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大学英语新标准视听说教程4 答案we learn 全新版大学进阶英语视听说教程4答案（最全最新）Unit 2 ConsumerismWarm UpAnswer the questions:last thing I bought was a packet of instant noodles. This bag ofinstant noodles is made in China.2. I think it is mostly good.Listening and Speaking/Lesson AListening:A. Listening for gist:1. A scientist who is calling for a change in our shopping habits.2. Some of the ways that our purchasing preferences are hurting theenvironment.B. Listening for details:away 2% trash. Repair reuse recycle.billion 95 80. bike walk. 250 twentyfive thousand disease.eat meat.Listening and Speaking/Lesson BListening1:A. New words andexxxxxpressions:B. Pre-listening task:C. Listening comprehension1:our stuff comes from.of the products we buy are made or grown somewhere else.C. Listening comprehension2:statistics designed electronics resources African diamondsListening2:A. Listening for gist: 一二四B. Listening for details:twelve fires a dollar% millionVideoBefore You WatchAbout the video:Vocabulary matching: Global warming fossil fuels greenhouse gases carbon footprintWhile You Watch:A. Watch the video：左：water water右：waste cold transportB. Watch again: e g b 进行中C. Answer the following question:Eating cheeseburgers affects the environment in many ways. First youhave to feed the cows. You need a lot of water to grow the food for them.Then you need wheat to make the bread that the hamburger goes on. Thatneeds water too. Once you have the beef you have to transport the meatfrom one place to another. You also have to keep it cold. To do all ofthese things you need a lot of energy. And this produces a lot of CO2.And carbon dioxide isn’t the only greenhouse gas that’s created. Cowsalso produce another greenhouse gas called methane when they make waste.And cows create a lot of waste. When you add it all up the result is avery big number.Unit test*Part 1Section A; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;Section B3 54 2 1Part 2CET-Oriented StudyListening practice: 1. A 2. D 3. C。

Uint2II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptW: Did you hear? Helen got modeling jib! She’s going to be sashaying down the catwalk.M: Wow, that’s great! All that walking practice really paid off. And foe once she won’t be complaining about being so tall.Q: Why did Helen get modeling job?2.ScriptM: Julia, come and see the Miss America contest on TV. All those beautiful girls are walking around in bathing suits, so the judges can decide who has the best figure. W: Bah! That’s the worst kind of exploitation. They are treating women like toys for people to enjoy. I would never take part in this kind of contest.Q: What do the man and the woman think about the beautify contest?3. ScriptW: What shall I do? I’m fat. I want to be slim and beauty, but I’m fat. I’ve tried all the new ideas, high carb and low carb, but nothing works.M: Those diets are just fads, popular for a while and then forgotten. Just follow the usual diet with fruits, vegetables, fish, water, and get plenty of exercise. Before long you’ll see results.Q: What has the woman tried?4. ScriptW1: I think Lily is really attractive. She’s half Spanish and has this really sultry look about her.W2: That explains why she tans so well. I’ve always been jealous of her skin color in the summer.Q: Which of following is true of Lily?5. ScriptM: Trust me, it was tight there on the Internet: “Plastic Surgery Increasing at a Faster Rate Among Men”. Apparently more and more men are trying to improve their appearance.W: I saw it too on the news. Face-lifts, nose jobs, and box to hide wrinkle are now very popular with men. Men say it’s for business reasons, but we know it’s vanity. Q: What does the woman think the real reason is that men have plastic surgery? Keys: 1.B 2.A 3. C 4D 5BIII. Listening InTask 1: A Friendly StylistStylist: Morning, sir. This chair, please. What can I do for you?Nick: A simple haircut: short on the back and sides.Stylist: Very good. I can, of course, do something fashionable for only $60.Nick: 60 dollars! That’s highway robbery—twice what I ordinarily pay.Stylist: Perhaps, sir. But your haircuts haven’t been in harmony with your character.Your hair is at war with your soul.Nick: I’ve never heard of such a thing.Stylist: If I may say, I’m an expert at matching hairstyle to personalities. Believe me;you’re suffering a “disjunction”.Nick: A disjunction? What the devil is a disjunction?Stylist: Your hair does not match you.Nick: This is utter nonsense. However, I’d like to hear how you’d solve this so-called problem.Stylist: Your character is artistic, imaginative. But your hair is dull. I can correct that imbalance in seconds.Nick: Okay, let me see what can you do about the…uh…disjunction, as you call it. Stylist: We’re going to use scissors to create peaks, which we’ll keep in place with a liberal helping of gel….This tuft in the back we’ll braid into a pigtail. Now, it’s the new you!Nick: I love it. It’s just like me: imaginative and artistic. Now what are you doing?What’s wrong? Don’t you see harmony in my new hairstyle?Stylist:Something’s preventing your hairstyle from being a true fashionable statement.Nick: For heaven’s sake, tell me what’s missing.Stylist: Streaks. By putting in a few yellow streaks in your hair, it will become a work of art. Streaking will cost you more, but…Nick: Do it. Forget the cost. But, by the way, what is the total getting to be? How much am I paying to avoid disjunction?Stylist: That’s…$135. Sir? Sir, are you all right? Oh, he fainted.1.When the stylist mentions $60, what does the customer say?2.What does the stylist think about the customer’s hairstyle?3.What will the stylist do with the customer’s hair?4.What will streaking do to the man’s hair according to the stylist?5.What is the passage mainly about?Keys: 1C.A 3.D4.B 5.AFor Reference:1.It means there is no match between you and your hair.2.That’s…$135. Sir? Sir, are you all right? Oh, he fainted.Task 2: The Voice LiftScriptAfter the face-lift, the forehead tightened, and the (S1) nose job, something still might be revealing your age: your (S2) voice.For patients who think their trembly, hoarse words don’t (S3) match their newly face and figure, there’s a procedure that claims to make them (S4) sound younger too: the voice lift.There are two general kinds of voice lifts. In some cases, implants (S5) inserted through an incision in the (S6)neck bring the vocal cords closer together. Doctors also use injections of (S7) fat or other substances to plump up the cords, so that the voice sounds younger.(S8) The voice lift is becoming more widely known among an aging population, who try to make themselves sound younger.“I speak in a great deal, or I was shouting, on a particular day, at the end of the day, I would feel exhausted,”said Robert Brown, 75, (S9) a retired construction engineer who underwent the voice lift several years ago, “I don’t know if I sound younger, but the hoarseness is gone, which is such a great improvement.”(S10)V oice lift can also benefit people like performers, lawyers, teachers, and telephone operators who need to have a strong voice and hope to shave years off the sound of their voice.Task3: A View of HappinessScriptMen are turning to plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures to brighten up their appearances at a faster rate than women, according to a survey released on Wednesday.Men’s use of fat injections to soften deep wrinkles leaped 47 percent last year from the previous year. Women’s use of the injections fell 36 percent, according to a survey by the American Academy of Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons.Men’s use of botox injections to eliminate frown lines rose 88 percent, while women’s botox use fell 8 percent.And for smoothing skin, the use of laser resurfacing among men rose 13percent, the survey showed. Meanwhile, women’s use of laser resurfacing dropped 38 percent during the same time period.The number of men getting nose jobs rose 47 percent, while the number of women doing so rose 5 percent.Typically, men and women visiting plastic surgeons for cosmetic reasons were age 40 to 59.The study said 44 percent of men and 57 percent of women tell their doctor that looking younger is the reason they are choosing cosmetic surgery.By about 18 percent, men are more likely than women to say they want facial cosmetic surgery for work-related reasons.The study was conducted by written questionnaires from January 20 to March 3 among more than 2,600 members of the association, who focus on treatment of the face, head, and neck.By comparison, in the previous year, women’s use of botox rose 60 percent while men’s fell 14 percent; women’s use of laser resurfacing rose 13 percent while men’s fell 19 percent; women’s use of fat injections fell17 percent and men’s fell 54 percent.1.What is true of men and women’s use of fat injections?2.While of the following is true of nose jobs?3.How much greater is the percentage of women choosing cosmetic surgery to lookyounger than the percentage of men?4.What is true of men and women using botox in the previous year?5.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?Keys: 1C 2.C3. B 4.B 5.DIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 She’s having some cosmetic surgery.Amy: Did you hear Nora’s off to Korea?Bill: why is she going to Korea?Amy:She is having some cosmetic surgery.Bill:I’m floored! I thought she was beautiful already.Amy: I know what you mean. She’s having her nose fixed.Bill: Was it broken?Amy: No, stupid, she’s having it made smaller.Bill: If she wasn’t beautiful already,I could understand getting surgery. But she already has a nice nose.Amy: But not a fashionable one. She’s also having her teeth straighten. She wants to have a perfect smile.Bill: What for?Amy: She believes a better physical appearance will improve her chance of getting a good job.Bill: We won’t even recognize her when she gets back.MODEL2 I think I need a face-lift.ScriptSusan: Hey!Amy: Hi! Don’t you know anyone who’s had cosmetic surgery?Susan:You mean like a liposuction? I don’t think that’s necessary. That’s not the way a woman should stay attractive.Amy: Honestly, I won’t go as far as that. With surgery, I might look gorgeous, but it wouldn’t be the real me.Susan: Yeah, people should be happy with the way they are.Amy: I see your point. But I’m worried about the wrinkle around my eyes. I think I need a face-lift. Why can’t we go back to the way things were?Susan: Because…I don’t know! But, Amy, you wouldn’t do that, would you?Amy:Darned right I would! I don’t expect my skin to be baby-smooth, but I should at least be young-looking.Susan: Isn’t makeup enough?Amy: Come on, Susan. Be open-minded! Look at my eyes! They’re puffy. And my lower lids are dark and loose, and full of lines and circles. I really hope surgery can wipe out the tired look.Susan: But what would other people think?Amy: I don’t care other people think. I’m already for a lift.MODEL3 How did you find the plastic surgery there?ScriptSusan: How was your trip to Korea? How did you find the plastic surgery there? Nora:It was all pretty scary at first.Susan: As I see it, they certainly did a beautiful job for you. If I hadn’t recognized your clothes, I wouldn’t have known it was you!Nora: Tanks, but underneath this surgery, it’s still the same old me.Susan: Well, why did you want the surgery after all?Nora:If I want to be competitive in the job market, I think this is indispensable. Susan: How can you say that! You don’t need to change your looks to get a good job.Anyway, shall we get some lunch?Nora: I’m not hungry, really I’m not.Susan: Did you already have lunch?Nora:I’m skipping lunch. I want to stay in good shape. I think I’m getting a bit too fat already.Susan:Oh, Nora, don’t be so silly! You’re not fat at all, and you need to eat. If you don’t eat, you’ll get sick and wind up in hospital.Nora: Ok, maybe I could eat a little. I do want to stay healthy.Now Your TurnTask 1SAMPLE DIALOGSally: Hi, John, nice to see you here.John: Hi, sorry, your name escapes me momentarilySally: Oh, I’m Sally. Don’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 straightened. 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.V. Let’s TalkScriptGreetings, ladies and gentlemen. I hope you’ll find it interesting how to be fashionable without spending too much money.Sure, some famous stars always look stylish. They have unlimited clothing budgets that put the latest looks at their fingertips! But you can also look amazing without spending lots of money on your wardrobes. Simple try the following suggestions on for size.First, you should make seasonal purchases; that is, you should buy winter coats, leather jackets, bathing suits, ad summer dress at the end of the season. You’ll get major discounts as you stock up for the next year.If you want clothes to wear right now, you can go to discount stores. They may not be the place to buy an expensive evening dress, but they’re perfect for buying things like T-shirtsThere is yet another cheap way of you to buy stylish clothes. Many department stores have a store brand. It means they offer current styles but are much cheaper than big-name brands.To save money, an important principle for you to follow is to not buy “outfits”. With the exception of suits, interchangeable piece are more affordable—buying clothing in separate.Wear-with- anything pieces are always a good buy. For example, you can almost always wear a pair of black trousers and a white dress skirt; you can wear them several times a week, paired with different accessories.If you can’t afford expensive clothes, you can spend money on accessories such as nice shoes and fashionable bags. Such extras make even the simplest outfit look polished.Finally, a great haircut always helps. When you hair looks fabulous, you look more stylish and fashionable.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Beauty Contests and Plastic SurgeriesScriptJuliana Borges, who was named “Miss Brazil” early on Tuesday, had plastic surgery four times and underwent 19 smaller operations. She was just one of many competitors who were determined to improve their appearance through surgery. “Plastic surgery make me more beautiful and gave me confidence in myself and the perfect measurement that won me this title,” said the beauty queen in a green dress, who was representing Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul.Borges, 22, had liposuction and had her chin, nose, and ears worked on, as well as, had her breasts enlarged.With the development of plastic surgery, more and more of Brazil’s would-be beauty queen are finding it easier to achieve the ideal measurements. These days, younghopefuls from the Amazon jungle to big cities in Brazil’s south are planning surgery.A third of the 27 finalists at the beauty contest went under the scalpel after rules were changed in the 1990s.The new rules permit plastic surgery, colored contact lenses, and hair dye at beauty contests.The organizers of the Miss Brazil contest said, “It’s a war out there, and all of the beauty tools that can be used should be used. Other countries like Venezuela paved the way, and Brazil is going to have to use those tools as well if it wants to compete in Miss University beauty contests.”But Brazil’s love for plastic surgery is not limited to beauty contests. Most young women who undergo surgery want to find a better man or a higher-paying job.1.How many surgical operations did the former Miss Brazil have altogether?2.What change has plastic surgery brought, according to the passage?3.Which of the following is allowed after the rules changed in the1990s??4. Which of the following countries is mentioned as a pioneer in using beauty tools?5. What is the goal of most young Brazilian women who undergo surgery?Keys: 1.A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.ATask 2: Is it true beauty?ScriptJohn:There goes Camilla. She looks gorgeous today, doesn’t she? Her skin is as smooth as a baby’s bottom. Her lips are a perfect Cupi d’s bow. She must have dozens of admirers.Becky: I wonder what she looks like without all makeup. She must out it with a spoon.It’s like a mask. I don’t understand what men find so attractive about her. John: Do I detect a hint of jealousy?Becky: She has nothing for me to be jealous about.John: I’ll be you believe in those saying like: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Becky: True beauty comes from within. Natural materials should be enough to bring it out.John: But do you always stick to those rules? When I went past your apartment last night, I saw you in the kitchen with some green substance smeared all your face.Becky: They were cucumbers. They’re natural healers of the skin. Haven’t you heard people say on TV that they soften the skin, wipe out the roughness, and buildstrength and resilience?John: Yeah, yeah, yeah! They wipe out lines and age signs. Blah, blah, blah! See, I can even recite that advertisement.Becky: You’ve learned a lot, haven’t you?John: Since you can keep your skin so young-looking and maintain your figure so well, you might as well as write a book on beauty secrets.Becky: Don’t pull my leg. Anyway, you’d do well to try the cucumber treatment on yourself. Put some cucumber slice on your head. At least they’ll keep thatbald spot from shining so brightly..Keys: FTFTFTask3: Changing Your Hairstyle to Improve Your AppearanceScriptIf you want to look better, changing your hairstyle can be a simple fix. If you’re trying to reach a weight-loss goal, a new hairstyle is a quick and easy way to freshen up your looks—and boost your confidence.According to a popular hair stylist, clients often say, “I want to cut my hair, but I should lose weight first.” But that’s not the right sequence; it’s the other way around. You should know what hairstyle will flatter you the most, the style that will show off you particular feature to the best advantage even before you begin to lose weight.For example, many may want to follow a tread and wear long hair. But some may look better with shorter hair if they have a round face. “When it’s too long, it can drag your face down and actually bring attention to the features you don’t want to emphasize,” says Guy Riggio, a famous hair stylist in Los Angeles. How short is too short? That depends the length of your neck. Riggio says, “The longer the neck, the shorter you can go.”Some top stylists believe that women should stay clear of bangs. Thick bangs may be fashionable at times, but even thin bangs are hard to wear. “They change the shape of your face, making it seem shorter,” says New York hair stylist O’Connor. Instead, you should pull your hair away from your face. It will make your face look longer. Finally, pick a stylist who’s knowledgeable and whose opinion can be trusted. Then have fun with the new style.For Reference:1. It is a quick and easy way to freshen up your looks—and boost your confidence2. Clients often say, “I want to cut my hair, but I should lose weight first.” But that’s not the right sequence; it’s the other way around.3. The speaker say if you have a round face, you may look better with short hair.4. That depends the length of your neck. The longer the neck, the shorter you can go.5. They change the shape of your face, making it seem shorterNews ReportMiss WorldScriptThe Miss World title went to first black African contestant ever in its 51-year history at the Miss World finals in Sun City, South Africa on Friday.Organizers of the pageant said they expected about one billion people to have turned in to watch the beauty queen extravaganza. The event was hosted by American talk show host, Jerry Springer, at a glitzy resort in the heart of South Africa’s bush country.[SOUND BITE]The pageant was created in 1951 by a public relations executive for a small leisure and entertainment company. It was initially intended to be only a one-time event, but was continued after the United States began the rival Miss Universe contest in 1952. In more than half a century, there have been only three Miss World winners from Africa, two of them white South Africa and the third from Egypt.Miss World has until now been dominated by winner from Europe, the Americas, and India, the majority of them being Caucasian.The contestants in this pageant are judges in three different categories: beauty, grace, and charm; talent, poise, and personally; and figure and deportment. After the first round of judging, the original group of 92 contestants was pared down to only tenfinalists who would go on to compete for the title.The second-runner up in this ten year’s pageant was Miss Scotland, 18-year-old Juliet-Jane Horne.[SOUND BITE]The People’s Republic of China was represented for the first time this year by 18-year-od Bing Li.[SOUND BITE]The title of first runner up went to Miss Aruba, 19-year-old Zerelda Lee.[SOUND BITE]The competition was fierce as each of the ten finalists took her turn in the spotlight in front of a live audience.But out of the 92 contestants, it was Miss Nigeria, 18-year-old Agbani Darego, who took home covered title and the $100,000 prize.[SOUND BITE]Before being crowed, Darego took the victory walk wearing a lime-green, body hugging dress and waved to a cheering crowd.The news of her victory sparked rapturous celebrations all over Nigeria’s biggest city, Lagos.。

If d a e h i b c jII BACDBIII2.Correct answer·the enddiscountsT-shirtsbig-name brands Interchangeable pieces black trousersseveral timessimpleststylish and fashionable 、V let’s talkTask 1clothing stylesfigureslimmerconstruction《lightlargerformalbrightly coloredthe rich and the poorone classoccasionsPoorer peopleFurther listening > Task 1：CAABATask 2BABABTask 3She chose two colors, then built her wardrobe around them.She has a pair of black dress slacks, with black shoes to match. If she wears that with her turquoise silk blouse and a matching necklace and earrings, she will look dressed up.If she wears a T-shirt with the black dress slacks, she is more casual.If she brings a pashmina, or another dress scarf, she can dress up the T-shirt into casual chic.Her suitcase will be nearly empty, with lots of room for shopping.#Viewing and speaking > Task 1(1)combining clothing with newtechnology(2)brand-new style(3)new industrial design solutions(4)electronics and fashioninto your collar((5)(6)went into partnership with(7)bring them together(8)the modern-day worker(9)600 poundsto what we might expect~(10)Unit test 2Cbcbd1.contest2.queens3.outgoing4.cheers5.title6.tours7.：8.performed9. A beautiful woman has very great powers to convince, and we have seen many misseswho have done a great job10.Women's liberation organizations in the United States regularly demonstrate inprotest outside Miss America and Miss World contests11.All the same, some Australians were hoping the two-hour show would draw worldattention to the beauty of their country and attract touristsadcbbcdadd bcbdbUnit 3Basic listening DACBC>Listening inTask 1 BCADCTask 2 BBABATask 3Correct answerdroughttsunamiundersearesult in:dry spellfloodwater suppliesfamineagricultureheavy rainfallmeltingswellman-made dams》Let’s talkTask 1Correct answer eruptedburyingfewoverseasrescueinjureddamaged!islanderssevenbiggestcloseaftershockstrap20 million pounds diseaseFurther listening > %Task 1 BADACTask 21. Since the company was composed entirely of men over 65, there was doubt that they would be of any the farmer called the company anyway because the fire proved to be more than the small town fire department could handle, and there was no other help available.2. The truck drove straight toward the fire and, instead of stopping in front of the fire, drove right into the middle of the flames.3. After an hour of intense fighting, they had extinguished the fire.4. After an hour of intense fighting, they had extinguished the fire.5. The captain said, "The first thing we're going to do is to get the brakes fixed on that stupid fire truck." That suggests that they drove right into the middle of the flames because of useless brakes rather than bravery.@Task 3 ABCDCViewing and speaking >Task 1rescuedworst floodingsurprisefloodedmy son'screws*bursthitsavehigh tidefurniturenormalcomputer systemdrugsheavyUNIT TEST 3…ACCDD1.at2.section3.connects4.bottom5.shining6.As7.cross8.Ten minutes later, as we were looking out the window, we saw everyone was runningaway from something9. A huge flood was streaming down the mountain. We were standing on a higher place,so we could see everything10.-11.It was reported that the flood destroyed a big area and approximately 300 peoplewere killed or disappeared that dayABBDCBDACC DABDAUnit 4Lead inc d a e h f i g bBasic listening;Listening inTask l CBDAATask 2Relationshipsmarketing managerin conflict withexpenses\ended in vaintraining administratorvisitedestablish closer relationships long-termpicked upTask 3 CDDCALet's talk"Task 116featuresbriefeightguidelinesinterviewstreatmentcome back|DeadlinesmeetguidancescaryFurther listening >Task 1 DBCAC)Task 2 BABABTask 31. They gathered for lunch to welcome the new Chief Executive Officer, Carl Martin, and say goodbye to the departing CEO, Dick Jackson.2. The departing CEO left three numbered envelopes for the new CEO.3. The message read, "Blame your predecessor." So, the new CEO held a press conference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO.4. The message read, "Reorganize." The new CEO did it, and the company quickly rebounded.5. The message said, "Prepare three envelopes." It implied that it was time for Carl to leave and give three similar envelopes to the next CEO.Viewing and speaking]Task 1earninglive onfrustratingheadchasingtelevisioneditorlaunchingbasis：privilegedUnit test 4DDADD1.expensive2.declined3.averagedpared5.agency6.floor7.accommodation8.…9.But the biggest climber of all was Dublin, with the Irish capital jumping nine placesto the tenth among the world's most expensive office locations10.Globally, most office locations continued to register declines in occupancy costslast year, reflecting the weak and uncertain global economic environment11.In Euro terms, London is some 17 percent cheaper than last year, but in dollar termsit is virtually unchangedDCADBABDCA DDCCDUnit 5Basic listening BCACDListening in > Task 1 BACCD{Listening in > Task 2 BABABListening in > Task 3 DCBCALet's talk > Task 1Further listening and speaking > Further listening > Task 1）ABCDAFurther listening and speaking > Further listening > Task 2AABBBFurther listening and speaking > Further listening > Task 31.She had experience as a career counselor who had counseled hundreds of peopleabout career changes. But when her husband lost his job, they were both caught unprepared.2.They were unprepared to tell their children, unprepared for the mix of emotions,and most dramatically, unprepared for the sudden loss of routine in their lives.3.She saw her husband sitting in their home office patting his forehead and mutteringto himself, "Now what am I supposed to do"4.In the bookstore they found lots of books about job search, but not a single bookon the day-to-day challenges people face when they get laid-off.5.They had gathered enough interesting material for a book on career transitions—thebook they needed but couldn't find last July.Further listening and speaking > Viewing and speaking > Task 1terriblemisfortune、reflectiondamagedheavenpickwashedSome people claim that the number is bad luck because 13 people sat down for the Last Supper before Jesus was crucifiedFriday the 13th of any month is considered especially bad or unlucky, and Friday the 13th of March is the worst of them allthey mean that every seven years a person undergoes a complete change in personality'Task 3falling stock marketseven more superstitiousmuch lessconstructive action less lucky，workedmore satisfied examstrustrevisionLet's talk（Task 1mysteryinside outlargestthree million outsideinnerhis theoryused upthe base"137-meterpurposetall, narrow100,000 or soradarFurther listening and speakingFurther listeningTask 1ABDDB&Task 2AABBATask 31. The magician did the same tricks over and over again.2. The captain's parrot watched every show and began to understand what the magician did in each trick. Once he understood that, he started shouting in the middle of the show.3. Each time the parrot revealed one of his secrets, the audience roared with laughter. The4. performance he intended to be dark and mysterious turned into a comedy.<4. The ship collided with an enormous iceberg and sank. The magician found himself on a piece of wood, in the middle of the ocean, and the parrot was by his side.5. He said, "OK, I give up. But I hope you'll tell me what trick you are going to do with the boat."Viewing and speaking Task 1【feetshapestheoryman-madelook afterexpertsa millionouter space extraterrestrial conceivable*circle makerimageexplaingenuinelifting out of rubbishmysterymysteriousfarmerscatch【appearlandscapeUnit test 6DACCC1.discovered2.eager3.died4.convincing5.writing6.@7.Indians8.taught9.The Easter Islanders lived on sweet potatoes they farmed. These sweet potatoes camefrom the Americas10.Remember that the distances involved were great, further than the distance fromEurope to the closest place in the Americas11.a few American Indians could have reached Easter Island, because of a storm, andbrought the seeds of sweet potatoes with themBDACDADDDC ABCCCUnit 7、Basic listeningAADBCListening in > Task 1DCAABTask 2Task 3rest·Sundayindustrial revolution Godsix-day work weeklate 19th and early 20th relaxationgreat boonconsumer spending Second World Wartwo days<do not workreligious activitiesLet's talkTask 1held backtransporthighestsubsistence，2,000-kilometermineralspotentialdevelopmentnumber onetourismonly twolandscapesfascinating~commutingtouristruinedhistorytraditionalmistakesFurther listening and speaking *Further listening > Task 1 AABBBTask 2CABBDABCDCViewing and speaking]Task 1booksearch enginesreal customersjudge250 poundstwo days / 2 dayspartyingclicktargeting]Unit test 7CABDD1.whenpetitiveness3.unmanned4.regularly5.extra6.households7.Previously8.To serve these new shoppers it is also necessary for more stores to remain open andthus more people to work on weekends9.—10.Weekends are days when people can safely sleep in and also not have to worry as muchabout the ill effects of a hangover11.One area in which the weekend has remained unaffected is education. where schoolsare shut on Saturdays and SundaysCACDB AACBB Unit 8Lead inTask 11) DNA(2) cloning(3) GM crops*(4) stem cell (干细胞)(5) genome (基因组)(6) genetic map (基因图)(7) genetic mapping; gene mapping (作基因图) (c) the chemical in the cells of animalsand plants that carries genetic information(a) producing an exact copy of a plant oran animal from its cells(f) genetically modified crops(d) a cell that is taken from a human oran animal at an early stage of development and iscapable of developing into cells of any type(g) the complete set of genes in a cellof organisms(b) the map of the genes of an animal ora plant`(e) drawing the map of the genes of ananimal or a plantTask2GM cropsstem cellgenetic mapcloningBasic listening|BCDACListening in > Task 1BAAADListening in > Task 29.Stem cells, directed to differentiate into specific cell types, will offer a sourceof replacement cells and tissu10.it may become possible to generate healthy heart muscle cells in the laboratory andthen transplant those cells into patients with chronic heart diseaseBDCACBDCAC ABBADUnit 9Unit test 9ACDCD1.measure2.modest3.showed4.weakest5.reluctant6.economist7.Analysts8.Inflation rose at a relatively speedy percent rate in the second quarter, the sameas at the start of the year9.Other data on Friday showed consumer spirits have brightened a bit this month whilebusiness activity has picked up in the Midwest10.When you combine the first quarter and the second quarter, we're growing at percent,which is a very strong, sustainable growth rateBCDACADDAA DCBBA。

Unit 1Lesson A1Vocabulary LinkB a——8 b----2 C----1 d----4 e----1、4、5 f-----6、7、8、9 g-----1、3、6、7h----1、4、52 ListeningActivity 1 A report about GreenlandA1、 Her paper is about Greenland’s and trees.2、His knowledge of geography is not very good. He doesn’t know which country Greenland belongs to.3、The first settlers of Greenland gave it the name to attract others.B 1、F 2、T 3、F 4、T 5、T 6、F 7、TActivity 2 A flying disasterA1 “The Titanic of the sky”2 zeppelin3 40 passengers and crew4 Germany5 the US6 two and a half7 it was landing8 35 correct picture 2B1、2、5、7Activity 3ACorrect picture 2B1---k 2---j 3----k、j 4---j 5---kC1 Jack seems to want a bigger car more than Kayla.2 Jack suggests they get more information about several kinds of cars.Activity 41 very famous buildings2 made of glass, steel, and concrete3 designed4 style5 19986 452 meters high7 modern and the traditional sideB1 world-famous museum Paris 500 six million2 ancient capital big enough millions of shopping centerCLouvre Museum Kyoto, Japan 1989 Hiroshi Hara to cope with the millions of visitors brings new life into the city center an ugly, modernmistakeActivity 5A1 It means building underground.2 First, there is plenty of space underground. Second, with new technology, building costs are not as high as in the past. Third, it’s safer than building skyscrapers. B2、4、6、73 PronunciationBa 2 narrow harborb 3 long, sunny beach c4 busy vacation d1 high cliffs4 Speaking & CommunicationActivity 1A1 We worked as volunteers2 What’s it like3 It was kind of hard4 We actually saw bears5 That does sound exciting6 It’s special program for international studentsActivity 2A1 c2 b 3b 4 c 5 b 6 a 7 c 8 a 9 bLesson BPart 11 Before You WatchA2 Mount Fuji3 glaciers4 Niagara FallsB1---b 2---c 3---a 4---d2 While You WatchA1~5 T F T F TMan-made structures1 Before You WatchA2 lift3 Golden Gate Bridge4 crane5 Great Wall of ChinaB1 concrete2 impressive3 advancement2 While You WatchA1 thousands2 by car 3unimpressedB1 The most impressive man-made wonder2 it stretches3 like cranes and lift4 I had a chance to drive across5 What an amazing feat of engineering6 it’s just a wonderful chance to see the cityPart 21 PreviewB1~5 b c b c cC1 skyscrapers2 Eiffel Tower3 parking garage4 Empire State Building5 cave D1—I 2---b 3---d 4—c 5---a 6---I 7---e 8---f 9---h 10---g2 While You WatchE1 architectural structures2 make it big3 performers4 spot5 feats6 fancy7 incredible8 engineering9 popped up 10 Overcrowding2 While You WatchA1—g 2---e 3---c 4---a 5---d 6---f 7---h 8----bB1 impressed2 underground3 disagrees4 feats of engineering5 first6 hotel7 doesn’t think8 amusedC1 Man2 Something being build3 goes up4 you never know what’s going to be around next week5 but on the other hand6 building down more7 underground instead ofaboveground8 that’s too much like living in a cave 9 True 10 built right here 11 That’s right 12 all these buildings popped up 13 when it’s finished 14 I’ll bet 15 what do you think it’s going to look like 16 you know whatD1 He wanted to use the two architectural structures as examples of famous buildings.2 He thought it cool to have pictures of a famous place before anything was built there. He was convinced that the place would become famous in the future.3 He said it because he thought Takeshi was behaving oddly.ETakeshi initially thought a famous hotel would be build on the site, but he later discovered it would be a parking garage. He was embarrassed, but he laughed at his error and said that some rich and famous people might eventually park there.3 After You WatchA1 true2 Man3 You know what4 You are too muchB1 walked by a construction site2 how much he admired the skyscrapers3started taking pictures of the site 4 something famous might be there someday 5 the rich and famous would stay 6 with picture of it7 Takeshi felt very embarrassed 8 and Takeshi learned it was to be a parking garageUnit 21 Vocabulary LinkB1 window2 address3 hardware4 mouse5 menu6 icon7 surfing 8 crashed 9 crashed 10 mouse 11 surfing12 window 13 icon 14 hardware 15 menu 16 addressLesson AActivity 1A1—b 2—a 3—cB1 friend2 to All3 keyboard4 coffee5 computer6 fiveActivity 2A1 pet2 cell phonesBConversation 1 a c d eConversation 2 dActivity 3AToaster microwareCoffee maker clockWashing machine lightHeater air conditionerRefrigerator telephoneBTrue: 1 2False: 3 coffee maker—clock 4 today—in the future will 5 wanted—didn’t want 6 All—SomeC1 Typical smartphone features include a music player, gaming apps, Internet browser, electronic dictionary, camera, and video recorder.2 One advantage of smartphones is having access to entertainment on the go; another is the convenience of having multiple entertainment and communication functions in a single device.3 One disadvantage of smartphones is that they use up too much people’s time, and they may also negatively affect social and interpersonal skills.D1 the merits of2 entertainment on the go3 the convenience of4 entertainment and communication functions5 a single device6 eating up too much of people’s timeActivity4ATrue: 4 5 6 8 9 10False:1 unhappy because she lost her leg—happy because she is alive2 first period—fourth period3 pierced through—was on7 brought—did not bringBA—3 b—6 c—4 d—2 e—5 f—7 g—1Activity 51 from any computer with an Internet connection and at any time2 accelerates upload and download times3 that they can easily upgrade and expand at any point in the future4 The necessary security solutionsB1 F only suitable for company—suitable for company and individual2 F have to—no longer have to3 T4 F even if you can’t—as long as you can5 F are still extremely anxious—have now been put at ease3 PronunciationB\s\:2 4 \z\:1 34 Speaking & CommunicationActivity 1A1 I hate writing term papers! It takes forever2 We used to write our papers on typewriters3 Oh, really That sounds difficultLesson BPart 11 Before You WatchA1~6: f e b c a dB1 search the web2 surf the Internet3 instant messenger 4digital camera 5 downloading music 6 chatting onlineC1~4: c a b d2 While You WatchATrue: 1 2 3 5 7 8False: 4 cell phone—computer 6 phones—e-mails 9 reliable—not reliableB1 electronics2 are very cool3 they’re so easy to use4 you don’t have to think all the time that you forgot the camera5 you always have it with you and that’s so smartPart 21 PreviewBTrue: 1 2 5False: 3 tomorrow—today 4 a computer—a typewriter 6happy—terribleC1 laptop2 battery3 computer lab4 typewriterD1 affordable2 amazing3 correction4 crashed5 disposable6 old—fashioned7 portable8 reliable9 term paper10 word processor2 While You WatchA1~6: a a b a b bB1~6: b c e a f dC1 make those corrections2 I’ll e-mail my paper to you later today3 technology is amazing4 I used to write my term papers on a typewriter5 it must have taken a long tome to write a paper6 I was pretty fast7 made some mistakes8 weren’t that bad9 as for10 oh my gosh 11 were so unreliable 12 used to crash all the time13 as affordable or as fast as they are now 14 Mine’s pretty fast15 as fast as some of the newer, more expensive ones 16 nowadays17 In those days 18 used to use the ones at the universityD1 She assumes computers used to have backup batteries as they do today.2 Everybody, including Prof. Morgan, lost their term papers.E1 I went back to the good , old –fashioned way2 affordable portable reliable disposable3 word processor3 After You Watch1 as for2 in those days3 No big deal4 nowadays5 oh my goshUnit 3Lesson A1 Vocabulary LinkA1~8: A D G C F B H E2 ListeningActivity 1AInternational correspondentJournalist photographerB1—c 2—d 3—c 4—b 5—b 6—dActivity 2A1 likes2 dislikesB1 the comics the horoscope the price2 the news coverage the headlinesActivity 3ATom Joseph Olivia Randy TinaB1 Olivia2 Amy3 Randy4 TinaActivity4A1 They Couldn’t Communicate2 A Dangerous Occupation 3Silent Beauties 4A Clean CrimeB1 could not reach an agreement holdup note couldn’t read itcrumpled it up2 goalie he slipped on ice and hurt his back3 they were camels tall humps4 cleaned it leaving it at the side of the roadActivity5AKangaroo to the Rescue!!An Underwater Post OfficeB1 102 farmer3 barking4 rare 5scuba diving 6 draw tourists’ attention 7 three 8 four3 Speaking &communicationLesson BPart one1 Before You Watch1 international correspondent 2critic 3 news anchor 4 editor5 cameraman2 While You Watch1—T2—F interesting…….creative—boring and not very creative3—T4—F thinks—doesn’t think5—F cameraman—news anchors6—F feels—doesn’t feel7—T1 Before You Watch1~3: b c a2 While You WatchA1~6：f d b e a cB1 the most accessible medial2 around me at least3 to be carrying4 that well5 see how my team’s are doing6 what’s going on in my area7 save the comics for last8 that’s the fun part1 PreviewB1~5: B C B A CC1~7:B G F A E D CD1 guitarist2 journalist3 spiky4 headlines2 While You WatchAB1—e 2—a 3—c 4—d 5—bC1 headlines2 stuff 3Hey 4 Look at this 5 that famous blues guitarist 6 silver guitar 7 long, black hair 8the singer 9 short spiky hair 10 wears that really cool white suit 11 man12 It’s sold outD1 Takeshi whispers as he is nervous. That’s because he likes Anna, and he thinks she is pretty.2 Anna lives in the same building as Mike and Takeshi live.3 Anna is a journalist and she writes music reviews.4 Mike asks him to speak to Anna to try and get tickets for the show.5 He hesitates because he doesn’t know Anna well, and because he is nervous to talk to a girl he likes.6 Takeshi feels pressure from Mike, who scowls at him.EActivity 11 What’s up2 Not much3 Dedicated Music Reviewer4 As a matter of fact5 reviewing a show tonight6 That’d be great7 It’s a date8 You and I can go togetherActivity 2Takeshi is surprised by Anna’s invitation. He thinks Anna is pretty and is therefore pleased to have a date with her. He might even be more pleased about the date than he is about seeing James Hammond’s show.F1 He thinks he will get to see the show.2 At first, Mike feel a bit disappointed but then he is happy for his friend.3 Takeshi is worried that Mike will be unhappy about not seeing the show.4 He tells Takeshi not to worry about it. He also says there are lots of other shows he can attend.3 After You WatchA1 stuff2 You’re kidding me!3 I hardly know her!4 manB1 the show was sold out2 a pretty woman across the room3 a music reviewer4 was nervous and hesitated at fitst5 went over and spoke to Anna6 she was still writing for The Village Voice7 not only was she a dedicated music reviewer8 just couldn’t believe it9 a ticket to the show and a date 10 disappointed at first 11 not to worry about it 12 he had more important things to doUnit 41 Vocabulary LinkB1 pleasant2 active3 punctual4 careful5 flexible6 independentC1—c 2—a 3—d 4—b 5—f 6—e2 ListeningActivity 1A1 Diane2 Mimi3 AliceB1 six customers2 punctual Last week3 eight energyActivity2A aB1~3: No 4 YesActivity3A1 become a teacher2 the teaching program is very good3 a lot of practice4 young kids5 graduate from the university next June6 a kindergartenBPosition: brochure designerRequirements: computer skills cooperative flexibility in working hours available right nowActivity 4AJob—voice talent Company—National Telephone Her work—recording information messages Job requirements—sound warm and friendly, even at the end of eight hours Her schedule—three days a week Good points of her job—fun, helping people by using her voice, people are surprised Bad points of her job—has to be careful about her voice, doesn’t go outside in cold weather, can’t go to horror moivesB1 Because she has to avoid hurting her voice.2 First she got the job information from her friend. Then she listened to all the telephone company messages on her own phone, recorded a cassette of all those messages in her own voice and sent it to the company. She then called the company every day for a month before she got the job.Activity 5AKen: 1 3 Steven: 2 4B1 interviews2 introduces3 famous4 loves5 videotape6 moves7 drive8 dependent9 stressful 10 hired3 PronunciationsB1 for two days2 for six hours3 for years4 for monthsActivity 2 I really want this jobAQ: honest, caring A: first-aid skills Q: creative A: graphic designQ：helpful A: speak a foreign language Q: ambitious A: give presentationsCA tour guide b fashion designer c flight attendant d police officer e taxi driver f fitness instructorLesson BPart 12 While You WatchTrue:1 4 5 6 False: 2 31 Before You Watch1 well-informed2 foundation3 animation4 up-to-date5 animator6 passionate7 developing8 unconfident2 While You WatchA1~7: b d f c a g eB1 strong foundation in art2 it helps to be able to speak3 animator in movies or video games4 be patient, work hard, and be creative5 that way6 keep up-to-date with events7 be able to write well8 well-informed1 PreviewBTrue: 1 4 5 6 False: 2 3 7C1—d 2—a 3—b 4—cD1 high energy level2 customers needs3 pleasant manager4 software programsE1~8: f d b g a c e h2 While You WatchA5 6 3 1 2 4B1~5: a a c b cC1 Thanks very much for coming in2 bring your resume3 Here you are4 tell you a little bit about the job5 looking for someone to sell our new software product6 requires flexibility, independence7 most importantly8 really listen to my customers to find out what they need9 I’m really good at that 10 your experience with software programs11 how to use a similar software product 12 at my current job13 customer needs 14 interesting 15 my present company 16 my present position 17 I’ve been named salesperson 18 top sales awards several times 19 impressive 20 understand the market better 21 the competition 22 We’ll be in touchD1 Bill is Ms. Li’s boss2 She thought Claudia was energetic and experienced—the right person for the job.3 She wanted to inform Claudia that she got the job.4 They were going to an aerobics class.5 Claudia was excited and anxious to find out if she had got the job.3 After You WatchA1 by the way2 something3 We’ll be in touch4 a little bitUnit 51 Vocabulary LinkB1 produces purchase employs2 develops ship manage3 advertise compete2 ListeningAName Richard Branson Company Virgin Group, LtdB1 3 4 5 7 8Activity 2AFor mountain climbing for trimming hair for relaxing for opening bottles for slicing food for cams and the corkscrewActivity 3B1 April 4, 19752 Bill Gates and Allen3 Redmond, Washington, United States4 Worldwide5 Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office Computer hardware products Home entertainment productsActivity 4A1 department stores shopping malls2 put up their Christmas windowdisplays 3 companies just want them to spend more money 4 we can start thinking about what we really need in lifeB1 Buy Nothing Day2 They shouldn’t spend any money for 24 hours.3 In over 15 countries4 Canada5 The Christmas shopping season starts6 People are forgetting the real meaning of the holidays.7 People’s ideas about shoppingActivity 5A: b d e g f a c hB1 too much2 1960 affordable advertising educate high school students3 necessary4 talk about the company at any time say positive things about the company referring people to themWORD-OF-MOUTH ADVERTISING: It’s cost-effective. It’s much more believable. The company doesn’t have to create a complex business plan to advertise products.PAIDMEDIA ADVERTISING: It can sound insincere or unconvincing4 Speaking & CommunicationActivity 1AWe have about 10000 We do business in a large number of we made over five millionWill grow by up to 10%Activity 2BHistory of TV2 was not very popular in the beginning3 became popular when Michael Jackson’s videos were played4 started a second video channel, VH1in 19855started MTV Asia, MTV Latino, and MTV Russia in the 1990sMTV Today1 is a worldwide success story3 also broadcasts other programs4 is consistently voted one of the most popular TV stationsCA hobby students Jerry and David’s Guide computersgrew quickly Internet millions of information e-mail services profitLesson BPart 11 Before You WatchA1~10: d f b I c l e h a gB1 flyers2 smoothie3 brochures2 While You WatchA: b e a f d cBDo education for executives send out to invite those people to come to our trainings smoothie business back in college word of mouth hand out flyers janitorial service he has people come in and clean the building, after hoursPart 21 previewB1~6: f e b a c dcC: 1~10: f I j c b d a e g h2 While You WatchA: 1~5: c e a d bBTrue: 2 4 5 8False: 1film school project—commercial 3 had to study—was sick 6 unsatisfactory—satisfactory 7 remark the tape—make more tapesC1 By the way2 helping me out with this3 on the day of my first real commercial shoot4 especially since you have a “love assistant” like me 5Right…there 6 that should do it 7 Check 8 And rolling9 take one 10 Hello there 11 the most successful 12 The keys to our success 13 great design 14 affordable prices 15 who are these keys for 16 Why 17 premier pieces 18 Like this sleek and stylish lounge chair 19 100% genuine leather 20 talk about well-made21 you’ll ever lay your head on 22 See for yourself 23 here today, gone tomorrow 24 pride ourselves in giving 25 at the right priceDActivity 11 on my first paying client2 sent in3 who knows what’ll happen4 Plus that couch was really comfortable `5 booked me for another6 the best part7 what this calls for8 encoreActivity 21 He most probably sent it in to Mr. Howard.2 Mike was worried that he might have made a bad impression on Takeshi’s client by falling asleep.3 Mr. Howard was pleased that people could see the Super Sleeper Sofa lives up to its name.3 After You WatchA1 talk about2 Check!3 folks4 that should do itB1 shoot a TV commercial2 starring3 show off4 elaborated on how well each piece was made5 fell asleep6 failed to help himwith 7 hire Takeshi to make five more commercialsUnit 6Lesson A1 Vocabulary LinkB1 summer house2 limousine driver3 designer clothes4 private school5 personal trainer 6luxury suite 7 credit card 8 private jet 9 spending money2 ListeningActivity 1AThe Burj Al Arab Hotel Dubai, United Arab EmiratesB1—p 2—p 3—r 4—r 5—b 6—b 7—p 8—pActivity 2A bB1—D 2—D 3—JC 4—JC 5—D 6—D 7—J 8—JActivity 3A1 a brand new 20th2 Joseph’s friendB1 When she was a university student.2 Not at all. It was really old.3 She worked the whole summer vacation in a restaurant.4 Yes, she did. She took all her friends driving around every weekend.5 The car was destroyed in an accident.Activity 41 60 hours2 To pay for a big house, expensive furniture, a new car, and all the “important “ thing in life3 Going out on her old houseboat.4 She can go fishing from her living room.5 She goes along the river on her boat, exploring new places.B: 2 4 6Activity 5B1 They will sell their knowledge about using plants as medicine.2 They will get jobs and education for their people to save their culture and language.3 The monks record and sell their music.4 They use the money to pay for summer camps for teenagers.CF: 1 2 5 T: 3 4 6Lesson BPart 111—b 2—c 3—a21~8 : d f b a c h g e11 charity2 equipment3 purchase2A1 Woo Sung: buy a car or cars buy a house buy a university2 Calum: take a holiday3 Natalie: buy a car or cars buy a house invest money for the future4 Dave: spend it as fast as possible buy a car or carsB1 strike it big time2 somewhere warmer than where I live3 live on the beach for a whilePart 2PreviewB1~5: a b b c cCLuxurious penniless well-off generous lavishD1~9: d c a f e g I b hEApparently will packets paid off invested loads timer struck it rich turned out2 While You WatchA1~8: F F T F F F T FB1~5: b a e c dC1 It was about Mike’s uncle’s will.2 On a farm in Minnesota.3 Because Uncle Max had left all his land to Mike.4 Mike remembers his uncle living a simple life. It was not luxurious.\D1 strike it rich or something2 used to tell me3 all a man needs4 a strong back5 invested in his land6 it paid off 7lavish lifestyle 8 I mean 9 generous 10 offered to give me spending money 11 wanted me to go to private school 12 wanted to vacation 13 turns out he’s got one 14 how could you not have known15 I’m telling you 16 wasn’t on sale 17 have a timer by his phone18 ketchup packets 19 A nd no one knew 20 In fact 21 No wonder 22 Who would have thought he was that well offE1 loads of cash2 pay for dinner tonight3 I’ll take you all out to a nice dinner4 my treat5 a little short on cash6 I could borrow some7 I’m good for it8 we’re taking a nice dinner3 While You Watch1 I’m telling you2 No wonder3 I’m good for it4 I’m a little short onUnite 7Lesson A2 ListeningAHe is complaining about a broken traffic light in his communityB1 traffic accidents in danger2 pose great danger3 look into it immediatelyActivity 2AKnow their neighbors well rarely patrolBJohn: 1 F patrolling—neighborhood watch 2 T 3 F put up notice—put signs in our windowsSusan: 1 T 2 F by bike—in cars 3 T 4 F in cars—on foot or on bicycleActivity 3A cB 1: a b d 2: b c 3: bActivity 4A: 1BTyra: S SMatt: C SMercedes: C CC1 Tyra2 Matt3 Mercedes4 Matt5 MattActivity 51 The global population has grown quickly, and in some places it is creating a lot of problems.2 When women are educated , they become equal partners and participate more in family decisions.B1—d 2—c 3—a 4—bC1 F 3500 new babies are born worldwide—3500 new lives are added to the world’s population2 F 1978—19873 T4 T5 F small—big6 T7 T8 T9 in their late twenties—at the age of 3010 F there is—there isn’tSpeaking & CommunicationAWords or drawing that are illegally sprayed on wallsLesson B1 Before You Watch1—c 2—b 3—f 4—g 5—d 6—a 7—e2 While You Watch1 are2 don’t have3 noise4 fire5 a lot6 bothers1 Before You Watch1 Global warming2 Hunger3 Spread4 Poverty5 Disease6 HIV7 AIDS2 While You WatchA1~6: f a d e c bB1 The oceans are rising as well as the temperatures2 before it’s too late3 the world get together and help to make sure4 everyone gets a chance to learnPart 21 previewB1~6: c f b e d aC1~7: c d b e f g aD1 conduct a survey2 make a mistake3 interesting viewpoint4 rush hour5 affordable apartments6 push yourself7 noise pollutionE1~3: b c a2 While You WatchBTrue: 3 5False: 1 singles in the city—city living 2 air—noise 4 people—restaurants 6 Takeshi—Sun-hee 7 money—timeC1 Do you have a couple of minutes2 This won’t take long3 Do you agree, disagree, or have no opinion about4 Me too5 Rush hour in the city has become unbearable6 I totally agree7 traffic’s been an issue here for years8 with all the construction going on 8 with all the construction going on9 it’s not an issue for me 10 I guess11 I like the fact that there are so many opportunities 12 push yourself13 it goes the other way too 14 like if you make a mistake15 waiting to take your place 16 talentedD1 They disagreed about life in New York. Sun-hee said there were many problems relatedto living in the city, but Takeshi said it was n’t that bad.2 Sun-hee said ‘Enjoy it If you can get there in this traffic!”she was sarcastic as she thought it was hard to enjoy anything in New York because the traffic was so bad.3 Takeshi listed the good things in the city such as beautiful buildings and interesting places.4 The reporter left because she had finished her survey. It was not rude of her to leave. It was however rude of Takeshi and Sun-hee to engage in an argument during her interview.3 After You WatchA1 you know2 I guess3 Where do I start4 it goes the other way tooB1 on the sidewalk2 what they liked and disliked3 seemed to have different opinions about other issues4 pointed out that there was not enough parking , too few affordable apartments5 too much to enjoy in the city6 arguing about the issues7 But see8 I told you New Yorkers were rudeUnit 8Lesson A1 Vocabulary LinkB1~9: c a f h b I e g dC1 morals2 a while lie3 not worth doing4 has something on his conscience5 against the law6 hurt my feelings7 obvious8 depends on the circumstances2 ListeningActivity 1AThe speaker thinks that telling while lies is sometimes acceptable or even necessary. B1 encourage people2 to comfort people3 to soothe people4 to childrenActivity 2A1 work in the same office2 moving to another city3 lying about her work experienceB1 with her two co-workers2 Sally really has done3 might get a jobActivity 3A1 sometimes2 neverB1~6：D R R D R DActivity 41 a2 He thinks it’s not trustworthy because the reporters exaggerate and are not serious.3 She likes infotainment, or shows that report on current trends and famous people. B1 Graham: TV newspaper2 Lucinda: TV onlineActivity 5A1 P and S2 P and S3 D4 S5 PB1 The man who got out of the other car was friendly.2 Philippe and Sophie climbed into the car.3 The man drove Philippe and Sophie to a nearby village.4 Philippe and Sophie had tea and local delicacies.5 The man’s family was thrilled to meet Philippe and Sophie.6 The driver fixed the car that night.C1 hired driver2 doze3 an odd, loud4 get help5 no houses6 wild animals7 colder and darker8 a couple of9 get into his car 10 windshield 11 his phone number 12 they stay for dinner 13 called to say the car was running again 14 thanked the couple for visiting their home4 Speaking $ CommunicationA1 Mrs. Ward orders chicken and Mrs. Ward orders steak.2 Mr. Ward wants his steak to be medium rare, but it is well done.Lesson B。

Uint2II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptW: Did you hear? Helen got modeling jib! She’s going to be sashaying down the catwalk.M: Wow, that’s great! All that walking practice really paid off. And foe once she won’t be complaining about being so tall.Q: Why did Helen get modeling job?2.ScriptM: Julia, come and see the Miss America contest on TV. All those beautiful girls are walking around in bathing suits, so the judges can decide who has the best figure. W:Bah! That’s the worst kind of exploitation. They are treating women like toys for people to enjoy. I would never take part in this kind of contest.Q: What do the man and the woman think about the beautify contest?3. ScriptW: What shall I do? I’m fat. I want to be slim and beauty, but I’m fat. I’ve tried all the new ideas, high carb and low carb, but nothing works.M: Those diets are just fads, popular for a while and then forgotten. Just follow the usual diet with fruits, vegetables, fish, water, and get plenty of exercise. Before long you’ll see results.Q: What has the woman tried?4. ScriptW1: I think Lily is really attractive. She’s half Spanish and has this really sultry look about her.W2: That explains why she tans so well. I’ve always been jealous of her skin color in the summer.Q: Which of following is true of Lily?5. ScriptM: Trust me, it was tight there on the Internet: “Plastic Surgery Increasing at a Faster Rate Among Men”. Apparently more and more men are trying to improve their appearance.W: I saw it too on the news. Face-lifts, nose jobs, and box to hide wrinkle are now very popular with men. Men say it’s for business reasons, but we know it’s vanity. Q: What does the woman think the real reason is that men have plastic surgery?Keys: 1.B 2.A 3. C 4D 5BIII. Listening InT ask 1: A Friendly StylistStylist: Morning, sir. This chair, please. What can I do for you?Nick: A simple haircut: short on the back and sides.Stylist: V ery good. I can, of course, do something fashionable for only $60.Nick: 60 dollars! That’s highway robbery—twice what I ordinarily pay.Stylist: Perhaps, sir. But your haircuts haven’t been in harmony with your character.Y our hair is at war with your soul.Nick: I’ve never heard of such a thing.Stylist: If I may say, I’m an expert at matching hairstyle to personalities. Believe me;you’re suffering a “disjunction”.Nick: A disjunction? What the devil is a disjunction?Stylist: Y our hair does not match you.Nick: This is utter nonsense. However, I’d like to hear how you’d solve this so-called problem.Stylist: Y our character is artistic, imaginative. But your hair is dull. I can correct that imbalance in seconds.Nick: Okay, let me see what can you do about the…uh…disjunction, as you call it. Stylist: We’re going to use scissors to create peaks, which we’ll keep in place with a liberal helping of gel….This tuft in the back we’ll braid into a pigtail. Now, it’s the new you!Nick: I love it. It’s just like me: imaginative and artistic. Now what are you doing?What’s wrong? Don’t you see harmony in my new hairstyle?Stylist:Something’s preventing your hairstyle from being a true fashionable statement.Nick: For heaven’s sake, tell me what’s missing.Stylist: Streaks. By putting in a few yellow streaks in your hair, it will become a work of art. Streaking will cost you more, but…Nick: Do it. Forget the cost. But, by the way, what is the total getting to be? How much am I paying to avoid disjunction?Stylist: That’s…$135. Sir? Sir, are you all right? Oh, he fainted.1.When the stylist mentions $60, what does the customer say?2.What does the stylist think about the customer’s hairstyle?3.What will the stylist do with the customer’s hair?4.What will streaking do to the man’s hair according to the stylist?5.What is the passage mainly aboutKeys: 1C.A 3.D4.B 5.AFor Reference:1.It means there is no match between you and your hair.2.That’s…$135. Sir? Sir, are you all right? Oh, he fainted.T ask 2: The Voice LiftScriptAfter the face-lift, the forehead tightened, and the (S1) nose job, something still might be revealing your age: your (S2) voice.For patients who think their trembly, hoarse words don’t (S3) match their newly face and figure, there’s a procedure that claims to make them (S4) sound younger too: the voice lift.There are two general kinds of voice lifts. In some cases, implants (S5) inserted through an incision in the (S6)neck bring the vocal cords closer together. Doctors also use injections of (S7) fat or other substances to plump up the cords, so that the voice sounds younger.(S8) The voice lift is becoming more widely known among an aging population, who try to make themselves sound younger.“I speak in a great deal, or I was shouting, on a particular day, at the end of the day, I would feel exhausted,”said Robert Brown, 75, (S9) a retired construction engineer who underwent the voice lift several years ago, “I don’t know if I sound younger, but the hoarseness is gone, which is such a great improvement.”(S10)V oice lift can also benefit people like performers, lawyers, teachers, and telephone operators who need to have a strong voice and hope to shave years off the sound of their voice.T ask3: A View of HappinessScriptMen are turning to plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures to brighten up their appearances at a faster rate than women, according to a survey released on Wednesday.Men’s use of fat injections to soften deep wrinkles leaped 47 percent last year from the previous year. Women’s use of the injections fell 36 percent, according to a survey by the American Academy of Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons.Men’s use of botox injections to eliminate frown lines rose 88 percent, while women’s botox use fell 8 percent.And for smoothing skin, the use of laser resurfacing among men rose 13percent, thesurvey showed. Meanwhile, women’s use of laser resurfacing dropped 38 percent during the same time period.The number of men getting nose jobs rose 47 percent, while the number of women doing so rose 5 percent.Typically, men and women visiting plastic surgeons for cosmetic reasons were age 40 to 59.The study said 44 percent of men and 57 percent of women tell their doctor that looking younger is the reason they are choosing cosmetic surgery.By about 18 percent, men are more likely than women to say they want facial cosmetic surgery for work-related reasons.The study was conducted by written questionnaires from January 20 to March 3 among more than 2,600 members of the association, who focus on treatment of the face, head, and neck.By comparison, in the previous year, women’s use of botox rose 60 percent while men’s fell 14 percent; women’s use of laser resurfacing rose 13 percent while men’s fell 19 percent; women’s use of fat injections fell17 percent and men’s fell 54 percent.1.What is true of men and women’s use of fat injections?2.While of the following is true of nose jobs?3.How much greater is the percentage of women choosing cosmetic surgery to lookyounger than the percentage of men?4.What is true of men and women using botox in the previous year?5.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?Keys: 1C 2.C3. B 4.B 5.DIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 She’s having some cosmetic surgery.Amy: Did you hear Nora’s off to Korea?Bill: why is she going to Korea?Amy:She is having some cosmetic surgery.Bill:I’m floored! I thought she was beautiful already.Amy: I know what you mean. She’s having her nose fixed.Bill: Was it broken?Amy: No, stupid, she’s having it made smaller.Bill: If she wasn’t beautiful already,I could understand getting surgery. But she already has a nice nose.Amy:But not a fashionable one. She’s also having her teeth straighten. She wants to have a perfect smile.Bill: What for?Amy: She believes a better physical appearance will improve her chance of getting a good job.Bill: We won’t even recognize her when she gets back.MODEL2 I think I need a face-lift.ScriptSusan: Hey!Amy: Hi! Don’t you know anyone who’s had cosmetic surgery?Susan:Y ou mean like a liposuction? I don’t think that’s necessary. That’s not the way a woman should stay attractive.Amy:Honestly, I won’t go as far as that.With surgery, I might look gorgeous, but it wouldn’t be the real me.Susan: Y eah, people should be happy with the way they are.Amy:I see your point. But I’m worried about the wrinkle around my eyes. I think I need a face-lift. Why can’t we go back to the way things were?Susan: Because…I don’t know! But, Amy, you wouldn’t do that, would you?Amy:Darned right I would! I don’t expect my skin to be baby-smooth, but I should at least be young-looking.Susan: Isn’t makeup enough?Amy: Come on, Susan. Be open-minded! Look at my eyes! They’re puffy. And my lower lids are dark and loose, and full of lines and circles. I really hope surgery can wipe out the tired look.Susan: But what would other people think?Amy: I don’t care other people think. I’m already for a lift.MODEL3 How did you find the plastic surgery there?ScriptSusan: How was your trip to Korea? How did you find the plastic surgery there? Nora:It was all pretty scary at first.Susan: As I see it, they certainly did a beautiful job for you. If I hadn’t recognized your clothes, I wouldn’t have known it was you!Nora: Tanks, but underneath this surgery, it’s still the same old me.Susan: Well, why did you want the surgery after all?Nora:If I want to be competitive in the job market, I think this is indispensable. Susan: How can you say that! Y ou don’t need to change your looks to get a good job.Anyway, shall we get some lunch?Nora: I’m not hungry, really I’m not.Susan: Did you already have lunch?Nora:I’m skipping lunch. I want to stay in good shape. I think I’m getting a bit too fat already.Susan:Oh, Nora, don’t be so silly! Y ou’re not fat at all, and you need to eat. If you don’t eat, you’ll get sick and wind up in hospital.Nora: Ok, maybe I could eat a little. I do want to stay healthy.Now Your TurnT ask 1SAMPLE DIALOGSally: Hi, John, nice to see you here.John: Hi, sorry, your name escapes me momentarilySally: Oh, I’m Sally. Don’t you recognize me?John: Now I see, you’re Sally! Y ou 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: Y eah, my single-folded eyelids have become double-folded.John: What else did you do?Sally:I also have my teeth straightened. 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.V. Let’s T alkScriptGreetings, ladies and gentlemen. I hope you’ll find it interesting how to be fashionable without spending too much money.Sure, some famous stars always look stylish. They have unlimited clothing budgets that put the latest looks at their fingertips! But you can also look amazing without spending lots of money on your wardrobes. Simple try the following suggestions on for size.First, you should make seasonal purchases; that is, you should buy winter coats, leather jackets, bathing suits, ad summer dress at the end of the season. Y ou’ll get major discounts as you stock up for the next year.If you want clothes to wear right now, you can go to discount stores. They may not be the place to buy an expensive evening dress, but they’re perfect for buying things like T-shirtsThere is yet another cheap way of you to buy stylish clothes. Many department stores have a store brand. It means they offer current styles but are much cheaper than big-name brands.To save money, an important principle for you to follow is to not buy “outfits”. With the exception of suits, interchangeable piece are more affordable—buying clothing in separate.Wear-with- anything pieces are always a good buy. For example, you can almost always wear a pair of black trousers and a white dress skirt; you can wear them several times a week, paired with different accessories.If you can’t afford expensive clothes, you can spend money on accessories such as nice shoes and fashionable bags. Such extras make even the simplest outfit look polished.Finally, a great haircut always helps. When you hair looks fabulous, you look more stylish and fashionable.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingT ask1: Beauty Contests and Plastic SurgeriesScriptJuliana Borges, who was named “Miss Brazil”early on Tuesday, had plastic surgery four times and underwent 19 smaller operations. She was just one of many competitors who were determined to improve their appearance through surgery. “Plastic surgery make me more beautiful and gave me confidence in myself and the perfect measurement that won me this title,” said the beauty queen in a green dress, who was representing Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul.Borges, 22, had liposuction and had her chin, nose, and ears worked on, as well as, had her breasts enlarged.With the development of plastic surgery, more and more of Brazil’s would-be beauty queen are finding it easier to achieve the ideal measurements. These days, younghopefuls from the Amazon jungle to big cities in Brazil’s south are planning surgery.A third of the 27 finalists at the beauty contest went under the scalpel after rules were changed in the 1990s.The new rules permit plastic surgery, colored contact lenses, and hair dye at beauty contests.The organizers of the Miss Brazil contest said, “It’s a war out there, and all of the beauty tools that can be used should be used. Other countries like V enezuela paved the way, and Brazil is going to have to use those tools as well if it wants to compete in M iss University beauty contests.”But Brazil’s love for plastic surgery is not limited to beauty contests. Most young women who undergo surgery want to find a better man or a higher-paying job.1.How many surgical operations did the former Miss Brazil have altogether?2.What change has plastic surgery brought, according to the passage?3.Which of the following is allowed after the rules changed in the1990s??4. Which of the following countries is mentioned as a pioneer in using beauty tools?5. What is the goal of most young Brazilian women who undergo surgery?Keys: 1.A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.AT ask 2: Is it true beauty?ScriptJohn:There goes Camilla. She looks gorgeous today, doesn’t she? Her skin is as smooth as a baby’s bottom. Her lips are a perfect Cupid’s bow. She must have dozens of admirers.Becky: I wonder what she looks like without all makeup. She must out it with a spoon.It’s like a mask. I don’t understand what men find so attractive about her. John: Do I detect a hint of jealousy?Becky: She has nothing for me to be jealous about.John: I’ll be you believe in those saying like: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Becky: True beauty comes from within. Natural materials should be enough to bring it out.John: But do you always stick to those rules? When I went past your apartment last night, I saw you in the kitchen with some green substance smeared all your face.Becky: They were cucumbers. They’re natural healers of the skin. Haven’t you heard people say on TV that they soften the skin, wipe out the roughness, and buildstrength and resilience?John: Yeah, yeah, yeah! They wipe out lines and age signs. Blah, blah, blah! See, I can even recite that advertisement.Becky: Y ou’ve learned a lot, haven’t you?John: Since you can keep your skin so young-looking and maintain your figure so well, you might as well as write a book on beauty secrets.Becky: Don’t pull my leg. Anyway, you’d do well to try the cucumber treatment on yourself. Put some cucumber slice on your head. At least they’ll keep thatbald spot from shining so brightly..Keys: FTFTFT ask3: Changing Your Hairstyle to Improve Your AppearanceScriptIf you want to look better, changing your hairstyle can be a simple fix. If you’re trying to reach a weight-loss goal, a new hairstyle is a quick and easy way to freshen up your looks—and boost your confidence.According to a popular hair stylist, clients often say, “I want to cut my hair, but I should lose weight first.”But that’s not the right sequence; it’s the other way around. Y ou should know what hairstyle will flatter you the most, the style that will show off you particular feature to the best advantage even before you begin to lose weight.For example, many may want to follow a tread and wear long hair. But some may look better with shorter hair if they have a round face. “When it’s too long, it can drag your face down and actually bring attention to the features you don’t want to emphasize,” says Guy Riggio, a famous hair stylist in Los Angeles. How short is too short? That depends the length of your neck. Riggio says, “The longer the neck, the shorter you can go.”Some top stylists believe that women should stay clear of bangs. Thick bangs may be fashionable at times, but even thin bangs are hard to wear. “They change the shape of your face, making it seem shorter,” says New Y ork hair stylist O’Connor. Instead, you should pull your hair away from your face. It will make your face look longer. Finally, pick a stylist who’s knowledgeable and whose opinion can be trusted. Then have fun with the new style.For Reference:1. It is a quick and easy way to freshen up your looks—and boost your confidence2. Clients often say, “I want to cut my hair, but I should lose weight first.”But that’s not the right sequence; it’s the other way around.3. The speaker say if you have a round face, you may look better with short hair.4. That depends the length of your neck. The longer the neck, the shorter you can go.5. They change the shape of your face, making it seem shorterNews ReportMiss WorldScriptThe Miss World title went to first black African contestant ever in its 51-year history at the Miss World finals in Sun City, South Africa on Friday.Organizers of the pageant said they expected about one billion people to have turned in to watch the beauty queen extravaganza. The event was hosted by American talk show host, Jerry Springer, at a glitzy resort in the heart of South Africa’s bush country.[SOUND BITE]The pageant was created in 1951 by a public relations executive for a small leisure and entertainment company. It was initially intended to be only a one-time event, but was continued after the United States began the rival Miss Universe contest in 1952.In more than half a century, there have been only three Miss World winners from Africa, two of them white South Africa and the third from Egypt.Miss World has until now been dominated by winner from Europe, the Americas, and India, the majority of them being Caucasian.The contestants in this pageant are judges in three different categories: beauty, grace, and charm; talent, poise, and personally; and figure and deportment. After the first round of judging, the original group of 92 contestants was pared down to only tenfinalists who would go on to compete for the title.The second-runner up in this ten year’s pageant was Miss Scotland, 18-year-old Juliet-Jane Horne.[SOUND BITE]The People’s Republic of China was represented for the first time this year by 18-year-od Bing Li.[SOUND BITE]The title of first runner up went to Miss Aruba, 19-year-old Zerelda Lee.[SOUND BITE]The competition was fierce as each of the ten finalists took her turn in the spotlight in front of a live audience.But out of the 92 contestants, it was Miss Nigeria, 18-year-old Agbani Darego, who took home covered title and the $100,000 prize.[SOUND BITE]Before being crowed, Darego took the victory walk wearing a lime-green, body hugging dress and waved to a cheering crowd.The news of her victory sparked rapturous celebrations all over Nigeria’s biggest city, Lagos.。

新视野大学英语视听说教程4（第二版）听力原文与答案Unit 1 Enjoy your feelings!Lead inOver the moon-Happiness Out of sorts-SadnessHit the roof-AngerII(1)M:lot of money in the lottery.W:Really? Well, you do know that money is the root of all evil, right?Q:What does the woman mean?(2)W:Mary was furious when her son wrecked up her car.M:He shouldn't have driven a car on his own without a driver's license. He's still taking driving lessons.Q:What do we know about Mary's son?(3)M:Susan, I hear you're going to marry that guy. Maybe you'll regretit.W:Is that so? Only time will tell.Q:What does the woman imply?(4)M:Mary, I just want to say how sorry I was to learn of your mother'spassing. I know how close you two were.W:Thank you. It was so sudden. I'm still in a state of shock. I don't know what to do.Q:Which of the following is true?(5)W :I get furious at work when my opinions aren't considered just because I'm a woman.M:You should air your views more emphatically and demand that your voice be heard.Q:What is the woman complaining about?C BD A Dl Listening InTask 1 what a clumsy man!Maria:Jack, can you help me move this heavy box?Jack:No problem, Maria. Here let me lift this end... Oops!Maria:Ouch! My foot! Come on, can't you be a little more cautious?Jack:I'm so sorry. It was an accident. No need to be furious!Maria:You're always so clumsy, Jack. I'm really losing my patience with all the stupid mistakes you make around the office.Jack:Calm down, Maria; I'll certainly be more careful next time. This was just an accident.Maria:If you aren't more careful, then next time someone could be badly hurt. Oh, look! The glass in the box is all broken now. Mr. Johnson is going to flyinto a rage.Jack:Oh no! What can I do to keep him from hitting the roof?Maria:Well, you can begin by helping me clean up the mess and then honestly tell him about your mistake.Jack:Maybe if I offer to pay for the damage, he won't be so angry. What do you think?Maria:That might help solve the problem, though it could be quite expensive to replace it.Jack:Well, I'm willing to do what it takes to keep Mr. Johnson from exploding.I need to keep my job!Keys: A C D C BTask 2 causes of depressionHello, everyone. Today I invite you to join me in an exploration of the causes of depression. There are many factors involved, but I believe some deserve special attention.Heredity certainly plays a role. The tendency to develop depression may be inherited; there is evidence that this disorder may run in families.Physiology is another factor related to depression. There may be changes or imbalances in chemicals which transmit information in the brain, called neurotransmitters. Many modern antidepressant drugs attempt to increase levels of certain neurotransmitters so as to increase brain communication. While the causal relationship is unclear, it is known that antidepressant medications do relieve certain symptoms of depression.Researchers also study psychological factors. They include the complex development of one's personality and how one has learned to cope with external environmental factors, such as stress. It is frequently observed that low self-esteem and self-defeating thinking are connected with depression. While it is not clear which is the cause and which is the effect, it is known that sufferers who are able to make corrections to their thinking patterns can show improved mood and self-esteem.Another factor causing depression is one's early experiences. Events such as the death of a parent, the divorce of the parents, neglect, chronic illness, and severe physical abuse can increase the likelihood of depression later in life.Some present experiences may also lead to depression. Job loss, financial difficulties, long periods of unemployment, the loss of a spouse or other family member, or other painful events may trigger depression. Long-term stress at home, work, or school can also be involved.It is worth noting that those living with someone suffering from depression experience increased anxiety, which adds to the possibility of their also becoming depressed.Keys: (1)families (2)chemicals (3)information (4) certain symptoms (5)self-esteem (6)thinking patterns (7)mood (8)divorce (9)physical abuse (10)financial difficulties (11)stress (12)anxietyTask 3 happiness indexAustralians were the happiest people in the world according to a survey undertaken by two market researchers. They conducteddoor-to-door surveys and interviews with nearly 30,000 people in 30 countries. They asked respondents how satisfied they were with their overall quality of life. Forty-six percent of Australians proclaimed to be "very happy" and expressed optimism about their future. Following them in the "very happy" group was the USA (40 percent), Egypt (36 percent), India (34 percent) and the UK and Canada (32 percent). Hungary got the wooden spoon, finishing bottom of the happiness chart. Thirty-five percent of its citizens said they were either "disappointed" or "very unhappy", followed by Russians at 30 percent.The research demonstrated that money and age were key determinants in how happy people are. Although the study did not indicate money could buy happiness, it did reveal a link between a lack of money and unhappiness. Less happy populations were found among lower-income groups or the unemployed.The study also suggested that on the whole, the older we become, the less happy we are. Globally, teenagers are the happiest people. The age group with the lowest levels of happiness was 50-59. Only 16 percent of those in their 50s said they were very happy.The factors that make us happy include good health, financial security and a happy marriage. Material comforts such as cars, clothes and gadgets ranked comparatively low.Keys: B D A A Cl Let’s TalkWhen I first met my parents, I was really shy, and I was, and I was in my foster home and I ran upstairs, shy, and I was in my bedroom crying,and my mum came up and said, "Oh William, are you OK?" and I ignored my mum, 'cause I didn't know her and I was scared. So, then my foster mum came up and I came down and we had some fun time. It was nice when I first arrived. I thought, "Oh goody, two sisters, I can play with them." But now it's just, "Oh no, not them again!" I argue with one of my sisters about her rabbits, 'cause she doesn't let me touch them. Well she does, but...When I have a bit of a bad time with my sister, I go and speak with my mum and my dad. I feel most comfortable speaking to my dad about all my worries and stuff. I wish I had a brother in this family, but then it's just nice (being...) having two sisters, but I'd rather have a brother anyway. I mix with different people. I'm mostly friends with adults, 'cause I normally see adults more than children for some reason, I don't know why. It was scary going from my primary school to secondary school, but then that's just me growing up, and I've got to take the chances and take, just take what I've learned already and just move on and learn different things.Keys: (1) shy (2) crying (3)scared (4) came down (5) fun (6) nice (7) two sisters (8) argue (9) touch (10) bad time (11) speak (12) comfortable (13) brother (14) adults (15) children (16) secondary (17) growing up (18) learnl Further Listening and SpeakingTask 1: Big John is coming!A bar owner in the Old West just hired a timid bartender. The owner of the establishment was giving his new employee some instructions on running the place. He told the timid man, "If you ever hear that Big John is coming to town, drop everything and run for the hills! He's the biggest, nastiest outlaw who's ever lived!"A few weeks passed uneventfully. But one afternoon, a local cowhand came running through town yelling, "Big John is coming to town! Run for your lives!"When the bartender left the bar to start running, he was knocked to the ground by several townspeople rushing out of town. As he was pickinghimself up, he saw a large man, almost seven feet tall. He was muscular, and was growling as he approached the bar.He stepped up to the door, ordered the poor bartender inside, and demanded, "I want a beer NOW!"And with one strike of his heavy fist, he split the bar in half. The bartender nervously handed the big man a beer, hands shaking. He took the beer, bit the top of the bottle off, and downed the beer in one gulp.As the terrified bartender hid behind the bar, the big man got up to leave. "Do you want another beer?" the bartender asked in a trembling voice."Dang it, I don't have time!" the big man yelled. "I got to get out of town! Didn't you hear Big John is coming?"(S1) owner(S2) running(S3) drop(S4) run(S5) local(S6) yelling,(S7) lives(S8) As he was picking himself up, he saw a large man, almost seven feet tall.(S9) The bartender nervously handed the big man a beer, hands shaking. (S10)I got to get out of town! Didn't you hear Big John is comingTask 2 Reason and emotionEmotion is sometimes regarded as the opposite of reason, as is suggested by phrases such as "appeal to emotions rather than reason" and "don't let your emotions take over". Emotional reactions sometimes produce consequences or thoughts which people may later regret or disagree with;but during an emotional state, they cannot control themselves. Thus, it is generally believed that one of the most distinctive facts about human beings is the contradiction between emotion and reason.However, recent empirical studies do not suggest that there is a clear distinction between reason and emotion. Indeed, anger or fear can often be thought of as an instinctive response to observed facts. The human mind possesses many possible reactions to the external world. Those reactions can lie on a continuum, with some of them involving the extreme of pure intellectual logic, which is often called "cold", and others involving the extreme of pure emotion not related to any logical argument, which is called "the heat of passion". The relation between logic and emotion merits careful study. Passion, emotion, or feeling can reinforce an argument, even one based primarily on reason. This is especially true in religion or ideology, which frequently demands an all-or-nothing rejection or acceptance. In such areas of thought, human beings have to adopt a comprehensive view partly backed by empirical argument and partly by feeling and passion. Moreover, several researchers have suggested that typically there is no "pure" decision or thought; that is, no thought is based "purely" on intellectual logic or "purely" on emotion—most decisions are founded on a mixture of both.Key : A B C C DTask 3 Every cloud has a silver liningPat:You look depressed. Are you feeling blue? I've come to cheer you up.Ted:But there's nothing that can cheer me up. I'm down in the dumps. Life's miserable.Pat:You have to try to get your mind off things.Ted:But I can't. I just feel there's too much pressure on me sometimes!Pat:You can't let things get you down. Learn to relax and stop worrying all the time. What's your problem anyway?Ted:I failed my last exam, and another exam is coming. What can I do?Pat:If I were you, I'd start working hard. If you work hard for a long time, you're bound to get better grades. You see, "no pain, no gain."Ted:It's easier said than done. I get bored after reading only for 15 minutes. Pat:You have to learn some self-discipline.Ted:Worse than that! If I work for half an hour, I get a headache. Then I startto worry about passing the next exam.Pat:It's all in your mind. Stay cheerful and everything will soon be OK.Ted:But how can I stay cheerful all the time?Pat:Try to look on the bright side of things.Ted:But what if there isn't a bright side?Pat:You know the saying: Every cloud has a silver lining. It means there're always two sides of everything—both the dark and bright sides. So, try to identify your strengths and then bring them into full play.Ted:Oh no! Your old sayings are making me even more depressed.Key : T F F T Fl Viewing and speakingReporter:They are, of course, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, but whena certain Dr. Livingstone chanced upon them 150 years ago, one can onlypresume he didn't indulge in this...Attendant:5, 4, 3, 2, 1 BUNGEE!Reporter:The Victoria Falls, long a favourite with tourists, now a mecca for bungee jumpers from across the globe. They launch themselves from thebridge spanning the magnificent gorge. At 111 metres, it's the highestnatural bungee jump in the world.Man:It just goes by so fast and just you don't really know what's happening.Simple as that, you don't know what's happening.Woman:Um, it's pretty awesome, yeah it's cool!Reporter:Briton Tim Barker is nervously contemplating his first ever jump; the first time he's trusted his life to an ankle harness and an elasticatedrope.AttendantYou gotta check one...#1:AttendantCheck two...#2:AttendantYou gotta check one and two...#1:Tim Barker:I'm crazy. I don't know.Attendant: A bit of adrenalin?Tim Barker:No, I think I'm stupid!Attendant:BUNGEE!Reporter:Are you glad you did it?Tim Barker:Yeah, I am. I'd never do it again though. No way!Reporter:The world's bungee aficionados describe this as the ultimate thrill, what you might call the alternative Victoria Falls. The experts arealready taking danger to the limits, plunging into the Zambezi beforespringing back skywards. But if sheer fear isn't enough to deter you,the price, £60 a jump, probably will. These thrills don't come cheap! Key ：(1) Seven (2) 150 (3) favourite (4) bridge (5) 111 (6) fast (7) Simple (8) trusted (9) stupid (10) did (11) No way (12) ultimate (13) limits (14) skywards (15)£60 (16)cheapUnit 2 Beauty can be bought.IfdaehibcjII(1)W:Did you hear that Helen got that modeling job? Her dream was comingtrue.M:Wow, that's great! All that walking practice really paid off. And for once she won't be complaining about being so tall.Q:Why did Helen get the modeling job?(2)M:Julia, come and see the Miss America contest on TV. All those beautifulwomen are walking around in bathing suits, so the judges can decide whohas the best figure.W:Bah! That's the worst kind of exploitation. They are treating women like toys for people to enjoy. I would never take part in this kind of contest.Q:What do the speakers think about the beauty contest?(3)W:What shall I do? I'm fat. I want to be slim and beautiful, but I'm fat. I'vetried all the new diet—high carb, low carb—but nothing works.M:Those diets are just fads, popular for a while and then forgotten. Just follow the usual diet with fruits, vegetables, fish, water, and get plenty ofexercise. Before long you'll see results.Q:What has the woman tried?(4) W1:I think Lily is really attractive.She's half Spanish and has this reallysultry look about her.W2:That explains why she tans so well.I've always been jealous of her skincolor in the summer.Q:Which of the following is true of Lily?(5)M :Trust me. It was right there on the Internet: "Plastic surgery increasing at a faster rate among men". Apparently more and more men are trying to improve their appearance.W:I saw it too on the news. Facelifts, nose jobs, and Botox to hide wrinkles are now very popular with men. They say it's for business reasons, but we know it's vanity.Q:What does the woman think the real reason is for men to have plastic surgery? BACDBIII1.Susan:Rebecca, nice to run into you here. Shopping for anything special?Rebecca:Yes, Susan, makeup. You know, there's a new boy in my law class and I want to make an impression on him.Susan:I'm the one who wears makeup, not you. I've always thought you looked very attractive without makeup—you know, sort of natural.Rebecca:Well, thanks, Susan, but most girls wear makeup these days and I want to compete.Susan:Maybe I can help. My suggestion is that you start with a good makeup base.Look here, this one is made from natural products from the Dead Sea, soit won't irritate your skin.Rebecca:OK. A bit expensive, but I guess I'm worth it. What's next?Susan:You want to give a good overall impression. You have beautiful eyes, so you should highlight them with some mascara to make your eyelashes lookfuller and thicker.Rebecca:I'll buy this one—also made from natural products. How about eyeliner too?Susan:Yes, but you want a subtle color to bring out the green in your eyes...without looking like a clown!Rebecca:That's what I want... to make other girls into green-eyed monsters. How does this one look?Susan:Good choice. Now if we can add a bit of color to your cheeks, you will be the classiest of the class.Rebecca:Thanks! But you haven't said anything about lipstick. I'll need a tube of that, too.Susan:This color will perfectly complement to the rest of your makeup. You look elegant and classy.CAADB2.Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I hope you'll find it interesting learning how to be fashionable without spending too much money.Sure, some famous stars always look stylish. They have unlimited clothing budgets that put the latest looks at their fingertips! But you can also look amazing without spending lots of money on your wardrobe. Simply try the following suggestions on for size.First, make seasonal purchases; that is, you should buy winter coats, leather jackets, bathing suits, and summer dresses at the end of the season. You'll get major discounts as you stock up for the next year.If you want clothes to wear right now, go to discount stores. They may not be the place to buy an expensive evening dress, but they're perfect for buying things like T-shirts.There is yet another cheap way to buy stylish clothes. Many department stores have store brands, which offer current styles but are much cheaper than big-name brands.To save money, an important principle is not to buy "outfits". With the exception of suits, interchangeable pieces are more affordable.Wear-with-anything pieces are always a good buy. For example, you can almost always wear a pair of black trousers and a white dress shirt; you can wear them several times a week, paired with different accessories. Accessories such as nice shoes and fashionable bags make even the simplest outfit look polished.Finally, a great haircut always helps. When your hair looks fabulous, you look more stylish and fashionable.Correct answerthe enddiscountsT-shirtsbig-name brandsInterchangeable piecesblack trousersseveral timessimpleststylish and fashionable3.A beauty contest, or beauty pageant, is based mainly, though not only,on the physical beauty of the contestants. But often it also includes personality, talent demonstration, and question responses as criteria of judgment.The origin of modern beauty pageants can be traced to the Miss America Pageant, which was first held in Atlantic City in 1921. This pageant eventually included preliminary eliminations, an evening gown competition, musical variety shows, and judging by the panel. Still, the contests were at first shunned by middle-class society. Pageants did not become respectable until World War II, when beauty queens were recruitedto sell bonds and to entertain the troops. The Miss America Pageant is the largest provider of college scholarships for women in the world.Many trade associations have multi-level beauty contests which select queens as ceremonial representatives. The queens may appear at official receptions to present awards, to represent the industry in festivals, to present consumer information to the public, or even to lobby for the industry. For example the South Carolina Watermelon Queen may do a tour of supermarkets to do tastings of different varieties of watermelons. With the increasing popularity of beauty contests, winners have become role models for many young girls. They aspire to become a beauty queen one day.However, there are also criticisms of beauty contests. Although some contests are not based purely on physical appearance, "unattractive" contestants are unlikely to win, no matter how talented, intelligent, kind-hearted and educated they are. In addition, since "beauty" in these pageants is usually represented by unusually thin women, some people question this concept of beauty. Worse still, if a pageant violates the religious or cultural practices of a country, it may cause protests and demonstrations.ABACDV let’s talkTask 1In the early part of the 20th century, few people paid attention to fashion. It was only the very wealthy who changed their clothing styles to what they thought were the latest fashions of the day. Fashion in the 1900s was designed to give women an hourglass or s-curved figure. This was achieved by using a tightly fitting corset, stiff underwear worn around their hips and waist to make the body look slimmer. Compared to the last century, women's dresses became lighter in construction and material. A popular style in this period was the lingerie dress, a very light white cotton dress with strips of open lace and net. In the 1900s women's hats began to grow larger. A trend in the early part of this decade was to wear them tilted slightly forward. In Europe, men's clothes had become more formal, but the opposite was true in the United States. There the popular style was brightly colored shirts with hard white collars worn under sporty jackets. In the 1900s men's hats continued to be very popular and were worn by both the rich and the poor. When a new type of hat was first introduced, there was often a period when people from different classeswore it. However, after some time usually members of only one class would wear it. In the early 20th century, top hats were typically worn by wealthy people especially at formal occasions, such as weddings and church services. Often they were accompanied by silk gloves and a cane. Poorer people, on the other hand, particularly younger workers, would usually wear cloth caps.wealthyclothing stylesfigureslimmerconstructionlightlargerformalbrightly coloredthe rich and the poorone classoccasionsPoorer peopleFurther listening > Task 1Stylist:Morning, sir. This chair, please. What can I do for you?Nick: A simple haircut—short on the back and sides.Stylist:Very good. I can, of course, do something more fashionable for only $60. Nick:Sixty dollars! That's highway robbery—twice what I ordinarily pay. Stylist:Perhaps, sir. But your haircuts haven't been in harmony with yourcharacter. Your hair is at war with your soul.Nick:I've never heard of such a thing.Stylist:I'm an expert at matching hairstyles to personalities, if I may say.Believe me, you're suffering a "disjunction".Nick: A disjunction? What the devil is a disjunction?Stylist:Your hair does not match you.Nick:This is utter nonsense. However, I'd like to hear how you'd solve this so-called problem.Stylist:Your character is artistic, imaginative. But your hair is dull. I can correct that imbalance in seconds.Nick:OK, let me see what you can do about the... uh... disjunction, as you call it.Stylist:We're going to use scissors to create peaks, which we'll keep in place with a liberal helping of gel... This tuft in the back we'll braid intoa pigtail. Now, it's the new you!Nick:I love it. It's just like me: imaginative and artistic. Now what are you doing? What's wrong?Stylist:Something's preventing your hairstyle from being a true fashion statement.Nick:For heaven's sake, tell me what's missing.Stylist:Streaks. By putting in a few yellow streaks in your hair, it will becomea work of art. Streaking will cost you more, but...Nick:Do it. Forget the cost. But, by the way, what is the total getting to be?How much am I paying to avoid the disjunction?Stylist:That's... $135. Sir? Sir, are you all right? Oh, he fainted. CAABATask 2John:There goes Camilla. She looks gorgeous today, doesn't she? Her skin is as smooth as a baby's bottom. Her lips are a perfect Cupid's bow. She must have dozens of admirers.Becky:I wonder what she looks like without all that makeup. She must put it on with a spoon. It's like a mask. I don't understand what men find so attractiveabout her.John:Do I detect a hint of jealousy?Becky:She has nothing for me to be jealous about.John:I'll bet you believe in those sayings like, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."Becky:True beauty comes from within. Natural materials should be enough to bring it out.John:But do you always stick to those rules? I remember seeing you in the kitchen with some green substance smeared all over your face.Becky:They were cucumbers. They're natural healers of the skin. Haven't you heard people say on TV that they soften the skin, wipe out the roughness, and build strength and resilience?John:Yeah, yeah, yeah! They wipe out lines and age signs. Blah, blah, blah! See,I can even recite that advertisement.Becky:You've learned a lot, haven't you?John:Since you can keep your skin so young-looking and maintain your figure so well, you might as well write a book on beauty secrets.Becky:Don't pull my leg. Anyway, you'd do well to try the cucumber treatment on yourself. Put some cucumber slices on your head. At least they'll keep that bald spot from shining so brightly.BABABTask 3Susan:Hi, Rebecca, are you all excited about the big trip?Rebecca:Hi, Susan. I sure am. Mix business and pleasure and travel on an expense account.Susan:It looks as if I'll have to pay extra for overweight luggage. How did you manage to fit everything into one suitcase?Rebecca:You need to pack smart. First, I chose two colors, and then built my wardrobe around them.Susan:But we will need clothes for dress, casual wear, and sometimes sort of in-between "dressy casual".Rebecca:That's all true enough, but I have a pair of black dress slacks, with blackshoes to match. If I wear that with my turquoise silk blouse and a matchingnecklace and earrings, I will look dressed up.Susan:Sure you will, but that is only one outfit.Rebecca:If I wear a T-shirt with the same slacks, I am more casual.Susan:And you really have two outfits, don't you?Rebecca:Well, not really, I have three. If I bring a pashmina, or a dress scarf,I can dress up the T-shirt into casual chic.Susan:Three outfits? But your suitcase doesn't look nearly that full!Rebecca:Yes, and if I add a skirt that works with the blouse and the T-shirt, it increases the number of my wardrobe combinations even more.Susan:And different accessories, necklaces and scarves, for example, will give you a different look again without adding much weight.Rebecca:Now my suitcase will be half empty, with lots of room for shopping.Answers：She chose two colors, then built her wardrobe around them.She has a pair of black dress slacks, with black shoes to match. If she wears that with her turquoise silk blouse and a matching necklace and earrings, she will look dressed up.If she wears a T-shirt with the black dress slacks, she is more casual. If she brings a pashmina, or another dress scarf, she can dress up the T-shirt into casual chic.Her suitcase will be nearly empty, with lots of room for shopping.Viewing and speaking > Task 1Andrew:Whereas in the 1960s clothing designers were responding to the space age, designers now are responding to the computer age, so they areliterally combining clothing with new technology.Voice-over:In the 1850s the hardworking cow-herders of the American West began wearing a brand-new style of heavy-duty cotton clothing. Doublestitched and fastened with rivets, this functional industrial designsolution was the brainchild of young entrepreneur Levi Strauss. Thecompany that now bears his name is developing new industrial designsolutions, but this time it's not for cow-herders, it's for the urban。