大学体验英语听说教程3原文与答案

大学体验英语听说教程3原文与答案大学体验英语听说教程3 原文与答案大验英验验验程学体听教3 Listening Task 部分+答案UNIT1,1.A: Jake SuttonIs that you, man? How are you?B: Hey, Andrew! I didn ' t recognize you for a moment, long time no see!A: Yeah, wow, I haven 't seen you since high school graduation! what' ve you been u p to?B: I ' ve been back East, at collage.A: collage? Where?B: Boston. b. u.A: Oh, cool.B: And this past year, I got to go to Spain as an exchange student.A: Spain? No kidding? I remember you always hoped for an international lifestyle.B: exactly.A: So how was is, amigo?B: Oh, man, it was so great; I got to see a lot of Europe.A: Year! Like where,B: All over. Italy, France, Greece, and my homestay family was really nice. They ' ve invited me back again if I want to go to graduate school there.A; sound s like we won 't be seeing you for anther few more years then, eh?B: I dunno. Half of me wants to go , half of me wants to stayhere , you know, when i was there , I missed home a lot more than I thought I would.A: I can imagine.2.A: so, terry, how have you been?B: good, good.A: How are things going? Did you graduate this year?B: Me? Nah! I went to State, but after my second year, I realize that what I really want to do is take over for my mom in the restaurant.A: Oh, that 's right. Your family owns a little restaurant. Well, I mean, it ' s not so little, but ?…B: So I came back home and started apprenticing as chef.A: Really? That is so cool! You know, now that I think about it, it makes perfect sense for you. Even back in high school, you could cook up a storm. So, how is it being in the restaurant business?B: Well, I love to cook, but, man, I have a lot to learn about running a business. I ' m really glad my mom ' s around to teach me. \A: Well, I ' ll have to come by to try your cooking. What nights do you work?B: Take your pick. I ' m there seven nights a week.3;A: Ken? Ken Mackney, is that you?B: Uh, yeah, I ' m Ken Mackney.A: It ' s me. Barry Simmons. You know, Mr. Jones ' s calculus class, senior year?B: Um, so, how ' s it going? What are you up to these days?A: I ' m pretty busy. I ' m working as an accountant in the city.B: Oh, that 's great! It sounds like you really put your math skills to good use.A: Yeah. And I got married last fall. Hey, you might actually know my wife, Tina Chan, Jason Chan 's little sister?1 / 30Listening Task 部分+答案大验英验验验程学体听教3B: Tina. Is she the one who went to Harvard Medical School?A: No, that was Lisa Fong. Tina went to art school.B: Oh! Well, I guess you and Tina are a good match, then, youwere always into art, too, weren ' t you?A: No, not really, that 's my brother tom you are thinking of, youdon't remember very much from high school, do you?B: No, I guess not! It ' s been a long time!4:A: hi, Kate, it ' s me, Cindy Lohan, you remember me , don 't you?B: Cindy, Cindy. I can ' t seem to place the name. Oh, my gosh, yes!I do remember you! But …A: But what?B: Well, it 's just that you don 't look like the free -spiritedCindy I remember. You look so, so normal.A: Normal? I guess you 're referring to my hair?B: Yeah. I mean, you 're just a regular brunette now. When I knewyou, you always had your hair dyed some interesting color. Blue one day, pink the next.A: Well, I 'm a lawyer now. Most judges have a thing against pink hair, so … B: Ican see your sense of humor hasn 't changed much!Unit 21.Oh, my gosh. You won ' t believe this.What? What happened, Katie (Kate)?You know that guy Brett, from the football team?Oh, yeah, the big dumb jock. What did he do this time?He gave me a poem.A poem?I mean, it ' s beautiful! It ' s romantic and it ' s fu ll of imagery. Ijust couldn 't believe it came from him.You got that right. I didn 't even think he could read.I just found out he plays two musical instruments and speaks French fluently! Hmm, well, maybe there ' s more to Brett than meets the eye.2:Hey, Jeff(Jeffrey), I didn 't know you took dance lessons.What? How did you know that?Your girlfriend showed me some pictures of your dancing.Man, I told her not to show those to people.Aw (used to express sympathy, disgust, or disbelief), come on (hurry, disagreement). Actually, I think it ' s pretty cool. I wish there were something I felt that passionate about. Really, you know I love to dance, but I don ' t tell my friends about it.Dancing is a private thing for me. It 's just something I do for myself.,3 Hey, Kayla. Can I borrow your notes from today 's math class?Yeah, sure, just make sure to give them back to me before my band plays tonight.I need t time to study.Did you say your band?2 / 30Listening Task 部分+答案大验英验验验程学体听教3Yeah. I 'm in a band called R ock Hard. I play the drums (instrument played by beating鼓with the hands or sticks).You're kidding. You play the drums for a rock band? I never would've guessed.Why? Cause I 'm a straight A student?Yeah, I mean you 're the one everyone comes to for math help. I just assumed you were a …A nerd?Well, I don 't know about that.Don't worry. I 'm not offended (no offence ------------ as weak as a cat (=as weak as water)). I 'm a nerd. But who says nerds can 't play drums?Unit 3A: So, Amy, how many kids do you and Tom have?B: Uh, kids, none, Not yet.A: Not yet? Did you say ”not yet ”? Hey, are you and Tom keepingscore here or what? You must be,what,35 by now. Clock 's a 'tickin 'Tick-tock, tick- tock, you know?B: Yeah, I think we 're aware of all that,but it 's kind of complicated. We 've got our careers right now, and A: Complicated? You think you 're the only people who are trying to juggle careers and family?B: No, no. I 'm sure we're not. Just, it 's kind of a personalthingA: So, Jerry, have you thought about where yo u're going to liveafter you graduate in June?B: Uh, yeah. I think I ' m going to move back in with my folks, save a little money, you know.A: Your folks ?You gotta be kidding !Don ' t you think it 's time to leave the nest?B:Uh, yeah, I guess. But it 's not like it 's gonna be forever. Just un til I can save up eno ugh money to ?…A:I gotta say, man, I think it 's a mistake.B: Well, I 've thought about it a lot, and I really think it 's the best decision for me right now.A: But you need to go out on your own ,get your ownplace ,find yourself. Your parents are just going to get in the way.B: Well, you know, I 'm not the only one moving back home after college. Seems like half the people I know are doing it.A: Excuse me ,ma 'am.B: Yes?A: Your son 's tantrum is distur bing everyone in the store.B:I know, I know. I 'm trying to calm him down. Bobby, please be I little good boy for Mommy. I 'll give you a nice ,yummy cookie if youstop crying.A: If you ask me, what ' s your son needs is a little good old - fashioned discipline. A nice spanking will do the job! You know what they say: Spare the rod and spoil the child!B: Listen. How I raise my son is none of your business. We don 't believe in using3 / 30Listening Task 部分+答案大验英验验验程学体听教3physical violence with our children.A: So, Luice, do you have anyone special in your life ?B: No. Not right now .It 's been a while since I 've dated anybody.A: Well, what have you doing about it? You know you can 't meet someone sitting at home on your couch on Friday nights eating chocolate ice cream. You 've got to get yourself out there , girl!B: Well , I don 't know. Meeting someone at a bar or club just isn 't for me.A:I know! I 'm fixing you up with a friend of mine. He 's perfect for you.B: That 's ok, I 'm not really into blind dates.A: Don't be ridiculous! You 're gotta love him!B: You know, I 'm not sure I really want to be dating anyoneright now.。

Unit 1 Old friends, different choicesVocabulary TaskAnswers/ScriptA It’s been 10 years since I saw you last. I was able to travel and see the world. And I never got stuck being a housewife!B Things are going great for me these days. I finally settled down and got a real job. Now I work 9 to 5 at a neighborhood store.C Life has sure treated me well. I put myself through school. I was able to work my way up in a company. And then I started my own business.Listening TaskFirst ListeningAnswers1. He went overseas for graduate school and is working at a high-tech company.2. She was in a few beauty contests, but she never won.She now has two children.3. He works at the neighborhood post office and has two children.4. She’s the branch manager at the lo cal grocery store.2)second listeningAnswer1. He missed his home.2. She hopes her daughter will become a model.3. He loves his family.4. She’s proud of her new job.Script1. A: Jim, I can’t believe it-wow! I haven’t seen you since we graduated from high school! What have you been doing?B: Well, after I went overseas for graduate school, and I had a great time. But finally I had to come home and get a real job in a high-teach company.B: Yeah，I remember you always wanted an international lifestyle.A: Oh, I had a great time overseas, but I got home-stick, too.2. A: Carol, is that you?B: Yes, it’s me!A: Oh, it’s so good to see you! You know, Carol, I remember you always wanted to be a famous model and travel around the world. Did it happen?B: Well, no. I was in a few beauty contests, but I never won, and nobody ever offered me a modeling contract. A: Oh, that’s too bad.B: Yeah, but now I guess I’m too old, and I have two young kids, a boy and a girl. You know, maybe my daughter will get to do it some day.3. A: What have you been up to over the years, Ed?B: Well, I have two beautiful children now and work 9-5 at the neighborhood post office.A: Hmm, I remember you always wanted to be a professional race car driver—What happened?B: The closest I’v e come to that is driving a Porsche over 100 mph on the Autobahn. No, my greatest achievement is my family.4.A: So, Nora, how have you been?B: Remember when we were in high school, I worked part-time job there. I’ve been there ever since.B: Yeah?A: So when I graduated it seemed natural to get a And I’ve been working my way up. Now I’m the branch manager. I’m making more money than some people who have college degrees!Real World Listening1. PredictAnswerstravel, old boyfriends, family, career2. Get the main ideaAnswersF －Sharon and Karen haven't seen each other for 30 years.T －Sharon planned to get married to Jim after high school.T －Sharon started her own advertising agency.F －Sharon majored in art in college.T －Karen didn't want to get stuck being a housewife.F －Karen had one child.T －Karen traveled around Europe for a year.F －Karen went to medical school.ScriptSharon: Hey, Karen, is that you?Karen: Sharon, wow! I can’t believe it! Yes, it's me. Gosh, it’s good to see you!Sharon: You, too! What’s it be en? Something like 20 years?!?Karen: Yeah, I can’t believe we’re that old already.Sharon: Life sure has treated well. You look great!Karen: Thanks you do too! What’ve you been doing all this time? I remember you couldn’t wait to marry Jim and start a family.Sharon: Hah! I never did get married. I was too busy with school and then my job. I don’t even know what happened to Jim.Karen: So what do you do?Sharon: I have my own advertising agency.Karen: Come on, Sharon! You?Sharon: Really. I majored in marketing in college and afterwards got a job with an advertising agency. I worked my way up, and when I felt I understood the business really well, I left to start my own agency.Karen: Wow, that’s pretty impressive. No wonder you haven’t had any time to g et married.Sharon: Yeah. So, anyway, what about you? You were the one who was going to travel the world and do your own thing. You didn’t want to get stuck being a housewife.Karen: Hah! You’re gonna laugh, but I AM a housewife, and a mother of three.Sha ron: Oh, come on, Karen, you’re not serious, are you? What happened to the travel?Karen: Well, I did travel around Europe for a year with some friends. But then I met Stan, and we got married right away. I helped put him through medical school, and then we had our children. I love being able to focus on myfamily, and when they leave home, I'm going to start my career—if it's not too late!Sharon: It's never too lateUnit 2 Just Who Are You?Vocabulary taskAnswer/ScriptA I'm pretty sure that people like me for who I m. I'm just a typical, ordinary, regular girl. I'm just like everybody else.B I'm really into dancing at clubs. I spend really late nights going out with my friends. Now I'm getting behind in my work.C I've got a chance to do something big. I could go pro, go on the pro tour. But I need to drop out lf school. Well, I gotta do what I gotta do.Listening Task1) First ListeningAnswers1. He goes out clubbing every night. He can still get great grades.2. She has a scholarship to Harvard.3. He was an activist during the Vietnam War. He was put in prison for protesting.4. He collects baseball cards.2) Second ListeningAnswers1. She thinks Sam's really smart.2. She thinks Miriam's scholarship is impressive.3. She's surprised that Tom was an activist.4. He thinks Harold's collection is silly.Script1. A: Sam, how come you're so tired in class all the time? Another late night studying?B: Are you kidding, Jennifer? I hardly study at all.A: How can that be? You’re the star student, the math ace .B: No, I go out clubbing every night. I dance til the bars —that’s why I can’t keep my eyes open. A: Aren’t you getting behind in work?B: Nah, I just zip through my homework before dinner.A: You must be a genius.2. A: Mom, do you think Joey will ever be interested in me?B: Of course he will, Miriam. You’re such a sweet, sensitive girl.A: I don’t want to be sweet and sensitive! I want to be beautiful and athletic. Instead, I've got a hunch of pimples and I'm a nerd.B: If this boy doesn't like you for who you are, he’s not worth it.A: But Mom, it doesn't work like that. You’ve got to impress a guy to get him to even notice you. B: Well,does he know about your scholarship to Harvard?A: Guys like Joey don't care about stuff like that.3. A: So, Tom, what were you like in college?B: I was pretty serious. I studied political science at Berkeley in the 1960s.A: Really?B: Yeah, I was an activist during the Vietnam War.A: You?B: Yeah. You won't believe this. I even got stuck in prison for one of the protests against the war. A: Wow! That's amazing. I didn't know that about you.4. A: Hey Harold, I didn't know you collected baseball cards.B: What? How do you know that?A: I was looking for a pencil the other day, and I saw the cards in your drawer. How come you never told us?B: It's secret! I don't really like people knowing what I'm up to.A: Well, that’s not such a bad thing.Real World Listening1. PredictAnswerTJ is good at skateboarding.2. Get the main ideaAnswersF – TJ got second place in the pro skateboarding contestLast weekend.T – TJ is going to go TV commercial.T – Cesar thinks TJ will forget his friends after he becomes famous.T – TJ feels like a regular guy.F – TJ has a girlfriend.T – TJ is parents don't want him to drop out of school.F – TJ doesn't want to drop out of school.X – Cesar wants TJ to drop out of school.ScriptCesar: TJ, my man! I heard you won the Pro-Am stake-boarding contest last weekend.TJ: Yeah, Cesar, I did a flip on the half-pipe that really impressed the judges.Cesar: You impress me, TJ. You’re something else on that board!TJ: Ah, c'mon, stop it, will ya?Cesar: But I've seen you fly on a skateboard. It's amazing.TJ: Yeah, well, things have been goin'good. You'll never believe what the latest is.Cesar: What?TJ: Nike wants me to do a commercial. They've been calling my agent.Cesar: Wow! I don't believe that.TJ: You best believe it, my friend. I'm going to get some big bucks for doing it, too.Cesar: You're going big time now. I can't believe I even know you.TJ: Great, huh? I’m gonna be on TV!Cesar: Yeah! Pretty soon you’re not going to have time for someone like me.TJ: No way, Cesar. You know my friends are important.Cesar: Yeah, but now you’re hitting the big time.Everything’s gonna change.TJ: You know I’m just a regular guy.Cesar: No, you’re not.TJ: Yes, I am. I’ve got parents and a bratty sister, just like you. I took piano lessons when I was little, and I go to church on Sundays. I like watching cartoons, and my mom makes me take out the trash. And I worry about not having a girlfriend. See? I’m just like everybody else.Cesar: I don’t think so. Nobody else I know is doing a Nike commercial. You’re got it made, TJ. TJ: Yeah, but the problem is my parents.Cesar: What’s up?TJ: To reall y make it big , I’ve got to go on the pro tour ,and the only way I can go pro is to drop out of school ,but they don’t want me to. They say I’m ruining my future. But I may not get another chance — two years from now may be too late.Cesar: So what’re you gonna for?TJ: I’ve got to go for it. I’m at the top of my game right now ,and that’s what counts.Cesar: Yeah, you gotta do what you gotta do.Unit3 Living with peopleVocabulary TaskAnswers/ScriptA Dorm life has some major negatives. The other students keep me up all night. And my roommate doesn't give me any space.B My new roommate doesn't drive me crazy. She never leaves her food or clothes all over the place. She never takes my things without asking.C My dad's rules are way too strict. He won't let me use the phone for more than 10 minutes. And I have to be back by a 9 p.m. curfew. I know it's because he's concerned about me.Listening Task1) First ListeningAnswers1. Sally never cleans anything.2. The dormitory's rules are too strict.3. His mother listens in on his phone conversations.4. Her brother takes her things without asking.2) Second ListeningAnswers1. She doesn't take her old food out of the refrigerator. She leaves her stuff all over the apartment.2. She has to be back by 10pm. She can't invite friends to the room.3. His mom listens to the room. His moon is too nosy.4. Her brother borrows her CDs. Her brother messes up her room.Script1. A: Whoa, ours place is a mess!B: Yeah, well, it's Sally's stuff. She never cleans anything and leaves her clothes all over the place-blobs of toothpaste on the sink, and old smelly food in the fridge. She doesn't care that she's living with other people.A: Yeah, she's a total slob!2. A: Hi, little sister… how's your first week away at scho ol?B: Well, I have to say that dormitory living has some major negatives.A: What? Like having to share the bathroom with a lot of people?B: Actually, that's not so bad. It's just that some of the rules are so strict. Like, we have to be back in the building by a 10 p.m. curfew.A: Yeah, that sure sounds like dorm life!B: And we can't have friends in our rooms!2. A: Ahhhh! My mom is so annoying. She doesn't give me any space.B: What do you mean?A: I mean, I feel like she's spying on me all the time .whenever I try to call someone on the phone, she hangs around listening to what I say.B: She's probably just curious.A: It's more than just curious. Even if I take the phone into my own bedroom, she'll suddenly come in, without knocking, and pretend to be looking for something, just to check up on me . I wish I could move out!B: What a bummer.4. A: Harry, have you been listening to my CDs again?!B: Alice! What's the big deal?A: The big deal is that it is so disrespectful to take things without asking. Plus, you mess up my room!B: Hey, you take my sweaters without asking all the time!A: Yeah, well…that's different…B: I don't think so.Real world listening1. PredictAnswerThey don't respect her privacy.2. Get the main ideaAnswerThings that bother Kara:Mrs. Johnson visits Kara too often.Mrs. Johnson watches her while she eats.Mrs. Johnson wants to know where she is going.Mr. Johnson tries to hug and kiss her all the time.ScriptKara: Steve, remember the older couple that I rent my apartment from?Steve: Yeah?Kara: Well, the woman has been coming up to see how I'm doing. At first I was really appreciative, you know, it's nice to feel that people are concerned when you live alone.Steve: Yeah, it is nice.Kara: Now, though, she comes every d ay… sometimes more than once! She always brings me homemade soup…Steve: Homemade soup! That is so great! I wish someone cooked for me.Kara: Sure, having some home-cooked food is a treat, but she sits and watches me to make sure I eat it! Last time, I had just eaten dinner when she came over and insisted that I finish a whole bowl. She wouldn't leave until I did!Steve: Oh, c'mon, you could have it much worse.Kara: And, every time I go out she leans out the door to ask where I am going. It's like I'm 17 again!Steve: Would you rather have loud neighbors who kept you up all night?Kara: Well, it's not only her. It's the old man, too. He is such a flirt, and I've always thought it was cute. Ya' know, an old man ,80 years old , still flirting.Steve: Uh huh…Kara: So, today when I got home, he came up to me, gave me a hug…Steve: Yeah, so what…?Kara: And then, he kissed me on the cheek…!Steve: Oh no! Well, maybe you remind him of his granddaughter.Kara: Well, yeah, but don't you think it's kind of weird for him to kiss me?Unit 4 High fashion, low budgetVocabulary TaskAnswers/scriptA I’m trying to watch my spending. But this sweater may never be this cheap again! Oh, well, that’s what credit cards are for.B If only I could afford this killer dress. I g uess I’ll have to wait until it’s on sale. In the meantime, I’ll try to save up enough money.C This style is really in this year. It’s the latest thing. I know I’m just paying for the designer’s name. But it’s so me. I’ve just got to have one.Listening Task1) Fist ListeningAnswers1. A $179 pair of Air Jordan gym shoes.2. A $500 pair of designer pants.3. A $20 vintage dress.4. A purse that’s on sale.2) Second ListeningAnswers1. They’re the latest thing. He’ll be his team’s best player if he has them.2. He doesn’t want to look like he’s wearing cheap clothes. The pants will never go out of style.3. It’s a killer dress and she wants Mike to notice her.4. The style is in this year and it’s on sale.Script1. A: Oh, wow, look at these. They’re th e latest Air Jordans.B: You’d really wear those? They look… so big.A: And they’re only $179.B: $179?! For a pair of gym shoes?A: These are the latest thing. I just got to have them. I’ll be the best player on the team in these. Oh, Mom, please!B: Okay, Jason, but this is the last time.2. A: Five hundred dollars for a pair of pants? You’re crazy to spend that much on clothes.B: Come on, man. These are the best. You just don’t understand.A: I understand that I can get a nice-looking pair of pants for around 50 bucks. You’re paying $450 for the designer’s name.B: Maybe, but at least I never look like I’m wearing cheap clothes, unlike some people I know. Besides, these pants will never go out of style.A: Okay, fine, suit yourself. It’s your money.3. A: Hey, Ellen, look at this vintage dress! It’s perfect for Mike’s party, don’t you think? And it’s really back in style now.B: Yeah. And it’s just your color.A: I know. It’s such a bargain, too … only $20. You can’t beat that! Mmm, but I don’t know, I’ve got so many dresses in mfy closet already.B: Yeah, but this one is so YOU! It’s a killer dress! You’ve justgot to get it.A: Ooh, you’re tight. I’m going to go for it. I sure hope he notices me in it.4. A: look, honey, a sale on those purses I was te lling you about! I’ve never seen them so cheap! B: But do you really need a new purse?A: Well, not really, but this style is really in this year. I want to get one while they’re on sale.B: But I thought we were trying to save up so we could go somewhere special on our vacation. A: Oh, I just can’t pass this up — I really wanted one, and they may never be this cheap again. B: Oh, I give up.Real World Listening1. PredictAnswersSusie likes to shop and spend money on expensive clothing while Rachel is on a student budget and wears mostly jeans and t-shirts.2. Get the main ideaAnswers1. Susie came to visit to go shopping.2. A handbag from Prada, a black leather dress, a couple of skirts from Donna Karan and jeans.3. Susie wants to buy something for R achel, but Rachel doesn’t want her to.4. Susie wants Rachel to cook dinner every night.ScriptRachel: So, Susie, how was the plane ride from London?Susie: Oh, I don’t know…all I could think about was getting here and going shopping. Rachel: Hmmm.Susie: Rachel, what’s wrong?Rachel: Susie, I thought you came to see me! Isn’t that more important than shopping?Susie: Oh c’mon, Rachel. Shopping is so bonding!Rachel: All right, I’ll take you to the stores. What are you looking fly?Susie: Well, I want a h andbag from Prada, and maybe one of their black leather dresses…Rachel: Oh no…Susie: …a couple of skirts from Donna Karan, you know, the ones that are really fitted, a pair of jeans…Rachel: Whoa! How much money do you have, anyway?Susie: Oh, Rachel, you know I save up to come to New York every year to go shopping. Now that you’re studying here, I want to go with you. So what are you going to get?Rachel: Are you kidding, Susie? I’ve got two words for you: “student budget.” I can’t afford to buy any clothing!Susie: Well, you’re just a jeans and T-shirt person, aren’t you? I am going to enjoy myself nomatter how much it costs. I’m on holiday. Look, Rachel, I’ll buy you something, a new blouse , or skirt, whatever you want.Rachel: Well, I don’t want anyone to buy me something I can’t afford myself.Susie: Oh, don’t worry about that. And, there is no need to thank me. It’s the least I can do since you’ll be cooking dinner every night while I’m here.Rachel: Dinner? What are you talking about?Unit 5 So many kinds of EnglishVocabulary TaskAnswers/ScriptA Sometimes I have trouble understanding native speakers. That’s because native speakers use a lot of slang. I wish I could speak English more fluently.B I want a teacher who is a native speaker of English. And I think everyone should learn standard American English. It would make communication easier if we all spoke the same way.C English is the language of international communication. People who speak English come from all over the place. Everyone who speaks English has accent of some kind. Sometimes you have to get used to how someone else speaks.Listening Task1) First ListeningAnswers1. Professor Lee’s English is hard to understand.2. The people in a chat room used a lot of slang on purpose and he felt stupid.3. Communicating in English with people from all over.4. Their English teacher is Chinese.2) Second listeningAnswers1. Don’t worry about it, though.2. you can’t let them bother you.3. Wow, that’s cool.4. I’ll bet he can show us how he did it .Script1. A: So, how did you like Professor Lee’s class?B: Not too much. Her English is so hard to understand. She has a strong accent, you know.A: Everyone has an accent, including you! Hers is just different from yours, that’s all.B: It sure is.A: Don’t worry about it, though. You’ll get used to how she speaks pretty soon.B: In a few weeks, maybe, but in the meantime…A: In the meantime, pay attention to what she writes on the board. She uses the board a lot because she knows that some p eople have trouble understanding her. That’s one of the ways she’s such a great teacher.2. A: Hey, Fong. What’s the matter?B: I was just on my computer, in a chat room with three Americans. They used a lot of slang on purpose, and I didn’t understand, s o I asked them what they meant. Then they started ignoring me, and after a while, I started to feel stupid.A: Oh, you shouldn’t. Your English is really good.B: But why did they have to be so mean? It seems like they were using their English ability toh ave fun with each other, but they didn’t really want to include me.A: Well, some people are like that, that’s all. You can’t let them bother you .One nice thing about chat rooms is that you can leave and go to another one …or turn off your computer.3. A: How was your trip to India?B: It was incredible! There were so many new, amazing sights and sounds. And smells! And I was able to speak English everywhere!A: Indian people speak English? Everybody?B: A lot of them did. Indian English is a little different from my English, but I could understand it.I also used English with other travellers, who came from all over the place.A: And, uh, no problems communicating ?B: Well, of course, there were some misunderstandings. Like the grammar of Indian English is a little different. And sometimes I couldn’t understand someone’s accent. But the amazing thing was here we were, all these different people, with all these we were, all these different people, with all these different accents, and we could communicate.A: Wow, that’s cool.4.A: I can’t believe it! Our English teacher is Chinese.B: Yeah, well, so are you! What’s wrong with that?A: But he’s not a native speaker. I want a teacher who is American or British, so that I can learn standard English.B: But, uh, Mr. Chen can speak English fluently, and he knows things that native speakers don’t know.A: Yeah? Like what?B: Like how to learn English. I’ll bet he can show us how he did it, and that will make it easier for us, too.A: Hmm. Maybe you’re right.Real World Listening1. PredictAnswerDepartment manager2. Get the main ideaAnswers1. She is talking to her husband.2. She got a job in customer service.3. She worked in travel management for five years and has her degree in Business Management.4. Because she is not a native speaker.5. She’ll try the job and see if she gets promoted.ScriptRichard: Hello?Irma: Hi, it’s me.Richard: Oh, hi! How was the job interview?Irma: Well, he hired me.Richard: You got the job? The management job? Oh,Irma: No, I didn’t say I got the management job. He hired me for a job in customer service, selling hired me for a job in customer service, selling tours to Asia.Richard: Just customer service? But what about the management position? You were perfect for that job. You can supervise people. You understand the business.Irma: I know. I showed him my resume. I told him that I worked in travel management for five years back home, and that I even got a degree in Business Management here in the U.S. Richard: Oh, I ca n’t believe that. You’re perfectly qualified for that management position. Irma: That’s what I thought. It’s not fair! Why did I bother going to college here?Richard: Wait, wait a minute. Did he know that you were applying for the management position. Irma: Of course. And you know what he said?Richard: What?Irma: He said that everyone really expects the manager to be someone from the local community. But the person they hired is from New York. And she’s a woman, too, so it’s not because I am a woman. So that means the problem is my English.Richard: But your English is fantastic!Irma: But I’m not a native speaker, and I guess that’s what they want for the management job. Richard: Well, you know, you spend a little time at the customer service job and then you can work your way up to the management position…Unit 6 Choosing a MateVocabulary TaskAnswer/ScriptA I know he is the one. He’s ready for a lifetime commitment. He is someone I can really trust.B I had doubts at first about the relationship. He was divorced once already but wanted to try again. Then I discovered that we like the same things.C She swept me away with her personality. She has a great sense of humor. She’s easy to talk to and fun to be with. And she’s my type.Listening Task1) First ListeningAnswers1. He’s a 32 year-old white male. He’s divorced. He likes bodybuilding, rock music and dancing.2. She’s a 34-year-old, African American, single professional. She’s also involved with Greenpeace.3. He’s a sensitive 28 year-old guy with a great job and good income. He likes bodybuilding, movies and surfing.4. She’s a single Chinese-American woman in her mid-twenties. She likes long walks on the beach, candle-light dinners and intelligent conversation.2) Second ListeningAnswers1. He is looking for an attractive woman who likes the same things he does and someone he can trust.2. She is looking for an African American, single professional man who already has his own life, but wants to share quality time. He has to be honest.3. He is looking for a man who is fun to be with and knows how to cook. She doesn’t have to be rich.4. She is looking for a man who comes from a good family and who loves long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and intelligent conversation. He also should like to read and have a good sense of humor.Script1. Hi! I’m Michael. I’m a 32 year-old white male, I’m divorced, and I want to try again with the right lady. Like bodybuilding, rock music, dancing, and I like to party. I’m looking for an attractive woma n who likes the same things I do. And she’s gotta be someone I can trust.2. I’m Anita, and I’m a 34-year-old, African American, single professional with a major corporation. I’m also very involved with the environmental organization Greenpeace. I’m looki ng for an African American, single professional man who already has his own life, but wants to share quality time. He has to be honest, above all else.3. Hi! My name is Jack. I’m a sensitive 28-year-old guy. I’m ready for someone who wants a lifetime com mitment. I’m into bodybuilding, movies and surfing! I have a great job with a good income, so you don’t have to be rich, just fun to be with. And you have to be able to cook.4. My name is Cora, and I’m a single Chinese American woman. I’m in my mid-twenties. If you love long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and intelligent conversation, I’d like to meet you. I want a man who comes from a good family, likes to read, and has a good sense of humor.Real World Listening1. PredictAnswersHe’s handsome. He’s so funny.Get the main ideaAnswersHe’s handsome.He looks like a Greek statue.His clothes are fashionable.He’s sweet and funny.He’s easy to be with.ScriptAmy: I know I have a picture of Luis around here some-where. Oh, here it is.Erika: wow! He’s so handsome! He looks like a Greek statue.Amy: Yeah, he is very attractive. But I didn’t think so when I first met him.Erika: You didn’t?Amy: No. You know what I noticed when I first met him? He has really hairy hands.Erika: What?Amy: Yeah. His hands are just really hairy. Plus, his clothes were way more fashionable than I usually like. He just wasn’t my type. And on top of all that, he was shorter than me.Erika: So how come you went out with him?Amy: Well, he was just really sweet and funny and I was so comfortable just hanging out with him. And the first time we went out he just swept me away with his personality.Erika: Really, how?Amy: He was just really easy to talk to.Erika: But still, if all those things bothered you, about his han ds and all…Amy: well, you know, none of that was important once I got to know him more. His personality and the way we got along just made it clear to me that he is “the one.”Erika: So, when’s the big day?。

Unit 4Warm Up1. My family is a little unusual. Some people might even say we’re nuts.2. My mother is extreme when it comes to neatness. She can’t stand to see even a speck of dust in the house.3. Mom is really strict with us when it comes to household chores. Every day, we have to do a couple of hours of chores to keep things neat.4. My father loves to barbecue. He’s definitely a fanatic. He can’t live without his barbecue grill.5. One time, I accidentally broke Dad’s grill. He comp letely freaked out. He was so upset, he couldn’t even wait a day to buy another one.6. My sister, Alicia, is a vegan. She not only avoids meat, but also any animal products, like milk and eggs.7. Sometimes Alicia and Dad argue because they have opposite interests. She’s as devoted to her vegetarianism as he is to his barbecuing.8. Some of my other relatives are a little strange, too. I’ve got an aunt who thinks she can see the future and a cousin who does four hours of bodybuilding exercises every day!9. My family might be a little irritating to some people, but they don’t bother me much. After all, they’re the only family I’ve got.1. My sister is a really strict vegan. It’s not for religious or health reasons. It’s just she’s just a little nuts. Every time she comes over for a family dinner we have to make a special dish just for her. And if, like, the fork we’ve used to serve some meat even touches her plate for a split second, she freaks out and has to get another plate. Recently, she started this new thing where she can’t even eat any vegetables that are cooked. They have to be raw. And she put her cat on a vegan diet, too. The poor thing only eats vegetables. Every time I go over to her place, the cat looks at me with these sad eyes, like, “Meat … please?”2. My cousin Pat is a professional clown. He goes by the name Patty Cakes. He gets hired to do special events like kids’ birthday parties. The thing about Pat is that he just can’t stop being a clown even when he’s not working. He’ll show up at his friend’s house and start making balloon hats for everyone. And then there’s his pet duck, Phoebe. Pat uses Phoebe in his clown act, but sometimes he doesn’t have time to take her home after work, so he just brings her along wherever he’s going. It’s just so stra nge to see Pat walk in somewhere with Phoebe following behind him wearing a diaper.3. My Aunt Samantha collects dolls. She’s a real fanatic. Most people have hobbies, you know, like sports or music or movies, but Aunt Samantha spends all her money on dolls. She has one room in her apartment completely devoted to Barbie dolls. I mean, the whole room is wall-to-wall Barbies! She’s got over a thousand of them lined up on shelves from floor to ceiling. The dolls are all in perfect condition. She stores them in their boxes and never takes them out. It’s kind of scary, actually. When you walk into that room, you just feel surrounded by them. It’s like they’re all watching you or something.4. My brother Andrew is really into TV and movies and, um ... How can I put this nicely? He can get pretty extreme about it. He’s always pretending to be a character from a movie or TV show. Now, when he was twelve or thirteen, he used to watch the TV show Star Trek all the time, and he’d go around talking exactly like Mr. Spock. Like if I’d say, “Andrew, get out of my room. I’m studying. You’re so irritating.” And he’d say, “Irritating? Ah, yes, one of your earthling emotions.” Stuff like that, a line right out of Star Trek. Now, sometimes, it’s funny. Like now he’s doing Harry Potter voices. But we worry about him a lot. I mean, does he even know who he is? He’s always acting like someone else.Real World ListeningLydia: OK, Greg, I got the wedding invitations back from the printers. Let’s do this!Greg: OK, I’m ready.Lydia: Got your list?Greg: Yeah, I just have a short list, though. Just my parents, and my brother Tim, and his wife, and my sister Tanya, and Jamie, my friend from college, and that’s about it. I can’t think of anyone else that I really want to invite.Lydia: Greg, that’s like, what, ten people? Are you joking? This is our wedding. Greg: Well, I guess we could invite my mom’s cousin Abigail. She lives nearby, but I don’t know her very well, and she’s kind of crazy. She has, like, fifteen cats.Lydia: Greg, if she’s family, you should invite her.Greg: I guess.Lydia: So, including your mom’s cousin Abigail, you’ve now got a grand total of eleven guests. That just isn’t enough to fill up a rec eption room.Greg: Well, how many people are you inviting?Lydia: Um, let’s see. Here’s my list. I’ve got my brother and his wife.Greg: Right.Lydia: And her parents and relatives.Greg: You’re inviting your sister-in-law’s relatives, too?Lydia: Greg, this is a family event. Can’t leave anyone out.Greg: Can’t leave anyone out?Lydia: And then there’s my mother’s two brothers and their families.Greg: They’ll come all the way from San Francisco for this?Lydia: Oh, absolutely. And then my aunt Chia-Lin.Greg: I thought she lived in Shanghai.Lydia: She does, but she’ll come for the wedding.Greg: Really?Lydia: She wouldn’t miss it for the world, and besides, my mother would never forgive her if she didn’t come to my wedding.Greg: Ah.Lydia: And then my father will want to invite all his close friends from work.Greg: Wait a sec. Your father’s friends from work are coming? How many is that?Lydia: Oh, Greg, he’s in the restaurant business. He’s got so many friends. There must be like, one, two, three, eight people who work in the restaurantalone, and then the suppliers, and all of his regular big customers. Maybe eighty or ninety. Something like that.Greg: Eighty people!Lydia: There’s no way he wouldn’t invite all of them to his daughter’s wedding. It’d be an insult!Greg: But I thought we were just inviting family and close friends.Lydia: Believe me, my father’s business associates are like family.Greg: Wow! How many people are on that list there?Lydia: Oh, just a few. This is just like three or four hundred people. I’m trying to keep it small.。

Unit 1 Relationships1.A: Jake Sutton！Is that you, man? How are you?B: Hey, Andrew! I didn’t recognize you for a moment, long time no see!A: Yeah, wow, I haven’t seen you since high school graduation! what’ve you been up to?B: I’ve been back East, at collage.A: collage? Where?B: Boston. b. u.A: Oh, cool.B: And this past year, I got to go to Spain as an exchange student.A: Spain? No kidding? I remember you always hoped for an international lifestyle.B: exactly.A: So how was is, amigo?B: Oh, man, it was so great; I got to see a lot of Europe.A: Year! Like where,B: All over. Italy, France, Greece, and my homestay family was really nice. They’ve invited me back again if I want to go to graduate school there.A; sounds like we won’t be seeing you f or anther few more years then, eh?B: I dunno. Half of me wants to go , half of me wants to stay here , you know, when i was there , I missed home a lot more than I thought I would.A: I can imagine.2.A: so, terry, how have you been?B: good, good.A: How are things going? Did you graduate this year?B: Me? Nah! I went to State, but after my second year, I realize that what I really want to do is take over for my mom in the restaurant.A: Oh, that’s right. Your family owns a little restaurant. Well, I mean, it’s not so little, but…B: So I came back home and started apprenticing as chef.A: Really? That is so cool! You know, now that I think about it, it makes perfect sense for you. Even back in high school, you could cook up a storm. So, how is it being in the restaurant business?B: Well, I love to cook, but, man, I have a lot to learn about running a business. I’m really glad my mom’s around to teach me.\A: Well, I’ll have to come by to try your cooking. What nights do you work?B: Take your pick. I’m there seven nights a week.3;A: Ken? Ken Mackney, is that you?B: Uh, yeah, I’m Ken Mackney.A: It’s me. Barry Simmons. You know, Mr. Jones’s calculus class, senior year?B: Um, so, how’s it going? What are you up to these days?A: I’m pretty busy. I’m wo rking as an accountant in the city.B: Oh, that’s great! It sounds like you really put your math skills to good use.A: Yeah. And I got married last fall. Hey, you might actually know my wife, Tina Chan, Jason Chan’s little sister?B: Tina. Is she the one who went to Harvard Medical School?A: No, that was Lisa Fong. Tina went to art school.B: Oh! Well, I guess you and Tina are a good match, then, you were always into art, too, weren’t you?A: No, not really, that’s my brother tom you are thinking of, you don’t remember very much from high school, do you?B: No, I guess not! It’s been a long time!4:A: hi, Kate, it’s me, Cindy Lohan, you remember me , don’t you?B: Cindy, Cindy. I can’t seem to place the name. Oh, my gosh, yes! I do remember you! But…A: But what?B: Well, it’s just that you don’t look like the free-spirited Cindy I remember. You look so, so normal.A: Normal? I guess you’re referring to my hair?B: Yeah. I mean, you’re just a regular brunette now. When I knew you, you always had your hair dyed some interesting color. Blue one day, pink the next.A: Well, I’m a lawyer now. Most judges have a thing against pink hair, so…B: I can see your sense of humor hasn’t changed much!Unit 2 Identity1.Oh, my gosh. You won’t believe this.What? What happened, Katie (Kate)?You know that guy Brett, from the football team?Oh, yeah, the big dumb jock. What did he do this time?He gave me a poem.A poem?I mean, it’s beautiful! It’s romantic and it’s full of imagery. I just couldn’t believe it camefrom him.You got that right. I didn’t even think he could read.I just found out he plays two musical instruments and speaks French fluently!Hmm, well, maybe there’s more to Brett than meets the eye.2:Hey, Jeff(Jeffrey), I didn’t know you took dance lessons.What? How did you know that?Your girlfriend showed me some pictures of your dancing.Man, I told her not to show those to people.Aw (used to express sympathy, disgust, or disbelief), come on (hurry, disagreement). Actually,I think it’s pretty cool. I wish there were something I felt that passionate about. Realy, you know I love to dance, but I don’t tell my friends about it.Dancing is a private thing for me. It’s just something I do for myself.3：Hey, Kayla. Can I borrow your notes from today’s math clas s?Yeah, sure, just make sure to give them back to me before my band plays tonight. I need time to study.Did you say your band?Yeah. I’m in a band called Rock Hard. I play the drums (instrument played by beating with the hands or sticks鼓).You’re kidding. You play the drums for a rock band? I never would’ve guessed.Why? Cause I’m a straight A student?Yeah, I mean you’re the one everyone comes to for math help. I just assumed you were a …A nerd?Well, I don’t know about that.Don’t worry. I’m not off ended (no offence----as weak as a cat (=as weak as water)). I’m a nerd. But who says nerds can’t play drums?Unit 3 Advice1A: So, Amy, how many kids do you and Tom have?B: Uh, kids, none, Not yet.A: Not yet? Did you say ”not yet”? Hey, are you and To m keeping score here or what? You must be,what,35 by now. Clock’s a ’tickin’. Tick-tock, tick-tock, you know?B: Yeah, I think we’re aware of all that, but it’s kind of complicated. We’ve got our careers right now, and……A: Complicated? You think you’re th e only people who are trying to juggle careers and family? B: No, no. I’m sure we’re not. Just, it’s kind of a personal thingA: So, Jerry, have you thought about where you’re going to live after you graduate in June?B: Uh, yeah. I think I’m going to move back in with my folks, save a little money, you know.A: Your folks ?You gotta be kidding !Don’t you think it’s time to leave the nest?B:Uh, yeah, I guess. But it’s not like it’s gonna be forever. Just until I can save up enough money to…A:I gotta say, man, I think it’s a mistake.B: Well, I’ve thought about it a lot, and I really think it’s the best decision for me right now.A: But you need to go out on your own ,get your own place ,find yourself. Your parents are just going to get in the way.B: Well, you know, I’m not the only one moving back home after college. Seems like half the people I know are doing it.A: Excuse me ,ma’am.B: Yes?A: Your son’s tantrum is disturbing everyone in the store.B:I know, I know. I’m trying to calm him down. Bobby, pl ease be I little good boy for Mommy. I’ll give you a nice ,yummy cookie if you stop crying.A: If you ask me, what’s your son needs is a little good old-fashioned discipline. A nice spanking will do the job! You know what they say: Spare the rod and spoil the child!B: Listen. How I raise my son is none of your business. We don’t believe in using physical violence with our children.A: So, Luice, do you have anyone special in your life ?B: No. Not right now .It’s been a while since I’ve dated anybody.A: W ell, what have you doing about it? You know you can’t meet someone sitting at home on your couch on Friday nights eating chocolate ice cream. You’ve got to get yourself out there , girl!B: Well , I don’t know. Meeting someone at a bar or club just isn’t f or me.A:I know! I’m fixing you up with a friend of mine. He’s perfect for you.B: That’s ok, I’m not really into blind dates.A: Don’t be ridiculous! You’re gotta love him!B: You know, I’m not sure I really want to be dating anyone right now.Unit 4 Family1My sister is a really strict vegan. It’s not for religious or health reasons. It’s just she’s just a little nuts. Ever time she comes over for I family dinner we have to make a special dish just for her .And if ,like, the forks we’ve used to serve some meat even touches her plate for a split second, she freaks out and have to get another plate. Recently, she starts this new thing where she can’t even eat any vegetables. Every time I go over to her place, the cat looks at me with these sad eyes, lik e,” Meat…please?”2My cousin Pat is a professional clown. He goes by the name Patty Cakes. He gets hired to do special events like kids’ birthday parties. The thing about Pat is that he just can’t stop being a clown even when he’s not working. He’ll show up at his friend’s house and start making balloon hats for everyone. And then there’s his pet duck, Phoebe. Pat use Phoebe in his clown act, but sometimes he doesn’t have time to take her home after work, so he just brings her along wherever he’s going. It’s just so strange to see Pat walk in somewhere with Phoebe following behind him wearing a diaper.3My Aunt Samantha collects dolls .She’s a real fanatic .Most people have hobbies, you know, like sports or music or movies ,but Aunt Samantha spends all her money on dolls. She has one room in her apartment completely devoted to Barbies. I mean, the whole room is wall-to-wall Barbies! She’s got over a thousand of them lined upon shelves from floor to ceiling. The dolls are all in perfect condition. She stores them in their boxes and never takes them out .It’s kind of scary, actually .When you walk into that room ,you just feel surrounded by them .It’s like they’re all watching you or something.4My brother Andrew is really into TV and movies and, um…How can I put this nicely? He can get pretty extreme about it. He’s always pretending to be a character from a movies or TV show. Now, when he was twelve or thirteen, he used to watch the TV show Star Trek all the time, and he’d go around talking exactly like Mr. Spock. Like if I’d say. ‘Andrew, get out of my room .I’m studying .You’re so irritating.” Andrew he’d say, Irritating? Ah, yes, one of your earthling emotions.” Stuff like that, a line right out of Star Trek. Now, sometimes, it’s funny. Like now he’s doing Harry Potter voices .But we worry about him a lot .I mean, does he even know who he is? He’s always acting like someone else.Unit 5 DecisionsLong time no see! But you haven’t changed much.Sorry, I didn’t recognize you.What have you been up to after graduation?I hope to get together sometime next year.They are very close and often play basketball together.We’ve stayed in touch with each other after graduation .Do you really know him?Some people aren’t what they seem/look like.There’s more than him than meets the eye.In a long run, personality is more important than physical appearance.The performance you made last night was awesome.Just keep on doing what you’re doing and never mind what others say,It’s none of your business. Just leave me alone.If you ask me, I wouldn’t go by myself.If I were you, I’d say it’s a personal thing./it’s private.Don’t you think it’s time to make some changes now?Why not go to your teachers for help?You’d better look before you leap./You’d better be prudent.Her parents are open and fair with all their kids.There’s nothing difficult as long as we speak frankly and sincerely.She loves music and it seems that she can’t live without it.How can I put it/this nicely? It’s really hard to say.He has many strange habits. It’s really difficult to get along well with him.We all like to stay in touch with her because she is very kind and considerate.You’d better weigh the pros and cons before making any decision.It’s always difficult to make a sound decision.Three months afterward she came to a decision to work for another company.They held several hearings to invite different public opinions.I’ve been thinking about how to make few mistakes.Take your time and I don’t want to rush you for a decision.A：Honey, I’ve been thinking.B: Huh?A: I’ve been thinking .I think I’d like to go back to work.B: Really? Why?A: Well, the kids are growing up. Jenny is off to university, and Ted is going to be in high school next year.B: Uh huh, yeah, right?A: Well, I just don’t think I need to a stay-at-home mom anymore.B: But, but who’s going to make dinner and do the laundry, and who’s going to clean the house?A: I don’t know, honey, but we’ll figure it out . I’ve been weighing the pros and corns, and now it just seems like the best time to make a change.A: Hey, how’s it going, Frank?B: Oh, not too sure.A: Oh, what’s the problem?B: It’s not really a problem. It’s kinds of a good thing , I guess .A: You guess?B: Well, I applied for a job with a really good engineering firm a couple of months ago , and I talked to the boss yesterday.A: Yeah?B: And they want to hire me.A: That’s great news.B: Well, sort of .But the downside is the job’s in Texas. I would have to move. And they want me to start in six weeks.A: Ooh, Texas, That’s really far away. What are you leaning toward?B: At this point, I’m seriously considering accepting the offer. But I have until next week to let them know.3.A: Hey, Jamie, you look stressed out. What’s wrong?B: Oh, I have to choose my major thi s month, and I’m still undecided.A:I thought you were majoring in theater. Didn’t you say you wanted to be next Angelina Jolie?B: Yeah, but I changed my mind last semester and started taking more psychology classes.A: Well, why don’t you do that? Y ou co uld be the next Sigmund Freud, the female version.B:I would, but I don’t know. I’m taking a really great physics class this semester, I totally love it.A: Then why not do physics?B: So I could be the next Albert Einstein, right? I don’t know about that, either. I kinda want to take some French classes. Yeah, that sounds good! Maybe I should major in French, then I can’t really take the physics. And I mean, theater still is a real fun.4A: What do you think about getting a puppy, Rick?B:A puppy? why would we do that?A: Well, I was at the supermarket today, and there was this guy with a box of Labrador puppies out front, and they are so cute.B: Yeah, of course, they are cute. Puppies are always cute. But they are messy, too.A:I know, but you should have seen them. Their little tails and their little faces.B: The problem with a puppy is that it eventually becomes dog, a big dog. What’s a big dog gonna do in our litter apartment?A: We will take it for walks .It will be great. C’mon.B:I don’t know. I will think about it. Why don’t we get a cat instead?Unit 6 Language1. A: Hey, Andrew! You’re back from Australia.B: Y eah, just got back yesterday.A: Well, g’day, mate! How did you like my homeland?B: Oh, man, it was great! The people were so friendly. The weather was great. And some of the Australian slang you taught me really came in handy.A: Oh, yeah. I bet you picked up some more while you were there.B: Yep. Mm, lemme see I know ‘mozzies’ are ‘mosquitoes’ and ‘tucker’ means ‘food’. And, of course, Australian English is called ‘Strine’.A: Not bad, mate! A few more trips down under and you will be an expert in Strine!2. A: So, how did you like Professor Lee’s class?B: Man, I don’t know.A: What do you mean?B: I mean, it’s hard to pick up what s he is saying. Her English is so hard to understand.A: You think so?B: Y eah, she has a strong accent, you know.A: Well, yeah, but every has an accent. Even you have an accent! Here is just different from yours, that’s all!B: Sure is .A: Don’t worry about it, though. You’ll get used to how she talks.B: Maybe, but I’m really having a hard time understanding her right now.A: Well, maybe you should just pay attention to what she writes on the board. She writes on the board a lot. I think she knows that some people need to get used to her.3. A: OK. Places everyone! ’Gone with the wind,’ scene 25,take 2. And action!B: Rhett, I only know that I love …A: Cut! Cut! Cut! Julia, you’ve got to work on your southern accent. You just don’t sound like Scarlet.B：I know, I know. I am just not getting it for some reason.A：OK. It’s not that hard. Now , listen. In the southern dialect of American English ,the pronoun ‘I’Sounds like ‘AH’. I love you ,Rhett.B: OK. Lemme try this again. Aaah . I only know that I love you.A: Better. Now another thing. ‘R’ sounds at the end of the words are often dropped. So , for example, you say ‘suga’, not ‘sugar’.B: OK. Don’t botha me anymo’. And don’t call me suga’!A: Much better !All right, Places everyone! We’re going to try thi s again. Light, camera, action!Real Word Listening:Part 1.Sumi interviews for the job.Unit 7 PersonalityListening Task1. Hi, I’m Michael. I’m 32-year-old white male. I’m divorced, and I want to try again with the right lady. I like rock music, dancing, and surfing. I am looking for an attractive woman who likes to party as much as I do. Surfing experience is a plus, but not necessary. If you’re willing to learn, I’m willing to teach you!2. I’m Anita and I’m 34-year-old African-American woman. I’m sin gle and I work for a major corporation. I’m also very involved with the environment organization Greenpeace, so respect for nature is a must. I’m looking for a single professional man, 35 to 40, who already has his own life but wants to share quality time. He has to be honest above all else.3. Hi, my name is Jack. I’m a sensitive 28-year-old guy. I’m ready for someone who wantsa lifetime of commitment. I’m into bodybuilding, movies, and golf. I have a great job with a great income, so you don’t have to be rich, just fun to be with. But I’ m hopeless in kitchen, so you have to be able to cook. Let’s get to know each other and enjoy life long together.4. My name is Cora, and I’m a single Chinese-American women. I’m in my mid-twenties.If you love long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and intelligent conversation, I’d like to meet you. I want a man who comes from a good family, likes to read, and has a good sense of humor. Are you my ‘knight in shining armor’?Real World Listening:Unit 8 TechnologyListening task1. A: You wouldn’t believe what happened to me.B: What?A: Well, I got my credit card bill yesterday ,and I was looking it over ,and there all these charges for things didn’t buy .There was a fur coat from some expensive website ,and , like ,fifty phone calls to Paris.B: Oh, no. Did someone steal your credit card?A: No, I still have the card, but someone must have gotten the number. Sometimes that’s all you need to buy something over the phone or on the Internet.B : Wow ,that’s scary .A: Yeah, but I called the credit card company. They have identity theft insurance, so they’re going to give me a new card, a new number, and I don’t have to pay for any of that stuff.2. A: How’s that new computer working out, man？B: Well, hard to say. It’s definitely a cool machine, top of the line. It’s got way more memory than my old computer, and it is way faster. The thing is, none of my old software works in it. A: Really?B: Y eah, it’s a new operating system, so nothing is compatible.A: Wow.B: So now I have to buy upgrades for all my programs, all the new versions of everything. A: That’s goona be expensive.B: Y ep, it’s really lame.3. A: Hey, did you get the e-mail I sent you yesterday?B: I thing so. It was one of those joke forwards, right? One of the kind that are supposed to be funny.A: Yeah, it was a picture of an elephant playing baseball. Man, that was hilarious.B: Yeah, um, actually, I kind of wish you wouldn’t send me all those forwards. I end up just deleting them anyhow.A: Oh, OK. I didn’t realize.B: Sorry, but it's just that I get, like, fifty forwards a day, from you, my mum, my sister, my coworkers. My inbox is always so clogged up with forwards that sometimes I don’t even get to read my real e-mails, important e-mails, you know.4. A: John, you’ve been playing the video games for hours.B: I know, I know. It’s just that I have to get to level five before I can take a break.A: Well, you’ve been playing nonstop everyday like this for the past week.B: Yeah. This game is really add ictive. But I promise I’ll stop just as soon as I get into the secret room.A: The secret room?B: Y eah, but first I’ve got to get a hold a golden key.A: John, listen to yourself! I think this game is messing with you head.Unit 9 Living SituationsListening Task1. A: Hi, little sister. How’s your first week away at school?B: Well, I have to say that dormitory living has some major negatives.A: Like what? You don’t have a curfew, do you?B: No, and that’s one thing I do like. But it’s kind of disgustin g to have to share a bathroom and showers with thirty other people. And some of my neighbors party on school nights. The other night, I had my first exam, and I was trying to get a good night’s sleep, but it was impossible, they were so noisy.A: Yeah, tha t sure sounds like a dorm life! That’s why I moved out my sophomore year.B:I think I will , too.2. A: My parents can so annoying. They don’t give me any space. Last night my parents barged into my room while I was on internet and want to see what I’m do ing.B: Wow! That’s so different from my mom. She always respects my privacy. She always knocks before she comes into my room.A: Wow. My mum and dad are always snooping around my room, trying to figure out what I’m doing, and they look through my cell bill to see who’s calling. My mom even called one of the phone numbers she found!B: Oh, my mom never does that. If she wants to know who my friends are, she just asks me. A: man, you’re lucky. You’ve got it good .got a spare bedroom for me?3. A: Anthony! Kim! How are you two lovebirds? Have you adjusted to married life yet ?B: Well, we’re still working on it !C: Yeah, right. We’re working on it.A:I guess it takes a while to get used to each other’s habits , huh?C: Yeah, well, you know, I’m a bit of a neat freak.A: yeah, I know.C: and Anthony, well, let’s just say he’s a little on the messy side.B: yeah, different styles, I guess. And then there’s the little problem of sleeping at night. She talks in her sleep.C: Or so he says .B: it’s true .you do!C: and he snores! Between the two of us, we can’t seem to get much rest.A: looks like you two still have a lot to get used to.4. A: Harry, Have you been using my iPod again ?B: Alice! don’t get so uptightA: And my new headphones, too？You creep!B: Well, OK, I was going to put them back .Anyway, what’s the big deal ?A: The big deal is that it is so disrespectful to take things without asking .B: Well, how about you? Y ou’re always borrowing my sweaters, and jerseys, and stuff.A: Yeah, well, th at’s different.B: I don’t think so.Unit 10 SurvivalLISTENING TASK1. Cilby: Yeah, I had an experience in a disaster once . It was a real life-changing experience. I was in the Alaska range climbing Mount Foraker with a couple of friends .near the end of our trip ,a storm moved in .the mountain just went crazy ! it was unbelievable . The rocks and snow started falling, and we were knocked 800 feet down the side of the mountain .I don’t know what happened after that because I passed out. Six hours later, I woke up .my shoulder was broken, and I was separated from my friends and was just in a kind of daze.It took me three days to get to the bottom of the mountain. I had to keep my eyes open and just ignore the pain .but I finally made it to safety .2．Sue: Once, I really thought it was all over for me. It was a Sunday morning. May eighteenth to exact. I was camping with Marty, a friend, and we were about fifteen miles north of Mt. St.Helens, and we were packing up our tent when boom, when it erupted. Within minutes, nearly every tree around us had been ripped out of the ground. I was blown into a deep hole left by one of the trees. I pulled myself out of the hole, but then ice chunks started failing from the sky!Marty had been hurt pretty badly by a failing tree, so I had to get help. I made him a little shelter and then walked the rest of the day to find help. It was really painful because I was knee-deep in ashes almost the whole way .That night, an emergency helicopter finally saw me. I was never so thankful in my life.3.Kubra: I’ll never forget the big earthquake in Turkey. It was the middle of the night, and I was sleeping, when I felt a sharp jolt. Bam. I sat up in bed like a bolt of lightning. The next thing, I knew ,I had fallen through the floor into a hole and things hitting my head and body. It wasn’t long before I realized that the building had collapsed, on top of me.I called for my parents, but nobody answered, so I tried to dig myself out. No luck. I was under too deep. There was nothing to do but wait for help. I felt very scared in the darkness, but I kept playing little games in my head and singing songs and thinking of things I wanted to do in the future. After ten hours, I heard someone call my name and saw a tiny light shine down on me. I was saved!。

Unit 1 Relationships1.A: Jake Sutton！Is that you, man? How are you?B: Hey, Andrew! I didn’t recognize you for a moment, long time no see!A: Yeah, wow, I haven’t seen you since high school graduation! what’ve you been up to?B: I’ve been back East, at collage.A: collage? Where?B: Boston. b. u.A: Oh, cool.B: And this past year, I got to go to Spain as an exchange student.A: Spain? No kidding? I remember you always hoped for an international lifestyle.B: exactly.A: So how was is, amigo?B: Oh, man, it was so great; I got to see a lot of Europe.A: Year! Like where,B: All over. Italy, France, Greece, and my homestay family was really nice. They’ve invited me back again if I want to go to graduate school there.A; sounds like we won’t be seeing you f or anther few more years then, eh?B: I dunno. Half of me wants to go , half of me wants to stay here , you know, when i was there , I missed home a lot more than I thought I would.A: I can imagine.2.A: so, terry, how have you been?B: good, good.A: How are things going? Did you graduate this year?B: Me? Nah! I went to State, but after my second year, I realize that what I really want to do is take over for my mom in the restaurant.A: Oh, that’s right. Your family owns a little restaurant. Well, I mean, it’s not so little, but…B: So I came back home and started apprenticing as chef.A: Really? That is so cool! You know, now that I think about it, it makes perfect sense for you. Even back in high school, you could cook up a storm. So, how is it being in the restaurant business?B: Well, I love to cook, but, man, I have a lot to learn about running a business. I’m really glad my mom’s around to teach me.\A: Well, I’ll have to come by to try your cooking. What nights do you work?B: Take your pick. I’m there seven nights a week.3;A: Ken? Ken Mackney, is that you?B: Uh, yeah, I’m Ken Mackney.A: It’s me. Barry Simmons. You know, Mr. Jones’s calculus class, senior year?B: Um, so, how’s it going? What are you up to these days?A: I’m pretty busy. I’m wo rking as an accountant in the city.B: Oh, that’s great! It sounds like you really put your math skills to good use.A: Yeah. And I got married last fall. Hey, you might actually know my wife, Tina Chan, Jason Chan’s little sister?B: Tina. Is she the one who went to Harvard Medical School?A: No, that was Lisa Fong. Tina went to art school.B: Oh! Well, I guess you and Tina are a good match, then, you were always into art, too, weren’t you?A: No, not really, that’s my brother tom you are thinking of, you don’t remember very much from high school, do you?B: No, I guess not! It’s been a long time!4:A: hi, Kate, it’s me, Cindy Lohan, you remember me , don’t you?B: Cindy, Cindy. I can’t seem to place the name. Oh, my gosh, yes! I do remember you! But…A: But what?B: Well, it’s just that you don’t look like the free-spirited Cindy I remember. You look so, so normal.A: Normal? I guess you’re referring to my hair?B: Yeah. I mean, you’re just a regular brunette now. When I knew you, you always had your hair dyed some interesting color. Blue one day, pink the next.A: Well, I’m a lawyer now. Most judges have a thing against pink hair, so…B: I can see your sense of humor hasn’t changed much!Unit 2 Identity1.Oh, my gosh. You won’t believe this.What? What happened, Katie (Kate)?You know that guy Brett, from the football team?Oh, yeah, the big dumb jock. What did he do this time?He gave me a poem.A poem?I mean, it’s beautiful! It’s romantic and it’s full of imagery. I just couldn’t believe it camefrom him.You got that right. I didn’t even think he could read.I just found out he plays two musical instruments and speaks French fluently!Hmm, well, maybe there’s more to Brett than meets the eye.2:Hey, Jeff(Jeffrey), I didn’t know you took dance lessons.What? How did you know that?Your girlfriend showed me some pictures of your dancing.Man, I told her not to show those to people.Aw (used to express sympathy, disgust, or disbelief), come on (hurry, disagreement). Actually,I think it’s pretty cool. I wish there were something I felt that passionate about. Realy, you know I love to dance, but I don’t tell my friends about it.Dancing is a private thing for me. It’s just something I do for myself.3：Hey, Kayla. Can I borrow your notes from today’s math clas s?Yeah, sure, just make sure to give them back to me before my band plays tonight. I need time to study.Did you say your band?Yeah. I’m in a band called Rock Hard. I play the drums (instrument played by beating with the hands or sticks鼓).You’re kidding. You play the drums for a rock band? I never would’ve guessed.Why? Cause I’m a straight A student?Yeah, I mean you’re the one everyone comes to for math help. I just assumed you were a …A nerd?Well, I don’t know about that.Don’t worry. I’m not off ended (no offence----as weak as a cat (=as weak as water)). I’m a nerd. But who says nerds can’t play drums?Unit 3 Advice1A: So, Amy, how many kids do you and Tom have?B: Uh, kids, none, Not yet.A: Not yet? Did you say ”not yet”? Hey, are you and To m keeping score here or what? You must be,what,35 by now. Clock’s a ’tickin’. Tick-tock, tick-tock, you know?B: Yeah, I think we’re aware of all that, but it’s kind of complicated. We’ve got our careers right now, and……A: Complicated? You think you’re th e only people who are trying to juggle careers and family? B: No, no. I’m sure we’re not. Just, it’s kind of a personal thingA: So, Jerry, have you thought about where you’re going to live after you graduate in June?B: Uh, yeah. I think I’m going to move back in with my folks, save a little money, you know.A: Your folks ?You gotta be kidding !Don’t you think it’s time to leave the nest?B:Uh, yeah, I guess. But it’s not like it’s gonna be forever. Just until I can save up enough money to…A:I gotta say, man, I think it’s a mistake.B: Well, I’ve thought about it a lot, and I really think it’s the best decision for me right now.A: But you need to go out on your own ,get your own place ,find yourself. Your parents are just going to get in the way.B: Well, you know, I’m not the only one moving back home after college. Seems like half the people I know are doing it.A: Excuse me ,ma’am.B: Yes?A: Your son’s tantrum is disturbing everyone in the store.B:I know, I know. I’m trying to calm him down. Bobby, pl ease be I little good boy for Mommy. I’ll give you a nice ,yummy cookie if you stop crying.A: If you ask me, what’s your son needs is a little good old-fashioned discipline. A nice spanking will do the job! You know what they say: Spare the rod and spoil the child!B: Listen. How I raise my son is none of your business. We don’t believe in using physical violence with our children.A: So, Luice, do you have anyone special in your life ?B: No. Not right now .It’s been a while since I’ve dated anybody.A: W ell, what have you doing about it? You know you can’t meet someone sitting at home on your couch on Friday nights eating chocolate ice cream. You’ve got to get yourself out there , girl!B: Well , I don’t know. Meeting someone at a bar or club just isn’t f or me.A:I know! I’m fixing you up with a friend of mine. He’s perfect for you.B: That’s ok, I’m not really into blind dates.A: Don’t be ridiculous! You’re gotta love him!B: You know, I’m not sure I really want to be dating anyone right now.Unit 4 Family1My sister is a really strict vegan. It’s not for religious or health reasons. It’s just she’s just a little nuts. Ever time she comes over for I family dinner we have to make a special dish just for her .And if ,like, the forks we’ve used to serve some meat even touches her plate for a split second, she freaks out and have to get another plate. Recently, she starts this new thing where she can’t even eat any vegetables. Every time I go over to her place, the cat looks at me with these sad eyes, lik e,” Meat…please?”2My cousin Pat is a professional clown. He goes by the name Patty Cakes. He gets hired to do special events like kids’ birthday parties. The thing about Pat is that he just can’t stop being a clown even when he’s not working. He’ll show up at his friend’s house and start making balloon hats for everyone. And then there’s his pet duck, Phoebe. Pat use Phoebe in his clown act, but sometimes he doesn’t have time to take her home after work, so he just brings her along wherever he’s going. It’s just so strange to see Pat walk in somewhere with Phoebe following behind him wearing a diaper.3My Aunt Samantha collects dolls .She’s a real fanatic .Most people have hobbies, you know, like sports or music or movies ,but Aunt Samantha spends all her money on dolls. She has one room in her apartment completely devoted to Barbies. I mean, the whole room is wall-to-wall Barbies! She’s got over a thousand of them lined upon shelves from floor to ceiling. The dolls are all in perfect condition. She stores them in their boxes and never takes them out .It’s kind of scary, actually .When you walk into that room ,you just feel surrounded by them .It’s like they’re all watching you or something.4My brother Andrew is really into TV and movies and, um…How can I put this nicely? He can get pretty extreme about it. He’s always pretending to be a character from a movies or TV show. Now, when he was twelve or thirteen, he used to watch the TV show Star Trek all the time, and he’d go around talking exactly like Mr. Spock. Like if I’d say. ‘Andrew, get out of my room .I’m studying .You’re so irritating.” Andrew he’d say, Irritating? Ah, yes, one of your earthling emotions.” Stuff like that, a line right out of Star Trek. Now, sometimes, it’s funny. Like now he’s doing Harry Potter voices .But we worry about him a lot .I mean, does he even know who he is? He’s always acting like someone else.Unit 5 DecisionsLong time no see! But you haven’t changed much.Sorry, I didn’t recognize you.What have you been up to after graduation?I hope to get together sometime next year.They are very close and often play basketball together.We’ve stayed in touch with each other after graduation .Do you really know him?Some people aren’t what they seem/look like.There’s more than him than meets the eye.In a long run, personality is more important than physical appearance.The performance you made last night was awesome.Just keep on doing what you’re doing and never mind what others say,It’s none of your business. Just leave me alone.If you ask me, I wouldn’t go by myself.If I were you, I’d say it’s a personal thing./it’s private.Don’t you think it’s time to make some changes now?Why not go to your teachers for help?You’d better look before you leap./You’d better be prudent.Her parents are open and fair with all their kids.There’s nothing difficult as long as we speak frankly and sincerely.She loves music and it seems that she can’t live without it.How can I put it/this nicely? It’s really hard to say.He has many strange habits. It’s really difficult to get along well with him.We all like to stay in touch with her because she is very kind and considerate.You’d better weigh the pros and cons before making any decision.It’s always difficult to make a sound decision.Three months afterward she came to a decision to work for another company.They held several hearings to invite different public opinions.I’ve been thinking about how to make few mistakes.Take your time and I don’t want to rush you for a decision.A：Honey, I’ve been thinking.B: Huh?A: I’ve been thinking .I think I’d like to go back to work.B: Really? Why?A: Well, the kids are growing up. Jenny is off to university, and Ted is going to be in high school next year.B: Uh huh, yeah, right?A: Well, I just don’t think I need to a stay-at-home mom anymore.B: But, but who’s going to make dinner and do the laundry, and who’s going to clean the house?A: I don’t know, honey, but we’ll figure it out . I’ve been weighing the pros and corns, and now it just seems like the best time to make a change.A: Hey, how’s it going, Frank?B: Oh, not too sure.A: Oh, what’s the problem?B: It’s not really a problem. It’s kinds of a good thing , I guess .A: You guess?B: Well, I applied for a job with a really good engineering firm a couple of months ago , and I talked to the boss yesterday.A: Yeah?B: And they want to hire me.A: That’s great news.B: Well, sort of .But the downside is the job’s in Texas. I would have to move. And they want me to start in six weeks.A: Ooh, Texas, That’s really far away. What are you leaning toward?B: At this point, I’m seriously considering accepting the offer. But I have until next week to let them know.3.A: Hey, Jamie, you look stressed out. What’s wrong?B: Oh, I have to choose my major thi s month, and I’m still undecided.A:I thought you were majoring in theater. Didn’t you say you wanted to be next Angelina Jolie?B: Yeah, but I changed my mind last semester and started taking more psychology classes.A: Well, why don’t you do that? Y ou co uld be the next Sigmund Freud, the female version.B:I would, but I don’t know. I’m taking a really great physics class this semester, I totally love it.A: Then why not do physics?B: So I could be the next Albert Einstein, right? I don’t know about that, either. I kinda want to take some French classes. Yeah, that sounds good! Maybe I should major in French, then I can’t really take the physics. And I mean, theater still is a real fun.4A: What do you think about getting a puppy, Rick?B:A puppy? why would we do that?A: Well, I was at the supermarket today, and there was this guy with a box of Labrador puppies out front, and they are so cute.B: Yeah, of course, they are cute. Puppies are always cute. But they are messy, too.A:I know, but you should have seen them. Their little tails and their little faces.B: The problem with a puppy is that it eventually becomes dog, a big dog. What’s a big dog gonna do in our litter apartment?A: We will take it for walks .It will be great. C’mon.B:I don’t know. I will think about it. Why don’t we get a cat instead?Unit 6 Language1. A: Hey, Andrew! You’re back from Australia.B: Y eah, just got back yesterday.A: Well, g’day, mate! How did you like my homeland?B: Oh, man, it was great! The people were so friendly. The weather was great. And some of the Australian slang you taught me really came in handy.A: Oh, yeah. I bet you picked up some more while you were there.B: Yep. Mm, lemme see I know ‘mozzies’ are ‘mosquitoes’ and ‘tucker’ means ‘food’. And, of course, Australian English is called ‘Strine’.A: Not bad, mate! A few more trips down under and you will be an expert in Strine!2. A: So, how did you like Professor Lee’s class?B: Man, I don’t know.A: What do you mean?B: I mean, it’s hard to pick up what s he is saying. Her English is so hard to understand.A: You think so?B: Y eah, she has a strong accent, you know.A: Well, yeah, but every has an accent. Even you have an accent! Here is just different from yours, that’s all!B: Sure is .A: Don’t worry about it, though. You’ll get used to how she talks.B: Maybe, but I’m really having a hard time understanding her right now.A: Well, maybe you should just pay attention to what she writes on the board. She writes on the board a lot. I think she knows that some people need to get used to her.3. A: OK. Places everyone! ’Gone with the wind,’ scene 25,take 2. And action!B: Rhett, I only know that I love …A: Cut! Cut! Cut! Julia, you’ve got to work on your southern accent. You just don’t sound like Scarlet.B：I know, I know. I am just not getting it for some reason.A：OK. It’s not that hard. Now , listen. In the southern dialect of American English ,the pronoun ‘I’Sounds like ‘AH’. I love you ,Rhett.B: OK. Lemme try this again. Aaah . I only know that I love you.A: Better. Now another thing. ‘R’ sounds at the end of the words are often dropped. So , for example, you say ‘suga’, not ‘sugar’.B: OK. Don’t botha me anymo’. And don’t call me suga’!A: Much better !All right, Places everyone! We’re going to try thi s again. Light, camera, action!Real Word Listening:Part 1.Sumi interviews for the job.Unit 7 PersonalityListening Task1. Hi, I’m Michael. I’m 32-year-old white male. I’m divorced, and I want to try again with the right lady. I like rock music, dancing, and surfing. I am looking for an attractive woman who likes to party as much as I do. Surfing experience is a plus, but not necessary. If you’re willing to learn, I’m willing to teach you!2. I’m Anita and I’m 34-year-old African-American woman. I’m sin gle and I work for a major corporation. I’m also very involved with the environment organization Greenpeace, so respect for nature is a must. I’m looking for a single professional man, 35 to 40, who already has his own life but wants to share quality time. He has to be honest above all else.3. Hi, my name is Jack. I’m a sensitive 28-year-old guy. I’m ready for someone who wantsa lifetime of commitment. I’m into bodybuilding, movies, and golf. I have a great job with a great income, so you don’t have to be rich, just fun to be with. But I’ m hopeless in kitchen, so you have to be able to cook. Let’s get to know each other and enjoy life long together.4. My name is Cora, and I’m a single Chinese-American women. I’m in my mid-twenties.If you love long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and intelligent conversation, I’d like to meet you. I want a man who comes from a good family, likes to read, and has a good sense of humor. Are you my ‘knight in shining armor’?Real World Listening:Unit 8 TechnologyListening task1. A: You wouldn’t believe what happened to me.B: What?A: Well, I got my credit card bill yesterday ,and I was looking it over ,and there all these charges for things didn’t buy .There was a fur coat from some expensive website ,and , like ,fifty phone calls to Paris.B: Oh, no. Did someone steal your credit card?A: No, I still have the card, but someone must have gotten the number. Sometimes that’s all you need to buy something over the phone or on the Internet.B : Wow ,that’s scary .A: Yeah, but I called the credit card company. They have identity theft insurance, so they’re going to give me a new card, a new number, and I don’t have to pay for any of that stuff.2. A: How’s that new computer working out, man？B: Well, hard to say. It’s definitely a cool machine, top of the line. It’s got way more memory than my old computer, and it is way faster. The thing is, none of my old software works in it. A: Really?B: Y eah, it’s a new operating system, so nothing is compatible.A: Wow.B: So now I have to buy upgrades for all my programs, all the new versions of everything. A: That’s goona be expensive.B: Y ep, it’s really lame.3. A: Hey, did you get the e-mail I sent you yesterday?B: I thing so. It was one of those joke forwards, right? One of the kind that are supposed to be funny.A: Yeah, it was a picture of an elephant playing baseball. Man, that was hilarious.B: Yeah, um, actually, I kind of wish you wouldn’t send me all those forwards. I end up just deleting them anyhow.A: Oh, OK. I didn’t realize.B: Sorry, but it's just that I get, like, fifty forwards a day, from you, my mum, my sister, my coworkers. My inbox is always so clogged up with forwards that sometimes I don’t even get to read my real e-mails, important e-mails, you know.4. A: John, you’ve been playing the video games for hours.B: I know, I know. It’s just that I have to get to level five before I can take a break.A: Well, you’ve been playing nonstop everyday like this for the past week.B: Yeah. This game is really add ictive. But I promise I’ll stop just as soon as I get into the secret room.A: The secret room?B: Y eah, but first I’ve got to get a hold a golden key.A: John, listen to yourself! I think this game is messing with you head.Unit 9 Living SituationsListening Task1. A: Hi, little sister. How’s your first week away at school?B: Well, I have to say that dormitory living has some major negatives.A: Like what? You don’t have a curfew, do you?B: No, and that’s one thing I do like. But it’s kind of disgustin g to have to share a bathroom and showers with thirty other people. And some of my neighbors party on school nights. The other night, I had my first exam, and I was trying to get a good night’s sleep, but it was impossible, they were so noisy.A: Yeah, tha t sure sounds like a dorm life! That’s why I moved out my sophomore year.B:I think I will , too.2. A: My parents can so annoying. They don’t give me any space. Last night my parents barged into my room while I was on internet and want to see what I’m do ing.B: Wow! That’s so different from my mom. She always respects my privacy. She always knocks before she comes into my room.A: Wow. My mum and dad are always snooping around my room, trying to figure out what I’m doing, and they look through my cell bill to see who’s calling. My mom even called one of the phone numbers she found!B: Oh, my mom never does that. If she wants to know who my friends are, she just asks me. A: man, you’re lucky. You’ve got it good .got a spare bedroom for me?3. A: Anthony! Kim! How are you two lovebirds? Have you adjusted to married life yet ?B: Well, we’re still working on it !C: Yeah, right. We’re working on it.A:I guess it takes a while to get used to each other’s habits , huh?C: Yeah, well, you know, I’m a bit of a neat freak.A: yeah, I know.C: and Anthony, well, let’s just say he’s a little on the messy side.B: yeah, different styles, I guess. And then there’s the little problem of sleeping at night. She talks in her sleep.C: Or so he says .B: it’s true .you do!C: and he snores! Between the two of us, we can’t seem to get much rest.A: looks like you two still have a lot to get used to.4. A: Harry, Have you been using my iPod again ?B: Alice! don’t get so uptightA: And my new headphones, too？You creep!B: Well, OK, I was going to put them back .Anyway, what’s the big deal ?A: The big deal is that it is so disrespectful to take things without asking .B: Well, how about you? Y ou’re always borrowing my sweaters, and jerseys, and stuff.A: Yeah, well, th at’s different.B: I don’t think so.Unit 10 SurvivalLISTENING TASK1. Cilby: Yeah, I had an experience in a disaster once . It was a real life-changing experience. I was in the Alaska range climbing Mount Foraker with a couple of friends .near the end of our trip ,a storm moved in .the mountain just went crazy ! it was unbelievable . The rocks and snow started falling, and we were knocked 800 feet down the side of the mountain .I don’t know what happened after that because I passed out. Six hours later, I woke up .my shoulder was broken, and I was separated from my friends and was just in a kind of daze.It took me three days to get to the bottom of the mountain. I had to keep my eyes open and just ignore the pain .but I finally made it to safety .2．Sue: Once, I really thought it was all over for me. It was a Sunday morning. May eighteenth to exact. I was camping with Marty, a friend, and we were about fifteen miles north of Mt. St.Helens, and we were packing up our tent when boom, when it erupted. Within minutes, nearly every tree around us had been ripped out of the ground. I was blown into a deep hole left by one of the trees. I pulled myself out of the hole, but then ice chunks started failing from the sky!Marty had been hurt pretty badly by a failing tree, so I had to get help. I made him a little shelter and then walked the rest of the day to find help. It was really painful because I was knee-deep in ashes almost the whole way .That night, an emergency helicopter finally saw me. I was never so thankful in my life.3.Kubra: I’ll never forget the big earthquake in Turkey. It was the middle of the night, and I was sleeping, when I felt a sharp jolt. Bam. I sat up in bed like a bolt of lightning. The next thing, I knew ,I had fallen through the floor into a hole and things hitting my head and body. It wasn’t long before I realized that the building had collapsed, on top of me.I called for my parents, but nobody answered, so I tried to dig myself out. No luck. I was under too deep. There was nothing to do but wait for help. I felt very scared in the darkness, but I kept playing little games in my head and singing songs and thinking of things I wanted to do in the future. After ten hours, I heard someone call my name and saw a tiny light shine down on me. I was saved!。

Unit 1 Relationships1.A: Jake Sutton！Is that you, man? How are you?B: Hey, Andrew! I didn’t recognize you for a moment, long time no see!A: Yeah, wow, I haven’t seen you since high school graduation! what’ve you been up to?B: I’ve been back East, at collage.A: collage? Where?B: Boston. b. u.A: Oh, cool.B: And this past year, I got to go to Spain as an exchange student.A: Spain? No kidding? I remember you always hoped for an international lifestyle.B: exactly.A: So how was is, amigo?B: Oh, man, it was so great; I got to see a lot of Europe.A: Year! Like where,B: All over. Italy, France, Greece, and my homestay family was really nice. They’ve invited me back again if I want to go to graduate school there.A; sounds like we won’t be seeing you f or anther few more years then, eh?B: I dunno. Half of me wants to go , half of me wants to stay here , you know, when i was there , I missed home a lot more than I thought I would.A: I can imagine.2.A: so, terry, how have you been?B: good, good.A: How are things going? Did you graduate this year?B: Me? Nah! I went to State, but after my second year, I realize that what I really want to do is take over for my mom in the restaurant.A: Oh, that’s right. Your family owns a little restaurant. Well, I mean, it’s not so little, but…B: So I came back home and started apprenticing as chef.A: Really? That is so cool! You know, now that I think about it, it makes perfect sense for you. Even back in high school, you could cook up a storm. So, how is it being in the restaurant business?B: Well, I love to cook, but, man, I have a lot to learn about running a business. I’m really glad my mom’s around to teach me.\A: Well, I’ll have to come by to try your cooking. What nights do you work?B: Take your pick. I’m there seven nights a week.3;A: Ken? Ken Mackney, is that you?B: Uh, yeah, I’m Ken Mackney.A: It’s me. Barry Simmons. You know, Mr. Jones’s calculus class, senior year?B: Um, so, how’s it going? What are you up to these days?A: I’m pretty busy. I’m wo rking as an accountant in the city.B: Oh, that’s great! It sounds like you really put your math skills to good use.A: Yeah. And I got married last fall. Hey, you might actually know my wife, Tina Chan, Jason Chan’s little sister?B: Tina. Is she the one who went to Harvard Medical School?A: No, that was Lisa Fong. Tina went to art school.B: Oh! Well, I guess you and Tina are a good match, then, you were always into art, too, weren’t you?A: No, not really, that’s my brother tom you are thinking of, you don’t remember very much from high school, do you?B: No, I guess not! It’s been a long time!4:A: hi, Kate, it’s me, Cindy Lohan, you remember me , don’t you?B: Cindy, Cindy. I can’t seem to place the name. Oh, my gosh, yes! I do remember you! But…A: But what?B: Well, it’s just that you don’t look like the free-spirited Cindy I remember. You look so, so normal.A: Normal? I guess you’re referring to my hair?B: Yeah. I mean, you’re just a regular brunette now. When I knew you, you always had your hair dyed some interesting color. Blue one day, pink the next.A: Well, I’m a lawyer now. Most judges have a thing against pink hair, so…B: I can see your sense of humor hasn’t changed much!Unit 2 Identity1.Oh, my gosh. You won’t believe this.What? What happened, Katie (Kate)?You know that guy Brett, from the football team?Oh, yeah, the big dumb jock. What did he do this time?He gave me a poem.A poem?I mean, it’s beautiful! It’s romantic and it’s full of imagery. I just couldn’t believe it camefrom him.You got that right. I didn’t even think he could read.I just found out he plays two musical instruments and speaks French fluently!Hmm, well, maybe there’s more to Brett than meets the eye.2:Hey, Jeff(Jeffrey), I didn’t know you took dance lessons.What? How did you know that?Your girlfriend showed me some pictures of your dancing.Man, I told her not to show those to people.Aw (used to express sympathy, disgust, or disbelief), come on (hurry, disagreement). Actually,I think it’s pretty cool. I wish there were something I felt that passionate about. Realy, you know I love to dance, but I don’t tell my friends about it.Dancing is a private thing for me. It’s just something I do for myself.3：Hey, Kayla. Can I borrow your notes from today’s math clas s?Yeah, sure, just make sure to give them back to me before my band plays tonight. I need time to study.Did you say your band?Yeah. I’m in a band called Rock Hard. I play the drums (instrument played by beating with the hands or sticks鼓).You’re kidding. You play the drums for a rock band? I never would’ve guessed.Why? Cause I’m a straight A student?Yeah, I mean you’re the one everyone comes to for math help. I just assumed you were a …A nerd?Well, I don’t know about that.Don’t worry. I’m not off ended (no offence----as weak as a cat (=as weak as water)). I’m a nerd. But who says nerds can’t play drums?Unit 3 Advice1A: So, Amy, how many kids do you and Tom have?B: Uh, kids, none, Not yet.A: Not yet? Did you say ”not yet”? Hey, are you and To m keeping score here or what? You must be,what,35 by now. Clock’s a ’tickin’. Tick-tock, tick-tock, you know?B: Yeah, I think we’re aware of all that, but it’s kind of complicated. We’ve got our careers right now, and……A: Complicated? You think you’re th e only people who are trying to juggle careers and family? B: No, no. I’m sure we’re not. Just, it’s kind of a personal thingA: So, Jerry, have you thought about where you’re going to live after you graduate in June?B: Uh, yeah. I think I’m going to move back in with my folks, save a little money, you know.A: Your folks ?You gotta be kidding !Don’t you think it’s time to leave the nest?B:Uh, yeah, I guess. But it’s not like it’s gonna be forever. Just until I can save up enough money to…A:I gotta say, man, I think it’s a mistake.B: Well, I’ve thought about it a lot, and I really think it’s the best decision for me right now.A: But you need to go out on your own ,get your own place ,find yourself. Your parents are just going to get in the way.B: Well, you know, I’m not the only one moving back home after college. Seems like half the people I know are doing it.A: Excuse me ,ma’am.B: Yes?A: Your son’s tantrum is disturbing everyone in the store.B:I know, I know. I’m trying to calm him down. Bobby, pl ease be I little good boy for Mommy. I’ll give you a nice ,yummy cookie if you stop crying.A: If you ask me, what’s your son needs is a little good old-fashioned discipline. A nice spanking will do the job! You know what they say: Spare the rod and spoil the child!B: Listen. How I raise my son is none of your business. We don’t believe in using physical violence with our children.A: So, Luice, do you have anyone special in your life ?B: No. Not right now .It’s been a while since I’ve dated anybody.A: W ell, what have you doing about it? You know you can’t meet someone sitting at home on your couch on Friday nights eating chocolate ice cream. You’ve got to get yourself out there , girl!B: Well , I don’t know. Meeting someone at a bar or club just isn’t f or me.A:I know! I’m fixing you up with a friend of mine. He’s perfect for you.B: That’s ok, I’m not really into blind dates.A: Don’t be ridiculous! You’re gotta love him!B: You know, I’m not sure I really want to be dating anyone right now.Unit 4 Family1My sister is a really strict vegan. It’s not for religious or health reasons. It’s just she’s just a little nuts. Ever time she comes over for I family dinner we have to make a special dish just for her .And if ,like, the forks we’ve used to serve some meat even touches her plate for a split second, she freaks out and have to get another plate. Recently, she starts this new thing where she can’t even eat any vegetables. Every time I go over to her place, the cat looks at me with these sad eyes, lik e,” Meat…please?”2My cousin Pat is a professional clown. He goes by the name Patty Cakes. He gets hired to do special events like kids’ birthday parties. The thing about Pat is that he just can’t stop being a clown even when he’s not working. He’ll show up at his friend’s house and start making balloon hats for everyone. And then there’s his pet duck, Phoebe. Pat use Phoebe in his clown act, but sometimes he doesn’t have time to take her home after work, so he just brings her along wherever he’s going. It’s just so strange to see Pat walk in somewhere with Phoebe following behind him wearing a diaper.3My Aunt Samantha collects dolls .She’s a real fanatic .Most people have hobbies, you know, like sports or music or movies ,but Aunt Samantha spends all her money on dolls. She has one room in her apartment completely devoted to Barbies. I mean, the whole room is wall-to-wall Barbies! She’s got over a thousand of them lined upon shelves from floor to ceiling. The dolls are all in perfect condition. She stores them in their boxes and never takes them out .It’s kind of scary, actually .When you walk into that room ,you just feel surrounded by them .It’s like they’re all watching you or something.4My brother Andrew is really into TV and movies and, um…How can I put this nicely? He can get pretty extreme about it. He’s always pretending to be a character from a movies or TV show. Now, when he was twelve or thirteen, he used to watch the TV show Star Trek all the time, and he’d go around talking exactly like Mr. Spock. Like if I’d say. ‘Andrew, get out of my room .I’m studying .You’re so irritating.” Andrew he’d say, Irritating? Ah, yes, one of your earthling emotions.” Stuff like that, a line right out of Star Trek. Now, sometimes, it’s funny. Like now he’s doing Harry Potter voices .But we worry about him a lot .I mean, does he even know who he is? He’s always acting like someone else.Unit 5 DecisionsLong time no see! But you haven’t changed much.Sorry, I didn’t recognize you.What have you been up to after graduation?I hope to get together sometime next year.They are very close and often play basketball together.We’ve stayed in touch with each other after graduation .Do you really know him?Some people aren’t what they seem/look like.There’s more than him than meets the eye.In a long run, personality is more important than physical appearance.The performance you made last night was awesome.Just keep on doing what you’re doing and never mind what others say,It’s none of your business. Just leave me alone.If you ask me, I wouldn’t go by myself.If I were you, I’d say it’s a personal thing./it’s private.Don’t you think it’s time to make some changes now?Why not go to your teachers for help?You’d better look before you leap./You’d better be prudent.Her parents are open and fair with all their kids.There’s nothing difficult as long as we speak frankly and sincerely.She loves music and it seems that she can’t live without it.How can I put it/this nicely? It’s really hard to say.He has many strange habits. It’s really difficult to get along well with him.We all like to stay in touch with her because she is very kind and considerate.You’d better weigh the pros and cons before making any decision.It’s always difficult to make a sound decision.Three months afterward she came to a decision to work for another company.They held several hearings to invite different public opinions.I’ve been thinking about how to make few mistakes.Take your time and I don’t want to rush you for a decision.A：Honey, I’ve been thinking.B: Huh?A: I’ve been thinking .I think I’d like to go back to work.B: Really? Why?A: Well, the kids are growing up. Jenny is off to university, and Ted is going to be in high school next year.B: Uh huh, yeah, right?A: Well, I just don’t think I need to a stay-at-home mom anymore.B: But, but who’s going to make dinner and do the laundry, and who’s going to clean the house?A: I don’t know, honey, but we’ll figure it out . I’ve been weighing the pros and corns, and now it just seems like the best time to make a change.A: Hey, how’s it going, Frank?B: Oh, not too sure.A: Oh, what’s the problem?B: It’s not really a problem. It’s kinds of a good thing , I guess .A: You guess?B: Well, I applied for a job with a really good engineering firm a couple of months ago , and I talked to the boss yesterday.A: Yeah?B: And they want to hire me.A: That’s great news.B: Well, sort of .But the downside is the job’s in Texas. I would have to move. And they want me to start in six weeks.A: Ooh, Texas, That’s really far away. What are you leaning toward?B: At this point, I’m seriously considering accepting the offer. But I have until next week to let them know.3.A: Hey, Jamie, you look stressed out. What’s wrong?B: Oh, I have to choose my major thi s month, and I’m still undecided.A:I thought you were majoring in theater. Didn’t you say you wanted to be next Angelina Jolie?B: Yeah, but I changed my mind last semester and started taking more psychology classes.A: Well, why don’t you do that? Y ou co uld be the next Sigmund Freud, the female version.B:I would, but I don’t know. I’m taking a really great physics class this semester, I totally love it.A: Then why not do physics?B: So I could be the next Albert Einstein, right? I don’t know about that, either. I kinda want to take some French classes. Yeah, that sounds good! Maybe I should major in French, then I can’t really take the physics. And I mean, theater still is a real fun.4A: What do you think about getting a puppy, Rick?B:A puppy? why would we do that?A: Well, I was at the supermarket today, and there was this guy with a box of Labrador puppies out front, and they are so cute.B: Yeah, of course, they are cute. Puppies are always cute. But they are messy, too.A:I know, but you should have seen them. Their little tails and their little faces.B: The problem with a puppy is that it eventually becomes dog, a big dog. What’s a big dog gonna do in our litter apartment?A: We will take it for walks .It will be great. C’mon.B:I don’t know. I will think about it. Why don’t we get a cat instead?Unit 6 Language1. A: Hey, Andrew! You’re back from Australia.B: Y eah, just got back yesterday.A: Well, g’day, mate! How did you like my homeland?B: Oh, man, it was great! The people were so friendly. The weather was great. And some of the Australian slang you taught me really came in handy.A: Oh, yeah. I bet you picked up some more while you were there.B: Yep. Mm, lemme see I know ‘mozzies’ are ‘mosquitoes’ and ‘tucker’ means ‘food’. And, of course, Australian English is called ‘Strine’.A: Not bad, mate! A few more trips down under and you will be an expert in Strine!2. A: So, how did you like Professor Lee’s class?B: Man, I don’t know.A: What do you mean?B: I mean, it’s hard to pick up what s he is saying. Her English is so hard to understand.A: You think so?B: Y eah, she has a strong accent, you know.A: Well, yeah, but every has an accent. Even you have an accent! Here is just different from yours, that’s all!B: Sure is .A: Don’t worry about it, though. You’ll get used to how she talks.B: Maybe, but I’m really having a hard time understanding her right now.A: Well, maybe you should just pay attention to what she writes on the board. She writes on the board a lot. I think she knows that some people need to get used to her.3. A: OK. Places everyone! ’Gone with the wind,’ scene 25,take 2. And action!B: Rhett, I only know that I love …A: Cut! Cut! Cut! Julia, you’ve got to work on your southern accent. You just don’t sound like Scarlet.B：I know, I know. I am just not getting it for some reason.A：OK. It’s not that hard. Now , listen. In the southern dialect of American English ,the pronoun ‘I’Sounds like ‘AH’. I love you ,Rhett.B: OK. Lemme try this again. Aaah . I only know that I love you.A: Better. Now another thing. ‘R’ sounds at the end of the words are often dropped. So , for example, you say ‘suga’, not ‘sugar’.B: OK. Don’t botha me anymo’. And don’t call me suga’!A: Much better !All right, Places everyone! We’re going to try thi s again. Light, camera, action!Real Word Listening:Part 1.Sumi interviews for the job.Unit 7 PersonalityListening Task1. Hi, I’m Michael. I’m 32-year-old white male. I’m divorced, and I want to try again with the right lady. I like rock music, dancing, and surfing. I am looking for an attractive woman who likes to party as much as I do. Surfing experience is a plus, but not necessary. If you’re willing to learn, I’m willing to teach you!2. I’m Anita and I’m 34-year-old African-American woman. I’m sin gle and I work for a major corporation. I’m also very involved with the environment organization Greenpeace, so respect for nature is a must. I’m looking for a single professional man, 35 to 40, who already has his own life but wants to share quality time. He has to be honest above all else.3. Hi, my name is Jack. I’m a sensitive 28-year-old guy. I’m ready for someone who wantsa lifetime of commitment. I’m into bodybuilding, movies, and golf. I have a great job with a great income, so you don’t have to be rich, just fun to be with. But I’ m hopeless in kitchen, so you have to be able to cook. Let’s get to know each other and enjoy life long together.4. My name is Cora, and I’m a single Chinese-American women. I’m in my mid-twenties.If you love long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and intelligent conversation, I’d like to meet you. I want a man who comes from a good family, likes to read, and has a good sense of humor. Are you my ‘knight in shining armor’?Real World Listening:Unit 8 TechnologyListening task1. A: You wouldn’t believe what happened to me.B: What?A: Well, I got my credit card bill yesterday ,and I was looking it over ,and there all these charges for things didn’t buy .There was a fur coat from some expensive website ,and , like ,fifty phone calls to Paris.B: Oh, no. Did someone steal your credit card?A: No, I still have the card, but someone must have gotten the number. Sometimes that’s all you need to buy something over the phone or on the Internet.B : Wow ,that’s scary .A: Yeah, but I called the credit card company. They have identity theft insurance, so they’re going to give me a new card, a new number, and I don’t have to pay for any of that stuff.2. A: How’s that new computer working out, man？B: Well, hard to say. It’s definitely a cool machine, top of the line. It’s got way more memory than my old computer, and it is way faster. The thing is, none of my old software works in it. A: Really?B: Y eah, it’s a new operating system, so nothing is compatible.A: Wow.B: So now I have to buy upgrades for all my programs, all the new versions of everything. A: That’s goona be expensive.B: Y ep, it’s really lame.3. A: Hey, did you get the e-mail I sent you yesterday?B: I thing so. It was one of those joke forwards, right? One of the kind that are supposed to be funny.A: Yeah, it was a picture of an elephant playing baseball. Man, that was hilarious.B: Yeah, um, actually, I kind of wish you wouldn’t send me all those forwards. I end up just deleting them anyhow.A: Oh, OK. I didn’t realize.B: Sorry, but it's just that I get, like, fifty forwards a day, from you, my mum, my sister, my coworkers. My inbox is always so clogged up with forwards that sometimes I don’t even get to read my real e-mails, important e-mails, you know.4. A: John, you’ve been playing the video games for hours.B: I know, I know. It’s just that I have to get to level five before I can take a break.A: Well, you’ve been playing nonstop everyday like this for the past week.B: Yeah. This game is really add ictive. But I promise I’ll stop just as soon as I get into the secret room.A: The secret room?B: Y eah, but first I’ve got to get a hold a golden key.A: John, listen to yourself! I think this game is messing with you head.Unit 9 Living SituationsListening Task1. A: Hi, little sister. How’s your first week away at school?B: Well, I have to say that dormitory living has some major negatives.A: Like what? You don’t have a curfew, do you?B: No, and that’s one thing I do like. But it’s kind of disgustin g to have to share a bathroom and showers with thirty other people. And some of my neighbors party on school nights. The other night, I had my first exam, and I was trying to get a good night’s sleep, but it was impossible, they were so noisy.A: Yeah, tha t sure sounds like a dorm life! That’s why I moved out my sophomore year.B:I think I will , too.2. A: My parents can so annoying. They don’t give me any space. Last night my parents barged into my room while I was on internet and want to see what I’m do ing.B: Wow! That’s so different from my mom. She always respects my privacy. She always knocks before she comes into my room.A: Wow. My mum and dad are always snooping around my room, trying to figure out what I’m doing, and they look through my cell bill to see who’s calling. My mom even called one of the phone numbers she found!B: Oh, my mom never does that. If she wants to know who my friends are, she just asks me. A: man, you’re lucky. You’ve got it good .got a spare bedroom for me?3. A: Anthony! Kim! How are you two lovebirds? Have you adjusted to married life yet ?B: Well, we’re still working on it !C: Yeah, right. We’re working on it.A:I guess it takes a while to get used to each other’s habits , huh?C: Yeah, well, you know, I’m a bit of a neat freak.A: yeah, I know.C: and Anthony, well, let’s just say he’s a little on the messy side.B: yeah, different styles, I guess. And then there’s the little problem of sleeping at night. She talks in her sleep.C: Or so he says .B: it’s true .you do!C: and he snores! Between the two of us, we can’t seem to get much rest.A: looks like you two still have a lot to get used to.4. A: Harry, Have you been using my iPod again ?B: Alice! don’t get so uptightA: And my new headphones, too？You creep!B: Well, OK, I was going to put them back .Anyway, what’s the big deal ?A: The big deal is that it is so disrespectful to take things without asking .B: Well, how about you? Y ou’re always borrowing my sweaters, and jerseys, and stuff.A: Yeah, well, th at’s different.B: I don’t think so.Unit 10 SurvivalLISTENING TASK1. Cilby: Yeah, I had an experience in a disaster once . It was a real life-changing experience. I was in the Alaska range climbing Mount Foraker with a couple of friends .near the end of our trip ,a storm moved in .the mountain just went crazy ! it was unbelievable . The rocks and snow started falling, and we were knocked 800 feet down the side of the mountain .I don’t know what happened after that because I passed out. Six hours later, I woke up .my shoulder was broken, and I was separated from my friends and was just in a kind of daze.It took me three days to get to the bottom of the mountain. I had to keep my eyes open and just ignore the pain .but I finally made it to safety .2．Sue: Once, I really thought it was all over for me. It was a Sunday morning. May eighteenth to exact. I was camping with Marty, a friend, and we were about fifteen miles north of Mt. St.Helens, and we were packing up our tent when boom, when it erupted. Within minutes, nearly every tree around us had been ripped out of the ground. I was blown into a deep hole left by one of the trees. I pulled myself out of the hole, but then ice chunks started failing from the sky!Marty had been hurt pretty badly by a failing tree, so I had to get help. I made him a little shelter and then walked the rest of the day to find help. It was really painful because I was knee-deep in ashes almost the whole way .That night, an emergency helicopter finally saw me. I was never so thankful in my life.3.Kubra: I’ll never forget the big earthquake in Turkey. It was the middle of the night, and I was sleeping, when I felt a sharp jolt. Bam. I sat up in bed like a bolt of lightning. The next thing, I knew ,I had fallen through the floor into a hole and things hitting my head and body. It wasn’t long before I realized that the building had collapsed, on top of me.I called for my parents, but nobody answered, so I tried to dig myself out. No luck. I was under too deep. There was nothing to do but wait for help. I felt very scared in the darkness, but I kept playing little games in my head and singing songs and thinking of things I wanted to do in the future. After ten hours, I heard someone call my name and saw a tiny light shine down on me. I was saved!。

(1.1)While some visitors to Singapore expect a high-tech city, there are also some parts of the island that still reflect how it used to look before urban development took over.In one of the main Central Nature Reserves, monkeys still roam freely, living side by side with humans. The macaques have grown accustomed to being fed, so they look to humans as a source of food. But this in itself is problematic. As the monkeys depend more on humans for food, they venture further from their natural habitat, a phenomenon that has worried experts.There is just not enough space. Essentially, in much of Southeast Asia we’ve seen a lot of habitat loss where rainforest has been destroyed and converted into human settlement. Singapore is a very urbanized city, and it’s taken a lot of space, so there is not much space left for long-tailed macaques.We really need to stop encroaching into nature reserves. We need to stop building the houses so nearby the reserves, which then causes the problem of the macaques coming into people’s houses and raiding them. These macaques are French species so they live on the edges of the rainforests.If humans keep building the houses so near the reserves, there will definitely be a constant human-macaque conflict issue.After all, the macaques are essential to maintaining the rainforest’s ecosystem. More should be done to protect them.(1.2)During the whole year’s promotion, a series of activities will be held to promote public awareness in protecting biodiversity like summit forums and biodiversity knowledge competitions. Also, the government will conduct supervision to fight illegal hunting and other related conduct in nature reserves nationwide.Wan Bentai, general engineer at the Ministry of Environmental Protection says biodiversity is vital to human life. The Earth is colorful just because of biodiversity. If all the species were gone and there were only us humans left, humans wouldn’t be able to survive.Biodiversity not only refers to all the species, including animals, plants and insects but also the genes and our living environment. However, dozens of species are disappearing on our planet everyday. Currently, 34,000 plants and 5,200 animals are on the edge of extinction.Scientists say many species’extinction is attributed to human activities. Many animals are endangered because of human activities like hunting and fishing. But many animalshave a close connection with humans, so we should treat them as friends. Besides, many plants make great contributions to human life, some of which are even more precious than gold.(2.1)When it comes to intelligence（智力）, there has always been one fundamental question: Is intelligence a function of nature? Is it simply encoded (把。

⼤学体验英语听说教程3答案（全）Unit 1 Relationships1.Warm up: Talk about life choices2.Listening task: Catching up with old friendsWhat have you been up to?I dunno.cook up a stormcalculusbrunetteMy judges have a thing against pink hair, so…3.Real World Listening: Karen and Charisse talk about their lives4.Interaction Link: Ten years from nowhold a position/rank/jobUnit 2 Identity1.Warm up: Personal qualities2.Listening task: T alking about surprising qualitiesThird listening:1). She thought a jock must be very big and not good at speaking and with poor academic performanc0e.2). One day Brett gave her a poem which she thought was romantic and full of imagery.3）From his girlfriend who showed her some photos if him dancing.4) Because he thought it was private.5)Kayla is a straight student who can play the drums in a bandcalled Rock Hard.6）Because he thought it’s impossible for a nerd to join a Rock Band. 3.Real World Listening: TJ talks about recent changes in his lifeY ou tore it up in the half-pipe.tear sth up: 把…撕成碎⽚；捣毁，破坏tear sb up: 使…及其难受sponsorship: 赞助者hang out:4.Interaction Link: Who are you reallyUnit 3 Advice1.Warm up: Mabel Clarkson gives advice2.Listening task: Getting unwanted advice1). 35. She should have a baby now.2). A struggle between career and family.3). Studying in a college.4). Because he wants to save some money and many of his friends are doing the same.5). One believed in the saying that spare the rod and spoil the child while the other doesn’t.3.Real World Listening: Andrea Price gives advice to callers4.Interaction Link: Advice columnwords:to stick to it: to continue doing sthjuggle: to try to fit two or more jobs, activities etc. into your life试图应付（两项或更多的⼯作、活动等）It’s hard to juggle a job, kids, and housework.很难同时做好⼯作，照顾好孩⼦⼜⼲好家务活。

Unit 1 ReservationsPart AExercise 11. M: I’d like to book a double room with bath for four nights.W: Sorry, sir. We’re full up(全满). Can I recommend the Park Hotel to you? It is quite near here.Q: What does the woman suggest that the man do?2. M: I’d like to see Mr. Jones this afternoon, please.W: I’m sorry but Mr. Jones will be busy the whole afternoon. Can you manage at 10:30 tomorrow morning?Q: What does the woman say to the man?3. W: Can I book two tickets for the show “42nd Street” on Sunday night, Oct. 31st?M: Sorry, madam. All the tickets on that night are sold out. But tickets are available for Nov.3rd(十一月三号).Q: When can the woman see the show?4. M: I’d like to reserve(预订)two tickets on Flight 6051 to Edinburgh, for October 20th.W: Sorry, Sir. We’re booked up(预订一空的) on the 20th .But we still have a few seats available on the 21st.Q: When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh?5. W: Garden Restaurant. May I help you?M: Can you make arrangements for a table for six at eight this evening? In a quiet corner, please.Q: What does the man want to do?Keys:1. What does the woman suggest that man do? [a. reserve the room in another hotel]2. What does the woman say to the man? [c. Mr. Jones can see the man sometime the next morning.]3. When can the woman see the show? [d. Nov.3rd]4. When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh? [a. on the 20th of October.]5. What does the man want to do? [d. Book a table for six people at 8:00]Exercise 2W: Hello. Dazhong Taxi Company.M: Hello. Can I book a taxi to the West Lake Hotel, Hangzhou?W: Sure. What time?M: 9 o’clock tomorrow morning.W: Your address, please?M: Room 1008, Peace Hotel.W: And your name?M: Jack Smith.W: OK, Mr Smith.M: Thank you.W: Not at all.Keys: Jack Smith Rm 1008.Peach Hotel 9 tomorrow morning West Lake Hotel, HangzhouPart BConversation 1I’d like to make a reservationOperator: Glory Inn, Atlanta.Paul: Hi, this is Paul Lambert. I’m the manager of the band Country Boys. You know, the rock band from Chicago. I want …Operator: Please hold, Mr. Lambert. I’m putting your through to the reservation manager.Paul: But …Manager: Mr. Lambert? This is Laurie Perry, the hotel manager.Paul: Oh, yeah? Well, I need five rooms for Friday night. That’s the 15th. I want the best room in the hotel. Manager: Sorry, I’m afraid I cannot accept your reservation.Paul: Now look, we always stay at the Glory Inn…Manager: I know that, Last time you were here, we had a number of complaints from other guests.Paul: You mean they don’t like long-haired rock musiciansManager: That’s not the problem, sir. The band used bad language in the coffee shop, and threw two TV sets into the pool(把两个电视机扔到池中).Paul: Yeah, yeah. Well, I’11 tell them to be more careful this time.Manager: I’m afraid that’s not all, sir. You haven’t paid the account for the last time yet。

ScriptSharon: Hey, Karen, is that you?Karen: Sharon, wow! I can’t believe it! Yes, it's me. Gosh, it’s good to see you!Sharon: You, too! What’s it been? Something like 20 yearsKaren: Yeah, I can’t believe we’re that old already.Sharon: Life sure has treated well. You look great!Karen: Thanks you do too! What’ve you been doing all this time? I remember you couldn’t wait to marry Jim and start a family.Sharon: Hah! I never did get married. I was too busy with school and then my job. I don’t even know what happened to Jim.Karen: So what do you do?Sharon: I have my own advertising agency.Karen: Come on, Sharon! You?Sharon: Really. I majored in marketing in college and afterwards got a job with an advertising agency. I worked my way up, and when I felt I understood the business really well, I left to start my own agency.Karen: Wow, that’s pretty impressive. No wonder you haven’t had any time to get married. Sharon: Yeah. So, anyway, what about you? You were the one who was going to travel the world and do your own thing. You didn’t want to get stuck being a housewife.Karen: Hah! You’re gonna laugh, but I AM a housewife, and a mother of three.Sharon: Oh, come on, Karen, you’re not serious, are you? What happened to the travel? Karen: Well, I did travel around Europe for a year with some friends. But then I met Stan, and we got married right away. I helped put him through medical school, and then we had our children. I love being able to focus on my family, and when they leave home, I'm going to start my career—if it's not too late!Sharon: It's never too lateScriptCesar: TJ, my man! I heard you won the Pro-Am stake-boarding contest last weekend.TJ: Yeah, Cesar, I did a flip on the half-pipe that really impressed the judges. Cesar: You impress me, TJ. You’re something else on that board!TJ: Ah, c'mon, stop it, will ya?Cesar: But I've seen you fly on a skateboard. It's amazing.TJ: Yeah, well, things have been goin'good. You'll never believe what the latest is. Cesar: What?TJ: Nike wants me to do a commercial. They've been calling my agent.Cesar: Wow! I don't believe that.TJ: You best believe it, my friend. I'm going to get some big bucks for doing it, too. Cesar: You're going big time now. I can't believe I even know you.TJ: Great, huh? I’m g onna be on TV!Cesar: Yeah! Pretty soon you’re not going to have time for someone like me. TJ: No way, Cesar. You know my friends are important.Cesar: Yeah, but now you’re hitting the big time.Everything’s gonna change.TJ: You know I’m just a regular gu y.Cesar: No, you’re not.TJ: Yes, I am. I’ve got parents and a bratty sister, just like you. I took piano lessons when I was little, and I go to church on Sundays. I like watching cartoons, and my mom makes me take out the trash. And I worry about not having a girlfriend. See? I’m just like everybody else.Cesar: I don’t think so. Nobody else I know is doing a Nike commercial. You’re got it made, TJ.TJ: Yeah, but the problem is my parents.Cesar: What’s up?TJ: To really make it big , I’ve got to go on th e pro tour ,and the only way I can go pro is to drop out of school ,but they don’t want me to. They say I’m ruining my future. But I may not get another chance — two years from now may be too late. Cesar: So what’re you gonna for?TJ: I’ve got to go for it. I’m at the top of my game right now ,and that’s what counts.Cesar: Yeah, you gotta do what you gotta do.ScriptKara: Steve, remember the older couple that I rent my apartment from? Steve: Yeah?Kara: Well, the woman has been coming up to see how I'm doing. At first I was really appreciative, you know, it's nice to feel that people are concerned when you live alone.Steve: Yeah, it is nice.Kara: Now, though, she comes every day… sometimes more than once! She always brings me homemade soup…Steve: Homemade soup! That is so great! I wish someone cooked for me.Kara: Sure, having some home-cooked food is a treat, but she sits and watches me to make sure I eat it! Last time, I had just eaten dinner when she came over and insisted that I finish a whole bowl. She wouldn't leave until I did!Steve: Oh, c'mon, you could have it much worse.Kara: And, every time I go out she leans out the door to ask where I am going. It's like I'm 17 again!Steve: Would you rather have loud neighbors who kept you up all night? Kara: Well, it's not only her. It's the old man, too. He is such a flirt, and I've always thought it was cute. Ya' know, an old man ,80 years old , still flirting.Steve: Uh huh…Kara: So, today when I got home, he came up to me, gave me a hug…Steve: Yeah, so what…?Kara: And then, he kissed me on the cheek…!Steve: Oh no! Well, maybe you remind him of his granddaughter.Kara: Well, yeah, but don't you think it's kind of weird for him to kiss me? ScriptRachel: So, Susie, how was the plane ride from London?Susie: Oh, I don’t know…all I could think about was getting here and going shopping.Rachel: Hmmm.Susie: Rachel, what’s wrong?Rachel: Susie, I thought you came to see me! Isn’t that more important than shopping?Susie: Oh c’mon, Rachel. Shopping is so bonding!Rachel: All right, I’ll take you to the stores. What are you looking fly?Susie: Well, I want a handbag from Prada, and maybe one of their black leather dresses…Rachel: Oh no…Susie: …a couple of skirts from Donna Karan, you know, the ones that a re really fitted, a pair of jeans…Rachel: Whoa! How much money do you have, anyway?Susie: Oh, Rachel, you know I save up to come to New York every year to go shopping. Now that you’re studying here, I want to go with you. So what are you going to get?Ra chel: Are you kidding, Susie? I’ve got two words for you: “student budget.” I can’t afford to buy any clothing!Susie: Well, you’re just a jeans and T-shirt person, aren’t you? I am going to enjoy myself no matter how much it costs. I’m on holiday. Look, Rachel, I’ll buy you something, a new blouse , or skirt, whatever you want.Rachel: Well, I don’t want anyone to buy me something I can’t afford myself. Susie: Oh, don’t worry about that. And, there is no need to thank me. It’s the least I can do since you’ll be cooking dinner every night while I’m here. Rachel: Dinner? What are you talking about?ScriptRichard: Hello?Irma: Hi, it’s me.Richard: Oh, hi! How was the job interview?Irma: Well, he hired me.Richard: You got the job? The management job? Oh,I rma: No, I didn’t say I got the management job. He hired me for a job in customer service, selling hired me for a job in customer service, selling tours to Asia.Richard: Just customer service? But what about the management position? You were perfect for that job. You can supervise people. You understand the business. Irma: I know. I showed him my resume. I told him that I worked in travel management for five years back home, and that I even got a degree in Business Management here in the U.S.Richard: Oh, I can’t believe that. You’re perfectly qualified for that management position.Irma: That’s what I thought. It’s not fair! Why did I bother going to college here? Richard: Wait, wait a minute. Did he know that you were applying for the management position.Irma: Of course. And you know what he said?Richard: What?Irma: He said that everyone really expects the manager to be someone from the local community. But the person they hired is from New York. And she’s a woman, too, so it’s not because I am a woman. So that means the problem is my English.Richard: But your English is fantastic!Irma: But I’m not a native speaker, and I guess that’s what they want for the management job.Richard: Well, you know, you spend a little time at the customer service job and then you can work your way up to the management position…ScriptAmy: I know I have a picture of Luis around here some-where. Oh, here it is. Erika: wow! He’s so handsome! He looks like a Greek statue.Amy: Yeah, he is very attractive. But I didn’t think so when I first met him. Erika: You didn’t?Amy: No. You know what I noticed when I first met him? He has really hairy hands. Erika: What?Amy: Yeah. His hands are just really hairy. Plus, his clothes were way more fashionable than I usually like. He just wasn’t my type. And on top of all that, he was shorter than me.Erika: So how come you went out with him?Amy: Well, he was just really sweet and funny and I was so comfortable just hanging out with him. And the first time we went out he just swept me away with his personality.Erika: Really, how?Amy: He was just really easy to talk to.Erika: But still, if all those things bothered you, about his hands and all…Amy: well, you know, none of that was important once I got to know him more. His personality a nd the way we got along just made it clear to me that he is “the one.”Erika: So, when’s the big day?ScriptEddie: Hey, what’s up with you, Marty? You look kind of bummed out. Marty: You haven’t heard?Eddie: Heard what?Marty: Kristy and Shawna are moving in with us.Eddie: Yeah, I heard. Simon got transferred to Florida, right?Marty: Yeah, so he and Lily got to go there first and do a whole bunch of stuff. That means that we get stuck with the twin brats.Eddie: Ah, come on, Marty. They aren’t brats.Ma rty: Yeah, but you know what it’s going to mean? Mom and Dad aren’t going to have any time for us anymore. And it’s going to get even more crowded here. Just one big happy family!Eddie: Yeah, there’s a lot of us now, that’s for sure. I hear we’re going to have to sleep in the living room so that Kristy and Shawna can have our room. Marty: I wish we were back in our old house—just us, Mom and Dad.Eddie: Yeah, sometimes I do, too.Marty: And I wish Mom and Dad wouldn’t try to solve everybody’s problems. Edd ie: I don’t think that will change. You know your mom wants to take care of everybody. She doesn’t want to say no if anybody needs he.Marty: But nobody ever asks me what I want!Eddie: Kids never get to say what goes on in their house. That’s the way it i s. Marty: Yeah, you’re right. But now everything in this house is going to be Kristy and Shawna, Kristy and shawna. Or else Grandma.Eddie: Hey, don’t get mad at your grandma. She’s in a lot of pain, you know. Marty: I know. I’m not really mad at her. I’m mad at Mon and Dad. They used to always have time to help me with my homework, or play games with me, but they’re always too busy. And now it’s going to get even worse.Eddie: Hey, maybe I can help you with your homework. Bring it here.Marty: Really? You mean it? I’m really stuck on this math.Eddie: Sure. While things are kind of tough around here, I’ll help you out as much as I can.ScriptSteve: I can’t believe these people. I can’t believe what they do.Trish: Calm down, Steve. What are you talking about?Steve: Look at this. I just bought a donut. I’m so sick of the clerk wrapping each pastry individually, then taping the bags shut, then putting those bags in another bag, folding it down, and then taping that bag shut. I can’t take it anymore. It’s cr azy and it’s bad for the environment.Trish: How long have you been living here? Don’t you know that’s the way it is? Steve: I just want them to stick ‘em in a napkin for me , so I can eat while I’m walking to class.Trish: There you go again. Don’t you know it’s rude to eat while you walk? Steve: I’m so tired of this place. I don’t have time to sit down and eat. Peoplehere are too inflexible, and they have too many rules.Trish: Yeah, right, Steve, so you’re gonna convert everybody here to your way of doing things?Steve: Yeah, there has to be more individual freedom to do whatever you want. Trish: Why don't you just relax and go with the flow?Steve: Go with the flow? The whole system is a waste of my time. The clerks here should learn how to be more efficient, like in the U.S.Trish: What are you talking about? When I was in the U.S., the clerks were really rude. They just ignore you, and seem offended if you want anything. Don't you think it’s better this way?Steve: Are you kidding?Trish: Well, I kind of like it. It’s nice to relax and enjoy the moment while your packages are being wrapped. I like all of the traditions, and the care and attention that people give you, and the manners. To me, it’s a wonderful place to live. Steve: I think you’re nuts.Tr ish: You’re not gonna last long, mate.ScriptAndy: Hey, Bob. How are ya? Come and see what I’ve got.Bob: Is that another new computer?Andy: Yeah. Look how fast it is.Bob: Wow! I can’t believe it. And I thought your other computer was fast! Andy: It is fast, but this one’s like lightning.Bob: And the picture’s so clear.Andy: Mmm. Isn’t it? The color is pretty impressive, too, don’t you think? Bob: Yeah. You always have the latest, don’t you?Andy: You bet. This machine is right on the cutting edge of technology. You wouldn’t believe how much it can do. Apart from e-mail and free Internet service, I can watch TV on it while surfing. With this new desktop program, I can watch TV, e-mail, streamline videos, and scan artwork. And it’s not that expensive to upgrade, either. Uh, speaking of computers, how’s yours? Still like it?Bob: Yeah, it’s fine. Thanks!Andy: I know I gave you a good deal. It was only a year old. Still, are you sure it meets all your needs? Maybe you should think about upgrading.Bob: you know me – the only things tat I need a computer for are e-mail and word processing.Andy: Yeah, but does it give you room to expand? If you want to be able to do more two years from now, will your computer be able to handle it?Bob: Well I don’t know. But I kind of doubt that I’ll need a new one anytime soon.Andy: Yeah, but with computers, there’s always a new model coming out that can do so much more. If you don’t keep up with technology, you'll get left behind. Bob: well, what’s wrong with that?Doctor: Hi, Julie. How are you?Julie: Her, Dr. Cassidy. I’m actually fine. It’s just that I’ve been a little tired the last few days, and my stomach is kinda upset.Doctor: Well, that doesn’t surprise me. I have some news that you might find exciting. Y ou’re pregnant.Julie: No way!Doctor: Yes, you’re going to have a baby.Julie: Are you kidding me? Ah, I need a cigarette.Doctor: That’s the last thing you need. You need to stop smoking, and immediately.Julie: But I can’t stop smoking.Doctor: For your baby’s health, Julie, I’m afraid you have to.Julie: But smoking is the only way I can relax! It helps me when I’m stressed out. Doctor: Now, there are a number of things that are extremely important for pregnant mothers, and not smoking is only one of them. Another is to stop drinking alcohol. Do you drink?Julie: Well, I have a glass of wine with dinner, but I’m not an alcoholic. And I thought a little bit was supposed to be good for you anyway.Doctor: If you drink while you’re pregnant, your child coul d have birth defects. I cannot emphasize enough, Julie, the importance of quitting.Julie: Okay, then. What else is there?Doctor: Well, coffee.Julie: Do I have to give up everything I enjoy? I need coffee to wake me up in the morning.Doctor: I’m afraid,Julie, you’ll have to stop drinking that, too. Caffeine affects the baby’s heart rate. And, it’s also important to get regular exercise.Julie: You’re kidding! I have to quit smoking, stop drinking alcohol and coffee, and on top of all that, I have to start exercising? Boy, it is amazing that anybody ever gets pregnant.Doctor: I really hope you’ll take this seriously, Julie.ScriptSue: Randy, what’s going on in this picture? It looks like you have blood all over your shirt.Randy: No, that’s not blood. It’s ketchup.Sue: Ketchup? What happened?Randy: This happened when Tim and I were traveling around Asia. We were in Bangkok.Sue: Yeah…Randy: …and we had reservations to catch an overnight bus to Chiang Mai. Sue: Yeah.Randy: And we were waiting at a king of restaurant that was sort of a travel agency…and we went early, but the bus didn’t come, and I was getting kind ofSue: Yeah…but what’s that got to do with ketchup?Randy: So, I was beginning to wonder if we’d been cheated, because we’d already paid for our tickets in advance.Sue: Right.Randy: Then, finally, a van pulled up , and we thought, no , this is not the bus…but then everyone else who was waiting pushed right past us and jumped in , and, bam!—just like that, the van drove away. And then this sweet little Thai woman, who was the tickets, came up to us.Sue: Yeah, and …Randy: …and she said, “Why you no get on?” And Tim was like, “ That wasn’t the bus, was it?” “Only one, why you not get on?” And I didn’t know she was talking about…Sue: So what happened?Randy: Well, the travel agent jus shrugged and turned and went inside her shop. Neither of us could believe it. I started to get really angry , like we’d been cheated, and now it’s dark and we’re stranded in this little restaurant…Sue: Oh, no…Randy: I followed her inside, I started arguing. I told her, “We paid for the bus. You didn’t tell us to look for a van. Now you have to get us a taxi to Chiang Mai. Now.” And I started pointing at the clock. I think that was the last straw for t he woman, because she started shouting. “You no go. You no go Chiang Mai!” She grabbed a ketchup bottle off the table you know, one of those plastic squirt ketchup bottles, and she squirted ketchup at me!Sue: No! She didn’t!Randy: Yeah! She did. And then she threw the bottle at me. And Tim snapped the picture. Just then the same van pulled up and the woman said, “Now you go.”Sue: So you got on the van.Randy: Yeah, we ended up at the bus terminal, where this big, air-conditioned tour bus was waiting to go to Chiang Mai. And all the people who had pushed ahead of us earlier were there, waiting to leave. I felt SO stupid for getting angry at the woman and making such a fool of myself.Sue: You must have felt terrible.Randy: Yeah, I wished there was some way I could go back and apologize to her. I realized that I have to be more patient, especially when I’m in another country. ScriptEd: Are you worried about having enough money? Are you worried about paying your bills? Well, worry no more!Customer-1: I use d to watch every penny. But now I’m worth four million dollars, and it’s all thanks to Steven Crowe!Customer-2: I used to get headaches from worrying about money. I had a lot of credit-card debt, and my mortgage payments were killing me. Then I got Steven Crowe’s videos, and learned how to make real money.Ed: “Real money.” That’s the name of this 3-video set by Steven Crowe. Let Steven show you how to become financially independent buying and selling real estate.Steven Crowe: Hi! I’m Steven Crowe. I used to worry about money, too. I felt like a victim of the system. But then I found a way to make the system work—for me. Ed: What’s the trick, Steven?Steven Crowe: There’s no trick, Ed. It’s simple, once you understand how real estate really works. All you need to know is how to buy low and sell high. And that’s exactly what my videos teach you to do.Ed: And you can get really rich?Steven Crowe: Just ask some people who have “Real Money.”Customer-1: After I got the “Real Money” videos, I bought my first h ouse, following Steven’s simple rules. Six months later I sold it and bought two more houses. A year after that, I had enough money to quit my job. Now I have more money than I’ll ever need, and it’s such a great feeling.Steven Crowe: I want you to have that feeling, too. And you can.Ed: Call now to order “Real Money.” 1-800-289-7325. That’s1-800-BUY-REAL. Only three payments of $19.95 each, plus shipping and handling. All major credit cards welcome. Get it today, for a worry-free tomorrow! Results may vary.ScriptLori: Oh, good, you’re here. Another bad commute today?Carrie: Yeah, sorry, I’m late. The stupid train was late again, and I missed my connection, and…gosh, I’m tired already, and the day hasn’t even started. Lori: How long is your commute?Carrie: Almost an hour and a half, on a good day. Three hours of my life every day, five days a week, you know. I’ve got to wake up at six in the morning just to make it in to work by nine or so. I feel like a techno-self.Lori: that is long. I can walk here in 15 minutes. But you know, at least your commute is green. You can look at the trees and small towns…it must be nice. Carrie: For the first 20 minutes yeah. But as soon as the train gets closer to the city, it is all concrete and steel. That’s when it starts to get really crowded. Today so many people were in the train that I felt like a sardine in a big sardine can. Lori: Well, you could always move closer to the office.Carrie: But I love living in the country. The air is so fresh and clean, and I can have a bigger place and it’s safe and all that. I just wish I had more time to enjoy it. Sometimes it seems like my whole life is get up early/take the train/work all day/take the train home/go to bed, and then wale up and do it all over again. Lori: Wel l, can’t you find a way to make the trip more worthwhile?Carrie: Well, I read the newspaper and sometimes I bring a book, but I don’t really enjoy it.Lori: How about audiotapes or CDs? There’re novels or language learning tapes, relaxation tapes, relaxation tapes , all kinds of stuff on tape and CD.Carrie: Yeah, good idea, maybe I’ll look into it. Anything will be better than complaining about this commute all the time.Lori: Yeah, that’s for sure!ScriptAnna: Margaret, what’s the scariest thing that ev er happened to you? Margaret: The scariest thing? Surviving the San Jose earthquake.Anna: You were in the San Jose earthquake? Tell me what happened. Margaret: Well, I was living in an apartment downtown with my friend Julia. And we were still sleep on a Tuesday morning, and a little after six o’clock, there was this horrible sound and the floor was just bouncing and rolling like waves, all at the same time.Anna: Oh my gosh! What did you do?Margaret: well, it took a second or two to figure out what was going on—that it was an earthquake. Then I climbed out of bed and under the table, and I shouted at Julia to come, but she just pulled the covers over her head like it was a bad dream or something.Anna: Whoa!Margaret: It lasted 24 seconds, and then it stopped. And Julia and I could hear people talking outside, so we tried to go out the front door , but it was jammed shut. And then the first aftershock hit.Anna: That must have been horrifying!Margaret: Well, I remember that someone shouted, “Get out of there, quickly!” And we shouted back, “We can’t! The door won’t open.” So they said, “Well, come out the window.” But I called out, “it’s too high up,” because we were living on the second floor. “Not any more,” the person shouted back. So, we looked out the window and , sure enough, we were down on the ground! Anna: Your second floor apartment was on the ground?Margaret: We couldn’t believe it. We opened the window and crawled out, and somebody helped us over all this rubble. Once we were down safely, we turned around and looked back at our apartment building. The whole first floor was gone—it was just totally flattened. And then Julia looked at me and said, “Margaret. Mr. Sanchez!” He was this elderly man who lived on the first floor. Anna: Oh, no. How horrible!Margaret: Yeah. Julia and I both just burst into tears. He never had a chance. ScriptDr. Monroe: This is Dr. Ellen Monroe on Love Talk. This is the part of the show where we listen to our callers’ advice. Tonight we have Sunhee, a woman with a love problem. Sunhee, tell us about your problem.Sunhee: I’m from a Korean family, and I’m in love with a man from India that I met here in the U.S.Dr. Monroe: Okay, and…Sunhee: He’s asked me to marry him, and I said yes.Dr. Monroe: So what is the problem?Sunhee: It’s my parents. They’re very traditional, so I’m afraid of telling them that I’m engaged. I’m worried that they won’t let me marry him.Dr. Monroe: Hmm.Sunhee: I can’t go against my parents’ will, but this is the man I want to marry. Dr. Monroe: Hmm. That’s Sunhee’s problem, folks. Now, what’s your advice to her?Sunhee: Hello. What’s your advice for our worried friend?Carla: Hello. I’m Carla, from Canada, and I married a Chinese man five years ago. When I first told my parents I wanted to marry a foreigner with different religious beliefs, they were very angry. You see, they’re very traditional. They’ve always expected me to marry someone Canadian, from the same religious background. Dr. Monroe: Then what happened?Carla: For four years, they hardly talked to me, and they never came to visit us. it was like they disowned me…Dr. Monroe: Four years, you say. After four years something changed?Carla: Yes. When our little girl was born, I sent my parents a picture of her, and wrote, “Your granddaughter would like to see you.” A week later they called, and a month after that they came to see us – well, they came to see my daughter, any-way. Now they’re trying –they still aren’t comfortable with my husband, but they’re trying to understand him.Dr. Mo nroe: So, what’s your advice?Carla: Don’t give in to tradition. Marry the person you love. But have your first child soon –don’t wait four years like I did. That’s too long to be divided from your parents.Dr. Monroe: Sounds like good advice to me.ScriptSarah: You know, Richard, I really think we ought to fix up our apartment a little. Richard: What for? What’s wrong with it the way it is?Sarah: Are you kidding? It’s so empty.Richard: Come on. A room is just a room. Why do we have to fill it up with a bunch of junk? Besides, it costs money.Sarah: Well, it doesn’t have to be that expensive. I know this really neat little thrift store around the corner. We can go there and get a few simple things, just make it feel like a home.Richard: A few things? Oh, man, this is going to cost money.Sarah: it doesn’t have to cost a lot.Richard: Why can’t we just leave it the way it is? I like it. I feel comfortable here. You start putting a lot of nice things around and it’s going to be a museum. Sarah: But, Richa rd, we’re not the only ones that are going to be here. We want to have friends over, you know, have people over to study. They’ve got to have places to sit.Richard: Hey, that’s a good idea. We could get a couple of psychedelic postersand a lava lamp. Get a black light. Crank up the stereo. We could have cool parties here.Sarah: Parties, Richard? Richard, we are not going to have any time to party. We are going to be way too busy studying. That's what we’re in college for! Richard: College is about having parties about having friends over. I don’t want something that looks like my parents’ house.Sarah: Look. It doesn’t have to look like your parents’ house. We just need a few simple things like chairs. Maybe some plants you know, it’ll just make it nice and homey.Richard: Homey? Okay, I’m not looking for homey. I’m a college student. Sarah: At this rate, we’re never going to find anything that we both like. Richard: Yeah, well, at least we can agree on that.ScriptWhitney: Welcome to Life’s Concerns. I’m your host, Whitney Opal. Today our program is about dealing with loss. One of the hardest things in together. Mr. Clayton Hayes is here today to share his story. Thank you for joining us, Mr. Hayes.Clayton: Call me Clayton, please.Whitney: Okay, Clayton. I’d like to ask you a few questions about how you’re managing. Is that okay?Clayton: Yes, that’s fine. I can talk about it.Whitney: All right, well, your wife passed away two years ago – is that correct? Clayton: Yep. Maggie was 79, just about to turn 80 when she passed away. I never really expected her to go. She was still too young.Whitney: I’m sorry. Do you mind telling us how she died?Clayton: Cancer. She had it for about a year, but it seemed longer than that to me. And she was in so much pain at the end. Oh.Whitney: I’m really sorry. That must have been very difficult for you. Clayton: Yeah. At the end, there, you could tell she just wanted it to be over. She tried to keep up a cheerful face for me , but you can’t hide things from someone you’ve been married to for 56 years, you know.Whitney: I’m sure that’s true. You get to know someone pretty well in 56 years, don’t you?Clayton: Oh, you bet you do. You share so many years of your life with someone, and when they’re gone, oh, there’s a big hol e that no one can fill up. You just feel lonely. Very, very lonely.Whitney: I imagine you have some wonderful memories, as well.Clayton: Oh, yeah. We had a lot of good times, Maggie and me. Oh, boy, the stories I could tell!Whitney: Well, Clayton, you sure do have a lot of memories from your time with Maggie to celebrate!Clayton: Yeah, I sure do.。

Listening —Speaking Book 3Unit 2Warm Up1. Ms. Kelsey is a librarian, but she’s passionate about sports cars.2. Kris rides a motorcycle, but she’s also a nerd when it comes to history.3. Dave’s friends thought that making it big in Hollywood would change him, but Dave is still just a regular guy. Fame hasn’t changed him.4. Jonathan might be the best basketball player in the state, but he doesn’t have any dreams of going pro. He just wants to play for fun.5. Terry is a jock, but when he’s not on the f ootball field, he’s watching romantic movies.6. Everybody assumes Carrie is a serious person because she’s quiet. But she’s really got a great sense of humor.7. Jordan is very friendly and open with everyone, but she keeps some things about her life private.8. Mark is very intelligent, but he’s not a straight A student.Listening Task1. A: Oh, my gosh. You won’t believe this!B: What? What happened, Katie?A: You know that guy Brett, from the football team?B: Oh, yeah, the big, dumb jock. What did he do this time?A: He gave me a poem.B: A poem?A: I mean, it’s beautiful! It’s romantic and it’s full of imagery. I just couldn’t believe it came from him.B: You got that right. I didn’t even think he could read.A: I just found out he plays two musical instruments and speaks French fluently! B: Hmm. Well, maybe there’s more to Brett than meets the eye!2. A: Hey, Jeff, I didn’t know you took dance lessons.B: What? How did you know that?A: Your girlfriend showed me some pictures of you dancing.B: Man, I told her not to show those to people!A: Aw, come on. Actually, I think it’s pretty cool. I wish there was something I felt that passionate about.B: Really? You know, I love to dance, but I don’t tell my friends about it. Dancing is a private thing for me. It’s just something I do for myself.3. A: Hey, Kayla. Can I borrow your notes from today’s math class?B: Yeah, sure. Just make sure to give them back to me before my band plays tonight. I need time to study.A: Did you say your “band”?B: Yeah. I’m in a band called Rock Hard. I play the drums.A: You’re kidding! You play the drums for a rock band?I never would’ve guessed.B: Why? ’Cause I’m a straight A student?A: Yeah. I mean, you’re the one everyone comes to for math help. I just assumed you were a …B: A nerd?A: Well, I don’t know about that.B: Don’t worry. I’m not offended. I am a nerd. But who says nerds can’t play the drums?Real World ListeningC: TJ, my man! How’s it goin’?TJ: Hey, Cesar. What’s up, dude?C: Oh, not much. But you, man. Y ou’re all over the place. I saw you on TV last week. The Pro-Am skateboarding championship. Man, you tore it up on the half-pipe.TJ: I guess I did OK. I got second place.C: That flip you did was totally awesome. Anyway, I can’t believe you’ve gone pro, m an. You’ve totally made it.TJ: Yeah, I know. Contests, sponsorships, kids asking for my autograph all the time. It’s weird.C: Sounds like it. But good weird.TJ: Yeah. And you won’t even believe what the latest is.C: What?TJ: Nike wants me to do a comm ercial. They’ve been calling my agent. Nike, man.C: Wow! I don’t believe that. That’s crazy, man. You’ve got it made.TJ: Yeah, sorta.C: What’s wrong?TJ: Well, you know the fame and fortune are great, but sometimes I just want to have my old life back again.C: Why? With the way things are going for you?TJ: No, but it’s my family and my friends, like you. They think I’m too good for them now. They think I don’t have time for the stuff we used to do, like go to movies and just hang out.C: Wow, man. That’s rough. But you know, your life is kinda different now. TJ: Sure, I mean, people recognize me and stuff, but I’m still the same person I was before I went pro. I just wish everyone would understand that.C: Don’t you like all the attention you’re getting?TJ: I dunno, man. The truth is, it’s kind of embarrassing. I guess I’m shy or something.C: You? No way, TJ. I thought you lived for the crowds.TJ: Nah, it’s the sport I love. I can live without the spectators.C: So what are you gonna do, man?TJ: Just keep doing what I’m doing. I’ve gotta be true to myself, no matter what anyone else thinks about it.。

大学体验英语综合教程3听力原文UNIT5The purpose of education is not only to train youngsters foremployment market the 1) , but to prepare them for tomorrow'ssociety. Because of the rapidly changing world, one can argue that changes will be continuous, which will make lifelong learning necessary for those who expect to 2) handle the cha successfully. While some may argue that their education commenced when they began school and 3) concluded when they completed it, modern realitysuggests that education is a lifelong process, and the classroom is merely the beginning of the education process.very natureThe 4) of its definition implies that education is lifelong.builds on Lifelong education 5) and affects all existingeducational providers, and extends beyond the formal educational providers to include all bodies and individuals 6) involved in learning activities.Lifelong education means enabling people to learn at different times, in different ways, for different purposes 7)at various st of their lives and careers.UNIT6I often find myself trying to explain the attraction traveling. holds for 1) me. Traveling, according to manyuncomfortable people, is often 2) and even, at leastsometimes, dangerous. But one benefit of traveling is that itcreates a perfect atmosphere for the 3). observation of life , an environment that can lead tobetter understanding and enlightenment. Many wonderfulon the road ahead people and places lie 4) . The factthat there are obstacles as well only makes the journey 5)more rewarding . My life and my memories will beenriched after encountering these people and places. That's a pretty big benefit!Of course I could also enrich my life without traveling very far at all, but there is something about foreign lands thatan additional fascination provides 6) . I think mostnon-travelers are simply too distracted by things such astheir full attention work, home, and friends to devote 7)to observation of life. I'm more observant when I'm on the road and therefore, more alive. I talk to more people and listen to them carefully. I keenly notice everything about my strange new environment.I see a lot of humor that canmoving aboutcompensate for the misery of 8) .UNIT7Depending on 1) the drug, many people report feelings like happiness, confidence, or peace when they take drugs. But even when they're feeling these things, there's a sense thatit's not real2) , that the happiness is going to disappear anyunfortunately moment. And 3) , in most cases these feelingsare followed by depression, anxiety, guilt, embarrassment,loneliness and a yearning for more drugs.interfere witGenerally, drugs 4) the nervous system's basicfunctions. Sometimes they alter the muscles and how they function too. Besides, almost all drugs can make it tougher to sleep. Some drugs can cause immediate death, and someon the spot can give even healthy people a heart attack 5) .Using drugs over and over for a long period of time can cause lotsof medical problems, from lung cancer to liverbrain damage problems to 6) .In addition 7) the physical problems, drugs cause major long-term brain issues. Depression is a serious problem for many addicts. Also, they can really hurt people. Drug addicts almost without exception start to tell lies, stealviolent with peoplemoney for drugs, sometimes even get 8) theylove. Their biggest ambition becomes getting high, instead ofsetting high goals.RedoUNIT8Wars between states have become less frequent. But in the last decade internal wars have claimed more than 5 million lives, and driveneven more people from their homes. At the same time weapons of mass destruction continue to castshadow of fear their 1) . The threat of deadly conflict must be at every stagtackled 2) :Pursuing arms reductions. The Secretary-General urgesMember States to control small arms transfers more rigorously; and to re-commit themselves to reducing thenuclear weapondangers both of existing 3) and of furtherproliferation.peace operatiStrengthening 4) . While traditionalpeacekeeping had focused mainly on monitoring ceasefires, today's complex peace operations are, in essence, to assistengaged in cothe parties 5) to pursue their interests through political channels instead.Prevention. Conflicts are most frequent in poor countries,especially in those that are ill governed and where there are religious groups sharp inequalities between ethnic or 6) . Thebest way to prevent them is to promote balanced 7)economic devel, combined with human rights, minority rights and fair political arrangements. Also, illicit transfers of weapons, money, or natural resources must be focused.find better wProtecting the vulnerable. We must 8) toenforce international and human rights law, and ensure that gross violations do not go unpunished.。

ScriptSharon: Hey, Karen, is that you?Karen: Sharon, wow! I can‘t believe it! Yes, it's me. Gosh, it‘s good to see you!Sharon: You, too! What‘s it been? Something like 20 years?!?Karen: Yeah, I can‘t believe we‘re that old already.Sharon: Life sure has treated well. You look great!Karen: Thanks you do too! What‘ve you been doing all this time? I remember you couldn‘t wait to marry Jim and start a family.Sharon: Hah! I never did get married. I was too busy with school and then my job. I don‘t even kno w what happened to Jim.Karen: So what do you do?Sharon: I have my own advertising agency.Karen: Come on, Sharon! You?Sharon: Really. I majored in marketing in college and afterwards got a job with an advertising agency. I worked my way up, and when I felt I understood the business really well, I left to start my own agency.Karen: Wow, that‘s pretty impressive. No wonder you haven‘t had any time to get married.Sharon: Yeah. So, anyway, what about you? You were the one who was going to travel the world and do your own thing. You didn‘t want to get stuck being a housewife.Karen: Hah! You‘re gonna laugh, but I AM a housewife, and a mother of three.Sharon: Oh, come on, Karen, you‘re not serious, are you? What happened to the travel?Karen: Well, I did travel around Europe for a year with some friends. But then I met Stan, and we got married right away. I helped put him through medical school, and then we had our children. I love being able to focus on my family, and when they leave home, I'm going to start my career—if it's not too late!Sharon: It's never too lateScriptCesar: TJ, my man! I heard you won the Pro-Am stake-boarding contest last weekend.TJ: Yeah, Cesar, I did a flip on the half-pipe that really impressed the judges.Cesar: You impress me, TJ. You‘re something else on that board!TJ: Ah, c'mon, stop it, will ya?Cesar: But I've seen you fly on a skateboard. It's amazing.TJ: Yeah, well, things have been goin'good. You'll never believe what the latest is.Cesar: What?TJ: Nike wants me to do a commercial. They've been calling my agent.Cesar: Wow! I don't believe that.TJ: You best believe it, my friend. I'm going to get some big bucks for doing it, too.Cesar: You're going big time now. I can't believe I even know you.TJ: Great, huh? I‘m g onna be on TV!Cesar: Yeah! Pretty soon you‘re not going to have time for someone like me.TJ: No way, Cesar. You know my friends are important.Cesar: Yeah, but now you‘re hitting the big time.Everything‘s gonna change.TJ: You know I‘m just a regular gu y.Cesar: No, you‘re not.TJ: Yes, I am. I‘ve got parents and a bratty sister, just like you. I took piano lessons when I was little, and I go to church on Sundays. I like watching cartoons, and my mom makes me take out the trash. And I worry about not hav ing a girlfriend. See? I‘m just like everybody else.Cesar: I don‘t think so. Nobody else I know is doing a Nike commercial. You‘re got it made, TJ. TJ: Yeah, but the problem is my parents.Cesar: What‘s up?TJ: To really make it big , I‘ve got to go on th e pro tour ,and the only way I can go pro is to drop out of school ,but they don‘t want me to. They say I‘m ruining my future. But I may not get another chance — two years from now may be too late.Cesar: So what‘re you gonna for?TJ: I‘ve got to go for it. I‘m at the top of my game right now ,and that‘s what counts.Cesar: Yeah, you gotta do what you gotta do.ScriptKara: Steve, remember the older couple that I rent my apartment from?Steve: Yeah?Kara: Well, the woman has been coming up to see how I'm doing. At first I was really appreciative, you know, it's nice to feel that people are concerned when you live alone.Steve: Yeah, it is nice.Kara: Now, though, she comes every day… sometimes more than once! She always brings me homemade soup…Steve: Homemade soup! That is so great! I wish someone cooked for me.Kara: Sure, having some home-cooked food is a treat, but she sits and watches me to make sure I eat it! Last time, I had just eaten dinner when she came over and insisted that I finish a whole bowl. She wouldn't leave until I did!Steve: Oh, c'mon, you could have it much worse.Kara: And, every time I go out she leans out the door to ask where I am going. It's like I'm 17 again!Steve: Would you rather have loud neighbors who kept you up all night?Kara: Well, it's not only her. It's the old man, too. He is such a flirt, and I've always thought it was cute. Ya' know, an old man ,80 years old , still flirting.Steve: Uh huh…Kara: So, today when I got home, he came up to me, gave me a hug…Steve: Yeah, so what…?Kara: And then, he kissed me on the cheek…!Steve: Oh no! Well, maybe you remind him of his granddaughter.Kara: Well, yeah, but don't you think it's kind of weird for him to kiss me?ScriptRachel: So, Susie, how was the plane ride from London?Susie: Oh, I don‘t know…all I could think about was getting here and going shopping. Rachel: Hmmm.Susie: Rachel, what‘s wrong?Rachel: Susie, I thought you came to see me! Isn‘t that more important than shopping?Susie: Oh c‘mon, Rachel. Shopping is so bonding!Rachel: All right, I‘ll take you to the stores. What are you looking fly?Susie: Well, I want a handbag from Prada, and maybe one of their black leather dresses…Rachel: Oh no…Susie: …a couple of skirts from Donna Karan, you know, the ones that a re really fitted, a pair of jeans…Rachel: Whoa! How much money do you have, anyway?Susie: Oh, Rachel, you know I save up to come to New York every year to go shopping. Now that you‘re studying here, I want to go with you. So what are you going to get?Ra chel: Are you kidding, Susie? I‘ve got two words for you: ―student budget.‖ I can‘t afford to buy any clothing!Susie: Well, you‘re just a jeans and T-shirt person, aren‘t you? I am going to enjoy myself no matter how much it costs. I‘m on holiday. Look, Rachel, I‘ll buy you something, a new blouse , or skirt, whatever you want.Rachel: Well, I don‘t want anyone to buy me something I can‘t afford myself.Susie: Oh, don‘t worry about that. And, there is no need to thank me. It‘s the least I can do since you‘ll be cooking dinner every night while I‘m here.Rachel: Dinner? What are you talking about?ScriptRichard: Hello?Irma: Hi, it‘s me.Richard: Oh, hi! How was the job interview?Irma: Well, he hired me.Richard: You got the job? The management job? Oh,I rma: No, I didn‘t say I got the management job. He hired me for a job in customer service, selling hired me for a job in customer service, selling tours to Asia.Richard: Just customer service? But what about the management position? You were perfect for that job. You can supervise people. You understand the business.Irma: I know. I showed him my resume. I told him that I worked in travel management for five years back home, and that I even got a degree in Business Management here in the U.S. Richard: Oh, I can‘t believe that. You‘re perfectly qualified for that management position. Irma: That‘s what I thought. It‘s not fair! Why did I bother going to college here?Richard: Wait, wait a minute. Did he know that you were applying for the management position. Irma: Of course. And you know what he said?Richard: What?Irma: He said that everyone really expects the manager to be someone from the local community. But the person they hired is from New York. And she‘s a woman, too, so it‘s not because I am a woman. So that means the problem is my English.Richard: But your English is fantastic!Irma: But I‘m not a native speaker, and I guess that‘s what they want for the management job.Richard: Well, you know, you spend a little time at the customer service job and then you can work your way up to the management position…ScriptAmy: I know I have a picture of Luis around here some-where. Oh, here it is.Erika: wow! He‘s so handsome! He looks like a Greek statue.Amy: Yeah, he is very attractive. But I didn‘t think so when I first met him.Erika: You didn‘t?Amy: No. You know what I noticed when I first met him? He has really hairy hands.Erika: What?Amy: Yeah. His hands are just really hairy. Plus, his clothes were way more fashionable than I usually like. He just wasn‘t my type. And on top of all that, he was shorter than me.Erika: So how come you went out with him?Amy: Well, he was just really sweet and funny and I was so comfortable just hanging out with him. And the first time we went out he just swept me away with his personality.Erika: Really, how?Amy: He was just really easy to talk to.Erika: But still, if all those things bothered you, about his hands and all…Amy: well, you know, none of that was important once I got to know him more. His personality a nd the way we got along just made it clear to me that he is ―the one.‖Erika: So, when‘s the big day?ScriptEddie: Hey, what‘s up with you, Marty? You look kind of bummed out.Marty: You haven‘t heard?Eddie: Heard what?Marty: Kristy and Shawna are moving in with us.Eddie: Yeah, I heard. Simon got transferred to Florida, right?Marty: Yeah, so he and Lily got to go there first and do a whole bunch of stuff. That means that we get stuck with the twin brats.Eddie: Ah, come on, Marty. They aren‘t brats.Ma rty: Yeah, but you know what it‘s going to mean? Mom and Dad aren‘t going to have any time for us anymore. And it‘s going to get even more crowded here. Just one big happy family! Eddie: Yeah, there‘s a lot of us now, that‘s for sure. I hear we‘re going to have to sleep in the living room so that Kristy and Shawna can have our room.Marty: I wish we were back in our old house—just us, Mom and Dad.Eddie: Yeah, sometimes I do, too.Marty: And I wish Mom and Dad wouldn‘t try to solve everybody‘s problems.Edd ie: I don‘t think that will change. You know your mom wants to take care of everybody. She doesn‘t want to say no if anybody needs he.Marty: But nobody ever asks me what I want!Eddie: Kids never get to say what goes on in their house. That‘s the way it i s.Marty: Yeah, you‘re right. But now everything in this house is going to be Kristy and Shawna, Kristy and shawna. Or else Grandma.Eddie: Hey, don‘t get mad at your grandma. She‘s in a lot of pain, you know.Marty: I know. I‘m not really mad at her. I‘m mad at Mon and Dad. They used to always have time to help me with my homework, or play games with me, but they‘re always too busy. And now it‘s going to get even worse.Eddie: Hey, maybe I can help you with your homework. Bring it here.Marty: Really? You mean it? I‘m really stuck on this math.Eddie: Sure. While things are kind of tough around here, I‘ll help you out as much as I can.ScriptSteve: I can‘t believe these people. I can‘t believe what they do.Trish: Calm down, Steve. What are you talking about?Steve: Look at this. I just bought a donut. I‘m so sick of the clerk wrapping each pastry individually, then taping the bags shut, then putting those bags in another bag, folding it down, and then taping that bag shut. I can‘t take it anymore. It‘s crazy and it‘s bad for the environment. Trish: How long have you been living here? Don‘t you know that‘s the way it is?Steve: I just want them to stick ‗em in a napkin for me , so I can eat while I‘m walking to class. Trish: There you go again. Don‘t you know it‘s rude to eat while you walk?Steve: I‘m so tired of this place. I don‘t have time to sit down and eat. People here are too inflexible, and they have too many rules.Trish: Yeah, right, Steve, so you‘re gonna convert everybody here to your way of doi ng things? Steve: Yeah, there has to be more individual freedom to do whatever you want.Trish: Why don't you just relax and go with the flow?Steve: Go with the flow? The whole system is a waste of my time. The clerks here should learn how to be more efficient, like in the U.S.Trish: What are you talking about? When I was in the U.S., the clerks were really rude. They just ignore you, and seem offended if you want anything. Don't you think it‘s better this way? Steve: Are you kidding?Trish: Well, I kind of like it. It‘s nice to relax and enjoy the moment while your packages are being wrapped. I like all of the traditions, and the care and attention that people give you, and the manners. To me, it‘s a wonderful place to live.Steve: I think you‘re nuts.Tr ish: You‘re not gonna last long, mate.ScriptAndy: Hey, Bob. How are ya? Come and see what I‘ve got.Bob: Is that another new computer?Andy: Yeah. Look how fast it is.Bob: Wow! I can‘t believe it. And I thought your other computer was fast!Andy: It is fast, but this one‘s like lightning.Bob: And the picture‘s so clear.Andy: Mmm. Isn‘t it? The color is pretty impressive, too, don‘t you think?Bob: Yeah. You always have the latest, don‘t you?Andy: You bet. This machine is right on the cutting edge of t echnology. You wouldn‘t believe how much it can do. Apart from e-mail and free Internet service, I can watch TV on it while surfing. With this new desktop program, I can watch TV, e-mail, streamline videos, and scan artwork. And it‘s not that expensive to upgrade, either. Uh, speaking of computers, how‘s yours?Bob: Yeah, it‘s fine. Thanks!Andy: I know I gave you a good deal. It was only a year old. Still, are you sure it meets all your needs? Maybe you should think about upgrading.Bob: you know me – the only things tat I need a computer for are e-mail and word processing. Andy: Yeah, but does it give you room to expand? If you want to be able to do more two years from now, will your computer be able to handle it?Bob: Well I don‘t know. But I kind of doubt that I‘ll need a new one anytime soon.Andy: Yeah, but with computers, there‘s always a new model coming out that can do so much more. If you don‘t keep up with technology, you'll get left behind.Bob: well, what‘s wrong with that?ScriptDoctor: Hi, Julie. How are you?Julie: Her, Dr. Cassidy. I‘m actually fine. It‘s just that I‘ve been a little tired the last few days, and my stomach is kinda upset.Doctor: Well, that doesn‘t surprise me. I have some news that you might find exciting. You‘re pregnant.Julie: No way!Doctor: Yes, you‘re going to have a baby.Julie: Are you kidding me? Ah, I need a cigarette.Doctor: That‘s the last thing you need. You need to stop smoking, and immediately.Julie: But I can‘t stop smoking.Doctor: For your baby‘s health, Julie, I‘m afraid you have to.Julie: But smoking is the only way I can relax! It helps me when I‘m stressed out.Doctor: Now, there are a number of things that are extremely important for pregnant mothers, and not smoking is only one of them. Another is to stop drinking alcohol. Do you drink?Julie: Well, I have a glass of wine with dinner, but I‘m not an alcoholic. And I thought a little bit was supposed to be good for you anyway.Doctor: If you drink while you‘re pregnant, your child coul d have birth defects. I cannot emphasize enough, Julie, the importance of quitting.Julie: Okay, then. What else is there?Doctor: Well, coffee.Julie: Do I have to give up everything I enjoy? I need coffee to wake me up in the morning. Doctor: I‘m afraid,Julie, you‘ll have to stop drinking that, too. Caffeine affects the baby‘s heart rate. And, it‘s also important to get regular exercise.Julie: You‘re kidding! I have to quit smoking, stop drinking alcohol and coffee, and on top of all that, I have to start exercising? Boy, it is amazing that anybody ever gets pregnant.Doctor: I really hope you‘ll take this seriously, Julie.ScriptSue: Randy, what‘s going on in this picture? It looks like you have blood all over your shirt. Randy: No, that‘s not blood. It‘s ketchup.Sue: Ketchup? What happened?Randy: This happened when Tim and I were traveling around Asia. We were in Bangkok.Randy: …and we had reservations to catch an overnight bus to Chiang Mai.Sue: Yeah.Randy: And we were waiting at a ki ng of restaurant that was sort of a travel agency…and we went early, but the bus didn‘t come, and I was getting kind of worried.Sue: Yeah…but what‘s that got to do with ketchup?Randy: So, I was beginning to wonder if we‘d been cheated, because we‘d alrea dy paid for our tickets in advance.Sue: Right.Randy: Then, finally, a van pulled up , and we thought, no , this is not the bus…but then everyone else who was waiting pushed right past us and jumped in , and, bam!—just like that, the van drove away. And then this sweet little Thai woman, who was the tickets, came up to us.Sue: Yeah, and …Randy: …and she said, ―Why you no get on?‖ And Tim was like, ― That wasn‘t the bus, was it?‖ ―Only one, why you not get on?‖ And I didn‘t know she was talking about…Sue: So what happened?Randy: Well, the travel agent jus shrugged and turned and went inside her shop. Neither of us could believe it. I started to get really angry , like we‘d been cheated, and now it‘s dark and we‘re stranded in this little restaurant…Sue: Oh, no…Randy: I followed her inside, I started arguing. I told her, ―We paid for the bus. You didn‘t tell us to look for a van. Now you have to get us a taxi to Chiang Mai. Now.‖ And I started pointing at the clock. I think that was the last straw for t he woman, because she started shouting. ―You no go. You no go Chiang Mai!‖ She grabbed a ketchup bottle off the table you know, one of those plastic squirt ketchup bottles, and she squirted ketchup at me!Sue: No! She didn‘t!Randy: Yeah! She did. And then she threw the bottle at me. And Tim snapped the picture. Just then the same van pulled up and the woman said, ―Now you go.‖Sue: So you got on the van.Randy: Yeah, we ended up at the bus terminal, where this big, air-conditioned tour bus was waiting to go to Chiang Mai. And all the people who had pushed ahead of us earlier were there, waiting to leave. I felt SO stupid for getting angry at the woman and making such a fool of myself. Sue: You must have felt terrible.Randy: Yeah, I wished there was some way I could go back and apologize to her. I realized that I have to be more patient, especially when I‘m in another country.ScriptEd: Are you worried about having enough money? Are you worried about paying your bills? Well, worry no more!Customer-1: I use d to watch every penny. But now I‘m worth four million dollars, and it‘s all thanks to Steven Crowe!Customer-2: I used to get headaches from worrying about money. I had a lot of credit-card debt, and my mortgage payments were killing me. Then I got Steven Crowe‘s videos, and learned how to make real money.Ed: ―Real money.‖ That‘s the name of this 3-video set by Steven Crowe. Let Steven show you how to become financially independent buying and selling real estate.Steven Crowe: Hi! I‘m Steven Crowe. I used to worry about money, too. I felt like a victim of the system. But then I found a way to make the system work—for me.Ed: What‘s the trick, Steven?Steven Crowe: There‘s no trick, Ed. It‘s simple, once you understand how real estate really works. All you need to know is how to buy low and sell high. And that‘s exactly what my videos teach you to do.Ed: And you can get really rich?Steven Crowe: Just ask some people who have ―Real Money.‖Customer-1: After I got the ―Real Money‖ videos, I bought my first house, following Steven‘s simple rules. Six months later I sold it and bought two more houses. A year after that, I had enough money to quit my job. Now I have more money than I‘ll ever need, and it‘s such a great feeling.Steven Crowe: I want you to have that feeling, too. And you can.Ed: Call now to order ―Real Money.‖ 1-800-289-7325. That‘s 1-800-BUY-REAL. Only three payments of $19.95 each, plus shipping and handling. All major credit cards welcome. Get it today, for a worry-free tomorrow! Results may vary.ScriptLori: Oh, good, you‘re here. Another bad commute today?Carrie: Yeah, sorry, I‘m late. The stupid train was late again, and I missed my connection, and…gosh, I‘m tired already, and the day hasn‘t even started.Lori: How long is your commute?Carrie: Almost an hour and a half, on a good day. Three hours of my life every day, five days a week, you know. I‘ve got to wake up at six in the morning just to make it in to work by nine or so.I feel like a techno-self.Lori: that is long. I can walk here in 15 minutes. But you know, at least your commute is green. You can look at the trees and small towns…it must be nice.Carrie: For the first 20 minutes yeah. But as soon as the train gets closer to the city, it is all concrete and steel. That‘s when it starts to get really crowded. Today so many people were in the train that I felt like a sardine in a big sardine can.Lori: Well, you could always move closer to the office.Carrie: But I love living in the country. The air is so fresh and clean, and I can have a bigger place and it‘s safe and all that. I just wish I had more time to enjoy it. Sometimes it seems like my whole life is get up early/take the train/work all day/take the train home/go to bed, and then wale up and do it all over again.Lori: Wel l, can‘t you find a way to make the trip more worthwhile?Carrie: Well, I read the newspaper and sometimes I bring a book, but I don‘t really enjoy it. Lori: How about audiotapes or CDs? There‘re novels or language learning tapes, relaxation tapes, relaxation tapes , all kinds of stuff on tape and CD.Carrie: Yeah, good idea, maybe I‘ll look into it. Anything will be better than complaining about this commute all the time.Lori: Yeah, that‘s for sure!ScriptAnna: Margaret, what‘s the scariest thing that ev er happened to you?Margaret: The scariest thing? Surviving the San Jose earthquake.Anna: You were in the San Jose earthquake? Tell me what happened.Margaret: Well, I was living in an apartment downtown with my friend Julia. And we were still sleep on a Tuesday morning, and a little after six o‘clock, there was this horrible sound and the floor was just bouncing and rolling like waves, all at the same time.Anna: Oh my gosh! What did you do?Margaret: well, it took a second or two to figure out what was going on—that it was an earthquake. Then I climbed out of bed and under the table, and I shouted at Julia to come, but she just pulled the covers over her head like it was a bad dream or something.Anna: Whoa!Margaret: It lasted 24 seconds, and then it stopped. And Julia and I could hear people talking outside, so we tried to go out the front door , but it was jammed shut. And then the first aftershock hit.Anna: That must have been horrifying!Margaret: Well, I remember that someone shouted, ―Get out of there, quickly!‖ And we shouted back, ―We can‘t! The door won‘t open.‖ So they said, ―Well, come out the window.‖ But I called out, ―it‘s too high up,‖ because we were living on the second floor. ―Not any more,‖ the person shouted back. So, we looked out the window and , sure enough, we were down on the ground! Anna: Your second floor apartment was on the ground?Margaret: We couldn‘t believe it. We opened the window and crawled out, and somebody helped us over all this rubble. Once we were down safely, we turned around and looked back at our apartment building. The whole first floor was gone—it was just totally flattened. And then Julia looked at me and said, ―Margaret. Mr. Sanchez!‖ He was this elderly man who lived on the first floor.Anna: Oh, no. How horrible!Margaret: Yeah. Julia and I both just burst into tears. He never had a chance.ScriptDr. Monroe: This is Dr. Ellen Monroe on Love Talk. This is the part of the show where we listen to our callers‘ advice. Tonight we have Sunhee, a woman with a love problem. Sunhee, tell us about your problem.Sunhee: I‘m from a Korean family, and I‘m in love with a man from India that I met here in the U.S.Dr. Monroe: Okay, and…Sunhee: He‘s asked me to marry him, and I said yes.Dr. Monroe: So what is the problem?Sunhee: It‘s my parents. They‘re very traditional, so I‘m afraid of telling them that I‘m engaged.I‘m worried that they won‘t let me marry him.Dr. Monroe: Hmm.Sunhee: I can‘t go against my parents‘ will, but this is the man I want to marry.Dr. Monroe: Hmm. That‘s Sunhee‘s problem, folks. Now, what‘s your advice to her?Sunhee: Hello. What‘s your advice for our worried friend?Carla: Hello. I‘m Carla, from Canada, and I married a Chinese man five years ago. When I first told my parents I wanted to marry a foreigner with different religious beliefs, they were very angry. You see, they‘re very traditional. They‘ve always expected me to marry someone Canadian, from the same religious background.Dr. Monroe: Then what happened?Carla: For four years, they hardly talked to me, and they never came to visit us. it was like they disowned me…Dr. Monroe: Four years, you say. After four years something changed?Carla: Yes. When our little girl was born, I sent my parents a picture of her, and wrote, ―Your granddaugh ter would like to see you.‖ A week later they called, and a month after that they came to see us – well, they came to see my daughter, any-way. Now they‘re trying –they still aren‘t comfortable with my husband, but they‘re trying to understand him.Dr. Mo nroe: So, what‘s your advice?Carla: Don‘t give in to tradition. Marry the person you love. But have your first child soon –don‘t wait four years like I did. That‘s too long to be divided from your parents.Dr. Monroe: Sounds like good advice to me.ScriptSarah: You know, Richard, I really think we ought to fix up our apartment a little.Richard: What for? What‘s wrong with it the way it is?Sarah: Are you kidding? It‘s so empty.Richard: Come on. A room is just a room. Why do we have to fill it up with a bunch of junk? Besides, it costs money.Sarah: Well, it doesn‘t have to be that expensive. I know this really neat little thrift store around the corner. We can go there and get a few simple things, just make it feel like a home.Richard: A few things? Oh, man, this is going to cost money.Sarah: it doesn‘t have to cost a lot.Richard: Why can‘t we just leave it the way it is? I like it. I feel comfortable here. You start putting a lot of nice things around and it‘s going to be a museum.Sarah: But, Richa rd, we‘re not the only ones that are going to be here. We want to have friends over, you know, have people over to study. They‘ve got to have places to sit.Richard: Hey, that‘s a good idea. We could get a couple of psychedelic posters and a lava lamp. Get a black light. Crank up the stereo. We could have cool parties here.Sarah: Parties, Richard? Richard, we are not going to have any time to party. We are going to be way too busy studying. That's what we‘re in college for!Richard: College is about having parties about having friends over. I don‘t want something that looks like my parents‘ house.Sarah: Look. It doesn‘t have to look like your parents‘ house. We just need a few simple things like chairs. Maybe some plants you know, it‘ll just make it nice a nd homey.Richard: Homey? Okay, I‘m not looking for homey. I‘m a college student.Sarah: At this rate, we‘re never going to find anything that we both like.Richard: Yeah, well, at least we can agree on that.ScriptWhitney: Welcome to Life‘s Concerns. I‘m your host, Whitney Opal. 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Unit 1 Relationships1.Warm up: T alk about life choices2.Listening task: Catching up with old friendsWhat have you been up to?I dunno. cook up a storm calculusBrunette My judges have a thing against pink hair, so…3.Real World Listening: Karen and Charisse talk about their lives4.Interaction Link: T en years from nowhold a position/rank/job1.A: Jake Sutton！Is that you, man? How are you?B: Hey, Andrew! I didn’t recognize you for a moment, long time no see!A: Y eah, wow, I haven’t seen you since high school graduation! what’ve you been up to?B: I’ve been back East, at collage.A: collage? Where?B: Boston. b. u.A: Oh, cool.B: And this past year, I got to go to Spain as an exchange student.A: Spain? No kidding? I remember you always hoped for an international lifestyle.B: exactly.A: So how was is, amigo?B: Oh, man, it was so great; I got to see a lot of Europe.A: Y ear! Like where,B: All over. Italy, France, Greece, and my homestay family was really nice. They’ve invited me back again if I want to go to graduate school there.A; sounds like we won’t be seeing you for anther few more years then, eh?B: I dunno. Half of me wants to go , half of me wants to stay here , you know, when i was there , I missed home a lot more than I thought I would.A: I can imagine.2.A: so, terry, how have you been?B: good, good.A: How are things going? Did you graduate this year?B: Me? Nah! I went to State, but after my second year, I realize that what I really want to do is take over for my mom in the restaurant.A: Oh, that’s right. Y our family owns a little restaurant. Well, I mean, it’s not so little, but…B: So I came back home and started apprenticing as chef.A: Really? That is so cool! Y ou know, now that I think about it, it makes perfect sense for you. Even back in high school, you could cook up a storm. So, how is it being in the restaurant business?B: Well, I love to cook, but, man, I have a lot to learn about running a business. I’m really glad my mom’s around to teach me.\A: Well, I’ll have to come by to try your cooking. What nights do you work?B: Take your pick. I’m there seven nights a week.3;A: Ken? Ken Mackney, is that you?B: Uh, yeah, I’m Ken Mackney.A: It’s me. Barry Simmons. Y ou know, Mr. Jones’s calculus class, senior year?B: Um, so, how’s it going? What are you up to these days?A: I’m pretty busy. I’m working as an accountant in the city.B: Oh, that’s great! It sounds like you really put your math skills to good use.A: Y eah. And I got married last fall. Hey, you might actually know my wife, Tina Chan, Jason Chan’s little sister?B: Tina. Is she the one who went to Harvard Medical School?A: No, that was Lisa Fong. Tina went to art school.B: Oh! Well, I guess you and Tina are a good match, then, you were always into art, too, weren’t you?A: No, not really, that’s my brother tom you are thinking of, you don’t remember very much from high school, do you?B: No, I guess not! It’s been a long time!4:A: hi, Kate, it’s me, Cindy Lohan, you remember me , don’t you?B: Cindy, Cindy. I can’t seem to place the name. Oh, my gosh, yes! I do remember you! But…A: But what?B: Well, it’s just that you don’t look like the free-spirited Cindy I remember. Y ou look so, so normal.A: Normal? I guess you’re referring to my hair?B: Y eah. I mean, you’re just a regular brunette now. When I knew you, you always had your hair dyed some interesting color. Blue one day, pink the next.A: Well, I’m a lawyer now. Most judges have a thing against pink hair, so…B: I can see your sense of humor hasn’t changed much!Unit 2 Identity1.Warm up: Personal qualities2.Listening task: T alking about surprising qualitiesThird listening:1). She thought a jock must be very big and not good at speaking and with poor academic performanc0e.2). One day Brett gave her a poem which she thought was romantic and full of imagery.3）From his girlfriend who showed her some photos if him dancing.4) Because he thought it was private.5)Kayla is a straight student who can play the drums in a band called Rock Hard.6）Because he thought it’s impossible for a nerd to join a Rock Band.3.Real World Listening: TJ talks about recent changes in his lifeY ou tore it up in the half-pipe.tear sth up: 把…撕成碎片；捣毁，破坏tear sb up: 使…及其难受sponsorship: 赞助者hang out:4.Interaction Link: Who are you really5. 1.Oh, my gosh. Y ou won‟t believe this.6.What? What happened, Katie (Kate)?7.Y ou know that guy Brett, from the football team?8.Oh, yeah, the big dumb jock. What did he do this time?9.He gave me a poem.10.A poem?11.I mean, it‟s beautiful! It‟s romantic and it‟s full of imagery. I just couldn‟t believe itcame from him.12.Y ou got that right. I didn‟t even think he could read.13.I just found out he plays two musical instruments and speaks French fluently!14.Hmm, well, maybe there‟s more to Brett than meets the eye.15.2:16.Hey, Jeff(Jeffrey), I didn‟t know you took dance lessons.17.What? How did you know that?18.Y our girlfriend showed me some pictures of your dancing.19.Man, I told her not to show those to people.20.Aw (used to express sympathy, disgust, or disbelief), come on (hurry, disagreement).Actually, I think it‟s pretty cool. I wish there were something I felt that passionate about.21.Really, y ou know I love to dance, but I don‟t tell my friends about it.22.Dancing is a private thing for me. It‟s just something I do for myself.23.3：24.Hey, Kayla. Can I borrow your notes from today‟s math class?25.Y eah, sure, just make sure to give them back to me before my band plays tonight. I needt time to study.26.Did you say your band?27.Y eah. I’m in a band called Rock Hard. I play the drums (instrument played by beatingwith the hands or sticks鼓).28.Y ou‟re kidding. Y ou play the drums for a rock band? I never would‟ve guessed.29.Why? Cause I‟m a straight A student?30.Y eah, I mean you‟re the one everyone comes to for math help. I just assumed you werea …31.A nerd?32.Well, I don‟t know about that.33.Don‟t worry. I‟m not offended (no offence----as weak as a cat (=as weak as water)). I‟m anerd. But who says nerds can‟t play drums?Unit 3 Advice1.Warm up: Mabel Clarkson gives advice2.Listening task: Getting unwanted advice1). 35. She should have a baby now.2). A struggle between career and family.3). Studying in a college.4). Because he wants to save some money and many of his friends are doing the same.5). One believed in the saying that spare the rod and spoil t he child while the other doesn’t.3.Real World Listening: Andrea Price gives advice to callers4.Interaction Link: Advice columnwords:•to stick to it: to continue doing sth•juggle: to try to fit two or more jobs, activities etc. into your life试图应付（两项或更多的工作、活动等）•It’s hard to juggle a job, kids, and housework.•很难同时做好工作，照顾好孩子又干好家务活。