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绝对最新！新视野大学英语视听说教程4（第二版）听力原文与答案Unit 1 Enjoy your feelings!Lead inOver the moon-HappinessOut of sorts-SadnessHit the roof-AngerII(1)M:I'm beside myself with joy. I'm so lucky. Guess what? I've won alot of money in the lottery.W:Really? Well, you do know that money is the root of all evil, right?Q:What does the woman mean?(2)W:Mary was furious when her son wrecked up her car.M:He shouldn't have driven a car on his own without a driver's license. He's still taking driving lessons.Q:What do we know about Mary's son?(3)M:Susan, I hear you're going to marry that guy. Maybe you'll regretit.W:Is that so? Only time will tell.Q:What does the woman imply?(4)M:Mary, I just want to say how sorry I was to learn of your mother'spassing. I know how close you two were.W:Thank you. It was so sudden. I'm still in a state of shock. I don't know what to do.Q:Which of the following is true?(5)W:I get furious at work when my opinions aren't considered just becauseI'm a woman.M:You should air your views more emphatically and demand that your voice be heard.Q:What is the woman complaining about?C BD A Dl Listening InTask 1 what a clumsy man!Maria:Jack, can you help me move this heavy box?Jack:No problem, Maria. Here let me lift this end... Oops!Maria:Ouch! My foot! Come on, can't you be a little more cautious?Jack:I'm so sorry. It was an accident. No need to be furious!Maria:You're always so clumsy, Jack. I'm really losing my patience with all the stupid mistakes you make around the office.Jack:Calm down, Maria; I'll certainly be more careful next time. This was just an accident.Maria:If you aren't more careful, then next time someone could be badly hurt. Oh, look! The glass in the box is all broken now. Mr. Johnson is going to flyinto a rage.Jack:Oh no! What can I do to keep him from hitting the roof?Maria:Well, you can begin by helping me clean up the mess and then honestly tell him about your mistake.Jack:Maybe if I offer to pay for the damage, he won't be so angry. What do you think?Maria:That might help solve the problem, though it could be quite expensive to replace it.Jack:Well, I'm willing to do what it takes to keep Mr. Johnson from exploding.I need to keep my job!Keys: A C D C BTask 2 causes of depressionHello, everyone. Today I invite you to join me in an exploration of the causes of depression. There are many factors involved, but I believe some deserve special attention.Heredity certainly plays a role. The tendency to develop depression may be inherited; there is evidence that this disorder may run in families.Physiology is another factor related to depression. There may be changes or imbalances in chemicals which transmit information in the brain, called neurotransmitters. Many modern antidepressant drugs attempt to increase levels of certain neurotransmitters so as to increase brain communication. While the causal relationship is unclear, it is known that antidepressant medications do relieve certain symptoms of depression.Researchers also study psychological factors. They include the complex development of one's personality and how one has learned to cope with external environmental factors, such as stress. It is frequently observed that low self-esteem and self-defeating thinking are connected with depression. While it is not clear which is the cause and which is the effect, it is known that sufferers who are able to make corrections to their thinking patterns can show improved mood and self-esteem.Another factor causing depression is one's early experiences. Events such as the death of a parent, the divorce of the parents, neglect, chronic illness, and severe physical abuse can increase the likelihood of depression later in life.Some present experiences may also lead to depression. Job loss, financial difficulties, long periods of unemployment, the loss of a spouse or other family member, or other painful events may trigger depression. Long-term stress at home, work, or school can also be involved.It is worth noting that those living with someone suffering from depression experience increased anxiety, which adds to the possibility of their also becoming depressed.Keys: (1)families (2)chemicals (3)information (4) certain symptoms(5)self-esteem (6)thinking patterns (7)mood (8)divorce (9)physical abuse (10)financial difficulties (11)stress (12)anxietyTask 3 happiness indexAustralians were the happiest people in the world according to a survey undertaken by two market researchers. They conducteddoor-to-door surveys and interviews with nearly 30,000 people in 30countries. They asked respondents how satisfied they were with their overall quality of life. Forty-six percent of Australians proclaimed to be "very happy" and expressed optimism about their future. Following them in the "very happy" group was theUSA (40 percent), Egypt (36 percent), India (34 percent) and the UK and Canada (32 percent). Hungary got the wooden spoon, finishing bottom of the happiness chart. Thirty-five percent of its citizens said they were either "disappointed" or "very unhappy", followed by Russians at 30 percent.The research demonstrated that money and age were key determinants in how happy people are. Although the study did not indicate money could buy happiness, it did reveal a link between a lack of money and unhappiness. Less happy populations were found among lower-income groups or the unemployed.The study also suggested that on the whole, the older we become, the less happy we are. Globally, teenagers are the happiest people. The age group with the lowest levels of happiness was 50-59. Only 16 percent of those in their 50s said they were very happy.The factors that make us happy include good health, financial security and a happy marriage. Material comforts such as cars, clothes and gadgets ranked comparatively low.翻译：根据一项由两家市场研究人员进行的调查显示，澳大利亚人是世界上最幸福的人。

Unit 15 The Olympic MomentBackground InformationOlympic Games, international sports competition, are held every four years at a different site, in which athletes from different nations compete against each other in a variety of sports. It is originated in ancient Greece and was revived in the late 19th century. Before the 1970s the Games were opened to professional athletes. Currently the Games are open to all, even the top professional athletes in basketball and football (soccer). The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition.Warming-up ActivityDirection:Listen to the speech given by Hillary Rodham Clinton and answer the following questions.(The following speech is extracted from the speech given by Hillary Rodham Clinton at the United Nations Fourth World Conference of Women held in Beijing.) Mrs. Mongella, Under Secretary Kittani, distinguished delegates and guests:I would like to thank the Secretary General of the United Nations for inviting me to be a part of the United Nations Fourth World Conference of Women. This is truly a celebration— a cekebration of the contributions women make in every aspect of life: in the home, on the job, in their communities, as mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, learners, workers, citizens and leaders.It is also a coming together, much of the way women come together every day in every country.We come together in fields and in factories. We come together in village markets and supermarkets. We come together in living rooms and boardrooms.Whether it is while playing with our children in the park, or washing clothes in a river, or taking a break at the office water cooler, we come together and talkabout our aspirations and concern. And time and again, our talk turns to our children and our families. However different we may be, there is far more that unites us than divides us. We share a common future, and are here to find common ground so that we may help bring new dignity and respect to women and girls all over the world. By doing this, we bring new strength and stability to families as well.By gathering in Beijing, we are focusing world attention on issues that matter most in the lives of women and their families: access to education, health care, jobs and credit, the chance to enjoy basic legal and human rights and participate fully in the political life of their countries.There are some who question the reason for this conference.Let them listen to the voices of women in their homes, neighborhoods, and workplaces.There are some who wonder whether the lives of women and girls matter to economic and political progress around the globe.Let them look at the women gathered here and at Huairou — the homemakers, nurses, teachers, lawyers, policymakers, and women who run their own businesses.It is conferences like this that compel governments and people everywhere to listen, look and face the world’s most pressing problems.Wasn’t it after the women’s conference in Nairobi ten years ago that the world focused for the first time on the crisis of domestic violenceEarlier today, I participated in a World Health Organization forum, where government officials, NGOs, and individual critizens are working on ways to address the health problems of women and girls.Tomorrow, I will attend a gathering of the United Nations Development Fund for Women. There, the discussion will focus on local —and highly successful —programs that give hard-working women access to credit so they can improve their own lives and the lives of their families.What we are learning around the world is that if women are healthy and educated, their families will flourish. If women are free from violence, their families will flourish. If women have a chance to work and earn as full and equal partners in society, their families will flourish. And when families flourish, communities and nations will flourish.Questions:1.What does the conference celebrate(It celebrates the contributions women make in every aspect of life)2.What will happen if women find common ground on the conference(If they find common ground at the conference, it may help bring new dignity and respect to women and girls all over the world. By doing this, they bring new strength and stability to families as well.)3.What do we want to make the world focus on by this conference(We want to focus world attention on issues that matter most in the lives of women and their families)4.When did the world focus for the first time on the crisis of domestice violence ( After the women’s conference in Nairobi ten years ago.)Part OneConversationsDirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 1 long conversation. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be read only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Section A: Short Conversations1.M: This year’s heavy rainfall has caused flooding, and made it hard to plantnew crops in California.W: Yes, I guess that’s why fruits and vegetables are so expensive right now.Q: What happened in California (C)2.M: What’s your favorite sport, AnnW: Mm, it’s hard to say. I like volleyball and tennis, but I think I like swimming better.Q: What sport does the woman like best (C)3.W: I found an expensive diamond ring in the rest room this morning.M: If I were you, I would turn it in to the security office. It is behind the administration building.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do (D)4.M: Let’s see if the basketball game has started yet.W: Started It must be clear who is winning by nowQ: What does the woman mean (A)5.M: I hope that the bank will be open.W: The sign says: 9:00 am — 5:00 pm weekdays, 9:00 am — 12:00 noon Saturdays, Closed Sundays.Q: When will the bank be open on Saturday (B)6.M: I’ll be at the university and pick you up in half an hour. Is that all rightW: Good. That means you’ll be here at half past seven, won’t youQ: What time was it when this conversation took place (A)7.W: I’ll get some soft drink. Do you want anythingM: No. I’ll just drink the iced tea I have with me. Thanks for the offer anyway.Q: What will the man probably do (B)8.W: Excuse me. Does this bus go past the Modern MuseumM: No. I’m afraid it doesn’t. You have to take No. 3 bus to the Great Theaterand transfer to the .Q: Where does the woman want to go (B)Secion B: Long ConversationM: Can I help you, MadamW: Yes, I’d like something as presents for my family, but not very expensive. What would you recommendM: There are many kinds of articles in our shop, which may satisfy your need. I would suggest you buy chopsticks. They are not expensive and easy to carry.W: Good idea! Can you show me some chopsticksM: Here you are. They are very colorful.W: How nice! Do you use them to eatM: We do use chopsticks to eat, which we are usually made of bamboo. But these are handcrafts.W: What’s the differenceM: You see, the white part of the chopstick is made of bones of ox and the upper part is hand-made. We have two forms of chopsticks, these are Japanese style and those are Chinese style.W: So they are just ornamental, but not practical.M: Madam, you know, bamboo chopsticks are practical, common and cheap, and everyone can offord to buy them. But these are different, they’re good presents for friends and relatives.W: Well, let me see…I’ll take three pairs of Japanese style and five pairs of Chinese style.M: Thank you very much, madam. But why don’t you take ten pairs That is one big box. W: No, that’s enough. I’ll send six pairs to others and keep two pairs for myself. M: Oh, that’s a good ideaW: One pair on box, please.M: All right, I’ll do as you like.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.Where does this conversation most probably take place (B)10.What is true about the chopsticks used to eat (A)11. How many pairs of chopsticks does the woman want to buy (D)12. What are the man and woman mainly discussing in the conversation (C)Part Two PassagesDirections: In this section, you will hear 2 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Passage OneThe Olympic TorchThe tradition of the tracking of the Olympic torch is not as old as the Games. It was never part of the Games in Ancient Greece, yet it was part of the Greek culture. The old way to carry the Olympic torch was through runs in honor of several gods. They were carried from one altar to the other or to some particular city. The first to get to the place of the sacrifices had the honor to light the flame of the gods with his own torch.The fire was not employed as an Olympic symbol until 1928, during the Games of Amsterdam. Four years later, in Los Angeles, the flame was lit once again. But those were not real Olympic flames. They had been lit in the cities of the Games, and not in Olympia. In 1932, Carl Diem, from the German Olympic Committee, decided to develop the idea. When the Games were held in Berlin, in 1936, Diem introducedthe first tracking of the Olympic torch.The torch is currently completely integrated to the Olympic Movement and is an instrument that should reflect not only the soul of the country organizing the Games, but also the technology available in that moment. For the Games of Athens 2004, the designer Andreas Vacrotsos selected the symbolic olive leaf. He wanted to include all aspects of his country, both in the historical and cultural levels, at the same time making use of an international language that reflected the spirit of Greece and showed values of peace, love and harmony in all places.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the passage you have just heard1.When was fire first used as an Olympic symbol (A)2.In which Olympic Games was the tracking of the Olympic torch first introduced(C)3.What’s the passage mainly about (D)Passage TwoThe Olympic GamesThe Olympic Games are the biggest sports festival in the world. Every four years, a hundred or more countries send their best sportsmen to compete for the highest honors in sport. For the winners, there are gold medals and glory. But there is honor too, for all who compete, win or lose. To take part is in spirit of the Olympic.The Olympic Games always start in a bright color and action. The teams of all the nations parade in the opening ceremony and march round the track. The custom is for the Greek team to march in first. For it was in Greece that the Olympic began. The team of the country where the Games are being held, the host country, marches last.The runner with the Olympic torch then enters the stadium and lights the flame.A sportsman from the host country takes the Olympic oath on behalf of all the competitors. The judges and officials also take an oath. After the sportsmen march out of the stadium, the host country puts on a wonderful display.The competitions begin the next day. There are usually 20 sports in the games. The rule is that there must be at least 15. The main events are in track and field.More and more women are taking part in the games. They first competed in 1900, in tennis and golf which are no longer held in the Olympics. Now they compete in all but half a dozen of the sports. In horse riding, shooting, and boat racing, they may compete in the same events with men.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the passage you have just heard.1.Which is one of the spirits of the Olympics (C)2.According to the custom, which team marches in the first in the opening ceremonyof the Olympic Games (B)3.Which is not done in the opening ceremony of the Olympics (D)4.In what sports did women first compete (B)Part Three Compound DictationDirection: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 1 to 8 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 9 to 11, you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.It is fashionable for the amateur administrators who run (1) internationalsporting events to (2) complain that sportsmanship is a thing of the past and to put the (3) blame for everything wrong with sport on the growth of professionalism. They (4) claim that when the modern Olympic Games began athletes felt that it was (5) sufficient reward for them to compete. They are (6) horrified that some athletes today regard running as work and expect to be paid for what they do.The love of amateurism and the belief that what is important is how you (7) behave on the field, not whether you win or lose, comes from a time when people who played games (8) seriously did not need to earn their living. (9) Even then, it was common for rich men and universities in some countries to support amateurs by paying their bills or tuition fees.Whatever the idealists may say, it is obvious that what matters to the public is success. Even the organizers of the Olympic Games admit this. (10) Whoever comes first wins a gold medal but anyone who comes fourth gets nothing. What the administrators sometimes ignore is that anyone who wants to become an Olympic champion must do without spare time and possibly break off his studies. It is not surprising that athletes want some tangible reward.In view of the fact that sport will become more necessary to society in the future as entertainment, (11) it might be better for administrators to concentrate on improving the standards of play and facilities for players and spectators alike.Part FourEssay AppreciationDirections: Listen to the essay and answer the following questions.Sleeping Through the StormIt was spring. In western American, the weather was getting warmer. There was a young man who went out to find a job on a farm. He came to a small farm, which belonged to an old farmer and his wife. He told the farmer he wanted to apply for a job asa farmhand. When the farmer asked for his qualifications, “What can you do, boy”The young man said, “ I can sleep when the wind blows.”This answer quite puzzled the farmer and his wife. But he looked honest and reliable, so the couple liking the young man decided to hire him.Two months passed and the young man had worked well on the farm, nothing unusual.One night, the farmer and his wife were awakened by a violent storm. They quickly began to check things out to see if all was secure. They found that the shutters of the farmhouse had been securely fastened. A good supply of logs had been next to the fireplace.The young man slept soundly.The farmer and his wife then inspected their property. They found that the farm tools had been placed in the storage shed, safe from the elements. The tractor had been moved into the garage. The barn was properly locked. Even the animals were calm. All was well.The farmer then understood the meaning of the young man’s words, “I can sleep when the wind blows.”Because the farmhand did his work loyally and faithfully when the skies were clear, he was prepared for the storm when it broke. So when the wind blew, he was not afraid. He could sleep in peace.Questions:1.What did the young man do when the storm came(He slept soundly.)2.What did the old farmer and his wife do when the storm came(They were awakened by the storm and quickly began to check things out to see if all was secure.)3.What did the young man mean by saying “ I can sleep when the wind blows”( He meant that he would do his work well when the weather was good and prepared forthe storm when it broke. So he could sleep in peace when the storm came.)4.What can we learn from the passage( We should always arrange our work well and make preparation in advance. Those who prepare their work in advance would always have more chance to make work done well.)。

新编英语听力教程第4册课后练习题含答案第1课听力练习1.What did the man do last night? A. He went to bed early. B.He attended a party. C. He finished his work.2.What does the woman say about the party? A. It was boring. B.It was exciting. C. She didn’t attend it.3.What does the man think about the woman’s work? A. It’seasy. B. It’s difficult. C. He doesn’t know.4.What does the woman think about the man’s job? A. It’sinteresting. B. It’s boring. C. It’s stressful.5.What will the man do this weekend? A. He will visit hisparents. B. He will stay at home. C. He will go to the cinema.答案1.B2.A3.B4.A5.C第2课听力练习1.What does the woman want to buy? A. A phone. B. A laptop. C.A camera.2.How much does the laptop cost? A. $800. B. $900. C. $1000.3.What does the man think about the camera? A. It’s tooexpensive. B. It’s a good deal. C. He doesn’t know.4.When will the man go on vacation? A. This summer. B. Nextwinter. C. He doesn’t know yet.5.How does the woman usually travel? A. By trn. B. By car. C.By plane.答案1.B2.C3.B4.A5.C第3课听力练习1.What is the man looking for? A. Directions to the hotel. B.A good restaurant. C. A place to park his car.2.Where does the woman suggest they eat? A. At a seafoodrestaurant. B. At a Chinese restaurant. C. At a steakhouse.3.What does the man order for lunch? A. A cheeseburger. B. Apork chop. C. A salad.4.How long does the man plan to stay in town? A. One day. B.Two days. C. Three days.5.What does the woman say about the weather? A. It’s hot andhumid. B. It’s cold and rny. C. She doesn’t say.答案1.A2.A3.B4.B5.A。

英语听力入门第四册听力原文The English Listening for Beginners Book 4 is a valuable resource for those looking to improve their listening skills in English. This book is designed to help learners understand and comprehend spoken English in various contexts, such as everyday conversations, interviews, and presentations. The content of this book includes a wide range of topics, allowing learners to familiarize themselves with different vocabulary and expressions. By listening to the accompanying audio, learners can practice their listening skills and improve their ability to understand English speakers.One of the key benefits of using this book is that it provides learners with authentic listening materials. The audio recordings feature native English speakers, which allows learners to expose themselves to natural speech patterns and accents. This exposure is crucial for developing listening comprehension skills, as it helps learners become more accustomed to the rhythm andintonation of spoken English. Additionally, the diverse range of topics covered in the book ensures that learners are exposed to different contexts and situations, enabling them to understand English in various real-life scenarios.Furthermore, the book offers a structured approach to improving listening skills. The audio materials are accompanied by comprehension exercises and activities that test learners' understanding of the content. Theseexercises not only reinforce listening comprehension but also help learners develop their vocabulary and grammar skills. By engaging with the content in this way, learners can track their progress and identify areas for improvement. This structured approach provides a clear framework for learners to follow as they work towards improving their listening abilities.In addition to improving listening comprehension, the book also helps learners develop their speaking and pronunciation skills. By listening to the audio recordings, learners can imitate the pronunciation and intonation of native speakers. This practice is essential for improvingspoken English, as it helps learners develop a more natural and authentic accent. Furthermore, the book includes speaking activities that encourage learners to practice expressing themselves in English. By combining listening and speaking practice, learners can enhance their overall communication skills in English.From a practical perspective, the book is user-friendly and accessible. The audio materials can be easily downloaded and played on various devices, allowing learners to practice listening wherever and whenever they choose. The accompanying exercises and activities are also well-structured and easy to follow, making it convenient for learners to engage with the content independently. Additionally, the content of the book is relevant and up-to-date, ensuring that learners are exposed to modern English language usage.Overall, the English Listening for Beginners Book 4 is a comprehensive and effective resource for improving listening skills in English. Its authentic listening materials, structured approach, and practical usabilitymake it a valuable tool for learners looking to enhance their listening comprehension, speaking, and pronunciation skills. By engaging with the content of this book, learners can build a strong foundation for understanding and communicating in English, ultimately leading to greater confidence and proficiency in the language.。

新概念英语第四册第14课:The Butterfly Effect Lesson 14 The Butterfly Effect蝴蝶效应First listen and then answer the following question.听录音，然后答复以下问题。

Why do small errors make it impossible to predict the weather system with a high degree of accuracyBeyond two or three days, the world s best weather forecasts are speculative, and beyond six or seven they are worthless.世界上最好的两三天以上的天气预报具有很强的猜想性，如果超过六七天，天气预报就没有了任何价值。

The Butterfly Effect is the reason. For small pieces of weather -- and to a global forecaster, small can mean thunderstorms andblizzards -- any prediction deteriorates rapidly. Errors and uncertainties multiply, cascading upward through a chain of turbulent features, from dust devils and squalls up to continent-size eddies that only satellites can see.原因是蝴蝶效应。

对于小片的恶劣天气 -- 对一个全球性的气象预报员来说，“小〞可以意味着雷暴雨和暴风雪 -- 任何预测的质量会很快下降。

新概念英语第四册 Lesson 14：The ButterflyEffectLesson 14The Butterfly Effect蝴蝶效应First listen and then answer the following question.听录音，然后回答以下问题。

Why do small errors make it impossible to predict the weather system with a high degree of accuracy?Beyond two or three days, the world's best weather forecasts are speculative1, and beyond six or seven they are worthless.The Butterfly Effect is the reason. For small pieces of weather -- and to a global forecaster, small can mean thunderstorms and blizzards3 -- any prediction deteriorates5 rapidly. Errors and uncertainties6 multiply, cascading7 upward through a chain of turbulent features, from dustdevils and squalls up to continent-size eddies8 that only satellites can see.The modern weather models work with a grid9 of points of the order of sixty miles apart, and even so, some starting data has to guessed, since ground stations and satellites cannot see everywhere. But suppose the earth could be covered with sensors11 spaced one foot apart, rising at one-footintervals12 all the way to the top of the atmosphere. Suppose every sensor10 gives perfectly13 accurate readings oftemperature, pressure, humidity, and any other quantity a meteorologist would want. Precisely14 at noon an infinitely15 powerful computer takes all the data and calculates what will happen at each point at 12.01, then 1202, then 12.03...The computer will still be unable to predict whether Princeton, New Jersey16, will have sun or rain on a day one month away. At noon the spaces between the sensors will hide fluctuations18 that the computer will not know about, tiny deviations20 from the average. By 12.01, those fluctuations will already have created small errors one foot away. Soon the errors will have multiplied to the ten-foot scale, and so on up to the size of the globe.JAMES GLEICK, Chaos21New words and expressions 生词和短语forecastn. 预报speculativeadj. 推测的blizzard2n. 暴风雪deteriorate4v. 变坏multiplyv. 增加cascade22v. 瀑布似地落下turbulentadj. 狂暴的dust devil小尘暴，尘旋风squalln. 暴风eddy23n. 旋涡gridn. 坐标方格sensorn. 传感器humidityn. 温度meteorologistn. 气象学家Princetonn. 普林斯顿（美国城市名）New Jerseyn. 新泽西（美国州名）fluctuation17n. 起伏，波动deviation19n. 偏差参考译文世界上的两三天以上的天气预报具有很强的猜测性，如果超过六七天，天气预报就没有了任何价值。

Unit 1P2: Ex 21. At 17:002. The one to Chicago.3. The 9:25 train to Oxford.4. Platform 3.5. At 10:30.P3 Ex1: 1c 2a 3c 4dP3 Ex2: Air China New York 13.5 hours 1:30 p.m. July 19Ps4-5 1d 2b 3c 4aP5 Ex 2: 1 Two basketball 2. Skiing 3. the Big Apple Band4. Mostly $10 tickets but a very few $5 seats still on sale5. rock…mineral6. early people7. pottery …sand painting 8. FreePart C: P9 The ones that are true: 2, 4, 6, 8P10 1b 2d 3cUnit 2 ----Celebrities:Part A:P 11 Exercise 1:In 1954He was sent to the Chinese Opera Research Institute.Performing very exciting and often dangerous acts for actors in movies.Came in 1978, when he m ade the movie Snake in Eagle’s Shadow, in which he combined comedy and dangerous stunts.P12 Exercise 2:1. public figures2. chief3. is admired for doing something4. noble or brave5. is admired for the accomplishment6. enduring efforts7. great courage8. confidence in oneself9. fills people’s minds with respect10. entertainment or business circles, may sometimes inspire envyPart BP13 Exercise 1: 1d, 2a, 3d, 4bP13-14 Exercise 2:1. a professor2. fighting motor neurone disease3. he was about 204. A Brief History of Time, average person, bestseller5. twice, three, grandchild6. a computer, eating, speaking, writingP14-15 Exercise 1: 1c, 2c, 3d, 4dP15 Exercise 2:Family: Tries to give his two daughters a normal life; Wants to raise them to be happy, responsible people.Social work: Has a strong sense of personal responsibility; Does volunteer work for Children’s Fund, including a lot of fund-raising events for them; Looks forward to creating opportunities for young people.Leisure: Loves outdoor life; Enjoys traveling and has been to many amazing places; Crazy about reading and is a fast reader.Self-improvement: Feels there’s always so much more to learn, and wants to take a break and recharge his batteries all the time.Unit 3 AdvertisingPart AP19 Exercise 1Brand Name Canon A95Advantages : 1. simple to use2. can create images of true color with terrific quality3. can capture beautiful pictures4. can satisfy the needs of more experienced usersExercise 2P201. Advertising is a way of informing people of something. This can range from telling them a product for sale, or a service, or urging them to do something, or even making someone’s name known to the public.2. Advertising is intended to appeal to consumers to buy a certain product, but it does not force them to buy the product. Consumers will control the final buying decision. Part BP21 Exercise 1: 1c, 2b, 3d, 4dP22 Exercise 2:1. men, women, children of specific ages, various ethnic groups, certain interests2. what benefit customers will get, buying, doing, thinking3. seriously, it is designed to appealP23 Exercise 1: 1b, 2a, 3d, 4cP23 Exercise 2:1. sports shoes2. in making sports shoes over fifty-five years ago3. running shoes4. football, soccer, basketball and tennis players5. workmanship and quality6. comfortable, expensiveUnit 4 CulturePart AP29 Exercise 1: 1b, 2b, 3dP30 Exercise 2: 1) both hands, later in private 2)Open it right away 3) Refuse it Part BP31 Exercise 1: 1b, 2d, 3a, 4dP31 Exercise 2:1. laugh at people2. animals, with kindness3. push to the front, waiting for a bus4. the old, disabled5. they are “losing weight”6. women, their age/weight7. time8. getting permission from people around9. Please, Thank you10. a lady or an older person, the other is seatedP32-33 Exercise 1: 1b, 2c, 3b, 4dP33-34 Exercise 2:1. The tea roomNot big; √Simple but beautiful; √Not furnished; √Its floor covered with tatami; √Traditionally decorated; √Decorated with fresh flowers and traditional artistic works; √2. The tea ceremonyThe guests take off their shoes and put on bamboo shoes before entering the tea room; √The guests wash their hands in a rock water basin before entering the tea room; √The guests sit in the traditional way—on their knees; √The guests praise the design of the tea set they are using; √The tea master serves the tea to the guests in turn, starting from the most distinguished; √The tea master and guests bow to each other from time to time during the ce remony; √Unit 5 OpinionsPart AP38-39 Exercise 11. She thought it was terrible2. He thought it was great.1. He thinks it is superficial.2. She thinks it is quite well-written.P39 Exercise 2:Firstly: There are a lot of violent programs.Secondly: The advertising is very bad for them.Thirdly: Watching TV all day is bad for children’s eyes.Finally: Watching TV is not creative.Part BP40 Exercise 1: 1a, 2c, 3a, 4c, 5dP41 Exercise 2:1. to study law2. they’re too emotional3. have a successful career and to be a good mother at the same time4. men’s work, women’s work, stop interfering5. housework is a woman’s jobP42 Exercise 1: 1d, 2a, 3dP42 Exercise 2:1. Guns should be outlawed immediately.2. be allowed to own guns to protect themselves and their families3. be allowed to own guns4. No one except the police should carry guns.Unit 6 ----MoneyPart A:P 48 Exercise 1:1. She thinks a lot of them are in financial difficulties.2. She thinks the government should give them a monthly allowance.3. He thinks it’s not a good idea because some of them would want to be students all their lives.4. He thinks that the government can get those students an interest-free loan and let them pay back in ten years.5. Yes. She also finds it a good idea.Part BP50 Exercise 1: 1b, 2b, 3b, 4c, 5dP51 Exercise 2:1. You go to the bank and make an application;2. The bank examines your application;3. The bank gives you the money after making sure that you are a good risk.4. You repay the bank the amount of the loan plus interest over a period of time.P52 Exercise 1: 1a, 2b, 3c, 4b, 5dP53 Exercise 2:1. medium of exchange, payment for goods and services, settlement of debts2. standard of value, relative worth3. the exchange of goods and services, the specialization of production4. keystone of modern economic lifeUnit 7 EnvironmentPart AP58 Exercise 11. the other side2. penholder3. storage of foods4. cookies, candies or chocolates5. freshExercise 2P591. noticeable2. trip3. results4. typically5. layers6. excessive7. effects8. we should try to avoid excessive packaging wherever possible9. to encourage consumers to bring their own bags and to choose products that involve less packaging10. We should do away with the practice so as to conserve resources and protect our environment.Part BP60 Exercise 1: 1d, 2c, 3c, 4d, 5bP61 Exercise 2:1. Plastic bags, household waste, poisonous factory waste, etc.2. They think the earth will forever take care of us no matter how we treat it in return.3. The water, the food, the animals, and ourselves.P62 Exercise 1: 1d, 2d, 3a, 4a, 5dP62-63 Exercise 2:1. Use scrap paper for notes;Reuse paper by making completely new paper from old paper/ recycling old papers.2. Get rid of all our old and useless books;Save space in our homes;Buy the books that we want at much lower prices;Raise money for charitiesUnit 8 Story TimePart AP68 Exercise 1: 1d, 2cP69 Exercise 2: cPart BP70 Exercise 1: 1c, 2d, 3b, 4a, 5dP70-71 Exercise 2:1. Near the wine section.2. On the handle of the trolley.3. She wanted to open it but she couldn’t and she got bored playing with it.4. At the exit of the supermarket.5. Go and talk to the manager of the supermarket.P72 Exercise 1: 1d, 2b, 3c, 4a, 5bP72 Exercise 2:1. orange, some grapes2. the surface, orange, minute detail3. shapeless, pleasing mass, perfect roundness, strange shapes, real4. the fruit, different perspectivesUnit 9 Food and DrinksPart AP77 Exercise 11. There are lots of vegetables in Chinese food. And the speaker loves vegetables.2. A full English breakfast.3. Go to the pub with friends from work and have a few beers, then go to an Indian restaurant.P78 Exercise 2:1. Mr. Davis is a big cheese in his company so you should be very nice to him.(a big cheese—an important person)2. We stayed up very late last night chewing the fat about our sightseeing during the summer vacation.(chew the fat--chat)3. Don’t cry over spilt milk. The past is past and you can’t do anything to change it. (cry over spilt milk—complain about something that has already happened)4. Going to the galleries is my cup of tea. I can spend a whole day there, looking at the paintings.(cup of tea—something one enjoys)5. Recently Tom has been working very hard trying to bring home the bacon. He has no time to do anything else.(bring home the bacon—be the bread earner of one’s family)Part BP79 Exercise 1: 1a, 2c, 3b, 4bP79-80 Exercise 2:1. Green vegetables of all kinds: adfg2. Other vegetables: klm3. Fruits: ios4. Meat, fish, eggs: bce5. Dairy products: hjqr6. Bread, cereal, rice: nptP81 Exercise 1: 1b, 2d, 3d, 4aP82 Exercise 2:1. Some 38 billion2. Great tasting, Basic, Can be adapted to suit various tastes3. German immigrants4. The 18th century5. Refocusing efforts on the hamburger in its many varieties6. Find a taste that people will never get tired ofUnit 10Part AExercise 11. wonderful; very traditional2. young; friendly3. small but pretty; lovely and warm-hearted; quiet but dull4. noisy and crowded; hot and humid; very helpfulExercise 21. an ancient city with many famous historical places to visit2. one of the world’s largest cities with a population of over 11 million3. a beautiful city with its magnificent monuments and traditional and colorful architecture4. a charming, quiet city with modern building5. capital and largest city; many churches and towers; a major tourist attraction of the country6. leading universities, museums, theatres, performing centersPart BExercise 1AbdbExercise 21. a huge observation wheel ; opened to the public; January 2000/experience the excitement ofseeing London from a bird’s eye view2. opened to public; May 2000/the world’s largest art gallery3. over River Thames; February 2002/330m steel bridge; the City of London; the Tate Modern GalleryA conversationExercise 1AbcdExercise 21.a. symbol ;parisB over 100C a restaurant ; top platform ;offers a splendid view; at night2. a. Collections of world famous treasures ; Mona Lisa ; Great Statue ; Venus3. Napoleon; 15; his death4. beautiful views; both banksPart DA conversation1) Castle 2) narrow street of medieval houses 3) home 4) kings and queens 5) residence 6) at present 7) kilts, sweaters and whiskeyA passageTTFTUnit 11Part AExercise 1 1. how to prevent bird flu; 600; 100 2. inflation control in the country3. 51; 16 million; marry his middle school sweetheartExercise 2 1&6 bad news 2-5 good newsPart BExercise 1 cabdd exercise 2 tick1/2/5/6/8cross3/4/7New storyExercise 1 babcexercise 21. Transport Minister/have had an affair with his secretary ; reported in newspapers/ newspaper reports/for personal reasons2. president of the World Conference on the Environment/ was running out of time to solve the problem of the environment/ put the interests of the Earth before their own national interests3. Managing Director of K.B. Grant/ K.B. Grant plans to open a new factory in Wales/ 300 or more new jobs4. serving 12 years; armed robbers/ escaped f rom; biding in a builder’s lorry/ dangerousPart DNews report 1 dacNew report 2 TFTT TFTUnit 12Part AExercise 2 10; shy; pianist; concerts and travels the world every year; the new Mozart; play the piano; 2; read music; he could read books; write musicPart BA passageExercise 1 caadcExercise 21. the ability for complex thinking and reasoning2. depends on the situations1. a genius; a fool2. comparable mental activities3. differently in different areasA storyExercise 1 dacbdExercise 21. cash register2. credit card machine3. credit cards; debit cards4. assigned to each table5. seat customers6. day-to-day operations7. what food is running short; tell the kitchen8. how many customers just walked inPart D13; ride a bike; 18; 2; play cards; play the piano; he was the under-20 chess champion of Russia; 14; count; 8; 8:15; 4; New York University; twenty-year-olds; a doctor; I am 17.1) linked; 2)heavier; 3)nutrition; 4)brain; 5)3, 500; 6)measure; 7)separated; 8)children with higher birth weighs generally did better on the intelligence tests; 9)American study examined the development of very low with weight babies; 10)They found that the young people who had been very low birth weight babies were less likely to complete high school.Unit 13 Special DaysPart AP117 Exercise 11. 1) On April 22, 1970 in the United States.2) They will celebrate through green living events and exercises.2. 1) Nov. 1st.2) They go to visit the graves of their loved ones who have died. They have picnics near the graves and bring food and flowers for the dead.3. 1) The second Monday in October.2) They get together for a big family dinner. They give thanks for the good food and for the other good things in their lives.1) interesting 2) No one gets a day off. 3) sending 4) candy or flowers5) the most important thing about Valentine's Day is sending cards6) Children will count how many cards they get and always hope they will get more than their friends do.Part BPassage 1P119 Exercise 1: 1. d. 2. c. 3. a. 4. d.P120 Exercise 2:1. a. Special programs are planned at school;b. School students decorated a UN tree;c. Students conduct a model session of the General Assembly, or the Security Council;d. Celebrations with songs and dances of other countries are organized;e. Parties are given where foods of other lands are served.2. a. United Nations Day is observed in all its states;b. Public meetings are held in City Halls;c. Speakers at the rallies talk about the achievements of the UN;d. Shop windows display products and clothes of other lands;e. Forums and panel discussions are organized;f. Banquets with foreign dishes may be given.Passage 2P121 Exercise 1: 1.a. 2. a. 3. c. 4. b.P122 Exercise 2: The ones that are true—1, 3, 5, 7, 9Unit 14 Developments in Science and TechnologyPart AP128 Exercise 11. In 1943.2. A German called Karl Benz.3. It was invented in China in 725.4. The fax machine.5. A Canadian invented it in the 1880s.6. They were invented in Japan over 800 years ago.P129 Exercise 2: 1. It’s a pen. 2. A Glove.Part BPassage 1P130 Exercise 1: 1. a. 2. a. 3. b. 4. b. 5. c.P131 Exercise 2:1. weather conditions;2. You can buy stocks in Hong Kong;3. You can see the latest exhibition in the Louvre Museum in Paris;4. the latest classroom techniques and activities;5. Doctors can get up-to-the-second information on medical research;6. You can find out about kite flying in Korea, the prices of hotels in Pakistan, and the best plays on Broadway;7. in political debates;8. advice about love;9. your favorite sports teams’ performance;10. your banking;11. airline tickets;12. a Mother’s Day gift;13. You can enjoy spending your leisure time in an Internet café or ordering coffee, a snack, and an hour chatting or surfing online;14. You might meet someone online and strike up an on-screen romance;15.e-mails with your friendsPassage 2P132 Exercise 1: 1. c. 2. b. 3. d. 4. a.P133 Exercise 2:The click wheel: All the controls are placed on a round touchpad.More efficient menus: 1) created or deleted;2) easier to find;3) at normal speed, slower or 25% faster.Longer play: 1) It can play 12 hours between charges:2) Its battery life is increased by 50%.Lower price: 1) 10,000 songs2) It costs $399, and the lower-capacity model costs $299, $100 less for each.Unit 15 SpacePart AP137 Exercise 11. Yuri Gagarin, a Russian cosmonaut, was the first person in space. On April 12, 1961, he became the first person to leave the Earth in a satellite. He was up there alone for 108 minutes. Before returning to Earth, he traveled 17,560 miles.2. The American astronaut Neil Armstrong, pilot of Apollo 11 was the first person to set foot on the moon. It was on July 20, 1969 that he and Buzz Aldrin rode the Eagle and landed on an area of the moon called the Sea of Tranquility. As he put his foot on the moon's surface, he said, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."3. Edward White, the American astronaut, took the first "walk" in space. On June 3, 1965, he floated out into space, and took a "stroll" 100 miles above Earth. The mission plan called for a 12-minute space walk, but White was enjoying himself so much that he was nine minutes late getting back to his capsule. He set a time record by walking through space for 21 minutes.4. The first woman in space was Balentina Tereshkova, a woman astronaut of the Soviet Union. In June1963 she made her historic journey in space and spent 71 hours aboard V ostok 6.5. Yang Liwei is the first Chinese to complete manned space flight. At 6:23 a.m. Oct. 16, 2003, Shenzhou V capsule with astronaut Yang Liwei returned safely to Earth. Yang exited the capsule on his own and was seen on television waving following his 21-hour flight that covered 600,000 kilometers.P138 Exercise 21) Oct. 12, 2005 2) second manned spacecraft 3) two astronauts aboard4)five-day mission 5) 9:00 a.m. 6) entered into the 200 kilometer orbit of Earth 7) the third nation 8) the country’s place in space exploration.Part BPassage 1P140 Exercise 1: 1. b. 2. c. 3. b. 4. a. 5. d.P140 Exercise 2:A 10th new planet has been discovered by American astronomers. It is the largest object found in orbit around the sun since the discovery of Neptune and its satellite Triton some 160 years ago. It is larger than Pluto, and is about 97 times farther from the sun than Earth.The new planet has not been officially named yet. The discoverers have submitted a permanent name for it to the International Astronomical Union and are waiting for its decision. In the meantime a temporary name of 2003UB313 is being used to refer to the new planet.Passage 2P142 Exercise 1: 1. b. 2. b. 3. c. 4. a. 5. c.P142 Exercise 2:A solar eclipse happens when the moon, on its trip around the earth, passes directly between the sun and the earth, preventing rays of the sun from reaching the earth and causing a temporary darkening of the sun. A solar eclipse can last as long as seven and half minutes. The solar eclipse can be a partial one or a total one. During the 20th century alone, 228 solar eclipses took place, and most of them were partial ones. "The Eclipse of the Century" that took place in 1991 was a total one. The shadow of the moon spread a path of darkness across the land from Hawaii to South America. But in the continental United States, only a partial eclipse occurred, and it was barely visible because of a cloud cover.Unit 16 HealthPart AP149 Exercise 1: aP150 Exercise 21) caring 2) regular 3) squares 4) researchers 5) affects ) pressure 7) block 8) Being optimistic and joyful is also an important way to stay healthy.9) These emotions are not good for your health.10) That will certainly be advantageous to your body and help you live a long and healthy life.Part BPassage 1P151 Exercise 1: 1. a. 2. b. 3. c. 4. d. 5. d.Passage 2P153 Exercise 1: 1. c. 2. b. 3. d. 4. c. 5. cP154 Exercise 2:1. Michelle went to see the doctor for a regular check-up when she was nine weeks pregnant;2. right breast;3. The doctor ordered a sonogram, which was a standard procedure for a pregnant woman with a suspect lump;4. malignant cells;5. Michelle fell into despair for she was only 34 years of age and she was going to have a baby;6. The tumor was very small, but it was possible that her lymph nodes might be affected;7. to stop her pregnancy;8. to let go of the baby;9. She decided not to stop her pregnancy but have her right breast removed;10. Further exams and tests showed that her lymph modes had not been affected;11. Michelle had a successful surgery and six months later she delivered a healthy baby.。