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Listening & SpeakingUnit 6:Listening TaskDialogue 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 English is called “Strine.”A: Not bad, mate! A few more trips down under and you’ll be an expert in Strine!Dialogue 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’s saying. Her English is so hard to understand.A: You think so?B: Yeah. She has a strong accent, you know.A: Well, yeah, but everyone has an accent. Even you have an accent! Hers is just 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 having a really 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.Dialogue 3:A: OK. Places everyone! “Gone with the Wind,”scene 25, take 2. And action!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’t sound like Scarlet.B: I know, I know. I’m just not getting it for somereason.A: OK. It’s not that hard. Now, listen. In the southern dialect of American English, the pronoun “I” sounds like “Ah.”I love you, Rhett.B: OK. Lemme try this again. Aaaah. I only know that I love you.A: Better. Now another thing. “R”sounds at the end of 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 everyone! We’re going to try this again. Lights, camera, action!Real World ListeningPart 1Jennifer: 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 in travel industry management 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 2Sumi: Hello?Jennifer: I’m calling for Sumi Wilson.Sumi: This is Sumi.Jennifer: Hi! This is Jennifer Bates of World Trek travel agency. I’m 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 management position.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 customer service.Sumi: I see. Well, since I was hoping to get the management position, I think I’ll need to think about this. Could I call you back tomorrow?Part 3Rick: 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 and leading 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’m glad you’re not going to be working there.Sumi: Actually, I’ve been thinking about it a lot, and I really want to accept the job as a customer service rep.Rick: What? Why?Sumi: Well, it’s a good chance to show them how much I know, what I can do. And they can 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 dinner tonight to celebrate!Unit 7:Listening Task1.Hi! I’m Michael. I’m a 32-year-old white male. I’m divorced, and I want to try again with the right lady. I like rock music, dancing, and surfing. I’m looking for an attractive woman who likes to party as much as I do. Surfing experience is a plus, but not necessary. If you’re willing to learn, I’m willing to teach you!2.I’m Anita and I’m a 34-year-old African-American woman. I’m single and I work for a major corporation. I’m also very involved with the environmental organization Greenpeace, so respect for nature is a must. I’m looking for a single professional man, 35 to 40, who already has his own life but wants to share quality time. He has to be honest above all else.3.Hi, my name is Jack. I’m a sensitive 28-year-old guy. I’m ready for someone who wants a lifetime of commitment. I’m into bodybuilding, movies, and golf. I have a great job with a good income, so you don’t have to be rich, just fun to be with. But I’m hopeless in the kitchen, so you have to be able to cook. Let’s get to know each other and enjoy life together!Real World ListeningPart 1:Amy: I know I have a picture of Luis around here somewhere. Oh, here it is.Becky: 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.Becky: You didn’t?Amy: No. You know what I 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 fashionable than I usually like. He just wasn’t my type. And on top of all that, he was shorter than 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 out with him. And the first time we went out he just swept me away with his personality.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 got to know him more. His personality and the way we got along just made it clear to me that he is “the one.”Becky: So, when’s the big day?Part 2:Bob: Luis, I’m so happy for you and Amy.Luis: Thanks. She’s a great girl. And she’s perfect for me. We just “click,”you know?Bob: So then I guess you just always knew she was the 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 I fell for her immediatelyBob: 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 attractive?Luis: Well, she was so thin and athletic. I usually like a girl with a few curves.Bob: Then what made you decide to ask her out?Luis: I didn’t. She asked me out!Bob: She did? And how did you feel about that?Luis: I wasn’t sure at first. But you know, I ended up really liking that part of her personality. She’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 8:Listening Task:Dialogue 1: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 were all these charges for things I didn’t buy. There was a fur coat from some expensive 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’s all 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, so they’re going to give me a new card, a new number, and I don’t have to pay for any of that stuff.Dialogue 2:A: How’s that new computer working out, man?B: Well, hard to say. It’s definitely a cool machine, top of the line. It’s got way more memory than my old computer, and it’s way faster. The thing is, none of my old software works with it.A: Really?B: Yeah, it’s a new operating system, so nothing is compatible.A: Wow.B: So now I have to buy all the upgrades for all my programs, all the new versions of everything.A: That’s gonna be expensive.B: Yep. It’s really lame.Dialogue 3:A: Hey, did you get the e-mail I sent you today?B: I think 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 all those forwards. I end up 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 mom, my sisters, my coworkers. My inbox is always so clogged up with forwards that sometimes I don’t even get to read my real e-mails, important e-mails, you know.Dialogue 4:A: John, you’ve been playing that video game for hours.B: I know, I know. It’s just that I have to get to level five before I can take a break.A: Well, you’ve been playing nonstop every day like 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 of the golden key.A: John, just listen to yourself! I think this game is messing with your head.Real World ListeningGreg: Hello, this is “Tech Trek,”and I’m your host, Greg McFee. Today we’re going to review three new video games that everyone’s talking about. First, there’s “The Butcher.”The player is an undercover cop who used to be a butcher. Imagine that. Super violent, super fast game. Greg: Hello, this is “Tech Trek,”and I’m your host, Greg McFee. Today we’re going to review three new video games that everyone’s talking about. First, there’s “The Butcher.”The player is an undercover cop who used to be a butcher. Imagine that. Super violent, super fast game. Jeff: My pleasure, Greg.Greg: So, Jeff. “The Butcher.”A lot of people are talking about your game, and most of them are saying it might be too violent.Jeff: Well, it is violent. I mean, it’s about a cop, who was once a butcher, who hunts down criminals. A lot of people think that video games like “The Butcher”actually cause violence, that they’re a bad influence on children.Jeff: Yeah, I hear that a lot. But I don’t know. To me, video games are just entertainment. I think people can tell the difference between a video game and real life.Greg: Even kids?Jeff: Even kids. I don’t think anyone is going to play “The Butcher” and then go out and make criminals into hamburger. You’re not going to become more violent if you play “The Butcher.”Greg: Maybe so, but …Jeff: In fact, I was reading the newspaper, and there are some scientists who think that playing violent video games can actually make you less violent.Greg: Hmm. That’s interesting.Jeff: Yeah, they say that if you get all your anger and frustration out in a video game, you’ll be a lot more relaxed in your regular life.Greg: So if you were a really angry person, it might be a good idea to play“The Butcher,”right? You could hack up criminals for an hour, and then go on with the rest of your day in a peaceful, happy mood.Jeff: Exactly. Playing a video game might be better than meditating or seeing a psychiatrist, or anything like that.Greg: Anyway, thanks for joining us on “Tech Trek,”Jeff.Jeff: Any time.Unit 9:Listening TaskDialogue 1:A: Hi, little sister. How’s your first week away at school?B: Well, I have to say that dormitory living has some major negatives. A: Like what? You don’t have a curfew, do you?B: No, and that’s the one thing I do like. But it’s kind of disgusting to have to share a bathroom and showers with thirty other people. And some of my neighbors party on school nights. The other night, I had my first exam, and I was trying to get a good night’s sleep, but it was impossible, they were so noisy.A: Yeah, that sure sounds like dorm life! That’s why I moved out my sophomore year.B: I think I will, too.Dialogue 2:A: My parents can be so annoying. They don’t give me any space. Last night my mom barged into my room while I was on the Internet and wanted to see what I was doing.B: Wow! That’s so different from my mom. She always respects my privacy. She always knocks before she comes into my room.A: Wow. My mom and my dad are always snooping around my room, trying to figure out what I’m doing, and they look through my cell phone bill to see who I’m calling. My mom even called one of the phone numbers she found!B: Oh, my mom never does that. If she wants to know who my friends are, she just asks me.A: Man, you’re lucky. You’ve got it good. Got a spare bedroom for me? Dialogue 3:A: Anthony! Kim! How are you two lovebirds? Haveyou adjusted to married life yet?B: Well, we’re still working on it!C: Yeah, right. We’re working on it.A: I guess it takes a while to get used to each other’s habits, huh?C: Yeah, well, you know, I’m a bit of a neat freak.A: Yeah, I know.C: And Anthony, well, let’s just say he’s a little on the messy side.B: Yeah, different styles, I guess. And then there’s the little problem of sleeping at night. She talks in her sleep.C: Or so he says.B: It’s true. You do!C: And he snores! Between the two of us, we can’t seem to get much rest.A: Looks like you two still have a lot to get used to.Dialogue 4:A: Harry, have you been using my iPod again?B: Alice! Don’t get so uptight.A: And my new headphones, too? You creep!B: Well, OK, I was going to put them back. Anyway, what’s the big deal? A: The big deal is that it is so disrespectful to take things without asking. B: Well, how about you? You’re always borrowing my sweaters, and jerseys, and stuff.A: Yeah, well, that’s different.B: I don’t think so.Real World ListeningKara: 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’s nice.Kara: Now, though, she comes every day, sometimes more than once! She always brings me homemade soup.Steve: Homemade soup! That’s so great! I wish someone cooked fro me. Kara: Well, 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’m 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’s such a flirt, and I’ve always thought it was cute. You 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 grand-daughter. Kara: Well, yeah, but do n’t you think it’s kind of weird for him to kiss me? Unit 10:Listening Task1.Yeah, I had an experience in a disaster once. It was a real life-changing experience. I was in the Alaska Range climbing Mount Foraker with a couple of friends. Near the end of our trip, a storm moved in. The mountain just went crazy! It was unbelievable. The rocks and snow started falling, and we were knocked 800 feet down the side of the mountain. I don’t know what happened after that because I passed out. Six hours later, I woke up. My shoulder was broken, and I was separated from my friends and was just in a kind of daze. It took me three days to get to the bottom of the mountain. I had to keep my eyes open and just ignore the pain. But I finally made it to safety.2.Once, I really thought it was all over for me. It was a Sunday morning, May eighteenth to be exact. I was camping with Marty, a friend, and we were about fifteen miles north of Mt. St. Helens, and we were packing up our tent when boom, when it erupted. Within minutes, nearly every treearound us had been ripped out of the ground. I was blown into a deep hole left by one of the trees.I pulled myself out of the hole, but then ice chunks started falling from the sky! Marty had been hurt pretty badly by a falling tree, so I had to get help. I made him a little shelter and then walked the rest of the day to find help. It was really painful because I was knee-deep in ashes almost the whole way. That night, an emergency helicopter finally saw me. I was never so thankful in my life.3.I’ll never forget the big earthquake in Turkey. It was the middle of the night, and I was sleeping, when I felt a sharp jolt. I sat up in bed like a bolt of lightning. The next thing I knew, I had fallen through the floor into a hole and things were hitting my head and body. It wasn’t long before I realized that the building had collapsed, on top of me.Real World ListeningI opened my eyes and looked down. Black filthy water covered the lower half of my body. I couldn’t even see my legs. My arms, bare, scratched, bleeding, and aching, were wrapped around a palm tree. I was holding on, leaning against the trunk. Black, oil-slicked, muddied water choked with debris was everywhere. I looked up. I looked up. The sky was blue, clear, untroubled. The sun was shining. Where was I? Where was Simon? What had happened? I remembered.Simon and I were in the bungalow when a rush of water rose up so suddenly there was not even a second to think, a rush of water that came from all directions, hurtling us out into the furious current. For one split second, before the water separated us, I saw Simon’s face. “Petra!”he screamed. “Petra! What’s happening?”I couldn’t answer. I didn’t know. Then I lost sight of him. Seconds later, I saw him again, whirling in the tumbling waters. He was a few yards ahead of me. Behind him a rooftop was sticking out of the water. “Catch the roof! Catch the roof!”I shouted. Then he was gone. I don’t know whether he heard me or not.I prayed that he would catch hold. I was sure he would. He was a strong swimmer. He had to be OK. It was impossible to tell in which direction the waters were streaming. I needed to grab onto something or be swept away. I saw another rooftop. I reached out my arms, and sending out every bit of energy I had, I grabbed the edges and held on. Instantly, my legs were sucked underneath, and everything accumulated by the raging water, the wood and metal objects, all the trash, began slamming against my hips and legs.For the first time, I thought of dying. Miraculously, the pressure of the water began to lessen. I pulled myself up onto the roof. My clothes had been torn from my body. I was naked. Then, as quickly as the first, another tremendous wave rose up and poured over the rooftop. I lost mygrip and was drawn down beneath the water. I hung on, screaming with pain and fear. I would be crushed into nothing. Frantically, I flailed my arms, trying to get out from under the thick layer of filth between me and the surface.Desperately, I fought to get some air until I had no breath left. I stopped fighting, stopped struggling, and began swallowing the inky water. A great feeling of peacefulness came over me. I surrendered to the calmness. Whatever was meant to be, whatever God will decide, it’s OK. At that moment, without any effort on my part, I was thrust through the barrier of debris to the surface. I threw my head back and gasped for air. Above me was the blue, blue sky. I was never so happy in my life to see the sky.。

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新标准大学英语视听说教程听力原文

新标准大学英语视听说教程听力原文

新标准⼤学英语视听说教程听⼒原⽂Unit 6-Conversation 1Janet: What are you reading, KateKate:Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. Do you know itJanet: I've heard of it, yes, but I've never read it. It's a 19th century children's story, isn't it K a te: That's right. It's very famous. It's set in Oxford. It starts with this young girl sitting on a river bank. The interesting thing is, the author, Lewis Carroll, he was an Oxford professor and he used to have tea with the girl's family on this river bank. Ja net: Oh, that's fascinating! I'll put it into my diary.Kate: Is that what you're writing I know you've been keeping a diary all the year.Janet: It's been a great year. I've had such a good time — so lucky to have Mark and Kate as friends. Feel I've been doing well with work. Much happier about asking questions in tutorials.Janet: My screen's gone dark.Mark: You're using the battery, remember. It's run out, obviously.Janet: It can't be the battery. It's still charged. Oh no it's still black. Oh dear, I hope it's nothing serious. I haven't backed anything up recently. Kate: That's not like you, Janet.Janet:I know, but I lost my memory stick. I really should have backed things up. How stupid of me not to do that! Supposing I've lost everything!Mark: Let me take a look. The power is still on. And also the operating system still seems to be working ...I think it has to be the graphics card ... But maybe that's not the problem ...Janet: If only I'd backed things up!Kate: Relax, Janet! We'll take it to the computer shop this afternoon. I'm sure it'll be OK.Janet: I hope so.Unit 6-Conversation 2Janet: Tell me about Alice in Wonderland.Kate: I tell you what, I'll read it to you. Kate: Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank and having nothing to do: Once or twice, she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, "and what is the use of a book," thought Alice, "without pictures or conversation" So she was considering in her own mind (as well as she could, for the hot day made her feel very sleepy and stupid) ...Janet: Kate, Mark, where are you going You've got my laptop!Kate: It's all right, Janet, we're taking it to the computer shop. We'll be back soon.Mark: It's not like Janet to forget to back up her work.Kate: She should have been more careful.Janet: It was stupid of me, I know! Stupid, stupid! Janet: Oh! It was a dream! What a relief!Kate: You were talking in your sleep.Janet: What was I sayingKate: "Stupid, stupid."M ark: I've sorted out your computer.Janet: Have you Oh, thank goodness! What was the problemMark:It was the graphics card, as I predicted ... Janet: Is that what it was! I'm so relieved! Thanks, Mark.Kate: He's great, isn't heJanet: Yes. So are you, Kate.Kate: You're such a good friend.Unit 6-Outside viewComputers are a very important part of our lives. They tell us about delays to transport. They drive trains, analyze evidence and control buildings. Did you know that 60 per cent of homes in Britain have got a PC (a personal computer) For many young people, playing computer games is their favorite way of spending spare time. Computers are a very important part of most areas of life in Britain-libraries, the police and in school. But they are becoming more important in our homes as well. They’ll even control the way we live-in “smart homes” or computer-controlled houses. The smart home is now a real possibility. It will become very common. A central computer will adjust the temperature, act as a burglar alarm and switch on lights, ready for you to come back home. And of course you will be able to give new instructions to the computer from your mobile phone. So if your plans change, your home will react to match. Many homes have got lots of televisions and several computers. The smart home will provide TV and Internet sockets in every room, so you’ll be able to do what you want whenever you want. If the temperature outside changes, the smart home will adjust the temperature levels inside. The computer will also close the blinds when it gets dark or to stop so much sun from entering a room. And if you want to eat when you get home, the computer will turn the oven on for you! Are computers taking over our lives In a survey, 44 per cent of young people between 11 and 16 said their PC was a trusted friend. Twenty per cent said they were happier at their computer than spending time with family or friends. Another survey found that people in Britain spend so much time on the phone, texting and reading emails that they no longer have time for conversation. What do you think about thatUnit 6-Listening inNews ReportUS Scientists have announced the discovery of gravitational waves, which are tiny waves produced by massive objects moving very quickly. Two black holes produced the waves when they crashed into each other about billion years ago. A black hole is a place in space where the gravity is so strong that even light cannot escape. This announcement of the discovery comes a century after Albert Einstein first predicted gravitational waves would exist.The discovery was made possible by using a highly sensitive instrument designed to detect signals of gravitational waves and identify their sources. This discovery proves that there are gravitational waves, and strongly confirms the existence of black holes.With this discovery, scientists are given a new tool to study and understand the universe. The waves could help scientists learn more about what happened immediately after the universe began and how the universe expanded. Scientists hope that they may be able to observe parts of the universe that were previously undetectable.1.What discovery have US scientists made2.What features do black holes have according to thenews report3.Why is the discovery importantPassage 1When you have a biscuit with your cup of tea, do you dunk it And if so, what’s the perfect way to do it That’s the subject of today’s Science in Action report. It may be hard to believe but scientists at the University of Bristol have been analyzing this question. And after a two-month study they devised a mathematical formula for dunking biscuits. So no more melting chocolate, or biscuit crumbs in the bottom of your cup, which is the fate of one in four biscuits that are dunked in tea, according to research by a biscuit manufacturer. Doughnut dunkers don’t face the same problems because doughnuts are held together with an elastic net of protein, gluten. This substance allows the doughnut to absorb liquid without breaking down its structure. The structure of a biscuit, however, is held together by sugar which melts when placed in hot tea or coffee. So what is the answer The researcher, let by Dr. Len Fisher, discovered that holding the biscuit in a horizontal position – or “flat-on”– has a significant effect on the amount of time that a biscuit can stay in hot liquid before falling apart. In fact this horizontal dunking results in a dunking time up to four times longer than traditional vertical dunking.What’s the reason for this It seems that the answer is related to diffusion, in other words, the length of time it takes for theliquid to penetrate the structure of the biscuit. Basically, it takes longer for the liquid to travel through the channels of a biscuit when it is laid flat on the surface of the liquid. Also the fact that when a biscuit is dunked horizontally, with the biscuit submerged in the liquid, and the chocolate coating staying out of the liquid, the chocolate helps hold the biscuit together. Another factor influencing the equation is the temperature of the tea –the hotter the tea, the faster the sugar melts. Researchers also found that by dunking a biscuit into tea or coffee, up to ten times more flavor is release than it the b iscuit is eaten dry. So it’s worth experimenting yourself. If you are wondering how you can perfect the horizontal dunk, the researchers have come up with an idea for a biscuit-holding device to make dunking biscuits easier. They are even mow working on producing a table giving guidelines on dunking times for different types of biscuit. On that note, I think it’s time to go off to the canteen for a tea break!Passage 2Peter: Hey Louise, look at this book about crop circles - some of the photos are absolutelyunbelievable.Louise: You don t believe in all that stuff, do you PeterPeter: I'm not saying I believe in UFOs and things, but some of the formations are fascinating.They’re made up of lots of interconnectedcircles and geometrical shapes. You know, inthe past few years, there have been morereports of them. The circles are gettinglarger and the designs are getting moreintricate... I'm sure that they can't all beman-made. Think about it - they're socomplicated, and they appear at night in themiddle of fields of wheat barley or corn.It’s definitely pretty weird!Louise: I know, but l saw a TV documentary about it, and they showed how a group of hoaxers madean elaborate crop circle in a field at nightusing wooden plank, ropes, plastic tubes anda garden roller. They even fooled some of thepeople who believe in the paranormal-alienscoming down in UFOs and aliens coming downin UFOs and creating them, and so on. Peter: I'm sure lots of them are created by people just to get publicity but look here-it says,“The first records of crop circles go backas far as the 17th century. Since the 1970sthere have been over 12,000 reports fromcountries all around the world includingItaly, America, South Africa, Australia andBrazil.” Most reports are from here inEngland though.Louise: B ut surely that’s just because they get so much media coverage these days, so more people are making them.Peter: Perhaps, but how do you explain the fact that the actual chemical composition of the grains of corps inside the circles changesScientific tests have found they have ahigher protein level. The stems of the grainshave often been exposed to high temperatures.And they found that the soil within thecircles contains more iron than the soiloutside. So far, the hoaxers haven't beenable to copy all these features.Louise: W ell, I'm not a scientist but I'm pretty sceptical about all these so-called paranormal explanations. I remember in theprogramme I watched, the researchers foundsigns of human interference, such as holesin the earth and footprints!Peter: Come on… you must admit, that still leavesa lot which is unexplained!Louise: T here's lots of things that are hard to explain but this really...。

大学体验英语听说教程第一单元听力原文

大学体验英语听说教程第一单元听力原文

优质文档第一单元听力原文Warm up1. Jack: Hey, guys, what's up?Lucy: Oh, nothing much.2. Hugh: Hi, Marci. How are you doing?Marci: Oh, you know. Pretty good. How about you?3. Suzie: Hi, Alan. Long time no see.Alan: Hey, what a surprise. Good to see you.4. Tony: Hello, I'm Tony Martin.Claire: Oh, you're Tony. I'm glad you're here.5. Alex: Hi, Jeff. How's it going?Jeff: Not bad … not bad at all.6. Don: It's nice to see you again, Sue.Sue: It's good to see you, too, Don.Listening task1. Mark: Hey, Tony, what's up?Tony: Not a whole lot.Mark: How's the job going?Tony: Ah, it's going fine.Mark: That's good.Tony: Yep.Mark: Well, got to go.Tony: Yeah, me too. Back to work.Mark: Yep.Tony: Well, see you.2. Dan: Hey. How are you?Jess: Pretty good. What's going on?Dan: Not much. You know, just shopping, walking around.Hey, who's your friend?Jess: Oh, sorry. This is Tanya. Tanya, this is Dan.Tanya: Hi, Dan.Dan: Hi. Nice to meet you.3. Lisa: Hi, Cara.Cara: Hi, Lisa. How are you doing?Lisa: Fine. How about you?Cara: Pretty good.Lisa: How's your math class going?Cara: Oh, it's kind of hard, but I like it.A lot of homework.Lisa: Yeah, homework. Well, keep at it.Cara: I'll try to.Lisa: See you.Cara: Bye.相信能就一定能。

大学体验英语一周一练第三版(3)第六单元听力原文

大学体验英语一周一练第三版(3)第六单元听力原文

Listening Scripts (6)Part III. Listening ComprehensionSection A:Directions:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then write the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.11. W: I had prepared dinner for eight people before Mary called and said that she andher husband could not make it.M: That’s alright. I am just going to tell you I have invited Tom and his girlfriend.Q: How many people will be having dinner tonight?12. M: There is an article here in this magazine that might interest you. It’s aboutbuying running shoes.W: If it’s not chemistry and it’s not on the final exam, I can read it now.Q: What is the woman probably doing now?13. W: Mr. Watson, I wonder whether it’s possible for me to take a vacation early nextmonth.M: Did you fill out a request form?Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?14. M: Think it over carefully; you must have left it somewhere.W: But the problem is that I have to have it now. I need it to use my car, and whenI get home, to open the door.Q: What happened to the woman?15. M: Jane, you won’t be able to get to the airport in time to catch the ten o’clockflight.W: I realize that now. I’ll have to get my ticket changed.Q: What will the woman have to do?16. M: If I were you, I’d live in the city instead of going to work by train.W: But the country is so beautiful in spring and fall.Q: Where does the woman prefer to live?17. M: I’m having real trouble reviewing for this French exam. I just can’t memorizeall the vocabulary.W: Me too, I hate having to learn things by heart. I guess we just have to keep reading the texts over and over.Q: What does the woman prefer?18. W: Did you use credit cards on your vacation last month in Europe?M: Sure I did. They certainly beat going around with a wallet full of big bills. But carrying lots of cash is still very common among some older people traveling abroad.Q: What does the man say about some elderly people?Now you will hear two long conversations.Conversation 1M: Hi, Ellen. How was your vacation?W: Great! I went to Singapore for the first time.M: Really? Why did you decide to go there?W: Well, I have a cousin who lives there. She’s been trying to get me to take a vacation down there for a long time, and so, finally, she talked me into it.M: I know Singapore is a great city for a vacation.W: Yes, it’s incredible. There are a lot of interesting things to see. I visited Chinatown and Little India, and went shopping on Orchard Road. The nightlife scene is vibrant. And the food is tasty.M: Well, it sure sounds like you had a good time.W: Oh, I sure did.M: How was the weather when you were there?W: It’s comfortable although it is tropical climate. And it is very clean. There isn’t much pollution.M: Oh, it is great. And do you think Singapore is a safe city?W: Sure. There isn’t much crime. I plan to go there again next year.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.What are the two speakers taking about?20. Why did Ellen decide to go to Singapore?21. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?Conversation 2M：Lili, let’s take a vacation!W：George, how can we? Vacations cost money. And this month we don’t have much money left after paying the rent.M：Well, Lili, we can visit different places in the state in our van. We are not going to take a plane or stay at a hotel this time. Trust me, it won’t cost much.W：Where will we sleep, then?M：In the van.W：What about other expenses?M：Let’s see. Gas, food, recreation, we won’t spend much. Come on. Don’t hesitate.We need to get out of the house once in a while. We have been working hard, haven’t we?W：Maybe you’re right. When do you plan to go?M：The sooner the better! I can’t wait!W：Oh, I don’t know where we’re going yet.M：As long as we’re going, you can decide where to go. I trust your judgment s. I know you miss Chinese food, so we can eat at a Chinese restaurant this time. W：Let’s go to Chicago. We can have lunch in Chinatown. Then we can go to a ball game at Wrigley Field!Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. What can we know from the sentences said by Lili?23. What is George’s plan for vacation?24. How does George think of his plan for vacation?25. What can we know from the passage?Section B:Directions：In this section，you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B)，C)，and D). Then write the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.Passage OneNowadays, more and more lovers are using e-mail to say a few nice words to each other. The result: a new culture of love-letter writing has evolved and is rewriting the rules in how we express our love.Make no mistake: in many cases the e-mail love letters significantly resemble their ancestor. The verbal imagery had hardly changed. Experts believe, in fact, that far more people now carry out sweet talk in cyber-space than in the time before e-mail came along. When people communicate over e-mail, everything is much more relaxed, less serious, and this helps the sweet words flow.In spite of all the technological advancement that e-mail represents, classic love-letters on paper still have a special meaning, the experts say. Ink on paper simply affects many people more strongly than lines on a computer screen. It appears more serious, more obligatory, as if written for all eternity. Sometimes people want to have something to touch, a letter that you can really hold in your hand.But Internet technology is ready to help even those with the courage to write a classic handwritten love-letter. What stops many lovers from penning their most romantic thought is not a lack of good intention but an inability to piece together a few sweet line, says Thomas Neuss, the organizer of one Internet site devoted to romantic letters.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. When comparing e-mail love-letters and traditional ones, what does the authorbelieve?27. Which one is not included on the advantages of e-mail love-letters?28. What does the author think about traditional love-letters ?Passage TwoMost Americans spend far more of their leisure time with the mass media than in any other occupation. In addition, most of us hear, see or read some of the media while engaged in other activities. Thus an extremely large number of our wakinghours are spent with the mass media. Of all the media, television is clearly dominant, at least as a source of news and other information. Our exposure to all media is important, however, because all of them contribute materials for the construction of that world in our heads. For most people, increased use of one medium does not decrease the use of another. In fact, in certain case, and especially for certain purposes, the more one uses one medium, the more likely one is to use others.There are various factors that can cause you to expose yourself to the media selectively, avoiding much of the material with which you disagree. Some of that selective exposure is probably due to the psychological pressure you feel to avoid the discomfort caused by confrontation with facts and ideas contrary to your beliefs or behavior. However, some selective exposure is not due to the pressure for consistency but to other factors, such as your age, education. In addition, it can also be influence by the area in which you live and the people with whom you associate.Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. Which one is clearly dominant in all the media?30. In author’s opinion, which factor doesn’t affect people’s selective exposure to thecertain media?31. What can we learn from the passage?Passage ThreeTips for better packingAre you planning to travel for a weekend or several months, around the country or overseas？Here are some tips to help you pack your bags.1. Pre-trip planning:Make a packing list to help you remember everything. Review it about a week before your trip. Plan a time to go shopping for things you need for your trip. Don’t pack the night before you travel. You will forget things when you’re in a hurry.2. Tagging luggage: Before packing, put name tags on valuable items like cameras and cell phones. Make sure that each piece of luggage, including carry-ons, has a luggage tag on it. If you know your hotel’s address and phone number, put it on you luggage tags.3. Saving space: Pack small items (socks, belts, etc.) inside your shoes. It uses the empty space and helps the shoes to hold their shape. Pack your clothes in plastic bags. If you are traveling with a friend, plan your packing together. Share your alarm clock, toothpaste, or first aid kit.4. Your carry-on bag: The most important items for your trip (passport, plane ticket, traveler’s checks, credit cards, keys, etc.) should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you. Keep your carry-on bag small and light. Put bulky, heavy items in your check-in luggage.Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. How many tips on better packing are there in the passage?33. Which statement is not mentioned in the trip of “pre-trip planning”?34. What should you do if you want to save space?35. Which is not included in the most import items?Section C: Spot DictationDirections:In this section, you will hear a passage three times, when the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blank numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.More than fifty years ago, the United Nations (36) declared that literacy is a basic human right. It’s very important for improving the lives of (37) individuals. However, it is (38) estimated that 880 million adults around the world are illiterate. A (39) majority of them are women. Over 100 million school age children around the world do not (40) attend school. Many others complete school or fail to finish their (41) studies without learning to read or write. Many countries depend on the(42) efforts of people who offer their time to help(43) illiterate individuals. For example, John Mogger became concerned about the problem of illiteracy three years ago, so he started teaching five prisoners in Brazil. In his teaching, he developed a system with these prisoners. (44) To learn his system, people must first know how to write letters of the alphabet and learn which sounds they represent. The system divides letters into three groups. The first group of letter can be written between two lines. (45) The second can be written between two lines but part of the letter is above the top line. The third group has letters that are partly written below the lower line. John Mogger taught his students to write simple words from the letter. (46) In this way, his students learned more than seven hundred words. Many of them can now write to family members. They also can read newspapers and magazines.。

大学体验英语听说教程听力原文

大学体验英语听说教程听力原文

Experiencing English Listening ＆SpeakingLevel 04 Unit 1 Introductions“You’ll really like him.”Alice: Look, there he is.Jean: Who?Alice: Robert, the guy I’ve been telling you about.Jean: Oh. The guy you’re going out with?Alice: I wish. The guy I WANT to go out with.Jean: Oh, he’s really handsome. Um, let’s go talk to him.Alice: Oh, OK. I’ll introduce you. I think you’ll really like him. Hi, Robert.Robert: Oh, hi.Alice: Have you met my friend, Jean?Robert: Hey, Jean. I think we’ve met before.Jean: We have? Where?Robert: Last December, at Sam’s party.Jean: Oh, Sam.Robert: Oh? Aren’t you going out with him anymore?Jean: No, we broke up a couple of mouths ago.Robert: Oh—Oh, really?Unit 2 Personality “What do you like about him?”Sheri: Hey, I went out with the neatest guy over the weekend! Jeremy: Yeah, what’s he like? Tall? Handsome?Sheri: Not really.Jeremy: Dress nice? Drive a nice car?Sheri: Not especially.Jeremy: Then he must be buff. Does he work out a lot?Sheri: No—But he has a nice smile—Dimples. I like dimples. He’s kind of cute.Jeremy: And that’s what you like about him?Sheri: No, it’s more than that. He’s sensitive.Jeremy: Sensitive? How can you tell?Sheri: Well, we went to this really romantic movie, and there was this really sad part, and, and he—Cried.Jeremy: He cried?Sheri: Yeah, he just cried and he didn’t try to hide it or anything. It was so sweet.Jeremy: Oh—You like that, huh? Well, I cry at movies, too!Unit 3 Home “The view is great.”Sean: This is Sean McCain, live with Julie Morris, from Gemini One, the internatonal space station. Julie, can you hear me?Julie: Yes, I can hear you.Sean: Julie, can you tell us, what is it like living on the Gemini One? Julie: The Gemini One is wonderful. It’s not so different from living on Earth, really. We have jobs, friends, entertainment, natural beauty. And we have all the modern conveniences that you have on Earth.Sean: What modern conveniences?Julie: Well, we have movie theaters, game centers, music clubs, shops, restaurants—Sean: How about food? How do you get your food?Julie: I go shopping, just like everyone on Earth. You can get any type of food here.Sean: Is food expensive?Julie: Some of it is. The stuff that’s imported from Earth is very expensive. Like a banana from Earth can cost $100. But most food is really cheap.Sean: Do you miss getting away to the countryside or the mountains? Don’t you miss nature?Julie: Well, we have lots of nature up here. I can go hiking and mountain biking, riding in the hills, take a swim in a beautiful lake. It’s really beautiful up here.Sean: How do people get around up there?Julie: Oh, just like we do down there. We have electric cars and trains, but not airplanes.Sean: What do you like most about living in the space station?Julie: Well, the air is clean. There’s no pollution, and it’s easy to get around. It’s really an ideal world.Sean: And what do you like least?Julie: Well, it’s kind of expensive to fly home to Earth to see my parents for the holidays.Unit 4 Technology “How does it work?”Cindy: What the heck is that?Dave: It’s a Thai magazine.Cindy: Thai? You can read Thai?Dave: Well, a little.Cindy: How?Dave: I went to Thailand last summer and I lived with a Thai friend and his family. I had such a great experience I want to go back. Cindy: Why? What was your experience like?Dave: Well, I started to learn some Thai— And practiced talking with people and ordering in restaurants and everybody was so nice— You know, Thailand is called the Land of the Smiles— They even smiled when I made a mistake speaking the language. The people were beautiful. Everything was beautiful. It changed my life.Cindy: But I’ve always heard that Thai was impossible to learn. Dave: Maybe for some people but not for me. I mean it is totally different from English. The writing system is different, they use different tones, everything is different, but I really want to learn it. I want to understand more when I go back.Cindy: I wish I felt that way about learning French. Maybe I should study another language.Dave: No, Cindy, it’s not the language. You’ve just got to get into it.Unit 5 Nationalities “All around the world”Steve: I can’t believe these people. I can’t believe what they do. Trish: Calm down, Steve. What are you talking about? What is it this time? 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 crazy 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. People here 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 .Trish: What are you talking about? When I was in the ., 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.Trish: You’re not gonna last long, mate.Unit 6 Identity “What’s your number?”Int: So, Ms. Spencer, why did you apply for this job at CNN?Amy: Well, I’ve always wanted to be a journalist, and I like traveling.And, you can interview lots of important people.Int: Tell me about your experience in journalism.Amy: Um— Well, I make a newsletter for my family. And I worked on my high school newspaper. And I read a lot of newspapers and newsmagazines —Int: Do you think you’re qualified for the prestige of this job? Amy: Absolutely. I’ve taken acting lessons. And I look good on camera.And I travel a lot so I think I’d be good as a foreign correspondent. Int: What about teamwork? Have you ever worked as part of a team? Amy: Of course, I was really great at sports in high school, and—Int: You don’t seem to have much experience as a writer.Amy: Well, that’s not exactly true. I write a lot of e-mail to my friends. Int: And you haven’t taken any journalism courses, have you?Amy: Well, I took a class in modern film, and one in communications, or something like that.Int: Well, thanks, Ms. Spencer. We’ll be in touch.Unit 7 Family “I really take after my dad.”Nate: Are these your parents?Jane: Yeah, that’s my whole family.Nate: Oh. You look a lot like your mom— Especially your eyes, very deep, beautiful eyes.Jane: Oh, thank you—Nate: And the same figure— Same shape.Jane: Uhh, hey, I don’t want to hear that. I may look like my mom, butI really take after my dad.Nate: Really, in what way?Jane: We’ve both very adventurous. My dad was, like, into motorcycles when he was younger—And he was in one of those, you know, motorcycle clubs.Nate: You mean, like a motorcycle gang?Jane: Yeah— But that was before he was married. I’ve been riding a motorcycle myself since I was 17.Nate: You? No way!Jane: Yeah, I’ve always done stuff like that.Nate: Really, like what else?Jane: Well, surfing, snowboarding— My dad and I even went skydiving once.We didn’t tell my mom, though. She would have killed us!Unit 8 Directions “Are you lost?”Woman: Moshi — moshi. Gengo sentea —Father: Hello — Hello — Veronica — veron — Ve-ro-ni-ca Smith — Is Veronica Smith there, please?Woman: Ah, Ah — Veronica — sensei — Veronica — sensei? Ah, wait a moment, please ——Father: ［muttering to himself］ Wait a moment? What’s wrong? Veronica: Hello.Father: Hello, Veronica. Is that you?Veronica: Yes, Dad. It’s me.Father: Where is this place? Somebody was speaking Japanese to me. I mean, did I call the right number?Veronica: Dad, you called the school number. And you’re luky I’m here now. Dad, I told you. Don’t call the school number. Remember? Father: Yes, but you didn’t give me your home phone number. Why didn’t you call me?Veronica: I just got here a few days ago — Okay, let me give it to you.Are you ready?Father: Uh, ready. Ready. Okay.Veronica: Okay. It’s 798-55-4123.Father: 798-55-4123.Veronica: Oh, oh, wait. Dial the country code. And that’s 81 — and then — and then the number.Father: Why is the number so long?Veronica: Because it is, Dad.Father: Do you have a place yet?Veronica: Yeah. Let me give you the address. Are you ready?Father: Um — yeah. Okay. What is it?Veronica: It’s one dash one dash one fifty-five — Uegahara B356. Father: Uh, w-wh-wait. Wait. One — one what? Why is it so long? Veronica: Dad, I’ve got to go I’ll send it to you by e-mail. Bye.［Kiss sound］Father: But, what’s your e-mail address?Unit 9 Jobs “The benefits are great!”Kevin: Hey, Cathy, I found a good place for a vacation this summer. Cathy: What is it?Kevin: It’s called Camp Star.Cathy: Hmmm. Looks pretty. But what can you do there?Kevin: It’s kind of isolated.Cathy: Isolated? What do you mean?Kevin: It’s off the coast, and you have to take a boat to get there. This week’s program is that you hike and hear lectures and talk about current issues.Cathy: Where do you stay? Tents?Kevin: No, it’s an old hotel. They have a couple of rules, though. Cathy: Uh-huh?Kevin: It says here there’s no TV and you can’t use any electrical appliances.Cathy: No TV? And no electrical — Wait a minute. What about my notebook computer?Kevin: No, no computers, and there’s only one telephone on the whole island.Cathy: What? So I won’t be able to check my e-mail either?Kevin: You’ll get by. It’ll be fun! Look, you can read, and talk, and think. And every morning you go for a long hike.Cathy: Ahh. Sounds like work.Kevin: I think it would be relaxing. I’d like to get away from the phone for a week. And I think it’d be good for you.Cathy: So you’re telling me there’s no TV, no computers, and I have to wake up every morning to go hiking. Why on earth would anybody want to go there?Unit 10 Style “It means a lot to me.”Jean: I’m ready, are you? Why don’t you take that necklace off before you go in the pool?Chandra: Oh, this? No, I never take it off. I wear it all the time. I’ve had it since I was a kid.Jean: Really? You’re worn it since you were little? Why?Chandra: Well, when I was a baby, I lived in India. And I was sick all the time, so my parents took me to a doctor. And, well, the doctor at first did n’t want to treat me because —Jean: What: Why?Chandra: Well, because I was a girl.Jean: Huh? Because you were a girl?Chandra: Yeah, well, that’s the way it was. Anyway, so my parents took me to this witch doctor, and I —Jean: A witch doctor?Chandra: Yeah, well, I guess you could call her a — I don’t know, a spiritual healer. She was an old woman in our village. And she tooka look at me and she said I needed silver.Jean: Silver?Chandra: Yeah. She said I needed silver so that I could get better. And then my grandmother went to a jeweler and she had this silver necklace made for me. They put it on me, and I got better. Jean: I don’t believe that.Chandra: Well, I didn’t either for a while. But you know what? When I was 20 I took it off and I put it in a drawer for a little while.And then, I started to get sick again. And I didn’t get better.I was just sick all the time. And then I remembered the necklace,and I put it on. And after that, I was fine.Jean: Wow.Unit 11 Travel “They lost my luggage!”Angela: I’m thinking about going to Costa Rica —Trevor: Great. I went to Costa Rica once — but I had a terrible time getting there —Angela: Oh, yeah? What happened?Trevor: Well, when I got to the airport, I realized I didn’t have my passport —Angela: Oh no.Trevor: So I called a friend — and he broke into my house — Got mypassport and brought it to me. But I missed that flight so I had to stay overnight in San Francisco.Angela: Oh, that’s too bad.Trevor: Yeah. So I got the flight the next day — and of course on the way we had engine trouble — so we had to stop in Mexico City —I was stuck there for another, like, 22hours while they got the part. Angela: Oh, my gosh!Trevor: And I mean stuck. They wouldn’t even let us out of the airport —Angela: You’re kidding!Trevor: I’m telling you. So finally, we, like, after all this time, I got to Costa Rica two days late and-Angela: And don’t tell me, your luggage isn’t there.Trevor: You guessed it. I go into the airline office to complain and there was this really wonderful woman working at the counter.Angela: Oh, yeah?Trevor: And she was really nice and helped me out —Angela: Mm-hmm —Trevor: ——and we sort of hit it off —Angela: Yeah? And then what?Trevor: About two months later we got married!Unit 12 Food “What’s for dinner?”Rob: Hey, Tony! What’s up?Tony: Hey, Rob. Check this out. I got a package from my Mom.Rob: Oh, yes! Cookies, I hope.Tony: Nah, it’s a cookbook. Twenty-Minute Meals. It’s perfect for us, don’t you think?Rob: Yeah, I guess. But I wish she would’ve sent you cookies instead. Tony: Think about it, though. No more instant ramen, no more fast-food burgers. Twenty minutes in the kitchen, and voila! We have a well-balanced meal. Are you in?Rob: Whatever you say, Chef Tony. Let’s have a look. How about this? Super Nachos. Now that’s my kind of food.Tony: All right! Let’s get started. What do we need?Rob: What we really need is for you to find a girlfriend who can cook. Tony: Yeah, right. And then you’ll find one, too, and they can take turns cooking for us. So what are the ingredients?Rob: Hmm — chips, salsa, can of chili, and shredded cheese. That sounds easy enough.Tony: Well, we’ve got half a bag of nacho chips. Think that’s enough? Rob: It’ll have to be. Let’s see what’s in the fridge. We’ve got lots of soda — Half a submarine sandwich — Cheese! We’ve got that —Oh, it’s kind of moldy, though.Tony: Kind of? It’s green! Do we have any chili?Rob: Sorry, man, I think I ate it the other night.Tony: That wasn’t yours. Anyway, I had a coupla cans. There must be at least one left.Rob: Let’s see — Box of cereal — some instant ramen — and a jar of peanut butter. That’s it.Tony: Oh, rats. It looks like we can’t have nachos tonight after all. Rob: I guess not. Well, what’s it gonna be? Instant ramen for the third night in a row? With peanut butter?Tony: I’m so sick of that junk! Let’s go to the supermarket and get what we need to make Super Nachos.Rob: Yeah, and on the way, let’s stop for hamburgers or a pizza. Tony: Yeah, cool.Unit 13 Schedules “I’ll pencil it in.”Manager: Ok, time to get up, women! Your public is waiting for you! Woman1: Huh? What day is it?Manager: It’s Wednesday. We’re in Middleburg. Ohio, tonight at the Summer Fest in the town park.Woman2: Yeah. Hope it doesn’t rain.Manager: Then tomorrow it’s up to Cleveland to play for Sarah’s induction into the Hall of Fame, followed by an autograph signing session.Woman1: Wish it was us being inducted. The first all-girl rock band in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — What’s on for Friday? Manager: Friday we have to be in the studio in Akron. We’re doing a live online chat on . Come on guys. You’ll love it. It’s at 4:00, and then we’ve in the Starlight Dome that night.Woman1: Where are we playing Saturday?Manager: Pittsburgh, at the Waterfront Fair. We’ll be there Sunday afternoon, too.Woman2: This schedule is brutal. When do we get a day off?Manager: Hah! We’re booked through the weekend, but we have a light schedule on Monday. We just have to drive out to record the new CD in St. Louis, but at least you can sleep on the bus. Hmm?Unit 14 Weather “It’s raining cats and dogs.”Alex: Grandma, what are these pictures?G: These are pictures of Alaska.Alex: That’s where you grew up, right?G: That’s right, dear — I lived there until I was 19 years old. Alex: Is that you in this picture?G: Yes, that’s me — And my sister Ruth — and our dog, Kusko. That was out behind our house.Alex: Wow. It looks cold!G: Yes, that was in the winter — and it was cold — It snowed a lot! And boy, Kusko just loved the snow. Ruth and I and Kusko used to play in the snow for hours.Alex: Did you make snowmen?G: Oh, we made some great snowmen —Alex: Is that you in this picture, too?G: Yes, that’s me and Ruth again — I guess we were both in high school then ——Alex: Where are you?G: We were hiking near Seward — We hiked a lot in those days.Alex: But where’s the snow?G: Well, it doesn’t snow ALL the time in Alaska, you know. That was in the springtime — Spring was a great time for hiking — It was a littlemuddy, though —Alex: Oh ——G: Look, here’s a picture of Ruth now, outside her house.Alex: That’s Aunt Ruth’s house, in Alaska? I thought everybody lived in igloos!G: (laughing) Oh, no. Most people live in regular houses! — aren’t those flowers lovely?Alex: You mean, flowers grow there too?G: Of course. In the summer everything just blooms — it’s sunny and the weather is warm —Alex: Warm? You mean, it was warm enough to go swimming?G: Oh, we all went swimming in July and August — the water was cold —But swimming was so much fun —Alex: Was summer your favorite season?G: You know, I love all the seasons, but I think my favorite season was autumn. The leaves in the mountains turning to gold — I always loved that sign of the changing seasons — Look, here’s a picture of the mountains near our house in the fall —Alex: Wow, Grandma, I’d like to go to Alaska sometime.G: Well, Alex, I’ve got an idea. Let’s go to Alaska together sometime. Alex: Yeah, Grandma, that’d be great.Unit 15 Lifestyle “It’s so convenient.”［music］—— Okay, sit back in your chair. And let your hands rest loosely in your lap. Close your eyes. Now lift your shoulders up and then let them fall. Breathe in, filling your lungs with air. Now let your breath out very slowly. Imagine you are on a beach. See the sand, the trees and the water. Feel the soft sand below you. Let your feet sink into the sand. Look at the gentle waves in the water. The waves are coming in —— and going out. You’re breathing slowly and calmly, like the waves —— Feel the warm sun on your skin. Oh, you feel good. You’re relaxed. You’re well and happy. Now, see yourself slowly leaving the beach. Your body is warm and relaxed. You come back to your daily life with new energy and joy. And now, slowly, open your eyes.。