视听说4口语考试整理(精短简练)

A: Through a student's speech, we can know Bhutan is a small country — high in the Himalaya Mountains —between India and China. In their language, Bhutan is known as Druk Yul, which in English is land, land of the thunder dragon. The dragon is even displayed on their flag. And their government had always been a, an absolute monarchy.通过一个学生的演讲，我们可以知道不丹是一个小国家，位于印度和中国之间的喜马拉雅山脉上。

在他们的语言中，不丹被称为德鲁克佑尔，英语为官方语言，雷龙的地方。

龙甚至在他们的旗帜上显示。

他们的政府一直是一个绝对的君主政体。

他们的旗帜上显示。

他们的政府一直是一个绝对的君主政体。

B:Anyway, un l very recently, Bhutan had no electricity, no cars or trucks, no telephones, and no postal service. You may be surprised to learn that in Bhutan people have only had television since 1999. It was the last country on Earth to get it. Bhutan reject the modern world for so long is because the government wanted to avoid nega ve influences.But the king has admi ed that the policy of isola on had many nega ve consequences. Then, one of our kings began opening up Bhutan to the outside world ，and the king wants our country ’s development to be guided by Gross Na onal Happiness.无论如何，直到最近，不丹没有电，没有汽车或卡车，没有电话，没有邮政服务。

SummarizingUnit 1Passage1:(不考)Passage2: “If you ask me”There is an economic graduate who gets a job in a pub for a year .She has financial problems and feels lonely. She tells her troubles to Tony, a regular customer of the pub, who talks to some friends and gets her a loan to set up a business. With this help she has and her own company. The situation, however, is reversed (颠倒); Tony is disabled after an accident. She pays back Tony’s help, and Tony thinks that investing in people gives the best return you can ever hope for.Unit 2Passage1: “Danger! Books may change your life”Reading is a life-changing activity. It aids us to get out of confusion in a material world and to discover the real meaning of the life. Simply put, books are supremely influential in the way we live.Homerun book might be the answer for the book that everyone should read. It describes the first reading experience. Everyone is looking for their own homerun books. And what is yours?Passage2: “They were alive and they spoke to me”Henry Miller depicts the struggle he made to obtain books when he was young, and then introduces the reason that makes a book live. In hiseyes, books are one of the few things men cherished deeply, but if you lend it to others, it makes friends for you. He continues to suggest that the vast majority of books repeat what others say, so read as little as possible.Unit 3Passage1: Fifty years of fashion”Between 1960 and 2010, fashion styles have ranged widely, there are two constant factors: the ubiquitous jeans and the rise and fall of hemlines.Jeans soon became popular among young people after being invented .Hemlines were related to the economy. Whenever the economic outlook is unsettled, both men and women tend to wear more conservative clothes. And as the economy situation changed, time saw a number of different styles.Passage2: “Eco-jewellery: sea glass”Sea glass is popular among the jewellery collectors for several reasons. First, the creation of sea glass is a form of recycling. Second, with human recycling rather than hurling it into the sea, sea glass becomes rarer than diamonds. Third, its eco-credentials lend sea glass further appeal.However, with the decline of sea glass in supply, there has arisenproblem of reviving old habits of dumping glass into the sea. Gina Cowen, a sea glass jeweler, refuses to condone it and she even rejects the idea of polishing new glass to make it look old.Unit4Passage1: “The credit card trap”Today, we are caught in the credit crunch because banks set traps which appeal to our vanity and greed and sometimes to our basic need for survival.The banks target people who are prone to impulse-buying, and potentially bad credit risks. Then the banks charge them more interest and earn more money.So, take a large pair of scissors and cut credit cards into small pieces. Then the banks have no potential to tempt money away from you. Passage2: “The key to wedded bliss? Money matters”What’s the key to wedded bliss? Money matters. Marriage at its core is a financial union. sTo become more compatible, couples need follow these guidelines: talking and sharing goals; running a home like a business, being supportive of careers; enjoying, but within reason; Using a mediator while having strong yet divergent opinions. Maintaining some financial independence, spending time and money together as a kind of investment in marriage.Unit5Passage1: “Sex differences in English gossip rules”Researchers have found that men gossip as much as women. However, men don’t admit they gossip.The reason why female gossip actually sounds like gossip is that there seem to be three principal factors involved. First, Women adopt a tone which is always highly animated while men gossip in the same flat. Second, women are interested in details. Third, women pay more attention to the feedback than menPassage2: “Marked: women in the workplace”Women constantly have to make choices about dress and appearance, and even the way they sign their names, which lead people to make judgments about them.A woman who takes her husband’s surname announces to the world that she is married and also that she is traditional and may be less herself.However, men do not have to make the same choices.Unit6Passage1: “Winston Churchill”Winston Churchill was born in 1874 into one of Britain’s grandest families. He was bullied when he was young. His dream was to be ageneral, so he got into the RMAS. Then he became a soldier and a hero in Boer war. He through his leadership and example to encourage Britons to win the war.In 1945, when Britain won the war, Churchill lost the general election. But we will always remember that he saved Britain.Passage2:(不考)。

视听说4口语考试话题示例3.WangPei,I heard u went to see the movie named "BattleShip" in the cinema yeasterday.Tell me about it.Oh,I have to say it's a great movie.The story was exciting.Who act the leading role?Liam Neesen and Alexander.Who are them?I know less about them.The leading isn't the piont.Their acting was pretty bad.Oh~~Really?Y es,but I like the music. It was moving.To hear you say so.I lose insterest in it.I'm sorry.Don't mind it.4.Hey,Chen WenJing,where are u going?I'm going to the English listening and speaking class.Well,do u remember our plan?What's plan?To have a spring outing outside of campus this weekend.Y es,I remember it.Oh,Look at the time!I really should be going!It's getting late.Well, I know you're busy.I don't want to keep u.OK,then let's talk about it this afternoon.Y ou know my phone number?What's it?6537-4610.Got it.See u later.See u~~5.Hey,nice to see u,Wang Pei.I can't forget your performance last week!My pleasure.What do you think about the new jazz club?I am pleased they gave me that chance.Y ou was worth it.I can't believe how much your playing has improved recently.Thank you.Then tell something about your concert last night.Oh,I'm not sure the concert went very well,but I did my best.Don't say that,you did a super job with the students.I hope you are right.Exactly you make it.Thank you.6.WangPei,it's time for dinner.Oh,I am hungry,too.Shall we go to La Cantina?No,I prefer Da Marine.It is the best Italian restaurant in town(I don't like Italian food.)The food isdelicious!And the music is great,and(Wait a minute,It's too loud and the)Please don't interrupt me! OK ,you go on.I like Da Marine and hate La Cantina.OK,take it easy.Then Da Marine?Y es, let's go.7.Hey,Chen WenJing,I'm here.Long time no see.Y es,we haven't seen each other since last winter trip.Do youremember the trip?Sure, I remember.We had a great time,didn't we?Y es, the scenery was fantastic.And we went on some great hikes.And I remember while we were driving to Lushan Mountain,we got lost.Oh,yes.We ended up on a small mountain road and got stuck in the snow.And a nice couple stopped and helped push our car outWe are lucky.Oh, there comes the taxi,let's go to my home first.Ok, let's go.8.On,no!What's up?Something is wrong with my video camera.Did you check the batteries?It should be OK.I've charged it.What about the on/off switch?Let me see.It's on.Uh,then the plug.Maybe the plug is broken.Y ou're probably right. I'll try the one in the sitting-room.Go ahead.9.Hi,chenwenjin.Oh,hi.Why are you here?Just pass by .How about your work recently?Oh,don't mention it.What's up?Y ou know what?I was supposed to be at an importantbusiness lunch with a client at noon today,but I forgot about it.It's not too bad.Y ou know that,my boss is going to be angry.He is a cruel guy.Take it easy.There's nothing you can do about it now.I know. But I still feel bad.Come on,what done is done.Let's go for dinner,I pay for it.OK.10.WangPei,tell you what,I'm really looking forward to my family reunion this weekend.Of course you are,you've tell me about that for the fifth time.Come on,that's a big deal.I can't wait.Y es,you did.And you love the beaches near your cousin's home,right?Actually,I like my cousin and her husband.they are a fun couple.I can imagine.They really make me laugh when last time you bring them to my home. So I think I'll have a great time.So will you.11.Oh, god!How do you just arrive!I'm really sorry I'm late.Y es,you did.I've been waiting for 45 minutes.Calm down.OK?OK.Then are you going to tell me your excuse?I were playing tennis and didn't realize how late it was.I've had enough of you.Take it easy.These things happen.OK.Then how about our dinner.It's too for a seat now.Well,we can go to "Da Xi Bei".It won't be much people there.All right.12.WangPei,what are going to do after graduation?Y ou know what,I've applied to some graduate schools.Why you do that?I plan to get a graduate degree in business administration.Oh,god!Y ou can't be so hard!Y es, I did.Well,any way,I hope things turn out well for you.Thank you.Then what's your plan?Tell you what,I'm going to be working as a photographer for New Life Daily.Oh,you got the job?Nearly.Good luck.Thank you.。

第一单元A: You look furious. What happened?B:Nothing. I’d rather not talk about it. Just don’t ask.A:Come on. You shouldn’t keep your feeling to yourself. You need to let off some stream. So, talk tome.B: All right. This morning I went to a shop to buy a digital camera, I only need an ordinary one. It is enough for my tours in the summer vacation. Buy they persuaded me to buy a professional camera, which cost three times as much.A: But you were willing to buy for it. Anyway, it must work better.B:You see, I know next to nothing about photography. So they simply tricked me into buying an expensive one.A: No wonder you’re livid with rage. I’d be mad too if I were robbed like that. What are you going to do?B: I already went back to them and asked to exchange it for a cheaper one.A: What did they say?B: Oh, they were rude. They insisted that they hadn’t encouraged me to buy a professional camera, and that I bought i t myself.A: Sounds like you got a raw deal!B:What’s worse, as I was leaving, I heard they say, “That guy looks broke. He shouldn’t have bought any camera.”A: Don’t let it get to you. Better ignore their rude remarks.B: I agree. I did manage to keep my cool.A: Well, the best thing you can do is to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Agency. If they talk to the shop, maybe they will give you a refund.B: Sounds too good to be true.第二单元Sally: Hi, John, nice to see you here.John: Hi, sorry, your name escapes me momentarilySally: Oh, I’m Sally. D on’t you recognize me?John: Now I see, you’re Sally! You have changed beyond recognition! Sally: I had cosmetic surgery.John: I’m confuses! I thought you were good-looking before.Sally: My nose was rather flat. The bridge of my nose wasn’t high enough.So I got my nose fixed.John:That’s absolutely unnecessary. I can also see your eyes have changed a lot.Sally: Yeah, my single-folded eyelids have become double-folded. John: What else did you do?Sally: I also have my teeth straighten ed. I felt uncomfortable about my uneven teeth whenever I smiled. Now I think I have a better smile.John: Why do you have so much surgery?Sally: I believe a better physical appearance will help me land a better job.John:Nonsense. Most employers are more interested in your practical ability than your looks.第三单元Josh: Maggie, I’ve just read a fire destroyed much of the forest on Day Mountain in Hong Kong the other day.Maggie: I’ve heard that too. The local government sent firefighters and even helicopters to try to put out the fire. But I think they shou ldn’thave tried.Josh: You mean, they should just let the forests burn? How can they stand by and watch people’s homes go up in flames?Maggie: Some experts argue that forest fires are a phase in the cycle of nature, and we shouldn’t interfere. Except, of course, to save lives.Josh: It seems wrong to allow fires to burn up good timber. What a waste that would be! You see,the fire-hit area extends nearly 4,00 square meters.Maggie: But that’s nature’s way of cleaning up the debris that collects on the forest floor and creating space for new growth.Josh: That may be true, but it still seems wrong to just let fires burn.They destroyed not only timber, but many rare butterflies living there Maggie:Anyway, there have been verdant forests for millions of years without man’s help in combating fires.Josh: You may be correct,but I still think it’s wrong to not put out forest fires. If too many trees are destroyed, the very existence of human beings is threatened第四单元Jenny: Hell, Jenny of Mokia Mobile.Dick: Hello, this is Dick, your mobile phone battery supplier. Jenny: Hi, Dick. Glad to hear from you again. What’s on your mind? Dick: We’ve produced a new battery that is inexpensive, but powerful. It can last a long time.Jenny: We’ve already got a goof selection. What’s so special about your new product?Dick: Well, could you arrange for me to meet your boss Linda? Then I’ll go into details.Jenny: OK, when can you come?Dick: I was hoping to get together with Linda this week, if possible.I want to get going on this right away.Jenny: Let me check her timetable…Yes, she’s completely free ThursdayDick: Why not meet at about ten in the morning at your office? Jenny: Sound good. Let me say it again: We’ll look forward to seeing you at ten on Thursday.Dick: I’m sure it’ll be a rewarding meeting. Thank you. Good-bye.[Later]Jenny: Hello. Is Dick there, please?Dick: Hello. Dick speaking.Jenny: Hi, Dick, this is Jenny. Something unexpected has come up. I’m afraid we have to postpone the meeting with you on Thursday.Dick: That’s disappointing. When can we meet?Jenny: Linda has to put the meeting off until sometime on Friday. Will that suit you?Dick: I’m afraid I can’t go on Friday. I’ll be flying to another city on business.Jenny: Then could you come after five on Thursday?Dick: Certainly, Can we make it five thirty then?Jenny: Five thirty’s perfect. Linda will be waiting for you at five thirty on Thursday.Dick: Ok. Great! Thanks. Bye.第五单元Pamela: Excuse me, Mr. Atkin, do you have a minute to spare?Atkin: The question suggests something serious, Pamela. What’s up? Pamela: Well, uh…Thank you very much for offering me a permanent job.But now I’ve received a notice of admission to a Master’s degreeprogram in my university. I’m afraid I have to leave.Atkin: Oh, what a pity. You did an excellent job here, and everyone likes you.Pamela: I really enjoyed working here. But further studies will give me more opportunities to grow professionally.Atkin: Your skills in software development are almost irreplaceable here.Would you stay if I promote you to the department head and giveyou a raise in pay?Pamela:Thank you very much indeed, and I do appreciate the golden opportunity. But I really need to acquire more knowledge while I’myoung. With a Master’s degree in my hands, I’ll be more competitivein the future.Atkin: In that case, I won’t keep you, Pamela. I just want to tell you that I’m sad you’ll be leaving us. You run this place with clockwork efficiency, you know. We’ll all miss you a lot.Pamela: I hope this one-month notice will give you time to hire and traina replacement.Atkin: Thanks for the notice, Pamela. Assistant like you are rare. I guess we’d better start looking as soon as possible.Pamela: With your approval, I’ll post notice today and interview applicants for you.Atkin: That would be great. Schedule them in as you see fit. Pamela, without you, things here will be different.Pamela: Thank you for your kind words. If you have any problem, please feel free call me.第六单元Simon: Eliza, do you know why people say” keep your fingers crossed” when they want to wish others luck?Eliza: It sounds a bit funny. As far as I know, it’s a lot to do with an ancient Christian belief.Simon: Uh, go on.Eliza: In the Christian belief “making the sign of the cross” w ould keep away evil spirits an d bad luck.Simon: I see. When you think about the cross, sign of Christianity, that belief seems to make some sense.Eliza: That’s true. That’s why children often cross their fingers when they tell a small lie. They want to keep bad luck away, or toavoid being punished.Simon: Sounds interesting. So, I’ll cross my fingers for you before you take the final examination.Eliza: Thank you.Simon: But those who don’t understand this superstition might be puzzled Eliza:With interesting communications among nations, more and more people can understand it now.第七单元Qiang: I see you’re reading travel brochures. Planning a holiday trip somewhere?Li: Once the warms up. I get itchy feet. I think about going places. Qiang:Will this be a trip abroad or some excursion close to home?Li:I prefer going abroad. We’ve never visited a foreign country before.Qiang: What countries are advertised in the brochure?Li: Two overseas tours are offered during summer vacation. One is to a nearby country like Korea or Japan, and the other is to European countries.Qiang: Which tour do you prefer?Li: I’d like to go and see Korea. It’s close to China so that the tour is less expensive.Qiang: I prefer to spend our savings on the European tour. We can see very different people and architecture, enjoy different food, and appreciate different customs.Li: All right. You convince me. They say variety’s the spice of life.But shall we take a long tour or a whirlwind tour that allowus only a few hours in each place?Qiang: In a long tour we can look around and not feel rushed, but it’s too expensive. So let’s take a whirlwind tour. That’s what we can afford.Li: I agree. A whirlwind tour allows us to visit many important places we’ve heard and read so much about. That’s good enough for us.Qiang: Right on.第八单元Jane: Some countries are suffering from crop failure and famine, but why do they refuse genetically modified crops and foods?Bob: And many Europeans insist that processed foods containing GM ingredients be labeled.Jane: Why should they be labeled?Bob: Not everyone is sure that genetically modified foods are safe. They want to certain that biotech foods have the same composition as traditional foods. Jane: But there are more urgent problems in this world. Many people are dying of famine.Bob: But those who aren’t hungry may want all genetically modified products to be labeled so they know exactly what they’re eating.Jane: Y ou know, I’ve heard of a GM fish that was ten times larger than a normal fish. Bob: That really sounds abnormal.Jane: Some famine-stricken people are afraid GM crops will overpower and eliminate their native crops.Bob: Sounds alarming.Jane: Y eah, but GM foods can feed many people.Bob: Y ou’re right; they could solve the problem of starvation in the world. But I think we have a right to know what we are eating. GM food should be labeled.第九单元Pamela: Still reading about how the bubble’s going to burst in the real estate market?Simon: Y eah, and this is an interesting article, though what it says may not be true.I think the market is going to be stable.Pamela: I agree. At present, the government’s policy seems to be stabilizing property prices. But I don’t understand why so me people spend so muchmoney on real estate? What was behind this big rush to buy houses lastyear?Simon: Since the interest rates on bank savings were quite low, and the stockmarket remained a bear market for a long time, it’s not surprising thatinvestment in housing property rose.Pamela: Were there any other reasons for the race to buy houses last year? Simon: Y eah, a number of other reasons: Some buyers searched for status symbols, some wanted to live more comfortably, and still others expected furtherrises in property values.Pamela: Amazing. So many people earn enough to buy a large apartment or even two houses.Simon: Most of them don’t; they buy on credit.Pamela: The article says too much debt may burst the bubble.Simon: But I think the market will remain stable, at least in the near future.第十单元Maggie: Josh, you were late for work this morning.Josh: I was only about ten minutes late. Anyway, the boss didn’t say anything about it.Maggie:As a friend, I must give you a warning. You should understand that Americans treasure time.Josh: What do you mean?Maggie: Y ou see, for them time is tangible. It’s a thing. “Time is money.” Y ou can “spend time”, “waste time”, “save time”. Y ou can even “kill time”!Josh: Does this strong sense of time affect their lifestyle?Maggie: If you’re 20 minutes late for a business appointment, the other persons will be annoyed. They may not trust you anymore. Today you were ten minuteslate for work. That was bad enough.Josh: I was caught in a traffic jam. What could I have done?Maggie: Y ou should have called the secretary to say you might be late. I learned the importance of punctuality when I studied at an American university.Josh: Tell me about it.Maggie: Some students were late handing in assignments and the professors gave them poor marks. One professor even refused to read a term paper that wasturned in after the deadline.Josh: But as far as I know, English-speaking people may be 15-30 minutes late fora dinner party.Maggie:That’s tr ue. For an informal occasion like that, punctuality is not so important. Also, a boss may keep his employees waiting for a long time. Josh: But if his secretary is late, she’s in trouble. She will probably be reprimanded.Maggie: How true!。

说明：只有Unit1~8单元，有的单元只有部分对话，没有全写完。

望选择性的择取，O(∩_∩)O谢谢！Unit11.the trouble of fameWe find that famous people always rocket into the spotlight for fame.They also pay for it when they take possession of much.Because they have trouble of fame.As a famous person,they're required to keep themselves as great as their worshipping fans suggest.They make desperate attempts to gain what they want.But they can't do anything free when they really want to.There are several reasens for the trouble of fame.First,they must know basical common sense.Second,they can't touch those sensitive(敏感的）things.Especially personal sentiment.Third,they should have a good temper even others point out their shortcomings.What's more,they need to deal with their family relationship2 The ideas people have about meEveryone to the people around him，will have different views about him. Even if I just pass a stranger, at a store or our library, I'll have a idea about him. Maybe, he looks so smart or looks so handsome. Just like this, everyone around me also have some ideas about me.But, these are not in the know, it’s just a simple first impression. Everyone to some of your idea, need to contact with you, Only in these way, can they have more accurate understanding about you. Actually, I have no idea what people think of me right now. I have no idea what my mom think of me, I have no idea what my teacher think of me, also, I have no idea what my roommate think of me.Once upon a time, my friends say that I'm a elusive person, sometimes I will be good ,I will do something you want for you, that time , you will think I’m your best friend in the world. But sometimes I would not pay attention to you, no matter what you are talking about or what you are suffering.Well, Indeed, I don't like this view, because a lot of things I can only to bear by myself, a lot of people can’t understand something what I have done. They need the reason I give. Because of this, they can judge me only according to their own ideas and what they have seen or what they have heard.When I'm in love, I don’t like to quarrel with my girlfriend, but we always do, at that time she will say to others ,speak ill of me. With a kind of subjective emotion . So, many people will think I'm a bad boy. Or I’m a bad man. But actually, I don't like to with her friend who has been told, because there is no need to explain what. They don’t know what really happen between us.To sum up, I gonna say, Maybe Yesterday you thought you have had a wrong impression on me, today you would wrong again, I will see you tomorrow would be wrong the third time. I mean, don’t judge your friend just by what you seen or what you heard. I don't care what people how to see me in my age, because I do a belief ,one day, they will understand me, no matter what I have done. If you are my friends, you will know that. That’s all, thank you for your listening!Unit21 An original person in my life.2.Why being original is importantA:Today I have seen how my friend frame someone to get the higer position, so that I must sign with emotion that my friend has changed a lot.B:Yes, so I have a question that why when people enter into society will change their nature? Will become someone they don’t like before?C:Everyone has their desire in their hearts, if there were some lure in front of them what can help them to make their dreams come true, most of them will be shaked.D:Yeah, I agree with you.So nowadays we face with the question that how being original or keep the pure soul.Now we must know that why being original is important.A:Though many people say that one drop of fame will likely contaminate the entire well of a man's soul, and many people want to get a fame, a authority, a high statue, so it’s impossible that keep one’s soul pure or being original.But we must know that if everyone can being original, the world will be fine, the life will be tuneful.So being original is important. B:Yes,desire is horrible,it takes you out of yourself.As a child, you can play with your friends at will, do everything what you want to do without considering aftermath. But after you or others changed, when you get along with them, you maybe think that if they have some aims or whether they utilize you. You couldn’t be at will, even you will guard against them.C: I also think that, maybe when he or she get the fame, make their dreams come true,but when they look around, they will find that they are alone, no one stand by them, because on the way they come true their dreams, they have threw down theirs friendship and so on just like leaving rubbish. So when someone do something for the sake of themselves, they will find they lose more beyond they can image.D: Yes, the person who achieves success often discovers that it does more harm than good. So instead of trying so hard to achieve success, try to be happy with who you are and what you do. Try to do work that you can be proud of. Maybe you won't be come true your dreams in your ownlifetime, but you may gain more than successed. So being original is important.Unit31 The most difficult situation I have ever experiencedA:Now we having a discuss about the most difficult situation I have ever experienced. In one’s life, there are one or more unforgettable events. Can you tell me the most difficult situation you have ever experienced?B:What make me unforgettable is college entrance examination, I will remember those days forever.C:Yse, college entrance examination is unforgettable, but I think the experienced I visit the World Expo is more unforgettable.D:What make me unforgettable is the earthdin in Wenchuan, I still remember the time the disaster happened,it is shocking our hearts forever. A:Oh, I acquaintance what you think, I agree with you.the college entrance examination is a event what most people unforgettable,bacause it is a corner of one’s life, it wil decide your futu re.And the World Expo is important for our country, it is means mate with foreign country. Finally, the earthdin in Wenchuan, is the suffering event in our country. Can you tell me what you have experienced?B: In my exam time, everyday I must late getting up early, fiddling around with our homework, I also feeling that homework is my life, we must take a text everyday, many people in the class like enquiring scoreeach other, so the endure in my shoulder is very heavy, but I must stick to, because I know that it is a corner of one’s life, it wil decide my future. When I feel tired, wan to give up, I will ask myself what is me want to do, and I must piety my parents.C: I go to Shanghai to visit the World Expo during International Labour Day, the weather is hot, everyday I must walk more than 10 hours, it is really a experience and toughening for us. But in one World Expo bus in the evening, I have seen one man and one woman come to blows over get on the bus, then there are many volunteer come here try to stop people from fighting each other, then there was one person say a sentence loudly “Don't throw the Chinese before the foreigner's face”, it makes me unforgettable.D: When I heard the earthquake which happened in Wenchuan, I do not know it is very serious, but when I saw the news, wenchuan just like ruins, when I saw one and one paramedic dig up woundeds and corpses from the collapsed building, I cried, I feel one’s life is so precious, I also feel before nature human are so small and weak. When I saw pieces of heroism on TV, I had to esteem some people's dedication selfless.A:Yeah, everyone has his most difficult situation, so long as we remember that no degree of difficulty, we or our country will successed one day.the life of a blind personAs we all known,the blind person lives in the dark and couldn`nt see anyhing.You can imagine how bad it is and their life is filled with sorrow,unconvenience,hardship,maybe sometimes they get the laughter not the sympathy.The key of the issue is that they can not enjoy the visual colourful world and unfortunately, they do not have the ability of visualization permantely.I’m sure you won’t find it common that blind people use the Internet,walk without using handrail,let alone the special processing focuses more on sound,shape,texture and position,all things you can get without vision.The rely on the other senses,for example,instead of visualizing a ball as a round thing,you saw,they would visualize it as a round thing they touched.We can get their inner feelings from the Herry Kallen If I were granted three seeing days.It says Make the most of every sense;glory in all the facts of pleasure and beauty which the world reveals to you through the several means of contact which Nature provides.But of all the senses,I am sure that sight must be the most delightful.So we can understand the blind person eagerness of seeing world .We should respect them .Unit4how I use the InternetComputers play an important role in the modern world. Today they are used in many areas of human activities, such as business, industry,science, and education. The development of computers has also created many attractive job opportunities. I'm a college student majoring in mathematics and as such I know quite well the powers of the computer. The y have evolved as a natural consequence of man’s growing need for fast and accurate calculation. To make myself better equipped in my field of study I have learned several computer languages to communicate with the computer. My experience tells me that if we want to become competent users of the computer we must keep up with its development. Because modern industrialized society need computers to perform a wide range of tasks, I think a general knowledge of such wonderful machines is quite necessary for most of us.2 .The reason why a country should invest in information technology A:Do you use compuer everyday?B:Yes,nowadays we can’t live without the computer,telephone.A:So as our country.Today information techonology has penetrated almost every aspects of society.It is very important for a country to invest in information technology.B: I agree with you. Some people think information thchnology is too overpowering and brings a lot of shadows to morden society.But they don’t find the necessary of informati on development.C:Yeah, information technology has brought about globalization. Cooperation is becoming more and more important for a country.A country can not become powerful without the support from other country. D: It's the age of information now and information is very important in the society we need verious of information.In anther way, our country should develop the information technology which can make our life more conveiniece.C:Yes,only develop the technology of infornation can our country and our life become more prosperous.Unit51The best\worst roommate i've ever had.2 Humans live in groupsA:Do you know<Robinson Crusoe>?B:Yes this is very famous.I think Robinson is very pitiful.He has no friends,there is no fun in his life.humans live in gr oup,I can’t image the picture that I have no friends.In our life and work,we all emphasize the importance of cooperation.When we was born,we had already lived in groups.In our mind,it is ought to live with other people.C:Yes,if someone left to live alone,will find life empty,boring and longly.friends are essential to our life. Having friends,we can find happiness. If you are in trouble your friends will help you through or at least comfort you. When you are happy , they share it with you. They are also there for you to chat with at any time.D; It is a wonderful feeling, as the proverb says" to love each other is easy but to make frieds is hard", So, it is crutial that we should get along with ourfriends. In my opinon ,it is a shame that you have no friends . The world would be more beautiful if it was full of filled with friendship.A: YES,A person should make as many friends as he can. The more friends he has, the more meaningful his life will be.We live in group .Every one needs friends. One relies on his friends for a lot of help during his lifetime; friends not only help through his difficulties and hardships but also share his joys. Without friends one feels lonely and solitary.Unit61A victimless crime.2 a life of honestyA:Do you heard the story“Here Comes the Wolf”when we were little kids? What we can learn from the story is that we must be honest.Honesty means speaking the truth and being fair. Honesty is a good virtue. He who lies and cheats is dishonest.B: However, there’re lots of phenome na of dishonesty nowadays。

大学英语四（视听说）口语测试试题+答案Part I. Speech: Please make a speech on each topic. Time Limit: 1 minute1. Say sth about the most emotional (the happiest, saddest, the most depressed, …) moment(s) in your life 2. What harm can anger cause ? Can you suggest some ways to control anger ? 3. Can people be judged by their looks? Why or why not ? 4. If If an an an earthquake earthquake earthquake strikes, strikes, strikes, how how how would would would you you you feel ? feel ? What What would would would you you you do do do or or or pay pay attention to ? 5. Why do people sometimes hate their jobs? What to do when you hate your job? 6. Why Why do do do some some some people, people, people, especially especially especially young young young people, people, people, constantly constantly constantly switch switch switch jobs? jobs? jobs? In In In you you opinion, is this good or harmful? 7. What advantages and disadvantages does the stock market offer? 8. Do you think most people today will put their money in banks, the stock market or real estate? Why? Part II. Situational Dialogue: Please make a dialogue on each topic. Time Limit: 2 minutes 2 minutes1. Jim asks why Helen looks sad. Helen says she has to repeat several courses, and Jim promises to help her. Helen then complains that she cannot find an internship, and Jim also promises to provide help. Finally Helen asks Jim to buy breakfast for her. This time, Jim refuses to help her. 2. Jim Jim is is is surprised surprised at at the the the sight sight sight of of of Helen Helen Helen because because Helen Helen has has has changed changed beyond recognition. Jim is surprised again and again to learn that Helen has undergone a facelift and liposuction. Helen explains why she had the surgery. 3. Helen Helen Parker is Parker is a company boss boss and Jim Smith is and Jim Smith is a client. Helen Helen calls calls calls Jim Jim Jim and and makes an appointment. Jim talks to Helen about the exact time for their meeting. Later Helen calls Jim again to change the appointment time. Jim discusses a new appointment with Helen. 4. Helen is a good employee who is quitting. Mr. Smith is the boss. Helen Mr. Smith Expressing regrets about quitting Explaining she has to leave in 3 weeks Hoping there is time to hire and train a replacement Promising to help in future Asking for details Expressing regrets Praising Praising Helen Helen Helen and and and expressing expressing expressing regrets regrets again Expressing thanks and regrets Expressing regrets again 5. Jim Jim is is is not not not experienced experienced experienced in in in investing investing investing in in in the the the stock stock stock market market market and and and seeks seeks seeks Helen Helen Helen’’s suggestions. Knowing that Jim wants to sell his stock, BCD, which has dropped more than 50 cents a share, Helen tells Jim that the market is cyclical and advises him him to to to keep keep keep it. it. it. Seeing Seeing Seeing that that that Jim Jim Jim is is is eager eager eager to to to make make make money money money in in in a a a short short short time, time, time, Helen Helen suggests he buy XYZ stock. Jim : You look down in the dumps.What can I do to cheer you up. Hallen It ’s not going to work. I ’m too depressed J : Come, on. Tell me what ’s on your mind. H : Everything. My girlfriend le me; my dog ran away; my wallet was stolen. J: Don ‘t worry. I ‘ll help you solve the biggest problem: finding you a new girlfriend. H : Forget it. Anyway, I ’m ge ng bad grades, and I was told that I was told that I have to repeat a lot of courses next year. When I heard that, I almost lost it. J: Look, relax. I ’ll help you with those courses. H : Oh, and I can not also find an intership. J: Rest assured that I can help you solve it too. H : Thank you.However,I donot have the breakfast at the moment. J: Yeah, but I also have three week ‘s laundry to do., and my room is a pigsty. H : Forget it. You ’re on your own. J: Come, on. What are friends for? H : To keep you in high spirits; not to do your laundry. 2H: Hi, John, nice to see you here.J: Hi, sorry, your name escapes me momentarily H: Oh, I Oh, I’’m Sally. Don m Sally. Don’’t you recognize me?J: Now I see, you Now I see, you’’re Sally! You have changed beyond recognition!H: I had cosmetic surgery. J: I I’’m confuses! I thought you were good-looking before.H: My nose was rather flat. The bridge of my nose wasn ’t high enough.So I got my nose fixed .J: That That’’s s absolutely absolutely absolutely unnecessary. unnecessary. unnecessary. I I I can can can also also also see see see your your your eyes eyes eyes have have have changed changed a lot.H: Yeah, my single-folded eyelids have become double-folded.J: What else did you do?H: I also have my teeth straightened. I felt uncomfortable about my uneventeeth whenever I smiled. Now I think I have a better smile.J : Why do you have so much surgery?H: I believe believe a a better better physical physical physical appearance appearance appearance will will help me land a better job.J: Nonsense. Most employers are more interested in your practical abilitythan your looks.3J: Hell, Jenny here.H: Hello, this is Helen, your mobile phone battery supplier.I supplier.I’’mcalling to make an appointment with you.J: Hi,Helen . Glad to hear from you again. What ’s on your mind? H: We We’’ve produced a new battery that is inexpensive, but powerful. It can last a long time.J: We We’’ve already got a goof selection. selection. What What What’’s so special about your new product?H: Well, could you arrange for me to meet your boss Linda? Then I ’ll go into details.J: OK, when can you come? H: I was hoping hoping to to get get together together together with with with Linda Linda Linda this this this week, week, week, if if possible. possible. I I want to get going on this right away.J Let me check her timetable Let me check her timetable……Yes, she Yes, she’’s completely free ThursdayH: OK.I OK.I’’m sure it m sure it’’ll be a rewarding meeting. Thank you. Good-bye.[Later]J: Hello. Is Helen there, please?H: Hello. Jim speaking.J: Hi, Dick, this is Jenny. Something unexpected unexpected has has come up. I ’m afraid we have to postpone the meeting with you on Thursday.H: That That’’s disappointing. When can we meet?J: Linda has to put the meeting off until sometime on Friday. Will that suit you?H: I ’m afraid I can m afraid I can’’t go on Friday. I t go on Friday. I’’ll be flying to another city on business.J: Then could you come after five on Thursday?Dick: Certainly, Can we make it five thirty then?Jenny: Five thirty thirty’’sperfect. Linda will be waiting for you at five thirty on Thursday.Dick: Ok. Great! Thanks. Bye.4 H: Excuse me, Mr. Smith , do you have a minute to spare ?M: The question suggests something serious, Helen . What ’s up? H: Well, uh …Thank you Thank you very much for very much for very much for offering me a offering me a offering me a permanent job. permanent job. permanent job. But now But nowI ’ve received a notice of admission to a Master ’s degree programin my university. I ’m afraid I have to leave in three weaks.M: Oh, what a pity. You did an excellent job here, and everyone likes you.H: I really enjoyed working here. But further studies will give me more opportunities to grow professionally.M: In that case, I won’t keep you, keep you, Helen . I just want to tell you that I ’m sad you ’ll be leaving us.H: I hope this one-month notice will give you time to hire and train areplacement.M: Thanks for the notice, Helen . Assistant like you are rare. I guesswe ’d better start looking as soon as possible.H: With your approval, I ’ll ll post post post notice today notice today notice today and interview and interview applicants for you.M: That would be great. Schedule them in as you see fit. Helen , withoutyou, things here will be different.H: Thank you for your kind words. If you have any problem, problem, please please feel freecall me.5555555555555J: Hey,Helen,I hear you become amillionaire by investing in the stock market.But I always lose money in the market.Can you give me some suggestions?H: Well,you H: Well,you’’d better observe the market closely.J:My stock ,BCD,has dropped more than 50 cents a share.Do you think I sell it? H: The market will surge in the future.You should keep it.However,if you are eager to make money in a short time,you can buy XYZ stock. J: Thank you. 9. Say sth about the most emotional (the happiest, saddest, the most depressed, …) moment(s) in your life I will describe A most embarrassed moment I recall in my life .I looked for a part- time job in the last summer vacationI was interviewed by a man from a company. I told him that I have many advantages, and I can be competent for this job. Then,he asked me what is your advantage ,and what is your disadvantage and what kind of man dou you want to be ? I could not answer these questions well because I had never thought about them before. so I think that monemt is the most embarrassed moment in my life 10. What harm can anger cause ? Can you suggest some ways to control anger ? We all konw anger can hurt our families and friends and it is harmful to ourown own body body .So it is very very important important important for for us to try to c ontrol anger control angerWhen we are angering. There are many ways to control anger such as rest , relax ation.,reading, taking a deep breath and so on.11. 3 Can people be judged by their looks? Why or why not ? I think W e should never judge people by their appearance, otherwise we may easily be cheated. Nowadays, many unemployed people dress up to be universi ty students or government officials, to cheat people out of their money, so we have to be very careful.Actually, even at a job interview, it is very important to dress properly. However,The employer may attach more importance to one ’s qualities, su ch as sincerity, creativity and communication skills than to one ’s appearance. 12. 4If If an an an earthquake earthquake earthquake strikes, strikes, strikes, how how how would would would you you you feel ? feel ? What What would would would you you you do do do or or or pay pay attention to ? When the earthquake strikes,I feelt the wold is shaking and we need to d o some things to protect ouselves. If you ’re driving while an earthquake hits, stop your vehicle and stay in your car, but mak e sure to stay away from bridges, buildings, and utility wires.If you are at home, you can hide under a table and stay away from windows;The above is my suggestions555555Why do people sometimes hate their jobs? What to do when you hate your job? · They had no idea what they wanted to do with their lives.They feei bored and tired when they always do the same thingsIf I hate my job,I willGive myself a Break orContemplate the reasons and make the appropriate changes Besides, Ican l ook look for a new job6 Why Why do do do some some some people, people, people, especially especially especially young young young people, people, people, constantly constantly constantly switch switch switch jobs? jobs? jobs? In In In you you opinion, is this good or harmful? They have low wages and the development of the company in the future is poor.Above all,They think they are so young that they have many chances.It has some advantagesand a gre They can have higher wages,Widen their field of visionWiden their field of vision and a greater probability of successThe disadvantages are that they must establish theirCommunications again and make the employers lose their confidence77777777777The stock market has its advantages. When a company is listedon the stock market, it can raise funds, which can be used to promoteits development. When many promising companies offer their shares tothe public, a huge amount of money can be collected, which will boost the growth of the national economy.However, in a bear market most stocks depreciate , andmany investors lose money. Worse still, some companies make falsefinancial reports to cheat the public,which make the public lose more money .An unhealthy stock market is harmful to the country.888888888Do you think most people today will put their money in banks, the stock market or real estate? Why? It seems to me that most Chinese are traditional, and they like to put their money in the bank . It is true that bank interest rates are low. However, deposits in banks are safe. You can be almost in the 1990s, many Chineseseldom enter the stock because the stock depreciate easilyThe real estate【房地产】 market was hot, or rather overheated.NOw, the government publishs regulations to discourage The real estate .Soperhaps some funds will pull out of the real estate market and move to the banks . Generally speaking, I think most Chinese prefer to save their money in banks for guaranteed returns.。

Unit 11. Mention at least three reasons people get angry. What can we do to control our anger? People get angry because we were treated unfairly and we were betrayed by a close friend or just someone disturbed us.We can do following things to control our anger, such as: walk away and calm down. understand why others do this, even we choose to ignore.2. Why do people get depressed? Is there any connection between depression and badluck? Can depression be overcome?People feel blue for many reasons. They feel depressed after failing an exam or losing a job. They will be very sad when a close family member passes away.There seems to be a relationship between depression and bad luck. If your spirits are down and you show it, people might refuse to talk to you. Many good chances may slip away as a result. And you don’t know why your luck doesn't change.To cheer yourself up, you can study or work to keep yourself busy and try to achieve goals. In addition, time heals all wounds. Finally, you will be fine. You can also choose to look at the bright side of things.3. What makes you happy? Are you happy when others are happy?You will be happy when you win achievements. For example, after a lot of hard work, you passed an important examination, finished a big project, or got a promotion.happiness is not limited to one's good fortune and success. If you help someone in need, you'll probably feel wonderful.4. Is there a relationship between reason and emotion? Which plays a bigger role in ourlives?Both reason and emotion are important in our lives, though they are different from each other. Think about it, it is difficult to isolate reason from emotion. When scientists conduct researches, they may choose an interesting area.However, both reason and emotion can play a bigger role. emotion could be more important than reason when falling in love or trusting a member of one's family, but reason is more important when deciding how to educate a child. In all, reason and emotion play the same important role in our lives.Unit 21.In what ways can people improve their appearance?Some people want to improve their looks in small ways. They may go on a diet for a good figure, use makeup, wear fashion clothes. Some others have a face-lift to change their nose. Some even inject medical things to remove wrinkles.2Why do some people want to improve their appearance?A love of beauty is part of human nature. With improved features, one may find a better job, attract a desirable spouse, and gain faster promotion. Some occupations attach importance to appearance. Such as actors, fashion models. somebody looks goodbecause feel self-confident. So we must be confidence.3What disadvantages are there in plastic surgery?We should not change our physical appearance by surgery. Such changes may bring unexpected danger in the future. Some beautifying methods may have side effects. Some operations do not give you what want in mind.4.How can one strike a balance between buying clothes on a budget and yet having fashionable clothes to wear?People who don't have much money can also make themselves look fashionable. There are many ways. For example, people can buy clothes on sale. You can buy Clothes at the end of a season because clothes are cheaper. Or even you can diy.Unit 41. In an enterprise or institution, is it necessary to clearly describe each employee's duties?Explain.Generally speaking, it is necessary. everyone's job should be clearly defined so that a worker will have a clear goal and high motivation. that can prevent unnecessary duplication（重复）and conflict among workers.2.When a boss employs or promotes people, what may be his or her chief consideration: their education or their practical ability?In fact, most bosses will consider both, though they may probably attach more importance to employee's ability. After all, a company's profits come directly from the abilities of staff. Many of the qualities of a good worker such as teamwork, loyalty to the company are gained through job training rather than book.2. Some bosses employ and promote only relatives or those who come from theirhometown. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this hiring practice.Hiring familial people offer the boss advantages. Those people are usually willing to work hard and are loyal to the boss. they mostly have important responsibilities as being a HR. However, the disadvantages may outweigh the advantages. if relatives turn against the boss, they may give him a deadly blow.3. Should managers be strict with or kind to their employees?Generally speaking, managers should be strict. if not , it is difficult for managers to manage and keep good discipline.However, a manager should take care when employees have illness or other unexpected problems. If employees feel boss’ care, they must work harder.Unit 61. Describe some superstitions（迷信）in English-speaking countries.English-speaking nations have many superstitions. For example, many people believe 13is an unlucky number, and do not want to live in Room 13. When they see a black cat run on the way and they happen to drop a mirror, they think it's unlucky.2. What is the relationship between one's attitude to life and one's fate? Does the formerdetermine the latter or is it the other way round?it is not easy to arrive at a conclusion. there exists the relationship between the two. Moreover, relationship has not been clearly identified.Perhaps we should try to find out which case is more frequent. Judging from my personal observations, the former is more common.3.Do you believe there are extraterrestrial（地球外的）beings in outer space?It is difficult to say. On the one hand, many people claim to have seen a UFO but it is difficult to prove that. or it may be because they are more advanced than we are. On the other hand, human beings have not collected evidence to prove the existence of ETs.3. Do you think success is due more to luck and opportunity or to diligence andperseverance（百折不饶）? Why?I prefer to believe that success is more related to diligence than luck. It is true that in card-playing games, luck plays a large role. But in most fields, one has to study and work hard before one has a chance of success. After all, opportunity favors those who are well prepared.UNIT 7 at least ten recreational(娱乐休闲) activities, including those requiring a lot of physical exertion and those that are more relaxing.Some activities need physical energy. Here are some examples: football, basketball, badminton, tennis. On the other hand, some people prefer to relax. they go to see a film or sit at home watching TV. In addition, they play computer games and so on.2.What do you think about the computer and the Internet as sources of entertainment?Computer bring us much convenience. We can chat with friends online and search information. But there are many negative effects. It will affect study and eyesight even get addicted to the computer games.3.Would you like to go on a tour during the vacation?If I have enough money and time, I want to go on a trip. From the trip, I could gain useful knowledge about the place which it doesn’t be on books. Furthermore, I can relax and experience a lot.4.Stores are closed in the evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays in many Western countries, while they are normally open in China. Which system do you prefer? Why?each system has its advantages and disadvantages. But I support the later. while they arenormally open in China, customers can easily buy what they want and for stores, in the evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays, it can make more money.Unit 101.What are the essential differences between the concepts of individualism and collectivism? Search the Internet for information.Individualism asserts the primary importance of the individual and holds that an individual ’s interests should be placed above the group’s. Individuals are being given opportunities and freedom to develop character, interests, abilities, careers, within the context of indivi dualism. In addition, the collective culture respects and even values the initiatives of eac h reason.On the other hand, collectivism emphasizes the interests of the group over those of the i ndividual. It is believed that if the group prospers, all its members prosper. If an individual works for the benefit of the group, he or she will benefit as well. Sometimes collectivism requires individuals to sacrifice their short-term interests to the group’s long-term goals. P erhaps we should strike a balance between promoting team spirit and bringing individual initiative into play.2、Should we follow the ethics of hard work or introduce fun into our work?they are not contradictive. All work and no play makes Jake a dull boy. So, work hard, meanwhile, have fun in the job when necessary.3、Should different cultures integrate全球化or keep their own characteristics? they are not contradictive. Globalization promotes international exchanges. So we should stay our culture characteristics and at the same time, we should learn from others.4、Should we be punctual for class, work, or appointments? Why? What can you do to ensure punctuality?yes, we should be punctual because It is the virtue and respect. To avoid being late, we should set aside enough time to prevent accidents. If we are late, we can call ahead to inform the person about the delay.。

新世纪大学英语视听说第四册口试题Unit one1. Describe at least 5 different landforms. (desert, mountain range, waterfall……)2. Which of the places do you most like to visit? Why?(Shanghai, Etna, Lake Baikal, Greenland, the Andes, the Sahara, Angel Falls, Mammoth Cave)3. If you had the chance to have a ten-day holiday in this summer, where would you like to go?4. What role do you think the old and modern buildings play in the society?Unit two1.How many computer terms do you know?2.Which website do you often visit on the internet? Why?3.Do you use your real name while interacting on the internet?4.Describe a new technology that appeals you.5.How much have computers changed people’s lives?Unit three1.Which media do you use to get your news?2.What kind of news (international, national, sports, etc.) is the most interesting to you?3.Do you think working in the media is a glamorous job, why or why not?4.What do you think makes a story newsworthy?5.If anyone can publish news on the internet, is it a good thing?6.What’s the future of newspaper?Unit four1.What kind of job do you think will be most popular in thefuture? Name them and say why.Reasons: Salary, holidays, personal interests, job satisfaction, parent's wishes working hours, stress level, location Popular industries : hospitality, construction, engineering, IT, textiles2.What factors influence young people when they are deciding on their future jobs and careers?3.What factors influence the salary a person earns?4.If you have the chance to start your own business, what business would you like to start? Describe it!Unit 51.Describe your own company according to the profile you filled in on page 97. On what basis would youchoose your employees?2.Many people find advertising informative. Others claim it just creates demand for unnecessary products andservices. What do you think?3.What are the elements of a good TV commercial? Describe an effective TV commercial you have seen.4.What controls should there be on advertising?Unit 6.1.What is the most important thing in life, is it work?2.What kind of life is simple life? Which is happier, simple life or complicated life?3.What’s the relationship between money and happiness?4.What if you suddenly struck it rich/5.What if you were a wealthy celebrity?。

视听说Level 4视频文本Unit01Talia: It’s all so incredible, Mom. I’m working on a story about one of the national soccer players, Nick Crawford… No, that’s the thing. He knows that one of his teammates has framed him. And I believe he’s innocent.[Knock on door]Talia: Look, Mom. I have to go. I’ll call you tomorrow, OK? Bye. Yes, yes, me, too. Bye. Nick: Hi. I came as soon as I could. What’s up?Talia: I’ve been thinking about this all day… Now tell me, again: When and how did you meet this Jackie Baker woman?Nick: I’ve already told you. She came up to me at the juice bar. We set up a meeting.Talia: Right. At her office. Except you never went up to her office.Nick: Right, so she meets me in the lobby, we shake hands, and she takes me to lunch. Talia: Yes, to a little place around the corner, as I recall.Nick: Right. And then she asks me to endorse a new pair of shoes.Talia: Yeah. You told me they’re called Kicks.Nick: Right. And she explains that I’ll have to wear the shoes when I play. And the company will use my name in the ads.Talia: OK. Can you think of anything else?Nick: Well, we did talk about an idea for a Kicks commercial.Talia: A commercial? What commercial?Nick: I told you about that, didn’t I? They wanted me to be in a commercial.Talia: Hang on a second. You never said anything about a commercial. I want to hear more about this. Don’t leave out any details. This could be important.Nick: OK. So, over lunch she describes the deal…Jackie: So, you’ll wear our shoes when you play. And we’ll use your name in ads. Do that and fifty thousand dollars is yours.Nick: Sounds good. And this will be sometime next year?Jackie: Uh, yeah, that’s right. We can work out the details later for this, but we’ll probably want you to appear in a commercial.Nick: Cool!Jackie: In fact, I’m working on an idea for a commercial right now. Do you want to hear about it?Nick: Sure.Jackie: OK. Picture this. You’re sitting in a park. On a bench. It’s a beautiful spring day.Nick: So far, so good.Jackie: OK. A young kid comes up to you and says, ―Hey! Aren’t you Nick Crawford, the soccer star?‖Nick: Uh-huh.Jackie: And you say, ―That’s me.‖ Or something like that.Nick: Right.Jackie: And then the kid says, ―Wow! Cool shoes! What are they?‖ And you say, ―Kicks. What else?‖Nick: That’s it?Jackie: That’s it.Nick: So, all I have to do is sit on the bench…and talk to a kid?Jackie: That’s all you have to do.Talia: That’s what I thought! This Jackie person recorded your conversation over lunch. Then she edited the tape so it sounds like you’re accepting a bribe.Nick: Oh, wow!Unit02Talia: Tony, I need to see you. I have to bring you up to date on the Nick Crawford story. Tony: Come in. What's going on?Talia: I just spoke to Nick. He was tricked. The tape was edited. He didn't take a bribe. It just sounds that way.Tony: Well, what does your audio expert say?Talia: I forgot to tell you. It's definitely Nick's voice. And he said the tape was definitely edited. Tony: But I don't get it. Who's behind this?Talia: One of Nick's teammates, Dean Bishop. He resents being in Nick's shadow. He wants to be the only star on the team.Tony: Of course! The bottom line is ... being the star is worth a lot of money in endorsements. Talia: Still. I can't imagine....Tony: OK. So, now, what's your plan?Talia: I have an idea. I need some help from Amy.Tony: Fine. You can have another day on this and we won't run the story yet. But one more thing, Talia, I hope you're not emotionally involved in this story.Talia: Me? Emotionally involved?Tony: I know you want to clear Nick's name. But if you want to have a career in journalism, you have to remember to stay objective.Patty: Hi there. What can I get for you?Amy: How about a large iced tea?Patty: Coming right up.Amy: ... and a little information.Patty: What kind of information?Amy: I'm trying to get hold of someone named Jackie Bishop. I was told that she's a member of this club.Patty: Hmm. She used to be, but not anymore. She stopped coming here a while ago. Maybe a year ago, even.Amy: Oh. Too bad.Patty: Her brother Dean, the soccer player, works out here, though. I remember seeing him yesterday, around lunchtime. Maybe you could speak to him.Amy: Actually, I'd rather avoid seeing him. It's a little complicated between him and me, if you know what I mean.Patty: Oh, I see. Well, here's an idea. I think Jackie's taking acting classes over at the university. Maybe you could catch up with her there.Amy: She's taking acting classes at the university?Patty: Mmm-hmm.Amy: Ah .... Yes, .... That's a great idea. Thanks for the tip.Patty: Oh, likewise! Thanks!Unit03Amy: Talia, are you almost here?Talia: I’m about ten minu tes away. Can you see her?Amy: Yes. She’s sitting on a sofa. Hurry up. Classes start in about 20 minutes.Talia: Well, just go over to her and start a conversation. You’ve done your homework, haven’t you?Amy: My homework?Talia: I mean, have you found out w hat courses she’s taking, and e verything? Amy: Oh, yeah. I can do a little acting myself, if that’s what you mean.Talia: So go act like a drama student, and go and talk to her. I’ll be right there.Amy: E xcuse me. You’re in the drama program, right?Jackie: Yes! Oh, hi!Amy: Do you know if Professor Roberts is teaching this semester?Jackie: Yes, he is. He’s fabulous. I’m in his improvisation class. In fact, it’s tonight.Amy: Oh, great.Jackie: I’ve been taking classes here for about a year and I think he’s been my best teac her. Amy: I know what you mean. He’s very…inspiring.Jackie: Yes, absolutely. I’ve become a much better actor since I started taking his classes…Amy: Yes, I’m sure you have.Amy: O h, I’m Amy Lee, by the way.Jackie: Hi. Jackie Bishop. Well, that’s my real name. My stage name is Jackie Baker.Amy: So, do you have an agent?Jackie: As a matter of fact, I spoke to an agent last week. I just sent him a tape, and he thought it was incredible.Amy: I’m not surprised. You do seem… incredible.Jackie: And my brother knows this film director. He’s going to introduce me to him.Amy: Oh, that’s great! Oh, wai t , is your brother that soccer player…?Jackie: Dean Bishop! That’s right! He’s my elder brother. We just adore each other! He’s a soccer star, and I’m going to be a movie star! Tonight he’s taking me out for a celebration.Amy: Tonight? Really? What are you celebrating?Jackie: Oh, just … this thing. Nothing really. Anyway, he’s taking me to this restaurant near here. Valentino’s. Have you ever eaten there??Amy: Um, no … I can’t aff ord…Jackie: I ate there once, and I saw Madonna.Amy: Wow!Jackie: Yes, can you believe it? It was so exciting!Amy: I guess you have to go to the right places.Jackie: Absolutely! I even booked the perfect table for people watching.Amy: I’m impressed. You really plan ahead. You’re amazing.Unit04Talia: Amy! Great to see you again.Amy: You too. Uh, Jackie, this is Talia. Talia, this is Jackie.Jackie: Charmed. Charmed.Talia: Nice to meet you, too.Amy: Talia is a researcher at Newsline.Jackie: How exciting.Talia: Gee, you look so familiar.Jackie: Really? We might have seen each other around campus.Talia: I guess so. Or we may have been in a class together. I'm taking journalism classes. Jackie: No, it couldn't have been a class. I'm taking acting classes, like Amy.Talia: Oh, well. I'll probably think of it later.Jackie: Speaking of classes, I'd better run. I don't want to be late for Professor Roberts.Talia: Hold it. I think I remember where I've seen you.Jackie: Really?Talia: Yes. The Gower Building.Talia: Don't you work for a shoe company? Kicks Shoes?Jackie: I'm sorry, but you can't be serious.Talia: Oh, I can be quite serious.Jackie: Listen. I've got to go. It must be time for my class. See you, Amy.Amy: Yes. Bye, Jackie. It was great talking to you.Talia: So what did you find out?Amy: Listen to this. Jackie and Dean are going to Valentino's after her class tonight to celebrate. She's booked a special table.Talia: This is perfect. Great work. You should be proud of yourself.Amy: Thanks, but it was nothing. Piece of cake, in fact.Talia: OK, then. You call Valentino's and make a reservation for two.Amy: Oh, wow. Are we going to Valentino's?Talia: Oops ... no. I was planning on calling Nick.Amy: I see.Talia: Thanks for being understanding.Amy: After I call Valentino's, is there anything else you want me to do?Talia: Yes. I'm going to need your help. We have a lot to do in the next two hours.Unit05Talia: Oh, thank goodness you got my message!Nick: Yeah .What’s going on?Talia: Don’t worry. I’m n ot trying to get you to take me out on a dat e. I’m trying to help you save your career.Nick: Oh, that. Yeah, right, I almost forgot.Talia: Be serious. I care about… I care about your future.Nick: So do I!Talia: Good—you wore a tie.Nick: Yeah, your message said, wear a tie and a jacket. You look nice, by the way.Talia: Thanks. So do you.Nick: What’s that?Talia: Here. You have to put these on.Nick: I’m sorry. Did I miss something here? Is it… is it Halloween? Are you really going to make me put these on?Talia: Yes. And that’s how you’re going to hear their conversation. There’s an earphone i n the wig.Nick: Whose conversation?Talia: Jackie and Dean’s. They’re having dinner here. Let’s go inside.Talia: So, as I was saying, I have a feeling Dean and Jackie are going to talk about you as soon as they get here.Nick: Really?Talia: Yup. And all we have to do is record their conversation .We just need to plant this at their table.Nick: Brilliant! But wait… ho w will you know which table is theirs?Talia: You forget—I’m a researcher… I asked the maitre d’. That’s their table over there. I’ll be right back.Nick: OK. I’ll watch for Jackie a nd Dean while you plant the mike.Talia: Good. Just cough or something to warn me if you see them.Nick: OK. Hurry up.[Nick coughs!]Talia: Whew! That was close.. Here. Look at the menu. We should order.Nick: Right, though I’m not really hungry.Talia: Neither am I.Dean: One more.Nick: Don’t look now, but here comes Jackie.Unit06Jackie: You are not going to believe what happened.Dean: I've been leaving messages for you all afternoon! Why haven't you called me back? Jackie: Sorry. I left my cell phone at home.Dean: All right, listen, we need to talk ...Jackie: Dean, don't interrupt! This is serious. I was sitting in the Student Lounge at school when a woman came up to me and started a conversation. So ...Dean: Wait. I have to tell you something IMPORTANT. We may have a slight problem here ... Jackie: Dean! I told you not to interrupt!Dean: OK. I give up. What?Jackie: So this woman—Amy that I were talking when a friend of hers showed up. Then, when Amy introduced us, her friend said I looked familiar.Dean: So?Jackie: So, then she asked me if I worked for Kicks Shoes!Dean: There is no Kicks Shoes.Jackie: I know that and you know that, but she doesn't know ...Dean: How does she know about ...Jackie: I'm scared, Dean. She works for Newsline.Dean: Newsline ?Jackie: Yes! What if she knows about what we did to Nick Crawford?Dean: Shh! Keep your voice down. What I've been trying to tell you is that Nick knows everything! He knows that I'm the one who's behind all this. And he even knows about you.Jackie: He knows about me? Oh, no! Look, this whole thing was your idea!Dean: Shh. I told you to keep it down. People are starting to look at us!Jackie: OK. I'll calm down. But, Dean, I'm worried. I could get into real trouble.Dean: You? Why, I'm the one who sent the phony tape to Newsline.Jackie: Yes, but I was the one who posed as the Kicks executive.Dean: Big deal.Jackie: What do you mean, big deal? I did a superb job. I helped you get Nick suspended! Dean: Yeah. Yeah. You're a great actress. I know.Jackie: Speaking of which, when are you going to introduce me to Byron Walters?Dean: Byron Walters?Jackie: Yes, that film director friend of yours? Remember? The director who's going to make me a star!!Dean: Oh, him ...Jackie: You said to be patient, but this is getting ridiculous.Dean: Uh, I forgot to tell you. There is no Byron Walters. He quit the business.Jackie: But he was going to give me my big break, the break that's going to make me a star. Dean: Sorry, Jackie.Jackie: No, you're not. I don't think you're sorry at all—now. But you will be! You tricked me, just like you tricked Nick Crawford. I don't have to stand for this.Unit07Nick: I can’t believe it! They admitted everything.Talia: And we got it all on tape.Nick: How did you know they were going to talk about me ?Talia: I saw Jack’s face when I mentioned Kicks shoes. I knew she would tell Dean about it as soon as she could.Nick: This is fantastic. I am so relieved. I was beginning to think it was all over for me. Talia: Are you ready to go? If we leave now, we’ll still be able to catch Tony.Nick: Look, Talia. The news has been on. There’s nothing we can do to change it…Talia: I guess you’re right.Nick: Why don’t you finish dinner?Talia: … But if we leave now, Tony will still be in the office.Nick: Look, Talia. This whole thing is about to be clear up. Why don’t we j ust take a little time now to enjoy ourselves?Talia: Of course. You’re right. Sorry, Nick. And besides, this IS Valentino’s. And I AM with a star!Nick: I have a confession to make.Talia: What? You have a confession to make? I thought this whole was over.Nick: No, no. It’s not about that. It’s about… .Talia: Us? Us, as in you and me.Nick: Yes. Do you remember that class we took together in college?Talia: Of course, I remember it. I remember it well.Nick: And do you remember when we were studying together in the library…Talia: You mean when we were studying for that Shakespeare exam?Nick: Well, I… uh… I wanted to ask you out.Talia: You did? Wow!... So why didn’t you?Nick: I’d heard you had a boyfriend.Talia: Oh, no! Well, I had a boyfriend, but we split up during that summer. In fact, we had split up by mid-semester.Nick: You are kidding. I didn’t know. Well, I guess I should’ve…Talia: I’m not seeing anyone now, though, you know.Nick: Well, then…Waiter: Tutto bene? Is everything all right? May I get you uh, un café? Te? Cappuccino? Talia: I’ll have a cappuccino.Nick: Two.Unit08Talia: I’m too late, right? You already aired the story about Nick on the evening news? Tony: No, I decided not to. When I hadn’t heard from you, I decided to wait.Talia: Oh, gosh, what a relief.Tony: As a matter of fact, I was just going to call you.Talia: Well, I am so glad you waited, Tony .... Tah-dah!Tony: So that’s the tape?Talia: Yup. This is the tape that will get Nick’s name cleared.Tony: OK. Let’s hear it. I have a tape player here somewhere.Amy: So, tell me. Tell me.Talia: It was perfect. I got it all on tape. Jackie said that she had posed as a Kicks executive ... Amy: No!Talia: Yes! And they both admitted that there was no Kicks!Amy: Get out of here!Talia: And Dean actually said that he had sent the tape to us .Amy:Unbelievable !Talia: Wait till you hear them. Hearing is believing!Tony: Talia, let me have the tape.Talia: Oh, sure. Here. Oh, this is so exciting.Talia: Here it is, the tape that will get Nick reinstated on the team. Just a minute. I must not have rewound it ... OK, now listen.... What’s going on? Is this tape player working?Tony: It’s been working just fine. In fact, I just had it cleaned last week.Amy: Try another tape and see if that works.Tony: Thanks, Amy. I was just about to try that.Amy: Did you check that the recording light was on?Talia: I was going to check it after I sat down but too much was going on.Tony: Did you press "play" and "record" together?Talia: I don’t know! I thought I did! The tape was moving.Tony: You probably just pressed "play".Talia: This is a disaster.Tony: Sorry, Talia. I’m afraid you’ve just learned a lesson the hard way.Amy: Poor Talia.Talia: Poor Nick! How am I going to tell him?Unit09Nick: Here I am! Ready to celebrate.Talia: Didn’t you get my message?Nick: No! What’s wrong? Are you OK?Talia: Yeah ... No ... Nick, I don’t know how to tell you ...Nick: What are you talking about?Talia: The tape. I mean, there is no tape. I never recorded Jackie and Dean’s conversation. Nick: Yes, there is. I was there.Talia: No. I messed i t up. I didn’t press the right buttons.Nick: Oh, no!Talia: I feel awful. If I had been more careful, we would have had the evidence!Nick: Wow! And we were supposed to be celebrating tonight.Talia: How stupid! I can’t believe I didn’t press the right buttons! I just wish I had been more careful.Nick: And I wish you would stop kicking yourself.Talia: Well, I’m supposed to be a professional! And I want to be a reporter!Talia: I wish I could go back and do it over.Nick: Well, yo u can’t. Take it from me. I’m an athlete. I know. You just have to forget what’s done and go on.Talia: You’re right. What’s done is done. Or in this case, what’s not done is done.Nick: Look, Talia, if you hadn’t done such a good job of covering the story, we never would have known the truth.Talia: How can you stay so positive?Nick: I don’t know. It’s just my nature.Talia: Well, I wish it were mine. I wish I were that optimistic. So, guess I’ll quit my job. Amy can take my place. She’ll be a good researcher.Nick: Talia, take it easy. You’re overreacting. Things really aren’t so bad.Talia: Yes, they are, Nick. They’re terrible. And the most terrible part of all of this is that I let you down.Nick: Have I ever told you about my grandmother?Talia: No, I don’t think so.Nick: Well, my grandmother is a very wise woman. She always told me to tell the truth. She always said the truth would win out.Unit10Talia: So, what are you going to do now?Nick: I don’t kno w. Until you told me about the tape, I was expecting to rejoin the team tomorrow.Talia: I have an idea. How about this? What if I call your coach? Would he believe me if I told him about Dean and Jackie?Nick: It wouldn't matter if he believed you, Talia. I'm sorry, your word wouldn’t be enough. Talia: Who is that?Jackie: Surprise!Talia: You?Jackie: I got your phone number from your friend, Amy. I was thinking about calling, but then I decided to just surprise you with a visit.Talia: Well, yes, this is a surprise.Jackie: It’s amazing how easily you can get people's addresses these days. Oh, hello, Nick! Remember me?Nick: I certainly do.Talia: What are you doing here?Jackie: Do you have a video camera?Talia: Yes.Jackie: Do you want a great story? One that will make us all really famous?Talia: What's the catch?Jackie: No catch. Just one small condition. If Nick agrees not to press charges against me, I'll tell the whole truth.Jackie: I am so excited. You're sure I look OK? Do you think I should have worn a differentoutfit?Talia: You look fine. Really.Jackie: I can't wait to see this when it's broadcast. I'm going to get national exposure!Talia: OK. I'm ready. I'm here with Jackie Bishop, sister of soccer player Dean Bishop. She has decided to come forward. She is now going to tell us how she and her brother schemed to frame Nick Crawford, the soccer star. Jackie?Jackie: You have to understand. Dean and I had been planning this for a long time. I posed as the VP of marketing from this phony shoe company ...Talia: Kicks.Jackie: Right. Kicks Shoes. Cute name, don't you think? Anyway, I knew Nick usually went to the juice bar at the health club, and I met him there.Talia: And then?Jackie: Then, posing as this woman from Kicks, I invited Nick to come to my office to discuss an endorsement.Talia: And did he?Jackie: Well, I didn't really have an office, you know. So I met him in the Cower Building lobby and took him to lunch. I recorded the whole conversation. Dean took over from there. He doctored the tape to make it sound like Nick had accepted a bribe.Talia: Why did you decide to tell the truth now?Jackie: Dean promised to introduce me to some big shot movie director, and I believed him. Well, I just - found out that Dean had been lying the whole time.Talia: I see.Jackie: Unbelievable! My own brother had been using me. If I had known, I would never have gone along with him. I should have known better. I should never have trusted him.Unit11Nick: Dean! And Coach! You’re just the two people I wanted to see.Dean: Nick! Sorry, man, tough break. But you know what they say, ―Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.‖Nick: Dean, that’s the smartest thing I’ve ever heard you say.Coach: Nick, are you going to be OK?Nick: You bet! I’ve got something I want to show you both.Jackie: My brother heard that Nick had gotten rid of his agent. So I went and offered fifty thousand dollars to endorse a pair of shoes. I was very convincing, if I must say so myself. Anyway, Nick agreed and I got it all on tape. Of course, The tape had to be edited to make it sound like Nick was accepting a bribe , but Dean took care of that.Dean: That lying…Nick: Dean, I’d keep quiet if I wer e you. Jackie gave us hard evidence. It turns out my conversation with her was not the only one she recorded.Dean: This is crazy!Coach: I don’t know what to say. I’m so sorry You had to go through all of this.Nick: Thanks, Coach.Coach: Well, I think this is all over now. We’ll b e starting practice in an hour–you’ll be there, right?Nick: Oh, sure! But I might be late. There’s someone I have to go talk to.Amy: You must be very happy.Nick: I really am. My name has been cleared. I’m really relieved. This has been a nightmare! Tony: Now that the truth has come out, how about giving Newsline an exclusive interview? Nick: That depends.Tony: Depends on what?Nick: I will talk to Newsline as long as my favorite reporter gets to do the interviewTony: Oh, you must mean Talia.Amy: Of course he does.Tony: Go ahead. Just remember… Don’t let your emotions get in the way of your job.Nick: Just one more thing. Can we schedule the interview for l ater? I’ve got to go to soccer practice now.Tony: No problem. Talia will be waiting for you.Unit12Announcer on TV: Glitter … the perfe ct toothpaste for the perfect smile.Jackie on TV: Remember, all that glitters is not gold.Nick: Patty, could you turn the volume down a little?Patty: Oh, sure, Nick. It seems like yesterday when you were asking me to turn up the volume. Nick: Huh?Patty: You member! The day when you recognized Jackie Bishop on TV.Nick: Oh, yeah, that! In a way it DOES seem like just yesterday. But a lot has happened since then.Patty: Oh, I know. Like, now you can see Jackie Bishop on TV all the time!Nick: Yup, in that ridiculous toothpaste commercial. Well, I guess things have worked out for her.Patty: Seems so. And they’ve worked out OK for you, too, right? I mean, you DID score the winning goal in the qualifying match.Nick: Yes, but unfortunately, we DIDN’T make it to the finals.Patty: No, but there’s always next time.Nick: That’s right, there’s always next time …Patty: Oh, you know who else I see on TV a lot now? The reporter who broke the story. What’s her name again? Talia something?Nick: Tal ia Santos. Yeah, I heard she’s been working really hard. I haven’t had a chance to see her much lately. And now she’s going to be moving.Patty: It sounds like you need to speak with her.Nick: You’re right, Patty. I’ll see you later.Patty: Bye, Nick. Hey! Let me know how things turn out.Talia: Nick! Hi! I’ve been meaning to call you.Nick: Oh, hi. Well, Amy called me. She told me the news. She said she’s got you r job as a researcher.Talia: That’s right. Isn’t it great?Nick: Yeah, yeah ... she told me the news about you. When are you moving?Talia: Not until next week.Nick: Oh. Is there somewhere we can go for a few minutes?Talia: Sure. Here, come in here.Nick: So Amy told me you got an offer from Newsbeat. Where are they? Atlanta?Talia: No, Chicago.Nick: Right, Chicago. Anyway, she said they w ant you to start right away.Talia: True. But Nick, I …Nick: Wait, Talia. I have to tell you how I feel.Talia: OK. Go ahead. I’m listening.Nick: I know I haven’t been in touch, but it’s only because I didn’t want to get in the way. I know how important your career is to you.Talia: What are you talking about, Nick?Nick: What I’m trying to say is, I want to spend more time with you. I don’t want you to move. Talia: G ood. Because THIS is where I’m moving.Nick: Huh?Talia: THIS, this is my new office. I turned Newsbeat down. Tony said he’d match their offer. Nick: So in other words ... I just made a fool of myself.Talia: No. As usual, you were just being honest. It’s one of the qualities I like most about you.Provided by 16-624 Meteor。