[第三版]大学英语听说3听力原文和答案讲课稿

[第三版]大学英语听说3听力原文和答案Unit 1 ReservationsPart AExercise 11. M: I’d like to book a double room with bath for four nights.W: Sorry, sir. We’re full up(全满). Can I recommend the Park Hotel to you? It is quite near here.Q: What does the woman suggest that the man do?2. M: I’d like to see Mr. Jones this afternoon, please.W: I’m sorry but Mr. Jones will be busy the whole afternoon. Can you manage at 10:30 tomorrow morning?Q: What does the woman say to the man?3. W: Can I book two tickets for the show “42nd Street” on Sunday night, Oct. 31st?M: Sorry, madam. All the tickets on that night are sold out. But tickets are available for Nov.3rd(十一月三号).Q: When can the woman see the show?4. M: I’d like to reserve(预订)two tickets on Flight 6051 to Edinburgh, for October 20th.W: Sorry, Sir. We’re booked up(预订一空的) on the 20th .But we still have a few seats available on the 21st.Q: When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh?5. W: Garden Restaurant. May I help you?M: Can you make arrangements for a table for six at eight this evening? In a quiet corner, please.Q: What does the man want to do?Keys:1. What does the woman suggest that man do? [a. reservethe room in another hotel]2. What does the woman say to the man? [c. Mr. Jones can see the man sometime the next morning.]3. When can the woman see the show? [d. Nov.3rd]4. When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh? [a. on the 20th of October.]5. What does the man want to do? [d. Book a table for six people at 8:00]Exercise 2W: Hello. Dazhong Taxi Company.M: Hello. Can I book a taxi to the West Lake Hotel, Hangzhou?W: Sure. What time?M: 9 o’clock tomorrow morning.W: Your address, please?M: Room 1008, Peace Hotel.W: And your name?M: Jack Smith.W: OK, Mr Smith.M: Thank you.W: Not at all.Keys: Jack Smith Rm 1008.Peach Hotel 9 tomorrow morning West Lake Hotel, HangzhouPart BConversation 1I’d like to make a reservationOperator: Glory Inn, Atlanta.Paul: Hi, this is Paul Lambert. I’m the manager of the band Country Boys. You know, the rock band from Chicago. I want …Operator: Please hold, Mr. Lambert. I’m putting your through to the reservation manager.Paul: But …Manager: Mr. Lambert? This is Laurie Perry, the hotel manager.Paul: Oh, yeah? Well, I need five rooms for Friday night. That’s the 15th. I want the best room in the hotel. Manager: Sorry, I’m afraid I cannot accept your reservation.Paul: Now look, we always stay at the Glory Inn…Manager: I know that, Last time you were here, we had a number of complaints from other guests.Paul: You mean they don’t like long-haired rock musicians Manager: That’s not the problem, sir. The band used bad language in the coffee shop, and threw two TV sets into the pool(把两个电视机扔到池中).Paul: Yeah, yeah. Well, I’11 tell them to be more careful this time.Manager: I’m afraid that’s not all, sir. You haven’t paid the account for the last time yet。

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。

视听说3 unit1—unit6Unit l, Lesson ATrack 3-1-1 Track 3-1-2Leticia: Hello?Paula: Hi, Leticia. It's Paula.Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet?Paula: Almost.Leticia: You must be excited. When's your flight?Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help.Leticia: OK. What's up?Paula: Well, as you know, I'm going on vacation for two weeks. Do you think you could water my plants while I'm away?Leticia: Sure. No problem.Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. There's one plant in the bedroom and one in the kitchen.Leticia: OK--say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too?Paula: No, that's OK. I’m putting her in a kennel.Leticia: All right, then, I'll water your plants---and---oh, how about the mail? Should I pick it up for you?Paula: Actually, I've already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though.Leticia: Well, have a great trip!Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don t have any keys to your place.Paula: Oh, that's right. Will you be home around 8 tonight?Leticia: Yeah, I think so.Paula: OK, I’ll drop by—I’ll give you the keys then.Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye!Paula: Bye! Thanks again!Track 3-1-3；3-1-4；3-1-5W: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed! Did you enjoy the long weekend?J: I sure did actually. Actually I took a big trip.W: Over the weekend? We only had three days off!J: Yep! But I visited four countries in three days!W: What?!J: I love to fly! You might say I’m an airplane freak!W: That’s interesting. Where did you go?J: I visited Korea, Tailand, Singapore and the Philippines.W: Sounds like you were busy.J: I was. I only had only four hours in so. So I have to finish my shopping very quickly.Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights.W: Wait a minute. What about your baggage? Didn’t you have to wait for it?J: No, I didn’t have much, only one carry-on bag, it just fits the overhead compartment.W: So let me get this straight. You spent your weekend in an airplane flying around?J: Basically yes. I fly standby.W: Standby?J: Yes, as a standby passenger. I don’t have a reservation. At the last minute, they let me know if there’s a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on.W: All these flying must be expensive.J: Well, I’m an airline employee. I’m a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free.W: Lucky you!Track 3-1-6Matt: Have you done all the errands?Tina: No, I haven’t finished them yet.Matt: You don’t have to go to the post office, I’ve canceled the mail delivery.Tina: Well, I’ve picked up the plane tickets. But I haven’t taken the dog to the kennel. What abou you? Have you washed the dishes?Matt: No, I haven’t cleaned the kitchen. But I’ve already watered the plants, and I’ve keys to Mrs. Smith.Tina: What about your suitcase? Have you packed it?Matt: Not yet…But don’t worry: there’s still lots of time!Track 3-1-7S: Are you almost ready?J: Yes, I think so. But we always forget so many things. Did you get the traveler’s checks bank yesterday?S: Yes I did. And I paid the bills too.J: Well, I changed our voice mail message and I confirmed all of our flights.S: Great! Let’s remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water ourplants.J: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office.S: And could you please take the dog to kennel?J: No, I hate that. He always looks so scared.S: And this time let’s remember to empty the trash before we leave.J: And we’ll give away all the fresh food. Last year there were black tomatoes and green meat inour refrigerator after our vacation.S: I made a note to myself unplug the computer.J: And I promised to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time.S: Maybe we should write a list, they may be used again on our next vacation.Track 3-1-8；3-1-9Tips for better packingAre you planning to travel for a weekend or several months around the country or overseas? Hereare some tips to help you pack your bags.1.Pre-trip planning. Make a packing list to help you remember everything. Reveal it about aweek before your trip. Plan a time to go shopping for things you need for your trip. Don’tpack the night before you travel. You’ll forget things when you’re in a hurry.2.Tagging luggage. Before packing, put names tags on valuable items like cameras andcellphones. Make sure that each piece of luggage, including carry-on has a luggage tag on it.If you know your hotel’s address and phone numbers, put it on your luggage tags.3.Saving space. Pack small items: socks, belts and etc inside your shoes. It uses the empty spaceand helps the shoes to hold their shape. Pack your clothes in plastic bags. If you’re t 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 tickets, travelerchecks, credit cards keys and etc should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you.Keep your carry-on bag small and light. Put those the heavy items in your checking luggage.Use soft bags such as backpacks or shoulder bags for carry-ons. They fit easily under theairplane seat or into the small overhead compartment.5.Other ideas. Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. Remember to pack a few rub ofbans, safety pins and plastic bags, they can be very useful. Bring some snacks such as nuts,cookies or dried fruit, you can eat them if you don’t have enough time for a meal. Sharing food is a good way to made other travelers.Unit 1 Lesson BVideo track 3-1-1Dave: Before going on a trip I pay the bills, I empty the trash, and I give a house key to a friend.Alejandra: Before I leave on a trip, I have to confirm travel plans and make sure that I haverequested a vegetarian meal.Thallus: Before leaving for a long trip, I turn off the lights, I turn off my heater, I give my keys tomy roommate, and I water my plant.Video track 3-1-2Julianna: The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the U.S. for the firsttime by myself. They lost my luggage and I didn't speak a word of English. I had to use my handsto explain myself. People understood what I meant and they helped me out.Catherine: My recent trip to Africa was one of the most amazing trips of my life, This was mysecond trip to Tanzania, Africa. We visited a lot of villages, some very remote that we had to travelby helicopter. In Tanzania, it's very different from America so there are no maps. So, eventraveling in a helicopter, we didn't really know where we were going to go. We didn't really knowthe village names, so we just kind of had no destination and we got in the helicopter and just flewaround. And if we saw some animals or some rooftops of hut houses, we said, "Let's go there" andwe just kind of landed.Dennis: I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of thefunniest I could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flightattendants was serving---l think---she was serving food---and she had this tray. And suddenlyturbulence happened, and she lost her balance---and her hand landed on the guy's head, who had atoupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns wereon his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you're not allowed to laugh—video track 3-1-3Dennis: I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of thefunniest I could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flightattendants was serving---l think---she was serving food---and she had this tray. And suddenlyturbulence happened, and she lost her balance---and her hand landed on the guy's head, who had atoupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns wereon his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you're not allowed to laugh—City Living Mexico----here we come!Video track 3-1-4Sun-hee: This is going to be a great trip! I've never been to Mexico, have you?Mike: No, I haven't. Have you finished everything?Tara: Oh my gosh! Where's my bag?Sun-hee: (to Tara) It s in the closet. (into phone) Of course! I'm the only one who's organized around here. I ran errands all day and I'm ready---exhausted---but ready.Mike: What did you have to do?Sun-hee: (holds up ticket) Well, first I had to confirm my flight--Claudia: My ticket! Where's my ticket? Have you seen it?Sun-hee: (to Claudia) I saw it in the bathroom.Claudia: The bathroom? Are you sure? So strange ... (holds up her ticket) Oh, you're right. Got it!Sun-hee: (holds up traveler's checks)--then I had to get traveler's checks--Tara: Oh! My money! I've lost my wallet! (Sun-hee hands Tara her wallet) Whexv!Sun-hee: (into phone)--then I had to pay the electricity and phone bills, (to Tara) because someone forgot--(into phone) and then I had to change my voice mail message.Claudia: My cell phone! I don t remember where I put my cell phone!Sun-hee: (to Claudia) It's in the kitchen.Claudia: (to self) The kitchen--it's in the kitchen-- (holds up cell phone) Ta-dah!Sun-hee: (into phone) These two----they're never prepared! What would they do without me?Mike: How true--Hey, don't forget to unplug your TV and electrical stuff before you go.Sun-hee: (holds up plug) Done.Tara: Sun-hee! We're late! It's time to go!Sun-hee: OK! Iley mike, I have to go. We're leaving for the airport.Sun-hee, Tara and Claudia: Bye Mike!Mike: Cool! Have a great trip girls! Bye.Sun-hee: OK! Does everybody have everything? Tickets?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Bags?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Coats?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Everything.Tara and Claudia: Yep. Let's go!Sun-hee: OK. Mexico----here we come!(all exit)Tara and Claudia: (Sun-hee re-enters to get her ticket and traveler's checks) Now-- Mexico----here we come!Track 3-1-18Sun-hee, Tara, and Claudia are preparing to go to Mexico for a vacation. While Sun-hee is talking to Mike on the phone, Claudia and Tara have some trouble preparing for the trip. First, Tara canfind her bag and then Claudia doesn’t know where her ticket is. But Sun-hee is tatally relaxed because she has already finished getting ready. Sun-hee tells Mike about all the errands she had tochecks, change her voice-mail do earlier that day. She had to confirm her flight, get travel’smessage, and pay the bills. Finally, Tara and Claudia are ready to go and Sun-hee checks to be sure they have everything. However, after they leave, Sun-hee soon comes running back in. Why? She forgot to take her ticket and passport!Unit 2, Lesson ATrack 3-2-2；3-2-3Jenna: OK, I think we have two choices. The first place is a little house. It's located in a fruit orchard.Carson: Really?Jenna: Yeah. And you can eat as much fruit as you want. When it's in season, of course. Oh---butwait. It says there’s no air conditioner.Carson: That's OK. It's on the rainy side of the island. It's cooler there. We can use a fan.Jenna: You're probably right… Say. It looks pretty basic. No washing machine or dryer… na TV!Carson: Oh no! What are we going to do without a TV? That's terrible!Jenna: Very funny. I'm just letting you know about the place.Carson: I know. What's our second choice?Jenna: It's on the opposite side----the sunny side----of the island. Very fancy place with a bigswimming pool. It s only three blocks from the ocean.Carson: Who needs a swimming pool? I mean, it's only three blocks.Jenna: I see your point. VVell, the pool area also has barbecue grills, beautiful gardens'-Carson: You like the second place better. I can tell..Jenna: Well, it does have everything. Washing machine, dryer, TV, VCR, frying pan'*'Carson: All we need is a toothbrush and a swimsuit--Let's go with the second choice.Jenna: OK. I'II call them right now and reserve it. I can t wait to go!Audio track 3-2-4; 3-2-5Ashley: Excuse me. I’m trying to get to the City Zoo.Jose : oh, let me think…ok, um, how are you getting there?Ashley: I want to drive, if it’s convenient.Jose: well, the directions are easy. See that road over there?Ashley: yes.Jose: that’s Second Avenue. Just go straight down second and turn left at the traffic light.Ashley: ok.Jose: you’ll be on Church Avenue and it goes straight to the zoo.Ashley: oh, so it’s not too far.Jose: no, but the traffic is usually heavy. And I don’t think the zoo has many parking spaces available for cars.Ashley: hmm…Jose: maybe you should take the subway.Ashley: where do I catch it ?Jose: there’s a sbuway entrance right in front of the park. Take the red line three stops. Cet off at the City Zoo stop. It’s pretty obvious.Ashley: thanks a lot.Jose: no problemAshley: oh, wait. Noe more thing. How much does the sbuway cost?Jose: two dollars.Audio track 3-2-6Realtor: Hello, Mrs Wills. I think this house is perfect for you. I hope you like it.Mrs. Wills: it’s nice and roomy.-bedroom house.Realtor: Yes, there’s a lot of room. It’s a fourMrs. Wills: Great. I need a room for my home office beacause I work at home a lot. And I needtwo rooms for my kid.Realtor: And there’s also a big yard.Mrs. Wills: Great! I’d love to have a garden. My kids can play there.Realtor: Shall we go outside and have a look?Mrs. Wills: OK.Audio track 3-2-7There are seceral ways to improve life in my city. Our biggest problem is transportation. Wereally need more ways to get around. I’d like to ride my bicycle to work, but there is too muchtraffic on the streets. We need safer places for bicyclingand walking. Another problem is the parks.We have some nice parks, but we don’t take good care of them and they are often dirty. We needcleaner parks, where children can play and adults can relax. One more problem is nightlife.There’s nothing to do in the evening! We should build a big theater for plays and concerts.Audio track 3-2-8Take back your streetTwo neighbors meet on a city sidewalk. They talk about planting more flowers along their street,or asking the city council to add bike lanes to a busy road. In small but important ways, thesepeople are changing the face of their cities.All around the world, people are speaking up and working hard to make their cities safer andmore pleasant for pedestrians. Cities have painted crosswalks on their streets, made streetsnarrower, put in traffic lights and speed bumps, and made plans to help more kids walk or bike toschool.Many people have learned from a man from Brisbane, Australia, named David Engwicht. Hisbook Reclaiming Our Cities and Towns has a simple message. He says that in the past, streetsbelonged to everybody. Kids played there, and neighbors stopped there to talk.But now, streets are just for cars and trucks. People stay inside to get away from the noise anddangerous traffic, and we lose contact with our neighbors. Engwicht says that we should usestreets for more than just transportation. People need to take back their streets.Engwicht travels around the world, helping people think differently about pedestrians, streets,and neighborhoods. Besides his books and articles, he gives many speeches. He has worked inneighborhoods from Honolulu to Scotland.While Engwicht was writing his book, he learned about how neighbors in the city Delft, in theNetherlands, stopped dangerous traffic on their street. They put old couches, tables, and planters inthe streets. Cars could still pass, but they had to drive slowly. When the police arrived, they sawthe value of these illegal actions to make the streets safer. Soon city officials started planning waysto make cars slow down, and “calm” the traffic.Engwicht says we should think about streeets as our “outdoor living room.” Calming the tra is just the beginning. In the future, streets will be safe places for childre again, and our neighborswill become our friends.Unit2, Lesson BVideo track 3-2-1Jennifer: I want my dream house to be by a lake with a big yard. Iwant to have three bedrooms,and a big living room…family room…kitchen area so I can have parties and everyone can betogether.Calum: I'd like to have a big swimming pool and a large garden so I could eat outside.Dennis: If I could have anything in rny dream house I would like to have a high-tech stove.VIartin: Of course a 52-inch plasma TV vould be nice.Alejandra: I woulcl love to have a veranda…a wide veranda…where I can sit during the evenings and read books and xxratch the sun set.Video track 3-2-2Dennis: If I could have anything in rny dream house I would like to have a high-tech stove.Video track 3-2-3Gian : At my work I'm not allowed to smoke. Anyone who smokes needs to go outside.Martin: I work for the phone company and we're not allowed to give out personal informationabout our customers.Jennifer: We are not allowed to use our cell phones and we can't eat at our desks.Dennis: In my house you can't smoke. And…um…as much as possible. You have to take yourshoes off at the door.Nick: I'm not allowed to make noise at night w hen my roommates are sleeping.Calum: Well, there are actually too many rules in my dormitory, so I'm not allowed to do a lot ofthings. For instance, I'm not allowed to play music that's too loud so that it might disturb otherpeople. I'm not allowed to smoke inside. I'm not alloxNed to have alcohol in the rooms…Video track 3-2-4Calum: Well, there are actually too many rules in my dormitory, so I'm not allowed to do a lot ofthings. For instance, I'm not allowed to play music that's too loud so that it might disturb otherpeople. I'm not allowed to smoke inside. I'm not alloxNed to have alcohol in the rooms…City Living Imaginary BeachTakeshi: I can't believe how hot it is out there. Why didn't we go to Hawaii with everyone else?Mike: Because we didn't have the money.Takeshi: Well, why didn t we get an air conditioner'lMike: Hello? Same reason. And quit complaining! We're got air conditioning.Takeshi: Mike, that's a bowl of ice and a fan.Mike: Takeshi, you've got to be more like me and use >rour imagination, then you too can have abeach vacation. See? (pulls down window shade with beach poster) Check our that gorgeous view.Takeshi: Right, but not exactly "realistic."Mike: OK, come over here. Close your eyes. Feel that cool, ocean breeze.Takeshi: Mike, that's the fridge.Mike: Come on! I said, "Use your imagination!" Now close your eyes. Listen to the sound of thesea gulls…(makes sound like a seagull) hear the children laughing… (makes sound like children laughing) Why, I think I can even smell a barbeque…(waves a package of hot dogs)Takeshi: Raw hot dogs?Mike: Don't worry. I'm going to cook them up on that grill over there.Takeshi: Mike, you know you're not allowed to use a grill inside an apartment, right?Mike: OK. I'II use the microwave then.Takeshi: A beach, with a microwave. Sure, Mike.Mike: That's the beauty of "Imaginary Beach." We'x-e got a microwave oven, we'xe got a TV witha remote control. Who could ask for anything more?Takeshi: What about water? That's the main reason people go to the beach. What are you going to use for that? The bathtub?Mike: No, that'd be silly. Here we go! (turns on CD player) Feel the ocean mist-- (sprays water onTakeshi)Takeshi: :Mike, that's for spraying plants, not me!Mike: You know, the sound of the waves, the ocean mist--makes me want to surf.Takeshi : Surf?Mike: Yeah, surf. (starts to fold up ironing board)Takeshi: Mike, no. you can t stand on that, you'II break it!Mike: No, I Won't. (stands on ironing board and pretends to surf) Look at me, dude----I'm "hangin' ten"!Takeshi: Yeah, cool. (takes cap off water bottle) Hey, "dude"! Watch out for that wave! (throws water in Mike's face) Huh, I'm getting the hang of this "imagination" thing.Mike : Very funny, very funny indeed! (chases Takeshi)Unit3,Lesson AAudio Track3-3-1; 3-3-2Lee:Hi,Ellie.Ellie:Hi,Lee.How are you?Lee:Good.Hey there.Brandon.He's so cute.And you're such a good mother.Ellie:Thanks.Everyone says."It's not always easy with your first child."You know,I agreewith them.Lee:How old is he now?Ellie:He just turned two a month ago.Lee:Oh,no…The"terrible twos."Right?Ellie:Yep.It s so exhausting…for both of us!Lee:Does he throw things around?And cry a lot more?Ellie:Yes,exactly.Sometimes he hits me.I don't know.He was so well-behaved before.Lee:It happensto most babies.They turn two and their personality changes.Ellie:It sounds like you have some experience with"the terrible twos."Lee:I certainly do.My children are five and eleven now.but I still remember when they were y oung.Ellie:What can I do?Lee:Well,remember that it will pass…it won't last forever.Try to be patient.Audio track 3-3-3; 3-3-4Audio track 3-3-5Audio track 3-3-6Audio track 3-3-7; 3-3-8Unit 3 lesson BVideo track 3-3-1Kevin: When I was a child my family and I moved to a new town where I had to make new friends and assimilate to a new environment.Miyuki: I came to the United States when I was eight---- that was a big event in my life. I had a very difficult time getting accustomed to being here and…um…but within three, fouryears I had learned English and I just started speaking and I adjusted.Alejandra: When I was a teenager I went to this-- um"' camp in Brazil. At the camp there were thirty-three people from different countries. And this was a turning point in my lifebecause it helped me learn about different cultures anci that has helped me in w hat Ido today and that is work as an international student advisor.Video track 3-3-2Miyuki: I came to the United States when I was eight—that was a big event in my life. I had avery difficult time getting accustomed to being here and um…but within three, four years I had learned English and I just started speaking and I adjusted.Video track 3-3-3Dennis: I plan to retire in my old age, like about 70, maybe somewhere in Europe. But before that…like as early as mavbe about 50 years old, I'd like to put up my own restaurantand…um…see how that goes.Miyuki: I don't plan on getting married for a very long time, maybe 29…30? I can't even think about having kids yet.Jennifer: I may get married in the future, I'd like to have kids someday, but I don t knowsee.Martin: In my lifetime one of the things that I would like to see is the end of wars. I'd like to seemen at peace with each other.Vedio track3-3-4Jennifer: I may get married in the future, I'd like to have kids someday, but I don t knowsee.Martin: In my lifetime one of the things that I would like to see is the end of wars. I'd like to seemen at peace with each other.City living Go with the flowClaudia: So, when do you start your new job?Roberto: I'm not sure. I mav start as soon as next month.Claudia: Wow！Roberto: Yeah, it's going to be a lot of fun…. expert I'll have to learn how to use that new software program I told you about.Claudia: Don't worry. I'm a software expert, I'II help y'ou figure it out.Roberto: Thanks.Hey,what about your job? Your boss was transferred to the Asian office. Are yougoing to get promoted?Claudia: I might--might not. It's not a big deal.Roberto: Huh?Claudia: I've been thinking lately,I don't plan on working my whole life. Someday, maybe in fiveyears or so, I'm going to quit my job and get out of this stressful life. You know, relax.Have some fun!Roberto: Oh. What are you planning to do?Claudia: I'm definitely going to travel… I might even move to another country, maybe work as aVolunteer…I could even start a new career! Maybe one where I can hilp people…or he the world. What about you? What are your plans?Roberto: Well, I've pretty much got everything planned already, right up to my retirement.Claudia: Really?Roberto: Yep. I'm going to work hard and save as much money as possible until I'm about 30then I'm going to become the Vice President of Finance, and then the CEO by the timeI'm 40…maybe 45.Claudia: Yeah?Roberto : Yep. And when I'm 35 or 36, I'm going to settle down, get married, and have some kidsClaudia: Oh you are, are you? You know that for a fact?Roberto :Well, it's not a fact---- yet. But really, if you want to succeed, you need to have clear-cut,well-defined goals and aspirationsClaudia: I don't know, I think you should keep your options open. You know…"go with the flow." Robert: "Go with the flovv," eh? So you're not nervous about the promotion?Claudia: I didn't say that. It just won't be the end of the world if I don't get it. What about you? Areyou nervous about the new job?Roberto : Not really. I'm just going to "go xvirh the flow," as long as the "floxv" follows my plan!Audio track 3-3-17Claudia and Roberto were talking about Roberto’s new job. Roberto was excited, but he was a bit nervous about learning a new software program. Claudia told him not to worry and promised tohelp him learn it. Then Roberto asked Claudia if she might get promoted soon because her bosshad been transferred to a different office. Claudia said that getting promoted was not a big deal.She explained that her goal was to quit her job someday and relax. Roberto, however, said his lifewas planned already, almost right up to retirement. He thought it was important to havewell-defined goals, but Claudia said to Roberto should keep his options open, and “go with theflow.” Roberto agreed, but only if the “flow” followed his plan!。

新视野⼤学英语视听说教程3（第三版）UnittextUint4听⼒原⽂和答案Unit 4 testNextDirections: Click on the speaker to the left to start playing the audio recordingsParts I, II and III. They will be played continuously. Once the recording starts playiplease do NOT click on either the speaker icon or the 'Unit Quiz' link in the menuabove. Otherwise, you may lose the chance of hearing the complete recording.Part IDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answersto the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing,there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playingto check your answers.1.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. They are taking photos.B. They are barbecuing.C. They are playing with the woman's sister.D. They are looking at photos.2.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man's mom will always scold him when he and his brother fight.B. The man's mom will always scold his brother when they fight.C. The woman's sister is very naughty.D. The woman sometimes fights with her little sister.3.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The woman thinks parents shouldn't allow children to watch TV at all.B. The man's child is a couch potato.C. The woman's child doesn't like watching TV.D. The man encourages his child to work out to reduce the time spendingon TV.4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Husband and wife.B. Daughter and father.C. Mother and son.D. Two colleagues.5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. One had better forget the divorce.B. One should find a new spouse as early as possible.C. Divorce is very painful.D. Divorce is not very painful.Part IIDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, check your answers.In a powerful new Mercedes a married couple are driving along a highwayHer husband suddenly looks over at her. From theand themoment. He says, "been married for 20 years, but I want aThe wife says nothing, but slowly increases theHe then says, "(8)Again the wife stays quiet, but speeds up as her rage increases."I want the house," he insists, pressing his luck.The wife speeds up to 80 mph.He says, "I want the car, too," but she just drives faster and faster.By now she's up to 90 mph."All right," the man says, "(9)The wife slowly starts to veer toward a bridge.This makes him a bit nervous, so he says, "Isn't there anything you want?"The wife says, ""Oh, really," he says, "So what have you got?"Seconds before they slam into the bridge at a speed of 100 mph, the wife smiles and says, "The airbag."Part IIIDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. What is the passage mainly about?A. The importance of remarriage.B. The reasons for a remarriage.C. Ways of preparing for a blended family.D. Children's problems in a blended family.2. How will children view the man their single mother is dating if she says "we're just friends"?A. They will find the man threatening.B. They will leave home.C. They will treat the man as a friend.D. They will be eager to have a new father.3. How can single parents benefit from advice?A. They can make up their minds to find a new spouse quickly.B. They can see the issue from a new angle.C. They will understand their former spouse better.D. They can give their new spouse a surprise.4. According to the passage, which of the following is true in the case of a divorce?A. Children are sadder than parents.B. Parents are sadder than children.C. Younger children have more problems than older children.D. Older children have more problems than younger children.5. Which people are mentioned in the passage who must make adjustments in a blended family?A. The stepparent and the biological parent.B. The stepparent and the children.C. The biological parent and the children.D. The stepparent, the biological parent, and the children.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1.Amy, sit down. We need to talk. Your mother and I are going to _________.A. separateB. separate with each otherC. divorce ourselvesD. divorce with each other2.So you're still single? If you ________ to me and used the Internet, you'd have had a husband by now.A. listenB. have listenC. have listenedD. had listened3.I _________ an online ad that read, "Husband Wanted".A. putB. postedC. positionedD. pressed4.I do have a right _____ stability for my children and myself, don't I?A. inB. forC. toD. at5.Do you yell at him and call ______________?A. him namesB. his namesC. him nameD. his naming6.Remarriage was the ______ thing I'd consider for two years after my divorce.I had heard about the high rate of remarriage failures.A. finalB. eventualC. lastingD. last7.As time ________, my son gradually grew up, and he became conscious of my loneliness and anxiety.A. went byB. went pastC. passed overD. passed through8.____________ he said this, I ignored him.A. In the first timeB. The first timeC. The first time whenD. At the first time when9.Our kids are being teased by other kids at school because we can't dress them _____ the current fashions!A. withB. byC. inD. for10.I hope you won't hesitate and let golden opportunities slip _______ your fingers.A. inB. overC. alongD. through。

Unit 1 Access to successListening to the worldSharing ：（ P2）T2 bungee jumping ; cup of tea ; feel good ; achievementT3 C –D–E–B–AT4 1;2;4T5BCBCBT6 started off ; a huge business empire ; teacher ; taught me so much about life ; imprisoned ; survived ; impressed ; ability or the skillsListening ：（ P7）T2 1;2;3;4;5;6;9;10;11T3 Sub-topic 2：Detail 1 ：Detail 2 ：Detail 3 ：Sub-topic 3：Detail 1 ：Detail 2 ：Viewing ：（ P10）T3 3T4 e –g –c –b –f –a - dT5 90 minutes ; true landmark ; 10 times ; focus ; make this challenge ; seven miles ; four months ; outstanding achievementSpeaking for communicationRole –play ：（ P11）T1 BT2 1.2.3.4.T3 Like I said ; having said that ; That’s what I was sayingGroup discussion ：（ P13）T1 1.2.3.4.5.T2T3Public speaking ：（ P18）TFurther practice in listening （P19）Short conversations：B C A D CLong conversation ： B A A CPassage 1 ： D C A BPassage 2 ：believe in ; circumstances ; searching for ; a strong sense of ; responsibility ; insecurity ; integrity ; accomplishing ; are longing for ; prioritiesNews （Unipus ）News report 1News report 2Assessment （ Unipus ）Unit test ：Part 1 B C A D CPart 2 D A B C CPart 3 B C A A DPart 4 opening ; struggled ; progress ; remaining ; emerged ; continued ; enlarge ; crawling ; get through ; as strong asUnit 2 Emotions speak louder than wordsListening to the worldSharing ：（ P25）T2 mood ; sun ; smile ; feelingT3 b –e –a –d - cT4 3;5T5 success of the business ; last June ; vegetables and flowers ; visit my father ; amazing sights ; applicants ; getting a jobListening ：（ P29）T2 1. people are getting angrier ; controlling their temper2.leave us feeling angry3.in a controlled way4.feel much betterughter therapy ; they make them laugh ; doing something funny6.they don't need medicineT4 1;4Viewing ：（ P30）T2 1.eager ; pleased 2.nervous ; awkward 3.expectant ; excited 4.agitated ; contentedT3 1.2.3.4.5.Speaking for communicationRole –play ：（ P32）T1T2T3Group discussion ：（ P35）T1T2T3Public speaking ：（ P39）TFurther practice in listening （P41）Short conversations：D C A A DLong conversation ： C B A DPassage 1 ： B C A APassage 2 ：exerting ; fabulous ; talk them out ; approaches ; head for ; efficient ; is linked with ; compare favorably to ; boost ; sessionNews （Unipus ）News report 1News report 2Assessment （ Unipus ）Unit test ：Part 1 C D A A CPart 2 B C C B CPart 3 A D B A APart 4 at ; wheel ; tone ; expression ; Honey ; divorce ; speed ; talk me out ; bank accounts ; everything I needUnit 3Love your neighborListening to the worldSharing ：（ P46）T2 block ; a few of ; similar ; quite a lot ; wellT3 b –d –a - cT4 1A;2D;3D;4E;5B;6D;7A;8C;9A;10DT5 exist as well ; loud music ; respecting privacy ; participating ; needs help ; considerate ; property ; friendlyT6 2;3Listening ：（ P51）T3 1.2.3.4.5.6.Viewing ：（ P53）T3 e –a –f –b –d - cT4AABCSpeaking for communicationRole –play ：（ P54）T1T2T3Group discussion ：（ P56）T1T2T3T4Public speaking ：（ P62）T3Further practice in listening（P63）Short conversations：D B C B CLong conversation ： C B C BPassage 1 ： B D C DPassage 2 ：illegal ; taking family vacations ; acquaintances ; throwing a party ; verbal ; tolerant ; intervene ; splits the difference ; resolve ; take it outNews （Unipus ）News report 1 ：News report 2 ：Assessment （ Unipus ）Unit test ：Part 1 A C A C BPart 2 B B D A CPart 3 C B D D DPart 4 winter ; literally ; community ; winder ; siblings ; woods ; explore ;catching ; would run ; golf courseUnit 4 What ’sthe big idea?Listening to the worldSharing ：（ P69）T2 c –d –a - bT3 2;3;4;5T4 amazing ; changed my life ; mobile phone ; emails ; camera ; taking a picture ; fantasy ; cakes ; arts ; creativityListening ：（ P73）T3 1. cheaper 2. better 3. oil 4. sad 5. safety 6. appetite 7. precision 8. precisionT4 Which soft drink ; want things ; how consumers behave ; above ; a bigger share ; small ; I deserve the best ; steam ; cigarette smoke ; smile ; a tick symbol ; positive ; built-in associations ; sports equipmentViewing ：（ P76）T2 ABCT3 1.2.3.4.5.Speaking for communicationRole –play ：（ P77）T3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.Group discussion ：（ P79）T1T2T3Public speaking ：（ P84）T3T4Further practice in listening （P85）Short conversations：D B C A DLong conversation ： B C D BPassage 1 ： B C A DPassage 2 ：vary ; a large portion of ; well-being ; profound ; accessible ; ultimately ; have a harmful effect on ; went against ; aviation ; is not worth pursuingNews （Unipus ）News report 1News report 2Assessment （ Unipus ）Unit test ：Part 1 B C A C DPart 2 C C D A DPart 3 D A B A APart 4 biological ; firmly ; efforts ; isolation ; objectors ; originality ; modest ; improve the health ; morally ; legislationUnit 5 More than a paycheckListening to the worldSharing ：（ P91）T2 producer ; enjoys ; in a successful band ; dream jobsT3 1;2;3;8;9;11T4 footballer ; enough ; professional ; performing ; band ; world-famous ; sports ; later on ; serving peopleT5 e –b –a –d –cT6 1 ; 4Listening ：（ P94）T2 B –C-AT3T 4Viewing ：（ P98）T3 BDBDSpeaking for communicationRole –play ：（ P99）T1T2Group discussion （Presenting ）：（ P102 ）T1T2T3T4Public speaking ：（ P106 ）TFurther practice in listening（P）Short conversations：B B A D CLong conversation ： B A B DPassage 1 ： D A B DPassage 2 ：suffer from ; enthusiastic ; erodes ; competent ; clear-cut ; labeling ; comes down to ; commonplace ; tend to ; focusing onNews （Unipus ）News report 1News report 2Assessment （ Unipus ）Unit test ：Part 1 A D A D DPart 2 D C A B BPart 3 A C A A DPart 4 predict ; identical ; typical ; boring ; variety ; dangerous ; normal ; some robbers ; captured ; right thereListening to the worldSharing ：（ P）T2T3T4T5Listening ：（ P）T2 1.3.4.5.6.T4Viewing ：（ P）T2T3 1.2.3.4.5.Speaking for communicationRole –play ：（ P）T1T2T3Group discussion ：（ P）T1T2T3Public speaking ：（ P）TFurther practice in listening（P）Short conversations：Long conversation ：Passage 1 ：Passage 2 ： nNews （Unipus ）News report 1News report 2 Assessment （ Unipus ）Unit test ：Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Listening to the world Sharing ：（ P）T2T3T4T5Listening ：（ P）T2 1.2.3.4.5.6.T4Viewing ：（ P）T2T3 1.2.3.4.5.Speaking for communicationRole –play ：（ P）T1T2T3Group discussion ：（ P）T1T2T3Public speaking ：（ P）TFurther practice in listening（P）Short conversations：Long conversation ：Passage 1 ：Passage 2 ： nNews （Unipus ）News report 1News report 2Assessment （ Unipus ）Unit test ：Part 1Part 2Part 3 Part 4TTT。

第三版大学英语听说听力原文和答案第三版大学英语听说听力原文和答案文档编制序号：[KK8UY-LL9IO69-TTO6M3-MTOL89-FTT688] Unit 1 ReservationsPart AExercise 11. M: I’d like to book a double room with bath for four nights.W: Sorry, sir. We’re full up(全满). Can I recommend the Park Hotel to you? It is quite near here.Q: What does the woman suggest that the man do?2. M: I’d like to see Mr. Jones this afternoon, please.W: I’m sorry but Mr. Jones will be busy the whole afternoon. Can you manage at 10:30 tomorrow morning?Q: What does the woman say to the man?3. W: Can I book two tickets for the show “42nd Street” on Sunday night, Oct. 31st?M: Sorry, madam. All the tickets on that night are sold out. But tickets are available for Nov.3rd(十一月三号).Q: When can the woman see the show?4. M: I’d like to reserve(预订)two tickets on Flight 6051 to Edinburgh, for October 20th.W: Sorry, Sir. We’re booked up(预订一空的) on the 20th .But we still have a few seats available on the 21st.Q: When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh?5. W: Garden Restaurant. May I help you?M: Can you make arrangements for a table for six at eight this evening? In a quiet corner, please.Q: What does the man want to do?Keys:1. What does the woman suggest that man do [a. reserve the room in another hotel]2. What does the woman say to the man [c. Mr. Jones can see the man sometime the next morning.]3. When can the woman see the show [d. Nov.3rd]4. When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh [a. on the 20th of October.]5. What does the man want to do [d. Book a table for six people at 8:00] Exercise 2W: Hello. Dazhong Taxi Company.M: Hello. Can I book a taxi to the West Lake Hotel, Hangzhou?W: Sure. What time?M: 9 o’clock tomorrow morning.W: Your address, please?M: Room 1008, Peace Hotel.W: And your name?M: Jack Smith.W: OK, Mr Smith.M: Thank you.W: Not at all.Keys: Jack Smith Rm 1008.Peach Hotel 9 tomorrow morning West Lake Hotel, HangzhouPart BConversation 1I’d like to make a reservationOperator: Glory Inn, Atlanta.Paul: Hi, this is Paul Lambert. I’m the manager of the band Country Boys.You know, the rock band from Chicago. I want …Operator: Please hold, Mr. Lambert. I’m putting your through to the reservation manager.Paul: But …Manager: Mr. LambertThis is Laurie Perry, the hotel manager.Paul: Oh, yeah Well, I need five rooms for Friday night. That’s the 15th.I want the best room in the hotel.Manager: Sorry, I’m afraid I cannot accept your reservation.Paul: Now look, we always stay at the Glory Inn…Manager: I know that, Last time you were here, we had a number of complaints from other guests.Paul: You mean they don’t like long-haired rock musicians Manager: That’s not the problem, sir. The band used bad language in the coffee shop, and threw two TV sets into the pool(把两个电视机扔到池中).Paul: Yeah, yeah. Well, I’11 tell them to be more careful this time. Manager: I’m afraid that’s not all, sir. You haven’t paid the account for the last time yet。

Unit 1 ReservationsPart AExercise 11. M: I’d like to book a double room with bath for four nights.W: Sorry, sir. We’re full up(全满). Can I recommend the Park Hotel to you? It is quite near here.Q: What does the woman suggest that the man do?2. M: I’d like to see Mr. Jones this afternoon, please.W: I’m sorry but Mr. Jones will be busy the whole afternoon. Can you manage at 10:30 tomorrow morning?Q: What does the woman say to the man?3. W: Can I book two tickets for the show “42nd Street” on Sunday night, Oct. 31st?M: Sorry, madam. All the tickets on that night are sold out. But tickets are available for Nov.3rd(十一月三号).Q: When can the woman see the show?4. M: I’d like to reserve(预订)two tickets on Flight 6051 to Edinburgh, for October 20th.W: Sorry, Sir. We’re booked up(预订一空的) on the 20th .But we still have a few seats available on the 21st.Q: When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh?5. W: Garden Restaurant. May I help you?M: Can you make arrangements for a table for six at eight this evening? In a quiet corner, please.Q: What does the man want to do?Keys:1. What does the woman suggest that man do? [a. reserve the room in another hotel]2. What does the woman say to the man? [c. Mr. Jones can see the man sometime the next morning.]3. When can the woman see the show? [d. Nov.3rd]4. When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh? [a. on the 20th of October.]5. What does the man want to do? [d. Book a table for six people at 8:00]Exercise 2W: Hello. Dazhong Taxi Company.M: Hello. Can I book a taxi to the West Lake Hotel, Hangzhou?W: Sure. What time?M: 9 o’clock tomorrow morning.W: Your address, please?M: Room 1008, Peace Hotel.W: And your name?M: Jack Smith.W: OK, Mr Smith.M: Thank you.W: Not at all.Keys: Jack Smith Rm 1008.Peach Hotel 9 tomorrow morning West Lake Hotel, HangzhouPart BConversation 1I’d like to make a reservationOperator: Glory Inn, Atlanta.Paul: Hi, this is Paul Lambert. I’m the manager of the band Country Boys. You know, the rock band from Chicago. I want …Operator: Please hold, Mr. Lambert. I’m putting your through to the reservation manager.Paul: But …Manager: Mr. Lambert? This is Laurie Perry, the hotel manager.Paul: Oh, yeah? Well, I need five rooms for Friday night. That’s the 15th. I want the best room in the hotel. Manager: Sorry, I’m afraid I cannot accept your reservation.Paul: Now look, we always stay at the Glory Inn…Manager: I know that, Last time you were here, we had a number of complaints from other guests.Paul: You mean they don’t like long-haired rock musiciansManager: That’s not the problem, sir. The band used bad language in the coffee shop, and threw two TV sets into the pool(把两个电视机扔到池中).Paul: Yeah, yeah. Well, I’11 tell them to be more careful this time.Manager: I’m afraid that’s not all, sir. You haven’t paid the account for the last time yet。

----Unit 1 ReservationsPart AExercise 11.M: I ’ d like to book a double room with bath for four nights.W:Sorry, sir. We’ re(full全满up). Can I recommend the Park Hotel to you? It is quite near here.Q:What does the woman suggest that the man do?2.M: I’d like to see Mr. Jones this afternoon, please.W:I ’ m sorry but Mr. Jones will be busy the whole afternoon. Can you manage at 10:30 tomorrow morning?Q:What does the woman say to the man?3.W: Can I book two tickets for the show ―42nd Street‖on Sunday night, Oct. 31st?M: Sorry, madam. All the tickets on that night are sold out. But tickets are available for Nov.3rd(十一月三号).Q:When can the woman see the show?4.M: I’d like to reserve( 预订 )two tickets on Flight 6051 to Edinburgh, for October 20th.W:Sorry, Sir. We’ re booked up(预订一空的 ) on the 20th .But we still have a few seats available on the 21st.Q:When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh?5.W: Garden Restaurant. May I help you?M:Can you make arrangements for a table for six at eight this evening? In a quiet corner, please.Q:What does the man want to do?Keys:1.What does the woman suggest that man do? [a. reserve the room in another hotel]2.What does the woman say to the man? [c. Mr. Jones can see the man sometime the next morning.]3.When can the woman see the show? [d. Nov.3 rd ]th4. When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh?[a. on the 20 of October.]5. What does the man want to do? [d. Book a table for six people at 8:00]Exercise 2W:Hello. Dazhong Taxi Company.M:Hello. Can I book a taxi to the West Lake Hotel, Hangzhou?W:Sure. What time?M:9 o’ clock tomorrow morning.W:Your address, please?M:Room 1008, Peace Hotel.W:And your name?M:Jack Smith.W:OK, Mr Smith.M:Thank you.W:Not at all.Keys: Jack Smith Rm 1008.Peach Hotel 9 tomorrow morning West Lake Hotel, HangzhouPart BConversation 1I ’d like to make a reservationOperator: Glory Inn, Atlanta.Paul:Hi, this is Paul Lambert. I ’m the manager of the band Country Boys. You know, the rock band from Chicago. I want ⋯Operator: Please hold, Mr. Lambert. I ’m putting your through to the reservation manager.Paul:But ⋯Manager: Mr. Lambert? This is Laurie Perry, the hotel manager.Paul:Oh, yeah? Well, I need five rooms for Friday night. That’s the 15th. I want the best room in the hotel.Manager: Sorry, I ’m afraid I cannot accept your reservation.Paul:Now look, we always stay at the Glory Inn⋯Manager: I know that, Last time you were here, we had a number of complaints from other guests.Paul:You mean they don’tlike long-haired rock musiciansManager:That’s not the problem, sir. The band used bad language in the coffee shop, and threw two TV sets into the pool( 把两个电视机扔到池中).Paul:Yeah, yeah. Well, I ’11 tell them to be more careful this time.Manager: I’m afraid that ’s not all, sir. You haven’tpaid the account for the last time yet 。

Unit 8 test Next Direc ons: Click on the speaker to the le to start playing the audio recordings for Parts I, II and III. They will be played con nuously. Once the recording starts playing, please do NOT click on either the speaker icon or the 'Unit Quiz' link in the menu bar above. Otherwise, you may lose the chance of hearing the complete recording. Part I Direc ons: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answers to the ques ons. You will hear the recording recording twice. twice. twice. A er A er A er the the first first playing, playing, playing, there there there will will be me me for for for you you you to to to choose choose choose the the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers. 1. (Listen to the audio recording for the ques on.) A. It is important to offer an online friend a drink. B. It is deligh ul to get a drink from an online friend. C. Ensure that nobody puts anything harmful into your drink. D. Be sure to shake the drink before you take it. 2. (Listen to the audio recording for the ques on.) A. She will run as fast as she can. B. She will defend herself. C. She will be scared to death. D. She will buy a can of hairspray. 3. (Listen to the audio recording for the ques on.) A. Her bicycle. B. Her sunglasses. C. Her cell phone. D. Her wallet. 4. (Listen to the audio recording for the ques on.) A. Mom and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Colleagues. D. Strangers. 5. (Listen to the audio recording for the ques on.) A. His father. B. His sister. C. His teacher. D. The woman speaker. Part II Direc ons: Listen to the passage three mes. When the passage is read for the first me, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second me, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third me, check your answers. How can a teen be convinced to stop smoking —or persuaded never to take up the (1) at all? Those Those ques ons ques ons ques ons became became became even even even more more more (2) (2) (2) last last last week week week when when when the the the Center Center Center for for for Disease Disease Disease Control Control Control and and Preven on reported that tobacco use (3) teenagers increased by nearly one-third in the last (4). In 1994, 27.5% of teens used cigare es, smokeless tobacco or cigars. In 2004, 36.4% (5). Teens Teens have have have their their their own own (6), their own pressures. pressures. What What works works for for for (7) (7) smokers smokers may may may not not work work for for adolescents. To survey the teens, the ques ons must be carefully phrased because "(8)", says April Roeseler, a health health educator educator educator and and and chief chief chief of of of local local local programs programs programs for for for the the the Tobacco Tobacco Tobacco Control Control Control Sec on Sec on Sec on of of of the the the California California Department Department of of of Health Health Health Services, Services, Services, which which which runs runs runs the the the California California California Smokers' Smokers' Smokers' Helpline. Helpline. Helpline. With With With teenagers, teenagers, counselors aim to be more conversa onal. (9). In the next few weeks, the counselor sets up addi onal telephone appointments, with up to a total of eight sessions. (10), says Lester Brown, assistant professor of family and preventa ve medicine at the UC San Diego School of Medicine and the principal inves gator for the project. Researchers want to see whether the teens who quit remain non-smokers. "Things are looking promising," he says, but he could offer no success-rate figures. Part III Direc ons: Direc ons: Listen Listen Listen to to to the the the following following following recording, recording, recording, and and and then then then choose choose choose the the the correct correct correct answers answers answers to to to the the ques ons. You will hear the recording twice. A er the first playing, there will be me for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers. 1. Which of the following would be the best tle for the passage? A. World day against child labor. B. The worst forms of child labor. C. The reasons for child labor. D. The solu ons to child labor. 2. About how many children are doing dangerous jobs? A. About 120 million. B. Over 180 million. C. About 250 million. D. Nearly 750 million. 3. Which of the following is NOT men oned among the worst forms of child labor? A. Illegal sex trade. B. Illegal drug trade. C. Robbery. D. Wars. 4. Where are the most children forced to work? A. In Asia and La n America. B. In Asia and Africa. C. In Africa and La n America. D. In Asia, Africa and La n America. 5. What should be governments' first step to reduce and end child labor? A. To find out the worst forms of child labor. B. To iden fy the worst areas of child labor in the world. C. To punish governments that do not fight against child labor. D. To carry out special programs with me limits. Part IV Direc ons: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements. 1. Believe me, I'll never again be a slave ____ smoking. A. at B. in C. to D. with 2. It's the local youth throwing firecrackers. Don't go out. They're likely to throw one _____ you if you bother them. A. to B. at C. for D. through 3. The beggars really _________. I can't help but feel sorry for them. They look so miserable. A. get to me B. get in me C. make to me D. make in me 4. Someone must have made a copy of your credit card. You'll have to cancel it at once and get a new one. Hopefully, the bank will ______ the damage. A. include B. embrace C. cover D. pay with 5. My accountant is preparing my income tax ______, and I need to go over some of the receipts with her. A. turn B. return C. pay D. report 6. The government just squanders our ___________ tax money on some unnecessary projects. A. hard-earned B. hardly-earned C. hard-earning D. hardly-earning 7. 7. Start-up Start-up Start-up companies, companies, companies, par cularly par cularly par cularly those those those _______ _______ _______ new new new technology, technology, technology, some mes some mes some mes produce produce produce huge huge returns to their creators and investors. A. associa ng with B. associated with C. associates with D. associate with 8. You can't understand gambling as an addic on unless you've been _______. A. a racted B. a ached C. hooked D. booked 9. _____ every student the school had in the ESL and Limited English Proficiency Program, they would receive $400. A. To B. In C. At D. For 10. You don't have money you need to buy the equipment to be compe ve. You have just _____ enough funds to cover your day-to-day opera onal expenses. A. merely B. surely C. barely D. rarely 。

上海外版大学英语听说教程_第三版_第三册_听力原文及答案Unit1B1I'd Like to Make a ReservationOperator: Glory Inn, Atlanta.Paul: Hi, this is Paul Lambert. I'm the manager of the band Country Boys. You know, the rock band from Chicago. I want ...Operator: Please hold, Mr Lambert. I'm putting you through to the reservations manager.Paul: But ...Manager: Mr Lambert? This is Laurie Perry, the hotel manager. Paul: Oh, yeah? Well, I need five rooms for Friday night. That's the 15th. I want the best rooms in the hotel.Manager: Sorry, I'm afraid I cannot accept your reservation. Paul: Now look, we always stay at the Glory Inn ...Manager: I know that, sir. Last time you were here, we had a number of complaints from other guests.Paul: You mean they don't like long-haired rock musicians! Manager: That's not the problem, sir. The band used bad language in the coffee shop, and threw two TV sets into the pool.Paul: Yeah, yeah. Well, I'll tell them to be more careful this time. Manager: I'm afraid that's not all, sir. You haven't paid the account for the lasttime yet.Paul: I'm sorry. I'll put a check in the mail right away. Manager: Please do.Paul: So, what about our reservation for Friday?Manager: I'll answer that very simply, sir. No way!1. Why was Paul Lambert calling the Glory Inn? AA.To book hotel rooms at the Glory Inn for his rockmusicians.B.To ask if there are any rooms available on Friday night.C.To say that he is mailing a check to pay for the band'slast stay at the hotel.D.To apologize for his rock musicians' misbehavior lasttime when they stayed at the hotel.2. TIPS Who might the first woman be? C.A manager.A.A receptionist.B.An operator.C.An accountant.3. TIPS What did Mr Lambert promise to do on the phone? A.Tell his musicians to be more careful this time.A.Pay a higher deposit for his reservation of the bestrooms in the hotel.B.Tell his musicians not to wear long hair.C.Pay the account on time this time.4. TIPS What happened to Mr Lambert's request for a reservation? B.It would not be accepted until he had paid his earlier account first.A.It would not be accepted even if he paid his earlieraccount.B.It was turned down because he failed to pay his earlieraccount.C.It was finally accepted because he apologized for whathis musicians had done last time.5. TIPS What might be true of Ms Laurie Perry, the hotel's reservations manager? A.She makes decisions on the basis of principles.A.She is easily deceived by empty promises.B.She thinks honesty is more important than profit.C.She thinks a bank check is more reliable than an oralpromise.B2(剪头发，约理发师)Marcel Always Does My HairM: Good morning. Unisex Hairdresser's.W: Good morning. I'd like to make an appointment, please, for three o'clockthis afternoon, with Marcel.M: Let me see ... I'm sorry Marcel's busy at three. Can you suggest another day, madam?W: No. I've an important meeting to attend tonight and I must have my hair done before five. So how about 3:30?M: I'm afraid Marcel is busy all afternoon.W: What a nuisance!M: I'm terribly sorry, madam. But you should always book well in advance. W: I know. I know. But it's short notice for me, too.M: Then may I suggest Tom O'Neil? He is just as good as Marcel. W: But Marcel always does my hair. He knows what style I usually wear. M:But everybody says Tom can quickly figure out the best style for a particular customer.W: OK, then. What time will he be available?M: Er ... actually he is busy all afternoon too. But luckily, one of his customers has just called to cancel her appointment. So if you canbe here at 2:45, I can fit you in. You'll be his first customer this afternoon. W: That would be nice then. Thank you. You're really very helpful.M: You're welcome.1. What was the purpose of the woman's call? BA.To talk to Marcel.B.To make an appointment to have her hair done byMarcel.C.To cancel the appointment with Marcel.D.To say that she would come to visit O'Neil at 3:00 thisafternoon.2. TIPS Why didn't the woman make an appointment with Marcel well in advance? A.She was informed of her meeting this evening only a short while ago.A.As Marcel's regular customer, she did not have to doso.B.She did not expect that Marcel would be so popular.C.She had been too busy preparing for her meeting tocall the hairdresser's.3. TIPS What do you know about the woman? D.She likes fashionable hairstyles.A.She always wears the same hairstyle.B.She is going to attend a very important party tonight.C.She is Marcel's regular customer.4. TIPS What did the man on the phone suggest? C.That the woman come later this afternoon.A.That the woman come tomorrow.B.That the woman have her hair done by another hairdresser.C.That the woman go to another salon to have her hair done.5. TIPS How did the woman feel in the end? A.Pleased.A.Disappointed.B.Unhappy.C.Sorry.Uint2B1Choosing a Pet(答案可能有错)(给儿子买宠物)Attendant: Hello. Can I help you?Customer: Yes. I'm looking for a pet for my son. Can you suggest anything?Attendant: What kind of pet does he want? A traditional pet , a cator a dog?Or something unusual?Customer: Well, he'd like a snake or an alligator, but he isn'tgoing to get one.Attendant: We have a nice dog right now , a Rottweiler!Customer: A Rottweiler! Oh, no! I've heard about them on the news. They're very big and mean.Attendant: Oh, no, ma'am. They aren't as mean as some dogs. Customer: Really?Attendant: Yes, really. Last week we had a small dog here. It wasonly as big as your purse, but it was as mean as the devil. It bit me three times! Customer: Let's forget dogs, then.Attendant: What about a cat?Customer: A cat. Hmm ... They aren't as friendly as dogs, are they? Attendant: No, but they don't eat as much as dogs either. And they're very clean.Customer: Hmm ...Attendant: What about a bird then? A parrot or a parakeet. We have both. Customer: Which do you recommend?Attendant: Well, parakeets aren't as easy to train, and they never speak as well as parrots.Customer: Yes, but parakeets don't need as much space as parrots, do they? Attendant: That's true. Parakeets are very popular because they are so easy to keep.Customer: Yes, but they're a little noisy, aren't they? I want a quiet pet.Attendant: A quiet pet? Well, what about a goldfish? There's nothing as quiet as a goldfish.1. What was the woman doing? CA.Walking around in a pet shop.B.Looking for a pet for her son as his birthday gift.C.Asking a pet shop attendant about what kind of pet isgood for her son.D.Bargaining with a pet shop attendant about a pet shehad just chosen.2. TIPS What kind of pet did the woman have in mind? D.Either traditional or unusual.A.Not too expensive.B.Easy to take care of.C.Something quiet.3. TIPS What kind of pet did the woman's son prefer?.A traditional one like a cat or a dog.A.A very unusual one like a snake or an alligator.B.A quiet one like a goldfish.C.A mean one like a Rottweiler.4. TIPS What can you conclude from the conversation? D.The attendant was losing his patience at the end of the conversation.A.The attendant would never be able to persuade the woman to buy a pet from the shop.B.The woman's son was hard to please.C.The woman was hard to please.B2(母狗与老虎仔的故事)Dog Plays "Mother" to Tiger CubsPeople at a zoo in China have used a dog named Balu to play mother to three newborn Siberian tigers.The newborn tigers at the Shanghai Wild Animal Park, including one male and two females, were abandoned by their mother. They were very much inneed of being breast-fed and the zoo called for Balu.The first time the 7-year-old bitch acted as a tiger's mother was five yearsago when a Siberian tiger became too sick and weak to feed her four babies and the park had to place an advertisement for a replacement.Since then the animal owned by a farmer from Nanhui has been asked to play mother for 12 tiger cubs on four occasions.Officials from the park came calling for her services two months ago shortly after she had given birth to her own two puppies.Park spokesman Su Feilong recalled: "She was very strong at first sight. Though the tiger cubs were much bigger than her, she regarded them as her own children and fed them wholeheartedly."Balu has now taken to breast-feeding both her own and "adopted" babies, according to Shanghai Daily.Mr Su told the paper: "She is a loving mother, especially to those tigers. When those naughty cubs fought against her own puppies, shenever got angry with them but tried to make them quiet with a gentle hug." 1. Where does the story take place? CA.In a park in Northwest China.B.In a zoo in downtown Shanghai.C.In a wild animal park in Shanghai.D.In an amusement park in Nanhui.2. TIPS What can we learn about a female Siberian tiger in the park?B.She gave birth to three babies recently, one female andtwo males.A.She gave birth to three babies but left them.B.She got very sick and weak after giving birth so shehad no milk for her babies.C.She became a mother for the first time so she didn'tknow how to feed her babies.3. TIPS What did the park do five years ago when the mother of fourtiger cubs was too sick to look after her babies? A.They advertised in the local papers for an animal to takethe place of the mother.A.They looked for another tiger to feed the babies.B.They employed special zoo keepers to feed the cubs.C.They gave the tiger cubs to other wild animal parks. 4. TIPS What can you learn from the story? C.Dogs are always used to breast-feed other newbornanimals when the need arises.A.All animals have motherly love for their own babies.B.Not all animals have motherly love for their young.C.Female tigers are irresponsible mothers.Unit3(一个老年人与两个年轻人谈话)B1You Sure Don't Look ItAmy: Wow, it's hard to believe you're 60 years old, Sophie. You sure don't lookit.Brian: Yeah, you seem so much younger , and have more energy than most people I know my age.Sophie: Thank you, you're sweet, Brian. And I must say, I don't feel 60, either.I guess staying active is the key, and being positive. Brian: Hmmm, I wonder what we'll be doing when we're your age? Amy: It's difficult to imagine what I'll be doing ten years from now , letalone when I'm 60.Brian: You, Amy? Ten years from now? That's easy. You'll be a successfuldoctor and you'll be running two or three large clinics.Sophie: And you'll have already discovered a cure for some terrible disease. Amy: By the time I'm 30? Oh, not likely , but I do kind of like the idea.Sophie: What about you, Brian? What do you think you'll be doing in ten years? Do you think you'll still be working for the same company?Brian: Hmm, good question. Actually, I doubt it. Maybe I'll have started my own business by then. Hey, I know ... I'll own a chain of computer stores. How does that sound?Amy: And you'll have opened branch stores in every major city in the country. Brian: I like this idea.Sophie: That's being very positive.Amy: Right, we can all dream, Brian.TIPSPLAY 1. What is the conversation mainly about?D1.A.Three old people are recalling their life experiences.B.Three young people are imagining what their futurelife will be like.C.An old lady is telling two young persons the story ofher life.D.An old lady and two young people are chatting aboutwhat life will be like in ten years' time.TIPSPLAY Sophie 之所以显得年轻，这与她的爱活动和乐观态度有关。

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 love her 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. d Questions: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 willhave 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?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 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 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 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 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 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 theirhands, 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 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.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 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.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.”7.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 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。

Unit 1 Old friends, different choicesVocabulary TaskAnswers/ScriptA It‘s been 10 years since I saw you last. I was able to travel and see the world. And I never got stuck being a housewife!B Things are going great for me these days. I finally settled down and got a real job. Now I work 9 to 5 at a neighborhood store.C Life has sure treated me well. I put myself through school. I was able to work my way up in a company. And then I started my own business.Listening TaskFirst ListeningAnswers1. He went overseas for graduate school and is working at a high-tech company.2. She was in a few beauty contests, but she never won.She now has two children.3. He works at the neighborhood post office and has two children.4. She‘s the branch manager at the lo cal grocery store.2)second listeningAnswer1. He missed his home.2. She hopes her daughter will become a model.3. He loves his family.4. She‘s proud of her new job.Script1. A: Jim, I can‘t believe it-wow! I haven‘t seen you since we graduated from high school! What have you been doing?B: Well, after I went overseas for graduate school, and I had a great time. But finally I had to come home and get a real job in a high-teach company.B: Yeah，I remember you always wanted an international lifestyle.A: Oh, I had a great time overseas, but I got home-stick, too.2. A: Carol, is that you?B: Yes, it‘s me!A: Oh, it‘s so good to see you! You know, Carol, I remember you always wanted to be a famous model and travel around the world. Did it happen?B: Well, no. I was in a few beauty contests, but I never won, and nobody ever offered me a modeling contract. A: Oh, that‘s too bad.B: Yeah, but now I guess I‘m too old, and I have two young kids, a boy and a girl. You know, maybe my daughter will get to do it some day.3. A: What have you been up to over the years, Ed?B: Well, I have two beautiful children now and work 9-5 at the neighborhood post office.A: Hmm, I remember you always wanted to be a professional race car driver—What happened?B: The closest I‘v e come to that is driving a Porsche over 100 mph on the Autobahn. No, my greatest achievement is my family.4.A: So, Nora, how have you been?B: Remember when we were in high school, I worked part-time job there. I‘ve been there ever since.B: Yeah?A: So when I graduated it seemed natural to get a And I‘ve been working my way up. Now I‘m the branch manager. I‘m making more money than some people who have college degrees!Real World Listening1. PredictAnswerstravel, old boyfriends, family, career2. Get the main ideaAnswersF －Sharon and Karen haven't seen each other for 30 years.T －Sharon planned to get married to Jim after high school.T －Sharon started her own advertising agency.F －Sharon majored in art in college.T －Karen didn't want to get stuck being a housewife.F －Karen had one child.T －Karen traveled around Europe for a year.F －Karen went to medical school.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 be en? Something like 20 years?!?Karen: 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 g et 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.Sha ron: 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 myfamily, and when they leave home, I'm going to start my career—if it's not too late!Sharon: It's never too lateUnit 2 Just Who Are You?Vocabulary taskAnswer/ScriptA I'm pretty sure that people like me for who I m. I'm just a typical, ordinary, regular girl. I'm just like everybody else.B I'm really into dancing at clubs. I spend really late nights going out with my friends. Now I'm getting behind in my work.C I've got a chance to do something big. I could go pro, go on the pro tour. But I need to drop out lf school. Well, I gotta do what I gotta do.Listening Task1) First ListeningAnswers1. He goes out clubbing every night. He can still get great grades.2. She has a scholarship to Harvard.3. He was an activist during the Vietnam War. He was put in prison for protesting.4. He collects baseball cards.2) Second ListeningAnswers1. She thinks Sam's really smart.2. She thinks Miriam's scholarship is impressive.3. She's surprised that Tom was an activist.4. He thinks Harold's collection is silly.Script1. A: Sam, how come you're so tired in class all the time? Another late night studying?B: Are you kidding, Jennifer? I hardly study at all.A: How can that be? You‘re the star student, the math ace .B: No, I go out clubbing every night. I dance til the bars —that‘s why I can‘t keep my eyes open. A: Aren‘t you getting behind in work?B: Nah, I just zip through my homework before dinner.A: You must be a genius.2. A: Mom, do you think Joey will ever be interested in me?B: Of course he will, Miriam. You‘re such a sweet, sensitive girl.A: I don‘t want to be sweet and sensitive! I want to be beautiful and athletic. Instead, I've got a hunch of pimples and I'm a nerd.B: If this boy doesn't like you for who you are, he‘s not worth it.A: But Mom, it doesn't work like that. You‘ve got to impress a guy to get him to even notice you. B: Well,does he know about your scholarship to Harvard?A: Guys like Joey don't care about stuff like that.3. A: So, Tom, what were you like in college?B: I was pretty serious. I studied political science at Berkeley in the 1960s.A: Really?B: Yeah, I was an activist during the Vietnam War.A: You?B: Yeah. You won't believe this. I even got stuck in prison for one of the protests against the war. A: Wow! That's amazing. I didn't know that about you.4. A: Hey Harold, I didn't know you collected baseball cards.B: What? How do you know that?A: I was looking for a pencil the other day, and I saw the cards in your drawer. How come you never told us?B: It's secret! I don't really like people knowing what I'm up to.A: Well, that‘s not such a bad thing.Real World Listening1. PredictAnswerTJ is good at skateboarding.2. Get the main ideaAnswersF – TJ got second place in the pro skateboarding contestLast weekend.T – TJ is going to go TV commercial.T – Cesar thinks TJ will forget his friends after he becomes famous.T – TJ feels like a regular guy.F – TJ has a girlfriend.T – TJ is parents don't want him to drop out of school.F – TJ doesn't want to drop out of school.X – Cesar wants TJ to drop out of school.ScriptCesar: 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 gonna 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 guy.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 reall y make it big , I‘ve got to go on the 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.Unit3 Living with peopleVocabulary TaskAnswers/ScriptA Dorm life has some major negatives. The other students keep me up all night. And my roommate doesn't give me any space.B My new roommate doesn't drive me crazy. She never leaves her food or clothes all over the place. She never takes my things without asking.C My dad's rules are way too strict. He won't let me use the phone for more than 10 minutes. And I have to be back by a 9 p.m. curfew. I know it's because he's concerned about me.Listening Task1) First ListeningAnswers1. Sally never cleans anything.2. The dormitory's rules are too strict.3. His mother listens in on his phone conversations.4. Her brother takes her things without asking.2) Second ListeningAnswers1. She doesn't take her old food out of the refrigerator. She leaves her stuff all over the apartment.2. She has to be back by 10pm. She can't invite friends to the room.3. His mom listens to the room. His moon is too nosy.4. Her brother borrows her CDs. Her brother messes up her room.Script1. A: Whoa, ours place is a mess!B: Yeah, well, it's Sally's stuff. She never cleans anything and leaves her clothes all over the place-blobs of toothpaste on the sink, and old smelly food in the fridge. She doesn't care that she's living with other people.A: Yeah, she's a total slob!2. A: Hi, little sister… how's your first week away at scho ol?B: Well, I have to say that dormitory living has some major negatives.A: What? Like having to share the bathroom with a lot of people?B: Actually, that's not so bad. It's just that some of the rules are so strict. Like, we have to be back in the building by a 10 p.m. curfew.A: Yeah, that sure sounds like dorm life!B: And we can't have friends in our rooms!2. A: Ahhhh! My mom is so annoying. She doesn't give me any space.B: What do you mean?A: I mean, I feel like she's spying on me all the time .whenever I try to call someone on the phone, she hangs around listening to what I say.B: She's probably just curious.A: It's more than just curious. Even if I take the phone into my own bedroom, she'll suddenly come in, without knocking, and pretend to be looking for something, just to check up on me . I wish I could move out!B: What a bummer.4. A: Harry, have you been listening to my CDs again?!B: Alice! What's the big deal?A: The big deal is that it is so disrespectful to take things without asking. Plus, you mess up my room!B: Hey, you take my sweaters without asking all the time!A: Yeah, well…that's different…B: I don't think so.Real world listening1. PredictAnswerThey don't respect her privacy.2. Get the main ideaAnswerThings that bother Kara:Mrs. Johnson visits Kara too often.Mrs. Johnson watches her while she eats.Mrs. Johnson wants to know where she is going.Mr. Johnson tries to hug and kiss her all the time.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 d ay… 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?Unit 4 High fashion, low budgetVocabulary TaskAnswers/scriptA I‘m trying to watch my spending. But this sweater may never be this cheap again! Oh, well, that‘s what credit cards are for.B If only I could afford this killer dress. I g uess I‘ll have to wait until it‘s on sale. In the meantime, I‘ll try to save up enough money.C This style is really in this year. It‘s the latest thing. I know I‘m just paying for the designer‘s name. But it‘s so me. I‘ve just got to have one.Listening Task1) Fist ListeningAnswers1. A $179 pair of Air Jordan gym shoes.2. A $500 pair of designer pants.3. A $20 vintage dress.4. A purse that‘s on sale.2) Second ListeningAnswers1. They‘re the latest thing. He‘ll be his team‘s best player if he has them.2. He doesn‘t want to look like he‘s wearing cheap clothes. The pants will never go out of style.3. It‘s a killer dress and she wants Mike to notice her.4. The style is in this year and it‘s on sale.Script1. A: Oh, wow, look at these. They‘re th e latest Air Jordans.B: You‘d really wear those? They look… so big.A: And they‘re only $179.B: $179?! For a pair of gym shoes?A: These are the latest thing. I just got to have them. I‘ll be the best player on the team in these. Oh, Mom, please!B: Okay, Jason, but this is the last time.2. A: Five hundred dollars for a pair of pants? You‘re crazy to spend that much on clothes.B: Come on, man. These are the best. You just don‘t understand.A: I understand that I can get a nice-looking pair of pants for around 50 bucks. You‘re paying $450 for the designer‘s name.B: Maybe, but at least I never look like I‘m wearing cheap clothes, unlike some people I know. Besides, these pants will never go out of style.A: Okay, fine, suit yourself. It‘s your money.3. A: Hey, Ellen, look at this vintage dress! It‘s perfect for Mike‘s party, don‘t you think? And it‘s really back in style now.B: Yeah. And it‘s just your color.A: I know. It‘s such a bargain, too … only $20. You can‘t beat that! Mmm, but I don‘t know, I‘ve got so many dresses in mfy closet already.B: Yeah, but this one is so YOU! It‘s a killer dress! You‘ve justgot to get it.A: Ooh, you‘re tight. I‘m going to go for it. I sure hope he notices me in it.4. A: look, honey, a sale on those purses I was te lling you about! I‘ve never seen them so cheap! B: But do you really need a new purse?A: Well, not really, but this style is really in this year. I want to get one while they‘re on sale.B: But I thought we were trying to save up so we could go somewhere special on our vacation. A: Oh, I just can‘t pass this up — I really wanted one, and they may never be this cheap again. B: Oh, I give up.Real World Listening1. PredictAnswersSusie likes to shop and spend money on expensive clothing while Rachel is on a student budget and wears mostly jeans and t-shirts.2. Get the main ideaAnswers1. Susie came to visit to go shopping.2. A handbag from Prada, a black leather dress, a couple of skirts from Donna Karan and jeans.3. Susie wants to buy something for R achel, but Rachel doesn‘t want her to.4. Susie wants Rachel to cook dinner every night.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 h andbag 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 are 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?Rachel: 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 nomatter 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?Unit 5 So many kinds of EnglishVocabulary TaskAnswers/ScriptA Sometimes I have trouble understanding native speakers. That‘s because native speakers use a lot of slang. I wish I could speak English more fluently.B I want a teacher who is a native speaker of English. And I think everyone should learn standard American English. It would make communication easier if we all spoke the same way.C English is the language of international communication. People who speak English come from all over the place. Everyone who speaks English has accent of some kind. Sometimes you have to get used to how someone else speaks.Listening Task1) First ListeningAnswers1. Professor Lee‘s English is hard to understand.2. The people in a chat room used a lot of slang on purpose and he felt stupid.3. Communicating in English with people from all over.4. Their English teacher is Chinese.2) Second listeningAnswers1. Don‘t worry about it, though.2. you can‘t let them bother you.3. Wow, that‘s cool.4. I‘ll bet he can show us how he did it .Script1. A: So, how did you like Professor Lee‘s class?B: Not too much. Her English is so hard to understand. She has a strong accent, you know.A: Everyone has an accent, including you! Hers is just different from yours, that‘s all.B: It sure is.A: Don‘t worry about it, though. You‘ll get used to how she speaks pretty soon.B: In a few weeks, maybe, but in the meantime…A: In the meantime, pay attention to what she writes on the board. She uses the board a lot because she knows that some p eople have trouble understanding her. That‘s one of the ways she‘s such a great teacher.2. A: Hey, Fong. What‘s the matter?B: I was just on my computer, in a chat room with three Americans. They used a lot of slang on purpose, and I didn‘t understand, s o I asked them what they meant. Then they started ignoring me, and after a while, I started to feel stupid.A: Oh, you shouldn‘t. Your English is really good.B: But why did they have to be so mean? It seems like they were using their English ability toh ave fun with each other, but they didn‘t really want to include me.A: Well, some people are like that, that‘s all. You can‘t let them bother you .One nice thing about chat rooms is that you can leave and go to another one …or turn off your computer.3. A: How was your trip to India?B: It was incredible! There were so many new, amazing sights and sounds. And smells! And I was able to speak English everywhere!A: Indian people speak English? Everybody?B: A lot of them did. Indian English is a little different from my English, but I could understand it.I also used English with other travellers, who came from all over the place.A: And, uh, no problems communicating ?B: Well, of course, there were some misunderstandings. Like the grammar of Indian English is a little different. And sometimes I couldn‘t understand someone‘s accent. But the amazing thing was here we were, all these different people, with all these we were, all these different people, with all these different accents, and we could communicate.A: Wow, that‘s cool.4.A: I can‘t believe it! Our English teacher is Chinese.B: Yeah, well, so are you! What‘s wrong with that?A: But he‘s not a native speaker. I want a teacher who is American or British, so that I can learn standard English.B: But, uh, Mr. Chen can speak English fluently, and he knows things that native speakers don‘t know.A: Yeah? Like what?B: Like how to learn English. I‘ll bet he can show us how he did it, and that will make it easier for us, too.A: Hmm. Maybe you‘re right.Real World Listening1. PredictAnswerDepartment manager2. Get the main ideaAnswers1. She is talking to her husband.2. She got a job in customer service.3. She worked in travel management for five years and has her degree in Business Management.4. Because she is not a native speaker.5. She‘ll try the job and see if she gets promoted.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,Irma: 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 ca n‘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…Unit 6 Choosing a MateVocabulary TaskAnswer/ScriptA I know he is the one. He‘s ready for a lifetime commitment. He is someone I can really trust.B I had doubts at first about the relationship. He was divorced once already but wanted to try again. Then I discovered that we like the same things.C She swept me away with her personality. She has a great sense of humor. She‘s easy to talk to and fun to be with. And she‘s my type.Listening Task1) First ListeningAnswers1. He‘s a 32 year-old white male. He‘s divorced. He likes bodybuilding, rock music and dancing.2. She‘s a 34-year-old, African American, single professional. She‘s also involved with Greenpeace.3. He‘s a sensitive 28 year-old guy with a great job and good income. He likes bodybuilding, movies and surfing.4. She‘s a single Chinese-American woman in her mid-twenties. She likes long walks on the beach, candle-light dinners and intelligent conversation.2) Second ListeningAnswers1. He is looking for an attractive woman who likes the same things he does and someone he can trust.2. She is looking for an African American, single professional man who already has his own life, but wants to share quality time. He has to be honest.3. He is looking for a man who is fun to be with and knows how to cook. She doesn‘t have to be rich.4. She is looking for a man who comes from a good family and who loves long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and intelligent conversation. He also should like to read and have a good sense of humor.Script1. 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. Like bodybuilding, rock music, dancing, and I like to party. I‘m looking for an attractive woma n who likes the same things I do. And she‘s gotta be someone I can trust.2. I‘m Anita, and I‘m a 34-year-old, African American, single professional with a major corporation. I‘m also very involved with the environmental organization Greenpeace. I‘m looki ng for an African American, single professional man 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 com mitment. I‘m into bodybuilding, movies and surfing! I have a great job with a good income, so you don‘t have to be rich, just fun to be with. And you have to be able to cook.4. My name is Cora, and I‘m a single Chinese American woman. I‘m in my mid-twenties. 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, likes to read, and has a good sense of humor.Real World Listening1. PredictAnswersHe‘s handsome. He‘s so funny.Get the main ideaAnswersHe‘s handsome.He looks like a Greek statue.His clothes are fashionable.He‘s sweet and funny.He‘s easy to be with.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 han ds 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.‖Erika: So, when‘s the big day?。

视听说3 unit1—unit6Unit l, Lesson ATrack 3-1-1Track 3-1-2Leticia: Hello?Paula: Hi, Leticia. It's Paula.Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet?Paula: Almost.Leticia: You must be excited. When's your flight?Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help.Leticia: OK. What's up?Paula: Well, as you know, I'm going on vacation for two weeks. Do you think you could water my plantswhile I'm away?Leticia: Sure. No problem.Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. There's one plant in the bedroom and one in the kitchen.Leticia: OK--say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too?Paula: No, that's OK. I’m putting her in a kennel.Leticia: All right, then, I'll water your plants---and---oh, how about the mail? Should I pick it up for you?Paula: Actually, I've already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though. Leticia: Well, have a great trip!Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don t have any keys to your place.Paula: Oh, that's right. Will you be home around 8 tonight?Leticia: Yeah, I think so.Paula: OK, I’ll drop by—I’ll give you the keys then.Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye!Paula: Bye! Thanks again!Track 3-1-3；3-1-4；3-1-5W: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed! Did you enjoy the long weekend?J: I sure did actually. Actually I took a big trip.W: Over the weekend? We only had three days off!J: Yep! But I visited four countries in three days!W: What?!J: I love to fly! You might say I’m an airplane freak!W: That’s interesting. Where did you go?J: I visited Korea, Tailand, Singapore and the Philippines.W: Sounds like you were busy.J: I was. I only had only four hours in so. So I have to finish my shopping very quickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights.W: Wait a minute. What about your baggage? Didn’t you have to wait for it?J: No, I didn’t have much, only one carry-on bag, it just fits the overhead compartment.W: So let me get this straight. You spent your weekend in an airplane flying around?J: Basically yes. I fly standby.W: Standby?J: Yes, as a standby passenger. I don’t have a reservation. At the last minute, they let me know if there’s a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on.W: All these flying must be expensive.J: Well, I’m an airline employee. I’m a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free.W: Lucky you!Track 3-1-6Matt: Have you done all the errands?Tina: No, I haven’t finished them yet.Matt: You don’t have to go to the post office, I’ve canceled the mail delivery.Tina: Well, I’ve picked up the plane tickets. But I haven’t taken the dog to the kennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes?Matt: No, I ha ven’t cleaned the kitchen. But I’ve already watered the plants, and I’ve given our keys to Mrs. Smith.Tina: What about your suitcase? Have you packed it?Matt: Not yet…But don’t worry: there’s still lots of time!Track 3-1-7S: Are you almost ready?J: Yes, I think so. But we always forget so many things. Did you get the traveler’s checks at the bank yesterday?S: Yes I did. And I paid the bills too.J: Well, I changed our voice mail message and I confirmed all of our flights.S: Great! Let’s remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water our plants.J: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office.S: And could you please take the dog to kennel?J: No, I hate that. He always looks so scared.S: And this time let’s remember to empty the trash before we leave.J: And we’ll give away all the fresh food. Last year there were black tomatoes and green meat in our refrigerator after our vacation.S: I made a note to myself unplug the computer.J: And I promised to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time.S: Maybe we should write a list, they may be used again on our next vacation.Track 3-1-8；3-1-9Tips 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. Reveal it about aweek 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’ll forget things when you’re in a hurry.2.Tagging luggage. Before packing, put names tags on valuable items like cameras andcellphones. Make sure that each piece of luggage, including carry-on has a luggage tag on it.If you know your hotel’s address and phone numbers, put it on your luggage tags.3.Saving space. Pack small items: socks, belts and etc inside your shoes. It uses the empty spaceand helps the shoes to hold their shape. Pack your clothes in plastic bags. If you’re 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 tickets, traveler’schecks, credit cards keys and etc should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you.Keep your carry-on bag small and light. Put those the heavy items in your checking luggage.Use soft bags such as backpacks or shoulder bags for carry-ons. They fit easily under the airplane seat or into the small overhead compartment.5.Other ideas. Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. Remember to pack a few rub ofbans, safety pins and plastic bags, they can be very useful. Bring some snacks such as nuts, cookies or dried fruit, you can eat them if you don’t have enough time for a meal. Sharing food is a good way to made other travelers.Unit 1 Lesson BVideo track 3-1-1Dave: Before going on a trip I pay the bills, I empty the trash, and I give a house key to a friend. Alejandra: Before I leave on a trip, I have to confirm travel plans and make sure that I have requesteda vegetarian meal.Thallus: Before leaving for a long trip, I turn off the lights, I turn off my heater, I give my keys to myroommate, and I water my plant.Video track 3-1-2Julianna: The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the U.S. for the first timeby myself. They lost my luggage and I didn't speak a word of English. I had to use my handsto explain myself. People understood what I meant and they helped me out.Catherine: My recent trip to Africa was one of the most amazing trips of my life, This was my secondtrip to Tanzania, Africa. We visited a lot of villages, some very remote that we had to travel by helicopter. In Tanzania, it's very different from America so there are no maps. So, even traveling in a helicopter, we didn't really know where we were going to go. We didn't reallyknow the village names, so we just kind of had no destination and we got in the helicopter andjust flew around. And if we saw some animals or some rooftops of hut houses, we said, "Let'sgo there" and we just kind of landed.Dennis:I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniestI could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendantswas serving---l think---she was serving food---and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulencehappened, and she lost her balance---and her hand landed on the guy's head,who had a toupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns wereon his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you're not allowed to laugh—video track 3-1-3Dennis:I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniestI could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendantswas serving---l think---she was serving food---and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulencehappened, and she lost her balance---and her hand landed on the guy's head,who had atoupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns wereon his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you're not allowed to laugh—City LivingMexico----here we come!Video track 3-1-4Sun-hee: This is going to be a great trip! I've never been to Mexico, have you?Mike: No, I haven't. Have you finished everything?Tara: Oh my gosh! Where's my bag?Sun-hee: <to Tara> It s in the closet. <into phone> Of course! I'm the only one who's organized aroundhere. I ran errands all day and I'm ready---exhausted---but ready.Mike: What did you have to do?Sun-hee: <holds up ticket> Well, first I had to confirm my flight--Claudia: My ticket! Where's my ticket? Have you seen it?Sun-hee: <to Claudia> I saw it in the bathroom.Claudia: The bathroom? Are you sure? So strange ... <holds up her ticket> Oh, you're right. Got it! Sun-hee: <holds up traveler's checks>-- then I had to get traveler's checks--Tara: Oh! My money! I've lost my wallet! <Sun-hee hands Tara her wallet> Whexv!Sun-hee: <into phone>-- then I had to pay the electricity and phone bills, <to Tara> because someoneforgot-- <into phone> and then I had to change my voice mail message.Claudia: My cell phone! I don t remember where I put my cell phone!Sun-hee: <to Claudia> It's in the kitchen.Claudia: <to self> The kitchen--it's in the kitchen-- <holds up cell phone> Ta-dah!Sun-hee: <into phone> These two----they're never prepared! What would they do without me? Mike: How true--Hey, don't forget to unplug your TV and electrical stuff before you go.Sun-hee: <holds up plug> Done.Tara: Sun-hee! We're late! It's time to go!Sun-hee: OK! Iley mike, I have to go. We're leaving for the airport.Sun-hee, Tara and Claudia: Bye Mike!Mike: Cool! Have a great trip girls! Bye.Sun-hee: OK! Does everybody have everything? Tickets?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Bags?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Coats?Tara and Claudia: Yep.Sun-hee: Everything.Tara and Claudia: Yep. Let's go!Sun-hee: OK. Mexico----here we come!<all exit>Tara and Claudia: <Sun-hee re-enters to get her ticket and traveler's checks> Now-- Mexico----herewe come!Track 3-1-18Sun-hee, Tara, and Claudia are preparing to go to Mexico for a vacation. While Sun-hee is talking to Mike on the phone, Claudia and Tara have some trouble preparing for the trip. First, Tara can’t find her bag and then Claudia doesn’t know where her ticket is. But Sun-hee is tatally relaxed because she has already finished getting ready. Sun-hee tells Mike about all the errands she had todo earlier that day. She had to confirm her flight, get travel’s checks, change her voice-mail message, and pay the bills. Finally, Tara and Claudia are ready to go and Sun-hee checks to be sure they have everything. However, after they leave, Sun-hee soon comes running back in. Why? She forgot to take her ticket and passport!Unit 2, Lesson ATrack 3-2-2；3-2-3Jenna: OK, I think we have two choices. The first place is a little house. It's located in a fruit orchard.Carson: Really?Jenna: Yeah. And you can eat as much fruit as you want. When it's in season, of course. Oh---but wait.It says there’s no air conditioner.Carson:That's OK. It's on the rainy side of the island. It's cooler there. We can use a fan. Jenna:You're probably right…Say. It looks pretty basic. No washing machine or dryer… not even aTV!Carson: Oh no! What are we going to do without a TV?That's terrible!Jenna: Very funny. I'm just letting you know about the place.Carson: I know. What's our second choice?Jenna: It's on the opposite side----the sunny side----of the island. Very fancy place with a big swimming pool. It s only three blocks from the ocean.Carson: Who needs a swimming pool? I mean, it's only three blocks.Jenna: I see your point. VVell, the pool area also has barbecue grills, beautiful gardens'- Carson: You like the second place better. I can tell..Jenna: Well, it does have everything. Washing machine, dryer, TV, VCR, frying pan'*' Carson: All we need is a toothbrush and a swimsuit-- Let's go with the second choice.Jenna: OK. I'II call them right now and reserve it. I can t wait to go!Audio track 3-2-4; 3-2-5Ashley: Excuse me. I’m trying to get to the City Zoo.Jose : oh, let me think…ok, um, how are you getting there?Ashley: I want to drive, if it’s convenient.Jose: well, the directions are easy. See that road over there?Ashley: yes.Jose: that’s Second Avenue. Just go straight down second and turn left at the traffic light. Ashley: ok.Jose: you’ll be on Church Avenue and it goes straight to the zoo.Ashley: oh, so it’s not too far.Jose: no, but the traffic is usually heavy. AndI don’t think the zoo has many parking spaces available for cars.Ashley: hmm…Jose: maybe you should take the subway.Ashley: where do I catch it ?Jose: there’s a sbuway entrance right in front of the park. Take the red line three stops. Cet off at the City Zoo stop. It’s pretty obvious.Ashley: thanks a lot.Jose: no problemAshley: oh, wait. Noe more thing. How much does the sbuway cost?Jose: two dollars.Audio track 3-2-6Realtor: Hello, Mrs Wills. I think this house is perfect for you. I hope you like it.Mrs. Wills: it’s nice and roomy.Realtor: Yes, there’s a lot of room. It’s a four-bedroom house.Mrs. Wills: Great. I need a room for my home office beacause I work at home a lot. And I need two rooms for my kid.Realtor: And there’s also a big yard.Mrs. Wills: Great! I’d love to have a garden. My kids can play there.Realtor: Shall we go outside and have a look?Mrs. Wills: OK.Audio track 3-2-7There are seceral ways to improve life in my city. Our biggest problem is transportation. We really need more ways to get around. I’d like to ride my bicycle to work, but there is too much traffic on the streets. We need safer places for bicyclingand walking. Another problem is the parks. We have some nice parks, but we don’t take good care of them and they are often dirty. We need cleaner parks, where children can play and adults can relax. One more problem is nightlife. There’s nothing to do in the evening! We should build a big theater for plays and concerts.Audio track 3-2-8Take back your streetTwo neighbors meet on a city sidewalk. They talk about planting more flowers along their street, or asking the city council to add bike lanes to a busy road. In small but important ways, these people are changing the face of their cities.All around the world, people are speaking up and working hard to make their cities safer and more pleasant for pedestrians. Cities have painted crosswalks on their streets, made streets narrower, put in traffic lights and speed bumps, and made plans to help more kids walk or bike to school.Many people have learned from a man from Brisbane, Australia, named David Engwicht. His book Reclaiming Our Cities and Towns has a simple message. He says that in the past, streets belonged to everybody. Kids played there, and neighbors stopped there to talk.But now, streets are just for cars and trucks. People stay inside to get away from the noise and dangerous traffic, and we lose contact with our neighbors. Engwicht says that we should use streets for more than just transportation. People need to take back their streets.Engwicht travels around the world, helping people think differently about pedestrians, streets, and neighborhoods. Besides his books and articles, he gives many speeches. He has worked in neighborhoods from Honolulu to Scotland.While Engwicht was writing his book, he learned about how neighbors in the city Delft, in the Netherlands, stopped dangerous traffic on their street. They put old couches, tables, and planters in the streets. Cars could still pass, but they had to drive slowly. When the police arrived, they saw the value of these illegal actions to make the streets safer. Soon city officials started planning ways to make cars slow down, and"calm" the traffic.Engwicht says we should think about streeets as our "outdoor living room."Calming the traffic is just the beginning. In the future, streets will be safe places for childre again, and our neighborswill become our friends.Unit2, Lesson BVideo track 3-2-1Jennifer: Iwant my dream house to be by a lake with a big yard. Iwant to have three bedrooms, and a bigliving room…family room…kitchen area so I can have parties and everyone can be together.Calum:I'd like to have a big swimming pool and a large garden so I could eat outside.Dennis: If I could have anything in rny dream house I would like to have a high-tech stove. VIartin: Of course a 52-inch plasma TV vould be nice.Alejandra: I woulcl love to have a veranda…a wide veranda…where I can sit during the evenings and read books and xxratch the sun set.Video track 3-2-2Dennis: If I could have anything in rny dream house I would like to have a high-tech stove. Video track 3-2-3Gian : At my work I'm not allowed to smoke. Anyone who smokes needs to go outside.Martin: I work for the phone company and we're not allowed to give out personal information aboutour customers.Jennifer: We are not allowed to use our cell phones and we can't eat at our desks.Dennis: In my house you can't smoke. A nd…um…as much as possible. You have to take your shoesoff at the door.Nick: I'm not allowed to make noise at night w hen my roommates are sleeping.Calum: Well, there are actually too many rules in my dormitory, so I'm not allowed to do a lot of things. For instance, I'm not allowed to play music that's too loud so that it might disturb other people. I'm not allow ed to smoke inside. I'm not alloxNed to have alcohol in the rooms…Video track 3-2-4Calum: Well, there are actually too many rules in my dormitory, so I'm not allowed to do a lot of things. For instance, I'm not allowed to play music that's too loud so that it might disturb other people. I'm not allow ed to smoke inside. I'm not alloxNed to have alcohol in the rooms…City LivingImaginary BeachTakeshi: I can't believe how hot it is out there. Why didn't we go to Hawaii with everyone else? Mike: Because we didn't have the money.Takeshi:Well, why didn t we get an air conditioner'lMike:Hello? Same reason. And quit complaining! We're got air conditioning.Takeshi: Mike, that's a bowl of ice and a fan.Mike: Takeshi, you've got to be more like me and use >rour imagination, then you too can have a beachvacation. See? <pulls down window shade with beach poster> Check our that gorgeous view.Takeshi:Right, but not exactly "realistic."Mike: OK, come over here. Close your eyes. Feel that cool, ocean breeze.Takeshi: Mike, that's the fridge.Mike: Come on! I said, "Use your imagination!" Now close your eyes. Listen to the sound of theseagulls…<makes sound like a seagull> hear the children laughing… <makes sound like children laughing> Why, I think I can even smell a barbeque…<waves a package of hot dogs>Takeshi: Raw hot dogs?Mike: Don't worry. I'm going to cook them up on that grill over there.Takeshi: Mike, you know you're not allowed to use a grill inside an apartment, right?Mike: OK. I'II use the microwave then.Takeshi: A beach, with a microwave. Sure, Mike.Mike: That's the beauty of "Imaginary Beach." We'x-e got a microwave oven, we'xe got a TV with aremote control. Who could ask for anything more?Takeshi: What about water? That's the main reason people go to the beach. What are you going to use for that? The bathtub?Mike:No, that'd be silly. Here we go! <turns on CD player> Feel the ocean mist-- <sprays water onTakeshi>Takeshi: :Mike, that's for spraying plants, not me!Mike:You know, the sound of the waves, the ocean mist-- makes me want to surf.Takeshi : Surf?Mike:Yeah, surf. <starts to fold up ironing board>Takeshi: Mike, no. you can t stand on that, you'II break it!Mike: No, I Won't. <stands on ironing board and pretends to surf> Look at me, dude---- I'm "hangin'ten"!Takeshi: Yeah, cool. <takes cap off water bottle> Hey, "dude"! Watch out for that wave! <throws water inMike's face> Huh, I'm getting the hang of this "imagination" thing.Mike : Very funny, very funny indeed! <chases Takeshi>Unit 3, Lesson AAudio Track 3-3-1 ; 3-3-2Lee: Hi, Ellie.Ellie: Hi, Lee. How are you?Lee: Good. Hey there. Brandon. He's so cute. And you're such a good mother.Ellie: Thanks. Everyone says. "It's not always easy with your first child." You know, I agree with them.Lee: How old is he now?Ellie: He just turned two a month ago.Lee: Oh, no… The "terrible twos." Right?Ellie: Yep. It s so exhausting… for both of us!Lee: Does he throw things around? And cry a lot more?Ellie: Yes, exactly. Sometimes he hits me. I don't know. He was so well-behaved before.Lee: It happens to most babies. They turn two and their personality changes.Ellie: It sounds like you have some experience with "the terrible twos."Lee: I certainly do. My children are five and eleven now. but I still remember when they were y oung. Ellie: What can I do?Lee: Well, remember that it will pass… it won't last forever. Try to be patient.Audio track 3-3-3; 3-3-4Audio track 3-3-5Audio track 3-3-6Audio track 3-3-7; 3-3-8Unit 3 lesson BVideo track 3-3-1Kevin: When I was a child my family and I moved to a new town where I had to make new friends andassimilate to a new environment.Miyuki: I came to the United States when I was eight---- that was a big event in my life. I had a verydifficult time getting accustomed to being here and…um…but within three, fouryears I hadlearned English and I just started speaking and I adjusted.Alejandra: When I was a teenager I went to this-- um"' camp in Brazil. At the camp there werethirty-three people from different countries. And this was a turning point in mylife because it helped me learn about different cultures anci that has helped me in w hatI do today and that is work as an international student advisor.Video track 3-3-2Miyuki: I came to the United States when I was eight—that was a big event in my life. I had a very difficult time getting accustomed to being here andum…but within three, four years I hadlearned English and I just started speaking and I adjusted.Video track 3-3-3Dennis: I plan to retire in my old age, like about 70, maybe somewhere in Europe. But before that…li ke as early as mavbe about 50 years old, I'd like to put up my own restaurant and…um…seehow that goes.Miyuki: I don't plan on getting married for a very long time, maybe 29…30? I can't even think abouthaving kids yet.Jennifer: I may get married in the fu ture, I'd like to have kids someday, but I don t know…we'll see.Martin: In my lifetime one of the things that I would like to see is the end of wars. I'd like to see menat peace with each other.Vedio track3-3-4Jennifer: I may get married in the future, I'd like to have kids someday, but I don t know…we'll see.Martin: In my lifetime one of the things that I would like to see is the end of wars. I'd like to see menat peace with each other.City living Go with the flowClaudia: So, when do you start your new job?Roberto: I'm not sure. I mav start as soon as next month.Claudia: Wow！Roberto: Yeah, it's going to be a lot of fun…. expert I'll have to learn how to use that new softwareprogram I told you about.Claudia: Don't worry. I'm a software expert, I'II help y'ou figure it out.Roberto: Thanks.Hey,what about your job? Your boss was transferred to the Asian office. Are yougoing to get promoted?Claudia: I might-- might not. It's not a big deal.Roberto: Huh?Claudia: I've been thinking lately,I don't plan on working my whole life. Someday, maybe in fiveyearsor so, I'm going to quit my job and get out of this stressful life. You know, relax.Have somefun!Roberto: Oh. What are you planning to do?Claudia:I'm definitely going to travel… I might even move to another country, maybe work as a Volunteer…I could even start a new career! Maybe one where I can hilp people…or helpthe world. What about you? What are your plans?Roberto: Well, I've pretty much got everything planned already, right up to my retirement. Claudia: Really?Roberto: Yep. I'm going to work hard and save as much money as possible until I'm about 30…31.thenI'm going to become the Vice President of Finance, and then the CEO by the timeI'm 40…ma ybe 45.Claudia:Yeah?Roberto : Yep. And when I'm 35 or 36, I'm going to settle down, get married, and have some kids Claudia:Oh you are, are you? You know that for a fact?Roberto :Well, it's not a fact---- yet. But really, if you want to succeed, you need to have clear-cut, well-defined goals and aspirationsClaudia:I don't know, I think you should keep your options open. You know…"go with the flow." Robert: "Go with the flovv," eh? So you're not nervous about the promotion?Claudia: I didn't say that. It just won't be the end of the world if I don't get it. What about you? Are younervous about the new job?Roberto : Not really. I'm just going to "go xvirh the flow," as long as the "floxv" follows my plan! Audio track 3-3-17Claudia and Roberto were talking about Roberto’s new job. Roberto was excited, but he was a bit nervous about learning a new software program. Claudia told him not to worry and promised to help him learn it. Then Roberto asked Claudia if she might get promoted soon because her boss had been transferred to a different office. Claudia said that getting promoted was not a big deal. She explained that her goal was to quit her job someday and relax. Roberto, however, said his life was planned already, almost right up to retirement. He thought it was important to have well-defined goals, but Claudia said to Roberto should keep his options open, and"go with the flow."Roberto agreed, but only if the "flow" followed his plan!。

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 restauran t.3. He doesn’t remember much about high school.4. She is surprised 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 traveled a 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 pla yer 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. She’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 c an’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 in a 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 do I get her to stop crying?2. Mabel: You need to discipline 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 other doesn’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 anyone. / 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 right 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 father 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. Sometim es 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 are 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 the 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 t he 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 not 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 aheart-to-heart conversation with her husband about it tonight.7. Katherine isn’t sure whether she wants to major in anthropology orlinguistics.8. Jeremy and Priscilla didn’t realize until t hey 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 his decisions, and often change plans.8. An organized decision maker tends to make and act upon his decisions quickly.Unit 6Warm Up1. naïve2. 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 accentSecond Listening1. 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. earthquake First Listening1. mountain climbing2. camping3. sleeping Second 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, andsweatpants 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. Takahashi: He doesn’t dress appropriately. /He doesn’t bo w. / 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 toListening 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. When 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 stra nger’s house.3. The bus continued on to Kathmandu.Third listening2. 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 cliff Real 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. T im 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 memories, 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.。

Unit l, Lesson AAudio Track 3-1-1, Audio Track 3-1-2Leticia: Hello?Paula: Hi, Leticia. It's Paula.Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet?Paula: Almost.Leticia: You must be excited. When's your flight?Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help.Leticia: OK. What's up?Paula: Well, as you know, I'm going on vacation for two weeks. Do you think you could water my plants while I'm away?Leticia: Sure. No problem.Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. There's one plant in the bedroom and one in the kitchen.Leticia: OK--say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too?Paula: No, that's OK. I’m putting her in a kennel.Leticia: All right, then, I'll water your plants---and---oh, how about the mail?Should I pick it up for you?Paula: Actually, I've already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though.Leticia: Well, have a great trip!Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don t have any keys to your place. Paula: Oh, that's right. Will you be home around 8 tonight?Leticia: Yeah, I think so.Paula: OK, I’ll drop by—I’ll give you the keys then.Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye!Paula: Bye! Thanks again!Audio Track 3-1-3, Audio Track 3-1-4, Audio Track 3-1-5 W: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed! Did you enjoy the long weekend?J: I sure did actually. Actually I took a big trip.W: Over the weekend? We only had three days off!J: Yep! But I visited four countries in three days!W: What?!J: I love to fly! You might say I’m an airplane freak!W: That’s interesting. Where did you go?J: I visited Korea, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.W: Sounds like you were busy.J: I was. I only had only four hours in so. So I have to finish my shopping very quickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights.W: Wait a minute. What about your baggage? Didn’t you have to wait for it?J: No, I didn’t have much, only one carry-on bag, it just fits the overhead compartment.W: So let me get this straight. You spent your weekend in an airplane flying around?J: Basically yes. I fly standby.W: Standby?J: Yes, as a standby passenger. I don’t have a reservation. At the last minute, they let me know if there’s a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on.W: All these flying must be expensive.J: Well, I’m an airline employee. I’m a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free.W: Lucky you!Audio Track 3-1-6Matt: Have you done all the errands?Tina: No, I haven’t finished them yet.Matt: You don’t have to go to the post office, I’ve canceled the mail delivery. Tina: Well, I’ve picked up the plane tickets. But I haven’t taken the dog to the kennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes?Matt: No, I haven’t cleaned the kitchen. But I’ve already watered the plants, and I’ve given our keys to Mrs. Smith.Tina: What about your suitcase? Have you packed it?Matt: Not yet…But don’t worry: there’s still lots of time!Audio Track 3-1-7S: Are you almost ready?J: Yes, I think so. But we always forget so many things. Did you get the traveler’s checks at the bank yesterday?S: Yes I did. And I paid the bills too.J: Well, I changed our voice mail message and I confirmed all of our flights.S: Great! Let’s remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water our plants.J: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office.S: And could you please take the dog to kennel?J: No, I hate that. He always looks so scared.S: And this time let’s remember to empty the trash before we leave.J: And we’ll give away all the fresh food. Last year there were black tomatoes and green meat in our refrigerator after our vacation.S: I made a note to myself unplug the computer.J: And I promised to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time. S: Maybe we should write a list, they may be used again on our next vacation. Audio Track 3-1-8, Audio Track 3-1-9Tips 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.Reveal 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’ll forget things when you’re in a hurry.2.Tagging luggage. Before packing, put names tags on valuable items likecameras and cellphones. Make sure that each piece of luggage, including carry-on has a luggage tag on it. If you know your hotel’s address and phone numbers, put it on your luggage tags.3.Saving space. Pack small items: socks, belts and etc inside your shoes. It usesthe empty space and helps the shoes to hold their shape. Pack your clothes in plastic bags. If you’re 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, planetickets, traveler’s checks, credit cards keys and etc should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you. Keep your carry-on bag small and light. Put those the heavy items in your checking luggage. Use soft bags such as backpacks or shoulder bags for carry-ons. They fit easily under the airplane seat or into the small overhead compartment.5.Other ideas. Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. Remember topack a few rub of bans, safety pins and plastic bags, they can be very useful.Bring some snacks such as nuts, cookies or dried fruit, you can eat them if you don’t have enough time for a meal. Sharing food is a good way to made other travelers.Audio Track 3-1-10, Audio Track 3-1-11,Audio Track 3-1-12Going solo is the way to go!How do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a tour group? Do you travel with your family? Have you ever imagined "going solo"? In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has increased.You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, according to people who do it, that's not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get to know themselves better, and can make their own schedules.There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the time to learn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing,or scuba diving. Others go and stay on a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or a cowgirl for a day!You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to "vacation college" at a university or join a research team as a volunteer worker. It's hard but satisfying work. You can "play scientist" for a week or two while you help someone with their project.For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are many travel options, There are tours for women only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining----there is time for sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night.The next time you take a trip somewhere, why don't you consider going solo? Bon voyage!Unit 2 Lesson AAudio Track 3-2-2, Audio Track 3-2-3Carson and Jenna are looking for a vacation rental home. Listen. Circle the one they choose.Jenna: OK, I think we have two choices. The first place is a little house. It's located in a fruit orchard.Carson: Really?Jenna: Yeah. And you can eat as much fruit as you want.. When it's in season, of course. Oh---but wait. It says there's no air conditioner.Carson: That's OK. It's on the rainy side of the island. It's cooler there. We can use a fan.Jenna: You're probably right-- Say. It looks pretty basic. No washing machine or dryer-- not even a TV!Carson: Oh no! What are we going to do without a TV? That's terrible! Jenna: Very funny. I'm just letting you know about the place.Carson: I know. What's our second choice?Jenna: It's on the opposite side----the sunny side----of the island. Very fancy place with a bigswimming pool. It s only three blocks from the ocean.Carson: Who needs a swimming pool? I mean, it's only three blocks. Jenna: I see your point. Well, the pool area also has barbecue grills, beautiful gardens'-Carson: You like the second place better. I can tell..Jenna: Well, it does have everything. Washing machine, dryer, TV, VCR, frying pan'*'Carson: All we need is a toothbrush and a swimsuit-- Let's go with the second choice.Jenna: OK. I'II call them right now and reserve it. I can t wait to go! Audio Track 3-2-4, Audio Track 3-2-5Ashley is asking Jose for help. Listen to the Conversation and complete each sentence.Ashley: Excuse me, I ’m trying to get to the City Zoo.Jose: Oh, let me think…ok, um, how are you getting there?Ashley: I want to drive, if it’s convenient.Jose: Well, the directions are easy. See that road over there?Ashley: Yes.Jose: That’s Second Avenue. Just go straight down Second and turn left at the traffic light..Ashley: Ok.Jose: You ‘re be Church Avenue and it goes straight to the zoo.Ashley: Oh, so it ‘s not so farJose: No, but the traffic is usually heavy. And I don’t think the zoo has many parking spaces available for cars.Ashley: Hmm..Jose: Maybe you should take the subway.Ashley: Where do I catch it?Jose: There ‘s subway entrance right in front of the park. Take the red line three stops. Get off at the City Zoo stop. It’s pretty obvious.Ashley: Thanks a lot.Jose: No problem.Ashley: Oh, wait. One more thing. How much does the subway cost?Jose: Two dollars.Audio Track 3-2-6A realtor is showing house to Mrs. Willis. Listen to the conversation and decide which picture matches the situation.Realtor: Hello, Mrs.Willis, I think this house is perfect for you. I hope you like it.Mrs. Willis: It is nice and roomy.Realtor: Yes, there’s a lot of room. It’s a four bedroom house.Mrs.Willis: Great. I need a room for my home office because I work at home a lot. And I need two rooms for my kids.Realtor: And there’s also a big yard.Mrs. Willis: Great! I‘d love to have a garden. My kids can play there.Realtor: Shall we go outside and have a look?Mrs. Willis: OKAudio Track 3-2-7Listen to a talk about ways to improve life in the city. Then fill on the blanks with information you hear.There are several ways to improve life in my city. Our biggest problem is transportation. We really need more ways to get around. I’d like to ride mybicycle to work, but there is too much traffic on the streets. We need safer places for bicycling and walking. Another problem is the parks. We have some nice parks, but we don’t take good care of them and they are often dirty. We need cleaner parks, where children can play and adults can relax. One more problem is nightlife. There’s nothing to do in the evening. We should build a big theater for plays and concerts.Audio Track 3-2-8, Audio Track 3-2-9Take back your streetTwo neighbors meet on a city sidewalk. They talk about planting more flowers along their street, or asking the city council to add bike lanes to a busy road. In small but important ways these people are changing the face of their cities.All around the world people are speaking up and working hard to make their cities safer and more pleasant pedestrians. Cities have painted cross walks on their streets, made their streets narrower put in traffic lights and speed bumps and made plans to help more kids walk all bike to school.Many people have learnt from a man from Brisbane Austrian, named David Engwicht. His book reclaiming our cities and towns has a simple message. He says that in the past, streets belong to everybody. Kids played there, and neighbors stopped there to talk.But now, streets are just for cars and trucks. People stay inside to get away from the noise and dangerous traffic, and we lose contact with our neighbors. Engwicht says that we should use streets for more than just transportation. People need to take back their streets.Engwicht travels around the world, helping people think differently about pedestrians, streets and neighborhoods. Besides his books and articles, he gives many speeches. He has worked in neighborhoods from Honolulu to Scotland. While Engwicht was writing his book he learnt about how neighbors in the city Delft, in the Netherlands, stopped dangerous traffic on the street.They put old couches, tables and planters in the streets. Cars could still pass, but they had to drive slowly. When the police arrived, the saw the value of these illegal actions to make the streets safer. Soon city officials started planning ways to make cars slow down, and “calm” the traffic. Engwicht says we’d think about streets as our “outdoor living room”. “Calming” the traffic is just the beginning. Streets will be safe places for children again, and our neighbors will become our friends.Audio Track 3-2-10Creating spacesJin Hee Park is a student at Stanford University in California. She studies hard, "Of course, I came here for the academics,” she says. "But it doesn't hurt that the campus is so beautiful. I walk around sometimes just to relax." Alejandro Vega, a banker in New York City jogs almost every evening after work in Central Park. "Inever get bored. The park is so big. I can always find a different path with a new view."Niagara falls was on Ross Howard's list of places to visit in upstate New York. "The footpaths allowyou to get a wonderful view. You can even feel the spray from the falls on your face."What do these three places- Stanford University, Central Park, and Niagara Falls State Park- - --all have in common? They were all landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted (1822-1903) has been called the "father of landscape architecture."In the 1800s, more and more people were moving to the cities. Some community leaders becameworried about the quality of life. They began a beautification campaign.In 1857, a design contest was held for a new park in New York City. Olmsted and his partner, CalvertVaux, won the contest. Central Park was the finished product---- the first landscaped public park in theUnited States. Today, no trip to New York is complete without a visit to this beautiful park.Later in his life, Olmsted designed landscapes for college campuses, including Stanford University. In the late 1860s, he joined the "Free Niagara" movement. Members of the movement wanted to preserve the beauty of Niagara falls. Despite opposition and pressures from business to industrialize the area. Olmsted and others resisted. Olmsted designed footpaths to give visitors better views of the falls. In all his work, Olmsted preferred to preserve the natural beauty of an area.Today, there are pressures again to develop Niagara. On Goat Island, an island in Niagara Falls StatePark, there are now souvenir shops. There may be signs that say "No Littering," but there is still a lot oftrash on the island. Most of the animals have disappeared. What would Frederick Law Olmsted say to all this?Audio Track 3-2-11Alejandro Vega, a banker in New York City jogs almost every evening after work in Central Park. "I never get bored. The park is so big. I can always find a different path with a new view."Niagara falls was on Ross Howard's list of places to visit in upstate New York. "The footpaths allow you to get a wonderful view. You can even feel the sprayfrom the falls on your face."What do these three places- Stanford University, Central Park, and Niagara Falls State Park- - --all have in common? They were all landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted (1822-1903) has been called the "father of landscape architecture."Audio Track 3-2-12In the 1800s, more and more people were moving to the cities. Some community leaders becameworried about the quality of life. They began a beautification campaign.In 1857, a design contest was held for a new park in New York City. Olmsted and his partner, CalvertVaux, won the contest. Central Park was the finished product---- the first landscaped public park in theUnited States. Today, no trip to New York is complete without a visit to this beautiful park.Later in his life, Olmsted designed landscapes for college campuses, including Stanford University. In the late 1860s, he joined the "Free Niagara" movement. Members of the movement wanted to preserve the beauty of Niagara falls. Despite opposition and pressures from business to industrialize the area. Olmsted and others resisted. Olmsted designed footpaths to give visitors better views of the falls. In all his work, Olmsted preferred to preserve the natural beauty of an area.Today, there are pressures again to develop Niagara. On Goat Island, an island in Niagara Falls StatePark, there are now souvenir shops. There may be signs that say "No Littering," but there is still a lot oftrash on the island. Most of the animals have disappeared. What would Frederick Law Olmsted say to all this?Unit 3, Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5Audio Track 3-3-1A. Listen to Ellie and Lee's conversation. Circle the correct answersLee: Hi, Ellie.Ellie: Hi, Lee. How are you?Lee: Good. Hey there. Brandon. He's so cute. And you're such a good mother. Ellie: Thanks. Everyone says. "It's not always easy with your first child." You know, I agree with them.Lee: How old is he now?Ellie: He just turned two a month ago.Lee: Oh, no… The "terrible twos." Right?Ellie: Yep. It s so exhausting… for both of us!Lee: Does he throw things around? And cry a lot more?Ellie: Yes, exactly. Sometimes he hits me. I don't know. He was so well-behaved before.Lee: It happens to most babies. They turn two and their personality changes. Ellie: It sounds like you have some experience with "the terrible twos."Lee: I certainly do. My children are five and eleven now. but I still remember when they were young.Ellie: What can I do?Lee: Well, remember that it will pass… it won't last forever. Try to be patient. Audio Track 3-3-2B. Listen aga in. Cricle…Audio Track 3-3-3A. Mandy is working…Mandy: My homework assignment is too hard.Mom: What is it?Mandy: I’m doing an oral report on an accomplished woman. I chose Sadako Ogata. I have to present it to the class tomorrow.Mom: Do you know the material?Mandy: I think so.Mom: OK, let’s practice. I’ll ask you some questions.Mandy: OK.Mom: All right then, just why is Sadako Ogata well known?Mandy: She worked for the United Nations as the High Commissioner on Refugees. She worked in that job for ten years and supervised 2,200 people. Mom: Hmmm … What are refugees? I don’t know that word.Mandy: Mom. Come on, you know the word!Mom: Honey, we’re practicing, remember? You have to really know that material.Mandy: All right. Refugees are people who leave their countries to escape war or other problems.Mom: Is the refugee issue a big problem?Mandy: Yes. Worldwide there are now about 17 million refugees.Mom: Wow. Last question. Why did you choose Ms. Ogata for your report? Mandy: She’s an incredib le woman. She moved to the United States and received a PhD from UC Berkeley. She also got married and had two children. She’s really intelligent and I respect her.Mom: I think you are going to do a great job tomorrow. Good luck!Audio Track 3-3-4B. List en again. Check…Audio Track 3-3-5Listen to Mike…Next year, I’m going to study abroad. I want to study business economics. It willhelp me in my career. When I’m 23, I may come home to look for a job. Most probably in a bank or an accounting firm. Working 4 to 5 years, I may have some savings for starting a family. At the age of 30, I’d like to be a father. If everything goes smoothly, I’ll retire at the age of 50 and travel worldwide. Audio Track 3-3-6Listen to Kaithlyn’s…Hi Jackie,I’m so excited abo ut visiting you! Here are the details. My plane arrives on Friday at 2 p.m. When I get to the airport, I’ll take a taxi, so I’ll arrive at your house at about 3:00. That evening, Jeff and Carol are taking us out for dinner at a nice restaurant. I really wa nt to spend Saturday at the beach. I’m bringing my swimsuit and beach clothes. I looked at the weather forecast on the Internet. The weather is going to be sunny and beautiful. I’ll see you soon!KaitlynAudio Track 3-3-7Listen to a passage…Celebrating life changesIn Mexico and some other Latin countries, girls mark their fifteenth birthday with a celebration called the Quinceanera. In the morning, the birthday girl goes to the church with her family and her best friends. She wears a beautiful (and sometimes very expensive) dress. Later in the day, there is a huge party, with a big cake that matches the girl’s dress, and a night filled with music and dancing. When older people in the United States retire, their friends and coworkers often give them a retirement party to celebrate this life change. On their last day of work, there is a big dinner, with entertainment afterward. People make speeches and tell jokes about the retiree. Guests like to give presents, such as an album of photos of the retiree’s coworkers, or a homemade video of the retiree’s friends. Becoming an adult is a very important life change, and Japan has a special holiday to celebrate this. The second Sunday in January is Coming-of-Age Day. On that day, everyone who had their twentieth birthday in the last year goes to their town’s City Hall for a special ceremony. Everyone dresses up, and many women wear beautiful kimonos. The mayor makes a speech and gives presents to all the new adults.Some kids are afraid to start school, but six-year-olds in Germany can’t wait. For them, Schulanfang is a big holiday. To celebrate a child’s first day of school, parents or friends give the child a Zuckertuete, a big colorful cardboard cone filled with candy and little presents. People take pictures of kids holding their Zuckertuete, and there is a school party later for the parents, with cake and coffee.Audio Track 3-3-8Now listen…Audio Track 3-3-9B. Listen to the…Coping with life’s stressorsby Dr. Judy PalmerLet’s face it. Life is stressful. Stressful events in our lives are called “stressors”. Some of them are minor, such as uncomfortable air conditioning or a loudly ringing telephone. Others are more serious, such as the death of a spouse. That event tops the list as life’s most stressful event.You might be surprised to learn about the top 20 life stressors. Getting a divorce, for example, is number 2 on the list. And not all stressors are unhappy events. Pregnancy is a happy time for most families. It may also cause stress. Pregnancy is right be low retirement on the list of life’s major stressors.We can’t avoid stress, but we can do something about it. Listen to three people talking about their responses to stress in their lives.Tina Vega, 16Last year was horrible! My family moved to another town. I had to change schools and say good-bye to all my friends. It was really tough. I felt so lonely in my new school. But then one day I decided to enjoy my life: I smiled at everyone and I joined the soccer club at school. Now I have new friends. I like my new school.Frederick Cho, 42Life is unpredictable. Three weeks ago I lost my job. I was upset for the first week. I couldn’t do anything. Now I’m looking for a new job. It’s not good to sit around the house. I exercise every day and I’m healthier than I’ve been in years. Hazel Greene, 80My husband and I got married in 1950. He died five years ago. For the first two years I was depressed. I missed him so much because we did everything together. But now I’m feeling better. I think it’s important to st ay active and positive. I read a lot and do volunteer work.Audio Track 3-3-10Listen to the…Let’s face it. Life is stressful. Stressful events in our lives are called “stressors”. Some of them are minor, such as uncomfortable air conditioning or a loudly ringing telephone. Others are more serious, such as the death of a spouse. That event tops the list as life’s most stressful event.You might be surprised to learn about the top 20 life stressors. Getting a divorce, for example, is number 2 on the list.Audio Track 3-3-11Listen to the…Tina Vega, 16Last year was horrible! My family moved to another town. I had to changeschools and say good-bye to all my friends. It was really tough. I felt so lonely in my new school. But then one day I decided to enjoy my life: I smiled at everyone and I joined the soccer club at school. Now I have new friends. I like my new school.Frederick Cho, 42Life is unpredictable. Three weeks ago I lost my job. I was upset for the first week. I couldn’t do anything. Now I’m looking for a new job. It’s not good to sit around the house. I exercise every day and I’m healthier than I’ve been in years. Hazel Greene, 80My husband and I got married in 1950. He died five years ago. For the first two years I was depressed. I missed him so much because we did everything together. But now I’m feeling better. I think it’s important to stay active and positive. I read a lot and do volunteer work.Unit 4 Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5Audio Track 3-4-2A. Listen and circle the best headline for the news story you hear.Female Newscaster(F): Well, Jim, our next story is a strange one, isn't it?Male Newscaster (M): Yes, Irene, it sure is. It surprised everyone. Almost 200 people on a two-week holiday trip to Saint Martin became sick. They're calling it the "holiday cruise disease."F：It sounds scary. What caused it?M: The doctors aren't exactly sure, but they know it was something in the food the passengers ate.F: OK, give us the details.M: All right, here's the story: On Friday night, the ship departed around 10 p.m. with 300 passengers on board. By Sunday morning, some people reported feeling lightheaded. They stayed in bed. By that afternoon, more than half of the passengers had severe indigestion. Some of them got very sick. We spoke to one woman about her experience.Woman: Everyone was complaining. My stomach hurt so much I couldn't eat anything. It was really terrible!F: What's the situation now?M: Well, the ship had to return home on Monday---- after only two and a half days at sea---- and most of the passengers went straight to the hospital then.F: How are they doing now?M: They're exhausted---- many haven't slept for 48 hours---- but they’re doing fine.F: That's good news. It's too bad they couldn't enjoy their vacation.M: Yes, it is. And that’s the next problem. The passengers are asking for their money back, but the company doesn't want to refund the full amount.F: What's going to happen then?M: Nobody knows. I'll keep following the story, though, and I'll have more。

Unit 1 ReservationsPart AExercise 11. M: I’d like to book a double room with bath for four nights.W: Sorry, sir. We’re full up(全满). Can I recommend the Park Hotel to you? It is quite near here.Q: What does the woman suggest that the man do?2. M: I’d like to see Mr. Jones this afternoon, please.W: I’m sorry but Mr. Jones will be busy the whole afternoon. Can you manage at 10:30 tomorrow morning?Q: What does the woman say to the man?3. W: Can I book two tickets for the show “42nd Street” on Sunday night, Oct. 31st?M: Sorry, madam. All the tickets on that night are sold out. But tickets are available for Nov.3rd(十一月三号).Q: When can the woman see the show?4. M: I’d like to reserve(预订)two tickets on Flight 6051 to Edinburgh, for October 20th.W: Sorry, Sir. We’re booked up(预订一空的) on the 20th .But we still have a few seats available on the 21st.Q: When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh?5. W: Garden Restaurant. May I help you?M: Can you make arrangements for a table for six at eight this evening? In a quiet corner, please.Q: What does the man want to do?Keys:1. What does the woman suggest that man do? [a. reserve the room in another hotel]2. What does the woman say to the man? [c. Mr. Jones can see the man sometime the next morning.]3. When can the woman see the show? [d. Nov.3rd]4. When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh? [a. on the 20th of October.]5. What does the man want to do? [d. Book a table for six people at 8:00]Exercise 2W: Hello. Dazhong Taxi Company.M: Hello. Can I book a taxi to the West Lake Hotel, Hangzhou?W: Sure. What time?M: 9 o’clock tomorrow morning.W: Your address, please?M: Room 1008, Peace Hotel.W: And your name?M: Jack Smith.W: OK, Mr Smith.M: Thank you.W: Not at all.Keys: Jack Smith Rm 1008.Peach Hotel 9 tomorrow morning West Lake Hotel, HangzhouPart BConversation 1I’d like to make a reservationOperator: Glory Inn, Atlanta.Paul: Hi, this is Paul Lambert. I’m the manager of the band Country Boys. You know, the rock band from Chicago. I want …Operator: Please hold, Mr. Lambert. I’m putting your through to the reservation manager. Paul: But …Manager: Mr. Lambert? This is Laurie Perry, the hotel manager.Paul: Oh, yeah? Well, I need five rooms for Friday night. That’s the 15th. I want the best room in the hotel.Manager: Sorry, I’m afraid I cannot accept your reservation.Paul: Now look, we always stay at the Glory Inn…Manager: I know that, Last time you were here, we had a number of complaints from other guests. Paul: You mean they don’t like long-haired rock musiciansManager: That’s not the problem, sir. The band used bad language in the coffee shop, and threw two TV sets into the pool(把两个电视机扔到池中).Paul: Yeah, yeah. Well, I’11 tell them to be more careful this time.Manager: I’m afraid that’s not all, sir. You haven’t paid the account for the last time yet。

全新版大学英语3综合教程听力原文及答案第三册Unit 1 Part B Text 1 Dating 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 my job job job and and and three three three kids, kids, kids, I I I never never never got got got around around around to to to seeing seeing seeing her her her much much much beyond beyond beyond family family family get-togethers get-togethers get-togethers and 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 2 Dating 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 C Conversation 1: W: W: Y ou Y ou know, know, know, many many many American American American parents parents parents are are are now now now wondering wondering wondering why why why they they they can't can't can't keep keep keep their their their teenage 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: M: Mom, Mom, Mom, I've I've I've got got got a a a part-time part-time part-time job job job at at at a a a supermarket. supermarket. supermarket. Three Three Three hours hours hours a a a day day day weekdays weekdays weekdays and and and all all all day 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: W: My My My father father father had had had an an an accident accident accident the the the other other other day. day. day. He He He is is is now now now in in in hospital hospital hospital and and and will will will have have have an an an operation 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: M: Well, Well, Well, they they they send send send their their their mothers mothers mothers flowers flowers flowers and and and cards cards cards to to to celebrate celebrate celebrate the the the occasion. occasion. occasion. Besides, Besides, Besides, it it it is is is a 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 D My First Job  My 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. 重点单词及词组重点单词及词组Part B relationship 关系 encouraging 奖励的奖励的widow 寡妇 demands of 要求要求curled 卷曲的 suspicious 可疑的可疑的driveway 车道 got around to 抽出时间（做某事）抽出时间（做某事）Part C Wondering 显出惊奇 teenage 年青的年青的be aware of 知道 attitude 态度态度permissive 许可的 to one’s mind 根据某人的意见根据某人的意见allowance 津贴，零用钱 budget 预算预算handle 处理，操作 survive 幸存幸存occasion 时机，机会 carnation 康乃馨康乃馨Part D restaurant 饭馆饭馆standard 标准标准shining 光亮的，华丽的光亮的，华丽的Unit 2 Part B Text1 What 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 nearby town. town. town. Mr. Mr. Mr. Stewart Stewart Stewart called called called the the the owner, owner, owner, trying trying trying to to to persuade persuade persuade him him him to to to let let let him him him be be be his his his agent. 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 As good good good things things things are are are never never never easy easy easy to to to acquire, acquire, acquire, the the the time time time for for for the the the appointment appointment appointment had had had to to to be be be changed 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 failing to to to do do do so, so, so, had had had always always always hoped hoped hoped that that that one one one of of of his his his two two two daughters daughters daughters or or or his his his grandchildren grandchildren grandchildren could 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? Text2 What a Coincidence! (Part Two)  When When he he he entered entered entered the the the house, house, house, Mr. Mr. Mr. Stewart Stewart Stewart was was was even even even more more more amazed amazed amazed to to to find find find that that that the the the house house house was 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 of their their their discussion, discussion, discussion, a a a postman postman postman came came came to to to deliver deliver deliver a a a letter. letter. letter. And And And the the the letter letter letter was was was addressed addressed addressed to to to Mr. Mr. Stewart's father-in-law! Were it not for Mr. Stewart's presence there and then, the letter would be returned returned as as as no no no person person person of of of that that that name name name lived lived lived in in in the the the house house house any any any longer. longer. longer. As As As the the the postman postman postman demanded demanded demanded a 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 v alue of the amount came to a little over 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 C Dad Stops for Gas, Finds Lost Son  Nueng 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 John Garcia Garcia Garcia hadn't hadn't hadn't seen seen seen his his his son son son since since since 1969. 1969. 1969. He He He lost lost lost touch touch touch with with with Nueng's Nueng's Nueng's mother mother mother when when when she 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 D Unexplained Parallels  One 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 by a a a Southerner Southerner Southerner named named named Johnson; Johnson; Johnson; both both both their their their killers killers killers were were were themselves themselves themselves killed killed killed before before before they they they could could could be be brought to justice. Lincoln had a secretary called Kennedy; Kennedy a secretary called Lincoln. Lincoln Lincoln was was was killed killed killed in in in the the the Ford Ford Ford Theater; Theater; Theater; Kennedy Kennedy Kennedy met met met his his his death death death while while while riding riding riding in in in a a a Lincoln 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 70-year-old twin twin twin brothers brothers brothers dying dying dying two two two hours hours hours apart apart apart in in in separate separate separate accidents, accidents, accidents, with with with both both both being being being hit hit hit by 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 flown over over over from from from Britain Britain Britain for for for an an an investigation investigation investigation by by by a a a psychologist psychologist psychologist at at at the the the University University University of of of Minnesota. Minnesota. They found that when they met they were both wearing seven rings on their hands, two bracelets on on one one one wrist, wrist, wrist, a a a watch watch watch and and and a a a bracelet bracelet bracelet on on on the the the other. other. other. They They They married married married on on on the the the same same same day, day, day, had had had worn worn identical identical wedding wedding wedding dresses dresses dresses and and and carried carried carried the the the same same same flowers. flowers. flowers. Dorothy Dorothy Dorothy had had had named named named her her her son son son Richard 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? 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. 4. It It It can can can be be be inferred inferred inferred from from from the the the passage passage passage that that that more more more parallel parallel parallel phenomena phenomena phenomena are are are studied studied studied in in in the the the United 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. 7. According According According to to to the the the speaker, speaker, speaker, coincidences coincidences coincidences occur occur occur much much much more more more often often often between between between twins twins twins than than than between between people who are not related. 8. The speaker does not mention his/her own opinion on whether these parallels can be explained. 重点单词及词组重点单词及词组 Part B coincidence 一致，巧合 tuition 学费学费real estate 房地产 persuade 劝说劝说appointment 约会 acquire 获得，学会获得，学会be supposed to 应该，被指望 decorate 装饰装饰intrigue 激起…的兴趣 signature 签名签名receipt slip 收款便条 mystified 迷惑迷惑tuition 学费学费Part C immigrate 移来，移居移来，移居 whereabouts 下落，行踪下落，行踪lost touch with 和某人失去联系和某人失去联系Part D unexplained 不清楚的 parallels 导轨导轨in the presence of 在面前 justice 正义，合理正义，合理convertible 可改变的 victim 受害人，牺牲者受害人，牺牲者identify 识别，鉴别 investigation 调查，研究调查，研究psychologist 心理学者 bracelet 手镯手镯string 一串，一行 mannerism 特殊习惯，怪僻特殊习惯，怪僻Unit 3 Part B Text 1 A 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 2 A 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: Linda: The The The rule rule rule is is we we must must must ask ask ask for for for directions directions directions if if if we we we are are are driving driving driving and and and get get get lost lost lost for for for more more more than than than five 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. 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. 3. If If If some some some of of of the the the rules rules rules in in in the the the marriage marriage marriage agreement agreement agreement become become become outdated, outdated, outdated, changes changes changes will will will be be be made made made to to update them. 4. It seems that both Tom and Linda are satisfied with their marriage agreement. Part C A Perfect Match  Are 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? person? How How How about about about the the the richest richest richest person person person or or or the the the most most most ambitious? ambitious? ambitious? Is Is Is your your your ideal ideal ideal partner partner partner the the the most 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 The research research research showed showed showed several several several other other other important important important things. things. things. In In In a a a love love love relationship, relationship, relationship, two two two things things things can 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. 3. Moderate Moderate Moderate person, person, person, that that that is, is, is, the the the partners partners partners who who who are are are not not not the the the most most most or or or the the the best best best can can can be be be your your your perfect perfect match. 4. The research showed that an extreme love relationship between the two can cause trouble. 5. 5. The The The passage passage passage states states states that that that the the the anger anger anger is is is one one one of of of the the the causes causes causes that that that lead lead lead to to to the the the breakup breakup breakup of of of a a a love love relationship. 6. The perfect match lies in the people's attitudes to tolerate disagreement and be willing to change in a relationship. Part D Husbands and Wives Don't See Things Alike Let's Let's face face face it it it -- -- -- husbands husbands husbands and and and wives wives wives just just just don't don't don't see see see things things things alike. alike. alike. Take TV Take TV remote remote controls, controls, controls, for 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 on How How How to to to Lose Lose Lose Fifty Fifty Fifty Pounds Pounds Pounds by by by Eating Eating Eating Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Sundaes Sundaes Sundaes or or or How How How to to to Understand Understand Understand Weird 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. 4. The The The speaker speaker speaker and and and his his his wife wife wife usually usually usually take take take turns turns turns working working working the the the remote remote remote control control control when when when they they they watch 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. 重点单词及词组重点单词及词组Part B expectation 期望，期待 bug 打扰打扰peeve 麻烦的事物 spouse 配偶配偶solution 解决办法 a bunch of 一捆一捆candy 糖果 expectation 期望期望apologize 道歉 end up 最终以…为结局为结局Part C psychologist 心理学者心理学者ambitious 有雄心的有雄心的。