大学英语听力训练Unit5

Unit 5ViewDonna: I'm home. What a day! Freda, Michael, come and see what I bought today.(Neither responds to her.)Donna: Hey, what's wrong? Why aren't you answering me?Michael: Freda put my cell phone in the bathtub while she was taking her bath and now it won't work.Freda: But the man on TV said you can use your cell phone anywhere, even in the air, and under the water.Michael: Do you believe everything you hear from TV commercials?Freda: But the man on TV said so.Donna: The cell phone the man was talking about on TV is a new model. It's different.The one you ruined is an older model and Daddy has used it for two years. Itisn't waterproof and you can't use it underwater. Well, anyway, it's old. Youneed a new one, Michael. I'll buy you a new one.Michael: It isn't just the cell phone... By the way, where have you been?Donna: Look at me. Can you see anything different?Michael: Mm... no, I don't. Wait, when did your eyes turn brown? I remember they were blue when we got married.Donna: So you do see the difference. But they are still blue. It's the... (She imitates the TV commercial.) New Look Color Contact Lenses. Wear New Look ColorContact Lenses and see the year get better. They come in the colors of blue,green, gray, true sapphire, amethyst, hazel, brown, honey, turquoise, and manyother colors. You can match anything you're wearing with New Look ColorContact Lenses. And you get a free pair if you order half a dozen. Michael: So you bought half a dozen?Donna: Well, of course. Then I could save 12 bucks.Michael: But half a dozen cost you 80 bucks for something you don't need!Donna: Well, I think they're well worth the money. Now, look at my lips.Michael: I didn't know lips grew larger with age.Donna: They only look that way because I used Beauty RU Attraction for smoother, fuller and reshaped lips. ... (She imitates the TV commercial.) You'll just loveall the latest Beauty RU colors, textures and shades! It has lasting impact lipcolor, high-voltage color with multiple effects, glamor-shine colors that playwith light. Stays put for lip color that lasts and leaves your lips feeling softand supple.Michael: I can see that trying new products really makes you happy.Freda: Mom, may I have some ice-cream?Donna: Honey, I almost forgot. I brought you some Rainbow Ice-Cream. Rainbow Ice-Cream is 100% natural. (She takes a cup of cream out of a shopping bag andhands it to Freda.)(Michael sees the painting with the shopping bags.)Michael: What's that?Donna: Can't you see? It is an oil painting.Michael: I know that. But why is it here?Donna: I bought it.Michael: Why did you buy it? Do you understand it at all? I can't figure out what the artist is trying to tell us.Donna: It's called an abstract painting. You don't have to know what it is about. Just get the feeling.Michael: How much did that cost?Donna: Not very much, only $2,000.Michael: $2,000! Where did we get that much money?Donna: Oh, don't worry. I've put it on my new Kingston Bank credit card. (She imitates the TV commercial.) Ever worried about not being able to pay forsomething you love? Here is a solution—the Kingston credit card, the one-stopcredit card with reward programs. Explore a world of immense value,convenience, and choice with the only reward program that lets you choosethe rewards that are right for you. A simple way to pay your bills with noannual fee. Buy now and pay later.Michael: But $2,000 is a lot of money even if the credit card company does allow that much credit.Donna: Honey, do you remember what day today is?Michael: What day is it?Donna: It's our 10th anniversary. We deserve something special, don't we? Michael: I love you.Donna: I love you, too, Michael. Oh, plus, the gallery owner said that the artist will bea promising young man. He'll be really famous. This will be a good investment.(Michael looks around and sees the mess Freda has made on the carpet.) Michael: What a mess, Freda!(Donna looks at the mess on the carpet and takes out the Ultra-Clean MagicEraser from one of her shopping bags.)Donna: Here is the Ultra-Clean Magic Eraser. (She imitates the TV commercial.) Here is the Ultra-Clean Magic Eraser. The Ultra-Clean Magic Eraser cleans dirt andgrime like you never thought you could. It is a disposable, soft cleaning padand acts just like an eraser. It easily and thoroughly breaks up dirt, lifting itaway from the surfaces. It works with water alone. It is simple and easy touse. No fumes, gloves or chemicals required. It removes scuffmarks and dirtfrom the floors, walls and doors. Even tough crayon marks!Michael: It really works?Donna: Sure it does. Come on, let's hang the painting on the wall before the cleaning lady comes. She'll be here soon and she can clean up the mess while we'regone to the movie.(Donna and Michael work together to hang the painting.)Donna: Isn't it wonderful to have an oil painting on our living room wall? I've always wanted to have one. Perfect!Michael: Yeah, and for only $2,000!Donna: A good investment and our pleasure.(Susan comes in.)Susan: Hi, Donna.Donna: Hi, Susan, we're glad you're here. We'll leave you with the house. Sorry, it's a mess. Um, please clean up everything. We're going to the movie. Um, whydon't you try the new Ultra-Clean Magic Eraser that I just bought?Susan: No problem. The house will be spotless when you come back.Donna: OK.Susan: Bye.Bye, Susan.Donna &Michael:(Susan starts to clean the living room. After a while, the work is done, andthen she sees the painting on the wall. She picks up the Ultra-Clean MagicEraser and heads toward the painting.)(Three hours later. The Brooks come back from the movie.)Michael: Thanks, honey. I really enjoyed the movie.(When they enter the living room, they see the blank canvas on the wall.) Donna: Oh my God! So much for our investment.Listen1-1Ad. 1At Simply Sofabeds at Notting Hill Gate we're lowering our prices—for Christmas. Masses of sofa beds for immediate delivery. We're open six days a week, with viewing on Sunday. So celebrate Christmas early this year with a Simply sofa bed at a price that's right. Simply Sofabeds. One thirty Notting Hill Gate.Ad. 2Could there really be a women's magazine that's different? Yes. It's called Prima. It's packed with news, opinions, fashions, and once again, there's a free giant pulloutsection with clothes to make, crafts to create, beautiful sweaters to knit. Get your issue of Prima—Prima ! Only 75 pence from your newsagent now.Ad. 3Car Buyer magazine. Every Thursday. It gives you a choice of more new and used cars than all of your local papers put together—and for less, just 30 pence. Car Buyer for car buyers. At your newsagent's now.Ad. 4Girls! Sensitive skin really does need more sensitive care. And I take special care of my sensitive skin with Cutis soap, because Cutis soap contains a medicated ingredient which cleans your skin without leaving it dry or tight. Cutis medicated soap. From chemist's shops everywhere.Ad. 5Hello. This is Bob Harris inviting you to join me this Friday and every Friday evening for the LBC "Pop Review". I play the best of the recent releases, review the British and the American charts, play classical music by the big stars and new tracks by the names of tomorrow. So it's a real mix of different styles and I'm sure you'll love the music. I'd certainly love to have your company. This Friday evening at half past nine. Right here on LBC.Listen1-2Listen2-1McDonald's is perhaps the first company in the world to have designed a restaurant primarily for children. For over 30 years, McDonald's has targeted its ad campaigns at children. The corporation spends billions of dollars to hook children before its competitors do.Because they watch television, by the time most children are three years old, they can hum or sing whatever the McDonald's jingle happens to be. They also learn very quickly to recognize the exterior symbols of McDonald's: the huge yellow arches thatform an "M"; the large, friendly clown who seems to be welcoming them; and the lovely, little playroom where they can play in safety.By the time they enter the restaurant, for the first time, they feel very comfortable. There are lots of bright colors, special menus, and little toys to take home. They are allowed to be noisy and to run around. And above all, they love the hamburgers, the French fries, the milk shakes, and the pop.Like all restaurants, McDonald's wants repeat customers. They not only want "their" children to return week after week, they also want to see them year after year. And what better way than the birthday party? "Their" children are encouraged to hold their annual birthday party at McDonald's. They will have everything that is normally associated with a children's birthday party: ice-cream, pop, a birthday cake, balloons, and games. And what is more, there is no mess for parents to clean up.Listen2-2Mlisten1-1If your child wets the bed, he or she may find comfort knowing that they're not alone. In fact, approximately 5—7 million kids in the United States don't stay dry at night. It's important to know there is usually a physiological reason behind bed-wetting and most kids will eventually outgrow it. It is not your child's fault.Consider these common causes:1.In some cases, the bladder develops less quickly than the rest of the child'sbody.2.When in a deep sleep, often a child's brain does not wake them up to let themknow when their bladder is full.3.Some kids temporarily produce too little of an anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) thatslows down the production of urine at night.4.Wetting the bed often runs in the family. Children with one parent who wet thebed are 40% more likely to wet the bed and are 70% more likely if both parents wet the bed.Everyone knows that a good morning means a great day. That's especially true for kids who are bed-wetters. To make sure you and your child wake up smiling, here are six simple tips to help you both manage and cope with bed-wetting:1.Establish a nightly routine and make going to the bathroom right before bedtimepart of it.2.Limit your child's fluid intake two hours before bedtime.e disposable underpants such as GoodNites brand to help your child go tosleep confident that they will wake up in a dry bed.4.Designate a space in your child's underwear drawer for underpants fornighttime.5.Put a lined garbage can with a lid in the bedroom so wet pants can be discreetlythrown out.6.Point out how GoodNites Disposable Underpants will keep your child dry forsleepovers and how they can easily be put on and taken off in the privacy of the bathroom.Mlisten1-2Mlisten2-1In 1969, the Coca-Cola Company began a new advertising campaign that centered on the slogan "It's the Real Thing." Beginning with a hit song, this new campaign was proved to be one of the most popular ads ever created.The song "I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke" had its origins in a fog. Bill Backer, the creative director of the Coca-Cola Company, was traveling to London to join two other songwriters to write and arrange several radio commercials for Coca-Cola. As the plane approached Great Britain, heavy fog at London's Heathrow Airport forced it to land instead at Shannon Airport, Ireland. The irate passengers were obliged to share rooms at a hotel in Shannon or to sleep at the airport. Tensions and tempers ran high among the passengers.The next morning, in the airport coffee shop, Backer noticed that several passengers who had been among the most irate were now laughing and sharing stories over bottles of Coke.As Backer recalled himself, "In that moment I began to see a bottle of Coca-Cola as more than a drink. I began to see the familiar words, 'Let's have a Coke,' as actually a way of saying, 'Let's keep each other company for a little while.' So that was the basic idea: to see Coke not just as a liquid refresher but as something shared by all peoples and as a universally-liked formula that would help to keep them company for a few minutes. I could see and hear a song for the commercial. I'm not sure how the lyrics should start, but I know the last line—'I'd like to buy the world a Coke and keep it company.'"This is how the famous song for Coca-Cola came into being.Questions:1.When was the song "I'd like to Buy the World a Coke" written?2.What was the slogan of Coca-Cola's new campaign in 1969?3.Where was Bill Backer when the idea of the song hit him?4.What happened during Bill Backer's trip?5.How did the passengers feel at first?6.What did Bill Backer find some other passengers doing on the following day? Mlisten2-2Mlisten3-1The staff of the Federal Trade Commission has released the "Report on Weight-Loss Advertising: An Analysis of Current Trends". The report concludes that false or misleading claims, such as exaggerated weight loss without diet or exercise, are widespread in ads for weight-loss products, and appear to have increased over the last decade.Many marketers, the report states, use false claims, misleading consumer testimonials, and deceptive before-and-after photos to sell their products. Often ads promised weight-loss results beyond what is possible. Nearly half of the ads claimed that the users could lose weight without diet and exercise.According to health and nutrition experts, many of the weight-loss products and programs are either unproven or unsafe, and frustrate efforts to promote healthy weight-loss efforts by promising unrealistic results."There is no such thing as a miracle pill for weight loss," Surgeon General Richard Carmona said. "The surest and safest way to weight loss and healthier living is by combining healthful eating and exercising. First eat healthfully—cut fats, eat at least five servings of fruit a day, and cut down on the amount of alcohol you drink. Next, get some physical activity in your day. Walking just 30 minutes a day, five days a week can reduce weight, and make you feel better."Questions:1.Which of the following words best describes the claims in current weight-loss advertisements?2.How many ads promise users they will lose weight without diet or exercise?3.What does Surgeon General Richard Carmona say about weight loss?4.Which of the following is recommended with regard to weight loss?Mlisten3-2Mlisten4-1Newport's Seven Must-Sees:1. The Cliff WalkThis legendary promenade is Newport's gotta-see landmark! Stroll its 3.5-mile length and you'll be rewarded with fabulous views of the famed mansions on one side and the Atlantic surf on the other.2. Rough PointOccupying 10 acres of land, heiress Doris Duke's 105-room estate houses an extraordinary collection of artwork and furniture. The crème de la crème of her collection is on display during the 2004 Duke Treasure Houses Exhibit (through November 6).3. Touro SynagogueVisit the oldest synagogue in America—George Washington did (in 1781)! Another spiritual landmark: the 1699 Friends Meeting House, America's oldest Quaker meeting house.4. Thames StreetGet in some serious shopping along this bustling thoroughfare that parallels the waterfront. Continue browsing on Bannister's and Bowen's wharves and in the upscale shops on Bellevue Avenue.5. International Tennis Hall of FameHoused in the historic Newport Casino, the museum—which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year—explores the history of the game, plus provides glimpses of Gilded-Age society.6. 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21世纪大学实用英语综合教程第二册听力答案及原文（unit5）Unit 5IV. Class PresentationListening & SpeakingThe Language for Asking If Someone Remembers Something1). Directions: You are going to listen to an instructor talking about the languagefor asking if someone remembers something. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the missing words.Instructor: Everybody remembers. Everybody forgets. A good student tends to havea good memory. Memory plays a vital role in learning.But memory is selective. Some are good at remembering names;others are good at memorizing figures. In some cases, things are retained(记住) forever; in others, things slip without leaving any ). traces(痕迹Everybody, however, at some time asks someone or isasked to recall something.Pick up the following sentences to ask if someone remembers something:— Do you remember when we first met?— Can you recall what you saw at the moment?— Can you bring my name to mind?—You haven’t forgot what you told me, have you?— You remember what I s aid, don’t you?— Do you by any chance remember what the instructor told us to do?— Would you mind telling me if you still remember the password?— I was wondering whether you remember your promise.Pick up the following sentences to state you remember what has been asked:— As I remember, we first met in 2000.— As I recall, I saw nothing at the moment.—It’s coming back to me now.— I recollect what I told you.—I’ll never forget what you said.Pick up the following sentences to state you have forgotten:—I don’t remember.—I’ve forgotten all about it.—I simply can’t recall.—It won’t come back to me.—I’m afraid I forget it now.—I’m afraid that escapes me.— It slipped my mind.—My mind’s gone blank.2. Directions: Now have a pattern drill between two students. One asks if the otherremembers something and he or she replies with the languagelearned in Exercise 1.Asking If Someone Remembers Something31) Directions: Before you listen to the first conversation, read the followingwords and expressions which may be new to you.dare 敢tentative 试探性的ring a bell 引起模糊回忆enhance 增强Directions: Listen to the conversation twice and fill in the blanks with themissing Words.Li Ming: Excuse me, Wang Ying, do you by any chance remember what to say in English when you want to express curiosity?Wang Ying: You’re testing me, aren’t you?Li Ming: How dare I?Wang Ying: We learned it last week. Don’t you remember even one of theexpressions used for that purpose?Li Ming: I’m afraid I’ve forgotten it all now. That’s why I’m asking you.Wang Ying: You know, one thing can be expressed in different ways. As Irecall, it’s common to say: “I’m most curious about….” It’s directto say: “I’m very keen to know….”It’s tentative to say: “I wonder ifyou could tell me….” Does this ring a bell?Li Ming: Oh, it’s all coming back to me now. Thanks for reminding me.Wang Ying: Anytime.Li Ming: How come you’ve got such a good memory?Wang Ying: Repetition enhances memory. You remember reading aloud everyday helps?Li Ming: I do, but….Wang Ying: But what?Now listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions.1. What has slipped Li Ming’s mind?The language used to express curiosity.2. When did they pick up that vocabulary?They learnt how to use it last week.3. What does Wang Ying do?She helps Li Ming recall the language.4. How does Wang Ying explain her good memory?Repetition enhances memory.5. What does Wang Ying most probably do every day?She reads aloud every day.2) Directions: Before you listen to the second conversation, read the followingwords and expressions which may be new to you.tee off (从球座)开球swing 挥臂击球fairway (高尔夫球场上的)平坦球道yup = yesDirections: Listen to the conversation twice, and then complete the passageaccording to the conversation you have just heard.Jack’s wife Tracy asked him how his game was, and he said that he hit prettywell, but that he couldn’t see where the ball went because of his poor eyesight. Tracysuggested that he take her brother Scott along. Her reason was that Scott had perfecteyesight even though he was 85 years old. The nest day Jack teed off with Scottlooking on. Jack swung and the ball disappeared down the middle of the fairway.Jack asked Scott whether he saw it, and Scott said yes. But when Jack asked him where the ball was, Scott said he’d forgotten.Directions: Listen to the conversation again, and complete the form as thespeaker recounts it. After that, act it out in class.Tracy: How was your game, dear?Jack: Well, I was hitting pretty well, but my eyesight’s gotten so bad I couldn’tsee where the ball went.Tracy: But you’re 75 years old, Jack. Why don’t you take my brother Scott along?Jack: But he’s 85 and doesn’t pl ay golf anymore.Tracy: But he’s got perfect eyesight. He would watch the ball for you.The next day Jack teed off with Scott looking on. Jack swung and the balldisappeared down the middle of the fireway.Jack: Do you see it, Scott?Scott: Yup.Jack: Well, where is it?Scott: I forget.4. Directions: Ask your classmates whether they still remember what they learned ineach of the previous four units. Try to use the language you pickedup in Exercise 1.Listening Practice5. Directions: Listen to the following people talking and thendecide who is who.1. M: So what’s Sally doing here?W: he says she’s pretty free while her husband David’s here for a conference.And she wants me to show her something of Shanghai.Q: Who’s in Shanghai for a co nference?A) The woman speaker. B) The man speaker.C) David. D) Sally.2. M: Just one moment, I’ll check. Oh yes, it’s Mr. and Mrs. Kerry.W: That’s right.Q: Who is the man?A) Mr. Kerry. B) Mr. Morgan.C) The receptionist. D) The bellman(旅馆服务员).3. W: What’s wrong with the job you have now?like the M: I’m a terrible salesperson. I don’t like talking to strangers, and I don’tproduct I have to sell.Q: Who’s the salesperson?A) The woman’s brother. B) The man’s brother.C) The woman. D) The man.4. W: Another one! Sam’s always talking about starting new businesses. He musthave spent a fortune on the last one.M: Yeah. Judy thinks her husband’s crazy, but he insists on it.Q: Who’s Judy?A) The female speaker’s sister. B) The male speaker’s sister.C) The male speaker’s wife. D) Sam’s wife.5. W: I really blew that test. Dr. Smith told me that he had never seen anybody getsuch a low grade on one of his tests. He was really angry.M: What happened? You usually get pretty good grades.Q: Who’s Dr. Smith?A) The woman’s instructor. B) The woman’s parent.C) The man’s teacher. D) The man’s doctor.6. Directions: Listen to the following five short dialogues and choose theappropriate answers.1. W: Didn’t you say you would go to the c onference this morning?M: Yes, but it was postponed until next Wednesday.Q: What does the woman mean?A) The conference was held last Wednesday.B) The conference was held this morning.C) The conference was canceled.D) The conference was put off.2. W: Do you have the test scores?M: No, but they are listed on the English department bulletin board.Q: What does the woman imply?A) The scores are not listed.B) You can read the scores yourself.C) The scores will be out tomorrow.D) The Engl ish department doesn’t give out scores.3. M: Is there anything else that I have to do to complete this course?W: No, that’s it.Q: What does the woman mean?A) There is only one thing left to complete.B) Everything is completed.C) That is the right one. D) No, it is not enough.4. M: Have you gotten your textbook yet?W: They are out of it in the bookstore, but they put in a special order for me.Q: What does the woman mean?A) She can borrow the textbook from the library.B) She had the salesman order the book for her.C) She has to wait in line to buy her textbook.D) It’s too late to buy the textbook now.5. W: Do you want to try a new way to get there?M: Not this time; we don’t have enough time.Q: What does the woman imply?A) She doesn’t want to go the same way this time.B) She thinks a new way will take too long.C) She agrees with the man’s idea.D) She has changed her mind.7. Directions: Listen to the following short story twice. Listen carefully and decidewhether the statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the story you have heard.porch 门廊rocker 摇椅casually 偶然地obligingly 体贴地engage 订婚cheek 面颊lingering 长时间的wrinkled 皱纹的bold 大胆的kind of 有点儿，有几分nibble 轻咬alarm 惊慌Grandpa and Grandma were sitting in their porch rockers watching the beautiful sunset and talking about “the good old days,” when Grandma turned toGrandpa and said, “Honey, do you remember when we first started dating and you used to just casually reach over and take my hand?” Grandpa looked over at her,smiled and obligingly took her aged hand in his.With a little smile, Grandma pressed a little farther, “Honey, doyouremember how, after we were engaged, you’d sometimes lean over and suddenlykiss me on the cheek?” Grandpa lean ed slowly toward Grandma andgave her a lingering kiss on her wrinkled cheek.Growing bolder still, Grandma said, “Honey, do you remember how,after wewere first married, you’d kind of nibble on my ear?” Grandpaslowly got up fromhis rocker and headed into the house. Alarmed, Grandma said, “Honey, where areyou going?”Grandpa replied, “To get my teeth!”___T___ 1. Grandpa and Grandma had a lovely talk while the sun was setting.___T___ 2. While talking, Grandpa obligingly took Grandma’s hand.___F___ 3. Grandma gave Grandpa a lingering kiss because of his love and care.___F___ 4. Grandma asked Grandpa if he had remembered nibbling her earbefore their marriage.___F___ 5. Grandpa’s false teeth dropped out with his hearty laugh.8. Directions: Listen to the following talk and fill in the blanks with the missingwords. The talk is given twice.Can you recite the alphabet(字母表) easily and quickly? Can youwrite your name easily? Can you play scales(音阶) on a musical instrument?You would probably say that you memorized all this. But what you actually did was to learn them. And the way you learned them was by forming a habit! In other words, what was once quite difficult for you, such as reciting the alphabet orplaying scales, became easy and almost automatic when you formed the habit ofdoing it. So memory can be described as learning by means of forming habits.A human being has a tremendous(巨大的) number of such habits that enablehim to do most of the ordinary things in life, such as fastening buttons or washing hands. But suppose you read a book and then someone asked you what the book was about, or how to describe the plot(情节). Surely, your response cannot be said to come from habit.But if you examine the situation carefully, you will see that something very much like habit does play a part. For example, with ordinary habits, you learn howto put certain elements together in the proper order. Now, when you give the plot ofa book, or tell what it’s about, you are doing the same kind of thing. In fact, some psychologists say that all learning (and this also means memory) is made up of avast combination of simple habits.9. Directions: Listen to the talk again and then answer thefollowing questionsorally.1. What would people say about doing things easily hand quickly in life?They would probably say that people had memorized how to do them.2. What can memory be described as, according to the talk?It can be described as learning by means of forming habits.3. What can habits do?They enable us to do most of the ordinary things in life.4. What are you actually doing while describing the plot of book?You are making sue of something that is very much like habit.5. What question do you think the speaker is trying to answer?What is memory?10. Directions: Have a discussion on the topic given below.How important is memory to learning?。

大学英语听力第五册（focus listening）答案Lesson1Part AI. 1d 2b 3a 4b 5cII. (1) psychological (2) cultural (3) lin guistic(4) They speak very quickly (5) They speak with different accents (6) They use different styles of speech. (7) Attend Engl ish classes(8) Use a language lab as much as possible(9) Listen to programs in English on the radio and TV(10) Take every opportunity to meet and speak with native English-speaking peop le.Part BTo go I know Goodbye Farewell right therePart C1 a2 d3 c4 b5 bLesson 2Part AI.1 c 2 b 3 a 4 c 5 c II.1 F 2 F 3 F 4 F 5 TPart C1 d2 b3 c4 b5 dLesson 3Part AI. 1 c 2 b 3 c 4 c 5 dII. 1. Friday/ 2. Can't make the meeting on Tuesday afternoon3. Friday/4. Grandmother died. Got to go to the funeral5. Strike /6. Cancel the last order7. London/ 8. Phone her as soon as Dawson's back9. Supply / 10. Will explain laterPart C1 d2 b3 b4 a5 cLesson 4Part AI. 1 c 2 a 3 d 4 b 5 cII. 1 good things / who do hard physical work.2 co-workers / too heavy / when there was nothing to do3 pride and satisfaction / praise from co-workers pay a job was being done4 his time had been well spentPart C1 d2 d3 b4 c5 aLesson 5Part AI.2 If you can't get to sleep at night, what do you do3 What do you do before you go to bed4 When you dream, what do you dream about5 How much time do you spend making your bed every day6 Have you had any people complaining about your sleeping habits II.1 c 2 a 3 b 4 c 5 dPart C1 d2 c3 a4 b5 cLesson 6Part AI. 1 d 2 a 3 d 4 d 5 cII.<1>1899 <2> a reporter on Kansas City Star<3>serving as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross<4>he got to know many of the American writers and artists in Paris<5> 1925 <6>A Farewell to Arms<7>The 1930s <8>The Old Man and the Sea<9>The Nobel prize for Literature<10>He committed suicidePart C1 c2 d3 b4 d5 bLesson 7Part AI. 1 c 2 d 3 c 4 b 5 dII.1. A college student2.A man who looked like a city businessman3.Did some shopping there4.In a traffic j5.am 3:306.An evening paper, a coffee and a packet of chocolate biscuits.7.Did a crossword puzzle8.Sat opposite her9.The man open her packet of biscuits and begin to eat them10.Her own packet of biscuits under the newspaper.Part B(1) taste color smell run full of lifearound an island(2) large small high fall in the nightin the day(3)all my lettersPart C1 d2 b3 b4 b5 cMID-TERM TESTPart A1 b2 b3 c4 a5 c6 d7 a8 c9 c 10 bPart B11 b 12 c 13d 14 c 15 d 16 b 17 d 18 b 19 a 20 cPart C(22) health (23) heat (24) excitement (25) cooler(26) opposite (27) emotional(28) The phrase 'green with envy' often refers to a person who is angry because he does not have more money than someone else has.(29) People describe a day in which everything does wrong as 'a black day'(30) But black is not necessarily always used in bad sense. For example, a busi ness ' in the black' is one with profitsPart D31 c 32 d 33 c 34 d 35 c 36 b 37 b 38 a 39 c 40 bLesson 8PartAI. 1 c 2 b 3 a 4 b 5 dII. 1 1)What made you give up everything to come here2)How do you earn a living3)There must be some things you miss, surely2 1)What led you to leave your job and make this trip2)What did you do for money3)How did people react to you4)Did you ever feel like giving up, turning round and coming home5)You've had such an exciting time that you'll find it difficult to settle down, won't youPart C1 d2 b3 b4 c5 bLesson 9Part AI.1 b 2 b 3 a 4 c 5 cII. (1) Paul could reach all the switches.(2) TO give warning if a fire is on.(3) TO prevent burglary.(4) Paul will be able to reach everything in the kitchen.(5) Paul will have a large room on the ground floor.Part C1 b2 a3 c4 b5 cLesson 10Part AI.1 c 2 b 3 a 4 b 5 dII. (1) 1891 (2) principle(3) Whitcomb Judson(4) a new model of fastener (5) manufacture(6) clumsy (7) burst open(8) a really practical slidefastener (9) 1913(10) the presentday zipperPart C1 a2 b3 c4 d5 dLesson 11Part AI.1 c 2 b 3 b 4 d 5 aII.(1) probably Italian (2) probably lived in Pisa, Italy(3) almost certainly a craftsman working in glass(4) most likely around 1286(5) nearly 700 years after he made the inventionPartC1 c2 b3 c4 a5 bLesson 12Part AI.1 d 2 d 3 b 4 d 5 cII.(1) escape from persecution(2) seek a better life for themselves and their children(3) seek adventure and wealth(4) 17th and 18th centuries(5) Ireland and Germany(6) eastern and southern Europe(7) Close-knit communities(8) mutual-aid societies(9) adjust new and strange conditions become Americans(10) learn more about the old waysPartBPeach soak green alive sunPart C1 c2 c3 b4 d5 bLesson 13Part AI.1 d 2 d 3 c 4 a 5 bII.1 adaptable many different places different food different problems of survi val2 modify his environment build houses light fires wear clothesPart C1 a2 c3 a4 b5 aLesson 14Part AI.1 d 2 a 3 d 4 b 5 a II.1 T 2 F 3 T 4 F 5 F 6 T 7 F 8 T 9 T10 FPart C1d 2 c 3 d 4 b 5 aLesson 15Part AI.1 a 2 b 3 b 4 b 5 dII. 1 a gateway committee a sister-city committee aa business committee a trade committee2 had no relationship with the U.S.Ahas a very different form of government from hersindustrialize and to open its door to friends and people3 Pollution transportationPart C1 c2 a3 c4 c5 bFINAL TEST1 b2 d3 a4 c5 d6 c7 d8 b9 c 10 c11 d 12 b 13 d 14 d 15 c 16 d 17 c 18 a 19 a 20 d21 b 22 b 23 d 24 c 25 b26 sensed 27 unsteadily 28 fastened 29 thrown30 whisper 31 fainted 32 hesitation33 The plane was now dangerously close to the ground, but to everyone's relief, it soon began to climb.34 Following instructions, the man guided the plane towards the airfield.35 It shook violently as it touched the ground and then moved rapidly across the field, but after a long run it stopped safely.36 c 37 d 38 d 39 b 40 c 41 b 42 a43 d 44 b 45 c 46 a 47 b 48 c 49 b 50 b。

Unit 5 听力材料及参考答案〔Text 1〕M: Excuse me, but it’s a bit too hot here. Is it OK if I open the window?W: Fine with me. I feel a little hot, too.〔Text 2〕M: When is Simon’s birthday?W: March 11th, just four days before mine.〔Text 3〕W: John’s room was in a mess. It seemed that he had never cleaned it.M: This problem was not uncommon for a young man away from home.〔Text 4〕M: Hi, Jane, do you have some change? I have to make a call on the payphone.W: Payphone? Why not use my mobile phone? Here you are.〔Text 5〕W: Nobody expected that he would be able to come to the party.M: But he did.〔Text 6〕W: What time is it now?M: It is half past nine.W: It is said that our library has got some new books. I want to go and have a look. Do you think I’ll have enoug h time to get there before it closes?M: I can’t tell. What time does it close?W: About 10 o’clock.M: Can you make it in half an hour? Anyhow it’s not far from here. By the way, can you return some books for me?W: OK, no problem! Do you know what the new books are about? I need some books about English writing for my term paper.M: I heard that most of the new books are about English grammar and writing. All of them are the latest publications. I am sure there are some you need.W: That’s great. Oh, it’s already 9:40. There are only 20 minutes left. I’d better get going. See you!M: See you!〔Text 7〕W: What happened?M: Well, I was lying in the sand enjoying the music on the radio when suddenly I heard someone shouting for help. So I jumped up and saw a little boy waving his arms in the air. I took off my shirt and my watch and jumped into the water. I brought him back.W: Was there anybody else around?M: No. Not at that moment.W: Where were his parents?M: They were away buying some drinks.〔Text 8〕W: What time does Mother’s plane arrive?M: I’m not sure, but I think it is at 2:13. I’ll call the airport to make sure.W: Why don’t you do that while I change my clothes?M: Do you think Dick or Brenda wants to go?W: I don’t know. I think we can call them.M: I know Dick has to work, but maybe Brenda can go.W: OK, call her first, then the airport. I’ll go and get ready.〔Text 9〕M: Hello, Mary. Why are you standing here in the cold wind?W: I’m waiting for a bus; but the buses are very full at this time o f the day.M: Where are you going? This isn’t your way home. You must take a bus from the other side of the street to go home.W: I’m not going home now. I’m going for a walk in the park. I always like to go for a walk before lunch.M: Then why not walk fr om here to the park, too? It isn’t very far.W: Oh, no, Bill. It isn’t very interesting to walk through the street; in fact, it’s veryboring. So I always take a No. 3 bus.〔Text 10〕Few people would even think of beginning a new job at the age of 76, but one of America’s most famous artists did just that. Anna Mary Robertson, better known as “Grandma Moses〞, turned to painting because she was too old to work on her farm.Grandma Moses painted carefully and her works were nice. She first painted only to enjoy herself, and then began to sell her works for a little money. In 1939, a collector, Louis Caldor happened to see several of Grandma Moses’ works hanging in a shop. He liked them, bought them at once, and set out to look for more. Caldor held a show to introduce the works of Grandma Moses to other artists.Grandma Moses died on December 13, 1961, at the age of 101. She was world famous.参考答案：1-5 AABCB 6-10 BCACC11-15 CBACB 16-20 CAABA21-25 CDCBA 26-30 BBDBC31-35 ACACB 36-40 DBCDA41-45 CDBAB 46-50 ACCDB51-55 ABACD 56-60 CABDB61-65 BCEAD66. This small village is surrounded by green mountains and clear waters.67. As far as I know, he has a gift for business.68.With the development of Chinese economy, many foreigners have settled in China.69. I can’t figure out how beautiful the Three Gorges will be in the future.70. It’s extremely cold in winter in Heilongjiang Province, which is in the northeast of China.One possible version:Ladies and gentlemen,Welcome to our city.I’d like to tell you something about our city. Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province, lies in the southeast of China. It has a population of about 5 million. The city has a history of more than 2,400 years, and was once the capitals of ten dynasties. It is a very beautiful city with a lot of places of interest, such as the Xuanwu Lake, the Jiming Temple and the Stone City. It also has many modern factories and high buildings.I’m sure you will have a good time here.Thank you.。

Unit 5 Place and Direction (1)Part One Warming-up ActivityDirections: study the following proverbs and sayings, and then put them into Chinese.1. A young idler, an old beggar.少壮游手好闲，老大乞食可怜。

2.Be swift to hear, slow to speak.听宜敏捷，言宜缓行。

3.Constant dripping wears away a stone.水滴石穿，绳锯木断。

4.Every man is the architect of his own fortune.自己的命运自己掌握。

5.Don’t put off till tomorrow what should be done today.今日事，今日毕。

6.Care and diligence bring luck.谨慎和勤奋带来好运。

7.Experience keeps a dear school, but fools learn in no other.经验学校学费高，愚人旁处学不到。

8.Idleness is the root of all evil.懒惰乃万恶之源。

9.It is lost labor to sow where there is no soil.没有土壤，播种也是徒劳。

10.It is not work that kills, but worry.工作不会伤身，伤身乃是忧虑。

Part Two StatementsDirections: listen to the following short statements and choose the best answer from the four choices.1.Every one except Jean went to the party. (A)2.How much will the dress be after it is put on sale?(B)3.Mary will go to the cinema whether her mother says yes or not. (B)4.I called Tom while John was playing table tennis. (D)5.Mr. Johnson hardly ever smokes. (C)Part Three Short ConversationsI.Study the following before listening.地点与方向类的对话指根据会话中直接或间接地提到有关某个地点或方向的内容、关键词及对话者的相互关系进行推理，排除干扰，辨别出对话场所。

Unit5PartBHow Our Memory WorksTry to imagine a life without a memory. It would be impossible. You couldn't use a language, because you wouldn't remember the words. You couldn't understand a film, because you need to hold the first part of the story in your mind in order to understand the later parts. You wouldn't be able to recognize anyone - even members of your own family. You would live in a permanent present. You would have no past and you wouldn't be able to imagine a future.Human beings have amazing memories. Apart from all our personal memories about our own lives, we can recall between 20,000 and 100,000 words in our own language as well as possibly thousands more in a foreign language. We have all sorts of information about different subjects such as history, science, and geography, and we have complex skills such as driving a car or playing a musical instrument. All these things and countless others depend on our memory.How well you remember things depends on many different factors. Firstly, some people naturally have better memories than others, in just the same way as some people are taller than others, or have different color eyes. Some top chess players, for example, can remember every move of every game that they have ever seen or played.Secondly, research shows that different things are stored in different parts of the brain. Ideas, words, and numbers are stored in the left-hand side, while the right-hand side remembers images, sounds, and smells. In most people one side of the brain is more developed than the other, and this may explain why some people can remember people's faces easily, but can't remember their names.Thirdly, we all remember exciting, frightening, or dramatic events more easily. This is because these experiences produce chemicals such as adrenaline, which boost your memory. They say that anyone who is old enough to remember knows exactly where they were on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, when radio and TV programs around the world were interrupted with the shocking news that the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York were hit.Fourthly, the context in which you learn something can affect how well you remember it. Tests on divers, for example, showed that when they learned things underwater, they could also remember those things best when they were underwater.Lastly, the more often you recall a memory the more likely you are to remember it. If you don't use it, you'll lose it. A telephone number that you dial frequently will stay in your memory easily, but you will probably have to write down one that you use only now and again.Questions:1. What does the passage mainly tell us?2. What can be inferred from the passage?3. Which of the following is stated to be true?4. Why can we remember exciting, dramatic, or frightening events better?PartCAdditional ListeningsTechniques to Help Us Remember BetterWe all have problems remembering things, but there are some techniques that you can use to help you remember.First of all, remember the names and jobs of the people and where they come from. Here, the best thing is to imagine images of the people and the names that you want to remember. And you should try to think of funny images as they are easier to remember. For example, we have Tom the student from Australia. Well, for Tom you might imagine a tomato. Then Australia has a shape a bit like a dog. Now let's imagine it's a very clever dog and is studying. So imagine Tom's face as a tomato and he's with a dog and the dog is reading a book. So now we have a picture of Tom the student from Australia.Now let's take the numbers. The best thing to do here is to break a large number up into smaller numbers and then think of things that the numbers remind you of, such as a birthday, a particular year, the number of a house. Or with a number like 747 you might think of a jumbo jet -- a Boeing 747.With the directions, the best thing is to imagine yourself following the directions. Create a picture in your mind of yourself going down the street. Count the turnings 1, 2, ... Then turn left. Now imagine going past a supermarket and a cinema and so on.When you have to remember lists of words, try to build them into a story. So with our words we might start with, 'The sun was shining, so I went for a walk. I saw a horse wearing trousers. It was kicking some bananas over a television. The bananas landed in a bag.' And so on. Again the funnier the story, the better.Try some of these techniques and you'll be amazed at what you can remember.Questions:1. How many techniques are mentioned in the talk?2. Why should we imagine a dog in order to remember that Tom is from Australia?3. What should we do to remember a large number?4. How can we remember the directions to a certain place?5. How can we remember lists of words?PartDImprove Your MemoryTo many people advancing age means losing your hair, your waistline and your memory. But is it an inescapable fact that the older you get, the less you remember? Well, as time goes by, we tend to blame age for problems that are not necessarily age-related.When a teenager can't find her keys, she thinks it's because she's distracted or disorganized, but a 70-year-old blames her memory. In fact, the 70-year-old may have been misplacing things for decades -- like we all do from time to time.In healthy people, memory doesn't deteriorate as quickly as many of us think. According to psychologists, as we age, our memory mechanism isn't broken, it's just different. The brain's processing time slows down over the years, though no one knows exactly why. Recent research suggests that nerve cells lose efficiency and that there's less activity in the part of the brain that decides whether to store information or not. But it's not clear that less activity is worse. A beginning athlete is winded more easily than a trained athlete. In the same way, as the brain gets more skilled at a task, it spends less energy on it.There are steps you can take to improve your memory, though you have to work to keep your brain in shape. It's like having a good body. You can't go to the gym once a year and expect to stay in top form.Some memory enhancement experts suggest using the AM principle. Pay attention to whatyou want to remember. Then give some meaning to it. We remember things when we focus on them, whether we intend to or not. That helps explain why jingles stick in our minds. They are played on loud, flashy TV commercials. They also use rhyme and music to help us remember better.Basic organization helps us remember the boring stuff. For example, rather than trying to recall a random list of groceries, we can divide them into categories, such as dairy, meat, and produce. For important things like keys and money, we can set up a "forget-me-not" spot where we always keep them.We can also eat to aid our memory power. Whole grains, fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of glucose, the brain's preferred fuel. Another low-tech way to improve memory is to get adequate rest. Sleep may allow our brain time to encode memories.Interest in friends, family and hobbies does wonders for our memory. A sense of passion or purpose helps us remember. Memory requires us to pay attention to our lives, allowing us to discover in them everything worth remembering.Statements:1. It is not always true that the older you get, the less you remember.2. It can be inferred from the passage that memory problems are not really age-related.3. As we get older, our memory mechanism is broken, and so cannot be the same as it was before.4. Scientists have discovered that memory loss is caused by lack of activity in the part of the brain that decides what information to store.5. You must work hard to keep your brain active, just as you work hard to keep yourself in shape.6. In the AM principle, the letters A and M most likely refer to attention and memory respectively.7. A right choice of food and plenty of rest help improve our memory.8. Memory requires us to have purpose or passion in what we do.。

Unit 5V ocabularyI.11) monthly 2) acquaintances 3)classic 4) look; in the eye 5)manufactured 6) options 7)finance 8) replacement 9) survived 10) pick out 11) married 12) grabbed at2.1) survived a car crash that killed both her parents.2) almost embarrassed to death when Sarah read my poem out to the whole class.3) of the Children’s Hospital will care for the seriously injured pupils.4) several phone calls making inquiries about the position of the Chief Financial Officer.5) straighten out all your financial problems if you join our club. 3.1) inquiry; died of hunger; people survied2) Instantly; give up his; retire; replace him; executive 3) his beloved; odd jobs; and all thatII Word Formation1.embarrassment2. survivors3. newly4. marketable5. monthly6.competition 7. conceivable8.respectableIII. Usage1.the poor2. The deceased/The dead3. the disabled4. the French5.The accused 6. the young 7. the unemployed 8. the latter…the former…Comprehensive ExercisesI.Cloze1.Text-related1）died of 2) instantly 3) classic 4)ask around 5) surviving 6) retire 7)executive 8) replacement 9）stock 10) look…in the eye 2.Theme-related1)impressed 2) diligence 3) Instead 4) Contrary 5) professionally 6) perform 7) personal 8) balance 9) commitment 10) revealed II. Translation1.1) I’m not sure where you can find a good carpenter---you’d better ask around.2) Feeling a little embarrassed, he quickly cleared his throat and looked up at the painting on the wall.3) Michael was survived by three sons, two daughters, and his wife Elizabeth.4) As a financial expert, William advised us to invest our money in the stock market.5) We small retailers can’t compete with supermarkets in pricing and sales.2.My dad is a hard-working executive of a manufacturing firm. He works six days a week. Every day he has to straighten out various kinds of problems so that he often stays up late/nights. However, he tries his best to balance/maintain balance between work and family. On Sundays my dad usually stays at home and cares for us as much as he can. To my greatest joy, he cooks our favorite dished and plays ball with us.Unit 5Part A1. Call back David Johnson this afternoon.2. Call Bill Green at 415-389-1074 this evening. It’s important.3. Meet Judy outside the Art Museum at ten tomorrow morning.4. Don’t forget to go to Tom’s party this evening.1. 6247-22552. 6417-28173. 612-930-9608Part BTapescriptA Business CallA: Good afternoon. ABC Imports. May I help you?B: Yes, may I speak to Mr. James Johnson, please?A: I’m afraid Mr. Johnson isn’t available right now. Would you like to leave a message?B: This is Richard Alexander with Star Electronics. It’s very important that he returns my call this afternoon.A: Does he have your office number and your mobile phone number?B: I thinks so, but let me give them to you again.A: Okay.B: My office number is 714-555-2000; my cell phone number is 909-555-2308. He can reach me at my office number before 6 p.m. or anytime today on my mobile.A: Very well, I’ll give him your message as soon as he returns to the office.Exercise 1: b aExercise 2: 1) James Johnson 2) ABC Imports 3) Richard Alexander 4) Star Electronics5) 909-555-2308 6) 714-555-2000 7) Call Richard Alexander 8) 6 p.m.Dialogue 1: 1) Frank Qian’s 2) Frank 3) Well 4) I’m afraid Mr. Qian’s not in the office at the moment 5) try his mobile 6) give me the number 7) 909-365-2781 8) Just let me check that. 9)909-365-2781 10)That’s it.Dialogue 2: 1) Can I help you? 2) I’d like to 3) Mr. Paul Osman 4) I’m afraid Mr. Osman is at a meeting right now. 5)Can I take a message 6) Brian Gray 7) “The Bike Shop”8) urgent 9) Mr. Osman 10) Mr. Gray 11) my phone number 12) I’ll give your message to Mr. Osman as soon as possiblePart CTapescript Good Luck CompanySecretary: Good Luck Company.Applicant: I’m calling in connection with your post of computer sales representative. Your advertisement said that I should ring up first for an interview.Secretary: That’s right. What are your qualifications?Applicant: I have a degree in Computer Science.Secretary: Do you have any relevant working experience?Applicant: Yes, I have been a computer programmer in a trading company for three years.Secretary: Can I have your name, please?Applicant: Brian Tong.Secretary: Okay, I’ve written down your information and I’ll pass this on to our personnel department for further consideration before we decide whether there will be an interview with you.Applicant: When would you let me know the result?Secretary: In about 2 weeks’ time, I think. How can I contact you, Mr Tong?Applicant: You can call me at my office at 38839673 during office hours.Secretary: 3-8-8-3-9-6-7-3. Okay, I’ll let you know the result when I hear from the personnel department.Exercise: 3. (Post) Computer sales representative 4. A degree in Computer Science5. A computer programmer in a trading company for three years6. 38839673。

Unit 5 AthletesPart 1 Listening, Understanding and SpeakingListening II'm Ted. Well, I've been playing it since I was quite young. My father was very keen on it and he used to give me lessons. We didn't have to go far to play, so we used to play together quite a lot. Unless you have to join a club, it's not an expensive sport. You just need a racket and some balls. When I was in university, I played for an hour or so every morning. Sometimes it was not easy for us to book a court because it was so popular. For most people, i t’s great exercise and requires a lot of energy. Of course, you have to be fit, as it demands a lot of running and speed around the court. Usually, there’s not a lot of standing around; one is constantly moving. But that’s why it’s a sport I like to play and watch so much.I'm Mike. I think I've been playing it for nearly 40 years now, ever since I was a little kid. It has always been a great interest of mine. When I watch a game, I appreciate the athletic skills of the players: the strategies of the manager or coach; and the excitement of the uncertainty. I enjoy not knowing how the game is going to end, even when a very strong team is playing against a very weak team. There's always that possibility of surprise, and of the unexpected changing the game.I'm Lisa. Well, I've been doing it every winter holiday for as long as I can remember. I love doing it because you can get better every time. It's fast and exciting and although it's really cold, you can still get a tan. Of course, the scenery is beautiful and it's really nice when you're tired to go and have a hot drink afterwards. The problem is that it's very expensive and really dangerous. But apart from getting hurt occasionally, I still thoroughly enjoy it.1. 1) tennis 2 ) quite young 3)soccer 4) a little kid 5) nearly 40 years6)skiing 7) remember2. tennis 1, 5, 7 football/soccer 2, 9, 10 skiing 3, 4, 6, 8Listening IIDuring the 1930s and 1940s, when someone asked a kid whom his role models were, he would often respond with the names of baseball players. Advertisers trying to sell a product would often turn to baseball stars because the public knew them and loved them. Now looking at today's baseball players, the only time we seem to hear about them is when they are complaining about their salaries. Baseball is no longer the great national pastime, and kids are looking elsewhere for their role models.Back in the 1930s and 1940s, money wasn't such an important issue. Players played baseball because they loved the game. They rarely complained about money. And they earned very little in comparison with players today.Most players back then were also positive role models both on and off the field. They did a lot of things for the neighborhood, from visiting sick children in hospitals to signing autographs—not for the publicity, but just one of the kindness of their hearts. Parents then could be proud when their children said that they wanted to grow up and play major league baseball. Today, however, most baseball players visit hospitals only when they need care, and some of them even charge 20 dollars for their autograph.In the past, players always tried to be positive role models for America's youth. Today, it is a totally different story. It seems that we can't get through a week without some baseball player doing something stupid or illegal.If today’s players would just grow up and stop worrying about who's making the most money, they would start feeling better about themselves; the public would start respecting the game again; and kids could start finding some role models on the baseball field again.1. B D A C2.T T F F F F F T T TListening IIIBuilding team spirit is always the focal point of what I try to do as a manager. When I first went to Crystal Palace, players would finish training and then go straight home. There was no atmosphere. So we brought in a pool table and fruit machines. When players choose to spend time together, it generates a better atmosphere.The team spirit is very important, but I don't believe in motivating the team as a team. I don’t give team talks. I try to motivate the team as individuals. I speak to the players individually and try not to put too much pressure on anyone. I believe players perform best when they are relaxed. If they're too tense, I can guarantee they won't play well.I also believe in giving people autonomy. I like all the people who work for me to be autonomous.I very rarely interfere. I feel people should be judged on their results. If they prove incompetent, then I'm incompetent if I continue employing them.It's like that with the team. I get criticized for not interfering during a game and for not making more substitutions. But I feel if I've chosen those 11 players to get a result, then I should leave them alone to get on with it.If I'm dropping a player from the team, I don't feel I have to explain it to them. If they want to discuss it, I'll say, "Come back and talk about it in a couple of days' time." But I don't try to remotivate them. It's up to them to have the character to fight their way back to the team. I'm a great believer that almost everything you achieve in life is due to your attitude. If I have a player who is magnificently gifted but has a stinking attitude, I won't waste my time on them.1. 1) team spirit 2) A. spend time together B. individuals pressure C. autonomy interfered drop a player2. 1.2.4.6.8.10（√）Listening IVEver since the modern Olympic Games began in 1896, they've had their critics. Every form of competitive activity attracts trouble. But part of the aim of the Games, when they were first held in ancient Greece, was to discourage war between states by engaging them in a friendlier kind of combat.The spirit of competition in the Games uses up a lot of energy which might otherwise be harmfully deployed. It does a lot of good getting people to forget their differences in a communal activity. Any competitor or spectator at the event will tell you that the atmosphere of friendship there is unforgettable, as if the world really is one big family. And the hostilities that the press always likes to exaggerate, exist only in a few places. Indeed, it is safe to say, we often suffer more from bad publicity than bad sportsmanship.These Games are the biggest international gathering of any kind in the world. Not only do they bring sports people together, but they unite the world’s public. Isn't this a sufficient reason for continuing them? Of course, a few people are going to use them as an occasion for propaganda. But why should the feelings of a few spoil it for all those who continue to be inspired by the Games?No! As long as the majority wants it, these Games will continue. This is sport, not politics, and it should remain so.1. 1.What is said about the purpose of the Olympic Games? C2.What is said about the spirit of the Olympic Games ? B3.What is said about the influence of the Games ? B2. 1. Criticism.2. It could be harmfully deployed, as in war.3. The world is like a big family.4. Hostilities.5. The majority of people.6. To explain why the Olympic Games should be continued.Part 4 Further ListeningListening IAnnouncer: And in today's Sports World we have a special report from Karen Finch who is with the athletes in the Olympic Village in Atlanta. The line's clear. Can you hearme, Karen?Karen: Fine, Barry, just fine.Announcer: Great. So here is Karen Finch with her report from the Olympic Village.Karen: Well, I have two athletes with me in the studio. First, Bo Lundquist.Bo: Hi!Karen: Bo is a cyclist and he's here with the Swedish team. This is your first Olympics, isn't it, Bo?Bo: Yes, it is.Karen: And how do you feel about it?Bo: Happy, very happy.Karen: Let's talk about your training schedule, Bo. I imagine it's pretty hard.Bo: Yes, it is. I get up at five...Karen: Five! And do you start training then?Bo: Well, first I have a cup of coffee then I start training at about five- thirty. You know, it's quite cold at that time.Karen: Right! I'm sure it is. When do you finish training, Bo?Bo: Well, I practice cycling on the track for about two hours. Then I have a short break for breakfast. After that, I do exercises for another few hours. I suppose I finish atabout midday.Karen: So you're free after twelve. What do you do then?Bo: You mean, what do I do in my spare time?Karen: Right.Bo: Well, we usually go swimming in the afternoon. That's all. I go to bed early. I want to win a gold medal for Sweden.Karen: Well, I hope you do. Thank you, Bo Lundquist. Next we have Bob Smith with me in the studio. Bob's a long distance runner and the American 3000 meterschampion.Bob: Hi!Karen: Hello, Bob. How is your training going?Bob: Fine, just fine. I have a really good program and I think I'm in first-class condition.Karen: Tell me about it, Bob.Bob: Well, I don't like training early in the morning. I don't know why. I just don't like it. So I start around 10 o’clock.Karen: Mmm. And what about having lunch?Bob: I don't have lunch. Lunch makes me tired. I train all through the day until about five o'clock.Karen: Really? So late?Bob: Yes! Then I shower and go home.Karen: So you live right here in Atlanta, do you, Bob?Bob: Yes. I'm married. We live on campus at the University.Karen: What do you do in your spare time, Bob?Bob: I don't have much spare time. I'm studying to be a doctor.Karen: Don't you have any free time?Bob: Not much. But when I relax I like listening to music. Music is really special to me.Karen: Well, thank you, Bob and Bo. Good luck! This is Karen Finch at the Olympic Village in Atlanta.Announcer: Thank you, Karen. And now for our other sports news.1.2,3,5,7 (√)2.Swedish Americancycling long distance running3,000 championship5:30 a.m. 12:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.swimming listening to musicListening IIPeople in tropical countries can read about winter sports but are unable to participate in them. They cannot build snowmen, throw snowballs, toboggan, or ice-skate. Above all, they cannot go skiing.Someone defined skiing as gliding over the ground on two boards. The sport is popular in America in the states which have snow in the winter months. The pleasure we take in this healthy outdoor activity is shared by the Finns, the Russians, the Swedes, the Norwegians, the Germans, the Italians, the Swiss, and the French, who all live in temperate zones with winter climates. But what must people from Egypt, Libya, and Nigeria think of this strange sport?Skiing, unlike tennis or baseball, is not a city sport. Until recently, even in countries with snow, it was limited to mountainous regions. Now there is a new variation that can be enjoyed by everyone. It is called ski touring.1. 1.building snowman2.throwing snowballs3.tobogganing4.ice-skating5.skiing2. Finland; Sweden; Switzerland; Germany; U.S.A; Italy; France; Norway; Russia (√)Listening IIIWoman: On the matter of careers, a lot of the jobs that people go into are lifetime careers. What about baseball? Is it a career over one's full lifetime?Man: Baseball has been my life so far...as you know. I mean, I know someday, could be tomorrow, that I'm going to be out of it.Woman: But how long can you really expect to play, let's say, actively?Man: I've set goals, and I made my first goal, which was to make it to the big leagues. Now, my next goal is to make it through four years, to get my pension.Woman: But how many years can you expect to play professional ball?Man: I'm a pitcher, so it's difficult to say because you never know whether you're going to have a sore arm, whether it's going to go out on you, or what other problem mighthappen. But normally, as a pitcher, I guess the prime time for a pitcher is between27 to 30. I'm 24 and this is my sixth year.Woman: Well, is there any problem with a feeling of insecurity and...Man: Yeah, there is. Especially, like I said, during my first year. I disciplined myself, and I worked hard—and that's what got me here. And I realize that I have to work hard tostay here. And there is the insecurity.Woman: You're under contract?Man: Right, I'm under contract. But that doesn't necessarily mean anything. They could send me down tomorrow. They could do whatever they wanted with me.Woman: What does it take to play professionally? I'm thinking about the level of skill. Is it something that you just work hard to get, or is there a natural sort of ability?Man: Well, there're people that have the natural ability, you know. I feel like I didn't have much. I just worked hard and that's what got me here.1. Male Baseball player 24 Pitcher five to six2. 1.What is the prime career time for a pitcher? C2. What makes the man successful in baseball, according to the conversation? A3. What can be inferred from the conversation? D4. Which of the following statements is true? D5. What kind of feeling does the man have now and then ? D6. What does the man think of baseball as a career? AListening IVLearning to swim had been surprisingly easy, thanks to the Navy's policy of dealing with fear by ignoring it. My fear of deep water left after my Navy experience. On the first day in the pool, an instructor with a voice like a bullhorn ordered 50 of us to climb a high board and jump in feet first. The board looked about 200 feet high, though it may have been only 20 or 25. A line was formed to mount the ladder and jump. I drifted to the end of the line, and then stepped out when the splashing started and introduced myself to the instructor."I'm a non-swimmer," I said, "shall I go to the shallow end of the pool?" At City College I'd spent four years in the shallow end of the pool."This pool doesn't have a shallow end," the instructor said."Well, what am I going to do?""Get up on that platform and jump," he said.The pool depth was marked as 15 feet at that point."I'm not kidding. I can't swim at all.""Up! Up!" he shouted."But I'll drown.""This pool has got the best lifesaving equipment in the Navy," he said. "Don't worry about it." "Come on."Then he shouted again, "I'm giving you an order, mister. Up!"Quaking in every fiber, I climbed the ladder, edged out onto the board, took one look down and unable to faint, stepped back."Jump!" the instructor roared.I stepped to the edge, closed my eyes, and walked into space. The impact of the water was great; then I was sinking, then My God! I was rising irresistibly to the surface. My head broke water. The water was actually supporting me, just as everybody had always said it would. The instructor glared."You didn't keep your legs straight," he shouted. "Get back up there and do it again."1. 1. What does the speaker say about learning to swim in the Navy? A2. How high was the board/? C3. What did the instructor do when he found out about the speaker’s problem? A4. Why did the speaker eventually jump into the pool? A5. What is the best way to overcome fear, according to the speaker? B6. Which of the following is true about the speakers’ education? D7. Which of the following can be used to describe the instructor? C8. Why did the speaker want to go to the shallow end of the pool? B9. Why did the instructor ask the speaker to do it again? D10. How did the instructor assure the speaker that he wouldn’t drown? B2. 1) drifted 2) stepped 3) introduced 4) Quaking 5) climbed6) walked into 7)sinking 8) rising 9) broke 10) supporting。

Fifteen years ago the typical worker with a college degree made 38 percent more than a worker with a high school diploma. Today that figure is 73 percent more. Two years of college means a 20 percent increase annual earnings. People who finish two years of college earn a quarter of a million dollars more tan their high school counterparts over a lifetime.Unit 5Task 1【答案】A.1) People’s ideas on permanent education.2) One is an ordinary “man in the street”. The other is an educational psychologist.3) The first person thinks this idea of permanent education is crazy. He can’t understand peoplewho want to spend all their lives in school. The second person thinks the idea of permanent education is practical because people are never really too old to go on learning.B.1) was; hated; stand; got out 2) all their lives 3) certain limits; age limits【原文】Two people are interviewed about their ideas on education. One is an ordinary "man in the street"; the other is an educational psychologist.The man in the street:When I was at school, I hated it. I couldn't stand it. I wasn't happy until I got out. I think this idea of permanent education is crazy. I know some people go back to school when they're older, go to language classes at the local "tech" and all that, but I can't understand people who want to spend all their lives in school.The educational psychologist:The idea of permanent education is practical because we're never really too old to go on learning. Of course, there are certain limits, but they aren't age limits. For example, let's say a man past sixty tries to learn how to play football. It's foolish for him to do that, but only because his body is too old, not his mind!Task 2【答案】1) He stayed there for a year.2) He has faint, but very pleasant memories of it. He had fun and played games---including story-telling, drawing, singing and dancing.3) He began t have more formal lessons and even worry about exams.4) The exam was called the “Eleven Plus”. Students took the exam to see what kind of secondary school they would get into.【原文】John is talking to Martin about his primary schooling.Martin: Did you go to a state primary school?John: Yes, I did. I went to a nursery school first, at the age of four, but this was purely voluntary.There was a good kindergarten in our neighbourhood so my parents decided to send me there for a year.Martin: Can you still remember it?John: Yes, I have faint, but very pleasant memories of it. It was a delightful place, full of fun and games. As in most nursery schools, work —if you can call it that —consisted of storytelling, drawing, singing and dancing.Martin: You probably don't remember but you must have missed it when you left — you know, when you went to the Infants' School at the age of five.John: I suppose I must have, but you know, right up to the age of seven, school life was very pleasant. It was only later in the Junior School that we began to have more formal lessons and even worry about exams.Martin: Really? Did you have to do exams at that age?John: Yes, we used to then. We had to take an exam at the age of eleven called the "Eleven Plus"to see what kind of Secondary school we would get into. But this exam has disappeared nowadays.Task 3【答案】A.1) compulsory; the ages of 5 and 16; state-funded; independent2) available; at a nursery school; in the nursery class at a primary school3) preparatory; primary; aged 5 to 134) enter the state education system; at the age of 5; secondary school5) 7, 11, 13 or 16; gain admission at 11 or 13; the Common Entrance Examination6) one further year; Advanced Supplementary Examinations; Advanced Level Examinations7) classroom; laboratory; work independently; undertake research for projects8) vocational; conventional9) secondary education; with A-levels; further; higherB.1) GCSE stand for the General Certificate of Secondary Education. It is normally take at the age of sixteen.2) Students usually study form 8 to 12 subjects over two years.3) Some subjects take account of the work students do throughout the year, while others are assessed entirely by examination.【原文】Education in the United Kingdom is compulsory for everyone between the ages of five and sixteen, and is provided by two kinds of schools: state-funded schools and independent (fee-charging) schools.Children educationPre-school or pre-preparatory education: pre-school education is available in both theindependent and the state systems. Many children start their education at the age of three or four at a nursery school or in the nursery class at a primary school.Preparatory education: in the independent system, preparatory (or primary) education is available for children aged 5 to 13.Primary education: most children in the United Kingdom enter the state education system when they go to primary school at the age of five and generally move to secondary school or college at the age of 11.Secondary education (including the General Certificate of Secondary Education and equivalents)Most pupils enter independent boarding schools at the age of 7, 11, 13 or 16. To gain admission at 11 or 13, some pupils sit an exam called the Common Entrance Examination. At 16, they enter the school to study in its sixth form (for A-levels and equivalent qualifications).All UK secondary schools, both state and independent, teach pupils at least until the age of sixteen and prepare them for the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) or equivalent qualifications. Significant numbers of international students enter the UK secondary education system when they are either eleven or thirteen. Many attend independent boarding schools.GCSEs in vocational subjects are normally taken at the age of 16. Following these, students can do one further year of academic study before taking Advanced Supplementary examinations (AS-levels).Alternatively, there are career-based qualifications, such as General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQs) or vocational A-levels, which can be taken after one or two years of study. All these courses give access to university or further study.Students usually study from 8 to 12 GCSE subjects over two years. Most students study a core of statutory subjects and choose additional subjects from a list.On any GCSE course, you receive formal tuition in the classroom and laboratory but are also encouraged to work independently and undertake research for projects, often outside school hours. Educational visits, either on your own or as part of a small group, are often part of the timetable. Some subjects take account of the work you do throughout the year, while others are assessed entirely by examination. Examinations are independently marked and graded. GCSE grades range from A (the highest) to G.New GCSEs in vocational subjects are a career-based version of the GCSE. Eight subjects are available: Art and Design, Business, Engineering, Health and Social Care, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Leisure and Tourism, Manufacturing, and Science. One vocational GCSE is equivalent to two conventional GCSEs. As with other GCSEs, grades range from A (the highest) to G.Sixth-formers usually finish their secondary education at the age of eighteen with A-levels or equivalent qualifications, then go on to study at either further or higher education level.Task 4【答案】1) F 2) F【原文】Kate: Yes, it's difficult to teach children these days, when many of them know they won't get jobs.It's hard to control the class if you can't punish them. I often hit them with a ruler. Ofcourse, in my part of Scotland we're allowed to hit them, and I think it's necessary —some children need discipline.Interviewer: What do you think, Rolf? I know you feel very strongly about corporal punishment.Rolf: I don't agree with Kate. I know it's difficult to be a teacher, but I think it always has been. But you don't have to use violence. It's impossible to teach students aboutnon-violence and being good citizens when you are violent yourself.Interviewer: What do the Welsh think, Jane? Rolf thinks corporal punishment is wrong.Jane: Yes, I think so too.Interviewer: And Raoul?Raoul: Well, I think it's sometimes necessary. When one child constantly disobeys, you have to beat him, or else send him away — maybe to a special school. It's impossible toteach the rest of the class if you have one student who constantly misbehaves. It's badfor the others.Interviewer: Did anyone beat you when you were at school?Raoul: Well...Task 5【答案】A.1) Because the television program by that name can now be seen in many parts of the world.2) This program is very popular among children. Some educators object to certain elements in the program. Parents praise it highly. Many teachers also consider it a great help, though some teachers find that problems arise when first graders who have learned from “Sesame Street” are in the same class with children who have not watched the program.3) In order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.4)1. The reasons may include the educational theories of its creators, the support by bothgovernment and private businesses, and the skillful use of a variety of TV tricks2. Perhaps an equally important reason is that mothers watch “Sesame Street”along with theirchildren. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on “Sesame Street”.3. The best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.B.1) six million; regularly; half; economic; racial; geographical2) fifty; Spanish; Portuguese; German; one hundred thousand; English; every two weeks3) songs; stories; jokes; pictures; numbers; letters; human relationships【原文】Sesame Street" has been called "the longest street in the world. That is because the television program by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the world. That program became one of America’s exports soon after it went on the air in New York in 1969.In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. The viewers include more than half the nation’s pre-school children, from every kind of economic, racial, and geographical group.Although some educators object to certain elements in the program, parents praise it highly. Many teachers consider it a great help, though some teachers find that problems arise when first graders who have learned from “Sesame Street” are in the same class with children who have not watched the program.Tests have shown that children from all racial, geographical, and economic backgrounds have benefited from watching "Sesame Street". Those who watch it five times a week learn more than the occasional viewers. In the United States the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.In its American form "Sesame Street" is shown in nearly fifty countries. Three foreign shows based on "Sesame Street" have also appeared in Spanish, Portuguese, and German. Viewers of the show in Japan buy one hundred thousand booklets with translations of the English sound track every two weeks.The program uses songs, stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relations. But there are some differences. For example, the Spanish program, produced in Mexico City, devotes more time to teaching whole words than to teaching separate letters.Why has "Sesame Street" been so much more successful than other children's shows? Many reasons have been suggested. People mention the educational theories of its creators, the support by the government and private businesses, and the skillful use of a variety of TV tricks. Perhaps an equally important reason is that mothers watch "Sesame Street" along with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on "Sesame Street". But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.Task 6【答案】A.1) It is to have all public schools connected to the Internet computer system and have computersavailable for all students.2) Its web site provides information about the school, the teacher and their mail addresses. It alsolists student events and organizations.3) They learn numbers and letters. They also learn how to use the computers they will need later intheir education.B.1) 1994; 35%; Last year; 89%2) universities; colleges; urge; require【原文】One of the goals of American education officials is to have all public schools connected to the Internet computer system and have computers for all students. Government studies show that in 1994 only 35 percent of American public schools were connected to the Internet. Last year, that number reached 89 percent.Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a large university in the southern state of Virginia. Officials at Virginia Tech say computers are very important to a student's education. All students at Virginia Tech have been required to have a computer since 1998.Each student's living area at Virginia Tech has the necessary wires to link a computer to the Internet. The students can send and receive electronic mail, use the World Wide Web part of the Internet and link with other universities, all without leaving their rooms. They can also use their computers to send electronic copies of their school work to their teachers. And they can search for books in the school's huge library.Most major American universities and colleges strongly urge or require new students to have a computer. Most colleges and universities also have large rooms where students can use computers for classwork.American high schools also have computers. Many have their own areas on the World Wide Web. If you have a computer you can learn about Fremont Union High School in Sunnyvale, California, for example. Its web site provides information about the school, the teachers and their electronic mail addresses. It also lists student events and organizations.Young children also use computers in school. Smoketree Elementary School, in Lake Havasu, Arizona is a good example. The school also has a World Wide Web site. It tells about the school and the teachers and has an area for young children. These young children use computers in school to learn numbers and letters. They also learn how to use the computers they will need later in their education.Task 7【答案】A.I. spoken; writtenA. saying poetry aloud; giving speechesB. advanced degrees; field of study; custom; candidates; doctor’s degreeII. writtenA. nineteenthB. the great increase in population; the development of modern industryC.1. objective; personal opinions; memory of facts and details; range of knowledge; a fairer chance; easier; quicker; learning2. essay; ling answers; broad general questions; the element of luck; put facts together into a meaningful whole; really knowing much about the subject; have trouble expressing their ideas in essay form; examiner’s feelings at the time of reading the answer.III.unsatisfactory; along withB.b【原文】In ancient time the most important examinations were spoken, not written. In the schools of ancient Greece and Rome , testing usually consisted of saying poetry aloud or giving speeches.In the European universities of the Middle Ages, students who were working for advanced degrees had to discuss questions in their field of study with people who had made a special study of the subject. This custom exists today as part of the process of testing candidates for the doctor's degree.Generally, however, modern examinations are written. The written examination, where all students are tested on the same question, was probably not known until the nineteenth century. Perhaps it came into existence with the great increase in population and the development of modern industry. A room full of candidates for a state examination, timed exactly by electric clocks and carefully watched over by managers, resembles a group of workers at an automobile factory. Certainly, during examinations teachers and students are expected to act like machines. There is nothing very human about the examination process.Two types of tests are commonly used in modern schools. The first type sometimes called an “objective” test. It is intended to deal with facts., not personal opinions. To make up an objective test the teacher writes a series of questions, each of which has only one correct answer. Along with each question the teacher writes the correct answer and also three statements that look like answers to students who have not learned the material properly.For testing a student's memory of facts and details, the objective test has advantages. It can be scored very quickly by the teacher or even by a machine. In a short time the teacher can find out a great deal about the student's range of knowledge.For testing some kinds of learning, however, such a test is not very satisfactory. A lucky student may guess the correct answer without really knowing the material. For a clearer picture of what the students knows, most teachers use another kind of examination in addition to objective tests. They use “essay”tests, which require students to write long answer to broad general questions.One advantage of the essay test is that it reduces the element of luck. The student cannot get a high score just by making a lucky guess. Another advantage is that it shows the examiner more about the student’s ability to put facts together into a meaningful whole. It should show how deeply he has thought about the subject. Sometimes, though, essay tests have disadvantages, too. Some students are able to write rather good answers without really knowing much about the subject, while other students who actually know the material have trouble expressing their ideas in the essay form.Besides, on an essay test the student's score may depend upon the examiner's feelings at the time of reading the answer. If he is feeling tired or bored, the student may receive a lower score than he should. Another examiner reading the same answer might give it a much higher mark.From this standpoint the objective test gives each student a fairer chance, and of course it is easier and quicker to score.Most teachers and students would probably agree that examinations are unsatisfactory. Whether an objective test or an essay test is used, problems arise. When some objective questions are used along with some essay questions, however, a fairly clear picture of the student's knowledge can usually be obtained.Task 8Americans know that higher education is the key to the growth they need to lift their country, and today that is more true than ever. Just listen to these facts. Over half the new jobs created in the last three years have been managerial and professional jobs. The new jobs require a higher level of skills.Fifteen years ago the typical worker with a college degree made 38 percent more than a worker with a high school diploma. Today that figure is 73 percent more. Two years of college means a 20 percent increase annual earnings. People who finish two years of college earn a quarter of a million dollars more tan their high school counterparts over a lifetime.。

Unit 5, Book 2Optional Listening 1Mike: …So, we can look forward to warmer temperature. It’ll be a good weekend for the beach. Over to you, Alexa.Alexa: Thank you for that weather report, Mike. And finally, this story just in. … We have a report that a local man, Nick Brown, saw some strange lights. He was driving home at about 10 p.m. He said the lights were bright and they moved across the sky. He stopped at a gas station and talked to a police officer about the lights. The police officer had seen the lights, too.M: Hmmm, … that’s strange story. What happened next?A: Well, Mr. Brown took some pictures, but there was no film in his camera. Finally, he called his wife on his cell phone. But by that time, the lights were gone.M: Well, I know that there is a legend around here about mysterious lights … a lot of local people have seen the lights. It’s starting to seem like those lights really exist.. What do you think, Alexa? A: I don’t believe it. I think it’s some kind of hoax!Optional Listening 2It was raining heavily. I couldn’t see clearly. I drove slowly. Suddenly, I saw a young girl. She was dressed neatly and standing in the middle of the road. I was surprised! Somehow, I stopped the car quickly. “What are you doing?〞I asked. She looked at me strangely but didn’t answer. “Are you OK?〞I asked. “I’m fine,〞she answered. Then she smiled happily and walked away quietly. Nervously, I drove to my hotel and checked in. I told the clerk about the little girl. “Do you know her?〞I asked. “Oh yes,〞he said calmly. “That’s Mary Anne. She died five years ago on that road. It was a car accident during a rainstorm.〞Optional Listening 3A. The Tunguska mysteryIt was early morning, June 30, 1908, in eastern Russia. Suddenly, a terrible explosion rocked the forest in Tunguska. People fell to the ground, and all the trees for 2000 square kilometers were down. People heard the explosion 800 kilometers away, and the fire burned for many weeks.B. What caused this terrible explosion? A century later, scientists are still trying to find theanswer. Here are some possible explanations.1. An asteroid: Asteroids are very large pieces of rock that goes around in space and sometimes hit the planet. They can cause lots of damage. Some of them weigh as much as 100,00 tons. If an asteroid hit the earth, it would cause a huge explosion.2. A comet: Comets are giant balls of gas, ice., and rock with long tails. They travel through space in a regular pattern. Encke’s Comet was near Earth in1908, and it’s possible that a part of it broke off and hit the earth.3. An UFO accident: Some people believe that a spaceship crashed into the ground in Siberia and its engine exploded.4. An extraterrestrials might have wanted to destroy the earth, so they aimed their weapons at Earth and set fire to the forest.5. A scientific experiment: Another idea is that scientists made a mistake during an experiment with electricity. A man named Nikola Tesla tried to build a “supergun〞that used electricity. Maybe it was a test of his gun and it didn’t work correctly.Optional Listening 4Q. Where is Marfa and what exactly is it famous for?A. Marfa is a small town in west Texas in the United States. It’s famous for the “Marfa mystery lights〞Q. What are the mystery lights exactly?A. No one knows for sure. There are many different ideas about that.Q. Can you describe them?A. That’s a difficult question. Different people see different lights. They are not always the same. I can say that they appear after sunset in the sky. They dance mysteriously in air and vanish. Then they suddenly reappear.Q. Some people say they are car headlights. Do you think so?A. No. I don’t. A man first saw the mystery lights over 100 years ago. The man was Robert Ellison and the year was 1883. Of course we didn’t have cars in 1883.Q. What do you think causes the lights?A. There are many theories. The Native Americans thought the lights were stars falling to Earth. Some people think uranium gas causes the lights. Other people suggest that ball lightning does it. Ball lightning is lightning in the shape of circle. It often appears just after a rainstorm.Q What are some of the weirdest ideas about the lights?A. Well, some people call them “ghost lights〞. They think ghosts do it. That’s the strangest idea. Some say they are UFOs. I don’t think so.Q. What do the experts say?A. They can’t figure it out. Some engineers even came from Japan one time. They studied the lights, but couldn’t solve the mystery.Q. Are the local people scared?A. No, actually, they aren’t. They like the lights. And every year in early September there is a big town festival to celebrate the mystery lights.KeysOL1:A.从左至右：4-5-1-2-3 B. Nick Brown, police officer, local peopleOL 2:A. 1. A young girl standing in the middle of the road; 2. Because it was raining heavily3. He stopped the car quickly;4. She said “I’m fine.〞and walked away quietly.5. He said the girl was Mary Anne and was killed in a car accident five years ago.B. heavily; clearly; slowly; neatly; quickly; strangely; happily; quietly; Nervously; calmly;OL3A. 1. A terrible explosion; 2. In eastern Russian; 3. June 30, 1968.B. (first row) 4, 1, 3 (second row) 5, 2C. 1. a part of it broke off 2. lots of damage 3. its engine exploded 4. used electricity 5. set fire to the forestOL 4A. 2. a 3. h 4. d 5. g 6. e 7. b 8. cB. 1. different people see different lights 2. Robert Ellison saw the lights in 1883.3. The Native Americans thought the light were stars failing to the Earth4. A team from Japan studied the lights, but couldn’t solve the mystery.OL 51. solve; 2. it’s very likely; 3. stole; 4. apartment; 5. showing; 6. has an alibi; 7. it isn’t true; 8. walks in; 9. take out; 10. thief.贵州大学法学院法学102班梁江维上传QQ:342113906。