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UNIT 1Short conversations1 Q: What advice does the man give to the woman?D Do whatever she can to exercise.2 Q: What can we know about the woman?A She may have some social events to attend.3 Q: What can we learn about the smoking rules in South Africa?B People can smoke in the designated areas of pubs and bars.4 Q: What are the two speakers talking about?C Impacts of family violence on children.5 Q: What is recommended for a healthy breakfast?C A piece of wholegrain bread.Long conversation1 Q: What has made the man sweat all over the floor?C Running in a park.2 Q: Why doesn’t the woman go to practice t’ai chi with her mom?B Because getting up early is too difficult for her.3 Q: What does the woman normally do on weekends?D Sitting before her computer.4 Q: Why does the man suggest the woman get a zoo membership?A For exercise like jogging in the zoo. Passage 11 Q: What tasks does the speaker tend to do first every day?A The quick tasks.2 Q: How to work more efficiently according to the speaker?C Make use of your most productive time of day.3 Q: How does the speaker deal with emails now?D He opens his inbox only when it’s necessary.4 Q: What is the purpose of the talk?C To give some tips on how to manage time.P assage 21) distressing2) desperate3) urge4) acquire5) are totally unaware of6) are isolated from7) affirm8) interact with9) impulse10) are convinced ofUNIT 2Short conversations1 Q: What are the two speakers talking about?A What the man will do after graduation .2 Q: What does the woman think of Linda?D She looks younger than she is.3 Q: What makes the woman afraid of getting old?C Lack of someone to depend on.4 Q: What does the man like best about being in his early 20s?B Having plenty of opportunities.5 Q: What does the man say about age discrimination?D People may have different opinions on the court decisions.Long conversation1 Q: What are the two speakers talking about?C What to wish for in life.2 Q: According to the man, why is true love important for a happy life?B It makes couples appreciate each other.3 Q: What difficulties did the man experience in his life?A He lost his job and house and was sick for years.4 Q: What is the man doing in the talk?D Giving the woman advice on important things in life.Passage 11 Q: In what way are the Adventists different from ordinary people?B They live their whole lives in a mountain.2 Q: How much longer do Adventist women expect to live than other Californian women?C About three years.3 Q: What is characteristic of the Adventists’ diet?D It is high in fruit, vegetables and whole grains.4 Q: What is the main idea of the passage?A Diet and lifestyle are crucial to good health.Passage 21) proportion2) estimated3) have profound impacts on4) potential5) economically6) pensions7) originate from8) residential9) poses a challenge to10) be transformed intoUNIT 3Short conversations1 Q: What is the woman going to do over the semester break?D Going camping with friends.2 Q: Why did the woman quit her swimming lessons?D Because she couldn’t fit two programs into her schedule.3 Q: Why doesn’t the woman want to leave on Friday?C Because she will have a visitor.4 Q: What does the woman suggest the man bring for the camping trip to the park?B Warm clothes.5 Q: What will the woman probably do before the vacation?A Confirm her hotel reservation.Long conversation1 Q: What makes Big Sky Park a nice vacation place for the couple?D It has nice paths and camping sites.2 Q: How can the couple get all their camping stuff on the bus?D By using both their cart and backpack.3 Q: What will the woman probably do before their trip?B Bake a chocolate cake.4 Q: What does the couple long to do at the park?C Walk together in the beauty of nature. Passage 11 Q: Why should visitors be hurried if they want to see the exhibits in the new museum in Colombia’s capital?B Because the exhibition will last for no more than a week. .2 Q: What are exhibited in the new museum?C Beds and sofas that you can try out.3 Q: What is the purpose of the exhibition?A It provides a practical experience for us to think about laziness.4 Q: What did the museum’s founder advise us to do?C Sit down, relax and be lazy for a while. Passage 21)resorts2) sprung up3)dramatically4) having an adverse effect on5) combat6)wilderness7)unspoiled8)streams of9) guidelines10) auction offUNIT 4Short conversations1 Q: What does the man think the government could do?C. Provide financial help for homeless people.2 Q: What does the man suggest to change the situation?A. Holding some social activities.3 Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?B. Use the subway to avoid heavy traffic.4 Q: What does the man think we all should do?C. Extend a helping hand and give love to poor people.5 Q: What are the two speakers talking about?D. How to reuse items to live a green life. Long conversation1Q: Why does the man look upset?B. Because he has too much work to complete.2Q: How does the woman say she can help the man?A. To help him do his work in her free time.3Q: What advice does the woman give to the man?B. He should have confidence in himself. 4Q: Why is the restaurant called 365?D. Because it offers seasonal foods. Passage 11Q: What negative effect can be caused by workers’ discontent?A. Less innovation efforts.2Q: What percentage of American workers are satisfied with their jobs as found by the survey?D. 45.3 percent.3Q: Why is it that people aged 25 to 34 are most satisfied with their jobs?D. Because they see more opportunities for promotion as baby boomers retire.4Q: What can we conclude about the reasons behind job dissatisfaction?C. The reasons for job dissatisfaction are found to be various.Passage 21) prevalent2) scary3) be classified as4) epidemic5)ratio6) diagnosed7) keeping track of8) was still associated with9) affirm10) in terms ofUNIT 5Short conversations1 Q: What does the man say about the singer?C Her music style is unique.2 Q: What are the two speakers mainly talking about?D What to do on their tour of Rome.3 Q: What’s the man’s area of study?B Modern opera.4 Q: How long does the exhibit open on Saturdays?C 7 hours.5 Q: What is special about the movie?D The actors remain silent throughout it. Long conversation1 Q: What is the woman’s impression of San Francisco when visiting this time?B She finds many sites stay unchanged.2 Q: What does the woman suggest they do before going to the Golden Gate Bridge?D Viewing the bridge from a hill.3 Q: What does the man want to do?C Eat before continuing their tour.4 Q: What does the woman consider to be the best way to enjoy culture?A To truly experience it in no rush. Passage 11 Q: Who is the person painted in the Mona Lisa?C The wife of a wealthy merchant.2 Q: What made it possible for the Mona Lisa to survive for centuries?A The use of a wood panel.3 Q: What is mentioned as one of the techniques used for painting the Mona Lisa?D Drawing the subject with accurate details.4 Q: What does the passage mainly discuss?B The reasons for the fame of the Mona Lisa.Passage 21) anticipation2) glamorous3) be conferred upon4) collective5) nominate for6) exceptions to7) accomplished8) absolute9) recipients10) is entitled toUNIT 6Short conversations1 Q: What does the man think of today’s newspapers?B They are disappointing.2 Q: What is the woman probably doing?A Hosting a radio program.3 Q: What does the man say about reality TV?B It makes viewers feel superior.4 Q: How do young people socialize today according to the man?D By communicating on the Internet.5 Q: What does the man think of modern communications technology?C It is bringing families closer.Long conversation1 Q: Why is the son required to turn off his computer while his father is not?C Because the father is meeting with his colleagues online.2 Q: Why doesn’t the son want to turn off his cell phone?D Because he wants to check the news about a golf player.3 Q: What rule does the mother decide to set for the family?A Having dinner without any electronics.4 Q: What can we learn from the conversation?C Electronics sometimes cause family disagreements.Passage 11 Q: Why is celebrity news prevalent in our media?D Because it gives us a break from the harsh realities.2 Q: What can we learn about celebrities from the conversation?C They do their utmost to gain attention.3 Q: Why are celebrities’ lifestyles attractive to people?D Because they contain things desired by common people.4 Q: What should we keep in mind when watching or reading celebrity news?B Celebrities’ lives are similar to those of common people.Passage 21) differentiate themselves from2) frown upon3) concise4) combat5) severe6) is geared up for7) embraced8) compact9) is supplemented with10) sensationalUNIT 7Short conversations1 Q: What is the problem with driving schools?B They need more supervision over the high charges and bribes.2 Q: What can we learn from the conversation?A More food assistance programs are needed for ill nourished people.3 Q: What does the man expect his report on old people will achieve?C Help people change their understanding and feelings about old age.4 Q: What can we learn from the man about the issue of climate change?B Governments should cooperate more to solve the problem.5 Q: What is implied in the woman’s words?D She often gives up what she tries to do. Long conversation1 Q: What will the couple do to prepare for the storm?D Go to a store to get more emergency items.2 Q: What things do they have at home for emergency situations?B Flashlights and cash.3 Q: Why does the woman suggest they bring cash with them?D Because the credit card machines may not work properly.4 Q: What’s their budget for clothing every month?A $200.Passage 11 Q: What problem is commonly faced by retail businesses?B The stealing of retail items from their stores by thieves.2 Q: What may retailers do to compensate for the losses caused by shoplifting?A Sell goods at higher prices than they normally do.3 Q: According to the speaker, who can usually better absorb the losses caused by shoplifting?D Larger retailers.4 Q: What prevention method against shoplifting is mentioned by the speaker?C Putting security devices on products. Passage 21) motivations2) hazard3) develop an appetite for4) associated with5) contribute to6) follow suit7) consensus8) authorities9) inadequacies10) exaggerationureUNIT 8Short conversations1 Q: What does the woman say about good novels?D They enable readers to have different experiences.2 Q: Why does the woman like going to a book club?C Because she can meet people with similar interests.3 Q: What are the two speakers complaining about?B People today are too distracted and read little.4 Q: What does the woman imply?A She doesn’t do much reading to her children.5 Q: What is an important feature of a classic novel according to the man?C It remains popular all the time..Long conversation1 Q: What does the man want to know about the song “Starry Starry Night”?B The writer of the song.2 Q: Why did Don McLean write the song?C To show his respect for Van Gogh.3 Q: What can we learn about Van Gogh from the conversation?A He wasn’t popular during his lifetime.4 Q: What did Van Gogh and Don Mclean have in common?D They both showed persistence in their pursuit of art.Passage 11 Q: What does the program of Reading Recovery intend to do?A To help first-grade students overcome reading problems.2 Q: How do teachers in the Reading Recovery program teach?C They help students find the best way to learn.3 Q: When will students stop taking Reading Recovery lessons?B When they have reached the average level of the class.4 Q: What is considered by some critics as a disadvantage of the program?D It costs more than other programs. Passage 21) refugee2) desperate3) entitled4) became informed of5) are confronted with 6) spokesperson7) seek out8) profiles9) stayed loyal to10) virtually。
UNIT 1Short conversations1 Q: What advice does the man give to the woman?D Do whatever she can to exercise.2 Q: What can we know about the woman?A She may have some social events to attend.3 Q: What can we learn about the smoking rules in South Africa?B People can smoke in the designated areas of pubs and bars.4 Q: What are the two speakers talking about?C Impacts of family violence on children.5 Q: What is recommended for a healthy breakfast?C A piece of wholegrain bread.Long conversation1 Q: What has made the man sweat all over the floor?C Running in a park.2 Q: Why doesn’t the woman go to practice t’ai chi with her mom?B Because getting up early is too difficult for her.3 Q: What does the woman normally do on weekends?D Sitting before her computer.4 Q: Why does the man suggest the woman geta zoo membership?A For exercise like jogging in the zoo. Passage 11 Q: What tasks does the speaker tend to do first every day?A The quick tasks.2 Q: How to work more efficiently according to the speaker?C Make use of your most productive time of day.3 Q: How does the speaker deal with emails now?D He opens his inbox only when it’s necessary.4 Q: What is the purpose of the talk?C To give some tips on how to manage time.P assage 21) distressing2) desperate3) urge4) acquire5) are totally unaware of6) are isolated from7) affirm8) interact with9) impulse10) are convinced ofUNIT 2Short conversations1 Q: What are the two speakers talking about?A What the man will do after graduation .2 Q: What does the woman think of Linda?D She looks younger than she is.3 Q: What makes the woman afraid of getting old?C Lack of someone to depend on.4 Q: What does the man like best about being in his early 20s?B Having plenty of opportunities.5 Q: What does the man say about age discrimination?D People may have different opinions on the court decisions.Long conversation1 Q: What are the two speakers talking about?C What to wish for in life.2 Q: According to the man, why is true love important for a happy life?B It makes couples appreciate each other.3 Q: What difficulties did the man experience in his life?A He lost his job and house and was sick for years.4 Q: What is the man doing in the talk?D Giving the woman advice on important things in life.Passage 11 Q: In what way are the Adventists different from ordinary people?B They live their whole lives in a mountain.2 Q: How much longer do Adventist women expect to live than other Californian women?C About three years.3 Q: What is characteristic of the Adventists’ diet?D It is high in fruit, vegetables and whole grains.4 Q: What is the main idea of the passage?A Diet and lifestyle are crucial to good health.Passage 21) proportion2) estimated3) have profound impacts on4) potential5) economically6) pensions7) originate from8) residential9) poses a challenge to10) be transformed intoUNIT 3Short conversations1 Q: What is the woman going to do over the semester break?D Going camping with friends.2 Q: Why did the woman quit her swimming lessons?D Because she couldn’t fit two programs into her schedule.3 Q: Why doesn’t the woman want to leave on Friday?C Because she will have a visitor.4 Q: What does the woman suggest the man bring for the camping trip to the park?B Warm clothes.5 Q: What will the woman probably do before the vacation?A Confirm her hotel reservation.Long conversation1 Q: What makes Big Sky Park a nice vacation place for the couple?D It has nice paths and camping sites.2 Q: How can the couple get all their camping stuff on the bus?D By using both their cart and backpack.3 Q: What will the woman probably do before their trip?B Bake a chocolate cake.4 Q: What does the couple long to do at the park?C Walk together in the beauty of nature.Passage 11 Q: Why should visitors be hurried if they want to see the exhibits in the new museum in Colombia’s capital?B Because the exhibition will last for no more than a week. .2 Q: What are exhibited in the new museum?C Beds and sofas that you can try out.3 Q: What is the purpose of the exhibition?A It provides a practical experience for us to think about laziness.4 Q: What did the museum’s founder advise us to?do?C Sit down, relax and be lazy for a while.Passage 21)?resorts2) sprung up3)?dramatically4) having an adverse effect on5) combat6)?wilderness7)?unspoiled8)?streams of9) guidelines10) auction offUNIT 4Short conversations1 Q: What does the man think the government could do?C. Provide financial help for homeless people.2 Q: What does the man suggest to change the situation?A. Holding some social activities.3 Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?B. Use the subway to avoid heavy traffic.4 Q: What does the man think we all should do?C. Extend a helping hand and give love to poor people.5 Q: What are the two speakers talking about?D. How to reuse items to live a green life.Long conversation1Q: Why does the man look upset?B. Because he has too much work to complete.2Q: How does the woman say she can help the man?A. To help him do his work in her free time.3Q: What advice does the woman give to the man?B. He should have confidence in himself. 4Q: Why is the restaurant called 365?D. Because it offers seasonal foods.Passage 11Q: What negative effect can be caused by workers’ discontent?A. Less innovation efforts.2Q: What percentage of American workers are satisfied with their jobs as found by the survey?D. percent.3Q: Why is it that people aged 25 to 34 are most satisfied with their jobs?D. Because they see more opportunities for promotion as baby boomers retire.4Q: What can we conclude about the reasons behind job dissatisfaction?C. The reasons for job dissatisfaction are found to be various.Passage 21) prevalent2) scary3) be classified as4) epidemic5)?ratio6) diagnosed7) keeping track of8) was still associated with9) affirm10) in terms ofUNIT 5Short conversations1 Q: What does the man say about the singer?C Her music style is unique.2 Q: What are the two speakers mainly talking about?D What to do on their tour of Rome.3 Q: What’s the man’s area of study?B Modern opera.4 Q: How long does the exhibit open on Saturdays?C 7 hours.5 Q: What is special about the movie?D The actors remain silent throughout it.Long conversation1 Q: What is the woman’s impression of San Francisco when visiting this time?B She finds many sites stay unchanged.2 Q: What does the woman suggest they do before going to the Golden Gate Bridge?D Viewing the bridge from a hill.3 Q: What does the man want to do?C Eat before continuing their tour.4 Q: What does the woman consider to be the best way to enjoy culture?A To truly experience it in no rush.Passage 11 Q: Who is the person painted in the Mona Lisa?C The wife of a wealthy merchant.2 Q: What made it possible for the Mona Lisato survive for centuries?A The use of a wood panel.3 Q: What is mentioned as one of the techniques used for painting the Mona Lisa?D Drawing the subject with accurate details.4 Q: What does the passage mainly discuss?B The reasons for the fame of the Mona Lisa.Passage 21) anticipation2) glamorous3) be conferred upon4) collective5) nominate for6) exceptions to7) accomplished8) absolute9) recipients10) is entitled toUNIT 6Short conversations1 Q: What does the man think of today’s newspapers?B They are disappointing.2 Q: What is the woman probably doing?A Hosting a radio program.3 Q: What does the man say about reality TV?B It makes viewers feel superior.4 Q: How do young people socialize today according to the man?D By communicating on the Internet.5 Q: What does the man think of modern communications technology?C It is bringing families closer.Long conversation1 Q: Why is the son required to turn off his computer while his father is not?C Because the father is meeting with his colleagues online.2 Q: Why doesn’t the son want to turn off his cell phone?D Because he wants to check the news about a golf player.3 Q: What rule does the mother decide to set for the family?A Having dinner without any electronics.4 Q: What can we learn from the conversation?C Electronics sometimes cause family disagreements.Passage 11 Q: Why is celebrity news prevalent in our media?D Because it gives us a break from the harsh realities.2 Q: What can we learn about celebrities from the conversation?C They do their utmost to gain attention.3 Q: Why are celebrities’ lifestyles attractive to people?D Because they contain things desired by common people.4 Q: What should we keep in mind when watching or reading celebrity news?B Celebrities’ lives are similar to those of common people.Passage 21) differentiate themselves from2) frown upon3) concise4) combat5) severe6) is geared up for7) embraced8) compact9) is supplemented with10) sensationalUNIT 7Short conversations1 Q: What is the problem with driving schools?B They need more supervision over the high charges and bribes.2 Q: What can we learn from the conversation?A More food assistance programs are needed for ill nourished people.3 Q: What does the man expect his report on old people will achieve?C Help people change their understanding and feelings about old age.4 Q: What can we learn from the man about the issue of climate change?B Governments should cooperate more to solve the problem.5 Q: What is implied in the woman’s words?D She often gives up what she tries to do.Long conversation1 Q: What will the couple do to prepare for the storm?D Go to a store to get more emergency items.2 Q: What things do they have at home for emergency situations?B Flashlights and cash.3 Q: Why does the woman suggest they bring cash with them?D Because the credit card machines may not work properly.4 Q: What’s their budget for clothing every month?A $200.Passage 11 Q: What problem is commonly faced by retail businesses?B The stealing of retail items from their stores by thieves.2 Q: What may retailers do to compensate for the losses caused by shoplifting?A Sell goods at higher prices than they normally do.3 Q: According to the speaker, who can usually better absorb the losses caused by shoplifting?D Larger retailers.4 Q: What prevention method against shoplifting is mentioned by the speaker?C Putting security devices on products.Passage 21) motivations2) hazard3) develop an appetite for4) associated with5) contribute to6) follow suit7) consensus8) authorities9) inadequacies10) exaggerationureUNIT 8Short conversations1 Q: What does the woman say about good novels?D They enable readers to have different experiences.2 Q: Why does the woman like going to a book club?C Because she can meet people with similar interests.3 Q: What are the two speakers complaining about?B People today are too distracted and read little.4 Q: What does the woman imply?A She doesn’t do much reading to her children.5 Q: What is an important feature of a classic novel according to the man?C It remains popular all the time..Long conversation1 Q: What does the man want to know about the song “Starry Starry Night”?B The writer of the song.2 Q: Why did Don McLean write the song?C To show his respect for Van Gogh.3 Q: What can we learn about Van Gogh from the conversation?A He wasn’t popular during his lifetime.4 Q: What did Van Gogh and Don Mclean have in common?D They both showed persistence in their pursuit of art.Passage 11 Q: What does the program of Reading Recovery intend to do?A To help first-grade students overcome reading problems.2 Q: How do teachers in the Reading Recovery program teach?C They help students find the best way to learn.3 Q: When will students stop taking Reading Recovery lessons?B When they have reached the average level of the class.4 Q: What is considered by some critics asa disadvantage of the program?D It costs more than other programs.Passage 21) refugee2) desperate3) entitled4) became informed of5) are confronted with6) spokesperson7) seek out8) profiles9) stayed loyal to10) virtually。
UNIT 1Short conversations1 Q: What advice does the man give to the womanD Do whatever she can to exercise.2 Q: What can we know about the womanA She may have some social events to attend.3 Q: What can we learn about the smoking rules in South AfricaB People can smoke in the designated areas of pubs and bars.4 Q: What are the two speakers talking aboutC Impacts of family violence on children.5 Q: What is recommended for a healthy breakfastC A piece of wholegrain bread. Long conversation1 Q: What has made the man sweat all over the floorC Running in a park.2 Q: Why doesn’t the woman go to practice t’ai chi with her momB Because getting up early is too difficult for her.3 Q: What does the woman normally do on weekendsD Sitting before her computer.4 Q: Why does the man suggest the woman get a zoo membershipA For exercise like jogging in the zoo.Passage 11 Q: What tasks does the speaker tend to do first every dayA The quick tasks.2 Q: How to work more efficiently according to the speakerC Make use of your most productive time of day.3 Q: How does the speaker deal with emails nowD He opens his inbox only when it’s necessary.4 Q: What is the purpose of the talkC To give some tips on how tomanage time.P assage 21) distressing2) desperate3) urge4) acquire5) are totally unaware of6) are isolated from7) affirm8) interact with9) impulse10) are convinced ofUNIT 2Short conversations1 Q: What are the two speakers talking aboutA What the man will do after graduation .2 Q: What does the woman think of LindaD She looks younger than she is.3 Q: What makes the woman afraid of getting oldC Lack of someone to depend on.4 Q: What does the man like best about being in his early 20sB Having plenty of opportunities.5 Q: What does the man say about age discriminationD People may have different opinions on the court decisions.Long conversation1 Q: What are the two speakers talking aboutC What to wish for in life.2 Q: According to the man, why is true love important for a happy lifeB It makes couples appreciate each other.3 Q: What difficulties did the man experience in his lifeA He lost his job and house and was sick for years.4 Q: What is the man doing in the talkD Giving the woman advice on important things in life.Passage 11 Q: In what way are the Adventists different from ordinary peopleB They live their whole lives in a mountain.2 Q: How much longer do Adventist women expect to live than other Californian womenC About three years.3 Q: What is characteristic of the Adventists’ dietD It is high in fruit, vegetables and whole grains.4 Q: What is the main idea of the passageA Diet and lifestyle are crucial to good health.Passage 21) proportion2) estimated3) have profound impacts on4) potential5) economically6) pensions7) originate from8) residential9) poses a challenge to10) be transformed intoUNIT 3Short conversations1 Q: What is the woman going to do over the semester breakD Going camping with friends.2 Q: Why did the woman quit her swimming lessonsD Because she couldn’t fit two programs into her schedule.3 Q: Why doesn’t the woman want to leave on FridayC Because she will have a visitor.4 Q: What does the woman suggest the man bring for the camping trip to the parkB Warm clothes.5 Q: What will the woman probably do before the vacationA Confirm her hotel reservation.Long conversation1 Q: What makes Big Sky Park a nicevacation place for the coupleD It has nice paths and camping sites.2 Q: How can the couple get all their camping stuff on the busD By using both their cart and backpack.3 Q: What will the woman probably do before their tripB Bake a chocolate cake.4 Q: What does the couple long to do at the parkC Walk together in the beauty of nature.Passage 11 Q: Why should visitors be hurried if they want to see the exhibits in the new museum in Colombia’s capitalB Because the exhibition will last for no more than a week. .2 Q: What are exhibited in the new museumC Beds and sofas that you can try out.3 Q: What is the purpose of the exhibitionA It provides a practical experience for us to think about laziness.4 Q: What did the museum’s founder advise us to doC Sit down, relax and be lazy for a while.Passage 21) resorts2) sprung up3) dramatically4) having an adverse effect on5) combat6) wilderness7) unspoiled8) streams of9) guidelines10) auction offUNIT 4Short conversations1 Q: What does the man think the government could doC. Provide financial help for homeless people.2 Q: What does the man suggest to change the situationA. Holding some social activities.3 Q: What does the man suggest the woman doB. Use the subway to avoid heavy traffic.4 Q: What does the man think we all should doC. Extend a helping hand and give love to poor people.5 Q: What are the two speakers talking aboutD. How to reuse items to live a green life.Long conversation1Q: Why does the man look upsetB. Because he has too much work to complete.2Q: How does the woman say she can help the manA. To help him do his work in her free time.3Q: What advice does the woman give to the manB. He should have confidence in himself.4Q: Why is the restaurant called 365D. Because it offers seasonal foods.Passage 11Q: What negative effect can be caused by workers’ discontentA. Less innovation efforts.2Q: What percentage of American workers are satisfied with their jobsas found by the surveyD. percent.3Q: Why is it that people aged 25 to34 are most satisfied with their jobsD. Because they see more opportunities for promotion as baby boomers retire.4Q: What can we conclude about the reasons behind job dissatisfactionC. The reasons for job dissatisfaction are found to be various.Passage 21) prevalent2) scary3) be classified as4) epidemic5) ratio6) diagnosed7) keeping track of8) was still associated with9) affirm10) in terms ofUNIT 5Short conversations1 Q: What does the man say about the singerC Her music style is unique.2 Q: What are the two speakers mainly talking aboutD What to do on their tour of Rome.3 Q: What’s the man’s area of studyB Modern opera.4 Q: How long does the exhibit open on SaturdaysC 7 hours.5 Q: What is special about the movieD The actors remain silent throughout it. Long conversation1 Q: What is the woman’s impression of San Francisco when visiting this timeB She finds many sites stay unchanged.2 Q: What does the woman suggest they do before going to the Golden Gate BridgeD Viewing the bridge from a hill.3 Q: What does the man want to doC Eat before continuing their tour.4 Q: What does the woman consider to be the best way to enjoy cultureA To truly experience it in no rush.Passage 11 Q: Who is the person painted in the Mona LisaC The wife of a wealthy merchant.2 Q: What made it possible for the Mona Lisa to survive for centuriesA The use of a wood panel.3 Q: What is mentioned as one of the techniques used for painting the Mona LisaD Drawing the subject with accurate details.4 Q: What does the passage mainly discussB The reasons for the fame of the Mona Lisa.Passage 21) anticipation2) glamorous3) be conferred upon4) collective5) nominate for6) exceptions to7) accomplished8) absolute9) recipients10) is entitled toUNIT 6Short conversations1 Q: What does the man think of today’s newspapersB They are disappointing.2 Q: What is the woman probably doingA Hosting a radio program.3 Q: What does the man say about reality TVB It makes viewers feel superior.4 Q: How do young people socialize today according to the manD By communicating on the Internet.5 Q: What does the man think of modern communications technologyC It is bringing families closer.Long conversation1 Q: Why is the son required to turn off his computer while his father is notC Because the father is meeting with his colleagues online.2 Q: Why doesn’t the son want to turn off his cell phoneD Because he wants to check the news about a golf player.3 Q: What rule does the mother decide to set for the familyA Having dinner without any electronics.4 Q: What can we learn from the conversationC Electronics sometimes cause family disagreements.Passage 11 Q: Why is celebrity news prevalent in our mediaD Because it gives us a break from the harsh realities.2 Q: What can we learn about celebrities from the conversationC They do their utmost to gain attention.3 Q: Why are celebrities’ lifestyles attractive to peopleD Because they contain things desired by common people.4 Q: What should we keep in mind when watching or reading celebrity newsB Celebrities’ lives are similar to those of common people.Passage 21) differentiate themselves from2) frown upon3) concise4) combat5) severe6) is geared up for7) embraced8) compact9) is supplemented with10) sensationalUNIT 7Short conversations1 Q: What is the problem with driving schoolsB They need more supervision over the high charges and bribes.2 Q: What can we learn from the conversationA More food assistance programs are needed for ill nourished people.3 Q: What does the man expect his report on old people will achieveC Help people change their understanding and feelings about old age.4 Q: What can we learn from the man about the issue of climate changeB Governments should cooperate more to solve the problem.5 Q: What is implied in the woman’s wordsD She often gives up what she tries to do.Long conversation1 Q: What will the couple do to prepare for the stormD Go to a store to get more emergency items.2 Q: What things do they have at home for emergency situationsB Flashlights and cash.3 Q: Why does the woman suggest they bring cash with themD Because the credit card machines may not work properly.4 Q: What’s their budget for clothing every monthA $200.Passage 11 Q: What problem is commonly faced by retail businessesB The stealing of retail items from their stores by thieves.2 Q: What may retailers do to compensate for the losses caused by shopliftingA Sell goods at higher prices than they normally do.3 Q: According to the speaker, who can usually better absorb the losses caused by shopliftingD Larger retailers.4 Q: What prevention method against shoplifting is mentioned by the speakerC Putting security devices on products.Passage 21) motivations2) hazard3) develop an appetite for4) associated with5) contribute to6) follow suit7) consensus8) authorities9) inadequacies10) exaggerationureUNIT 8Short conversations1 Q: What does the woman say about good novelsD They enable readers to have different experiences.2 Q: Why does the woman like going toa book clubC Because she can meet people with similar interests.3 Q: What are the two speakers complaining aboutB People today are too distracted and read little.4 Q: What does the woman implyA She doesn’t do much reading to her children.5 Q: What is an important feature ofa classic novel according to the manC It remains popular all the time..Long conversation1 Q: What does the man want to know about the song “Starry Starry Night”B The writer of the song.2 Q: Why did Don McLean write the songC To show his respect for Van Gogh.3 Q: What can we learn about Van Gogh from the conversationA He wasn’t popular during his lifetime.4 Q: What did Van Gogh and Don Mclean have in commonD They both showed persistence in their pursuit of art.Passage 11 Q: What does the program of Reading Recovery intend to doA To help first-grade students overcome reading problems.2 Q: How do teachers in the Reading Recovery program teachC They help students find the best way to learn.3 Q: When will students stop taking Reading Recovery lessonsB When they have reached the average level of the class.4 Q: What is considered by some critics as a disadvantage of the programD It costs more than other programs.Passage 21) refugee2) desperate3) entitled4) became informed of5) are confronted with6) spokesperson7) seek out8) profiles9) stayed loyal to10) virtually。
Short conversationsConversation 1W: The only thing I can do at night is to lie in bed and read, preferably while also eating a snack. I never have time for exercising.M: Don’t think it’s worth exercising only if you can run five miles or if you can bike for an hour. Even going for a 10-minute walk is worthwhile.Q: What advice does the man give to the woman?Conversation 2W: Hi, Mark, I’ve gained quite some weight recently. So, how can I eat healthily at social events? M: Well, drink a full glass of water before you go. Focus mainly on fresh fruit and vegetables or bread with whole grains. These will help you stay feeling full.Q: What can we know about the woman?Conversation 3W: I heard that in South Africa smoking is banned in all enclosed public spaces.M: Yes, that’s right. But pubs and bars with separate, enclosed smoking rooms are excluded from the ban, and most restaurants provide smoking sections, either indoor areas with good air circulation or outdoor open areas.Q: What can we learn about the smoking rules in South Africa?Conversation 4M: So, your research shows that even when children are not direct targets of violence in the home,they can be harmed by witnessing its occurrence?W: Yes, that’s right. For example, they can suffer immediate and permanent physical harm. They can also experience short- and long-term emotional and behavioral problems.Q: What are the two speakers talking about?Conversation 5W: Skipping breakfast is common among people who are trying to lose weight, but it doesn’t seem to be a successful strategy.M: No, it isn’t. While any breakfast may be better than no breakfast, a healthy breakfast can be something simple like a hard-boiled egg, a piece of 100 percent wholegrain toast along with a cup of 100 percent fruit juice.Q: What is recommended for a healthy breakfast?Long conversationM: I love working out!W: Ugh! You’re sweating all over the floor …M: I just ran five miles! A friend told me about this great park on Jefferson Street. I love exploring new parks!W: I try running at the gym three days a week, but it’s so boring looking at the TV monitor or the wall in front of me for an hour.M: You should run outside! Being in nature, enjoying the beautiful flowers and the trees, I feel my mind relax and the stress just falls away.W: It is nice outside. My mom loves t’ai chi and a nearby t’ai chi group meets every morning at 6a.m. I’ve tried going, but it’s too early for me to get out of bed …M: T’ai chi is really good. You need some kind of exercise. It’s unhealthy for you to sit in front of your computer all day, every day!W: Well, I recently spend my weekends away from my computer.M: Oh really? And what have you done recently that didn’t involve a computer or TV screen? W: Pandas! I just went to the San Diego Zoo with my sister on Saturday! They have one of the best panda exhibits in the US. The mother panda is from Wolong, China, and had had six baby pandas by 2012 since arriving at the San Diego Zoo in September of 1996.M: Oh, I bet baby pandas are amazing! Hey! Maybe you should get a zoo membership and go jogging in the zoo!W: A zoo membership! Now that’s a great idea! I love the San Diego Zoo. It’s near my house, I can get good exercise and I can watch the baby pandas grow up!Passage 1Have you ever felt you don’t have enough hours in the day? Or that you’d give anything for a whole day to catch up with yourself? Well, here are some ideas that work for me.First of all, make a to-do list every day and set clear priorities. The trick here isn’t making the list; that’s the easy part. The trick is making the priorities. I look at my list and put a star next to anything that is really urgent. Then I put the number “2”next to anything that will just take a couple of minutes. I actually do these quick tasks before I get on with the urgent ones; it’s a bit like clearing off the top of your desk before sitting down to write that important letter. Second, know when is the most productive time of day for you and do your work or study then. One of the shocking discoveries I made about myself is that if I get up at 5 a.m., I can do a day’s work and even fit breakfast in before half past nine. Of course, if you are an early bird, it canbe difficult to accomplish tasks that involve phoning “night owls”, but that’s what email’s for! Finally, do not let your inbox run your life. I just realized recently how frequently Iinterrupted my real work to check my inbox and respond to the most trivial of emails. So, now I only open it when absolutely necessary and this saves me hours. If your work depends on you being constantly accessible by email, then you can’t do this; but be honest and ask yourself, “Am I an email addict?”With these simple, practical techniques, you will become more efficient, less stressed and be able to win some “me-time”for yourself.Short conversationsConversation 1W: So this is your last year in college. Have you ever thought about what you’d like to do after graduation?M: Well, I really don’t know. The job market seems to be improving, so I may look for a job somewhere. But I am also interested in applying for graduate school.Q: What are the two speakers talking about?Conversation 2M: Do you remember Linda we met a while ago at Susan’s birthday party?W: Linda? Do you mean the lady who you said was a nurse in the community hospital before her retirement? Yeah, I remember. She looks very young for her age.Q: What does the woman think of Linda?Conversation 3M: I wish I could retire tomorrow. Then I would not need to worry about work.W: I don’t look forward to retirement. I’m afraid of getting old –my body will slow down, and my children will be away. I dread losing independence and living in loneliness.Q: What makes the woman afraid of getting old?Conversation 4W: I consider my early 20s to be the prime time of my life. How about you?M: I couldn’t agree with you more. That’s no doubt the golden period. You are young and energetic. You are free to pursue your passion. The best thing is that you have a wealth of opportunities to explore.Q: What does the man like best about being in his early 20s?Conversation 5W: Hi, John. You are taking Law 201 this semester, right? How do you like it?M: Yeah, it’s a great class. We’ve looked at several cases of age discrimination at work. Such cases are very interesting because they are rarely clear-cut and court decisions can be rather controversial.Q: What does the man say about age discrimination cases?Long conversationM: Nancy, time to make a birthday wish!W: I wish ... hmm. OK! I want a high-paying job, a husband with a perfect face and body, and abig house ... with a swimming pool!M: Wow, Nancy! Those are your three wishes?W: Of course! If I have those three things, I’ll be happy!M: Now, Nancy. Let me tell you my story, and you may see things differently.W: “See things differently?”What do you mean, Uncle Charlie?M: Here is what I once experienced in life. When I married, 32 years ago, we had a happy marriage, a beautiful house, two expensive cars, and $200,000 in the bank!W: See, just like now!M: Wait! I would suggest three different wishes!W: Well ... What would you wish for? You’re older and wiser!M: What happens if you lose your job, lose your house, and your husband becomes sick? I suggestthese three wishes: patience, courage and love!W: Patience, courage and love?M: Yes! If you have patience and courage, you and your husband will have good jobs and a nice house. And if you have true love, you and your husband will be beautiful to each other nomatter how old you become together.W: This is good.M: Within six years of our marriage, we had three beautiful children, but we lost our jobs, our house, all our money, and then I got really sick for nine years. But we didn’t lose anythingtruly valuable, because we always said: “Wherever the five of us are together, we are at home!”And, little by little things did improve, and I finally got well. Patience, courage and love!These are what make life full, strong and happy!W: Hmm, I will remember. Patience, courage and love! Thanks, Uncle Charlie!Passage 1If you think that you have to live up a remote mountain in order to live a long and healthy life,a religious community in Loma Linda, California, may prove you wrong. Its members are a group of Christians known as the Seventh-day Adventists. The Adventists enjoy a much higher life expectancy than average Californians. Adventist men can expect to live about seven years longer than other Californian men. Adventist women are likely to live around four years longer than otherCalifornian women. The Adventists also act much younger than they are and see doctors much less than ordinary people.So what’s the secret of the Adventists’longevity? It is not all in their genes. Nor is their good health a mere accident. The Adventists live longer partly because they have a vegetable-based diet.Around 35 percent of them are vegetarian, and around one half eat meat only rarely. Tobacco andalcohol consumptions are discouraged. So are rich or spicy foods, meat, and drinks containing caffeine. The Adventist diet is high in fruit and vegetables. It also includes plenty of whole grains, nuts, seeds and beans, and water is the drink of choice.The longevity of the Adventists is also related to their lifestyle and natural environment. They believe in having regular exercise, helping others, and maintaining strong social and familial ties. They live in a mild climate with warm summers and cool winters. Interestingly, the air quality of Loma Linda, however, is not as good as in other longevity hot spots. This should give us all hope, as it suggests that we don’t have to have every single factor in place in order to achieve excellent health. Despite this, the Adventists’good health certainly provides strong evidence that diet andlifestyle choices have a great impact on health and longevity.Short conversationsConversation 1W: I really need a holiday, so I’m going camping with some friends. What are you doing over the semester break?M: I haven’t got any plans yet. I don’t really have enough money to fly home. I suppose I could get a part-time job and earn some money, or maybe I could start studying for next semester.Q: What is the woman going to do over the semester break?Conversation 2M: I heard that you quit your swimming lessons. But you have paid $120 for them.W: Ah, it’s all these yoga sessions. I just couldn’t fit them all in. What’s more, I got the majority of my fees back because I quit immediately after the first day.Q: Why did the woman quit her swimming lessons?Conversation 3M: Shall we spend our weekend in Singapore? We can leave Friday afternoon so as to have dinner next to the river and enjoy fireworks at the shore!W: I’d rather go on Saturday. My aunt will drop in on Friday evening. We haven’t seen each otherfor a couple of years.Q: Why doesn’t the woman want to leave on Friday?Conversation 4M: What do I need to bring for our camping trip to the national park?W: Well, we’ve bought the food and rented a van. It’s a camping vehicle with a fridge and cookingequipment. I think you will need a warm sweater or jacket for the evenings.Q: What does the woman suggest the man bring for the camping trip to the park? Conversation 5M: Have you confirmed your booking at the hotel in Sydney? With only three days left before our trip, I hope everyone is as ready as I am!W: Not yet. But I’d better call them before we start our vacation. During this time of year theyalways get quite busy.Q: What will the woman probably do before the vacation?Long conversationM: Rebecca, I just learned of an amazing park right here near our city!W: Really? Is it a nature park or an entertainment park?M: It’s a beautiful nature park, located 15 miles from our home.W: What’s it called?M: It is called Big Sky Park and has nice walking trails and camping sites!W: Bill, this is perfect! We can have a vacation and still keep saving money to visit my family sometime. But, can we get to Big Sky Park without a car?M: Yes, easily. We just take the No. 32 bus that goes right to the park. The only problem will be getting all of our camping stuff with us on the bus.W: Well, I did just buy that new cart to help carry groceries home on the bus, plus we have your big backpack. Together, I think we will be fine. All of our camping equipment should easily fit on the bus.M: Good. Good! I know we can make it a really special weekend. I have longed for a time when we could walk alone together in the quiet beauty of nature. I’m so, so happy to have this chance to be with you at the park.W: I know me too! I know what I’ll do! I’ll pack all of our favorite food, and I’ll bake a small chocolate cake. Your favorite! Then we can drink tea and eat the chocolate cake around a campfire. I’m so happy you found Big Sky Park. I can’t wait, just two more days for the weekend to come!M: I’m so happy as well. Big Sky Park will be wonderful. The fire, the dinner and spending time with you make me such a happy, happy man, Rebecca!Passage 1A new museum entirely dedicated to laziness has opened in the capital city of Colombia. Butyou have to hurry if you want to see the exhibits and find out about being lazy because the exhibition lasts only for one week. The unusual show displays a whole range of things such as sofas, beds and anything that makes you feel like taking a rest. There are also plenty of televisions for those visiting couch potatoes to watch as they move around relaxingly in the museum.It is no coincidence but rather an intentional decision for the museum to have opened rightafter the holiday season. The idea is for people to think about laziness, and perhaps change their behavior and lifestyle throughout the rest of the year. It offers a practical experience to make us think about laziness in our high-speed, fast-paced societies.The museum’s founder Marcela Arrieta said she wanted people to rethink about laziness and decide whether it really is a bad thing. She told the media that people today always think about laziness as an enemy of work. For example, they may feel guilty if they sleep late, or they may feel they are wasting time after taking a nap or having a holiday.Ms. Arrieta may not be proposing that we should have a shorter working week, but she could have a point in that we do need more leisure time than our jobs allow us, and change our lifestyle to a type that is more relaxing. Besides, according to scientists, avoiding the pressure and stress ofwork can make us healthier and live longer. So, why not try out Ms. Arrieta’s advice for yourself, slow down, and think about being lazy?Short conversationsConversation 1M: I think the government could provide some money for homeless people to build their own homes. Homeless people would find it easier to get jobs if they had an address.W: It’s not a bad idea. But I wonder where the money will come from.Q: What does the man think the government could do?Conversation 2W: You see, some colleagues are not as active and efficient as usual and few have made any progress in their business recently.M: Why don’t we organize some social activities, such as a baseball match? Our colleagues can learn to help and cooperate with one another.Q: What does the man suggest to change the situation?Conversation 3W: I need to go across town, but the traffic is so heavy at this time of day.M: When you take the subway, you don’t have to deal with traffic. I never drive home. Driving at this time may be slower than walking.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?Conversation 4W: Have you heard? Kate quit her job and went to Africa to work as a volunteer!M: Really? I really admire her courage. I think we should all extend an arm of help, love and compassion to help poor people become self-reliant financially and psychologically.Q: What does the man think we all should do?Conversation 5W: You know there are many creative ways to reuse items. For example, old shoe boxes can be used for storage and plastic containers can be used for growing plants.M: I never realized that we could be so green. I just learned to recycle glass bottles.Q: What are the two speakers talking about?Long conversationW: Hey, John! Everything OK? You look upset.M: Oh, hi Kate. I was in the cafeteria eating alone. James from accounting walked by, sat down to eat at the table right next to me –didn’t say a single word to me. I wondered why.W: Is that the main thing stressing you out, John?M: No, I was silly to feel bad about that. What I am stressed about is my workload. My manager, Steven, is a great guy. He always counts on me to get the work done. But I have five meetingsthis week and two big projects to complete by next Monday. I don’t see how I can finish. I’m really worried I’ll let my team down.W: I have some free time on Friday and over the weekend. I can help you with your extra work if you’d like. I know that feeling of being overwhelmed with work. It’s awful. I’d like to help. M: Really? You’d do that for me?W: Of course I will! John, a lot of us really admire your work. Some of us have asked to work on your team. You’re a great example to us, John. You shouldn’t doubt yourself. I’m glad to help out.M: Wow, Kate. Thanks!W: We could ... discuss it over dinner on Thursday. My treat!M: Wow. No ... I mean I get to buy dinner, Kate! How about the new restaurant on 6th Street, 365?It’s called 365 because it offers local, seasonal foods –fall, winter, spring, and summer –healthy choices with wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables. Let’s meet at 7 p.m.W: Sounds wonderful! Thursday, 7 p.m. at the new restaurant 365 on 6th Street. Perfect!Passage 1More than half of working Americans are dissatisfied with their jobs, according to a survey. That’s bad news for employers because workers’discontent can hurt productivity and hinder innovation.Lynn Franco, co-author of the report, says Americans’job satisfaction is at its lowest level in more than two decades: Only 45.3 percent of workers say they are satisfied with their jobs compared with 61 percent in 1987.The report was produced by the Conference Board, a non-profit organization that helps businesses strengthen their performance. It is based on a survey of 5,000 US households. It showsa drop in satisfaction in many aspects of an employee’s work life, including interest in the job, dealing with co-workers and bosses, commuting and job security. As a group, neither young people who are just entering the workforce nor employees who are about to retire, Franco says, arehappy with what they do.Only about 36 percent of workers under the age of 25 say they are currently satisfied withtheir jobs. And it’s not much better among baby boomers. Twenty years ago, more than 50 percentof baby boomers were satisfied. Today, that’s down to 46 percent.The most satisfied group of workers in the survey was those aged 25 to 34. Franco suggeststhat they may see some opportunities for upward mobility as baby boomers retire.The Conference Board survey also asked about the reasons behind job dissatisfaction. Thereare economic reasons such as wages, promotion policy and bonus policy that are sort of adding tothis level of dissatisfaction. In addition, workers are also dissatisfied with the benefits: vacation policy, family-related leave time, work schedule flexibility, and a variety of other factors as well.Short conversationsConversation 1W: I’ve read a lot about this young singer in the music press. She’s certainly creating a stir. Is she really that good?M: She’s absolutely brilliant. Each of her performances has been a sell-out. Her mix of rap and folk music is unique and awesome.Q: What does the man say about the singer?Conversation 2M: So here we are in Rome, Italy. In the next four days, we are going to have a full schedule.W: I’m so excited. Rome has been my dream city. I can’t wait to see the historical buildings, visit the art galleries and eat real Italian pizza. By the way, shall we start with the famous Capitoline Museums tomorrow?Q: What are the two speakers mainly talking about?Conversation 3W: Besides modern opera, which you are studying now, are there any other areas of the arts you enjoy?M: All sorts. I like pop music, and I very much enjoy pencil drawing. But what interests me most is poetry, especially American poetry in the early 20th century.Q: What’s the man’s area of study?Conversation 4M: Hi. I am calling to inquire about the exhibit of ancient Greek sculptures you are now hosting. Could you please tell me the admission fee and the opening times?W: Sure. Admission is free. The opening hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays,10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.Q: How long does the exhibit open on Saturdays?Conversation 5W: Darling, let’s check out the reviews of this movie online. If it’s good, we should watch it. M: I think we should. To watch a silent movie is certainly not something common in modern days. The actors must have superb skills to attract the audience if they do not say anything.Q: What is special about the movie?Long conversationW: This feels like a dream ... The last time I was in San Francisco was 30 years ago, when I was your age, 15 years old. So much has changed in the city–but you know–many of the sites are just the same.M: Wow! San Francisco is as beautiful as a picture! I can’t believe it! Let’s get going! Let’s look at the map and take the streetcar to the Golden Gate Bridge.W: Yes, of course. But, wait–let’s just take a moment to look at the Golden Gate Bridge from here–up high on the hill. See how amazing the sun looks, shining on the bridge there high above the water? Sometimes the best way to really enjoy something is to see it from different angles and perspectives.M: Yes! Just beautiful from here! OK! Let’s get going! Wait! You know what, Aunt Lucy, I’m really, really hungry! May we eat before we head out to see the Golden Gate Bridge?W: Yes, of course we can. We’re already here in Chinatown and near my favorite Chinese restaurant. Even after 30 years have passed since I last visited, it’s still busy and active.M: That’s great, Aunt Lucy!W: And, it’s right here!M: Wow! This is amazing! The man inside the window is making noodles by hand–just by pulling on the flour dough. I’ve never seen anything like it before. How?W: Yes, I know. It’s amazing, right? And the food is delicious, too! Sometimes the best way to enjoy culture is to simply slow down and truly experience it. We have five full days here inSan Francisco. Let’s go slowly and enjoy every moment!Passage 1The Mona Lisa is probably the most famous painting in the world. It was created byLeonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian artist, between around 1503 and 1506. The subject is the wife of a wealthy silk merchant of Italy. The woman’s husband requested Da Vinci to portray her as a celebration of their home’s completion and the birth of their second son. What is it about thispainting that has created such a lasting impact on the artistic world?One factor is the artist himself. Leonardo da Vinci was not only an artist, but also a scientist,an architect and an engineer. His knowledge of the human form came from the study of actual human bodies, so he was able to draw and paint it more accurately.Another factor is the material used for the painting. The Mona Lisa is an oil painting, butunlike other paintings, which are usually created on canvas, the Mona Lisa has a wood panel as the surface. The use of a wood panel makes it possible for the work to have survived for centuries.Lastly, the style and techniques used for the painting make the Mona Lisa a masterpiece. Da Vinci presented precise details in the subject’s hands and face. He applied a shadowing techniqueat the corners of her lips and her eyes, which gives her an unbelievably lifelike appearance. He also created a background with aerial views and a beautiful landscape. His remarkable skills left behind no visible brush marks at all.All these factors–Da Vinci’s talent, the medium used for the painting, the style and techniques applied in the work–contribute to the lasting and mysterious beauty of the Mona Lisa.Short conversationsConversation 1M: There is not much worth in reading the newspapers these days. They have more pages but fewer words that really matter.W: You said it! All you find in them are advertisements and celebrity gossip. I wish they could direct more attention to issues that are more important to society.Q: What does the man think of today’s newspapers?Conversation 2W: Hello. Today on Business Focus I am talking about knowledge management with Mr. Adam Johnson, the Human Resources Manager of a multinational company. Mr. Johnson, how has knowledge management changed the way your company works?M: In lots of ways. The most significant change occurs in how we manage the process of our project development …Q: What is the woman probably doing?Conversation 3W: Recently, reality television has swept across almost all channels: matchmaking, job hunting, and talent shows. I don’t know why people are so crazy about it!M: In my view, some people watch reality TV because it makes them feel they’re better than others. They may also enjoy seeing other people get embarrassed.Q: What does the man say about reality TV?Conversation 4W: I think teenagers today experience a different social reality from what we had before.M: Exactly. When we were kids, we would hang out with friends, chatting, or going to movies. That’s our experience, but what we see now is that young people are choosing to live online. Q: How do young people socialize today according to the man?Conversation 5W: Much has been said about how anti-social the Internet and mobile phones are, butI think communications technology is bringing people closer.M: Yes, I’d go along with you on that. With these modern tools, there’s a new kind ofconnectionbeing built within families.Q: What does the man think of modern communications technology?Long conversationW: Hey Billy! It’s 7:30 p.m.! Turn off your TV and computer. Come down to dinner. It seems your father is finishing his conference call with his team in China.M: OK Mom. Coming. But why is Dad on his computer while I can’t be on mine!W: Billy, your father is working. But you are chatting with your friends about celebrities!So your father needs to be on his computer. And you don’t!M: OK. Sorry, Mom. What are we having for dinner? Pizza?W: Pizza?! I’ve made us a nice dinner of roast chicken, mushroom soup and vegetable salad. I even made chocolate cake for dessert –and you want pizza!M: Just kidding Mom! I love your cooking! Mmm I’m hungry, and it smells delicious!W: Billy! I told you to shut down all electronics!M: Mom! This isn’t fair. You told me to turn off my computer and my TV –you didn’t say all electronics –and you didn’t mention my cell phone! I have to check the news! My favorite golf player just got in trouble for drunk driving! Please Mom! I have to find out!W: You can’t go five minutes without having your eyes on a screen! Hand me your phone. Now! I am turning it off so we can have a nice dinner.M: OK Mom. Fine! Here’s my phone.W: Now, where is your father?M: Will you make Dad do the same? We never have family dinner anymore without Dad being on electronics!W: Hmm, you know, Billy, you have a very good point. I think it’s time we had family dinner without any electronics. Here’s our new rule: Just for 45 minutes over dinner, no electronics!。
D He opens his inbox only when it's UNIT 1necessary.4 Q: What is the purpose of the talk?C To give some tips on how to manage Short conversations time.1 Q:What advice does the man give to the woman?D Do whatever she can to exercise.P assage 22 Q: What can we know about the woman? 1) distressing A She may have some social events to 2) desperateattend.3) urge3 Q: What can we learn about the smoking 4) acquire5) are totally unaware of rules in South Africa?6) are isolated from B People can smoke in the designated 7) affirm areas of pubs and bars.8) interact with4 Q: What are the two speakers talking 9) impulse about?10) are convinced ofC Impacts of family violence onchildren.UNIT 25 Q: What is recommended for a healthy breakfast?C A piece of wholegrain bread. Shortconversations1 Q: What are the two speakers talkingabout?Long conversation A What the man will do after graduation . 2Q: What does the woman think of Linda?1 Q: What has made the man sweat all over D She looks younger than she is.the floor?3 Q: What makes the woman afraid of getting C Running in a park.old?2 Q: Why doesn't the woman go to practice C Lack of someone to depend on. her mom?t'ai chi with4 Q: What does the man like best about being B Because getting up early is too in his early 20s?difficult for her.B Having plenty of opportunities.3 Q: What does the woman normally do on 5 Q: What does the man say about age weekends?discrimination? D Sitting before her computer.D People may have different opinions on get does Q: 4 Why the the man suggest woman the court decisions. a zoo membership?zoo. the inlike For A exercise jogging Long conversation1 Q: What are the two speakers talking Passage 1about? C What to wishfor in life.do What Q: 1 speaker tend to the tasks does 2 Q: According to the man, why is true love first every day?important for a happy life?A The quick tasks.B It makes couples appreciate each according work to Q: 2 How efficiently more other.to the speaker?3 Q: What difficulties did the man time use MakeC your of most productive experience in his life?of day.A He lost his job and house and was sick 3 Q: How does the speaker deal with emails for years.now?．4 Q: What is the man doing in the talk?bring for the camping trip to the park?B Warm clothes.D Giving the woman advice on important5 Q: What will things in life.the woman probably do before the vacation?Passage 1A Confirm her hotel reservation.1 Q: In what way are the AdventistsLongconversation different from ordinary people?B They live their whole lives in a 1 Q: What makes Big Sky Park a nice mountain.vacation place for the couple?2 Q: How much longer do Adventist women D It has nice paths and camping sites.expect to live than other Californian 2 Q: How can the couple get all their campingwomen?stuff on the bus?C About three years.D By using both their cart and backpack.3 Q: What is characteristic of the 3 Q: What will the woman probably do beforeAdventists' diet?their trip?D It is high in fruit, vegetables and B Bake a chocolate cake.whole grains.4 Q: What does the couple long to do at the4 Q: What is the main idea of the passage?park?good are lifestyle crucial to A Diet and C Walk together in the beauty of nature.health.Passage 1Passage 21 Q: Why should visitors be hurried if theywant to see the exhibits in the new museum 1) proportionin Colombia's capital? 2) estimatedB Because the exhibition will last for 3) have profound impacts onno more than a week. .4) potential2 Q: What are exhibited in the new museum? 5) economicallyC Beds and sofas that you can try out.6) pensions3 Q: What is the purpose of the 7) originate fromexhibition?A It provides 8) residentiala practical experience forus to think about laziness.9) poses a challenge to4 Q: What did the museum's founder advise 10) be transformed intous to?do? C Sit down, relax and be lazy for aUNIT 3while.Passage 21)?resorts conversationsShort2) sprung up the to do over 1 Q: Whatis the woman going 3)?dramatically semester break?4) having an adverse effect on D Going camping with friends.5) combat2 Q: Why did the woman quit her swimming 6)?wilderness lessons?7)?unspoiled programs she Because D fit couldn't two 8)?streams of into her schedule.9) guidelines 3 Q: Why doesn't the woman want to leave 10) auction off onFriday? C Because she will have a visitor.UNIT 44 Q: What does the woman suggest the manare found to be various.conversationsShort government the man think Q: 1 What does the Passage 2could do? 1) prevalent C. Provide financial help for homeless 2) scary people. 3) be classified as the change suggest to What 2 Q: does the man 4) epidemic situation? 5)?ratio A. Holding some social activities.6) diagnosed do? the woman does 3 Q: What the man suggest 7) keeping track of B. Use the subway to avoid heavy 8) was still associated with traffic.9) affirm 4 Q: What does the man think we allshould 10) in terms of do? UNIT 5C. Extend a helping hand and give love to poor people.Shortconversations5 Q: What are the two speakers talkingabout? 1 Q: What does the man say about the singer?D. How to reuse items to live a green C Her music style is unique. life. 2 Q: What are the two speakers mainlytalking about?conversationLong D What to do on their tour of Rome.1Q: Why does the man look upset? 3 Q: What's the man's area of study?B. Because he has too much work to B Modern opera.complete.4 Q: How long does the exhibit open onthe can the 2Q: How does woman say she help Saturdays?man? C 7 hours.A. To help him do his work in her free 5 Q: What is special about the movie?time.D The actors remain silent throughout3Q: What advice does the woman give to the it.man?himself.have He B. should confidence in Longconversation4Q: Why is the restaurant called 365? 1 Q: What is the woman's impression of SanD. Because it offers seasonal foods. Francisco when visiting this time?B She finds many sites stay unchanged.Passage 12 Q: What does the womansuggest they do1Q: What negative effect can be caused by before going to the Golden Gate Bridge?workers' discontent?D Viewing the bridge from a hill.A. Less innovation efforts.3 Q: What does the man want to do?are American of What 2Q: percentage workers C Eat before continuing their tour.satisfied with their jobs as found by the 4 Q: What does the woman consider to be thesurvey? best way to enjoy culture?D. percent. A To truly experience it in no rush.are aged 3Q: Why is it that people 25 to 34most satisfied with their jobs? Passage 1D. Because they see more opportunities 1 Q: Who is the person painted in thefor promotion as baby boomers retire. Mona Lisa?4Q: What can we conclude about the reasons C The wife of a wealthy merchant. behind job dissatisfaction? LisaMona the for possible it made What Q: 2C. The reasons for job dissatisfactionto survive for centuries?about a golf player.3 Q: What rule does A The use of a wood panel.the mother decide to set for the family?3 Q: What is mentioned as one of theA Having dinner without any the Mona Lisa?techniques used for painting electronics.D Drawing the subject with accurate4 Q: What can we learn from the details.conversation?4 Q: What does the passage mainly discuss?C Electronics sometimes cause family B The reasons for the fame of the Monadisagreements.Lisa.Passage 1Passage 21 Q: Why is celebrity news prevalent in 1) anticipationour media?2) glamorousD Because it gives us a break from the 3) be conferred uponharsh realities.4) collective2 Q: What can we learn about celebrities 5) nominate forfrom the conversation?6) exceptions toC They do their utmost to gain 7) accomplishedattention.8) absolute3 Q: Why are celebrities' lifestyles 9) recipientsattractive to people?10) is entitled toD Because they contain things desired by common people.UNIT 64 Q: What should we keep in mind when watching or readingcelebrity news? B Celebrities' lives are similar to conversationsShort those of common people.1 Q: What does the man think of today's newspapers?Passage 2B They are disappointing.2 Q: What is the woman probably doing? 1) differentiate themselves fromA Hosting a radio program.2) frown uponman reality say about TV?the What 3 Q: does 3) conciseB It makes viewers feel superior.4) combat4 Q: How do young people socialize today 5) severeaccording to the man?6) is geared up forD By communicating on the Internet.7) embraced5 Q: What does the man think of modern 8) compactcommunications technology?9) is supplemented withC It is bringing families closer. 10) sensational conversationLong UNIT 7off to son the is Q: 1 Why required turnhis computer while his father is not?Shortconversations his C fatherthe Because meeting is withcolleagues online.1 Q: What is the problem with driving2 Q: Why doesn't the son want to turn off schools?his cell phone?B They need more supervision over theD Because he wants to check the newshigh charges and bribes.2 Q: What can we learn from the 3) develop an appetite for4) associated with conversation?5) contribute to A More food assistance programs are6) follow suitneeded for ill nourished people.7) consensus expect his report on 3 Q: What does the man8) authorities old people will achieve?9) inadequacies C Help people change their10) exaggerationure understanding and feelings about old age.4 Q: Whatcan we learn from the man about UNIT 8the issue of climate change?B Governments should cooperate more to solve theproblem.Shortconversations Q: 5 What is implied in the woman'swords?1 Q: What does the woman say about good D She often gives up what she tries to novels?do.D They enable readers to have different conversationLong experiences.do to prepare 1 Q: What will the couple 2 Q: Why does the woman like going to a book for the storm?club?D Go to a store to get more emergency C Because she can meet people with items.similar interests.2 Q: What things do they have at home for 3 Q: What are the two speakers complaining emergency situations?about? B Flashlights and cash.B People today are too distracted and 3 Q: Why does the woman suggest they bring read little. cash with them?4 Q: What does the woman imply?D Because the credit card machines may A She doesn't do much reading to her not workproperly.children.every for clothing s Q: 4 What'their budget 5 Q: What is an important feature of a month?classic novel according to the man?A $200.C It remains popular all the time..Passage 11 Q: What problem is commonly faced byretail businesses?Longconversation B The stealing of retail itemsfrom 1 Q: What does the man want to know about their stores by thieves.the song “Starry Starry Night”?for compensate do retailers may Q: 2 What to B The writer of the song.the losses caused by shoplifting?2 Q: Why did Don McLean write the song?they higher goods Sell A at prices than C To show his respect for Van Gogh.normally do.3 Q: What can we learn about Van Gogh from 3 Q: According to the speaker, who can the conversation? caused by usually better absorb the losses A He wasn't popular during his shoplifting?lifetime. D Larger retailers.4 Q: What did Van Gogh and Don Mclean have 4 Q: What prevention method againstin common?shoplifting is mentioned by the speaker?D They both showed persistence in their products. Putting C devices on security pursuit ofart.Passage 21) motivations2) hazard Passage 11 Q: What does the program of Reading Recovery intend to do?A To help first-grade students overcome reading problems.2 Q: How do teachers in the Reading Recovery program teach?C They help students find the best wayto learn.3 Q: When will students stop taking Reading Recovery lessons?B When they have reached the averagelevel of the class.4 Q: What is considered by some critics asa disadvantage of the program?D It costs more than other programs. Passage 21) refugee2) desperate3) entitled4) became informed of5) are confronted with6) spokesperson7) seek out8) profiles9) stayed loyal to10) virtually。
Uint1II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM: I’m beside myself with joy. I’m so lucky. Guess what? I’ve won a lit of money in the lottery.W: Yeah? Well, you do know that money is the root of all evil, right? Q: What does the woman mean?2.ScriptW: Mary was furious. Her son wrecked up her car.M: He shouldn’t have driven a car without a driver’s license. He‘s still taking driving lesson.Q: What do we know about Mary’s son?3. ScriptM: Susan, I hear you’re going to marry that guy. Some people think you’ll regret it.W: Is that so? Only time tell.Q: What does the woman imply?4. ScriptM: Mary, I just want to say how sorry I was to learn of your mother’s passing. 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 following is true?5. ScriptW: I get furious at work when my opinions aren’t considered just because I’m a woman.M: You should air your view more emphatically and demand that your vice be heard.Q: What is the woman complaining about?Keys: 1.C 2.B 3. D 4.A 5.DIII. Listening InTask 1: Soft answers turn away wrath.Mary: Dam! You’re spilled red wine on me. My new dress is ruined. John: I’ m terrible sorry! What can I do to help? Here’s some water to wash it off.Mary:Stop splashing water on me! Oh, this is so embarrassing! I’m a mess.John: Well, you do look a little upset. Please don’t blow up. Don’t lose your cool.Mary: Hmm, you’ve got the nerve talking like that! Who shouldn’t fly off the handle? This dress cost a fortune.John: You look really cute when you’re mad. I kid you not. Some peopledo look attractive when they are in a rage.Mary: This is very expensive dress. I saved for months to buy it, and now it’s ruined. Look at this stain!John: Accidents do happen. Give me your dress, and I’ll take it to the cleaners.Mary: Sure! You want me to take it off right here in public and give it to you? I don’t even know you!John: This might be a really goof time to get acquainted. I’m John Owen. Mary: Mmm, at least you’re polite. I guess I really shouldn’t have flared up. After all, it was an accident. I’m Mary Harvey.John: Come on. I’ll take you home. You can change your clothes, and I’ll get the dress cleaned for you.Mary: Now you’re talking. Thanks. You’re a real gentleman.John: You’d better believe it. I’m glad to see that you’ve cooled down.Feel look a bite to eat afterward? I’m starving.Mary: Ok. You’re pretty good. I’m not nearly as mad. If you can get this stain out, I’ll be very happy.John: I’ll try my best. But if I can’t get the stain out, please don’t let your happiness turn to wrath.1.Which of the following would be the best title for the dialog?2.Why does the woman get angry?3.What does the man say to please the woman when she looks angry?4.Why does the woman say the man is a real gentleman?5.What is the man’s final proposal?Keys: 1D 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.CTask 2: Big John is coming!ScriptA bar owner in the Old West has just hired a timid bartender. This (S1) owner of the establishment is giving his new hire some instructions on (S2) running the place. He tells the timid man, “If you ever hear that Big John is coming to town, (S3) drop everything and run for the hills! He’s the biggest, nastiest (S4) outlaw who’s ever lived!”A few weeks pass (S5) uneventfully. But one afternoon, a local cowhand comes running through town (S6) yelling, “Big John is coming! Run for your (S7) lives!”When the bartender leaves the bar to start running, he is knocked to the ground by several townspeople rushing out of town. (S8) As he’s picking himself up, he sees a large man, almost seven feet tall. He’s muscular, and is growing as he approaches the bar.He steps up to the door, orders the poor barkeep inside, and demands, “I want a beer NOW!”He strikes his heavy fist on the bar, splitting it in half. (S9) The bartendernervously hands the big man a beer, hands shaking. He takes the beer, bites the top of the bottle off, and downs the beer in one gulp.As the terrified bartender hides behind the bar, the big man gets up to leave, “Do you want another beer?”the bartender asks in a trembling voice.“Dang it, I don’t have time!” the big man yells, (S10) “I got to get out of town! Don’t you hear Big John is coming?”Task3: A View of HappinessScriptDr. Smith has proposed a reasonable, if perhaps somewhat oversimplifies, view of happiness. According to his theory, happiness might be described as a state if balance. And when human or certain animals achieve that balance, they rend to remain in that condition in order to repeat the happy feeling.To illustrate this, we may study two magnets. When their positive and negative poles meet, they are comfortably joined, and they remain there. In other words, they have attained a balance or state of happiness. If on the other hand, one of the poles is reversed, and positive pole is presses against positive pole, there is resistance, instability, imbalance a state of unhappiness.Animals with some degree of intelligence seem to find happiness in reinforcement. Once they have gained one or more of their goals such as food, and water, they learn to repeat the actions that led to satisfaction of those goals. This repetition or reinforcement produces a state of balance or sense of happiness.According to this theory, only animals with a significant capacity to learn should be able to experience happiness. But in truth learning can take place through surprisingly simple short-term action such as scratching an itch, followed by pleasure, followed by more scratching, and so on. Thus learning can occur with almost no conscious thought.For human beings, blessed with the ability to reason, goals are not limited to the short-term satisfaction of needs. Indeed, there is a strong link between happiness and the fulfillment of long-term goals. Even if human strive for goals that are more complex and longer-term than the animals’goals, once those goals are gained, happiness is reinforced.1.Why does the speaker mention “magnets”?2.According to the passage, what may animals do after they have gotfood?3.Which of the following is true according to the speaker?4.What does the speaker say is special about the goals of human beings?5.Which of the following best captures the main idea of the passage?Keys: 1D 2.C3. B 4.D 5.AIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Don’t let it get to you!Susan: You look so angry. What happened?Chris: Nothing I’d rather not talk about it. Just don’t ask.Susan: Come on. Relax. Talk to me.Chris: All right. This morning I took my car to the garage to check the air conditioner. They only gave it a quick look, refilled it with some Freon, and charged me 300bucks!Susan: No wonder you’re livid. I’d be mad too if someone ripped me off like that.Chris: Yeah. And they were rude. They said I didn’t know anything about cars, which I don’t, but they didn’t have to be blunt!Susan: Sounds like you got a raw deal!Chris: What’s worse, as I was leaving, I herd then saying, “Don’t trust that guy. He looks broke.” When I heard that, I almost hit the roof. Susan: Don’t let it get to you. Better ignore them.Chris: I agree. I did manage to keep my cool.Susan:Well, the best thing you can do is to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Agency.Chris: sounds like a good idea.MODEL2 I’m too depressed.ScriptSusan:Chris, I hear you’ve been down in the dumps, so I’ve come to cheer you up.Chris: It’s not gong o work. I’m too depressedSusan: Come, on. Tell me what’s on your mind.Chris: Everything. My girlfriend left me; my dog ran away; my wallet was stolen.Susan: Don’t worry. I’ll help you solve the biggest problem: finding youa new girlfriend.Chris: Forget it. Anyway, I’m getting bad grades, and I was told that I’d have to repeat a lot of courses next year. When I heard that, I almost lost it.Susan: Look, relax. I’ll help you with those courses.Chris: Yeah, but I also have three week’s laundry to do., and my room isa pigsty.Susan: Forget it. You’re on your own.Chris: Come, on. What are friends for?Susan: To keep you in high spirits; not to do your laundry.MODEL3 You seem to be on top of the world.ScriptNora: Oh, hey, John!John: Hey!Nora:You seem to be on top of the world tonight. What’s up?John:I’m so happy I’m about to burst. Guess what?Nora:You’ve got me.John: It might be true that misfortunes never come singly, but you can also have a “double blessing”. And that’s what I had.Nora: You mean you’ve had two happy events in your life?John:Exactly. You know, I was strong in all subjects except physics. Now I’ve finally passed the test--the one I needed to qualify for a Bachelor’s degree.Nora: Congratulations! You’d failed it three times. Now wonder you’re beaming. What’s the other good news?John: The multinational I was dong my field project at offered me a job at a good staring salary.Nora: Wow, wonderful, simple wonderful.John:I feel like celebrating. Shall we go to a bar?Nora: Why not?Now Your TurnTask 1SAMPLE DIALOGA: You look furious. What happened?B:Nothing. I’d rather not talk about it. Just don’t ask.A: Come on. You shouldn’t keep your feeling to yourself. You need to let off some stream. So, talk tome.B: All right. This morning I went to a shop to buy a digital camera, I only need an ordinary one. It is enough for my tours in the summer vacation. Buy they persuaded me to buy a professional camera, which cost three times as much.A: But you were willing to buy for it. Anyway, it must work better.B: You see, I know next to nothing about photography. So they simply tricked me into buying an expensive one.A: No wonder you’re livid with rage. I’d be mad too if I were robbed like that. What are you going to do?B: I already went back to them and asked to exchange it for a cheaper one.A: What did they say?B: Oh, they were rude. They insisted that they hadn’t encouraged me to buy a professional camera, and that I bought it myself.A: Sounds like you got a raw deal!B:What’s worse, as I was leaving, I heard they say, “That guy looks broke. He shouldn’t have bought any camera.”A: Don’t let it get to you. Better ignore their rude remarks.B: I agree. I did manage to keep my cool.A: Well, the best thing you can do is to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Agency. If they talk to the shop, maybe they will give you a refund.B: Sounds too good to be true.V. Let’s TalkScriptHello, everyone. Today I invite you to join me in an exploration off the causes of depression. There ate 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 reliever 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 withexternal environmental factors, such as stress. It is freeqently 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 also 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 nothing that those living with someone suffering from \depression experience increased anxiety which adds to the possibility of their also becoming depressed.Depression-causinProblem Description Solutiong FactorsHeredity It is inherited and run infamilies.Physiology changes or imbalances inchemicals calledneurotransmitters, whichtransmit information in thebrain Antidepressant drugs relieve certain symptoms of depression.Psychological Factors Low self-esteem andself-defeating thinking areconnected with depression.Sufferers who makecorrection to theirthinking patterns canshow improvedmood andself-esteem.Early Experiences Event like the death of aparent, the divorce ofparents, neglect, chronicillness, and severe physicalabuse can increase thelikelihood of depression.Present Experiences Job loss, financial difficulties, long periods of unemployment, the loss of a spouse or other family member, or long-term stressmay trigger depression.Living with somebody with depression This causes increased anxiety, which adds to the possibility of their also becoming depressed.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Reason and EmotionScriptEmotion is sometimes regarded as the opposite of reason; s is suggested by phrase 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 could not control their actions. Thus, it is generally believed that one of the most distinctive facts about human beings is a contradiction between emotion and reason.However, recent empirical studies do not suggest there is a clear distinction between reason and emotion. Indeed, anger or fear can often be thought of as an instinctive response to observed fact. The human mind possesses many possible reactions to the external world. Thosereactions 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 extremes of pure emotion not related to logical agreement, which is called “the heat of passion”. The relation logic and emotion merits careful study. Passion, emotion, or feeling can reinforce an argument, event 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.1.What results does the speaker may some from emotional reactions?2.What is the popular belief about reason and emotion?3.What does the speaker mean by “cold“?4.According to the passage, what should people do in religious matters?5. What is the speaker’s conclusion?Keys: 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.DTask 2: DepressionScriptPat: 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 miserablePat: 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?Ted: I failed my last exam, and another exam is coming, I get bored. 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! If I read for fifteen minutes, I get bored. Pat: You have to learn some self-discipline.But how can I stay cheerful all the time?Ted: Worse than that! If I read for half an hour, I get a headache. Then I start to worry about passing the next exam.Pat: It’s all in your mind. If you stay cheerful like me, 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 tow sides to everything—both the dark and the bright sides. So, try to identify your strengths and bring then into full play.Ted: Oh, no! Your corny old sayings are making me even more depressed.Keys: TFFTFTask3: AngerScriptAnger is an emotion that can be hard to control. Despite this, we should learn how to manage anger in a constructive manner. In the most intense moments of anger, we usually have two choices: to fight or to run. Some choose the option of violence, which is a negative reaction to anger; and others choose to run. Some may think running means you are a coward. But the option of walking away and claiming down is the more productive method of handling anger. It is difficult to walk away, especially when your heart is racing, and your anger is boiling over. There are constructive ways of handling anger in any situation. First, youhave to stop for a brief moment and think before you act. Take that moment and calm down id you feel yourself being pushed.At that moment you should admit you are angry. If you refuse to admit you’re angry or hurt, or if you make it appear that everything is peaches and cream, you are not managing angry in a productive way. You should first admit you are angry and let your feelings out before you blow up. Foe example, you can stay in a quiet place by yourself and shout; or you can talk to a close friend to vent your rage. If you do not acknowledge your anger, it only builds up inside you and will eventually explode like a volcanoThen, in order to manage your angry, you can ask yourself an important question that we all must ask ourselves, “What made me angry?” When you get the answer, and then ask yourself, “Why did that made me angry?”Through such logical reasoning, one tends to calm down and move toward a sensible solution.News ReportU.S. Roller CoasterScriptThe world’s first 4D roller coaster, “X”, took on its first passengers last week at the Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park, just outside Los Angeles.After climbing on board and properly securing their safety harnesses, “X”riders are first to a height of over 66meters. At the top, the passenger train is released and builds up enough speed to race and plummet around the track at speeds of over 130km an hour.The rider takes the daring passengers down an incredible 66m dive and over the top of a 62m loop, in cars that spin independently of the roller coaster train. This unique design allows riders to spin360degree, both forwards and backwards, through the entire ride.Passengers hurtle through this ride often moving in many different directions at the same time ad the cars somersault back and forth and the roller coaster twists, loops, and dives.The complicated series of maneuvers includes two raven turn, one front flip, one twisting front flip, and two back flips.Since passengers aren’t always facing the right direction to see what’s coming up next, the element of surprise is high. For “X” riders, this adds to the thrill of the ride.The track of this newest roller coaster runs a total length of a little over1, 100meters. The passenger trains measure 6meters wide and 21meters long, large enough to carry 28 passengers at a time. At full capacity, thetrains can take 1,600passengers for the ride of their lives each hour.The entire ride lasts for only a total about 2minutes, but you can tell from the exhilarated faces of passengers returning to the boarding dock that they were two of the most thrilling minutes of heir lives.Uint2II. Basic Listening Practice3.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?4.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 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? 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.6.When the stylist mentions $60, what does the customer say?7.What does the stylist think about the customer’s hairstyle?8.What will the stylist do with the customer’s hair?9.What will streaking do to the man’s hair according to the stylist?10.W hat 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 wantfacial 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.6.What is true of men and women’s use of fat injections?7.While of the following is true of nose jobs?8.How much greater is the percentage of women choosing cosmeticsurgery to look younger than the percentage of men?9.What is true of men and women using botox in the previous year?10.W hich 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?。
新视野⼤学英语第三版视听说教程第4册答案解析新视野视听说第三版第4册答案Unit 1SharingTask 3b c f d c aTask 42 4Task 51. (1)anti-social2. (1)appreciate3. 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Good luck for the future13. be happy with who you are Viewing Task 2 activity 13 6Task 2 activity 21.the longest-living communities2.9003.go about their business4.fruit and vegetable5.ingredients6.cell damage7.high quantities8.health protective9.1,20010. 20 percent less11. getting more for their money12. health’s worthRole-playingTask 1 activity 21 3 4 5 7 8 10More practice in listeningshort conversationsA D CB DC B A DPassages:passages 1B C D APassages:passages 21.proportion2.estimated3.have profound impacts on4.potential5.economically6.pensions7.originate from8.residential9.poses a challenge to10. be transformed into NewsReport 1B DReport 2B D CUnit testpart 1B DC B Cpart 2D C C B Apart 3B C A A Dpart 4/doc/a079f0fbdc36a32d7375a417866fb84ae55cc3f1.html unched2.corner3.bankruptcy4.virtually5.directing6.discharged from7.secured9.Not surprisingly10. fashion accessoriesUnit 3SharingTask 21.enjoy2.free3.music4.internationally5.festivals6.spend your free timeTask 3d e g h b a c f Task 42 3 5 6Task 52 4 5 8 ListeningTask 2.1a d g eb f cTask 2.21 3 6 8 ViewingTask 2.11.(1)husky sledding2.(1)wing-walking (2)38 (2)353.(1)driving on Route 66 (2)194.(1)bungee jumping5.(1)swimming with dolphins Task 2 activity 22 4 7 8 9(2)17 (2)1Role-playingD B Report 1News10. auction off3.dramatically4.having an adverse effect on/doc/a079f0fbdc36a32d7375a417866fb84ae55cc3f1.html bat6.wilderness7.unspoiled8.steams of9.guidelinesPassages:Passage 2B C A CPassages:Passage 1D D B Clong conversationsD D C B Ashort conversationsMore practice in listeningTask 1.21 3 4 7Report 2B CUnit testpart 1A B B B Cpart 2C CD D Bpart 3D A B C Dpart 41.audience2.teenage3.celebrate4.Popular5.conquers8.a private arrangement9.to choose10. apart fromUnit 4SharingTask 3d f ae b g cTask 41.brighten your mood2.a nurturing environment3.a stable family4.health5.Feel contentment6.makes the difference7.feeling satisfied with Task 51 5ListeningTask 2.1speaker 1: e speaker 2: a fspeaker 3: speaker 4: speaker 5: b c d Task 2.21.hotels or even cities2.make money3.has doubled4.wherever he goes5.what kind of food she eats6.junk mail or adverts7.robbed8.more crimes9.have no need to worry10. be more careful11. sent to the newspapersViewsTask 2.1D B A C DTask 2.21.(1)rethink everything (2)Give it up (3)transform2.(1)standard of living(2)diminished3.(1)commute further (2)the opposite4.(1)slow down (2)take more leisure5.(1)economic growth(2)consumer goods (3)material possessions Role-playingTask 1.11.Cosmetic surgery2.Against3.dangerous4.frozen solid5.For6.health7.Downloading music for free8.Against9.theft10. stealing from them11. without paying12. make any money13. 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Against19. polluting than cars20. a reduction in shop sales21. perfectly fine23. the environment24. electric buses25. pollutedTask 1.21 3 4 6 7 9 10 Presenting:Task 1.2e b c d aMore practice in listeningshort conversationsC A B C DLong conversationB A B DPassage: Passage 1A D D CPassage: Passage 21.prevalent2.scary3.be classified as4.epidemic5.ratio6.diagnosed7.keeping track of8.was still associated with9.affirm10. in terms ofNewsReport 1A DReport 2A CUnit testpart 1D B A C Dpart 2C D A C BA B A B DPart 41.over/doc/a079f0fbdc36a32d7375a417866fb84ae55cc3f1.html panionship3.lover4.definition5.scarce6.diary7.The sight of8.defeated9.made up10. philosophers and scientistsUnit 5SharingTask 3d h a f be c gTask 41 4 6Task 51.(1)enrich (2)expand our horizons (3)Terribly2.intellect3.specific4.learn through art5.all aspects6.(1)alive (2)performance (3)intense emotions ListeningTask 2.1Sarah(Woman): BTim: ANigel: CTask 2.21.gets your vote2.(1)in favor of (2)useful and beneficial (3 )bring jobs(4)entertainment and activities3. (1)concern me (2)expensive4.I personally would prefer5.(1)with disabilities (2)excellent (3)enjoy gardens6.(1)mentioned youth (2)involved (3)not so sure7.costs8.(1)my vote would go to (4)routine (2)leave out (3)hanging around (5)bringing along9.the older generationViewingTask 2.11 3 4Task 2.21.A2.makes a mess3.public buildings4.wrong5.V6.definitely7.A8.quite exciting9.V10. A11. pleasing to the eye12. positive13. environment14. A15. nice picture16. offensiveRole-playingTask 1.1c a b dTask 1.21.(1)extends out west (2)north above (3)go up2.(1)around the corner (2)over there3.around the neighborhood4.(1)on the left5.(1)head over to6.(1)walking by(5) folk music (2)hang out and read (2)circle back(2)a center of (3)attracted7. looks like8. (1)modeled on (2)the hundredth anniversary Presenting:Task 1.11.Setting of the movie2.Actor(s)/Actress(es)3.plot summary4.Recommendation5.Director6.Reviewer’s opinion of different elementsPresenting:Task 1.21.skillfully2.(1)gripping (2)shocking (3)hilarious3.sensational4.electrifying5.(1)poignantly (2)moving(2)hard-hitting (3)emotionally-draining 6.(1)breathless(4)thoroughlyMore practice in listeningshort conversationsC D B C DLong conversationB DC APassages:passage 1C AD BPassages:passage 21. anticipation2. glamorous3. be conferred upon4. collective5. nominate for6. exceptions to7. accomplished8. absolute9. recipients10. is entitled to NewsReport 1C AReport 2A D BUnit testPart 1C C B B DPart 2A B D C APart 3D B A C CPart 41. tremendous2. strategic3. applied4. honored5. escape6. defeated7. reflecting8. a series of9. strong relationship10. a wide range ofUnit 6SharingTask 21. quite late2. go on3. important4. going on5. the media and the news Task 31.Internet2.Television3.Internet4.Radio5.Newspapers6.Newspapers Television InternetTask 4e c b af dTask 51.(1)laptop (2)latest headlines (3)real time2.(1)sources (2)media3.(1)have to pay (2)discriminate4.(1)outlets (2)spread (3)risk Task 61 2 3ListeningTask 2.1f e dg c a b。
UNIT 1Short conversations1 Q: What advice does the man give to the woman?D Do whatever she can to exercise.2 Q: What can we know about the woman?A She may have some social events to attend.3 Q: What can we learn about the smoking rules in South Africa?B People can smoke in the designated areas of pubs and bars.4 Q: What are the two speakers talking about?C Impacts of family violence on children.5 Q: What is recommended for a healthy breakfast?C A piece of wholegrain bread.Long conversation1 Q: What has made the man sweat all over the floor?C Running in a park.2 Q: Why doesn’t the woman go to practice t’ai chi with her mom?B Because getting up early is too difficult for her.3 Q: What does the woman normally do on weekends?D Sitting before her computer.4 Q: Why does the man suggest the woman get a zoo membership?A For exercise like jogging in the zoo.Passage 11 Q: What tasks does the speaker tend to do first every day?A The quick tasks.2 Q: How to work more efficiently according to the speaker?C Make use of your most productive time of day.3 Q: How does the speaker deal with emails now?D He opens his inbox only when it’s necessary.4 Q: What is the purpose of the talk?C To give some tips on how to manage time.P assage 21) distressing2) desperate3) urge4) acquire5) are totally unaware of6) are isolated from7) affirm8) interact with9) impulse10) are convinced ofUNIT 2Short conversations1 Q: What are the two speakers talking about?A What the man will do after graduation .2 Q: What does the woman think of Linda?D She looks younger than she is.3 Q: What makes the woman afraid of getting old?C Lack of someone to depend on.4 Q: What does the man like best about being in his early 20s?B Having plenty of opportunities.5 Q: What does the man say about age discrimination?D People may have different opinions on the court decisions.Long conversation1 Q: What are the two speakers talking about?C What to wish for in life.2 Q: According to the man, why is true love important for a happy life?B It makes couples appreciate each other.3 Q: What difficulties did the man experience in his life?A He lost his job and house and was sick for years.4 Q: What is the man doing in the talk?D Giving the woman advice on important things in life. Passage 11 Q: In what way are the Adventists different from ordinary people?B They live their whole lives in a mountain.2 Q: How much longer do Adventist women expect to live than other Californian women?C About three years.3 Q: What is characteristic of the Adventists’ diet?D It is high in fruit, vegetables and whole grains.4 Q: What is the main idea of the passage?A Diet and lifestyle are crucial to good health. Passage 21) proportion2) estimated3) have profound impacts on4) potential5) economically6) pensions7) originate from8) residential9) poses a challenge to10) be transformed intoUNIT 3Short conversations1 Q: What is the woman going to do over the semester break?D Going camping with friends.2 Q: Why did the woman quit her swimming lessons?D Because she couldn’t fit two programs into her schedule.3 Q: Why doesn’t the woman want to leave on Friday?C Because she will have a visitor.4 Q: What does the woman suggest the man bring for the camping trip to the park?B Warm clothes.5 Q: What will the woman probably do before the vacation?A Confirm her hotel reservation.Long conversation1 Q: What makes Big Sky Park a nice vacation place for the couple?D It has nice paths and camping sites.2 Q: How can the couple get all their camping stuff on the bus?D By using both their cart and backpack.3 Q: What will the woman probably do before their trip?B Bake a chocolate cake.4 Q: What does the couple long to do at the park?C Walk together in the beauty of nature.Passage 11 Q: Why should visitors be hurried if they want to see the exhibits in the new museum in Colombia’s capital?B Because the exhibition will last for no more than a week. .2 Q: What are exhibited in the new museum?C Beds and sofas that you can try out.3 Q: What is the purpose of the exhibition?A It provides a practical experience for us to think about laziness.4 Q: What did the museum’s founder advise us to do?C Sit down, relax and be lazy for a while.Passage 21) resorts2) sprung up3) dramatically4) having an adverse effect on5) combat6) wilderness7) unspoiled8) streams of9) guidelines10) auction offUNIT 4Short conversations1 Q: What does the man think the government could do?C. Provide financial help for homeless people.2 Q: What does the man suggest to change the situation?A. Holding some social activities.3 Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?B. Use the subway to avoid heavy traffic.4 Q: What does the man think we all should do?C. Extend a helping hand and give love to poor people.5 Q: What are the two speakers talking about?D. How to reuse items to live a green life.Long conversation1Q: Why does the man look upset?B. Because he has too much work to complete.2Q: How does the woman say she can help the man?A. To help him do his work in her free time.3Q: What advice does the woman give to the man?B. He should have confidence in himself.4Q: Why is the restaurant called 365?D. Because it offers seasonal foods.Passage 11Q: What negative effect can be caused by workers’ discontent?A. Less innovation efforts.2Q: What percentage of American workers are satisfied with their jobs as found by the survey?D. 45.3 percent.3Q: Why is it that people aged 25 to 34 are most satisfied with their jobs?D. Because they see more opportunities for promotion as baby boomers retire.4Q: What can we conclude about the reasons behind job dissatisfaction?C. The reasons for job dissatisfaction are found to be various.Passage 21) prevalent2) scary3) be classified as4) epidemic5) ratio6) diagnosed7) keeping track of8) was still associated with9) affirm10) in terms ofUNIT 5Short conversations1 Q: What does the man say about the singer?C Her music style is unique.2 Q: What are the two speakers mainly talking about?D What to do on their tour of Rome.3 Q: What’s the man’s area of study?B Modern opera.4 Q: How long does the exhibit open on Saturdays?C 7 hours.5 Q: What is special about the movie?D The actors remain silent throughout it.Long conversation1 Q: What is the woman’s impression of San Francisco when visiting this time?B She finds many sites stay unchanged.2 Q: What does the woman suggest they do before going to the Golden Gate Bridge?D Viewing the bridge from a hill.3 Q: What does the man want to do?C Eat before continuing their tour.4 Q: What does the woman consider to be the best way to enjoy culture?A To truly experience it in no rush.Passage 11 Q: Who is the person painted in the Mona Lisa?C The wife of a wealthy merchant.2 Q: What made it possible for the Mona Lisa to survive for centuries?A The use of a wood panel.3 Q: What is mentioned as one of the techniques used for painting the Mona Lisa?D Drawing the subject with accurate details.4 Q: What does the passage mainly discuss?B The reasons for the fame of the Mona Lisa. Passage 21) anticipation2) glamorous3) be conferred upon4) collective5) nominate for6) exceptions to7) accomplished8) absolute9) recipients10) is entitled toUNIT 6Short conversations1 Q: What does the man think of today’s newspapers?B They are disappointing.2 Q: What is the woman probably doing?A Hosting a radio program.3 Q: What does the man say about reality TV?B It makes viewers feel superior.4 Q: How do young people socialize today according to the man?D By communicating on the Internet.5 Q: What does the man think of modern communications technology?C It is bringing families closer.Long conversation1 Q: Why is the son required to turn off his computer while his father is not?C Because the father is meeting with his colleagues online.2 Q: Why doesn’t the son want to turn off his cell phone?D Because he wants to check the news about a golf player.3 Q: What rule does the mother decide to set for the family?A Having dinner without any electronics.4 Q: What can we learn from the conversation?C Electronics sometimes cause family disagreements. Passage 11 Q: Why is celebrity news prevalent in our media?D Because it gives us a break from the harsh realities.2 Q: What can we learn about celebrities from the conversation?C They do their utmost to gain attention.3 Q: Why are celebrities’ lifestyles attractive to people?D Because they contain things desired by common people.4 Q: What should we keep in mind when watching or reading celebrity news?B Celebrities’ lives are similar to those of common people. Passage 21) differentiate themselves from2) frown upon3) concise4) combat5) severe6) is geared up for7) embraced8) compact9) is supplemented with10) sensationalUNIT 7Short conversations1 Q: What is the problem with driving schools?B They need more supervision over the high charges and bribes.2 Q: What can we learn from the conversation?A More food assistance programs are needed for ill nourished people.3 Q: What does the man expect his report on old people will achieve?C Help people change their understanding and feelings about old age.4 Q: What can we learn from the man about the issue of climate change?B Governments should cooperate more to solve the problem.5 Q: What is implied in the woman’s words?D She often gives up what she tries to do.Long conversation1 Q: What will the couple do to prepare for the storm?D Go to a store to get more emergency items.2 Q: What things do they have at home for emergency situations?B Flashlights and cash.3 Q: Why does the woman suggest they bring cash with them?D Because the credit card machines may not work properly.4 Q: W hat’s their budget for clothing every month?A $200.Passage 11 Q: What problem is commonly faced by retail businesses?B The stealing of retail items from their stores by thieves.2 Q: What may retailers do to compensate for the losses caused by shoplifting?A Sell goods at higher prices than they normally do.3 Q: According to the speaker, who can usually better absorb the losses caused by shoplifting?D Larger retailers.4 Q: What prevention method against shoplifting is mentioned by the speaker?C Putting security devices on products.Passage 21) motivations2) hazard3) develop an appetite for4) associated with5) contribute to6) follow suit7) consensus8) authorities9) inadequacies10) exaggerationureUNIT 8Short conversations1 Q: What does the woman say about good novels?D They enable readers to have different experiences.2 Q: Why does the woman like going to a book club?C Because she can meet people with similar interests.3 Q: What are the two speakers complaining about?B People today are too distracted and read little. 4 Q: What does the woman imply?A She doesn’t do much reading to her children.5 Q: What is an important feature of a classic novel according to the man?C It remains popular all the time..Long conversation1 Q: What does the man want to know about the song “Starry Starry Night”?B The writer of the song.2 Q: Why did Don McLean write the song?C To show his respect for Van Gogh.3 Q: What can we learn about Van Gogh from the conversation?A He wasn’t popular during his lifetime.4 Q: What did Van Gogh and Don Mclean have in common?D They both showed persistence in their pursuit of art. Passage 11 Q: What does the program of Reading Recovery intend to do?A To help first-grade students overcome reading problems.2 Q: How do teachers in the Reading Recovery program teach?C They help students find the best way to learn.3 Q: When will students stop taking Reading Recovery lessons?B When they have reached the average level of the class.4 Q: What is considered by some critics as a disadvantage of the program?D It costs more than other programs.Passage 21) refugee2) desperate3) entitled4) became informed of5) are confronted with6) spokesperson7) seek out8) profiles9) stayed loyal to10) virtually。
新视野大学英语视听说教程(第三版)第4册UNIT 1Short conversations1 Q: What advice does the man give to the woman?D Do XXX.2 Q: What can we know about the woman?A She may have some social events to attend.3 Q: What can we learn about the XXX?B People can smoke in the designated areas of pubs and bars.4 Q: What are the two XXX?C Impacts of family XXX.5 Q: XXX?C A piece of wholegrain bread.Long conversation1 Q: What has made the man sweat all over the floor?C Running in a park.2 Q: Why doesn’t the woman go to practice t’ai XXXmom?B Because getting up early is too difficult for her.3 Q: What does the woman normally do on weekends?D Sitting before her computer.4 Q: Why does the man suggest the woman geta zoomembership?XXX.Passage 11 Q: What tasks does the speaker tend to do first every day?A The quick tasks.2 Q: How to work more efficiently according to the speaker?C Make use of your most productive time of day.3 Q: How does the speaker deal with emails now?D XXX when it’s necessary.4 Q: What is the purpose of the talk?C To give some tips on how to manage time.P assage 21) distressing2) desperate3) urge4) acquire5) XXX6) are isolated from7) affirm8) interact with9) impulse10) are convinced ofUNIT 2Shortconversations1 Q: What are the two XXX?A What the man will do after graduation .2 Q: What does the woman think of Linda?D XXX.3 Q: What makes the woman afraid of getting old?XXX.4 Q: What does the man like best about being in his early 20s?B XXX.5 Q: What does the man say about age discrimination?D People may have different opinions on the courtdecisions.Long conversation1 Q: What are the two XXX?C What to wish for in life.2 Q: According to the man, why is true love important for ahappy life?B It XXX.3 Q: What difficulties did the man experience in his life?A He lost his job and house and was sick for years.4 Q: What is the man doing in the talk?D Giving the XXX.Passage 11 Q: In what way are the Adventists different from ordinary people?B They live their whole XXX.2 Q: XXX live thanother Californian women?C About three years.3 Q: What is characteristic of the Adventists’ diet?D It is high in fruit, vegetables and whole grains.4 Q: What is the main idea of the passage?XXX.Passage 21) proportion2) estimated3) have profound impacts on4) potential5) XXX6) pensions7) originate from8) residential9) XXX10) be transformed intoUNIT 3Shortconversations1 Q: What is the woman going to do over the semester break?D XXX.2 Q: Why did the woman quit her swimming lessons?D Because XXX.3 Q: Why doesn’t the woman want to leave on Friday?C Because she will have a visitor.4 Q: What does the woman suggest the man bring for thecamping trip to the park?XXX.5 Q: What will the woman probably do before the vacation?A Confirm her XXX.XXX1 Q: What makes Big Sky Park a nice vacation place forthe couple?D It has nice paths and camping sites.2 Q: How can the couple get all their camping stuff on the bus?D By using both their cart and backpack.3 Q: What will the woman probably do before their trip?B XXX.4 Q: What does the couple long to do at the park?XXX nature.Passage 11 Q: Why should visitors be hurried if they want to see the XXX?B Because the XXX will last for no more than aweek. .2 Q: XXX?C Beds and sofas that you can try out.3 Q: What is the purpose of the exhibition?A It provides a practical experience for us to think aboutlaziness.4 Q: What did the museum’s founder advise us todo?C Sit down, relax and be lazy for a while.Passage 21) resorts2) sprung up3) dramatically4) having an adverse effect on5) combat6) wilderness7) unspoiled8) streams of9) guidelines10) auction offUNIT 4Shortconversations1 Q: What does the man think the government could do? XXX.2 Q: What does the man suggest to change the situation?A. XXX activities.3 Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?B. Use the subway to avoid heavy traffic.4 Q: What does the man think we all should do?XXX hand and give love to poor people.5 Q: What are the two XXX?D. How to reuse items to live a green life.XXX1Q: Why does the man look upset?B. Because he has too much work to complete.2Q: How does the woman say she can help the man? A. To help him do his work in her free time.3Q: What advice does the woman give to the man?B. He should have confidence in himself.4Q: Why is the restaurant called 365? D. Because it offers XXX.Passage 11Q: What negative effect can be caused by workers’ discontent?A. Less XXX.2Q: What percentage of American workers are satisfied with their jobs as found by the survey?D. 45.3 percent.3Q: Why is it that people aged 25 to 34 are most satisfied withtheir jobs?D. Because they see more XXXbaby XXX.4Q: What can we XXXdissatisfaction?C. XXX are found to bevarious.Passage 21) prevalent2) scary3) be classified as4) epidemic5) ratio6) diagnosed7) XXX8) was still associated with9) affirm10) in terms ofUNIT 5Shortconversations1 Q: What does the man say about the singer?C Her music style is unique.2 Q: What are the two XXX?D What to do on their tour of Rome.3 Q: What’s the man’s area of study?B XXX.4 Q: How long does the exhibit open on Saturdays?C 7 hours.5 Q: What is special about the movie?D XXX it.XXX1 Q: What is the XXX Francisco whenvisiting this time?B XXX.2 Q: What does the woman suggest they do before going to theGolden Gate Bridge?D Viewing the bridge from a hill.3 Q: What does the man want to do?XXX.4 Q: What does the woman consider to be the best way to enjoyculture?A XXX.Passage 11 Q: Who is the person painted in the Mona Lisa?C XXX.2 Q: What made it possible for the Mona Lisa to survive for centuries?A The use of a wood panel.3 Q: What is mentioned as one of the techniques used for painting the Mona Lisa?XXX.4 Q: What does the passage mainly discuss?B XXX for the fame of the Mona Lisa.Passage 21) anticipation2) glamorous3) XXX4) collective5) nominate for6) XXX7) accomplished8) absolute9) recipients10) XXXUNIT 6Shortconversations1 Q: What does the man t hink of today’s newspapers?B XXX.2 Q: What is the woman probably doing?A XXX.3 Q: What does the man say about reality TV?B It XXX.4 Q: How do young people socialize today according to the man?XXX Internet.5 Q: What does the man think of modern communicationsXXX?C It XXX.XXX1 Q: Why is the son required to turn off his computer whilehis father is not?XXX.2 Q: Why doesn’t the son want to turn off his cellphone?D Because he wants to check the news about a golf player.3 Q: What rule does the mother decide to set for the family?A XXX.4 Q: What can we learn from the conversation? XXX disagreements.Passage 11 Q: XXX?D Because it gives us a break from the harsh realities.2 Q: What can we learn about XXX?C They do their utmost to gain attention.3 Q: XXX?XXX.4 Q: What should we keep in mind when watching or reading celebrity news?B Celebrities’ lives are similar to those of common people.Passage 21) XXX from2) XXX3) concise4) combat5) XXX6) is geared up for7) embraced8) compact9) is supplemented with10) sensationalUNIT 7Shortconversations1 Q: What is the problem with driving schools?B They need more supervision over the high charges and bribes.2 Q: What can we learn from the conversation?A More food assistance programs are needed for ill nourished people.3 Q: What does the man expect his report on old people willachieve?C Help people change their understanding and feelingsabout old age.4 Q: What can we learn from the man about the issue of climatechange?B XXXproblem.5 Q: What is implied in the woman’s words?D She often gives up what she tries to do.XXX1 Q: What will the couple do to prepare for the storm?D Go to a store to get XXX.2 Q: What things do they have at home for emergencysituations?B XXX.3 Q: Why does the XXX?D Because the credit card machines may not workproperly.4 Q: XXX every month?A $200.Passage 11 Q: What problem is XXX?B XXX.2 Q: XXX causedby shoplifting?A XXX do.3 Q: According to the speaker, who can usually better absorb thelosses caused by shoplifting?D Larger retailers.4 Q: XXXby the speaker?C Putting security devices on products.Passage 21) motivations2) hazard3) XXX4) associated with5) contribute to6) follow suit7) consensus8) XXX9) inadequacies10) exaggerationureUNIT 8Shortconversations1 Q: What does the woman say about good novels?D They enable readers to have different XXX.2 Q: Why does the woman like going to a book club?C Because she can meet people with similar interests.3 Q: What are the two XXX?B People today are too distracted and read little.4 Q: What does the woman imply?A She doesn’t do much reading to her children.5 Q: What is an XXX。
UNIT 1Short conversations1 Q: What advice does the man give to the woman?D Do whatever she can to exercise.2 Q: What can we know about the woman?A She may have some social events to attend.3 Q: What can we learn about the smoking rules in South Africa?B People can smoke in the designated areas of pubs and bars.4 Q: What are the two speakers talking about?C Impacts of family violence on children.5 Q: What is recommended for a healthy breakfast?C A piece of wholegrain bread.Long conversation1 Q: What has made the man sweat all over the floor?C Running in a park.2 Q: Why doesn’t the woman go to practice t’ai chi with her mom?B Because getting up early is too difficult for her.3 Q: What does the woman normally do on weekends?D Sitting before her computer.4 Q: Why does the man suggest the woman get a zoo membership?A For exercise like jogging in the zoo.Passage 11 Q: What tasks does the speaker tend to do first every day?A The quick tasks.2 Q: How to work more efficiently according to the speaker?C Make use of your most productive time of day.3 Q: How does the speaker deal with emails now?D He opens his inbox only when it’s necessary.4 Q: What is the purpose of the talk?C To give some tips on how to manage time.P assage 21) distressing2) desperate3) urge4) acquire5) are totally unaware of6) are isolated from7) affirm8) interact with9) impulse10) are convinced ofUNIT 2Short conversations1 Q: What are the two speakers talking about?A What the man will do after graduation .2 Q: What does the woman think of Linda?D She looks younger than she is.3 Q: What makes the woman afraid of getting old?C Lack of someone to depend on.4 Q: What does the man like best about being in his early 20s?B Having plenty of opportunities.5 Q: What does the man say about age discrimination?D People may have different opinions on the court decisions.Long conversation1 Q: What are the two speakers talking about?C What to wish for in life.2 Q: According to the man, why is true love important for a happy life?B It makes couples appreciate each other.3 Q: What difficulties did the man experience in his life?A He lost his job and house and was sick for years.4 Q: What is the man doing in the talk?D Giving the woman advice on important things in life. Passage 11 Q: In what way are the Adventists different from ordinary people?B They live their whole lives in a mountain.2 Q: How much longer do Adventist women expect to live than other Californian women?C About three years.3 Q: What is characteristic of the Adventists’ diet?D It is high in fruit, vegetables and whole grains.4 Q: What is the main idea of the passage?A Diet and lifestyle are crucial to good health. Passage 21) proportion2) estimated3) have profound impacts on4) potential5) economically6) pensions7) originate from8) residential9) poses a challenge to10) be transformed intoUNIT 3Short conversations1 Q: What is the woman going to do over the semester break?D Going camping with friends.2 Q: Why did the woman quit her swimming lessons?D Because she couldn’t fit two programs into her schedule.3 Q: Why doesn’t the woman want to leave on Friday?C Because she will have a visitor.4 Q: What does the woman suggest the man bring for thecamping trip to the park?B Warm clothes.5 Q: What will the woman probably do before the vacation?A Confirm her hotel reservation.Long conversation1 Q: What makes Big Sky Park a nice vacation place for the couple?D It has nice paths and camping sites.2 Q: How can the couple get all their camping stuff on the bus?D By using both their cart and backpack.3 Q: What will the woman probably do before their trip?B Bake a chocolate cake.4 Q: What does the couple long to do at the park?C Walk together in the beauty of nature.Passage 11 Q: Why should visitors be hurried if they want to see the exhibits in the new museum in Colombia’s capital?B Because the exhibition will last for no more than a week. .2 Q: What are exhibited in the new museum?C Beds and sofas that you can try out.3 Q: What is the purpose of the exhibition?A It provides a practical experience for us to think about laziness.4 Q: What did the museum’s founder advise us to do?C Sit down, relax and be lazy for a while. Passage 21) resorts2) sprung up3) dramatically4) having an adverse effect on5) combat6) wilderness7) unspoiled8) streams of9) guidelines10) auction offUNIT 4Short conversations1 Q: What does the man think the government could do?C. Provide financial help for homeless people.2 Q: What does the man suggest to change the situation?A. Holding some social activities.3 Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?B. Use the subway to avoid heavy traffic.4 Q: What does the man think we all should do?C. Extend a helping hand and give love to poor people.5 Q: What are the two speakers talking about?D. How to reuse items to live a green life.Long conversation1Q: Why does the man look upset?B. Because he has too much work to complete.2Q: How does the woman say she can help the man?A. To help him do his work in her free time.3Q: What advice does the woman give to the man?B. He should have confidence in himself.4Q: Why is the restaurant called 365?D. Because it offers seasonal foods.Passage 11Q: What negative effect can be caused by workers’ discontent?A. Less innovation efforts.2Q: What percentage of American workers are satisfied with their jobs as found by the survey?D. 45.3 percent.3Q: Why is it that people aged 25 to 34 are most satisfied with their jobs?D. Because they see more opportunities for promotion as baby boomers retire.4Q: What can we conclude about the reasons behind job dissatisfaction?C. The reasons for job dissatisfaction are found to be various.Passage 21) prevalent2) scary3) be classified as4) epidemic5) ratio6) diagnosed7) keeping track of8) was still associated with9) affirm10) in terms ofUNIT 5Short conversations1 Q: What does the man say about the singer?C Her music style is unique.2 Q: What are the two speakers mainly talking about?D What to do on their tour of Rome.3 Q: What’s the man’s area of study?B Modern opera.4 Q: How long does the exhibit open on Saturdays?C 7 hours.5 Q: What is special about the movie?D The actors remain silent throughout it.Long conversation1 Q: What is the woman’s impr ession of San Francisco when visiting this time?B She finds many sites stay unchanged.2 Q: What does the woman suggest they do before going to the Golden Gate Bridge?D Viewing the bridge from a hill.3 Q: What does the man want to do?C Eat before continuing their tour.4 Q: What does the woman consider to be the best way to enjoy culture?A To truly experience it in no rush.Passage 11 Q: Who is the person painted in the Mona Lisa?C The wife of a wealthy merchant.2 Q: What made it possible for the Mona Lisa to survive for centuries?A The use of a wood panel.3 Q: What is mentioned as one of the techniques used for painting the Mona Lisa?D Drawing the subject with accurate details.4 Q: What does the passage mainly discuss?B The reasons for the fame of the Mona Lisa. Passage 21) anticipation2) glamorous3) be conferred upon4) collective5) nominate for6) exceptions to7) accomplished8) absolute9) recipients10) is entitled toUNIT 6Short conversations1 Q: What does the man think of today’s newspapers?B They are disappointing.2 Q: What is the woman probably doing?A Hosting a radio program.3 Q: What does the man say about reality TV?B It makes viewers feel superior.4 Q: How do young people socialize today according to the man?D By communicating on the Internet.5 Q: What does the man think of modern communications technology?C It is bringing families closer.Long conversation1 Q: Why is the son required to turn off his computer while his father is not?C Because the father is meeting with his colleagues online.2 Q: Why doesn’t the son want to turn off his cell phone?D Because he wants to check the news about a golf player.3 Q: What rule does the mother decide to set for the family?A Having dinner without any electronics.4 Q: What can we learn from the conversation?C Electronics sometimes cause family disagreements. Passage 11 Q: Why is celebrity news prevalent in our media?D Because it gives us a break from the harsh realities.2 Q: What can we learn about celebrities from the conversation?C They do their utmost to gain attention.3 Q: Why are celebrities’ lifestyles attractive to people?D Because they contain things desired by common people.4 Q: What should we keep in mind when watching or reading celebrity news?B Celebrities’ lives are similar to those of common people. Passage 21) differentiate themselves from2) frown upon3) concise4) combat5) severe6) is geared up for7) embraced8) compact9) is supplemented with10) sensationalUNIT 7Short conversations1 Q: What is the problem with driving schools?B They need more supervision over the high charges and bribes.2 Q: What can we learn from the conversation?A More food assistance programs are needed for ill nourished people.3 Q: What does the man expect his report on old people will achieve?C Help people change their understanding and feelings about old age.4 Q: What can we learn from the man about the issue of climate change?B Governments should cooperate more to solve the problem.5 Q: What is implied in the woman’s words?D She often gives up what she tries to do.Long conversation1 Q: What will the couple do to prepare for the storm?D Go to a store to get more emergency items.2 Q: What things do they have at home for emergency situations?B Flashlights and cash.3 Q: Why does the woman suggest they bring cash with them?D Because the credit card machines may not work properly.4 Q: What’s their budget for clothing every month?A $200.Passage 11 Q: What problem is commonly faced by retail businesses?B The stealing of retail items from their stores by thieves.2 Q: What may retailers do to compensate for the losses caused by shoplifting?A Sell goods at higher prices than they normally do.3 Q: According to the speaker, who can usually better absorb the losses caused by shoplifting?D Larger retailers.4 Q: What prevention method against shoplifting is mentioned by the speaker?C Putting security devices on products.Passage 21) motivations2) hazard3) develop an appetite for4) associated with5) contribute to6) follow suit7) consensus8) authorities9) inadequacies10) exaggerationureUNIT 8Short conversations1 Q: What does the woman say about good novels?D They enable readers to have different experiences.2 Q: Why does the woman like going to a book club?C Because she can meet people with similar interests.3 Q: What are the two speakers complaining about?B People today are too distracted and read little.4 Q: What does the woman imply?A She doesn’t do much reading to her children.5 Q: What is an important feature of a classic novel according to the man?C It remains popular all the time..Long conversation1 Q: What does the man want to know about the song “Starry Starry Night”?B The writer of the song.2 Q: Why did Don McLean write the song?C To show his respect for Van Gogh.3 Q: What can we learn about Van Gogh from the conversation?A He wasn’t popular during his lifetime.4 Q: What did Van Gogh and Don Mclean have in common?D They both showed persistence in their pursuit of art. Passage 11 Q: What does the program of Reading Recovery intend to do?A To help first-grade students overcome reading problems.2 Q: How do teachers in the Reading Recovery program teach?C They help students find the best way to learn.3 Q: When will students stop taking Reading Recovery lessons?B When they have reached the average level of the class.4 Q: What is considered by some critics as a disadvantage of the program?D It costs more than other programs.Passage 21) refugee2) desperate3) entitled4) became informed of5) are confronted with6) spokesperson7) seek out8) profiles9) stayed loyal to10) virtually。
