体验英语听说教程3-Unit-6-script

新编大学英语视听说 book3 Unit 6听力答案与文本1Unit 6Part 1Listening IWoman: Why do you think people are afraid of tarantulasMan: Well, I guess it's because people are afraid of all spiders, and tarantulas happen to be the biggest of all the spiders. And maybe it's also because some spiders really are very poisonous. In California, for example—in most of the garages in California—you get black widows, which are quite small but certainly more dangerous than tarantulas. Woman: But personally you aren't afraid of tarantulasMan: Well, I shouldn't be frightened of tarantulas, simply because I know that they aren't really dangerous —all they can do is give you a small bite, but it's not poisonous. And yet I must say I don't like to pick them up. But you see, some people keep pet mice and pet rabbits and, well, they can give you a much worse bitethan a tarantula ever could. And yet people aren't frightened of them.Woman: Why do you think people are frightened of spidersMan: I don't know—it's very strange. People are frightened of spiders and they are frightened of snakes, and, well, obviously some spiders and some snakes really are poisonous. But most snakes are harmless, and it's really strange that people are so frightened of spiders because it's quite difficult to find a spider that's really dangerous.Exercise 11. B2. C3. D4. B Exercise 21. T2. F3. F4. FListening IIShop Assistant: Good afternoon, madam. Can I help youCustomer: Yes. I'm looking for a pet for my son. Can you suggest anythingShop Assistant: What kind of pet does he want A traditional pet, a cat...or a dog Or something unusual Customer: Well, he'd like a snake or a crocodile,but he isn't going to get one. Shop Assistant: We've got a nice Alsatian at the moment.Customer: An Alsatian Did you say \They're very big and savage.Shop Assistant: Oh, no, madam. They aren't as savage as some dogs. Customer: ReallyShop Assistant: Oh, yes. Last week we had a small dog. It was only as big as your handbag, but it was as savage as a tiger—it bit me three times! Customer: Perhaps not a dog, then. Shop Assistant: How about a catCustomer: A cat Hmm...they aren't as friendly as dogs, are theyShop Assistant: No, but they don't eat as much as dogs either. And they're very clean. They wash themselves every day. Customer: Hmm...Shop Assistant: Or how about a bird A parrot or a budgie We have both. Customer: Which do you rexxmend Shop Assistant: Well, budgies aren't as easy to train and they never speak as well as parrots. Customer: Yes, but budgies don't need as much space as parrots, do theyShop Assistant: That's true. Budgies are very popular because they are so easy to keep. Customer: Yes...but they're a bit noisy, aren't they I want a quiet pet.Shop Assistant: A quiet pet Well, how about a goldfish There's nothing as quiet as a goldfish.Exercise 11. snake, crocodile2. parrot, budgie3. quiet4. goldfish Exercise 21. A2. D3. A4. C5. AListening IIIOver 450 wild horses have been killed in Nevada. The land they were on belonged to thegovernment. Some people say it is worse than when all the buffaloes were killed. Many of the horses were shot while running.Wild horses are protected by law. 28 thousand wild horses share the land with six million cattle. Cattlemen say the horses are crowding the cattle out. It is said that there is a war going on. Both the cattle and the horses need the water and grass that is on the land.The president of the Nevada cattleman group also helps to protect the horses. He says that he does not like what is happening to the horses. He does want the government to help keep the number of horses low.Some people think the Navy used the wild horses for target practice. Pilots flew over the area where the horses were found. The Navy said that they did not let their pilots do that.The horses were found far from the nearest road. The killings happened over a large area. It has been happening for the last two years.Some people think that the horses should be gotten rid of. Others think that they should stay. In the meantime, the police will try to figure out who killed the horses. Questions:animal has been killed in Nevada recently is the number of the animals killed long has the killing lasted did the killingExercise 11. C2. A3. BExercise 21. crowding , war, water, grass2. what ishappening, keep the number of horses low 3. target practice, where the horses were found 4. gotten rid of , stayListening IVNarrator: I'm going to tell you about an extraordinary thing that happened the day before yesterday, about eight o'clock at night, a young woman approached the box office of the best movie theater in the city. She had with her an enormous dog with a beautifully groomed coat. She bought two tickets and went toward the door, followed by her dog. The manager of the theater spoke to her...Manager: I'm sorry, Miss, but dogs aren't allowed in this theater. Girl: But I have a ticket for him.Manager: I'm very sorry, but animals aren't permitted.Girl: You don't understand. This is a special case. My dog is so well trained and so intelligent that he's almost human.Manager: I see that you have an exceptional animal, but...Girl: I promise you that if there is any problemwe'll leave the theater immediately. I assure you that this dog isn't like any other dog you've ever seen.Manager: Well, all right. I'll let you go in, since the theater is almost empty tonight. Nevertheless, your dog will have to behave himself, or you will have to leave.Narrator: About two hours later, and now the people are leaving the theater. The manager sees the girl with her dog.Manager: I congratulate you. You are right; your dog behaved very well. I've been watching him, and it's amazing how quiet he was.Girl: I told you that he's well trained and very intelligent.Manager: He certainly is. It even seemed as if he was enjoying the movie.Girl: Oh, he did enjoy it. He liked the film very much. However, he liked the book much better. Exercise 11. F2. T3. F4. T 8. F Exercise 2 4 6Part 2Exercise 11. D2. A3. B4. C5. C6. A Exercise 21. farm animals, hold, feed2. small pets, toys3. bury, toss them out4. real shame5. dangerous, destructive, bring diseases6. havea point 7. humanely, limit8. time, money, warm place 9. isolated, xxpany 10. storm of debatePart 3Exercise 11. A2. D3. D4. B5. A6. C7. A8. B Exercise 21. female, collectively2. not a moment3. infinite care up, left to right 5. struck, smarter 6. salt water lake, dock 7. self-aware, non-human intelligence, belong in captivityPart 4Further listening Listening 1Many people around the world bexxe friends with animals. Some call their pet animals byhuman names. They treat them like members of thefamily. Scientists now are proving what many pet owners already know—pets are good for your health.The Delta Society is a research center in the northwestern state of Washington. They say animals have a healthy effect on people, especially people who are sick and lonely.Several years ago, the Delta Society developed a program called \people work in pet therapy programs throughout the country. They take animals to visit people in hospitals, prisons and private homes. Dogs and cats are taken most often. But other visitors include snakes, rabbits, horses and birds. Some of the animals stay with the people forever. The dolphin also has a good effect on people. Scientists at the Dolphin Research Center in Florida introduce sick people to playful dolphins. People feed the dolphins, touch them, and ride on the dolphins' backs in the water. In this way, the animals help the patients feel better.The head of the Delta Society, Linda Hines, says one reason for the pet therapy is that animals help sick people get better. Also, she says the animals have a calming effect on people, because pets can help peopleforget their own problems.Exercise 1 1. Exercise 21. A2. C3. C4. AListening II1Unit 6Part 1Listening IWoman: Why do you think people are afraid of tarantulasMan: Well, I guess it's because people are afraid of all spiders, and tarantulas happen to be the biggest of all the spiders. And maybe it's also because some spiders really are very poisonous. In California, for example—in most of the garages in California—you get black widows, which are quite small but certainly more dangerous than tarantulas. Woman: But personally you aren't afraid of tarantulasMan: Well, I shouldn't be frightened of tarantulas, simply because I know that they aren't really dangerous —all they can do is give you a small bite, but it's not poisonous. And yet I must say I don't like to pick them up. But you see, some people keep pet mice and petrabbits and, well, they can give you a much worse bite than a tarantula ever could. And yet people aren't frightened of them.Woman: Why do you think people are frightened of spidersMan: I don't know—it's very strange. People are frightened of spiders and they are frightened of snakes, and, well, obviously some spiders and some snakes really are poisonous. But most snakes are harmless, and it's really strange that people are so frightened of spiders because it's quite difficult to find a spider that's really dangerous.Exercise 11. B2. C3. D4. B Exercise 21. T2. F3. F4. FListening IIShop Assistant: Good afternoon, madam. Can I help youCustomer: Yes. I'm looking for a pet for my son. Can you suggest anythingShop Assistant: What kind of pet does he want A traditional pet, a cat...or a dog Or something unusualCustomer: Well, he'd like a snake or a crocodile, but he isn't going to get one. Shop Assistant: We've got a nice Alsatian at the moment.Customer: An Alsatian Did you say \They're very big and savage.Shop Assistant: Oh, no, madam. They aren't as savage as some dogs. Customer: ReallyShop Assistant: Oh, yes. Last week we had a small dog. It was only as big as your handbag, but it was as savage as a tiger—it bit me three times! Customer: Perhaps not a dog, then. Shop Assistant: How about a catCustomer: A cat Hmm...they aren't as friendly as dogs, are theyShop Assistant: No, but they don't eat as much as dogs either. And they're very clean. They wash themselves every day. Customer: Hmm...Shop Assistant: Or how about a bird A parrot or a budgie We have both. Customer: Which do you rexxmend Shop Assistant: Well, budgies aren't as easy to train and they never speak as well as parrots. Customer: Yes, but budgies don't need as much space asparrots, do theyShop Assistant: That's true. Budgies are very popular because they are so easy to keep. Customer: Yes...but they're a bit noisy, aren't they I want a quiet pet.Shop Assistant: A quiet pet Well, how about a goldfish There's nothing as quiet as a goldfish.Exercise 11. snake, crocodile2. parrot, budgie3. quiet4. goldfish Exercise 21. A2. D3. A4. C5. AListening IIIOver 450 wild horses have been killed in Nevada. The land they were on belonged to thegovernment. Some people say it is worse than when all the buffaloes were killed. Many of the horses were shot while running.Wild horses are protected by law. 28 thousand wild horses share the land with six million cattle. Cattlemen say the horses are crowding the cattle out. It is said that there is a war going on. Both the cattle and the horses need the water and grass that is on theland.The president of the Nevada cattleman group also helps to protect the horses. He says that he does not like what is happening to the horses. He does want the government to help keep the number of horses low.Some people think the Navy used the wild horses for target practice. Pilots flew over the area where the horses were found. The Navy said that they did not let their pilots do that.The horses were found far from the nearest road. The killings happened over a large area. It has been happening for the last two years.Some people think that the horses should be gotten rid of. Others think that they should stay. In the meantime, the police will try to figure out who killed the horses. Questions:animal has been killed in Nevada recently is the number of the animals killed long has the killing lasted did the killingExercise 11. C2. A3. BExercise 21. crowding , war, water, grass2. what is happening, keep the number of horses low3. target practice, where the horses were found4. gotten rid of , stayListening IVNarrator: I'm going to tell you about an extraordinary thing that happened the day before yesterday, about eight o'clock at night, a young woman approached the box office of the best movie theater in the city. She had with her an enormous dog with a beautifully groomed coat. She bought two tickets and went toward the door, followed by her dog. The manager of the theater spoke to her...Manager: I'm sorry, Miss, but dogs aren't allowed in this theater. Girl: But I have a ticket for him.Manager: I'm very sorry, but animals aren't permitted.Girl: You don't understand. This is a special case. My dog is so well trained and so intelligent that he's almost human.Manager: I see that you have an exceptional animal, but...Girl: I promise you that if there is any problem we'll leave the theater immediately. I assure you that this dog isn't like any other dog you've ever seen.Manager: Well, all right. I'll let you go in, since the theater is almost empty tonight. Nevertheless, your dog will have to behave himself, or you will have to leave.Narrator: About two hours later, and now the people are leaving the theater. The manager sees the girl with her dog.Manager: I congratulate you. You are right; your dog behaved very well. I've been watching him, and it's amazing how quiet he was.Girl: I told you that he's well trained and very intelligent.Manager: He certainly is. It even seemed as if he was enjoying the movie.Girl: Oh, he did enjoy it. He liked the film very much. However, he liked the book much better. Exercise 11. F2. T3. F4. T 8. F Exercise 2 4 6Part 2Exercise 11. D2. A3. B4. C5. C6. A Exercise 21. farm animals, hold, feed2. small pets, toys3. bury, toss them out4. real shame5. dangerous, destructive, bring diseases6. havea point 7. humanely, limit8. time, money, warm place 9. isolated, xxpany 10. storm of debatePart 3Exercise 11. A2. D3. D4. B5. A6. C7. A8. B Exercise 21. female, collectively2. not a moment3. infinite care up, left to right 5. struck, smarter 6. salt water lake, dock 7. self-aware, non-human intelligence, belong in captivityPart 4Further listening Listening 1Many people around the world bexxe friends with animals. Some call their pet animals byhuman names. They treat them like members of the family. Scientists now are proving what many pet owners already know—pets are good for your health.The Delta Society is a research center in the northwestern state of Washington. They say animals have a healthy effect on people, especially people who are sick and lonely.Several years ago, the Delta Society developed a program called \people work in pet therapy programs throughout the country. They take animals to visit people in hospitals, prisons and private homes. Dogs and cats are taken most often. But other visitors include snakes, rabbits, horses and birds. Some of the animals stay with the people forever. The dolphin also has a good effect on people. Scientists at the Dolphin Research Center in Florida introduce sick people to playful dolphins. People feed the dolphins, touch them, and ride on the dolphins' backs in the water. In this way, the animals help the patients feel better.The head of the Delta Society, Linda Hines, says one reason for the pet therapy is that animals help sick people get better. Also, she says the animals have acalming effect on people, because pets can help people forget their own problems.Exercise 1 1. Exercise 21. A2. C3. C4. AListening II。

Unit 1 Relationships1.A: Jake Sutton！Is that you, man? How are you?B: Hey, Andrew! I didn’t recognize you for a moment, long time no see!A: Yeah, wow, I haven’t seen you since high school graduation! what’ve you been up to?B: I’ve been back East, at collage.A: collage? Where?B.Boston.b.u.A: Oh, cool.B: And this past year, I got to go to Spain as an exchange student.A: Spain? No kidding? I remember you always hoped for an international lifestyle.B: exactly.A: So how was is, amigo?B: Oh, man, it was so great; I got to see a lot of Europe.A: Year! Like where,B.Al.over.Italy.France.Greece.an.m.homesta.famil.wa.reall.nice.They’v.invite.m.bac.agai.i..wan.t.g.t.graduat.schoo.there.A; sounds like we won’t be seeing you for anther few more years the n, eh?B..dunno.Hal.o.m.want.t.g..hal.o.m.want.t.sta. her..yo. know.whe..wa.ther...misse.hom..lo.mor.tha..though..would.A: I can imagine.2.A: so, terry, how have you been?B: good, good.A: How are things going? Did you graduate this year?B: Me? Nah! I went to State, but after my second year, I realize that what I really want to do is take over for my mom in the restaurant.A.Oh.that’.right.You.famil.own..littl.restaurant.Well..mean.it’.no.s.little.but…B: So I came back home and started apprenticing as chef.A.Really.Tha.i.s.cool.Yo.know.no.tha..thin.abou.it.i.make.perfec.sens.fo.you.Eve.bac.i.hig.school. yo.coul.coo.u..storm.So.ho.i.i.bein.i.th.restauran.business?B.Well..lov.t.cook.but.man..hav..lo.t.lear.abou.runnin..business.I’.reall.gla.m.mom’.aroun.t.teac .me.\A.Well.I’.b.t.tr.you.cooking.Wha.night.d.yo.work?B.Tak.you.pick.I’.ther.seve.night..week.3;A: Ken? Ken Mackney, is that you?B: Uh, yeah, I’m Ken Mackney.A.It’.me.Barr.Simmons.Yo.know.Mr.Jones’.calculu.class.senio.year?B: Um, so, how’s it going? What are you up to these days?A.I’.prett.busy.I’.workin.a.a.accountan.i.th.city.B: Oh, that’s great! It sounds like you really put your math skills to good use.s.fall.Hey.yo.migh.actuall.kno.m.wife.Tin.Chan.Jaso.Chan’.littl.sister?B.Tina.I.sh.th.on.wh.wen.t.Harvar.Medica.School?A.No.tha.wa.Lis.Fong.Tin.wen.t.ar.school.B: Oh! Well, I guess you and Tina are a good match, then, you were always into art, too, weren’t you?A: No, not really, that’s my brother tom you are thinking of, you don’t remember very much from high school, do you?B: No, I guess not! It’s been a long time!4:A: hi, Kate, it’s me, Cindy Lohan, you remember me , don’t you?B.Cindy.Cindy..can’.Oh.m.gosh.yes..d.remembe.you.But…A: But what?B.Well.it’.jus.tha.yo.don’.loo.lik.th.free-spirite.Cind..remember.Yo.loo.so.s.normal.A: Normal? I guess you’re referring to my hair?B.Yeah..mean.you’r.jus..regula.brunett.now.Whe..kne.you.yo.alway.ha.you.hai.dye.som.interestin.color.Blu.on.day.pi n.th.next.A.Well.I’wye.now.Mos.judge.hav..thin.agains.pin.hair.so…B: I can see your sense of humor hasn’t changed much!Unit 2 Identity1.Oh.m.gosh.Y o.won’.believ.this.What? What happened, Katie (Kate)?You know that guy Brett, from the football team?Oh.yeah.th.bi.dum.jock.Wha.di.h.d.thi.time?He gave me a poem.A poem?.mean.it’.beautiful.It’.romanti.an.it’.ful.o.imagery..jus.couldn’.believ.i.camefro.him. Yo.go.tha.right..didn’.eve.thin.h.coul.read.I just found out he plays two musical instruments and speaks French fluently!Hmm, well, maybe there’s more to Brett than meets the eye.2:Hey, Jeff(Jeffrey), I didn’t know you took dance lessons.What? How did you know that?Your girlfriend showed me some pictures of your dancing.Man, I told her not to show those to people.A.(use.t.expres.sympathy.disgust.o.disbelief).com.o.(hurry.disagreement).Actually,.thin.it’. prett.cool..wis.ther.wer.somethin..fel.tha.passionat.about.Realy, you know I love to dance, but I don’t tell my friends about it.Dancin.i..privat.thin.fo.me.It’.jus.somethin..d.fo.myself.3：Hey.Kayla.Ca..borro.you.note.fro.today’.mat.class?Yeah.sure.jus.mak.sur.t.giv.the.bac.t.m.befor.m.ban.play.tonight..nee.tim.t.study.Did you say your band?Yeah.I’.i..ban.calle.Roc.Hard..pla.th.drum.(instrumen.playe.b.beatin.wit.th.hand.o.sticks 鼓).You’r.kidding.Yo.pla.th.drum.fo..roc.band..neve.would’v.guessed.Why? 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B.No.no.I’.sur.we’r.not.Just.it’.kin.o..persona.thingA: So, Jerry, have you thought about where you’re going to live after you graduate in June?B.Uh.yeah..thin.I’.goin.t.mov.bac.i.wit.m.folks.sav..littl.money.yo.know.A: Your folks ?You gotta be kidding !Don’t you think it’s time to leave the nest?B:Uh.yeah..guess.Bu.it’.no.lik.it’.gonn.b.forever.Jus.unti..ca.sav.u.enoug.mone.to…A:I gotta say, man, I think it’s a mistake.B: Well, I’ve thought about it a lot, and I really think it’s the best decision for me right now.A.Bu.yo.nee.t.g.ou.o.you.ow.,ge.you.ow.plac.,fin.yourself.You.parent.ar.jus.goin.t.ge.i.th.way.B.Well.yo.know.I’.no.th.onl.on.movin.bac.hom.afte.college.Seem.lik.hal.th.peopl..kno.ar.doin.it. 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But you haven’t changed much.Sorry, I didn’t recognize you.What have you been up to after graduation?I hope to get together sometime next year.They are very close and often play basketball together.We’ve stayed in touch with each other after graduation .Do you really know him?Some people aren’t what they seem/look like.There’s more than him than meets the eye.In a long run, personality is more important than physical appearance.The performance you made last night was awesome.Just keep on doing what you’re doing and never mind what others say,It’.non.o.you.business.Jus.leav.m.alone.If you ask me, I wouldn’t go by myself.If I were you, I’d say it’s a personal thing./it’s private.Don’t you think it’s time to make some changes now?Why not go to your teachers for help?You’d better look before you leap./You’d better be prudent.Her parents are open and fair with all their kids.There’s nothing difficult as long as we speak frankly and sincerely.She loves music and it seems that she can’t live without it.How can I put it/this nicely? It’s really hard to say.H.ha.man.strang.habits.It’.reall.difficul.t.ge.alon.wel.wit.him.We all like to stay in touch with her because she is very kind and considerate.You’d better weigh the pros and cons before making any decision.It’s always difficult to make a sound decision.Three months afterward she came to a decision to work for another company.They held several hearings to invite different public opinions.I’ve been thinking about how to make few mistakes.Take your time and I don’t want to rush you for a decision.A: Honey, I’ve been thinking.B: Huh?A: I’ve been thinking .I think I’d like to go back to work.B: Really? Why?A.Well.th.kid.ar.growin.up.Jenn.i.of.t.university.an.Te.i.goin.t.b.i.hig.schoo.nex.year.B: Uh huh, yeah, right?A: Well, I just don’t think I need to a stay-at-home mom anymore.B: But, but who’s going to make dinner and do the laundry, and who’s going to clean the house?A..don’.know.honey.bu.we’l.figur.i.ou..I’v.bee.weighin.th.pro.an.corns.an.no.i.jus.seem.lik.th.bes.tim.t.mak..change.A: Hey, how’s it going, Frank?B: Oh, not too sure.A: Oh, what’s the problem?B.It’.no.reall..problem.It’.kind.o..goo.thin...gues..A: You guess?B: Well, I applied for a job with a really good engineering firm a couple of months ago , and I talked to the boss yesterday.A: Yeah?B: And they want to hire me.A: That’s great news.B.Well.sor.o..Bu.th.downsid.i.th.job’.i.Texas..woul.hav.t.move.An.the.wan.m.t.star.i.si.w eeks.A.Ooh.Texas.That’.reall.fa.away.Wha.ar.yo.leanin.toward?B.A.thi.point.I’.seriousl.considerin.acceptin.th.offer.Bu..hav.unti.nex.wee.t.le.the.know.3.A.Hey.Jamie.yo.loo.stresse.out.What’.wrong?B: Oh, I have to choose my major this month, and I’m still undecided.A:.though.yo.wer.majorin.i.theater.Didn’.yo.sa.yo.wante.t.b.nex.Angelin.Jolie?B: Yeah, but I changed my mind last semester and started taking more psychology classes.A: Well, why don’t you do that? Y ou could be the next Sigmund Freud, the femaleversion.B:.would.bu..don’.know.I’.takin..reall.grea.physic.clas.thi.semester..totall.lov.it.A: Then why not do physics?B.S..coul.b.th.nex.Alber.Einstein.right..don’.kno.abou.that.either..kind.wan.t.tak.som.Frenc.classes.Yeah.tha.sound.good.Mayb..shoul.majo.i.French.the..can’.reall.tak.th.phys ics.An..mean.theate.stil.i..rea.fun.4A: What do you think about getting a puppy, Rick?B:A puppy? why would we do that?A: Well, I was at the supermarket today, and there was this guy with a box of Labrador puppies out front, and they are so cute.B.Yeah.o.course.the.ar.cute.Puppie.ar.alway.cute.Bu.the.ar.messy.too.A:.know.bu.yo.shoul.hav.see.them.Thei.littl.tail.an.thei.littl.faces.B.Th.proble.wit..pupp.i.tha.i.eventuall.become.dog..bi.dog.What’..bi.do.gonn.d.i.ou.litte.apartment?A.W.wil.tak.i.fo.walk..I.wil.b.great.C’mon.B:.don’.know..wil.thin.abou.it.Wh.don’.w.ge..ca.instead.Unit 6 Language1. A: Hey, Andrew! You’re back from Australia.B: Y eah, just got back yesterday.A: Well, g’day, mate! How did you like my homeland?B.Oh.man.i.wa.great.Th.peopl.wer.s.friendly.Th.weathe.wa.great.An.som.o.th.Australia.slan. yo.taugh.m.reall.cam.i.handy.A.Oh.yeah..be.yo.picke.u.som.mor.whil.yo.wer.there.B.Yep.Mm.lemm.se..kno.‘mozzies.ar.‘mosquitoes.an.‘tucker.mean.‘food’.And.o.course.Australia.Englis.i.calle.‘Strine’.A: Not bad, mate! A few more trips down under and you will be an expert in Strine!2. A: So, how did you like Professor Lee’s class?B: Man, I don’t know.A: What do you mean?B..mean.it’.har.t.pic.u.wha.sh.i.saying.He.Englis.i.s.har.t.understand.A: You think so?B: Y eah, she has a strong accent, you know.A.Well.yeah.bu.ever.ha.a.accent.Eve.yo.hav.a.accent.Her.i.jus.differen.fro.yours.that’.all! B: Sure is .A.Don’.worr.abou.it.though.You’e.t.ho.sh.talks.B: Maybe, but I’m really having a hard time understanding her right now.A.Well.mayb.yo.shoul.jus.pa.attentio.t.wha.sh.write.o.th.board.Sh.write.o.th.boar..lot..thin.se.t.her.3. A.OK.Place.everyone.’Gon.wit.th.wind,.scen.25,tak.2.An.action!B: Rhett, I only know that I love …A.Cut.Cut.Cut.Julia.you’v.go.t.wor.o.you.souther.accent.Yo.jus.don’.soun.lik.Scarlet.B: .know..know..a.jus.no.gettin.i.fo.som.reason.A: OK.It’.no.tha.hard.No..listen.I.th.souther.dialec.o.America.Englis.,th.pronou.‘I.Sound.lik.‘AH’..lov.yo.,Rhett.B.OK.Lemm.tr.thi.again.Aaa...onl.kno.tha..lov.you.A.Better.No.anothe.thing.‘R.sound.a.th.en.o.th.word.ar.ofte.dropped.S..fo.example.yo.sa.‘suga’.no.‘sugar’.B.OK.Don’.both.m.anymo’.An.don’.cal.m.suga’!A.Muc.bette.!Al.right.Place.everyone.We’r.goin.t.tr.thi.again.Light.camera.action!Real Word Listening:Part 1.Sumi interviews for the job.Unit 7 PersonalityListening Task1.Hi.I’.Michael.I’.32-year-ol.whit.male.I’dy..l ik.roc.music.dancing.an.surfing..a.lookin.fo.a.attractiv.woma.wh.like.t.part.a.muc.a..do.Surfi n.experienc.i..plus.bu.no.necessary.I.you’r.willin.t.learn.I’.willin.t.teac.you!2.I’.Anit.an.I’.34-year-ol.African-America.woman.I’.singl.an..wor.fo..majo.corporati on.I’anizatio.Greenpeace.s.respec.fo.natur.i..must.I’.lookin.fo..singl.professiona.man.3.t.40.wh.alread.ha.hi.ow.lif.bu.want.t.shar.qualit.time.H.ha .t.b.hones.abov.al.else.3.Hi.m.nam.i.Jack.I’..sensitiv.28-year-ol.guy.I’ mitment.I’.int.bodybuilding.movies.an.golf..hav..grea.jo.wit..grea.income.s.yo.don’.hav.t.b.rich.jus.fu.t.b.with.Bu.I..hopeles.i.kitchen.s.yo.hav.t.b.abl.t.cook.Let’.ge.t.kno.eac.othe.an. enjo.lif.lon.together.4.M.nam.i.Cora.an.I’..singl.Chinese-America.women.I’.i.m.mid-twenties.I.yo.lov.lon.w alk.o.th.beach.candleligh.dinners.an.intelligen.conversation.I’.lik.t.mee.you..wan..ma.wh.co me.fro..goo.family.like.t.read.an.ha..goo.sens.o.humor.Ar.yo.m.‘knigh.i.shinin.armor’? Real World Listening:Unit 8 TechnologyListening task1. A: You wouldn’t believe what happe ned to me.B: What?A: Well, I got my credit card bill yesterday ,and I was looking it over ,and there all these charges for things didn’t buy .There was a fur coat from some expensive website ,and , like ,fifty phone calls to Paris.B.Oh.no.Di.someon.stea.you.credi.card?A.No..stil.hav.th.card.bu.someon.mus.hav.gotte.th.number.Sometime.that’.al.yo.nee.t.bu.so methin.ove.th.phon.o.o.th.Internet.B : Wow ,that’s scary .A.Y pany.The.hav.identit.thef.insurance.s.they’r.goin.t.giv.m..ne.card..ne.number.an..don’.hav.t.pa.fo.an.o.tha.stuff.2. A: How’s that new computer working out, man？B.Well.har.t.say.It’.definitel..coo.machine.to.o.th.line.It’p uter.an.i.i.wa.faster.Th.thin.is.non.o.m.ol.softwar.work.i.it.A: Really?B: Y eah, it’s a new operating system, so nothing is compatible.A: Wow.B: So now I have to buy upgrades for all my programs, all the new versions of everything. A: That’s goona be expensive.B: Y ep, it’s really lame.3. A: Hey, did you get the e-mail I sent you yesterday?B..thin.so.I.wa.on.o.thos.jok.forwards.right.On.o.th.kin.tha.ar.suppose.t.b.funny.A.Y eah.i.wa..pictur.o.a.elephan.playin.baseball.Man.tha.wa.hilarious.B.Yeah.um.actually..kin.o.wis.yo.wouldn’.sen.m.al.thos.forwards..en.u.jus.deletin.the.anyho w.A.Oh.OK..didn’.realize.B.Sorry.bu.it'.jus.tha..get.like.fift.forward..day.fro.you.m.mum.m.sister.m.coworkers.M.inbo .i.alway.s.clogge.u.wit.forward.tha.sometime..don’.eve.ge.t.rea.m.rea.e-mails.importan.e-m ails.yo.know.4. A: John, you’ve been playing the video games for hours.B..know..know.It’.jus.tha..hav.t.ge.t.leve.fiv.befor..ca.tak..break.A: Well, you’ve been playing nonstop everyday like this for the past week.B.Yeah.Thi.gam.i.reall.addictive.Bu..promis.I’l.sto.jus.a.soo.a..ge.int.th.secre.room.A: The secret room?B: Y eah, but first I’ve got to get a hold a golden key.A: John, listen to yourself! I think this game is messing with you head.Unit 9 Living SituationsListening Task1. A.Hi.littl.sister.How’.you.firs.wee.awa.a.school?B: Well, I have to say that dormitory living has some major negatives.A: Like what? You don’t have a curfew, do you?B.No.an.that’.on.thin..d.like.Bu.it’.kin.o.disgustin.t.hav.t.shar..bathroo.an.shower.wit.thirt .othe.people.An.som.o.m.neighbor.part.o.schoo.nights.Th.othe.night..ha.m.firs.exam.an..wa.t ryin.t.ge..goo.night’.sleep.bu.i.wa.impossible.the.wer.s.noisy.A: Yeah, that sure sounds like a dorm life! That’s why I moved out my sophomore year. B:.thin..wil..too.2.A.M.parent.ca.s.annoying.The.don’s.nigh.m.parent.barge.int.m.roo. whil..wa.o.interne.an.wan.t.se.wha.I’.doing.B.Wow.That’.s.differen.fro.m.mom.Sh.alway.respect.m.privacy.Sh.alway.knock.befor.sh.co me.int.m.room.A.Wow.M.mu.an.da.ar.alway.snoopin.aroun.m.room.tryin.t.figur.ou.wha.I’.doing.an.the.loo.throug.m.cel.bil.t.se.who’.calling.M.mo.eve.calle.on.o.th.phon.number.sh.found!B.Oh.m.mo.neve.doe.that.I.sh.want.t.kno.wh.m.friend.are.sh.jus.ask.me.A.man.you’r.lucky.You’v.go.i.goo..go..spar.bedroo.fo.me?3. A: Anthony! Kim! How are you two lovebirds? Have you adjusted to married life yet ?B: Well, we’re still working on it !C.Yeah.right.We’r.workin.o.it.A:I guess it takes a while to get used to each other’s habits , huh?C: Yeah, well, you know, I’m a bit of a n eat freak.A: yeah, I know.C: and Anthony, well, let’s just say he’s a little on the messy side.B.yeah.differen.styles..guess.An.the.there’.th.littl.proble.o.sleepin.a.night.Sh.talk.i.he.sleep. 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Uint 6II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM: Did you pick up the paper for me today? I really want to check the job vacancies. W: I know, it‟s over there. There‟s not much happen though. I had a look already.Maybe you should look on the Net instead.Q: What is the man looking for?2.ScriptM: You don‟t have enough experience or qualifications for this role. What makes you believe you could handle the position?W: I‟m a fast learner and enjoy learning on the job. My natural skills lie in this area, and I‟m confident that I could handle the challenge. Given a chance, I would prove myself.Q: What is the woman saying?3. ScriptM: Could you help me with my resume? Jane said you‟re good with these things, andI really need someone to edit it. It‟s way too long.W: Sure, no problem, give I to me. A good resume should be no more than one page, you know. And it should list you experience in reverse chronological order. I can see we‟ve got some work to do!Q: Which of the following is true according to the conversation?4. ScriptM: Could you tell me why you would like to work for our company?W: Well, it has a good reputation as an employer, and its products are quite popular in the marketplace. I would feel proud to work for a company like this and to contribute a great deal to its success.Q: Why does the woman apply for the job?5. ScriptW: Where do you see yourself in five years‟ time?M: I aim to have been promoted to senior manager at the very least. I‟m very ambitious and want to climb up the career ladder as fast as possible. I don‟t want to feel miserable on the first rung in five years‟ time, watching everybody above me.Q: What does the man want in fie years?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3. A 4.C 5.BIII. Listening InTask 1 Tips for job interviewsA:After listening to the career officer‟s talk, I‟ve now realizes the importance of getting prepared for an interview.B:Quite true. First of all, we should never be late for an interview. If you‟re not punctual, they‟ll suspect that you‟ll be late for work in future.A: Before going to the interview, we had better pay attention to our dress. We must look professional without overdoing it. Careless clothes will lead them into thinking that you‟re likely to do your job carelessly.B: During the interview, it is important to look confident without being too pushy. It‟s necessary to maintain eye contact. This shows your interest in the conversation, and helps to maintain the communication between you and the interviewer.A: Many employers attach importance to the education you‟ve received. We need to highlight those courses especially valuable to the company.B: Book knowledge is not enough. We must show them we have practical experience in the field. Tell them about our internship, and emphasize the skills that are useful in the job we‟re seeking.A:How clever you are! These days many students want to tell the prospective employer that they have a good command of English and have obtained a College English Test Band 4 Certificate.B: They‟re also eager to tell interviewer about their computer skills with PowerPoint, office automation, and so on. Students from non-key universities especially need certificates to shoe they‟ve acquired those skills before they can hope to compete against students from prestigious universities.A: Character is considered an important factor in contemporary society, where teamwork is a must.B: But too many students are saying more or less the same thing. If everybody says, “I‟m warm-hearted and cooperative, get along well with my classmates, and have good team spirit,” the boss will soon get fed up.A: Perhaps we should let the work we‟ve done shoe our character.B: Right on. Participation is important. If you can show them you‟re an important official of the Student Union of the university or the department, or you‟ve organized a singing competition and won an award, obviously you‟re a good team player.Keys: T F T T F TTTaks 2 Are you ready for a phone interview Nowadays, many employers use telephone interviews to screen candidates in order to narrow the pool of applicants who will be invited for in-person interviews. They are also used as a way to minimize the expenses involved in interviewing out –of-town candidates.While you…re job-searching, it…s important to be prepared for a phone in terview on a moment…s notice. You never know w hen a recruiter might call. So, you…d better take a look at the following phone interview tips.Before the interview, you should get well-prepared. For example, you can compile a list of your background and skills, your strengths and weaknesses, as well as a list of answers to typical phone interview questions. You need to keep your resume on the top of your desk or tape it to the wall near the phone, so it…s at your fingertips when you need to answer questions. Also, you should have a pen and Paper handy for mote taking.It…s helpful to practice interviewing. You can rehearse answers to those typical questions you might be asked. Have a friend or family member conduct a mock interview and tape record it, so you can see how you sound over the ph one. In this wa y, you…ll be able to hear your “ums”and “uhs” and “OKs”, and you can practice reducing them from your conversational speech.During the phone interview, try to smile. Smiling will project a positive image to the listener and will change the tone of your voice. Over the phone, you must speak slowly, clearly and politely. You should use the interviewer…s title(Mr. or Ms. and their last ,name), and remember to only use a first name if they ask you to. It is essential not to interrupt the interviewer. On your part, you should try to give answers that are short and to the point.Finally, remember your goal is to set up a face-to-face interview. After you thank the interviewer, ask if it would be possible to meet in person.Questions1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a purpose of screening candidates on the phone?2. What can you infer from the speaker…s recommendation of compiling a list of information about yourself?3. What does the speaker say about your resume?4. According to the speaker, why should you conduct a simulated interview?5. Which of the following is suggested when you address the interviewer on the phone? Keys: BCCADTask3: Do you know how to write a resume?Your resume, or CV in British English, has one mission and one mission only: to get you a job interview. Your resume is usually the first impression an employer has of you. And as “you never get a second chance to make a first impression”, you‗d better get it right firs time. Here…re some suggestions that may be of use in preparing a resume.First, use a design that demands attention. Employers don…t have time to read through each of your job descriptions to know if you have the skills they need. The design of your resume must do it for them. Your resume should be concise, well-organized and relevant. Itshould emphasized the most important and relevant points about your experience, skills and education.Second, put important information first. List important information at the beginning of your job descriptions. Put statements in your resume in order of importance and relevance to the job you want. A powerful statement with exact numbers influences every statement that follows.Third, target the job. You will have more success if you adjust your resume and cover letter for the specific skills another job. In other words, you need to “re-package” yourself. In that way, an employer will see immediately that you correspond to the job description. It is not dishonest to “re-package”yourself. You are simply pressing yourself and your skills in the best light for a particular employer. This will help you to get more interviews and allow you to apply for a wider range o jobs.Questions1. Why doe s the speaker say the resume is important?2. Which of the following will NOT be regarded as a feature of good resumes?3. Where should you put the important information in your job descriptions according to the passage?4. How many resumes would the speaker advise you to write if you applied for three jobs?5. Which is the passage mainly about?Keys: CAACBFurther listening:Task 1: Tell me about yourself.ScriptM: Tell me a little about yourself.W: I‟m from Guilin City.M: What brought you to the east coast?W: I came to Qingdao to attend college. I‟m impressed by this city‟s dynamic economy. I‟ve come to love it so much that I‟ve decided to stay and work here. M: What work experience do you?W: I worked as an intern for a small shipping company. And my primary responsibilities were to maintain the company‟s ties with the existing customers and try to find new cargo sources.M: And what did that experience teach you?W: I learned that communication skills are extremely important. The knowledge I acquired from textbooks is indeed, but it is equally essential to be able to persuade a potential client t to trust you.M: How would your former employer describe you?W: He told me that my ability to find one customer after another was an asset to the company. He thanked me for my loyalty. He also appreciated my team as shown in my cooperation with my colleague.M: You seem very mature for your age. And I see from your resume that you are very goal-oriented.W: Thank you. I believe I‟ve acquired many good qualities from my parents. They‟re my role models. However, I know I still have a lot to learn.The woman went from Guilin City to the east coast city of Qingdao to attend college. She was impressed by the latter‟s dynamic economy. Now shi is being interviewed for a job. She says she once worked as an intern for a small shipping company to maintain the company‟s ties with the existing customers and try to find new cargo sources. There she learned the importance of communication skills. She has realized that book knowledge is indeed necessary, but it is equally essential to persuade potential clients to trust her. Her former employer said her ability to find customers was an asset to the company. He appreciated the loyalty and team spirit. The interviewer finds her mature for her age and very goal-oriented. And she believes that she has acquired many good qualities form her parents, but still has a lot to learn. Task 2: A Work Qualification TestScriptMurphy applies for an engineering position at an Irish firm based in Dublin. An American applied for the same job. Quite by coincidence, the two amplifications, and were asked to take the same test by the manager of the Human Resource Department. Upon completion of the test, both men missed only one of the questions. The manager went to Murphy and said, “Thank you for your interest, but we‟ve decided to give the American the job.”Bewildered by the manager‟s decision, Murphy asked, “Why would you be doing that? We both got nine questions correct. This being Ireland and me being Irish, I should get the job!”The manger answered calmly, “We have made our decisions based on the correct answers, but on the question you missed.”Unconvinced and somewhat indignant, Murphy question, “And just how would one incorrect answer be better than the other?”The manager‟s maser took him by surprise, “Simple, on QuestionNo.5, the American put down …I don‟t‟ know‟, and you put down …Neither do I‟.”Keys: FTTTFTFor Reference1.He made his decision based on the wrong answers to the one question one missed,rather than on the correct answers.2.By writing “Neither do I”, it seems that Murphy copied the American answer onthe test.Task3: A Guide to a Successful Job InterviewScriptThere are times that you will be asked a hard question during a job interview. Don‟t panic, they just want to see how you handle a difficult situation. Being prepared is always the best policy. Here are some samples of questions and some advice on how to handle them properly.Why should we choose you? To this question, you can ask yourself why you applied, what makes you suitable for this question, what the company can gain from hiring you, what you have to offer, how you would handle this jib, etc.Often they ask you to tell them about yourself. You can split your answer into two, the professional and the personal level. Both are important, and how you move from one to the other depends on what you have to say. You can give a brief summary of your life, professional and personal, with less emphasis on the early past, and more emphasis on the present and the future.When asked “What are your weakness?”, don‟t say, “I don‟t have any.” Everyone has weakness, and it takes something positive like, “I haven‟t had a lot of exposure on the on-site work, but I‟m looking forward to being more involved in dealing with customers directly and learning their needs.”Another common question is: “What are your strengths?” You should customize your answer to meet the position requirement. Keep in mind the things they asked for in the advertisement. Tell them your strengths, but also show them how they how they would apply to this job. To show how your strengths were valuable, use the “Why, where, when, how” to demonstrate and prove your strengths.1.What is the passage mainly concerned with?2.What does the speaker NOT mention as an answer to the question, “Why shouldwe choose you?”?3.What does the speaker say you should stress when introducing yourself?4.What does the speaker advice you NOT to say when asked, “What are yourweaknesses?”5.What should you say when asked about your strong points?Kes: 1C 2.C3. B 4.A 5.D。

《英语听力教程3》第二版_Unit6_Part I Getting readyA.B. Keys:1:√ 2:√ 3:√ 4:○ 5:√Part II New ZealandersA. Keys:I. 1: island 2: South Pacific Ocean 3: 2 575 000II. 1: free 2: 3 3: 19 4: 7 and 15 5: the Government Correspondence SchoolIII. 1: one of the highest 2: one-story wooden 3: meat and butterIV. 1: musical 2: concerts 2: operaV. 1: sports 2: camping 3: fishing 4: rugby football 5: soccer 6: basketballB. Keys:1: F 2: F 3: T 4: T 5: F 6: TPart III What do you think of BritainA. Keys:Paul:1: changeable 2: depressing 3: beak 4: boring 5: flavor6: taste 7: enjoy it 8: snobbish 9: alive 10: on fireCindy:1: cloudy 2: sunshine 3: dull 4: sweets 5: difficult6: reserved 7: relaxedUsha:1: changeable 2: OK 3: healthy 4: bland 5: reserved6: friendly 7: fastSpiro:1: depressing 2: long 3: pleasant 4: all right 5: limited6: friendly 7: sincere 8: awful 9: tiringB. Keys:1: It must be tasty and full of flavor.2: Spring and autumn.3: Because the city life is fast.4: For seven years.5: There is a wider selection for dishes in Greek food.6: Usha is very good at making friends.Part IV More about the topic: Native People of AlaskaKeys:I. 1: sea 2: fish 3: reindeer 4: frame houses 5: huts 6: hunting 7: carvingII. 1: related 2: differnt 3: the sea 4: fishing boats 5: working inIII. 1: the interior 2: Canada 3: fishing 4: trapping 5: near the sea6: means of livelihood 7: loggingPart V Do you know…?Keys:1: T 2: T 3: F 4: F 5: F 6: T 7: FTape scriptPart I Getting readyB.Presenter: Today Selina Kahn is in the arrival area at Gatwick Airport checking out today's topic —national stereotypes. Selina ...Selina: Thanks, John. I have with me Eric, who's just flown in with Virgin Atlantic from the USA.Eric: That's right. I've just come back from New York.Selina: Is it as dangerous as they say?Eric: No, New York isn't dangerous, no more than any other big city, especially if you're careful and don't advertise the fact that you're a tourist.Selina: And is it true what they say about New Yorkers, that they're rude, and that they only care about themselves?Eric: Well, I found the people were very friendly. However, they do have a reputation for not caring about other people. I think the reason for this is that life in New York is incredibly stressful. People just don't have the time to think about anybody else. It isn't that they don't care.Selina: Is there anything else you noticed about New Yorkers?Eric: Two things I had heard about before I went to New York did seem to be true, though. First is that they are always talking about money and how much things cost. Secondly, it's that people eat all the time as they go about their daily lives, you know they "graze on the hoof" as they walk about the streets.Selina: Thanks Eric, and now I have with me, Sue, who's been to the south of France ...Part IINew ZealandersNew Zealand is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean about 1 200 miles southeast of Australia. It has about 2 575 000people. Two thirds live on the North Islands, and one third on the larger South Island. Most of them are of British descent.Almost everyone in New Zealand knows how to read and write. The government provides free education for children from ages 3 to 19. Education is compulsory for children between the ages of 7 and 15, but most enter school by the age of 5. Young children who live far from schools belong to the Government Correspondence School and listen to daily school broadcasts on the radio.New Zealanders enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the world. There are no people of great wealth, but poverty is practically unknown. The majority of families live in one-story wooden homes. Most families have an automobile, and many have modern home appliances. Because the country is a major producer of sheep and dairy products, meat and butter form a larger share of the diet than is common in other countries. The people are among the world's greatest tea drinkers.Many of the books, magazines, and movies in New Zealand come from the United Kingdom or the United States. But the number of books published in the country is growing rapidly. Musical and theatrical groups come from Europe and North America to perform. The larger cities have radio and television stations. The National Symphony Orchestra gives concerts throughout the country, and there are also opera and ballet companies.New Zealanders enjoy the outdoors, and people of all ages take part in sports. Favorite holiday activities are camping, boating, hunting and fishing. Horse racing draws large crowds to racetracks. Rugby football is a national game. Other team sports are soccer, cricket, basketball, and field hockey.Statements:1. New Zealand is about 1 400 miles from Australia.2. More people live on the larger South Island than the North Island in New Zealand.3. Most New Zealanders are of British origin.4. Children in New Zealand usually go to school at the age of5.5. Not many New Zealanders have their own cars.6. New Zealanders are fond of drinking a lot of tea.Part III What do you think of Britain1. Paul comes from Jamaica.Interviewer: What do you think of English food?Paul: English food — right now, I can enjoy it, but when I first came up from the West Indies, I found it rather distasteful, rather boring, no flavor, no taste.Interviewer: What do you think of the English weather?Paul: The English weather — I do not think there are enough adjectives to describe (it) — miserable, cold, damp, changeable, depressing. I think bleak is the best word.Interviewer: Now what do you think about English people and their way of life?Paul: The older generation of English people are really snobbish — the snob-nosed English. But the youth of E ngland today — they're really alive, you know, they're more vibrant, on fire, alive. They are much more free than their parents, crazy!2. Cindy comes from Los Angeles.Interviewer: What do you think of the English weather?Cindy: Well, it's rather cloudy and depressing. I get tired of all these "sunny intervals". There's not enough sunshine. Other than that, it's all right. It's not too cold, nor too warm.Interviewer: And have you had much opportunity to eat English food?Cindy: Yes, I avoid it, because it's dull. I think it's dull. And I think the English eat a lot of sweets and greasy food like chips.Interviewer: And what about the English way of life? What do you think of that?Cindy: Well, it's certainly more relaxed, but I think that the English people are —tend to be —difficult to get to know. They're reserved. The cities are safer and I also think they're much cleaner than the American cities, which makes it much more pleasant to live there.3. Usha comes from Madras, in India.Interviewer: Would you like to tell me what you think of the English weather?Usha: Well, the English weather is very changeable, but it's OK. Well, I like spring and autumn best. I think they are the loveliest time of the year.Interviewer: And what about English food? What do you think of that?Usha: Well, English food is healthy. But I wouldn't like to have it every day. It's rather — I wouldn't say dull — but too bland for my taste.Interviewer: And what about English people? How have you found them?Usha: Well, in the beginning, they are rather reserved, but once you get to know them, they are very friendly, and I've gotmany English friends now in England.Interviewer: And how have you found the English way of life?Usha: Well, city life is fast of course everywhere, but I like the countryside very much. I like it very much, yes.4. Spiro comes from Salonika, in Greece.Interviewer: You've lived in England for about seven years. What do you think of English weather?Spiro: Well, I think the English winter is very depressing at times, especially when it drizzles all the time, and also the other thing that makes it depressing is the long nights. It gets dark very early and you wake up and it's pitch black again, and so you go to work and it's very dark and you come home and it's dark again. But in the summer, I think, when the sun's shining, it's very pleasant indeed, with green parks, trees, very pleasant.Interviewer: And what about English food? What do you think of that?Spiro: Well, I think it's — English food is all right, but there's a very limited selection of dishes. It's mostly roast and — offhand — there's only about five typically English dishes I can think of, whereas compare that to Greek food, there's an enormous selection of dishes one could cook.Interviewer: And what do you think of the Englishpeople?Spiro: I find them very reserved, but it seems that when you get to know them, they're quite friendly and sincere. But it usually takes some time to actually open an English person up — if you like.Interviewer: And what do you think of the English way of life?Spiro: Pretty awful, actually. It's the speed of life really that Ifind rather tiring.Part IV More about the topic: Native People of AlaskaWhen the Russian discovered Alaska in 1741, they found it occupied by three groups of native peoples — Eskimos, Aleuts, and Indians. Descendants of these natives still live in Alaska.Most scientists think that the native peoples migrated originally from Asia to North America, not all at once but in wave after wave over thousands of years. Probably the last to enter Alaska were the ancestors of the northern Eskimos.Eskimos Of the different groups of native peoples, the Eskimos are the most numerous. From earliest times the Eskimos depended upon sea mammals, fish, and caribou for their living. In the 1890's reindeer were brought from Siberia to start herds as an additional means of livelihood.Many Eskimos now live in frame houses heated by fuel oil, but they once lived in sod and driftwood huts heated by seal-oil lamps. They did not build snow igloos, as some of the Canadian Eskimos still do, except for emergency shelter.The Eskimos are superb hunters. They are an energetic people who have long been known for their ivory carving and other arts and crafts. Their way of life is changing as they find opportunities for schooling and for employment in trades and professions.Aleuts The Aleutian Islands and the Alaska Peninsula are the homelands of the Aleuts. The Aleut language is related to the language of the Eskimos, and yet it is very different. Like the Eskimos, the Aleuts have always depended on the sea for food and other needs. Some of the present-day Aleuts operate fishing boats. Others work in fish canneries. Many Aleuts have Russiannames, which go back to the time of the Russian occupation of Alaska.Indians There are two major groups of Indians — the Indians of the Interior Plateau and the Indians of Southeastern Alaska.The Indians who live in the interior came to Alaska from Canada. Originally they were hunters. Some of them still live by hunting, fishing, and trapping. Others have moved to towns, where they live and work as do other present-day Alaskans.The Indians of Southeastern Alaska are sometimes known as the maritime Indians, or Indians who live near the sea. They have been in Alaska for hundreds of years. Carving and basket making are among the crafts of the maritime Indians. They are known for their totem poles. From earliest times they depended on fish, especially salmon, for their living. Today they are efficient business people who operate commercial fishing boats and canneries. They also follow other occupations such as logging, shopkeeping, and working in government offices.Part V Do you know…?Interviewer: Now, if we could turn our attention to home, what about the trend of people moving out of the cities like London?Expert: Ah! We should be a bit careful about saying people are moving out of London. Another way of looking at it is to say London itself is moving into the country.Interviewer: How do you mean?Expert: With improved transport and better living standards, people can actually afford to spread out far more than they did before and commute into town from greater distances. Peoplecan travel to work from distances that would have been inconceivable even 20 years ago.Interviewer: All the same, isn't there a drift away from the capital?Expert: Oh, certainly, but it shouldn't be exaggerated. Lots of people have got fed up with the dirt and the hassle and the higher levels of crime, and have moved to the country because it's more peaceful and less stressful. And it's true companies have moved out to escape high rents and office costs, particularly in the service industries like insurance.Interviewer: Are there any specific things which have allowed this to happen?Expert: One of the things which has given people more choice in where they live is the new technology. People can communicate with each other through computer networks from anywhere in the country and so work from home in the spare bedroom.Interviewer: And how has business coped with this kind of change?Expert: Well, to give you one example, a company selling office equipment took the brave step of closing down its London office and allowing its ex-employees, its sales people, to set up businesses on their own account from home but using the old company just as their supplier. What happened was that turnover increased dramatically, doubled in fact and everyone was happy. And in this case the new technology was crucial for fast and efficient ordering.Interviewer: Finally, what about the impact of this trend on agriculture? Assuming that people are moving into the country, doesn't this mean that there is less land to farm?Expert: Yes, indeed. And there's no doubt that we're losing fields for housing. But this doesn't matter too much as we have in recent times been overproducing and also yields from the land have increased with modern, scientific farming methods. So what's happening is that we are getting more from less.。