视听说文本Unit 4

Pair Work
Listening In
— You did not sell any products during the whole month.
— You lost your temper when talking with a customer.
— You come to work late three times each week.
Discussion
Listening In
Is it good working at a home office?
a. Divide yourselves into groups of three students.
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Listening In
b. Take a moment to think about the advantages and disadvantages of working at SOHO.
— You needn’t drive 45 minutes in rush hours to work and from work.
— You can have a delicious lunch at home and take a nap for an hour.
— You can laugh, shout and jump as you like.
— There are no boring meetings to attend.
Discussion
Listening In
— You needn’t adapt to normal business hours. You can get up at 11 a.m. and then begin to work.

Unit 4 Brain ManAlmost 25 years ago, 60 Minutes introduced viewers to George Finn, whose talent was immortalized in the movie "Rain Man." George has a condition known as savant syndrome, a mysterious disorder of the brain where someone has a spectacular skill, even genius, in a mind that is otherwise extremely limited.Morley Safer met another savant, Daniel Tammet, who is called "Brain Man" in Britain. But unlike most savants, he has no obvious mental disability, and most important to scientists, he can describe his own thought process. He may very well be a scientific Rosetta stone, a key to understanding the brain.________________________________________Back in 1983, George Finn, blessed or obsessed with calendar calculation, could give you the day if you gave him the date."What day of the week was August 13th, 1911?" Safer quizzed Finn."A Sunday," Finn replied."What day of the week was May 20th, 1921?" Safer asked."Friday," Finn answered.George Finn is a savant. In more politically incorrect times he would have been called an "idiot savant" - a mentally handicapped or autistic person whose brain somehow possesses an island of brilliance.Asked if he knew how he does it, Finn told Safer, "I don't know, but it's just that, that's fantastic I can do that."If this all seems familiar, there?s a reason: five years after the 60 Minutes broadcast, Dustin Hoffman immortalized savants like George in the movie "Rain Man."Which brings us to that other savant we mentioned: Daniel Tammet. He is an Englishman, who is a 27-year-old math and memory wizard."I was born November 8th, 1931," Safer remarks."Uh-huh. That's a prime number. 1931. And you were born on a Sunday. And this year, your birthday will be on a Wednesday. And you'll be 75," Tammet tells Safer.It is estimated there are only 50 true savants living in the world today, and yet none are like Daniel. He is articulate, self-sufficient, blessed with all of the spectacular ability of a savant, but with very littleof the disability. Take his math skill, for example.Asked to multiply 31 by 31 by 31 by 31, Tammet quickly - and accurately - responded with "923,521."And it?s not just calculating. His gift of memory is stunning. Briefly show him a long numerical sequence and he?ll recite it right back to you. And he can do it backwards, to boot.That feat is just a warm-up for Daniel Tammet. He first made headlines at Oxford, when he publicly recited the endless sequence of numbers embodied by the Greek letter "Pi." Pi, the numbers we use to calculate the dimensions of a circle, are usually rounded off to 3.14. But its numbers actually go on to infinity.Daniel studied the sequence - a thousand numbers to a page."And I would sit and I would gorge on them. And I would just absorb hundreds and hundreds at a time," he tells Safer.It took him several weeks to prepare and then Daniel headed to Oxford, where with number crunchers checking every digit, he opened the floodgates of his extraordinary memory.Tammet says he was able to recite, in a proper order, 22,514 numbers. It took him over five hours and he did it without a single mistake.Scientists say a memory feat like this is truly extraordinary. Dr. V.S. Ramachandran and his team at the California Center for Brain Study tested Daniel extensively after his Pi achievement.What did he make of him?"I was surprised at how articulate and intelligent he was, and was able to interact socially and introspect on his own-abilities," says Dr. Ramachandran.And while that introspection is extremely rare among savants, Daniel?s ability to describe how his mind works could be invaluable to scientists studying the brain, our least understood organ."Even how you and I do 17 minus nine is a big mystery. You know, how are these little wisps of jelly in your brain doing that computation? We don't know that," Dr. Ramachandran explains.It may seem to defy logic, but Ramachandran believes that asavant?s genius could actually result from brain injury. "One possibility is that many other parts of the brain are functioning abnormally or sub-normally. And this allows the patient to allocate all his attentional resources to the one remaining part," he explains. "And there's a lot of clinical evidence for this. Some patients have a stroke and suddenly, their artistic skills improve."That theory fits well with Daniel. At the age of four, he suffered a massive epileptic seizure. He believes that seizure contributed to his condition. Numbers were no longer simply numbers and he had developed a rare crossing of the senses known as synesthesia."I see numbers in my head as colors and shapes and textures. So when I see a long sequence, the sequence forms landscapes in my mind," Tammet explains. "Every number up to 10,000, I can visualize in this way, has it's own color, has it's own shape, has it's own texture."For example, when Daniel says he sees Pi, he does those instant computations, he is not calculating, but says the answer simply appears to him as a landscape of colorful shapes."The shapes aren't static. They're full of color. They're full of texture. In a sense, they're full of life," he says.Asked if they?re beautiful, Tammet says, "Not all of them. Some of them are ugly. 289 is an ugly number. I don't like it very much. Whereas 333, for example, is beautiful to me. It's round. It's?.""Chubby," Safer remarks.'It's-yes. It's chubby,' Tammet agrees.Yet even with the development of these extraordinary abilities as a child, nobody sensed that Daniel was a prodigy, including his mother, Jennifer. But he was different."He was constantly counting things," Jennifer remembers. "I think, what first attracted him to books, was the actual numbers on each page. And he just loved counting."Asked if she thinks there?s a connection between his epilepsy and his rare talent, she tells Safer, "He was always different from-when he was really a few weeks old, I noticed he was different. So I'm not sure that it's entirely that, but I think it might have escalated it."Daniel was also diagnosed with Asperger?s Syndrome-a mild form of autism. It made for a painful childhood."I would flap my hands sometimes when I was excited, or pull at my fingers, and pull at my lips," Tammet remembers. "And of course, the children saw these things and would repeat them back to me, and tease me about them. And I would put my fingers in my ears and count very quickly in powers of two. Two, four, eight, 16, 32, 64.""Numbers were my friends. And they never changed. So, they were reliable. I could trust them," he says.And yet, Daniel did not retreat fully into that mysterious prison of autism, as many savants do. He believes his large family may have actually forced him to adapt."Because my parents, having nine children, had so much to do, so much to cope with, I realized I had to do for myself," he says.He now runs his own online educational business. He and his partner Neil try to keep a low profile, despite his growing fame.Yet the limits of his autism are always there. "I find it difficult to walk in the street sometimes if there are lots of people around me. If there's lots of noise, I put my fingers in my ears to block it out,' he says.That anxiety keeps him close to home. He can?t drive, rarely goes shopping, and finds the beach a difficult place because of his compulsion to count the grains of sand. And it manifests itself in other ways, like making a very precise measurement of his cereal each morning: it must be exactly 45 grams of porridge, no more, no less.Daniel was recently profiled in a British documentary called ?Brainman.? The producers posed a challenge that he could not pass up: Learn a foreign language in a week - and not just any foreign language, but Icelandic, considered to be one of the most difficult languages to learn.In Iceland, he studied and practiced with a tutor. When the moment of truth came and he appeared on TV live with a host, the host said, "I was amazed. He was responding to our questions. He did understand them very well and I thought that his grammar was very good. We are very proud of our language and that someone is able to speak it after only one week, that?s just great.""Do you think that Daniel, in a certain way, represents a real pathway to further understanding the brain?" Safer asks Dr. Ramachandran."I think one could say that time and again in science, something that looks like a curiosity initially often leads to a completely new direction of research," Ramachandran replies. "Sometimes, they provide the golden key. Doesn't always happen. Sometimes it's just mumbo-jumbo. But that may well be true with savants."Daniel continues to volunteer for scientists who want to understand his amazing brain. But he is reluctant to become what he calls ?a performing seal? and has refused most offers to cash in on his remarkable skills."People all the time asking me to choose numbers for the lottery. Or to invent a time machine. Or to come up with some great discovery," he explains. "But my abilities are not those that mean that I can do at everything."But he has written a book about his experiences, entitled "Born on a Blue Day."He also does motivational speeches for parents of autistic children-yet one more gift of his remarkable brain.But at the end of the day-genius or not-that brain does work a littledifferently."One hour after we leave today, and I will not remember what you look like. And I will find it difficult to recognize you, if I see you again. I will remember your handkerchief. And I will remember you have four buttons on your sleeve. And I'll remember the type of tie you're wearing. It's the details that I remember," Tammet tells Safer.And it?s the details that make us all so different. One man may see numbers as a tedious necessity of modern life, another sees them as the essence of life."Pi is one of the most beautiful things in all the world and if I can share that joy in numbers, if I can share that in some small measure with the world through my writing and through my speaking, then I feel that I will have done something useful," he says.。

交互英听 4 文本完整准确版Unit 1The Straight StoryVideo 1 transcriptTalia:It ’alls so incredible, Mom.I ’ mworking on a story about one of the national soccer players, Nick Crawford⋯ No, that’ s the thing. He knows that one of his teammates hasframed him. A nd I believe he’ s innocent.[Knock on door]Talia:Look, Mom. I have to go. I’ ll call you tomorrow, OK? Bye. Yes, yes, me, too. Bye.Nick:Hi. I came as soon as I could. What’ s up?Talia:I ’ vebeen thinking about this all day ⋯ Now tell me, again: When and how did youmeet this Jackie Baker woman?Nick:I ’ ve already told you. She came up to me at the juice bar. We set up a meeting.Talia:Right. At her office. Except you never went up to her office.Nick:Right, so she meets me in the lobby, we shake hands, and she takes me to lunch.Talia:Yes, to a little place around the corner, as I recall.Nick:Right. And then she asks me to endorse a new pair of shoes.Talia:Yeah. You told me they’ reKickscalled.Nick:Right. And she explains that I’ ll havehetoshow e arswhent I play. And the company will use my name in the ads.Talia:OK. Can you think of anything else?Nick:Well, we did talk about an idea for a Kicks commercial.Talia: A commercial? What commercial?Nick:I told you about that, didn’ ntedI?Theyme towabe in a commercial.Video 2 transcript (1’ 48’’)Talia:Hang on a second. You never said anything about a commercial. I want to hear moreabout this. Don’ t leave out any details. This could be important.Nick:OK. So, over lunch she describes t he deal ⋯Jackie:So, you ’ ll wear our shoes when you play. And we’ ll use your name in ads. Do that and fifty thousand dollars is yours.Nick:Sounds good. And this will be sometime next year?Jackie:Uh, yeah, that’ s right. We can work out the detailsforlaterthis, but we’ ll probably want you to appear in a commercial.Nick:Cool!Jackie:In fact, I’ m working on an idea for a commercial right now. Do you want to hear about it?Nick:Sure.Jackie:OK. Picture this. You ’ re sitting in a park. On a bench.aItbeautiful spring day’s.Nick:So far, so good.Jackie:OK. A young kid comes up to you and says, “ Hey! Aren ’yout Nick Crawford, the soccer star?〞Nick:Uh-huh.Jackie:And you say,“ That ’Orssomething.〞like that.Nick:Right.Jackie:And then the ki d says, “ Wow! Cool shoes! What are they?〞 And youWhatsay,“ Kicks.else?〞Nick:That ’ s it?Jackie:That ’ s it.Nick:So, all I have to do is sit on the bench ⋯ and talk to a kid?Jackie:That ’ s all you have to do.Talia:That ’ s what I thought!This Jackie person recorded your conversation over lunch. Then she edited the tape so it sounds like you accepting a brib’re.Nick:Oh, wow!Unit 2 A Hot LeadVideo 1 transcriptTalia:Tony, I need to see you. I have to bring you up to date on the Nick Crawford story.Tony:Come in. What’ s going on?Talia:I just spoke to Nick.He was tricked. The tape was edited. He didn’ t take a bribe. It just sounds that way.Tony:Well, what does your audio expert say?Talia:I forgot to tell you. It’ s definitely Nick he said’thesvoicetape. Andwas definitely edited. Tony:But I don ’ t get it. Whosbehind this?’Talia:One of Nick’ s teammates, Dean BishopHe.resents being in Nick s shadow’. He wants to be the only star on the team.Tony:Of course! The bottom line is⋯ beingtartheis worths a lot of money in endorsements.Talia:Still. I can’ t imagine⋯Tony:OK. So, now, what’ s your plan?Talia:I have an idea. I need some help from Amy.Tony:Fine. You can have another day on this and we won’ t run the story yet. But one more thing, Talia, I hope you’ re not emotionally involved in this story.Talia:Me? Emotionally involved?Tony:I know you wanna clear Nick’ s Butnameifyou. wanna have a career in journalism, you have to remember to stay objective.Video 2 transcriptPatty:Hi there. What can I get for you?Amy:How about a large iced tea?Patty:Coming right up.Amy:⋯ and a little information?Patty:What kind of information?Amy:I ’ m trying to get hold of someone named Jackie Bishop. I was told that shes a member of this club.Patty:Hmm. She used to be, but not any more. She stopped coming here a while ago. Maybe a year ago, even.’Amy:Oh. Too bad.Patty:Her brother Dean, the soccer player, works out here, though. I remember seeing himyesterday, around lunchtime. Maybe you could speak to him.Amy:Actually, I’ d rather avoid seeing him. It’ s a little complicated between him and me, if you know what I mean.Patty:Oh, I see. Well, here’ sI thinkanideaJckie. s taking’ acting classes over at the university.Maybe you could catch up with her there.Amy:She’ s taking acting classes at the university?Patty:Mmm-hmm.Amy:Ah⋯ Yes ⋯That s’a great idea. Thanks for the tip.Patty:Oh, likewise! Thanks!Unit 3Jackie, The ActressVideo 1 transcriptAmy:Talia, are you almost here?Talia:I ’ m about ten minutes away. Can you see her?Amy:Yes. She ’ s sitting on a sofa. Hurry up. Classes start in about 20 minutes.Talia:Well, just go over to her and start a conversation. You’ ve done your homework, haven you?Amy:My homework?Talia:I mean, have you found out what courses she’ s taking, and everything?Amy:Oh, yeah. I can do a little acting myself, if that’ s what you mean.Talia:So go act like a drama student, and go and talk to her. I’ ll be right there.Amy:Excuse me. You ’ re in the drama program, right?Jackie: Yes! Oh, hi.Amy : Do you know if Professor Roberts is teaching this semester?Jackie: Yes, he is. He fabulous’. I’ m in his improvisation class. In fact, it’ s tonight.Amy:Oh, great.Jackie: I’ve been taking classes here for about a year and I think he’ s been my best teacher. Amy:I know what you mean. He’ s very ... inspiring.Jackie: Yes, absolutely. I’ ve become a much better actor since I started taking his classes ...Amy:Yes, I ’ m sure yohave.Video 2 transcriptAmy:Oh, I’ m Amy Lee, by the way.Jackie: Hi. Jackie Bishop. Well, that’ s my real name. My stage name is Jackie Baker.Amy:So, do you have an agent?Jackie: As a matter of fact, I spoke to an agent last week. I just sent him a tape, and he thought itwas incredible.Amy:I ’ m not surprised. You do seem ... incredible.Jackie: And my brother knows this film director. He’ s going to introduce me to him.Amy:Oh, that ’ s great! Oh, wait, is your brother that soccer player.?..Jackie: Dean Bishop! That’ s right. He’ s my older brother. We just adore each other! He’ s star, and I’ m going to be a movie star! Tonight he’ s taking me out for a celebration. Amy:Tonight? Really? What are you celebrating?Jackie: Oh, just ... this thing. Nothing really. Anyway, he’ s taking me to this restaurant near here.Valentino ’ s. Have you ever eaten there?Amy :Um, no ... I can’ t aff ...Jackie: I ate there once, and I saw Madonna.Amy:Wow!Jackie: Yes, can you believe it? It was so exciting!Amy:I guess you have to go to the right places.Jackie:Absolutely! I even booked the perfect table for people-watching.Amy:I ’ m impressed. You really plan ahead. You’ re amazing.Unit 4 A ConfrontationVideo 1 transcriptTalia: Amy: Jackie: Talia: Amy: Jackie: Talia: Jackie: Talia: Jackie: Talia: Jackie: Talia: Jackie: Talia:Amy! Great to see you again.You too. Uh, Jackie, this is Talia. Talia, this is Jackie.Charmed. Charmed.Nice to meet you, too.Talia is a researcher atNewsline.How exciting.Gee, you look so familiar.Really? We might have seen each other around campus.I guess so. Or we may have been in a class together. I'm taking journalism classes. No, it couldn't have been a class. I'm taking acting classes, like Amy.Oh, well. I'll probably think of it later.Speaking of classes, I'd better run. I don't want to be late for Professor Roberts. Hold it. I think I remember where I've seen you.Really?Yes. The Gower Building.Video 2 transcriptTalia :Don't you work for a shoe company? Kicks Shoes?Jackie : I'm sorry, but you can't be serious.Talia :Oh, I can be quite serious.Jackie : Listen. I've got to go. It must be time for my class. See you, Amy. Amy: Yes. Bye, Jackie. It was great talking to you.Talia :So what did you find out?Amy:Listen to this. Jackie and Dean are going to Valentino's after her class tonight to celebrate.She's booked a special table.Talia: This is perfect. Great work. You should be proud of yourself.Amy:Thanks, but it was nothing. Piece of cake, in fact.Talia: OK, then. You call Valentino's and make a reservation for two.Amy:Oh, wow. Are we going to V alentino's?Talia:Oops ... no. I was planning on calling Nick.Amy:I see.Talia:Thanks for being understanding.Amy:After I call V alentino's, is there anything else you want me to do?Talia:Yes. I'm going to need your help. We have a lot to do in the next two hours.Unit 5Talia ’ s Brilliant PlanVideo 1 transcriptTalia:Oh, thank goodness you got my message!Nick:Yeah. What’s going on?Talia:Don’ t worry. I’ m not trying to get you to take me out on aI date’m. trying to helpyou save your career.Nick:Oh, that. Yeah, right, I almost forgot.Talia:Be serious. I care about ⋯ I care about your future.Nick:So do I!Talia:Good — you wore a tie.Nick:Yeah, your message said, wear a tie and a jacket. You look nice, by the way.Talia:Thanks. So do you.Nick:What’ s that?Talia:Here. You have to put these on.Nick:I ’ m sorry. Did I miss something here? Is it⋯ itisHalloween? Are you really going tomake me put these on?Talia:Yes. And that’ s how you’ re going to hearconversationtheir. There earphone’san in the wig.Nick:Whose conversation?Talia:Jackie and Dean’ s. They’ re having dinnLetr here’s.go inside.Video 2 transcriptTalia:So, as I was saying, I have a feeling Dean and Jackie are going to talk about you assoon as they get here.Nick:Really?Talia:Yup. And all we have to do is record their conversation. We just need to plant this attheir table.Nick:Brilliant!But wait⋯ how will you knowwhich table is theirs?Talia:You forget— I ’ m a researcher⋯ I askedmaitrethe d ’ . That’ s their table over there. I’ ll be right back.Nick:OK. I ’ ll watch for Jackie and Dean while youplant the mike.Talia:Good. Just cough or something to warn me if you see them.Nick:OK. Hurry up .(Nick coughs! )Talia:Whew! That was close. Here. Look at the menu. We should order.Nick:Right, though I’ m not really hungry.Talia:Neither am I.Dean:One more.Nick:Don’ t look now, but here comes Jackie.Unit 6Dean’ s Double CrossVideo 1 transcriptJackie:You are not going to believe what happened.Dean:I've been leaving messages for you all afternoon! Why haven't you called me back?Jackie:Sorry. I left my cell phone at home.Dean:All right, listen, we need to talk ...Jackie:Dean, don't interrupt! This is serious. I was sitting in the Student Lounge at school when a woman came up to me and started a conversation. So ...Dean:Wait. I have to tell you something IMPORTANT. We may have a slight problem here ...Jackie:Dean! I told you not to interrupt!Dean:OK. I give up. What?Jackie:So this woman —Amy — and I were talking when a friend of hers showed up.Then, when Amy introduced us, her friend said I looked familiar.Dean:So?Jackie:So, then she asked me if I worked for Kicks Shoes!Dean:There is no Kicks Shoes.Jackie:I know that and you know that, but she doesn't know ...Dean:How does she know about ...Jackie:I'm scared, Dean. She works for Newsline.Dean:Newsline ?Jackie:Yes! What if she knows about what we did to Nick Crawford?Dean:Shh! Keep your voice down. What I've been trying to tell you is that Nick knowseverything! He knows that I'm the one who's behind all this. And he even knows about you.Jackie:He knows about me? Oh, no! Look, this whole thing was your idea!Dean:Shh. I told you to keep it down. People are starting to look at us!Video 2 transcriptJackie: Dean : Jackie: Dean : Jackie: Dean: Jackie : Dean : Jackie :Dean : Jackie : Dean : Jackie :OK. I'll calm down. But, Dean, I'm worried. I could get into real trouble.You? Why, I'm the one who sent the phony tape to Newsline.Yes, but I was the one who posed as the Kicks executive.Big deal.What do you mean, big deal? I did a superb job. I helped you get Nick suspended! Yeah. Yeah. You're a great actress. I know.Speaking of which, when are you going to introduce me to Byron Walters?Byron Walters?Yes, that film director friend of yours?Remember? The director who's going to make me a star!!Oh, him ...You said to be patient, but this is getting ridiculous.Uh, I forgot to tell you. There is no Byron Walters. He quit the business.But he was going to give me my big break, the break that's going to make me a star.Dean :Sorry, Jackie.Jackie : No, you're not. I don't think you're sorry at all — now. But you will be! You trickedme, just like you tricked Nick Crawford. I don't have to stand for this.Unit 7Another ConfessionVideo 1 transcriptNick:I can ’ t believe it! They admitted everything.Talia:And we got it all on tape.Nick:How did you know they were going to talk about me ?Talia:I saw Jack ’ s face when I mentioned Kicksshoes. I knew she would tell Dean about it as soon as she could.Nick:This is fantastic. I am so relieved. I was beginning to think it was all over for me.Talia:Are you ready to go? If we leave now, we still be able’ toll catch Tony.Nick:Look, Talia. The news h as been on. There nothing’s we can do to change it⋯Talia:I guess you’ re right.Nick:Why don ’ t you finish dinner?Talia:⋯ But if we leave now, Tony will still be in the office.Nick:Look, Talia. This whole thing is about to be clear up. Why don’ twe just take a little time now to enjoy ourselves?Talia:Of course. You’ re right. Sorry, Nick. Andbesides, this IS Valentino’ s. And I AM witha star!Video 2 transcriptNick:I have a confession to make.Talia:What? You have a confession to make? I thought this whole was over.Nick:No, no. It’ s not about that. It well’.us.about ⋯Talia:Us? Us, as in you and me.Nick:Yes. Do you remember that class we took together in college?Talia:Of course, I remember it. I remember it well.Nick:And do you remember when we were studying together in the library⋯Talia:You mean when we were studying for that Shakespeare exam?Nick:Well, I ⋯ uh ⋯ I wanted to ask you out.Talia:You did? Wow!... So why didn’ t you?Nick:I ’ d heardyou had a boyfriend.Talia:Oh, no! Well, I had a boyfriend, but we split up during that summer. In fact, we had split up by mid-semester.Nick:You are kidding. I didn’ t know. Well, shouldIguess I’ ve ⋯Talia:I ’ m not seeing anyone now, though,ouy know.Nick:Well, then⋯Waiter:Tutto bene? Is everything all right? May I get you uh, un caf ? Te? Cappuccino?éTalia:I ’ ll have a cappuccino.Nick:Two.Unit 8 A Lesson LearnedVideo 1- TranscriptTalia:I ’ m too late, right? You already aired the story about Nick on the evening news? Tony:No, I decided not to. When I hadn’ t you,heardIdecidedfrom to wait.Talia:Oh, gosh, what a relief.Tony:As a matter of fact, I was just going to call you.Talia:Well, I am so glad you waited, Tony.... Tah-dah!Tony:So that ’ s the tape?Talia:Yup. This is the tape that will get Nick’s name cleared.Tony:OK. Let ’ s hear it. I have a tape player here somewhere.Amy:So, tell me. Tell me.Talia:It was perfect. I got it all on tape. Jackie said that she had posed as a Kicks executive ... Amy:No!Talia:Yes! And they both admitted that there was no Kicks!Amy:Get out of here!Talia:And Dean actually said that he had sent the tape to us.Amy:Unbelievable!Talia:Wait till you hear them. Hearing is believing!Tony:Talia, let me have the tape.Talia:Oh, sure. Here. Oh, this is so exciting.Video 2 - TranscriptTalia:Here it is, the tape that will get Nick reinstated on the team. Just a minute. I must not have rewound it ...OK, now listen ... What’ sgoing on? Is this tape player working?Tony:It ’ s been working just fine. In fact, I justhad it cleaned last week.Amy:Try another tape and see if that works.Tony:Thanks, Amy. I was just about to try that.Amy:Did you check that the recording light was on?Talia:I was going to check it after I sat down but too much was going on.Tony:Did you press "play" and "record"together?Talia:I don ’ t know! I thought I did! The tape was moving.Tony:You probably just pressed"play" .Talia:This is a disaster.Tony:Sorry, Talia. I’ m afraid you’ ve just learned the hardlesson way.Amy:Poor Talia.Talia:Poor Nick! How am I going to tell him?Unit 9 A Cancelled CelebrationVideo 1 - TranscriptTalia: Who is it?Nick: Nick.Nick: Here I am! Ready to celebrate.Talia: Didn’t you get my message?Nick: No! What’s wrong? Are you OK?新时代交互英语视听说4听力原文Talia: Yeah.... No... . Nick, I don’ t know how to tell you...Nick: What are you talking about?Talia: The tape. I mean, there is no tape. I never recorded Jackie and Dean’ s conversation. Nick: Yes, there is. I was there.Talia: No. I messed it up.①I didn’ t press the right buttons.Nick: Oh, no!Talia: I feel awful. If I had been more careful, we would have had the evidence!Nick: Wow! And we were supposed to be celebrating tonight.Talia: How stupid! I can believe’t I didn’ t press the right buttons! I just wish I had been more careful.Nick : And I wish you would stop kicking yourself .②Talia: Well, I’ m supposed to be a professional! And I want to be a reporter!Video 2 - TranscriptTalia: I wish I could go back and do it over.Nick: Well, you can’ t. Take it from me. I’ m an athlete. I know. You just have to forget what and go on.Talia: You’re right What.’ s done is done③. Or in this case, what’ s not done is done.Nick: Look, Talia, if you hadn’ t done such a good covering jobof④ the story, we never wouldhave known the truth.Talia : How can you stay so positive?Nick: I don’t know. It’ s just my nature.Talia: Well, I wish it were mine. I wish I were that optimistic. So, guess I’ ll quit my job. Amy take my place. She’ ll be a good researcher.Nick: Talia, take it easy. You overreacting’⑤ . Things really aren’ t so bad.Talia: Yes, they are, Nick. They’ re terrible. And the most terrible part of all of this is that I let you down.Nick: Have I ever told you about my grandmother?Talia: No, I don’ t think so.Nick: Well, my grandmother is a very wise woman. She always told me to tell the truth. Shealways said the truth would win out.⑥Unit 10Jackie’s Big SceneVideo 1 - TranscriptTalia:So, what are you going to do now?Nick:I don ’knowt. Until you told me about the tape, I was expecting to rejoin the teamtomorrow.Talia:I have an idea. How about this? What if I call your coach? Would he believe me if I toldhim about Dean and Jackie?Nick:It wouldn't matter if he believed you, Talia.I ’ m sorry.our word wouldn't be enough.Talia:Who is that?Jackie:Surprise!Talia:You?Jackie:I got your phone number from your friend, Amy. I was thinking about calling, but then Idecided to just surprise you with a visit.新时代交互英语视听说4听力原文Talia: Well, yes, this is a surprise.Jackie:It's amazing how easily you can get people's addresses these days. Oh, hello, Nick! Remember me? Nick: I certainly do.Talia: What are you doing here? Jackie: Do you have a video camera?Talia: Yes.Jackie:Do you want a great story? One that will make us all really famous?①Talia:What's the catch ?Jackie:No catch. Just one small condition. If Nick agrees not to press charges against me, I'll tell the whole truth.Video 2 - TranscriptJackie: I am so excited. You're sure I look OK? Do you think I should have worn a different①outfit ? Talia: Jackie:Talia:You look fine. Really.I can't wait to see this when it's broadcast. I'm going to get national exposure!OK. I'm ready. I'm here with Jackie Bishop, sister of soccer player Dean Bishop. Jackiehas decided to come forward. She is now going to tell us how she and her brother②③schemed to frame Nick Crawford, the soccer star. Jackie?Jackie:You have to understand. Dean and I had been planning this for a long time. I posed as④⑤the VP of marketing from this phony shoe company ...Talia:Kicks.Jackie: Right. Kicks Shoes. Cute name, don't you think? Anyway, I knew Nick usually went tothe juice bar at the health club, and I met him there. Talia:And then?Jackie: Then, posing as this woman from Kicks, I invited Nick to come to my office to discuss an⑥endorsement . Talia:And did he?Jackie: Well, I didn't really have an office, you know. So I met him in the Gower Building lobbyand took him to lunch. I recorded the whole conversation. Dean took over from there.⑦He doctored the tape to make it sound like Nick had accepted a bribe. Talia:Why did you decide to tell the truth now?Jackie: Dean promised to introduce me to some big shot movie director, and I believed him.Well, I just found out that Dean had been lying the whole time. Talia:I see.Jackie: Unbelievable! My own brother had been using me. If I had known, I would never havegone along with him. I should have known better. I should never have trusted him.Unit 11 Hard EvidenceVideo 1 transcript Nick: Dean! And Coach! You ’ re just the two people I wanted to see.Dean:①“ Don ’ t do the crime ifNick! Sorry, man, tough break . But you know what they say,②you can ’ t do the time.〞新时代交互英语视听说4听力原文Nick: Dean, that ’ s the smartest thing I ’ ve ever heard you say.Coach: Nick, are you going to be OK?Nick: You bet! I’ ve got something I want to show you both.Jackie:My brother heard that Nick had gotten rid of his agent. So I went and offered fifty thousand dollars to endorse a pair of shoes. Iwas very convincing,if I must say somyself. Anyway, Nick agreed and I got it all on tape. Of course, the tape had to be editedto make it sound like Nick was accepting a bribe, but Dean took care of that. Dean: That lying⋯Nick:③myDean, I ’ dkeep quiet if I were you. Jackie gave us hard evidence . It turns outconversation with her was not the only one she recorded. Dean: This is crazy!Coach: I don ’ t know what to say. I ’ m so sorry you had to go through all of this.Nick: Thanks, Coach.Coach:Well, I think this is all over now. We ’ ll be starting practice in an hour— you ’ llright?Nick: Oh, sure! But I might be late. There ’ s someone I have to go talk to.Video 2 transcript Amy: You must be very happy.Nick: I really am. My name has been cleared ①. I ’ m really relieved. This has been a nightmare! Tony: Now that the truth has come out ②③, how about giving Newsline an exclusive interview?Nick: That depends. Tony: Ah, depends on what?Nick: I will talk to Newsline as long as my favorite reporter gets to do the interview.Tony: Oh, you must mean Talia. Amy: Of course he does!Tony: Go ahead. Just remember ⋯ Don ’ t let your emotions get in the way of your job.Nick:Just one more thing. Can we schedule the interview for later? I’ ve got to go to soccerpractice now.Tony: No problem. Talia will be waiting for you.Unit 12Just Being HonestVideo 1 transcriptAnnouncer on TV: Glitter ⋯ the perfect toothpaste for the perfect smile. Jackie on TV: Remember, all that glitters is not gold. Nick: Patty, could you turn the volume down a little?Patty: Oh, sure, Nick. It seems like yesterday when you were asking me to turn UP the volume. Nick: Huh?Patty: You member! The day when you recognized Jackie Bishop on TV .Nick:Oh, yeah, that! In a way it DOES seem like just yesterday. But a lot has happened since then.Patty:Oh, I know. Like, now you can see Jackie Bishop on TV all the time!Nick:Yup, in that ridiculous toothpaste commercial. Well, I guess things have worked out for her.Patty:Seems so. And they ’ve worked out OK for you, too, right? I mean, you DID score the winning goal in the qualifying match.Nick:Yes, but unfortunately, we DIDN ’T make it to the finals.Patty:No, but there ’s always next time.Nick:That’s right, there ’s always next time ⋯Patty:Oh, you know who else I see on TV a lot now? That reporter who broke the story. What’s her name again? Talia something?Nick:Talia Santos. Yeah, I heard she’s been working really hard. I haven ’thad a chance to see her much lately. And now she ’s going to be moving.Patty:It sounds like you need to speak with her.Nick:You’re right, Patty. I ’ll see you later.Patty:Bye, Nick. Hey! Let me know how things turn out.Video 2 transcriptTalia:Nick! Hi! I ’ve been meaning to call you.Nick:Oh, hi. Well, Amy called me. She told me the news. She said she’s got your job as a researcher.Talia:That’s right. Isn ’tit great?Nick:Yeah, yeah ... she told me the news about you. When are you moving?Talia:Not until next week.Nick:Oh. Is there somewhere we can go for a few minutes?Talia:Sure. Here, come in here.Nick:So Amy told me you got an offer from Newsbeat. Where are they? Atlanta?Talia:No, Chicago.Nick:Right, Chicago. Anyway, she said they want you to start right away.Talia:True. But Nick, I ⋯Nick:Wait, Talia. I have to tell you how I feel.Talia:OK. Go ahead. I ’m listening.Nick:I know I haven ’tbeen in touch, but it ’s only because I didn ’twant to get in the way. I know how important your career is to you.Talia:What are you talking about, Nick?Nick:What I’m trying to say is, I want to spend more time with you. I don’twant you to move.Talia:Good. Because THIS is where I ’m moving.Nick:Huh?Talia:THIS, this is my new office. I turned Newsbeat down. Tony said he’d match their offer. Nick:So in other words ... I just made a fool of myself.Talia: No. As usual, you were just being honest. It’s one of the qualities I like most about you.Unit 11A:You'll never believe what happened to me at school today.B:Ooh, what?A:Dana, OK. I like Dana normally.B:Yeah. That's what I thought.A:But she got furious at me today. She got totally mad.B:What did you do?A:It was just ridiculous why she got mad. Somebody at... in the office rearranged the all themailboxes because, they, you know, we have more, different people working there now so that hadto re-alphabetize all the mailboxes.B:Oh, OK.A:So I went to the office, just, you know, as I always do in the morning, I grabbed my mail, Ithought that was my mail, but I grabbed Dina's mail. So I took it to my office and just laid it downbecause I had a bunch, I had a bunch of things to do. And,...eh, so Dana couldn't find her mail.When she found out I had it, she went ballistic on me.B: Wait a minute, how did she even know that you had it?A: Well, I don't know how she figured it out. I mean, my mailbox is right next to hers. So I thinkwhat she did was, she went and saw Frank. Frank didn't have it. And she came to me. And Ilooked at my mail. It was on my desk. I said:“ Oh, I've got your mail. Sorry about that, Dina. she went crazy. S he got really mad at me. And I apologized. I said:“ I tamwa s orryjust. an accident.〞But, you know ...I don't get it sometimes.B:That is ridiculous. She must have been having a bad day about something else.A:Maybe that is it.A:Well, not usually. But she was really mad. I apologized. She, you know, she got her mail ...and ...B:Did she calm down?A:Yeah, she did. Eventually.B:OK.A:I think she is ok now. But ...it was really a surprise when she got that mad and I don't get it.B:I hate to think what she does to her students.A:No, no, thanks. I don't want to go there. So, she is ok though. We're fine.B:OK. Well ...Unit 12A:Where do you see us in ten years, you know, when the kids are all grown and gone? And,probably we can retire? What do you think we are going to do?B:Wow! I haven't thought about that too much. That will be a huge change.A:I know. I know.B:Well. I want to go to New York.A:Ah, me too.B:It would be fun to be able to even, maybe have a place in New York, that we can split ourtime between...you know...。

Unit 4 CreativityPart 1 Listening, Understanding and SpeakingListening IIn China, education is considered a race. Students have to begin as early as possible and have to proceed as quickly as possible around the track. Success is measured by how many students cross the finish line in the short time .In America, we recognize the race too, but we feel that the students have a chance to explore things for themselves, even if not all of them reach the finish line. As a result of their exploring, some of the participants may have more to offer by the end of the race.The advantage of the Chinese way is that more students become proficient and reach the finish line. The disadvantage is that they may have less to say or to show once they get there. The disadvantage of the American way is that some students never finish the race. The advantage, however, is that some who do go "all the way" have very interesting and original things to say when they get there.1. F T T T F F2.1) race 2) race 3 ) proceed 4) explore things for themselves 5)proficient 6)interesting 7) original 8) less 9) finish the raceListening IIOnce Wealth and Poverty approached a merchant and introduced themselves as Goddesses. The merchant greeted both of them and said, "May I ask why you have come to my humble house" The Goddess of Wealth said, "We want you to judge between us who is the most beautiful."The merchant did not know what to say. He knew he was between the devil and the deep blue sea: If he said that Wealth was more beautiful than Poverty, Poverty would curse him. If he said that Poverty was more beautiful than Wealth, Wealth would abandon him. However, he became calm and said, "I have great respect for you both. Would you please do what I ask of you It is the only way I can judge properly." The Goddesses agreed. He said, "Mother Wealth, would you please walk towards my house Mother Poverty, Would you please walk away from my house This way I can see you both better, from near and far." The two Goddesses did what the merchant had asked them to do. Then the merchant confidently declared, "Mother Wealth! You appear most beautiful when you are nearest my house. Mother Poverty! You look most beautiful when you are farthest from my house." The Goddesses appreciated the wit and wisdom of the merchant. The Goddess of Wealth happily stayed in his house while the Goddess of Poverty cheerfully departed.Whenever we have a serious problem, if we look within and think calmly, a solution will come in answer to the problem.1. F T F F F2. 1. Why did the two Goddesses go to the merchant’s place C2. What would happen if the merchant declared the Goddess of Wealth to bemore beautiful than the Goddess of the Poverty B3. What did the merchant ask the Goddesses to do D4. What was the reaction of the Goddesses A5. What does the story tell us CListening IIIThere is an old and common saying in the United States that "There is nothing new under the sun." I thought of that today while reading an article in a magazine. The article tells about the growing number of people who are building earth-sheltered houses, which are partly underground. I had known about modern earth-sheltered houses, but I had never thought about their roofs before. Instead of having metal or tiles on the roofs, many of these houses now have living roofs. The wooden top of the house is covered with a special waterproof plastic material. On top of this there is soil, in which grass and flowers are planted. Such a roof can be very beautiful. But this really is not a new idea. When the early settlers came to the United States, they often made their houses by digging into the ground. Their roofs were made of wood, and then covered by large areas of soil with grass or turf. They were warm, though not always waterproof. People replaced these houses and roofs as soon as they could live in regular wooden homes with wooden or metal roofs. Now, 200 years later, some people think of this as a new idea. But I think, "There is nothing new under the sun."1. 1) partly underground 2) living 3 ) digging into the ground 4) grass waterproof2.Questions:1What does the speaker mean by saying "There is nothing new under the sun".2What makes the speaker think of "earth-sheltered houses".3What is a living roof.4How many years ago did the early settlers first build earth-sheltered houses.5 . Why did People replace these earth-sheltered houses with regular woodenonesKey: C D A B D Listening IVMa n: It is said that the first sandwich was made in 1762 by the Earl ofSandwich. He didn't want to take time away from his card games to eat, so he ordered his butler to make sandwiches instead.Wo man:Is that so Hey, look at this. The first beauty contest was held in Belgium in 1888. Why in Belgium of all placesMa n: Why not Oh, here's one I bet you're proud of. The electric chair wasused for the first time in 1890, in the United States. Yes, you're first to diagnose AIDS, too. The first recorded case was in New York.Wo man:Plus and minus signs were used in 1514 in Holland. Yeah, there was no way we could have guessed that one. And the equals sign, you'll be pleased to hear, was first used in Oxford, in 1557. You'd have thought they'd all have been invented at the same time.Ma n:Well, we both got these right. Coffee was in Arabia around 1,000 AD, and just before that, playing cards were invented in China.Wo man:Well, I got this one right. First diagram of a flying machine was drawn by Leonardo da Vinci, as I said, in 1492.Ma n: Yeah, but the first air flight wasn't made until 1903, and it was inthe United States.Wo man: But that wasn't the question, was it Also, England was also the firstto transmit television.Man:Garbage! It was the Italians.Wo man: No, it says here, the first TV transmission was in London, 1925. Andhere we are again, the first traffic lights were in London, in 1868.Ma n: But they didn't even have cars then, so why would they have neededtraffic lights1．D A A F C E A B B2．1)1762 2)1888/Belgium 3)1890/the United States 4)New York 5)1514/Holland 1557 6) 1492/1903 7) 1925/1868Part 4 Further ListeningListening IJuan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He's got two large bags overhis shoulders. The guard stops him and says, "What's in the bags""Sand," answers Juan.The guard says, "We'll just see about that. Get off the bike." The guard takes the two bags and rips them apart; he empties them out and finds nothing in them but sand.He detains Juan overnight and has the sand analyzed, only to discover that there is nothing but pure sand in the bags.The guard releases Juan, puts the sand into new bags, hefts them onto the man's shoulders and lets him cross the border.A week later, the same thing happens. The guard asks, "What have you got""Sand," says Juan.The guard does his thorough examination and discovers that the bags contain nothing but sand. He gives the sand back to Juan, and Juan crosses the border on his bicycle.This sequence of events is repeated every week for three years. Finally, Juan doesn't show up one day and the guard meets him in a bar in Mexico."Hey, buddy," says the guard. "I know you are smuggling something. It's driving me crazy. It's all I think about. I can't sleep. Just between you and me, what are you smuggling"Juan sips his beer and says, "Bicycles."1) border 2) rips 3) overnight 4) analyzed 5) release 6) cross7) weekly 8 ) thorough 9) show up 10) bicyclesListening IIPottery has been found in the remains of every ancient civilization. The oldest known piece of pottery was found in China and dates back to 7,900 BC. That's almost 10,000 years ago!The first pots were large bowls, formed by taking a lump of clay and making a bowl shape. Pottery doesn't just include pots, but anything made from clay that can hold things, such as jugs, vases and cups. Pottery was used to hold water, milk, seeds and grains.Later, people learned to mix different clays together to make stronger pottery and to put the pottery in a fire oven so that the clay would harden faster. The potter's wheel was invented in China around 3100 BC. The wheel spins clay like a top. It allows people to make pottery much more quickly and makes shapes that were perfectly symmetrical—bowls that were really round, rather than lumpy or uneven. Pottery is not only considered one of the first inventions but also one of the first art forms. Most types of pottery have been painted with figures or designs; some even tell a story!1. B A C2. oldest known piece of pottery was found in china and dates back to7900 BC(and was made almost 10,000 years ago).2. It was used for holding water, milk ,seeds, and grains.3. To make stronger pottery and to make the clay harden faster.4. It allowed people to make pottery much more quickly and to makesymmetrical shapes.5. Because most types of pottery have been painted with figures ordesigns; some even tell a story.Listening III(Students are in the classroom waiting for the teacher to arrive. Two are talking.)Cathy:I've enjoyed talking about creativity in our English class. I wish I had been encouraged more when I was in elementary school.Michael:I know what you mean. I always liked drawing, but my teachers and parents insisted I was just wasting my time with it. My fathersaid I should work on mathematics.Cathy: Maybe you still will still use your artistic talent some day.Michael:Oh, I don't know. After all, I'm in university now. Perhaps I'm too old to be creative.Cathy: I don't think so. I read an interesting article about a lady who wanted to be an artist but the whole family wanted her to work intheir candy business.Michael:What happenedCathy: Well, Jean, the lady, knew painting was what she wanted to do, not making candy. After graduating from college she tried variousjobs to support herself, though none of her jobs was in the candybusiness. And she kept painting in her spare time.Michael: Then whatCathy: About 20 years ago a worker in the family candy business quit around Valentine's Day, one of their busiest seasons. Her fatherneeded Jean to come to help with the business.Michael: Did sheCathy: Yes, although she didn't like it.Michael: So, how did she copeCathy: She got an idea of putting art and candy together.Michael: HowCathy: First she experimented with making an edible paint. She found that powdered food coloring mixed with vodka would work.Michael: That's quite a combination.Cathy: Then, for her "canvas", she melted white chocolate and molded it flat. She even learned how to make chocolate frames.Michael: What kind of art did she createCathy: She copied the works of famous painters. She displayed her candy art in the candy shop and customers would come in just to look atthe art.Michael:What did her family think thenCathy:They didn't take her seriously until the Toledo Museum of Art heard about her works and paid her to paint 77 reproductions of worksin their collection. That was her first big job. Now she worksfull-time on her candy creations.Michael:Does she do anything besides copying art masterpieces Cathy: Yes, she's done some portraits. However, people love her reproductions.Michael: What are the prices for her candy art creationsCathy: From $150 to $200 each.Michael: Well, her creativity has brought her success.1.What did the male speaker like to do B2.How did Jean make a living right after graduating from college B3.Why did she begin to help with the family business C4.How did she paint A5.In what way was she successful AListening IVFor over 30 years, "Sesame Street" has been the most popular TV program for young children in the United States. The characters on this show are mainly puppets, and probably the most loved of the puppets is a gigantic yellow bird called "Big Bird".Caroll Spinney has played Big Bird all the years of Big Bird's existence on American television. Spinney's love of puppets and his own creativity led him to this career. When he was five years old, he saw his first puppet show. He loved the show and never forgot it. When he was seven he bought a used monkey puppet for five cents. His mother had made him a stuffed snake from green material, so he got the idea of making his own puppet show. He made a stage from wooden orange boxes and his mother's old curtains. He charged 2 cents for admission and earned 32 cents for his first performance.Spinney's family liked his creativity and encouraged him to do more. For Christmas when he was nine, his older brother made him a better puppet theater andhis mother secretly sewed eight colorful puppets for him. Spinney later wrote, "The more I gave shows, the more I felt the power that one has when performing. All these people would sit in a room and listen to everything I said. I did all the character voices: little girl voices, an old lady voice, and a ghost voice. The audience listened and clapped at the end, and also paid me to do it. What could be a better way to make a living than to perform I knew that I would wind up in the world of entertainment."Spinney continued giving puppet shows. When he decided to go to art school, puppet shows helped him pay for his tuition. Even when he was in the army, he managed to continue giving puppet shows. He knew he wanted to do this as his life's work and that he wanted his audience to be children. When he was given the opportunity to create the character of Big Bird on "Sesame Street", he accepted it and over the years has made Big Bird one of the most beloved characters on American television.1-5 T T T F F6-10 T T T F F。

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1. "平衡膳食是指摄入各种营养素的比例适当，以满足人 体正常的生理需求。"
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提供了议论文写作的本框架和结构，包 括引言、主体和结论等部分，并强调了逻 辑性和条理性在议论文中的重要性。
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详细介绍了如何提出和分析论点，以及如 何使用证据和例子来支持自己的观点，并 给出了一些实用的论证技巧。
强调了议论文写作中需要注意的语言表达 和逻辑推理能力，以及如何避免常见的逻 辑谬误和语言表达问题。
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详细描述：短对话答案包括选择题和填空题，选择题答案为B、C、D、F，填空题答 案为“The Smiths”和“New York”。
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提供了说明文写作的基本要点和结构，包括引言、正文和结论等部分， 并强调了准确性和清晰度在说明文中的重要性。
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详细介绍了如何对事物或现象进行描述和解释，以及如何使用恰当的 说明方法和语言风格来表达信息。

Video 1Welsh: Hello, Mr. Wang. We received the samples you kindly sent to our headquarters. Thank you very much.We’re impressed by both the quality and the variety of yourproducts.Wang: Thanks, and welcome to our factory.I hope you enjoyed the tour around some of our workshops. Welsh: Yes, we actually picked up several products from your catalogue after the tour.We maybe able to give you a trial order.Now I’d like to know if we place a firm order with you,when can you deliver the goods?Wang: It depends on how many items you choose and what quantity.Normally for one container order, we can deliver the goodswithin 6days.Welsh: That’s good. OK, let’s work through this list now. Wang: Mm, I see, Mr. Welsh. You’ve only selected 4 items so we can guarantee delivery.This is the unit price of each product.Welsh: Fine. But it seems to us that your price is much higher than other suppliers in china.We are currently doing business with some factories inShenzhen.Welsh: We know some factories give lower prices but their quality is poor.You see, the surface of our products is very smooth.And after the tour, you must have an idea how well ourmanufacturing environment meets international sanitarystandards.Considering the quality, our price is very reasonable. Welsh: We don’t deny that.But if you can give us a little discount, we can start up along-term relationship.Wang: You’re really tempting me. OK, what’s your quantity then?Generally, we’re not allowed to give discount at this price.But if your order is large enough, I can offer you a specialdiscount.Welsh: For the large plastic chair and the trolley, we can take 1000 pieces of each and much more later on after this trial order. Wang: 1000 pieces…Well, since it’s our initial transaction, I’ll give you a 10% discount on these two items.Welsh: 10%? Another company gives us a 15% discount for that size of order.You know, an incentive discount encourages the buyers andhelps expand your business.Wang: Of course, I know, but that is too high a rate.F rankly speaking, the maximum discount we can grant is10%.Welsh: Then about the food box and cup container? Also 10%?We would like to order 800 food boxes and 50cup containersto start.Wang: I’m afraid we can’t do that.You know, the price of the raw material has been risingsteadily. There’s no profit margin left at that price. Welsh: Come on, of course there is. By the way, we don’t need the scale on the cup container.How about reducing the price of the container to us$2 fromyour original us$3?Wang: Well, it’s really hard…Welsh: Well, we could meet each other half-way that would conclude the deal.Wang: You certainly have a way of talking me into it.Al right, let’s each make some concession. You increase thefood box order to 1000 pieces. OK?Welsh: Fine, no problem.Wang: You really drive a hard bargain! But we look forward to a long partnership.Video 2F: Hello, Mr. Leser. I’m very glad to meet you.L: Likewise. This is interesting. Do you think the color is right for the European market?And…what is the price for this wooden angel?F: No problem, you definitely have good taste.We have many European customers who are buying this Christmas range.The price is US$8, FOB Shanghai.L: US$8? Your price is much higher than the other offers we’ve received even just in this exhibition hall.F: Well, it may appear a little higher, but the quality of our products is much better than that of other suppliers’.You must take that into consideration.L: I agree with you. That’s why I’ve come to your booth.This time I intend to large order but business is almost impossible unless you can give me a discount.F: We can talk about that later. What’s your line of business?L: We mainly sell gifts and decorations for Christmas, Easter and other traditional holidays.Christmas is our largest concern. Our annual sales can reach us$10 million.F: Good, we've been a large producer of these items for years.You see, not only is our quality much better than others’. But our product range is more diverse.You can always find the best of anything you want.L: So, if you can give me the best price for this first order, we can start a long-term relationship.For example, what is the price for these Santa clauses?F: For the metal ones: US$20.the wooden ones: US$15.There are 8different styles and 3size for each type.L: If I choose several items of this kind, what’s the minimum order? F: 100 pieces for each item number and a minimum of 10 items. L: How about the discount? I can place an order for two containers to start.F: If so, we can grant you a very special discount of 8%.L: 8% I can hardly accept that as a special term according to the offers I’ve had today.I’d say 15% would be more like it. Some other companies have already promised us that.F: That really leaves us with nothing. Our maximum is 10%.You know, the price of these products tends to go up as wintercomes and there’s heavy demand for them.L: OK. I’ll make that concession for the sake of the beautiful color of your products.By the way, have you thought of choosing a commissioned sales representative or agent overseas you promote your sales?F: Yes, so far, we have several agents abroad but none in Germany. L: We’re willing to be your agent in Germany for Christmas gifts and decorations.What’s your usual commission rate?F: Usually, we gibe a commission of 4% to our agents.L: 4% is too low. You see. We’d have a lot of work to do in promoting sales, such as advertising on radio or TV, printing brochures and so on. It all costs.F: Don’t worry, we’ll allow you a higher commission rate if you sales are substantial.F: For example, if you sell US$2 million worth of gifts annually, we can allow 3% commission.But, if the annual turnover exceeds US$5 million, we can offer a 5% commission.What do you think of that?L: It sounds OK. We’d like to sign an agency agreement with you simultaneously when we sign the contract for this trial order.F: No problem. After you‘ve chosen the products, we’ll work them both out for you to sign.We can do it within 3days.Will that be suitable?L: Fine, one more question, when can you deliver the goods?F: 60days after the sales confirmation is signed.。

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Following is the script of Grocery Shopping: Grocery Shopping Man: Hey. Can you give me a hand with the groceries? And I told you I could do the shopping. Woman: Wow! Do we really need all this stuff? Let me see that receipt. Man: Hey, I only bought the essentials. Woman: Okay. Let’s see. Dog food. Twenty-four dollars and seventy cents? We don’t even have a dog! Man: Well, it WAS going to be a surprise, but look in the back of the truck. Woman: What? Man: Ah, ha, hah. Speechless. I knew you’d love him. Woman: That thing? That dog’s as big as a horse. He probably eats like one, too. Man: Ah, but he’s sure friendly. And someone was giving him away at the supermarket, and I…I…I couldn’t let that poor thing pass another day without a loving home.

视听说原文Unit 4 The World of WorkAudio Track 4-4-1/Audio Track 4-4-2Alice: I work six days a week. My shift is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. I’m on my feet all day long. It,s a very active job. Most of my customers are nice. I try to be friendly to everyone, but it,s difficult sometimes. My customers give me good tips. That,s nice. Diane: I,m very punctual 一actually, I can,t be late! You know what they say, “The show must go on!” I like being on stage. Something always happens, though. During the show last we ek, the lights went out. I couldn't believe it! You definitely have to be flexible.Mimi: My students are eight years old. I have to be careful about what I say and do. They are always watching me and copying my behavior. I,m like a big sister. The kids ha ve a lot of energy. I need patience in this job, thafs for sure!Audio Track 4-4-3/Audio Track 4-4-4Man: So, I see here that you went to college.Camille: Yes, sir. For two years. I didn,t graduate.Man: Do you speak any languages besides English?Camille: Yes, I speak conversational French. Man: Any other languages?Camille: No, thafs it.Man: Well, thafs great. As you know, we fly to Paris twice a week. We always need people who can speak French. Let,s see …have you worked for an airline before? Camille: No. I have no job experience.Man: So, this would be your first job. Camille: Yes.Man: Well, I only have two more questions. Are you healthy and physically fit? Can you lift heavy objects?Camille: Yes, I think so.Man: Well, the emergency window exit on the plane weighs about 50 pounds. And the meal cart is very heavy, too. You need to move those objects sometimes. Camille: I think I can do that.Man: Wonderful. Let me tell you about the next step. We have a six-week training program that takes p lace in the summer. You have to …Audio Track 4-4-5I plan to become a teacher after I finish my studies. I decided to study at this university because the teaching program is very good. We have a lot of practice working with children. I love to work with young kids. I expect to graduate from the university next June, and I hope to find a job in a kindergarten. I5ll try to start working in September.Audio Track 4-4-6Mr. Grant: Hello, Ms. Hale. I,m Mr. Grant, the advertising manager for the compan y. Do you have a resume or curriculum vitae to give to me?Ms. Hale: Yes, Mr. Grant. Here it is.Mr. Grant: Thank you. Now, let me tell you a little bit about the job. We need someone to design brochures on the computer. Do you have up-to-date computer skills?Ms. Hale: Yes, I do. In my present position I use computer graphics all the time. I have experience with animation as well.Mr. Grant: Oh, that,s very good. We hope to launch a new group of animated ads next spring. Can you work with others in a pleasant manner, Ms. Hale?Ms. Hale: My co-workers seem to think so. I can also work independently by myself. Mr. Grant: That,s necessary, too. What about flexibility in working long hours on a project?Ms. Hale: I have a lot of energy and I,m willing to get th e job done. The work I did last year won two awards at a national conference.Mr. Grant: Excellent. That,s very impressive. By the way, did I mention that we need someone to start next week?Ms. Hale: No, you didn,t, but it might be possible.Mr. Grant: Go od. Thank you for coming today. We'll be in touch soon.Audio Track 4-4-7/Audio Track 4-4-8You,ve never met Melissa Hayes, and you don,t know her name, but you know her voice. Melissa records information messages for the telephone company. When you he ar “The number you c alled has been changed …”一 thafs Melissa!“Yes, it,s true,” she says. 'Tm the voice talent for National Telephone.” At least50,000 people hear her voice every day. “I try to sound warm and friendly, even when I,m saying, I,m sorry, that number is incorrect. Please try again.”Melissa works only three days a week, but she has to practice a lot. “My voice has to sound the same at the end of eight hours.” She,s very careful about her voice. “I don't go outside in cold weather, and I hav e to drink lots of hot water with honey. I can,t go to horror movies because I always scream, and I might hurt my voice!”How did she get her job? “A friend told me about it. I listened to all the telephone company messages on my phone, and then I recorded a cassette of those messages. After I sent it to the company, I called them every day for a month!”She,s done this work for three years now, and she loves it. “It,s fun! And I,m helping people by using my voice.” Plus, people are always surprised when th ey hear aboutM elissa,s job. They say, “You,re a real person? I thought it was a computer!”Audio Track 4-4-9/Audio Track 4-4-10Interview 1Interviewer: What is your job, Ken?Ken: I,m a V. J. or “video jockey.”Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Ken: I,m on TV. I introduce music videos and talk about them. I also interview singers who appear in videos.Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. Thafs very exciting. Also, I love music, so i t,s a lot of fun.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Ken: I get to meet a lot of famous people. Some of them are not very nice. They think they are better than me. They can be very demanding.Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Ken: Last year, I presented an award on TV at a video music awards show. I couldn't believe it. They flew me out to Los Angeles and I stayed in Beverly Hills. I was on the TVshow for a whole 45 seconds! I got to meet a lot of stars.Interviewer: I want to be a V. J. How do I get the job?Ken: Well, first you have to make a videotape about yourself. You need to talk about certain things on the video. In my case, there was a list of questions, like “What did you do last weekend?” and “What,s in your CD player right now?” After you talk about yourself, you send the videotape in to the TV station. They call you if they like the tape.Interview 2Interviewer: What is your job, Steven?Steven: I,m a car courier.Interviewer: How would you describe your job?Steven: Sometimes a person or a company needs a car moved from one place to another. They may not have time to do it themselves. They hire me to drive the car. Interviewer: What is the best part of your job?Steven: I like to drive, so it,s fun for me. Last sum mer, I drove all the way from New York to California. The weather was great. I had the radio on and enjoyed my trip very much.Interviewer: What is the worst part of your job?Steven: I have to be very punctual. If I say I,ll arrive on Monday at 6:00, I ha ve to be there by Monday at 6:00. I have to be dependable. It,s stressful at times. Interviewer: What was your most memorable moment?Steven: I drove across the desert as the sun was setting. It was incredible! Interviewer: I want to be a car courier. How do I get the job?Steven: Thafs a good question. My mother started this business, so she hired me. You'd have to call my mother to find out!Audio Track 4-4-111.My father has worked there for decades.2.I,ve lived in the same city for my entire life.3.I,ve lived in this neighborhood for five years.Audio Track 4-4-121. He,s been sick for two days.1.1haven,t eaten for six hours.3.She,s taught school for years.4.I haven,t seen him for months.Speaking & CommunicationAudio Track 4-4-13Juan: Greg? Greg Anderson?Greg: Juan Torres! How are you!Juan: Great. How about you?Greg: Just fine. What are you doing now?Juan: Well, I just came back from Asia.Greg: What were you doing there?Juan: I was working in Osaka and studying Japanese.Greg: Wow! Can you speak Japanese now?Juan: Yes, I can ... What,s new with you?Greg: Do you remember Kathy Morris?Juan: Of course. She sat next to me in biology class.Greg: Well, we got married. We,ve been married fOr two years now.Audio Track 4-4-14For me, the most suitable job is desktop publisher. That,s because I can type and spell very well, and I,ve got excellent computer skills. Although I cannot currently design with a computer, I am a fast learner and could brush up my skills on the job.Audio Track 4-4-15Conversation 1A:Do you know how to type?B:I know how to type, but I,m not very good at it. I get bored easily, having to sit at a desk for a long period of time.A:Well, what are you good at?B:I'm an excellent cook. I coo k for my friends all the time.A:Great! Would you say you are good with people?B:Sure. I,m often told I,m a good listener.A: In that case, you would be most suited to the role of personal home care assistant. Conversation 2A:Can you cook?B:I can cook, but I dislike doing it. To be specific, I dislike doing the washing up afterwards.A:Are you good at using computers?B:I am very capable. I can type really well. I,m fast and accurate.A:Great! Are you able to design with a computer?B:Absolutely, I took some graphic design courses in college.A:I think it,s obvious. The role you are most suited for is desktop publisher. Conversation 3A: You are interested in sport and fitness, right?B:It sure is. I,m an expert yoga teacher. I,ve been taking my own class for quite a few years now.A:Well, I guess you,re good at encouraging others?B:I sure am. I,d say I,m good at motivating others, giving them encouragement.A: Well, there is no question about it. You are most suited to the role of a fitness instructor. Audio Track 4-4-161.Teachers must be able to encourage others to learn. They must also be observant and able to identify and solve their students, problems.2.Being a flight attendant is not as glamorous as it looks. You are always on the move. You travel to many places but you don,t have time to visit and enjoy the sights.3.It goes without saying that accountants must be good with numbers and very analytical. They also need good memories, so they can remember the laws of financial reporting.4.Obviously, a computer programmer needs to excel at computing. In addition to this, they need to be able to follow instructions well.5.Police officers ensure the safety of society. In combating crime, they must be courageous and willing to face danger almost every day.Video CourseVideo Track 4-4-1Natalie: I work for a television station that was launched ten years ago and I have been working there for about a year.Dan: I work with computers at a hospital and I have been doing that for three years. Gian: I am a marketing manager. I make brochures, I send out e-mails, and I work on the web.Video Track 4-4-2Kumiko: I have two ideal jobs and teaching Japanese is one of them. The other one is training dogs. I like working with dogs because they give me unconditional love all the time.Dave: My ideal job would be designing movie posters and CD covers. To do this job, I need a strong foundation in art, and it helps to be able to speak two languages.Jackie: Teaching is an ideal job for me because I enjoy being around children and I want to help them learn.Vanessa: My dream job is to be a photographer because I love taking pictures. Dayanne: I would like to help people in developing countries. In order to do this job well you need to be passionate, you need to be able to listen, and you need to communicate.Jonathan: My future plans are to get into computer animation …and hopefully become an animator in movies or video games. To be a computer animator, you have to be patient, work hard, and be creative.Calum: My ideal job would be a reporter or to work for a newspaper, and that way I could see the world, and also keep up-to-date with events. For my job you should be able to write well, and you should be well-informed, and you should be able to communicate well.Video Track 4-4-3Dave: My ideal job would be designing movie posters and CD covers. To do this job, I need a strong foundation in art, and it helps to be able to speak two languages. Jonathan: My future plans are to get into computer animation … and hopefully become an animator in movies or video games. To be a computer animator, you have to be patient, work hard, and be creative.Calum: My ideal job would be a reporter or to work for a newspaper, and that way I could see the world, and also keep up-to-date with events. For my job you should be able to write well, and you should be well-informed, and you should be able to communicate well. Video Track 4-4-4Ms. Li: Hi, I,m Yvonne Li. Welcome.Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in. Did you bring your resume? Claudia: Yes. Here you are.Ms. Li: Great. Thanks. First let me tell you a little bit about the job. We,re looking for someone to sell our new software product internationally. The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, a pleasant manner with customers.Claudia: I agree …that,s important. I,ve worked in sales for years and have always tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they nee d. I think I,m really good at that.Ms. Li: Thafs great. So tell me a little bit about your experience with software programs.Claudia: Well, I've trained people how to use a similar software product for the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the product and customer needs. Ms. Li: Hmm …interesting, and your sales experience?Claudia: I,ve been with my present company for three years and in my present position since last year. In that time, I,ve been named salesperson of the month t hree times, and have taken top sales awards several times as well.Ms. Li: Impressive …Claudia: I,m also taking graduate courses right now in marketing. I feel it really helps me understand the market better, especially the competition.Ms. Li: You,ve bee n very busy, Ms. Oliveira! Well, thanks very much for coming in. We,ll be in touch.Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a woman for that software sales position.Mr. Howard: How did it go?Ms. Li: Very well.Mr. Howard: Do you think she,s right for the j ob?Ms. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience.Mr. Howard: OK. Let,s offer her the job.Ms. Li: Great.Tara: Hello?Ms. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.Tara: She can,t come to the phone right now. May I take a message?Ms. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called.Tara: OK.Claudia: (enters from bedroom) Come on. We,re going to be late for our aerobics class!Tara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some woman called … Yvonne …Yvonne something … (door closes)Claudia: (Opens door and runs for phone) Ah!Video Track 4-4-5Ms. Li: Hi, I,m Yvonne Li. Welcome.Claudia: Hi, Claudia Oliveira.Ms. Li: Please have a seat. Thanks very much for coming in. Did you bring your resume? Claudia: Yes. Here you are.Ms. Li: G reat. Thanks. First let me tell you a little bit about the job. We,re looking for someone to sell our new software product internationally. The job requires flexibility, independence, and most importantly, a pleasant manner with customers.Claudia: I agree …that,s important. I,ve worked in sales for years and have always tried to really listen to my customers to find out what they need. I think I,m really good at that.Ms. Li: That,s great. So tell me a little bit about your experience with software programs.Claudia: Well, I've trained people how to use a similar software product for the past two years at my current job, so I really feel I know the product and customer needs.Ms. Li: Hmm …interesting, and your sales experience?Claudia: I,ve been with my present company for three years and in my present position since last year. In that time, I,ve been named salesperson of the month three times, and have taken top sales awards several times as well.Ms. Li: Impressive …Claudia: I,m also taking graduate co urses right now in marketing. I feel it really helps me understand the market better, especially the competition.Ms. Li: You,ve been very busy, Ms. Oliveira! Well, thanks very much for coming in. We,ll be in touch.Video Track 4-4-6Ms. Li: Hey, Bill, I just interviewed a woman for that software sales position.Mr. Howard: How did it go?Ms. Li: Very well.Mr. Howard: Do you think she,s right for the job?Ms. Li: I think so. She has a high energy level and a lot of experience.Mr. Howard: OK. Let,s off er her the job.Ms. Li: Great.Tara: Hello?Ms. Li: Hello, Claudia Oliveira, please.Tara: She can,t come to the phone right now.May I take a message?Ms. Li: Yes, please tell her Yvonne Li called.Tara: OK.Claudia: (enters from bedroom) Come on. We,re g oing to be late for our aerobics class! Tara: Oh, by the way there was a phone call from some woman called … Yvonne …Yvonne something … (door closes)Claudia: (Opens door and runs for phone) Ah!。

新交互视听说Book 4听力原文Unit 1 The Straight StoryVideo1Talia: It's all so incredible, Mom. I’m working on a story about one of the national soccer players, Nick Crawford…. No, that's the thing. He knows that one of his teammates has framed him. And I believe he's innocent.[ Knock on door ]Talia: Look, Mom, I have to go. I’II call you tomorrow, OK? Bye. Yes, yes, me, too. Bye．Nick: Hi．I came as soon as I could．What’s up?Talia: I’ve been thinking about this all day…. Now tell me, again:When and how did you meet this Jackie Baker woman?Nick: I’ve already told you．She came up to me at the juice bar．We set up a meeting．Talia: Right．At her office．Except you never went up to her office．Nick: Right, so she meets me in the lobby, we shake hands, and she takes me to lunch．Talia: Yes, to a little place around the corner, as I recaII.Nick: Right. And then she asks me to endorse a new pair of shoes.Talia: Yeah. You told me they’re called Kicks.Nick: Right. And she explains that I, II have to wear the shoes when I play. And the company will use my name in the ads.Talia: OK. Can you think of anything else?Nick: Well, we did talk about an idea for a Kicks commercial．Talia: A commercial? What commercial?Nick: I told you about that, didn’t l? They wanted me to be in a commercial．Video2Talia: Hang on a second. You never said anything about a commercial. I wanna hear mo re about this. Don’t leave out any details. This could be important．Nick: OK. So, over lunch she describes the deal…Jackie: So, you’ll wear our shoes when you play. And we’ll use your name in ads. Do that and fifty thousand dollars is yours.Nick: Sounds good. And this will be sometime next year?Jackie: Uh, yeah, that’s right. We can work out the details later for this, but we’ll probably want you to appear in a commercial.Nick: Cool!Jackie: In fact. I'm working on an idea for a commercial right now. Do you wanna hear about it?Nick: Sure.Jackie: OK. Picture this. You’re sitting in a park. On a bench. It’s a beautiful spring day.Nick: So far, So good.Jackie: OK. A young kid comes up to you and says, “Hey! Aren’t you Nick Crawford, the soccer star?”Nick: Uh—huh.Jackie: And you say, “That’s me. ”Or something like that．Nick: Right．Jackie: And then the kid says, “Wow! Cool shoes! What are they?” And you say, “Kicks. What else?”Nick: That’s it?Jackie: That’s it.Nick: So, all I have to do is sit on the bench…and talk to a kid?Jackie: That’s all you have to do.Talia: That’s what I thought! This Jackie person recorded your conversation over lu nch. Then she edited the tape, So it sounds like you’re accepting a bribe.Nick: Oh. wow!Unit 2 A Hot LeadVideo1Talia: Tony, I need to see you. I have to bring you up to date on the Nick Crawford story.Tony: Come in. What’s going on?Talia: I just sp oke to Nick. He was tricked. The tape was edited. He didn’t take a bribe. It just sounds that way.Tony: Well, what does you r audio expert say?Talia: I forgot to tell you. It‘s definitely Nick's voice. And he said the tape was definitely edited.Tony: Bu t I don’t get it. Who’s behind this?Talia: One of Nick’s teammates, Dean Bishop. He resents being in Nick’s shadow. He wants to be the only star on the team.Tony: Of course! The bottom line is… being the star is worth a lot of money in endorsements.Talia: Still. I can’t imagine…Tony: OK. So, now, what’s you r plan?Talia: I have an idea. I need some help from Amy.Tony: Fine. You can have another day on this and we won’t run the story yet. But one more thing, Talia, I hope you’re not emotionally involve d in this story.Talia: Me? Emotionally involved?Tony: I know you wanna clear Nick’s name. But if you wanna have a career in journalism, you have to remember to stay objective.Video2Patty: Hi there. What can I get for you?Amy: How about a large iced tea?Patty: Coming right up.Amy: …and a little information?Patty: What kind of information?Amy: I’m trying to get hold of someone named Jackie Bishop. I was told that she’s a member of this club.Patty: Hmm. She used to be, but not any more. She stopped coming here a while ago. Maybe a year ago, even.Amy: Oh. Too bad.Patty: Her brother Dean, the soccer player, works out here, though. I remember seeing him yesterday, around lunchtime. Maybe you could speak to him.Amy: Actually, I'd rather avoid seeing him. It's a little complicated between him and me. if you know what I mean.Patty: Oh, I see. Well, here’s an idea. I think Jackie’s taking acting classes over at the university. Maybe you could catch up with her there.Amy: She’s taking acting classes at t he university?Patty: Mmm — hmm.Amy: Ah…Yes…That’s a great idea. Thanks for the tip.Patty: Oh, likewise! Thanks!Unit 3 Jackie, the ActressVideo1Amy: Talia, are you almost here?Talia: I'm about ten minutes away. Can you see her?Amy: Yes. She’s sit ting on a sofa. Hurry up. Classes start in about 20 minutes.Talia: Well, just go over to her and start a conversation You’ve done you r homework, haven’t you?Amy: My homework?Talia: I mean, have you found out what courses she’s taking, and everything?Amy: Oh, yeah. I can do a little acting myself, if that’s what you mean.Talia: So go act like a drama student, and go and talk to her. I’II be right there.Amy: Excuse me. You’re in the drama program, right?Jackie: Yes! Oh, hi.Amy: Do you know if Professor Roberts is teaching this semester?Jackie: Yes, he is. He’s fabulous. I’m in his improvisation class. In fact. it's tonight. Amy: Oh, great.Jackie: I’ve been taking classes he re for about a year and I think he’s been my bestAmy: I know what you mean. He’s very…inspiring.Jackie: Yes, absolutely. I’ve become a much better actor since I started taking his classes…Amy: Yes, I'm sure you have.Video2Amy: Oh, I’m Amy Lee, by the way.Jackie: Hi. Jackie Bishop. Well, that’s my real name. My stage name is ]ackie Baker. Amy: So, do you have an agent?Jackie: As a matter of fact, I spoke to an agent last week. I just sent him a tape. and he thought it was incredible.Amy: I’m not surprised. You do seem…incredible.Jackie: And my brother knows this film director. He’s going to introduce me to him. Amy: Oh, that’s great! Oh, wait, is you r brother that soccer player…?Jackie: Dean Bishop! That’s right. He’s my older brother. We just adore each other! He’s a soccer star, and I'm going to be a movie star! Tonight he’s taking me out for a celebration.Amy: Tonight? Really? What are you celeb rating?Jackie: Oh, just…this thing. Nothing really. Anyway he’s taking me to this restaurant near here. V alentino’s. Have you ever eaten the re?Amy: Um, no…I can’t aft…Jackie: I ate there once, and I saw Madonna.Amy: Wow!Jackie: Yes, can you believe it? It was so exciting!Amy: I guess you have to go to the right places.Jackie: Absolutely! I even booked the perfect table for people-watching.Amy: I’m impressed. You really plan ahead. You’re amazing.Unit 4 A ConfrontationVideo1Talia: Amy! Great to see you again.Amy: You too. Uh, Jackie, this is Talia. Talia, this is Jackie.Jackie: Charmed. Charmed.Talia: Nice to meet you, too.Amy: Talia is a researcher at Newsline.Jackie: How exciting.Talia: Gee, you look so familiar.Jackie: Really? We might have seen each other around campus.Talia: I guess so. Or we may have been in a class together. I’m taking journalismJackie:No, it couldn’t have been a class. I’m taking acting classes, like Amy.Talia: Oh, well. I’ll probably think of it later.Jackie:Speaking of classes, I’d better run. I don’t want to be late for Professor Roberts. Talia: Hold it. I think I remember where I’ve seen you.Jackie: Really?Talia: Yes. The Gower Building.Video2Talia: Don’t you work for a shoe company? Kicks Shoes?Jackie:I’m sorry, but you can’t be serious.Talia: Oh, I can be quite serious.Jackie:Listen. I’ve got to go. It must be time for my class. See you, Amy.Amy: Yes. Bye, Jackie. It was great talking to you.Talia: So what did you find out?Amy: Listen to this. Jackie and Dean are going to V alentino’s after her class tonight to celebrate. She’s booked a special table.Talia: This is perfect. Great work. You should be proud of yourself.Amy: Thanks, but it was nothing. Piece of cake, in fact.Talia: OK, then. You call V alentino’s and make a reservation for two.Amy: Oh, wow. Are we going to V alentino’s?Talia: Oops…no. I was planning on calling Nick.Amy: I see.Talia: Thanks for being understanding.Amy: After I call V alentino’s, is there anything else you want me to do?Talia: Yes. I’m going to need your help. We have a lot to do in the next two hours.Unit 5 Talia’s Brilliant PlanVideo1Talia: Oh, thank goodness you got my message!.Nick: Yeah. What’s going on?Talia:Don’t worry. I’m not trying to get you to take me out on a date. I’m trying to help you save your career.Nick: Oh, that. Yeah, right, I almost forgot.Talia:Be serious. I care about… I c are about your future.Nick: So do I !Talia: Good, you wore a tie..Nick: Yeah, your message said, wear a tie and a jacket. You look nice, by the way. Talia: Thanks. So do you.Nick:What’s that?Talia: Here. You have to put these on.Nick:I’m sorry. Did I miss something here? Is it… is it Halloween? Are you really going to make me put these on?Talia:Yes. And that’s how you’re going to hear their conversation. There’s an earphone in the wig.Nick: Whose conversation?Talia:Jackie and Dean’s. They’re having dinner here. Let’s go inside.Video2Talia: So, as I was saying, I have a feeling Dean and Jackie are going to talk about you as soon as they get here.Nick: Really?Talia: Y up. And ass we have to do is record their conversation. We just need to plant this at their table.Nick: Brilliant! But wait… how will you know which table is theirs?Talia:You forget --- I’m a researcher… I asked the maitre d’. That’s their table over there. I’ll be right back.Nick:OK. I’ll watch for Jackie and Dean while yo u plant the mike.Talia: Good. Just cough or something to warn me if you see them.Nick: OK. Hurry up.[Nick coughs]Talia: Whew! That was close. Here. Look at the menu. We should order.Nick: Right, though I’m not really hungry.Talia: Neither am I.Dean: One more.Nick: Don’t look now, but here comes Jackie.Unit 6 Dean’s Double CrossVideo1Jackie: You are not going to believe what happened.Dean: I’ve been leaving messages for you all afternoon! Why haven’t you called me back?Jackie: Sorry. I left my cell phone at home.Dean: All right, listen, we need to talk…Jackie:Dean, don’t interrupt! This is serious. I was sitting in the Student Lounge at school when a woman came up to me and started a conversation. So…Dean: Wait. I have to tell you something IMPORTANT. We may have a slight problem here…Jackie: Dean! I told you not to interrupt!Dean: OK. I give up. What?Jackie: So this woman---Amy---and I were talking when a friend of hers showed up.Then, when Amy introduced us, her friend said I looked familiar.Dean: So?Jackie: So, then she asked me if I worked for Kicks Shoes!Dean: There is no Kicks Shoes.Jackie:I know that and you know that, but she doesn’t know…Dean: Hw does she know about…Jackie:I’m scared, Dean. She works for Newsline.Dean: Newsline?Jackie: Yes! What if she knows about what we did to Nick Crawford?Dean: Shh! Keep your voice down. What I’ve been trying to tell you is that Nick knows everything! He knows that I’m the one who’s behind all this. And he even knows about you.Jackie: He knows about me? Oh, no! Look, this whole thing was your idea!Dean: Shh. I told you to keep it down. People are starting to look at us!Video2Jackie:OK. I’ll calm down. But, Dean, I’m worried. I could get into real trouble. Dean: You? Why, I’m the one who sent the phony tape to Newsline.Jackie: Yes, but I was the one who posed as the Kicks executive.Dean: Big deal.Jackie:What do you mean, big deal? I did a superb job. I helped you get Nick suspended!Dean: Yeah. Yean. You’re a great actress. I know.Jackie: Speaking of which, when are you going to introduce me to Byron Walters? Dean: Byron Walters?Jackie:Yes, that film director friend of yours? Remember? The director who’s going to make me a star!Dean: Oh, him…Jackie: You said to be patient, but this is getting ridiculous.Dean: Un, I forgot to tell you. There is no Byron Walters. He quit the business. Jackie:But he was going to give me my big break, the break that’s going to make me a star.Dean: Sorry, Jackie.Jackie:No, you’re not. I don’t think you’re sorry at all---now. but you will be! You tricked me, just like you tricked Nick Crawford. I don’t have to stand for this.Video1Nick: I can’t believe it! They admitted everything.Talia: And we got it all on tape.Nick: How did you know they were going to talk about me ?Talia: I saw Jack’s face when I mentioned Kicks shoes. I knew she would tell Dean about it as soon as she could.Nick: This is fantastic. I am so relieved. I was beginning to think it was all over for me. Talia:Are you ready to go? If we leave now, we’ll still be able to catch Tony.Nick:Look, Talia. The news has been on. There’s nothing we can do to change it…Talia:I guess you’re right.Nick:Why don’t you finish dinner?Talia:… But if w e leave now, Tony will still be in the office.Nick:Look, Talia. This whole thing is about to be clear up. Why don’t we just take a little time now to enjoy ourselves?Talia: Of course. You’re right. Sorry, Nick. And besides, this is V alentino’s. And I am with a star!Video2Nick: I have a confession to make.Talia: What? You have a confession to make? I thought this whole was over.Nick: No, no. It’s not about that. It’s about… .Talia: Us? Us, as in you and me.Nick: Yes. Do you remember that class we took together in college?Talia: Of course, I remember it. I remember it well.Nick:And do you remember when we were studying together in the library…Talia: You mean when we were studying for that Shakespeare exam?Nick: Well, I… uh… I wanted to ask you out.Talia: You did? Wow!... So why didn’t you?Nick: I’d heard you had a boyfriend.Talia: Oh, no! Well, I had a boyfriend, but we split up during that summer. In fact, we had split up by mid-semester.Nick: You are kidding. I didn’t know. Well, I guess I should’ve…Talia: I’m not seeing anyone now, though, you know.Nick: Well, then…Waiter:Tutto bene? Is everything all right? May I get you uh, un café? Te? Cappuccino?Talia:I’ll have a cappuccino.Nick: Two.Video1Talia:I’m too late, right? You already aired the story about Nick on the evening news? Tony: No, I decided not to. When I hadn’t heard from you, I decided to wait.Talia: Oh, gosh, what a relief.Tony: As a matter of fact, I was just going to call you.Talia: Well, I am so glad you waited, Tony ... Tah dah!Tony: So that’s the tape?Talia: Y up. This is the tape that will get Nick’s name cleared.Tony: OK. Let’s hear it. I have a tape player here somewhere.Amy: So, tell me. Tell me.Talia: It was perfect. I got it all on tape. Jackie said that she had posed as a Kicks executive ...Amy: No!Talia: Yes! And they both admitted that there was no Kicks!Amy: Get out of here!Talia: And Dean actually said that he had sent the tape to us ...Amy: Unbelievable!Talia: Wait till you hear them. Hearing is believing!Tony: Talia, let me have the tape.Talia: Oh, sure. Here. Oh, this is so exciting.Video2Talia: Here it is, the tape that will get Nick reinstated on the team. Just a minute. I must not have rewound it... OK, now listen... What’s going on? Is this tape player working? Tony: It’s been working just fine. In fact, I just had it cleaned last week.Amy: Try another tape and see if that works.Tony: Thanks, Amy. I was just about to try that.Amy: Did you check that the recording light was on?Talia: I was going to check it after I sat down but too much was going on.Tony: Did you press “play” and “record” together?Talia: I don’t know! I thought I did! The tape was moving.Tony: You probably just pressed “play.”Talia: This is a disaster.Tony: Sorry, Talia. I’m afraid you’ve just learned a lesson the hard way.Amy: Poor Talia.Talia: Poor Nick! How am I going to tell him?Unit 9 A Canceled CelebrationVideo1Talia: Who is it?Nick: Nick. Here I am! Ready to celebrate.Talia: Didn’t you get my message?Nick: No! What’s wrong? Are you OK?Talia: Yeah…..No…..Nick, I don’t know how to tell you…Nick: What are you talking about?Talia:The tape. I mean, There is no tape. I never recorded Jackie and Dean’s conversation.Nick: Yes, There it is. I was there.Talia:No, I messed it up. I didn’t press the right buttons.Nick: Oh, no!Talia: I feel awful. If I had been more careful, we would have had the evidence! Nick: Wow! And we were supposed to be celebrating tonight.Talia: How stupid! I can’t believe I didn’t press the right buttons! I just wish I had been more careful.Nick: And I wish you would stop kicking yourself.Talia: Well, I’m supposed to be a professional! And I want to be a reporter!Video2Talia: I wish I could go back and do it over.Nick: Well, you can’t. Take it from me. I'm an athlete. Iknow. You just have to forget what’s have done and go on.Talia: Y ou’re right. What’s done is done. Or in this case, what’s not done is done. Nick: Look, Talia, i f you hadn’t done such a g ood job of covering the story, we never would have known the truth.Talia: How can you stay so positive?Nick:I don’t know. It’s just my nature.Talia:Well, I wish it were mine. I wish I were that optimistic. So, guess I’ll quit my job. Amy can take my p lace. She’ll be a good researcher.Nick: Talia, take it easy. You’re overreacting. Things really aren’t so bad.Talia: Y es, they are. Nick, they’re terrible. And the most terrible part of all of this is I let you down.Nick: Have I ever told you about my grandmother?Talia: No, I don’t think so.Nick: Well, my grandmother is very wise woman. She always told the truth. She always said the truth would win out.Unit 10 Jack’s Big SceneVideo1Talia: So, what are you going to do now?Nick: I don’t know. Unti l you told me about the tape, I was expecting to rejoin the team tomorrow.Talia: I have an idea. How about this? What if I call your coach? Would he believe me if I told him about Dean and Jackie?Nick:It wouldn't matter if he believed you, Talia. I'm sorry, your word wouldn't be enough.Talia: Who is that?Jackie: Surprise!Talia: You?Jackie: I got your phone number from your friend, Amy. I was thinking about calling, but then I decided to just surprise you with a visit.Talia: Well, yes, this is a surprise.Jackie: It's amazing how easily you can get people’s addresses these days. Oh, hello, Jackie: Nick! Remember me?Nick: I certainly do.Talia: What are you doing here?Jackie: Do you have a video camera?Talia: Yes.Jackie: Do you want a great story? One that will make us all really famous?Talia: What's the catch?Jackie: No catch. Just one small condition. If Nick agrees not to press charges against me, I'll tell the whole truth.Video2Jackie:I am so excited. You're sure I look OK? Do you think I should have worn a different outfit?Talia: You look fine. Really.Jackie: I can't wait to see this when it's broadcast. I'm going to get national exposure! Talia: OK. I'm ready. I'm here with Jackie Bishop, sister of soccer player Dean Bishop. Jackie has decided to come forward. She is now going to tell us how she and her brother schemed to frame Nick Crawford, the soccer star. Jackie?Jackie: You have to understand. Dean and I had been planning this for a long time. I posed as the VP of marketing from this phony shoe company ...Talia: Kicks.Jackie: Right. Kicks Shoes. Cute name, don't you think? Anyway, I knew Nick usually went to the juice bar at the health club, and I met him there.Talia: And then?Jackie: Then, posing as this woman from Kicks, I invited Nick to come to my office to discuss an endorsement.Talia: And did he?Jackie:Well, I didn't really have an office, you know. So I met him in the Gower Building lobby and took him to lunch. I recorded the whole conversation. Dean took over from there. He doctored the tape to make it sound like Nick had accepted a bribe. Talia: Why did you decide to tell the truth now?Jackie: Dean promised to introduce me to some big shot movie director, and I believed him. Well, I just - found out that Dean had been lying the whole time.Talia: I see.Jackie:Unbelievable! My own brother had been using me. If I had known, I would never have gone along with him. I should have known better. I should never have trusted him.Unit 11 Hard EvidenceVideo1Nick: Dean! And Coach! You’re just the two people I wanted to see.Dean:Nick! Sorry, man, tough break. But you know what they say, “Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.”Nick: Dean, that’s the smartest thing I’ve ever heard you say.Coach: Nick, are you going to be OK?Nick: You bet! I’ve got something I want to show you both.Jackie: My brother heard that Nick had gotten rid of his agent. So I went and offered fifty thousand dollars to endorse a pair of shoes. I was very convincing, if I must say so myself. Anyway, Nick agreed and I got it all on tape. Of course, The tape had to be edited to make it sound like Nick was accepting a bribe, but Dean took care of that. Dean:That lying…Nick:Dean, I’d keep quiet if I were you. Jackie gave us hard e vidence. It turns out my conversation with her was not the only one she recorded.Dean: This is crazy!Coach:I don’t know what to say. I’m so sorry you had to go through all of this.Nick: Thanks, Coach.Coach:Well, I think this is all over now. We’ll be starting practice in an hour—you’ll be there, right?Nick:Oh, sure! But I might be late. There’s someone I have to go talk to.Video2Amy: You must be very happy.Nick:I really am. My name has been cleared. I’m really relieved. This has been a nightmare!Tony:Now that the truth has come out, how about giving Newsline an exclusive interview?Nick: That depends.Tony: Depends on what?Nick: I will talk to Newsline as long as my favorite reporter gets to do the interview. Tony: Oh, you must mean Talia.Amy: Of course he does.Tony: Go ahead. Just remember… Don’t let your emotions get in the way of your job. Nick: Just one more thing. Can we schedule the interview for later? I’ve got to go to soccer practice now.Tony: No problem. Talia will be waiting for you.Unit 12 Just Being HonestVideo1Announcer on TV:Glitter … the perfect toothpaste for the perfect smile.Jackie on TV: Remember, all that glitters is not gold.Nick: Patty, could youturn the volume down a little?Patty: Oh, sure, Nick. It seems like yesterday when you were asking me to turn UP the volume.Nick: Huh?Patty: You remember! The day when you recognized Jackie Bishop on TV.Nick: Oh, yeah, that! In a way it DOES seem like just yesterday. But a lot has happened since then.Patty: Oh, I know. Like, now you can see Jackie Bishop on TV all the time!Nick: Y up, in that ridiculous toothpaste commercial. Well, I guess things have worked out for her.Patty: Seems so. And they’ve worked out OK for you, too, right? I mean, you DID score the winning goal in the qualifying match.Nick: Yes, but unfortunately, we DIDN’T make it to the finals.Patty:No, but there’s always next time.Nick: That’s right, there’s always next time …Patty: Oh, you know who else I see on TV a lot now? That reporter who broke the story. What’s her name again? Talia something?Nick: Talia Santos. Yeah, I heard she’s been offered a job at a different news show. Patty:You don’t look very happy about it.Nick: Well, we’ve both been so busy… she’s been working really har d. I haven’t had achance to see her much lately. And now she’s going to be moving.Patty: It sounds like you need to speak with her.Nick: You’re right, Patty. I’ll see you later.Patty: Bye, Nick. Hey! Let me know how things turn out.Video2Talia: Nick! Hi! I’ve been meaning to call you.Nick:Oh, hi. Well, Amy called me. She told me the news. She said she’s got your job as a researcher.Talia:That’s right. Isn’t it great?Nick: Yeah, yeah ... she told me the news about you. When are you moving?Talia: Not until next week.Nick: Oh. Is there somewhere we can go for a few minutes?Talia: Sure. Here, come in here.Nick: So Amy told me you got an offer from Newsbeat. Where are they? Atlanta? Talia: No, Chicago.Nick: Right, Chicago. Anyway, she said they want you to start right away.Talia:True. But Nick, I …Nick: Wait, Talia. I have to tell you how I feel.Talia:OK. Go ahead. I’m listening.Nick:I know I haven’t been in touch, but it’s only because I didn’t want to get in the way. I know how important your career is to you.Talia: What are you talking about, Nick?Nick:What I’m trying to say is, I want to spend more time with you. I don’t want you to move.Talia: Good. Because THIS is where I’m moving.Nick: Huh?Talia: THIS, this is my new office. I t urned Newsbeatdown. Tony said he’d match their offer.Nick: So in other words ... I just made a fool of myself.Talia:No. As usual, you were just being honest. It’s one of the qualities I like most about you.。

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Talia: Hang on a second. You never said anything about a commercial. I wanna hear mo re about this. Don’t leave out any details. This could be important． Nick: OK. So, over lunch she describes the deal… Jackie: So, you’ll wear our shoes when you play. And we’ll use your name in ads. Do that and fifty thousand dollars is yours. Nick: Sounds good. And this will be sometime next year? Jackie: Uh, yeah, that’s right. We can work out the details later for this, but we’ll probably want you to appear in a commercial. Nick: Cool! Jackie: In fact. I'm working on an idea for a commercial right now. Do you wanna hear about it? Nick: Sure. Jackie: OK. Picture this. You’re sitting in a park. On a bench. It’s a beautiful spring day.
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IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 I’ve got to talk to Mrs. Parker.Susan: Parker Electronics Susan speaking. How may I help you?Mrs. Jones: This is William Jones of Sea-land Limited. I’m calling from Australia. Would you please transfer me to Helen Parker,extension513?Susan: Please hold, Mr. Jones. I’ll see if Mrs. Parker id available to take your call…I’m sorry, Mrs. Parker is out of the office.Cananyone else assist you?Mrs. Jones: No. I’ve got to talk to Mrs. Parker. It’s urgent. When will she be back?Susan: I’m afraid she is out for the whole day. May I take a message? Mrs. Jones: Tell her I must talk to her right away. Your last shipment was damaged.Susan: Oh, what a pity. Is there a particular time you want her to call you?Mrs. Jones:She can get in touch with me any time tomorrow at 613-2775-2940.Susan: Let me repeat that back: Mr. Jones of Sea-land, 613-2775-2940;call as soon as possible regarding the damaged cargo. Youcan be reached all day tomorrow.Mrs. Jones:The sooner the better. Those missing parts are holding up our production.Susan: I’ll give her the message, Mr. Jones. She’ll get back to you as soon as she can.Mrs. Jones: Thank you. Good-bye.MODEL2 Something unexpected has come up. ScriptBob: Hello.Susan: Hello, it’s Susan Smith from Parker Electronics.Bob: Hi, Sue, Bob here. How is it going? What’s on your mind day?Susan:I’m calling on behalf of my boss, Mrs. Helen Parker.She wants some of your in expensive late-model DVD player.Bob: We have a good selection that should be right up your alley. Do you suppose we could arrange a meeting?Susan:She was hoping to get together with you this week, if possible. She wants to get going on this right away.Bob: Let me check my schedule. Yes, I’m free as the breeze on Friday. Susan: Why not meet at about ten in the morning at your office?Bob: Sound good. Let’s confirm that. I’ll look forward to seeing her at ten on Friday.Susan:I’m sure it’ll be a rewarding meeting. Thank you. Good-bye. [Later]Bob: Hello, Bob Smith speaking.Susan: Hello, Bob, this is Susan. Something unexpected has come up. I’m afraid we have to cancel the meeting with you on Friday.Bob: That’s disappointing. Shall we meet some other time?Susan: She’d like to postpone the meeting until Monday afternoon. Would that be convenient for you?Bob: Well, I’ve got a full schedule on Monday, but I’d be free after five. Susan: Could we make it five thirty then?Bob: Five thirty’s perfect. I’ll see Helen at five thirty on Monday. Susan: Ok. Great! Thanks. Bye.MODEL3 It’s much more than just satisfactory.ScriptHelen:You know, Susan, I’ve been looking over the review of your performance in the past three moths.Susan: Is everything satisfactory?Helen:We should say it’s more than just satisfactory. According to the review given by your supervisors, you are doing excellent work during this internship.Susan: Thank you, Helen.Helen:Well, your attendance record is perfect, and you’re very diligent. And on top of all that, you went out of your way to bring in new customers.Susan: I enjoy working here, so I try to do my very best.Helen:Well, wonderful! Our company could use more hardworking employees like you. In fact, the board of directors is unanimous in deciding to offer you a job.Susan: I’m so glad to hear that. I’ll graduate in less than a month. By then I can devote more time to the company.I’ll work heart and soul to promote its business.Helen: And I also think you are ready to take on some new responsibilities. Susan:What do you mean, Helen?Helen:I’m promoting you to assistant marketing manager, but you might have to travel around the country at short notice. Is that OK with you? Susan: Of course. Thank you. I’m honored that you have so much confidence in me. Helen:Well, Susan, you did great work. Your promotion is effective immediately.Susan: Thank you. I look forward to the new challenge of the job.Task 1SAMPLE DIALOGJenny: Hell, Jenny of Mokia Mobile.Dick: Hello, this is Dick, your mobile phone battery supplier.Jenny: Hi, Dick. Glad to hear from you again. What’s on your mind? Dick: We’ve produced a new battery that is inexpensive, but powerful. It can last a long time.Jenny:We’ve already got a goof selection. What’s so special about your new product?Dick: Well, could you arrange for me to meet your boss Linda? Then I’ll go into details.Jenny: OK, when can you come?Dick: I was hoping to get together with Linda this week, if possible. I want to get going on this right away.Jenny: Let me check her timetable…Yes, she’s completely free Thursday Dick: Why not meet at about ten in the morning at your office?Jenny: Sound good. Let me say it again: We’ll look forward to seeing you at ten on Thursday.Dick: I’m sure it’ll be a rewarding meeting. Thank you. Good-bye.[Later]Jenny: Hello. Is Dick there, please?Dick: Hello. Dick speaking.Jenny:Hi, Dick, this is Jenny. Something unexpected has come up. I’m afraid we have to postpone the meeting with you on Thursday.Dick: That’s disappointing. When can we meet?Jenny: Linda has to put the meeting off until sometime on Friday. Will that suit you?Dick: I’m afraid I can’t go on Friday. I’ll be flying to another city on business.Jenny: Then could you come after five on Thursday?Dick: Certainly, Can we make it five thirty then?Jenny: Five thirty’s perfect. Linda will be waiting for you at five thirty on Thursday.Dick: Ok. Great! Thanks. Bye.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: A small misstep can become a big career trap. ScriptGeorge Adams, a market researcher at a Midwestern firm, finally printed his marketing report. After months of research, hundreds of surveys, andseveral boring drafts, his report was complete, and just in time. He was going away for the weekend, and he wanted to relax knowing his report was a success. He carefully proofread his document and then delivered copies to all the executives on his distribution list.When he returned to his desk, he discovered his boss, the department manager, was livid. At first he did not realize he had accidentally gone over his head. Anyway, she had given him the contribution list in the first place. So he thought he was just following orders. But the boss was furious that she hadn’t seen the final document.The boss asked Adams to get back the copies, but it was too late. When Adams got to the CEO’s office, he was already reading the report. Adams had felt friction with his boss before. She was overbearing and tended to find fault with his work after he’d broken his back to meet deadlines. In this instance, however, he realized he had made a serious error. His boss was extremely upset, for his mistake made her look as though she wasn’t in control of her department.From the boss’s point of view, Adams was usurping her authority. The result was simple and natural: Adams left his job soon afterward. Adams’s story illustrates a fundamental truth about the workplace: small, seemingly innocent missteps can sometimes become a big career trap.13. To whom did Adams deliver copies of the report?14. What did Adams discover after he delivered the copies?15. What happened when the boss asked Adams to get back the copies ofthe report?16. According to the passage, why was his boss extremely upset?5. What conclusion can we draw from the passage?Keys: 1.B 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.CTask 2: The boss is angry!ScriptSam: Tell me: Does this place look like a nursing home?Sally: No. Why?Sam: Do I look like a male nurse?Sally: Not at all.Sam: Then why do my employees act as though this were a nursing home instead of a work place?Sally: You’re obviously upset. What’s wrong? Tell me.Sam: You’re right. I’m upset about a lot of things.Sally: Can you tell me what the problems are?Sam: First of all I’m upset because so many of the staff have been showing up late for work.Sally: It’s true. A lot of people have been coming in late. They probably think you don’t mind. You know there’s a pretty relaxed atmosphere here.Sam: Maybe it’s because I hang out with a lot of them outside the office. Sally: They must see you more as a buddy than a boss. It’s because you’re so friendly.Sam: You’re right. They don’t view me as an authority figure anymore. I’m afraid they don’t respect me as a bossSally: So what are you going to do about it?Sam: I’m going to change. No more Mr. Nice Guy. I’m going to start cracking the whip.Sally: When do you want this change to take place?Sam: Starting today, I’m going to lay down the law. From now on, everyone in the company must follow regulations to the latter.Sally: I’ll post a notice as soon as possible. What should it say?Sam: No more punching in late. No more clocking out early. No more calling in sick without a goof reason or without a doctor’s note. Sally: Anything else?Sam: No more personal phone calls or e-mails on company time!Sally: All right, I’ll get right on it!Keys: FTFTFTask3: Three EnvelopesScriptAfter a high –level firing at Supertech, the top executives gathered for lunch to welcome the new Chief Executive Officer, Carl Martin, and say good-bye to the departing CEO, Dick Jackson.Lunch was pretty well over when Jackson took his replacement aside and said: “Carl, it’s a jungle out there in the business world. If we graduate of Harvard Business School don’t stick up for one anther, who will? Nobody, that’s who.”Jackson explained that a tradition the company’s CEOs had. The departing CEO left three numbered envelopes for the new CEO. He handed Martin three envelopes. “Open one if there’s a problem you can’t solve.”Things went smoothly for Martin at first, but six months later sales took a downturn, and he was catching a lot of heat. At his wit’s end, he remembered the envelopes. He took from his desk the first envelope. The message read, “Blame your predecessor.”Martin held a press conference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO. The press—and Wall Street—reacted positively, sales picked up, and the problem was soon behind him.A year later, the company was again experiencing a dip in sales, combined with serious product problems. The CEO opened the second envelope. The message read, “Recognize.”This he did, and the company quickly rebounded.After several consecutive profitable quarters, the company once again fell on difficult times. The CEO went to his office, closed the door and opened the third envelope. The meager read, “Prepare three envelopes.”For Reference1. They gathered for lunch to welcome the new Chief Executive Officer,Carl Martin, and say good-bye to the departing CEO, Dick Jackson.2. The departing CEO left three numbered envelopes for the new CEO3. The message read, “Blame your predecessor.”So, the new CEO held apress conference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO.4. The message read, “Recognize.” The new CEO did it, and the companyquickly rebounded.5. The meager said, “Prepare three envelopes.” It implied that it was time for Martin to leave and give three similar envelopes to the next CEO.。

Water Problems1Task One: Water Supply Suspension in Taizhou, Zhejiang Meanwhile continuous rain has lifted reservoirs’ water level in South China’s Taizhou, Zhejiang Province. Most reservoirs, including the largest Changtan reservoirof Taizhou, passed the alarm level.High water pressure burst a pipeline on Sunday which caused a water supply suspension in Taizhou. The water shortage was resolved Tuesday afternoon but the crisis is still causing concern for local citizens.Last Sunday night, a main water supply pipeline at the Changtan Reservoir burst. 7000 cubic meters of water was wasted hourly. The water supply in many areas was suspended.(Yan Chuanhua, Head of Changtan reservoir)“Changtan reservoir’s water line has reached nearly 35 meters, which surpa ssesthe alarm line. The pipelines have been used for more than 15 years. Now we are trying to replace the broken pipeline as soon as possible.”After the pipeline burst, rescue teams made great efforts to make a replacement. Meanwhile, water supply downtown was severed. More than 300 thousand people lacked drinking water. The local government adopted various methods to guarantee people’s basic requirements.Taizhou firehouse sent out fire engine filled with clean water to communities and hospitals.Officials dispatched water 4 to 5 times a day.Schools took measures to tackle water shortages. The Headmaster of the Huangyan Experimental Middle School says they started using their back-up water facility right after the water suspension.(Kong Qingzhou, Huangyan Experimental Middle School)“I asked all teachers to tell their students to save water as much as possible.”2 In Jiufeng Park, a one thousand year old well serviced hundreds of people. A sense of urgency overwhelmed the crowd as people competed with their barrels, buckets and water bottles for the precious water.(Mrs. Zhao, Citizen)“In the past only 10 people get water from here.”Older people are going to the front of the line when it comes to water. This lady surnamed Wang, is in her 70s, and in only 2 hours’ time she was able to get a whole tricycle of water.(Lady Wang)I bring all the barrels in my home to here to get the water.Luckily the crisis was over quickly. On Tuesday afternoon the broken pipeline was replaced and the water supply returned to normal.Task Two: Water Pollution in China AlarmingThe theme of China’s Water Week Campaign is to secure sustainable development through a strict water management system. Water pollution in China poses a huge threat to the development of a sustainable water management.Statistics of a joint report from several Chinese universities show more than one third of the country’s industrial waste water flows directly into rivers and lakes.The water environment in most cities around the country is declining.An official report from the Ministry of Environmental Protection shows amongthe investigated 131 rivers that flow through cities, 36 are severely contaminated, and nearly 60 others polluted.Since the Songhua River benzene pollution incident in 2005, over 140 pollution cases have been reported.The Yellow River, an important water resource for North China, is suffering from serious pollution. Nearly 40 percent of its mainstream has been severely affected.The country’s longest river, the Yangtze, is being thr eatened by a continuous flow of billions of tons of polluted water.And situation is no better for the Huaihe River, in which the country has investedmost. It remains a severely polluted river.3 Water pollution has resulted in enormous economic losses. Experts point out that water pollution is a joint result of human factors, society and economic development. Task Three: Agricultural Pollution in FocusAgricultural pollution is another feature of the first national census on pollution sources. Rather than m any people’s impression, waste water from agriculture and people’s daily lives greatly exceeds the amount of polluted water produced by urban factories and industries.Untreated waste water running into the river. This has become a common sight in China’s large rural areas.As many counties focus much on agricultural production, efforts on environmental protection have long been ignored.Many regions lack basic waste disposal systems, and facilities to treat polluted water.But the long-term threat is highlighted by the newly released national census on pollution sources. It shows that more than 80% of the country’s water pollution comes from agricultural production and people’s daily lives. This means water pollution in rural areas is much worse than in urban areas. In terms of chemical pollutants such as nitrogen the same picture.Much of the agricultural pollution comes from farms. Plastic materials used for greenhouses are not biodegradable ( 生物所能分解的). And booming rural enterprises are also devastating the fragile environment. Mine exploration triggered a number of pollution and poisoning cases last year.Environmental protection authorities are determined to pay more attention to rural pollution. (Zhuang Guotai, Official of Ministry of Environmental Protection) “We should not only focus on environmental problems in the cities and urban industries, but we also need to focus more on rural environmental problems.”The central government has set up a special fund for environmental protection in rural areas. More than 4.5 billion yuan is expected to be spent this year, to deal with rural pollution, and provide technical support.Some villages in affluent ( 富裕的) provinces have introduced environmentalfacilities and methods. Farmers in this Zhejiang village are using flush toilets. Waste4 water flows to a local water purification center for recycling. Farmers are learning to classify their garbage.(A farmer)“I put all the garbage from the kitchen in one pack, and put plastic bottles in another pack for recycling.”More effort is needed to set up a complete waste disposal system. And it could bea long term task to improve the habits of hundreds of million farmers.What’s Wrong with the ClimateIn the summer of 2007, the Huai River valley experienced its heaviest floodingin over fifty years. The Anhui Flood Control Headquarters opened 9 flood diversion and storage areas in order to protect the 1.2 million people living along the river’s banks.The Ni River is one of the diversion rivers 分流河道；改道河流；导流for the Huai River. Usually, water flows from the Ni into the Huai. When the Huai is diverting flood water, the sluice gate 水闸leaving from the Ni to the Huai is closed. Thus, water flows from the Huai to the Ni. Liulong Village, located next to the Ni River becomes an indirect diversion area.After the heavy rain on July 7 and 8, Liulong Village was like a pot full of water.The flood water came so rapidly that the villagers could only take what they could carry as they were evacuated.In temporary tents, the villagers tried to continue as normally as possible.The village entrance is a dividing line between homes and the refugee tent. The villagers’ flooded homes are inside this line. Every day, some people row a small boatto see whether their houses are still there. Mr. Li went every 2 or 3 days. At this timethe streets have become streams, and familiar entrances of their courtyards are now docks.Villagers are helpless in the face of flooding. They never imagined that extremeclimatic events caused by global warming would make them homeless.5 In the summer of 2007, villagers beside Dongting Lake weren’t victims of floods, but something just as destructive hit them. Beginning in late June, they found their rice fields were infested with rats. Stretching a long rope across the field, they were able to drive out large numbers of rats.In the peanut field, the plants above ground looked fine, but once you pulled onthe stalk, all the peanuts at the roots had been eaten. Water melon, pumpkin, sugar cane and corn crops had all been destroyed, including even the lotus seeds grown in water. The rats also destroyed the roots of the willow trees.The rats are reed 芦苇voles 野鼠，鼹鼠，called water mice by the locals. They live in soft soil and lake beaches. In recent years, the Dongting Lake area received little rain, and lake sides were high and dry for much more time than before. The 700,000 acres of beach area around the lake became a suitable home for the rat population.But in the middle of 2007, heavy rainstorms hit the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, and the Dongting Lake beaches were flooded once again. The rats were forcedto move out.A war between man and rodent ( 啮齿类动物) broke out.They used every method available including acctacking the rats, trying to flood them out, digging and poisoning them. Man was finally victorious. But the villagers were not sure if the rats would return. Experts warned people that there were still rats remaining on the floating trees and weeds. Extreme weather may trigger a chain reaction.When one area is hit by floods, another place has a drought. Tongjiang City atthe junction of the Songhua and Heilongjiang Rivers was such a site. 280,000 out of a total of 300,000 acres of crops dried up. In Chenzhou, Hunan, rice fields were punched to the point of cracking.Jiangxi Province was also experiencing a serious drought. The farmers there set their hopes on drought resistant chemicals and waited for rain. But the rain brought by monsoons had already gone. Could it rain again? However, the typhoons in 2007 didn’t bring rain but disasters instead.In Fuzhou, the streets are flooded and violent wind storms are destroying6 everything in sight. In Zhejiang, an 8 kilometer long and 800 meter-wide tornado toured through Longgang Township, and destroyed 156 houses. Finally, typhoon Sepat swept over seven provinces in the south, and caused a loss of 10 billion RMB.But, a later typhoon was no less ferocious. On October 6, the super typhoon Krosa entered the Taiwan Straits at a speed of 15 kilometers per second. It hit Taiwan twice then landed the third time at the junction of Zhejiang and Fujian bringing torrential rains. In Cangnan County, Zhejiang Province, hundreds of people were stranded by floods. It took over 3 hours for soldiers to evacuate the victims. Torrential rains hit Fuzhou, Fujian and Lianjiang. In Daguangban District of Liangjiang,17million acres of reclaimed land were flooded again.The growing number of extreme climate events can be ascribed to global warming, and the ultimate responsibility rests squarely with us. By wastefully burning fuels, we’re sending more and more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. If we’re everto slow, and perhaps even reverse climate change, we must conserve energy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. That’s all for Nature and Science on CCTV international. I’m Dang Bing, by for now.练习答案Unit Four Water ProblemsTask One: Water supply suspension in Taizhou, Zhejiang1. Multiple Choices1) C 2) C 3) B 4) B 5) A2. Spot Dictation1) burst 2) suspended 3) alarm line 4) 15 years5) replace 6) rescue 7) downtown 8) guarantee9) sent out fire engines filled with clean water to communities and hospitals10) they started using their back-up water facility right after the water suspensionTask Two: Water pollution in China alarming1. Multiple Choices1) BD 2) ABD 3) CD 4) ACD 5) CD2. Spot dictation: numbers1) 131 2) 36 3) 60 4) 140 5) 40Task Three: Agricultural pollution in focusMultiple Choices.1) ABCD 2) ABCD 3) ABD 4) BCD 5) ABCD。

Unit 4 FASHIONPART II LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLESSON A Global fashionLISTENINGScriptThe woman in the London photo is wearing a short black and white skirt, black shoes, and a black scarf. She’s carrying an orange handbag. The man walking nearby is wearing a dark suit.Look at the two young people in the photo of Tokyo. The boy on the left is wearing a black shirt, black pants, and a lot of makeup on his face. The girl is wearing a long black coat. Both of them are wearing black boots.The American teenagers in the photo of New York are wearing blue jeans, and T-shirts. The boys are all wearing caps, too.The first stop on our global tour is London, one of the world’s fashion capitals. The man and woman pictured here are in the city’s business district. Many people in this area dress stylishly.From England, we go to New York City—hip hop fashion started here. Hip hop fashion was first popular in the nineteen eighties, but this style is now common all over the world.From New York City, we go next to Tokyo. The two young people in the photo are from Japan, but the style they’re wearing is originally from the U.K.These people don’t wear this style to work, but they do on the weekends.1. global tour 环球之旅2. business district商业区3. all over the world全世界4. wear this style穿成这种风格CONVERSATIONScriptA: I love your jacket.B: Thanks.A: Is it new?B: Yeah, I bought it on Saturday.A: It looks great.B: Thanks!LESSON B Smart ClothesListening 1ScriptScientists and clothing designers at Cornell University in the United States are working on fashion’s next big thing: “wearable technology.”These clothes do many different things, and some already exist. For example, Juan Hinestroza, a scientist from Colombia, is making shirts, pants, dresses, and other clothing items. Some of these clothes warm or cool your body when the weather changes. Others change color and style. A third type never gets dirty. We can use less water, says Hinestroza, if we don’t wash clothes all the time.Other scientists and designers are working together to protect people from malaria. Frederick Ochanda, a scientist from Kenya, is making a special suit to stop malaria. The clothes have a chemical inside that stops mosquitoes. Matilda Ceesay, a clothing designer from Gambia, is working with Ochanda to make the suit fashionable. This is important, she says, because the clothes must look good or no one will buy and wear them. Scientists need to work with fashion designers so the clothes are both comfortable and stylish.1.work on从事……工作2.wearable technology可穿戴技术3.protect people from malaria保护人们免受疟疾侵害Listening 2ScriptM: What are you doing?F: I’m reading about Google Glass.M: What’s that?F: It’s a kind of wearable technology from Google. Here’s a photo.M: Hmmm. So, it’s a pair of glasses?F: No. It looks like a pair of glasses, but it’s really a computer. You wear it.M: So what does it do?F: A lot of things. You can surf the Web, take photos, and make or watch video. It’s kind of like your phone, but you can’t call people.M: But if you’re wearing it, how do you take a photo?F: You say, “Take a photo” and it does it. Same with video.M: Sounds cool. And you can surf the Web, too?F: Yeah, and then you see a page in front of you.M: Amazing.F: I guess, but I don’t think I’d like to wear them.M: Why not?F: It looks weird, not stylish at all.M: Yeah, the style isn’t great, but I still like it.1.kind of有点儿；稍微2.Same with video.录像也同样操作。

英语视听说演讲稿Unit4第一篇：英语视听说演讲稿Unit4Good afternoon everyone, I want to share with you about some Japanese etiquettes.In the first place, I want to tell you about the meeting etiquette.First meeting attaches a great importance in many occations.When you meet a Japanese who is vital for you, bowing for the cerenomy is a essential manner.It is generally between 30 degrees and 45 degrees in bowing.Man bows while hanging down the hands on both sides of underwear.However, in order to show great respect, woman should make her left hand rest on her right hand in the front.While bowing, you should say “Ohayou” in the morning, “Connichiwa” in the afternoon, or “Conbawa” at night.What’s more, exchanging the cards is also important in first meeting.Japanese think that card is a represent in business.You have to receive everyone’s card, not missing anyone, and read them carefully.Also you should hand out you card to everyone, although it takes a long time.Japanese, both in formal occations or in informal settings, are focusing on their clothes.Men usually wear a suit and a tie.But do not wear black suit, white shirt and black tie because they are suitable in funerals.Women should only wear low-heeled shoes, in order to avoid towering over men.Calling Japanese must say their last name and follow “San”.For example, if I were a Japanese, you should call me “SenSon”.Communiting with Japanese, you should aviod the topic of age, marriage, income and the World War II.Japanese seldom express what they think directly.They often say “と思います” which means “I’m afraid that……”.Any criticism should be delivered privately, discreetlyand tactfully, or else, just opposite to what you wish.T o sum up, do in Rome as Rome does, but you need not worry about these cultural barriers since most Chinese are hospitable and amiable and will not mind your nonproficiency.第二篇：英语视听说演讲稿Early Bird Gets the First WormGood morning everyone,today I’m here to give a speech about early bird gets the first worm,as we can see from the literal sense, it shows that we will be rewarded if we work early and hard,and we shouldn’t put off till tomorrow what should be done today.For example, English learning is a long-term process, if you deny it for sever al days, it’s OK,but if you always deny several days,you will deny much than you expect if we don’t work hard at usual,when the final exam is coming,we need much more time to study than others,and we can’t get a good grade even if we work so hard.However,such a phenomenon exists around us generally, personally,I’d like to be a early bird too,to be a early bird,I should have a plan about what to do,after all,you won’t be happy even you are entertaining with a lot of things undone.In addition,we need to learn how to resist temptation,that’s important.第三篇：英语视听说（本站推荐）1,Mention at least three reasons people get angry.What can we do to control our anger?People tend to get angry when treated unfairly.Specifically, we may fly into a rage when we realize we were betrayed by a close friend or tricked by a clerk into buying something unnecessary at a high price.When people treat us with contempt, or deliberately ignore us, we may get annoyed.Also, the sight of injustice often fills us with indignation.For instance, when we seea child being bullied by a group of hoodlums, it makes our blood boil.To overcome our anger, we have two options: to fight or to run.In the case of a small offense, it's better to walk away and calm down.It is not necessary to explode at a slight provocation.However, when confronted with a gross injustice or a serious crime, we need to stand up for ourselves and speak our mind.After venting our anger, we may feel better.If we keep negative feelings to ourselves, we will probably feel miserable for a long time and regret not taking action.2,Why do people get depressed? Is there any connection between depression and bad luck? Can depression be overcome?People feel blue for a variety of reasons.They feel depressed after failing an exam or losing a job.They feel grief when someone dear to them, for example a close family member, passes away.Suffering from a serious disease with little hope of a complete recovery, one may feel dejected.There seems to be a relationship between depression and bad luck.If your spirits are down and you show it, people might refrain from talking to you.Many good opportunities may slip away as a result.And you might be left wondering why your luck doesn't change.To cheer yourself up, you can study or work.Your mood might improve if you keep yourself busy and try to achieve goals.And if staying busy doesn't help, you can just wait for the sadness to go away.It is said that time heals all wounds.Finally, you might find solace in realizing.Your situation is not the worst.You can also choose to look at the bright side of things because every cloud has a silver lining.3,What makes you happy? Are you happy when others are happy?The greatest pleasures seem to come from hard-won achievements.For example, if after a lot of hard work, you passedan important examination, finished a big project, or got a promotion, you would feel incredibly happy, right? Human happiness is not limited to one's good fortune or success.If you help someone in need, you'll probably feel wonderful.This accounts for the success of Project Hope, through which people volunteer time and donate money to help people in need.4,Is there a relationship between reason and emotion? Which plays a bigger role in our lives?Both reason and emotion are important in our lives.Although they are obviously different from each other, they complement each other just the same.Think about it, it is difficult to isolate reason from emotion and vice versa.When one is arguing, one is combining logic with feelings.When a speaker is advocating a principle, the feeling he puts into his voice reinforces his argument.When scientists conduct researches, they may choose an area that is interesting to them.Darwin studied science because he had been fascinated by plants and animals since his childhood.However, in some areas either reason or emotion may play a bigger role.Science students may need more logic than emotion to conduct experiments, while art students tend to rely more on their emotion for creativity.Within a family, people usually cherish the emotional ties between family members.Emotion could be moreimportant than reason when falling in love or trusting a member of one's family, whereas reason plays an important role when deciding how to educate a child.T ogether or separate, reason and emotion play critically important roles in our lives.What do you think? Or feel? 1,In what ways can people improve their appearance?Some people just want to improve their looks in smallways.They may go on a diet to maintain a good figure, use makeup to improve their appearance, put a facial mask or a skin soother on their faces during the night, have their teeth straightened, or have their nails polished.Some others have a face-lift to change their nose or chin, make their single-fold eyelids double folded, and have their skin tightened to smooth out wrinkles and crow's feet.Some even inject botox(肉毒素)to remove wrinkles.More drastically, some people may have liposuction to remove fat.2,Why do some people want to improve their appearance?A love of beauty is part of human nature.People like to see beautiful scenery, flowers, and animals.It is not strange that they also want to look at good-looking humans and improve the way they look themselves.With improved features, one may find a better job, attract a more desirable spouse, and gain faster promotion.Some occupations attach great importance to appearance.Most actors, anchorpersons, and fashion models can be recognized by their looks.It is sometimes argued that by looking good, one tends to feel self-confident.With confidence, success is more likely to follow in any undertaking.3,What disadvantages are there in plastic surgery?We should not attempt to change our physical appearance by cosmetic means.Such changes may bring unexpected disasters in the future.Some beautifying methods, if not properly applied, have dangerous side effects.People who receive botox injections to remove wrinkles may eventually ruin their skin.Some surgical operations that are intended to make single-fold eyelids double fold actually make them multi-folded--not what the patient had in mind.4,How can one strike a balance between buying clothes on a budget and yet having fashionable clothesto wear?People who don't have much money can also make themselves look fashionable.There are many ways to buy fashionable clothes without spending much money.For example, people can buy clothes that are on sale or sold in discount stores.It's smart to buy winter clothes at the end of the winter.Clothes are cheaper at the end of a season and can be stored until the next season.Some people are good tailors, and they can alter their clothes to make them fashionable.They may even create original styles.1，Describe some superstitions in English-speaking countries.English-speaking nations have a number of superstitions.For example, many people believe 13 to be an unlucky number, and do not want to live on the 13th floor or in Room 13.They say “knock on wood” or “touch wood” to avoid bad luck.To wish somebody good luck, they may say “I'll cross my fingers for you.” Superstitious people avoid walking under a ladder or opening an umbrella in doors.When they see a black cat run across their path, they think it's a bad omen.Some people may hang a horseshoe over their door to ward off bad luck.If they happen to drop a mirror, they worry that they will have seven years' bad luck.To ensure good luck, they may carry a charm of some kind, such as a lucky rabbit's foot!2,What is the relationship between one's attitude to life and one's fate? Does the former determine the latter or is it the other way round?Since the world is complex and mysterious, it is not easy to arrive at a definite conclusion.Some scholars, including a British psychologist, suggest that there exists a correlation between one's attitude to life and one's fate.But more research is needed before we can be sure of such a correlation.Moreover, the cause-and-effect relationship has not been clearly identified, and we are uncertain which causes which.In real life we can find counter examples: Some optimistic people are not very lucky, while some pessimistic people are quite lucky.Perhaps we should try to find out which case is more frequent: optimistic people with good luck or optimistic people with bad luck.Judging from my personal observations, the former is more common.I can even supply the reason: Optimistic people have more self-confidence, which facilitates their success in life.A survey involving many people is required to discover what most people think about this issue.3.Do you believe there are extraterrestrial beings in outer space?It is difficult to come to a definite conclusion on this issue.On the one hand, many people claim to have seen a UFO, and some even assert that they were abducted by aliens in their spaceships.Theoretically, it is difficult to prove that in the vast universe people on Earth are of the most advanced civilization and have the most advanced technology.If we cannot see ETs, it may be because they are far more advanced than we are.Similarly, if primitive people cannot detect radio waves, it does not mean more advanced civilizations do not exist.On the other hand, human beings have not collected solid evidence to prove the existence of ETs.Although some people claim to have witnessed a UFO, it could be a visual mistake.A mirage is a case in point.When somebody claims to have seen a ghost, do you believe it? In my opinion, while mankind should continue to explore mysteries in the universe, they had better direct most of their time and energy toward pursuits that are more relevant to their present lives.4,Do you think success is due more to luck and opportunity or to diligence and perseverance? Why?Sometimes a lucky person achieves great success without making the corresponding efforts, while a person who has worked diligently on and on fails to accomplish anything.But on the whole, I am inclined to believe that success is more closely related to diligence than to luck.It is true that in gambling, card-playing and some other games, luck plays a large role.But in most fields of endeavor, one has to study and work hard before one has a chance of success.For example, all scientists, engineers, teachers, musicians and athletes must receive years of rigorous training before they can do their work properly and stand out from the rest.Without hard work, they have almost no hope of success at all.After all, opportunity favors those who are well prepared.1,Name at least ten recreational activities, including those requiring a lot of physical exertion and those that are more relaxing.ome forms of recreation require a high level of physical activity.Here are some examples: football, basketball, badminton, tennis, and table tennis.Some people like climbing mountains, going bodysurfing, or going rafting.After those strenuous outings, they feel mentally relaxed.On the other hand, some people prefer more sedentary(久坐的)activities.Instead of playing a ball game, they watch it.They go to a cinema, a theater, an opera house or a concert hall, or they simply sit at home watching TV.Some play various kinds of games on the computer, and others play chess or cards.Even when they want to stay outdoors, they may choose peaceful pastimes like fishing.2,What do you think about the computer and the Internet as sources of entertainment?With the advent of the computer and the Internet, we can play all kinds of games in the virtual world;we can play chess and cards with people we have never met, even a chess master.Wecan travel to all parts of the world on the Net.We can send and receive e-mails, and chat with people online.Moreover, we can make use of the Net as a way of learning.But we should be careful not to get too much of a good thing.If we sit in front of a computer all day long, there will be many negative effects.Our eyes may get damaged.Long exposure to radiation from the computer may cause disease.Too much sedentary work is bad for our health.We may become physically weak and develop a weight problem.Worse still, if we get addicted to the computer, we may neglect human relationships and communication between one another.In the end we would rather talk to a computer than to a human.3,Would you like to go on a tour during the vacation?If I have enough money, I'd like to visit a distant place during my vacation.After a term of hard work, I think I deserve a trip for relaxation.From the trip, I could gain useful geographical and historical knowledge about the place--knowledge different from what we acquire from books.Furthermore, I would be refreshed from traveling, and then I could work more energetically in the next term.However, if I do not have enough money to travel, I can relax myself in many other ways.I can go to parks, or enjoy local scenic and historical sites.What's more, on the Internet I can visit remote places of the world.I can play computer games to kill time.Perhaps I will also do a lot of reading.If I arm myself with abundant knowledge, I may find a good job, which will offer me opportunities for traveling both at home and abroad 4,Stores are closed in the evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays in many Western countries, while they are normally open in China.Which system do you prefer? Why?In my opinion, each system has its advantages anddisadvantages.The weekend is meant for people to have a rest, and the employees at stores, post offices, government departments, schools and so on all deserve a rest.The two-day weekend was won after centuries of demands for workers' rights.If one store breaks the rules and stays open on the weekend, it will do unusually good business, but this is unfair competition.If people can enjoy proper rest over the weekends, they can work more vigorously during the weekdays.However, if all stores are closed, this can be inconvenient for many people, especially those in double-income households.If a small proportion of the population, that is those in the service industry, work on weekends, most people will enjoy their weekends even more.On the whole, I am in favor of the current Chinese system 1,What are the essential differences between the concepts of individualism and collectivism? Search the Internet for information.Individualism asserts the primary importance of the individual and holds that anindividual's interests should be placed above the group's.Individuals are being given opportunities and freedom to develop character, interests, abilities, careers, etc.within the context of individualism.In addition, the collective culture respects and even values the initiatives of each reason.On the other hand, collectivism emphasizes the interests of the group over those of the individual.It is believed that if the group prospers, all its members prosper.If an individual works for the benefit of the group, he or she will benefit as well.Sometimes collectivism requires individuals to sacrifice their short-term interests to the group's long-term goals.Perhaps we should strike a balance between promoting team spirit and bringing individual initiative into play.2,Should we follow the ethics of hard work orintroduce fun into our work?In my opinion, we can introduce fun into our work, but an industrious spirit is a more valuable element.It's true that people like to have fun, and that if learning involves fun, people tend to learn faster.Without fun, learning can be slow or even painful.This is illustrated by the popular saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” However, since many people do not study or work hard, I think it is necessary to stress diligence at the present stage in the nation's development.T o attain advanced levels, we have to make greater efforts.If we all work hard, our offspring will be able to have more fun.Although fun plays a role in work and study, most human achievements are gained mainly through hard work.Most successful people have worked diligently to achieve success.After all, “no pain, no gain.”3,Should different cultures integrate or keep their own characteristics?A well-integrated nation is more capable of maintaining unity and stability.People in some countries dislike foreigners or ethnic minorities to behave differently from the norm.They prefer foreigners to assimilate into their culture.The saying, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do,” illustrates this point.The trend toward globalization promotes international exchanges and integration of different cultures.On the other hand, diversified cultures make our world more interesting and colorful.If all nations integrated into one, the world would be monotonous.Therefore, all ethnic groups should be allowed to keep their unique customs.The Chinese government has adopted favorable policies to allow the ethnic minorities to keep their traditions.All nations should be treated rge nations should not pose their cultures on small nations.The world iscomposed of different countries and cultures.To achieve better development and cooperation, perhaps we should advocate multiculturalism while encouraging free exchanges between cultures.4,Should we be punctual for class, work or appointments? Why? What can you do to ensure punctuality?In the past, Chinese did not attach much importance to punctuality.In an agricultural country punctuality was not very important.But nowadays, owing to the quickened pace of life and the influence of Western concepts of time, the Chinese seem to be paying more attention to punctuality.If somebody is twenty minutes late for an appointment, you may be annoyed because it is a waste of your time.To avoid being late, we should make adequate preparations.In case an emergency prevents us from arriving at the destination on time, we can call ahead to inform the person concerned of the delay.But for entertainment activities like a party, we may be a bit late, for that causes no inconvenience to others.第四篇：英语视听说演讲稿self-desciplineSelf-descipline: a Basic Quality of College StudentsSeveral days ago, SDU had passed a administrative project which spread rapidly in the Internet: students who have little self-descipline resulting in playing the computer games all days and failing a great many exams are advised to drop out from school.As far as it goes, it is a superb policy that can promote the development of the university and the quality of the students.The objective of this policy is to encourage the students establish their self-descipline.To my way of thinking, self-descipline is an absolutely necessary of quality in students’ life.When we go to university, we have to leave from our family, which results that no one can directly care for us.We must adapt the newenvironment.We are adapt to the life that are forced to study by our teachers, our parents, and the drastic competition between our classmates and the nationwide students who are eager to attend to the world-known universities.But after joining in the university, we have little presure, for few people can stop us from playing endless computer games and staying in KTV all night.It’s easy to fall behind.Chinese education is awful.Student in senior high school only know how to solve maths problems, how to remember English worlds, how to cope with exams, but expect how to built the self-descipline.Nevertheless, self-descipline is proved to be important for a college student, not only for his study, but also for his quality, his self-descipline and development.A person only knows theory but can’t practize is useless in this society, after all.So how to possess self-descipline? The most important thing we should do is to make a plan about what goals we should or would like to realize.Then put them into practice.What is necessary is that you can divide the goals into several small and workable everyday-goals.When at night, ask yourself whether you have finish your plan.What’s more, searching a person that is more excellent to try your best to exceed him is also a good way you can attempt.第五篇：旅游英语视听说 Script Unit 1-4Unit 1 Tour Reservation Video 1 Travel agent: Good morning.China International Travel Service.What can I do for you? David Brown: Good morning.I’d like to know if you offer trips to Tibet.Travel agent: Yes.May I suggest a 10-day package tour? David Brown: How much does that cost? Travel agent: The package comes to 4,500 yuan.David Brown: I see.What does the package include? Travel agent: It includes a round-trip train ticket between Beijing and Tibet, and hotel accommodation.DavidBrown: That sounds OK.Travel agent: When are you planning to travel, sir? David Brown: Next week.Travel agent: All right.Could you tell me your name and phone number? David Brown: My name is David Brown, and my cell phone number is ***.Travel agent: OK.Mr.Brown.Thanks for calling, and we look forward to you coming to see a detailed contract.See you then!David Brown: Bye-bye.Video 2 Travel agent: Hello, this is China International Travel Service.May I help you? John Smith: Hello, this is John Smith.I’m an agent wit h Explorer Travels in the United States.I’m calling to see if it is possible to arrange a group tour with CITS.Travel agent: Yes, of course.John Smith: We have a group of 10 members.We wish to visit several places of interest in Chinadays.Travel agent: We can arrange that.When do you expect to arrive? John Smith: May 10th.Travel agent: What specific places would you like to visit? John Smith: We would like to visit Beijing, Chongqing and Sichuan province.Travel agent: OK.Mr.Smith.I will work out an itinerary and fax it to you tomorrow afternoon.John Smith: Terrific.Our fax number is 808-734-8891.May I have your name, please? Travel agent: Wu Tao, W-u and then T-a-o.John Smith: Well, Mr.Wu Tao, thank you very much.I look forward to cooperating with you.Unit 2 On the Way Video 1 Li Min: Hello.You must be Mr.Black, the tour leader? Mr.Black: Yes, I am.Li Min: Welcome to China.I’m Li Min, your tour guide with CITS.Nice to meet you, Mr.Black.Mr.Black: Nice to meet you, too.Thank you for coming to meet us.Li Min: Not at all.We’ve been looking forward to your visit.How was your flight? Mr.Black: Not too bad.Li Min: Well, I hope you’ll have a pleasant stay here.Mr.Black: Thank you.I’m sure we will.Li Min: Is everybody here now? Mr.Black: Yes, everyone’s here.Li Min: Our bus is waiting for usoutside the airport.Shall we go now? Mr.Black: OK.Li Min: Attention please!Everybody, please follow me.Video 2 Ladies and gentlemen，Good afternoon.My name is Li Min.I’m from China International Travel Service, or CITS for short.Welcome to Beijing, the capital of China.Over the next seven days, we will be visit several scenic sites in the city.I hope you will enjoy your stay here.Now I’d like to introduce to you our driver, Mr.Zhang.He has about 15 years of driving experience.We will be taking this sane bus over the next several days.The bus number is 88967, please remember it.Is is now 2:30 pm, Beijing time.The time difference between Beijing and New York is 13 hours.Please rest your watches.You are going to be staying at the Beijing Hotel, a five-star hotel.We’re going straight there, so now you can have a quick look at the streets along the way.Unit 3 Hotel Reservation and Check-in Video 1 Receptionist: Good afternoon.Reservations.May I help you? Li Min: Yes, I’m calling from China International Travel Service.I’d like to know if you have five rooms available from May 10th to May 17th.We have a tour group from the USA.Receptionist: How many people are there in the group? Li Min: Ten.Receptionist: And what types of rooms do you like? Li Min: Double rooms with twin beds.Receptionist: One moment please.Yes, we have five rooms for those dates.Li Min: Is there a special rate for a group reservation? Receptionist: Yes.There’s a 10% discount//off.Li Min: Excellent.Receptionist: Could you tell me your name, please? Li Min: Yes, it’s Li Min.Receptionist: What’s your phone number? Li Min: ***.Receptionist: Alright.We look forward to your arrival.Video 2 Receptionist: Good afternoon.May I help you? Li Min: Good afternoon.My name is Li Min.we have a reservation.Receptionist: One moment please.Let me check ourreservation records.Yes.Your travel agency has booked five double rooms for seven nights and could you please fill out the registration forms? Li Min: Sure.Receptionist: May I see the visitor s’ passport, please? Li Min: Of course, here you are.Receptionist: OK.Thank you.We’ve put you on the 10th floor and here are the room cards.The bellman will show you to your rooms.We hope you’ll enjoy your stay with us.Li Min: Thanks.Receptionist: You’re w elcome.Unit 4 This is Our Itinerary Video 1 Li Min: Good evening, Mr.Black.Mr.Black: Good evening, Miss Li.Li Min: I’ve come to discuss your itinerary.Can you spare some time right now? Mr.Black: Sure.Our group received a copy of the itinerary before we came to China.Have there been any changes? Li Min: There have been no changes so far.Mr.Black: OK.Then let’s go over the itinerary.We stay in Beijing for seven days.Then we go on to Chongqing for three days.Our last destination is Sichuan Province, where we stay for five days.The whole trip will last 15 days.Is that correct? Li Min: Exactly.If there are any changes, I’ll let you know in advance.Mr.Black: Oh, that’d be great.Then we’ll leave everything to you.Li Min: My pleasure.If you or any of your group members need any help at all, don’t hesitate to ask.I hope you will have a wonderful time in China.Mr.Black: Thank you.Li Min: You’re welcome.See you tomorrow then.Video 2 Li Min: Good morning, everybody.Guests: Good morning.Li Min: Did you have a good sleep last night? Guests: Yes.Excellent Li Min: That’s great.I’m glad you got a good rest, as we have many activities for you to enjoy today.Mr.Black: What places are we going to see today? Li Min: You can check the itinerary you’ve received.As planned, we are g oing to see three places today.Tian’anmen Square is our first stop.We will arrive there at 8:00am, and then stay for one。

Unit 4 Secrets to Win the Chinese MarketLesson OneVideo StudioTask 1 Matching & Predictingin terms of similar tolay out tend tonothing more than1. So what I wanted to do is sort of lay out all the China rookie mistakes that people make.2. Guanxi is really nothing more than your network or you connections.3. T here’s gonna to be differences in terms of whether it is in the north or in the south, or in thewest, or in the east.4. If you are doing business from a corporate setting, a lot of the people tend to be in these firsttier cities. 5. The way of doing business from a corporate setting in the first tier city is going to be verysimilar to what you are gonna see on the international stage.Task 2Bridging the GapTask 3.1.Where East Eats West is for the person who spends most of his time in the boardroom.Correction: It is for the person who is on the ground and in the trenches.2.For a lot of foreigners coming to China, they overestimate the concept like “face” or guanxi.Correction: They underestimate the concept like “face” or guanxi.3.Chinese market is only diversified in terms of three tiers.Correction: It is also diversified in terms of its geographic location.4.No foreign companies ever venture into the third tier cities of China.Correction: Some companies are venturing into the third tier cities of China.5.Sam Goodman believes it is critical for foreign entrepreneurs to speak Mandarin if they dobusiness in China.Correction: He thinks it depends.Lesson TwoVideo StudioTask 1 Matching & Predictingadd to base on be in consistent withon paper be respectful of1.We don’t want to do anything that would be inconsistent with how people would view anoutsider.2.I was talking about coming to China, and being respectful of the heritage here.3.I would say it’s a premium product and a premium price, based on what it is we deliver to theconsumer.4.And have you ever thought of adding a tea chain to your business? Starbucks tea.5.A few years back, I had the brilliant idea that we should publish our own magazine, and, youknow, on paper it looked like a great opportunity.Task 2 Bridging the GapChinese coffeefeel thereexperience in the Starbucks store.Localization Strategiesof Starbucks in ChinaTask 3 Checking Y our Comprehension1.Who reported that Starbucks was being disrespectful of the history and culture of China?Answer:A local blogger.2.Where is the audience from?Answer:The China Europe International Business School.3.How much does tea contribute to Starbucks sales in the past 30 years?Answer:Less than 1%.4.Which product did Starbucks once invest but proved to be a total failure?Answer:The Starbucks magazine.5.How does the Chairman look at Starbucks’ success?Answer:It is not an entitlement and it has to be earned.Home ListeningIt sounds like Mission Impossible: Sell coffee to China’s tea drinkers. Starbucks’ solution is to select high-profile locations on the 1) busiest streets, where stores are sure to seduce the see-and-be-seen set.As Starbucks 2) launches an aggressive expansion in China, a coffee frontier steeped in nearly 5,000 years of tea. The goal: to build hip hang-outs that tap into a new taste for China’s 3) emerging middle class.Starbucks China doesn’t plan any advertising, 4) promotions, or other marketing strategies,aside from sponsoring an on-line coffee club and the occasional office-tower coffee tasting. Instead, the company is counting on selecting such high-visibility, high-traffic cafe locations that they market themselves. Its main advertising 5) medium is the store itself.Y et Starbucks faces an uphill battle. Local media reported that 70% of people they surveyed would rather not see the chain in Beijing’s 6) Forbidden City. And even for middle-class Chinese, Starbucks is a 7) barely affordable luxury. While retailers say a top marketing weapon in urban China is to charge more for public 8) consumption. That’s because Chinese customers have different priorities than their American yuppie counterparts. Guys 40 years old are not coffee drinkers, 9) but if the environment is good and the coffee is not bad, they’ll come back. The store layout, artwork and food options make Starbucks more friendly to Chinese eyes, but coffee remains the core offering and people don’t go there for the coffee. They go there to 10) present themselves as modern Chinese in a public setting.。

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新视野大学英语视听说教程4(新版)Unit4Uint4II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM: Do you see yourself as a leader or more of a team player?W: Well, it depends on the circumstances. I usually enjoy working as part of a team and helping everyone work together. But if th e leadership is weak, I’m not afraid to take over in order to achieve the goal at hand.Q: What does the woman want to be?2.ScriptW: Good morning, I have an appointment with Mr. Davies at 11o’ clock.M: Yes, he left a message for you saying he’s terribly sorry but he’s stuck in traffic and is running 15 minutes late. Please take a seat and he’ll be here as soon as possible. Would you like tea or coffee?Q: Where is the conversation probably taking place?3. ScriptW: You don’t happy. Did you get that promotion?M: No, they brought in some new guy. I’m not going to hang around for much longer, I can’t assure you.Q: Why is the man unhappy?4. ScriptW: Mr. Jones is a self-made millionaire, and I’m honored to have worked for him for the past thirty years as his accountant.M: He must be pleased to have a loyal and faithful employee such as yourself. Q: What is true of the woman?5. ScriptW: Jane, we’re considering you for the new office manager’s position. W e’ve been very pleased with your work.M: Thank you very much. I’ve always enjoyed working here, and I would welcome an opportunity for more responsibility.Q: Which of the following is true?Keys: 1.C 2.B 3. A 4.B 5.DIII. Listening InTask 1: You’re fired!Joan: Come in, come in. Have a seat. Ah…uh…I want you to know this is going to hurt me more than it will hurt you.Carl: Yes, ma’am. But I’m not quite sure what you’re talking about.Joan: You’re fired. That’s what I’m talking about.Carl: I find that surprising, Miss Jackson. After all, I sold twenty-five percent more of our products than any other salesperson.Joan: Look, I’m not here to argue. You’re fired. Understand?Carl: I understand perfectly. I just wonder what’s going to happen to the contract I’ve been arranging. It would be a shame to lose it; it could meana lot of our company. And I’m the only one who knows the details.Joan: No one is indispensable. Just clear out your desk, and that’s the end of it.Do I make myself clear, Mr. Westlake?Carl: Crystal clear—apart from one small detail.Joan: And what, pray tell, is that detail?Carl: I’m not Mr. Westlake. I’m Carl Smith.Joan: Well then, that’s a different kettle of fish, Mr. Smith. I know you’ve bee n working late almost every night and coming in on Saturdays to get work done. The company is very happy with your progress.Carl: That’s good to know. I was beginning to think that I wasn’t appreciated. Joan: You’re doing well. We have approved your first salary increase.Carl: That’s great! Thank you! I’ll certainly try to live up to the trust you have demonstrated in me with this raise in pay.1.Why is the man surprised at the being fired?2.What is the second reason mentioned of the man to object to his being fired?3.What mistake did the woman make?4.What do you know about the man’s work performance?5.What does the man finally get?Keys: 1Task 2: Don’t be a lonerScriptLillian: Mr. Baxter, you have worked in the company for five years, and you manage everything here smoothly, like a clock. Could you tell us the secret of your successful career?Baxter: Just as the golden rule of real estate is location, location, location, the golden rule of work is relationships, relationships, relationships. Unfortunately, many workers focus so hard on the job at hand that they never develop useful relationships with people in other parts of their organization. Worse, when they do interact with colleagues in other departments, they may not treat then with respect.Lillian: Could you give more details?Baxter: Let’s take Wendy as an example. She switched jobs several months ago in the company. In her first position, as a marketing manager, she frequently found herself in conflict with the financial department over her staff’s expenses. Her argument for more funds usually ended in vain.Then in her new job as training administrator, she wanted to launch an on-the-job training project. She needed the financial department to support her request for a budget. How did she convince them this time?Although the financial department’s offices were located in another city, Wendy decided to visit them in their offices and try to establish closer relationships. She believed she must first of all understand their mission and their own training needs. Then she found an ally in the company’s chief financial officer, who saw how her group could help develop his staff. So the two forged a long-tern=m alliance, which led to a training program so successful that it has since been picked up by the company’s offices in Germany and Japan.Winning allies throughout your organization has an additional benefit. These days, it’s far too risky to expect your work to speak for itself. Having allies who speak well of you increases your reputation with the top management.Keys:Relationships, marketing manager, in conflict with, expenses, ended in vain, training administrator, visited, establish closer relationships, long-term, picked upTask3:Keys:CDDCAIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 I’ve got to talk to Mrs. Parker.Susan: Parker Electronics Susan speaking. How may I help you?Mrs. Jones: This is William Jones of Sea-land Limited. I’m calling from Australia. Would you please transfer me to Helen Parker,extension513?Susan: Please hold, Mr. Jones. I’ll see if Mrs. Parker id available to take your call…I’m sorry, Mrs. Parker is out of the office. Can anyoneelse assist you?Mrs. Jones: No. I’ve got to talk to Mrs. Parker. It’s urgent. When will she be back?Susan: I’m afraid she is out for the whole day. May I take a message? Mrs. Jones: Tell her I must talk to her right away. Your last shipment was damaged.Susan: Oh, what a pity. Is there a particular time you want her to call you?Mrs. Jones: She can get in touch with me any time tomorrow at 613-2775-2940. Susan: Let me repeat that back: Mr. Jones of Sea-land, 613-2775-2940;call as soon as possible regarding the damaged cargo. You can bereached all day tomorrow.Mrs. Jones: The sooner the better. Those missing parts are holding up our production.Susan: I’ll give her the message, Mr. Jones. She’ll get back to you as soon as she can.Mrs. Jones: Thank you. Good-bye.MODEL2 Something unexpected has come up.ScriptBob: Hello.Susan: Hello, it’s Susan Smith from Parker Electronics.Bob: Hi, Sue, Bob here. How is it going? What’s on your mind day?Susan: I’m calling on behalf of my boss, Mrs. Helen Parker. She wants some of your in expensive late-model DVD player.Bob: We have a good selection that should be right up your alley. Do you suppose we could arrange a meeting?Susan: She was hoping to get together with you this week, if possible. She wants to get going on this right away.Bob: Let me check my schedule. Yes, I’m free as the breeze on Friday. Susan: Why not meet at about ten in the morning at your office?Bob: Sound good.Let’s confirm that. I’ll look forward to seeing her at ten on Friday.Susan: I’m sure it’ll be a rewarding meeting. Thank you. Good-bye.[Later]Bob: Hello, Bob Smith speaking.Susan: Hello, Bob, this is Susan. Something unexpected has come up. I’m afraid we have to cancel the meeting with you on Friday.Bob: That’s disappointing. Shall we meet some other time?Susan: She’d like to postpone the meeting until Monday afternoon. Would that be convenient for you?Bob: Well, I’ve got a full schedule on Monday, but I’d be free after five. Susan: Could we make it five thirty then?Bob: Five thirty’s perfect. I’ll see Helen at five thirty on Monday.Susan: Ok. Great! Thanks. Bye.MODEL3 It’s much more than just satisfactory.ScriptHelen: You know, Susan, I’ve been looking over the review of your performance in the past three moths.Susan: Is everything satisfactory?Helen: We should say it’s more than just satisfactory. According to the review given by your supervisors, you are doing excellent work during this internship.Susan: Thank you, Helen.Helen: Well, your attendance record is perfect, and you’re very diligent. And on top of all that, you went out of your way to bring in new customers.Susan: I enjoy working here, so I try to do my very best.Helen: Well, wonderful! Our company could use more hardworking employees like you. In fact, the board of directors is unanimous in deciding to offer you a job.Susan: I’m so glad to hear that. I’ll graduate in less than a month. By then I can devote more time to the company.I’ll work heart and soul to promote its business.Helen: And I also think you are ready to take on some new responsibilities. Susan: What do you mean, Helen?Helen: I’m promoting you to assistant marketing manager, but you might have to travel around the country at short notice. Is that OK with you? Susan:Of course. Thank you.I’m honored that you have so much confidence in me.Helen: Well, Susan, you did great work. Your promotion is effective immediately.Susan: Thank you. I look forward to the new challenge of the job.Now Your TurnTask 1SAMPLE DIALOGJenny: Hell, Jenny of Mokia Mobile.Dick: Hello, this is Dick, your mobile phone battery supplier.Jenny: Hi, Dick. Glad to hear from you again. What’s on your mind?Dick: We’ve produced a new battery that is inexpensive, but powerful. It can last a long time.Jenny: We’ve already got a goof selection. What’s so special about your new product?Dick: Well, could you arrange for me to meet your boss Linda? Then I’ll go into details.Jenny: OK, when can you come?Dick: I was hoping to get together with Linda this week, if possible. I want to getgoing on this right away.Jenny: Let me check her timetable…Yes, she’s completely free ThursdayDick: Why not meet at about ten in the morning at your office?Jenny: Sound good. Let me say it again: We’ll look forward to seeing you at ten on Thursday.Dick: I’m sure it’ll be a rewarding meeting. Thank you. Good-bye.[Later]Jenny: Hello. Is Dick there, please?Dick: Hello. Dick speaking.Jenny: Hi, Dick, this is Jenny. Something unexpected has come up. I’m afraid we have to postpone the meeting with you on Thursday.Dick: That’s disappointing. When can we meet?Jenny: Linda has to put the meeting off until sometime on Friday. Will that suit you?Dick: I’m afraid I can’t go on Friday. I’ll be flying to another city on business. Jenny: Then could you come after five on Thursday?Dick: Certainly, Can we make it five thirty then?Jenny: Five thirty’s perfect. Linda will be waiting for you at five thirty on Thursday.Dick: Ok. Great! Thanks. Bye.V. Let’s TalkScript :A trainee journalistAyesha:In the newsroom you have about 16 reporters. The news reporters sit in one part of the room, and you have features on the other side of the room. I'm just going to see Kev, he's my news editor and he's going to do a(n)brief, basically brief me on a story that's happening later on. When I walk into my newsroom I don't know what to expect. You start at eight but you don't know how long that's gonna go on for. Hello.Kevin:Hi Ayesha. So we're really looking for a featurey sort of piece for tomorrow's paper.Ayesha:Frenchay Hospital, which is one of our hospitals in Bristol. They're celebrating their 10 years of this head injury unit, and we've been invited up. We're gonna obviously cover and take pictures, and I'm gonna get to speak to people. So he was really giving me guidelines.Kevin:You know when you're doing your interviews, speak to people in some detailabout, you know, how they were injured in the first place, but then the treatment they've gone through. OK?Ayesha:Yeah. Excellent! Thank you!Well, I've just started writing up for my next, and just basically from the day. I've got to get something through, I think, by about four. Sometimes I come back and I've got so much going on in my hands. So I'm just trying to, sort of, just work it through. Deadlines are very stressful. But you have to meet them because it's important; it's part of what newspaper journalism is all about. You get used to it by getting the guidance, managing your time, but it's still scary. OK. It's all done. OK. This is the Bristol final. If I have a look at page 14, there we are, and that's my story. Exciting!VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: A small misstep can become a big career trap.ScriptGeorge Adams, a market researcher at a Midwestern firm, finally printed his marketing report. After months of research, hundreds of surveys, and several boring drafts, his report was complete, and just in time. He was going away for the weekend, and he wanted to relax knowing his report was a success. He carefully proofread his document and then delivered copies to all the executives on his distribution list.When he returned to his desk, he discovered his boss, the department manager, was livid. At first he did not realize he had accidentally gone over his head. Anyway, she had given him the contribution list in the first place. So he thought he was just following orders. But the boss was furious that she hadn’t seen the final document.The boss asked Adams to get back the copies, but it was too late. When Adams got to the CEO’s office, he was already reading the report.Adams had felt friction with his boss before. She was overbearing and tended to find fault with his work after he’d broken his back to meet deadlines. In this instance, however, he realized he had made a serious error. His boss was extremely upset, for his mistake made her look as though she wasn’t in control of her department.From the boss’s point of view, Adams was usurping her authority. The result was simple and natural: Adams left his job soon afterward.Adams’s story illustrates a fundamental truth about the workplace: small, seemingly innocent missteps can sometimes become a big career trap.1.To whom did Adams deliver copies of the report?2.What did Adams discover after he delivered the copies?3.What happened when the boss asked Adams to get back the copies of thereport?4.According to the passage, why was his boss extremely upset?5. What conclusion can we draw from the passage?Keys: 1.D 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.CTask 2: The boss is angry!ScriptSam: Tell me: Does this place look like a nursing home?Sally: No. Why?Sam: Do I look like a male nurse?Sally: Not at all.Sam: Then why do my employees act as though this were a nursing home instead of a work place?Sally: You’re obviously upset. What’s wrong? Tell me.Sam: You’re right. I’m upset about a lot of things.Sally: Can you tell me what the problems are?Sam: First of all I’m upset because so many of the staff have been showing up late for work.Sally: It’s true. A lot of people have been coming in late. They probably think you don’t mind. You know there’s a pretty relaxed atmosphere here.Sam: Maybe it’s because I hang out with a lot of them outside the office.Sally: They must see you more as a buddy than a boss. It’s because you’re so friendly.Sam: You’re right. They don’t view me as an authority figure anymore. I’m afraid they don’t respect me as a bossSally: So what are you going to do about it?Sam: I’m going to change. No more Mr. Nice Guy. I’m going to start cracking the whip.Sally: When do you want this change to take place?Sam: Starting today, I’m going to lay down the law. From now on, everyone in the company must follow regulations to the latter.Sally: I’ll post a notice as soon as possible. What should it say?Sam: No more punching in late. No more clocking out early. No more calling in sick without a goof reason or without a doctor’s note.Sally: Anything else?Sam: No more personal phone calls or e-mails on company time!Sally: All right, I’ll get right on it!Keys: FTFTFTask3: Three EnvelopesScriptAfter a high –level firing at Supertech, the top executives gathered for lunch to welcome the new Chief Executive Officer, Carl Martin, and say good-bye to the departing CEO, Dick Jackson.Lunch was pretty well over when Jackson took his replacement aside and said: “Carl, it’s a jungle out there in the business world. If we graduate of Harvard Business School don’t stick up for one anther, who will? Nobody, that’s who.”Jackson explained that a tradition the company’s CEOs had. The departing CEO left three numbered envelopes for the new CEO. He handed Martin three envelopes. “Open one if there’s a problem you can’t solve.”Things went smoothly for Martin at first, but six months later sales took a downturn, and he was catching a lot of heat. At his wit’s end, he remembered the envelopes. He took from his desk the first envelope. The message read, “Blame your predecessor.”Martin held a press conference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO. The press—and Wall Street—reacted positively, sales picked up, and the problem was soon behind him.A year later, the company was again experiencing a dip in sales, combined with serious product problems. The CEO opened the second envelope. The message read, “Recognize.”This he did, and the company quickly rebounded.After several consecutive profitable quarters, the company once again fell on difficult times. The CEO went to his office, closed the door and opened the third envelope. The meager read, “Prepare three envelopes.”For Reference1.They gathered for lunch to welcome the new Chief Executive Officer, CarlMartin, and say good-bye to the departing CEO, Dick Jackson.2.The departing CEO left three numbered envelopes for the new CEO3.The message read, “Blame your predecessor.” So, the new CEO held a pressconference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO.4.The message read, “Recognize.”The new CEO did it, and the companyquickly rebounded.5. The meager said, “Prepare three envelopes.” It implied that it was time for Martin to leave and give three similar envelopes to the next CEO.11。