《大学体验英语》听说教程第三册听力原文+答案 (2)

全新版大学英语听说教程第三册听力原文及答案Unit 1Part BText 1Dating with My Mother (Part One)After 22 years of marriage, I have discovered the secret to keep love alive in my relationship with my wife, Peggy. I started dating with another woman.It was Peggy's idea. One day she said to me, 'Life is too short, you need to spend time with the people you love. You probably won't believe me, but I know you love her and I think that if the two of you spend more time together, it will make us closer.'The 'other' woman my wife was encouraging me to date is my mother, a 72-year-old widow who has lived alone since my father died 20 years ago. Right after his death, I moved 2,500 miles away to California and started my own life and career. When I moved back near my hometown six years ago, I promised myself that I would spend more time with mom. But with the demands of my job and three kids, I never got around to seeing her much beyond family get-togethers and holidays.Mom was surprised and suspicious when I called and suggested the two of us go out to dinner and a movie.'What's wrong?' she asked.'I thought it would be nice to spend some time with you,' I said. 'Just the two of us.''I would like that a lot,' she said.When I pulled into her driveway, she was waiting by the door with her coat on. Her hair was curled, and she was smiling. 'I told my lady friends I was going out with my son, and they were all impressed. They can't wait to hear about our evening,' Mother said.Exercise 1: 1. c 2. a 3.bQuestions:1. What would make the speaker closer to his wife, Peggy?2. What do you know about the speaker's mother?3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Peggy?Exercise 2:1. She suggested that her husband spend more time with his mother. She said to her husband, "Life is too short, but you need to spend time with the people you love. You probably won't believe me, but I know you loveher and I think that if the two of you spend more time together , it will make us closer."2. 1) ...she was waiting by the door with her coat on and she had her hair curled.2) She had told her lady friends about this.Text 2Dating with My Mother (Part Two)We didn't go anywhere fancy, just a neighborhood place where we could talk. Since her eyes now see only large shapes and shadows, I had to read the menu for both of us.'I used to be the reader when you were little,' she said.'Then it is time for you to relax and let me return the favor,' I said.We had a nice talk over dinner, just catching up on each other's lives. We talked for so long that we missed the movie.'I'll go out with you again,' my mother said as I dropped her off, 'but only if you let me buy dinner next time.'I agreed.'How was your date?' my wife asked when I got home that evening. 'Nice...nicer than I thought it would be,' I said.Mom and I get out for dinner a couple of times a month. Sometimes we take in a movie, but mostly we talk. I tell her about my trails at work and brag about the kids and Peggy. Mom fills me in on family gossip and tells me about her past. Now I know what it was like for her to work in a factory during the Second World War. I know how she met my father there, and know how they went through the difficult times. I can't get enough of these stories. They are important to me, a part of my history. We also talk about the future. Because of health problems, my mother worries about the days ahead.Spending time with my mom has taught me the importance of slowing down. Peggy was right. Dating another woman has helped my marriage.Exercise 1: 1. c 2. d 3. dQuestions:1. What does the story mainly tell us?2. Which of the following is true?3. What can you learn from the story?Exercise 2: 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. FQuestions:1.It can be inferred that the speaker’s mother often took him out todinner when he was small.2.The mother has poor eyesight now.3.On their first date the speaker took his mother out to dinner and amovie.4.The speaker’s parents worked in the same factory during the SecondWorld War.5.The speaker and his mother now meet once every month.Part CConversation 1:W: You know, many American parents are now wondering why they can't keep their teenage children from drinking.M: I'm aware of that. To my mind, it's the permissive attitude of the parents that is to blame.Q: What can you learn from the man's response?Conversation 2:M: Don't you think it's good to give our children a monthly allowance? W: I think so. It can teach them the value of money. With a monthly allowance they can learn to budget their expenses wisely.Q: What are they talking about?Conversation 3:M: Mom, I've got a part-time job at a supermarket. Three hours a day weekdays and all day Saturday.W: Congratulations, Tom. But are you sure you can handle it? What about your homework and your piano lessons?Q: How does the mother feel about Tom's part-time job at the supermarket? Conversation 4:M: Hey, Mary. You look so upset. What happened?W: My father had an accident the other day. He is now in hospital and will have an operation tomorrow. You see, his heart is rather weak. I really don't know whether he can survive it.Q: What's the woman worried about?Conversation 5:W : Mother's Day is coming soon. Could you tell me what sons and daughters do in your country on that day?M: Well, they send their mothers flowers and cards to celebrate theoccasion. Besides, it is a common practice for them to wear pink carnations on that day.Q: Which of the following is true of the customs of Mother's Day in the man's country?1. b2. c3. b4. d5. dPart DMy First JobMy parents ran a small restaurant. It was open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. My first job was shining shoes for customers when I was six years old. My duties increased as I grew older. By age ten I was clearing tables and washing plates. My father made it clear that I had to meet certain standards. I had to be on time, hard-working and polite to the customers. I was never paid for any work I did. One day I made the mistake of telling Dad I thought he should give me ten pounds a week. He said, "OK, then how about you paying me for the three meals a day when you eat here and for the times you bring your friends here for free drinks?" He figured I owed him about 40 pounds a week. This taught me quite a lot.Statements:1. The speaker had more than one responsibility at his parents' restaurant.2. The speaker's parents kept their business open around the clock.3. It can be inferred that the speaker's family lived in the United States.4. It seems that the speaker's father was very strict with him but quite kind to his friends.5. The father finally agreed to pay his child for his work but would deduct the cost of his meals.6. This story shows that the speaker has very unhappy memories of his childhood.Unit 2Part BText1What a Coincidence! (Part One)Andrew had always wanted to be a doctor. But the tuition for a medical school in 1984 was 15,000 dollars a year, which was more than his family could afford. To help him realize his dream, his father, Mr. Stewart, a real estate agent, began searching the house-for-sale ads in newspapers in order to find extra business. One advertisement that he noted down wasfor the sale of a house in a nearby town. Mr. Stewart called the owner, trying to persuade him to let him be his agent. Somehow he succeeded and the owner promised that he would come to him if he failed to get a good deal with his present agent. Then they made an appointment to meet and discuss the thing.As good things are never easy to acquire, the time for the appointment had to be changed almost ten times. On the day when they were supposed to meet at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Mr. Stewart received another call from the owner. His heart sank as he feared there would be another change of time. And so it was. The owner told him that he couldn't make it at three but if he would come right then, they could talk it over. Mr. Stewart was overjoyed. Leaving everything aside, he immediately set out to drive to the house.As he approached the area, he had a strange feeling of having been there before. The streets, the trees, the neighborhood, all looked familiar to him. And when he finally reached the house, something clicked in his mind. It used to be the house of his father-in-law! The old man had died fifteen years ago but when he was alive, he had often visited him with his wife and children. He remembered that, like his son Andrew, his father-in-law had also wanted to study medicine and, failing to do so, had always hoped that one of his two daughters or his grandchildren could someday become a doctor.Exercise 1:1. b 2. a 3. d 4. cQuestions:1. Who are the two main characters in the story you have just heard?2. How did Mr. Stewart get to know the owner of the house?3. What problem did Mr. Stewart have?4. What is the coincidence in the story you have just heard?Exercise 2:1984 / son / medical school / tuition / afford it / realize / newspaper ads / extra business / advertisement / succeeded / agent / changed / phone call / put aside / doing / immediately / familiar / father-in-law's / visited / his father-in-law alive / coincidenceText2What a Coincidence! (Part Two)When he entered the house, Mr. Stewart was even more amazed to find that the house was decorated exactly as he had remembered it. He told the owner about this and the latter became intrigued too. However, they were in for even greater surprises. It so happened that in the middle of their discussion, a postman came to deliver a letter. And the letter wasaddressed to Mr. Stewart's father-in-law! Were it not for Mr. Stewart's presence there and then, the letter would be returned as no person of that name lived in the house any longer. As the postman demanded a signature on the receipt slip, Mr. Stewart signed for his long-deceased father-in-law. Mystified, the owner urged Mr. Stewart to open the letter and see what it contained. The letter was from a bank. When he opened it, two words immediately met his eye -- 'For education'. It was a bank statement of an amount his father-in-law had put in years ago for his grandchildren's education needs. With the interest it had earned over the years, the standing value of the amount came to a little over $15,000, just enough money to cover the tuition of Andrew's first year at a medical college!Another thing that is worth mentioning is about the postman. The original postman, who had worked in this neighborhood, called in sick that day. So the postman, who was new to the area, came to deliver mail in his place. Had it been the old postman, the letter would undoubtedly be returned to the sender as he knew full well that no person bearing that name lived in that house any longer.The miracle was a blessing for Andrew. With the money given to him by his grandfather he was able to study medicine. Now he is a doctor in Illinois.Exercise 1: 1. T 2. F 3. F 4. F 5. F Statements:1. Several coincidences happened in the story.2. The coincidences made it possible for the owner to sell his house ata good price.3. No one actually benefited from the coincidences.4. It can be inferred that Mr. Stewart did not have to seek extra work from then on.5. With the extra money Mr. Stewart had earned, Andrew's dream finally came true.Exercise 2:1. He was intrigued.2. A bank statement.3. his father-in-law had put an amount of money in the bank for his grandchildren's education.4. A little over $15,000.5. He could use the money to cover the tuition of his first year at a medical college.6. He is a doctor in Illinois.Part CDad Stops for Gas, Finds Lost SonNueng Garcia was the son of an American serviceman stationed in Thailand in 1969. But his father went back to the States when Nueng was only three months old. When he grew up Nueng immigrated to the United States and worked as a gas station clerk in Pueblo, Colorado. His dream was to find his father John Garcia. Year after year, he tried in vain to search for information about the whereabouts of his father.It was a fine day in Pueblo. There was not a cloud in the blue sky. But for him, it was just another day on the job. Suddenly he noticed the name of one customer who paid with a check. The man, who was in his fifties, had the same surname as his own. Nueng raised his head from the check and looked at the man. Could this be his father?"Are you John Garcia?" he asked."Yes," came the answer."Were you ever in the Air Force?""Yes.""Were you ever in Thailand?""What's that to do with you?" answered the man, who became suspicious by then."Were you or were you not?" Nueng persisted."Yes.""Did you ever have a son?"At this truth dawned on the man. They stared at each other and realized at the same moment that they were father and son who were separated 27 years ago and half a world away.John Garcia hadn't seen his son since 1969. He lost touch with Nueng's mother when she started seeing another man. He moved to Pueblo nine years ago. He said he never went to that gas station, wasn't even low on gas that day and hardly ever paid with a check.Exercise: 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T 6. T 7. F 8. T Statements:1. Nueng's parents divorced when he was only 3 months old.2. After moving to the U.S.A., Nueng worked at a gas station in Colorado.3. Nueng never gave up his efforts to find his father, but John Garcia had never looked for his son.4. One day while at work Nueng's eyes fell on the photo of a customer's driver's license, and the man in the photo looked like his father.5. John Garcia was once in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Thailand.6. John Garcia and his son didn't meet each other again until 1996.7. Nueng's father said he often went to that gas station but never paid with a check.8. It was by coincidence that John Garcia and his son were reunited aftermany years of separation.Part DUnexplained ParallelsOne of the best-known collections of parallels is between the careers of Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy. Both were shot on a Friday, in the presence of their wives; both were succeeded by a Southerner named Johnson; both their killers were themselves killed before they could be brought to justice. Lincoln had a secretary called Kennedy; Kennedy a secretary called Lincoln. Lincoln was killed in the Ford Theater; Kennedy met his death while riding in a Lincoln convertible made by the Ford Motor Company -- and so on.Similar coincidences often occur between twins. A news story from Finland reported of two 70-year-old twin brothers dying two hours apart in separate accidents, with both being hit by trucks while crossing the same road on bicycles. According to the police, the second victim could not have known about his brother's death, as officers had only managed to identify the first victim minutes before the second accident.Connections are also found between identical twins who have been separated at birth. Dorothy Lowe and Bridget Harrison were separated in 1945, and did not meet until 1979, when they were flown over from Britain for an investigation by a psychologist at the University of Minnesota. They found that when they met they were both wearing seven rings on their hands, two bracelets on one wrist, a watch and a bracelet on the other. They married on the same day, had worn identical wedding dresses and carried the same flowers. Dorothy had named her son Richard Andrew and her daughter Catherine Louise; Bridget had named her son Andrew Richard and her daughter Karen Louise. In fact, she had wanted to call her Catherine. Both had a cat called Tiger. They also had a string of similar mannerisms when they were nervous.How can we explain the above similarities?Exercise:1)Shot, Friday, wives2)Succeeded, Johnson3)killers, brought, justice4)secretaries5)Ford theater, Lincoln6)Died, accidents7)trucks, same road8)met, 34, seven rings, wrist, watch9)Married, wedding dresses, same flowers10) similar, children11) cat, TigerStatements:1. Both Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy were killed by a Southerner.2. John F. Kennedy's secretary was named after Abraham Lincoln.3. The news story told about the traffic accidents that killed two twin brothers.4. It can be inferred from the passage that more parallel phenomena are studied in the United States than in any other country.5. Coincidences occurring in three nations are described in the passage.6. Some psychologists' interest is the research on coincidences between twins.7. According to the speaker, coincidences occur much more often between twins than between people who are not related.8. The speaker does not mention his/her own opinion on whether these parallels can be explained.Unit 3Part BText 1A Marriage Agreement (Part One)(Tom and Linda have signed a marriage agreement. Both agree not to break the rules outlined in the agreement. John, a reporter, is talking to them about the agreement.)John: Tom, Linda, first I'd like to ask you why you decided to write this unusual agreement.Tom: We found that many problems are caused when a person has different expectations from his or her spouse. We wanted to talk about everything openly and honestly before we started living together.Linda: Also we both know how important it is to respect each other's pet peeves. Like, I can get very annoyed if others leave stuff -- clothing, papers, everything! -- lying around on the floor. It really bugged me, so we put that in the agreement.John: This is mentioned in Article 1: Cleaning Up, isn't it? It says, "Nothing will be left on the floor overnight. Everything must be cleaned up and put away before going to bed."Tom: Then I'll know clearly what Linda's expectations are.John: I see. What about Article 2: Sleeping? It says, "We will go to bed at 11 p.m. and get up at 6:30 a.m. except on weekends." I'm sure some people hearing this will think that this agreement isn't very romantic. Tom: Well, we disagree. We think it's very romantic. This agreement shows that we sat down and talked, and really tried to understand the other person. A lot of problems occur in a marriage when people don't talk aboutwhat they want.Linda: That's right. When we disagreed about something, we worked out a solution that was good for both of us. I would much rather have Tom really listen to me and understand my needs than give me a bunch of flowers or a box of candy.Exercise 1: 1. b 2. c 3.aQuestions:1. Which statement best summarizes the marriage agreement between Tom and Linda?2. According to Tom, what will give rise to problems in a marriage?3. What can be inferred about Linda from the conversation?Exercise 2:1. Because she wanted to understand each other's expectations so that potential problems could be avoided and they could live happily together.2. Cleaning up. Everything must be cleaned up and put away before going to bed.3. Sleeping. Time for bed: 11pm; time to get up: 6:30am except on weekends.Text 2A Marriage Agreement (Part Two)John: Linda, do you spend a lot of time checking to see if the other person is following the rules? Arguing?Linda: No, not at all.Tom: A lot of couples argue because they don't understand each other's expectations. I think we spend less time arguing than most couples because we both know what the other person expects.John: What happens if one of you breaks a rule?Tom: Well, that's in Article 13 of our agreement.John: Is it? Oh yes, Article 13: Breaking Rules. "If you break a rule, you must apologize and do something nice for the other person to make it up."Linda: Yeah, like last time Tom broke the rule of driving.John: What's the rule?Linda: The rule is we must ask for directions if we are driving and get lost for more than five minutes.John: What happened?Tom: We were driving to a friend's wedding, and we got lost. Linda wanted to stop at a gas station to ask for directions, but I thought I could figure it out.Linda: Then we drove forty miles in the wrong direction and ended up being late for the wedding.Tom: So I took her out to dinner. I knew what I should do to apologize. John: That's very important, I think, knowing how to apologize. By the way, do you plan to update your agreement at all? What if things change in your life and a rule doesn't work anymore?Linda: We've thought about that too. Article 14 states that we must review this agreement once a year and make necessary changes.John: Well, it was really nice talking to you both. Thank you very much for your time.Tom & Linda: Thank you.Exercise 1: 1. F 2.F 3.T 4.TStatements:1. Tom and Linda never argue because they both know what the other person expects.2. Once Tom broke Article 14 and apologized to Linda by taking her out to dinner.3. If some of the rules in the marriage agreement become outdated, changes will be made to update them.4. It seems that both Tom and Linda are satisfied with their marriage agreement.Exercise 2:1. One rule says that if they get lost for more than five minutes when they are driving, they must stop and ask for directions.2. Once Tom and Linda got lost when they were driving to a friend's wedding.3. Linda wanted to stop at a gas station to ask the way, but Tom thought he could figure it out.4. As a result, they were late for the wedding because they went in the wrong direction for forty miles.Part CA Perfect MatchAre you looking for a good relationship with someone special? What type of person is the best person for you? Is it the person with the highest IQ? Is it the most beautiful or most handsome person? How about the richest person or the most ambitious? Is your ideal partner the most traditional or the most modern person? Is he or she the person most like you, or most unlike you?The answer, psychologists say, is none of the above. Why? Because they are all extremes. In a number of research studies, psychologists asked couples these questions. The answers were clear. Most people are happy with moderation -- with partners who are not the most or the best (or the least or the worst). People are more comfortable with partnerswho are not so special.The research showed several other important things. In a love relationship, two things can cause trouble. First, trouble happens when both people get angry quickly. This is not surprising. Second, trouble happens when people don't expect to change themselves in a relationship. Do you stay calm when you disagree with someone? Are you ready to change yourself? If you can tolerate disagreement and are willing to change, maybe you are ready for a serious relationship.Exercise:1. ...not so special/not extremes2. a. ...get angry quicklyb. ...change themselves...Statements: 1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. T 6. T1. The passage implies that the perfect match for you is a person who is most unlike you.2. The author argues that the most beautiful or most handsome person may not be your perfect partner.3. Moderate person, that is, the partners who are not the most or the best can be your perfect match.4. The research showed that an extreme love relationship between the two can cause trouble.5. The passage states that the anger is one of the causes that lead to the breakup of a love relationship.6. The perfect match lies in the people's attitudes to tolerate disagreement and be willing to change in a relationship.Part DHusbands and Wives Don't See Things AlikeLet's face it -- husbands and wives just don't see things alike. Take TV remote controls, for example. I'm a channel-grazer. When I watch the news, I flip back and forth through four different networks."It drives me crazy when you do that," my wife complains. I don't understand why she has no interest in other channels. After all, she is a woman who wants to know everything going on in the neighborhood and among all the relatives. Just one button away might be an interesting program on How to Lose Fifty Pounds by Eating Chocolate Sundaes or How to Understand Weird Husbands. But, no, she won't change channels, not even if she dislikes the program she's watching."This talk show host makes me so angry!" she cried one evening. "Then why don't you change the channel?" I asked."Because I can't stand people who are always changing channels." Differences. No right or wrong, just differences."The first law of civilization," said an old philosopher, "is to let people be different."I don't need to convert my wife to my ways, and she doesn't try to make me be like her. We simply take turns monitoring the remote control.Exercise:1.He frequently changes channels.2.No. It makes her very angry.3.She sticks to one channel even if she doesn’t like it.4.They take turns monitoring the remote control.5.How everything is going on in the neighborhood and among all theirrelatives.6.No. Because, as one philosopher puts it, “The first law ofcivilization is to let people be different.”Statements:1. The major difference between the speaker and his wife is their TV viewing habits.2. According to the speaker, he is more interested in talk shows while his wife is more interested in news programs.3. The wife seems to be more weird than the husband is.4. The speaker and his wife usually take turns working the remote control when they watch television.5. It can be inferred that women are generally more tolerant than men of their spouse's differences.6. The speaker and his wife maintain peace not by changing each other but by tolerance.Unit 4Part BText 1Being a Police Officer Is a Stressful JobInterviewer: Welcome to our program, Sam.Sam: Thank you.Interviewer: Sam, how long have you been a police officer?Sam: I've been a police officer for thirty years.Interviewer: Thirty years. And you've had different types of assignments on the police force, I guess.Sam: Yeah, I've done everything from patrol to undercover work to detective work, and now I'm supervising investigations.Interviewer: Sam, I think most people would say that being a police officer is a very stressful job. Would you agree?Sam: Yes, it's definitely a stressful job. But it depends on your assignment.Interviewer: So, what's probably the most stressful assignment you can have?Sam: I'd say patrol is the most stressful assignment.Interviewer: That's interesting! In what way?Sam: Well, I guess the biggest part of the stress is the fear factor -- the fear of the unknown.Interviewer: What do you mean, Sam?Sam: Well, in patrol work, you don't know from moment to moment who you are talking to or what their reaction is going to be to justify your presence. Let's say, for example, a patrol officer stops someone for a traffic violation. It seems as though that would be a very low-stress situation.Interviewer: Yes, it is a very low-stress situation.Sam: But the truth is, there are more police officers injured during a routine stop.Interviewer: Really?Sam: Really! That's why all police officers are taught from the very beginning to be aware of their surroundings. People back over policemen, people shoot policemen, people jump out at policemen -- different kinds of things. So that's probably the most stressful time.Interviewer: I see. Let's take a break and then we'll move on to our next topic.Sam: All right.Exercise 1: 1. d 2. c 3.aQuestions:1. What's the relationship between the two speakers?2. What does Sam mainly talk about?3. What do you know about Sam?Exercise 2:Sam has been a police officer for 30 years. He has done everything from patrol to undercover work. He has also done detective work and now he is supervising investigations.Sam thinks being a police officer is a very stressful job, but it depends on the assignment one has. In his opinion the biggest pert of the stress is the fear of the unknown and patrol is the most stressful assignment.Text 2Stress Reducers。

Unit1Transcript Lesson One Audio StudioClip 1Melting Polar IceThe latest evidence comes from opposite ends of our planet, but the story it tells is thesame. At the North Pole, new satellite photos show Arctic ice is melting so fast, many scientists now predict it will be gone within 30 years. Some researchers think it could disappear in just six. At the South Pole, an ice shelf the size of Connecticut is in danger of melting because theice bridge that held it in place has shattered. It’s one of ten ice shelves that have shrunk or collapsed in the past 50 years. Some were 10,000 years old. Polar ice works as the earth’s airconditioner. Without it, there could be a snowball effect with temperatures rising even faster. Governments all around the world have to take the lead in solving this crisis, but eachof us has to do our part to reduce greenhouse gasses. If we all don’t take bold action — and take it soon — we will all find ourselves on very thin ice. If we’re lucky.Warm-up1）A string of warmer years 2）Polar ice is melting fast 3）Extreme weathersTask 1 Note-taking1) opposite ends of our planet 2) North 3) melting so fast 4) it will be gone within 30 years 5) it could disappear in just six 6) South 7) in danger of melting 8) shattered 9) 5010) one of ten11) shrunk12) collapsed13) 10,000Task 2 Dictation1) as the earth’s air conditioner 2) a snowball effect with temperatures rising even faster 3)take the lead in solving this crisis 4) do our part to reduce greenhouse gasses 5) all find ourselves on very thin iceClip 2 Who Is Paying the Price for Climate ChangeClimate change is already melting the Arctic, queering weather and threatening foodsupplies. So who’s paying the price for all these global warming impacts It might seem likeinsurers are most at risk. Indeed, insurers did pay out some $33 billion in climate-related damages last year in the U.S. alone. But it turns out that bearing the brunt of climate change costs is you, the taxpayer. A new analysis by the Natural Resources Defense Council, the NRDC, finds that the federal government spent three times more than the private insurance industry on climate change impacts last year. And, of course, those federal efforts are entirely funded by taxpayers.“It is in effect a climate disruption tax, equivalent to a 2.7 percentage point increase in what Americans paid in sales taxes last year.” That's Daniel Lashof, director of the NRDC's Climateand Clean Air Program and co-author of the report. We spent nearly $100 billion in 2012 on drought-related crop insurance, storms like Hurricane Sandy, floods and wildfires. By comparison the nation spent $95 billion on education last year and just $91 billion on transportation. Greenhouse gas pollution shows no signs of slowing, recently touching 400 parts-per-million. And as that number continues to rise, so will the price.Task 1 Note-taking1) insurers 2) risk 3) out some $33 billion 4) damages5) taxpayer 6) three times more than7) funded by taxpayersTask 2 True or False1) T 2) F 3) FLesson Two Audio StudioClip 1 Brighter LivingWith all the news about climate change, sometimes reversing it or slowing it down seemsimpossible, but it’s not. The key is making small simple changes in your daily life. Then multiply that by the millions of us, and we’ve got real results in the long run. Install aprogrammable thermostat that adjusts itself when you are not at home so you are not cooling or heating an empty house. If every home in America did this, the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions would be the same as taking six millions cars off the road. Next, wash your clothes in cold water instead of hot. Look for appliances that have been given the energy star seal of approval by the EPA. These models use ten to fifty percent less energy than standard models. Buy fresh foods whenever possible. Frozen foods use ten times the energy to produce and get to the supermarket. Finally, head to your home improvement store and pick up an insulation blanket. They go from ten or twenty bucks, to wrap around your hot water heater.Warm-up1) buy fresh food whenever possible 2) buy and wear clothes made of eco-friendly materials 3) save electricity, water 4) take more public transportation, ride bicycles or just walkTask 1 Note-taking1) programmable 2) adjusts 3) cooling or heating an empty house 4) in cold water instead of hot 5) appliances that have been given the energy stars 6) fresh foods whenever possible7) home improvement storeTask 2 Sound Club1) multiplied up 2) millions of us 3) greenhouse gas emissions 4) taking six millions cars offthe roadClip 2 Huston University-reduce University Carbon FootprintThe University of Houston is emerging as a leader in sustainability, working to reduce its carbon footprint. The University of Houston is looking at how can we lead in sustainability worldwide. What does that really mean So, leadership for sustainability is about building relationships, about heightening dialogue, heightening our critical thinking, really talking about the needy issues. The efforts are educational, like turning the eighty-eight solar panels donated through a grant from Green Mountain Energy into a learning opportunity for engineering students as well as enriching, such as the community garden tended by students.“We grow produce that we then donate to local food pantry and students are the primary volunteers for this garden. It’s really close by to where we live and it’s kind of important for us to give back to literally the local community in which we are living and that’s part of the idea about sustainability. Connecting to community, seeing what their needs are, seeing what our resources and our needs are, things like that.”Warm-up1) enhance the public’s awareness; promote actions; …2) educational efforts in various formshelp organize environmental protection campaigns in daily life, such as garbage classification Task 1 Note-taking1)reduce its carbon footprint 2)building relationships 3)heightening dialogue 4)heightening our critical thinking5)talking about the needy issuesTask 2 Dictation1)turning 2)donated 3)enriching 4)tended 5)grow6)donate 7)live8)give 9)Connecting10)seeingHome Listening1) push 2) effort 3) concept 4) Alternative 5) resources 6) elements 7) as complex as 8) deal with 9) over the next few decades 10) positive changesUnit2Transcript Lesson One Audio StudioClip 1Are People Inherently Good or BadThe argument between nature and nurture influencing how we behave has been had many times. But now scientists are studying infants to try to understand if we are inherently good or bad. Yale University researchers working with infant children have had some interesting results. They staged a puppet show in which one puppet is trying to go uphill but keeps falling back down. Two more puppets appear; one that wants to help the first figure up the hill and another that is trying to push them back down. What the researchers found was that after the puppet show, when given the choice, the infants reach down for the puppet that tries to help the other one push uphill rather than the other one who is trying to push them both back down. In another study the same researchers introduced a neutral character thatdidn’t try to help or hinder the work. The infants still chose the helper over the neutralcharacter but also chose the neutral character over the one trying to hinder the progress. Scientists think this means that even infants with no language abilities can identify with motivations and are prone to like things that help them achieve rather than things that try to hold them back.Task 1 Note-taking1) Two 2) Infant children 3) Two puppet shows 4) reach down for the puppet they like 5) the helper 6) the neutral character 7) the neutral character 8) trying to hinder the progress 9) infants 10) language abilities 11) help them achieve 12) hold them backTask 2 Dictation1) stage 2) falling 3) appear 4) push 5) found 6) reachClip 2 Nature vs. Nurture-parent InfluenceWe are all born with certain physical characteristics determined by our genes, but does our DNA dictate how we act William R. Clark: Genes may very well determine how we behave in given situations.Dr. Dean Edell: Researchers say they are learning now that genes help control how we interpret our environment. Steven Pinker: There has to be some kind of innate circuitry in place that allows us to create culture and acquire culture and do the learning. Dr. Dean Edell: But can environment influence which genes are triggered David Moore: What really matters is which genes are turned on and which genes are turned off, and different genes are turned on and off in different circumstances. Dr. Dean Edell: That leaves to debate over the role parents play in influencing their children. Steven Pinker: Parents aren't the only aspect of the environment; there is also the surrounding culture. Dr. Dean Edell: Some believe the stronger social influences happen outside the home. Judith Rich Harris: Children live in separate worlds and each world is very important, but there is very little carry-over from one world to the other, and what is carried over is whatever is genetic. Dr. Dean Edell: Controversial author, Judith Rich, says how well a child turns out is up to the child, not the parent. Others find that troubling. Stanley Greenspan: We encourage parents to be either passive or hopeless or helpless in the face of certain challenges that they would assume were genetic. Male Speaker: As the debate rages, what's clear is that as scientists study DNA, they are learning more about ways to fight disease and perhaps understand better what makes us tick. I am Dr. Dean Edell.Task 1 Note-taking1) surrounding culture2) the stronger social influences 3) genetic 4) up to the child 5) passive 6) hopeless 7) helplessTask 2 Dictation1) determined2) dictate 3) behave 4) control 5) interpret 6) create 7) acquire 8) influence 9) triggered 10) mattersLesson Two Audio StudioClip 1 Nature Nurtures CreativityYou may be getting older, but don’t fret. You can help keep your brain young with somesimple lifestyle changes such as: moderate amount of exercise, eating well, managing your stress. Exercising three to five times a week increases blood flow to the brain which keeps it working smarter and reduces the risks of mini strokes ( transient ischemic attack 短暂性缺血发作). It’s fairly common when we see someone with early memory troubles we’ll see acertain degree of mini strokes that have occurred over time. Healthy eating will alsodecrease stroke risk. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, like fish and walnuts are very important for brain health. It seems that people who eat a lot of fish and sea food tend to have a healthier brain aging overall. As to those eat a plant-based diet and reducing the stress through meditation also helps keep our brains younger longer. Significant stress causes brain changes that can lead to memory loss. Doctor Hu says mediators tend to have better bloodflow to the brain’s frontal cortex — the area where one must use to stay sharp andmulti-task and make accurate decisions. So if you want to stay smarter longer, take steps now to improve your lifestyle by exercising, eating right and meditating. For today’s health minute, I am Susan Hendricks.Task 1 Note-taking1) Moderate amount of exercise 2) Working smarter and reduces the risks of mini strokes 3) Eating well 4) Very important for brain health 5) Managing your stress 6) Brain changes that can lead to memory loss.Task 2 Short Answer Questions1. A certain degree of mini strokes.2. People who eat a lot of fish and sea food.3. Meditation.Clip 2 Keep Your Brain Smart with Simple ChangesGood morning in today in Healthwatch. Nature nurtures creativity. Disconnecting from our digital devices seems to become more difficult every day. But there is now one more reasonto take a vacation in the great outdoors. A new study finds spending time with nature is good for your mind. It even improves problem-solving abilities and creativity by fifty percent. Researchers looked at fifty six people with an average age of 28 and split them into two groups. The first took a creativity test before a backpacking trip, and the second took on the fourth day of the trip. Those who took it before had an average score of about 4. And those who took it on the fourth day scored just about 6. The second group was not only more creative, but also better at problem solving. Researchers cannot say whether the improvements were due to more nature, less technology or both. But they say extended periods in front of a computer likely has cognitive costs, and going for a hike could help reverse them. It may also be more crucial now than ever. Recent data show young people spend just 20 minutes a day playing outside and almost eight hours a day using cell phones, TVs and computers. So next time you are agonizing over your computer screen, consider stepping outside instead, and let nature nurture your mind. I am Dr. Holly Phillips.Task 1 Note-taking1) digital devices 2) in the great outdoors 3) mind 4) problem-solving abilities 5) creativity 6) cognitive 7) going for a hike 8) playing outside 9) using cell phones, TVs and computers 10) stepping outside and let nature nurture their mindTask 2 Dictation1) 56 2) 28 3) before 4) fourth 5) 4 6) 6Home Listening1) located 2) stimulate 3) components 4) previously 5) expand 6) challenge 7) stimulate your mind 8) mentally stimulating activities 9) helps decrease stress 10) positive and direct affectUnit3Transcript Lesson One Audio StudioClip 1 Made in ChinaAs we said somebody surprises in our important series made in China; your job, your future, your fortune. As you know our Bill Leer traveled more than 5000 miles across China to bring us an unprecedented look at all the different ways the country is affecting nearly every part of our lives this morning. And what every American worker needs to know about China,about their jobs is the subject of Bill’s. “Well we are in our Good Morning America bedroom this morning as many viewers of you are getting ready for your day here. Your day started thanks to China, because 80 percent of the clocks in this country are made in China.”“80 percent”“80 percent of the clocks are made in China. When the Chinese start dumping bedroom sets in America, a third of American wooden furniture manufacturers lost theirjobs. Chinese not only invented the toothbrush, they probably made yours, and your coffee maker and your towels. When they slashed sock prices a few years ago, a third of American sock manufacturers went out of business. And the shoes, these Nikes, brand-new, pretty nice, $74, right. The question is what would they cost if they were made in America So to find out and to find out how many other American jobs are in danger because of all this low price stuff. I followed this made-in-China label, 7000 miles right to the source.Task 1 Dictation1)surprises 2)series 3)fortune 4)more than 5000 miles 5)unprecedented 6)different 7)affecting 8)subjectTask 2 Note-taking1) 80 percent of the clocks in America are made in China 2) One-third of American wooden furniture manufacturers lost their jobs. 3) Chinese invented the toothbrush 4) One-third of American sock manufacturers went out of business. 5) Brand-new, pretty nice, $74, made in China.Clip 2 Breaking the “Bamboo Ceiling”When you think about, you know, sort of the factory innovation luxury, you end up with the brand like LiNing. Lining is sort of the Chinese Nike, as you can see, the Chinese AirJordan.LiNing is also a man, he is a China’s most famous Olympic athlete if you watched the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic Games. You’ll remember him lighting the torch high above the stadium. You know what’s interesting is LiNing basically represents sort ofthe innovation and luxury model for China, which is basically brought in American designers. LiNing has tremendous name recognition already in China. He had support from the state. He has tremendous resources at his advantage, and basically he went up against Adidas and Nike, and in last year or so he has gotten crushed. He hit what some have called the bamboo ceiling. The idea that even Chinese consumers will not buy domestic brands when they have the opportunity to buy the foreign luxury brands. And so therefore LiNing is now struggling to reposition itself as more of a value commodity as something for people in the second and third tier cities, rather than as a luxury product. So it is easy, I think, for many of us to basically retreat into our default mindset, that once again China, excellent at manufacturing, excellent at efficiency, it can build the brand.Task 1 Note-taking1) the Chinese Nike and the Chinese Air Jordan. 2) lit the torch in the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games. 3) the sort of the innovation and luxury model for China 4) name recognition already 5) the state6) reposition himselfTask 2 Idea Box1) It refers to the idea that even Chinese consumers will not buy domestic brands when they have the opportunity to buy the foreign luxury brands. 2) open 3) openLesson Two Audio StudioClip 1 China Eyes Sophisticated Luxury GoodsAfter a market cultivating period since the end of last century to the beginning of this century, Chinese luxury goods market is gradually growing bigger, while western customers are tightening their belts as their economy remains mired in a sluggish recovery. The Chinesepublic’s appetite for high-end products has soared. China’s consumer luxury goods market isoutpacing every other luxury market in the world, with an estimated of growth of 23 percent in 2010. A rapidly expanding middle and upper class in China seek to enhance their identity and quality of life with luxury goods. Top-growth categories for luxury goods in China include: liquor (酒), fashion accessories and clothes, cars, jewelry and cosmetics. A report from theChinese Academy of Social Sciences says, “China will rank as the world’s largest market for luxury goods in 5 years’ time.” Over the past few years, China’s purchasing power for luxury goods has been growing at the pace of 20 percent annually. Right now, China’s largest groupof luxury goods consumers are between 20 and 30 yearsold, which means they have many consuming years still ahead of them, and the average age of Chinese high-end goods consumers is 15 years younger than the world average. As China becomes the fastest growing luxury goods market, it is not only attracting imported goods but western brands have also begun to design luxury goods to Chinese tastes. Experts say in the next 5 years, the Chinese luxury goods market will grow even larger.Task 1 Dictation1. cultivating2. luxury3. tightening their belts4. recovery5. appetite6. outpacing7. Estimated8. Enhance9. Categories10. RankTask 2 Note-taking1) purchasing power 2) 20 percent annually 3) between 20 and 30 years old 4) 15 years younger than the world average 5) the Chinese luxury goods market will grow even largerClip 2 Why China Is a Large Market of Luxury ProductsIt should be no surprise that China is such a massive market for luxury goods. After all, we are talking about a huge population with a growing economy, not to mention relative isolation from the social unrest, financial trauma and natural disasters that have disturbedthe world’s other major markets. But there is a deeper connection, luxury brands thrive herebecause they operate in both horizontal and vertical dimensions. In much of the west, taste is defined as a having unique personal style. Be yourself. Follow your instincts. Ugly can bebeautiful. Street style can be elegant. Under this framework, the only sin is insincerity. That’sa horizontal market, which is great for creativity, but not so great for luxury. China is different. Thousands of years of rigid society have left a deep mark. People here acknowledge the difference between low and high. So taste is not knowing yourself, it requires improving yourself. This is not about just showing face, which means tacky bling, sure that happens. Spending on luxury demonstrates your values, your culture, your virtue, your knowledge. This is the vertical dimension. Nobody understands this like the French. It is why Louie Vuitton knows to stake out the biggest, most lavish retail space in a mall. It is whycognac outsells whiskey, even at night clubs blasting hip-hop. We’re still at early phases here.After decades of austerity, China is rediscovering its imperial routes. My advice: invest in Burdough.Warm-upConspicuous consumption 炫耀Jumping on the bandwagon 从众Social Xuanyao Consumptive Interaction Motivation 社会性消费动机社交Identity 身份象征Elegant quality 品质精致Hedonism 自我享受Self Consumptive Motivation 自我性消费动机Self-gifts 自我馈赠Task 1 Short Answer Questions1) It is mainly about why luxury goods thrive in China. 2) They operate in both horizontal dimension and vertical dimension. 3) Great for creativity, but not so great for luxury.Task 2 Note-taking1) rigid society have left a deep mark 2) here are acknowledged the difference between low and high 3) your values, your culture, your virtue, your knowledge 4) French understand China betterHome Listening1. strategy2. appearing3. strengths and weaknesses4. transformation5. standards6. play a very special role7. taking short term actions8. innovation9. critical 10. take place。

Test 1Part APassage 1:Catherine's mother was an energetic woman full of life and love before she got cancer. It pained Catherine to see her mother suffer and become someone who depends entirely on others. Catherine tried hard to find a way to give her mother something to look forward to. Then one night last August an idea occurred to her. She would write a letter to the local newspaper, telling people how much she loved her mother and asking them to send her their best wishes. The letter was published and within weeks her mother had received about 500 loving caring cards and letters. Catherine was so excited to see that her mother's old spirit returned. Her mother fought against her disease until she died in October. Today the letters have become a treasured memory and a constant source of inspiration for Catherine.Question:What does the passage mainly tell us?Passage 2:The nuclear family generally consists of a husband, a wife and children. However, if there are no children, then the husband and wife are the nuclear family. If you put two or more nuclear families together, then you have an extended family. For the most part, in an extended family a married couple lives with either the husband's parents or the wife's parents. But the couple may also live with aunts, uncles, cousins and others who are not blood relations.The extended family pattern is favored in some countries. For example, as a rule, people choose to live in extended families in Africa and Japan. In other countries, the nuclear family pattern is favored. In these countries, where people can choose the pattern they want, they normally choose to live only with their nuclear family.Question:What can we learn from the passage?Passage 3:In some industrialized countries, the majority of elderly people don't see their children on a regular basis due to the fact that they move so often. Then do you know what percentage of theelderly live in the same household with their children, or live within ten minutes of their children by car? The answer is 60 percent of the elderly do. However, even though they may live close to their children, they do not see their children very often. They do not see their brothers and sisters or other relatives often either because the nuclear family is so strong in these countries. But there are some elderly people who live with their children. They are living with their children because they are sick. Otherwise they would live on their own. Luckily, there are some offices and programs that take care of the elderly for families that no longer care for old people.Question:How does the speaker feel about the life of the elderly people in some industrialized countries?Part BPassage:Imagined for centuries, space exploration began over forty years ago when the former Soviet Union launched the first satellite, Sputnik 1, on 4th October 1957 into space. If Sputnik had not been launched, the modern space age might never have begun.Sputnik, which means 'fellow traveler ' in Russian, was as small as a football and was powered by battery. Compared to today's technology, it was very simple. But its effect was earth-shattering. After its launch, things began to happen quickly. Before long the Russians were sending dogs and monkeys into space and then, in April 1961, the first human being was sent into space -- a Russian cosmonaut called Yuri Gagarin.These Russian successes pushed the Americans into action and thus the 'space race' began. In 1961, President Kennedy said that America would begin a program to put a man on the moon. On July 20th, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the surface of the moon. At this historic moment he said: 'This is one small step for a man; one giant leap for mankind.'Part CM: I think after all the noise in the city a quiet walk in the woods can be very restful.W: You're right there. I feel the same.M: Look, it's so pretty when the leaves are changing color. I'm glad we decided to come here. W: Changes in nature always make things so beautiful. In the spring, the green grass and leaves make everything seem new. In the autumn when the leaves turn red, yellow and brown, the woods are full of color. No wonder autumn is also called fall. When leaves fall on the ground, they cover it like a blanket.M: Actually tree leaves turn color because in the autumn days are shorter than in the summer, and the number of daylight hours decreases. I'm sure this does not sound very romantic, but it's scientifically accurate.W: Scientifically accurate or not, I just enjoy looking at the trees that can have a dozen different shades of color in the sunlight.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the dialogue you've just heard.1. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?2. Why do tree leaves change color according to the man?Part DPassage 1In the United States many have been told that anyone can become rich and successful if he works hard and has some good luck. When one becomes rich he wants people to know it. And even if he does not become very rich, he still wants people to think that he is. That's what 'keeping up with the Joneses' is about. The expression was first used in 1913 by a young American named Arthur Momand. Momand looked around him and noticed that many people do things to keep up with their neighbors; they try to look as rich and as successful as their neighbors. He saw the funny side of it and started to write a series of short stories. He called it 'keeping up with the Joneses', because 'Jones' is a very common name in the United States. 'Keeping up with the Joneses' came to mean keeping up with the people around you. Momand's series appeared in different newspapers across the country for over 28 years.People never seem to get tired of keeping up with the Joneses. That is one reason why they read the 'right' books, go to the 'right' universities and eat in the 'right' restaurants.Every city has an area where people want to live because others will think better of them if they do. And there are 'Joneses' in every city of the world. But one must get tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses, because no matter what one does, Mr. Jones always seems to be ahead.1. What does the expression 'Keeping up with the Joneses' mean according to the passage?2. What does the speaker think of the practice of 'keeping up with the Joneses'?Passage 2Ozone is a form of oxygen. It is found in the air we breathe and in the upper atmosphere. Near Earth, ozone in the air is a danger to life. It is a pollutant. But between ten and fifty kilometers up in the atmosphere, ozone protects life on Earth. Ozone forms in the atmosphere through the action of radiation from the sun. Ozone blocks harmful radiation from reaching Earth. Scientists say a decrease in ozone and an increase in the harmful radiation will cause many more cases of skin cancer. And it will harm crops, animals and fish.Ozone problems first became known in 1985. British scientists reported that ozone levels in the Antarctic atmosphere near the South Pole fell sharply each year in October and November. 1987 was the first year that a huge hole developed in the ozone layer above the Antarctic.A recent study of the atmosphere over the Arctic area near the North Pole showed extreme thinning of the ozone. Officials from the American space agency said the latest study is a result of the largest campaign yet to measure ozone amounts and changes in the Arctic area. NASAresearcher Paul Newman said some of the measurements show ozone in the Arctic decreased about sixty per cent between January and the middle of March. These measurements are similar to the ozone losses observed in this area a few years ago.Other studies have shown that man-made chemicals were destroying ozone in the atmosphere. An international agreement halted production of the most harmful chemicals. The new findings support the idea that recovery of the ozone layer may be delayed.1. Where can ozone be found useful to life according to the passage?2. When did ozone problems first become known?3. What is the passage mainly about?重点单词及词组Part Bexploration 探险Sputnik 人造地球卫星historic 历史性的Part Cin nature 实际上，本质上Part Doxygen 氧atmosphere 大气，空气upper 上面的pollutant 污染物质。

(1.1)While some visitors to Singapore expect a high-tech city, there are also some parts of the island that still reflect how it used to look before urban development took over.In one of the main Central Nature Reserves, monkeys still roam freely, living side by side with humans. The macaques have grown accustomed to being fed, so they look to humans as a source of food. But this in itself is problematic. As the monkeys depend more on humans for food, they venture further from their natural habitat, a phenomenon that has worried experts.There is just not enough space. Essentially, in much of Southeast Asia we’ve seen a lot of habitat loss where rainforest has been destroyed and converted into human settlement. Singapore is a very urbanized city, and it’s taken a lot of space, so there is not much space left for long-tailed macaques.We really need to stop encroaching into nature reserves. We need to stop building the houses so nearby the reserves, which then causes the problem of the macaques coming into people’s houses and raiding them. These macaques are French species so they live on the edges of the rainforests.If humans keep building the houses so near the reserves, there will definitely be a constant human-macaque conflict issue.After all, the macaques are essential to maintaining the rainforest’s ecosystem. More should be done to protect them.(1.2)During the whole year’s promotion, a series of activities will be held to promote public awareness in protecting biodiversity like summit forums and biodiversity knowledge competitions. Also, the government will conduct supervision to fight illegal hunting and other related conduct in nature reserves nationwide.Wan Bentai, general engineer at the Ministry of Environmental Protection says biodiversity is vital to human life. The Earth is colorful just because of biodiversity. If all the species were gone and there were only us humans left, humans wouldn’t be able to survive.Biodiversity not only refers to all the species, including animals, plants and insects but also the genes and our living environment. However, dozens of species are disappearing on our planet everyday. Currently, 34,000 plants and 5,200 animals are on the edge of extinction.Scientists say many species’extinction is attributed to human activities. Many animals are endangered because of human activities like hunting and fishing. But many animalshave a close connection with humans, so we should treat them as friends. Besides, many plants make great contributions to human life, some of which are even more precious than gold.(2.1)When it comes to intelligence（智力）, there has always been one fundamental question: Is intelligence a function of nature? Is it simply encoded (把。

Unit 1Part BText 1Dating with My Mother (Part One)After 22 years of marriage, I have discovered the secret to keep love alive in my relationship with my wife, Peggy. I started dating with another woman.It was Peggy's idea. One day she said to me, 'Life is too short, you need to spend time with the people you love. You probably won't believe me, but I know you love her and I think that if the two of you spend more time together, it will make us closer.'The 'other' woman my wife was encouraging me to date is my mother, a 72-year-old widow who has lived alone since my father died 20 years ago. Right after his death, I moved 2,500 miles away to California and started my own life and career. When I moved back near my hometown six years ago, I promised myself that I would spend more time with mom. But with the demands of my job and three kids, I never got around to seeing her much beyond family get-togethers and holidays.Mom was surprised and suspicious when I called and suggested the two of us go out to dinner and a movie.'What's wrong?' she asked.'I thought it would be nice to spend some time with you,' I said. 'Just the two of us.''I would like that a lot,' she said.When I pulled into her driveway, she was waiting by the door with her coat on. Her hair was curled, and she was smiling. 'I told my lady friends I was going out with my son, and they were all impressed. They can't wait to hear about our evening,' Mother said.Questions:1. What would make the speaker closer to his wife, Peggy?2. What do you know about the speaker's mother?3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Peggy?Text 2Dating with My Mother (Part Two)We didn't go anywhere fancy, just a neighborhood place where we could talk. Since her eyes now see only large shapes and shadows, I had to read the menu for both of us.'I used to be the reader when you were little,' she said.'Then it is time for you to relax and let me return the favor,' I said.We had a nice talk over dinner, just catching up on each other's lives. We talked for so long that we missed the movie.'I'll go out with you again,' my mother said as I dropped her off, 'but only if you let me buy dinner next time.'I agreed.'How was your date?' my wife asked when I got home that evening.'Nice...nicer than I thought it would be,' I said.Mom and I get out for dinner a couple of times a month. Sometimes we take in a movie, but mostly we talk. I tell her about my trails at work and brag about the kids and Peggy. Mom fills me in on family gossip and tells me about her past. Now I know what it was like for her to work in a factory during the Second World War.I know how she met my father there, and know how they went through the difficult times. I can't get enough of these stories. They are important to me, a part of my history. We also talk about the future. Because of health problems, my mother worries about the days ahead.Spending time with my mom has taught me the importance of slowing down. Peggy was right. Dating another woman has helped my marriage.Questions:1. What does the story mainly tell us?2. Which of the following is true?3. What can you learn from the story?Part CConversation 1:W: You know, many American parents are now wondering why they can't keep their teenage children from drinking.M: I'm aware of that. To my mind, it's the permissive attitude of the parents that is to blame.Q: What can you learn from the man's response?Conversation 2:M: Don't you think it's good to give our children a monthly allowance?W: I think so. It can teach them the value of money. With a monthly allowance they can learn to budget their expenses wisely.Q: What are they talking about?Conversation 3:M: Mom, I've got a part-time job at a supermarket. Three hours a day weekdays and all day Saturday.W: Congratulations, Tom. But are you sure you can handle it? What about your homework and your piano lessons?Q: How does the mother feel about Tom's part-time job at the supermarket?Conversation 4:M: Hey, Mary. You look so upset. What happened?W: My father had an accident the other day. He is now in hospital and will have an operation tomorrow. You see, his heart is rather weak. I really don't know whether he can survive it.Q: What's the woman worried about?Conversation 5:W : Mother's Day is coming soon. Could you tell me what sons and daughters do in your country on that day?M: Well, they send their mothers flowers and cards to celebrate the occasion. Besides, it is a common practice for them to wear pink carnations on that day.Q: Which of the following is true of the customs of Mother's Day in the man's country?Part DMy First JobMy parents ran a small restaurant. It was open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. My first job was shining shoes for customers when I was six years old. My duties increased as I grew older. By age ten I was clearing tables and washing plates. My father made it clear that I had to meet certain standards. I had to be on time, hard-working and polite to the customers. I was never paid for any work I did. One day I made the mistake of telling Dad I thought he should give me ten pounds a week. He said, "OK, then how about you paying me for the three meals a day when you eat here and for the times you bring your friends here for free drinks?" He figured I owed him about 40 pounds a week. This taught me quite a lot.Statements:1. The speaker had more than one responsibility at his parents' restaurant.2. The speaker's parents kept their business open around the clock.3. It can be inferred that the speaker's family lived in the United States.4. It seems that the speaker's father was very strict with him but quite kind to his friends.5. The father finally agreed to pay his child for his work but would deduct the cost of his meals.6. This story shows that the speaker has very unhappy memories of his childhood.重点单词及词组Part Brelationship 关系 encouraging 奖励的widow 寡妇 demands of 要求curled 卷曲的 suspicious 可疑的driveway 车道 got around to 抽出时间（做某事）Part CWondering 显出惊奇 teenage 年青的be aware of 知道 attitude 态度permissive 许可的 to one’s mind 根据某人的意见allowance 津贴，零用钱 budget 预算handle 处理，操作 survive 幸存occasion 时机，机会 carnation 康乃馨Part Drestaurant 饭馆standard 标准shining 光亮的，华丽的Unit 2Part BText1What a Coincidence! (Part One)Andrew had always wanted to be a doctor. But the tuition for a medical school in 1984 was 15,000 dollars a year, which was more than his family could afford. To help him realize his dream, his father, Mr. Stewart, a real estate agent, began searching the house-for-sale ads in newspapers in order to find extra business. One advertisement that he noted down was for the sale of a house in a nearby town. Mr. Stewart called the owner, trying to persuade him to let him be his agent. Somehow he succeeded and the owner promised that he would come to him if he failed to geta good deal with his present agent. Then they made an appointment to meet and discuss the thing.As good things are never easy to acquire, the time for the appointment had to be changed almost ten times. On the day when they were supposed to meet at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Mr. Stewart received another call from the owner. His heart sank as he feared there would be another change of time. And so it was. The owner told him that he couldn't make it at three but if he would come right then, they could talk it over. Mr. Stewart was overjoyed. Leaving everything aside, he immediately set out to drive to the house.As he approached the area, he had a strange feeling of having been there before. The streets, the trees, the neighborhood, all looked familiar to him. And when he finally reached the house, something clicked in his mind. It used to be the house of his father-in-law! The old man had died fifteen years ago but when he was alive, he had often visited him with his wife and children. He remembered that, like his son Andrew, his father-in-law had also wanted to study medicine and, failing to do so, had always hoped that one of his two daughters or his grandchildren could someday become a doctor.Questions:1. Who are the two main characters in the story you have just heard?2. How did Mr. Stewart get to know the owner of the house?3. What problem did Mr. Stewart have?4. What is the coincidence in the story you have just heard?Text2What a Coincidence! (Part Two)When he entered the house, Mr. Stewart was even more amazed to find that the house was decorated exactly as he had remembered it. He told the owner about this and the latter became intrigued too. However, they were in for even greater surprises. It so happened that in the middle of their discussion, a postman came to deliver a letter. And the letter was addressed to Mr. Stewart's father-in-law! Were it not for Mr. Stewart's presence there and then, the letter would be returned as no personof that name lived in the house any longer. As the postman demanded a signature on the receipt slip, Mr. Stewart signed for his long-deceased father-in-law. Mystified, the owner urged Mr. Stewart to open the letter and see what it contained. The letter was from a bank. When he opened it, two words immediately met his eye -- 'For education'. It was a bank statement of an amount his father-in-law had put in years ago for his grandchildren's education needs. With the interest it had earned over the years, the standing value of the amount came to a little over $15,000, just enough money to cover the tuition of Andrew's first year at a medical college!Another thing that is worth mentioning is about the postman. The original postman, who had worked in this neighborhood, called in sick that day. So the postman, who was new to the area, came to deliver mail in his place. Had it been the old postman, the letter would undoubtedly be returned to the sender as he knew full well that no person bearing that name lived in that house any longer.The miracle was a blessing for Andrew. With the money given to him by his grandfather he was able to study medicine. Now he is a doctor in Illinois.Statements:1. Several coincidences happened in the story.2. The coincidences made it possible for the owner to sell his house at a good price.3. No one actually benefited from the coincidences.4. It can be inferred that Mr. Stewart did not have to seek extra work from then on.5. With the extra money Mr. Stewart had earned, Andrew's dream finally came true.Part CDad Stops for Gas, Finds Lost SonNueng Garcia was the son of an American serviceman stationed in Thailand in 1969. But his father went back to the States when Nueng was only three months old. When he grew up Nueng immigrated to the United States and worked as a gas station clerk in Pueblo, Colorado. His dream was to find his father John Garcia. Year after year, he tried in vain to search for information about the whereabouts of his father.It was a fine day in Pueblo. There was not a cloud in the blue sky. But for him, it was just another day on the job. Suddenly he noticed the name of one customer who paid with a check. The man, who was in his fifties, had the same surname as his own. Nueng raised his head from the check and looked at the man. Could this be his father?"Are you John Garcia?" he asked."Yes," came the answer."Were you ever in the Air Force?""Yes.""Were you ever in Thailand?""What's that to do with you?" answered the man, who became suspicious by then."Were you or were you not?" Nueng persisted."Yes.""Did you ever have a son?"At this truth dawned on the man. They stared at each other and realized at the same moment that they were father and son who were separated 27 years ago and half a world away.John Garcia hadn't seen his son since 1969. He lost touch with Nueng's mother when she started seeing another man. He moved to Pueblo nine years ago. He said he never went to that gas station, wasn't even low on gas that day and hardly ever paid with a check.Statements:1. Nueng's parents divorced when he was only 3 months old.2. After moving to the U.S.A., Nueng worked at a gas station in Colorado.3. Nueng never gave up his efforts to find his father, but John Garcia had never looked for his son.4. One day while at work Nueng's eyes fell on the photo of a customer's driver's license, and the man in the photo looked like his father.5. John Garcia was once in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Thailand.6. John Garcia and his son didn't meet each other again until 1996.7. Nueng's father said he often went to that gas station but never paid with a check.8. It was by coincidence that John Garcia and his son were reunited after many years of separation.Part DUnexplained ParallelsOne of the best-known collections of parallels is between the careers of Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy. Both were shot on a Friday, in the presence of their wives; both were succeeded by a Southerner named Johnson; both their killers were themselves killed before they could be brought to justice. Lincoln had a secretary called Kennedy; Kennedy a secretary called Lincoln. Lincoln was killed in the Ford Theater; Kennedy met his death while riding in a Lincoln convertible made by the Ford Motor Company -- and so on.Similar coincidences often occur between twins. A news story from Finland reported of two 70-year-old twin brothers dying two hours apart in separate accidents, with both being hit by trucks while crossing the same road on bicycles. According to the police, the second victim could not have known about his brother's death, as officers had only managed to identify the first victim minutes before the second accident.Connections are also found between identical twins who have been separated at birth. Dorothy Lowe and Bridget Harrison were separated in 1945, and did not meet until 1979, when they were flown over from Britain for an investigation by a psychologist at the University of Minnesota. They found that when they met they were both wearing seven rings on their hands, two bracelets on one wrist, a watch and a bracelet on the other. They married on the same day, had worn identical wedding dresses and carried the same flowers. Dorothy had named her son Richard Andrew and her daughter Catherine Louise; Bridget had named her son Andrew Richard and herdaughter Karen Louise. In fact, she had wanted to call her Catherine. Both had a cat called Tiger. They also had a string of similar mannerisms when they were nervous.How can we explain the above similarities?Statements:1. Both Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy were killed by a Southerner.2. John F. Kennedy's secretary was named after Abraham Lincoln.3. The news story told about the traffic accidents that killed two twin brothers.4. It can be inferred from the passage that more parallel phenomena are studied in the United States than in any other country.5. Coincidences occurring in three nations are described in the passage.6. Some psychologists' interest is the research on coincidences between twins.7. According to the speaker, coincidences occur much more often between twins than between people who are not related.8. The speaker does not mention his/her own opinion on whether these parallels can be explained.重点单词及词组Part Bcoincidence 一致，巧合 tuition 学费real estate 房地产 persuade 劝说appointment 约会 acquire 获得，学会be supposed to 应该，被指望 decorate 装饰intrigue 激起…的兴趣 signature 签名receipt slip 收款便条 mystified 迷惑tuition 学费Part Cimmigrate 移来，移居whereabouts 下落，行踪lost touch with 和某人失去联系Part Dunexplained 不清楚的 parallels 导轨in the presence of 在面前 justice 正义，合理convertible 可改变的 victim 受害人，牺牲者identify 识别，鉴别 investigation 调查，研究psychologist 心理学者 bracelet 手镯string 一串，一行 mannerism 特殊习惯，怪僻Unit 3Part BText 1A Marriage Agreement (Part One)(Tom and Linda have signed a marriage agreement. Both agree not to break the rules outlined in the agreement. John, a reporter, is talking to them about the agreement.)John: Tom, Linda, first I'd like to ask you why you decided to write this unusual agreement.Tom: We found that many problems are caused when a person has different expectations from his or her spouse. We wanted to talk about everything openly and honestly before we started living together.Linda: Also we both know how important it is to respect each other's pet peeves. Like, I can get very annoyed if others leave stuff -- clothing, papers, everything! -- lying around on the floor. It really bugged me, so we put that in the agreement.John: This is mentioned in Article 1: Cleaning Up, isn't it? It says, "Nothing will be left on the floor overnight. Everything must be cleaned up and put away before going to bed."Tom: Then I'll know clearly what Linda's expectations are.John: I see. What about Article 2: Sleeping? It says, "We will go to bed at 11 p.m. and get up at 6:30 a.m. except on weekends." I'm sure some people hearing this will think that this agreement isn't very romantic.Tom: Well, we disagree. We think it's very romantic. This agreement shows that we sat down and talked, and really tried to understand the other person. A lot of problems occur in a marriage when people don't talk about what they want.Linda: That's right. When we disagreed about something, we worked out a solution that was good for both of us. I would much rather have Tom really listen to me and understand my needs than give me a bunch of flowers or a box of candy.Questions:1. Which statement best summarizes the marriage agreement between Tom and Linda?2. According to Tom, what will give rise to problems in a marriage?3. What can be inferred about Linda from the conversation?Text 2A Marriage Agreement (Part Two)John: Linda, do you spend a lot of time checking to see if the other person is following the rules? Arguing?Linda: No, not at all.Tom: A lot of couples argue because they don't understand each other's expectations.I think we spend less time arguing than most couples because we both know what the other person expects.John: What happens if one of you breaks a rule?Tom: Well, that's in Article 13 of our agreement.John: Is it? Oh yes, Article 13: Breaking Rules. "If you break a rule, you must apologize and do something nice for the other person to make it up."Linda: Yeah, like last time Tom broke the rule of driving.John: What's the rule?Linda: The rule is we must ask for directions if we are driving and get lost for more than five minutes.John: What happened?Tom: We were driving to a friend's wedding, and we got lost. Linda wanted to stop at a gas station to ask for directions, but I thought I could figure it out.Linda: Then we drove forty miles in the wrong direction and ended up being late for the wedding.Tom: So I took her out to dinner. I knew what I should do to apologize.John: That's very important, I think, knowing how to apologize. By the way, do you plan to update your agreement at all? What if things change in your life and a rule doesn't work anymore?Linda: We've thought about that too. Article 14 states that we must review this agreement once a year and make necessary changes.John: Well, it was really nice talking to you both. Thank you very much for yourtime.Tom & Linda: Thank you.Statements:1. Tom and Linda never argue because they both know what the other person expects.2. Once Tom broke Article 14 and apologized to Linda by taking her out to dinner.3. If some of the rules in the marriage agreement become outdated, changes will be made to update them.4. It seems that both Tom and Linda are satisfied with their marriage agreement.Part CA Perfect MatchAre you looking for a good relationship with someone special? What type of person is the best person for you? Is it the person with the highest IQ? Is it the most beautiful or most handsome person? How about the richest person or the most ambitious? Is your ideal partner the most traditional or the most modern person? Is he or she the person most like you, or most unlike you?The answer, psychologists say, is none of the above. Why? Because they are all extremes. In a number of research studies, psychologists asked couples these questions. The answers were clear. Most people are happy with moderation -- with partners who are not the most or the best (or the least or the worst). People are more comfortable with partners who are not so special.The research showed several other important things. In a love relationship, two things can cause trouble. First, trouble happens when both people get angry quickly. This is not surprising. Second, trouble happens when people don't expect to change themselves in a relationship. Do you stay calm when you disagree with someone? Are you ready to change yourself? If you can tolerate disagreement and are willing to change, maybe you are ready for a serious relationship.Statements:1. The passage implies that the perfect match for you is a person who is most unlike you.2. The author argues that the most beautiful or most handsome person may not be your perfect partner.3. Moderate person, that is, the partners who are not the most or the best can be your perfect match.4. The research showed that an extreme love relationship between the two can cause trouble.5. The passage states that the anger is one of the causes that lead to the breakup of a love relationship.6. The perfect match lies in the people's attitudes to tolerate disagreement and be willing to change in a relationship.Part DHusbands and Wives Don't See Things AlikeLet's face it -- husbands and wives just don't see things alike. Take TV remote controls, for example. I'm a channel-grazer. When I watch the news, I flip back and forth through four different networks."It drives me crazy when you do that," my wife complains. I don't understand why she has no interest in other channels. After all, she is a woman who wants to know everything going on in the neighborhood and among all the relatives. Just one button away might be an interesting program on How to Lose Fifty Pounds by Eating Chocolate Sundaes or How to Understand Weird Husbands. But, no, she won't change channels, not even if she dislikes the program she's watching."This talk show host makes me so angry!" she cried one evening."Then why don't you change the channel?" I asked."Because I can't stand people who are always changing channels."Differences. No right or wrong, just differences."The first law of civilization," said an old philosopher, "is to let people be different."I don't need to convert my wife to my ways, and she doesn't try to make me be like her. We simply take turns monitoring the remote control.Statements:1. The major difference between the speaker and his wife is their TV viewing habits.2. According to the speaker, he is more interested in talk shows while his wife is more interested in news programs.3. The wife seems to be more weird than the husband is.4. The speaker and his wife usually take turns working the remote control when they watch television.5. It can be inferred that women are generally more tolerant than men of their spouse's differences.6. The speaker and his wife maintain peace not by changing each other but by tolerance.重点单词及词组Part Bexpectation 期望，期待 bug 打扰peeve 麻烦的事物 spouse 配偶solution 解决办法 a bunch of 一捆candy 糖果 expectation 期望apologize 道歉 end up 最终以…为结局Part Cpsychologist 心理学者ambitious 有雄心的moderation 适度tolerate 忍受Part Dcomplain 抱怨civilization 文明，文化philosopher 哲学家monitor 监控convert 使转换Unit 4Part BText 1Being a Police Officer Is a Stressful JobInterviewer: Welcome to our program, Sam.Sam: Thank you.Interviewer: Sam, how long have you been a police officer?Sam: I've been a police officer for thirty years.Interviewer: Thirty years. And you've had different types of assignments on the police force, I guess.Sam: Yeah, I've done everything from patrol to undercover work to detective work, and now I'm supervising investigations.Interviewer: Sam, I think most people would say that being a police officer is a very stressful job. Would you agree?Sam: Yes, it's definitely a stressful job. But it depends on your assignment.Interviewer: So, what's probably the most stressful assignment you can have?Sam: I'd say patrol is the most stressful assignment.Interviewer: That's interesting! In what way?Sam: Well, I guess the biggest part of the stress is the fear factor -- the fear of the unknown.Interviewer: What do you mean, Sam?Sam: Well, in patrol work, you don't know from moment to moment who you are talking to or what their reaction is going to be to justify your presence. Let's say, for example, a patrol officer stops someone for a traffic violation. It seems as though that would be a very low-stress situation.Interviewer: Yes, it is a very low-stress situation.Sam: But the truth is, there are more police officers injured during a routine stop.Interviewer: Really?Sam: Really! That's why all police officers are taught from the very beginning to be aware of their surroundings. People back over policemen, people shoot policemen, people jump out at policemen -- different kinds of things. So that's probably the most stressful time.Interviewer: I see. Let's take a break and then we'll move on to our next topic.Sam: All right.Questions:1. What's the relationship between the two speakers?2. What does Sam mainly talk about?3. What do you know about Sam?Text 2Stress ReducersInterviewer: Sam, you've talked about the police officers' stressful time. Now let's move on to the next topic. So far as I know, there's a connection between stress and illness. Do you think that there's a higher percentage of illness among police officers than in the general population? I mean, do they get more colds or anything? Is this really true?Sam: Yes, it is, and the stress level not only manifests itself in daily health -- whether or not you've feeling well on any given day. It also manifests itself in things like ulcers, heart disease -- police officers tend to have a higher rate of heart disease and ulcers than people in other professions.Interviewer: Really? That's documented?Sam: Yes, it's documented. And also the divorce rate among police officers is much higher.Interviewer: Is there something that the police department does to help you deal with this stress?Sam: Yes, there are several programs that most police departments have in place. One is an exercise program where some part of your day is spent on some type of physical exercise. They've found that's a great stress reducer. Besides, there's also a psychological program with counseling for officers to help them reduce their stress. And there are several discussion groups as well. They've found that sometimes just sitting around and talking about the stress with other officers helps to reduce it. So, those things are available.Interviewer: And what do you do, personally, to help you deal with the stress of your job, Sam?Sam: Well, during the baseball season, I'm the biggest baseball fanatic, and I will either be reading about baseball, or listening to baseball, or watching baseball. Another thing I try to do is to get some sort of exercise every day. And then I work hard at keeping up my personal relationships, especially my relationship with my wife. Fortunately I get along very well with my wife. When I come back home, I can talk about my day with her, and then just forget about it.。

⼤学体验英语⾃主听⼒3级答案（全）Unit 2 What’s your addressVocabulary TaskAnswers:1. 1. Petra Fields2. 2. 1904 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 940013. 3. 554-09124. 4.5. 5. March 19, 19806. 6. Apple ComputerScript1. 1. A: What is your nameB: Petra fields.2. 2. A: And what is your addressB: 1904 Broadway, San Francisco.3. 3. A: Okay. What’s your phone numberB: It’s 554-0912.4. 4. A: How about e-mail What is your e-mail address B: Petra, P-E-T-R-A, at news dot com.5. 5. A: Okay. When is your birthdayB: March 19th, 1980.6. 6. A: And where do you workB: At Apple Computer.Listening Task1 First ListeningAnswers1. 1. David Gomez14A Park StreetSeattle, WA 981172. 2. Skiers Sports3. 3. Sarah Cahill94. 4. 03/14/86 (March 14, 1986)Hillview High School2 Second ListeningAnswers1. 1. What’s your name2. 2. Where do you work3. 3. And your home phone number4. 4. Where do you go to schoolScript1. 1. A: Good morning. Netcom.B: Uh…Hello. I’d like to get an internet connection.A: Okay, no problem. What’s your nameB: My name’s David Gomez.A: And what’s your address, pleaseB: 14A Park Street, Seattle, Washington 981172. 2. A: Okay, Scott. Where do you workB: I work at Skiers Sports Shop.A: Oh, I know the place. Now, do you have e-mailB: Yes, I do.A: sometimes the club sends information over the Net. What’s your e-mail addressB: It’s Scott S-C-O-T-T at mountain dot com.3. 3. A: I want to sign up for the jazz dance class.B: Sure. Your name, pleaseA: It’s Sarah Cahill. That’s C-A-H-I-L-L.B: And your home phone numberA: 933-0160.B: Do you also have a cell phone or pager numberA: My cell phone is 9.4. 4. A: Hi. I’d like to join the tennis club for the summer.B: Okay. Fill in y our name, address, telephone number, and so on, here… Let’s see. You forgot to write your date of birth. A: It’s March 14, 1986.B: And, where do you go to schoolA: I go to Hillview High School/Real World Listening1 PredictAnswerDo you have your card What’s your name How do you spell that And what’s your address What is your telephone number Where do you work2 Get the main ideasAnswersTed Mendrou27 Red Tree Drive8NA (He doesn’t work, he’s a student.)NA (HE doesn’t have a credit card.)ScriptClerk: Next.Ted: Yes, I’d like this video.Clerk: Do you have your cardTed: No, I don’t have a card.Clerk: Okay. I’ll make a card. What’s your nameTed: Ted Mendrou.Clerk: How do you spell thatTed: M-E-N-D-R-O-U.Clerk: And what’s you’re addressTed: 27 Red Tree Drive.Clerk: Red Tree Is that one word or twoTed: It’s two words: Red. Tree.Clerk: What is your telephone numberTed: 777-0768Clerk: Is that the 818 area codeTed: Yep.Clerk: Where do you workTed: I don’t work. I’m a student.Clerk: Okay, now I just need a credit card number.Ted: A credit cardClerk: Yes, you know, VISA MasterCard…Ted: Uh-oh.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Unit 3 What’s in your kitchenVocabulary TaskAnswersA large bathtub (BR), a stove (K), a dresser (BD), an old couch (LR), a bed (BD), a refrigerator (K), a shower (BR), a toilet (BR), a lamp (LR), a smalltable (BD), a soft chair (LR), a small sink (BR), a big book-case (BD), a TV ( -), a kitchen sink (K), a table & chairs (K), a coffee table (LR)ScriptIn my living room there is an old couch, a soft chair, a table, and a lamp. In my kitchen there is a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator. There’s also a big table and two chairs. My bathroom has a large bathtub, a small sink, a shower, and, of course, a toilet. And my bedroom has a bed, a dresser, a small table, and a lamp. There’s also a big bookcase.Listening Task1 First ListeningAnswers5. 1. bedroom 3. bathroom6. 2. kitchen 4. living room2 Second ListeningAnswers5. 1. This is a pretty big room.6. 2. It’s nice and sunny.7. 3. This room is very small.8. 4. This room is great.Script1. 1. This is a pretty big room, I think. The bed is in the corner, and there’s a small table next to the bed. There’s a lamp on the table. There’s a dresser, too, and two big bookcases.2. 2. Now, I like this room. It’s nice and sunny. There’s a stove and a small refrigerator. The sink is next to the stove. There is one chair and a small table where you can eat. There’s a small TV on the table.3. 3. Now, there’s this room. I know, this room is very small, but it’sokay. It has a shower and a toilet. There’s a sink, too, next to the toilet, but, as you can see, no bathtub.4. 4. Isn’t this a nice room It’s big. There’s a big old couch and two soft chairs. There’s a table next to the couch. And there’s a lamp on the table. But the best thing is there is a really big TV. This room is great!Real World Listening1 PredictAnswerSize of room, furniture, how much it costs, swimming pool.2 Get the main ideasAnswersBusiness hotel: two beds, a bathtub, a couch, a tableRitz Hotel: two beds, a bathtub, a shower, a couch, a table, chairs, refrigerator, TV, poolScriptAlan: I looked on the Internet today and I think I found a hotel for us. Bob: Oh, yeah Me, too. What does yours haveAlan: Well, it’s a business hotel. The room has two beds. And, of course, a bathroom. The bathroom has a bathtub, but no shower.Bob: That’s itAlan: Well, in the picture it looks like there’s also a couch and table. Bob: Two beds, a couch, a table and no shower. Okay.Want to hear about myhotelAlan: All right, but I –Bob: It’s the Ritz Hotel. It looks great! The ro om is really two rooms: a bedroom with two really big beds and a living room with a couch, a table and chairs. There is a bath room with a shower and a big bathtub. And listen tothis. You also get a refrigerator and a big-screen TV!Alan: Sounds expensive.Bob: Wait. There’s even a health club with a pool!Alan: How much-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Unit 4 T-shirts and jeansVocabulary TaskAnswers/scriptMiguel is wearing a blue T-shirt, jeans, socks, sneakers, and a red hat.Lydia is wearing a yellow dress, a green sweater, and brown shoes.Ricardo is wearing a black suit, a white shirt, and a light brown coat.Yasu is wearing green shorts, a blue sweatshirt, and sneakers.Trudi is wearing a blue swimming suit and a yellow jacket.Jennifer is wearing a blue jacket, black pants, and black shoes.Listening Task1 First ListeningAnswers7. 1. Lisa has a new job (at a bank).8. 2. Erin is going to a party.9. 3. Jeff wants to swim and run after work.10. 4. Colin works at a hotel. He is a waiter.Script1. 1. Lisa has a new job at a bank. In Lisa’s bag there are two dresses, a blue suit, a brown coat, and some shoes. She has a big bag!2. 2. In Erin’s bag there is a red party dress, red shoes, and a black coat. They’re for a big party!3. 3. Jeff wants to swim and run after work. In Jeff’s bag is a blue swimming suit. He also has socks, sneakers, and green shorts. He bought two yellow T-shirts, too.4. 4. Colin works at a big hotel. He’s a waiter. In his bag are two black suits, four white shirts, and some black shoes.Real World Listening1 PredictAnswerThey’ll take everything except the running shorts.2 Get the main ideasAnswersA ski jacket, 2 sweaters (a blue one and a yellow and green one), ski boots, a pair of gloves, a (yellow and black) ski hat, a (blue) swimming suit, a (white) bathrobe, a (black) suit, a white shirt, a (red) tie, an extra pair of jeans, a few shirtsScriptSusan: Come on, David. Let’s get ready for the ski trip.David: AlreadySusan: What do you mean “already” We’re leaving tomorrow morning.David: Oh. Well. I don’t need to get ready. I can just take a few things, you know, a ski jacket, a sweater, my ski boots. I don’t need much.Susan: you need more than that. How about glovesDavid: Oh, yeah. I guess I need a pair of gloves.Susan: Right. And how about a hat You’ve got a great yellow and black ski hat. Take that.David: Oh, right. Okay. Where is my hat Great. I found it. And here are myblack gloves. Ahhh…here’s my blue sweater. I’ll take this too. Susan, where’smyyellow and green ski sweaterSusan: I thought you only needed one sweater.David: Well, yeah, but…It’s always good to have two. Let’s see. Wh at else Maybe I’ll take this…Susan: David, our hotel has a spa and a swimming pool. Take a swimming suit. Your blue one.David: Right, right. My blue swimming suit. Then, of course. I need to take my white bathrobe. Okay. I think I’m ready…Wait, I guess I’ll take my black suit, too. And this white shirt and my red tie. So we can go out at night.Susan: I thought you only needed a ski jacket, a sweater, and a pair of ski boots…David: no, actually, what I need is a bigger suitcase. I think I’ll take an extr a pair of jeans, and maybe a few more shirts…Susan: David!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Unit 5 Where are you fromVocabulary TaskAnswersColombian, Korean, French, Brazilian, Japanese, American, English, ThaiScriptHere is our music club. There are members from all over the world!First is Carlos. He’s Colombian. He’s from Bogota, Colombia.Second is Sang-kai. He’s Korean. He’s from Seoul, Korea.Third is Mi chael. He’s French. He’s from Nice, France.Fourth is Maria. She’s from Sao Paulo, Brazil.Next is Michiko. She is Japanese. She’s from Osaka, Japan.Then Jackie. She’s American. She’s from Miami, Florida.And Jonathan. He’s British. He’s from Cornwall, En gland.And last is Sunt. He’s Thai. He’s from Bangkok, in Thailand.Listening Task1 First ListeningAnswers11. 1. Australia 2. Spain 3. China 4. India2 Second ListeningAnswers9. 1. Liz (Walker) 3. Yu-an (Lee)10. 2. Carlos (Fernandez) 4. PurniScriptA: Is everyone ready Please come up when I call your number…Number 1.1: My name is Liz Walker. L-I-Z.A: Are you British1: No. No, I’m Australian. I’m from Sydney, Australia, but I li ve in the United Stated. A: Number 2.2: My name is Carlos Fernandez.A: Carlos2: Yes. Carlos. C-A-R-L-O-S. I’m Spanish. I’m from Barcelona, Spain.A: Number 3.3: My name is Yu-an Lee. That’s Y-U-A-N.A: Okay. And, Yuan, where are you from3: I’m Chinese. I’m from Shanghai, China.A: Number 4.4: my name is Purni.A: Perdi4: No. Purni. P-U-R-N-I. I’m Indian. I’m from New Delhi, India.Real World Listening1 PredictAnswerThey met at a youth hostel.2 Get the main ideasAnswersThey are at a youth hostel in London.Robert is from San Francisco, California.Miguel is from Bogota, Colombia.Keiko is from Japan, but she lives in Paris. She works there.She wants to do something fun.Silvia is from a small town near Venice, Italy.ScriptRobert: Hi, I’m Robert. How’s it goingMiguel: Hi. My name’s Miguel. Sorry, I didn’t catch your name.Robert: It’s Robert. I’m from San Francisco, in the . Nice to meet you –Miguel.Miguel: Nice to meet you, too.Robert: Is this your first day hereMiguel: Yes. I just got to London today.Robert: Where are you fromMiguel: I’m Colombian. From Bogota, Colombia.Keiko: Hi. Can I sit hereRobert: Hello. Sure. There’s plenty of room. I’m Robert.Keiko: Hi. My name’s Keiko. Where are you from, RobertRobert: Hi. Keiko. I’m from California. And you… Are you from JapanKeiko: Yes, I’m from Osaka, originally. Now I live in Paris.Robert: Really What do you do thereKeiko: I work for a high-tech company. I’m so glad to be away from work. Robert: Right.Keiko: Do you have any ideas on fun things to do here in LondonRobert: Yeah. Let me get my guidebook. And my map. I’ll be right back.Silvia: Hello. I’m Silvia. Do any of you know what time it isMiguel: It’s 6:15. I think dinner is at 7:00. have a seat.Silvia: Thank you.Miguel: I’m Miguel. I’m from Colombia. And this is Keiko, from Japan. Where’re you from, SilviaSilvia: I’m from Italy. From a small town near Venice. Have you been to Italy Miguel: No, but I’d love to go. I like Italian food. And, Italian cars.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Unit 6 Curly or straightVocabulary TaskAnswers/script7. 1. Carl is tall.He has short, wavy, blond hair.8. 2. Yumi is thin.She is also short.9. 3. Ana is pretty.She has long, straight, black hair.10. 4. Andrew is handsome.He’s a little heavy.He has curly brown hair.Listening Task1 First ListeningAnswers3, 1, x, 2, x, 42 Second ListeningAnswersScript1. 1. A: I can’t find your sister.B: She’s tall. She’s very tall. She has long brown hair. She likes to wear jeans and a sweatshirt. A: Oh, I see her.2. 2. A: Tell me again what your brother looks like.B: He’s kind of short. He has black curly hair. He likes to wear T-shirts with pictures on them. A: I think I see him.3. 3. A: Is that your son, thereB: No, my son is tall. He has short brown hair. His hair is straight. And he’s a little heavy.A: Let me look again.4. 4. A: I think I see your wife now.B: She’s short. She has short, wavy, blond hair. She is thin and…A: Kind of prettyB: Well, yeah, I guess so.A: Yeah, I see her.Real World Listening1 Predict2 Get the main ideasAnswersBefore: fat, long, brown, curly (hair)After: thin, short, straight, blond (hair)ScriptK: HelloL: Hi, Karen. This is Lisa.K: Wow! How are you Where are youL: I am at home. I just got back last night. From Hawaii.K: So how was it Tell me.L: It was so great. Great. You should see me. The new me.K: What do you m ean “the new me” What did you doL: Well remember my hairK: Yeah…L: It was brown.K: Yeah…And long and curly.L: Well, now it’s blond. And…K: Let me guess. It’s shortL: Yeah. It looks so great. It’s short and it’s straight. And so blond! K: Blond, shor t, and straight Wow! I can’t wait to see you! L: And, there’s more. I walked and jogged every day. And I went swimming a lot. So good-bye, fat. No more fat. Now I’m thin. K: Thin and short, straight hair I won’t know you.L: Wait. There’s more. A surprise.K: Can you come over nowL: Sure, I’ll run over right-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Unit 7 Who’s thatVocabulary TaskAnswers11. 1. Carlos: grandfather, husband, fatherTeresa: grandmother, wife, motherKurt: father, son, husbandMaria: mother, daughter, wife12. 2. Thomas: (older) brother, son, nephewAnna: sister, daughter, nieceMarta: aunt, wifeRobert: uncle, husbandGabriella: aunt, wifeScript1. 1. My grandfather’s name is Carlos. My grandmother is next to him. Her name is Teresa. My father is next to her. His name is Kurt. My mother’s name is Maria.2. 2. my older brother’s name is Thomas. My sister is next to him. Her name is Anna. My aunt next to her is my aunt Marta. Her husband is my Uncle Robert.3. 3. My other uncle is Uncle Pedro. His wife is my aunt Gabriella. Listening Task1 First ListeningAnswersAnswers may vary, but should include:12. 1. brother, (younger) sister13. 2. grandmother, grandfather, grandparents, younger sister14. 3. mother, father, son15. 4. wife, son, daughter, mother, family2 Second ListeningAnswers1. my brother Marco 3. looks like father2. my younger sister 4. looks like motherScript1. 1. A: Oh, is this your brother and sisterB: Yeah, that’s my brother, Marco. And that’s my younger sister, Sarah. And of course that’s me in the middle. A: I can see that!2. 2. A: These are my grandparents. My grandmot her, she’s 81. but my grandfather, he’s even older, he’s 84. B: Wow! But they look so young!A: I know, don’ theyB: And who is thisA: Oh, that’s my younger sister, and that’s our dog next to her. A golden retriever. His name’s Clarence.3. 3. A: Is that your mother and fatherB: Yeah, and that’s me, of course. Before I got my hair cut short.A: You look just like your father!B: Yep. I’m definitely his son!4. 4. A: This is my wife, my son, and my daughter. We’re at a hotel in Hawaii.B: You have a nice family. Your daughter. Looks like her mother.A: Yes, everyone says that.Real World Listening1 Predict2 Get the main ideasAnswersTop row, left to right: mother, grandmother, stepsister, sisterSecond row, left to right: stepfather, stepbrother, brotherScriptTony: Well, I brought some photos of my family with me. I want to show them to you.Friend: Wow, you brought lots of photos. Great!Tony: here’s the first one.Friend: Let me see. Oh, what a nice family. Is she your motherTony: Yes, she’s my mother.Friend: And who’s in the second pictureTony: Oh, this is my grandmother.Friend: Does she live with youTony: Yep. She lives with us.Friend: How about in this picture Who are the girlsTony: Well, the one on the right is Carla – sh e’s my sister.Friend: And the one on the left is whoTony: Um, that’s Ellen. She’s also my… sister.Friend: OhTony: And in this picture, this is Lenny and Marty. They’re my brothers. Friend: Wait a minute. How many brothers and sisters do you haveTony: Well, it’s a little hard to follow, but I’ll explain. This is my mother. And this is my mother’s husband Evan.Friend: that’s your father.Tony: No, he’s not my father. My mother and father are divorced. And, Evan isalso divorced.Friend: Okay.Tony: And he married my mother last year. He has two children, also, one boy and one girl. Marty and Ellen. So, actually, Marty is my stepbrother and Ellen is my stepsister.Friend: Stepbrother and stepsisterTony: Yeah. That means my mother isn’t their mother, but my mother is married to their father.Friend: Oh, it’s a little hard to follow.Tony: Well, it really doesn’t matter now. We all just live together and we’re a family.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Unit 8 where are we goingVocabulary TaskAnswers/ScriptThe post office is next to the First National Bank.The bank is between Broadway Bookstore and First Aid drugstore.Antonio’s Restaurant is across from the lib rary.Sherwood hospital is on the corner. It is next to Apple Tree Flower Shop. Listening Task1 First ListeningAnswers1. 1. post office 3. bank2. 2. hospital 4. library2 First ListeningAnswers1. 1. It’s on the corner, next to the bank.2. 2. It’s between the drugstore and the police station.3. 3. It’s down the street.4. 4. It’s on the corner, next to Adam’s shoe store.Script1. 1. A: Excuse me, where’s the post officeB: The post office It’s on the corner, n ext to the bank.A: Thanks.2. 2. A: How can I get to a hospitalB: A hospitalA: Yes, I need to find a hospital fast.B: Well, there’s a hospital on Main Street between the drug store and the police station.A: On Main Street Thanks.3. 3. A: Whoops! I need to get some money.B: Well, there’s a bank down this street, or an ATM machine in the hotel.A: Let’s go to the bank. It’s closer, right4. 4. A: Can you tell me how to get to the libraryB: Sure, the library is easy to get to from here. Go down the street and turn left. It’s on the corner, next to Adam’s shoe store. Real World Listening1 predict2 Get the main ideasAnswersGo down this street. You will see the International Hotel of Kyoto. Across from the hotel is Nijo Castle. Also, NHK radio station is next to Nijo Castle. Nijo Castle is between the radio station and the International Hotel.。

大学体验英语听说教程3（第二版）答案Unit 1 RelationshipsWarm-up(Answers in bold.)1. This is Joe: When I was in high school, I was really into sports. In college I found out that my true calling is to be a science fiction writer! After high school, my girlfriend, Melissa, and I went to different colleges. After a while, we just drifted apart.2. This is Lindsay: My junior year of college I lived in Europe as an exchange student. I ended up going back to New York for graduate school.3. This is Chris: My dad owns a flower shop. He always wanted me to take over for him when he retired, but flowers really aren’t my thing. Right now I’m working as an apprentice to a famous chef. Someday I hope to have my own television cooking show.4. This is Allison: As a teenager, I had my own unique style and way of thinking. I was a free spirit, while my boyfriend, Brad, was very conservative. Everyone was really surprised when Brad and I decided to get married. I guess they thought we’d eventually break up.Listening TaskFirst Listening1. traveling in Europe, living in Boston.2. apprenticing as a chef, learning how to run a restaurant3. working as an accountant4. working as a lawyerSecond Listening1. He isn’t surprised that Jake lived abroad.2. She wants to eat at Terry’s restaurant.3. He doesn’t remember much about high school.4. She is surpr ised by Cindy’s physical appearance.Third Listening(For the first dialog)1. — Studying at Boston University.2. — He went to Spain as an exchange student and traveleda lot in Europe.(For the second dialog)3. —No, he didn’t. Instead he took over his mother’s business, a restaurant.4. — Cooking. He wants to be a famous chef.(For the third dialog)5. — Because he works as an accountant in the city now.6. —Barry’s wife and his brother, Tom.(For the fourth dialog)7. — Because she has changed so much.8. —Cindy’s hair styles. She often dyed her hair in different colors.Real World ListeningPrepareKaren is an actress.Charisse married her high-school boyfriend Craig.Get the main ideasKaren wanted to be an actress. She ended up as a makeup artist.Charisse wanted to be a mother. She ended up becoming an executive.Unit 2 IdentityWarm-up(Answers in bold.)1. Ms. Kelsey is a librarian, but she’s passionate about sports cars.2. Kris rides a motorcycle, but she’s also a nerd when it comes to history.3. Dave’s friends thought that making it big in Hollywood would change him, but Dave is still just a regular guy. Fame hasn’t changed him.4. Jonathan might be the best basketball player in the state, but he doesn’t have any dreams of going pro. He just wants to play for fun.5. Terry is a jock, but when he’s not on the football field, he’s watching romantic movies.6. Everybody assumes Carrie is a serious person because she’s quiet. But she’s really got a great sense of humor.7. Jordan is very friendly and open with everyone, but she keeps some things about her life private.8. Mark is very intelligent, but he’s not a straight A student.Listening TaskFirst Listening1. He has a lot of interests outside of sports.2. He enjoys dancing privately.3. S he’s in a rock band and she’s a good student.Second Listening1. She is surprised that Brett is romantic.2. He thinks Jeff should be proud of his hobby.3. He thinks rock musicians can’t be good students.Third Listening(For the first dialog)1. — She thought a jock must be very big and not good at speaking and with poor academic performance.2. — One day Brett gave her a poem which she thought was romantic and full of imagery.(For the second dialog)3. — From his girlfriend who showed her some photos of him dancing.4. — Because he thought it was private.(For the third dialog)5. — Kayla is a straight A student who can play the drums ina band called Rock Hard.6. —Because he thought it’s impossible for a nerd to join a Rock band.Real World ListeningPrepareTJ’s friends and family are worried about him.Get the main ideasF, ?, T, T, T, F, F, TUnit 3 AdviceWarm-up(Answers in bold.)1. Q: My 4-year-old daughter has horrible tantrums. How doI get her to stop crying?2. Mabel: You need to discipl ine her. Some people aren’t comfortable spanking their kids. If you don’t want to punish her physically, try taking away something special—maybe a toy. Whatever you do, pick one method and stick to it. Use the same method all the time.3. Q: Whenever I start dating a new girl, my parents get in the way. They always invite her over to talk. What should I do? Mabel: Don’t blame your folks for being interested in your life. They care about you!4. Q: One of my friends wants to fix me up with her neighbor. She thinks we would be a great match. Should I agree to a date even though we’ve never met? Mabel: Blind dates are kind of scary. You don’t know what to expect. But I say: Go for it!5. Q: My boyfriend doesn’t want me to spend time with my friends. What can I do about his jealousy? Mabel: Ooh … that’s a bad sign. If your boyfriend is possessive now, he’ll just get worse later. You should meet someone new.Listening TaskFirst Listening1. Have a baby soon.2. Don’t move back home after college.3. Discipline the child.4. Make an effort to meet someone.Second Listening1. They want to have the baby only when they are ready.2. He’s already decided to move back home.3. She doesn’t believe in spanking.4. She doesn’t want to date anyone right now.Third Listening(For the first dialog)1. — 35. She should have a baby now.2. — A struggle between career and family.(For the second dialog)3. — Studying in a college.4. — Because he wants to save some money and many of his friends are doing the same.(For the third dialog)5. — One believed in the saying that spare the rod spoil the child while the otherdoesn’t.6. —No, she doesn’t. Because she thinks it’s her privacy.(For the fourth dialog)7. —She is still single now. / It’s been a while since she’s dated a nyone. / She doesn’t want to be dating anyone right now.8. — Maybe her parent or very close friend.Real World ListeningPrepare1. Follow your parents’ rules. Move out.2. Exercise.3. Call someone else.Get the main ideas1. Jackie’s parents have the r ight to set rules in their house.2. Losing weight is more complicated than Beatrice thinks.3. It would be better to consult a mechanic.Unit 4 FamilyWarm-up(Answers in bold.)1. My family is a little unusual. Some people might even say we’re nuts.2. My mother is extreme when it comes to neatness. She can’t stand to see even a speck of dust in the house.3. Mom is really strict with us when it comes to household chores. Every day, we have to do a couple of hours of chores to keep things neat.4. My fa ther loves to barbecue. He’s definitely a fanatic. He can’t live without his barbecue grill.5. One time, I accidentally broke Dad’s grill. He completely freaked out. He was so upset, he couldn’t even wait a day to buy another one.6. My sister, Alicia, is a vegan. She not only avoids meat, but also any animal products, like milk and eggs.7. Sometimes Alicia and Dad argue because they have opposite interests. She’s as devoted to her vegetarianism as he is to his barbecuing.8. Some of my other relatives ar e a little strange, too. I’ve got an aunt who thinks she can see the future and a cousin who does four hours of bodybuilding exercises every day!9. My family might be a little irritating to some people, but they don’t bother me much. After all, they’re th e only family I’ve got.Listening TaskFirst Listening1. She has a very particular diet.2. He is a clown at heart.3. She is a fanatic about her hobby.4. He likes to pretend he is a TV or movie character.Second Listening1. She makes her cat follow a vegan diet.2. He makes balloon hats when he’s not working./Hisduck follows him everywhere.3. She keeps the dolls in their boxes.4. His family is worried about him.Third Listening1. a family dinner, just for her2. a professional clown, kids’ birthday parties3. collecting dolls, from floor to ceiling4. TV and movies, be a characterReal World ListeningPrepareLydia: 300–400 Greg: 11Get the main ideas1. Abigail, Greg’s aunt: She lives nearby. Greg doesn’t now her well. She’s kind of crazy. She has fifteen cats.2. Chia-Lin, Lydia’s aunt: She lives in Shanghai. She couldn’t miss it for the world. Her mother wouldn’t forgive her if she didn’t come to the wedding.3. Lydia’s Dad: He is in the restaurant business and as lots of friends and associates. He has many suppliers and customers. He is getting along very well with his associates. He thinks that his friends and associates will get insulted if they are n ot invited.Unit 5 DecisionsWarm-up(Answers in bold.)1. Pamela is pregnant with her first child. She has to decide whether she wants to be a working mom or a stay-at-home mom.2. The Yamamotos are planning a vacation. They have to figure out which airline offers the cheapest rates.3. Stan is unhappy at work, but he makes a good salary. He’s going to weigh the pros and cons of getting a lower-paying job that he likes better.4. Kelsey is leaning toward going to Harvard because she has family near Boston, but she also really likes Yale.5. Ben just decided to propose to his girlfriend, Laura. He’s going to have an airplane write “Will you marry me?” in the sky.6. Mrs. Lai’s company wants to transfer her to another country. She’s going to have a heart-to-heart conversation with her husband about it tonight.7. Katherine isn’t sure whether she want s to major in anthropology orlinguistics.8. Jeremy and Priscilla didn’t realize until they got engaged how difficult it is to plan a wedding.9. For Roland, the downside of buying a new car is that he has to do lots of research to make the best decision.Listening TaskFirst Listening1. getting a job2. accepting a new job and moving3. choosing a major4. getting a puppySecond Listening1. No one will take care of things at home.2. Texas is far away./The job is a great opportunity.3. She could do great things in any subject.4. A puppy is messy./A big dog wouldn’t like their littleapartment./A cat might be a better choice for them.Third Listening1. She will go to work and if it is the case, the house work will be shared by the family members.2. Frank may take the job with an engineering firm and if that’s true, he’ll move out to Texas.3. Jamie’s probably choosing theater as her major.4. They may come to a decision to get a cat instead of a dog.Real World ListeningPrepare1. d2. b3. c4. aGet the main ideas1. An adapter tends to think in terms of the minimum change necessary to produce the results they want.2. An originator tends to produce decisions that are less similar to past ideas.3. A concrete information processor needs complete and detailed information before making a decision.4. An abstract information processor focuses on the big picture and general information before making a decision.5. A challenger prefers a more extreme and risky choice in order to gain more.6. A conciliator tends to be cautious and avoid taking actions for fear of losing too much.7. A flexible decision maker is slow to make and act upon hisdecisions, and often change plans.8. An organized decision maker tends to make and act upon his decisions quickly.Unit 6Warm Up1. na?ve2. expert3. slang4. applying5. accent6. dialects, come in handy7. amazing, pick up8. hireListening TaskFirst Listening1. Australian slang2. a teacher who is hard to understand3. learning to imitate an accentSecondListening1. T, F, T2. T, T, F3. T, F, FThird Listening1. It was great! The people there were so friendly. The weather was great.2. Australian English.3. It’s hard to pick up what she’s saying. Her English is so hard to understand. She has a strong accent.4. Better.Sugar.Don’t bother me any more.Real World ListeningPrepareDepartment ManagerGet the Main Idea1. A management job (manager).2. A bachelor’s degree in travel industry management, five years’ experience, management experience.3. Customer service representative.4. She thinks they were worried about her English.5. She’ll accept the job and show them how good she is.Unit 7Warm Up1. attractive, date2. blown away3. income4. warm up to5. click6. sensitive7. fall for8. commitment9. quality timeListening TaskFirst Listening1. Michael—age: 32, marital status: divorced, hobbies: rock music, dancing, surfing2. Anita—age: 34, employer: corporation, interests: nature3. Jack—age: 28, personality: sensitive, hobbies: bodybuilding, movies, golf4. Cora—age: 24-26, background: Chinese-American, interests: romantic dinners, long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and intelligent conversationSecond Listening1. a casual relationship/a fun person2. an independent person/an honest person3. a good cook / a fun person4. an intelligent person / a humorous personThird Listening1. surfing experience, not necessary2. very involved, respect for nature3. a lifetime of commitment4. candlelight dinners, intelligent conversationReal World ListeningPrepareAmy (about Luis): He’s handsome./He’s funny.Luis (about Amy): She’s attractive./She’s independent.Get the Main IdeaAbout Luis: He looks like a Greek statue./ He’s sweet and funny./He’s easy to be with.About Amy: She’s romantic./She’s thin./ She’s aggressive./She’s independent.Get the Details1. didn’t think so2. more fashionable than; wasn’t my type; on top of all that3. hanging out with him; swept me away4. bothered5. “the one”Unit 8Warm Upupdates, incompatible, identity theft, viruses, spam, clogged up, deleting, forwards, obsession, addictiveListening TaskFirst Listening1. her credit-card2. upgrades3. receive useless e-mails4. video gamesSecond ListeningFor each of these, either answer could possibly be correct. Ask students to give reasons for their choices, and to discuss those reasons with people who chose the other answer.Real World ListeningPrepareIt’s fun./It helps to prevent violence.Get the Main IdeaVideo games are just entertainment./People are smart enough to understand the difference between fantasy and real life./No one is going to try to imitate “The Butcher.”/You’ll be more relaxed if you play the game./It’s better to let out your anger and frustration in a fantasy game than in real life.Get the Details1. “The Butcher”, “Pirate Party”, “Marooned on Mars”2. violence, a bad influence3. entertainment, between a video game and real life4. hack up; in a peaceful, happy moodUnit 9Warm Up1. b2. f3. a4. e5. d6. c1. dormitory2. negatives3. curfew4. annoying5. snores6. barge in7. concerned8. appreciative9. spaceListening TaskFirst Listening1. noisy neighbors2. parents go into his room/mom checks the phone bill3. snoring/messiness4. borrowing thingsSecond Listening1. Move out next year.2. Either solution could be implied.3. Get used to it.4. Be more respectful.Third Listening1. some major negatives2. snooping around; figure out; my cell phone bill3. neat freak; on the messy side4. disrespectfulReal World ListeningPrepare+ The Johnsons are concerned about Kara.– Mrs. Johnson visits Kara in her apartment.+ Mrs. Johnson makes Kara home-cooked meals.– Mrs. Johnson asks Kara questions about her plans.– Mr. Johnson is affectionate with Kara.Get the Main IdeaMrs. J visits every day: Her privacy is being violated.Mrs. J brings homemade soup: It makes her feel like a child.Mrs. J asks where she’s going: She feels like she’s being watched.Mr. J is affectionate: It makes her uncomfortable.Get the Details1. “It was nice to feel that people were concerned when you lived alone”.2. One day, when she got home, Mr. Johnson came up to her and gave her a hug; and then he kissed heron the cheek.3. He said that maybe Kara reminded Mr. Johnson of his granddaughter.Unit 10Warm Up1. b2. e3. d4. c5. f6. a7. h8. g1. evacuate, shelter2. sharp jolt, collapsed, rubble3. knocked, rescue4. rip, ashes, surrender toListening TaskPreparation Question1. avalanche2. volcanic eruption3. earthquakeFirst Listening1. mountain climbing2. camping3. sleepingSecond Listening1. He slowly climbed down the mountain.2. She walked through hot ashes to get help.3. Someone rescued her.Third Listening1. passed out2. separated from, a kind of daze3. emergency, so thankful4. the building had collapsed, on top of meReal World ListeningPrepareShe almost drowned. Pieces of trees and buildings crushed her.Get the Main Idea1. ?2. F3. T4. F5. ?6. ?7. ?8. ?9. ?Get the Details1. Her arms were bare, scratched, bleeding, aching. They were wrapped around a palm tree2. Black, filthy, oil-slicked, muddied, and inky water.3. In the bungalow.Unit 11. Work “I’m not sure what he actually does.”Warm up1. cubicle.2. business attire3. “Casual Friday”4. startled5. sloppy6. force on7. snap8. uptight9. get away withListening taskFirst listening1. He made his employees sharpen his pencils. /He left work early.2. She liked to make junk food. /Her cookies tasted bad.3. The company’s dress code is “business attire.”/She wears jeans, T-shirts, and sweatpants to work.Second listening1. He was arrogant and didn’t do any work.2. She makes everyone eat too much.3. She doesn’t look professional.Third listening1. The library; somewhere opposite the library.2. Lazy and dishonest.3. Sweet and fattening.4. She would/could be hurt.5. At an insurance agency.6. (She was) a slob.Real world listeningListen and CheckSteve: schedule, social customs, rules, languageMr. T akahashi: He doesn’t dress appropriately. /He doesn’t bow. / He behaves informally. / He’s late.Get the main ideaSteve: T, T, ?, T, F Takahashi: T, T, ?, F, ?Unit 12. Lifestyle “You may need to change your routine.”Warm upMatch words:a—6, b—4, c—1, d—3, e—2, f—5Choose the correct words and phrases.1. kick2. gradual3. fast food4. gossip5. cut down6. interrupt7. eavesdropping8. scold9. addicted to10. publicListening taskFirst listening1. He wants his friend to stop listening to private conversations.2. She’s annoyed that her husband keeps talking while she is trying to tell a story.3. He doesn’t want Jill to be nervous.4. They think he’s being rude.Second listening1. You’ve got to stop doing that.2. I didn’t even realize I was doing it.3. I just hope you’re not too nervous around me.4. Do you think we should say something?Third listening1. Cheese cake.2. She was nervous.3. They will talk loudly too.Real world listeningListen and Checkeating fast food, not exercising, working too hardGet the main ideaExcuses: diet: he’s addicted to fast food; exercise: it’s so boring; relaxation: work is too busy, and three teenagers keep him stressed outChanges: diet: he stopped eating junk food; exercise: he’s taking dance classes; relaxation: he took a vacationUnit 13. Travel “Getting there is half the fun.”Warm up1. trek2. advance3. cheat4. refused5. booked6. persistent7. insisted8. soaked9. stranded10. back11. realizedListening taskFirst listening1. Wh en you travel, it’s important to learn about the place you’re going to.2. In some cultures, people are very generous to strangers.3. People in different cultures have different ideas about danger.Second listeningAnswers1. She left before she got to the top.2. He stayed at the stranger’s house.3. The bus continued on to Kathmandu.Third listening1. probably2. hairpin3. straight4. leaning5. push on the bus to make sure it didn’t roll over the cliff6. The tires were almost flat with the weight of all those passengers7. we would read in the newspaper the next day about a bus that had gone over the cliffReal world listeningListen and CheckHe got into an argument with the travel agent.Get the main idea1. Tim and Randy go to the travel agency.2. A van pulls up.3. Tim and Randy don’t get on the van.4. Randy gets angry at the travel agent.5. Randy demands a taxi ride.6. The woman squirts ketchup on Randy.7. The van pulls up again.8. Tim and Randy get on the van.9. They arrive at the bus terminal.10. Randy regrets his behavior.Unit 14. Finances “You can make some real money.”Warm up1. get-rich-quick2. gullible3. risky4. invest5. Real Estate6. Stock Market, broker7. starting own, set up8. come up withListening taskFirst listening1. using a computer to invest in the stock market2. thinking of ideas for a new business3. selling a comic book collection4. inventing a new kind of hatSecond listening1. The plan might fail and she could lose a lot of money.2. It’s not a good idea because somebody else already thought of it.3. He might get lucky like other people who have sold old collector’s items.4. Nobody will use the product.Third listening1. F2. T3. T4. F5. FReal world listeningListen and CheckWhat will the infomercial be about?Real estate investments.What kind of person is Steven Crowe?Dishonest. (Some may say “intelligent.”)Get the main ideaA plan for investing in real estate; Comments from people who have made a lot of money; The price of the product (Some students might mention a phone number you can call to buy the videos.)Unit 15. Changes “She’s still in our hearts”Warm up1. spouse, homesickness, going through, struggling2. manage, read your mind, cheerful, Focus3. Eventually, look upListening taskFirst listening1. His dog died.2. Her parents divorced.3. He broke up with his girlfriend.4. She’s living away from her family in a new country.Second listening1. She listens to his memories./She agrees that Champ was a wonderful pet.2. She talks about her own experience./She encourages Theresa to express her feelings./She agrees that divorce is a difficult loss.3. He tells Joe he’ll find another girlfriend soon.4. He helps Sung-Hee find a friend from her native culture.Third listening1. Lonely.2. They have different views on life.3. Her mom’s cooking.Real world listeningListen and Checkhow long they were together, how she died, good memories (Note: s\Some students will point out that he says that he had a lot of good m emories, but doesn’t actually say what they were.), how he feels nowGet the main ideaHe’s sad that she’s gone but also appreciates his memories of her. He misses her but is glad that her pain is over.。

⼤学体验英语听说教程3答案（全）Unit 1 Relationships1.Warm up: Talk about life choices2.Listening task: Catching up with old friendsWhat have you been up to?I dunno.cook up a stormcalculusbrunetteMy judges have a thing against pink hair, so…3.Real World Listening: Karen and Charisse talk about their lives4.Interaction Link: Ten years from nowhold a position/rank/jobUnit 2 Identity1.Warm up: Personal qualities2.Listening task: T alking about surprising qualitiesThird listening:1). She thought a jock must be very big and not good at speaking and with poor academic performanc0e.2). One day Brett gave her a poem which she thought was romantic and full of imagery.3）From his girlfriend who showed her some photos if him dancing.4) Because he thought it was private.5)Kayla is a straight student who can play the drums in a bandcalled Rock Hard.6）Because he thought it’s impossible for a nerd to join a Rock Band. 3.Real World Listening: TJ talks about recent changes in his lifeY ou tore it up in the half-pipe.tear sth up: 把…撕成碎⽚；捣毁，破坏tear sb up: 使…及其难受sponsorship: 赞助者hang out:4.Interaction Link: Who are you reallyUnit 3 Advice1.Warm up: Mabel Clarkson gives advice2.Listening task: Getting unwanted advice1). 35. She should have a baby now.2). A struggle between career and family.3). Studying in a college.4). Because he wants to save some money and many of his friends are doing the same.5). One believed in the saying that spare the rod and spoil the child while the other doesn’t.3.Real World Listening: Andrea Price gives advice to callers4.Interaction Link: Advice columnwords:to stick to it: to continue doing sthjuggle: to try to fit two or more jobs, activities etc. into your life试图应付（两项或更多的⼯作、活动等）It’s hard to juggle a job, kids, and housework.很难同时做好⼯作，照顾好孩⼦⼜⼲好家务活。

大学体验英语听说教程 3 原文与答案大验英验验验程学体听教 3 Listening Task 部分+答案UNIT1,1.A: Jake SuttonIs that you, man? How are you?B: Hey, Andrew! I didn ' t recognize you for a moment, long time no see!A: Yeah, wow, I haven 't seen you since high school graduation! what' ve you been u p to?B: I ' ve been back East, at collage.A: collage? Where?B: Boston. b. u.A: Oh, cool.B: And this past year, I got to go to Spain as an exchange student.A: Spain? No kidding? I remember you always hoped for an international lifestyle.B: exactly.A: So how was is, amigo?B: Oh, man, it was so great; I got to see a lot of Europe.A: Year! Like where,B: All over. Italy, France, Greece, and my homestay family was really nice. They ' ve invited me back again if I want to go to graduate school there.A; sound s like we won 't be seeing you for anther few more years then, eh?B: I dunno. Half of me wants to go , half of me wants to stayhere , you know, when i was there , I missed home a lot more than I thought I would.A: I can imagine.2.A: so, terry, how have you been?B: good, good.A: How are things going? Did you graduate this year?B: Me? Nah! I went to State, but after my second year, I realize that what I really want to do is take over for my mom in the restaurant.A: Oh, that 's right. Your family owns a little restaurant. Well, I mean, it ' s not so little, but •…B: So I came back home and started apprenticing as chef.A: Really? That is so cool! You know, now that I think about it, it makes perfect sense for you. Even back in high school, you could cook up a storm. So, how is it being in the restaurant business?B: Well, I love to cook, but, man, I have a lot to learn about running a business. I ' m really glad my mom ' s around to teach me. \A: Well, I ' ll have to come by to try your cooking. What nights do you work?B: Take your pick. I ' m there seven nights a week.3;A: Ken? Ken Mackney, is that you?B: Uh, yeah, I ' m Ken Mackney.A: It ' s me. Barry Simmons. You know, Mr. Jones ' s calculus class, senior year?B: Um, so, how ' s it going? What are you up to these days?A: I ' m pretty busy. I ' m working as an accountant in the city.B: Oh, that 's great! It sounds like you really put your math skills to good use.A: Yeah. And I got married last fall. Hey, you might actually know my wife, Tina Chan, Jason Chan 's little sister?1 / 30Listening Task 部分+答案大验英验验验程学体听教3B: Tina. Is she the one who went to Harvard Medical School?A: No, that was Lisa Fong. Tina went to art school.B: Oh! Well, I guess you and Tina are a good match, then, you were always into art, too, weren ' t you?A: No, not really, that 's my brother tom you are thinking of, youdon't remember very much from high school, do you?B: No, I guess not! It ' s been a long time!4:A: hi, Kate, it ' s me, Cindy Lohan, you remember me , don 't you?B: Cindy, Cindy. I can ' t seem to place the name. Oh, my gosh, yes!I do remember you! But …A: But what?B: Well, it 's just that you don 't look like the free -spiritedCindy I remember. You look so, so normal.A: Normal? I guess you 're referring to my hair?B: Yeah. I mean, you 're just a regular brunette now. When I knewyou, you always had your hair dyed some interesting color. Blue one day, pink the next.A: Well, I 'm a lawyer now. Most judges have a thing against pink hair, so … B: Ican see your sense of humor hasn 't changed much!Unit 21.Oh, my gosh. You won ' t believe this.What? What happened, Katie (Kate)?You know that guy Brett, from the football team?Oh, yeah, the big dumb jock. What did he do this time?He gave me a poem.A poem?I mean, it ' s beautiful! It ' s romantic and it ' s fu ll of imagery. Ijust couldn 't believe it came from him.You got that right. I didn 't even think he could read.I just found out he plays two musical instruments and speaks French fluently! Hmm, well, maybe there ' s more to Brett than meets the eye.2:Hey, Jeff(Jeffrey), I didn 't know you took dance lessons.What? How did you know that?Your girlfriend showed me some pictures of your dancing.Man, I told her not to show those to people.Aw (used to express sympathy, disgust, or disbelief), come on (hurry, disagreement). Actually, I think it ' s pretty cool. I wish there were something I felt that passionate about. Really, you know I love to dance, but I don ' t tell my friends about it.Dancing is a private thing for me. It 's just something I do for myself.,3Hey, Kayla. Can I borrow your notes from today 's math class?Yeah, sure, just make sure to give them back to me before my band plays tonight.I need t time to study.Did you say your band?2 / 30Listening Task 部分+答案大验英验验验程学体听教3Yeah. I 'm in a band called R ock Hard. I play the drums (instrument played by beating鼓with the hands or sticks).You're kidding. You play the drums for a rock band? I never would've guessed.Why? Cause I 'm a straight A student?Yeah, I mean you 're the one everyone comes to for math help. I just assumed you were a …A nerd?Well, I don 't know about that.Don't worry. I 'm not offended (no offence ------------ as weak as a cat (=as weak as water)). I 'm a nerd. But who says nerds can 't play drums?Unit 3A: So, Amy, how many kids do you and Tom have?B: Uh, kids, none, Not yet.A: Not yet? Did you say ”not yet ”? Hey, are you and Tom keepingscore here or what? You must be,what,35 by now. Clock 's a 'tickin 'Tick-tock, tick- tock, you know?B: Yeah, I think we 're aware of all that,but it 's kind of complicated. We 've got our careers right now, and A: Complicated? You think you 're the only people who are trying to juggle careers and family?B: No, no. I 'm sure we're not. Just, it 's kind of a personalthingA: So, Jerry, have you thought about where yo u're going to liveafter you graduate in June?B: Uh, yeah. I think I ' m going to move back in with my folks, save a little money, you know.A: Your folks ?You gotta be kidding !Don ' t you think it 's time to leave the nest?B:Uh, yeah, I guess. But it 's not like it 's gonna be forever. Just un til I can save up eno ugh money to •…A:I gotta say, man, I think it 's a mistake.B: Well, I 've thought about it a lot, and I really think it 's the best decision for me right now.A: But you need to go out on your own ,get your own place ,find yourself. Your parents are just going to get in the way.B: Well, you know, I 'm not the only one moving back home after college. Seems like half the people I know are doing it.A: Excuse me ,ma 'am.B: Yes?A: Your son 's tantrum is distur bing everyone in the store.B:I know, I know. I 'm trying to calm him down. Bobby, please be I little good boy for Mommy. I 'll give you a nice ,yummy cookie if youstop crying.A: If you ask me, what ' s your son needs is a little good old - fashioned discipline. A nice spanking will do the job! You know what they say: Spare the rod and spoil the child!B: Listen. How I raise my son is none of your business. We don 't believe in using3 / 30Listening Task 部分+答案大验英验验验程学体听教3physical violence with our children.A: So, Luice, do you have anyone special in your life ?B: No. Not right now .It 's been a while since I 've dated anybody.A: Well, what have you doing about it? You know you can 't meet someone sitting at home on your couch on Friday nights eating chocolate ice cream. You 've got to get yourself out there , girl!B: Well , I don 't know. Meeting someone at a bar or club justisn 't for me.A:I know! I 'm fixing you up with a friend of mine. He 's perfect for you.B: That 's ok, I 'm not really into blind dates.A: Don't be ridiculous! You 're gotta love him!B: You know, I 'm not sure I really want to be dating anyone right now.UNIT 4My sister is a really strict vegan. It 's not for religious orhealth reasons. It 's just she 's just a little nuts. Ever time she comes over for I family dinner we have to make a special dish just forher plate for a split second, she freaks out and have to get another plate. Recently, she starts this new thing where s he can't even eat any vegetables. Every time I go over to her place, the cat looks at me with these sad eyes, like, ” Meat …please? ”My cousin Pat is a professional clown. He goes by the name Patty Cakes. He gets hired to do special events like kids ' birthda y parties.The thing about Pat is that he just can 't stop being a clown even whenhe's not working. He 'll show up at his friend 's house and start making balloon hats for everyone. And then there 's his pet duck, Phoebe.Pat use Phoebe in his clown act, but sometimes he doesn 't have time totake her home after work, so he just brings her along wherever he 's going. It 's just so strange to see Pat walk in somewhere with Phoebe following behind him wearing a diaper.My Aunt Samantha collects dolls .She 's a real fanatic .Most peoplehave hobbies, you know, like sports or music or movies ,but Aunt Samantha spends all her money on dolls. She has one room in her apartment completely devoted to Barbies.I mean, the whole room is wall- to- wall Barbies! She 's got over a thousand of them lined upon shelves from floor to ceiling. The dolls are all in perfect condition. She stores them in their boxes and never takes them out .It 's kind of scary, actually .When you walk into that room ,you just feel surrounded by them .It 's like they 're all watching you or something.My brother Andrew is really into TV and movies and, um … How can I put this nicely?He can get pretty extreme about it. He 's always pretending to be acharacter from a movies or TV show. Now, when he was twelve or thirteen, he used to watch the TV show Star Trek all the time, and he talking exactly like Mr. Spock. Like if I my room .I 'm studying .You 're so irritating.Irritating? Ah, yes, one of your earthling e a line right out of Star Trek. Now, sometimes, it he 's doing Harry Potter voices .But we worry about him a lot .I mean, does he even know who he is? He 's always acting like someone else.UNIT5 4 / 30Listening Task 部分 +答案 大验英验验验程学体听教 3 ,AHoney, I 've been thinking. B: Huh?A: I ' ve been thinking .I think I 'd like to go back to work.B: Really? Why?A: Well, the kids are growing up. Jenny is off to university, and Ted is going to be in high school next year.B: Uh huh, yeah, right? A: Well, I just don't think I need to a stay-at-home mom anymore.B: But, but who 's going to make dinner and do the laundry, and who 's going to clean the house?A: I don 't know, honey, but we 'll figure it out . I've beenweighing the pros and corns, and now it just seems like the best time to make a change.'d go aroundd say. ‘ Andrew, get out of” Andrew he ' d say, motions. ” Stuff like that,' s funny. Like nowA: Hey, how 's it going, Frank?B: Oh, not too sure.A: Oh, what 's the problem?B: It 's not really a problem. It 's kinds of a good thing , Iguess .A: You guess?B: Well, I applied for a job with a really good engineering firm a couple of months ago , and I talked to the boss yesterday.A: Yeah?B: And they want to hire me.A: That 's great news.B: Well, sort of .But the downside is the job ' s in Texas. I would have to move. And they want me to start in six weeks.A: Ooh, Texas, That 's really far away. What are you leaning toward?B: At this point, I 'm seriously considering accepting the offer.But I have until next week to let them know.3.A: Hey, Jamie, you look stressed out. What 's wrong?B: Oh, I have to choose my major this month, and I ' m still undecided.A:I thought you were majoring in theater. Didn 't you say you wantedto be next Angelina Jolie?B: Yeah, but I changed my mind last semester and started taking more psychology classes.A: Well, why don 't you do that? You could be the next Sigmund Freud, the female version.B:I would, but I don 't know. I 'm taking a really great physicsclass this semester, I totally love it.A: Then why not do physics?B: So I could be the next Albert Eins tein, right? I don 't knowabout that, either. I kinda want to take some French classes. Yeah, that sounds good! Maybe I should major in French, then I can 't really takethe physics. And I mean, theater still is a real fun.4A: What do you think about getting a puppy, Rick?5 / 30Listening Task 部分+答案大验英验验验程学体听教3B:A puppy? why would we do that?A: Well, I was at the supermarket today, and there was this guy with a box of Labrador puppies out front, and they are so cute.B: Yeah, of course, they are cute. Puppies are always cute. But they are messy, too.A:I know, but you should have seen them. Their little tails and their little faces.B: The problem with a puppy is that it eventually becomes dog, a big dog. What 's a big dog gonna do in ourlitter apartment?A: We will take it for walks .It will be great. C 'mon.B:I don 't know. I will think about it. Why don ' t we get a catinstead? Unit 6 LanguageWarm up:1. young-Hae: I think teachers who work in the United States and the UK should benative speakers of English.2. There are so many varieties of English that I can never be an expert in all of them.3.English has a lot of slang. How am I supposed to know that a ‘hot' pair of jeansmeans the same thing as a ‘cool ' pair of jeans?4.I would be worried about applying for applying for a job in the United States. What ifthey didn ' t think my English was good enough?5. June:I don 't mind if my teacher has a different accent than I ' m used to, as long as Ican understand what he or she is saying.6. I think it 's useful to have some knowledge of different dialectsof English. Thatknowledge will come in handy when I travel.7. The large number of slang words in English is amazing. There is a lot to pick up!8.I think companies should hire non-native speakers of English if they are qualifiedtodo the job.Listening Task:1.A: Hey, Andrew! You 're back from Australia.B: Yeah, just got back yesterday.A: Well, g 'day, mate! How did you like my homeland?B: Oh, man, it was great! The people were so friendly. The weather was great. And some of the Australian slang you taught me really came in handy.A: Oh, yeah. I bet you picked up some more while you were there.B: Yep. Mm, lemme see I know ‘mozzies' are ‘mosquitoes ' and ‘tucker ' means ‘food '.And, of course, Australian Engli sh is called ‘ Strine '.A: Not bad, mate! A few more trips down under and you will be anexpert in Strine!2.A: So, how did you like Professor Lee 's class?B: Man, I don 't know.A: What do you mean?B: I mean, it 's hard to pick up what she is saying. Her Eng lish isso hard tounderstand.A: You think so?B: Yeah, she has a strong accent, you know.A: Well, yeah, but every has an accent. Even you have an accent! Here is just6 / 30Listening Task 部分+答案大验英验验验程学体听教3 different from yours, that 's all!B: Sure is .A: Don 't worry about it, though. You ll get used to how she talks.B: Maybe, but I 'm really having a hard time understanding her right now.A: Well, maybe you should just pay attention to what she writes on the board. She writes on the board a lot. I think she knows that some people need to get used to her.3. A: OK. Places everyone! 'Gone with the wind, ' scene 25,take 2.And actio n!B: Rhett, I only know that I love …A: Cut! Cut! Cut! Julia, you 've got to work on your southern accent. You just don 'tsound like Scarlet.,BI know, I know. I am just not getting it for some reason.,AOK. It 's not that hard. Now , listen. In the southern dialect of American English ,thepronoun ‘I ' Sounds like ‘AH'. I love you ,Rhett.B: OK. Lemme try this again. Aaah . I only know that I love you.A: Better. Now another thing. ‘R' sounds at the end of the words are often dropped. So ,for example, you say ‘suga' , not ‘sugar '.B: OK. Don 't botha me anymo '. And don 't call me suga '!A: Much better !All right, Places everyon e! We're going to try this again. Light, camera,action!Real Word Listening:Part 1.Sumi interviews for the job.Jennifer: Tell me how your background and experience have prepared you to be a manager in our travel company.Sumi :Well, as my resume shows , I have a bachelor 's degree intravel industrymanagement from an American university, and I worked for five years in one of the top travel companies in Japan. After two years I was promoted to a management position that was very similar to the job you are offering here.Jennifer: I see. So you have supervised people in your previous position?Sumi: Yes, Actually, I supervised a staff of about twenty people.Part 2: Sumi gets an offer.Sumi:Hello?Jennifer: I 'm calling for Sumi Wilson.Sumi: This is Sumi.Jennifer:Hi! This is Jennifer Bates of Word Trek travel agency. I calling with what I hope will be good news.Sumi: Yes?Jennifer: We 'd like to offer you a position as a customer service representative.Sumi: Sorry, but did you just say customer service? I was applying for the managementposition.Jennifer: Yes, I know. Actually, we 've hired someone else for the management position,but we really liked you, so we 'd like to hire you in customerservice.Sumi: I see. Well, since I was hopping to get the management position, I think I'll need tothink about this. Could I call you back tomorrow?7 / 30Listening Task 部分+答案大验英验验验程学体听教3Part 3. Sumi talks to her husband.Rick: Hello?Sumi: It 's me .World Trek called.Rick: So, did you get the job?Sumi: No, but they offered me a job as a customer service representative, selling andleading tours to various places in Asia.Rick: That 's not fair! You were perfect for the management job!Sumi: That 's what I thought, too. But I honestly think they were worried about my English. I 'm sure they want a native speaker to be the manager.Rick: But that 's ridiculous! Your English is great. You know, if that ' s their attitude, I 'mglad you 're not going to be working there.Sumi: Actually, I ' ve been thinking about it a lot, and I reallywant to accept the job as acustomer service rep.Rick: What? Why?Sumi: Well, it 's a good chance to show then how much I know, what I can do. And theycan see for themselves how good my English is, too! Then, whenever the next management position comes up, they 'll know I 'm the perfect choice!Rick: Well, in that case, go for it! And let 's go out for dinnertonight to celebrate!Unit 7Warm Up;,Answers in bold.1.The guy has to be attractive or I won 't date him.2.I don 't need to be blown away by the girl 's looks, but sheshould have a nice smile.3.I like to spend money, so I need someone with a good income.4.It takes me a few mouths to warm up to people. But then I start to feel comfortablewith them.5.I can usually tell within the first few minutes of meeting someone whether or not weclick.6.I want a guy who 's sensitive .He should consider my feelings and opinions.7.I tend to fall for women who have a sense of humor.8.I 'm not interested in making a commitment at this point in my life. I just want to havefun!9.I don 't want somebody who 's so busy with work that he can 't spend quality time withme.Listening Task1.Hi, I 'm Michael. I 'm 32-year- old white male. I 'm divorced, and I want to try againwith the right lady. I like rock music, dancing, and surfing. I am looking for anattractive woman who likes to party as much as I do. Surfing experience is a plus, butnot necessary. If you 're willing to learn, I 'm willing to teachyou!2.I 'm Anita and I 'm 34-year-old African-American woman. I ' m single and I work for amajor corporation. I 'm also very involved with the environment organizationGreenpeace, so respect for nature is a must. I 'm looking for asingle professional8 / 30Listening Task 部分+答案大验英验验验程学体听教3man, 35 to 40, who already has his own life but wants to share quality time. He has tobe honest above all else.3.Hi, my name is Jack. I 'm a sensitive 28 -year- old guy. I 'm readyfor someone whowants a lifetime of commitment. I 'm into bodybuilding, movies, andgolf. I have agreat job with a great income, so you don 't have to be rich, justfun to be with. But I 'm hopeless in kitchen, so you have to be able to cook. Let 's get to know each otherand enjoy life long together.4.My name is Cora, and I 'm a single Chinese -A merican women. I 'm in my midtwenties. If you love long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and intelligent conversation, I 'd like to meet you. I want a man who comes from a good family, likesto read, and has a good sense of humor. Are you my ‘kni ght in shining armor '?Real World Listening:Part 1.Amy talks about LuisAmy: I know I have a nice picture of Luis around here somewhere. Oh, here itis.Becky: Wow, he 's handsome! He looks like a Greek statue.Amy: Yeah, he is very attractive. But I didn 't think so when Ifirst met him.Becky: You didn 't?Amy: No. You know what noticed when I first met him ? He has really hairy hands.Becky: What?Amy: Yeah. His hands are just really hairy. Plus ,his clothes were way more fashionablethan usually like. He jus t weren 't my type. And on top of all that,he was shorterthan me.Becky: So how come you went out with him?Amy: Well, he was just really sweet and funny, and I was so comfortable just hanging outwith him. And the first time we went out he just swept me away with hispersonality.Becky: Really? How?Amy: He was just really easy to talk to .Becky: But still, if all those things bothered you, about his hands and all.Amy: Well, you know, none of that was important once I get to know him more. Hispersonality and the way we get along just made it clear to me that he is ‘the one. 'Becky: So, when 's the big day?Part 2.Luis talks about Amy.Bob: Luis, I 'm so happy for you and Amy.Luis: Thanks. She ' s a great girl. And she 's perfect for me. Wejust ‘click, ' y ou know?Bob: So then I guess you just always knew she was the right person for you?Luis: Well, not exactly.Bob: It wasn 't love at first sight?Luis: No. But don ' t tell Amy that. She 's such a romantic. She 'd probably like it if I said Ifell for her immediately.Bob: But you didn ' t?Luis: No. It took me a while to warm up to Amy. She just wasn 't my type.,Bob: Really? Why? Didn 't you think she was attractiveLuis: Well, she was so thin and athletic. I usually like a girl with a few curves.9 / 30Listening Task 部分+答案大验英验验验程学体听教3Bob: Then what made you decide to ask her out?,Luis: I didn 't. She ask me outBob: She did? And how did you feel you about that?Luis: I wasn 't sure at first. But you know, I ended up reallyliking that part of herpersonality. S he's independent and she goes after what she wants. And once I started looking at her more, I really liked her physically.Bob: well, you two sure make a great couple!Unit 8Warm upModern Technology: Friend or Foe?Modern Technology has made our lives easier. But have we traded convenience for danger? Let ' s take a look at the dark side of technology .Hidden Expenses: Better save up some cash. Program developers are constantly changing their software, and you may need to pay to get newest updates. Getting ready to buy a new computer? You might find that the programs you already own are incompatible with your new system .Security: The internet has made shopping easy .but it is possible to steal online credit information. That 's why insurance companies are offering identity theft polices. You also have to worry about virus that could damage your computer .Privacy: Many people couldn ' t live without e -mail. But most people could live without spam. Your inbox can get so clogged up with cyber junk mail that you spend all your time deleting it . And what about those “cute forwards ” people send? They might seem funny to some people, but they 're annoying to most.Mental health: computers are very entertaining, but have people become too attached? For some, the computer has become an obsession. Video games and online gambling are addictive activities that can make you a prisoner of your computer.Listening task1.A: You wouldn 't believe what happened to me.B: What?A: Well, I got my credit card bill yesterday ,and I was looking it over ,and there all thesecharges for things didn 't buy .There was a fur coat from someexpensive website ,and, like ,fifty phone calls to Paris.B: Oh, no. Did someone steal your credit card?A: No, I still have the card, but someone must have gotten the number. Sometimes that ' sall you need to buy something over the phone or on the Internet.B : Wow ,that ' s scary .A: Yeah, but I called the credit card company. They have identity theft insurance, sothey ' re going to give me a new card, a new number, and I don 't have to pay for anyof that stuff.2.,A: How ' s that new computer working out, manB: Well, hard to say. It 's definitely a cool machine, top of theline. It 's got way more memory than my old computer, and it is way faster. The thing is, none of my old10 / 30Listening Task 部分+答案大验英验验验程学体听教3software works in it.A: Really?B: Yeah, it 's a new operating system, so nothing is compatible.A: Wow.B: So now I have to buy upgrades for all my programs, all the new versions of everything.A: That 's goona be expensive.B: Yep, it 's really lame.3.A: Hey, did you get the e-mail I sent you yesterday?B: I thing so. It was one of those joke forwards, right? One of the kind that are supposed to be funny.A: Yeah, it was a picture of an elephant playing baseball. Man, that was hilarious.B: Yeah, um, actually, I kind of wish you wouldn 't send me allthose forwards. I endup just deleting them anyhow.A: Oh, OK. I didn t realize.B: Sorry, but it's just that I get, like, fifty forwards a day, from you, my mum, my sister, my coworkers. My inbox is always so clogged up with forwards thatsometimes I don 't even get to read my real e -mails, important emails, you know. 4.A: John, you 've been playing the video games forhours.B: I know, I kn ow. It 's just that I have to get to level five before I can take a break.A: Well, you 've been playing nonstop everydaylike this for the past week.B: Yeah. This game is really addictive. But I promise I ' ll stop just as soon as I get into the secret room.A: The secret room?B: Yeah, but first I 've got to get a hold a golden key.A: John, listen to yourself! I think this game is messing with you head.Real World ListeningGreg: Hello, this is ‘Tech Trek, ' and I am your host, Greg McFee.Today we're going ton review three video games that everyone 's talking about. First, there 's ‘the butcher. ' The player is undercover cop whoused to be a butcher. Image that. Super violent, super fast game. Next is ‘pirate party ', which is based on last summer 's hit movie about aband of pirates that attack cruise ships and beach resorts. Last is ‘Marooned on Mars ', a video game that take place in 2250 in an abandoned colony on mars. The object of the game is to construct a spaceship to get back to earth. Ok, before we get to the reviews, wehave a special guest on ‘Tech Trek ' - Jeff Townsend, developer of ‘the butcher '. Jeff, thanks for coming today.。

ScriptSharon: Hey, Karen, is that you?Karen: Sharon, wow! I can’t believe it! Yes, it's me. Gosh, it’s good to see you!Sharon: You, too! What’s it been? Something like 20 yearsKaren: Yeah, I can’t believe we’re that old already.Sharon: Life sure has treated well. You look great!Karen: Thanks you do too! What’ve you been doing all this time? I remember you couldn’t wait to marry Jim and start a family.Sharon: Hah! I never did get married. I was too busy with school and then my job. I don’t even know what happened to Jim.Karen: So what do you do?Sharon: I have my own advertising agency.Karen: Come on, Sharon! You?Sharon: Really. I majored in marketing in college and afterwards got a job with an advertising agency. I worked my way up, and when I felt I understood the business really well, I left to start my own agency.Karen: Wow, that’s pretty impressive. No wonder you haven’t had any time to get married. Sharon: Yeah. So, anyway, what about you? You were the one who was going to travel the world and do your own thing. You didn’t want to get stuck being a housewife.Karen: Hah! You’re gonna laugh, but I AM a housewife, and a mother of three.Sharon: Oh, come on, Karen, you’re not serious, are you? What happened to the travel? Karen: Well, I did travel around Europe for a year with some friends. But then I met Stan, and we got married right away. I helped put him through medical school, and then we had our children. I love being able to focus on my family, and when they leave home, I'm going to start my career—if it's not too late!Sharon: It's never too lateScriptCesar: TJ, my man! I heard you won the Pro-Am stake-boarding contest last weekend.TJ: Yeah, Cesar, I did a flip on the half-pipe that really impressed the judges. Cesar: You impress me, TJ. You’re something else on that board!TJ: Ah, c'mon, stop it, will ya?Cesar: But I've seen you fly on a skateboard. It's amazing.TJ: Yeah, well, things have been goin'good. You'll never believe what the latest is. Cesar: What?TJ: Nike wants me to do a commercial. They've been calling my agent.Cesar: Wow! I don't believe that.TJ: You best believe it, my friend. I'm going to get some big bucks for doing it, too. Cesar: You're going big time now. I can't believe I even know you.TJ: Great, huh? I’m g onna be on TV!Cesar: Yeah! Pretty soon you’re not going to have time for someone like me. TJ: No way, Cesar. You know my friends are important.Cesar: Yeah, but now you’re hitting the big time.Everything’s gonna change.TJ: You know I’m just a regular gu y.Cesar: No, you’re not.TJ: Yes, I am. I’ve got parents and a bratty sister, just like you. I took piano lessons when I was little, and I go to church on Sundays. I like watching cartoons, and my mom makes me take out the trash. And I worry about not having a girlfriend. See? I’m just like everybody else.Cesar: I don’t think so. Nobody else I know is doing a Nike commercial. You’re got it made, TJ.TJ: Yeah, but the problem is my parents.Cesar: What’s up?TJ: To really make it big , I’ve got to go on th e pro tour ,and the only way I can go pro is to drop out of school ,but they don’t want me to. They say I’m ruining my future. But I may not get another chance — two years from now may be too late. Cesar: So what’re you gonna for?TJ: I’ve got to go for it. I’m at the top of my game right now ,and that’s what counts.Cesar: Yeah, you gotta do what you gotta do.ScriptKara: Steve, remember the older couple that I rent my apartment from? Steve: Yeah?Kara: Well, the woman has been coming up to see how I'm doing. At first I was really appreciative, you know, it's nice to feel that people are concerned when you live alone.Steve: Yeah, it is nice.Kara: Now, though, she comes every day… sometimes more than once! She always brings me homemade soup…Steve: Homemade soup! That is so great! I wish someone cooked for me.Kara: Sure, having some home-cooked food is a treat, but she sits and watches me to make sure I eat it! Last time, I had just eaten dinner when she came over and insisted that I finish a whole bowl. She wouldn't leave until I did!Steve: Oh, c'mon, you could have it much worse.Kara: And, every time I go out she leans out the door to ask where I am going. It's like I'm 17 again!Steve: Would you rather have loud neighbors who kept you up all night? Kara: Well, it's not only her. It's the old man, too. He is such a flirt, and I've always thought it was cute. Ya' know, an old man ,80 years old , still flirting.Steve: Uh huh…Kara: So, today when I got home, he came up to me, gave me a hug…Steve: Yeah, so what…?Kara: And then, he kissed me on the cheek…!Steve: Oh no! Well, maybe you remind him of his granddaughter.Kara: Well, yeah, but don't you think it's kind of weird for him to kiss me? ScriptRachel: So, Susie, how was the plane ride from London?Susie: Oh, I don’t know…all I could think about was getting here and going shopping.Rachel: Hmmm.Susie: Rachel, what’s wrong?Rachel: Susie, I thought you came to see me! Isn’t that more important than shopping?Susie: Oh c’mon, Rachel. Shopping is so bonding!Rachel: All right, I’ll take you to the stores. What are you looking fly?Susie: Well, I want a handbag from Prada, and maybe one of their black leather dresses…Rachel: Oh no…Susie: …a couple of skirts from Donna Karan, you know, the ones that a re really fitted, a pair of jeans…Rachel: Whoa! How much money do you have, anyway?Susie: Oh, Rachel, you know I save up to come to New York every year to go shopping. Now that you’re studying here, I want to go with you. So what are you going to get?Ra chel: Are you kidding, Susie? I’ve got two words for you: “student budget.” I can’t afford to buy any clothing!Susie: Well, you’re just a jeans and T-shirt person, aren’t you? I am going to enjoy myself no matter how much it costs. I’m on holiday. Look, Rachel, I’ll buy you something, a new blouse , or skirt, whatever you want.Rachel: Well, I don’t want anyone to buy me something I can’t afford myself. Susie: Oh, don’t worry about that. And, there is no need to thank me. It’s the least I can do since you’ll be cooking dinner every night while I’m here. Rachel: Dinner? What are you talking about?ScriptRichard: Hello?Irma: Hi, it’s me.Richard: Oh, hi! How was the job interview?Irma: Well, he hired me.Richard: You got the job? The management job? Oh,I rma: No, I didn’t say I got the management job. He hired me for a job in customer service, selling hired me for a job in customer service, selling tours to Asia.Richard: Just customer service? But what about the management position? You were perfect for that job. You can supervise people. You understand the business. Irma: I know. I showed him my resume. I told him that I worked in travel management for five years back home, and that I even got a degree in Business Management here in the U.S.Richard: Oh, I can’t believe that. You’re perfectly qualified for that management position.Irma: That’s what I thought. It’s not fair! Why did I bother going to college here? Richard: Wait, wait a minute. Did he know that you were applying for the management position.Irma: Of course. And you know what he said?Richard: What?Irma: He said that everyone really expects the manager to be someone from the local community. But the person they hired is from New York. And she’s a woman, too, so it’s not because I am a woman. So that means the problem is my English.Richard: But your English is fantastic!Irma: But I’m not a native speaker, and I guess that’s what they want for the management job.Richard: Well, you know, you spend a little time at the customer service job and then you can work your way up to the management position…ScriptAmy: I know I have a picture of Luis around here some-where. Oh, here it is. Erika: wow! He’s so handsome! He looks like a Greek statue.Amy: Yeah, he is very attractive. But I didn’t think so when I first met him. Erika: You didn’t?Amy: No. You know what I noticed when I first met him? He has really hairy hands. Erika: What?Amy: Yeah. His hands are just really hairy. Plus, his clothes were way more fashionable than I usually like. He just wasn’t my type. And on top of all that, he was shorter than me.Erika: So how come you went out with him?Amy: Well, he was just really sweet and funny and I was so comfortable just hanging out with him. And the first time we went out he just swept me away with his personality.Erika: Really, how?Amy: He was just really easy to talk to.Erika: But still, if all those things bothered you, about his hands and all…Amy: well, you know, none of that was important once I got to know him more. His personality a nd the way we got along just made it clear to me that he is “the one.”Erika: So, when’s the big day?ScriptEddie: Hey, what’s up with you, Marty? You look kind of bummed out. Marty: You haven’t heard?Eddie: Heard what?Marty: Kristy and Shawna are moving in with us.Eddie: Yeah, I heard. Simon got transferred to Florida, right?Marty: Yeah, so he and Lily got to go there first and do a whole bunch of stuff. That means that we get stuck with the twin brats.Eddie: Ah, come on, Marty. They aren’t brats.Ma rty: Yeah, but you know what it’s going to mean? Mom and Dad aren’t going to have any time for us anymore. And it’s going to get even more crowded here. Just one big happy family!Eddie: Yeah, there’s a lot of us now, that’s for sure. I hear we’re going to have to sleep in the living room so that Kristy and Shawna can have our room. Marty: I wish we were back in our old house—just us, Mom and Dad.Eddie: Yeah, sometimes I do, too.Marty: And I wish Mom and Dad wouldn’t try to solve everybody’s problems. Edd ie: I don’t think that will change. You know your mom wants to take care of everybody. She doesn’t want to say no if anybody needs he.Marty: But nobody ever asks me what I want!Eddie: Kids never get to say what goes on in their house. That’s the way it i s. Marty: Yeah, you’re right. But now everything in this house is going to be Kristy and Shawna, Kristy and shawna. Or else Grandma.Eddie: Hey, don’t get mad at your grandma. She’s in a lot of pain, you know. Marty: I know. I’m not really mad at her. I’m mad at Mon and Dad. They used to always have time to help me with my homework, or play games with me, but they’re always too busy. And now it’s going to get even worse.Eddie: Hey, maybe I can help you with your homework. Bring it here.Marty: Really? You mean it? I’m really stuck on this math.Eddie: Sure. While things are kind of tough around here, I’ll help you out as much as I can.ScriptSteve: I can’t believe these people. I can’t believe what they do.Trish: Calm down, Steve. What are you talking about?Steve: Look at this. I just bought a donut. I’m so sick of the clerk wrapping each pastry individually, then taping the bags shut, then putting those bags in another bag, folding it down, and then taping that bag shut. I can’t take it anymore. It’s cr azy and it’s bad for the environment.Trish: How long have you been living here? Don’t you know that’s the way it is? Steve: I just want them to stick ‘em in a napkin for me , so I can eat while I’m walking to class.Trish: There you go again. Don’t you know it’s rude to eat while you walk? Steve: I’m so tired of this place. I don’t have time to sit down and eat. Peoplehere are too inflexible, and they have too many rules.Trish: Yeah, right, Steve, so you’re gonna convert everybody here to your way of doing things?Steve: Yeah, there has to be more individual freedom to do whatever you want. Trish: Why don't you just relax and go with the flow?Steve: Go with the flow? The whole system is a waste of my time. The clerks here should learn how to be more efficient, like in the U.S.Trish: What are you talking about? When I was in the U.S., the clerks were really rude. They just ignore you, and seem offended if you want anything. Don't you think it’s better this way?Steve: Are you kidding?Trish: Well, I kind of like it. It’s nice to relax and enjoy the moment while your packages are being wrapped. I like all of the traditions, and the care and attention that people give you, and the manners. To me, it’s a wonderful place to live. Steve: I think you’re nuts.Tr ish: You’re not gonna last long, mate.ScriptAndy: Hey, Bob. How are ya? Come and see what I’ve got.Bob: Is that another new computer?Andy: Yeah. Look how fast it is.Bob: Wow! I can’t believe it. And I thought your other computer was fast! Andy: It is fast, but this one’s like lightning.Bob: And the picture’s so clear.Andy: Mmm. Isn’t it? The color is pretty impressive, too, don’t you think? Bob: Yeah. You always have the latest, don’t you?Andy: You bet. This machine is right on the cutting edge of technology. You wouldn’t believe how much it can do. Apart from e-mail and free Internet service, I can watch TV on it while surfing. With this new desktop program, I can watch TV, e-mail, streamline videos, and scan artwork. And it’s not that expensive to upgrade, either. Uh, speaking of computers, how’s yours? Still like it?Bob: Yeah, it’s fine. Thanks!Andy: I know I gave you a good deal. It was only a year old. Still, are you sure it meets all your needs? Maybe you should think about upgrading.Bob: you know me – the only things tat I need a computer for are e-mail and word processing.Andy: Yeah, but does it give you room to expand? If you want to be able to do more two years from now, will your computer be able to handle it?Bob: Well I don’t know. But I kind of doubt that I’ll need a new one anytime soon.Andy: Yeah, but with computers, there’s always a new model coming out that can do so much more. If you don’t keep up with technology, you'll get left behind. Bob: well, what’s wrong with that?Doctor: Hi, Julie. How are you?Julie: Her, Dr. Cassidy. I’m actually fine. It’s just that I’ve been a little tired the last few days, and my stomach is kinda upset.Doctor: Well, that doesn’t surprise me. I have some news that you might find exciting. Y ou’re pregnant.Julie: No way!Doctor: Yes, you’re going to have a baby.Julie: Are you kidding me? Ah, I need a cigarette.Doctor: That’s the last thing you need. You need to stop smoking, and immediately.Julie: But I can’t stop smoking.Doctor: For your baby’s health, Julie, I’m afraid you have to.Julie: But smoking is the only way I can relax! It helps me when I’m stressed out. Doctor: Now, there are a number of things that are extremely important for pregnant mothers, and not smoking is only one of them. Another is to stop drinking alcohol. Do you drink?Julie: Well, I have a glass of wine with dinner, but I’m not an alcoholic. And I thought a little bit was supposed to be good for you anyway.Doctor: If you drink while you’re pregnant, your child coul d have birth defects. I cannot emphasize enough, Julie, the importance of quitting.Julie: Okay, then. What else is there?Doctor: Well, coffee.Julie: Do I have to give up everything I enjoy? I need coffee to wake me up in the morning.Doctor: I’m afraid,Julie, you’ll have to stop drinking that, too. Caffeine affects the baby’s heart rate. And, it’s also important to get regular exercise.Julie: You’re kidding! I have to quit smoking, stop drinking alcohol and coffee, and on top of all that, I have to start exercising? Boy, it is amazing that anybody ever gets pregnant.Doctor: I really hope you’ll take this seriously, Julie.ScriptSue: Randy, what’s going on in this picture? It looks like you have blood all over your shirt.Randy: No, that’s not blood. It’s ketchup.Sue: Ketchup? What happened?Randy: This happened when Tim and I were traveling around Asia. We were in Bangkok.Sue: Yeah…Randy: …and we had reservations to catch an overnight bus to Chiang Mai. Sue: Yeah.Randy: And we were waiting at a king of restaurant that was sort of a travel agency…and we went early, but the bus didn’t come, and I was getting kind ofSue: Yeah…but what’s that got to do with ketchup?Randy: So, I was beginning to wonder if we’d been cheated, because we’d already paid for our tickets in advance.Sue: Right.Randy: Then, finally, a van pulled up , and we thought, no , this is not the bus…but then everyone else who was waiting pushed right past us and jumped in , and, bam!—just like that, the van drove away. And then this sweet little Thai woman, who was the tickets, came up to us.Sue: Yeah, and …Randy: …and she said, “Why you no get on?” And Tim was like, “ That wasn’t the bus, was it?” “Only one, why you not get on?” And I didn’t know she was talking about…Sue: So what happened?Randy: Well, the travel agent jus shrugged and turned and went inside her shop. Neither of us could believe it. I started to get really angry , like we’d been cheated, and now it’s dark and we’re stranded in this little restaurant…Sue: Oh, no…Randy: I followed her inside, I started arguing. I told her, “We paid for the bus. You didn’t tell us to look for a van. Now you have to get us a taxi to Chiang Mai. Now.” And I started pointing at the clock. I think that was the last straw for t he woman, because she started shouting. “You no go. You no go Chiang Mai!” She grabbed a ketchup bottle off the table you know, one of those plastic squirt ketchup bottles, and she squirted ketchup at me!Sue: No! She didn’t!Randy: Yeah! She did. And then she threw the bottle at me. And Tim snapped the picture. Just then the same van pulled up and the woman said, “Now you go.”Sue: So you got on the van.Randy: Yeah, we ended up at the bus terminal, where this big, air-conditioned tour bus was waiting to go to Chiang Mai. And all the people who had pushed ahead of us earlier were there, waiting to leave. I felt SO stupid for getting angry at the woman and making such a fool of myself.Sue: You must have felt terrible.Randy: Yeah, I wished there was some way I could go back and apologize to her. I realized that I have to be more patient, especially when I’m in another country. ScriptEd: Are you worried about having enough money? Are you worried about paying your bills? Well, worry no more!Customer-1: I use d to watch every penny. But now I’m worth four million dollars, and it’s all thanks to Steven Crowe!Customer-2: I used to get headaches from worrying about money. I had a lot of credit-card debt, and my mortgage payments were killing me. Then I got Steven Crowe’s videos, and learned how to make real money.Ed: “Real money.” That’s the name of this 3-video set by Steven Crowe. Let Steven show you how to become financially independent buying and selling real estate.Steven Crowe: Hi! I’m Steven Crowe. I used to worry about money, too. I felt like a victim of the system. But then I found a way to make the system work—for me. Ed: What’s the trick, Steven?Steven Crowe: There’s no trick, Ed. It’s simple, once you understand how real estate really works. All you need to know is how to buy low and sell high. And that’s exactly what my videos teach you to do.Ed: And you can get really rich?Steven Crowe: Just ask some people who have “Real Money.”Customer-1: After I got the “Real Money” videos, I bought my first h ouse, following Steven’s simple rules. Six months later I sold it and bought two more houses. A year after that, I had enough money to quit my job. Now I have more money than I’ll ever need, and it’s such a great feeling.Steven Crowe: I want you to have that feeling, too. And you can.Ed: Call now to order “Real Money.” 1-800-289-7325. That’s1-800-BUY-REAL. Only three payments of $19.95 each, plus shipping and handling. All major credit cards welcome. Get it today, for a worry-free tomorrow! Results may vary.ScriptLori: Oh, good, you’re here. Another bad commute today?Carrie: Yeah, sorry, I’m late. The stupid train was late again, and I missed my connection, and…gosh, I’m tired already, and the day hasn’t even started. Lori: How long is your commute?Carrie: Almost an hour and a half, on a good day. Three hours of my life every day, five days a week, you know. I’ve got to wake up at six in the morning just to make it in to work by nine or so. I feel like a techno-self.Lori: that is long. I can walk here in 15 minutes. But you know, at least your commute is green. You can look at the trees and small towns…it must be nice. Carrie: For the first 20 minutes yeah. But as soon as the train gets closer to the city, it is all concrete and steel. That’s when it starts to get really crowded. Today so many people were in the train that I felt like a sardine in a big sardine can. Lori: Well, you could always move closer to the office.Carrie: But I love living in the country. The air is so fresh and clean, and I can have a bigger place and it’s safe and all that. I just wish I had more time to enjoy it. Sometimes it seems like my whole life is get up early/take the train/work all day/take the train home/go to bed, and then wale up and do it all over again. Lori: Wel l, can’t you find a way to make the trip more worthwhile?Carrie: Well, I read the newspaper and sometimes I bring a book, but I don’t really enjoy it.Lori: How about audiotapes or CDs? There’re novels or language learning tapes, relaxation tapes, relaxation tapes , all kinds of stuff on tape and CD.Carrie: Yeah, good idea, maybe I’ll look into it. Anything will be better than complaining about this commute all the time.Lori: Yeah, that’s for sure!ScriptAnna: Margaret, what’s the scariest thing that ev er happened to you? Margaret: The scariest thing? Surviving the San Jose earthquake.Anna: You were in the San Jose earthquake? Tell me what happened. Margaret: Well, I was living in an apartment downtown with my friend Julia. And we were still sleep on a Tuesday morning, and a little after six o’clock, there was this horrible sound and the floor was just bouncing and rolling like waves, all at the same time.Anna: Oh my gosh! What did you do?Margaret: well, it took a second or two to figure out what was going on—that it was an earthquake. Then I climbed out of bed and under the table, and I shouted at Julia to come, but she just pulled the covers over her head like it was a bad dream or something.Anna: Whoa!Margaret: It lasted 24 seconds, and then it stopped. And Julia and I could hear people talking outside, so we tried to go out the front door , but it was jammed shut. And then the first aftershock hit.Anna: That must have been horrifying!Margaret: Well, I remember that someone shouted, “Get out of there, quickly!” And we shouted back, “We can’t! The door won’t open.” So they said, “Well, come out the window.” But I called out, “it’s too high up,” because we were living on the second floor. “Not any more,” the person shouted back. So, we looked out the window and , sure enough, we were down on the ground! Anna: Your second floor apartment was on the ground?Margaret: We couldn’t believe it. We opened the window and crawled out, and somebody helped us over all this rubble. Once we were down safely, we turned around and looked back at our apartment building. The whole first floor was gone—it was just totally flattened. And then Julia looked at me and said, “Margaret. Mr. Sanchez!” He was this elderly man who lived on the first floor. Anna: Oh, no. How horrible!Margaret: Yeah. Julia and I both just burst into tears. He never had a chance. ScriptDr. Monroe: This is Dr. Ellen Monroe on Love Talk. This is the part of the show where we listen to our callers’ advice. Tonight we have Sunhee, a woman with a love problem. Sunhee, tell us about your problem.Sunhee: I’m from a Korean family, and I’m in love with a man from India that I met here in the U.S.Dr. Monroe: Okay, and…Sunhee: He’s asked me to marry him, and I said yes.Dr. Monroe: So what is the problem?Sunhee: It’s my parents. They’re very traditional, so I’m afraid of telling them that I’m engaged. I’m worried that they won’t let me marry him.Dr. Monroe: Hmm.Sunhee: I can’t go against my parents’ will, but this is the man I want to marry. Dr. Monroe: Hmm. That’s Sunhee’s problem, folks. Now, what’s your advice to her?Sunhee: Hello. What’s your advice for our worried friend?Carla: Hello. I’m Carla, from Canada, and I married a Chinese man five years ago. When I first told my parents I wanted to marry a foreigner with different religious beliefs, they were very angry. You see, they’re very traditional. They’ve always expected me to marry someone Canadian, from the same religious background. Dr. Monroe: Then what happened?Carla: For four years, they hardly talked to me, and they never came to visit us. it was like they disowned me…Dr. Monroe: Four years, you say. After four years something changed?Carla: Yes. When our little girl was born, I sent my parents a picture of her, and wrote, “Your granddaughter would like to see you.” A week later they called, and a month after that they came to see us – well, they came to see my daughter, any-way. Now they’re trying –they still aren’t comfortable with my husband, but they’re trying to understand him.Dr. Mo nroe: So, what’s your advice?Carla: Don’t give in to tradition. Marry the person you love. But have your first child soon –don’t wait four years like I did. That’s too long to be divided from your parents.Dr. Monroe: Sounds like good advice to me.ScriptSarah: You know, Richard, I really think we ought to fix up our apartment a little. Richard: What for? What’s wrong with it the way it is?Sarah: Are you kidding? It’s so empty.Richard: Come on. A room is just a room. Why do we have to fill it up with a bunch of junk? Besides, it costs money.Sarah: Well, it doesn’t have to be that expensive. I know this really neat little thrift store around the corner. We can go there and get a few simple things, just make it feel like a home.Richard: A few things? Oh, man, this is going to cost money.Sarah: it doesn’t have to cost a lot.Richard: Why can’t we just leave it the way it is? I like it. I feel comfortable here. You start putting a lot of nice things around and it’s going to be a museum. Sarah: But, Richa rd, we’re not the only ones that are going to be here. We want to have friends over, you know, have people over to study. They’ve got to have places to sit.Richard: Hey, that’s a good idea. We could get a couple of psychedelic postersand a lava lamp. Get a black light. Crank up the stereo. We could have cool parties here.Sarah: Parties, Richard? Richard, we are not going to have any time to party. We are going to be way too busy studying. That's what we’re in college for! Richard: College is about having parties about having friends over. I don’t want something that looks like my parents’ house.Sarah: Look. It doesn’t have to look like your parents’ house. We just need a few simple things like chairs. Maybe some plants you know, it’ll just make it nice and homey.Richard: Homey? Okay, I’m not looking for homey. I’m a college student. Sarah: At this rate, we’re never going to find anything that we both like. Richard: Yeah, well, at least we can agree on that.ScriptWhitney: Welcome to Life’s Concerns. I’m your host, Whitney Opal. Today our program is about dealing with loss. One of the hardest things in together. Mr. Clayton Hayes is here today to share his story. Thank you for joining us, Mr. Hayes.Clayton: Call me Clayton, please.Whitney: Okay, Clayton. I’d like to ask you a few questions about how you’re managing. Is that okay?Clayton: Yes, that’s fine. I can talk about it.Whitney: All right, well, your wife passed away two years ago – is that correct? Clayton: Yep. Maggie was 79, just about to turn 80 when she passed away. I never really expected her to go. She was still too young.Whitney: I’m sorry. Do you mind telling us how she died?Clayton: Cancer. She had it for about a year, but it seemed longer than that to me. And she was in so much pain at the end. Oh.Whitney: I’m really sorry. That must have been very difficult for you. Clayton: Yeah. At the end, there, you could tell she just wanted it to be over. She tried to keep up a cheerful face for me , but you can’t hide things from someone you’ve been married to for 56 years, you know.Whitney: I’m sure that’s true. You get to know someone pretty well in 56 years, don’t you?Clayton: Oh, you bet you do. You share so many years of your life with someone, and when they’re gone, oh, there’s a big hol e that no one can fill up. You just feel lonely. Very, very lonely.Whitney: I imagine you have some wonderful memories, as well.Clayton: Oh, yeah. We had a lot of good times, Maggie and me. Oh, boy, the stories I could tell!Whitney: Well, Clayton, you sure do have a lot of memories from your time with Maggie to celebrate!Clayton: Yeah, I sure do.。