大学新视野第三单元答案

Unit 3 Culture makes me what I am.Done with this task. Your current score: 100%Unit 3 testNextDirections: Click on the speaker to the left to start playing the audio recordingsParts I, II and III. They will be played continuously. Once the recording starts playiplease do NOT click on either the speaker icon or the 'Unit Quiz' link in the menuabove. Otherwise, you may lose the chance of hearing the complete recording.Part I ScriptDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answersto the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing,there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playingto check your answers.1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Everybody hurries, so things are done quickly.B. Everybody hurries, but things are done slowly.C. People have different opinions on whether we should hurry.D. More and more people think they should not hurry.2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. One should not take pictures in crowded places.B. One's personal space should be respected.C. Crowding causes less respect for personal space.D. Old people deserve more respect.3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Put the knife and fork in a 90 degree on the table.B. Put the knife and fork in a 90 degree on the plate.C. Put the knife and fork paralleled on the table.D. Put the handkerchief on the table.4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Street soccer.B. Skating.C. Hip-hop.D. Doodle.5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. A woman should apologize for being late.B. A man should arrive ahead of time.C. Important men can be late for an appointment.D. Women can be late for an appointment.Part II ScriptDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, check your answers.Most social scientists believe that the sports that are organized by a society generally reflect the basicstrengthen them in the minds and emotions of its people. Therefore, organized sports have a more serious socialplay by individuals. This is certainlythe three most popular organized sports are football, basketball, and baseball.sports. Organized sports are seen by Americans as an inspiring example of(5)opportunity in action. In sports, people of differentand economic backgrounds get an equal chance to excel. For this reason, notes sociologist Harry Edwards, Americans view organized sports as "ain which young men, regardless of social class, can learn the advantages and rewards of a competitive system".(8)Women's sports are growing in popularity in the United States, and they now have more funding and support at the college level than in the past. The 1996 Olympics provided evidence of the increased interest in women's organized sports. American women won gold medals for several team sports —softball, basketball, soccer, and gymnastics. The idea of competition is at the very heart of organized sports in the United States.(9)This training, in turn, strengthens American society as a whole. "It is commonly held," says one sports writer, "that(10)(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)(6)(7) laboratory(8)(9)(10)Part III ScriptDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Britain on the DeclineB. British Culture on the DeclineC. British Culture Remains InfluentialD. The Replacement of British Culture by American Culture2.How do Brits view the United States?A. They admit its success.B. They turn a blind eye to its success.C. They hate it.D. They believe their country is superior to it.3.What is true of the article in The Economist?A. American English is now as influential as British English.B. American English is more influential than British English.C. American English is still less influential than British English.D. Both American and British English are declining in importance.4.Why does the passage mention "Big Mac"?A. To show Americans like fast food.B. To show Brits are beginning to like fast food.C. To show Americans are no good at literature.D. To show the growing influence of American culture.5.What does the passage want to prove by mentioning the movie Lord of theRings?A. Its popularity with children.B. The former glory of British culture.C. The superiority of British movies over Hollywood movies.D. The powerful influence of contemporary British writers.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1.Many girls want to look more attractive than the girls _______ next to themin class.A. satB. sitC. seatedD. sitting2.The roots of the work ethic were in the teaching of the Christian Puritanswho first settled in _______ is now the northeastern state ofMassachusetts.A. whereB. whatC. placeD. location3.Americans have for centuries believed that they were guilty _____ sin ifthey did not work as carefully and hard as they could when they did anything.A. ofB. inC. withD. for4.Workaholics have gone _______ the usual sense of diligence. They areespecially attracted to the notion of "climbing the ladder".A. overB. aboveC. beforeD. beyond5.Remember these tips and you will be _______ to a successful internationalbusiness career.A. in your wayB. during your wayC. at your wayD. on your way6.People who are running late for an appointment often call ______ to letthe others know of the delay.A. forB. onC. aheadD. forward7.Cultures that stress individualism such as England, the United States,Germany, and Australia generally demand more space than collective cultures ____.A. doB. haveC. areD. that8.In Mexico, the physical distance between people when engaged in aconversation is closer than what is usual _______ the border.A. northB. north ofC. north toD. to north of9.______ is the case with most of our behavior, our use of space is directlylinked to the value system of our culture.A. WhatB. AsC. WhichD. So10.Cigars are a dime a dozen in Cuba. We have more of them than ______ whatto do with.A. we knowB. that we knowC. what we knowD. who we knowSearch onliWord tipsLanguage and culture tipsOverviewLearning strategiesScriptQuestion 1W: It's hard for one culture to understand another. Westerners are alwaysin a hurry to make things happen. M: But at the same time, because everyone has the right to voice his opinion,it seems to take forever to get something done. Q: What does the man think is true in the West?Question 2W: Some people are very rude. Did you see that man cut right in front of theold couple taking a picture? M: It's a different culture. People who live in crowded cities with a largepopulation find it more difficult to respect other people's personal space. Q: What does the man say? Question 3M:Lisa, I'm invited to a Western dinner tonight. Can you give me some suggestions on etiquette?W:One thing I want to remind you is that if you excuse yourself for a while during the dinner, you should put your knife and fork in a 90 degree angle on the plate rather than put them parallel right on the plate which suggests finishing eating.Q:What should the man do if he wants to excuse himself for a while during the dinner?Question 4W:Can you name a few popular forms of Street Culture in our city?M:That's easy! To name just a few, street soccer, doodle, hip-hop, COSPLAY...Q:What kind of street culture is NOT mentioned?Question 5M:You're late. We were supposed to meet at 5:00, and here it is, already 5:15. What's the matter with you?W:Don't get so excited. Don't you know that women are entitled to be late?And anyway I'm only a few minutes late.Q:What does the woman say about an appointment?Most social scientists believe that the sports that are organized by a society generally reflect the basic values of that society and attempt to strengthen them in the minds and emotions of its people. Therefore, organized sports have a more serious social purpose than spontaneous, unorganized play by individuals. This is certainly true in the United States, where the three most popular organized sports are football, basketball, and baseball. Nowhere are the ways and words of democracy better illustrated than in sports. Organized sports are seen by Americans as an inspiring example of equality of opportunity in action. In sports, people of different races and economic backgrounds get an equal chance to excel. For this reason, notes sociologist Harry Edwards, Americans view organized sports as "a laboratory in which young men, regardless of social class, can learn the advantages and rewards of a competitive system".Although Edwards specifically mentions young men, young women also competein organized sports without regard to their race or economic background. Women's sports are growing in popularity in the United States, and they now have more funding and support at the college level than in the past. The 1996 Olympics provided evidence of the increased interest in women's organized sports. American women won gold medals for several team sports—softball, basketball, soccer, and gymnastics. The idea of competition is at the very heart of organized sports in the United States. Many Americans believe that learning how to win in sports helps develop the habits necessary to compete successfully in later life. This training, in turn, strengthens American society as a whole. "It is commonly held," says one sports writer, "that the competitive ethic taught in sports must be learned and cultivated in youth for the future success of American business and military efforts."Ever wonder what opponents of globalization used to protest about before there were Coca-Cola and McDonald's? Well, there was that first promoter of globalization, the British Empire, over which it was said the sun never set. While the world map is no longer dotted by British territorial possessions, the voices of the Empire are heard in many other areas.The Brits are good sportsmen. They feel it's important to concede defeat graciously. That is why contemporary discussions of British culture in the United Kingdom often turn to acknowledgment of how the Americans dominate the world.An article in the 2002 Christmas issue of The Economist, for example, admitted that the English language that is now sweeping the globe is closer to the language spoken in Brooklyn, New York, than at Oxford or Cambridge. Indeed, U.S. movies are everywhere and kids in even the remotest parts of the world are familiar with such essential words of the English language as Big Mac and the Chicago Bulls.But it would be a mistake to claim that the British Empire which originally spread English all over the world is dead and buried.Far from it. Just look at world literature. It's not surprising that the Brits invented some of the most popular literary genres of the past 150 years. One such example is the detective novel which sprung from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his famous character Sherlock Holmes.Another example of British literary excellence is with children'sliterature, where Alice in Wonderland became truly a global phenomenon. Evenafter the British Empire vanished, today's British writers are making new contributions. The two global blockbuster movies of recent years Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings show the influence that even the post-World War II generation of British writers still has on children around the world.。

Unit 3III1 cultivate2 comprehensive3 controversial4 suspend5 insulted6 preliminary7 conventional8 reform9 worthwhile 10 publicityIV1. His girlfriend’s father saw him as a man who could not make a living.2. The course was canceled over the students’ protest.3. The problem is so difficult that we cannot work it out without the help of our teacher.4. Children tend to do/try their utmost when they know their parents are making similar efforts.5. The new teaching program didn’t work well in the school at the outset.6. I was kind of excited when I received the letter that offered me an interview.7. The school is scheduled to open on September 1.8. They appeared to offer a free computer, complete with software and a printer.9. In spite of hardships, they made real efforts that have resulted in more progress than expected.10. Many people make things more difficult for themselves because they still operate on the principle that you should not ask for help, or you might seem weak.VF M K D CG L O I BVI1 cold2 competition3 debate4 desire5 fear6 heat7 interest8 love 9 pleasure 10 enthusiasmVII1 historic2 atomic3 optimistic4 energetic5 economic6 heroicVIII1. responsibility2. rapidity3. mobility4. curiosity5. publicity6. complexity IX1 In Britain, as in America, there is a great demand for educational reform.2. In Greece, as in Italy, people use a lot of olive oil in cooking.3. As in the Hyde School, values such as courage, integrity, leadership, curiosity and concern are the first, most important lesson in some public inner-city schools in Maryland.4. In China, as in Japan, a large number of middle school students take supplementary classes in order to get into a famous university.5. As in the middle of the 1950s, many young people went down to the countryside in the late 1960s and early 1970s.X1 Once you’ve practiced a bit, you’ll find that it’s quite easy.2. Once the meal was finished, the discussions began.3. Once you show any fear, he will attack you.4. Once parents make a commitment to the program, they will be daily role models for their children.5. Once customers come to rely on these systems, they almost never take their business elsewhere.XI1.In his thinking, as in his behavior, he is very traditional.2.Once the teachers agree to accept the new teaching program, they have to face the strainit puts on them.3.In the long run, it is worthwhile to pursue one’s study after graduating from universityinstead of going to work directly.4.As the school operates on the Character First principle, moral values and academicachievements are stressed equally.5.It is said that the meeting, which is scheduled to be held this month, will be put off tillnext month.6.The school sees its job as preparing its students for life by cultivating a comprehensiveset of principles that can benefit all of them.XII1. 跟在法国一样，美国在20世纪60年代也发生过文化革命。

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Unit 1: The Power of WordsSection A: Vocabulary and Structure1. The correct answer for the first vocabulary exercise is:- (1). C: articulate- (2). A: eloquence- (3). B: rhetoric2. The sentence structure exercise should be completed as follows:- (1). The speech was so powerful that it moved the audience to tears.- (2). Despite his lack of formal education, he was ableto express his thoughts eloquently.Section B: Reading Comprehension1. The main idea of the passage is:- A: The impact of language on human behavior and emotions.2. According to the passage, which of the following is true?- B: Positive affirmations can enhance self-esteem.1. In the conversation, the two speakers discuss:- B: The importance of choosing the right words whengiving feedback.Unit 2: Technology and SocietySection A: Vocabulary and Structure1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word given: - (1). The rapid advancement of technology has revolutionized the way we communicate.- (2). The company's innovation in software developmenthas set a new standard in the industry.2. Choose the best word to complete the sentence:- (1). B: integrate- (2). A: obsoleteSection B: Reading Comprehension1. The author's purpose in writing the passage is to:- C: Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of technological advancements.2. What is the author's view on the impact of technology on employment?- B: Technology creates new job opportunities while eliminating others.1. The main topic of the lecture is:- A: The role of technology in shaping modern society.Unit 3: Environmental AwarenessSection A: Vocabulary and Structure1. Match the words with their definitions:- (1). A: conservation- (2). C: pollution- (3). B: sustainability2. Rewrite the sentences using the passive voice:- (1). The new policy will be implemented by the government to reduce carbon emissions.- (2). Recycling programs are encouraged in many communities to preserve natural resources.Section B: Reading Comprehension1. The passage suggests that:- A: Individual actions can contribute to environmental protection.2. What is the author's opinion on the effectiveness of recycling programs?- C: They are effective when properly managed and supported by the public.1. The speakers in the interview discuss:- B: The challenges and opportunities in promoting environmental sustainability.Unit 4: Cultural DiversitySection A: Vocabulary and Structure1. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions:- (1). The festival is celebrated in honor of the cultural heritage.- (2). Despite their cultural differences, the two communities coexist peacefully.2. Choose the correct sentence:- A: Cultural diversity enriches our understanding of the world.Section B: Reading Comprehension1. The main theme of the article is:- B: The importance of respecting and embracing cultural diversity.2. According to the article, what is the impact of globalization on culture?- C: It leads to both the spread and the potential loss of cultural identities.1. The interviewee talks about:- A: The benefits of cultural exchange programs for fostering understanding between different cultures.Unit 5: Personal DevelopmentSection A: Vocabulary and Structure1. Use the correct form of the word to complete the sentence: - (1). The key to success is perseverance and hard work. - (2). The seminar aims to enhance participants' leadership skills.2. Choose the sentence that best expresses the idea:- B: Setting realistic goals is crucial for personal development.Section B: Reading Comprehension1. The author believes that:- A: Self-improvement is a continuous process.2. What does the passage suggest about the role of failure in personal growth?- C: It can provide valuable lessons and motivate further efforts.Section C: Listening1. The main points discussed in the lecture include:- A: Strategies for effective time management.- B: The importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.ConclusionThese are just a few examples of the types of exercises and questions you might。

Unit 31. Inwardly I was very unhappy with what he had said, but I didn’t show it.我内心里对他说的话非常不满，但是没有表现出来。

2. I deeply regret to inform you that we cannot accept such conditions.我非常遗憾地告诉你，我们不能接受这样的条件。

3. He translated books not only from English, but also, on occasion, from French.他不仅翻译英语书，有时也翻译法语书。

4. The young couple complained about the high cost of visiting Europe.这对年轻夫妇抱怨说去欧洲旅行的花销太大了。

5. He had repeatedly urged her to come to the United States to join him, but she refused toleave her homeland.他再三催促她来美国找他，可她拒绝离开自己的祖国。

6. Government officials visited the flood area on Thursday morning to coordinate the reliefefforts.星期四上午，政府官员来到洪水肆虐的灾区协调救灾工作。

7. He showed great reluctance in signing the agreement, but he finally did it.最后，他签了这样一个协议，虽然很不情愿。

8. Driving his new red sports car, he was sure his neighbors were looking at him with envy.他开着红色新跑车，并相信邻居一定在用羡慕的眼光看他。

Unit3Words in use （P70，3）1. The curtains changed the atmosphere of the house completely and made it into a place of (exquisite) beauty.窗帘彻底改变了房子的气氛，使之成为一个美丽的地方。

2. As the sun (dispersed) the clouds, we enjoyed our afternoon of playing cards in the forest under the clear sky and observing the most spectacular view I have ever seen in my life.当太阳驱散云层时，我们在晴朗的天空下的森林里玩牌，欣赏着我一生中见过的最壮观的景色。

3. The big company (decentralized/ decentralised) their operations last year and opened several regional offices in the country to meet the needs of the market.这家大公司去年将业务分散，并在中国开设了多个地区办事处，以满足市场需求。

4. It is not easy to (deduce) a trend of growth from the available facts since they are quite scarce and not that convincing.从现有的事实中不容易推断出增长趋势，因为它们非常稀少，而且没有那么令人信服。

5. Formerly found only in large industrial applications, microwave ovens now have become a standard (fixture) of most modern kitchens.微波炉以前只存在于大型工业应用中，现在已成为大多数现代厨房的标准设备。

Unit 3Section APre-reading activities一1C 2D 3E 4B 5ALanguage focusWord in use三1integral 2cherish 3afflicted 4noteworthy 5portray 6compliment 7domain 8anonymous 9conscientious 10perpetualWord building四Words learned New words formed-izeGeneral GeneralizeNormal NormalizePublic PublicizeMinimum MinimizeImmune ImmunizeMobile Mobilize-orInvest InvestorDictate DictatorConquer ConquerorInvestigate InvestigatorModerate ModeratorElevator Elevate五1normalize 2moderator 3immunized 4investors 5mobilize 6conqueror 7elevate 8publicizes 9investigator 10minimized 11generalize 12dictatorBanked cloze六1C 2I 3F 4L 5A 6H 7K 8N 9E 10BExpression in use七1embark on 2be deprived of 3turn down 4taken captive 5live on 6share in7was stricken by 8led by exampleTranslation莱奥纳多·达·芬奇是意大利文艺复兴时期最伟大的思想家之一，也许也是迄今最多才多艺的人。

他是画家、雕刻家、建筑家、数学家、工程师和发明家，因成就广泛而闻名。

新视野大学英语视听说3答案u3-u5 Further practice in listeningUnit3Short conversations1 Q: What are the speakers doing?D They are discussing their curriculum schedules.2 Q: What do we know about the Christmas party lastyear?B It was not well-organized.3 Q: What is the man supposed to do now according tothe conversation?C Look after the woman’s children.4 Q: What does the woman think of her new neighbor?B She thinks he is always very frank.5 Q: What is the man going to do this weekend?C He is going to help Mr. Smith move to a new house.Long conversationQ1: Why is the woman asking for two weeks off from work?C Because she wants to volunteer for an organization. Q2: Which of the following statements is true?B Over 150,000 volunteers worked for the building ofhouses after the hurricane.Q3: According to the woman, why is she willing to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity?C Because she enjoys developing friendships andbuilding communities through volunteer work.Q4: What do we know about the man from the conversation?B He finally agreed to let the woman take 14 days off.Passage 1Q1: What question did the research group try to find ananswer to?B How well do people know their neighbors?Q2: Which age group is more likely to know their neighbors?D 55 - to 64-year-olds.Q3: Which of the following statements is true according tothe passage?C Women are more likely to know their neighbors thanmen.Q4: What do the website’s comments mentioned at the end of the passage imply?D It is hard to get to know our neighbors.Passage 21) illegal2) taking family vacations3) acquaintances4) throwing a party5) verbal6) tolerant7) intervene8) splits the difference9) resolve10) talk it outUnit4Short conversations1 Q: What does the woman mean?D Ted is not capable of setting up his computercompany.2 Q: What is the man worried about?B He is worried about the price of the tiny engines.3 Q: What can we infer from the conversation?C The man thinks intelligent cars might be expensive.4 Q: What are they talking about?A A business idea brought forth by an airline.5 Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?D She suggests the man edit videos for peopleonline.Long conversationQ1: What’s the problem with t he man?B He has no idea about his new writing assignment.Q2: How does the woman get her ideas before painting?C She draws inspiration by taking long walks in nature. Q3: What is the man’s attitude toward the woman’s wayof getting inspiration?D Disapproving.Q4: What does the woman suggest the man do at thetrain station?B Get creative ideas from real daily life.Passage 1Q1: Who invented the first toilet according to the passage?B Sir John Harrington.Q2: What was one of the problems with Harrington’s water closet?C The basin had to be emptied and cleaned constantly.Q3: How did inventors improve the original toilet accordingto the passage?A They improved the pipes that were attached to thebottom.Q4: Which of the following can best summarize the passage?D The development of the toilet.Passage 21) vary2) a large portion of3) well-being4) profound5) accessible6) ultimately7) have a harmful effect on8) went against9) aviation10) is not worth pursuingUnit4Short conversations1 Q: What is the man’s advice for the woman?B. She should keep shut until a better job is available.2 Q: What does the woman imply?B. The man should earn the bread.3 Q: What does Mrs. Smith imply?A. The man is ungrateful in deciding to leave.4 Q: What does the man mean?D. He cannot afford to have a coffee break.5 Q: What can we learn about Jane from the conversation?C. She was fed up with counting money at her job.Long conversation1Q: What is the man complaining about?B. Awful job, hot weather and working outside.2Q: What does the man dream of being?A. A self-made millionaire.3Q: What is the woman’s attitude toward the man’s dream?B. Sarcastic.4Q: What does the woman dream of doing?D. Becoming a ballroom dancer.Passage 11Q: Why did the speaker get tired of her job at the company?D. Because she had no passion anymore.2Q: Which of the following is true about money according to the speaker?A. Money can buy you nice things.3Q: What can bring satisfaction according to the speaker?B. Doing jobs that express your passion.4Q: What does the speaker find most suitable for her now?D. Sharing ideas and thoughts through blogging. Passage 21) suffer from2) enthusiastic3) erodes4) competent5) clear-cut6) labeling7) comes down to8) commonplace9) tend to10) focusing on。

Uint3II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM: Amy, sit down, we need to talk. Y our mother and I are going to separate.W: What! Are you crazy? You can’t do that! What will my friends say? I just want to have a normal family.Q: What is the girl saying?2.ScriptM: Good evening, Mrs. Jones. The manager sent you these roses and his best wishes to you both for a happy anniversary.W:Thank you. We like the room and the service here, and we especially appreciate the manager’s consideration/Q: What can we learn from the conversation?3. ScriptW: While I’m scrambling the eggs, could you put the flour into the bowl?M: Y ou bet, darling. I’ll also turn the oven on so that it gets warmed up.Q: Where does this conversation probable take place?4. ScriptW: I have a very important meeting tonight, and I’m afraid I can’t miss it.M: But this evening is the parent s’meeting at school, and I was expecting you’d come to it. OK, I’ll phone Dad, maybe he and his girlfriend will come.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?5. ScriptW1: So you’re still single? If you’d listen to me and used the Internet, you’d have a husband by now.W2: I did use the Internet. I posted an ad that read “Husband Wanted”. There were dozens of e-mail responses. But they all said pretty much the same thing: You can have mine.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?Keys: 1.C 2.A3.B 4.C 5.DIII. Listening InT ask1: Reasons for a DivorceScriptW: I’m divorcing my husband.M: How long have you been married?W: Thirteen years.M: Do you have children?W:Y es, and I have to protect them from any more harm from my husband’s irresponsibilityM: So, what are your grounds for divorce?W: Well, first of all, he keeps changing jobs. We’ve had moved four times in thirteen years!M: And, you believe that will be good grounds for divorce?W: I do have a right to stability for my children and myself, don’t I?M: Aren’t they his children, too?W: But my husband isn’t fulfilling his duties!M: Is he paying the bills?W: Well, yes, but we just live around the poverty line. Our kids are being teased by other kids at school because we can’t dress them in good clothes! We have to live in a small department and drive an old car!M: Does the car run?W: Yes, but it looks OLD!M: Do you yell at him and call him names?W: Well, he yells at me!M: So, those are the reasons to not honor your husband. Are you going to give him joint custody in this divorce?W: No, just visitation rights.M: Why?W: Because the law permits me to.M: And, what about the financial demands of this divorce?W: I’m demanding half of all we have, which isn’t much, and large support payments. After thirteen years marriage, the woman wants to divorce her husband, claiming he is irresponsible. When asked for the specific grounds for divorce, she gives these reasons: First, he keeps changing jobs, and the family has had to move four times in thirteen years, but she wants stability for her children and herself. Second, although he is paying the bills, they just live around the poverty line. Her children are being teased by other children for not dressing good clothes. Also, they had to live in a small apartment and drive an old car, though it still runs. Worse still, the husband yells ather, though she admits she also yell at him and calls him names. As for the divorce arrangements, the woman will give the husband only visitation rights instead of joint custody. Moreover, the woman will demand half of all they have and large support payments.T ask 2: What four-letter words?ScriptDorothy was the only child of her family, born when her parents were mid-aged. They spoiled her badly. At the age of 33 she still lived at home. Her mother and father treat her like a princess. She seemed perfectly content with that situation, so her friends were surprised when she announced she would soon get married. People who knew her well said the marriage wouldn’t last long. But for the present, she and her new husband approached happy.As soon as the newly couple returned from their honeymoon, the bride called her mother.“How does everything go?” her mother asked.“Oh, Mom,”she began, “the honeymoon was lovely! So romantic! We had a wonderful time. But on our back, Bob started using terrible language. Stuff I’d never heard before. Really awful four-letter words. Y ou’ve got to come get me and take me home. Please, Mom!” the new bride sobbed over the telephone.“But, honey,” the mother asked, “What four-letter words?”“I can’t tell you, Mom. They’re too awful! Come get me, please!”“Darling, you must tell me what has upset you so much. Tell me what four-letter words he used.”Still sobbing, the bride said, “Mom, words like dust, wash, iron, and cook.”Keys: FTFFTT ask3: A Woman Who Chose Not to RemarryScriptAfter 17 years of marriage, my husband left me for my best friend, Monica. What I had feared most became reality: I became the single parent of two young children. My daughter grew increasingly unhappy. Seven-year-old Joanna had anxiety attacks when ever she was left alone for more than a few minutes. Five-year-old Sophie would vomit every meal. Under the psychological pressure, I thought about remarriage. Myfriends arranged dinner with single men and invited me to parties to meet the latest “someone special”.But later I changed my mind. A colleague of mine said, “Second marriages usually end in divorce, and children are destroyed by it.”There is some truth in his words. Research published in 2004 showed that children in blended families were no more emotionally healthy than those in single-parent families.Not long ago, my now-teenage daughter and I went to lunch at our favorite Italian restaurant. While eating, we talked about a friend of ours who was divorcing her second husband. We were worried about how the break would harm her three childre n, two of whom were struggling to get free of drugs. Joanna put down her fork and looked at me. “Mom, I’m glad you didn’t remarry,”she said. “If you had divorced again, I might have tried drugs or even consider suicide.” At that moment, I realized, once again, that singleness was right choice for me.1.What was the speaker most afraid of?2.Which of the following is NOT true?3.What did the speaker’s colleague say?4.Which of the following is true?5.If the speaker had divorced again, what might her daughter, Joanna, have done? Kes: 1C 2.A3. B 4.B 5.BIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Is youth wasted on the young?Amy: I’d like to talk to you, so stop what you’re doing for a minute.Bill:What is it, Amy? I’m having a hectic time working on this report for tomorrow’s meeting.Amy: Well, you’re always pretty busy, and it’s been more five years, almost six, since we were married.Bill:Y es, time has gone so fast, but they’ve been good years.Amy: I know, but I want to have a baby—I want us to have a baby.Bill:I know you do. But remember, we said we’d wait until we could afford it. Amy: But five years is a long time to wait. Anyway, it’s long enough.Bill:I’m this close to getting a promotion.Amy:What has that got to do with it? We could wait forever if we wait for the “perfect” moment. Soon we’ll be too old to enjoying having a baby.Bill:Y ou know,you have a good point. This report can wait. I’ll do it tomorrow morning. Let’s open a bottle of wine and enjoy ourselves.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: I’ve got something important to tell you: I’m pregnant.B: What? Y ou’re pregnant? Wow, I’d love to have a baby.A: Well, I understand you want to be a father. It’s been more than three years, almost four, since we were married.B: Y es, time has passed so quickly, but we still didn’t have a baby.A: I know, but we can’t afford to have one now. If I leave my job for more than two weeks, I’ll lose it forever.B: I know you will. But remember, if we don’t have one now, it’ll be too late. We’ll be busier in future.A: There is something in what you said. Four years is a long time to wait. But I really like my job. What’s more, I’m very close to getting promotion.B: But a baby borne by a woman in her 30s may be physically and intellectually less healthy. If we wanted to hold onto your job, we would wait forever. Soon we’ll be too old to enjoy a baby.A: Y ou really have a point. I’ll choose the baby over the job.B: Good, I’ll try harder to make both ends meetMODEL2 So many people in the United States get divorced! ScriptKim: Hi Amy.Amy: Hi! Look at this headline, Kim.Kim: Wow! So many people in the United States get divorced!Amy: But this is not uncommon in west. In some places, the divorce rate can be as high as 50 percent.Kim: It seems strange to me that Westerners fall head heels in love quickly,if not at first sight; but they also leave each other quickly.Amy:Is it the same in your country?Kim: I don’t think so. In my country, some marriages break up, but most couples stay together.Amy:Do people get married young?Kim: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 20.Amy:Hmm. Do woman usually work after they get married?Kim: No, a lot of women stay home to take care of their families. But more women work now.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: It seems strange to me that Westerners fall head heels in love quickly, but they also leave each other quickly.B: Is it the same where you live?A: I don’t think so. In my country, most couples stay together.B: What is the divorce rate in your homeland?A: The divorce rate can be as low as 10 percent.B: That’s quite lower than in our country.A: Well, what’s the divorce rate in your country?B: About 50 percent, if I’m not mistaken.A: Oh, that’s really high!B: Do people get married young?A: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 22.B: Many of our young people get married before 20. Is it common for women in your country to work after they marry?A: Y es, most wives work even after they’ve got a baby.B: In my country, a lot of wives stay home to look after their families.MODEL3 Why not have both our parents here for Christmas? ScriptAmy: Y ou know, Christmas is coming. And I haven’t seen Dad for ages—he always has such great stories to tell.Bill: I know we went t my folks’last year, but my Mom’s been pretty sick. This might be her last Christmas.Amy: She’s been ill, but don’t exaggerate. Y ou just don’t like my mother. That’s why you don’t want to go to my parentsBill:She’s never liked me. Never thought I was good enough for you.Amy: Well, you’re not…But seriously, Mom’s not so sad. She’s just got a thick skin and likes to hide her feelingsBill:I don’t think so.Amy: Why not have our both families here for Christmas?Bill: That would make twenty-two of us if we invited everybody.Amy: Why not just have our parents here for Christmas?Bill: Good idea. Just don’t sit me next to your mother.Now Your TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: Y ou know, the Spring Festive is coming, and we have to consider where to have the Spring Festive Eve dinner.B: What have you got in mind?A: Since I’ve been busy, I haven’t seen mom for quite some time—she’s always been so kind to us.B: I know we went t my folks’ last year, but my mom’s been sick. She needs comfort. A: My parents also need company. If I don’t have the Spring Festive Eve dinner with them for two years running, they will be extremely disappointed. As a matter of fact, my mom is already blaming me for neglecting them.B: What can we do then?A: Let me think. Why not invite our parents here for the dinner?B: But they live so far away from us. It’s inconvenient for old people.A: Then we can invite four of them to a restaurant near them.B: Good, idea. On the next morning we can visit both our parents.A: And don’t forget to bring gifts.V. Let’s T alkScriptIf you want me to tell you why I remarried, that’s my story.Remarried is the last thing I’d consider for two years after my divorce. I had heard about the high rate of remarriage failure. More importantly, I wondered how remarrying would affect my 10-year-old son. My heart ached when I saw my son draw a picture of himself, my ex-wife and me holding hands, with sadness on our faces. Since my parents have married and divorce eight times altogether, I hope my son would not have to go through the same pain I had experienced. As a result, my primary focus after divorce was my relationship with my son John, not finding a wife. As time went by, my son gradually grew up, and he became of my loneliness and anxiety. One day he asked me to consider dating. The first timer he said this, I ignored him. The second time he brought it up, I reconsidered my reservations about dating. I began to date Maria. As our relationship developed over the following year, I was concerned about my son would actually respond to her. At first, John’s affection for Maria was lukewarm. For instance, he would hug her, but the act seemed mechanical. But after several times, he warmed up to her. Seeing that the time was ripe, I asked Maria to marry me. She accepted, so our family of two smoothly became a family of three. Thinking back, I believe my remarrying was the right choice.Some single-parents are still besitant about remarrying. Now that you’ve heard my story, I hope you won’t hesitate and let golden opportunities slip through your fingers.DebateSAMPLEA: On the whole I don’t support remarriage. Too many remarriages have turned out to be unsuccessful and end in divorce.B:If you say many remarriages have failed, that means other remarriages have survived, or even bloomed. We should not only look at the dark of the issue.A:But ther e’re too many factors contribute to the failure of a second marriage. For example, as you become older, you may find it increasingly difficult to adjust to a different pattern of life with a new mate. Once there’s a conflict neither is willingto give in.B: There’re conflicts everywhere, but you should not neglect that an adult has psychological and physical needs. Without a companion, one may feel lonely and anxious.A: In a new family the husband tends to compare his new wife’s weak point with his ex-wife’s strong point. And the wife does the same.B: I wish you’d seen the film The Sound of Music. The governess Maria blended so smoothly into the Captain’s family.A:It is not easy for children to accept the new mother or father. It is simply impossible for them to forget their birth-mother’s loving care and the happy moments in their childhood.B: But how happy are the Captain’s seven children with their adopted mother Maria! If the new mother shows genuine care for the kids, they will gradually warm to her. On the other hand, many children in a single-parent family are under psychological pressure and suffer from anxiety attack. So, the single life is not the right choice. VI. Further Listening and SpeakingT ask1: Early MarriageScriptAt the age of 12, Lisa has been married for three years to a young man she met just after finishing secondary school. He treated her well. She almost died during the birth of their first child, born a year after their marriage. The second child, born 18 months later, was also a girl. Lately she and her husband quarrel frequently. She wants to go to vocational school to learn skills to add to the family income, but his mother insists she stay home and produce a son.This example is by no means exceptional. Early marriage is common in many parts of the world. Early marriage leads to early motherhood. In some developing countries, 20 percent or over half of the women give birth to their first child before the age of 18.Expectations from parents, in-laws and society are to produce a child as soon as possible. Many young wives feel pressure to bear son. This typically results in early and frequent pregnancies.In developing countries, more than half a million women die every year from causes related to pregnancy. There are four important reasons for these deaths. Birth are either “too soon, too close, too many, or to late”. According to statistics, it is young women who most die during pregnancy.1.At what age did Lisa give birth to her first child?2.What does Lisa want?3.Why do women in some developing countries have babies early?4.What are the reasons women die from childbirth?5.What is the main idea of the passage?Keys: 1.B 2.D3.A 4.D 5.CT ask 2: Nuclear Family Living PatternsScriptA nuclear family is typical in high-industrialized societies. Beginning in the early 20th century, the two-parent family known as the nuclear family was the predominant American family type. Generally children live with their parents until they go away to a college or university, or until they acquir e their own jobs and move into their own apartment or home.In the early mid-20th century, the family typically was the sole wage earner, and the mother was the children’s principle care giver. Today, often both parents hold jobs. Dual-earner families are the predominant type for families with children in the United States.Increasingly, one of the parents has a non-standard shift; that is, a shift that does not start in the morning and end in later afternoon. In these families, one of the parents manages the children while the other works.Prior to school, adequate day care of children is necessary for dual-earner families. In recent years, many private companies and home-based day care centers have sprung up fulfill this need. Increasingly, a company’s arrangement of day care as well as government assistance to parents requiring day care is occurring.T ask3: They are coming for Christmas,ScriptA man in Phoenix calls his son in New Y ork the day before Christmas and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mom and I are divorcing, Forty-five years of misery is enough..”“Dad, what are you talking about?” the son screams.“We can’t stand the sight of each other any longer,”the father says. “We’re sick of each other, and I’m sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her.”Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone.“Oh, heck, they’re getting divorced,”she shouts. “I’ll take care of this.”Losing no time, she call her father and screams at him, “Y ou are not getting divorced. Don’t do a single thing until I get there. I’m calling my brother back, and we’ll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don’t do anything! DO YOU HEAR ME?”Then she quickly hangs up.The old man hangs up his phone and heaves a sigh of relief. He turns to his wife and says merrily, “Okay, they are coming back for Christmas and paying their own way.”For Reference:1. He and the boy’s mother are divorcing.2. Forty-five years of misery is enough. They can’t stand the sight of each other any longer. They’re sick of each other.3. He gets frantic and calls his sister.4. They will come back home and stop the parents from divorcing.5. He is happy, for his son and daughter will come back for Christmas and pave their own way.News ReportPrince More Precious Than the DiamondScriptPeople have long known the saying ’s best friend.” But this may be changing. There’s a new stone market, tanzanite, and it is giving diamonds some serious competition.Tanzanite was one of a number of gems discovered in East Africa in the 1960s. The new colors and varieties changed the gem market. But the real gem among these stones was tanzanite, discovered in 1967 in Tanzania. The stone was named after its country of origin by New Y ork’s Tiffany and Co. which introduced it to the world. It draws one’s attention quickly with its color—blue, purple or bronze, depending on the direction it is viewed from.More important for its value, though, is its rarity. Tanzanite has been found in only one small area, near Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania. And its supply will probably befully mined in the next two decades.As one mining official puts it, “It should never have really occurred in the first place. It did occur. And only this one deposit on this entire planet that is known…makes it more than a thousand times rarer than diamonds. And certainly within the next 15 to 20 years, there will be no more tanzanite to be mined.”The current value of the tanzanite market, at U.S. $10 billion, is equivalent to that of diamonds. And so another saying “Diamonds are forever”may lose some of its meaning.。