember your friend David Miller is the CEO of a management recruitment agency. I hope he‟ll help us start a recruitment drive.Bill: Certainly. And it‟s a good time, too. A number of firms have been downsizing. Helen: Good. So lots of capable people out there are interested in bigger and batter things. But can David help us pin them down?Bill: Sure, Helen! That‟s why they call them headhunters.V. Let’s TalkScriptGood afternoon, everyone. The university‟s Career Office asked me to give a talk on the topic of how to prepare for job interviews. This is probably the most important aspect in securing a job. Here are some tips I believe to be useful.First, do some research are. Once you have this information, make a list of what skills or knowledge you have that would be valuable to them. You cannot sell yourself to them if you don‟t know what it is you are selling.The next thing to consider is your physical appearance. You have to dress right for job interviews. Don‟t wear anything too flashy; being neat and clean is more important than wearing the latest fashion. The aim is to look professional without overdoing it. Also, it is important that you feel comfortable. If you are not comfortable with a tie, it might be best not to wear one, unless the job requires you to dress this way. The last thing you want is to be worried about your appearance during the interview. It will only make you nervous, and you will quickly lose confidence.Mover over, you have to work out what you need to take with you: A copy of your CV, originals and copies of your qualification paper, copies of reference, samples of your work, if applicable, and anything else that they may want to see. Again, make sure everything is well organized and neatly presented. Don‟t take a pile of paperwork that you have to sift through for ten minutes to find something. That will give them the impression that you are disorganized. If you are well prepared, you‟re likely to have good luck.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: The Role Memory Plays in Our LifeScriptYour resume, or CV in British English, has one mission and one mission only: to get you a job interview. Your resume is usually the first impression an employer has of you. And as “you never get a second chance to make a first impression”, you…d better get it right firs time. Here‟re some suggestions that may be of use in preparing a resume. First, use a design that demands attention. Employers don‟t have time to read through each of your job descriptions to know if you have the skills they need. The design of your resume must do it for them. Your resume should be concise, well-organized and relevant. It should emphasized the most important and relevant points about your experience, skills and education.Second, put important information first. List important information at the beginning of your job descriptions. Put statements in your resume in order of importance and relevance to the job you want. A powerful statement with exact numbers influences every statement that follows.Third, target the job. You will have more success if you adjust your resume and cover letter for the specific skills another job. In other words, you need to “re-package”yourself. In that way, an employer will see immediately that you correspond to the job description. It is not dishonest to “re-package”yourself. You are simply pressing yourself and your skills in the best light for a particular employer. This will help you to get more interviews and allow you to apply for a wider range o jobs.1.Why does the speaker say the resume is important?2.According to the passage, why should you emphasize the most important pointabout yourself?3.Where does the speaker advise putting the important information in your jobdescription?4.How many resumes would the speaker advise you to write if you applied for threejobs?5. Which of the following makes a good title for the passage?Keys: 1.C 2.A 3.A 4.C 5.BTask 2: Two Essential Factors in an InterviewScriptWhen applying for a job, especially a job you really want. It‟s not usually to feel nervous and anxious. Sometimes it‟s this anxiety, not our qualifications, that keeps us from obtaining our dream job.So you must overcome your nervousness and build up confidence. This often involves two factors: one mental and the other physical. Mentally, it‟s important to prepare yourself for the interview without obsessing over it. Remember, it might be your dream job, but it won‟t be the end of the world if you don‟t get it. Tell yourself that the company would be lucky to get you; and if they choose someone else, it will be their loss. In essence, you need to build your self-confidence. Your ability to answer all questions without hesitation will certainly impress the interviewer.Now that you are mentally ready for any question that might be thrown your way, it‟s time to work on your physical presentation. No matter what position you are applying for, your physical appearance at the interview will be a big factor in the final determination.It‟s always a good idea to wear a suit; it doesn‟t have to be a designer suit, but something plain and conservative. Do not dress too informally. For example, don‟t wear a red fashionable jacket for your interview. Make sure, too, that it is clean and pressed. This may seem like common sense, but you‟d be surprised how careless some applicants are. While it‟s not necessary to visit the beauty salon before your interview, make sure that your nail are well-manicured, and your hair is styled carefully and neatly.Task3: An Interview That Upsets the BossScriptJohn was in a terrible accident at work and lost both of his ears. Since he was permanently disfigured, he settled with the company for a fairly large compensation and decided to invest the money in a small but growing telecom business. After weeks of negotiations, he bought the company. Then he realized that he knew nothing about running such a business and quickly set out to hire someone who could do that for him.So he set up three job interviewers. The first guy was great. He knew everything the company needed and was very interesting. At the end of the interview, John asked him, ”Do you notice anything different about me?”And the gentleman answered, “Why yes, I couldn‟t help notice you have no ears.” John got very upset and threw him out.The second interview was with a woman, and she was even better than the first guy. He asked her the same question, “Do you notice anything usually about me?” and the she replied, “Well, you have no ears.” Again John got furious and tossed her out.The third and the last interview was the best of all three. It was with a very young man who was fresh out of college. He was smart and handsome. And he seemed to be a better businessman than the firs two put together. John was anxious to employ him, but asked him the same question, “Do you notice anything different about me?”And to his surprise, the young man answered, “Yes, you wear contact lenses.”John was amazed, and said, “What an incredibly observant young man! How in the world did you know that?”The young man laughed and replied, “Well, it‟s pretty hard to wear glasses with no ears!”For Reference1.He lost both of his ears.2.Because he realized that he knew nothing about running the business after hebought it.3.Because the interviewee said he noticed that John had no ears, and John got upset.4.He said he noticed John wore contact lenses.5.He thought it was pretty difficult to wear glasses with no ears.。
VLS B3 Uint4II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM: Amy, sit down, we need to talk. Your mother and I are going to separate.W: What! Are you crazy? You can’t do that! What will my friends say? I just want to have a normal family.Q: What is the girl saying?2.ScriptM: Good evening, Mrs. Jones. The manager sent you these roses and his best wishes to you both for a happy anniversary.W:Thank you. We like the room and the service here, and we especially appreciate the manager’s consideration/Q: What can we learn from the conversation?3. ScriptW: While I’m scrambling the eggs, could you put the flour into the bowl?M: You bet, darling. I’ll also turn the oven on so that it gets warmed up.Q: Where does this conversation probable take place?4. ScriptW: I have a very important meeting tonight, and I’m afraid I can’t miss it.M: But this evening is the parent s’meeting at school, and I was expecting you’d come to it. OK, I’ll phone Dad, maybe he and his girlfriend will come.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?5. ScriptW1: So you’re still single? If you’d listen to me and used the Internet, you’d have a husband by now.W2: I did use the Internet. I posted an ad that read “Husband Wanted”. There were dozens of e-mail responses. But they all said pretty much the same thing: You can have mine.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?Keys: 1.C 2.A3.B 4.C 5.DIII. Listening InTask1: Reasons for a DivorceScriptA nuclear family is typical in high-industrialized societies. Beginning in the early 20th century, the two-parent family known as the nuclear family was the predominant American family type. Generally children live with their parents until they go away to a college or university, or until they find their ownjobs and move into their own apartment or home.In the early mid-20th century, the family typically was the sole wage earner, and the mother was the children’s principle care giver. Today, often both parents hold jobs. Dual-earner families are the predominant type for families with children in the United States. Increasingly, one of the parents has a non-standard shift; that is, a shift that does not start in the morning and end in later afternoon. In these families, one of the parents manages the children while the other works.Prior to school, adequate day care of children is necessary for dual-earner families. In recent years, many private companies and home-based day care centers have sprung up fulfill this need. Increasingly, companies are getting involved in the arrangement of day ernment assistance to parents requiring day care is occurring.Task 2: What four-letter words?ScriptCan it be true that Australian men spend more time during the week brushing their teeth than they do alone with their children? A new study from the University of New South Wales has discovered that during the working week, Australian fathers only spend an average ofjust over a minute each day alone with their children. Australian mothers, on the other hand, spend three hours a week purely looking after their children-a much greater disparity than in other countries like America, Denmark, Italy, and France, where couples divide the childcare more evenly. These findings will probably infuriate those who want to shake off the perhaps unfair image of Australia as a land of old-fashioned male chauvinism.According to the study, Australian fathers appear to like the fun aspects of parenthood, but shy away from the boring housework. So while they tend to be happy taking the kids to the park or to sporting events, they are unlikely to participate regularly in feeding, bathing, or taking the kids to school. In short. Australian parenting is seen as a woman's job and a man's hobby.Many people believe that the last 20 years have seen the arrival of the so-called "new man"-.the man who is willing to share the housework and childcare. The new man has a picture of his children on his computer desktop at work; he never misses the kids' school plays, and he skips a drink at the bar after work so that he can get home in time to read bedtime story to their kids.This study suggests that the new man feels a little more at home in Europe than in Australia. Indeed, a poll conducted in the U.K. for the think tank the Fatherhood Institute in January indicates that almost 70 percent of British women think that men are as good at raising children as women.That's something for Australian men to ponder while they brush their teeth!Key: I.F 2.T 3.T 4.F 3.TTask3: Views on filial piety see changeScriptWith fast economic development in Hong Kong, young people are less likely to cherish thetraditional notion of filial piety. Instead, they are gradually taking a new approach to a welfare society, according to a three-year survey conducted by the City University of Hong Kong.As many as 85 percent of the respondents expect the government to take up the responsibility for supporting the elderly, and 77 percent agree with the idea that the burden should fall on society as a whole rather than on individual families.Researcher Richard Wong, who took charge of the study, is sad about the eroding of traditional family bonds. He said that while most people still respect their parents and grandparents, they tend to equate economic assistance with love. When asked about how they would show their love for their old parents, many simply said they would send them to old people's homes. Others said they would give money, and only two percent of the respondents said they would be ready to take care of the psychological health of their parents.According to the study, middle-aged people who have children of their own take their filial duties more seriously. Also, married women know better than men the need for this kind of loving care.Researcher Wong questioned the wisdom of adopting the new concept of government welfare. He said: A welfare society is founded on high tax rates, but here in Hong Kong the personal tax rate is only 15 percent.How can you expect the government to take care of all the elderly?"He further pointed out that even when a social security network can support all senior citizens, it cannot replace the love that only family members can give.Questions and keyl. According to most of the respondents, who should take up the responsibility for supporting the elderly?A) The government.2. Which of the following is a way for most respondents to show respect and love for their old parents?A) Providing them with economic assistance.3. Which of the following types of people have more loving care for their old parents?A) Middle-aged people and married women.4. According to Researcher Wong, why is a welfare society not realistic in Hong Kong?D) The personal tax rate is not high enough.5. What is the passage mainly about?C) It is a sad thing that most people prefer to shift the responsibility for supporting the elderly onto the societv.IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Is youth wasted on the young?Amy: I’d like to talk to you, so stop what you’re doing for a minute.Bill: What is it, Amy? I’m having a hectic time working on this report for tomorrow’s meeting.Amy: Well, you’re always pretty busy, and it’s been more five years, almost six, since we were married. Bill:Yes, time has gone so fast, but they’ve been good years.Amy: I know, but I want to have a baby—I want us to have a baby.Bill:I know you do. But remember, we said we’d wait until we could afford it.Amy:But five years is a long time to wait. Anyway, it’s long enough.Bill:I’m this close to getting a promotion.Amy:What has that got to do with it?We could wait forever if we wait for the “perfect” moment. Soon we’ll be too old to enjoying having a baby.Bill:You know, you have a good point. This report can wait. I’ll do it tomorrow morning. Let’s open a bottle of wine and enjoy ourselves.MODEL2 So many people in the United States get divorced!ScriptKim: Hi Amy.Amy: Hi! Look at this headline, Kim.Kim: Wow! So many people in the United States get divorced!Amy: But this is not uncommon in west. In some places, the divorce rate can be as high as 50 percent. Kim: It seems strange to me that Westerners fall head heels in love quickly, if not at first sight; but they also leave each other quickly.Amy: Is it the same in your country?Kim: I don’t think so. In my country, some marriages break up, but most couples stay together.Amy:Do people get married young?Kim: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 20.Amy:Hmm. Do woman usually work after they get married?Kim: No, a lot of women stay home to take care of their families. But more women work now. MODEL3 Why not have both our parents here for Christmas?ScriptAmy: You know, Christmas is coming. And I haven’t seen Dad for ages—he always has such great stories to tell.Bill: I know we went t my folks’last year, but my Mom’s been pretty sick. This might be her last Christmas.Amy: She’s been ill, but don’t exaggerate. You just don’t like my mother. That’s why you don’t want to go to my parentsBill:She’s never liked me. Never thought I was good enough for you.Amy: Well, you’re not… But seriously, Mom’s not so sad. She’s just got a thick skin and likes to hide her feelingsBill:I don’t think so.Amy: Why not have our both families here for Christmas?Bill: That would make twenty-two of us if we invited everybody.Amy: Why not just have our parents here for Christmas?Bill: Good idea. Just don’t sit me next to your mother.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: It seems strange to me that Westerners fall head heels in love quickly, but they also leave each other quickly.B: Is it the same where you live?A: I don’t think so. In my country, most couples stay together.B: What is the divorce rate in your homeland?A: The divorce rate can be as low as 10 percent.B: That’s quite lower than in our country.A: Well, what’s the divorce rate in your country?B: About 50 percent, if I’m not mistaken.A: Oh, that’s really high!B: Do people get married young?A: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 22.B: Many of our young people get married before 20. Is it common for women in your country to work after they marry?A: Yes, most wives work even after they’ve got a baby.B: In my country, a lot of wives stay home to look after their families.V. Let’s TalkScript1)cry 2) relief 3) strong 4) understanding 5) angry6) left 7) wondering 8) five 9) sad 10)stress11) friends 12)helps 13)Christmas 14)cousins 15)presentsVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Reasons for a divoiceScriptW: I’m divorcing my husband.M: How long have you been married?W: Thirteen years.M: Do you have children?W: Yes, and I have to protect them from any more harm from my husband’s irresponsibilityM: So, what are your grounds for divorce?W: Well, first of all, he keeps changing jobs. We’ve had moved four times in thirteen years!M: And, you believe that will be good grounds for divorce?W: I do have a right to stability for my children and myself, don’t I?M: Aren’t they his children, too?W: But my husband isn’t fulfilling his duties!M: Is he paying the bills?W: Well, yes, but we just live around the poverty line. Our kids are being teased by other kids at school because we can’t dress them in good clothes! We have to live in a small department and drive an old car!M: Does the car run?W: Yes, but it looks OLD!M: Do you yell at him and call him names?W: Well, he yells at me!M: So, those are the reasons to not honor your husband. Are you going to give him joint custody in this divorce?W: No, just visitation rights.M: Why?W: Because the law permits me to.M: And, what about the financial demands of this divorce?W: I’m demanding half of all we have, which isn’t much, and large support payments.After thirteen years marriage, the woman wants to divorce her husband, claiming he is irresponsible. When asked for the specific grounds for divorce, she gives these reasons: First, he keeps changing jobs, and the family has had to move four times in thirteen years, but she wants stability for her children and herself. Second, although he is paying the bills, they just live around the poverty line. Her children are being teased by other children for not dressing good clothes. Also, they had to live in a small apartment and drive an old car, though it still runs. Worse still, the husband yells at her, though she admits she also yell at him and calls him names. As for the divorce arrangements, the woman will give the husband only visitation rights instead of joint custody. Moreover, the woman will demand half of all they have and large support payments.Task 2: Single-parents problemsScriptQuestion:Hi, I have been divorced for eight years. My ex sees our child Maria on a regular basis. She is eight and in the second grade. My ex has a wife that is 20. My ex and his wife go to the school almost every day to see our daughter. Our daughter has failed the second grade and now has to repeat it. I have seen her grades plummet since those two started showing up at school. They are both very controlling and verbally abusive to me and to our daughter. I'm concerned about this. He forced my daughter to call his wife mommy. I am really tired of their unkind visits. I don't know what to do. If you have any advice to give me, I would be grateful. Thanks.Answer (by a woman psychiatrist):Hi, Diana. It's obvious to me that your daughter is having problems with the visits. I would suggest having a frank conversation with your daughter to see what she feels the problems are. If she says it is all these problems as you have stated above, I would try to talk to your ex about her problems. 1'II try to stick to what your daughter feels to be the problems and hope he will help your daughter do better at school.If he is not responsive, then I'II take your daughter for counseling to help her.You can't make others do things that are right for your child, not even the father, so spend your energy on things you can control like counseling for your daughter. Also, you should spend quality time with her and allow her to vent her feelings on you, and let her know you are always there for her no matter what happens. Try to keep her self-esteem high. When a child fails a grade, they will feel bad. Good Luck! Questions and keyl. What does Diana think about the visits by her ex and his wife to her daughter?B) They produce negative results.2. What has happened to the daughter's studies?C) She has to repeat the second grade.3. What does the psychiatrist advise the woman to do first?A) Find out the daughter's problems.4. What will the psychiatrist do to Diana's ex-husband?D) Tell him nothing but what his daughter feels to be the problems.5. What is NOT advised by the psychiatrist for Diana to do?C) Tell her daughter to be independent as she can't always be there with her.Task3: A man who remarriedScriptIf you want me to tell you why I remarried, here's my story.Remarriage was the last word I'd consider for two years after my divorce. I had heard about the high rate of remarriage failures. More importantly, I wondered how remarriage would affect my l0-year-old son, John. My heart ached when I saw my son draw a picture of himself, my ex-wife and me holding hands-with sadness on our faces. Since my parents have married and divorced eight times altogether, I hoped my son would not have to go through the same pain I experienced. As a .result, my primary focus after the divorce was my relationship with John, not finding a wife.As time went by, my son gradually grew up, and he became conscious of my loneliness and anxiety. One day he asked me to consider dating. The first time he said this, I ignored him. The second time he brought it up, I reconsidered my reservations about dating. I began to date Maria. As our relationship developed over the following year, I was concerned about how my son would actually respond to her. At first, John's affection for Maria was lukewarm. For instance, he would hug her, but the act seemed mechanical. But after several months, he warmed up to her. Seeing the time was ripe, I asked Maria to marry me. She accepted. So the two of us blended smoothly into the three of us. Thinking back, I believe my remarriage was the right choice.Some single parents are still hesitating about remarriage. Now that you've heard my story, I hope you won't hesitate and let golden opportunities slip through your fingers.Key(1) the last word (2) remarriage failures (3) picture(4) eight times (5) wife (6) dating(7) loneliness and anxiety (8) second (9) response to her(10) lukewarm (11) warmed up (12) accepted(13) ripe (14) blended into (15) rightViewing and SpeakingKey:1)Lovely 2) similar 3) room 4)apologize 5)children6) patience 7) listen 8) angry 9) medicine 10)fantastic。
Unit 4 HealthListeningAudio Track 3-4-1A: Has anyone you know ever fainted?B: Oh, yes. He was one of my high school friends. One day he just fell on the floor and lost consciousness.A: What happened then?B: We felt very anxious. So one of us hurried to tell our teacher, and the rest of us waited beside him.A: Was it serious?B: Thankfully, it wasn’t. He recovered before our teacher arrived.A: How lucky!B: , he really was. He told us that he had been playing online games all night and he hadn’t eaten anything. That’s why he felt lightheaded and fainted.Audio Track 3-4-2/Audio Track 3-4-3/Audio Track 3-4-4Female newscaster (F), Male newscaster (M), Woman (W)F: Well, Jim, our next story is a strange one, isn’t it?M: Yes, Irene, it sure is. It surprised everyone. Almost 200 people on a two-week holiday trip to Saint Martin became sick. They’re calling it the “holiday cruise disease.”F: It sounds scary. What caused it?M: The doctors aren’t exactly sure, but they know it was somet hing in the food the passengers ate.F: OK, give us the details.M: All right, here’s the story: On Friday night, the ship departed around 10 p.m. with 300 passengers on board. By Sunday morning, some people reported feeling lightheaded.They stayed in bed. By that afternoon, more than half of the passengers had severe indigestion. Some of them got very sick. We spoke to one woman about her experience.W: Everyone was complaining. My stomach hurt so much I couldn’t eat anything. It was really terrible!F: What’s the situation now?M: Well, the ship had to return home on Monday —after only two and a half days at sea —and most of the passengers went straight to the hospital then.F: How are they doing now?M: They’re exhausted —many haven’t slept fo r 48 hours —but they’re doing fine.F: That’s good news. It’s too bad they couldn’t enjoy their vacation.M: Yes, it is. And that’s the next problem. The passengers are asking for their money back, but the company doesn’t want to refund the full amount.F: What’s going to happen then?M: Nobody knows. I’ll keep following the story, though, and I’ll have more details for you tomorrow.Audio Track 3-4-5/Audio Track 3-4-6/Audio Track 3-4-7Mom: Have you finished packing?Bill: Almost. I just have to check my tent one last time. I don’t want to forget any of the pieces. Mom: Is that your first aid kit?Bill: Yep.Mom: Well, I see bandages and some aspirin. Where’s everything else?Bill: Like what?Mom: Well, your toothbrush and toothpaste, for example.Bill: I’ll put it in. Don’t worry.Mom: And where is your allergy medicine? You’ll need your nasal spray and some lozenges. Just in case.Bill: OK.Mom: Are you going to pack any lotion? You know, you might touch some poison ivy or something and then …Bill: Mom, it’s only an overnight camping trip.Mom: OK, all right then. Oh … what about mouthwash? After you brush your teeth you’re going to want …Bill: Mom, I’m not preparing for a date. I’m going on a camping trip! An overnight camping trip.I think I can live without mouthwash for 24 hours!Mom: All right, then. I was just trying to be helpful. … I’m sure you’ll have a great time.Audio Track 3-4-8Susan: What’s wrong?Anne: I feel exhausted. I didn’t sleep well last night.Susan: Do you have a cold?Anne: No, I’m fine. It’s Fred — he has the flu.Susan: I’m sorry to hear that.Anne: , it’s pretty bad. He can’t stop coughing. It keeps me awake at night.Audio Track 3-4-9I stopped drinking coffee because I couldn’t sleep at night. It was hard to break that habit, but now I sleep very well, and I don’t wake up in the middle of the night. If you want to stop drinkingcoffee, here’s some advice for you. Don’t stop drinking coffee suddenly. You might get a headache. Reduce the amount of coffee slowly. Drink juice or herbal tea instead. If you usually have coffee in the morning, go for a walk or do exercises instead. That will wake you up. And go to bed early!A lot of people drink coffee just because they feel tired.Audio Track 3-4-10/Audio Track 3-4-11Get in the habit!We all know that good habits bring good health, but we don’t realize how much difference they can make. In the 1970s, scientists at the University of California-Los Angeles interviewed 7,000 people about their health habits. Then they followed these people to see how long they lived. The scientists discovered that seven habits were closely linked with a longer life.These habits are:1. eating breakfast every day2. avoiding snacks between meals3. keeping an ideal weight — not too heavy or too thin4. exercising regularly5. sleeping seven to eight hours per night — not more or less6. not smoking7. drinking two or fewer alcoholic drinks per dayThe researchers found that these habits had a powerful effect on health. People in this study who had three or fewer of these habits lived another 21.6 years. People who had six or seven could expect to live another 33 years! People aged 55 to 64 with all seven good habits were as healthy as younger people aged 25 to 34 who practiced only one or two of the habits.But how do you change your habits? A slow approach is the best way. Make one small change every week. And be patient. It takes about 21 days to form a new habit.Audio Track 3-4-12/Audio Track 3-4-13Surprising syndromes of modern lifeMargaret’s friend is taking a new job in a faraway city. She wants to hold a farewell dinner party at her home. But she can’t. Margaret suffers from CHAOS (Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome). Her apartment is messy and she’s embarrassed by it. “I’ve never been a tidy person,” she says. “My best friend gave me some good advice. He told me to get a maid.”Today it’s so easy to get information … and lots of it. We receive telephone calls all day long. People expect a quick response to their faxes, text messages, and messages. For some people, it’s too much. They have information fatigue syndrome. There is so much information, they become paralyzed and can’t think clearly. “I can’t sleep at night because I worry,” says Bahman, a college seni or. “It’s terrible.” Hurry sickness is a straightforward name for another syndrome of modern life. “I’m always rushing. I get headaches a lot. Taking aspirin seems to help,” says Mari, a mother of two and a part-time company employee. Do you engage in “deskfast” (eating breakfast at your desk at work) more than once a week? Then you, too, may suffer from hurrysickness!We’ve all complained about having too much work to do. Well, how about not having enough work? Underload syndrome is caused by having little or nothing to do at the office. You have to pretend that you’re working. Steven works as a project manager. “I can finish my work in about four hours, but I’m afraid to say anything about it. I don’t want to be assigned too much work!” In severe cases, people with this syndrome can get very bored and even become depressed. Chances are you’ve experienced phone neck before. Another name for it would be “pain in the neck,” because that’s what people with this condition experience. Holding the phone between y our neck and your ear for a long time causes phone neck. A good long massage is the suggested treatment for this syndrome.Audio Track 3-4-14Ed is about to faint.Stop him from falling.Ask him to sit down.Loosen his collar.Ann has already fainted.Lay her on her back.Raise her legs.Check her body for injuries.Speaking and CommunicationAudio Track 3-4-15Chad: Hi, Doctor Park.Doctor: Hi, Chad. How are you today?Chad: Not so great.Doctor: What seems to be the problem?Chad: Well, I hav e a rash on my arm. I can’t stop scratching it.Doctor: Is there anything else?Chad: Yes. I have a slight fever.Doctor: I see. Have you been in the woods recently?Chad: Let’s see … I went hiking last week.Doctor: Maybe an insect bit you. Please si t up here. Let’s take your temperature.Audio Track 3-4-16A: Excuse me. Are you all right?B: I’m not sure.A: What happened?B: I had a bicycle accident.A: How do you feel?B: My ankle hurts badly.A: Maybe you can’t ride your bike for now.B: , you’re right.A: Is there anything I can do for you?B: Yes, please. Would you mind calling an ambulance for me? Thanks a million.Audio Track 3-4-17A: I seem to have a headache all the time.B: Well, you should try acupuncture.A: Really? Have you tried it yourself?B: Absolutely. It really works.A: I don’t know ... I’m scared of needles.B: Don’t worry. It doesn’t hurt and it’s very safe. You know, it has been used for more than 2,000 years in traditional Chinese medical practice.C: If you’re afraid of needles, perhaps you should try hypnotism.A: Is it effective in curing headaches?C: Sure it is. It has been used to treat nervous energy and pain. The biggest advantage is that no medicine is required because it uses your mind to bring you peace of mind. It will definitely do you good.A: But I’m not sure if I could be hypnotized.C: Relax. I’ll recommend you a very nice hypnotist.D: If you find it difficult to be hypnotized, you should try yoga.A: But it’s physically challenging.D: That’s true but yoga emphasizes control of breathing and it’s a very good way to exercise. Daily exercises are said to help ease aches and pains.Video CourseVideo Track 3-4-1Alejandra: Unfortunately, I get colds a couple of times a year. When I get a cold, I feel very weak and my … I’ve got headaches, my throat aches, and I just don’t want to get out of bed. So I stay home, I take medicines and try to drink a lot of liquids.Gian: When I get sick —and I mean really sick —the first thing I do is run to the medicinecabinet and try to find something to make me feel better. And if I’m not feeling better after a little while, I’ll call the doctor and trudge in to make sure that I’m really OK, and it’s just a matter of time.Malinda: When I was younger and I had a sore throat, my mother would always make me gargle with hot water and salt. Surprisingly, it worked.Dave: I have an aunt in Mexico that believes that toothpaste can cure everything. Toothpaste can cure burns … bee stings … uh … bites … it’s … amazing. “I got a bee sting — ah, put toothpaste on it.” “I got burnt —ah, put toothpaste on it.” “I have cancer —ah, put toothpaste on it.”Kumiko: I use aloe vera. I use it for burns and things on the skin. I think it really works. Catherine: My f ather’s been recently very interested in acupuncture. He’s been having a lot of headaches and backaches so he’s been studying up on acupuncture and he realized that if he puts a needle right here for his headache and a needle right here for his back it eases his pain. I think it works for him. For me I’m a little skeptical but I think if you really believe in it, it works.Video Track 3-4-2Gian: When I get sick — and I mean really sick — the first thing I do is run to the medicine cabinet and try to fin d something to make me feel better. And if I’m not feeling better after a little while, I’ll call the doctor and trudge in to make sure that I’m really OK, and it’s just a matter of time.Dave: I have an aunt in Mexico that believes that toothpaste can cure everything. Toothpaste can cure burns … bee stings … uh … bites … it’s … amazing. “I got a bee sting — ah, put toothpaste on it.” “I got burnt —ah, put toothpaste on it.” “I have cancer —ha, put toothpaste on it.”Kumiko: I use aloe vera. I use it for burns and things on the skin. I think it really works. Catherine: My father’s been recently very interested in acupuncture. He’s been having a lot of headaches and backaches so he’s been studying up on acupuncture and he realized that if he puts a needle right here for his headache and a needle right here for his back it eases his pain. I think it works for him. For me I’m a little skeptical but I think if you really believe in it, it works.Video Track 3-4-3Gian: When I get sick — and I mean really sick — the first thing I do is run to the medicine cabinet and try to find something to make me feel better. And if I’m not feeling better after a little while, I’ll call the doctor and trudge in to make sure that I’m really OK, and it’s just a matter o f time.Kumiko: I use aloe vera. I use it for burns and things on the skin. I think it really works.Video Track 3-4-4Tara: (opening the door to find Takeshi and Mike) Hi (i)Takeshi: Hi.Tara: Thank goodness you’re here! This morning she almost fai nted, then she felt very tired, and now she says she feels very lightheaded. I don’t know what to do.Takeshi: Has she seen a doctor?Tara: She won’t go. She says she just needs to get some rest.Mike: Did anything happen?Tara: Nothing out of the ordinary. The worst thing is, she has this big meeting with the president of the university tonight. She’s been pretty anxious about it.Takeshi: OK. Let’s take a look.Tara: Sun-hee, Mike and Takeshi are here.Takeshi: Hi.Sun-hee: (wakes up) Hey.Takeshi: How are you feeling?Sun-hee: Very tired … and I feel dizzy … and my stomach is killing me … (sighs) I think I might even have a fever. Oh … why do I have that meeting with the president tonight? I can’t stop thinking about it …Mike: Eat something, you’ll feel better.Sun-hee: Are you kidding? I can’t eat. I’m not hungry.Takeshi: Maybe you should go for a walk … you know, get some fresh air …Sun-hee: No, I just need to rest.Tara: (phone rings) Hello? Yes … no, this is her roommate, Tara. What? OK … I’ll let her know. Thanks. (to Sun-hee) That was the president’s secretary.Sun-hee: What did she say?Tara: She told me to tell you that tonight’s meeting has been canceled.Sun-hee: Oh, thank goodness. Uh … Mike, can you hand me that orange juice?Tara: (to Takes hi) I don’t know … maybe we should call a doctor.Takeshi: (to Tara as Sun-hee starts eating and drinking) , maybe we should.Sun-hee: What’s the matter? Haven’t you ever seen anyone eating before?Tara: (to Sun-hee) I take it you’re feeling better?Sun-hee: I am feeling pretty good. It must be a miracle, or something.Tara: (to Takeshi) Or a lucky phone call.Video Track 3-4-5Tara: (opening the door to find Takeshi and Mike) Hi (i)Takeshi: Hi.Tara: Thank goodness you’re here! This morning she almo st fainted, then she felt very tired, and now she says she feels very lightheaded. I don’t know what to do.Takeshi: Has she seen a doctor?Tara: She won’t go. She says she just needs to get some rest.Mike: Did anything happen?Tara: Nothing out of the ordinary. The worst thing is, she has this big meeting with the president of the university tonight. She’s been pretty anxious about it.Takeshi: OK. Let’s take a look.Video Track 3-4-6Tara: Sun-hee, Mike and Takeshi are here.Takeshi: Hi.Sun-hee: (wakes up) Hey.Takeshi: How are you feeling?Sun-hee: Very tired … and I feel dizzy … and my stomach is killing me … (sighs) I think I might even have a fever. Oh … why do I have that meeting with the president tonight? I can’t stop thinking about it …Mike: Eat something, you’ll feel better.Sun-hee: Are you kidding? I can’t eat. I’m not hungry.Takeshi: Maybe you should go for a walk … you know, get some fresh air …Sun-hee: No, I just need to rest.Tara: (phone rings) Hello? Yes … no, this is her roommate,Tara. What? OK … I’ll let her know. Thanks. (to Sun-hee) That was the president’s secretary.Video Track 3-4-7Sun-hee: What did she say?Tara: She told me to tell you that tonight’s meeting has been canceled.Sun-hee: Oh, thank goodness. Uh … Mike, can you hand me that orange juice?Tara: (to Takeshi) I don’t know … maybe we should call a doctor.Takeshi: (to Tara as Sun-hee starts eating and drinking) , maybe we should.Sun-hee: What’s the matter? Haven’t you ever seen anyone eating before?Tara: (to Sun-hee) I take it you’re feeling better?Sun-hee: I am feeling pretty good. It must be a miracle, or something.Tara: (to Takeshi) Or a lucky phone call.。
B3U4L1 audioA leading US scientist has predicted that computers will be as intelligent as humans by 2029. Futurologist Dr Ray Kurzweil told the American Association for the Advancement of Science that in the near future, machine intelligence will overtake the power of the human brain. He said that within two decades computers will be able to think quicker than humans. Dr Kurzweil painted a picture of us having tiny robots called nanobots implanted in our brain to boost our intelligence and health. He told reporters that these microscopic nanobots would work with our brains to make us think faster and give us more powerful memories. Kurzweil explained that we are already “a human machine civilization” and that the upcoming technology “will be a further exte nsion of that.”Dr Kurzweil was one of 18 top intellectuals asked by the US National Academy of Engineering to identify our greatest technological challenges. Other experts included Google founder Larry Page and the human genome pioneer Dr Craig Venter. Kurzweil has a very impressive background in science and innovation. He was an innovator in various fields of computing, including the technology behind CDs. He also pioneered automatic speech recognition by machines. He predicts the pace of new inventions w ill increase greatly from now. saying: “… the next half century will see 32 times more technical progress than the past half century.” (46) This means scenes from science fiction movies will become more and more a part of our everyday lives.B3U4L2 audioThe scientists who launched the Human Genome Project believed in the power of genetic information to transform health care to allow earlier diagnosis of diseases than ever before and to fuel the creation of powerful new medicines.But it was also clear that genetic information could potentially be used in ways that are hurtful or unfair— for example denying health insurance because of an increased risk for developing a particular disease.Aware of the danger and hoping to ward it off, the founders of the Human Genome Project created a program to explore the ethical, legal, and social implications of new genetic knowledge. The goal was to anticipate problems that might arise and to prompt solutions.For example, in the future, doctors will likely be able to give each of us a “genetic report card” that arise But will we really want that information? How will it be used? Who will have access to our genetic information? arise.The challenge of addressing these issues is not reserved for scientists. We all have a stake in making sure that everyone will benefit from genetic research and no one is harmed.B3U4L2 home listeningWhat has science done for you lately? Plenty. If you think science doesn’t matter much to you, think again. Science (36) ___________ us all, every day of the year, from the moment we wake up, all day long, and through the night.Because of science, we have complex (37) ___________ like cars, X-ray machines, computers, and phones. But the technologies that science has (38) ___________ include more than just hi-tech machines. The (39) ___________ of technology includes any sort of designed (40) _____________. Whether a flu vaccine, the antibiotics that (41) _____________ your sore throat,the technique and tools to (42) _____________ open heart surgery, or a new system of crop rotation, it’s all technology. Even simple things that one might easily take for (43) ___________ are, in fact, science-based technologies: (44) _____________________________________________________________________________, the plastic that makes up a sandwich bag, —it’s all here because of science. To make it clear how deeply science is interwoven with our lives, just try imagining a day without scientific progress.(45) _____________________________________________________________ (e.g., it’s hard to argue with the benefits of being able to effectively mend a broken bone), in some cases the payoffs are less clear-cut. It’s important to remember that (46) ____________________________________________________________________.36. affects 37. devices 38. inspired 39. notion40. innovation 41. treat 42. perform 43. granted44. the clean water that comes from your faucet, and the light that you turn off at the end of the day45. Though the impact of technology on our lives is often clearly positive46. science builds knowledge about the world, but that people decide how that knowledge should be usedB3U6L1 audioA solution may be at hand for holidaymakers who are finding it harder to get off the beaten track. For those who really want to get away from it all, a new holiday destination has sprung up —Antarctica. However, this new hotspot, or freezing zone, might only be for those with the deepest pockets if a new policy gets under way. Tourism on Antarctica has been increasing dramatically in the past twenty years, from a few thousand people in 1985 to more than 40,000 in 2007. The growing numbers are having a negative effect on the pristine environment of the South Pole. To combat this, researchers from Holland’s Maastri cht University have come up with a possible solution: limit the number of tourists allowed to visit and auction the vacations to the highest bidders.Many environmental protection agencies agree that there is a need to protect the frozen wilderness from the damage created by modern tourism. Antarctica is the last unspoiled place on Earth. It has a very delicate ecosystem that could be easily upset by hordes of tourists landing in airplanes and using skimobiles. A difficulty exists because Antarctica is not a country and therefore has no government to pass laws or guidelines to control the number of visitors. The Maastricht University team’s proposal to auction off a fixed number of tourist places seems a workable solution. It would limit the number of visitors and therefore contain the amount of environmental damage, and the money would be used to protect Antarctica’s future. B3U6L2 audioTraveling to World Heritage sites is rewarding! It is about exploring unique environments, engaging with cultural splendours, experiencing a different way of life and building lasting memories. The following are some great travel tips that canenhance your trip and benefit the World Heritage sites you visit. Here are the tips:Before traveling, first find out as much as possible. The more you know about a World Heritage site before arriving, the more the site will come alive. Second, pack light. It is tempting to pack everything you think you might need, but remember to be smart about your necessities. Packaging items like the paper box of your film or the plastic wrapping of your new toothbrush simply consumes space in your bag and can create excess trash for the World Heritage site. Finally, explore transportation options. Traveling affects the environment. Wherever possible, try to minimize your pollution and impact on the environment by looking to alternative transportation and off-setting your carbon emissions.During your traveling, tread lightly and respect the natural environment. These destinations are World Heritage sites because of their exceptional natural or cultural splendour. While it is important to support local economies, certain tourist activities and souvenirs can damage a fragile World Heritage site. Say “no” to souvenirs that are a piece of the site itse lf and to tourist activities that may be harmful to a site’s longevity.B3U6L2 home listeningWith nearly 1 billion tourists crisscrossing the globe every year, it’s more important than ever for travelers to minimize their individual (36) ___________ on th e earth’s natural and cultural treasures. The (37) ___________ negative effects of tourism are both local and global; oceanfront hotels (38) ___________ to beach erosion in Hawaii, rising numbers of visitors (39) ___________ the fragile ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands, and carbon dioxide (40) ___________ from planes are a growing contributor to global warming.Taking a green approach to travel is an easy and (41) ___________ way to protect the places you love to visit, not just for yourself but for the travelers who come after you and for the people who will continue to live there long after you’ve flown home. As an added bonus, it often makes for a more rewarding, (42) ___________ travel experience, encouraging deeper (43) ___________ with the people and places you visit.Contrary to popular belief, you don’t necessarily have to pay more in order to travel green. You can (44) _______________________________________________ ________________________________________. And Earth-friendly transportation options like biking, walking and taking public transit are often cheaper than taking a cab or renting a car. Also, you don’t need to sacrifice creature comforts or (45) _________________________________________________________________; you can visit big cities or small villages, and stay in small ecolodges or luxury hotels. All that’s required is (46) ___________________________________________________ _________________________________________ which means conserving plants, wildlife and other resources; respecting local cultures and ways of life; and contributing positively to local communities. It’s easier than you might think.36. impact 37. potential 38. contribute 39. threaten40. emissions 41. essential 42. authentic 43. connections44. find green lodging options in all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels.45. go off into the middle of nowhere to be a green traveler46. an effort to preserve and protect the natural and cultural environment of the place you’re visitingB3U7L1 audioAnyone who has experienced it knows all too well – video game addiction is real. Although gaming addiction is not yet officially recognized as a disorder by the American Medical Association, there is increasing evidence that people of all ages, especially teens and pre-teens, are facing very real, sometimes severe consequences associated with compulsive use of video and computer games.Video games are becoming increasingly complex, detailed and compelling to a growing international audience of players. With better graphics, more realistic characters and greater strategic challenges, it’s not surprising that some teens would rather play the latest video game than hang out with friends, play sports or even watch television.Of course, all gamers are not addicts – many teens can play video games a few hours a week, successfully balancing school activities, grades, friends and family obligations. But for some gaming has become an uncontrollable compulsion. Studies estimate that 10 percent to 15 percent of gamers exhibit signs that meet the World Health Organization’s criteria for addiction.. Just like gambling and other compulsive behaviors, teens can become so enthralled in the fantasy world of gaming that (46) they neglect their family, friends, work and school.B3U7L2 audioScriptInternet Addiction Disorder has long been recognized as a social problem.According to psychological counselor Li Jianling, if you have the following (36) symptoms, it is likely that Internet addiction has begun to infiltrate your life. Internet addicts lose track of time and spend less and less time on meals at home or at work. They are used to eating in front of a computer screen. Also, they deny spending too much time on the Net. They can’t help going online when already busy at work, and they sne ak online when family members aren’t at home, with a sense of (39) relief.It’s a commonly known fact that Internet addiction can have a devastating effect on peoples’ health and social lives. Adults may lose the most important years for their career development and students may waste too much of their (43) youth in front of a computer screen.But why is Internet addiction so prominent in China? Li Jianling explains that many youths are the only children in their families. They don’t have enough chances to associate with parents and relatives. Also, the lack of activities for adults can lead to Internet addiction. When people grow up,if they don’t spend time on sports or other positive interests, they often turn to theInternet to kill time.How do we deal with this problem? Li Jianling says (46) associating more with family, friends and nature can really help Internet addicts kick the habit.B3U7L2 home listeningResearch studies show that only 10–15% of gamers meet the criteria for addiction. Heavy game use is (36) ___________ by the American Medical Association as playing for more than two hours per day, yet (37) ___________ of the amount of time gamers spend playing video games (38) ___________ from 6 to 12 hours per week. In fact, reports typically suggest that gamers spend about a quarter of their (39) ___________ time playing video games.Considering this, it is easy to be (40) ___________ about whether your or someone else’s gaming falls in the (41) ___________ or heavy ranges.As with all addictions, it is important when considering the possibility of a video game addiction not simply to consider the amount of time spent gaming, but also the (42) ___________ it is serving the individual. Video game playing, as one of a range of (43) ___________ activities, may not be harmful or indicate an addiction. On the other hand, when game playing is addictive, it takes over as the person’s main way of coping with life, (44) ___________________________________________________ _________________________________.Video game addiction or video game overuse is seen most commonly in players of the persistent multiplayer gaming universe, or Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) , who make up 9.1% of gamers. These games (45) _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________. Research indicates that MMORPG players tend to be lonely, socially marginalized people who have difficulty with real life social interactions. They may feel that (46) _______________________________________ ____________________________________________________.36. symptoms 37. track 38. deny 39. relief40. commonly 41. social 42. career 43. youth44. with other important areas of life being neglected or disrupted as a result.45. hold many attractions for gamers – they are interactive, social, competitive and happen in real time.46. they have a more positive social experience and more control in virtual relationships than they do in the real world.。
Uint4II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM: Did you pick up the paper for me today? I really want to check the job vacancies. W: I know, it?s over there. There?s not much happen though. I had a look already.Maybe you should look on the Net instead.Q: What is the man looking for?2.ScriptM: You don?t have enough experience or qualifications for this role. What makes you believe you could handle the position?W: I?m a fast learner and enjoy learning on the job. My natural skills lie in this area, and I?m confident that I could handle the challenge. Given a chance, I would prove myself.Q: What is the woman saying?3. ScriptM: Could you help me with my resume? Jane said you?re good with these things, andI really need someone to edit it. It?s way too long.W: Sure, no problem, give I to me. A good resume should be no more than one page, you know. And it should list you experience in reverse chronological order. I can see we?ve got some work to do!Q: Which of the following is true according to the conversation?4. ScriptM: Could you tell me why you would like to work for our company?W: Well, it has a good reputation as an employer, and its products are quite popular in the marketplace. I would feel proud to work for a company like this and to contribute a great deal to its success.Q: Why does the woman apply for the job?5. ScriptW: Where do you see yourself in five years? time?M: I aim to have been promoted to senior manager at the very least. I?m very ambitious and want to climb up the career ladder as fast as possible. I don?t want to feel miserable on the first rung in five years? time, watching everybody above me.Q: What does the man want in fie years?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.C 5.BIII. Listening InTask 1: Tell me about yourself.ScriptM: Tell me a little about yourself.W: I?m from Guilin City.M: What brought you to the east coast?W: I came to Qingdao to attend college. I?m impressed by this city?s dynamic economy. I?ve come to love it so much that I?ve decided to stay and work here. M: What work experience do you?W: I worked as an intern for a small shipping company. And my primary responsibilities were to maintain the company?s ties with the existing customers and try to find new cargo sources.M: And what did that experience teach you?W: I learned that communication skills are extremely important. The knowledge I acquired from textbooks is indeed, but it is equally essential to be able to persuade a potential client t to trust you.M: How would your former employer describe you?W: He told me that my ability to find one customer after another was an asset to the company. He thanked me for my loyalty. He also appreciated my team as shown in my cooperation with my colleague.M: You seem very mature for your age. And I see from your resume that you are very goal-oriented.W: Thank you. I believe I?ve acquired many good qualities from my parents. They?re my role models. However, I know I still have a lot to learn.The woman went from Guilin City to the east coast city of Qingdao to attend college. She was impressed by the latter?s dynamic economy. Now shi is being interviewed for a job. She says she once worked as an intern for a small shipping company to maintain the company?s ties with the existing customers and try to find new cargo sources. There she learned the importance of communication skills. She has realized that book knowledge is indeed necessary, b ut it is equally essential to persuade potential clients to trust her. Her former employer said her ability to find customers was an asset to the company. He appreciated the loyalty and team spirit. The interviewer finds her mature for her age and very goal-oriented. And she believes that she has acquired many good qualities form her parents, but still has a lot to learn.Task 2: A Work Qualification TestScriptMurphy applies for an engineering position at an Irish firm based in Dublin. An American applied for the same job. Quite by coincidence, the two amplifications, and were asked to take the same test by the manager of the Human Resource Department. Upon completion of the test, both men missed only one of the questions. The manager went to Murphy and said, “Thank you for your interest, but we?ve decided to give the American the job.”Bewildered by the manager?s decision, Murphy asked, “Why would you be doing that? We both got nine questions correct. This being Ireland and me being Irish, I shouldget the job!”The manger answered calmly, “We have made our decisions based on the correct answers, but on the question you missed.”Unconvinced and somewhat indignant, Murphy question, “And just how would one incorrect answer be better than the other?”The manager?s maser took him by surprise, “Simple, on QuestionNo.5, the American put down ,I don?t?know?, and you put down ,Neither do I?.”Keys: FTTTFTFor Reference1.He made his decision based on the wrong answers to the one question one missed,rather than on the correct answers.2.By writing “Neither do I”, it seems that Murphy copied the American answer onthe test.Task3: A Guide to a Successful Job InterviewScriptThere are times that you will be asked a hard question during a job interview. Don?t panic, they just want to see how you handle a difficult situation. Being prepared is always the best policy. Here are some samples of questions and some advice on how to handle them properly.Why should we choose you? To this question, you can ask yourself why you applied, what makes you suitable for this question, what the company can gain from hiring you, what you have to offer, how you would handle this jib, etc.Often they ask you to tell them about yourself. You can split your answer into two, the professional and the personal level. Both are important, and how you move from one to the other depends on what you have to say. You can give a brief summary of your life, professional and personal, with less emphasis on the early past, and more emphasis on the present and the future.When asked “What are your weakness?”, don?t say, “I don?t have any.” Everyone hasI haven?t had a lot of exposure on the weakness, and it takes something positive like, “on-site work, but I?m looking forward to being more involved in dealing with customers directly and learning their needs.”Another common question is: “What are your strengths?” You should customize your answer to meet the position requirement. Keep in mind the things they asked for in the advertisement. Tell them your strengths, but also show them how they how they would apply to this job. To show how your strengths were valuable, use the “Why, where, when, how” to demonstrate and prove your strengths.1.What is the passage mainly concerned with?2.What does the speaker NOT mention as an answer to the question, “Why shouldwe choose you?”?3.What does the speaker say you should stress when introducing yourself?4.What does the speaker advice you NOT to say when asked, “Whatare yourweaknesses?”5.What should you say when asked about your strong points?Kes: 1C 2.C3. B 4.A 5.DFor Reference“Why should we choose you?”, “Tell me about yourself.”, “What are your weaknesses?”, and “What are your strength?”。
Unit 4 testNextDirections: Click on the speaker to the left to start playing the audio recordingfor Parts I, II and III. They will be played continuously. Once the recordingstarts playing, please do NOT click on either the speaker icon or the 'Unit Quiz'link in the menu bar above. Otherwise, you may lose the chance of hearing thecomplete recording.Part IDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answersto the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing,there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the secondplaying to check your answers.1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. They are taking photos.B. They are barbecuing.C. They are playing with the woman's sister.D. They are looking at photos.2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man's mom will always scold him when he and his brotherfight.B. The man's mom will always scold his brother when they fight.C. The woman's sister is very naughty.D. The woman sometimes fights with her little sister.3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The woman thinks parents shouldn't allow children to watch TV atall.B. The man's child is a couch potato.C. The woman's child doesn't like watching TV.D. The man encourages his child to work out to reduce the timespending on TV.4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Husband and wife.B. Daughter and father.C. Mother and son.D. Two colleagues.5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. One had better forget the divorce.B. One should find a new spouse as early as possible.C. Divorce is very painful.D. Divorce is not very painful.Part IIDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, check your answers.In a powerful new Mercedes a married couple are driving along ahighwayHer husband suddenly looks over at her. From thevoice and thethis moment. He says, "know we've been married for 20 years, but I want aThe wife says nothing, but slowly increases themph.He then says, "(8)Again the wife stays quiet, but speeds up as her rage increases."I want the house," he insists, pressing his luck.The wife speeds up to 80 mph.He says, "I want the car, too," but she just drives faster and faster.By now she's up to 90 mph."All right," the man says, "(9)The wife slowly starts to veer toward a bridge.This makes him a bit nervous, so he says, "Isn't there anything you want?"The wife says, ""Oh, really," he says, "So what have you got?"Seconds before they slam into the bridge at a speed of 100 mph, the wife smiles and says, "The airbag."Part IIIDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. What is the passage mainly about?A. The importance of remarriage.B. The reasons for a remarriage.C. Ways of preparing for a blended family.D. Children's problems in a blended family.2. How will children view the man their single mother is dating if shesays "we're just friends"?A. They will find the man threatening.B. They will leave home.C. They will treat the man as a friend.D. They will be eager to have a new father.3. How can single parents benefit from advice?A. They can make up their minds to find a new spouse quickly.B. They can see the issue from a new angle.C. They will understand their former spouse better.D. They can give their new spouse a surprise.4. According to the passage, which of the following is true in the case ofa divorce?A. Children are sadder than parents.B. Parents are sadder than children.C. Younger children have more problems than older children.D. Older children have more problems than younger children.5. Which people are mentioned in the passage who must make adjustments ina blended family?A. The stepparent and the biological parent.B. The stepparent and the children.C. The biological parent and the children.D. The stepparent, the biological parent, and the children.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1.Amy, sit down. We need to talk. Your mother and I are going to_________.A. separateB. separate with each otherC. divorce ourselvesD. divorce with each other2.So you're still single? If you ________ to me and used the Internet,you'd have had a husband by now.A. listenB. have listenC. have listenedD. had listened3.I _________ an online ad that read, "Husband Wanted".A. putB. postedC. positionedD. pressed4.I do have a right _____ stability for my children and myself, don't I?A. inB. forC. toD. at5.Do you yell at him and call ______________?A. him namesB. his namesC. him nameD. his naming6.Remarriage was the ______ thing I'd consider for two years after mydivorce. I had heard about the high rate of remarriage failures.A. finalB. eventualC. lastingD. last7.As time ________, my son gradually grew up, and he became conscious ofmy loneliness and anxiety.A. went byB. went pastC. passed overD. passed through8.____________ he said this, I ignored him.A. In the first timeB. The first timeC. The first time whenD. At the first time when9.Our kids are being teased by other kids at school because we can'tdress them _____ the current fashions!A. withB. byC. inD. for10.I hope you won't hesitate and let golden opportunities slip _______your fingers.A. inB. overC. alongD. through。
Taste the sweets and bitters of family lifeI.Lead inTask 1:Extended family;DINK family;Nuclear family;Single parent familyII. Basic Listening PracticeKeys: 1.C 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.DIII. Listening InTask 1:Nuclear family living patternsScript:A nuclear family is typical in highly-industrialized societies.Beginning in the early 20th century, the two-parent family known as the nuclear family was the predominant American family type.Generally children live with their parents until they go away to a college or university, or until they find jobs and acquire an apartment or home of their own.In the early mid-20th century, the father was typically the sole wage-earner, and the mother was the children's principal caregiver.Today, often both parents hold jobs. Dual-earner families are the predominant type for families with children in the United States. Increasingly, one of the parents has a non-standard shift, that is, a shift that does not start in the morning and end in the late afternoon.In these families, one of the parents manages the children while the other works.Prior to school, adequate day care of children is necessary for dual-earner families. In recent years, many private companies and home-based day care centers have sprung up to fulfill this need.Increasingly, companies are getting involved in the arrangement of day care. Governments are providing assistance to parents that require day care as well.Keys:(1)typical(2)known(3)Generally(4)find(5)apartment(6)sole(7)principal(8)Dual-earner families are the predominant type for families with children in the United States(9)adequate day care of children is necessary for dual-earner families(10)companies are getting involved in the arrangement of day careTask 2:Fatherhood in AustraliaCan it be true that Australian men spend more time during the week brushing their teeth than they do alone with their children?A new study from the University of New South Wales has discovered that during the working week, Australian fathers only spend an average of just over a minute each day alone with their children.Australian mothers, on the other hand, spend three hours a week purely looking after their children—a much greater disparity than in other countries like America, Denmark, Italy, and France, where couples divide the childcare more evenly.These findings will probably infuriate those who want to shake off the perhaps unfair image of Australia as a land of old-fashioned male chauvinism.According to the study, Australian fathers appear to like the fun aspects of parenthood, but shy away from the boring housework. So while they tend to be happy taking the kids to the park or to sporting events, they are unlikely to participate regularly in feeding, bathing, or taking the kids to school.In short, Australian parenting is seen as a woman's job and a man's hobby. Many people believe that the last 20 years have seen the arrival of the so-called "new man"—the man who is willing to share the housework and childcare.The new man has a picture of his children on his computer desktop at work; he never misses the kids' school plays, and he skips a drink at the bar after work so that he can get home in time to read bedtime story to their kids. This study suggests that the new man feels a little more at home in Europe than in Australia.Indeed, a poll conducted in the U.K. for the think tank the Fatherhood Institute in January indicates that almost 70 percent of British women think that men are as good at raising children as women.That's something for Australian men to ponder while they brush their teeth! Keys:1.B 2.A 3.A 4.B 5.ATask3: Views on filial piety see changeScript:With fast economic development in Hong Kong, young people are less likely to cherish the traditional notion of filial piety.Instead, they are gradually taking a new approach to a welfare society, according to a three-year survey conducted by the City University of Hong Kong.As many as 85 percent of the respondents expect the government to take up the responsibility for supporting the elderly, and 77 percent agree with the idea that the burden should fall on society as a whole rather than on individual families.Researcher Richard Wong, who took charge of the study, is sad about the eroding of traditional family bonds.He said that while most people still respect their parents and grandparents, they tend to equate economic assistance with love.When asked about how they would show their love for their old parents, many simply said they would send them to old people's homes.Others said they would give money, and only two percent of the respondents said they would be ready to take care of the psychological health of their parents.According to the study, middle-aged people who have children of their own take their filial duties more seriously.Also, married women know better than men the need for this kind of loving care.Researcher Wong questioned the wisdom of adopting the new concept of government welfare.He said, "A welfare society is founded on high tax rates, but here in Hong Kong the personal tax rate is only 15 percent.How can you expect the government to take care of all the elderly?"He further pointed out that even when a social security network can support all senior citizens, it cannot replace the love that only family members can give.Keys:1.A 2.A 3.A 4.D 5.CIV. Speaking OutMODEL1MODEL2MODEL3V. Let?ˉs TalkTask 1:When I knew my parents split upKeys:(1) cry(2) relief(3) strong(4) understanding(5) angry(6) left(7) wondering(8) five(9) sad(10) stress(11) friends(12) helps(13) Christmas(14) cousins(15) presentsTask 2:What's your answer?She felt it was very traumatizing, but in other ways it was a relief to just talkabout it.She makes drawings when she feels sad. She feels that it's like a wave of calmness just washes over her. It relieves a lot of stress. She talks to her friends or invites them for a sleepover. They do lots of silly and fun things together.Task 3:Let's group work!VI. Further Listening and SpeakingListening Task:Task1: Reasons for a divorceKeys:(1) divorce her husband(2) irresponsible(3) changing jobs(4) stability(5) bills(6) poverty line(7) apartment(8) yells at(9) calls him names(10) halfTask 2: Thick cloud of pollution covering southern AsiaScriptQuestion:Hi, I have been divorced for eight years.My ex sees our child Maria on a regular basis.She is eight and in the second grade. My ex has a wife that is 20.My ex and his wife go to the school almost every day to see our daughter. Our daughter has failed the second grade and now has to repeat it.I have seen her grades plummet since those two started showing up at school.They are both very controlling and verbally abusive to me and to our daughter.I'm concerned about this. He forced my daughter to call his wife mommy.I am really tired of their unkind visits. I don't know what to do.If you have any advice to give me, I would be grateful. Thanks.Answer (by a woman psychiatrist):Hi, Diana. It's obvious to me that your daughter is having problems with the visits.I would suggest having a frank conversation with your daughter to see what she feels the problems are.If she says it is all these problems as you have stated above, I would try to talk to your ex about her problems.I'll try to stick to what your daughter feels to be the problems and hope hewill help your daughter do better at school.If he is not responsive, then I'll take your daughter for counseling to help her.You can't make others do things that are right for your child, not even the father, so spend your energy on things you can control like counseling for your daughter.Also, you should spend quality time with her and allow her to vent her feelings on you, and let her know you are always there for her no matter what happens. Try to keep her self-esteem high.When a child fails a grade, they will feel bad. Good Luck!Keys:1.B 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.CTask3: A man who remarriedScriptIf you want me to tell you why I remarried, here's my story.Remarriage was the last word I'd consider for two years after my divorce.I had heard about the high rate of remarriage failures.More importantly, I wondered how remarriage would affect my 10-year-old son, John.My heart ached when I saw my son draw a picture of himself, my ex-wife and me holding hands—with sadness on our faces.Since my parents have married and divorced eight times altogether, I hoped my son would not have to go through the same pain I experienced.As a result, my primary focus after the divorce was my relationship with John, not finding a wife.As time went by, my son gradually grew up, and he became conscious of my loneliness and anxiety. One day he asked me to consider dating.The first time he said this, I ignored him. The second time he brought it up, I reconsidered my reservations about dating. I began to date Maria.As our relationship developed over the following year, I was concerned about how my son would actually respond to her.At first, John's affection for Maria was lukewarm. For instance, he would hug her, but the act seemed mechanical. But after several months, he warmed up to her.Seeing the time was ripe, I asked Maria to marry me. She accepted. So the two of us blended smoothly into the three of us.Thinking back, I believe my remarriage was the right choice.Some single parents are still hesitating about remarriage. Now that you've heard my story, I hope you won't hesitate and let golden opportunities slip through your fingers.Keys:(1) the last word(2) remarriage(3) picture(4) eight times(5) wife(6) dating(7) loneliness and anxiety(8) second(9) response to her(10) lukewarm(11) warmed up(12) accepted(13) ripe(14) blended into(15) rightViewing and speaking:Task 1:Mother-daughter relationshipScriptI love all the children, they've all got fantastic personalities.Lovely children, but the one that's the most like me is Sarah Lucy.I can, I can... she does things like I do, she says things I say.Um, and I think that's why sometimes we have our clashes because we are so similar.She's very, very much like me.Me and Sarah Lucy have very... both have very strong personalities, so we clash quite a bit.When Sarah Lucy can't have her own way, she struts off, slams the door, stamps up the stairs.Favorite expression for me is, very quietly she'll say, "Mum's like a witch!" And then, um, I'll say to her, "Stay in your room till you feel better.When you feel better, you come and talk to me about it."Um, so she'll stay in her room for a few minutes and then she'll come back down and she's all, "I'm sorry mum."And then if I've upset Sarah Lucy, I'll apologize if I think I'm in the wrong. And then we'll have a discussion or a debate about it.There's certain aspects about Sarah Lucy's behavior, um, it's learned behavior because children live what they learn, and so there're some traits that she's got and I think, "Oh they're beautiful, they're lovely, I love them." And there're other ones and I think, "Oh they're not so good."For example, her strutting off and slamming the door.But, um, confession: She gets it off me.She gets it off mum. Um, and she'll say to me, "You haven't got a lot of patience."and she's telling the truth. And so I have to say to her, "What do you think I could do to make that better?"And then she'll sit me down and she'll say, "You have to listen more, you have to learn to listen."So, I try. I do. When we have this conversation, I do listen more, and I do try. Don't always get it right, but I do try.When I'm feeling angry, um, if the other children are around, when one of them sees me upset, they don't like to see me upset, so one of them will come to me and say, "Is it time for some medicine?" And their medicine is they give me a big cuddle. So we have a cuddle, a hug, and that is fantastic medicine because it does make you feel better.And that's what works for us.Keys:(1)Lovely(2)similar(3)room(4)apologize(5)children(6)patience(7)listen(8)angry(9)medicine(10)fantasticTask 2:Talk after viewingUnit 4 testPart IKeys: 1.D 2.A 3.D 4.C 5.CPart II(1) at(2) wheel(3) tone(4) expression(5) Honey(6) divorce(7) speed(8) I don't want you to try to talk me out of it because I don't love you any more(9) I want the bank accounts, and all the credit cards, too(10) No, I've got everything I needPart III1.C2.A3.B4.D5.APart IV1.A2.D3.B4.C5.A6.D7.A8.B9.C 10.D。
Unit 4Part BText 1Being a Police Officer Is a Stressful JobInterviewer: Welcome to our program, Sam.Sam: Thank you.Interviewer: Sam, how long have you been a police officer?Sam: I've been a police officer for thirty years.Interviewer: Thirty years. And you've had different types of assignments on the police force, I guess.Sam: Y eah, I've done everything from patrol to undercover work to detective work, and now I'm supervising investigations.Interviewer: Sam, I think most people would say that being a police officer is a very stressful job.Would you agree?Sam: Y es, it's definitely a stressful job. B ut i t depends on your assi gnment.Interviewer: So, what's probably the most stressful assi gnment you can have?Sam: I'd say patrol is the most stressful assignment.Interviewer: That's interesting! In what way?Sam: Well, I guess the biggest part of the stress is the fear factor -- the fear of the unknown.Interviewer: What do you mean, Sam?Sam: Well, in patrol work, you don't know from moment to moment who you are talking to or what their reaction is going to be to justify your presence. Let's say, for example, apatrol officer stops someone for a traffic violation. It seems as though that would be avery low-stress situation.Interviewer: Y es, it is a very low-stress situation.Sam: But the truth is, there are more police officers i nj ured duri ng a routi ne stop.Interviewer: Really?Sam: Really! That's why all police officers are taught from the very beginning to be aware of their surroundings. People back over policemen, people shoot policemen, peoplejump out at policemen -- different kinds of things. So that's probably the moststressful time.Interviewer: I see. Let's take a break and then we'll move on to our next topic.Sam: All right.Questions:1. What's the relationship between the two speakers?2. What does Sam mainly talk about?3. What do you know about Sam?Text 2Stress ReducersInterviewer: Sam, you've talked about the police officers' stressful time. Now let's move on to the next topic. So far as I know, there's a connection between stress and illness. Do youthink that there's a higher percentage of illness among police officers than in thegeneral population? I mean, do they get more colds or anything? Is this really true?Sam: Y es, it is, and the stress level not only manifests itself in daily health -- whether or not you've feeling well on any given day. It also manifests itself in things like ulcers,heart disease -- police officers tend to have a higher rate of heart disease and ulcersthan people in other professions.Interviewer: Really? That's documented?Sam: Y es, it's documented. And also the divorce rate among police officers is much higher. Interviewer: Is there something that the police department does to help you deal with this stress?Sam: Y es, there are several programs that most police departments have in place. One is an exercise program where some part of your day is spent on some type of physicalexercise. They've found that's a great stress reducer. Besides, there's also apsychological program with counseling for officers to help them reduce their stress.And there are several discussion groups as well. They've found that sometimes justsitting around and talking about the stress with other officers helps to reduce it. So,those things are available.Interviewer: And what do you do, personally, to help you deal with the stress of your job, Sam?Sam: Well, during the baseball season, I'm the biggest baseball fanatic, and I will either be reading about baseball, or listening to baseball, or watching baseball. Another thing Itry to do is to get some sort of exercise every day. And then I work hard at keeping upmy personal relationships, especially my relationship with my wife. Fortunately I getalong very well with my wife. When I come back home, I can talk about my day withher, and then just forget about it.Statements:1. The dialogue is mainly about how police officers can deal with stress.2. According to Sam, most police officers enjoy good health.3. According to Sam, the divorce rate among police officers is higher than among people in other jobs.4. Counseling is the most effective program to help police officers relieve stress.5. Sam knows how to reduce his stress.Part CShort Conversations1. M: Y ou look so nervous, Rose. Are you all right?W: Frankly speaking, I'm on pins and needles. I have to give a presentation to a group of important visitors this afternoon.Q: Why does Rose feel nervous?2. M: Y ou look so upset, Sue. What's worrying you?W: My son Jack made me extremely unhappy. He seems to be playing video games all the time. Whenever I talk to him he turns a deaf ear to me.Q: What's the woman's problem?3. W: David, you don't look happy. Anything wrong?M: Well, you know, my mother died three years ago. And since then my father has lived in an apartment on his own and has very few friends.Q: What is David worrying about?4. W: Michael, I don't know what has happened to Mother. Her memory seems to be going. I have to remind her of almost everything.M: Don't worry, Mary. She's just getting old.Q: What do you know about Mary?5. W: I'm worried about sending my son Peter to college. Y ou see, nowadays many college students behave rather strangely. They don't seem to be i nterested i n thei r studi es.M: Just a few. Most students still concentrate on their studies.Q: What can you infer from the man's response?Part DFinding Creative Outlets for V ery Stressful TimesBeautifying your home is a fun and practical pastime that can offer a wonderful sense of accomplishment. Few people may realize, however, that painting the walls, knitting bedspreads or sewing pillows can help relieve the life pressures we all experience.Studies indicate that engaging in creative endeavors such as sewing and crafting can lower one's risk of stroke, kidney damage and heart disease.These calming, repetitive activities relax the mind and can lower blood pressure. Sharing such activities can also be a way to spend time with loved ones, which increases our sense of belonging and further reduces stress.People have always turned to working with their hands in times of stress. Handicraft works, with their symbols of hope, have a far greater i mpact when created by groups.Keep in mind the following tips to increase the stress-relieving benefits of your craft projects:1. Work with materials that stimulate the senses; work in a comfortable area without distractions; play your favorite music.2. Make a family project of selecting your favorite photos, and frame them so they can be enjoyed every day. In stressful times, the photos can lift your spiri ts as you recal l happy moments.3. If your schedule is hectic, choose a practical project that will make the most of crafting time. Ifa simple kitchen curtain needs to be replaced, start there.Change sometimes compels us to see things in new ways.Questions:1. According to the passage, what is one of the benefits of engagi ng i n creati ve endeavors?2. How does the speaker characterize activities such as sewing and crafting?3. How can the stress-relieving benefits of the recommended activities be further i ncreased?4. Which of the following is not a tip given by the speaker?重点单词及词组Part Bassignment 分配，任务patrol 巡逻undercover 秘密从事的detective 侦探supervise 监督，管理investigation 调查，研究definitely 明确地，干脆地reaction 反应，作用violation 违反，违背manifest 表明ulcer 溃疡,腐烂物counseling 咨询服务fanatic 狂热的Part Cfrankly speaking 坦率地说on pins and needles 如坐针毡turns a deaf ear to 置若罔闻remind of 提醒，使记得concentrate on 集中，全神贯注于Part Dbeautify 使美化pastime 消遣，娱乐accomplishment 成就，技艺bedspread 床单，床罩pillow 枕头，枕垫endeavor 努力，尽力engage in 使从事于。
新视野大学英语视听说教程3第四单元听力原文和答案Book III Unit 04 The Devil finds work for idle hands. II. Listening SkillsQuestion 1M: Did you pick up the paper for me today? I really want to check the job vacancies.W: I know, it's over there. There's not much happening though. I had a look already. Maybe you should look on the Net instead.Q: What is the man looking for?Key: CQuestion 2M: You don't have enough experience or qualifications for this role. What makes you believe you could handle the position?W: I'm a fast learner and enjoy learning on the job. My natural skills lie in this area, and I'm confident that I could handle the challenge. Given a chance, I would prove myself.Q: What is the woman saying?Key: DQuestion 3M: Could you help me with my resume? Jane said you' re good with these things, and I really need someone to edit it. It's way too long.W: Sure, no problem, give it to me. A good resume should be no more than one page, you know. And it should list your experience in reverse chronological order. I can see we've got some work to do! Q: Which of the following is true according to the conversation?Key: AQuestion 4M: Could you tell me why you would like to work for our company?W: Well, it has a good reputation as an employer, and its products are quite popular in the marketplace.I would feel proud to work for a company like this and to contribute a great deal to its success.Q: Why does the woman apply for the job?Key: CQuestion 5W: Where do you see yourself in five years' time?M: I aim to have been promoted to senior manager at the very least. I'm very ambitious and want to climb up the career ladder as fast as possible. I don't want to feel miserable on the first rung in five years' time, watching everybody above me.Q: What does the man want in five years?Key BIII. Listening InTask 1: Tell Me About Y ourselfM: Tell me a little about yourself.W: I'm from Guilin City.M: What brought you to the east coast?W: I came to Qingdao to attend college. I'm impressed by this city's dynamic economy. I've come to love it so much that I've decided to stay and work here.M: What work experience do you have?W: I worked as an intern for a small shipping company. And my primary responsibilities were to maintain the company's ties with the existing customers and try to find new cargo sources.M: And what did that experience teach you?W: I learned that communication skills are extremely important. The knowledge I acquired from textbooks is indeed necessary, but it is equally essential to be able to persuade a potential client to trust you.M: How would your former employer describe you?W: He told me that my ability to find one customer after another was an asset to the company. He thanked me for my loyalty. He also appreciated my team spirit as shown in my cooperation with my colleagues.M: You seem very mature for your age. And I see from your resume that you are very goal-oriented. W: Thank you. I believe I've acquired many good qualities from my parents. They're my role models. However,I know I still have a lot to learn.Key: The woman went from Guilin City to the east coast city of Qingdao to attend college. She was impressed by the latter's dynamic economy. Now she is being interviewed for a job. She says she once worked as an intern for a small shipping company to maintain the company's ties with the existing customers and try to find new cargo sources. There she learned the importance of communication skills. She has realized that book knowledge is indeed necessary, but it is equally essential to persuade potential clients to trust her. Her former employer said her ability to find customers was an asset to the company. He appreciated her loyalty and team spirit, The interviewer finds her mature for her ate and very goal-oriented. And she believes that she has acquired many good qualities from her parents, but still has a lot to learn.Task 2:A Work Qualification TestMurphy applied for an engineering position at an Irish firmbased in Dublin. An American applied for the same job. Quite by coincidence, the two applicants had the same qualifications, and were asked to take the same test by the manager of the Human Resource Department. Upon completion of the test, both men missed only one of the questions. The manager went to Murphy and said, "Thank you for your interest, but we've decided to give the American the job."Bewildered by the manager's decision, Murphy asked, "Why would you be doing that? We both got nine questions correct. This being Ireland and me being Irish, I should get the job !"The manager answered calmly, "We have made our decisions based not on the correct answers, but on the question you missed."Unconvinced and somewhat indignant, Murphy questioned, "And just how would one incorrect answer be better than the other?"The manager's answer took him by surprise, "Simple, on Question No. 5, the American put down 'I don't know', and you put down 'Neither do I'."F 1. The American's qualifications were slightly better than those of the Irishman.T 2. The personnel manager gave the American and Irishman the same test.T 3. The manager chose the American instead of Murphy.F 4. Murphy correctly answered nine questions, while the American only eight.T 5. Murphy was angry because he believed one wrong answer was not better than the other.For Reference1. He made his decision based on the wrong answers to theone question one missed, rather than onthe correct answers.2. By writing "Neither do I,', it seems that Mushy copied the American's answer on the test.Task 3: A Guide to a Successful Job InterviewThere are times that you will be asked a hard question during a job interview. Don't panic, they just want to see how you handle a difficult situation. Being prepared is always the best policy. Here are some samples of questions and some advice on how to handle them properly.Why should we choose you? To this question, you can ask yourself why you applied, what makes you suitable for this position, what the company can gain from hiring you, What you have to offer, how you would handle this job, etc.Often they ask you to tell them about yourself. You can split your answer into two, the professional and the personal level. Both are important, and how you move from one to the other depends on what you have to say. You can give a brief summary of your life, professional and personal, with less emphasis on the early past, and more emphasis on the present and the future.When asked "What are your weaknesses?", don't say, "I don't have any." Everyone has weaknesses, and it takes strength to recognize them. Say something relevant but not hugely important to the specific position, and always add something positive like, "I haven't had a lot of exposure to the on-site work, but I'm looking forward to being more involved in dealing with customers directly and learning their needs."Another common question is: "What are your strengths?" You should customize your answer to meet the position requirements. Keep in mind the things they asked for in theadvertisement. Tell them your strengths, but also show them how they would apply to this job. To show how your strengths were valuable, use the "why, where, when, how" to demonstrate and prove your strengths. Questions:1. What is the passage mainly concerned with? C)2. What does the speaker NOT mention as an answer to the question, “Why should we choose you”?C)3. What does the speaker say you should stress when introducing yourself? B)4.What does the speaker advise you NOT to say when asked “What are your weakness”? A)5. What should you say when asked about your strong points?D)For Reference“Why should we choose you”, “T ell me about yourself”, “What are your weakness?”, and “ What are your strength?”IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Can you give me some tips about how to get a good job?Susan. John, can you give me some tips about how to get a good job?"John." Did you go to the job fairs and meet with companies?Susan: Yeah, I did. But they didn't seem to be interested in women. I thought about suing them for sexual discrimination.John: I'm afraid it won't be much help. Have you looked at the want ads in the newspaper?Susan: I've been checking the want ads every day for a week, but I can't find anything interesting that I'm qualified for. And the few that I have seen are very low-paying.John. Then try the Internet. Y ou can use a search engine to find a job site related to your field. Susan. Good thinking! Thanks!I think I' 11 look for something in electronic engineering.John: Hey, I just saw a job opening at a company called E-Tech. It could be just the sort of thing you're looking for.Susan: Great, I'll try my luck there.John: Yeah, but if I remember, the deadline is this afternoon.Susan: This afternoon? Oh no! I'd better get online quickly and see if I can submit my resume by E-mail.John: Wait, have you updated your resume? You'd better include your work experience from the IT company last summer.Susan: Don't worry. It's all set. Thanks, mate.John: Anytime, Sue.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Can you give me some tips about how to get a good job?B: What have you done so far?A: I've asked a few friends and relatives for job information, but it's not of much use.B: That method is out of date. Y ou should go to the job fair and meet with companies.A: Yes, I did. But the IT industry seems to have been badly hit by the economic recession, and not many companies came to the job market. As for those who did come, they set a high standard for the candidates.B: To find more opportunities, you might as well look at the want ads in the newspaper.A: I've been checking the want ads regularly for months, and I can't find anything good that I'm qualified for.And the few that I have seen are very low-paying.B: On the Internet you can find more job ads. You can use a search engine to find job sites related to your field.A: Good idea! I think I'll look for something in software development.B: I just found a job available at a computer company on the Net the other day. It might be just the sort of thing you're looking for.A: Great! I'll take a chance on that.B: Remember to update your resume before you send it in. It'll be a plus for you if you include your recent work experience at the IT company.A: Sure. Thanks.MODEL 2 Do you have any tips for a successful interview?Susan: John, do you have any tips for a successful interview?John: Well, first of all, you need to dress professionally.Susan: Oh. What about during the interview?John: OK, be sure to maintain good eye contact and answer all questions politely and directly. Don't look too shy, nor should you sound too aggressive.Susan: I'm not sure what kind of questions they'll ask.John: They'll probably want to know a little about your work experience. Many companies don't want a completely green hand. They don't want to spend time and money on training.Susan: Fortunately, I gained some experience at an IT company during the last summer holiday. John: They may also want to know something about your character. You see, ability for teamwork is usually valued.Susan: What kind of questions should I ask them?John: You should ask them about the job requirements and about the company.Susan: Should I ask about salary and fringe benefits?John: Better not. Not unless they bring it up. Just use the first interview to sell yourself.Susan: You're right. If they are interested in hiring me, there will be plenty of chances to talk about money later.John: Right. And the more interested they are, the more they'll offer.Now Y our TurnA: Can you give me some advice on how to succeed in an interview?B: Well, first of all, you need to pay attention to your appearance. You have to dress appropriately. A: What do you mean by appropriately?B: It's often best to wear a suit. Some bosses don't like to see a candidate in a dirty T-shirt and jeans. A: I see. Careless clothes may be an indicator of careless attitude in world.A: Right on. Also, many employers are unwilling to hire a young man with his hair dyed red oryellow.A: Then, what about during the interview?B: You should speak politely but firmly. If you look too shy, they may suspect you are not capable of dealing with a challenging task.A: I'm not sure what kind of questions they'll ask.B: They'll probably want to know something about your work experience. Companies usually don't want an entirely new hand. They don't want to spend time and money on training.A: Fortunately, I gained some experience at a law firm during the last summer holiday. I worked as an intern to provide free legal advice for those who need it.B: Oh, I see, this is what they call "legal assistance to the needy". Also, a company may want to know something about your character. Y ou see, team players are often valued above all others.A: What kind of questions can I ask them?B: You can ask them about the job requirements and about the company.A: I hear that many companies ask the candidates what salary they expect.B: That's true. Y ou have to inquire about the possible salary level for a green hand in advance. If the salary you expect is reasonable, this shows that you know the profession well and will leave a good impression on the interviewer.A: Oh, I've learned so much from you. A thousand thanks.MODEL 3 Our Best Bet is to Recruit from the CompanyHelen: Our company is starting from scratch, so we don't have the expertise to compete.Bill: Then our best bet is to recruit from the competition.Helen: We need managers who know how to be strong, yet know how to give employees their freedom.Bill: That's essential, especially in the computer industry. Often computer experts like to work on their own.Helen: We also don't believe that a rigid management system will work wonders for our company. Bill: Um... that philosophy will help you attract many worthwhile people.Helen: I remember your friend David Miller is the CEO of a management recruitment agency. I hope he'll help us start a recruitment drive.Bill: Certainly. And it's a good time, too. A number of firms have been downsizing.Helen: Good. So lots of capable people out there are interested in bigger and better things. But can David help us pin them down ?Bill: Sure, Helen! That's why they call them headhunters.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: What can I do for you?B: I'm looking for a public relations manager at our advertising company.A: Do you have any specific requirements for such a manager?B: Well, first of all, she must be a good leader, who knows how to be strong, yet knows how to allow people freedom. Only in this way can she give full play to the employees' enthusiasm.A: Oh, that's essential for leaders in many companies. What other qualities do you expect of the manager?B: She must be skilled in interpersonal communications. You see, without such skills, one can hardly get a job well done.A: I can't agree more. Is that all?B: Not yet. If she happens to have a wide network of business connections, it'll be a great asset to the company.A: I see. We'll try our best to find one who meets your requirements.B: Do you think you can pin one down quickly?A: Probably. You see, a number of firms have been downsizing. So it's a good time for head-hunting. B: Good. That's why they call you headhunters.EXTENDED ACTIVITYWork in pairs. Suppose you are a career counselor for students and your partner is a senior student who is now looking for a job. Interview your partner. Take notes on his/her strengths,weaknesses, favorite school subjects, and future career plan. Then recommend some career choices.V . Let’s TalkProblem with our educational systemGood afternoon, everyone. The university's Career Office asked me to give a talk on the topic of how to prepare for job interviews. This is probably the most important aspect in securing a job. Here are some tips I believe to be useful.First, do some research on the company. Find out what products it makes, who its customers are, and what its objectives are. Once you have this information, make a list of what skills or knowledge you have that would be valuable to them. You cannot sell yourself to them if you don't know what it is you are selling.The next thing to consider is your physical appearance. Y ou have to dress right for job interviews. Don't wear anything too flashy; being neat and clean is more important than wearing the latest fashion. The aim is to look professional without overdoing it. Also, it is important that you feel comfortable. If you are not comfortable with a tie, it might be best not to wear one, unless the job requires you to dress this way. The last thing you want is to be worried about your appearance during the interview. It will only make you nervous, and you will quickly lose confidence.Moreover, you have to work out what you need to take with you: A copy of your CV , originals and copies of your qualification papers, copies of references, samples of your work, if applicable, and anything else that they may want to see. Again, make sure everything is well organized and neatly presented. Don't take a pile of paperwork that you have to sift through for ten minutes to find something. That will give them the impression that you are disorganized.If you are well prepared, you're likely to have good luck. Key: Changes in the speaker’s Attitude to Remarriage Reasons or Detailed Descriptions1. Do some research on the company. Find out what products it makes, who itscustomers are, andwhat its objective is. Tip 1 2. Make a list of what skills orknowledge you have that would be valuable to them.(1) Dress right. Don't wear anything tooflashy; neat and clean are moreimportant than the latest fashion. Tip 2 Take care over your physical appearance. (2) Feel comfortable. Being worried about your appearance during theinterview will make you nervous andyou will quickly lose confidence.Tip 3 Work out what to take with you. (1) Prepare a copy of your resume,originals and copies of yourqualification papers, copies ofreferences, and samples of your work.(2) Make sure everything is wellorganized and neatly presented.VI . Further Listening and SpeakingListeningTask 1:Do you know how to write a resume?Your resume, or CV in British English, has one mission and one mission only: to get you a job interview. Your resume is usually the first impression an employer has of you. And as "you never get a second chance to make a first impression", you'd better get it right the first time. Here're some suggestions thatmay be of use in preparing a resume.First, use a design that demands attention. Employers don't have time to read through each of your job descriptions to know if you have the skills they need. The design of your resume must do it for them. Your resume should be concise, well-organized and relevant. It should emphasize the most important and relevant points about your experience, skills and education.Second, put important information first. List important information at the beginning of your job descriptions. Put statements in your resume in order of importance and relevance to the job you want.A powerful statement with exact numbers influences every statement that follows.Third, target the job. You will have more success if you adjust your resume and cover letter for the specific skills an employer is seeking. This means that you would write one resume for one particular job and a different resume for another job. In other words, you need to "re-package" yourself. In that way, an employer will see immediately that you correspond to the job description. It is not dishonest to "re-package" yourself. You are simply presenting yourself and your skills in the best light for a particular employer. This will help you to get more interviews and allow you to apply for a wider range of jobs.1. Why does the speaker say a resume is important?C) Because it leaves a first impression and you have only one chance to do so.2. According to the passage, why should you emphasize the most important points about yourself?.A) Because employers may not have time to read everything.3. Where does the speaker advise putting the importantinformation in your job descriptions?A) At the beginning.4. How many resumes would the speaker advise you to write if you applied for three jobs?C) Three.5. Which of the following makes a good tire for the passage?B) Resume tips.Task 2: Two Essential Factors in an InterviewWhen applying for a job, especially a job you really want, it's not unusual to feel nervous and anxious. Sometimes this anxiety, not our qualifications, that keeps us from obtaining our dream job.So you must overcome your nervousness and build up confidence. This often involves two factors: one mental and other physical. Mentally, it s important to prepare yourself for the interview without obsessing over it. Remember, it might be your dream job, but it won't be the end of the world if you don't get it. Tell yourself that the company would be lucky to get you; and if they choose someone else, it will be their loss. In essence, you need build your self-confidence. Your ability to answer all questions without hesitation will certainly impress the interview.Now that you are mentally ready for any question that might be thrown your way, it's time to work on your physical presentation. No matter what position you are applying for, your physical appearance at the interview will be a big final determination. It s always a good idea to wear a suit; it doesn't have to be a designer suit, but something plain and conservative. Do not dress too informally. For example,don't wear a red fashionable jacket for your interview. Make sure, too, that it is clean and pressed. This may seem like commonsense, but you’d better be surprised how careless some applicants are. While it's not necessary to visit the beauty salon before your interview, make sure that your nails are well-manicured, and your hair is styled carefully and neatly.Task 3:An Interview That Upsets the BossJohn was in a terrible accident at work and lost both of his ears. Since he was permanently disfigured, he settled with the company for a fairly large compensation and decided to invest the money in a small but growing telecom business. After weeks of negotiations, he bought the company. Then he realized that he knew nothing about running such a business and quickly set out to hire someone who could do that for him.So he set up three job interviews. The first guy was great. He knew everything the company needed and was very interesting. At the end of the interview, John asked him, "Do you notice anything different about me?" And the gentleman answered, "Why yes, I couldn't help but notice you have no ears." John got very upset and threw him out.The second interview was with a woman, and she was even better than the first guy. He then asked her the same question, "Do you notice anything unusual about me?" and she replied, "Well, you have no ears." Again John got furious and tossed her out.The third and last interview was the best of all three. It was with a very young man who was fresh out of college. He was smart and handsome. And he seemed to be a better businessman than the first two put together. John was anxious to employ him, but asked him the same question, "Do you notice anything different about me?" And to his surprise, the young man answered, "Yes, you wear contact lenses."John was amazed, and said, "What an incredibly observant young man! How in the world did you know that?"The young man laughed and replied, "Well, it's pretty hard to wear glasses with no ears !"For Reference1. He lost both of his ears.2. Because he realized that he knew nothing about running the business after he bought it.3. Because the interviewee said he noticed that John had no ears, and John got upset.4. He said he noticed John wore contact lenses.5. He thought it was pretty difficult to wear glasses with no ears.News Report: A Galaxy of Film Prize WinnersThe European Film Awards--First Hollywood, then Cannes, and now Paris?The European Film A wards ceremony was held in Paris in early December, honoring the best in European and world films.Lars yon Trier's Dancer in the Dark was the overall winner of the evening, receiving awards for the best European film and best actress--Bjork.The audience was disappointed, however, as neither von Trier, Bjork, nor the Oscar-winning Italian director Roberto Benigni showed up to accept awards.Still, other prize winners did come. The Irish actor Richard Harris, who was given an award for lifetime achievement, gave a humorous thank-you speech that was the high point of the evening.Another internationally known actor, Jean Reno, also gave an enthusiastic thank-you speech. The French actor received anaward for European achievement in world cinema, for his international film career.Other VIPs from around Europe also attended. But most of the prizes at the ceremony, which people have been calling "the European Oscars", went to French films.There was one international film award, which went to a French-Hong Kong co-production, Wong Karwai's In the Mood for Love.。
新视野大学英语视听说教程3-unit4答案Uint4II. Basic Listening PracticeM: Did you pick up the paper for me today? I really want to check th e job vacancies.W: I know, it’s over there. There’s not much happen though. I had a look already. Maybe you should look on the Net instead.Q: What is the man looking for?M: You don’t have enough experience or qualifications for this role.What makes you believe you could handle the position?W: I’m a fast learner and enjoy learning on the job. My natural skil ls lie in this area, and I’m confident that I could handle the ch allenge. Given a chance, I would prove myself.Q: What is the woman saying?M: Could you help me with my resume? Jane said you’re good with these things, and I really need someone to edit it. It’s way too long.W: Sure, no problem, give I to me. A good resume should be no more t han one page, you know. And it should list you experience in reve rse chronological order. I can see we’ve got some work to do! Q: Which of the following is true according to the conversation? M: Could you tell me why you would like to work for our company? W: Well, it has a good reputation as an employer, and its products a re quite popular in the marketplace. I would feel proud to work f or a company like this and to contribute a great deal to its succ ess.Q: Why does the woman apply for the job?W: Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?M: I aim to have been promoted to senior manager at the very least.I’m very ambitious and want to climb up the career ladder as fast as possible. I don’t want to feel miserable on the first rung in five years’ time, watching everybody above me.Q: What does the man want in fie years?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.C 5.BIII. Listening InTask 1: Tell me about yourself.M: Tell me a little about yourself.W: I’m from Guilin City.M: What brought you to the east coast?W: I came to Qingdao to attend college. I’m impressed by this city’s dynamic economy. I’ve come to love it so much that I’ve decided to stay and work here.M: What work experience do you?W: I worked as an intern for a small shipping company. And my primar y responsibilities were to maintain the company’s ties with the existing customers and try to find new cargo sources.M: And what did that experience teach you?W: I learned that communication skills are extremely important. The knowledge I acquired from textbooks is indeed, but it is equally essential to be able to persuade a potential client t to trust you.M: How would your former employer describe you?W: He told me that my ability to find one customer after another was an asset to the company. He thanked me for my loyalty. He also a ppreciated my team as shown in my cooperation with my colleague. M: You seem very mature for your age. And I see from your resume tha t you are very goal-oriented.W: Thank you. I believe I’ve acquired many good qualities from my pa rents. They’re my role models. However, I know I still have a lot to learn.The woman went from Guilin City to the east coast city of Qingdao to attend college. She was impressed by the latter’s dynamic economy. Now shi is being interviewed for a job. She says she once worked as an intern for a small shipping company to maintain the company’s tie s with the existing customers and try to find new cargo sources. The re she learned the importance of communication skills. She has reali zed that book knowledge is indeed necessary, but it is equally essen tial to persuade potential clients to trust her. Her former employer said her ability to find customers was an asset to the company. He appreciated the loyalty and team spirit. The interviewer finds her m ature for her age and very goal-oriented. And she believes that she has acquired many good qualities form her parents, but still has a l ot to learn.Task 2: A Work Qualification TestMurphy applies for an engineering position at an Irish firm based in Dublin. An American applied for the same job. Quite by coincidence, the two amplifications, and were asked to take the same test by the manager of the Human Resource Department. Upon completion of the te st, both men missed only one of the questions. The manager went to M urphy and said, “Thank you for your interest, but we’ve decided to give the American the job.”Bewildered by the manager’s decision, Murphy asked, “Why would you be doing that? We both got nine questions correct. This being Irelan d and me being Irish, I should get the job!”The manger answered calmly, “We have made our decisions based on the correct answers, but on the question you missed.”Unconvinced and somewhat indignant, Murphy question, “And just how w ould one incorrect answer be better than the other?”The manager’s maser took him by surprise, “Simple, on QuestionNo.5, the American put down ‘I don’t’ know’, and you put down ‘Neithe r do I’.”Keys: FTTTFTFor Reference1. He made his decision based on the wrong answers tothe one question one missed, rather than on the correct answers.2. By writing “Neither do I”, it seems that Murphy copied the American answer on the test.Task3: A Guide to a Successful Job InterviewThere are times that you will be asked a hard question during a job interview. Don’t panic, they just want to see how you handle a diffi cult situation. Being prepared is always the best policy. Here are s ome samples of questions and some advice on how to handle them prope rly.Why should we choose you? To this question, you can ask yourself why you applied, what makes you suitable for this question, what the co mpany can gain from hiring you, what you have to offer, how you woul d handle this jib, etc.Often they ask you to tell them about yourself. You can split your a nswer into two, the professional and the personal level. Both are im portant, and how you move from one to the other depends on what you have to say. You can give a brief summary of your life, professional and personal, with less emphasis on the early past, and more emphas is on the present and the future.When asked “What are your weakness?”, don’t say, “I don’t have a ny.” Everyone has weakness, and it takes something positive like, “I haven’t had a lot of exposure on the on-site work, but I’m looking forward to being more involved in dealing with customers directly a nd learning their needs.”Another common question is: “What are your strengths?” You should c ustomize your answer to meet the position requirement. Keep in mind the things they asked for in the advertisement. Tell them your stren gths, but also show them how they how they would apply to this job. To show how your strengths were valuable, use the “Why, where, when, how” to demonstrate and prove your strengths.16. What is the passage mainly concerned with?17. What does the speaker NOT mention as an answer to the question, “Why should we choose you?”?18. What does the speaker say you should stress when introducing yourself?19. What does the speaker advice you NOT to say when asked,“What are your weaknesses?”20. What should you say when asked about your strong points? Kes: 1C 2.C3. B 4.A 5.DFor Reference“Why should we choose you?”, “Tell me about yourself.”, “What ar e your weaknesses?”, and “What are your strength?”IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Can you give me some tips about how to get a good job? Susan: John, can you give me some tips about how to get a good job? John: Did you go to the job fairs and meet with companies?Susan: Yeah, I did. But they didn’t seem to be interested in women.I thought about suing then for sexual discrimination.John: I’m afraid it won’t be much help. Have you looked at the wan t ads in the newspaper?Susan: I’ve been checking the want ads every day for a week, but I c an’t find anything interesting that I’m qualified for. And the few that I have seen are very low-paying.John: Then try the Internet. You can use a search engine to find a j ob site related to your field.Susan: Good thinking! Thanks! I think I’ll look for something in ele ctronic engineering.John: Hey, I just saw a job opening at a company called E-Tech. It could be just the sort of thing you’re looking for.Susan: Great, I’ll try my luck there.John: Yeah, but if I remember, the deadline is this afternoon. Susan: This afternoon? Oh no! I’d better get online quickly and see if I can submit my resume by E-mail.John: Wait, have you updated your resume? You’d better include your work experience from the IT company last summer.Susan: Don’t worry. It’s all set. Thanks, mate.John: Any time, Sue.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Can you give me some tips about how to get a good job?B: What have you done so far?A: I’ve asked a few friends and relatives for job information, but i t’s not of much use.B: That method is out of date. You should go to the job fair and mee t wit companies.A: Yes, I did. But IT industry seems to have been badly hit the econ omic recession, and not many companied came to the job market. As for those who did come, they set a high standard for the candida tes.B: To find more opportunities, you might as well look at the want ad s in the newspaper.A: I’ve been checking the want ads regularly for months, and I can’t find anything good that I’m qualifies for. And the few that I h ave seen are very low-paying.B: On the Internet you can find more job ads. You can use a search e ngine to find job sites related to your field.A: Good idea! I think I’ll look for something in software developmen t.B: I just found a job available at a computer company on the Net the other day. It might be just the sort of thing you’re looking fo r.A: Great! I’ll take a chance on that.B: Remember to update your resume before you send it in. It’ll be pl us for you if you include your recent work experience at the IT c ompany.A: Sure. Thanks.MODEL2 Do you have any tips for a successful interview?Susan: John, do you have any tips for a successful interview?John: Well, first of all, you need to dress professionally.Susan: Oh, what about during the interview?John: Ok, be sure to maintain good eye contact and answer all questi ons politely and directly. Don’t look too shy, nor should you s ound too aggressive.Susan: I’m not sure what kind of questions they’ll ask.John: They’ll probably want to know a little about your work experie nce. Many companies don’t want a completely green hand. They d on’t want to spend time and money on training.Susan: Fortunately, I gained some experience at an IT company during the last summer holiday.John: They may also want to know something about your character. You see, ability for teamwork is usually valued.Susan: What kind of questions should I ask them?John: You should ask them about the job requirements and about the c ompany.Susan: Should I ask about salary and fringe benefits?John: Better not. Not unless they bring it up. Just use the first in terview to sell yourself.Susan: You’re right. If they are interested in hiring me, there will be plenty of chances to talk about money later.John: Right. And the more interested they are, the more they’ll offe r.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Can you give me some advice on how to succeed in an interview? B: Well, first of all, you need to pay attention to your appearance.You have to dress appropriately.A: What do you mean by appropriately?B: It’s often best to wear a suit. Some bosses don’t like to see a candidate on a dirty T-shirt and jeans.A: I see. Careless clothes may be an indicator of careless attitude in work.B: Right on. Also, many employers are unwilling to hire a young man with his hair dyed red or yellow.A: Then, what about during the interview?B: You should speak politely but firmly. If you look too shy, they m ay suspect you are not capable of dealing with a challenging tas k.A: I’m not sure what kind of questions they’ll ask.B: They’ll probably want to know something about your work experience. Companies usually don’t want an entirely new hand. They don’twant to spend time and money on training.A: Fortunately, I gained some experience at a law of firm during the last summer holiday. I worked as an intern to provide free legal advice for those who need it.B: Oh. I see, this is what they called “legal assistance to the need y”. Also, a company may want to know something about your characte r. You see, team players are often valued above all others.A: What kind of questions should I ask them?B: You should ask them about the job requirements and about the comp any.A: I hear that many companies asked the candidates what salary they expect.B: That’s true. You have to inquire about the possible salary level for a green hand in advance. If the salary you expect is reasonab le, this shows that you know the professions well and will have a good impression on the interviewer.A: Oh, I’ve learned so much from you. A thousand thanks.MODEL3 Our best bet is to recruit from the competition.Helen: Our company is starting from scratch, so we don’t have the ex pertise to compete.Bill: Then our best bet is to recruit from the competition.Helen: We need managers who know how to be strong, yet know how to g ive employees their freedom.Bill: That’s essential, especially in the computer industry. Often computer experts like to work on their own.Helen: We also don’t believe that a right management system will wor k wonders for our company.Bill: Um…that philosophy will help you attract many worthwhile peo ple.Helen: I remember your friend David Miller is the CEO of a managemen t recruitment agency. I hope he’ll help us start a recruitment driv e.Bill: Certainly. And it’s a good time, too. A number of firms have been downsizing.Helen: Good. So lots of capable people out there are interested in b igger and batter things. But can David help us pin them down?Bill: Sure, Helen! That’s why they call them headhunters.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: What can I do for you?B: I’m looking for a public relations manager at our advertising com pany.A: Do you have any specific requirement for such a manager?B: Well, first of all, she must be a good leader, who know to be str ong, yet knows how to allow people freedom. Only in this way can s he give full play to the employees’ enthusiasm.A: Oh, that’s essential for leader in many companies. What other qua lities do you expect of the manager?B: She must be skilled in interpersonal communications. You see, wit hout such skill, one can hardly get a job well done.A: I can’t agree more. Is that all?B: Not yet. If she happens to have a wide network of business connec tions, it’ll be a great assert to the company.A: I see. We’ll try our best to find one who meets your requirement s.B: Do you think you can pin one down quickly?A: Probably. You see, a number of firms have been downsizing. So it’s a good time for head-hunting.B: Good. That’s why they call you headhunters.V. Let’s TalkGood afternoon, everyone. The university’s Career Office asked me to give a talk on the topic of how to prepare for job interviews. This is probably the most important aspect in securing a job. Here are s ome tips I believe to be useful.First, do some research are. Once you have this information, make a list of what skills or knowledge you have that would be valuable to them. You cannot sell yourself to them if you don’t know what it is you are selling.The next thing to consider is your physical appearance. You have to dress right for job interviews. Don’t wear anything too flashy; bein g neat and clean is more important than wearing the latest fashion.The aim is to look professional without overdoing it. Also, it is im portant that you feel comfortable. If you are not comfortable with a tie, it might be best not to wear one, unless the job requires you to dress this way. The last thing you want is to be worried about yo ur appearance during the interview. It will only make you nervous, a nd you will quickly lose confidence.Mover over, you have to work out what you need to take with you: A c opy of your CV, originals and copies of your qualification paper, co pies of reference, samples of your work, if applicable, and anything else that they may want to see. Again, make sure everything is well organized and neatly presented. Don’t take a pile of paperwork that you have to sift through for ten minutes to find something. That wi ll give them the impression that you are disorganized. If you are weSAMPLEA: After listening to the career officer’s talk, I’ve now realizes the importance of getting prepared for an interview.B: Quite true. First of all, we should never be late for an intervie w. If you’re not punctual, they’ll suspect that you’ll be late for work in future.A: Before going to the interview, we had better pay attention to our dress. We must look professional without overdoing it. Careless clothes will lead them into thinking that you’re likely to do you r job carelessly.B: During the interview, it is important to look confident without b eing too pushy. It’s necessary to maintain eye contact. This show s your interest in the conversation, and helps to maintain the co mmunication between you and the interviewer.A: Many employers attach importance to the education you’ve received.We need to highlight those courses especially valuable to the co mpany.B: Book knowledge is not enough. We must show them we have practical experience in the field. Tell them about our internship, and emp hasize the skills that are useful in the job we’re seeking.A: How clever you are! These days many students want to tell the pro spective employer that they have a good command of English and hav e obtained a College English Test Band 4 Certificate.B: They’re also eager to tell interviewer about their computer skill s with PowerPoint, office automation, and so on. Students from no n-key universities especially need certificates to shoe they’ve a cquired those skills before they can hope to compete against stud ents from prestigious universities.A: Character is considered an important factor in contemporary socie ty, where teamwork is a must.B: But too many students are saying more or less the same thing. If everybody says, “I’m warm-hearted and cooperative, get along wel l with my classmates, and have good team spirit,” the boss will s oon get fed up.A: Perhaps we should let the work we’ve done shoe our character.B: Right on. Participation is important. If you can show them you’re an important official of the Student Union of the university or the department, or you’ve organized a singing competition and won an award, obviously you’re a good team player.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: The Role Memory Plays in Our Life16. Why does the speaker say the resume is important?17. According to the passage, why should you emphasize the most important point about yourself?19. How many resumes would the speaker advise you to write if you applied for three jobs?5. Which of the following makes a good title for the passage?Keys: 1.C 2.A 3.A 4.C 5.BTask 2: Two Essential Factors in an InterviewWhen applying for a job, especially a job you really want. It’s not usually to feel nervous and anxious. Sometimes it’s this anxiety, no t our qualifications, that keeps us from obtaining our dream job. So you must overcome your nervousness and build up confidence. This often involves two factors: one mental and the other physica l. Menta lly, it’s important to prepare yourself for the interview without ob sessing over it. Remember, it might be your dream job, but it won’t be the end of the world if you don’t get it. Tell yourself that the company would be lucky to get you; and if they choose someone else, it will be their loss. In essence, you need to build your self-confi dence. Your ability to answer all questions without hesitation will certainly impress the interviewer.Now that you are mentally ready for any question that might be throw n your way, it’s time to work on your physical presentation. No matt er what position you are applying for, your physical appearance at t he interview will be a big factor in the final determination. It’s a lways a good idea to wear a suit; it doesn’t have to be a designer s uit, but something plain and conservative. Do not dress too informal ly. For example, don’t wear a red fashionable jacket for your interv iew. Make sure, too, that it is clean and pressed. This may seem lik e common sense, but you’d be surprised how careless some applicants are. While it’s not necessary to visit the beauty salon before your interview, make sure that your nail are well-manicured, and your hai r is styled carefully and neatly.Task3: An Interview That Upsets the BossJohn was in a terrible accident at work and lost both of his ears. S ince he was permanently disfigured, he settled with the company for a fairly large compensation and decided to invest the money in a sma ll but growing telecom business. After weeks of negotiations, he bou ght the company. Then he realized that he knew nothing about running such a business and quickly set out to hire someone who could do th at for him.So he set up three job interviewers. The first guy was great. He kne w everything the company needed and was very interesting. At the end of the interview, John asked him, ”Do you notice anything different about me?” And the gentleman answered, “Why yes, I couldn’t help notice you have no ears.” John got very upset and threw him out. The second interview was with a woman, and she was even better than the first guy. He asked her the same question, “Do you notice anythi ng usually about me?” and the she replied, “Well, you have no ears.” Again John got furious and tossed her out.The third and the last interview was the best of all three. It was w ith a very young man who was fresh out of college. He was smart and handsome. And he seemed to be a better businessman than the firs twoput together. John was anxious to employ him, but asked him the sam e question, “Do you notice anything different about me?”And to his surprise, the young man answered, “Yes, you wear contact lenses.”John was amazed, and said, “What an incredibly observant young man! How in the world did you know that?”The young man laughed and replied, “Well, it’s pretty hard to wear glasses with no ears!”For Reference1. He lost both of his ears.2. Because he realized that he knew nothing about running the business after he bought it.3. Because the interviewee said he noticed that John had no ears, and John got upset.4. He said he noticed John wore contact lenses.5. He thought it was pretty difficult to wear glasseswith no ears.News ReportA Galaxy of Film Prize WinnersThe European Film Awards—First Hollywood, then Cannes, and now Pair s?The European Film Awards ceremony was held in Pairs in early Decembe r, honorin g the best in European and world films.Lars von Trier’s Dancer in the Dark was the overall winner of the ev ening, receiving awards for the best European film and best actress —Bjork..The audiences was disappointed, however, as neither von Trier, Bjor k, nor the Oscar-winning Italian director Roberto Benigni showed up to accept awards.Still, other prize winners did come. The Irish actor Richard Harris, who was given an award for lifetime achievement, gave a humorous th ank-you speech that was the high point of the evening.Another internationally known actor, Jean Reno, also gave an enthusi astic thank-you speech. The French actor received an award for Europ ean achievement in world cinema, for his international firm career. Other VIPs from around Europe also attended. But most of the prizes at the ceremony, which people have been calling“the European Oscar s”, went to French films.There was one international film award, which went to a French-Hong Kong co-production, Wong Karwai’s In the Mood for Love.。
Unit 4 testNextDirections: Click on the speaker to the left to start playing the audio recordingfor Parts I, II and III. They will be played continuously. Once the recordingstarts playing, please do NOT click on either the speaker icon or the 'Unit Quiz'link in the menu bar above. Otherwise, you may lose the chance of hearing thecomplete recording.Part IDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answersto the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing,there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the secondplaying to check your answers.1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. They are taking photos.B. They are barbecuing.C. They are playing with the woman's sister.D. They are looking at photos.2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man's mom will always scold him when he and his brotherfight.B. The man's mom will always scold his brother when they fight.C. The woman's sister is very naughty.D. The woman sometimes fights with her little sister.3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The woman thinks parents shouldn't allow children to watch TV atall.B. The man's child is a couch potato.C. The woman's child doesn't like watching TV.D. The man encourages his child to work out to reduce the timespending on TV.4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Husband and wife.B. Daughter and father.C. Mother and son.D. Two colleagues.5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. One had better forget the divorce.B. One should find a new spouse as early as possible.C. Divorce is very painful.D. Divorce is not very painful.Part IIDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, check your answers.In a powerful new Mercedes a married couple are driving along ahighwayHer husband suddenly looks over at her. From thevoice and thethis moment. He says, "know we've been married for 20 years, but I want aThe wife says nothing, but slowly increases themph.He then says, "(8)Again the wife stays quiet, but speeds up as her rage increases."I want the house," he insists, pressing his luck.The wife speeds up to 80 mph.He says, "I want the car, too," but she just drives faster and faster.By now she's up to 90 mph."All right," the man says, "(9)The wife slowly starts to veer toward a bridge.This makes him a bit nervous, so he says, "Isn't there anything you want?"The wife says, ""Oh, really," he says, "So what have you got?"Seconds before they slam into the bridge at a speed of 100 mph, the wife smiles and says, "The airbag."Part IIIDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. What is the passage mainly about?A. The importance of remarriage.B. The reasons for a remarriage.C. Ways of preparing for a blended family.D. Children's problems in a blended family.2. How will children view the man their single mother is dating if shesays "we're just friends"?A. They will find the man threatening.B. They will leave home.C. They will treat the man as a friend.D. They will be eager to have a new father.3. How can single parents benefit from advice?A. They can make up their minds to find a new spouse quickly.B. They can see the issue from a new angle.C. They will understand their former spouse better.D. They can give their new spouse a surprise.4. According to the passage, which of the following is true in the case ofa divorce?A. Children are sadder than parents.B. Parents are sadder than children.C. Younger children have more problems than older children.D. Older children have more problems than younger children.5. Which people are mentioned in the passage who must make adjustments ina blended family?A. The stepparent and the biological parent.B. The stepparent and the children.C. The biological parent and the children.D. The stepparent, the biological parent, and the children.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1.Amy, sit down. We need to talk. Your mother and I are going to_________.A. separateB. separate with each otherC. divorce ourselvesD. divorce with each other2.So you're still single? If you ________ to me and used the Internet,you'd have had a husband by now.A. listenB. have listenC. have listenedD. had listened3.I _________ an online ad that read, "Husband Wanted".A. putB. postedC. positionedD. pressed4.I do have a right _____ stability for my children and myself, don't I?A. inB. forC. toD. at5.Do you yell at him and call ______________?A. him namesB. his namesC. him nameD. his naming6.Remarriage was the ______ thing I'd consider for two years after mydivorce. I had heard about the high rate of remarriage failures.A. finalB. eventualC. lastingD. last7.As time ________, my son gradually grew up, and he became conscious ofmy loneliness and anxiety.A. went byB. went pastC. passed overD. passed through8.____________ he said this, I ignored him.A. In the first timeB. The first timeC. The first time whenD. At the first time when9.Our kids are being teased by other kids at school because we can'tdress them _____ the current fashions!A. withB. byC. inD. for10.I hope you won't hesitate and let golden opportunities slip _______your fingers.A. inB. overC. alongD. through。
Unit4Inside viewConversation 1Joe: So, you’re all set for the interview with Janet’s Chinesefriend?Andy: Sure, we’re meeting him tomorrow at midday.Joe: And Janet, you’re OK to give Andy a hand?Janet: Yes. Thank you very much for giving me another chance after last week.Joe: Just remind me...why are we interviewing this guy? Andy: It’s part of our background series to ethnic restaurants in London.We didIndian last month.Joe: OK, well, just remember that there’s no such thing as a free lunch!Now, anything else we need to do for next week’s guide?Andy: We’ve got the upcoming London Video Games Festival in Trafalgar Square.Joe: Video games? In Trafalgar Square?Andy: Yes, about 100,000 people attended last year. Janet: But how did they do that outdoors?Andy: Well, they put up a huge tent ,and there were demos of the latest game software to try out.Janet: Is that the kind of event that we usually cover on London Time off?Andy: Sure, why not? It’s very popular! Remember our slog an: theessential guide to going out and staying in.Joe: Let’s plan something for that...Can we try to think about something which will go with it? You know，something along the lines ofhow ways of getting music and TV into our homes have changed. Andy: You mean people download music instead of buying CDs?Joe: Yes, or on how many people check out the music on You Tube first. That all sounds very promising. Maybe we can run a feature on traditionalentertainment and new technology. Look, I’ll let you get on with the rest of the planning and we’ll speak after lunch.Joe: 那么，你们都要前往采访Janet的中国朋友,Andy: 当然，我们约好明天中午见面。
For many of you this will be your last year at university and now is the time for you to begin thinking seriously about your future careers. In order to give you as much help as possible, I have quoted a list of questions that you ought to ask yourself.First, "Have I got a clear knowledge of my abilities as well as my interests?" Be honest about your weaknesses as well as your strengths. Take a really good look at yourself and give real thought to the kind of person you are, and what kind of person you want to be.Second, "Do I know the kinds of occupations in which people like myself tend to find success and satisfaction?" Talk to people who have similar abilities and interests and who are already in the careers that interest you. You can gain some idea of what they consider to be important and challenging in those careers. Watch these people at work.Third, "Have I weighed carefully the immediate advantages against the long-term prospects offered by the jobs I am considering?" Will the occupation you select give you satisfaction in the years to come? Realize now the importance of education in all fields, technical and professional. Remember that chances of promotion are usually given to educated persons—other things being equal.Fourth, "Have I talked with my parents, my teachers and my headmaster?" Remember they have a lot of experience that you can benefit from. They can help you think about the jobs. They can stimulate you to give careful thought to what you really want to do, and offer useful suggestions about how you might take full advantage of your personal qualities and qualifications.Last, "How do I regard my job? Is it just a means of getting money to do the things that I want to do? Is the work important to my future happiness? Is it a combination of both?"The above questions and their answers should give you some better ideas about how you should start planning your career. Your life-long job cannot be approached in any kind of haphazard fashion. It must be considered carefully, examined from every angle, and talked over with those who know you and those who can help you in any way.Interviewer: Some people feel that their jobs are misunderstood by others. Is that very common?Sociologist: Oh, absolutely. Most jobs or professions have an image or stereotype attached to them, and some of these are not realistic. The serious point is that young people choose their careers based on these false images, and they may even avoid certain careers which have a negative image. This can cause problems for the economy.Interviewer: Is there evidence of this problem?Sociologist: Yes, there was a recent survey of children's attitudes to different professions.Interviewer: How was this done? Children don't know much about jobs and professions.Sociologist: True. What the investigators wanted to get was children's impressions and prejudices. They gave the children twelve pairs of statements, one of the pair positive, and the other negative. Children were asked to say which of the statements was "most true" for each profession.Interviewer: For example?Sociologist: Well, for example, "Such and such a person is likely to be boring or interesting company."Interviewer: I see. What professions did they ask about?Sociologist: The list is long, but it included lawyers, economists, accountants, sales representatives, scientists and engineers.Interviewer: And the results?Sociologist: Well, they are striking, especially for engineers who came out much worse than one might expect. About 90 percent of the children thought that engineering was a "dirty job", of "low status", and the engineer was more likely to take orders than to give them. The only other person they thought more likely to lose his job was the sales representative. But, there were good points too. Engineering was seen to be "interesting, well-paid work".Interviewer: Hmm, not a rosy picture.Sociologist: No, but it got better when children were asked what they thought of the engineer as a person. Most of them chose positive comments, but most thought the engineer was likely to be badly dressed.Interviewer: What about other professions? What were the most popular? Sociologist: Oh, the lawyers by far. Next came accountants and scientists as well as economists. The engineers and sales representatives were the least popular. Interviewer: Sounds like a sign of the times.Sociologist: Yes, but I think the most serious implication was the children's apparent ignorance of the importance of the engineer's role in society.Practice 1(Here's a dialog between a woman whose job is to help people find jobs and a man looking for a job.)Woman: Look. Here's a job that might interest you.Man: What is it? Are you sure? The last job interview you sent me off to was a disaster.Woman: Well, look. It says they want a sales manager, and it looks like it's a big international company. That'd be good. You might get to travel.Man: What kind of company is it, though?Woman: Um, let's see. Yes, it's a textile company that seems to import from abroad. They say the salary is really good. They operate a system of paying you a basic salary and then offering you a sales commission on top of that. They say it is high. And oh, look! They give you a car to travel round in. That's not bad, is it?Man: Um, do they say anything about experience?Woman: Um, let's see. No, they want someone young with ambition and enthusiasm. Oh yes, they want graduates, so that's OK. You've been to university. Now what else? Let's see.Man: There must be some catch.Woman: No, the only thing is you have to travel, but then that's what the company car's for. Oh, and you have to be able to get on well with other people because it says you have to be good on a team.Man: Um, perhaps I'll have a closer look at that one.Practice 2Womack: Now what do you want to see me about, Janet?Janet：Well, I have a few questions I'd like to ask you, Mr. Womack. Can you give me some information about secretarial jobs?Womack：Yes, of course. First, let me get your file out. Now you're 16, aren't you?Janet：That's right.Womack：Well, what would you like to know?Janet：About the opportunities in general and the basic training, and things like typing speed and shorthand speed.Womack：Before we go any further, Janet, when you said secretarial work, did you only mean typing or more general things?Janet：Well, I suppose I'd have to start as a word processor operator, wouldn't I?Womack：If you left school at sixteen, yes. But if you wanted to have a better chance of getting a more interesting secretarial job more quickly, it would be better if you stayed on and took A levels. According to your file, your English is good, and you've done French and economics, haven't you?Janet：Yes, they're my best subjects. If I stayed, what A levels would I need to be a secretary?Womack：That depends, but those three subjects are all very suitable.Janet：And then I suppose I'd have to do a secretarial course, wouldn't I? Um, what sort of speed do they expect?Womack：I've got the typing speed here, I think. Oh, yes, it should be 65 words per minute.Janet：And would I have to learn shorthand?Womack：Yes, you would. You'd need a speed of 90 to 100 words a minute.Janet：Oh, it sounds a lot, doesn't it? Would I have a chance to use my French?Womack：Oh, yes, if you were a secretary with languages.Janet：What sort of work would I have to do?Womack：Well, you'd have to translate letters, of course, but you'd also have to answer the phone to foreign callers and interpret if foreign visitors came to the firm. It would be useful if you learned a second foreign language. That would help a lot.Janet：I think I'd like a job like that. But I'd better go away and think about it. You see, well, after all, two more years at school is a long time, isn't it?Womack：I'm sure it seems so at your age. If you need any more help, please come back and we'll talk about it again.Janet：Thanks, Mr. Womack.Questions:1. Who is Janet?2. When will Janet be qualified for a more interesting secretarial job?3. What subjects has Janet taken?4. What is Janet's decision finally?5. What can you infer from the dialog?Practice3David: Hi! You're listening to Radio Southwest, the best in the southwest for music and up-to-the-minute news. Sue's here. Hello, Sue.Sue: Hello, David.David: And we've got the Jobspot for you today. So, if you're looking for a new job, this could be the spot for you. So, let's have a look, and see what we've got today. Sue: Well, the first one we've got is a cook. That's in a large, busy restaurant, so it's very useful to have had experience in cooking. Must be a high school graduate and the pay is $12 an hour. So that's not bad, is it? The hours are good too. That's Monday to Friday, 3:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m.David: Great. Thanks, Sue. So that's a cook. Now, how do you fancy working out of doors? How do you fancy being a gardener? So as long as you're fit and strong, and atleast 16 years old, that'll suit you. The pay is $8 an hour. And the hours, Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., you have to work on Sunday once a month, but on Monday the Garden Center's closed. Now, the sort of work you'd be doing is potting, watering, things like that. So, how about applying for that? Pay, $8 an hour. Sue, what else have you got?Sue: Right, Dave. Well, from outdoors to indoors. We've got a word processor operator job here. This job might suit a woman with school-age children, because the hours are only 15 hours a week. It's a small, friendly office, and they require a high school graduate with two years' experience operating a computer. Pay is $9 per hour. So, there you go. That's a nice job in an office. If you fancy any of those jobs, give us a ring here on Jobspot at Radio Southwest. And now back to the music.Practice 4Interviewer: Do you think anybody can be trained to be a teacher?Interviewee: Well, I think there are probably some people that can be teachers but I think it's a gift that you have. And not many people have that internal kind of thing.Interviewer: Can you define any of that?Interviewee: Oh...Interviewer: What sort of specific uh...are there certain personality...Interviewee: Well, I think that the best teachers are people that are fairly sensitive, and, er, extroverted, okay?Interviewer: Uh-huh...Interviewee: The best teachers I know are kind of extroverted people, and they really like kids...Interviewer: Uh-huh.Interviewee: But, by the same token, I know some teachers who really care about doing a good job and want those kids to like them and want to do well.Interviewer: Right...Interviewee: But for some teachers, they just don't have it. And it's...it's sad when you see that happening, because there're some teachers who don't care, you know—they're just in it now because they've been in it so long and it's too late to move out...and...Interviewer: Well, aren't there some very definable management skills involved in teaching that often are neglected in teacher training, maybe? I mean...Interviewee: I don't know how you train somebody to do that. To be a good teacher, I think you have to have a high tolerance level for confusion—I think you have...Interviewer: Um...Interviewee: To have that when you've got thirty kids... You have to have that. You have to be a very patient person, and I know it just sounds totally inadequate, but I don't know how to put my...my finger on it. It just...Interviewer: But you do believe it is uh...there is a gift of some sort, or there is something...Interviewee: Yeah, I do.QUIZE Test 1There are at least 100 million workers in the Unites States. Most of them are on the job 35 to 40 hours a week. Their typical day includes seven to eight hours of work. Usually, they have a 15-minute coffee break in the morning and in the afternoon. But work schedules vary from job to job.White-collar workers—office workers and many professionals—usually have "nine to five" jobs. They begin at 9:00 a.m. and finish at 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. "Blue-collar" workers—mechanics, electricians, and laborers—often work from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In many factories, blue-collar workers come to work in eight-hour shifts. Typically, these shifts start at 8:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and midnight. Finally, sales people and managers in retail stores work on Monday and Thursday nights, when the stores are open. Many retail workers also work on Saturdays, and some work on Sundays.These are the normal schedules for most American workers. However, many businesses now use a new system called "flex-time scheduling". Under this system, the employees choose their own working hours. Some people work from 8:00 to 4:00 five days a week. Some work from 9:00 to 5:00. Other people work 10 or 12 hours a day four days a week. Employees and managers are both happy with the system. The employees like the freedom of choice, so they work hard. The managers, of course, like the hard-working employees.What, then, is a typical work schedule? It depends on the job—and on the workers.Man: How long have you worked for AM-ADMEL, Gill?Woman: Only for a year. It's May now, isn't it? Yes, I joined last August in fact.Man: August in 1996.Woman: Yes.Man: What did you do before that?Woman: I used to work for a travel agency in London.Man: It was interesting, wasn't it?Woman: Not really. It was just secretarial work, rather like this job. And it wasn't too well-paid. But I took a secretarial course when I left school and I couldn't think what else to do.Man: So you went straight from school into a secretarial course, didn't you?Woman: Well, not quite. I left school when I was 16, in 1989, I think it was. And then I went to work in a hotel in Austria for a year, to learn some German.Man: Austria? Why Austria?Woman: I don't know really. Well, we used to go there on holiday quite often when we were younger, and, well, I like Austria actually. Anyway then I went back and did the secretarial course. That was a year's course.Man: And then you got the job at the travel agency I suppose.Woman: Yeah, that's right. That was in 1991.Man: So you were there for five years!Woman: Yes, it's awful, isn't it? Actually, I'm thinking of giving it all up to become a nurse.Man: Really?Woman: Well, I worked in a hospital in Twickenham during my last year at school. Just cleaning and helping to make beds and so on. It was part of our Practical Careers training.Man: And you liked it?Woman: Yes, it was interesting.Man: Well, now then, one thing I'd like to ask is, er, exactly why you applied for the job. I mean, just looking at your application form, you're actually over-qualified...Woman: Yes, I thought you might ask that. Um, the thing is, in my present job, although I'm actually in charge of a small team and I have a lot of responsibility, it's largely a desk job with a lot of paperwork...Man: And you're not too keen on being stuck in an office all day?Woman: To be honest, no, I'm not. I much prefer being out on site where I can supervise things, and deal with problems as they occur. And this job should give me the kind of contact with other engineers, architects, builders and so on.Man: Mmm. You'd certainly have to do quite a lot of traveling in the local area, you know, visiting different sites. You do realize, though, that the starting salary isn't as good as the salary in your present job?Woman: Yes, I realize that, but um, it does say in the job advertisement that the promotion prospects are very good.Man: That's true, and er, as this is a new project that we're working on, we think there'll be a very good chance of fairly quick promotion, depending on performance, that is...Woman: Yes, of course. Well, you see, I've got very little chance of promotion in my present job. I mean it's a very small company and there's nowhere really for me to go; that's why I'm looking around for somewhere else.Questions:1) What kind of position is the woman applying for?2) What does the interviewer want to know exactly?3) Why does the woman want to leave her present job?4) What is said about the job the woman applies for?5) What can we say about the woman?。
