大学体验英语视听说教程4_unite4文本与答案

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。

大学英语视听说四级新版原文+练习答案U n i t4本页仅作为文档封面，使用时可以删除This document is for reference only-rar21year.MarchUnit 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)interesting7) 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 be more beautifulthan 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:1. W hat does the speaker mean by saying "There is nothing new under the sun"2. W hat makes the speaker think of "earth-sheltered houses"3. W hat is a living roof4. H ow many years ago did the early settlers first build earth-sheltered houses5. W hy did People replace these earth-sheltered houses with regular wooden onesKey: C D A B DListening IVMan: I t is said that the first sandwich was made in 1762 by the Earl of Sandwich. He didn't want to take time away from his card games to eat, so he ordered his butler to makesandwiches instead.Woman:Is that so Hey, look at this. The first beauty contest was held in Belgium in 1888. Why in Belgium of all placesMan: W hy not Oh, here's one I bet you're proud of. The electric chair was used for the first time in 1890, in the United States. Yes, you're first to diagnose AIDS, too. The firstrecorded case was in New York.Woman: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 usedin Oxford, in 1557. You'd have thought they'd all have been invented at the sametime.Man:Well, we both got these right. Coffee was in Arabia around 1,000 AD, and just before that, playing cards were invented in China.Woman:Well, I got this one right. First diagram of a flying machine was drawn by Leonardo da Vinci, as I said, in 1492.Man: Y eah, but the first air flight wasn't made until 1903, and it was in the United States. Woman: B ut that wasn't the question, was it Also, England was also the first to transmit television.Man: G arbage! It was the Italians.Woman: N o, it says here, the first TV transmission was in London, 1925. And here we are again, the first traffic lights were in London, in 1868.Man: B ut they didn't even have cars then, so why would they have needed traffic lights 1．D A A F C E A B B2．1)1762 2)1888/Belgium 3)1890/the United States 4)New York5)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 over his 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) cross 7) 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 to 7900 BC(andwas 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 make symmetricalshapes.5. Because most types of pottery have been painted with figures or designs; someeven 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 beenencouraged 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 father said I should work onmathematics.Cathy: M aybe 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 in their candy business.Michael:What happenedCathy: W ell, Jean, the lady, knew painting was what she wanted to do, not makingcandy. After graduating from college she tried various jobs to support herself, though none of her jobs was in the candy business. And she kept painting in her spare time.Michael: T hen whatCathy: A bout 20 years ago a worker in the family candy business quit around Valentine's Day, one of their busiest seasons. Her father needed Jean to come to help with thebusiness.Michael: D id sheCathy: Y es, although she didn't like it.Michael: S o, how did she copeCathy: S he got an idea of putting art and candy together.Michael: H owCathy: F irst she experimented with making an edible paint. She found that powdered food coloring mixed with vodka would work.Michael: T hat's quite a combination.Cathy: T hen, for her "canvas", she melted white chocolate and molded it flat. She even learned how to make chocolate frames.Michael: W hat kind of art did she createCathy: S he copied the works of famous painters. She displayed her candy art in the candy shop and customers would come in just to look at the 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 works in their collection. That was her firstbig job. Now she works full-time on her candy creations.Michael:Does she do anything besides copying art masterpiecesCathy: Y es, she's done some portraits. However, people love her reproductions.Michael: W hat are the prices for her candy art creationsCathy: F rom $150 to $200 each.Michael: W ell, 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 fromwooden 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 and his mother secretly sewed eightcolorful 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。

Unit4 Passage A 课后练习Read and think2 Answer the following questions with the information you got from the passage.1 She decided to experience living abroad early in her college years and she actually went to liv e abroad two months after she graduated from college．2 Her classmates looked for permanent jobs in the “real world” but she looked for a temporary job in another country．3 Because she only had a work visa but no job or place to live．She had no one to rely on but to depend entirely on herself．4 She had her first interview the first week and she had three altogether．5 She thought it had many advantages．Firstly she truly got to learn the culture. Secondly，it was an economical way to live and travel in another country．Thirdly，she had the chance to gain valuable working experience and internationalize her resume．She strongly recommended it．Read and complete3 Fill in the blanks with the words or phrases from the passage．Don’t refer back to it until you have finished.1 living abroad；the“real world”2 go and work；interviewing for3 to live abroad；was willing to do anything4 a program；with the interest5 language；opportunities6 graduated from college；traveled throughout7 finding a job；financial resources；paycheck8 found a job in London；very well—known；employers9 accepted；international bank；located10 the best decision；hesitate for a secondLanguage FocusRead and complete4 Fill in the blanks with the words given below．Change the form where necessary．1 undertaken2 had intended3 resources4 inquiries5 investigated6 recommend7 participates8 aspects9 hesitate 10 economical5 Complete the following sentences with words or expressions from the passage. Change the form where necessary.1 running low2 turned out3 participate in4 as a result5 so far6 Rewrite the following sentences，replacing the underlined words with their synonyms you have learned in this unit．1 employment 2 opportunities 3 advantages 4 expenses 5 accommodation(s)Read and translate7 Translate the following sentences into English．1 I have faxed my resume and a cover letter to that company, but I haven’t received a reply yet．2 John will not hesitate for a second to offer help when others are in trouble．3 I have to admit that I desire very much to work or study abroad for some time but I know it is not easy to get a visa．4 It was not until 2 years after he arrived in London that he found／took a job in an international bank．5 After finishing his teaching，Tom traveled throughout China for 2 months before returning home in America．Read and simulate8 Read and compare the English sentences，paying attention to their italicized parts and translate the Chinese sentences by simulating the structure of the English sentences．1 Of the three jobs available／offered，I chose this one because of the pay and the working condition．2 It wasn’t until 6 months after my graduation that I found my first job and went to work in a computer company．3 I was most scared about the next day’s job interview since 1 was not well prepared and I needed t o do more homework ／preparation．4 The university I work at is in a beautiful．scenic spot Located two miles from the Xiang River．5 Exercise has many advantages．For one，it helps you to lose weight．Secondly, it helps prevent disease．Thirdly, exercising everyday keeps you fit and strong．Unit4 Passage A课文译文玛塞娜的工作经历进大学不久我就下定决心，在进入“现实世界”前先到国外呆一段。

Unit 1 enjoy your feelings!IIC BD A Dl Listening InTask 1 what a clumsy man!Keys: A C D C BTask 2 causes of depressionKeys: (1)families (2)chemicals (3)information (4)certain (5)self-esteen (6)thinking patterns (7)mood (8)divorce (9)physical abuse (10)financial difficulties (11)stress (12)anxietyTask 3 happiness indexKeys: B D A A Cl Let’s TalkKeys: (1) shy (2) crying (3)scared (4) came down (5) fun (6) nice (7) two step (8) argue (9) touch (10) bad time (11) speak (12) comfortable (13) brother (14) adults (15) children (16) secondary (17) growing (18) learnl Further Listening and SpeakingTask 1: Big John is coming!(S1) owner(S2) running(S3) drop(S4) run(S5) local(S6) yelling,(S7) lives!”(S8) As he’s picking himself up, he sees a large man, almost seven feet tall.(S9) The bartender nervously hands the big man a beer, hands shaking.(S10) “I got to get out of town! Don’t you hear Big John is coming?”Task 2 Reason and emotionKey : A B C C DTask 3 Every cloud has a silver liningKey : T F F T Fl Viewing and speakingKey ：(1) seven (2) 150 (3) favorite (4) bridge (5) 111 (6) fast (7) simple (8) trusted (9) stupid (10) did (11) No way (12) ultimate (13) limits (14) skywards (15)&60 (16)cheapUnit 2If d a e h i b c jII BACDBIII1.CAADB2.Correct answerthe enddiscountsT-shirtsbig-name brandsInterchangeable piecesblack trousersseveral timessimpleststylish and fashionable3.ABACDV let’s talkTask 1wealthyclothing stylesfigureslimmerconstructionlightlargerformalbrightly coloredthe rich and the poorone classoccasionsPoorer peopleFurther listening > Task 1CAABATask 2BABABTask 31.She chose two colors, then built her wardrobe around them.2.She has a pair of black dress slacks, with black shoes to match. If she wears thatwith her turquoise silk blouse and a matching necklace and earrings, she will look dressed up.3.If she wears a T-shirt with the black dress slacks, she is more casual.4.If she brings a pashmina, or another dress scarf, she can dress up the T-shirt intocasual chic.5.Her suitcase will be nearly empty, with lots of room for shopping.Viewing and speaking > Task 1(1)combining clothing with newtechnology(2)brand-new style(3)new industrial design solutions(4)electronics and fashion(5)into your collar(6)went into partnership with(7)bring them together(8)the modern-day worker(9)600 pounds(10)to what we might expect Unit 3Basic listening DACBCListening inTask 1 BCADCTask 2 BBABATask 3Correct answerdroughttsunamiundersearesult indry spellfloodwater suppliesfamine agricultureheavy rainfall meltingswellman-made damsLet’s talkTask 1Correct answer eruptedburyingfewoverseasrescueinjured damaged islanderssevenbiggestclose aftershockstrap20 million pounds diseaseFurther listening > Task 1 BADACTask 21. Since the company was composed entirely of men over 65, there was doubt that they would be of any assistance.But the farmer called the company anyway because the fire proved to be more than the small town fire department could handle, and there was no other help available.2. The truck drove straight toward the fire and, instead of stopping in front of the fire, drove right into the middle of the flames.3. After an hour of intense fighting, they had extinguished the fire.4. After an hour of intense fighting, they had extinguished the fire.5. The captain said, "The first thing we're going to do is to get the brakes fixed on that stupid fire truck." That suggests that they drove right into the middle of the flames because of useless brakes rather than bravery.Task 3 ABCDCViewing and speaking >Task 1rescuedworst floodingsurprisefloodedmy son'screwsbursthitsavehigh tidefurniturenormalcomputer systemdrugsheavyIII 3A natural disaster is the consequence of a hazardous event, occurring when human activities are affected by adverse natural phenomena such as flood, drought, hailstorm, heat wave, forest fire, hurricane, typhoon, tornado, tsunami, landslide and mudslide, or volcanic eruption. The scale of the resulting deaths or property damage depends on the human ability to resist the disasters.Sometimes two seemingly different disasters may be related to each other. For example, an undersea earthquake may result in a tsunami. While there is a long dry spell in one area, there may be a great flood in another.A drought is a long-lasting weather pattern consisting of dry conditions with very little or no precipitation. During this period, food and water supplies can run low, and other conditions, such as famine, can occur. Droughts can last for several years and are particularly damaging in areas in which the residents depend on agriculture for survival.A flood follows too much rain or water in a location, and could be the result of many different conditions. Floods can be caused by heavy rainfall from a storm, including thunderstorms, rapid melting of large amounts of snow, or rivers which swell from too much precipitation upstream, causing widespread damage to areas downstream. Another possible cause of floods is the bursting of man-made dams.Disaster has struck inHaiti. An earthquake of huge proportions erupted in theCaribbeanisland—one of the poorest communities in the West. Buildings, which were badly built, tumbled, burying thousands of people in their own homes.Haitiis a poor country with few emergency services to help. The islanders had to use their bare hands to search for their families. They waited for teams from overseas countries likeBritainand theUnited Statesto bring equipment and manpower to help rescue any survivors they could find.It's feared that more than 100,000 people have died. One school friend lies injured on the pavement. Another voices her sorrow. The historic cathedral was badly damaged; and at the presidential palace, the roof collapsed.The islanders here know about earthquakes.Haitilies in an area where there are frequent tremors and also tropical storms. But last week's earthquake registered seven on the Richter scale—almost as high as the scale can go. It was the biggest for 200 years. It happened eight kilometers beneath the Earth's crust—that's quite close to the surface, so the tremors were really strong.There were also lots of aftershocks—tremors that happen after the main earthquake. Those aftershocks can also cause damage as buildings collapse further and trap people who might have survived the first disaster.The British government has promised 20 million pounds of aid to helpHaiti, and many people have also made donations.Now the concern is to prevent disease hitting areas without clean water or enough medical help.1.Since the company was composed entirely of men over 65, there was doubt that they would be of any assistance. But the farmer called the company anyway because the fire proved to be more than the small town fire department could handle, and there was no other help available.2. The truck drove straight toward the fire and, instead of stopping in front of the fire, drove right into the middle of the flames.3. After an hour of intense fighting, they had extinguished the fire.4. He presented the volunteer fire company with a check for $10,000.5. The captain said, "The first thing we're going to do is to get the brakes fixed on that stupid fire truck." That suggests that they drove right into the middle of the flames because of useless brakes rather than bravery.Unit 3 viewing and speaking 1Voice-over: Trapped indoors by raging floodwaters for more than 24 hours, a 91-year-old woman is rescued by firemen and carried to safety. It's the worst flooding in Coggeshall and the surrounding villages inEssexin more than 50 years, and it's taken residents here by surprise.Elderly woman: I came from home, because my place was flooded with burst pipes, so I came down to my son's to be safe and got this. So, I just wonder what I've done wrong to get all this!Voice-over: Emergency crews have been evacuating people like this woman and her baby since the banks of the River Blackwater burst this weekend. Parts of easternEnglandwere hit yesterday after a month's worth of rain fell here in a day. People told me there was no time to save their belongings.Woman: By the time the high tide had come up at quarter to four in the morning, the water was up to the piano keys. It'd come right up here, and I mean you can just see on the, on the, on the furniture where the water had come up to.Voice-over: There was flooding in Cambridgeshire too. Staff were mopping up water at this doctor's surgery in Borne, trying to get the facilities back to normal.Doctor: It's wrecked all the computer system. It's managed unfortunately to get to a few of the old notes. It's also affected all our drugs that are here, including the flu jabs we were hoping to run our flu jabs sessions.Voice-over: A few roads inEssexin Cambridgeshire remain virtually impassable, but water levels are dropping. The question for residents here now is what will happen if they get even more heavy rain in the next few days.Unit 4Lead inc d a e h f i g bBasic listeningCBABDListening inTask l CBDAATask 2Relationshipsmarketing managerin conflict withexpensesended in vaintraining administratorvisitedestablish closer relationshipslong-termpicked upTask 3 CDDCALet's talkTask 116featuresbriefeightpaperguidelinesinterviewstreatmentcome backDeadlinesmeetguidancescaryFurther listening >Task 1 DBCACTask 2 BABABTask 31. They gathered for lunch to welcome the new Chief Executive Officer, Carl Martin, and say goodbye to the departing CEO, Dick Jackson.2. The departing CEO left three numbered envelopes for the new CEO.3. The message read, "Blame your predecessor." So, the new CEO held a press conference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO.4. The message read, "Reorganize." The new CEO did it, and the company quickly rebounded.5. The message said, "Prepare three envelopes." It implied that it was time for Carl to leave and give three similar envelopes to the next CEO.Viewing and speakingTask 1earninglive onfrustratingheadchasingtelevisioneditorlaunchingbasisprivilegedIII 2Lillian: Mr. Baxter, you have worked in the company for five years, and now you manage everything here smoothly, like a clock. Could you tell us the secrets 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 them with respect.Lillian: Could you give me 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 herrequest for a budget. How did she convince them this time? Although the financial department's offices were located in another city, Wendy decided to visited 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. Thus the two forged a long-term alliance, which led to a training program so successful that it has since been picked up by the company's offices inGermanyandJapan. 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.Unit 4 let’s tallk 1Ayesha: 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 gonna do a 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: FrenchayHospital, which is one of our hospitals inBristol. 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 detail about, 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 theBristolfinal. If I have a look at page 14, there we are, and that's my story. Exciting!Unit 4 VI 31.They gathered for lunch to welcome the new Chief Executive Officer, Carl Martin,and say goodbye to the departing CEO, Dick Jackson.2.The departing CEO left three numbered envelopes for the new CEO.3.The message read, "Blame your predecessor." So, the new CEO held a pressconference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO.4.The message read, "Reorganize." The new CEO did it, and the company quicklyrebounded.5.The message said, "Prepare three envelopes." It implied that it was time for Carl toleave and give three similar envelopes to the next CEO.。

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.。

新视野大学英语视听说教程第二版4级答案（全新版本）Unit1 enjoy your feelingsIIC BD A DListening InTask 1 what a clumsy man!Keys: A C D C BTask 2 causes of depressionKeys: (1)families (2)chemicals (3)information (4) certain (5)self-esteen (6)thinking patterns (7)mood (8)divorce (9)physical abuse (10)financial difficulties (11)stress (12)anxietyTask 3 happiness indexKeys: B D A A CLet’s TalkKeys: (1) shy (2) crying (3)scared (4) came down (5) fun (6) nice (7) two step (8) argue (9) touch (10) bad time (11) speak (12) comfortable (13) brother (14) adults (15) children (16) secondary (17) growing (18) learnFurther Listening and SpeakingTask 1: Big John is coming!(S1) owner(S2) running(S3) drop(S4) run(S5) local(S6) yelling,(S7) lives!”(S8) As he’s picking himself up, he sees a large man, almost seven feet tall.(S9) The bartender nervously hands the big man a beer, hands shaking. (S10) “I got to get out of town! Don’t you hear Big John is coming?”Task 2 Reason and emotionKey : A B C C DTask 3 Every cloud has a silver liningKey : T F F T FViewing and speakingKey ：(1) seven (2) 150 (3) favorite (4) bridge (5) 111 (6) fast (7) simple (8) trusted (9) stupid (10) did (11) No way (12) ultimate (13) limits (14) skywards (15) £60 (16)cheapUnit1 Test1.C D B C D2. (1)over (2) companionship (3) lover (4) definition (5 scarce (6) diary (7) sight (8) Thank God, I've done my duty Thank God, I've done my duty (9) In a workforce made up entirely of happy people, the competitive edge would soon be lost (10) It may take centuries before philosophers and scientists can arrive at a clear definition of happiness3. B A D C C4.A D C A B C B D A AUnit 2I f d a e h i b c jII BACDBIII 1.CAADB2.Correct answerthe enddiscountsT-shirtsbig-name brands Interchangeable pieces black trousers several times simpleststylish and fashionable 3.ABACDV let’s talkTask 1wealthyclothing stylesfigureslimmer constructionlightlargerformalbrightly coloredthe rich and the poorone classoccasionsPoorer peopleFurther listening > Task 1CAABATask 2BABABTask 3She chose two colors, then built her wardrobe around them.She has a pair of black dress slacks, with black shoes to match. If she wears that with her turquoise silk blouse and a matching necklace and earrings, she will look dressed up.If she wears a T-shirt with the black dress slacks, she is more casual.If she brings a pashmina, or another dress scarf, she can dress up the T-shirt into casual chic.Her suitcase will be nearly empty, with lots of room for shopping.Viewing and speaking > Task 1(1) combining clothing withnew technology(2) brand-new style(3) new industrial designsolutions(4) electronics and fashion(5) into your collar(6) went into partnership with(7) bring them together(8) the modern-day worker(9) 600 pounds(10) to what we might expectUnit2Part I CBCBDPart II contest queens outgoing cheers title tours performed A beautiful womanhas very great powers to convince,and we have done a great job.Women's liberation organizations in the United States regularly demonstrate.All the same,some Australians were hoping the two-hour show would draw world attention to the be.Part III ADCBBPart IV CDADD BCBDBUnit 3Task 1drought earthquake flood forest fire landslide snowstorm tsunami typhoon volcanic eruptionBasic listening DACBCListening inTask 1 BCADCTask 2 BBABATask 3Correct answerdroughttsunamiundersearesult indry spellfloodwater suppliesfamineagricultureheavy rainfallmeltingswellman-made damsLet’s talkTask 1Correct answer eruptedburyingfewoverseasrescueinjured damaged islanderssevenbiggestclose aftershockstrap20 million pounds diseaseFurther listening >Task 1BADACTask 21. Since the company was composed entirely of men over 65, there was doubt that they would be of any assistance.But the farmer called the company anyway because the fire proved to be more than the small town fire department could handle, and there was no other help available.2. The truck drove straight toward the fire and, instead of stopping in front of the fire, drove right into the middle of the flames.3. After an hour of intense fighting, they had extinguished the fire.4.He presented the volunteer fire company with a check for $10,000.5. The captain said, "The first thing we're going to do is to get the brakes fixed on that stupid fire truck." That suggests that they drove right into the middle of the flames because of useless brakes rather than bravery. Task 3 ABCDCViewing and speaking >Task 1rescuedworst floodingsurprisefloodedmy son'screwsbursthitsavehigh tidefurniturenormalcomputer systemdrugsheavyUnit 3 TestP1 A C C D DP2 at , section, connects, bottom, shining, As, cross,Ten minutes later,as we were looking out the window,we saw everyone was running away from something.A huge flood was streaming down the mountain.Wwere standing on a high place,so we could see everything.It was reported that the flood destroyed a big area and approximately 300 people were killed or disappeared that day.P3 A B B D CP4 B D A C C D A B D AUnit 4Lead inc d a e h f i g bBasic listeningCBABDListening inTask l CBDAATask 2Relationshipsmarketing managerin conflict withexpensesended in vaintraining administrator visitedestablish closer relationships long-termpicked upTask 3 CDDCALet's talkTask 116featuresbriefeightpaperguidelinesinterviewstreatmentcome backDeadlinesmeetguidancescaryFurther listening >Task 1 DBCACTask 2 BABABTask 31. They gathered for lunch to welcome the new Chief Executive Officer, Carl Martin, and say goodbye to the departing CEO, Dick Jackson.2. The departing CEO left three numbered envelopes for the new CEO.3. The message read, "Blame your predecessor." So, the new CEO held a press conference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO.4. The message read, "Reorganize." The new CEO did it, and thecompany quickly rebounded.5. The message said, "Prepare three envelopes." It implied that it was time for Carl to leave and give three similar envelopes to the next CEO. Viewing and speakingTask 1earninglive onfrustratingheadchasingtelevisioneditorlaunchingbasisprivilegedUnit 4 TestP1 D D A D DP2expensive ,declined ,averaged ,compared ,agency ,floor ,accommodation. But the biggest climber of all was Dublin,with the Irish capital jump nine places to the tenth among the world’s most expensive office location. Globally,most office locations continued to register declines in occupancycosts last year,reflects the weak and uncertain global economy environment.In Euro terms,London is some 17 perce cheaper than last year,but in dol terms it is virtually unchanged.P3 D C A D BP4 A B D C A D D C C D补充第一空为supermarketsUnit 5Unit 5 test P1 CDCBDP2P3 CBDAC P4 ABDCD CDBBA Unit 6Basic listening CCADBListening inTask 1 CBADCTask 2terriblemisfortunereflectiondamagedheavenpickSome people claim that the number is bad luck because 13 people sat down for the Last Supper before Jesus was crucifiedFriday the 13th of any month is considered especially bad or unlucky, and Friday the 13th of March is the worst of them allthey mean that every seven years a person undergoes a complete change in personalityTask 3falling stock marketseven more superstitious much lessconstructive actionless luckymore satisfied examstrust revisionLet's talk Task 1 mystery inside out largestthree million outside innerhis theory used upthe base137-meter purpose tall, narrow 100,000 or so radarFurther listening and speakingTask 1 ABDDBTask 2 AABBATask 31. The magician did the same tricks over and over again.2. The captain's parrot watched every show and began to understand what the magician did in each trick. Once he understood that, he started shouting in the middle of the show.3. Each time the parrot revealed one of his secrets, the audience roared with laughter. The4. performance he intended to be dark and mysterious turned into a comedy.4. The ship collided with an enormous iceberg and sank. The magician found himself on a piece of wood, in the middle of the ocean, and the parrot was by his side.5. He said, "OK, I give up. But I hope you'll tell me what trick you are going to do with the boat."Viewing and speakingTask 1feetshapestheoryman-madelook afterexpertsa millionouter space extraterrestrial conceivablecircle makerimageexplaingenuinelifting out ofrubbishmysterymysteriousfarmerscatchappearlandscapeUnit 6 test P1 DACCCP2P3 BDACDP4 ADDDC ABCCC Unit 7Basic listeningAADBCListening in > Task 1 DCAABTask 2DCAABrestSundayindustrial revolution Godsix-day work week late 19th and early 20th relaxationgreat boon consumer spending Second World War two daysdo not workreligious activitiesLet's talkTask 1held backtransporthighestsubsistencelower2,000-kilometerpotentialdevelopmentnumber onetourismonly twolandscapesfascinatingcommutingtouristruinedhistorytraditionalmistakesFurther listening and speaking> Task 1 AABBBTask 2CABBDTask 3ABCDCViewing and speaking Task 1booksearch enginesreal customersjudge250 poundstwo days / 2 days partyingclicktargetingUnit 7 test P1 CABDDP2P3 CABDDP4 CACDB AACBBUnit 8 test P1 CBDBDP2P3 BDCACP4 BDCAC ABBADUnit 9Lets Talk ACBDCUnit 9 test P1 ACDCD P2P3 BCDACP4 ADDAA DCBBA Unit 10Basic listeningDCABCListening inTask 1future needssharesriskbanks30a halfratecapital lossinterchangeablysavingsTask 2DBCCATask 3ABBAALet's talkTask 11) they must sort out their cash flow problem by selling a part of the business to investors.2) it's a realistic amount to take this manufacturing business forward. 3) they must update their initial business plan4) it's time to put on the suit and try to sell part of Cyclepods to an5) so I'll have to... maybe get the heavies in or something.6) The most important thing James needs to do over the next two months is to raise cash7) Cyclepods can't do anything without an updated business plan.8) it's back to basics for a fun evening of number crunching and spread sheets,9) it's time for a professional and considered rehearsal to get his sales pitch just right.10) Presentation skills are going to be crucialFurther listening and speaking Further listeningTask 1ABDBCTask 2CBDAC1. He has been following the roller coaster ride of his stock portfolio and it's driving him mad.2. Stocks are pretty hard to predict. So she has put her money into hedge funds.3. A hedge is a way of reducing risk. A hedge fund is a company that creates a stock portfolio that tries to balance the market activity.4. Analysts examine stocks to assess which ones are likely to go up, and which will likely go down.5. He says that if he leaves his money with a fund manager, perhaps the manager can trade his stocks in a more profitable way.Viewing and speakingTask 1casheasyresultspaybillshead26 percent / 26%close the dealfiguresideaplanfinebusiness guidevoting rightssaystrong pointinvestment150,000 / 15000026 percent / 26%1. He has been following the roller coaster ride of his stock portfolio and it's driving him mad.2. Stocks are pretty hard to predict. So she has put her money into hedge funds.3. A hedge is a way of reducing risk. A hedge fund is a company that creates a stock portfolio that tries to balance the market activity.4. Analysts examine stocks to assess which ones are likely to go up, and which will likely go down.5. He says that if he leaves his money with a fund manager, perhaps the manager can trade his stocks in a more profitable way.Unit 10 testP1 BDCDBP2 (1) individualP3 CDCAAP4 BCADB CDADB。

UNIT1Home ListeningWhere have all the GentlemenGone?What factors have contributed to the demise of chivalry？Men tend to blame the decline on women’s tolerance of men’s trifling behavior. Females, on the other hand, blame the death of chivalry on the egocentric nature and 1)laziness of men. Our society has become increasingly 2) self-centered so people no longer abide by old school home training of manners and politeness.Both genders are correct, but whose actions started the 3) snowball effect? It is the classic chicken or the egg argument.Perhaps with the Women’s Rights Movement, women opened the door for men to become lazy with their courteousness. Maybe women started acting more independent so men figured, “Why bother?”Or, perhaps society in general is in a state of moral 4) bankruptcy. Marriages are dissolving at an all time high, people are no longer valuing monogamy. As trust in men 5) diminishes, women’s attitudes toward men shift and the way we 6) interact with them has changed—and not for the positive.Or, perhaps men are not settling down as often or as quickly, so there is a sense of desperation among the female race. Desperation leads to feeling the need to settle or 7) compete for men. Likewise, women have become more tolerant and/or numb to the waywardness of men.So, which is it? The chicken or the egg? Did men’s behaviors and attitudes shift first or did women’s? We may never 8) figure the answer out.However, I think that 9) chivalry is about RESPECT. Chivalry and respect go hand in hand. Respect and character go hand in hand. And, 10) character and morality go hand in hand. If we can work on our morals we will work on our level of respect for each other. It just starts with everyone as individuals. Unit2Home ListeningStereotypes: Being Content withMyselfBy Kamaal MajeedWhy don’t you act black?Since my middle school years, I’vebeen asked this question more thanany other. It seems to me that toomany people have what society 1)programs into their brains, whatshould be expected of me, a blackperson, before ever interactingwith me. But I believe in beingwho I am, not who others want meto be.On my first day of high school,going into math class, two of myclassmates pointed and laughed atme. I initially thought my fly wasopen, or that something was 2)stuck in my teeth. But as I took myseat, I heard one of the studentswhisper, why is a black persontaking honors? So my fly wasn’topen. An 3) honors-level class hadsimply been joined by a studentwhose skin was an unsettlingshade of brown.Many people think that myclothes should be big enough forme to live in, or expect me to listenexclusively to black music. Inseventh grade, a group of my peers4) fixed their cold stares on myoutfit. Cargo shorts and a plain,fitting T-shirt. They 5) called outto me, go get some gangsterclothes, white boy.I am now in my junior year ofhigh school. I still take all of thehonors courses. My wardrobe still6) consists solely of clothes thatare appropriate to my proportions.My music library spans from rockto pop to techno, and almost 7)everything in between. When itcomes to choosing my friends, Iam still 8) colorblind. I continue todo my best work in school in orderto reach my goals. And yet, when Ilook in the mirror, I still see skin ofthat same shade of brown.My skin color 9) has donenothing to change my personality,and my personality has donenothing to change my skin color.I believe in being myself. Ibelieve that I — not any stereotype—should 10) define who I amand what actions I take in life.Unit3Home ListeningIndian Film Industry, Bollywood,Steps Up Fight Against PiracyThe Indian Hindi languagemovie industry - popularly knownas Bollywood - is stepping up itsfight against film piracy both athome and overseas. As AnjanaPasricha reports from New Delhi,Bollywood films lose billions ofdollars because of infringement ofcopyright laws.In a busy market in CentralDelhi, 1) pirated CDs and DVDsof popular Hindi movies producedby the Mumbai-based Bollywoodfilm industry are freely available.Ask a shop owner for DVDs of the2)latestHindi movie hits and he producesthem from under the counter. Aquick 3)bargain drives down theprice from two dollars to just adollar and a half.A recent study 4) estimates thatIndia’s entertainment industryloses $4 billion, and 800,000 jobs,each year, because of piracy. Theselosses are not 5)unique to India.Piracy is also a growing problemin Western countries, like theUnited States and Britain, whichare home to large Indian 6)populations. Film Federation ofIndia Secretary Supran Sen saystens of thousands of people inthese countries buy 7)illegalDVDs of Hindi films. He saysthese are easily available in smallretail stores, usually owned byIndians.The Western markets havebecome so big that Bollywood filmproducers are 8)basing some oftheir biggest blockbusters onIndians living overseas. InMumbai, Komal Nahata, publisherof a Bollywood trade magazinecalled “Film Information”notedthat in.some.cases,9)the overseasmarket is almost as huge as theIndian market.The huge scale of the problemhas prompted Bollywood to stepup the fight against piracy both athome and overseas. On a recentvisit to Washington, Indianfilmmakers urged Americanenforcement agencies to help plugthe losses suffered by them. Anadvocacy.group,10)the U.S.-IndiaBusiness Council, and Americanfilm companies are collaboratingwith Bollywood to combat piracyby raising awareness of theproblem with AmericanauthoritiesUnit4Home 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.Yet 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. Unit5Home ListeningA Business CreedTo respect my work, my 1)associates and myself. To behonest and fair with them as Iexpect them to be honest and fairwith me. To be a man whose wordcarries 2) weight. To be a booster,not a knocker; a pusher, not akicker; a motor, not a clog.To base my expectations ofreward on a solid foundation ofservice 3) rendered; to be willingto pay the price of success inhonest effort. To look upon mywork as opportunity, to be seizedwith joy and make the most of 4)drudgery.To remember that success lieswithin myself; in my own brain,my own ambition, my owncourage and determination. Toexpect difficulties and force myway through them, to turn hardexperiences into 5) capital forfuture struggles.To interest my heart and soulin my work, and 6) aspire to thehighest efficiency in theachievement of results. To bepatiently receptive of just criticismand profit from its teaching. Totreat equals and superiorswith.respect,and.subordinates.with.kindly.encouragement.To make a study of mybusiness duties; to know my workfrom the ground up. To mix brainswith my efforts and use system andmethod in all I 7) undertake. Tofind time to do everything needfulby never letting time find me ormy subordinates doing nothing. Tohoard days as a 8) miser doesdollars, to make every hour bringme dividends in specific resultsaccomplished. To steer clear ofdissipation and regard my health ofbody and peace of mind 9) as mymost precious stock in trade.Finally, to take a good grip onthe joy of life; to play the gamelike a gentleman; 10) to fightagainst nothing so hard as myown weakness,and endeavor togrow in business capacity, and as aman, with the passage of every dayof time.Unit6Home ListeningIt’s common sense that ifyou are extremely unhappy in yourjob, and you come home and dumpon your spouse about it every day,it could start to wear on therelationship.So is the opposite true, then?1) If you’re happy in your job, canyour marriage actually improve?According to long-term researchconducted by The Love DoctorTerri Orbuch, the answer is “yes”.Orbuch, who is author of “5Simple Steps to Take Y ourMarriage from Good to Grea t,” hasbeen following and observinghundreds of married couples fornearly a quarter century in order tofind out what makes marriageshappy, strong and long lasting. Shehas found that there is a definitepositive spillover 2) from work tomarriage.Here are her four suggestionson putting this into practice:Suggestion 1: 3) Seeksupport and help from yourspouse. If you’re having a problemat work, solicit advice from yourspouse. Research shows that theneed for assistance is one of thethree basic needs of all people inrelationships (intimacy andreassurance of one’s value are theother two). Seeking solutions towork-related problems togetherstrengthens the marital bond andfeeling that “we’re in thistogether.” Moreover, because yourspouse knows you so well, he orshe is likely to come up withvaluable insights and feedback.Suggestion 2: 4) “Grow” inyour job. A recent large-scale studyin Harvard Business Review foundthat the No. 1 factor5)that keepsemployees happy and motivated intheir jobs is “making progress.”Workers who are fulfilled andstimulated during the workdaytend to be happier individuals, andmuch of that happiness getstransferred to their spouse at theend of the day.Suggestion 3: 6) Practicebehaviors that relieve stress.Numerous studies havedocumented a link betweenworkplace stress and poor health.The two most common workplacestressors are 7) feeling as if youhaven’t been heard or supported,and 8) negative interpersonalwork relationships. Find ways toexpress your needs, ask forassistance and manage conflicts atyour job. Good health is sexy andattractive to a spouse, and so is an upbeat attitude.Suggestion 4: 9) Share yourwork life. Orbuch’s study found that the happiest marriages areones in which partners feel theirspouse regularly discloses information about his or her life,even details from work that might be deemed “boring.” The bonus: 10) Work life becomes interwovenwith home life, promoting asatisfying feeling of work-life balance, which makes you happier overall. Unit7Home ListeningWant to help stop globalwarming? Here are some simplethings you can do, plus the amountof carbon dioxide you’ll save.Change a light. 1)replacingone regular light bulb with acompact fluorescent light bulb willsave 150 pounds of carbon dioxidea year. Drive less. Walk, bike, 2)carpool or take mass transit moreoften. Y ou’ll save one pound ofcarbon dioxide for every mile youdon’t drive! Recycle more. Y oucan save 2,400 pounds of carbondioxide per year by recycling justhalf of your 3) household waste.Check your tires. Keeping yourtires inflated properly can improve4) gas mileage by more than 3%.Every gallon of gasoline savedkeeps 20 pounds of carbon dioxideout of the atmosphere! Use less hotwater. It takes a lot of energy toheat water. Use less hot water byinstalling a 5) low-flowshowerhead and washing yourclothes in cold or warm water.Avoid products with a lot of 6)packaging. Y ou can save 1,200pounds of carbon dioxide if youcut down your garbage by 10%.Adjust your thermostat. The simpleadjustment of moving yourthermostat down just 2 degrees inwinter and up 2 degrees in summercould save you about 2,000 poundsof carbon dioxide a year. Plant atree. A single tree will 7)absorbone ton of carbon dioxide over itslifetime. Turn off electronicdevices. Simply turning off yourtelevision, DVD player, 8)stereoand computer when you’re notusing them will save youthousands of pounds of carbondioxide a year. Try MeatlessMondays. 9) Skipping meat oneday per week would help saveover 35,000 gallons of water.Unplug.10)Unplugging hairdryers, phone chargers, toasterovens and power cords whennot in use can save up to 20% onhome energy use.Unit8Home ListeningChina and GlobalizationAs a result of globalization,economic interdependence andinteraction between countries arebecoming ever stronger. In thismassive tide of economicglobalization, no country candevelop and prosper 1) in isolation.China has learnt from her longhistory that isolation leads tobackwardness. Development,progress and prosperity could onlybe 2) achieved through opening toand 3) integrating with the outsideworld, through cooperation withother countries and throughabsorbing all fine results of humancivilization. Therefore, we shouldembrace and seize theopportunities presented byglobalization and adopt reforms tokeep up with the steps of thechanging world.China’s participation inGlobalization is by no means a 4)one-way street. When the worldeconomic growth remains weak,China’s economy is one of the fewbright spots. As the World BankReport pointed out, China’s fastgrowth helped to drive the 5)recovery in East Asia. Togetherwith policy 6)stimulus in othercountries, China’s performancelifted the region to growth of 6.7 %in 2002, up from 5.5% in 2001.Average regional growth of morethan 6% is expected for the nexttwo years, with China increasinglybecoming the 7)engine of theregional economy.China has also provided the worldwith the fastest growing market.When more than 1.25 billionpeople become 8)well-off, thedemand on everything will beenormous. Just to give you anexample, in the coming 10 yearsalone, China will import US$ 2trillion of goods from the outsideworld. A recent article in theEconomist highlighted the benefitsbrought by China’s growth: “9)Millions of from consumers inother countries are gaining fromthe low prices and high quality ofChinese goods.A billion Chineseare escaping the dire poverty of thepast. Businesses across the globewill profit from supplying a vastnew market.10)These are wondersto be celebrated, not threats to beagonized over.。

Unit 1一. all-white ;racial identity ;self-conscious ;worried ;caught ;identifying with ;African Americans ;more confused ;believe ;beaccepted ;community ;belonging二.introverted/shy/timid三.1.his way of being was unusual/there was something wrong with the speaker.2.he never thought his way of being was problematic/he never wanted to play with the other children.3.confused/different/disoriented.四.1.play games ;reading and writing ;reacted to ;what's wrong with you ;had an interest ;only natural ;want to play with ;feel myself different ;a different universe ;my inner world ;further away ;casual social chat五.being refused by both societies六.Department manager七.1.B 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.C八.1.plane ;think about ;going shopping 2.wrong ;moreimportant ;bonding 3.stores ;looking for ;handbag ;black leather dresses 4.a couple of ;really fitted ;How much 5.save up ;go shopping ;go with you ;what are you going to get 6.kidding ;affordto 7.jeans ;enjoy myself ;on holiday ;something 8.anyone ;worry about ;no need to ;cooking dinner十.1.funny ;tourist ;passport 2.pulling ;dead 3.brightness ;grabbed4.poor ;extra5.renewed6.inconvenient ;documents十二.1.panic ;misplaced 2.everywhere ;rubbish 3.world 4.two-step ; police 5.straightforward ;SECURITYunit 2一.1.Forgiveness 2.Integrity ;fashionable 3.ungrateful ;inability4.honesty5.Patience ;tolerance ;perseverance6.Flexibility ;essentialpassion二. A taxi driver who takes a visitor the long way around cheats./Footballers who pretend to be hurt for a free-kick cheat./Riders who take drugs in a cycling tour cheat.三.1.Footballers will do nothing for a free-kick or a penalty shot.2.In 1998,the world's greatest cycling event was hit by a drug-taking scandal./From bottles drugs were found with a team in the cycling tour./One rider was banned for nine months because of drug problem.四. Fake products are everywhere./It has become socially acceptable to buy fake Gucci bags./More pupils than ever are caught cheating during exams. 五.Keys to exam papers were put up for sale on the Internet./Cheating took place by pupils using their mobile phones to receivetexted answers./Pupils admitted to candidate substitution.六.George lied to his father七.1.c 2.d 3.a 4.b 5.e八.disapproving ;oddballs ;bizarre ;greasy-haired ;parental ;eccentric ;oppose ;fancied ;guaranteed ;encountered ;dissuade ;lovesick ;wily ;approach ;get-t ogether ;universal ;fulfill ;witness十.1.settle ;thirty 2.wouldn't ;born 3.personality ;compatible5.ox ;loyal6.natured ;sociable十二.1.extroverted ;introverted 2.versus ;debate 4.behavior ;theo ry 5.determines 6.hung 7.Nonetheless ;intelligentunit3一.1.carpooling ;drive ;dizzy ;rage 2.chores ;laundry ;allowance 3.relapse ;cig arettes ;row二.A home business owner→the second speaker A stay-at-home mom→the first speaker三.需挂时间四.drug五.需挂时间六.c c七.soak ;surf ;foreigncuisines ;sacred ;connoisseur ;expressway ;preferred ;cyber ;contemporary ;fl at-screen monitor;vacation ;precisely ;soothingly ;promise ;virulent ;orderup ;crack ;dragons ;relic ;comforts九.1.equality 2.sign ;wage 3.disoriminatory ;professionals ;administr ators 4.average ;female 5.improvement ;direction十一pelling 2.empowerment 4.feminists ;opportunities 5.s ensitive ;discriminates ;Non-discriminatory ; 7.sales representativeunit4一.1.financial hardship ;die prematurely 2.sexual equality ;stay athome 3.lose their social status 4.bringup their children 5.afford nurseries 6.Divorce ;toughing itout 7.investment ;are dedicated to二.1.democracy 2.breaking apart 3.strengthen families三.1.Each family member can have a say/A sense of equality often exists in American homes2.Over half of US marriages now end in divorce3.Many women are quitting their jobs to stay home with their children./Families are going on vacations and outingstogether./Husbands and wives are making a concentrated effort to keep their marriages solid四.househusbands五.There is a growing acceptance of men as househusbands./Male white-collar workers were excessive in the last three years六.There is an increasing need for one parent to hold down the fort and take care of the kids./Young women put their personal happiness before a big salary or high-powered career./And for a mother,watching her children growing up is the greatest pleasure even in the worldMany women are highly educated and they have tremendous earningpotential./Dropping out of the workforce means a reducation in work experience and the loss of a promotion ./She will completely lose her identity七.not altogether ;fresh from a recent divorce ;was ironing ;occurred ;keep trackof ;appointments ;keep them mende d ;nurturing ;arranges ;with their peers ;miss classes ;physical needs ;pick up after me ;replaced when needed ;personal things ;the minute ;rambling complaints ;come across ;course of studies九.1.tiff ;hear 2.career ;somewhat 3.value ;adult 4.wasting ;intention5.grateful ;qualified6.responsibilities ;definitely十一.1.realize ;scheduled 2.department ;consensus 3.successful ;collaborator5.self-sufficient ;achieving6.initiative ;balanceunit5一.1.resolution;workouts;target;sessions 2.routines;recovery 3.stretch;flexible4.sportswear;well-fittedmitment;hydrated二.1.She is too busy to cook 2.The resolution she made a few years ago 3.Her family recipes 4.She posted her family recipes to her website三.just ;turned ;40 ;public ;relations ;consultant ;6 ;family ;recipes ;cookbooks ;magazin es ;newspaper ;clippings ;四.edible-4 enzyme-2 digestions-3 appetizer-5 ingredient-1五.firm ;ripe ;thinly ;sliced ;outer ;skin ;in ;half ;seeds ;lengthwise ;slices ;thin ;sheets ;w edges六.Gabby's advice on how to stay in shapeHow often should people do their workouts七.1.start by walking and then move on by jogging and sprinting2.stretch the muscles which have been used the most3.it's up to different individuals八.an RH negative mother ;were set aside to die ;feed the baby by dropper ;be of any value ;get some nourishment ;transfer ;equipment and pediatricians ;accompanied by a nurse ;on this transfer ; in an ambulance;ambulance ;started wailing ;broke out in a sweat ;left the heat on ;took home a live baby; the odds are overwhelmingly against 十.1.wedding ;congratulate 2.fancy ;recipe 3.jogging ;volleyball ;yoga 5.di et ;brownies 6.craving ;refreshed十二.1.awesome ;routine 2.trim ;Discipline 3.stretching ;jog 4.gym ;cardio5.muscle ;joints6.impressive ;triathlonunit6一.afflicted ;adventurous ;boarded ;runny ;letout ;exhausted ;checked ;failing ;compatible ;embarrassed二.1.Diarrhea 2.Concerned 3.He was embarrassed三.需挂时间四.1.wear a vest with many pockets 2.his money was nearly stolen 3.he found he was carrying his swiss army knife五.F ; T ; F ;F ;T ;F ;I don't know ;I don't know六.mutual ;co-op tour ;found out ;away from home ;steel-blue-eyed ;backat ;oxymoron ;within walking distance ;cousin ;a highclass ;micro-breweries ;tourist八.1.tent ;camping 2.hike ;rainforest ;jungle 3.fascinating ;reptiles ;a mphibians 4.snakes ;dolphins 5.incredible ;tripod ;wildlife 6.sli deshow ;storytelling十.1.ecotourism ;buzzword ;ecotravel ;ecolodges ;ecotourism ;ecotourism2.negative ;destinations3. drawbacks ;pollutes ;littered4.friendl y5.empowerment ;awarenessmendable ;ecotouristunit7一.1.demonstrated ;symbol ;overwhelming 2.movements ;locations ;identify 3.deaf ;hearing ;visual ;spatial ;facial二.$700,000 from the Defense Department /$1.3 billion from the Senate三.F ;F ;F ;T ;F ;F四.expressions whose figurative meanings are known through conventional use五.1.literal ;figurative ;conventional 2.confused ;idiomatic 3.constructs ;200 ;in terpretation ;original六.Are all idioms translatable across languages? /What are the differences between idioms and other expressions invocabulary?七.F ;F ;F ;T ;T ;T八.Zoo ;a gorilla ;the baby ;picked up ;Health Beat ;who are happy ;who are nothappy ;why ;Financial Times ;announces ;game system ;boy and girl ;from Switzerland ;are missing ;an avalanche ;World News ;from Italy ;passenger train;the tracks十.2.idioms ;descriptors ;idiomatic ;might 3.appreciate ;cause ;rock 4.piece of cake 5.test ;context 6.hang十二.1.rommance ;poetry 2.prospects ;follow 3.bilingual ;trilingual 5.tough ;Span ish 6.Senegal ;Cameroon ;fascinatingunit8一.1.multiple-choice ;reward ;create ;retention ;infallible 2.scale ;assume ;nutrition ;administer 3.pbservation ;assessment二.1.he feels scared 2.she is worried 3.he never assigns a research because of the exam 4.she is suspiciousof the consequence of the exam三.1.scared ;erratic ;squishing ;stabbing 2.worries ;21 ;failing 3.doesn't ;don't ;state-mandated 4.struggling ;A's ;experiment四.no one五.1.constructive 2.making decisions ;upcoming ;long termplanning 3.accountability ;strengths and weaknesses ;addressed ;academic training 六.SAT(Scholastic Assessment Test) ACT(American College Testing Pr ogram)GRE(Graduate Record Exam) GMAT(Graduate Management Admission Test)七.SAT:criticalthinking ;problem-solving ;three ;verbal ;reasoning ;200-800 ;20 ;subject-area ACT:content ;achievement ;36GRE:analytical ;applicants ;16 ;Paper-and-computer basedGMAT:business ;writing ;quantitative ;computer-adaptive八.bad commute ;stupid train ;missed my connection ;already ;commute ;an hourand a half ;every day ;make it ;that is long ;at least ;the trees and smalltowns ;minutes ;gets closer to ;concrete and steel ;So many people ;move closer to ;fresh and clean ;all that ;work all day ;more worthwhile ;newspaper ;really enjoy it ;audio tapes ;relaxation tapes ;look into it ;complaining about十.1.freeing ;mention 2.admissions ;Chicago 3.Basically 4.Biology ;Medici ne 5.geared ;science-reasoning 6.solving ;critical十二.1.nervous ;IELTS 2.lift ;spirits 3.terrific ;smoothly 4.predict ;coherent ;l ogical pliments 6.stressed ;interview ;fluent 7.celebrateunit9一.wrap ;glitterati ;glamorous ;acceptance ;AcademyAwards ;statuette ;features ;ceremony ;categories ;Best Picture;releases二.1.she was surprised at the nomination2.her trip to San Francisco was paid for by her company3. she felt it a brilliant experience to be sitting in the sams room with whose big stars4. she didn't go to the Vanity Fair Party because she can only get in with anOscar-winner三.San ;Francisco ;nominees ;her ;category ;animation ;studios ;going ;nuts ;the ;carpet ;photographers ;and ;people ;in ;the ;limo ;called ; it ;a ;night四.the name of the movie /the major story of the movie /the inspiration to do the movie五.1.quest ;true ;loving ;singing ;effect ;wildlife ;all2.voices ;Nicole ;Kidman ;Robin ;Williams ;feet ;tap ;dancer3.documentary ;Life ; in ; the ;Freezer4.Emperor ;penguins ;survived ;led ;to ;Happy ;Feet六.the preparation made to do the movie /the moral in the movie七.3-5-7 1-4-6-9 10-11 2-8八.overall ;first-ever ;intense ;handle ;around the net ;announcer's ;dealwith ;dominant ;elite ;All-star team ;agile ;foul trouble ;was forced to ;fellow十.1.marvelous ;critics ;richly-enjoyable2.true-life ;exuberant ;therapist ;3.sure ;st ammer4.involuntary ;repetitions ;eloquently5.inspiration ;Oscar6.Lea ding十二.1.coolest ;rock &roll ; 2.pretty ;70 3.originated ;combination ;genres ;gospel 4.rhythms ;in strument 5.awesome 6.enroll ;bandunit10一.optimism ;take a break ;do somethingdifferent ;Regular exercise ;stretch ;tiding yourdesk ;origanizing ;Itemize ;Socializing with ;do your own thing ;at your own rate 二.the era of guaranteed jobs in history /we are all temporary workers /you haveto equip yourself with the skills三.1.a career activist should take the long view of his career2.in temp world you must withstand disappointments,juggle stressful situations,and handle pressure /you must learn from your setbacks and use them to your advantage in the future四.before you consider quitting your job, try these boss-taming strategies五.you should change your own ways to track your boss's patterns /you should respond to the content of your boss's criticism and accusation ,not his curses /if your boss is intolerably abusive ,you may have to go above his head to yourpersonnel department or senior manager.六. 1.The cave man didn't have to worry about the stock marker or the nuclear weapons ./the cave man worried aboutbeing eaten by a bear while he was asleep or about dying of hunger. /if you really managed to avoid stress completely,you would be dead ./everybody thinks he o she is under the greatest stress.2.the causes of stress differ in various civilizations and historical time periods ./stress may emerge when demands cannot be met ./people should break large demands into small and manageable parts ./people should work throughone task at a time.七.follow your bliss ;follow a direction ;on their quest ; well-worn ;legislature ;triedfor ;held to ;went bankrupt ;in history ;expelled ;at one point ;treasure九.1.academic 2.struggle 3.toss ;pressure 4.recommend ;recollect 5.fresh ;e nergy 7.simplifying ;solvable ;weaknesses 8.self-confidence十一.1.graduates ;intelligently 2.hunt ; Gladly 3.specific ;focus 4.potential ;re sume 5.qualifications ;criteria ;maximize 6.easiest 7.tipsunit11一.1.rudeness ;hasten the deterioration oftraditional courtesy 2.interrupting ;invisible 3.stoppedtalking 4.setback to the intimacy of human interaction 5.fool someone into 6.ridiculous ;listen in without the slightest hindrance二. Mobiles may not always be useful in an emergencyIt's the height of rudeness to him when friends use their mobiles at table三.The guy who had a parachuting accident landed on top of a cliffWhat he hates most is how his daily life is affected negatively by other people using their mobile phones /She thinks it is rude to use mobile phone in public places like restaurants or concert halls四.There is the strongest sign that mobile phones will inherit the earth /The number of cellphone subscribers is much greater than that of Personal Computers五.dial ;balance ;chat-room ;make a vending machine give you a pepsi or a car wash六.It's too amusing!/He doesn't mind although it is second-hand七.Tom:T ;F ;not mentioned ;T ;T Jerry:F ;T ;T ;F ;F八.over the internet ;life mates ;chat room ;by phone ;In no time at all ; in bloom ;awe and delight ;call for ;blossomed ;work itself out ;endearment ;secure ;matched ;in every way ;at Christmas十.1.contact ;attend 3.kidding ;anymore ;addiction 4.exaggerating 5.chatting ;interrupted ;ruining十二.1.easy ;E-commerce 2.log ;recommendations 3.purchases ;webstore; genre 4.bookworm ;purchase 6.rid ;e-shopaholicunit12一.tension ;discomfort ;squeeze ;grumble ;groceries ;yearning ;fluency ;expatriate ;comp ensation ;social services二.1.to teach their baby three languages 2.each of them speaks more than one language三.F ;T ;F ;T ;not mentioned;F ;F ;T ;F四.1.No 2. sometimes happy,sometimes unhappy五.1,the swiss were racists 2.berlin 3.the cost of living is cheap六.Ethiopia ,Holland and Sri Lanka ;Ethiopia七.1.Norwegian ;Spain ;French 2.NewYork ;Srilanka ;Indonesia ;Holland ;Ethiopia 3.Spanish ;English ;Bahasa;Dutch ;Ethi opian ;Italian八.plague ;as to ;midst ;wholeheartedly ;exotic ;frustrating ;befuddling ;as muchas ;compensate ; 缺个;ongoing ;charades ;willingness ;ass ;at long last ;armpits ;leads to;square ;缺个;approaching十.5.university ;exchange ;China ;miss 6.shock ;euphoria ;honeymoon ;adjusting7.adjusted 8.friendly ;hospitable十二.1.nationality ;ethnicity 2.culturally ;rasied 3.background ;belong ;naturalization4.Basically ;passport5.marriages6.Namibian-Italian7.parent ;M ulticulturalunit13一.January:Was sworn in March:solar April:fair trade ;nuclear weapons July:clash ;hit August:astronomers September:blastedoff;giant ;mission December:Senate ,nomination二.2003 ;2006 ;2000 ;2010 ;1998 ;2002三.1.the international Space Station 2.space lab in the sky 3.Scientists from many countries 4.was bulit in 1998;220 miles 5.giant solar panels 6.the sun's energy ;make power四.Barack-African-American Hillary-Woman candidate Bill -Governor of New Mexico ,Hispanic Mitt -Governor of Massachusetts ,Republican ,Mormon Sam -Conservative五. F ;F ;T ;T ;F ;F六.1.she had a dog to take care of at home 2.he had to walk down 86 flights of stairs to get out of the building3.no,it was just an electrical blackout4.by pay phones5.no,he was relaxed七.1.PhilFisher ;extra-curricular 2.foremost ;enhances 3.participate ;positive 4.distra cts ;future 5.contrary ;significantly九.1.Club ;choosing municate ;acquire 3.psychologically ;academically;prob lematic ;academic 4.patient ;crucialunit14一.pick up the phone ;disconnected ;a real nightmare ;aftermath ;frustrating ;postal service;compensate ;cell towers ;place a call ;devastating ;demonstrated ;dependent二.there was a hole in the side of the aircraft三.7.4.5.8.6.2.1.3四.became ;sick ;swapped ;tickets ;with ;being ;sucked ;out五.international response /the general situation after the disaster /the difficulty of the relief effort /the casualty六.totally ;destroyed ;flattened ;swept ;out ;to ;sea七.why it could happen /what people can do about it八.arming people with weapons is not the solution to mass killings /the killer often show signs of a possible attack /the perpetrator often plans to kill himself after a mass killing 九.smells and bright colors ;Homemade sausage ;get some ;all sorts ofthings ;fruit ;eggs ;spices ;batteries ;at the market over there ;why are they allyelling ;what they have in their booths ;saying ;some of it ;from all over the place ;different languages ;what do they sell here ;you name it ;Is it expensive ;reasonable ;walkman ;a new pair of pants ;what you want ;bargaining is a must ;come down ;come down alittle ;shopping here ;exciting十一.1.Honey 2.meaningful ;devastating 3.rebuilt 4.delegation ;complexes 5.rein forced ;earthquake-proof 7.Prevention ;Reduction ;undoubtedly十三.1.fireproofing ;laboratories ;labs ;ensure 2.eliminate ;hazards 3.extension ;outl ets ;hooked ;appliances 4.sparks ;overheats 5.double-check ;rugs ;extinguisherunit15一.1.give the same measure as I haverecived 2.Curiosity ;comprehend 3.Passive acceptance ; independentthought ;disastrous 4.wiser people 5.truth and love have alwayswon 6.Freedom ;precious 7.how close they were success二.Edison's laboratory was virtually destroyed by fire in December ,1914三.1.spectacular flames that December night 2.anxiously searched for hisfather 3.There is great value in disaster 4.deliver his first phonograph四.the longing for love /the search for knowledge /the unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind五.1.first ,because it brings ecstasy ;next, because it relieves loneliness ;finally ,because in the union of love ;the heaven that saints and poets have imagined2.love and knowledge ;cries of pain ;victims ;the whole world ofloneliness ,poverty ,and pain六.poverty is the worst form of violence /Nonviolence is a constructive program to india's agony /there are defeats and great pain when we use nonviolence solution /we should be prepared to die like a solider when we use nonviolencesolution七.vice presidential debates ;sponsored by ;Theater for the Arts ;going to be moderatig ; the participants ;Democratic ;Senator ;vicepresidential ;nominee ;candidate ;ground rules ;opening statement ;present the issues ;to respond ;five-minute discussion ;by a drawing ;candidate ;an equal allocation ;auditorium ;refrain from ;demonstration ;with that plea九.1.staff ;endorsespetitive ;innovative 4.brainstorming ;teamwork5.timid ;biweekly6.diverse ;perspectives十一.1.touching ;respond 2.imaginative ;psych 3. solutions 4.outside 5. eelings 6.mental block。

Unit1Hello, everyone. Today I invite you to join me in an exploration off the causes of depression. There ate many factors involved, but I believe some deserve special attention.Heredity certainly plays a role. .The tendency to develop depression may be inherited; there is evidence that this disorder may run in families.Physiology is another factor related to depression. There may be changes or imbalances in chemicals which transmit information in the brain called neurotransmitters. Many modern antidepressant drugs attempt to increase levels of certain neurotransmitters so as to increase brain communication. While the causal relationship is unclear; it is known that antidepressant medications do reliever certain symptoms of depression.Researchers also study psychological factors. They include the complex development of one’s personality and how one has learned to cope with external environmental factors, such as stress. It is freeqently observed that low self-esteem and self-defeating thinking are connected with depression. While it is not clear which is the cause and which is the effect, it is known that sufferers who are able to make corrections to their thinking patterns can show improved mood and self-esteem.Another factor causing depression is one’s early experiences. Events such as the death of a parent, the divorce of the parents, neglect, chronic illness, and severe physical abuse can also increase the likelihood of depression later in life.Some present experiences may also lead to depression. Job loss, financial difficulties, long periods of unemployment, the loss of a spouse or other family member, or other painful events may trigger depression. Long-term stress at home, work, or school can also be involved.It is worth nothing that those living with someone suffering from \depression experience increased anxiety which adds to the possibility of their also becoming depressed.Unit2Greetings, ladies and gentlemen. I hope you’ll find it interesting how to be fashionable without spending too much money.Sure, some famous stars always look stylish. They have unlimited clothing budgets that put the latest looks at their fingertips! But you can also look amazing without spending lots of money on your wardrobes. Simple try the following suggestions on for size.First, you should make seasonal purchases; that is, you should buy winter coats, leather jackets, bathing suits, ad summer dress at the end of the season. Y ou’ll get major discounts as you stock up for the next year.If you want clothes to wear right now, you can go to discount stores. They may not be the place to buy an expensive evening dress, but they’re perfect for buying things like T-shirtsThere is yet another cheap way of you to buy stylish clothes. Many department stores have a store brand. It means they offer current styles but are much cheaper thanbig-name brands.To save money, an important principle for you to follow is to not buy “outfits”. With the exception of suits, interchangeable piece are more affordable—buying clothing in separate.Wear-with- anything pieces are always a good buy. For example, you can almost always wear a pair of black trousers and a white dress skirt; you can wear them several times a week, paired with different accessories.If you can’t afford expensive clothes, you can spend money on accessories such as nice shoes and fashionable bags. Such extras make even the simplest outfit look polished.Finally, a great haircut always helps. When you hair looks fabulous, you look more stylish and fashionable.Unit3A natural disaster is the consequence of a hazardous event, occurring when human activities are affected by adverse natural phenomena such as flood, drought, hailstorm, heat wave, forest fore, hurricanes or typhoons, tornado, tsunami, landsides and mudslides, or volcanic eruption. The resulting deaths or property damages depend on the human ability to resist the disasters.Sometimes two seemingly different disasters may be related to each other. For example, an undersea earthquake may result in a tsunami. While there is a long dry spell in one area, there may be a great flood in another. It is necessary for human beings to understand and combat natural disasters.A drought is a long-lasting weather pattern consisting of dry conditions with very little or no precipitation. During this period, food and water supplies can run low, and other condition, such as famine, can result. Drought can last for several years and are particularly damaging in areas in which the residents depend on agriculture for survival.A flood follows too much rain or water in a location, and could be the result of many different conditions. Floods can be caused by heavy rainfall from a storm, including thunderstorms, rapid melting of a large amounts of snow, or rivers which swell from too much precipitation upstream, causing widespread damage to areas downstream. Another possible cause of a flood is the bursting of man-made dams.Unit4Lillian: 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.Unit5Kathy: Well, now that everybody I here, let’s call the meeting to order. Today we have to discuss the operation of our software development department. We’re all aware that nowadays market competition is becoming more intense than ever before. If we want to keep our competitive edge, the only way is to offer excellent and considerate service to our customer and, at the same time, lower our prices. So, what I’m thinking is, maybe we could outsource the software side of out business to another company. But what impact will ithave on our engineers? It’s a big problem. Mm, I’d be interested to know your thoughts, Warton.W arton: I totally agree with you.Kathy: Could you go into more detail about your opinion?W arton:I think that outsourcing this part of our operation to another company certainly makes a lot sense. Our software engineers ate getting a bit too old,and their technology is a bit out of date. Worse still, their salaries are quitehigh. Many professional software-designing companies are offering betterproducts at lower rates. With outsourcing, we can give some of theengineers the sack.Jennifer: Sorry to interrupt you. Coming from the PR department, I look at this issue from a different perspective. I think we should consider all sides of thisissue before we make a decision.Kathy: Jennifer, I’d be interested t o knot your view too.Jennifer: I think as a large company we should consider not only customers and prices, but also our employees. Our workers have contributed a lot to ourcompany. Some of them even started working here when our companyopened. I hope we can find a solution that won’t require us t o lay off ourloyal and trust employees.Kathy: I’m very much impressed by what you said. We’d better give this issue more careful consideration.Unit6Thanks, perhaps, to falling stock markets and unrest in the Middle East, Britons have become even more superstitious than usual, according to a report published today. “There has been a significant increase in superstition over the last month, possible as a result of current economic and political uncertainties,” stated Dr. Dick Armstrong. He launched an Internet Survey of national superstition, and found it to be surprisingly high, even among those with a scientific background. Only more in ten of those surveyed claimed not to be superstitious at all. Three out of four people in Britain feel the need to touch wood, and 65% cross their fingers.It is interesting to note that lucky people were much less superstitious and tended to take constructive action to improve their lives. Conversely, superstitious people tended to regard themselves as among the less lucky, worried about life, had a strong need for control, and could not tolerate ambiguity.The survey also revealed some unexpected beliefs. For example, one respondent could not stay in the bathroom once a toilet had been flushed.There was no evidence that superstitious ever worked, even, when people were instructed to carry lucky charms for a week. They didn’t feel any luckier or more stratified with their lives at the end of that week than when they started.Armstrong attempted to explain this phenomenon: “When students are preparing for exams with a lucky charm, they may trust the charm, rather than doing some extra revision.”。