Unit 6Part oneListening 11.√3;5;6;8;10The two most important factors are 3 and 62.1. four2. 6.93. 5.14.doubly5. far morePart two11.To go rock climbing.2.A couple of months ago3.To evaluate risks and make good, safe choices4.She read a poem about risk taking.5.The right equipment and good training6.About 1021.real rock face2.get a good hold3.expand our horizons4. nothing gained5.fit around6.metal hooks7.protective of8.risk nothing1.F T T F F2.1.searching for locals, the click of the mouse2.Favorite fast food shop, specific part3.in the real time, actual addresses and maps4.to private, were all available5.turning off, plan to post online14) More than enough15) another ship Unit 7Part oneListening 11 FFFTT FPart two1 ADCCB2 TFTTTFPart three1. √ 1 , 2, 6, 7Part fourFurther listeningListening 11.college/university2.Sunday3.ringing/calling4.end5.exams6.stayingst /on8.terribly/badly/poorly9.courses 10.help11.testing 12.Marketing 13. two 14.stay 15. holiday 16.projectListening 2CBAD2..1.time management; business students2.widemouthed; produced; at a time3.dumped; work themselves down4.grabbed; filled to the top; illustration5.eager beaver; how full your schedule is; fit some more things6.get them in at all Listening 21.1-5 B C A B D 6-10CBBAD2. F T FFT5.envy; leisure time6.a lot faster; No wonder7.full schedule; drive8.up to us , prioritize 9.tends to; instant service 10.afford; priorities11.pay a high price 12. put off; lack; efficient planningPart three1.T F F T T T F T2.1)searching for the elixir 2) crack the secrets 3) promised to be removed4)postpone aging 5) rejuvenate people 6) catch up with us7)die from things such as 8) stay almost the samePart fourFurther listeningListening 11 FFFFTTFF21.friend2.end3.weeks4.know5.terrible6.rang7.younger8.tired9.game 10.make 11.show 12.thinking 13.distance 14.cornerUnit 9 Part one Listening 1Listening 411) B 2) B 3) C 4) A 5) D21.car design2. in all aspects3. an overview4. the planet5.electric6.hybrid cars7. drive without people8. that individual sense of freedom 9. in anyone’s lifetimePart two1. FTFFT TFTTFListening 21A. D. E. F. H.2deep breathPlace, blowing outrecords, one secondMove a switch, shownindicationListening 31. B2. A3. C4. B5. B Listening 4Listening 318)—6) —3) —7) —5) —2) —1) —4)21) C 2) A 3) D 4) C 5) A Listening 41.The correct order is 7,5,1, 10, 3, 6, 9, 8, 4, 22.1．went into hiding2．hatred find new homes3．keep his business going, survive4．confide to, support, comfort5．deepest thoughts, hope, fears6．most widely read少年易学老难成，一寸光阴不可轻- 百度文库Part fourFurther listeningListening 111) T 2) T 3) F 4)T 5)F 6)F 7)T 8) T 9) F 10) F Listening 211。
New Standard English Book 4Unit 1Inside viewConversation 12. Janet : go back to China,do my master’s (which means going back to university),live inLondon,become a teacher,work in publishing,apply for a job at London Time Off,update my CV and look for jobs together.Andy: leave London,go to China,look for jobs together.3. the true statements are 2 and 8.Conversation 25. 1.Joe was a gofer before he became a researcher for Lift Off UK.2.Andy wants Joe’s job as a producer.6. 1(d) 2(d) 3(a) 4(c)7. 1 It’s not always very easy working with2.How did he end up in London3.the least experienced person4.He’s good at his job5.He’s confident and very competent6.I get on with him quite wellEveryday English8. 1(b) 2(b) 3(a) 4(a) 5(b)Outside view2. the true statements Samantha agrees with are:1,2,3 and 4.4. 1.She needs to improve her interview techniques to help her to get a job2.She doesn’t know how to answer the questions and give answers that might lead herfailure in a job interview.3.She doesn’t understand what the interviewer is actually looking for.4.That you need to be well prepared for an interview. It boils down topreparation,presentation and understanding what the interviewer is looking for.5. 1.professional job coach2.research on the position and the company3.having not practised with some of the questions4.how you present yourself5.what the interviewer is actually looking for6.preparation,presentation and understanding7.in relationship to the job8.some examples in your life9.dealing with problems7. the pieces of advice the speakers give are:1,3,5,7,8,9,10 and 11.Listening inPassage 13. 1(b) 2(d) 3(a) 4(d) 5(c)Passage 27. The US: typical working hours:9-5Office clothes:for men,jacket and tie or pen neck shirt,sometimes jeansMeal breaks: one hourOvertime:yes;paid for each 15 minute period after the first hourHolidays:two weeks a year;three weeks after five yearsRetirement age: men:65; women:62 or 63Pay day:twice a month; at the beginning and middle of the monthCompany benefits: lease a company car; apension plan and a health care plan Brazil: typical working hours：8-5 or 9-6，but people usually work longerOffice clothes:casual and informal,but neat and tidyMeal breaks : one hourOvertime:yes,very often;not paidHolidays : 30 working daysRetirement age :men:65 or after 30-35 years’ work; women : after 60Pay day: some companies may twice a month; others once a monthCompany benefits: It depends:maybe a company car,living accommodation,school forchildren,lunch and travel costs,gasoline,health insurance…Unit 2Inside viewConversation 12. Joe:1 Andy:2 Janet:3,43. 1.It is a feature programme which reviews recently published books2.None of them have read all of the books3.He’s annoyed4.It features new books that may have a London angle,but not necessarily.5.Because Charles Dickens’ books are always on TV6.She knows quite a lot about Dickens because she is studing his work at university .7.It’s a biography which describes the London locations which are the settings for many ofDickens’ books.8.Yes.Conversation 25. portsmouth ; 19th century ;novels ; around the law courts in the centre of London ; Hedescribes hardship,poverty and crime in London ; Oliver Twist,David Copperfield6. 1(a) 2(b) 3(d) 4(c) 5(c)7. (1) He wasn’t being at all fair(2)sometimes he really gets on my nerves(3)keep his problems away from the studio(4)He was born in Portsmouth(5)He set most of his stories in(6)Whereabouts in London are his stories set(7)some of his stories take place(8)Cheer up(9)I’ll get over itEveryday english8. 1(b) 2(a) 3(a) 4(b) 5(a)Outside view2. the statements mentioned are:2 and 74. 1.borrow books2.look at an art exhibition3.connect to the Internet4.let you borrow computer games5.with books and photographs6.in schools and universities5. 1.It is a national library2.You can find books and other printed materials3.The British Library adds millions of items to its collection every year.4.No,not at all,although some reading may take new forms,(like reading from computerscreens or mobile phones),reading books will remain popular.6.Listening inPassage 12. 1.it began over 20 years ago2.about once every four or five weeks3.ten4.the host prepares dinner and then a discussion starts5.modern novels,classics,non-fiction like history and travel writing 3. 1(d) 2(a) 3(c) 4(a) 5(b)Passage 27. 1.I’m not a professional literary specialist2.their close links with well-known writers3.the home of many well-known writers4.the memorial of great British writers5.rich in its literary history6.because of the recent series of films7.because it was the home of the three sisters8.also made into succesful films9.around the English-speaking world10.whose work contributesUnit 3.Inside viewConversation 11. 2-8-4-3-1-6-7-52. the true statements are:1,2,5,6 and 8Conversation 24. 1(b) 2(d) 3(a) 4(b) 5(c)5. 1.started talking about fashion2.She’s giving out free tickets3.made up your mind4.the London fashion scene5.as far as I’m concerned6.The way I see it7.that will look goode and pick up on their styel9.only for a few rich people10.if you ask me11.it’s getting lateEveryday English6. 1(a) 2(b) 3(a) 4(a)Outside view2. 1(b) 2(b) 3(c) 4(a) 5(d)3. 1 (h) 2(c) 3(g) 4(f) 5(d) 6(a) 7(e) 8(b)4. 1.Because they fitted really well2.In New Bond Street3.She thinks London has a more casual style4.Camden is known for its daring and sometimes outrageous styles Listening inPassage 1Passage 27. 1-6-4-5-2-38. 1(a) 2(d) 3(c) 4(b) 5(c)9. 1.they will not be following ; during similar events2.had been told by her model agency ; if she lost weight3.taking your weight in kilos ; a more accurate measurementment on or interfere in ; would use their common sense5.who are promoting size zero models ; design and promoteUnit 4Inside viewConversation 11. Janet: 1,3,6 Andy:2,4,5,7.2. 1.What Janet was doing at the market with Joe2.He is right about Andy being late quite often3.He says something unexpected has come up4.So that he can check his schedule5.At 2.306.The city of LondonConversation 24. 2-5-1-4-35. 1(d) 2(c) 3(d) 4(a) 5(c)6. 1.what does; have to do2.So we’re not actually3.Basically4.you come in here on the left5.moving through to this room6.What about this room on the left7.And this room here below containsEvertday English7. 1(b) 2(a) 3(b) 4(a) 5(b) 6(b)Outside view2 the true statements are:4,5,6 and 73. 1(b) 2(a) 3(c) 4(c) 5(b)5. 4-3-5-7-1-2-66. 1.if we’re not happy2.make all of that better3.make more choices4.still thinks about money5.of having the money6.would get solved7.gives us more choicesListening inPassage 12. 1.They were exchanging metals for goods.2.They first appeared in Europe.3.Coins appeared in Lydia around 700BC.4.The drachma was used as a standard from of money in large parts of Asia and Europe.5.Around 960AD,in China..6.They can be seen as early banks.7.It was applied all over the world.3. 1.we exchanged things,didn’t we2.exchange don’t last3.a lot easier to use4.Coins then appeared5.started producing them6.a big advantage of7.has a certain value8.exchanged the grain9.a certain amount of silver10.1870 to 1915Passage 26. 6-3-1-7-2-5-47. 1(b) 2(a) 3(a) 4(a) 5(c)Unit 5Inside viewConveration 11. Andy : 1,3,5,7 Janet:2,4,62. the true statements are:1,4,5,6,8 and 9Conversation 24. 1.only five to ten per cent2.about 75 percent3.women4.nursing5.engineering6.football7.men5. 1(b) 2(c) 3(c) 4(a) 5(b)6. 1.It’s not fair2.I may be wrong3.About 60 per cent of4.the percentage5.are in a slight majority6.Mind you7.I give up8.I bet you9.It’s typical of you menEveryday English7. 1(b) 2(a) 3(b) 4(a) 5(a)Outside view2. the issues that are mentioned are : equal pay,day care centres for children,choice of jobs,financial independence,family helping with childcare,afterschool care,choosing between a career and a family, and making a valuable contribution to society3. 1(b) 2(d) 3(d) 4(c) 5(c)4. 1.in theeconomic and political sectors2.based on3.such jobs as teaching and nursing4.make their own money5.in the number of families6.very well looked after7.although the system is8.it will be difficult when9.who might be able to10.been responsible for11.less well paid than men12.are rewardedListening inPassage 13. 1.An ad in which a man is shown as being no good at a DIY job.2.That feminism has gone too far; it treats men as inferior.3.There is no real equality of pay;men still have the top jobs but they aren’t always shownas super-masculine.4.It is good that men aren’t always shown as supermasculine,because this is more realistic.5.A car insurance ad,which shows a woman as a smart boss and as a dumb idiot. Passage 25. 1.logical 2.nurturing 3.spatial 4.verbal6. 6-3-4-1-5-27. men : 1,3,4,7 women : 2,5,68. 1 the result of upbringing2.learn to speak earlier3.in intelligence tests4.are better at language skills5.less interested in women6.have better social skills7.boys and girls quite differentlyUnit 6Inside viewConversation 12. the true statements are: 1,2 and 6.3. 1.It’s his favourite view in the whole of London.2.It’s well worth a visit3.If she can go up the tower4.People need permission from their MP to go up the tower.5.Because it’s the most important government building in the country .6.In the summer7.To do the research8.To phone a friend who works at the Houses of Parliament to see if she can meet them Conversation 25. 1.18592.18703.Westerminster Hall4.the 11th century5.two6.the people (everyone in the country who has the right to vote )7.the prime minister6. 1(c) 2(a) 3(c) 4(b) 5(a)7. 1.is widely believed to be2.No,that’s not what I’m trying to say3.It would appear that4.It seems that5.there’s little doubt that6.it’s widely thought that7.is considered to be8.But what’s even more amazing isEveryday English8. 1(b) 2(a) 3(a)Outside view2. 4-8-3-7-1-2-6-53. 1 no more that 170 kms2.more that nine million3.five or six4.19125.over 15006.five or six7.more than one and a half million8.Liverpool and Southampton4. 1(a) 2(c) 3(d) 4(d)5. 1 the biggest navy in the world2.what it was like3.brought tea4.to put up the sails5.passenger ships6.in maritime history7.the world’s biggest cruise ship8.five or six hours9.furniture and toysListening inPassage 12. the true statement is :63. 1. 1533 2.1536 3.15584.15685.15876.16034. 1(b) 2(b) 3(c) 4(d) 5(d) 6(d)Passage 27. 1 Pompeii2.a guide to the town3. almost XXXXyears ago4.August5.two days6.two8. 1.Well,turn around…what do you see?2.Yes,it could erupt again3.Yes,he was praying4.Not until 17485.There were two owners-they had a small business6.It says,”welcome ,money”7.We think it was a mirrior although we haven’t had…Unit 7Inside viewConversation 12. Janet 1,5,6 Andy 2,3,4,73. 1. 1oo pounds per week2.one of the most expensive cities3.shared with three other people4.110 pounds per week5.outside business hours, in his own time6.for a new job as well7.make private calls at workConversation 25. 1(d) 2(b) 3(a) 4(a) 5 (b)6. 1.It’s just round the corner from where2.It’s really convenient for work3.it’s fairly cheap4.it’s fashionable now5.it’s always been an advantage6.Can you tell me something about it7.to be paid on topEveryday English7. 1(a) 2(a) 3(a) 4(a) 5(b)Outside view1. 1(d) 2(e) 3(f) 4(b) 5(a) 6(c)3. 7-4-2-6-3-5-14. 1.there are as many semi-datached houses as terraced houses2.Lots of people live in flats3.because builders use local materialsed to make roofs5.”An englishman’s home is his castle”6.There are large DIY stores and garden centres5. 1. houses or flats2. got a few houses3.Sixty per cent4.Some detached houses5.can look very different6.differences in age7. traditional thatched cottages8.spend a lot of time and money9.into a castleListening inPassage 12. 1.nine 2. early 30s3.1000004. 4835.male6.40-50 per cent3. 1. next spring 2. and hospitals 3. the next four years4.three quarters5.Charities; 26and 45 6.family or friendsPassage 26 Man 2,3,6,7,9 Woman 1,4,5,87. 1(d) 2(a) 3(b) 4(a) 5(d)8. 1 In their 20s.2.Jobs are hard to find,students have fees to pay back and rents are high3.They are adult kids because they don’t seem to mind moving back with their parents4.His mum cooked and he saw his friends5.He is a scriptwriter6.She worked in a supermarket7.The pay was low and she had no chioce8.She is a department managerUnit 8Inside viewConversation 12. the true statements are :1 and 53. 1. Because Cathy is very busy2.She says she’ll do her best but can’t make any promises3.I’m Joe Varese , we spoke on the phone4.London architecture as well as the exhibition5.He wants to check the sound level6.The london Skyline, past, present and futureConversation 25. the topics that are mentioned are : 1,2,4,5,7 and 86. 1(c) 2(c) 3(b) 4(d) 5(a) 6(a)7. 1.one of the most recognizable2.to everyone’s astonishment3.Yes,absolutely4.That’s absolutely right5.I’m not convinced you’re right6.As you might expect7.ExactlyEveryday English8. 1(a) 2(a) 3(b) 4(a)Outside viewWatching and understanding2. size,architecture,train system,sculpture,airport,lake shoreline,music,sports teams3. 1(a) 2(b) 3(a) 4(c) 5(a) 6(d)4. 1. the third largest2.18713.curtains of glass4.15 years5.70 seconds6.840 flights7.29 miles of8.a wonderful sports historyListening inListening and understandingPassage 12. terminal 3: the newest terminal of Beijing AirportMarch XXXX: date it became operationalNorman Foster: a famous British architectThree Kilometres: extent of the terminalThree and a half years: time it took to build the new terminalRed and gold :traditional Chinese colours usedSaving energy : reason for the roof design19000 pieces of luggage : number per hour the baggage system can handle3. the true statements are: 2,4,5 and 64. 1.became operational in March XXXX2.glass and steel3.light and heat /19,000 pieces ofte Dcember XXXX5.French architect6.the amount of sunlight7.glass curtain8.the gardens and treesPassage 26. 1(e) 2(a) 3(d) 4(b) 5(c) 1-3-4-2-5Listening and understanding7. 1.He is one of Spain’s great architect2.Bones3.The Dancing House4.Two5.Thirty-three years6.It is the tallest hotel in the world and it looks like a sail7.19978.StuccoUnit 9Starting point2. 1(a) 2(b)Inside viewConversation 12. latest squeeze: girlfriendHacked off with : tired of,dissatisfied withFancy…? Would you like …?A pint : a drink of beerDown the local : in the pubOn me : my treat / I will pay3. 1.She’s a friend from work2.An old school friend of Andy’s3.Go for a drink4.Andy’s girlfriend5.She can’t understand his accent or what he said6. He explains what Jack said to Janet4. the expressions that are used are:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 91.Hello,friend.what are you doing?2.It is a nice surprise to see you,Jack.3.How is your life progressing ?4.Quite well.5.I hope to meet you again in the pub.6.I could not understand at all.7.I have no idea what he meant.8.Wait a moment.9.Now I understand.Conversation 25. 1.(a) Janet (b)Janet (c)Joe (d)Janet (e)Joe2.It refers to the English language.3.Shakespeare.4.Andy.6. 1.(a) 2(a) 3(a) 4(c) 5(c) 6(b)7. 1. It’s hard to say2.it depends3.But on the other hand4.You know5.Take Shakespear, for example.6.Such as7.like8.a very kind person9.is very jealous10.Shakespear in the rainEveryday English8. 1(b) 2(a) 3(a) 4(b) 5(a) 6(a)Outside viewWatching and understanding2. 1.speak to Americans2.an opportunity for communication3.go out into the community4.try to learn as much about our culture5.feel more confident; appreciate our culture3. 5-3-6-2-4-14. 1.There are so many different ways of teaching English.2.It also varies as to whether you’re taking private lessons with a tutor,or if you’re ina large classroom situation.3.However, there is also an advantage to be able to take a class with students from,notjust your country , but other countries as well.4.So therefore,you can communicate with other people,which is again,what it’s allabout .5.So students really enjoy meeting each other and being forced to speak in English. 5. 1(b) 2(d) 3(a) 4(a) 5(b)Listening inPassage 1Listening and understanding2. 1.2,0002.6,0003.Australia4.three5.200 years ago6.203. 1(c) 2(b) 3(a) 4(b) 5(d) 6(d)Passage 2Listening and understanding6. 1.dog 2.bees 3.dolphins 4.Vervet monkey 5.monkey7. 1.If animals have communication systems that are like human language .2.Rules or grammar and intended meaning.3.No.4.Because they have large brains and appear to respond to one another’scommunications.5.In America.6.Hurt and sorry.7.Because another chimpanzee took her magazine.8.No.Presentation skills3. d-g-c-a-f-b-eUnit 10Inside viewConversation 11. 1.a2.d3.b4.e5.c2. 1.It’s the greatest love story .2.It’s famous for its cinemas and theatres.3.It’s one of THE great clubs in London.4.They’re unbelievably cosy.5.the history of London.6.It’s a really important part of the life of the country.7.It was great to work for .8.For giving her another chance.3. 1.how wonderful it was for me to see it2.incredible3.I’ll have a half of bitter.please4.tomorrow at midday5.to give Andy a handConversation 25. 1(b) 2(b) 3(a) 4(c)6. 1.I’ve had so much fun2.you’ve had a good time here3.can stay in touch4.you’ve been such a good friend to me5.I learned a bit at uni.6.in the futureEveryday English7. 1(a) 2(b) 3(b)Outside view2. 7-5-4-3-1-6-23. 1.Exciting jobs,right2.They’re all under 30,right3.about your diet and your nutrition4.And making a lot of money5.passionate about windsurfing6.looking at the wind7.how we’re going to prepare8.that magical balance9.not to be afraid5. Dr Green 5,6,7Jeremy 1,2,3,46. 1(a) 2(b) 3(a) 4(c) 5(c)Listening in2. 1.62-year-old2.an island3.American plane4.to be taken back home5.in surprisingly good health6.he had no family7.successful businessman8.800 dollars3. 1.The mast was broken.The rudder also broke so there there was no means of directing theboat.2.To repair his boat and sail to Hawaii.3.Near Hawaii4.By catching fish and drinking rainwater.5.Reading newspapers and watching videos on a small television.6.It floated along with no direction for four months.7.He had had a bad car accident.8.If you travel at sea you take what you find.If you are scared you will die.Listening and understanding6. 5-7-4-6-2-1-37. 1(b) 2(d) 3(a) 4(a) 5(b)。
视听说4 听力原文及答案Unit 1 Leisure activitiesPart 1 listening oneEver wish you could do magic tricks, or introduce yourself as “magician” at a party? Imagine, everybody wants to have fun, but nothings’ really happening, it’s time for you to show one of your new tricks. Here, you can learn how, and without any need for special materials or much practice.times as this will arrange the grains of salt. Then it will stand up. Don't forget to thank the chicken.Questions:1.What does the magician ask people to do in the first trick2.What happens to the coin?3.How does the magician prove that he can communicate his thoughts to theaudience in the second trick?4.What is the first step to make the egg stand upright?5.What else is needed to make the egg stand upright?Keys: 1. B 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. DPart 1 listening two(The following is an interview from a weekly sports program.)Presenter: Good morning, listeners. Welcome to our weekly sports program aimed at all those underactive youngsters with time on their hands! Listen to whatour two guests have to say about their hobbies and how their hobbies havemade a difference to their lives. Adrienne first, then, Jonathan. Adrienne: I collect very interesting jewelry. I tend to travel a lot as most of my familyI and skills is a very compelling reason to choose a particular career. Presenter: Then, Adrienne, do you have a similar plan?Adrienne: Yes, I love making beaded jewelry. I’ve decided to get some formal training. I want to learn how to be a jewelry designer.Questions:1. Who is the target audience in the program?2. What is Adrienne’s hobby?3. What does Adrienne usually buy when she visits a place?4. How does Jonathan benefit from canoeing?5. What should be the major concern in choosing a career according to Jonathan? Keys: 1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. BPart 1 listening threeGerry: I've just been to see Gone with the Wind. It was fantastic. Well worth seeing.Have you ever seen it?Judy : N o, but I've read the book. I don't think I would like to see the film really. It would spoil the story for me.Gerry: Really? Oh, give me a film any day. Honestly, if I had to choose between the film of a story and the book of it, I'd go for the film.I easiertake less time: two hoursan social event: fun, go with friendsBooks: take more time: one weeknot a social event: do it on your ownbooks: use readers’ own imaginationget much more insight into the charactersfilms: spoil the storyexpensivePart 1 listening fourSally Marino gets married. After the wedding, there is a big party—a wedding reception. All the guests eat dinner. There is a band and, after dinner, everyone dances. Sally's mother and father pay for everything. At the end of the reception, Sally and her new husband cut the wedding cake and all the guests get a piece.Pete and Rose buy a new house. After moving in, they invite their friends and family to a party—a housewarming party. Everybody comes to see the new house. They look at the bedrooms, the dining room, even the garage. Pete and Rose serve drinks, sandwiches, and snacks. The party is on a Saturday afternoon.Receptionist: The first one is an aerobics class from 8:30 to 9:30 in the morning. Then there's another aerobics class at lunchtime from 12:30 to 1:30.Cathy: Right.Receptionist: Then in the evening from 5:30 to 6:30—another aerobics class too. And there's a jazz dance class from 6:30 to 7:30.Cathy: Right. And what level are they for? I mean, would they be OK for a beginner?Receptionist: The morning aerobics—8:30 to 9:30—is advanced. All the others are at the beginner to intermediate level. But let me give you a schedule.Cathy: Thanks. And how much does it cost for a class?Receptionist: You pay a ￡1 entrance fee and then the classes are ￡2.50 each and ￡3.50 for the jazz dancing. It's there on the sheet.Cathy: Oh, yes, I see.Receptionist: If you become a member, entrance is free and...Cathy: Oh, no, it's OK. I'm only in London for two weeks.Receptionist: Oh, right. That's no good then.Cathy: And I guess you have showers and everything?Receptionist: Yes, sure, and in the evenings you can use the sauna free, too.Cathy: Oh, great. So the next class is at 5:30? Well, I'll see you then.with foreign currency, changing money and all that when we go abroad. Ihate all that. And it's so confusing.Woman: O h, don't be silly, Steve.Man: And what's more, I can't speak any of the languages—you know that. It's all right for you. You can speak some foreign languages.Woman: Exactly. You see, what I'd really like to do is practice my French and Spanish. It would help me a lot at work.Man: Mm, but that's no use to me.Woman: B ut just think of the new places we'd see, the people we'd meet!Man: But look, if we stayed here, we wouldn't have to plan very much. Woman: I'm sorry, Steve. No. I don't fancy another cold English summer. Questions:1. Where does the man want to spend the summer holiday?2. According to Steve, what is considered important in planning vacation?3. What does Steve find confusing about traveling abroad?4. What will help Juliet in her work?5. What does Juliet think of summer in Britain?Keys:4. Why was it NOT possible to have football matches between two schools until 1850?5. What happened to football in 1863?Keys:1. D2. D3. A4. C5. CListening 4In one town, there were three longtime friends, Pat, Mike and Bob. Pat and Bobwere quite bright, but Mike was rather dull.One day as Pat and Mike were walking down the sidewalk together, Pat put his hand on a solid brick wall and said, "Mike, hit my hand as hard as you can." Mike struck a hard blow, but Pat pulled his hand away from the wall just before Mike's fist hit it. Of course, it hurt Mike's hand very much when he hit the wall, but Pat said, "That was a good joke on you, wasn't it?" Mike agreed, but was not too happy.The following day Mike and Bob were walking in the town square. Mike decided to play the joke on Bob. He looked around, and seeing no solid object, he placed his hand over his face and said, "Bob, hit my hand as hard as you can." Bob agreed, and as he struck a hard blow with his fist, Mike quickly pulled his hand away and wasanalysis of it. The second guy is so amazed that he says to the mermaid, "Hey, triple my IQ." The mermaid says, "Done." The guy begins pouring out all the mathematical solutions to problems that have puzzled scientists in all fields.The last guy is so impressed by the changes in his friends that he says to the mermaid, "Quintuple my IQ." The mermaid looks at him and says, "You know, I normally don't try to change people's minds when they make a wish, but I really wish you'd reconsider."The guy says, "No, I want you to increase my IQ five times, and if you don't do it, I won't set you free." "Please," says the mermaid, "you don't know what you're asking... It'll change your entire view of the universe. Won't you ask for something else? A million dollars or anything?"But no matter what the mermaid says, the guy insists on having his IQ increased by five times its usual power. So the mermaid sighs and says, "Done." And he becomes a woman.Keys: 1. F 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. Tevident.Bob White: I thought e-mail messages were gender neutral!Dr. Herring: No. While theoretical gender equality exists for the Internet, in reality women are not given equal opportunity because of differentcommunication and language styles between the sexes.Bob White: How does that happen? Do you have any hard facts to back up this impression?Dr. Herring: Yes. I've done a research project using randomly selected e-mailmessages from online discussion groups. I found that females uselanguage that is more collaborative and supportive such as "Thanksfor all your tips on...", "Good point." and "Hope this helps!". Mentend to use more aggressive or competitive language such as "Do youunderstand that?", "You should realize that...", "It is absurd tothink...".Bob White: How great are these gender differences?Dr. Herring: Males write messages using aggressive, competitive language more than twice as often as females did, while females use collaborativematter who opens the door for whom. Maybe females just should not expect too much. Life isn't a fairy tale after all.John: It's absolutely true. Sometimes I feel that there isn't any difference in the roles both genders can perform. Of course I'm not saying that men can give birth.Rather what I meant was except for the physical and natural differences between both sexes, there isn't much difference between them.Cathy: But honestly, although I don't expect guys to open doors for me, or to pull outa chair for me, I am usually quite impressed if they do so, as many guys don'tdo it nowadays. If the guy was walking in front of me and went through thedoor first, I'd appreciate it if he could hold the door and not let it slam in myface.John: Well, if I'm the one walking in front, I will open the door and hold it for the people behind me, be it a girl or a boy. I actually had the door slam right in my face a number of times though, when the person walking closely in front of me didn't hold the heavy glass door and let it swing back in my face. Of course, I tried to hold the door, but it was too heavy and too late. But I think it was more embarrassing for him than me as everyone was looking at him, while I was rubbing my squashed nose.Cathy: So being a gentleman does not stop at opening doors. There are many otherKeys:2. F F T T F2.1reflects descriptions 2.2 parents’ attitudes2.3suggest, act 2.4 raising their family, supporting their husbands2.5used to be, share these responsibilitiesPart 4 Listening 1"Equal" does not always mean "the same". Men and women are created equally but boys and girls are not born the same.You throw a little girl a ball, and it will hit her in the nose. You throw a little boy a ball, and he will try to catch it. Then it will hit him in the nose.A baby girl will pick up a stick and look in wonder at what nature has made. A baby boy will pick up a stick and turn it into a gun.When girls play with Barbie dolls, they like to dress them up and play house with them. When boys play with Barbie dolls, they like to tear their hair off.Boys couldn't care less if their hair is untidy. But for girls, if their hair got cut a quarter-inch too short, they would rather lock themselves in their room for two weeks than be seen in public.Baby girls find mommy's makeup and almost instinctively start painting their faces.One day I took my seven-year-old son with me to shop for an electric wall clock for the kitchen and found a whole counter full of them on sale at a discount store. I had trouble deciding which clock to buy. While I held one clock in my hand and looked at another, I asked my son which one he liked better.“The one you’re holding with the mouse in it, Mom,” he said.Before I understood his words, a real, live mouse jumped out onto the counter and ran away. I screamed so loud everyone turned to see what was wrong. I was so embarrassed. I tried to make my way quietly out of the store. Everyone was looking at me. On the way out the door, my delighted son recited Hickory Dickory Dock. What anaughty boy!Questions:1.Where did the story take place?2.Why did the mother ask her son which clock he liked better?3.Which clock did the boy like best?4.Why did the mother feel embossed?5.Why did he boy recite Hickory Dickory Dock?Keys:2. B 2. D3. A4. C5. DListening 4It is my belief that gender stereotypes are very real gender characteristics that are exaggerated to the extreme ends with no gray areas. So in truth a woman is "weak" physically only because a man is in reality "stronger". A woman is "submissive" only because a man in reality is more "aggressive". A woman is "emotional" only because a man is "less emotional". All these are observed facts.Are there ways to avoid the stereotyping? This is hard to do. We as males and females love to exaggerate our differences. It seems we love to do this in many ways.We love to exaggerate gender traits as if to say "Look how female I am" or "Look how male I am". Do we go so far as to actually create differences that do not exist? Not from what I see. I think we like to exaggerate our differences because the more male we feel or the more female we feel the more attractive we feel.So all in all I believe stereotypes are true differences that are exaggerated. I don't think stereotypes should be avoided because they are real. I do think that we should not place extremes of a trait to a gender as a whole and most certainly not limit someone's potential abilities based on a stereotype. Stereotypes should apply in general but not to an individual. They should serve to help make judgment but not as an absolute.proficient 6)interesting 7) original 8) less 9) finish the race Listening 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 home?" 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 looktiles 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 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 waterproofQuestions:1. What does the speaker mean by saying "There is nothing new under the sun"?2. What makes the speaker think of "earth-sheltered houses"?3. What is a living roof?4. How many years ago did the early settlers first build earth-sheltered homes?5. Why did People replace these earth-sheltered houses with regular wooden ones?transmit television.Man: Garbage! It was the Italians.Woman: No, 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: But 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) 1903 7) 1868Part 4 Listening 1Juan 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," answered 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'sLater, 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 3,100 BC. The wheel spins clay like a top. It allows people to make pottery much more quickly and make 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. 1.The oldest known piece of pottery was found in china and dates back to 7900BC(and was made almost 10,000 years ago).2. It was used for holding water ,milk ,seeds, and grains.3. To make stronger pottery and to make the clay harden faster.4. It allowed people to make pottery much more quickly and to make symmetricalshapes.5. Because most types of pottery have been painted with figures or designs; someeven tell a story.Listening IIICathy: Yes, although she didn't like it.So, how did she cope?Michael:Cathy: She got an idea of putting art and candy together.Michael: How?Cathy: First she experimented with making an edible paint. She found that powdered food coloring mixed with vodka would work.Michael: That's quite a combination.Cathy: Then, for her "canvas", she melted white chocolate and molded it flat.She even learned how to make chocolate frames.Michael: What kind of art did she create?Cathy: She 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 then?Cathy: 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 intheir collection. That was her first big job. Now she works full-timeidea of making his own puppet show. He made a stage from wooden orange boxes and his mother's old curtains. He charged 2 cents for admission and earned 32 cents for his first performance.Spinney's family liked his creativity and encouraged him to do more . For Christmas when he was nine, his older brother made him a better puppet theater and his mother secretly sewed eight colorful puppets for him. Spinney later wrote, "The more I gave shows, the more I felt the power that one has when performing. All these people would sit in a room and listen to everything I said. I did all the character voices: little girl voices, an old lady voice, and a ghost voice. The audience listened and clapped atthe 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.although it's really cold, you can still get a tan. Of course, the scenery is beautiful and it's really nice when you're tired to go and have a hot drink afterwards. The problem is that it's very expensive and really dangerous. But apart from getting hurt occasionally,I still thoroughly enjoy it.1. 1) tennis 2 ) quite young 3)soccer 4) a little kid 5) nearly 40 years 6)skiing 7) remember2. tennis 1,5,7 football/soccer 2,9,10 skiing 3,4,6,8Listening IIDuring the 1930s and 1940s, when someone asked a kid whom his role models were, he would often respond with the names of baseball players. Advertisers trying to sell a product would often turn to baseball stars because the public knew them and loved them. Now looking at today's baseball players, the only time we seem to hear about them is when they are complaining about their salaries. Baseball is no longer the great national pastime, and kids are looking elsewhere for their role models.Back in the 1930s and 1940s, money wasn't such an important issue. Players playedThere was no atmosphere. So we brought in a pool table and fruit machines. When players choose to spend time together, it generates a better atmosphere.The team spirit is very important, but I don't believe in motivating the team as a team.I don’t give team talks. I try to motivate the team as individuals. I speak to the players individually and try not to put too much pressure on anyone. I believe players perform best when they are relaxed. If they're too tense, I can guarantee they won't play well.I also believe in giving people autonomy. I like all the people who work for me to be autonomous. I very rarely interfere. I feel people should be judged on their results. Ifthey prove incompetent, then I'm incompetent if I continue employing them.It's like that with the team. I get criticized for not interfering during a game and for not making more substitutions. But I feel if I've chosen those 11 players to get a result, then I should leave them alone to get on with it.If I'm dropping a player from the team, I don't feel I have to explain it to them. If they want to discuss it, I'll say, "Come back and talk about it in a couple of days' time." But I don't try to remotivate them. It's up to them to have the character to fight their way back to the team. I'm a great believer that almost everything you achieve in life isas an occasion for propaganda. But why should the feelings of a few spoil it for all those who continue to be inspired by the Games?No! As long as the majority wants it, these Games will continue. This is sport, not politics, and it should remain so.1. 1.What is said about the purpose of the Olympic Games? C2.What is said about the spirit of the Olympic Games ? B3.What is said about the influence of the Games ? B2. 1.Criticism. 2. It could be harmfully deployed, as in war.3. The world is like a big family.4. Hostilities.5. The majority of people.6. To explain why the Olympic Games should be continued.hours. I suppose I finish at about midday.Karen: So you're free after twelve. What do you do then?Bo: You mean, what do I do in my spare time?Karen: Right.Bo: Well, we usually go swimming in the afternoon. That's all. I go to bed early. I want to win a gold medal for Sweden.Karen: Well, I hope you do. Thank you, Bo Lundquist. Next we have Bob Smith with me in the studio. Bob's a long distance runner and theAmerican 3000 meters champion.Bob: Hi!Karen: Hello, Bob. How is your training going?Bob: Fine, just fine. I have a really good program and I think I'm infirst-class condition.Karen: Tell me about it, Bob.Bob: Well, I don't like training early in the morning. I don't know why. I just don't like it. So I start around 10 o’clock.Karen: Mmm. And what about having lunch?People in tropical countries can read about winter sports but are unable to participate in them. They cannot build snowmen, throw snowballs, toboggan, or ice-skate. Above all, they cannot go skiing.Someone defined skiing as gliding over the ground on two boards. The sport is popular in America in the states which have snow in the winter months. The pleasure we take in this healthy outdoor activity is shared by the Finns, the Russians, the Swedes, the Norwegians, the Germans, the Italians, the Swiss, and the French, who also live in temperate zones with winter climates. But what must people from Egypt, Libya, and Nigeria think of this strange sport?Skiing, unlike tennis and baseball, is not a city sport. Until recently, even in countries with snow, it was limited to mountainous regions. Now there is a new variation that can be enjoyed by everyone. It's called ski touring.1. 1.building snowman2.throwing snowballs3.tobogganing4.ice-skating5.skiing2.Finland; Sweden; Switzerland; Germany; U.S.A; Italy; France; Norway; Russia (√)skill. Is it something that you just work hard to get, or is there a naturalsort of ability?Man: Well, there're people that have the natural ability, you know. I feel like I didn't have much. I just worked hard and that's what got me here.1. Male Baseball player 24 Pitcher five to six2. 1.What is the prime career time for a pitcher? C2. What makes the man successful in baseball, according to the conversation? A3. What can be inferred from the conversation? D4. Which of the following statements is true? D5. What kind of feeling does the man have now and then ? D6. What does the man think of baseball as a career? AListening IVLearning to swim had been surprisingly easy, thanks to the Navy's policy of dealing with fear by ignoring it. My fear of deep water left after my Navy experience. On the first day in the pool, an instructor with a voice like a bullhorn ordered 50 of us to climb a high board and jump in feet first. The board looked about 200 feet high, though it may have been only 20 or 25. A line was formed to mount the ladder andA2. How high was the board/? C3. What did the instructor do when he found out about the speaker’s problem?A4. Why did the speaker eventually jump into the pool? A5. What is the best way to overcome fear, according to the speaker? B6. Which of the following is true about the speakers’ education? D7. Which of the following can be used to describe the instructor? C8. Why did the speaker want to go to the shallow end of the pool? B9. Why did the instructor ask the speaker to do it again? D10. How did the instructor assure the speaker that he wouldn’t drown? B 2. 1) drifted 2) stepped 3) introduced 4) Quaking 5) climbed6) walked into 7)sinking 8) rising 9) broke 10)supportingUnit 6 risksListening 2Scripts:The possibility that something bad will happen is a risk. Risk can also be defined as the degree of danger that goes along with an opportunity. All risks have possible negative results. However, some risks are worth taking. For example, suppose that you have the chance to join a school football team. You risk a possible injury while playing to achieve the sense of accomplishment that comes with being on the team.。
