新视野大学英语听力4-第六单元Unit6

Part IDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. A TOEFL examination.B. Any English language examination.C. Good luck.D. Ill luck.Your answer Correct answerC C2. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. To keep evil away.B. To wish for more money.C. To show friendliness.D. To treat a wound.Your answer Correct answerA A3. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. She will paint it brown.B. She wants the man to paint it brown.C. She asks the man to climb up the ladder.D. She asks the man not to walk under the ladder.Your answer Correct answerD D4. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The building is a 13-floor one.B. The building does not have a 13th floor.C. The building has a 13th floor but nobody lives there.D. The building has a 13th floor but few people live there.Your answer Correct answerB B5. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. It causes a car accident.B. It causes an injury.C. It prevents bad luck.D. It makes plenty of money.Your answer Correct answerB CPart IIDirections: Listen to the passage(s) three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read for the third time, check your answers.Easter Island in the southern Pacific Ocean remains a mystery.(1), it was almost uninhabited, but there were many statues on it. People are (S2)(2)(3)out.Different theories give different explanations, but none is completely convincing.The Easter Islanders had their own system of (S4)(4), different from any other in the world. No other (S5) (5)Islanders knew how to write. TheAmerican (S6) (6)did not know how to writeeither. Who (S7) (7)the Easter Islanders how to write, or did they develop their own system? Remember that writing was first invented in Asia only a few thousand years BC.(S8) (8). How did the Easter Islanders get them? Is it possible that a few Easter Islanders traveled 2,300 miles to Chile, got sweet potatoes, and brought them back? But this isunlikely. (S9) (9), which was only colonized in 1492. Could Easter Island have been colonized by people from Chile? Yet, DNA taken from graves dug up on Easter Island has shown that these people were Polynesians, not American Indians. The Polynesians lived on the sea and knew how to travel thousands of miles in their small canoes. They knew where they were going. The American Indians did not know how to do that. Yet, (S10)(10). Also, the seeds could have been brought in the stomachs of birds.YourCorrect answeranswer(1) discovered discovered(2) eager eager(3) died died(4) writing writing(5) Pacific(6) Indians Indians(7) told taught(8)The Easter Islanders lived on sweetpotatoes they farmed. These sweetpotatoes came from the Americas(9)Remember that the distancesinvolved were great, further thanthe distance from Europe to theclosest place in the Americas(10)a few American Indians could havereached Easter Island, because ofa storm, and brought the seeds ofsweet potatoes with themPart IIIDirections: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. When did people begin to record animals falling from skies?A. Hundreds of years ago.B. Thousands of years ago.C. In 1877.D. In 1957.Your answer Correct answerC B2. What did Dr. Smith notice?A. An alligator climbing ashore.B. An alligator falling to the ground, seriously wounded.C. An alligator falling to the ground dead.D. An alligator falling to the ground and crawling towards thetent.Your answer Correct answerD D3. How many alligators did the doctor find within 200 yards?A. Eight.B. Seven.C. Six.D. Two.Your answer Correct answerA A4. How did Mr. and Mrs. Tucker conclude that the alligatordropped from sky?A. They heard the soft sound of a falling object.B. They heard a groan.C. They heard both a thump and a groan.D. They saw a dark object dropping to the ground.Your answer Correct answerC C5. How did the airship officer know that the alligator had fallenfrom the sky?A. He saw it falling with his own eyes.B. One of his crew members saw it falling.C. The crew of another airship saw it falling.D. The officer did not take an alligator aboard.Your answer Correct answerD DPart IVDirections: Choose the right answer.1. My Uncle gave me this lucky mascot when I was five, and it'sbeen with me ever since. It brought me luck in all my college exams. I can't ________________ part with it.A. bring myself toB. get myselfC. take myself toD. help myselfYour answer Correct answerA A2. Congratulations for getting the interview! I've________________ for you.A. crossed my legs for youB. crossed my arms for youC. got your fingers crossedD. got my fingers crossedYour answer Correct answerD D3. David Copperfield is the world's greatest magician; he'scertainly ________________.A. worth seenB. worth lookedC. worth lookingD. worth a lookYour answer Correct answerD D4. A magician never tells his secrets. David attempts theimpossible, and no one has any idea ________________ he does it.A. whichB. whereC. whatD. howYour answer Correct answerD D5. If you smash your mirror, your soul will be damaged too,dooming it to an early death, and not giving it an entry into ________________.A. skyB. the skyC. heavenD. the heavenYour answer Correct answerD C。

Uint6II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptW: Wha t’s that? Is it a toy? Did it get chewed by a dog?M: Hey, that’s my mascot! My uncle gave it to me when I was five, and it’s been with me ever since. It brought me luck in all my college exams. I can’t bring myself to part with it.Q: What does the man say about his lucky charm?2.ScriptW: Wish me luck; I’ve got a job interview this afternoon. I’m really nervous. M: Stay calm, best of luck! I’ve got my finger crossed for you.Q: What does the woman say he has crossed his fingers for the woman? 3. ScriptW: Oh no! Did you see that black cat walk right in front of me? That’s unlucky! M: Really? I guess it depends on where you come from. In my hometown it’s the opposite: It’s lucky to see a black cat cross your path. So no need to worry!Q: What do the man and the woman think about a black cat crossing their path?4. ScriptM: Guess what I did this morning? I smashed my mirror. A great way to start the day!W: Oh no, seven years’ bad luck, isn’t it?Q: What happened in the morning?5. ScriptM: I can’t believe this rain; it’s been pouring for hours! Where can I dry my umbrella?W: Not in here please! It’s unlucky to open an umbrella indoors. You can put it on the porch.Q: Where does the woman ask the man do to open his umbrella?Keys: 1.C2.C3. A 4.D 5.BIII. Listening InTask 1: David Copperfield is coming.W:My brother is going to pick up some tickers for the David Copperfield show. You interested in coming with us?M:I don’t know. I’ve been card tricks before, and rabbits from hats. I even do tricks myself—watch me change this coin into an ice creamcone.W:Very funny. David Copperfield is the world’s greatest magician; he’scertainly worth a look.M:Actually, I have seen him on television. He pulls off some pretty amazing stunts. I wish I knew how he performed his tricks. Then Icould also make a person float in the air. I could pull a rabbit out ofmy hat. I could escape from a straitjacket and handcuffs—allunderwater. And I could saw a woman in half.W: A magician never tells his secrets. David attempts the impossible and no one has any idea how he does it. I saw him on TV when hewalked through the Great Wall of China.M:How could he do that?W: I have no idea, but I know what I saw: He entered a canvas shelter on one side of the wall, and he came out of a canvas shelter on theother side.M:yes, bur was he always in full view of the camera, or did they cut toa commercial or something else?W:Not only was the camera running all the time, but he was hooked up a heart monitor, and you could track his progress as he movedthrough the wall.M:It’s difficult to know what to believe. I know it’s not possible for him to do that, but…W: It sounds to me like it’s a show worth watching.M: Count me in. Instead of an ice cream cone, I’ll turn my money into aticket.1.What is the dialog mainly about?2.Which of the following DOESN’T the man mention?3.What did David Copperfield do at the Great Wall of China, according tothe woman?4.Under what condition did David Copperfield go through the Great Wall?5.What does the man finally decide to do?Keys: 1C 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.CFor Reference1. He could make a person float in the air, pull a rabbit out of his hat, escapefrom a straitjacket and handcuffs—all underwater, and saw a woman in half.2. She thinks Davis Copperfield in the world’s greatest magician and he’scertainly worth a look.Task 2: Is it really bad luck?ScriptAre you worried because you have just broken a mirror? Some people believe that breaking a mirror is a (S1) terrible thing to do. They say it will bring you seven years of (S2) misfortune. The reason behind this belief stems the old idea that a person’s soul is in their (S3) reflection, so that if you smash your mirror, you soul will be (S4) damaged too, dooming you do an early death, and not giving you entry to (S5) heaven. Is there any way to reverse this bad luck? Yes—if you very carefully (S6) pick up all the broken pieces of the mirror and throw them into a river or stream, then the bad luck will be”(S7) washed away”..Of all number, 13 is the most associated with bad luck. (S8) Some people claim that the number is bad luck because thirteen people sat down for the Last Supper before Jesus was crucified, and with this in mind few hosts will serve dinner with thirteen at the table. And according to an ancient Norwegian tale, twelve gods had gathered for a feast when a thirteenth, Loke, entered. After the meal, Loke killed Balder, who was the most beloved of all the gods.(S9) Friday the thirteenth of any month is considered especially bad or unlucky, and Friday the thirteenth of March is the worst of them all .The number seven also has some superstition connected to it. It is said thatGod created the world in seven days, and any association with the number is luck. The seventh son of the seventh son is said to be the luckiest of men, and (S10)when people talk about the "seven-year itch" they mean that every seven years a person undergoes a complete change in personalityTask3: The Status on Easter IslandScriptOne of the greatest mysteries on Earth is the statues on Easter Island. The island is one of the most remote places on Earth, located in the southern Pacific Ocean. It was almost uninhabited when it was discovered on Easter Day in 1722 by a Dutch captain, but it is covered with hundreds of giant statues, each weighing several tons and some standing more than 30 feet tall. Who carved these statures, and how and why were they put there? Nobody knows the answer for sure, but many ate trying to find out. There are many theories to explain this mystery. It has even been suggested the space aliens may have played a role regarding these giant statues. Another theory relates to the fact that Easter Island was inhabited by Polynesian seafarers, who traveled thousand of miles in their canoes, guided by the stars, the colorof sky and the sun , the shapes of clouds, and the presence of birds making flights out to sea seeking food. The Polynesians first arrived on the island in 499A.D.However, the ocean currents which carried them there would mot take them back. They were trapped and, having arrived there, could not leave. The Polynesians probable cared the statues themselves, perhaps as religious symbols.To date, 887 statues have been discovered on the island. However, only a few statues were carried intended destination. The rest were abandoned along the way.The statues appear to have been carved out of the top edge of walls of a volcano on the island. After a statue was carved, it may have been rolled or dragged down to the base of the volcano. Then it was put upright, and ropes were tied around it. Using a pulley system, the statue was moves to its intended destination.At its peak, the population of Eater Island is believed to have reached 11,000. Eventually, the resources of the island were exhausted, and the people resorted to cannibalism, eating one another. Work on the statues stopped and the statues were knocked over. When the first Europeans finally arrived on the island, most of the people lad died out.1.When and by whom was the island discovered?2.Who are mentioned in the passage as possible builders of the statues?3.What is true of the Polynesians on the island according to the passage?4.How many statues ere carried to their intended destination?5. Which of the following would be the most suitable title for the passage? Keys: 1A 2.B3. D 4.D 5BFor ReferenceThe resources of the island became exhausted, and the people resorted to cannibalism, eating each other. When the first Europeans finally arrived on the island, most of the people had died out.IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1This is a custom that dates back to the ancient Celts. Chris: Sue, do you know why people say, “knock on wood” when they want to avoid bad luck?Susan: It sounds a bit funny. As far as I know, it has a lot to do with ancientCeltic people. They worshipped trees.Chris: Sounds interesting.Susan: They thoughts trees would suck demons back into the ground. Chris: Well, when you think about the deep roots, their belief seems to make some senses.Susan: What’s more, knocking on wood was a way to brag without being punished. People once thought that evil spirits would become jealous if good fortune was pointed out to themChris: Uh, yes, go on.Susan: well, by knocking on wood three times, the noise could frightened away the evil spirits, and they couldn’t have to rob the braggart of that good fortuneChris: I’m afraid those who don’t know this superstition might be frightened away as well.Susan: Now here’s a test. Do you know how the custom of kissing under the mistletoe originated?Chris:I haven’t the slightest idea, but I’m all ears.Susan: Again this is a custom that dates back to the ancient Celts. Since they worshipped trees, they conducted many of their ceremonies inthe woods in the shade of trees.Chris: Now I see. Probably it’s under these mistletoe trees that weddings took place.Susan: I wish you were standing under some mistletoe right now. Chris: Luckily I’m not. Touch wood.MODEL2 Is there any relationship between superstitions and real life?ScriptChris: It’s strange that so many people are superstitious. There must be some relationship between superstitions and real life.Susan:You know, Richard Wiseman, a British psychologist researched the relationship between superstition and luck.Chris: What did he find? Most people would be interested. At least I would Susan: He polled ,000 people and fond that people who believe themselves to be lucky tend to go for positive superstitions .They may wear a ring as a talisman or often say,” touch wood” for good luck.Chris: Then, what about the unlucky people? Do you mean if they think they ate unlucky, they tend to believe in superstitions abut bad luck. Susan: Yeah. They worry a lot about a broken mirror, a black cat running across their path, and so on.Chris: So what is his point?Susan: His point is that people make their own luck by their attitude to life.So, 49 percent of lucky people regularly cross their fingers, compared to 30 percent of unlucky people. And only 18 percent of lucky people are anxious if they break a mirror.Chris: So, our fate is linked to our attitude rather than to our superstitions. Susan: I think that’s what he is suggesting.Chris: This research seems too complicates. If I were a psychologist, I would conduct a survey to find whether 13 really is an unlucky number. I f there ere traffic accidents or murders on the 13th than on other days, then we have to believe in superstitions.Susan: What if there weren’t?Chris: Then I wouldn’t be superstitious.Susan: What a brilliant idea! I never expected you to be as wise as Solomon. Chris: Well as long as you don’t think I’m a fool.MODEL3 I believe ETs have visited the earth before. ScriptNora: Hey, what’s this picture of yours? It looks like a flying saucer. Chris: It is. I was visited by aliens last week and this is a picture of theirspacecraft.Nora: When I look closer, it resembles a liver Frisbee.Chris: But it could have been aliens. I believe ETs have visited the earth befor e. What do you think?Nora:It would be hard to believe otherwise. Projects like the pyramids are difficult to explain away,given the level of technology that was available at the timeChris: That’s for sure. They are mysterious.Nora: When you consider all those “impossibilities, it’s tempting to infer that some highly advanced civilization assisted humans in their construction.Chris: Think about this: if you were abducted by aliens and taken up to their spaceship or something …well…Nora: What do you mean?Chris: I mean, who would believe you? You’d go nuts telling everyone: “It’s true! I was abducted by aliens!”Nora: And everyone would think you were crazy, or just making up a story to get attention.Chris: From what I understand, sometimes these people do go crazy, trying to convince people about their experiences.Nora: I believe that in some cases they offer pretty good evidence. Chris: So, take a closer look at this picture. Do you still think it’s a Frisbee?Now Your TurnTask 1SAMPLE DIALOGSimon: Eliza, do you know why people say” keep your fingers crossed” when they want to wish others luck?Eliza: It sounds a bit funny. As far as I know, it’s a lot to do with an ancient Christian belief.Simon: Uh, go on.Eliza:In the Christian belief “making the sign of the cross” would keep away evil spirits and bad luck.Simon: I see. When you think about the cross, sign of Christianity, that belief seems to make some sense.Eliza:That’s true. That’s why children often cross their fingers when they tella small lie. They want to keep bad luck away, or to avoid beingpunished.Simon: Sounds interesting. So, I’ll cross my fingers for you before you take the final examination.Eliza:Thank you.Simon: But those who don’t understand this superstition might be puzzled Eliza:With interesting communications among nations, more and morepeople can understand it now.V. Let’s TalkScriptThanks, perhaps, to falling stock markets and unrest in the Middle East, Britons have become even more superstitious than usual, according to a report published today. “There has been a significant increase in superstition over the last month, possible as a result of current economic and political uncertainties,” stated Dr. Dick Armstrong. He launched an Internet Survey of national superstition, and found it to be surprisingly high, even among those with a scientific background. Only more in ten of those surveyed claimed not to be superstitious at all. Three out of four people in Britain feel the need to touch wood, and 65% cross their fingers.It is interesting to note that lucky people were much less superstitious and tended to take constructive action to improve their lives. Conversely, superstitious people tended to regard themselves as among the less lucky, worried about life, had a strong need for control, and could not tolerate ambiguity.The survey also revealed some unexpected beliefs. For example, one respondent could not stay in the bathroom once a toilet had been flushed. There was no evidence that superstitious ever worked, even, when peoplewere instructed to carry lucky charms for a week. They didn’t feel any luckier or more stratified with their lives at the end of that week than when they started.Armstrong attempted to explain this phenomenon: “When students are preparing for exams with a lucky charm, they may trust the charm, rather than doing some extra revision.”VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Horseshoes as a Sign of Good LuckScriptHorseshoes are a traditional sign of good luck. Most people believe this comes from the fact that the horseshoe is shaped like the crescent moon, a period of prosperity and good fortune. One legend has it that the Devil was in disguise and wandering at large, looking for trouble. He happened to call on St. Dunstan, who ea skilled in shoeing horses. St. Dunstan recognized the Devil and tied him to a wall with only his feet free to move. He then set to work shoeing him as though he were a horse, but with such roughness the Devil cried out for mercy. St. Dunstan stopped his work and released the Devil after making him promise never to enter a home on which a horseshoe was fixed. Witches fear horses, so they are also turned away by a door with a horseshoe mounted on it. The big issue regarding horseshoes is whether they should be hung points up or points down.The original superstition was that the horseshoe is points up to keep the luck from pouring out. Despite this view most buildings with horseshoes in their sign hang them the opposite way. The Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas hangs its horseshoe with the arc on top. They may be hoping their customers’luck runs out, but this is usually not something you advertise in your sign. Finger rings made of horseshoe nail are said to keep away bad luck. Also, robbing two horseshoes together is said to bring good luck.1.According to the passage, what does the crescent moon represent?2.What did St. Dunstan do to the Devil?3.What did the Devil promise?4.What is the big issue concerning the horseshoe?5.Why is the arc of the horseshoe up at the casino in Las Vegas? Keys: 1.A 2.C 3.D 4.C5.BTask 2: Superstitions or real bad lucks?ScriptJoan: Pass me that mirror, would you? I’ll see if my makeup is OK.Dick: OOOPS!! Sorry I dropped it…but is it you or me that gets the seven years of bad luck?Joan: You, I hope, but probable neither of us. I wonder where that “old wives’tale” originated anyway.Dick: There used to be a lot of superstitions: black cats, ladders, numbers.My parent and grandparents are full of them.Joan: I agree. People today are much more educated than before. These superstitions are just amusing pieced of history rather than beliefs, don’t you think so?Dick: Perhaps, but some people today still go for them. People whose livelihoods depend more on luck—like professional athletes, or fishermen—often they have superstitious routines.Joan: It’s rue. I have heard of athletes who wear lucky socks or a treasured medal to bring them good fortune.Dick: And let’s not forget lucky numbers. We all know about the number4,6, and 8 in China.Joan: I know 4 is death and 8 is wealth, but what is the significance of 6? Dick: 6 means good luck. Some people include 6 in their e-mail address just for luck.Joan: Maybe we are not as smart as we think we are.Dick: Well, there are many things in the universe that we cannot control, and that’s why people are superstitious.Keys: TTFFTTask3: Career TransitionsScriptThere was a king in Africa who has a close friend that he grew up with. The friend has a habit of looking at every situation in his life and saying, “This is good!”One day the king and his friend were out hunting. The friend would load and prepare the guns for the king. The friend had apparently done something wrong in preparing one of the guns, for after taking the gun from his friend, the king fired it and his thumb was blown off. Examining the situation, the friend remarked as usual, “This is good!” to which the king replied, “No, this is NOT good!” and proceeded to send his friend to jail.About a year later, the king was hunting in an area that he should have known to stay clear of. Cannibals captured him and took him to their village. Theytied him to a stake surrounded by wood. As they came near to set fire to the wood, they noticed that the king had but one thumb. Being superstitious, they never ate anyone that was less than whole. So they set the king free. As he returned home, he was reminded of the event that had taken his thumb off and felt badly sorry about his treatment of his friend. He went immediately to the jail to speak with his friend. “You were right,” he said, “it was good for my thumb was blown off.” Then he apologized, “I’m very sorry for sending you to jail for so long. It was bad for me to do this.”“No,” his friend replied, “this is good!”“What do you mean, ‘this is good’? How could it be good that I sent you, my good friend, to jail for all this time?”“If I had not been in jail, I would have been with you—and eaten.!”For Reference1.He had a habit of looking at every situation in his life and saying, “This isgood!”2.After taking the gun, the king fired it and his thumb was blown off.3.They set the king free, because being superstitious, they never ate anyonethat was less than whole4.He felt sorry for his friend and went to the jail to apologize to him.5. If he had not been in jail, I would have been with you—and eaten.News ReportEgyptian TombsScriptArchaeologist have uncovered two tombs that date back more than 2,500 years in the part of Cairo where the ancient city of Heliopolis once stood, according to Egyptian antiquity authorities.Although there is a modern suburb of Heliopolis in Cairo southeast of its ancient namesake, the original Heliopolis was known as a center of learning and academic study in ancient Mediterranean times.The 26-century-old tombs that date back to the years 664 to 625 BC were developed during a routine archaeological inspection of an empty plot of land in the Eins Shams district of northwestern Cairo. This district covers part of the ground that used to be the ancient city of Heliopolis.The owner of the land was seeking construction rights and by law, construction cannot begin without a permit certifying that the site has no historical significance.The first of the two limestone tombs to be opened contained a sarcophagus and sixteen statuettes, said the chief state archaeologist for the Cairo-Giza area, Zahi Hawass.Hawass said in a statement that the tombs were found in a d owntown residential area, three meters below the ground.[SOUND BITE]Hawass went on to give a more detailed account of the important find. [SOUND BITE]It appears that the tombs have not been raided by grave robbers, but they have been damaged by leaking sewage water.The first tomb to be uncovered belonged to a builder named Waja-Hur. His name was engraved on the statuettes, which the ancient Egyptians placed in tombs to answer questions for them in the afterlife.Te process of recovering these artifacts can be long and tedious, but the historical significance of these pieces makes the painstaking work worthwhile. [SOUND BITE]Egyptian archaeologists plan to open the second tomb on Sunday.。

Uint6II. Basic Listening PracticeScriptW: What‟s that? Is it a toy? Did it get chewed by a dog?M: Hey, that‟s my mascot! My uncle gave it to me when I was five, and it‟s been with me ever since. It brought me luck in all my college exams. I can‟t bring myself to part with it.Q: What does the man say about his lucky charm?ScriptW: Wish me luck; I‟ve got a job interview this afternoon. I‟m really nervous. M: Stay calm, best of luck! I‟ve got my finger crossed for you.Q: What does the woman say he has crossed his fingers for the woman?3. ScriptW: Oh no! Did you see that black cat walk right in front of me? That‟s unlucky! M: Really? I guess it depends on where you come from. In my hometown it‟s the opposite: It‟s lucky to see a black cat cross your pa th. So no need to worry! Q: What do the man and the woman think about a black cat crossing their path?4. ScriptM: Guess what I did this morning? I smashed my mirror. A great way to start the day!W: Oh no, seven years‟ bad luck, isn‟t it?Q: What happened in the morning?5. ScriptM: I can‟t believe this rain; it‟s been pouring for hours! Where can I dry my umbrella?W: Not in here please! It‟s unlucky to open an umbrella indoors. You can put iton the porch.Q: Where does the woman ask the man do to open his umbrella?Keys: 1.C2.C3. A 4.D 5.BIII. Listening InTask 1: David Copperfield is coming.W: My brother is going to pick up some tickers for the David Copperfield show. You interested in coming with us?M: I don‟t know. I‟ve been card tricks b efore, and rabbits from hats. I even do tricks myself—watch me change this coin into an ice cream cone.W: Very funny. David Copperfield is the world‟s greatest magician; he‟s certainly worth a look.M: Actually, I have seen him on television. He pulls off some pretty amazing stunts. I wish I knew how he performed his tricks. Then I could also make a person float in the air. I could pull a rabbit out of my hat. I could escape from a straitjacket and handcuffs—all underwater. And I could saw a woman in half. W: A magician never tells his secrets. David attempts the impossible and no one has any idea how he does it. I saw him on TV when he walked through the Great Wall of China.M: How could he do that?W: I have no idea, but I know what I saw: He entered a canvas shelter on one side of the wall, and he came out of a canvas shelter on the other side. M: yes, bur was he always in full view of the camera, or did they cut to a commercial or something else?W: Not only was the camera running all the time, but he was hooked up aheart monitor, and you could track his progress as he moved through the wall. M: It‟s difficult to know what to believe. I know it‟s not possible for him to do that, but…W: It sounds to me like it‟s a show worth watching.M: Count me in. Instead of an ice cream cone, I‟ll turn my money into a ticket.What is the dialog mainly about?Which of the following DOESN‟T the man mention?What did David Copperfield do at the Great Wall of China, according to the woman?Under what condition did David Copperfield go through the Great Wall?What does the man finally decide to do?Keys: 1C 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.CFor Reference1. He could make a person float in the air, pull a rabbit out of his hat, escape from a straitjacket and handcuffs—all underwater, and saw a woman in half.2. She thinks Davis Copperfield in the world‟s greatest magician and he‟s certainly worth a look.Task 2: Is it really bad luck?ScriptAre you worried because you have just broken a mirror? Some people believethat breaking a mirror is a (S1) terrible thing to do. They say it will bring you seven years of (S2) misfortune. The reason behind this belief stems the old idea that a person‟s soul is in their (S3) reflection, so that if you smash you r mirror, you soul will be (S4) damaged too, dooming you do an early death, and not giving you entry to (S5) heaven. Is there any way to reverse this bad luck? Yes—if you very carefully (S6) pick up all the broken pieces of the mirror and throw them into a river or stream, then the bad luck will be”(S7) washed away”..Of all number, 13 is the most associated with bad luck. (S8) Some people claim that the number is bad luck because thirteen people sat down for the Last Supper before Jesus was crucified, and with this in mind few hosts will serve dinner with thirteen at the table. And according to an ancient Norwegian tale, twelve gods had gathered for a feast when a thirteenth, Loke, entered. After the meal, Loke killed Balder, who was the most beloved of all the gods.(S9) Friday the thirteenth of any month is considered especially bad or unlucky, and Friday the thirteenth of March is the worst of the all.The number seven also has some superstition connected to it. It is said that God created the world in seven days, and any association with the number is luck. The seventh son of the seventh son is said to be the luckiest of men, and (S10) When people talk about the “seven-year itch” they mean that every seven years a person undergoes a complete change in personality.Task3: The Status on Easter IslandScriptOne of the greatest mysteries on Earth is the statues on Easter Island. The island is one of the most remote places on Earth, located in the southern Pacific Ocean. It was almost uninhabited when it was discovered on Easter Day in 1722by a Dutch captain, but it is covered with hundreds of giant statues, each weighing several tons and some standing more than 30 feet tall.Who carved these statures, and how and why were they put there?Nobody knows the answer for sure, but many ate trying to find out. There are many theories to explain this mystery. It has even been suggested the space aliens may have played a role regarding these giant statues. Another theory relates to the fact that Easter Island was inhabited by Polynesian seafarers, who traveled thousand of miles in their canoes, guided by the stars, the color of sky and the sun , the shapes of clouds, and the presence of birds making flights out to sea seeking food. The Polynesians first arrived on the island in499A.D.However, the ocean currents which carried them there would mot take them back. They were trapped and, having arrived there, could not leave. The Polynesians probable cared the statues themselves, perhaps as religious symbols.To date, 887 statues have been discovered on the island. However, only a few statues were carried intended destination. The rest were abandoned along the way.The statues appear to have been carved out of the top edge of walls of a volcano on the island. After a statue was carved, it may have been rolled or dragged down to the base of the volcano. Then it was put upright, and ropes were tied around it. Using a pulley system, the statue was moves to its intended destination.At its peak, the population of Eater Island is believed to have reached 11,000. Eventually, the resources of the island were exhausted, and the people resorted to cannibalism, eating one another. Work on the statues stopped and thestatues were knocked over. When the first Europeans finally arrived on the island, most of the people lad died out.When and by whom was the island discovered?Who are mentioned in the passage as possible builders of the statues?What is true of the Polynesians on the island according to the passage?How many statues ere carried to their intended destination?5. Which of the following would be the most suitable title for the passage? Keys: 1A 2.B3. D 4.D 5BFor ReferenceThe resources of the island were exhausted, and the people resorted to cannibalism, eating each other. When the first Europeans finally arrived on the island, most of the people lad died out.IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1This is a custom that dates back to the ancient Celts.Chris: Sue, do you know why people say, “knock on wood” when they want to avoid bad luck?Susan: It sounds a bit funny. As far as I know, it has a lot to do with ancient Celtic people. They worshipped trees.Chris: Sounds interesting.Susan: They thoughts trees would suck demons back into the ground.Chris: Well, when you think about the deep roots, their belief seems to make some senses.Susan: What‟s more, knocking on wood was a way to brag without being punished. People once thought that evil spirits would become jealous if good fortune was pointed out to themChris: Uh, yes, go on.Susan: well, by knocking on wood three times, the noise could frightened away the evil spirits, and they couldn‟t have to rob the braggart of that good fortune Chris: I‟m afraid those who don‟t know this superstition might be frightened away as well.Susan: Now here‟s a test. Do you know how the custom of kissing under the mistletoe originated?Chris: I haven‟t the slightest idea, but I‟m all ears.Susan: Again this is a custom that dates back to the ancient Celts. Since they worshipped trees, they conducted many of their ceremonies in the woods in the shade of trees.Chris: Now I see. Probably it‟s under these mistletoe trees that weddings took place.Susan: I wish you were standing under some mistletoe right now.Chris: Luckily I‟m not. Touch wood.MODEL2 Is there any relationship between superstitions and real life?ScriptChris: It‟s strange that so many people are superstitious. There must be some relationship between superstitions and real life.Susan: You know, Richard Wiseman, a British psychologist researched the relationship between superstition and luck.Chris: What did he find? Most people would be interested. At least I would Susan: He polled ,000 people and fond that people who believe themselves to be lucky tend to go for positive superstitions .They may wear a ring as a talisman or often say,” touch wood” for good luck.Chris: Then, what about the unlucky people? Do you mean if they think they ate unlucky, they tend to believe in superstitions abut bad luck.Susan: Yeah. They worry a lot about a broken mirror, a black cat running across their path, and so on.Chris: So what is his point?Susan: His point is that people make their own luck by their attitude to life. So, 49 percent of lucky people regularly cross their fingers, compared to 30 percent of unlucky people. And only 18 percent of lucky people are anxious if they break a mirror.Chris: So, our fate is linked to our attitude rather than to our superstitions. Susan: I think that‟s what he is suggesting.Chris: This research seems too complicates. If I were a psychologist, I would conduct a survey to find whether 13 really is an unlucky number. I f there ere traffic accidents or murders on the 13th than on other days, then we have to believe in superstitions.Susan: What if there weren‟t?Chri s: Then I wouldn‟t be superstitious.Susan: What a brilliant idea! I never expected you to be as wise as Solomon. Chris: Well as long as you don‟t think I‟m a fool.MODEL3 I believe ETs have visited the earth before.ScriptNora: Hey, what‟s this picture of yours? It looks like a flying saucer.Chris: It is. I was visited by aliens last week and this is a picture of their spacecraft.Nora: When I look closer, it resembles a liver Frisbee.Chris: But it could have been aliens. I believe ETs have visited the earth before. What do you think?Nora: It would be hard to believe otherwise. Projects like the pyramids are difficult to explain away, given the level of technology that was available at the timeChris: That‟s for sure. They are mysterious.Nora: When y ou consider all those “impossibilities, it‟s tempting to infer that some highly advanced civilization assisted humans in their construction. Chris: Think about this: if you were abducted by aliens and taken up to their spaceship or something …well…Nora: What do you mean?Chris: I mean, who would believe you? You‟d go nuts telling everyone: “It‟s true!I was abducted by aliens!”Nora: And everyone would think you were crazy, or just making up a story to get attention.Chris: From what I understand, sometimes these people do go crazy, trying to convince people about their experiences.Nora: I believe that in some cases they offer pretty good evidence.Chris: So, take a closer look at this picture. Do you still think it‟s a Frisbee?Now Your TurnTask 1SAMPLE DIALOGSimon: Eliza, do you know why people say” keep your fingers crossed” when they want to wish others luck?Eliza: It sounds a bit funny. As far as I know, it‟s a lot to do with an ancient Christian belief.Simon: Uh, go on.Eliza: In the Christia n belief “making the sign of the cross” would keep away evil spirits and bad luck.Simon: I see. When you think about the cross, sign of Christianity, that belief seems to make some sense.Eliza: That‟s true. That‟s why children often cross their fingers when they tell a small lie. They want to keep bad luck away, or to avoid being punished. Simon: Sounds interesting. So, I‟ll cross my fingers for you before you take the final examination.Eliza: Thank you.Simon: But those who don‟t understand this super stition might be puzzled Eliza: With interesting communications among nations, more and more people can understand it now.V. Let‟s TalkScriptThanks, perhaps, to falling stock markets and unrest in the Middle East, Britons have become even more superstitious than usual, according to a report published today. “There has been a significant increase in superstition over the last month, possible as a result of current economic and political uncertainties,” stated Dr. Dick Armstrong. He launched an Internet Survey of national superstition, and found it to be surprisingly high, even among those with ascientific background. Only more in ten of those surveyed claimed not to be superstitious at all. Three out of four people in Britain feel the need to touch wood, and 65% cross their fingers.It is interesting to note that lucky people were much less superstitious and tended to take constructive action to improve their lives. Conversely, superstitious people tended to regard themselves as among the less lucky, worried about life, had a strong need for control, and could not tolerate ambiguity.The survey also revealed some unexpected beliefs. For example, one respondent could not stay in the bathroom once a toilet had been flushed. There was no evidence that superstitious ever worked, even, when people were instructed to carry lucky charms for a week. They didn‟t feel any luckier or more stratified with their lives at the end of that week than when they started. Armstrong attempted to explain this phenomenon: “When students are preparing for exams with a lucky charm, they may trust the charm, rather than doing some extra revision.”Reasons foe More Superstitions Thanks, perhaps, to falling stock markets and unrest in the Middle East, Britons have become even more superstitious than usualWho are more superstitious? Lucky people were much less superstitious and tended to take constructive action to improve their lives. Conversely, superstitious people tended to regard themselves as among the less luckyDo superstitions work? There was no evidence that superstitious ever worked, even, when people were instructed to carry lucky charms for a week. They didn‟t feel any luckier or more stratifiedExplanation When students are preparing for exams with a lucky charm, they may trust the charm, rather than doing some extra revision.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Horseshoes as a Sign of Good LuckScriptHorseshoes are a traditional sign of good luck. Most people believe this comes from the fact that the horseshoe is shaped like the crescent moon, a period of prosperity and good fortune. One legend has it that the Devil was in disguise and wandering at large, looking for trouble. He happened to call on St. Dunstan, who ea skilled in shoeing horses. St. Dunstan recognized the Devil and tied him to a wall with only his feet free to move. He then set to work shoeing him as though he were a horse, but with such roughness the Devil cried out for mercy. St. Dunstan stopped his work and released the Devil after making him promise never to enter a home on which a horseshoe was fixed. Witches fear horses, so they are also turned away by a door with a horseshoe mounted on it. The big issue regarding horseshoes is whether they should be hung points up or points down.The original superstition was that the horseshoe is points up to keep the luck from pouring out. Despite this view most buildings with horseshoes in their sign hang them the opposite way. The Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas hangs its horseshoe with the arc on top. Th ey may be hoping their customers‟ luck runs out, but this is usually not something you advertise in your sign. Finger ringsmade of horseshoe nail are said to keep away bad luck. Also, robbing two horseshoes together is said to bring good luck.According to the passage, what does the crescent moon represent?What did St. Dunstan do to the Devil?What did the Devil promise?What is the big issue concerning the horseshoe?Why is the arc of the horseshoe up at the casino in Las Vegas?Keys: 1.A 2.C 3.D 4.C5.BTask 2: Superstitions or real bad lucks?ScriptJoan: Pass me that mirror, would you? I‟ll see if my makeup is OK.Dick: OOOPS!! Sorry I dropped it…but is it you or me that gets the seven years of bad luck?Joan: You, I hope, but probable neither of us. I wonder where that “old wives‟ tale” originated anyway.Dick: There used to be a lot of superstitions: black cats, ladders, numbers. My parent and grandparents are full of them.Joan: I agree. People today are much more educated than before. These supersti tions are just amusing pieced of history rather than beliefs, don‟t you think so?Dick: Perhaps, but some people today still go for them. People whose livelihoods depend more on luck—like professional athletes, or fishermen—often they have superstitious routines.Joan: It‟s rue. I have heard of athletes who wear lucky socks or a treasuredmedal to bring them good fortune.Dick: And let‟s not forget lucky numbers. We all know about the number4,6, and 8 in China.Joan: I know 4 is death and 8 is wealth, but what is the significance of 6? Dick: 6 means good luck. Some people include 6 in their e-mail address just for luck.Joan: Maybe we are not as smart as we think we are.Dick: Well, there are many things in the universe that we cannot control, and that‟s w hy people are superstitious.Keys: TTFFTTask3: Career TransitionsScriptThere was a king in Africa who has a close friend that he grew up with. The friend has a habit of looking at every situation in his life and saying, “This is good!”One day the king and his friend were out hunting. The friend would load and prepare the guns for the king. The friend had apparently done something wrong in preparing one of the guns, for after taking the gun from his friend, the king fired it and his thumb was blown off. Examining the situation, the friend remarked as usual, “This is good!” to which the king replied, “No, this is NOT good!” and proceeded to send his friend to jail.About a year later, the king was hunting in an area that he should have known to stay clear of. Cannibals captured him and took him to their village. They tied him to a stake surrounded by wood. As they came near to set fire to the wood, they noticed that the king had but one thumb. Being superstitious, they neverate anyone that was less than whole. So they set the king free.As he returned home, he was reminded of the event that had taken his thumb off and felt badly sorry about his treatment of his friend. He went immediately to the jail to speak with his friend. “You were right,” he said, “it was good for my thumb was blown off.” Then he apologized, “I‟m very sorry for sending you to jail for so long. It was bad for me to do this.”“No,” his friend replied, “this is good!”“What do you mean, …this is good‟? How could it be good that I sent you, my good friend, to jail for all this time?”“If I had not been in jail, I would have been with you—and eaten.!”For ReferenceHe had a habit of looking at every situation in his life and saying, “This is good!”After taking the gun, the king fired it and his thumb was blown off.They set the king free, because being superstitious, they never ate anyone that was less than wholeHe felt sorry for his friend and went to the jail to apologize to him.5. If he had not been in jail, I would have been with you—and eaten.News ReportEgyptian TombsScriptArchaeologist have uncovered two tombs that date back more than 2,500 years in the part of Cairo where the ancient city of Heliopolis once stood, according to Egyptian antiquity authorities.Although there is a modern suburb of Heliopolis in Cairo southeast of its ancientnamesake, the original Heliopolis was known as a center of learning and academic study in ancient Mediterranean times.The 26-century-old tombs that date back to the years 664 to 625 BC were developed during a routine archaeological inspection of an empty plot of land in the Eins Shams district of northwestern Cairo. This district covers part of the ground that used to be the ancient city of Heliopolis.The owner of the land was seeking construction rights and by law, construction cannot begin without a permit certifying that the site has no historical significance.The first of the two limestone tombs to be opened contained a sarcophagus and sixteen statuettes, said the chief state archaeologist for the Cairo-Giza area, Zahi Hawass.Hawass said in a statement that the tombs were found in a downtown residential area, three meters below the ground.[SOUND BITE]Hawass went on to give a more detailed account of the important find. [SOUND BITE]It appears that the tombs have not been raided by grave robbers, but they have been damaged by leaking sewage water.The first tomb to be uncovered belonged to a builder named Waja-Hur. His name was engraved on the statuettes, which the ancient Egyptians placed in tombs to answer questions for them in the afterlife.Te process of recovering these artifacts can be long and tedious, but the historical significance of these pieces makes the painstaking work worthwhile. [SOUND BITE]Egyptian archaeologists plan to open the second tomb on Sunday.。

Part IDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. A TOEFL examination.B. Any English language examination.C. Good luck.D. Ill luck.2. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. To keep evil away.B. To wish for more money.C. To show friendliness.D. To treat a wound.3. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. She will paint it brown.B. She wants the man to paint it brown.C. She asks the man to climb up the ladder.D. She asks the man not to walk under the ladder.4. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The building is a 13-floor one.B. The building does not have a 13th floor.C. The building has a 13th floor but nobody lives there.D. The building has a 13th floor but few people live there.5. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. It causes a car accident.B. It causes an injury.C. It prevents bad luck.D. It makes plenty of money.Part IIDirections: Listen to the passage(s) three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read for the third time, check your answers.Easter Island in the southern Pacific Ocean remains a mystery.uninhabited, but there were many statues on it. People are (S2)theories give different explanations, but none is completely convincing.The Easter Islanders had their own system of (S4)develop their own system? Remember that writing was first invented in Asia only a few thousand years BC.it possible that a few Easter Islanders traveled 2,300 miles to Chile, got sweet potatoes, and brought them back? But this is unlikely.Easter Island have been colonized by people from Chile? Yet, DNA taken from graves dug up on Easter Island has shown that these people were Polynesians, not American Indians. The Polynesians lived on the sea and knew how to travel thousands of miles in their small canoes. They knew where they were going. The American Indians did not know how to do that. Yet, (S10)stomachs of birds.YourCorrect answeranswer(1) discovered discovered(2) eager eager(3) died died(4) writing writing(5) Pacific(6) Indians Indians(7)toldtaught(8)The Easter Islanders lived on sweetpotatoes they farmed. These sweet potatoes came from the Americas (9)Remember that the distances involved were great, further than the distance from Europe to theclosest place in the Americas(10)a few American Indians could have reached Easter Island, because of a storm, and brought the seeds of sweet potatoes with themPart IIIDirections: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose thecorrect answers. Use the second playing to check your answers. 1. When did people begin to record animals falling from skies? A. Hundreds of years ago. B. Thousands of years ago. C. In 1877. D. In 1957.2. What did Dr. Smith notice? A. An alligator climbing ashore.B. An alligator falling to the ground, seriously wounded.C. An alligator falling to the ground dead.D. An alligator falling to the ground and crawling towards the tent.3. How many alligators did the doctor find within 200 yards?A. Eight.B. Seven.C. Six.D. Two.4. How did Mr. and Mrs. Tucker conclude that the alligatordropped from sky?A. They heard the soft sound of a falling object.B. They heard a groan.C. They heard both a thump and a groan.D. They saw a dark object dropping to the ground.5. How did the airship officer know that the alligator had fallenfrom the sky?A. He saw it falling with his own eyes.B. One of his crew members saw it falling.C. The crew of another airship saw it falling.D. The officer did not take an alligator aboard.Part IVDirections: Choose the right answer.1. My Uncle gave me this lucky mascot when I was five, and it'sbeen with me ever since. It brought me luck in all my college exams. I can't ________________ part with it.A. bring myself toB. get myselfC. take myself toD. help myself2. Congratulations for getting the interview! I've________________ for you.A. crossed my legs for youB. crossed my arms for youC. got your fingers crossedD. got my fingers crossed3. David Copperfield is the world's greatest magician; he'scertainly ________________.A. worth seenB. worth lookedC. worth lookingD. worth a look4. A magician never tells his secrets. David attempts theimpossible, and no one has any idea ________________ he does it.A. whichB. whereC. whatD. how5. If you smash your mirror, your soul will be damaged too,dooming it to an early death, and not giving it an entry into ________________.A. skyB. the skyC. heavenD. the heaven。

Unit 6 test NextDirections: Click on the speaker to the left to start playing the audio recordings for Pa I, II and III. They will be played continuously. Once the recording starts playing, ple do NOT click on either the speaker icon or the 'Unit Quiz' link in the menu bar abov Otherwise, you may lose the chance of hearing the complete recording.Part I ScriptDirections: Listen to the short dialogs, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The woman doesn't believe in any superstitions.B. The man doesn't believe in any superstitions.C. The two speakers will probably go out for an outing.D. The two speakers will probably stay at home.2. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. To keep evil away.B. To wish for more money.C. To show friendliness.D. To treat a wound.3. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. Teachers.B. Lawyers.C. Sailors.D. Doctors.4.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. The man learnt the news of UFO from the newspaper.B. The woman learnt the news of UFO from the newspaper today.C. The woman probably mistook an airplane for a UFO.D. The man doesn't believe in UFO at all.5.(Listen to the audio recording for the question.)A. It causes a car accident.B. It causes an injury.C. It prevents bad luck.D. It makes plenty of money.Part II ScriptDirections: Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from (1) to (7) with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from (8) to (10), write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read the third time, check your answers.Easter Island in the southern Pacific Ocean remains a mystery. When the island wason it. People arehow they lived, and why theyDifferent theories give differentexplanations, but none is completelyThe Easter Islanders had their own system of different from any other in the world. No other Pacific Islanders knew how to write. The AmericanIslanders how to write, or did they develop their own system? Remember that writing was first invented in Asia only a few thousand years BC.(8)How did the Easter Islanders get them? Is it possible that a few Easter Islanders traveled 2,300 miles to Chile, got sweet potatoes, and brought them back? But this is unlikely. (9)which was only colonized in 1492. Could Easter Island have been colonized by people from Chile? Yet, DNA taken from graves dug up on Easter Island has shown that these people were Polynesians, not American Indians. The Polynesians lived on the sea and knew how to travel thousands of miles in their small canoes. They knew where they were going. The American Indians did not know how to dothat. Yet,stomachs of birds.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)the Americas(10) a few American Indians could havereached Easter Island, because of astorm, and brought the seeds of sweetpotatoes with themPart III ScriptDirections: Listen to the following recording, and then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.1.When did people begin to record animals falling from skies?A. Hundreds of years ago.B. Thousands of years ago.C. In 1877.D. In 1957.2.What did Dr. Smith notice?A. An alligator climbing ashore.B. An alligator falling to the ground, seriously wounded.C. An alligator falling to the ground dead.D. An alligator falling to the ground and crawling towards the tent.3.How many alligators did Dr. Smith find within 200 yards?A. Eight.B. Seven.C. Six.D. Two.4.How did Mr. and Mrs. Tucker conclude that the alligator dropped from sky?A. They heard the soft sound of a falling object.B. They heard a groan.C. They heard both a thump and a groan.D. They saw a dark object dropping to the ground.5.How did the airship officer know that the alligator had fallen from thesky?A. He saw it falling with his own eyes.B. One of his crew members saw it falling.C. The crew of another airship saw it falling.D. The officer did not take an alligator aboard.Part IVDirections: Choose the best answer to each of the following statements.1.My Uncle gave me this lucky mascot when I was five, and it's been with meever since. It brought me luck in all my exams. I can't __________ part with it.A. bring myself toB. get myselfC. take myself toD. help myself2.Congratulations for getting the interview! I've ______________ for you.A. crossed my legs for youB. crossed my arms for youC. got your fingers crossedD. got my fingers crossed3.David Copperfield is the world's greatest magician. He's certainly____________.A. worth seenB. worth lookedC. worth lookingD. worth a look4.A magician never tells his secrets. David attempts the impossible and noone has any idea ______ he does it.A. whichB. whereC. whatD. how5.If you smash your mirror, your soul will be damaged too, dooming you toan early death, and not giving you entry to ________.A. skyB. the skyC. heavenD. the heaven6.It has even been suggested that space aliens may have played a role ________these giant statues.A. regardingB. regardedC. with regard inD. in regard with7.____ its peak, the population of Easter Island is believed to have reached11,000.A. InB. AtC. OnD. For8.There has been a significant increase in superstition over the last month,_______ as a result of current economic and political uncertainties.A. probableB. mayC. possiblyD. likely9.Lucky people were much less superstitious and tended to take constructiveaction to improve their lives. ___________, superstitious people tended to regard themselves as among the less lucky.A. OppositeB. ContraryC. ConverselyD. In the contrary10.People ______ livelihoods depend more on luck—like professional athletes,or fishermen—often have superstitious routines.A. withB. forC. whoseD. which。

新视野大学英语视听说教程4第二版答案Unit 1 enjoy your feeli ngs!AngerCorrect answersirritatedblow upCorrect answersHappi nessCorrect answersbadnessCorrect ansv/erscheerlessdepressedheartbrokenin low spiritsout or sortsBasic liste ning practiceKeys: CBDADl Liste ning InTask 1 what a clumsy man!Keys: ACDCBTask 2 causes of depressionKeys:(1)families (2)chemicals (3)information (4)certain symptoms (5)self-esteem (6)thinking patter ns (7)mood (8)divorce (9)physical abuse (10)fi nan cial difficulties (11)stress (12)a nxietyTask 3 happ in ess in dexKeys: BDAACl Let ' s TalkKeys: (1) shy (2) crying (3)scared (4) came down (5) fun (6) nice (7) two sisters (8) argue (9)touch (10) bad time (11) speak (12) comfortable (13) brother (14) adults (15) children (16) sec on dary (17) growing up (18) lear nl Further Liste ning and Speak ingTask 1(51) owner(52) ru nning(53) drop(54) ru n(55) local(56) yelli ng(57) lives(58) As he' s pick ing himself up, he sees a large man, almost seve n feet tall.(59) The barte nder n ervously hands the big man a beer, hands shak ing.(S10) "I got to get out of town! Don ' t you hear Big John is coming ”Task 2 Reas on and emoti onKeys: ABCCDTask 3 Every cloud has a silver liningKeys: TFFTFl View ing and speak ingKeys： (1) Seven (2) 150 (3) favourite (4) bridge (5) 111 (6) fast ⑺ Simple (8) trusted (9) stupid (10) did (11) No way (12) ultimate (13) limits (14) skywards (15)60 (16)cheapUnit1 Unit testCDBCD(1)over (2) compa nion ship (3) lover (4) defi niti on (5) scarce (6) diary (7) sight(8) Tha nk God, I've done my duty(9) I n a workforce made up en tirely of happy people, the competitive edge would soon be lost(10) It may take centuries before philosophers and scientists can arrive at a clear definition of happ in essBADCCADCAB CBDAAUnit 2Keys： f d a e h i b c jIIKeys： BACDBIII 1Keys： CAADB2the end discounts T-shirts big-name brands Interchangeable pieces black trousers several times simplest stylish and fashi on able3Keys: ABACDV Let ' s talkTask 1 wealthy clothing styles figure slimmer construction light larger formal brightly colored the rich and the poor one class occasi ons Poorer peopleFurther liste ning > Task 1CAABATask 2BABABTask 31 She chose two colors, the n built her wardrobe around them.2 She has a pair of black dress slacks, with black shoes to match. If she wears that with her turquoise silk blouse and a match ing n ecklace and earri ngs, she will look dressed up.3 If she wears a T-shirt with the black dress slacks, she is more casual.4 If she brings a pashm ina, or ano ther dress scarf, she can dress up the T-shirt into casual chic.5 Her suitcase will be n early empty, with lots of room for shopp ing.View ing and speak ingcombi ning clothi ng with new tech no logy brand-new stylenew in dustrial desig n soluti onselectro nics and fashi on in to your collar went into part nership with bring them togetherthe moder n-day worker 600 pounds to what we might expectUn it 2 Unit test CBCBD(1)-(7) con test quee ns outgo ing cheers title tours performed(8) A beautiful woma n has very great powers to convince, and we have see n many misses who have done a great job(9) Wome n's liberati on orga ni zati ons in the Un ited States regularly dem on strate in protest outside Miss America and Miss World con tests(10) All the same, some Australia ns were hop ing the two-hour show would draw world atte nti on to the beauty of their country and attract tourists ADCBB CDADD BCBDBUnit 3Lead indrought earthquake flood forest fire Iandslide snowstorm tsunami typho onvolca nic erupti onBasic liste ning Keys: DACBC Liste ning in Task 1 BCADC Task 2 BBABAundersea result in dry spell flood water supplies famine melt ing swell man-made dams Further liste ning Task 1 BADACTask 21. Since the compa ny was composed en tirely of men over 65, there was doubt that they would be of any the farmer called the compa ny any way because the fire proved to be more tha n theTask 3 drought tsunami agriculture heavy rain fall Let ' s talk Task1 erupted bury ingfew overseas rescue biggest close aftershockstrap 20 milli on poundsinjured damaged diseaseisla nders seve nsmall tow n fire departme nt could han die, and there was no other help available.2. The truck drove straight toward the fire an d, in stead of stopp ing in front of the fire, drove right into the middle of the flames.3. After an hour of intense fighti ng, they had ext in guished the fire.4. After an hour of intense fighti ng, they had ext in guished the fire.5. The captain said, "The first thing we're going to do is to get the brakes fixed on that stupid fire truck." That suggests that they drove right into the middle of the flames because of useless brakes rather tha n bravery.Task 3 ABCDC View ing and speak ingUn it 3 Unit test ACCDD(8) Te n minu tes later, as we were look ing out the win dow, we saw every one was running away from someth ing(9) A huge flood was stream ing dow n the mountain. We were sta nding on a higher place, so we could see everyth ing(10) It was reported that the flood destroyed a big area and approximately 300 people were killed or disappeared that day ABBDC BDACC DABDAUnit 4Lead in c d a e h f i g b Basic liste ning CBABD Liste ning in Task l CBDAATask 1 rescued save high tideworst flooding surprise flooded my son's furn itureno rmalcomputer system drugscrews heavyburst hit(1)-⑺at section conn ects bottomshining As crossTask 2 man ager con flict with in vain admi nistrator 8. establish closer relati onupshipsTask 3 CDDCALet's talkTask1 16 features brief eight paper guideli nes in terviews treatme ntmeet guida nee scarycome back DeadlinesFurther liste ningTask 1 DBCACTask 2 BABABTask 31. They gathered for lunch to welcome the new Chief Executive Officer, Carl Martin, and say goodbye to the depart ing CEO, Dick Jacks on.2. The departing CEO left three numbered envelopes for the new CEO.3. The message read, "Blame your predecessor." So, the new CEO held a press conference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO.4. The message read, "Reorga ni ze." The new CEO did it, and the compa ny quickly rebo un ded.5. The message said, "Prepare three en velopes." It implied that it was time for Carl to leave and give three similar en velopes to the next CEO.View ing and speak ingTask 1 earning live on frustrating head chasing television editorlaunching basis privilegedUn it 4 Unit testDDADD(1)-(7) expe nsive decli ned averaged compared age ncy floor accommodati on(8) But the biggest climber of all was Dubli n, with the Irish capital jump ing nine places to the tenth among the world's most expe nsive office locatio ns(9) Globally, most office locations continued to register declines in occupancy costs last year, reflect ing the weak and un certa in global econo mic environment(10) 1 n Euro terms, London is some 17 percent cheaper than last year, but in dollar terms it is virtually un cha ngedDCADBABDCA DDCCDUnit 5Lead in DADBBasic Liste ning Practice BCACDListe ning inTaskl BACCDTask2 BABABTask3 DCBCALet ' s talksupermarkets a factory capacity kitchen commercial 6 againstmy own appeal larger high-risk gamble on e-ma n supportFurther liste ning and speak ingTask 1 ABCDATask 2 AABBBTask 31. She had experie nee as a career coun selor who had coun seled hun dreds of people about career cha nges. But whe n her husba nd lost his job, they were both caught un prepared.2. They were un prepared to tell their childre n, un prepared for the mix of emoti ons, and most dramatically, unprepared for the sudden loss of routine in their lives.3. She saw her husband sitting in their home office patting his forehead and muttering to himself, "Now what am I supposed to do"4. In the bookstore they found lots of books about job search, but not asin gle book on the day-to-day challe nges people face whe n they get laid-off.5. They had gathered eno ugh in terest ing material for a book on careertran siti ons —the book they n eeded but could n't find last July.View ing and speak ing three millio n target hard task salesme n turn thi ngs around suggesti ons expectati ons how many salespeople market brand problems challe nges money in vestme nt experie need n egotiati onUn it 5 Unit test CDCBD(1)-(7)positivereasons try figure mai ntai n curve path(8)lt's clear that job hopp ing ben efits the employee, not the employer(9) the trick with job hopp ing is to make sure your resume always shows that you make a huge con tributi on wherever you go(10) You can show that you are loyal to a compa ny by exceedi ng their expectati ons with your outsta nding performa nee CBDAC ABDCD CDBBAUnit 6Lead inCCADB Liste ning in Task 1 CBADC Task 2 terriblemisfortunereflectiondamaged heaven pick washedSome people claim that the nu mber is bad luck because 13 people sat dow n for the Last Supper before Jesus was crucifiedFriday the 13th of any month is considered especially bad or uniucky, and Friday the 13th of March is the worst of them all they mea n that every seve n years a pers on un dergoes a complete cha nge in pers on alitycrop circle Correct answer. crop circleUFO Correct answerUFOMaya civilizationCorrect answer si 白tues on Easierstatues on EasterIsland Correct answer. Llava civilizationGreat PyramidCorrect answerStoneheTigeStonehenge Correct answer Great PyramidTask 3 falling stock markets even more superstitious much less constructive actionless lucky worked more satisfied exams trustrevisi onLet's talk Task 1 mysteryin side out largest three millio n outside inner his theoryused up the base 137-meter purpose tall, narrow 100,000 or so radar Further liste ning and speak ing Task 1 ABDDB Task 2 AABBA Task 31. The magicia n did the same tricks over and over aga in.2. The capta in's parrot watched every show and bega n to un dersta nd what the magicia n did in each trick. Once he understood that, he started shouting in the middle of the show.3. Each time the parrot revealed one of his secrets, the audienee roared with laughter. The performa nee he inten ded to be dark and mysterious tur ned into a comedy.4. The ship collided with an eno rmous iceberg and sank. The magicia n found himself on a piece of wood, in the middle of the ocea n, and the parrot was by his side.5. He said, "OK, I give up. But I hope you'll tell me what trick you are going to do with the boat." View ing and speak ing Task 1 feet shapes spaceextraterrestriallift ing out of rubbish Un it 6 Unit test DACCC(1)-(7)discovered eager died convincing writi ngIn dia ns taught(8) The Easter Isla nders lived on sweet potatoes they sweet potatoes came from the Americas (9) Remember that the dista nces in volved were great, further tha n the dista nee from Europe to the closest place in the Americas(10) a few America n In dia ns could have reached Easter Isla nd, because of a storm, and brought the seeds of sweet potatoes with themtheoryman-madelook afterconceivable circle makermystery mysterious farmersexperts a million outer image expla in genuine catch appear IandscapeBDACDADDDC ABCCCUnit 7Basic liste ningAADBCListe ning inTask 1DCAABTask 2DCAABTask 3 rest Sun day in dustrial revoluti on God six-day work week late 19th and early 20th relaxati on great boon con sumer spe nding Second World War two days do not work religious activitiesLet's talkTask 1 held back transport highest subsistenee lower 2, 000-kilometer minerals potential development number one tourism only two Iandscapes fascinating commuti ng tourist ruined history traditi onal mistakesFurther liste ning and speak ingFurther liste ning > Task 1AABBBTask 2CABBDTask 3ABCDCView ing and speak ingTask 1 book search engines real customers judge 250 pounds two days partying click targeti ngUn it 7 Unit testCABDD(1)-(7)whe n competitive ness unmanned regularly extra households Previously(8) To serve these new shoppers it is also n ecessary for more stores to rema in ope n and thus more people to work on weeke nds(9) Weeke nds are days whe n people can safely sleep in and also not have to worry as much about the ill effects of a han gover(10) One area in which the weekend has remained unaffected is education, where schools are shut on Saturdays and Sun daysCABDDCACDB AACBBUnit 8Lead inTask1 c a f d g b eTask2GM cropsstem cellgen etic mapcloningBasic liste ning BCDACListe ning inTask 1 BAAADTask 2breeders have already used preliminary information from the rice genome to create experime ntal stra ins of rice that better resist cold and pestsnew map could better explain more tha n just rice. Rice shares a com mon an cestor with other cereal cropssignificant progress has been made in the analysis of the rice genome, the mapping of the huma n genes is also making headway Task 3 CBDAD Let ' s talkkitchens opposed labeled completely law no wayGM ingredients choice Tougher any content the public fear safer naturallycheap decideTask 2 AABBA Task 3 DBACC Task 3 trees n ative genes blackoniontastepois onoustestedtoxic fishpopularbiggerfood normallylargerthreefoldgenesorigi nally differe nt risks laboratory en viro nmentUn it 8 Unit test CBDBD(1)-(7)yield ide ntifycentralabno rmal how to sig nals(8)The most importa nt pote ntial application of human stem cells is perhaps the generation ofcells and tissues(9)Stem cells, directed to differe ntiate into specific cell types, will offer a source of replaceme nt cells and tissues (10)it may become possible to gen erate healthy heart muscle cells in the laboratory and the n transplant those cells into patients with chronic heart diseaseTask 1 biotech no logy rejected special labels 73% to 27%a new type of tomato aga instsave livesimprove the human conditionconven tio nal foodsFuther liste ningmedic inesBDCACBDCAC ABBADUnit 9Lead ind f a h g c b eBasic liste ning practiceACDBAListe ning inTask 1 ACDCBTask 2 CDCABTask 3 downtown loan security agreed against underground settleThat ' ll be $5000 in principal and $ in interest.We are very happy to have had your bus in ess, and this tran sact ion has worked out very nicely, but we are a little con fused.Where else in Man hatta n can I park my car for two weeks for only $ and expect it to be there where I returnLet ' s talktrouble salessave backedsalary private medical100,000 poun dsa no thermoney hiredebt face the factssecuri ngdifficult con tacts schoolboy excuseFurther liste ning and speak ingTask 1 en viro nment economy minus en terprise'sbe nefits dema nds bala need, susta in ablege nerati onsTask 2 CDDABTask 3 BABAAView ing and speak ingTasklmarket ing campaig nhuge challe ngemarketfootballeight new teamstime-c onsumin gthe market ing and the orga ni sati onUn it 9 Unit testACDCD(1)-(7)measure modest showed weakest relucta nt econo mist An alysts(8) 1 nflati on rose at a relatively speedy perce nt rate in the sec ond quarter, the same as at the start of the year(9) Other data on Friday showed con sumer spirits have brighte ned a bit this month while bus in ess activity has picked up in the Midwest(10) When you combine the first quarter and the second quarter, we're growing at percent, which is a very strong, susta in able growth rateBCDACADDAA DCBBAUnit 10Basic liste ningDCABCListe ning inTask 1 future needs shares risk banks 30 a half rate capital lossin tercha ngeably savi ngsTask 2DBCCATask 3ABBAALet's talkTask 11) they must sort out their cash flow problem by sell ing a part of the bus in ess to in vestors.2) it's a realistic amount to take this manu facturi ng bus in ess forward.3) they must update their in itial bus in ess pla n4) it's time to put on the suit and try to sell part of Cyclepods to an investor.5) so ni have to... maybe get the heavies in or someth ing.6) The most importa nt thing James n eeds to do over the n ext two mon ths is to raise cash7) Cyclepods can't do anything without an updated bus in ess pla n.8) it's back to basics for a fun evening of nu mber crunching and spread sheets,9) it's time for a professional and considered rehearsal to get his sales pitch just right.10) Presentation skills are going to be crucialFurther liste ning and speak ingFurther liste ningTask 1ABDBCTask 2CBDACTask 31. He has been following the roller coaster ride of his stock portfolio and it's driving him mad.2. Stocks are pretty hard to predict. So she has put her money into hedge fun ds.3. A hedge is a way of reducing risk. A hedge fund is a company that creates a stock portfolio that tries to bala nee the market activity.4. Analysts examine stocks to assess which ones are likely to go up, and which will likely go down.5. He says that if he leaves his money with a fund man ager, perhaps the man ager can trade his stocks in a more profitable way.View ing and speak ingTask 1 cash easy results pay bills head 26% close the deal figures idea pla n fine bus in ess guide vot ing rights say strong point in vestme nt 150000 26%Un it 10 Unit testBDCDB(1)-(7)i ndividual owned man aged in vest own ership shareholders in vestors(8) shareholders are ofte n able to own a greater and more diverse nu mber of stocks tha n if they in vested directly in the stock market(9) the in vestme nt man ageme nt compa ny spon sori ng the fund issues new shares to in vestors and buys back shares from in vestors wish ing to leave the fund(10) The spon sor does not buy back or issue shares after a closed-e nd fund is laun ched, so thein vestor must trade them through a broker CDCAABCADB CDADB。

新视野大学英语读写教程第二册（第二版）Pre-reading听力原文Unit 1 第一单元SECTION A Pre-reading ActivitiesTime is the same in all places, but people’s relationship with time is different from country to country. In the United States, time is a real, precious resource, and every minute counts. People here are always in a rush and under pressure. There are no short conversations or small exchanges with strangers because people think it is a waste of time. Does this sound like your country? If it does not, and if you don’t think you would like such a place, you would most likely be unhappy in the United States, where doing things quickly is seen as a skill.1. Time.2. Short conversations or small exchanges with strangers.3. (Open-ended.)Unit 2 第二单元SECTION A Pre-reading ActivitiesWhen I think back about the many people who have influenced me during my life, I often think of one person who showed his passion through his commitment to my success. I think of my coach, the man who taught and inspired me not only how to run the mile as fast as I could, but also how to work at something a little every day until greatness is achieved. Through his continuous efforts, I gradually came to an understanding of the meaning of commitment, which is really what love is all about.1. Her coach.2. How to run the mile as fast as she could and how to work at something a little every day until greatness is achieved.3. (Open-ended.)Unit 3 第三单元SECTION A Pre-reading ActivitiesGail and Mark were from different cultural and racial background. They had been together for two years and had learned to understand and respect each other. Recently they decided to marry and they told the news to Gail’s parents. To their surprise, they met with some resistance. Gail’s mother was worried that they might be ma rrying for the wrong reasons and advised her daughter to wait. Gail’s father also opposed the marriage because he thought that Mark was marrying his daughter so that he could remain in the United States. Such concerns are understandable. After all, marriage across nations may have its problem of one kind or another.1. Gail’s mother was worried that they might be marrying for the wrong reason.2. Mark wanted to marry Gail so that he could remain in the United States.3. (Open-ended.)Unit 4 第四单元SECTION A Pre-reading ActivitiesI wrote a story about love, and I hope you like it. The story is about a young soldier who is waiting to see a woman he has fallen in love with. I suppose it’s a lot like my other stories in that it has a happy ending. Y ou might laugh at me for writing stories that are so sweet. But, you see, I am a deep believer in love, and I am hopeful about everyone finding it. Without love, I really don’t know what the purpose of living would be.4. He is waiting to see a woman he has fallen in love with.5. A happy ending.6. (Open-ended.)Unit 5第五单元SECTION A Pre-reading ActivitiesToday, I want to talk about the historic opportunity we now have to protect our children from an even more deadly threat: smoking. Smoking kills more people every day than AIDS, alcohol, car accidents, murders, drugs and fires combined. Nearly 90% percent of those smokers lit their first cigarette before they turned 18. In the past few years we’ve worked to stop our children from smoking before they start, to red uce their access to tobacco products, andto restrict tobacco companies from advertising to young people. If we do these, we’ll cut teen smoking by almost half over the next five years.1. Before they turned 18.2. To reduce children’s access to tobacco pr oducts, and to restrict tobacco companies from advertising to your people.3. ( Open-ended)自由作答，陈述各自的观点.Unit 6 第六单元SECTION A Pre-reading ActivitiesPre-reading ActivitiesThere are various reasons for our final decision on what name to give to a baby. For some it may simply because they come across a name that they feel is “it”. But for most people it may be a process of careful selection based on meaning, tradition, or parents’ wishes for their child. Whatever the naming method, a given name follow s the child throughout his or her life.How can parents decide on a name that will satisfy them? Consider the following: First, consider the area the child will grow up in when selecting a name. Second, choose a name based on some personal meaning so when the child asks why they’re named so, the parents will have a reasonable explanation. Finally, before deciding on a name, get opinions of people around! Chances are, if your friends and family members look shocked when you share your name selection, your child will probably be horrified as well.１.Meaning, tradition, or parents’wishes for their child.2. Three. Get opinions of people around.3. (Open-ended.)Unit 7 第七单元SECTION A Pre-reading ActivitiesStress can kill you. Being tense can damage your heart, so it is wise to take charge of your life and realize you cannot control everything. But you can control stress which is caused by fear, uncertainty, doubt, and lack of control. Anger may also be the root of this stress, especially for hard-working professional women and people with no goals in life. To relax and take control of your life, try the NICE factors: new, interesting, challenging experiences. And follow Ben Franklin’s example by writing down the major goals you want to achieve in your life. For the problems over which you have no control, you have to learn to go with the flow.1.Stress can be caused by fear, uncertainty, doubt, lack of control, and anger..2. The NICE factors are new, interesting, challenging experiences.3. (open-ended.)Unit 8 第八单元SECTION A Pre-reading ActivitiesWhat is life about? We work hard everyday to make more money, to gain power and recognition. We neglect our health, time with our family, the surrounding beauty and the hobbies we love. One day when we look back, we will realize that we don’t really need that much. We then will realize how much we have missed in life! Work definitely is not the whole of life. Work is meant to keep us living so that we enjoy the beauty and pleasures of life.Life is a balance of work and play, family and personal time. Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the aim of human existence. So, live a balanced lifestyle and enjoy life!1.Our health, time with our family, the surrounding beauty and the hobbies we love.2. Happiness.3. (open-ended.)Unit 9 第九单元SECTION A Pre-reading ActivitiesI wasn’t the brightest kid in my graduating class. I didn’t even attend a famous school. What I did have, though, was a supportive family, and with their help, I was able to become one of the top lawyers in the state of Floridaand then a Florida State Supreme Court Justice. And you know what? It wasn’t as hard as you may think. It started with a clear set of rules: always get up early, always work hard, always do things honestly, always try to improve on the day before and never give up. When I was younger, I didn’t always remember the rules myself, so my father had to remind me. After a while, though, the rules became habit and everything else sort of fell into place.1. He owed his success to his supportive family.2. The rules were: always get up early, always work hard, always do things honestly, always try to improve on the day before, and never give up.3. (Open-end.) 开放性问题，可按自己的想法回答。

Business EthicsNHCE-BIV-Unit 6 MENUI. ObjectivesII. PreviewIII. Leading-inIV. Section A-TextV. Answers to ExercisesVI. Extensive TasksVII. Testing YourselfVIII. HomeworkNHCE-BIV-Unit 6 I: ObjectivesMENU ObjectivesStudents would:• 1. be able to successfully finish listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks related to the theme –Honesty, with the help of theme vocabulary.• 2. improve the accuracy of their spoken and written output, thanks to theme words and expressions.• 3. improve the fluency of their spoken output during the completion of the chains of tasks.1.Brainstorming:Enjoy the picture and try to discussthe honest conducts in our life.MENU2. Group Discussion1) The disadvantages of cheating on the exam.2) If you are a person supervising an important test and find someone cheating on the spot, what will you do?3) If you are the headmaster, what will you do to teach your students to be honest.MENUNHCE-BIV-Unit 6 I: Objectives 3. How to be honest!1) You words must go with your action!言行一致。