下载文档原格式
VLS B3 Uint 3II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptW: Chinese students are too shy to say anything in class.M: I think they don’t speak because their culture values modesty, and they don’t want to appear to be showing off. Goes back to Confucius.Q: Why d on’t Chinese students say anything in classroom according to the man?2.ScriptW: The government is doing something at last about sex discrimination in the workplace.Women deserve the same pay as men for the same work.M:Yeah. In the United States, women earn only 70 percent of what men do for the same job.It’s a situation that has to be changed.Q: What does the man say about women?3. ScriptW:I admire Michael Dell. He had a dream to be the world’s largest manufacturer of personal computers, and he has realized that dream.M: And he dropped out of university to become a success. I wonder if there is a lesson in that.Q: What do we learn about Dell from the conversation?4. ScriptM: Successful entrepreneurs are often self-made people who have a vision and know where they are going.W: But do they enjoy life like you and me, or is money their only concern?Q: What are the two speakers’ attitudes toward successful entrepreneurs?5. ScriptW: Do you agree that equal opportunity for all in an educational system is important? M: Yes, but we have to recognize that all of us are not of equal ability.Q: What does the man imply?Keys: 1.C 2.A 3. D 4.B 5.AIII. Listening InTask 1: Competition in AmericaScriptAlan: What are you reading, Eliza?Eliza: An article on American competition.Alan: Competition is everywhere and constant. Why so much fuss about it, Miss Knowledge? Eliza:Don’t make fun of me. According to the author, competition is especially important in American life. They’re taught to compete from early childhood. When children play games, they learn how to beat others.Alan: And many girls want to look more attractive than the girls sitting next to them in class. Do you think that way?Eliza:Don’t be silly. Let’s get back to the point. When children are growing up, they compete with one another in their studies.Alan: Isn’t that also true of students in other nations? As we all know, many Asian students kill for a high test score and grab every opportunity to sharpen their competitive edge over others.Eliza:American boys find great pleasure in competing with each other in sports, according to the author.Alan: I do like sports. When our football team beats the other team, I feel great. Makes me want to shout out loud. But isn’t that normal t hroughout the world?Eliza: American people also compete with each other at work and at climbing the social ladder.Alan: But there’s competition in other countries as well.Eliza: You’re right in a sense, but the author says the idea of competing is more deeply rooted in the minds of Americans. They’re even taught that if you lose and don’t feel hurt, there must be something wrong with you.Alan: I hear that some Asians put emphasis on cooperation. Which approach do you think makes more sense?Eliza: It’s hard to say. Anyway, there’s no accounting for different cultures.1.What is the dialog mainly about?2.What is the woman doing?3.What do children learn from playing games according to the woman?4.What does the man say about students’ studies?5.What does the woman say when asked which makes more sense, competition or cooperation? Keys: 1.C 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.DTask 2: Americans’ Work EthicScriptFor four hundred years or more, one thing has been a characteristic of Americans. It is called their “work ethic”. Its (S1) roots were in the teaching of the Christian Puritans who first settled in (S2) what is now the northeastern state of Massachusetts. They believed that it was their (S3)moral duty to work at every task to please God by their (S4) diligence, honesty, attention to details, skill, and attitude. To these Puritans, it was a (S5) sin to be lazy or to do less than your best in any task. They and later Americans tried to follow the Bible’s (S6) teachings, “If a man will not work, he shall not eat.”Therefore, Americans have for (S7) centuries believed that they were guilty of sin if they did not work as carefully and hard as they could when they did anything. God would punish those who were careless or lazy in their work. (S8) Even as children they were taught,“If it’s worth doing at all, it’s worth doing well.”But some people have gone beyond the usual sense of diligence. They are especially attracted to the notion of “climbing the ladder” so as to increase their status, financial position, and sense of self-worth. (S9) In English a new word has been created to describe people who work compulsivelly. The word “workaholic” describes an individual who is as addicted to work as an alcoholic is to alcohol.There are conflicting points of view about workaholics. Those concerned with problems of mental stress believe workaholics abuse themselves physically and mentally. (S10) Others hold that workaholics are valuable members of society because they are extremely productive. The American culture values achievement, efficiency, and production, and a workaholic upholds these values.Task 3: Cross-cultural tips on doing businessScriptCountries from around the globe, such as Germany, the U.S., the U.K., and Russia, conduct a lot of business in China-the biggest market in the world. Here are some tips to help you deal more successfully with people from those nations.Firstly, you must be punctual with the Germans. Being even five minutes late makes a poor impression. Being punctual is also very important with the Americans and the British. But while it's important to be on time for business meetings, nobody expects you to be punctual for a social event. Half past seven really means a quarter to eight, or even eight o'clock! With Russians, always be on time, but don't be surprised if your Russian contract is very late! It is not unusual for them to be one or even two hours late!In the business environments of those four countries, it is best to wear formal clothes of dark colors. In Russia, designer clothes are rather common. However, don't be surprised if you go to an office in the U.K. on a Friday and find everyone wearing jeans. Many companies in the U.K. have "dress down Fridays", when people wear casual attire.In conversation, the British and the Americans love humor and talking about sports. The weather is also a good topic of conversation with the British, but you should avoid political talk. With the Russians, say positive things about their country, and avoid making complaints. The Germans, however, prefer to get straight down to business!Remember that with the Germans, once a deal has been agreed upon, you can't change it! With the Americans money is more important than relationships, whereas with the Russians it's important to get to know your contacts well. Also, don't be surprised if a British meeting seems like chaos, with everyone participating and giving opinions!Remember these tips and you will be on your way to a successful international business career!Key1 What is true of the Americans and the British in terms of punctuality?D) They are punctual for business meetings, but less so for social events.2. In which country do people have “dress down Fridays"?A) The U.K.3. What can you infer about the Russians from their conversation?D) They are patriotic.4. How can you do business well with the Russians?A) You should know your contacts well.5. What is the speaker's attitude toward the four nationalities?C) He is neutral to all of them.IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Americans glorify individualism.Susan: John, I was looking for you. Where have you been hiding all morning?John: Well, I caught Professor Brown’s lecture on American individualism.Susan: Oh, how did you find it?John: Enlightening. Americans glorify individualism. They believe individual interests rank above everything else.Susan: Sounds interesting. It’s a sharp contrast to the oriental collectivism Professor Wang talked about last semester.John: But you should know that the individualism in the United States is not necessarily an equivalent for selfishness.Susan: Then what does it mean in the States?John: They believe all values, rights, and duties originate in individuals, so they emphasize individual initiative and independence.Susan: There could be something in that. Of course in oriental countries the interests of the group are more important than anything else.John: So, it’s all the more necessary for foreigners to understand American culture, or they can’t hope to understand the importance of pri vacy in the West.. Susan:Maybe that’s the reason nuclear families outnumber extended families in the United States.John: Right on! You’re catching on fast!Susan: Now let me ask you a question.John: Shoot. Go ahead.Susan: Why do Americans cherish individualism more than oriental people?John: I don’t know. Anyway, Professor Brown didn’t say.Susan: One reason might be that American children stop sleeping with their parents at an early age. They learn independence early, so it’s deeply rooted.John: Wow, that’s an intelligent guess!MODEL2What do you think are the reasons for that difference? ScriptSusan: Do you find that people in America often walk faster than people in China?Americans always seem to be in a hurry.John: It’s hard t o come to a definite conclusion. Some Americans walk in a leisurely way, and some Chinese hurry all the time. But on the whole, I think you’re right. Susan:What do you think are the reasons for that difference?John: Americans treasure time. For them, time is tangible. It’s a thing. “Time is money.” You can “spend time”, “waste time”, “save time”. You can even “kill time”!Susan:Does this strong sense of time affect their lifestyle?John:Sure. If you’re 20 minutes late for a business appointment, the other person or persons will be annoyed. They may not trust you anymore.Susan: But as far as I know, English-speaking people may be 15-30 minutes late for a dinner party.John: That’s true. For an informal occasion like that, punctuality is not so i mportant.Also, a boss may keep his employees waiting for a long time.Susan:But if his secretary is late, she’s in trouble. She will probably receive a reprimand.John: How true!Susan: The American workship of time probably led them to create fast foods.John: I agree. And globalization shrinks the differences between cultures. Now people everywhere are rushing, and anywhere you go, you find Kentucky Fried Chicken. Susan: But plenty of Chinese are still making appointments saying, “If I am late, w ait for me.”John: But with more intercultural communication, I think the gap will eventually be bridged, and Chinese will be hurrying everywhere.MODEL3That’s the secret of their success.ScriptChris: Hey Sue, how’s the math class going? Are you h ead of the class?Susan:Are you kidding? There’s a bunch of foreign students in the class---from China somewhere---and they are on top.Chris: Why do you think so many Chinese students excel in math? It’s been my observation that the Chinese students are usually the best.Susan:In class they don’t say much, but they definitely get the best marks.Chris: I think part of it is their work ethic. They never skip class, and they pay attention.Susan:One Chinese student in my class did homework each night until the early hours.He never took a break, watched TV, or went out for a beer.Chris:That’s the secret of their success: hard work and diligence.Susan:It’s so unfair. I could probably do better if I worked harder, but that’s no fun. I think learning should be more fun.Chris:Someone with a knowledge of chess would find a chess tournament fascinating. But if you don’t have the knowledge, then you won’t understand the significance of the moves, and you’ll be bored.Susan:So what you’re saying is knowledge requires hard work, and knowledge makes things interesting.I am not against knowledge; I just want to learn it in an interesting way. What’s more, “Allwork and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”V. Let’s TalkScriptThe International Slavery Museum has opened at Albert Dock, in Liverpool. Many people traveled from all over the world to celebrate the opening on 23rd of August.The museum is a place of reflection, contemplation and education.It tells the story of the cruel acts of the transatlantic slave trade, the stories of the lives of the millions of African people, who were forced from their homelands onto ships that sailed to unknown lands where they were made to work on farms and in mines in harsh conditions without dignity or payment.Liverpool is one of the many British seaports that became very rich from money made transporting goods such as cotton and sugar, produced by African slaves.One of the most important parts of the museum's exhibits are the stories of the lives of people who live all over the world today, whose family history can be traced to the Africans whose lives were changed forever by the transatlantic slave trade.It has taken four years of hard work and planning to organise the creation of the museum, and its opening year is a very significant date because in 2007 we commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act.This was a law made in 1807; it banned all British people from taking part in the slave trade. Later in 1833 all people who had been forced into slavery to work for British companies were freed.Keyl. It tells the story of the cruel acts of the (l)transatlantic slave trade, the stories of the lives of the millions of African people, who were forced from their homelands onto ships that sailed to (2)unknown lands where they were made to work on farms and in mines in harsh conditions without (3)dignity or payment.2. Liverpool is one of the many British seaports that became very (l)rich from money made transporting goods such as (2)cotton and sugar, produced by African slaves.3. One of the most important parts of the museum's exhibits are the stories of the lives of people who live (l)all over the world today, whose (2)family history can be traced to the Africans whose lives were (3) changed forever by the transatlantic slave trade.4. Because 2007 marks the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act.5. A law was made in 1807; it (l)banned all British people from (2)taking part in the slave trade. In 1833 all people who had been forced into (3)slavery to work for British companies were (4)freed.VI.Further Listening and SpeakingTask 1: PunctualityT o Americans, punctuality is a way of showing respect for other people’s time. Being more than 10 minutes late to an appointment usually calls for an apology, and maybe an explanation. People who are running late often call ahead to let others know of the delay.Of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to be exactly on tome. At informal get-togethers, for example, people often arrive as much as 30 minutes past the appointed time. But they usually don’t try that at work.American lifestyles show how much people respect the time of others. When people plan an event, they often set the time days or weeks in advance. Once the time is fixed, it takes almost an emergency to chance it. If people want to come to your house for a friendly visit, they will usually call first to make sure it is convenient. Only very close friends will just “drop in” unannoun ced. Also, people hesitate to call others late at night for fear they might be in bed. The time may vary, but most folks think twice about calling after 10:00 p.m.To outsiders, Americans seem tied to the clock. People in some Eastern cultures value relati onships more than schedules. In these societies, people don’t try to control time, but to experience it. Many Eastern cultures, for example, view time as a cycle. The rhythm of nature---from the passing of seasons to the monthly cycle of the moon---shapes their view of events. If they have wasted some time or let an opportunity pass by, they are not very worried, knowing that more time and opportunities will come in the next cycle. But Americans often want to jump at the first opportunity. They are unwilling to stand by idly and give up the opportunity.The early American hero Benjamin Franklin expressed that view of time like this: “Do you love life? Then do now waste time, for that is the stuff life is made of.”1.According to the passage, when people are late in America, what do they do?2.According to the passage, what do Americans do after the time for an appointment isfixed?3.How do people in some Eastern countries view relationships and schedules?4.According to the passage, why aren’t some Eastern people w orried if they let anopportunity pass by?5. What was Benjamin Franklin’s view of time?Keys: 1.C 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.DTask 2: Our Personal SpacesScriptOur personal space, that piece of the universe we occupy and call our own, is contained within an invisible boundary surrounding our body. As the owners of this area, we usually decide who may enter and who may not. When our space is invaded, we react in a variety of ways. We back up and retreat, stand our ground as our hands become moist from nervousness, or sometimes even react violently. Our response shows not only our unique personality, but also our cultural background.For example, cultures that stress individualism such as England, the United States, Germany, and Australia generally demand more space than collective cultures do, and tend to become aggressive when their space is invaded. This idea of space is quite different from the one found in the Mexican and Arab cultures. In Mexico, the physical distance between people when engaged in conversation is closer than what is usual north of the border. And for middle easterner, typical Arab conversations are at close range. Closeness cannot be avoided.As is the case with most of our behavior, our use of space is directly linked to the value system of our culture. In some Asian cultures, for example, employees do not stand near their bosses; the extended distance demonstrates respect. Extra interpersonal distance is also part of the cultural experience of the people of Scotland and Sweden, for whom it reflects privacy. And in Germany, private space is sacred.Keys: 1.T 2.F 3.T 4.F 5.FTask 3: We don’t know what to do with them.ScriptA Russian, a Cuban, an American businessman, and an American lawyer were passengers on a fast train speeding across the French countryside. As time wore on, the men gradually became friendly with one another, introducing themselves and shaking hands. Eventually, the Russian took out a large bottle of vodka and poured each of his traveling companions a drink. Just as the American businessman was sipping the vodka and praising its fine quality, the Russian hurled the half-full bottle out of the open window.“What did you do that for?” asked the startled American businessman.“Vodka is plentiful in my country,” said the Russian, “In fact, we have thousands and thousands of liters of it---far more than we need.”The American businessman shook his head and leaned back in his seat, obviously baffled by the Russian’s reasoning.A little later, the young Cuban passed around a box of fine Havana cigars. The men enjoyed this treat and made admiring remarks about the pleasures of smoking good Havana cigars. At that very moment the Cuban took a couple of puffs of his cigar and then tossed it out of the open window.“I thought the Cuban economy was not good this year,” the American businessman said. “Yet you threw that perfectly good cigar away. I find your actions quite puzzling.”“Cigars,” the Cuban replied, “are a dime a dozen in Cuba. We have more of them than we know what t o do with.”The American businessman sat in silence for a moment. Then he got up, grbbed the lawyer, and threw him out of the window.Key:1.The Russian hurled the half-full bottle of vodka out of the open window.2.He answered, "Vodka is plentiful in my country. In fact, we have thousands and thousandsof liters of it-far more than we need."3.The businessman said, "I thought the Cuban economy was not good this year. Yet you threwthat perfectly good cigar away. I find your actions quite puzzling."4.He replied, "Cigars are a dime a dozen in Cuba. We have more of them than we know whatto do with."5.The American businessman sat in silence for a moment. Then he got up, grabbed the lawyer,and threw him out of the window. He did that probably because he thought there were too many lawyers in the United States.希望对大家有所帮助，多谢您的浏览！Viewing and SpeakingKey1)disappearing 2) kicking 3) tea shop 4) image crisis 5) update 6)compete 7)fast 8)product designers 9) contacts 10)similar 11)want 12)challenge 13) consumer 14) traditional（注：可编辑下载，若有不当之处，请指正，谢谢!）授课：XXX。
ContentsUnit One MarriageDialoguePassage A Arranged MarriagePassage B The familyGrammar 非谓语动词–动词不定式（一）四级新题型练习Unit Two WeatherDialoguePassage A Weather ForecastPassage B The Weather SongGrammar 非谓语动词–动词不定式（二）四级新题型练习Unit Three MannersDialoguePassage A Road MannersPassage B Rules for Behavior in Public PlacesGrammar 非谓语动词–现在分词（一）四级新题型练习Unit Four Universe and SpaceDialoguePassage A China Lunches Its First Manned Spacecraft Passage B Have You Ever Seen a Flying Saucer?Grammar 非谓语动词–现在分词（二）四级新题型练习Unit Five AdvertisementDialoguePassage A Who Is Guiding Our Kids?Passage B The Power of AdvertisementGrammar 非谓语动词–过去分词四级新题型练习Unit Six InsuranceDialoguePassage A InsurancePassage B How to Choose a Health Care Plan Grammar 非谓语动词–动名词（一）四级新题型练习Unit Seven SuperstitionsDialoguePassage A SuperstitionsPassage B Superstitious? Here Is Why?Grammar 非谓语动词–动名词（二）四级新题型练习Unit Eight Fairy-tales and LegendsDialoguePassage A Sleeping BeautyPassage B The Golden TouchGrammar 虚拟语气（一）四级新题型练习Unit Nine Culture ShockDialoguePassage A My Teaching in ChinaPassage B Misunderstanding Means East- West Cultural Clash Grammar 虚拟语气（二）四级新题型练习Unit Ten Life StyleDialoguePassage A The State of SubhealthPassage B The Secret to Long LifeGrammar 同位语从句四级新题型练习Unit Eleven TaxDialoguePassage A Types of Taxes in the Unites StatesPassage B Tax Revision Calls More ReformGrammar 省略四级新题型练习Unit Twelve Aging and RetirementDialoguePassage A AgingPassage B RetireeGrammar 倒装四级新题型练习Unit One MarriageExercises to the textI. Answer the following questions:1. Two. They are arranged marriage and liberal marriage.2. The Chinese modern system of arranged marriage is similar to blind dating in theWest.3. When a person reaches marriageable age, the parents (or relatives, friends and colleagues) compile a packet of information about her or him, including a photograph and descriptions of the family background, education, hobbies, accomplishments, and interest. They then inquire among their friends and acquaintances to see if anyone knows a boy or girl who would be a suitable marriage partner for the girl or boy. The person who does becomes the matchmaker.4. Even if the person has not found the love of his or her life, he or she might find someone who can get along with and make a match.5. A girl over 25 worries more.6. Y oung people’s parents are more concerned about marriage.7. A steady job, a good income, and having an apartment are the major factors.8. T hey are …II. Fill in the blanks with the right forms of the given words:1. marriage2. arrangement3. education4. relatively5. manageable6. description7. optional 8. approval 9. freedom 10. uncommonIII. Put the following sentences into Chinese, paying attention to the meanings of the italic words:match1. 她划了一根火柴并点燃一堆火。
Book III Unit 03 Single Parent, Double Trouble!II. Listening SkillsQuestion 1M: Amy, sit down, we need to talk. Your mother and I are going to separate.W: What! Are you crazy? You can't do that! What will my friends say? I just want to have a normal family.Q: What is the girl saying?Key: CQuestion 2M: Good evening, Mrs. Jones. The manager sent you these roses and his best wishes to you both for a happy anniversary.W: Thank you. We like the room and service here, and we especially appreciate the manager's consideration.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?Key: AQuestion 3W: While I'm scrambling the eggs, could you put the flour into the bowl?M: You bet, darling. I'll also turn the oven on so that it gets warmed up.Q: Where does this conversation probably take place?Key: BQuestion 4W: I have a very important meeting tonight, and I'm afraid I can't miss it.M: But this evening is the parents' meeting at school, and I was expecting you'd come to it. OK, I'll phone Dad, maybe he and his girlfriend will come.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?Key: CQuestion 5W1: So you're still single? If you'd listened to me and used the Internet, you'd have a husband by now. W2: I did use the Internet. I posted an ad that read "Husband Wanted". There were dozens of e-mail responses. But they all said pretty much the same thing: You can have mine.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?Key DIII. Listening InTask 1: Reasons for a DivorceW: I'm divorcing my husband.M: How long have you been married?W: Thirteen years.M: Do you have children?W: Yes, and I have to protect them from any more harm from my husband's irresponsibility.M: So, what are your grounds for divorce?W: Well, first of all, he keeps changing jobs. We've had to move four times in thirteen years!M: And, you believe that will be good grounds for divorce?W: I do have a fight to stability for my children and myself, don't I?M: Aren't they his children, too?W: But my husband isn't fulfilling his duties!M: Is he paying the bills?W: Well, yes, but we just live around the poverty line. Our kids are being teased by other kids at school because we can't dress them in good clothes! We have to live in a small apartment and drive an old car!M: Does the car run?W: Yes, but, it looks OLD!M: Do you yell at him and call him names?W: Well, he yells at me!M: So, those are the reasons to not honor your husband. Are you going to give him joint custody in this divorce?W: No, just visitation fights.M: Why?W: Because the law permits me to.M: And, what about the financial demands of this divorce?W: I'm demanding half of all we have, which isn't much, and large support payments.Key: After thirteen years of marriage, the woman wants to divorce her husband, claiming that he is irresponsible. When asked for the specific grounds for divorce, she gives these reasons: First, he keeps changing jobs, and the family has had to move four times in thirteen years, but she wants stability for her children and herself. Second, although he is paying the bills, they just live around the poverty line. Her children are being teased by other children for not dressing in good clothes.Also, they have to live in a small apartment and drive an old car, though it still runs. Worse still, the husband yells at her, though she admits she also yells at him and calls him names. As for the divorce arrangements, the woman will give the husband only visitation fights instead of joint custody. Moreover, the woman will demand half of all they have and large support payments. Task 2: What four-letter words?Dorothy was the only child of her family, born when her parents were middle-aged. They spoiled her badly. At the age of 33 she still lived at home. Her mother and father treated her like a princess. She seemed perfectly content with that situation, so her friends were surprised when she announced she would soon get married. People who knew her well said the marriage wouldn't last long. But for the present, she and her new husband appeared happy.As soon as the newly married couple returned from their honeymoon, the bride called her mother."How did everything go?" her mother asked."Oh, Mom," she began, "the honeymoon was lovely! So romantic! We had a wonderful time. But on our way back, Bob started using really terrible language. Stuff I'd never heard before. Really awful four-letter words. Y ou've got to come get me and take me home. Please, Morn!" the new bride sobbed over the telephone."But, honey," the mother asked, "What four-letter words?""I can't tell you, Mom. They're too awful! Come get me, please!""Darling, you must tell me what has upset you so much. Tell me what four-letter words he used."Still sobbing, the bride said, "Mom, words like dust, wash, iron, and cook."F 1. Dorothy's husband treated her badly.T 2. Dorothy did not get married until she was in her 30s.F 3. Dorothy enjoyed the honeymoon from the beginning to the very end.F 4. Dorothy cried because her husband swore at her.T 5. Dorothy wanted her mother to take her home.For Reference1. Words like dust, wash, iron, cook.2. She did not want to do housework.Task 3: A Woman who Chose Not to RemarryAfter 17 years of marriage, my husband left me for my best friend, Monica. What I had feared most became a reality: I became the single parent of two young children. My daughters grew increasingly unhappy. Seven-year-old Joanna had anxiety attacks whenever she was left alone for more than a few minutes. Five-year-old Sophie would vomit after every meal. Under the psychological pressure, I thought about remarriage. My friends arranged dinners with single men and invited me to parties to meet the latest "someone special".But later I changed my mind. A colleague of mine said, "Second marriages usually end in divorce, and children are destroyed by it." There is some truth in his words. Research published in 2004 showed that children in blended families were no more emotionally healthy than those in single-parent families.Not long ago, my now-teenage daughters and I went to lunch at our favorite Italian restaurant. While eating, we talked about a friend of ours who was divorcing her second husband. We were worried about how the break would harm her three children, two of whom were struggling to get free of drugs. Joanna put down her fork and looked at me. "Mom, I'm glad you didn't remarry," she said. "If you had divorced again, I might have tried drugs or even considered suicide." At that moment, I realized, once again, that singleness was the fight choice for me.Questions:1. What was the speaker most afraid of?C) She would become a single parent.2. Which of the following is NOT true?A) The two daughters liked to stay alone.3. What did the speaker's colleague say?B) Children are harmed in their parents' remarriage.4. Which of the following is true?B) Children in blended families feel no better than in single-parent families.5. If the speaker had divorced again, what might her daughter, Joanna, have done?B) She might have killed herself.For ReferenceSingleness was the right choice for her (She was right in choosing to remain single)IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Is youth wasted on the young?Amy: I'd like to talk to you, so stop what you're doing for a minute.Bill: What is it, Amy? I'm having a hectic time working on this report for tomorrow's meeting. Amy: Well, you're always pretty busy, and it's been more than five years, almost six, since we were married.Bill: Yes, time has gone so fast, but they've been good .years.Amy: I know, but I want to have a baby I want us to have a baby.Bill: I know you do. But remember, we said we'd wait until we could afford it.Amy: But five years is a long time to wait. Anyway, it's long enough.Bill: I'm this close to getting a promotion.Amy: What has that got to do with it? We would wait forever if we waited for the "perfect" moment.Soon we'll be too old to enjoy having a baby.Bill: You know, you have a great point. This report can wait. I' 11 do it tomorrow morning. Let's opena bottle of wine and enjoy ourselves.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: I've got something important to tell you: I'm pregnant.B: What? You're pregnant? Wow, I'd love to have a baby.A: Well, I understand you want to be a father. It's been more than three years, almost four, since we were married.B: Yes, time has passed quickly, but we still don't have a baby.A:I know, but we can't afford to have one now. If I leave my job for more than two weeks, I'll lose it forever.B: I know you will. But remember, if we don't have one now, it'll be too late. We'll be even busier in the future.A: There's something in what you said. Four years is a long time to wait. But I really like my job.What's more, I'm very close to getting a promotion.B: But a baby borne by a woman in her 30s may be physically and intellectually less healthy. If we wanted to hold onto your job, we would wait forever. Soon we'll be too old to enjoy a baby.A: You really have a good point. I'll choose the baby over the job.B: Good. I'll try harder to make both ends meet.MODEL 2 So Many people in the United States get divorce!Kim: Hi Amy.Amy: Hi! Look at this headline, Kim.Kim: Wow! So many people in the United States get divorced!Amy: But this is not uncommon in the West. In some places, the divorce rate can be as high as 50 percent.Kim: It seems strange to me that Westerners fall head over heels in love quickly, if not at first sight;but they also leave each other quickly.Amy: Is it the same in your country?Kim: I don't think so. In my country, some marriages break up, but most couples stay together. Amy: Do people get married young?Kim: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 20.Amy: Hmm. Do women usually work after they get married?Kim: No, a lot of women stay home to take care of their families. But more women work now.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: It seems strange to me that Westerners fall head over heels in love quickly, but they also leave each other quickl3B: Is it the same where you live?A: I don't think so. In my country, most couples stay together.B: What is the divorce rate in your homeland?A: The divorce rate can be as low as 10 percent.B: That's quite lower than that in our country.A: Well, what's the divorce rate in your country?B: About 50 percent, if I'm not mistaken.A: Oh, that's really high!B: Do people marry early in your country?A: Not really. Not many people get married before the age of 22.B: Many of our young people get married before 20. Is it common for women in your country to work after they marry?A' Yes, most wives work even after they've got a baby.B: In my country, a lot of wives stay home to look after their families.MODEL 3 Why not have our parents here for Christmas?Amy: You know, Christmas is coming. And I haven't seen Dad for ages－he always has such great stories to tell.Bill: I know we went to my folks' last year, but my Mom's been pretty sick. This might be her last Christmas.Amy: She's been ill, but don't exaggerate. You just don't like my mother. That's why you don't want to go to my parents.Bill: She's never liked me. Never thought I was good enough for you.Amy: Well, you're not... But seriously, Mom's not so bad. She's just got a thick skin and likes to hide her feelings.Bill: I don't think so.Amy: Why not have both our families here for Christmas?Bill: That would make twenty-two of us if we invited everybody.Amy: Why not just have both our parents here for Christmas?Bill: Good idea. Just don't sit me next to your mother.Now Y our TurnSAMPLE DIALOGA: You know, the Spring Festival is coming, and we have to consider where to have the Spring Festival Eve dinner.B: What have you got in mind?A: Since I've been busy, I haven't seen mom for quite some time she's always been so kind to us. B: I know we went to my folks' last year, but my mom's been sick. She needs comfort.A: My parents also need company. If I don't have the Spring Festival Eve dinner with them for two years running, they will be extremely disappointed. As a matter of fact, my mom is already blaming me for neglecting them.B: What can we do then?A: Let me think. Why not invite both our parents here for the dinner?B: But they live too far away from us. It's inconvenient for old people.A: Then we can invite the four of them to a restaurant near them.B: Good idea. On the next morning we can visit both our parents.A: And don't forget to bring gifts.V. Let’s TalkProblem with our educational systemIf you want me to tell you why I remarried, here's my story.Remarrying was the last thing I'd consider for two years after my divorce. I had heard about the high rate of remarriage failures. More importantly, I wondered how. remarrying would affect my 10-year-old son. My heart ached when I saw my son draw a picture of himself, my ex-wife and me holding hands, with sadness on our faces.Since my parents have married and divorced eight times altogether, I hoped my son would not have to go through the same pain I had experienced. As a result, my primary focus after the divorce was my relationship with my son John, not finding a wife.As time went by, my son gradually grew up, and he became conscious of my loneliness and anxiety. One day he asked me to consider dating. The first time he said this, I ignored him. The second time he brought it up, I reconsidered my reservations about dating. I began to date Maria. As our relationship developed over the following year, I was concerned about how my son would actually respond to her. At first, John's affection for Maria was lukewarm.For instance, he would hug her, but the act seemed mechanical. But after several months, he warmed up to her.Seeing that the time was ripe, I asked Maria to marry me. She accepted, so our family of two smoothly became a family of three. Thinking back, I believe my remarrying was the right choice.Some single-parents are still hesitant about remarrying. Now that you've heard my story, I hope you won't hesitate and let golden opportunities slip through your fingers.Key:Changes in the speaker’s Attitude to Remarriage Reasons or Detailed DescriptionsFor two years after my divorce, remarriage was the last word I'd consider. 1. High rate of remarriage failures.2. Remarriage would affect my son.1) He drew a picture of the three of us.2) My parents married and divorced eight times and I hoped my son would have no such pain.3)My primary focus was my son, not a wife.I ignored my son's suggestion that I consider dating. He grew up and became conscious of my loneliness and anxiety.I reconsidered my reservations about dating and began to date Maria. The second time he brought the issue up.I was concerned about my son's response to her. At first his affection for her was lukewarm: his hug was mechanical; but several months later he warmed up to her.I asked Maria to marry me and she accepted. Seeing the time was ripe.Our family of two became a family of three. I believe my remarriage was the right choice.VI . Further Listening and SpeakingListeningTask 1: Early marriageAt the age of 21, Lisa has been married for three years to a young man she met just after finishing secondary school. He treated her well. She almost died during the birth of their first child, born a year after their marriage. The second child, born 18 months later, was also a girl. Lately she and her husband quarrel frequently. She wants to go to vocational school to learn skills to add to the family income-but his mother insists she stay home and produce a son.This example is by no means exceptional.Early marriage is common in many parts of the world. Early marriage usually leads to early motherhood. In some developing countries, 20 percent or even half of the women give birth to their first child before the age of 18 Expectations from parents, in -laws and society are to produce a child as soon after marriage as possible. Many young wives feel pressure to bear sons. This typically results in early and frequent pregnancies. In developing countries, more than half a million women die every year from causes related to pregnancy. There are four important reasons for these deaths. Births are either "too soon, too close, too many, or too late". According to statistics, it is young women who mostoften die during pregnancy.1. At what age did Lisa give birth to her first baby?B) 19.2. What does Lisa want?D) She wants to learn skills to earn wages.3. Why do women in some developing countries have babies early?A) They are facing pressure from both their relatives and the society4. What are the reasons women die from childbirth?D) All of the above.5. What is the main idea of the passage?C) Problems of early marriage.Task 2: Nuclear Family Living PatternsA nuclear family is typical in higly-industiralized societies. Beginning in the early 20th century, the two-parent family known as the nuclear family was the predominant American family type. Generally children live with their parents until they go away to a college or university, or until they acquire their own jobs and move into their own apartment or home.In the early mid-20th century, the father typically was the sole wage earner, and the mother was the children's principal care giver. Today, often both parents hold jobs. Dual-earner families are the predominant type for families with children in the United States. Increasingly, one of the parents has a non-standard shift; that is, a shift that does not start in the morning and end in the late afternoon. In these families, one of the parents manages the children while the other works.Prior to school, adequate day care of children is necessary for dual-earner families. In recent years, many private companies and home-based day care centers have sprung up to fulfill this need. Increasingly, a company arrangement of day care as well as government assistance to parents requiring day care are occurring.Task 3:They are coming for Christmas.A man in Phoenix calls his son in New York the day before Christmas and says, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mom and I are divorcing. Forty-five years of misery is enough.""Dad, what are you talking about?" the son screams."We can't stand the sight of each other any longer," the father says. "We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her."Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone."Oh, heck, they're getting divorced," she shouts. "I'11 take care of this." Losing no time, she calls her father and screams at him, "You are not getting divorced. Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don't do any thing! DO YOU HEAR ME?" Then she quickly hangs up.The old man hangs up his phone and heaves a sigh of relief. He turns to his wife and says merrily, "Okay, they are coming back for Christmas and paying their own way." (192 words)1. He and the boy's mother are divorcing.2. Forty-five years of misery is enough. They can't stand the sight of each other any longer. They are sick of each other.3. He gets frantic and calls his sister.4. They will come back home to stop the parents from divorcing.5. He is happy, for his son and daughter will come back for Christmas and pay their own way.News Report: More Precious Than the DiamondPeople have long known the saying "Diamonds are a girl's best friend." But this may be changing. There's a new stone on the gem market, tanzanite, and it is giving diamonds some serious competition.Tanzanite was one of a number of gems discovered in East Africa in the 1960s. The new colors and varieties changed the gem market. But the real gem among these stones was tanzanite, discovered in 1967 in Tanzania.The stone was named after its country of origin by New York's Tiffany and Co., which introduced it to the world. It draws one's attention quickly with its colors--blue, purple or bronze, depending on the direction it is viewed from.More important for its value, though, is its rarity. Tanzanite has been found in only one small area, near Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania. And its supply will probably be fully mined in the next two decades.As one mining official puts it, "It should never have really occurred in the first place. It did occur. And only this one deposit on this entire planet that is known., makes it more than a thousand times rarer than diamonds.And certainly within the next 15 to 20 years, there will be no more tanzanite to be mined."The current value of the tanzanite market, at U.S.$10 billion, is equivalent to that of diamonds. And so another saying "Diamonds are forever" may lose some of its meaning.。
Unit 1Inside ViewConversation 1Janet: Hi, it’s me again, Janet Li. I’m still a student at the University of Oxford in England. But I’m not in Oxford right now. And I haven’t gone back home to China either. It’s the long vacation now, and believe it or not, it’s the middle of summer. I’m spending my summer in one of the world’s greatest cities. I’m in London, home to the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Tower Bridge…and the double-decker bus. I want to find out what it’s like to live in this busy, lively city. So I’m working for London Time Off, a website about what’s on in London. This is Joe…, he’s my boss, and this is Andy, who is a reporter. And what’s my job?Well, I don’t know yet, because it’s my first day. But I’m meant to be shadowing Andy, oh, what I mean is, I’m going to be helping him. So can you tell me something about London, Andy?Andy: It’s the greatest city in the world. .Joe: Except for New York!Andy: New York? Don’t make me laugh!Joe: And your point is…?Andy: Look, if you want my opinion, London is greater than New York…Joe: No, I don’t want your opinion, thank you very much. It’s a fact.Andy: A fact! Are you serious?\Janet: And here we are in London, probably the greatest city in the world.Andy: What? Probably? Excuse me, I prefer to deal with this myself…Joe: Ah, dream on, Andy………珍妮特：嗨，又是我，珍妮特.李。
必修第三册UNIT3Ⅰ.阅读理解AThewaywedothingsroundhereSome years ago,I was hired by an American bank.I received a letter from the head of the Personnel Department thatstarted,“Dear John,I am quite pleased that you have decided to join us.” That “quite” saddened me.I thought he was saying “we’re kind of pleased you decided to join us although I wish we had hired someone else.” Then I discovered that in American English “quite” sometimes means “very”,while in British English it means “fairly”.So the first lesson about working in other countries is to learn the language and by that I don’t just mean the words people speak.It is body language,dress,manners,ideas and so on.The way people do things highlights many of the differences we see between cultures.Some of these differences may be only on thesurface—dress,food and hours of work—while others may be deeperand take longer to deal with.Mostly,it is just a question of getting used to the differences and accepting them,like the climate,while getting on with business.Some of the differences may be an improvement.People are more polite;the service is better;you ask for something to be done and it happens without having to ask again.However,other differences can be troubling,like punctuality.If you invite people to a party at 7 o’clock,your guests will consider it polite to turn up ee in Germany,five minutes early in the American Midwest,an hour early in Japan,15 minutes afterwards in the UK,up to an hour afterwards in Italy and some time in the evening in Greece.I prefer not to use the word “late” because there is nothing wrong with the times people arrive.It is simply the accepted thing to do in their own country.1.The author was unhappy as mentioned in paragraph 1 because he thought .A.the American bank didn’t think much of himB.the American bank might hire another personC.it’s difficult to get used to American cultureD.it’s easy to misunderstand Americans2.The word “highlights” in paragr aph 2 probably means .A.encouragesB.helps to narrowC.increasesD.draws attention to3.According to the author,what should we do with most cultural differences?A.Ask the native people for help.B.Understand and accept them.C.Do things in our own way.D.Do in-depth research.4.When invited to a party the people who are usually punctual are .A.ItaliansB.GermansC.GreeksD.the BritishB(河南洛阳二模)Song Lam,or Waiata to some of her New Zealand Maori friends,argues that Mandarin and Maori have much incommon,particularly the five vowels which sound the same in both languages.And the mythological figure Maui of Maori legend has a Chinese “twin brother”,the Monkey King.Both could turn themselves into any shape or figure at any time.Some academics claim that one of the native tribes in Taiwan,China speaks a language similar to Maori,notably in the naming of numbers.Evidence gleaned by archaeologists(考古学家) shows an ancient link between the peoples of Australasia and Taiwan,with the native language of Taiwan having similarities to the prehistoric Australasian language.Confused by Maori place names and customs when she first moved to New Zealand,Song Lam spent eight years researching and three years writing her book,TheMaoriofNewZealand,which is believed to be the first Chinese-language publication to include Maori words,values and customs.The 120-page book,including 10 pages ofphotos and maps,describes Maori legends,traditions,history and folk tales.Song Lam was inspired to write the book in 1990 when she tried to sign up for an education course in New Zealand and was asked for her comments on a local historical event,which she knew nothing about.She involved her two sons in her project and research after e the stories behind Maori place names.The younger boy,aged 10,used his skill at drawing to contribute a historic map of Maori tribes in New Zealand.“Both Chinese and Maori like to present a gift when visiting others or receiving a warm reception,” Lam says.“My book will bea good gift when I visit a Maori community.”5.According to Song Lam,what do Mandarin and Maori have in common?A.Fairy tales of the same character.B.Confusing place names and customs.C.Similar pronunciation of vowels.D.The magic power of the Monkey King.6.What does the underlined word “gleaned” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Controlled.B.Gathered.C.Grown.D.Switched.7.Why is Song Lam’s younger son mentioned in paragraph 4?A.To tell his curiosity about Maori.B.To prove his unique talent in painting.C.To stress the importance of education.D.To show his help with the publication.8.What is the best title for the text?A.Cultures Share Language BondB.The First Book about MaoriC.Adaptation to Life in New Zealandnguages Bridge MisunderstandingⅡ.七选五(湖南长沙雅礼中学一模)It can be very easy to stick with what you know,instead of trying to meet people who are different from you. 1 Here’s what you can do:Become self-aware. 2 This includes biases about your own cultural background.It can be confronting,but by doing this you’ll be able to think about how these traits might impact on your approach to and understanding of differences.You could try:Think about what assumptions you make about your friends,peers,and people you work with.Talk to someone from a different cultural background.Try and get to know someone from a different cultural background better.3 You’ll automatically find out more about their life and experiences.Just being curious and open-minded can be helpful.Be more accepting.Sometimes,for one reason or another,it’s not all that easy to understand some cultural differences. 4 In other words,you don’t have to understand,or even agree with someone in order to accept them.5 One of the biggest difficulties to overcome in understanding cultural differences is making judgments based on one opinion.You should do some research to actually learn about people,instead of making broad-brush assessments.Stereotyping(模式化) people from different cultural backgrounds can impact their quality of life and opportunities.A.Do your own research.B.Think beyond stereotypes.C.Practice being sympathetic towards people.D.Work out your own beliefs,values and personal biases.E.Instead of asking them questions directly,treat them as friends.F.And the best approach is to acknowledge people are different and to accept that’s okay.G.However,trying to understand people from other countries can help you eore.Ⅲ.语法填空(安徽合肥二模)China is known as a state of etiquette(礼仪) and ceremonies.Take the example of an interesting story.Once upon a time,a man went on a long tour 1. (visit) his friend with a swan as a gift.But it escaped from the cage on the way and in his effort to catch it,he caught nothing but a feather.When his friend received this unexpected gift—the swan feather,he was 2. (deep) moved by the ter,the saying “the gift is nothing much,but it is the thought 3. counts” was spread far and wide.Gifts are regarded as an important part to show politeness in China.4. is appropriate to give gifts on 5. (occasion) such as festivals and birthdays.If you are invited 6.a family party,small gifts like wine,tea or candies are welcomed.Also fruit,cookies,and flowers are a safe 7. (choose).Chinese used to cup one hand in the other before the chest as a salute(致敬).This tradition,nowadays seldom 8.(follow) except in the Spring Festival,has a history of more than2,000 years.Shaking hands,which should be firm and brief but not too strong,9. (consider) formal greeting behavior in China.If you follow the usual rules of etiquette in China,there is no need to worry about the cultural barriers,for the warm and friendly Chinese will try their best to respect your customs when 10.(communicate).参考答案必修第三册UNIT3Ⅰ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。
5557新标准大学英语视听说教程第三册听力材料文本Unit 1Listening inPassage oneInterviewer: Can you tell me…how do you think you have changed as you have matured?What things havehad a major influence on you?Speaker 1 : Well, let me think…I suppose going to university had a big impact on my life. It made me much moreopen-minded. I met so many different types ofpeople there with weird and wonderful ideas and itchanged the way I see the world. I’m much moretolerant now… It made me a more rounded person. Interviewer: Great, and had any particular person had a central role in forming your character?Speaker 1: I guess that’d have to be my grandfather. I was very close to him, and he taught me to stand up for mybeliefs. He was always telling me about this…Interviewer: So what people or events have had an impact on your life?Speaker 2: I think that traveling my gap year made me grow up and see both the beauty of the world and, well…justthe generosity of ordinary people. I traveled a lotaround Asia and you know, I found that in some ofthe poorest countries, like Cambodia and Laos,people share whatever little they have, and theypossess a real joy for life. It’s probably made me aless selfish person.Interviewer: Interesting…so you would recommend that young people take a gap year to discover themselves and theworld?Speaker 2: Definitely. It gives you an opportunity to learn about the world beyond the one you grew up in and I foundit really…Interviewer: Could you tell me what things in your life have had the greatest influence in forming your personality?○Sp eaker 3: Well…a couple of years ago I was on a reality TV show where a group of young people all lived in a housetogether. Each week some one was voted off by theaudience. I got down to the final three! I supposebeing on the show and seeing how the othercontestants behaved made me realize how selfish andspiteful some people can be just to get what theywant. I also realized it’s best to just be yourself inlife. If you pretend to be someone different peoplewill eventually see through the lies.Interviewer: Right…And how did you feel when you were eventually voted off?Speaker 3: Relieved, to be honest with you. But you know, a slight regret that I didn’t win because I kind of…Interviewer: So you can tell me, what one thing do you think that has had the biggest impact on your life? Speaker 4: Hmm, that’s a difficult question. But I think helping victims of the tsunami in 2004 had a verygreat impact on me. I’m half Thai and I’d justarrived in Thailand for a family Christmas holiday.When I heard the news I knew I had to help-youcouldn’t not. I ended up acting as an interpreter fora group of volunteer doctors. It was an incrediblydifficult time but you know, even in the middle ofsuch a horrific tragedy there is still a huge amount ofgenuine human kindness.Interviewer: That’s amazing! And has it changed the way you view your future…Passage twoTony: Talking to us today in our Life Choices series is Joan Robinson, an academic counselor at Manchester University.She gives advice to school students on choosing the rightsubject to study at university. Joan, welcome to the show. Joan: Thanks Tony.Tony: So Joan, what do our listeners need to think about when choosing a course? It’s a huge, potentially life-changingdecision, isn’t it?Joan: Yes. I generally give students advice in two areas. Firstly, know yourself, and secondly, think to the future.Tony: When you say “know yourself” what do you mean? Joan: Basically, I mean evaluate your own personal strengths and weaknesses, your personality traits（特质）and the things you like.Tony: I see…So how can our listeners do this?Joan: Well, start by asking yourself questions to help reflect on your life so far. For example, what subjects are you good at?Are you an organized and self-disciplined person? Are you confident and outgoing? Do you like working with others ina team or do you prefer working alone? These kinds ofquestions will help you discover more about yourself.Tony: Sounds like good advice. How about your second point regarding the future?Joan: Well, your choice of major subject is likely to have a significant impact on your future career so it’s importantto look into this carefully. I recommend you check not only which academic subjects will help you get into a particulararea of work, but also look carefully at what universitiesoffer. Each university has its strengths so try to choose onethat is the best in your chosen field. Find out what links the department has to related industries and leading companiesin it.Tony: Good point. Now I’d like to take some calls from our listeners. First up we have James on the line. Hi, James!How can we help?James: Hi. I’m interested in career in IT and I’d like to ask Joan whether she thin ks it’s better to go to a highlyrespected university, like Oxford, or to study somewherethat has more of a vocational focus?Joan: Well, James, you know it really depends on what you expect to get out of a university and how you see your future.Basically a handful of the brightest graduates are pickedfrom the top universities around the world to join theleading IT companies. So I’d say if you’re a high-flyerthen this is the route that might be for you. But if you arelooking for a more mainstream （主流）career then you should consider a course that helps you acquire practical,transferable skills that you can use in the workplace…andlook at which universities have the best levels of graduaterecruitment for the kind of job you are aiming for.James: I s ee! Thanks a lot. That really helps me out…UNIT3Listening in conversation 1Lily: So what was the highlight of your trip to (South)Korea? Hugh: Well that's…let me see...it's got to be going to see Nanta. Lily：What on earth is Nanta?Hugh：It's this amazing live show-part theater-part dance-part music.Lily: Sounds really interesting. But why’s it so brilliant? Hugh: I think it's the energy of the performers. Also it has a unique concept. It's a mixture of traditional Korean music,percussion and drums, into a western style performance Lily: I've never heard of it. Has it ever been performed in the West?Hugh: Yeah, it's been a sell-out. They've toured in over 30 countries since the show began in 1997.It's a non-verbalperformance so there are no language barriers. That'swhat's made it an international success.Lily: What else makes it so special then?Hugh: Well...the other thing is that all the action takes place in the kitchen. You see these four chefs preparing the food for awedding reception. The performers use knives, dustbin lidsand various other kitchen utensils to create a hypnoticsoundtrack. The food literally flies everywhere! It'shilarious.Lily: That sounds quite funny I must admit. Is there an actual story though?Hugh: Oh yes, there is a story. The four chefs have to prepare the meal by 6 o'clock and they also have to give the manager'snephew cooking lessons too, which adds to the fun.There’s loads of audience participation and despite therebeing no language involved you get completely engrossed.It's really quite wacky!Lily: And what about the audience? I suppose they start throwing food around…?Hugh: Not quite! But they are totally involved in what's going on-everyone loves it. It's a really great family show. In factit's one of the best shows I've ever seen. Jim, my friend,says he takes all his visitors. He's seen it about eight timesand still loves it.Lily: I bet it's popular with tourists then.Hugh: Well apparently over a million foreign tourists in (South)Korea have seen the show and it's had a run onBroadway too. It first got popular after they appeared atthe Edinburgh Festival. Now they are planning to tourmore cities in Asia where (South) Korean popular cultureis becoming incredibly trendy.Lily：By the way what does“Nanta” mean?Hugh：It means random drumming in Korean. The English name for the show is Cookin’, which gives you a clearer idea ofwhat it's all about.Lily：You've got me interested now. I'll have to check it out on the internet.Listening inConversation 2Interviewer: Kathy Richards is a specialist art tour guide.Kathy-can you tell us what trends you've noticed inrecent years?Kathy: Well, one of the biggest phenomena I've noticed is a huge increase in visitors to galleries-and a growinginterest in modern art in general.Interviewer: What do you think the reason is for that?Kathy: Well, there are several reasons, I think. The most important ones are firstly, that some newcontemporary art galleries have opened which havehad a lot of publicity, and secondly the youngergeneration feel more comfortable with modern art sothe kind of people visiting galleries is changing.Finally, the new generation of galleries have becomedestinations in themselves...they tend to be housed inamazing buildings.Interviewer: So which are the most popular new galleries? Kathy: Well, the Tate Modern in London has had over 30 million visitors since it opened in 2000.The annualaverage is now over 4.5 million. The Museum ofModern Art, or MoMA in New York is an oldergallery, it was founded in 1929 but has been recentlyreno vated and expanded. This work was finished in2006 and it had over 2.5 million visitors in the firstyear after reopening. Another very successful newgallery is the Guggenheim in Bilbao in Spain. Itopened in 1997 and now gets about a million visitorsa year.Interviewer: Those are pretty impressive figures. Maybe the fact that the Tate Modern is free to visit might havesomething to do with it?Kathy: It's true that entrance to the permanent collection is free but the numbers of people visiting the temporaryexhibition are also high-and the entrance fee is usuallyabout ten pounds.Interviewer: Do you have to pay to get into the other galleries you mentioned?Kathy: Oh yes. You do. Admission to MoMA is 20 US dollars and the Guggenheim in Bilbao costs eighteuros.Interviewer: Do people mind paying, do you think?Kathy: No, I don't think they do mind. Most people feel the fees are reasonabl e considering the outstandingcollections of priceless works of art that they get tosee.Interviewer: You mentioned that the buildings that art galleries are in can be an attraction themselves these days... Kathy: Well, yes, the Guggenheim has literally revitalized the whole city and put Bilbao on the tourist map. It's gota futuristic, curvy metallic structure and people love it.The Tate Modern has helped redevelop an oldindustrial area beside the River Thames. The galleryitself is actually inside a huge , old, brick powerstation. And MoMA is interesting as it's in downtownNew York.Interviewer: And who visits these galleries? What's the profile of the average art lover?Kathy: Well, in the past museums and galleries were seen as appealing to the older generation. But in fact, 48percent of visitors to the Tate Modern are under35...UNIT5Listening in 1Today we’ll focus on two aspects of group behaviour.Firstly,how groups develop,and secondly,the roles individuals play within a group.It’s widely acknowledged that the perform ance of effective groups is often greater than the sum of the individuals in the group.This is due to what we call synergy-in other words,the extra energy and effevtiveness that people create when they work together.Early research in this field carried out in the 1930s by Elton Mayo discovered something that he called the “Hawthorne effect”.The idea is that when individual know they are part of a study,their productivity automatically increases regardless of other factors,such as how much time or money they are given,for example.The research suggests that things like personal identity,s elf-esteem and the social context in which a group is working are really very important factors in improving the performance of individuals.If we move on to look at the nature of groups more closely,we find that groups have natural phasese that can help us understand their effectiveness.You have probably all had experience of working with other people in a group that,at firsl,wasn,t very productive.This phenomenon was studied by Tuckman in the 1960s,and he created a model to describe the stages of a group.The first stage is known as”Forming”which is when individual members get to know each other.This is followed by”Storming”when individual start to share their ideas and creative energy.The third phase is”Norming”where a group identity begins to form.The final stage is”Performing”when individuals within the group work together.And it is at this stage that the group achieves results.Understanding these phases can help us ensure that members of a group work together to overcome early loner.The”Resource investigator”is the group member who is always curious and explores new ideas and the”Monitorevaluator”is calm and serous and makes good,balanced decisions.The”Team worker”in cont rast is a socially orientated and sensitive member of the team who is able to encourage a team spirit.And the”Comleter-finisher”is a conscientious perfectionist who follows through on the details and ties up and loose ends.To be effective,a team needs to have a variety of members who can fulfill all these different roles.Listening in 2Today I'm reporting from Phuket in Southern Thailand.Parts of the island were devastated by the tsunami in 2004,and over 250 people lost their lives here. I've come back to see how one community has recovered.Here in the village of The Chat Chai,the rebuilding of the destroyed homes has been led by the international organazition Habitat for Humanity.About a year after the tsunami occurred,volunteers began building 36 new homes for local families.One villager,Somwang,is certainly very happy with the results.He used to live in a small hut on his two square metre plot of land near the sea.The local community wanted him to have a bigger home and despite the small size of his plot of land,t hey built him a three-storey house,which is now the tallest in the village. A happy ending to such a horrific tragedy.The rebuilding here has also had a positive effect on the local economy,because the earth bricks that were used to build the homes were produced in Khao Lak,another tsunami hit island——all part of a post-tsunami livelihood development project.Talking to people here,I've discovered that the project not only provided them with much needed shelter,but also the process has helped rebuild a spirit of community amongst them.A host of foreign as well as local volunteers joined together to work in rebuilding the villagers' homes and lives,and even an American TV celebrity volunteered.The project has also been visited by former US president Jimmy Carter,who is an active supporter of Habitat for Humanity.He and his wife offer one week of their time every year to volunteer on construction projects around the world.It's certainly encouraging to see the strength of the human spirit and generosity of people who help others in times of need. Habitat for Humanity is continuing their work in the south of Thailand,helping poor local families and communities to improve their lives.Their "Save&Bulid" scheme encourages families to save 30 per cent of the cost of building or rebuilding their home.The charity then lends the family the rest of the money they need,and helps in the building of their new home.It's then paid for inmonthly repayments of under ＄30,which supports those who want to build a better life for themselves.This is Marianne Harper reporting from Southern Thailand...Uint 9Listening inPart 1OK,so a little test .Coca-Cola...Nike...ferrari.Think!What image did you get as I said these very famous brand names?Wait a moment.There’s no real need to answer,is there,because we know,more or less,don’t we?Coca-Cola—that delicious fizzy drink,ice cold,on a summer’s day. Nike, running shoes for strong,beautiful bodies.Ferrari—an attractive,powerful car for attractive,powerful people.The fact, the names, the brand names say it all.what’s in a brand name?Ideally,everything!Everything the manufacturer wants you to think of when you hear the name.that’s certainly what both customers’exeprience and research tells us.it’s the reasons why manufactu rers attach such importance to choosing the right name for their products.Let’s have a look at some of the qualities a good brand name should have.Firstly ,it should be simple and easy to remember.Imagine if Coca-Cola had been namd “Cocafantaslicola”.It’s just too long!Or,take other name—starbucks,the name of a famous coffee shop.now,that’s an easy name to remember,starbucks.Second point,the brand name should bedifferent,unique,something you can’t confuse with anything else.Like Coca-Cola.Or—let’s take a nother famous brand name—Microsoft.It combines two words,micro,meaning verysmall,and the word soft.Two words that together make a unique name—Microsoft.Thirdly,if the word is a real word,it should be strong,positive associations.Take the name Alfa Romeo,Alfa is the first letter of the Greek alphabet and has the association of the best or the stronges t.Romeo is the name of the most romantic lovers of all in a famous Shakespeare play.Alfa Romeo—strong,romantic.The words have great association,don’t they?Forth point,the sound of the name is very important.take Ferrari.The word has a long vowel sound—“aaari”—that makes it sound luxurious.So Ferrari must be a luxurious car.How about Coca-Cola?It’s got a sharp,fizzy sound,just like the drink. So—all these things are what you should be looking for when choosing a brand name—somethingsimple,memorable,unique,with positive association and a great sound.whew!It’s not easy,is it,to choose a name that does all those things?But the very best brand names do exactly that.Part 2Interviewer: Clare, tell me about the names in your family. You say some of them have quite an interesting history.Clare: Yes, they do. Well, ok, I’ll begin with my own name. My maiden name was Habibis, but I’m married and my name’s Clare Thompson.Interviewer: Thompson.Clare: Yes. I don’t know much about the names or my husband’s side of the family, so I’ll talk about my own instead…OK, so…my full name’s Clare Elsie Thompson. “Elsie” is my middle name , which used to be a very old-fashioned name. in fact, it’s just come back into fashion-Imet someone who called their baby ”Elsie”-but when I was younger it was the kind of name that made people laugh and I hated it.. Anyway, my parents wanted to name me after my grandmother, whose name was Elsie Clare, so their first idea was to call me Elsie Clare.Interviewer: Elsie Clare!Clare: Yes, but when they told my grandmother, she was horrified, and said, “you can’t do that to the child, I’ve had to put up with Elsie all my life, I don’t want her to have to” . So they called me Clare Elsie instead.Interviewer: Sounds better!Clare: Yes…My father’s surname is Habibis . My mum’s English but he was Greek, so that was the name I grew up with. But Habibis isn’t a Greek name. It’s a Middle Eastern n ame and means “loved one” in Arabic.Interviewer: Really?Clare: Yes, and the reason for the surname, we discovered, is that my great-grandfather on my father’s side lived in Lebanon—there was a well-established Greek community there. And my great-grandfather was a very sociable, friendly kind of person and everyone liked him a lot so they gave him the name, “Habibi”,which means “loved one”Interviewer: Ah, that’s lovely!Clare: Yes, I do like that story. But my father had a great first name too. He was called Homer, after the Ancient Greek poet. Interviewer: The English would see that as a very unusual name, but I suppose the Greeks wouldn’t, would they?Clare: No, I don’t think so. But one of his brothers was called Mitton.Interviewer: Mitton , the 17th century English poe t?Clare: Yes. And you wouldn’t think that a Greek family would call their son after an English poet, would you? But they did!Unit 10Inside viewConversation 1Andy: So today, we're meant to be meeting a woman who does walking tours aroundmysterious London.Janet: What's that about?Joe: Aha! That's what we're going to find out. Apparently, she takes visitors round the mysterious sights of London. Anyway, ask her yourself!Janet: Why me?Andy: We were going to ask you, Janet, if you like to do the interview？Janet: Me? But I don't know anything about London!Andy: Which makes you a perfect person to ask some real questions.Janet: I don't believe it.Joe: And if you're any good, we'll upload your interview next week. Janet: I'm not sure what to say .It's great but are you absolutely sure you think I'm OK for this?Joe: Too late, here she comes. Hi, this is Janet……Janet: Emma, tell us about some of the legendary characters in London.Emma: Well, legendary characters might be complete myths or they may have actually existed. For example, most people believethat the famous detective Sherlock Holmes must have existed. But in fact, we know he can't have existed.Janet: And what about Guy Fawkes?Emma: Yes, Guy Fawkes did actually exist and he tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament. But we celebrate him every year on Guy Fawkes Night every 5th of November, and in fact, he's considered to be one of the most popular people in British history!Janet: And I've heard something about Dick Whittington and his cat?。
新视野大学英语第三版第三册视听说原文Unit 1 Access to successFurther practice in listeningShort conversations ScriptsConversation 1 W：Hello，Mr. Williams。
This is John Barrett’s secretary. I’m calling to cancel his appointment with you at 10 today as he is not feeling well。
M：Thanks for calling。
It’s quite all right。
We’ll arrange some other time to meet. Q: What is the man going to do？Conversation 2 M: I need to use more than just my math skills for these questions but I don’t have a calculator. Shall I go and buy on e? W: Actually，I’ve got two。
And I'll let you have one for the price of a coffee。
Q：What do we learn about the woman from this conversation?Conversation 3 M: Professor Smith，I'd like to have your advice as to my career development in the future. W：It's my pleasure. I think you are good at abstract thinking。
