新视野视听说听力原文及答案

绝对最新！新视野大学英语视听说教程4（第二版）听力原文与答案Unit 1 Enjoy your feelings!Lead inOver the moon-HappinessOut of sorts-SadnessHit the roof-AngerII(1)M:I'm beside myself with joy. I'm so lucky. Guess what? I've won alot of money in the lottery.W:Really? Well, you do know that money is the root of all evil, right?Q:What does the woman mean?(2)W:Mary was furious when her son wrecked up her car.M:He shouldn't have driven a car on his own without a driver's license. He's still taking driving lessons.Q:What do we know about Mary's son?(3)M:Susan, I hear you're going to marry that guy. Maybe you'll regretit.W:Is that so? Only time will tell.Q:What does the woman imply?(4)M:Mary, I just want to say how sorry I was to learn of your mother'spassing. I know how close you two were.W:Thank you. It was so sudden. I'm still in a state of shock. I don't know what to do.Q:Which of the following is true?(5)W:I get furious at work when my opinions aren't considered just becauseI'm a woman.M:You should air your views more emphatically and demand that your voice be heard.Q:What is the woman complaining about?C BD A Dl Listening InTask 1 what a clumsy man!Maria:Jack, can you help me move this heavy box?Jack:No problem, Maria. Here let me lift this end... Oops!Maria:Ouch! My foot! Come on, can't you be a little more cautious?Jack:I'm so sorry. It was an accident. No need to be furious!Maria:You're always so clumsy, Jack. I'm really losing my patience with all the stupid mistakes you make around the office.Jack:Calm down, Maria; I'll certainly be more careful next time. This was just an accident.Maria:If you aren't more careful, then next time someone could be badly hurt. Oh, look! The glass in the box is all broken now. Mr. Johnson is going to flyinto a rage.Jack:Oh no! What can I do to keep him from hitting the roof?Maria:Well, you can begin by helping me clean up the mess and then honestly tell him about your mistake.Jack:Maybe if I offer to pay for the damage, he won't be so angry. What do you think?Maria:That might help solve the problem, though it could be quite expensive to replace it.Jack:Well, I'm willing to do what it takes to keep Mr. Johnson from exploding.I need to keep my job!Keys: A C D C BTask 2 causes of depressionHello, everyone. Today I invite you to join me in an exploration of the causes of depression. There are many factors involved, but I believe some deserve special attention.Heredity certainly plays a role. The tendency to develop depression may be inherited; there is evidence that this disorder may run in families.Physiology is another factor related to depression. There may be changes or imbalances in chemicals which transmit information in the brain, called neurotransmitters. Many modern antidepressant drugs attempt to increase levels of certain neurotransmitters so as to increase brain communication. While the causal relationship is unclear, it is known that antidepressant medications do relieve certain symptoms of depression.Researchers also study psychological factors. They include the complex development of one's personality and how one has learned to cope with external environmental factors, such as stress. It is frequently observed that low self-esteem and self-defeating thinking are connected with depression. While it is not clear which is the cause and which is the effect, it is known that sufferers who are able to make corrections to their thinking patterns can show improved mood and self-esteem.Another factor causing depression is one's early experiences. Events such as the death of a parent, the divorce of the parents, neglect, chronic illness, and severe physical abuse can increase the likelihood of depression later in life.Some present experiences may also lead to depression. Job loss, financial difficulties, long periods of unemployment, the loss of a spouse or other family member, or other painful events may trigger depression. Long-term stress at home, work, or school can also be involved.It is worth noting that those living with someone suffering from depression experience increased anxiety, which adds to the possibility of their also becoming depressed.Keys: (1)families (2)chemicals (3)information (4) certain symptoms(5)self-esteem (6)thinking patterns (7)mood (8)divorce (9)physical abuse (10)financial difficulties (11)stress (12)anxietyTask 3 happiness indexAustralians were the happiest people in the world according to a survey undertaken by two market researchers. They conducteddoor-to-door surveys and interviews with nearly 30,000 people in 30countries. They asked respondents how satisfied they were with their overall quality of life. Forty-six percent of Australians proclaimed to be "very happy" and expressed optimism about their future. Following them in the "very happy" group was theUSA (40 percent), Egypt (36 percent), India (34 percent) and the UK and Canada (32 percent). Hungary got the wooden spoon, finishing bottom of the happiness chart. Thirty-five percent of its citizens said they were either "disappointed" or "very unhappy", followed by Russians at 30 percent.The research demonstrated that money and age were key determinants in how happy people are. Although the study did not indicate money could buy happiness, it did reveal a link between a lack of money and unhappiness. Less happy populations were found among lower-income groups or the unemployed.The study also suggested that on the whole, the older we become, the less happy we are. Globally, teenagers are the happiest people. The age group with the lowest levels of happiness was 50-59. Only 16 percent of those in their 50s said they were very happy.The factors that make us happy include good health, financial security and a happy marriage. Material comforts such as cars, clothes and gadgets ranked comparatively low.翻译：根据一项由两家市场研究人员进行的调查显示，澳大利亚人是世界上最幸福的人。

新视野大学英语视听说4(第三版)听力练习原文及答案本页仅作为文档封面，使用时可以删除This document is for reference only-rar21year.MarchConversation 1W: The only thing I can do at night is to lie in bed and read, preferably while also eating a snack. Inever have time for exercising.M: Don’t think it’s worth exercising only if you can run five miles or if you can bike for an hour.Even going for a 10-minute walk is worthwhile.Q: What advice does the man give to the womanConversation 2W: Hi, Mark, I’ve gained quite some weight recently. So, how can I eat healthily at social eventsM: Well, drink a full glass of water before you go. Focus mainly on fresh fruit and vegetables orbread with whole grains. These will help you stay feeling full.Q: What can we know about the womanConversation 3W: I heard that in South Africa smoking is banned in all enclosed public spaces.M: Yes, that’s right. But pubs and bars with separate, enclosed smoking rooms are excluded fromthe ban, and most restaurants provide smoking sections, either indoor areas with good aircirculation or outdoor open areas.Q: What can we learn about the smoking rules in South AfricaConversation 4M: So, your research shows that even when children are not direct targets of violence in the home,they can be harmed by witnessing its occurrenceW: Yes, that’s right. For example, they can suffer immediate and permanent physical harm.They can also experience short- and long-term emotional and behavioral problems. Q: What are the two speakers talking aboutConversation 5W: Skipping breakfast is common among people who are trying to lose weight, but it doesn’tseem to be a successful strategy.M: No, it isn’t. While any breakfast may be better than no breakfast, a healthy breakfast can besomething simple like a hard-boiled egg, a piece of 100 percent wholegrain toast along with acup of 100 percent fruit juice.Q: What is recommended for a healthy breakfastLong conversationM: I love working out!W: Ugh! You’re sweating all over the floor …M: I just ran five miles! A friend told me about this great park on Jefferson Street. I love exploringnew parks!W: I try running at the gym three days a week, but it’s so boring looking at the TV monitor or thewall in front of me for an hour.M: You should run outside! Being in nature, enjoying the beautiful flowers and the trees, I feel mymind relax and the stress just falls away.W: It is nice outside. My mom loves t’ai chi and a nearby t’ai chi group meets every morning at 6. I’ve tried going, but it’s too early for me to get out of bed …M: T’ai chi is really good. You need some kind of exercise. It’s unhealthy for you to sit in front ofyour computer all day, every day!W: Well, I recently spend my weekends away from my computer.M: Oh really And what have you done recently that didn’t involve a computer or TV screenW: Pandas! I just went to the San Diego Zoo with my sister on Saturday! They have one of thebest panda exhibits in the US. The mother panda is from Wolong, China, and had had six babypandas by 2012 since arriving at the San Diego Zoo in September of 1996.M: Oh, I bet baby pandas are amazing! Hey! Maybe you should get a zoo membership and gojogging in the zoo!W: A zoo membership! Now that’s a great idea! I love the San Diego Zoo. It’s near my house, Ican get good exercise and I can watch the baby pandas grow up!Passage 1Have you ever felt you don’t have enough hours in the day Or that you’d give anything for awhole day to catch up with yourself Well, here are some ideas that work for me. First of all, make a to-do list every day and set clear priorities. The trick here isn’t making thelist; that’s the easy part. The trick is making the priorities. I look at my list and put a star next toanything that is really urgent. Then I put the number “2” next to anything that will just take acouple of minutes. I actually do these quick tasks before I get on with the urgent ones; it’s a bitlike clearing off the top of your desk before sitting down to write that important letter.Second, know when is the most productive time of day for you and do your work or studythen. One of the shocking discoveries I made about myself is that if I get up at 5 ., I can do aday’s work and even fit breakfast in before half past nine. Of course, if you are an early bird, it canbe difficult to accomplish tasks that involve phoning “night owls”, but that’s what email’s for!Finally, do not let your inbox run your life. I just realized recently how frequently I interrupted my real work to check my inbox and respond to the most trivial of emails. So, now Ionly open it when absolutely necessary and this saves me hours. If your work depends on youbeing constantly accessible by email, then you can’t do this; but be honest and ask yourself, “Am I an email addict”With these simple, practical techniques, you will become more efficient, less stressed and beable to win some “me-time” for yourself.Short conversationsConversation 1W: So this is your last year in college. Have you ever thought about what you’d like to do aftergraduationM: Well, I really don’t know. The job market seems to be improving, so I may look for a jobsomewhere. But I am also interested in applying for graduate school.Q: What are the two speakers talking aboutConversation 2M: Do you remember Linda we met a while ago at Susan’s birthday partyW: Linda Do you mean the lady who you said was a nurse in the community hospital before herretirement Yeah, I remember. She looks very young for her age.Q: What does the woman think of LindaConversation 3M: I wish I could retire tomorrow. Then I would not need to worry about work.W: I don’t look forward to retirement. I’m afraid of getting old – my body will slow down, andmy children will be away. I dread losing independence and living in loneliness.Q: What makes the woman afraid of getting oldConversation 4W: I consider my early 20s to be the prime time of my life. How about youM: I couldn’t agree with you more. That’s no doubt the golden period. You are young andenergetic. You are free to pursue your passion. The best thing is that you have a wealth ofopportunities to explore.Q: What does the man like best about being in his early 20sConversation 5W: Hi, John. You are taking Law 201 this semester, right How do you like itM: Yeah, it’s a great class. We’ve looked at several cases of age discrimination at work. Suchcases are very interesting because they are rarely clear-cut and court decisions can be rathercontroversial.Q: What does the man say about age discrimination casesLong conversationM: Nancy, time to make a birthday wish!W: I wish ... hmm. OK! I want a high-paying job, a husband with a perfect face and body, and abig house ... with a swimming pool!M: Wow, Nancy! Those are your three wishesW: Of course! If I have those three things, I’ll be happy!M: Now, Nancy. Let me tell you my story, and you may see things differently.W: “See things differently” What do you mean, Uncle CharlieM: Here is what I once experienced in life. When I married, 32 years ago, we had a happymarriage, a beautiful house, two expensive cars, and $200,000 in the bank!W: See, just like now!M: Wait! I would suggest three different wishes!W: Well ... What would you wish for You’re older and wiser!M: What happens if you lose your job, lose your house, and your husband becomes sick I suggestthese three wishes: patience, courage and love!W: Patience, courage and loveM: Yes! If you have patience and courage, you and your husband will have good jobs and a nicehouse. And if you have true love, you and your husband will be beautiful to each other nomatter how old you become together.W: This is good.M: Within six years of our marriage, we had three beautiful children, but we lost our jobs, ourhouse, all our money, and then I got really sick for nine years. But we didn’t lose anythingtruly valuable, because we always said: “Wherever the five of us are together, we are at home!”And, little by little things did improve, and I finally got well. Patience, courage and love!These are what make life full, strong and happy!W: Hmm, I will remember. Patience, courage and love! Thanks, Uncle Charlie!Passage 1If you think that you have to live up a remote mountain in order to live a long and healthy life,a religious community in Loma Linda, California, may prove you wrong. Its members are a groupof Christians known as the Seventh-day Adventists. The Adventists enjoy a much higher lifeexpectancy than average Californians. Adventist men can expect to live about seven years longerthan other Californian men. Adventist women are likely to live around four years longer than otherCalifornian women. The Adventists also act much younger than they are and see doctors muchless than ordinary people.So what’s the secret of the Adventists’ longevity It is not all in their genes. Nor is their goodhealth a mere accident. The Adventists live longer partly because they have a vegetable-based diet.Around 35 percent of them are vegetarian, and around one half eat meat only rarely. Tobacco andalcohol consumptions are discouraged. So are rich or spicy foods, meat, and drinks containingcaffeine. The Adventist diet is high in fruit and vegetables. It also includes plenty of whole grains,nuts, seeds and beans, and water is the drink of choice.The longevity of the Adventists is also related to their lifestyle and natural environment. Theybelieve in having regular exercise, helping others, and maintaining strong social and familial ties.They live in a mild climate with warm summers and cool winters. Interestingly, the air quality ofLoma Linda, however, is not as good as in other longevity hot spots. This should give us all hope,as it suggests that we don’t have to have every single factor in place in order to achieve excellenthealth. Despite this, the Adventists’ good health certainly provides strong evidence that diet andlifestyle choices have a great impact on health and longevity.Short conversationsConversation 1W: I really need a holiday, so I’m going camping with some friends. What are you doing over thesemester breakM: I haven’t got any plans yet. I don’t really have enough money to fly home. I suppose I couldget a part-time job and earn some money, or maybe I could start studying for next semester.Q: What is the woman going to do over the semester breakConversation 2M: I heard that you quit your swimming lessons. But you have paid $120 for them. W: Ah, it’s all these yoga sessions. I just couldn’t fit them all in. What’s more, I got the majorityof my fees back because I quit immediately after the first day.Q: Why did the woman quit her swimming lessonsConversation 3M: Shall we spend our weekend in Singapore We can leave Friday afternoon so as to have dinnernext to the river and enjoy fireworks at the shore!W: I’d rather go on Saturday. My aunt will drop in on Friday evening. We haven’t seen each otherfor a couple of years.Q: Why doesn’t the woman want to leave on FridayConversation 4M: What do I need to bring for our camping trip to the national parkW: Well, we’ve bought the food and rented a van. It’s a camping vehicle with a fridge and cookingequipment. I think you will need a warm sweater or jacket for the evenings.Q: What does the woman suggest the man bring for the camping trip to the park Conversation 5M: Have you confirmed your booking at the hotel in Sydney With only three days left before ourtrip, I hope everyone is as ready as I am!W: Not yet. But I’d better call them before we start our vacation. During this time of year theyalways get quite busy.Q: What will the woman probably do before the vacationLong conversationM: Rebecca, I just learned of an amazing park right here near our city!W: Really Is it a nature park or an entertainment parkM: It’s a beautiful nature park, located 15 miles from our home.W: What’s it calledM: It is called Big Sky Park and has nice walking trails and camping sites!W: Bill, this is perfect! We can have a vacation and still keep saving money to visit my familysometime. But, can we get to Big Sky Park without a carM: Yes, easily. We just take the No. 32 bus that goes right to the park. The only problem will begetting all of our camping stuff with us on the bus.W: Well, I did just buy that new cart to help carry groceries home on the bus, plus we have yourbig backpack. Together, I think we will be fine. All of our camping equipment should easily fiton the bus.M: Good. Good! I know we can make it a really special weekend. I have longed for a time whenwe could walk alone together in the quiet beauty of nature. I’m so, so happy to have thischance to be with you at the park.W: I know me too! I know what I’ll do! I’ll pack all of our favorite food, and I’ll bake a smallchocolate cake. Your favorite! Then we can drink tea and eat the chocolate cake around acampfire. I’m so happy you found Big Sky Park. I can’t wait, just two more days for theweekend to come!M: I’m so happy as well. Big Sky Park will be wonderful. The fire, the dinner and spending timewith you make me such a happy, happy man, Rebecca!Passage 1A new museum entirely dedicated to laziness has opened in the capital city of Colombia. Butyou have to hurry if you want to see the exhibits and find out about being lazy because theexhibition lasts only for one week. The unusual show displays a whole range of things such assofas, beds and anything that makes you feel like taking a rest. There are also plenty of televisionsfor those visiting couch potatoes to watch as they move around relaxingly in the museum.It is no coincidence but rather an intentional decision for the museum to have opened rightafter the holiday season. The idea is for people to think about laziness, and perhaps change theirbehavior and lifestyle throughout the rest of the year. It offers a practical experience to make usthink about laziness in our high-speed, fast-paced societies.The museum’s founder Marcela Arrieta said she wanted people to rethink about laziness anddecide whether it really is a bad thing. She told the media that people today always think aboutlaziness as an enemy of work. For example, they may feel guilty if they sleep late, or they mayfeel they are wasting time after taking a nap or having a holiday.Ms. Arrieta may not be proposing that we should have a shorter working week, but she couldhave a point in that we do need more leisure time than our jobs allow us, and change our lifestyleto a type that is more relaxing. Besides, according to scientists, avoiding the pressure and stress ofwork can make us healthier and live longer. So, why not try out Ms. Arrieta’s advice for yourself,slow down, and think about being lazyShort conversationsConversation 1M: I think the government could provide some money for homeless people to build their ownhomes. Homeless people would find it easier to get jobs if they had an address.W: It’s not a bad idea. But I wonder where the money will come from.Q: What does the man think the government could doConversation 2W: You see, some colleagues are not as active and efficient as usual and few have made anyprogress in their business recently.M: Why don’t we organize some social activities, such as a baseball match Our colleagues canlearn to help and cooperate with one another.Q: What does the man suggest to change the situationConversation 3W: I need to go across town, but the traffic is so heavy at this time of day.M: When you take the subway, you don’t have to deal with traffic. I never drive home. Driving atthis time may be slower than walking.Q: What does the man suggest the woman doConversation 4W: Have you heard Kate quit her job and went to Africa to work as a volunteer!M: Really I really admire her courage. I think we should all extend an arm of help, love andcompassion to help poor people become self-reliant financially and psychologically. Q: What does the man think we all should doConversation 5W: You know there are many creative ways to reuse items. For example, old shoe boxes can beused for storage and plastic containers can be used for growing plants.M: I never realized that we could be so green. I just learned to recycle glass bottles. Q: What are the two speakers talking aboutLong conversationW: Hey, John! Everything OK You look upset.M: Oh, hi Kate. I was in the cafeteria eating alone. James from accounting walked by, sat down toeat at the table right next to me – didn’t say a single word to me. I wondered why. W: Is that the main thing stressing you out, JohnM: No, I was silly to feel bad about that. What I am stressed about is my workload. My manager,Steven, is a great guy. He always counts on me to get the work done. But I have five meetingsthis week and two big projects to complete by next Monday. I don’t see how I can finish. I’mreally worried I’ll let my team down.W: I have some free time on Friday and over the weekend. I can help you with your extra work ifyou’d like. I know that feeling of being overwhelmed with work. It’s awful. I’d like to help.M: Really You’d do that for meW: Of course I will! John, a lot of us really admire your work. Some of us have asked to work onyour team. You’re a great example to us, John. You shouldn’t doubt yourself. I’m glad to helpout.M: Wow, Kate. Thanks!W: We could ... discuss it over dinner on Thursday. My treat!M: Wow. No ... I mean I get to buy dinner, Kate! How about the new restaurant on6th Street, 365It’s called 365 because it offers local, seasonal foods – fall, winter, spring, and summer –healthy choices with wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables. Let’s meet at 7 .W: Sounds wonderful! Thursday, 7 . at the new restaurant 365 on 6th Street. Perfect!Passage 1More than half of working Americans are dissatisfied with their jobs, according to a survey.That’s bad news for employers because workers’ discontent can hurt productivity and hinderinnovation.Lynn Franco, co-author of the report, says Americans’ job satisfaction is at its lowest level inmore than two decades: Only percent of workers say they are satisfied with their jobscompared with 61 percent in 1987.The report was produced by the Conference Board, a non-profit organization that helpsbusinesses strengthen their performance. It is based on a survey of 5,000 US households. It showsa drop in satisfaction in many aspects of an employee’s work life, including interest in the job,dealing with co-workers and bosses, commuting and job security. As a group, neither youngpeople who are just entering the workforce nor employees who are about to retire, Franco says, arehappy with what they do.Only about 36 percent of workers under the age of 25 say they are currently satisfied withtheir jobs. And it’s not much better among baby boomers. Twenty years ago, more than 50 percentof baby boomers were satisfied. Today, that’s down to 46 percent.The most satisfied group of workers in the survey was those aged 25 to 34. Franco suggeststhat they may see some opportunities for upward mobility as baby boomers retire. The Conference Board survey also asked about the reasons behind job dissatisfaction. Thereare economic reasons such as wages, promotion policy and bonus policy that are sort of adding tothis level of dissatisfaction. In addition, workers are also dissatisfied with the benefits: vacationpolicy, family-related leave time, work schedule flexibility, and a variety of other factors as well.Short conversationsConversation 1W: I’ve read a lot about this young singer in the music press. She’s certainly creating a stir. Is shereally that goodM: She’s absolutely brilliant. Each of her performances has been a sell-out. Her mix of rap andfolk music is unique and awesome.Q: What does the man say about the singerConversation 2M: So here we are in Rome, Italy. In the next four days, we are going to have a full schedule.W: I’m so excited. Rome has been my dream city. I can’t wait to see the historical buildings, visitthe art galleries and eat real Italian pizza. By the way, shall we start with the famous CapitolineMuseums tomorrowQ: What are the two speakers mainly talking aboutConversation 3W: Besides modern opera, which you are studying now, are there any other areas of the arts youenjoyM: All sorts. I like pop music, and I very much enjoy pencil drawing. But what interests me mostis poetry, especially American poetry in the early 20th century.Q: What’s the man’s area of studyConversation 4M: Hi. I am calling to inquire about the exhibit of ancient Greek sculptures you are now hosting.Could you please tell me the admission fee and the opening timesW: Sure. Admission is free. The opening hours are 10 . to 4 . Mondays through Thursdays,10:30 . to 7:30 . on Fridays, and 11 . to 6 . on Saturdays and Sundays.Q: How long does the exhibit open on SaturdaysConversation 5W: Darling, let’s check out the reviews of this movie online. If it’s good, we should watch it.M: I think we should. To watch a silent movie is certainly not something common in modern days.The actors must have superb skills to attract the audience if they do not say anything. Q: What is special about the movieLong conversationW: This feels like a dream ... The last time I was in San Francisco was 30 years ago, when I wasyour age, 15 years old. So much has changed in the city–but you know–many of the sites arejust the same.M: Wow! San Francisco is as beautiful as a picture! I can’t believe it! Let’s get going! Let’s lookat the map and take the streetcar to the Golden Gate Bridge.W: Yes, of course. But, wait–let’s just take a moment to look at the Golden Gate Bridge fromhere–up high on the hill. See how amazing the sun looks, shining on the bridge there highabove the water Sometimes the best way to really enjoy something is to see it from differentangles and perspectives.M: Yes! Just beautiful from here! OK! Let’s get going! Wait! You know what, Aunt Lucy, I’mreally, really hungry! May we eat before we head out to see the Golden Gate Bridge W: Yes, of course we can. We’re already here in Chinatown and near my favorite Chineserestaurant. Even after 30 years have passed since I last visited, it’s still busy and active.M: That’s great, Aunt Lucy!W: And, it’s right here!M: Wow! This is amazing! The man inside the window is making noodles by hand–just by pullingon the flour dough. I’ve never seen anything like it before. HowW: Yes, I know. It’s amazing, right And the food is delicious, too! Sometimes the best way toenjoy culture is to simply slow down and truly experience it. We have five full days here inSan Francisco. Let’s go slowly and enjoy every moment!Passage 1The Mona Lisa is probably the most famous painting in the world. It was created by Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian artist, between around 1503 and 1506. The subject is thewife of a wealthy silk merchant of Italy. The woman’s husband requested Da Vinci to portray heras a celebration of their home’s completion and the birth of their second son. What is it about thispainting that has created such a lasting impact on the artistic worldOne factor is the artist himself. Leonardo da Vinci was not only an artist, but also a scientist,an architect and an engineer. His knowledge of the human form came from the study of actualhuman bodies, so he was able to draw and paint it more accurately.Another factor is the material used for the painting. The Mona Lisa is an oil painting, butunlike other paintings, which are usually created on canvas, the Mona Lisa has a wood panel asthe surface. The use of a wood panel makes it possible for the work to have survived for centuries.Lastly, the style and techniques used for the painting make the Mona Lisa a masterpiece. DaVinci presented precise details in the subject’s hands and face. He applied a shadowing techniqueat the corners of her lips and her eyes, which gives her an unbelievably lifelike appearance. Healso created a background with aerial views and a beautiful landscape. His remarkable skills leftbehind no visible brush marks at all.All these factors–Da Vinci’s talent, the medium used for the painting, the style andtechniques applied in the work–contribute to the lasting and mysterious beauty of the Mona Lisa.Short conversationsConversation 1M: There is not much worth in reading the newspapers these days. They have more pages butfewer words that really matter.W: You said it! All you find in them are advertisements and celebrity gossip. I wish they coulddirect more attention to issues that are more important to society.Q: What does the man think of today’s newspapersConversation 2W: Hello. Today on Business Focus I am talking about knowledge management with Mr. AdamJohnson, the Human Resources Manager of a multinational company. Mr. Johnson, how hasknowledge management changed the way your company worksM: In lots of ways. The most significant change occurs in how we manage the process of ourproject development …Q: What is the woman probably doingConversation 3W: Recently, reality television has swept across almost all channels: matchmaking, job hunting,and talent shows. I don’t know why people are so crazy about it!M: In my view, some people watch reality TV because it makes them feel they’re better thanothers. They may also enjoy seeing other people get embarrassed.Q: What does the man say about reality TVConversation 4W: I think teenagers today experience a different social reality from what we had before.M: Exactly. When we were kids, we would hang out with friends, chatting, or going to movies.That’s our experience, but what we see now is that young people are choosing to live online.Q: How do young people socialize today according to the manConversation 5W: Much has been said about how anti-social the Internet and mobile phones are, butI think communications technology is bringing people closer.M: Yes, I’d go along with you on that. With these modern tools, there’s a new kind of connectionbeing built within families.Q: What does the man think of modern communications technologyLong conversationW: Hey Billy! It’s 7:30 .! Turn off your TV and computer. Come down to dinner. It seems yourfather is finishing his conference call with his team in China.M: OK Mom. Coming. But why is Dad on his computer while I can’t be on mine! W: Billy, your father is working. But you are chatting with your friends about celebrities!So your father needs to be on his computer. And you don’t!M: OK. Sorry, Mom. What are we having for dinner PizzaW: Pizza! I’ve made us a nice dinner of roast chicken, mushroom soup and vegetable salad. Ieven made chocolate cake for dessert – and you want pizza!M: Just kidding Mom! I love your cooking! Mmm I’m hungry, and it smells delicious! W: Billy! I told you to shut down all electronics!M: Mom! This isn’t fair. You told me to turn off my computer and my TV – you didn’t say allelectronics – and you didn’t mention my cell phone! I have to check the news! My favoritegolf player just got in trouble for drunk driving! Please Mom! I have to find out!W: You can’t go five minutes without having your eyes on a screen! Hand me your phone. Now! Iam turning it off so we can have a nice dinner.M: OK Mom. Fine! Here’s my phone.W: Now, where is your fatherM: Will you make Dad do the same We never have family dinner anymore without Dad being onelectronics!W: Hmm, you know, Billy, you have a very good point. I think it’s time we had family dinner。

新视野大学英语视听说教程第三册听力练习录音文本和答案Uintl- Uint6UintlIII. Listening InWhile the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly getting excellent marks, she says she read an article on studying and remembering. It talks about principles like “Mental Visualization”, that is, creating a picture in one,s mind of what is to be remembered. This reminds the man of the principle of “Association”, which means connecting what one wants to remember with something one is familiar with. Then the woma n adds the principle of “Consolidation”, or reviewing one,s notes after class and absorbing the new materia l into what one has already learned. When the man promise to study sixteen hours a day, the woman recommends the principle of “Distributed Practice”, which favors shorter study sessions distributed over several days. Finally, the woman tells the man that memory is like a muscle, and that it needs exercise.Task 2: You forget my toast!ScriptAn 80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things, so they decide to go to their doctor to see what was wrong with them. They explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the couple over, the doctor told them that they were physically okay but might need to start writing things down to help them remember. The couple thanked the doctor and left.Later that night while watching TV, the old woman said to the old man, “Honey, will you please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream?”Before the man left, she added, “Why don,t you write that down so you won't forget?”“Nonsense,” said the husband, “I can remember a dish of ice cream!”“Well,” said the wife, “I'd like some strawberries on it. You,d better write that down because I know your memory is failin g.”“Don,t be silly,” replied the husband. “There,re only two things: a dish of ice cream and some strawberries. I can surely remember that!”With that, he rushed into the kitchen. After about twenty minutes he returned from the kitchen and handed her a plate of bacon and eggs.The wife took one look at the plate, glanced up at her husband, and said, “Hey, you forget the toast!”Uint2III. Listening InSeeing that Jenny has bought the books for the biology class, Harrison says nobody does much on the first day because it,s still add-drop, which means students are changing from class to class. Jenny knows the professor is really good. But Harrison warns her that the professor is good, only if students are hand-workers, for he expects a 10t.After class, Jenny admits that half of what the professor said went over her head, and Harrison assures her that a lot of what the professor said is explained in the reading.When Jenny asks to borrow Harrison notes, he says “on problem”, for they don,t have class until Wednesday. Finally, Harrison says participation in the discussio n at the seminar is an important part of the education there.Task 2: Money for CollegeScriptRobert is a university student. He likes to have fun. But having fun was expensive, so he was rapidly running out of money. There was nothing to do to try to call his mother for help.“Hi, Mom. I certainly miss you and Dad. I …uh…got a big surprise this week in my physics course. We have to buy two new textbooks. I,m going to need $100.”“I understand, ” said his mother, “I'll send you the money right away. You left your calculus book here when you were home two weeks ago. Shall I mail that at the same time?”“Oh, yeah. Thanks,” Robert said.Robert,s mother made up a parcel with the calculus book and two checks, and mailed it to Robert that very day. When she returned from the post office, her husband was waiting for her.“Well, how much did you give the boy this time?” asked Dad.“I send two checks: one for $100 and the other for $1, 100,” answered Mom.“You're outing your mind,” yelled Dad, “That’s $1,100. He,ll just spend that in a couple of weeks. He's never going to learn the value of money that way.”“Don't worry, honey,” Mom said, “I taped the $100 check to the cover of his book, but I put the $1,000 one between the pages in Charper13!”Uint3After thirteen years marriage, the woman wants to divorce her husband, claiming he is irresponsible. When asked for the specific grounds for divorce, she gives these reasons: First, he keeps changing jobs, and the family has had to move four times in thirteen years, but she wants stability for her children and herself. Second, although he is paying the bills, they just live around the poverty line. Her children are being teased by other children for not dressing good clothes. Also, they had to live in a small apartment and drive an old car, though it still runs. Worse still, the husband yells at her, though she admits she also yell at him and calls him names. As for the divorce arrangements, the woman will give the husband only visitation rights instead of jointcustody. Moreover, the woman will demand half of all they have and large support payments.Task 2: What four-letter words? ⑦ScriptDorothy was the only child of her family, born when her parents were mid-aged. They spoiled her badly. At the age of 33 she still lived at home. Her mother and father treat her like a princess. She seemed perfectly content with that situation, so her friends were surprised when she announced she would soon get married. People who knew her well said the marriage wouldn ’t last long. But for the present, she and her new husband approached happy. . )As soon as the newly couple returned from their honeymoon, the bride called her mother.“How does everything go?” her mother asked.“Oh, Mom,” she began, “the honeymoon was lovely! So romantic! We had a wonderful time. But on our back, Bob started using terrible language. Stuff I ’d never heard before. Really awful four-letter words. You ’ve got to come get me and take me home. Please, Mom!” the new bride sobbed over the telephone.“But, honey,” the mother asked, “What four-letter words?”“I can,t tell you, Mom. They,re too awful! Come get me, please!”“Darling, you must tell me what has upset you so much. Tell me what four-letter words he used.”Still sobbing, the bride said, “Mom, words like dust, wash, iron, and cook.”Keys: FTFFTUint4III. Listening InThe 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 herability to find customers was an asset to the company. He appreciated the loyalty and teamspirit. The interviewer finds her mature for her age and very goal-oriented. And she believesthat 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 appliedfor 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 'Idon't' know', and you put down ‘Neither do I’.”For Reference1.He made his decision based on the wrong answers to the one question one missed, rather thanon the correct answers.2.By writing “Neither do I ”, it seems that Murphy copied the American answer on the test.Uint5Chris and Nora are going to a reception. Chris is eager to making new connections. As the party ends at two, he intends to have all those brochures distributed by one- thirty. But Nora disagrees, saying that those brochures will make him look like a green hand. She advises him just to hand out business card and leave his work at the door. But Chris wonders how he can get anything out of this if she can 't talk business. To this, Nora insists that he should just get a card for a card. Chris catches on quickly and knows that he can hand out business cards now and follow up on Monday. Finally, Nora suggests splitting up so that they can cover more ground. Chris feels it will be a piece of cake and promise to meet her back there at two.Task 2: A Work Qualification TestScriptOnce there was a Scottish accountant. The business has been in the family for generations and generations. Over time, with the countless clients that had gone in and out of the office, the marble step in front of the building had developed a big, deep dip in it from all the wear and tear.The accountant’s friends kept telling him that he had better get it replaced; otherwise he,d be sued if anyone ever slipped and fell.Reluctantly, the accountant called a stonemason to get a quote for the repairs. When the stonemason got there, the accountant demanded a price for a new step.“Ah, big job,” said the e stonemason, “But I suppose I could give you a new step for a hundred pounds.” The accountant was stunned. “Are you crazy, man? I can,t pay you a hundred pounds! ” Thinking about it for a second, he turned to the stonemason and asked, “What would you charge meto dig up the step and turn it over so that the worn part is in the ground and I,d get a new square step?” The stonemason hesitated, “20pounds.”“Do it!” Demanded the accountant, “And call me when you,re done.”The accountant went back inside to read his books, but after only 15minutes the stonemason rang the bell. As the accountant opened the door, he saw the stonemason standing there, pointing to a deep dip in the step. The stonemason laughed as he said, “Your great-great granddaddy thought of that a hundred and fifty years ago!”For Reference3.countless clients that had gone in and out of the office4.He turn the step over so that the worn part was in the groundUnit 6Alan,s accountant is preparing his income tax return, so he needs to go over some of the receipts wit her. Pamela complains that the government just squanders people's hard-earned tax money on some unnecessary projects. But Alan does not mind paying taxes, saying it means he is earning money, which is better than living on charity. Pamela insists that if the poor would just get jobs, taxes would bee much lower. Alan disagrees, saying most people would rather work than receive charity, but sometimes there are no jobs that they are trained for. But Pamela asserts that the jobless people should take the needed training to upgrade their skills and knowledge to become more employable. Alan believes that some of the government tax dollars are alreadydirected to training and upgrading programs that help the poor to get jobs. When Pamela says some of the unemployed don,t want to work, preferring to have handouts, Alan points out that some people have to be educated to realize how much fuller their life would be if they ere not dependent on charity. Pamela is, however, more down-to-earth, thinking the government should attack unemployment by reducing the tax rate. That would give people more money; then, they would spend more, which would create more jobs for the poor.Task 2: A Professional GamblerScriptIn a bar a guy told the bartender, "I’m a professional gambler; I ’ve made of lots of money from gambling.”The barte nder answered, “I can hardly believe it. Your odds are fifty-fifty at best, right?”“Well, I only bet on sure things,” said the guy.“Like what?” asked the bartender.The bartender thought about it, “Okay,” he said.So the guy pulled out his false right eye and bit it, “Ah, you screwed me, ” said the bartender, and paid the guy fifty dollars.“I’ll give you another chance. I ’ll bet you another fifty dollars that I can bite my left eye,” said the stranger.The bartender thought it over again and said, “Well, I can see you,re not blind. I ’ll takethat bet.”So, the guy pulled out his false teeth and bit his left eye. And the bartender had to pay him another fifty dollars.Then the guy went to the back room to play cards with some of the locals. After many hours of drinking and card playing, he stumbles up to the bartender and said, “Bartender, I,ll give you one last chance. I,ll bet you 500 dollars that I can dump tomato juice into that whiskey bottle three foot away without spilling a drop.” The bartender thought the guy must be drunk now, “Okay, you’re on,” he said.The guy began dumping tomato juice all over the bartender, but no a drop fell into the whiskey bottle.The bartender was overjoyed. Laughing, the bartender said, “Hey, pal, you owe me five hund red dollars!”The guy said, “That,s okay. I just bet the guys in the card rooml, 000 bucks each, that I could dump tomato juice all over you but you still laugh!”Keys: TFTFTFor Reference5.Because not a drop tomato juice fell into the whiskey bottle, and he was to win the bet of 500dollars.6.Because he just bet the guys in card rooml, 000 buck each that he could dump tomato juice allover the bartender and still make him laugh.。

Unit1II. Listening Skills1. M: Why don’t we go to the concert today?W: I’ll go get the keys.Q: What does the woman imply?2. W: I can’t find my purse anywhere. The opera tickets are in it.M: Have you checked in the car?Q: What does the man imply?3. M: Are you going to buy that pirated CD?W: Do I look like a thief?Q: What does the woman imply?4. M: Do you think the singer is pretty?W: Let’s just say that I wouldn’t vote for her in the local beauty contest.Q: What does the woman imply about the singer?5. M: Have you seen Tom? I can’t find him anywhere.W: The light in his dorm was on just a few minutes ago.Q: What does the woman mean?III. Listening InTask 1: Encore!As soon as the singer completed the song, the audience cried, “Encore! Enc ore!” The singer was delighted and sang the song again. She couldn’t believe it when the audience shouted for her to sing it again. The cycle of shouts and songs was repeated ten more times. The singer was overjoyed with the response from the audience. She thanked them and asked them why they were so much audience in hearing the same song again and again. One of the people in the audience replied, “We wanted you to improve. Now it’s much better.”Task 2 What are your favorite songs?W: Hi, Bob! Do you want to go to a concert with me?M: A concert? What's it about?W: It features recent pop songs. Are you interested?M: Hmm, I was crazy about pop songs when I was in high school, but now I'm no longer a big fan. Pop songs go out of fashion too quickly. I'm beginning to prefer old folk songs.W: Many older people find those songs cool, and my parents are hooked on them too. By the way, a program of golden oldies was on TV yesterday evening.M: Oh, what a pity! I missed it.W: I have a DVD of oldies. I can lend it to you if you want. M: Oh, that would be great. I'm dying to hear them. Many thanks.Task 3 Music and your moodTypesExamples Effects Slow music Ballads and some forms of (1)classical music. It often creates a (2)peaceful atmosphere that isgood for (3)relaxing aftera busy day.Very slow music below 50 beats per minute(4)Jazz and blues. It can create an atmosphere of (5)sadness .Faster music Rock ，(6)heavy metal and dance music. It tends to give us(7)energy and make us feelfull of life. It can beplayed at parties,(8)sporting events and incars. Rock music can be usedto accompany (9)physicallabor . It does not makesense to blame rock musicfor (10)road accidents .V. Let’s TalkThe Origin of the Song “Happy Birthday to You”The story of the song “Happy Birthday to You” began as a sweet one, but later became bitter. Two sisters, Mildred Hill, a teacher at a kindergarten, and Dr. Patty Hill, the principal of the same school, wrote a song for the children, entitled “Good Morning to All”. When Mildred combined her musical talents with her sister’s knowledge in the a rea ofkindergarten education, “Good Morning to All” was sure to be a success. The sisters published the song in a collection entitled “Song Stori es of the Kindergarten” in 1893. Thirty-one years later, after Dr. Patty Hill became the head of the Department of Kindergarten Education at Columbia University’s Teacher’s College, a gentleman by the name Robert Coleman published the song, without the sis ters’ permission. He added a second part, which is the familiar “Happy Birthday to You”. Mr. Coleman’s addition of the second part made the song popular and eventually the sisters’original first part disappeared. “Happy Birthday to You” had altogether replaced the sisters’ original song “Good Morning to All”. In 1916 Patty took legal action against Mr. Coleman. In court, she succeeded in proving that they were the real owners of the song.1. Good Morning to All2. success3. musical talents4. without5. second part6. replaced7. legal action8. real ownersVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask 1: Thank You for the Music(1) special (2) joke (3) talent (4) proud (5)loud (6) joy(7) honesty(8)dancer (9)talk (10) wondered (11) capture (12)fanTask 2: MozartMozart was a great musician and composer whose fame continues to grow more than two centuries after his death. He was born in Salzburg, Austria, in 1756. Before the age of four, he was already showing great musical talent. His father then decided to let him start taking music lessons. The boy’s reputation as a musical prodigy grew fast. At five, he was composing music. Form that time on, Mozart was performing in concerts and writing music. By his early teens, he had mastered the piano and the violin, and was writing symphonies and operas. His first major opera was performed in Milan in 1770, when he was only fourteen. At fifteen, Mozart became the conductor for an orchestra in Salzburg. In 1781, he left for Vienna, where he was in great demand as both a performer and a composition teacher, and his first opera was a success. But life was not easy because he wasa poor businessman, and his finances were always in a bad state. His music from the next decade was not very popular, and he eventually fell back on his teaching jobs for a living. In 1788 he stopped performing in public, preferring to compose. He died in 1791 at the age of thirty-five. Although he lived only a short life, he composed over 600 works.1. Which of the following is true of the four-year-old Mozart? B2. What could Mozart do at the age of six? A3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of Mozart's accomplishments while he was in his early teens? A4. Which of the following is true of Mozart? D5. Which of the following could be the most appropriate title for the passage? CTask 3: KaraokeDalin: It’s Mike’s birthday on Friday, so a bunch of us are going to go to the karaoke bar. Would you like to come with us?Laura: A Karaoke bar? You have a special place just for singing? In America, bars sometimes have a karaoke night where the customers can sing songs, but we do n’t have special karaoke bars!Dalin: Really? In China, karaoke is a very popular way for friends to spend time together. We can select the music that our group enjoys. We mostly sing pop songs.Laura: Do you sing individually or in groups? Singing is not a very in thing, so I don’t sing very well.Dalin: I’m surprised that you don’t sing much in America. So many really cool groups come from there.Laura: Yeah, music is popular, but mostly we just listen to it.Dalin: If you just listen to it, you’ll miss out on a lot of fun. Laura: Well, we sometimes dance to the music.1. F2. FUNIT2II. Listening Skills1. W: From what I can remember, the director asked us to rehearse this one hundred times.M: A hundred times? Is the director out of his mind?Q: What does the man imply?2. M: What did you think about the movie you saw last night?W: I should have stayed at home. It was a complete waste of money.Q: What does the woman imply?3. W: She said she might become a famous movie star.M: Yes, and pigs might fly.Q: What does the man mean?4.M: So if you give me twenty dollars for three tickets, I can give you eight dollars change.W: Oh, that's cheaper than I expected.Q: How much is a ticket?5. W: She's the best woman director ever. I've seen all her movies.M: Are you sure? She's never won any awards.Q: What does the man mean?1. AIII. Listening InTask 1:Finally, we've found something in common.Amy: What did you think of the movie, Peter? Did you like it?Peter: Not really, Amy. It seemed that the director was just trying hard to impress us with strange close-ups and special sound effects, but he forgot to include a good story.Amy: The movie made you think. It was different from the superficial dialogs you usually see in films these days.Peter: But the movie seemed to be too dark and sad. Why does a movie have to be sad to be deep?Amy: But it is better than some violent movies with nothing but gunfights and exploding cars. I prefer thought-provoking movies.Peter: Sometimes you don't want to think. You just want light-hearted movies. By the way, did you see the new mystery movie shown at the local cinema yesterday?Amy: Oh, it was so suspenseful. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.Peter: I loved it too. The plot was great, and the acting was unbelievable.Amy: Now we've found something in common. I guess we can watch mysteries together in the future.Peter did not really like the movie because the (1)director was just using strange close-ups and special (2)sound effects, but did not include a (3)good story. Amy enjoyed the movie because it made people (4)think. Peter disagrees, saying a movie does not have to be (5) sad to be deep. Amy argues that it is better than some (6)violent movies. Still, Peter thinks sometimes people don't want to think and just want (7) light-hearted movies. Finally Peter and Amy found something in common. They both liked the new (8)mystery movie, so they can watch mysteries together (9)in the future.Task 2: An actor forgetting his lineThere was once an actor who could no longer remember his lines. After several years of searching, he finally found a theater that was willing to give him a try. The director said, “This is the most important part, and it has only one line. At the opening you walk onto stage carrying a rose. You hold the rose to your nose with just one finger and thumb, smell it deeply and then say the lin e on praise of the rose: ‘Ah, the sweet smell of my love.’” The actor was excited. All day long before the play he practiced his line over and over again. Finally, the time came. The curtain went up, the actor walked onto the stage, looked at the audience, and with great emotion said the line, “Ah, the sweet smell of my love.” The audience exploded in laughter. Only the di rector was furious! “You damned fool!” he cried. “You’ve ruined my play! You’ve ruined me!” The actor was puzzled, “What happened? Did I forget my line?” “No!” shouted the director. “You forget the rose!”Task 3: The Academy AwardsThe Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are presented every year by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellent professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers.The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is one of the most important award ceremonies in the world. It is televised live in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and gathers large numbers of viewers elsewhere throughout the world. This year's ceremony was watched by more than 40 million Americans. It is said that only the Super Bowl, the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, and the Football World Cup Final draw more viewers in the United Sates.However, the Academy Awards are not without criticism. It has been observed that several of the Academy Award winners have not stood the test of time. Critics claim that many films with artistic value, cultural influence and innovative qualities have not received enough attention. Since the 1980s, money-making blockbusters have often been Best Picture winners, but they are not necessarily great films with depth. The Academy Awards have also been criticized for favoring certain types of films and neglecting other types. The Best Picture prize has rarely been given to an animated film or a science fiction film, with Avatar as an exceptionThe Academy Awards or the Oscars(1) film (2) directors (3) actors (4) important (5) the United Kingdom(6) viewers (7) 40 million (8) Olympic (9) World Cup (10) time(11) artistic value (12) depth (13) Best Picture (14) favor (15)science fictionV. Let’s TalkAlfred HitchcockAlfred Hitchcock was a British director. His movies frequently show innocent people caught up in situations beyond their control or even understanding.Hitchcock preferred the use of suspense in his movies. In surprise, the director provides the viewer with frightening things. In suspense, the director tells or shows things to the audience which the characters in the movie do not know, and then skillfully builds up tension around what will happen when the characters finally learn the truth.Hitchcock had a great sense of humor. Once at a French airport, a suspicious customs official looked at Hitchcock’s passport, which was marked simply PRODUCER. The curious official asked, “And what do you produce?” “Gooseflesh.” replied Hitchcock.Alfred Hitchcock always managed to make a brief appearance in his movies: He was sometimes getting on a bus, or crossing a street, or walking in front of a store, or across the courtyard in an apartment. However, for the movie Lifeboat in 1944, he was faced with a difficult problem. The entire movie was set in a lifeboat out at sea, and there were only a few characters in the boat. Originally, he wanted to float by as a dead body, but he was afraid he’d sink! His clever solution was to place a photograph of himself in a newspaper that one of the characters reads during the course of the movie.1. AVI. Furthering Listening and SpeakingListeningTask 1: Only One LinePeter has always wanted to be an actor, but never succeeded because he had a hard time memorizing lines. A friend of his told him about a small part in a play. He promised P eter that he could do it because he’d only have to remember one line. Peter decided to take the part. His only line was, “Listen, I hear the guns roar!” Peter practiced and practiced, “Listen, I hear the guns roar!” On the opening night of the play Peter was very nervous. Backstage, he practiced his line, over and over again, “Listen, I hear the guns roar! Listen, I hear the guns roar!” Finally came his turn, Peter went onto stage. He heard a loud BOOM and cried out in spite of himself, “WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?”1. memorizing lines2. remember one line3. I hear the guns roar4. a loud boom5.forgot his lineTask 2: Movie ReviewsI love movies! And after I see them, I like to comment on them. These are movies I saw this year I would like to recommend: Among comedies I highly recommend “Monsoon Wedding”. It’s an Indian movie. The story is about an Indian wedding. Preparations for the wedding bring out funny and sad situations touching on love and a past rape. This movie shows some of the wonderful customs of India, and the importance of family and love. It’s great!Among dramas, I like “Adaptation”. It is an excellent movie! But for me the first part of the movie was too fast to follow. I hope to see it again on DVD with captions.“The Pianist” is set in the Second World War. It’s about a young Polish-Jewish pianist, who lives in Warsaw with his family. The Nazis sent his family to die in the concentration camps. He was safe, but would have died without unusually good luck and the kindness of a few non-Jews. This is a powerful movie with thought-provoking themes.“Rabbit-Proof Fence” is set in the 1930s in Australia, and it’s based on real events. It is about three native girls who are separated from their families by the racist police who send them to special centers. There the girls are taught practical skills, and the government tries to integrate them into white Australian society. They can away from the camp and walked 1,500 miles to find their mothers. This is a sad, touching story that you should not miss.Task 3: Let's go and see the movie.Lisa: What kind of movie do you want to see, Nick?Nick: I really want to see Monster Night, the horror movie advertised in newspapers.Lisa: Monster Night? It sounds scary. I don't like horror films.Nick: OK. It's not yet in theaters anyway. It won't be coming out until next week. What movies are playing now?Lisa: Let me check... There's an action film starring Jet Li, and... Monster Night! It's already in theaters.Nick: What? It is? Which theater is it playing at?Lisa: It's showing at the theater in the mall. But I really don't want to see it.Nick: All the critics have given Monster Night great reviews. What time is the next showing?Lisa: Well, if we hurry, we can make the three o'clock show. The show after that is at 4:30. But I'm too frightened to see this one.Nick: Come on, Lisa! Don't be a chicken. Let's go! We have to get tickets before they sell out!SpeakingViews on MoviesInterviewer: Hello, Robert and Richard, I’d like to ask you something about movies. Do you prefer going to the theater or watching movies on video at home?Robert: I prefer, personally, going to the theater, because I believe there are certain movies that come over better when you see them in a large theater. The sound effect is much better.Interviewer: What about you, Richard?Richard: Just the opposite. It’s more comfortable to sit at home.Interviewer: There’re many different movie genres, for example, science fiction, action, comedy, romance. W hat’s your personal favorite?Robert: My favorite would be action movies.Richard: And mine would be nice movies that touch me deeply.Interviewer: How do you like the old black and white movies of the forties, and fifties compared with the modern blockbusters?Robert: For their time, the movies of the forties and fifties were excellent. But try to compare them with today’s technology, and you’ll find there isn’t anything to compare. It’s so superior today.Richard: I agree.。

Unit1 II. Listening Skills1. M : Why don ‟t we go to the concert today? W : I ‟ll go get the keys. Q : What does the woman imply? 2. W : I can ‟t find my purse anywhere. The opera tickets are in it. M : Have you checked in the car? Q : What does the man imply? 3. M : Are you going to buy that pirated CD? W : Do I look like a thief? Q : What does the woman imply? 4. M : Do you think the singer is pretty? W : Let‟s just say that I wouldn‟t wouldn‟t/t vote for her in the local beauty contest. /t vote for her in the local beauty contest. Q : What does the woman imply about the singer? 5. M : Have you seen Tom? I can ‟t find him anywhere. W : The light in his dorm was on just a few minutes ago. Q : What does the woman mean? 1.B 2.B 3.D 4.C 5.AIII. Listening InTask 1: Encore! As soon as the singer completed the song, the audience cried, “Encore! Encore!” The singer was delighted and sang the song again. She couldn ‟t believe it when the audience shouted for her to sing sing it it it again. again. again. The The The cycle cycle cycle of of of shouts shouts shouts and and and songs songs songs was was was repeated repeated repeated ten ten ten more more more times. times. times. The The The singer singer singer was was overjoyed with the response from the audience. She talked them and asked them why they were so much much audience audience audience in in in hearing hearing hearing the the the same same same song song song again again again and and and again. again. again. One One One of of of the the the people people people in in in the the the audience audience replied, “We wanted you to improve it; now it is much better.”1.F 2.T 3.F 4.T 5.F Task 2: The Carpenters W : They play “Y esterday Once More ” all the time on the campus radio. Do you like it? M : I do. I never get tired of it. I like the Carpenters. Their voices are so beautiful and clear. I guess that that‟‟s why they‟re so popular. W : I like the way their voices blend. There were just two of them, brother and sister, right? M : Y es, Richard and Karen I think they were. She died I think. W : Y es, anorexia. It is hard to believe that someone so beautiful would starve herself to death. M : It ‟s a problem everywhere in the world, including China, I ‟m afraid. Women worry too much about their appearances, and are so crazy about losing weight. W : Well, let ‟s go for lunch before we go to the concert. 1. beautiful and clear 2. blend well 3. sister 4. worry too much 5. more important Task 3: Mozart : Well, I like different kinds. Any in particular?? Punk rock? Y ou don‟t seem like the punk rock type. : It sure was. What about you? ? What‟s your favorite music? m going shopping for CDs tomorrow. Would you like to that sounds great. : Sure, t hat sounds greatB : Ha-ha-ha-ha. It ‟s not fashionable any longer. I ‟ll be bored to death. V . Let ‟s Talk The Origin of the Song “Happy Birthday to Y o u ouou”” The story of the song “Happy Birthday to Y ou ou”” Began as a sweet one, but later became bitter. Two sisters, sisters, Mildred Mildred Mildred Hill, Hill, Hill, a a a teacher teacher teacher at at at a a a kindergarten, kindergarten, kindergarten, and and and Dr. Dr. Dr. Patty Patty Patty Hill, Hill, Hill, the the the principal principal principal of of of the the the same same school, school, wrote wrote wrote a a a song song song together together together for for for the children, the children, entitled entitled ““Good Good Morning Morning Morning to to to All All All””. . When When When Mildred Mildred combined combined her her her musical musical musical talents talents talents with with with her her her sister sister ‟s s knowledge knowledge knowledge in in in the the the area area area of of of kindergarten kindergarten kindergarten education, education, …Good Good Morning Morning Morning to to to All All All”” was sure to to be be be a success. The sister a success. The sister published published the the the song song song in in in a a a collection collection entitled entitled ““Song Song Stories Stories Stories of of of the the the Kindergarten Kindergarten Kindergarten”” in in 1893. 1893. 1893. Thirty-one Thirty-one Thirty-one years years years later, later, later, after after after Dr. Dr. Dr. Patty Patty Patty Hill Hill became the head of the Department of Kindergarten Education at Columbia University ‟s Teachers College, College, a a a gentleman gentleman gentleman by by by the the the name name Robert Robert Coleman Coleman Coleman published published published the the the song, song, song, without without without the the the sisters sisters sisters‟‟ permission. permission. He He He added added added a a a second second second part, part, part, which which which is is is the the the familiar familiar “Happy Birthday Birthday to to to Y Y ou ou”.”. Mr. Coleman Coleman‟‟s addition of the second part made the song popular and, finally, the sisters” original first part part disappeared. disappeared. disappeared. ““Happy Happy Birthday Birthday Birthday to to to Y Y ou ou”” had had altogether altogether altogether replaced replaced replaced the the the sisters sisters sisters‟‟ original original song song “Good Good Morning Morning Morning to to to All All All””. . In In In 1916 1916 1916 Patty Patty Patty took took took legal legal legal action action action against against against Mr. Mr. Mr. Coleman. Coleman. Coleman. In In In court, court, court, she she succeeded in proving that hey were the real owners of the song. 1. teacher at a kindergarten 2. Good Morning to All 3. Happy Birthday to Y ou 4. Happy Birthday to Y ou Good Morning to All Possible Retelling for the Teacher ‟s Reference The story of “Happy Birthday to Y ou ou”” was a nice, sweet on eat the very beginning, but later turned into into a a a bitter bitter bitter one. one. one. There There There were were were two sisters: two sisters: one one was was was Mildred Mildred Mildred Hill, Hill, Hill, and and and the the the other other other Patty Patty Patty Hill. Hill. Hill. The The former former had had had great great great musical musical musical talents, talents, talents, while while while the the the latter latter latter had had had knowledge knowledge knowledge of of of kindergarten kindergarten kindergarten education. education. education. Bu Bu combining their abilities, the two produced a song called “Good Morning to All ”. It was a success, and later published in a collection of songs for kindergartens. Thirty-one years later a man named Coleman published the song without the sisters ‟ permission. To make things worse, he added a second part, which is the present “Happy Birthday to Y ou ou””. This new song soon became popular and eventually it replaced the sisters ‟ first part altogether. Then, in 1916, 1916, Patty Patty Patty took took took legal legal legal action action action against against against Coleman. Coleman. Coleman. In court she In court she managed managed to to to prove that she prove that she a nd and and her her sister really owned the song. VI. Further Listening and Speaking Task 1: Karaoke Dalin : It ‟s Mike ‟s birthday on Friday, so a bunch of us are going to go to the karaoke bar. Would you like to come with us? Laura : Karaoke bar? Y ou have a special place just for singing? In America, bars sometimes have a karaoke night where the customers can sing a song, but we haven ‟t special karaoke bars! Dalin : Really? In China, karaoke is a very popular way for friends ro spend time together. We can select the music that ur group enjoys. We mostly sing pop songs. m nothing s pecialspecial, in fact IIf I tell a joke, youBut I have a talent, a wonderful thing m so grateful and proudloudAll I want is to sing it out Thanks for all the joy theyhonestlyWho can live without it, I ask in all dancer before I could walk Mother says I was a talk She says I began to sing long before I could wondered, how did it all start ve often w onderedWho found out that nothing can capture a heart fanm a f anT ony : Listen! Quick, turn up the radio! Isn ‟t that “Can Y ou Feel the Love Tonight?”Nancy : Y eah, it is, but what ‟s the big deal? T ony : When I was a little boy, my grandmother took me to see the movie The Lion King . That . That ‟s the Elton John song from the movie. Nancy : I still can ‟t understand why it ‟s so important to you. T ony : Because Because it was it was the the first first first movie movie movie I I I ever saw with my ever saw with my grandma grandma and and and because because because I I I really really really loved loved spending time with her. It is my favorite song of all times! Nancy : The first time Tom and I went on a date, we went to see Titanic. I always think of the song “My Heart Will Go On ” as our song! Whenever I hear it, I think of that night. T ony : Oh, Oh, I can I can understand why you you love love love that song! Isn that song! Isn ‟t t it it it interesting interesting interesting all all all the the the memories memories memories we we connect with songs? 。

新视野大学英语(第三版)第二册视听说参考答案_新视野2第三版听力原文新视野大学英语(第三版)第二册视听说参考答案_新视野2第三版听力原文Unit 1SharingTask 21 new things2 At the moment3 quite difficultTask 31, 3, 7, 8Task 41. 1 ever learned2. 1 a combination3. Learning to drive4. 1 nine cases5. French6. hatedListeningTask 2Activity 1e-c-a-g-d-h-b-fActivity 21 speak2 saying the wrong3 native speakers4 pronunciation2 found 2 body movements 2 by most standards5 talking to himself6 making mistakes7 listening skills8 listeningActivity 31. 1 embarrassed2. anything you like3. 1 voice4. 1 how it sounds5. on the Internet6. sound likeViewingTask 2Activity 1BABAActivity 2DABADRole-playTask 2Activity 11Activity 2G：1, 3, 52 hear 2 pronunciation 2 the news3 English television R：2, 4, 6, 7Activity 31. 12. 13. 14. 1 you should eat should not spend Why don't it's a good 2 2 2 2 a good You're am not sure that's suppose so ConversationsTask 1BDDCATask 2CDACPassageTask 1DACDTask 21 alternative2 numerous3 traditional4 academic5 countryside6 athletes7 take advantage of8 Secondary9 in a collective effort10 serve asUnit testPartⅠCBBCCPartⅡBADCBPartⅢAADBCPartⅣ1 political2 Traditional3 acquire4 bear in mind5 difficult6 invented7 successful8 reason for9 thousands of10 brainsUnit 2SharingTask 21 different countries2 home3 places4 culturesTask 31, 4, 5Task 41. mature2. airport3. theater4. scenery5. culture6. languageTask 5b-a-d-f-c-e ListeningTask 2Activity 11. slowly sinking2. two and a half3. try and stop4. temporary5. permanentActivity 23, 4, 5ViewingTask 2Activity 1DBBCDActivity 21. busy2. bars3. friendliness4. elegant5. views6. 1 beaches 2 cheap7. 1 changing 2 sunset8. criedRole-playTask 2Activity 13Activity 21 trying to2 takes3 looking for4 right way5 the first left6 until you reach7 get to8 Is it far9 Go left10 on the left PresentingTask 11 isolated2 far3 plane4 three months5 culture6 way of life7 speak to8 find out9 history10 dreams Conversations Task 1 ADBCDTask 2ADCAPassageTask 1DABDTask 21 scared2 perceive3 negative4 result in5 lose faith in6 goes down7 depressed8 preferably9 adapt10 revealUnit testPartⅠABBAAPartⅡBCADPartⅢCADBPartⅣ1 vacation2 walks of life3 routine4 adventure5 treat6 popularity7 gain a better understanding of8 similarities9 perspective10 marvelousUnit 3SharingTask 21 concerts2 a bar3 bandTask 31. 1 keep fit2. 1 small children3. 1 eating and drinking4. 1 friends around5. 1 love to read6. 1 playing the guitar Task 41, 6ListeningTask 21 free art exhibition2 a concert3 dinner4 bus home5 museum6 paintings7 entertainers8 comedy9 comedy club10 Covent Garden2 theater 2 seeing friends 2 houses 2 a jazz club 2 oil painting 2 watching filmsViewingTask 2Activity 11 sightseeing2 beach3 get away from4 relaxing5 a dozen6 fantastic7 attitude8 perfectActivity 2BAABABActivity 3c-e-f-b-a-dRole-play Task 2 Activity 11 Book a table2 43 Saturday4 10 o'clock5 two tickets6 Starr7 June the fifth8 June the ninth9 dinner with friends10 eight-thirty11 Saturday12 dinner tonight13 0座机电话号码Activity 21 repeat2 check3 catch4 slow down5 speak upPresentingTask 1Activity 1e-d-b-f-a-cActivity 2b-a-c-e-dConversations Task 1 DCCBCTask 2DAADPassage Task 1AADDTask 21 objectives2 farthest3 recognized4 separated into5 involves6 is referred to7 life-threatening8 designed9 endurance10 putting themselves at riskUnit test PartⅠACBBBPartⅡDBDCAPartⅢCDCCPartⅣ1 have a passion for2 looked upon3 take risks4 probably5 ignore6 attractive7 familiar8 obviously9 powerful10 requiresUnit 4Sharing Task 21 finding out2 a normal person3 feel about fame Task 32, 3, 4Task 41. exciting2. worthwhile3. a model4. real fame5. invention6. in the street Task 5 b-a-c-f-e-d ListeningTask 21 advertising2 enjoy the job3 travel4 chance5 go traveling6 a doctor7 have time8 play the piano9 writing songs10 make more time ViewingTask 2Activity 11. 1 the attitude2. speed3. 1 Formula One4. ambitious drivers Activity 21 speed2 survive3 October4 richest5 track6 bank7 glory8 better2 the talent 2 big guys Activity 31 72 43 everythingRole-playTask 2Activity 11 White House2 tomorrow afternoon3 a space flight4 next week5 her husband6 807 three or four8 organize9 this weekend10 restaurant service11 French12 Paris13 directions14 bookActivity 2R：1, 2, 4 O：3, 5, 6 PresentingTask 11. South Wales2. a rock star3. his dream4. 1 drum kit2 write songs5. apart from ConversationsTask 1BBCDDTask 2ABBDPassageTask 1BDACTask 21 commentators2 exaggerated3 focus on4 lead an active life5 laid the foundation6 annual7 a series of8 advocating9 abolish10 influentialUnit testPartⅠCACCCPartⅡCBBAPartⅢBCCBAPartⅣ1 champion2 challenges3 Regardless of4 inspiration5 remarkable6 legendary7 dominance8 appeal in9 aspire to10 magnificentUnit 5SharingTask 21 cities2 mix of people3 peace and quietTask 3d-e-a-c-f-bTask 41, 2, 5Task 51. horribly2. get round3. 1 on the go 2 take time out 3 missing out4. green transport5. 1 crimeListening1 shopping2 good nightlife3 safe4 cheap5 terrible6 restaurants7 fantastic8 fast9 green10 crowded11 friendly12 atmosphere13 clean14 safe15 see16 do17 beautiful18 perfect19 culture20 too muchViewingTask 21. a combined age2. 1 forgotten4 16 times2 committing crimes 2 stuck indoors 5 closure3 felt right 6 meet3. 404. 1 available online 2 2 million Role-playActivity 1Conversation 11. a hotel2. The air conditioning3. send someone up Conversation 21. a restaurant2. 1 20 minutes 2 the service charge3. busy timeConversation 31. a train station2. an hour3. wrong type of snowActivity 2C：1, 2, 5 R：3, 4, 6 Conversations Task 1AABADTask 2AADBPassage Task 1BDCDTask 21 join up2 reaction3 makes increasing sense4 sustainable5 aims6 monitored7 access to8 experimenting with9 eye-catching10 commuting Unit test PartⅠBCDABPartⅡBCDACPartⅢDCBDDPartⅣ1 widespread2 property3 penetrates4 robbed5 victim6 argue about7 contribute to8 population9 remains unsolved10 proposedUnit 6SharingTask 21 a researcher2 gets too busy3 relax4 flatTask 33, 4Task 4c-e-a-d-b-fListeningTask 21 a free bus2 a dentist3 Lunch4 a cheap5 a surprise holiday6 free coffee7 bring their children8 free drinks9 go fishing10 all the fishViewingTask 21 traveling to work2 live abroad3 cheap houses4 an online map company5 working6 drive7 7008 38 pounds9 quality of life10 the trafficRole-playTask 2Activity 11, 3Activity 21. like2. can't stand3. absolutely love4. 1 don't like5. don't mind6. keen on7. hate8. 1 not very keen on2 prefer 2 want to bePresenting Task 1 Activity 11. 1 shaped2. 1 personal3. at home4. beautiful website 2 faces 2 special message Activity 2 c-e-a-b-dConversations Task 1 BDACC Task 2 ADBBPassage Task 1 BBADTask 21 evaluate2 compensation3 negotiating4 confirm5 schedule6 circumstances7 turn down8 start over9 work out 10 informedUnit testPartⅠBACCDPartⅡBDDCCPartⅢCADBCPartⅣ1 opportunities2 practical3 define4 compassion5 focusing on6 significance7 think big8 plays a huge role 9 attend10 ContentedUnit 7SharingTask 21 enjoy2 live without3 plan my life4 listening to musicTask 3b-e-f-a-d-cTask 51. 1 on it all the time2. 1 my laptop3. beyond that4. 1 computer2 my husband2 phone 2 Internet3 essentialListeningTask 2 Activity 11, 2Activity 21. on the Internet2. videos3. 1 a break4. reading books5. 1 the computer2 someone in the office 2 sports and going out3 looking through 3 live in the real worldViewingTask 2 Activity 11, 4Activity 2CBDDCRole-playTask 2 Activity 1Reasons1 all the time2 texting3 watch much television4 terrible5 for work6 an emergency7 a problem with8 go on the Internet9 Someone elseActivity 2Speaker 1：c-a-b Speaker 2：b-a-cPresentingTask 11 22 near the sea3 real achievement4 125 talked online6 hello7 lonely8 a new girl9 bored10 my real friends 11 a club12 good-looking13 start talking to him 14 on the dance floor 15 haven't been dancingConversationsTask 1BCDDCBBACPassageTask 1DAADTask 21 response2 illegal3 in charge of4 consequently5 relied heavily on6 linked to7 anticipate8 familiar with9 remedy 10 betrayingUnit testPartⅠADBCBPartⅡBCADCPartⅢABCDDPartⅣ1 refer to2 involves3 unique4 valuable5 at your expense6 associated with7 responsible8 minimize9 regularly10 maintainUnit 8Sharing1 come from2 most of my family3 talking to peopleTask 3c-e-a-f-b-dTask 41. 1 height2. 1 my sister3. 1 a younger version4. quite calm5. 1 my brothersTask 52, 62 same traits 2 similar to 2 organized 2 quite different3 think about things 3 mathematical 3 louderListeningTask 21 16892 advisor3 soldiers4 sailors5 dull6 incredibly7 surname8 great funViewingTask 21 islands2 There are no rules3 an account4 a digital5 male6 half animal7 edit8 short9 face10 features11 pick12 personality13 online stores14 over three million15 chatRole-playTask 2Activity 1Conversation 11. speaking and listening2. conversationConversation 21. summer camp2. Different agesConversation 31. online classes2. demandingActivity 21 So for me the most important thing is to2 I suppose I'd have to say3 In my opinion4 One thing I'd like to say is that PresentingTask 1Activity 11 BBC breakfast TV2 hair color3 businesswoman4 personality5 buildingActivity 21, 3, 4, 5, 6Conversations Task 1 BCCDA Task 2 CDABPassage Task 1 CCABTask 21 infancy2 assumed3 inherited4 rooted in5 fairs6 compensate for7 cement8 witness9 exposed to10 contributed to Unit test PartⅠ BBCCB PartⅡ BDAA PartⅢ BCCAA PartⅣ1 kicked out of2 hang out3 involved4 useless5 failure6 fell in love with7 positive8 especially9 took off10 succeed。

short conversations1.W: The only thing I can do at night is to lie in bed and read, preferably while also eating a snack. I never have time for exercising.M: Don't think it's worth exercising only if you can run five miles or if you can bikefor an hour. Even going for a 10-minute walk is worthwhile.Q: What advice does the man give to the woman?D.Do whatever she can to exercise.2.W: Hi, Mark, I've gained quite some weight recently. So, how can I eat healthily at social events?M: Well. Drink a full glass of water before you go. Focus mainly on fresh fruit and vegetables or bread with whole grains. These will help you stay feeling full.Q: What can we know about the woman?A.She may have some social events to attend.3.W: I heard that in South Africa smoking is banned in all enclosed public spaces.M: Yes, that's right. But pubs and bars with separate, enclosed smoking rooms are excluded from the ban, and most restaurants provide smoking sections, either indoor areas with good air circulation or outdoor open areas.Q: What can we learn about the smoking rules in South Africa? B.People can smoke in the designated areas of pubs and bars.4.M: So, your research shows that even when children are not direct targets of violence in the home, they can be harmed by witnessing its occurrence?W: Yes, that's right. For example, they can suffer immediate and permanent physical harm. They can also experience short- and long-term emotional and behavioral problems.Q: What are the two speakers talking about?C.Impacts of family violence on children.5.W: Skipping breakfast is common among people who are trying to lose weight, but it doesn't seem to be a successful strategy.M: No, it isn't. While any breakfast may be better than no breakfast, a healthy breakfast can be something simple like a hard-boiled egg, a piece of 100 percent wholegrain toast along with a cup of 100 percent fruit juice.Q: What is recommended for a healthy breakfast?C.A piece of wholegrain bread.long conversationM: I love working out!W: Ugh! You're sweating all over the floor ...M: I just ran five miles! A friend told me about this great park on Jefferson Street. I love exploring new parks!W: I try running at the gym three days a week, but it's so boring looking at the TV monitor or the wall in front of me for an hour.M: You should run outside! Being in nature, enjoying the beautiful flowers and the trees, I feel my mind relax and the stress just falls away.W: It is nice outside. My mom loves t'ai chi and a nearby t'ai chi group meets every morning at 6 a.m. I've tried going, but it's too early for me to get out of bed ...M: T'ai chi is really good. You need some kind of exercise. It's unhealthy for you to sit in front of your computer all day, every day!W: Well, I recently spend my weekends away from my computer.M: Oh really? And what have you done recently that didn't involve a computer or TV screen?W: Pandas! I just went to the San Diego Zoo with my sister on Saturday! They have one of the best panda exhibits in the US. The mother panda is from Wolong, China, and had had six baby pandas by 2012 since arriving at the San Diego Zoo in September of 1996.M: Oh, I bet baby pandas are amazing! Hey! Maybe you should get a zoo membership and go jogging in the zoo!W: A zoo membership! Now that's a great idea! I love the San Diego Zoo. It's near my house, I can get good exercise and I can watch the baby pandas grow up!Q1: What has made the man sweat all over the floor? C.Running in a park.Q2: Why doesn't the woman go to practice t'ai chi with her mom? B.Because getting up early is too difficult for her.Q3: What does the woman normally do on weekends?D.Sitting before her computer.Q4: Why does the man suggest the woman get a zoo membership?A.For exercise like jogging in the zoo.Passages1Have you ever felt you don't have enough hours in the day? Or that you'd give anything for a whole day to catch up with yourself? Well, here are some ideas that work for me.First of all, make a to-do list every day and set clear priorities. The trick here isn't making the list; that's the easy part. The trick is making the priorities. I look at my list and put a star next to anything that is really urgent. Then I put the number "2" next to anything that will just take a couple of minutes. I actually do these quick tasks before I get on with the urgent ones; it's a bit like clearing off the top of your desk before sitting down to write that important letter.Second, know when is the most productive time of day for you and do your work or study then. One of the shocking discoveries I made about myself is that if I get up at 5 a.m., I can do a day's work and even fit breakfast in before half past nine. Of course, if you are an early bird, it can be difficult to accomplish tasks that involve phoning "night owls", but that's what email's for!Finally, do not let your inbox run your life. I just realized recently how frequently I interrupted my real work to check my inbox and respond to the most trivial of emails. So, now I only open it when absolutely necessary and this saves me hours. If your work depends on you being constantly accessible by email, then you can't do this; but be honest and ask yourself, "Am I an email addict?"With these simple, practical techniques, you will become more efficient, less stressed and be able to win some "me-time" for yourself.Q1: What tasks does the speaker tend to do first every day? AQ2: How to work more efficiently according to the speaker? CQ3: How does the speaker deal with emails now? DQ4: What is the purpose of the talk?CA.The quick tasks.C.Make use of your most productive time of day.D.He opens his inbox only when it's necessary.C.To give some tips on how to manage time.Passages2Listen to a short passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for its general idea. When it is read for the second time, fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear. When it is read for the third time, check what you have written.In a perfect world, we would all avoid too much credit card debt and would never have to deal with the trouble of being unable to meet our credit card payment obligations. But this is not a perfect world, and unfortunately, these 1) distressing situations are the norm for many people.If you find yourself in this position, or heading there, you should cut your spending now. Don't wait until your situation is so 2) desperate that you have few options available to you.Facing the factors that give you the 3) urge to spend money carelessly can be uncomfortable, but if you don't face them, how will you control your debt and 4) acquire the things you truly want?One negative aspect of using credit cards instead of cash is that you 5) are totally unaware of the fact that you're spending real money. The pleasant feelings you experience when you purchase the item 6) are isolated from the unpleasant feelings of making the payment when you get the credit card statement.Studies 7) affirm that most people are much less likely to buy when paying with cash as opposed to credit cards. So, try leaving your credit cards at home, and pay with cash or check.To really control your spending and your credit card debt, you need to examine what money means to you. Make an effort to notice how you 8) interact with money and what beliefs and attitudes you have about money. Studies also show that people with low self-esteem engage themselves in more 9) impulse spending and buying things they don't need.Remind yourself daily that your worth as a person has nothing to do with how much money you have. Once you 10) are convinced of this, you will break the psychological barriers that were keeping you from handling your money wisely.。

Short conversationsConversation 1W: The only thing I can do at night is to lie in bed and read, preferably while also eating a snack. I never have time for exercising.M: Don’t think it’s worth exercising only if you can run five miles or if you can bike for an hour. Even going for a 10-minute walk is worthwhile.Q: What advice does the man give to the woman?Conversation 2W: Hi, Mark, I’ve gained quite some weight recently. So, how can I eat healthily at social events? M: Well, drink a full glass of water before you go. Focus mainly on fresh fruit and vegetables or bread with whole grains. These will help you stay feeling full.Q: What can we know about the woman?Conversation 3W: I heard that in South Africa smoking is banned in all enclosed public spaces.M: Yes, that’s right. But pubs and bars with separate, enclosed smoking rooms are excluded from the ban, and most restaurants provide smoking sections, either indoor areas with good air circulation or outdoor open areas.Q: What can we learn about the smoking rules in South Africa?Conversation 4M: So, your research shows that even when children are not direct targets of violence in the home,they can be harmed by witnessing its occurrence?W: Yes, that’s right. For example, they can suffer immediate and permanent physical harm. They can also experience short- and long-term emotional and behavioral problems.Q: What are the two speakers talking about?Conversation 5W: Skipping breakfast is common among people who are trying to lose weight, but it doesn’t seem to be a successful strategy.M: No, it isn’t. While any breakfast may be better than no breakfast, a healthy breakfast can be something simple like a hard-boiled egg, a piece of 100 percent wholegrain toast along with a cup of 100 percent fruit juice.Q: What is recommended for a healthy breakfast?Long conversationM: I love working out!W: Ugh! You’re sweating all over the floor …M: I just ran five miles! A friend told me about this great park on Jefferson Street. I love exploring new parks!W: I try running at the gym three days a week, but it’s so boring looking at the TV monitor or the wall in front of me for an hour.M: You should run outside! Being in nature, enjoying the beautiful flowers and the trees, I feel my mind relax and the stress just falls away.W: It is nice outside. My mom loves t’ai chi and a nearby t’ai chi group meets every morning at 6a.m. I’ve tried going, but it’s too early for me to get out of bed …M: T’ai chi is really good. You need some kind of exercise. It’s unhealthy for you to sit in front of your computer all day, every day!W: Well, I recently spend my weekends away from my computer.M: Oh really? And what have you done recently that didn’t involve a computer or TV screen? W: Pandas! I just went to the San Diego Zoo with my sister on Saturday! They have one of the best panda exhibits in the US. The mother panda is from Wolong, China, and had had six baby pandas by 2012 since arriving at the San Diego Zoo in September of 1996.M: Oh, I bet baby pandas are amazing! Hey! Maybe you should get a zoo membership and go jogging in the zoo!W: A zoo membership! Now that’s a great idea! I love the San Diego Zoo. It’s near my house, I can get good exercise and I can watch the baby pandas grow up!Passage 1Have you ever felt you don’t have enough hours in the day? Or that you’d give anything for a whole day to catch up with yourself? Well, here are some ideas that work for me.First of all, make a to-do list every day and set clear priorities. The trick here isn’t making the list; that’s the easy part. The trick is making the priorities. I look at my list and put a star next to anything that is really urgent. Then I put the number “2”next to anything that will just take a couple of minutes. I actually do these quick tasks before I get on with the urgent ones; it’s a bit like clearing off the top of your desk before sitting down to write that important letter. Second, know when is the most productive time of day for you and do your work or study then. One of the shocking discoveries I made about myself is that if I get up at 5 a.m., I can do a day’s work and even fit breakfast in before half past nine. Of course, if you are an early bird, it canbe difficult to accomplish tasks that involve phoning “night owls”, but that’s what email’s for! Finally, do not let your inbox run your life. I just realized recently how frequently Iinterrupted my real work to check my inbox and respond to the most trivial of emails. So, now I only open it when absolutely necessary and this saves me hours. If your work depends on you being constantly accessible by email, then you can’t do this; but be honest and ask yourself, “Am I an email addict?”With these simple, practical techniques, you will become more efficient, less stressed and be able to win some “me-time”for yourself.Short conversationsConversation 1W: So this is your last year in college. Have you ever thought about what you’d like to do after graduation?M: Well, I really don’t know. The job market seems to be improving, so I may look for a job somewhere. But I am also interested in applying for graduate school.Q: What are the two speakers talking about?Conversation 2M: Do you remember Linda we met a while ago at Susan’s birthday party?W: Linda? Do you mean the lady who you said was a nurse in the community hospital before her retirement? Yeah, I remember. She looks very young for her age.Q: What does the woman think of Linda?Conversation 3M: I wish I could retire tomorrow. Then I would not need to worry about work.W: I don’t look forward to retirement. I’m afraid of getting old –my body will slow down, and my children will be away. I dread losing independence and living in loneliness.Q: What makes the woman afraid of getting old?Conversation 4W: I consider my early 20s to be the prime time of my life. How about you?M: I couldn’t agree with you more. That’s no doubt the golden period. You are young and energetic. You are free to pursue your passion. The best thing is that you have a wealth of opportunities to explore.Q: What does the man like best about being in his early 20s?Conversation 5W: Hi, John. You are taking Law 201 this semester, right? How do you like it?M: Yeah, it’s a great class. We’ve looked at several cases of age discrimination at work. Such cases are very interesting because they are rarely clear-cut and court decisions can be rather controversial.Q: What does the man say about age discrimination cases?Long conversationM: Nancy, time to make a birthday wish!W: I wish ... hmm. OK! I want a high-paying job, a husband with a perfect face and body, and abig house ... with a swimming pool!M: Wow, Nancy! Those are your three wishes?W: Of course! If I have those three things, I’ll be happy!M: Now, Nancy. Let me tell you my story, and you may see things differently.W: “See things differently?”What do you mean, Uncle Charlie?M: Here is what I once experienced in life. When I married, 32 years ago, we had a happy marriage, a beautiful house, two expensive cars, and $200,000 in the bank!W: See, just like now!M: Wait! I would suggest three different wishes!W: Well ... What would you wish for? You’re older and wiser!M: What happens if you lose your job, lose your house, and your husband becomes sick? I suggestthese three wishes: patience, courage and love!W: Patience, courage and love?M: Yes! If you have patience and courage, you and your husband will have good jobs and a nice house. And if you have true love, you and your husband will be beautiful to each other nomatter how old you become together.W: This is good.M: Within six years of our marriage, we had three beautiful children, but we lost our jobs, our house, all our money, and then I got really sick for nine years. But we didn’t lose anythingtruly valuable, because we always said: “Wherever the five of us are together, we are at home!”And, little by little things did improve, and I finally got well. Patience, courage and love!These are what make life full, strong and happy!W: Hmm, I will remember. Patience, courage and love! Thanks, Uncle Charlie!Passage 1If you think that you have to live up a remote mountain in order to live a long and healthy life,a religious community in Loma Linda, California, may prove you wrong. Its members are a group of Christians known as the Seventh-day Adventists. The Adventists enjoy a much higher life expectancy than average Californians. Adventist men can expect to live about seven years longer than other Californian men. Adventist women are likely to live around four years longer than otherCalifornian women. The Adventists also act much younger than they are and see doctors much less than ordinary people.So what’s the secret of the Adventists’longevity? It is not all in their genes. Nor is their good health a mere accident. The Adventists live longer partly because they have a vegetable-based diet.Around 35 percent of them are vegetarian, and around one half eat meat only rarely. Tobacco andalcohol consumptions are discouraged. So are rich or spicy foods, meat, and drinks containing caffeine. The Adventist diet is high in fruit and vegetables. It also includes plenty of whole grains, nuts, seeds and beans, and water is the drink of choice.The longevity of the Adventists is also related to their lifestyle and natural environment. They believe in having regular exercise, helping others, and maintaining strong social and familial ties. They live in a mild climate with warm summers and cool winters. Interestingly, the air quality of Loma Linda, however, is not as good as in other longevity hot spots. This should give us all hope, as it suggests that we don’t have to have every single factor in place in order to achieve excellent health. Despite this, the Adventists’good health certainly provides strong evidence that diet andlifestyle choices have a great impact on health and longevity.Short conversationsConversation 1W: I really need a holiday, so I’m going camping with some friends. What are you doing over the semester break?M: I haven’t got any plans yet. I don’t really have enough money to fly home. I suppose I could get a part-time job and earn some money, or maybe I could start studying for next semester.Q: What is the woman going to do over the semester break?Conversation 2M: I heard that you quit your swimming lessons. But you have paid $120 for them.W: Ah, it’s all these yoga sessions. I just couldn’t fit them all in. What’s more, I got the majority of my fees back because I quit immediately after the first day.Q: Why did the woman quit her swimming lessons?Conversation 3M: Shall we spend our weekend in Singapore? We can leave Friday afternoon so as to have dinner next to the river and enjoy fireworks at the shore!W: I’d rather go on Saturday. My aunt will drop in on Friday evening. We haven’t seen each otherfor a couple of years.Q: Why doesn’t the woman want to leave on Friday?Conversation 4M: What do I need to bring for our camping trip to the national park?W: Well, we’ve bought the food and rented a van. It’s a camping vehicle with a fridge and cookingequipment. I think you will need a warm sweater or jacket for the evenings.Q: What does the woman suggest the man bring for the camping trip to the park? Conversation 5M: Have you confirmed your booking at the hotel in Sydney? With only three days left before our trip, I hope everyone is as ready as I am!W: Not yet. But I’d better call them before we start our vacation. During this time of year theyalways get quite busy.Q: What will the woman probably do before the vacation?Long conversationM: Rebecca, I just learned of an amazing park right here near our city!W: Really? Is it a nature park or an entertainment park?M: It’s a beautiful nature park, located 15 miles from our home.W: What’s it called?M: It is called Big Sky Park and has nice walking trails and camping sites!W: Bill, this is perfect! We can have a vacation and still keep saving money to visit my family sometime. But, can we get to Big Sky Park without a car?M: Yes, easily. We just take the No. 32 bus that goes right to the park. The only problem will be getting all of our camping stuff with us on the bus.W: Well, I did just buy that new cart to help carry groceries home on the bus, plus we have your big backpack. Together, I think we will be fine. All of our camping equipment should easily fit on the bus.M: Good. Good! I know we can make it a really special weekend. I have longed for a time when we could walk alone together in the quiet beauty of nature. I’m so, so happy to have this chance to be with you at the park.W: I know me too! I know what I’ll do! I’ll pack all of our favorite food, and I’ll bake a small chocolate cake. Your favorite! Then we can drink tea and eat the chocolate cake around a campfire. I’m so happy you found Big Sky Park. I can’t wait, just two more days for the weekend to come!M: I’m so happy as well. Big Sky Park will be wonderful. The fire, the dinner and spending time with you make me such a happy, happy man, Rebecca!Passage 1A new museum entirely dedicated to laziness has opened in the capital city of Colombia. Butyou have to hurry if you want to see the exhibits and find out about being lazy because the exhibition lasts only for one week. The unusual show displays a whole range of things such as sofas, beds and anything that makes you feel like taking a rest. There are also plenty of televisions for those visiting couch potatoes to watch as they move around relaxingly in the museum.It is no coincidence but rather an intentional decision for the museum to have opened rightafter the holiday season. The idea is for people to think about laziness, and perhaps change their behavior and lifestyle throughout the rest of the year. It offers a practical experience to make us think about laziness in our high-speed, fast-paced societies.The museum’s founder Marcela Arrieta said she wanted people to rethink about laziness and decide whether it really is a bad thing. She told the media that people today always think about laziness as an enemy of work. For example, they may feel guilty if they sleep late, or they may feel they are wasting time after taking a nap or having a holiday.Ms. Arrieta may not be proposing that we should have a shorter working week, but she could have a point in that we do need more leisure time than our jobs allow us, and change our lifestyle to a type that is more relaxing. Besides, according to scientists, avoiding the pressure and stress ofwork can make us healthier and live longer. So, why not try out Ms. Arrieta’s advice for yourself, slow down, and think about being lazy?Short conversationsConversation 1M: I think the government could provide some money for homeless people to build their own homes. Homeless people would find it easier to get jobs if they had an address.W: It’s not a bad idea. But I wonder where the money will come from.Q: What does the man think the government could do?Conversation 2W: You see, some colleagues are not as active and efficient as usual and few have made any progress in their business recently.M: Why don’t we organize some social activities, such as a baseball match? Our colleagues can learn to help and cooperate with one another.Q: What does the man suggest to change the situation?Conversation 3W: I need to go across town, but the traffic is so heavy at this time of day.M: When you take the subway, you don’t have to deal with traffic. I never drive home. Driving at this time may be slower than walking.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?Conversation 4W: Have you heard? Kate quit her job and went to Africa to work as a volunteer!M: Really? I really admire her courage. I think we should all extend an arm of help, love and compassion to help poor people become self-reliant financially and psychologically.Q: What does the man think we all should do?Conversation 5W: You know there are many creative ways to reuse items. For example, old shoe boxes can be used for storage and plastic containers can be used for growing plants.M: I never realized that we could be so green. I just learned to recycle glass bottles.Q: What are the two speakers talking about?Long conversationW: Hey, John! Everything OK? You look upset.M: Oh, hi Kate. I was in the cafeteria eating alone. James from accounting walked by, sat down to eat at the table right next to me –didn’t say a single word to me. I wondered why.W: Is that the main thing stressing you out, John?M: No, I was silly to feel bad about that. What I am stressed about is my workload. My manager, Steven, is a great guy. He always counts on me to get the work done. But I have five meetingsthis week and two big projects to complete by next Monday. I don’t see how I can finish. I’m really worried I’ll let my team down.W: I have some free time on Friday and over the weekend. I can help you with your extra work if you’d like. I know that feeling of being overwhelmed with work. It’s awful. I’d like to help. M: Really? You’d do that for me?W: Of course I will! John, a lot of us really admire your work. Some of us have asked to work on your team. You’re a great example to us, John. You shouldn’t doubt yourself. I’m glad to help out.M: Wow, Kate. Thanks!W: We could ... discuss it over dinner on Thursday. My treat!M: Wow. No ... I mean I get to buy dinner, Kate! How about the new restaurant on 6th Street, 365?It’s called 365 because it offers local, seasonal foods –fall, winter, spring, and summer –healthy choices with wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables. Let’s meet at 7 p.m.W: Sounds wonderful! Thursday, 7 p.m. at the new restaurant 365 on 6th Street. Perfect!Passage 1More than half of working Americans are dissatisfied with their jobs, according to a survey. That’s bad news for employers because workers’discontent can hurt productivity and hinder innovation.Lynn Franco, co-author of the report, says Americans’job satisfaction is at its lowest level in more than two decades: Only 45.3 percent of workers say they are satisfied with their jobs compared with 61 percent in 1987.The report was produced by the Conference Board, a non-profit organization that helps businesses strengthen their performance. It is based on a survey of 5,000 US households. It showsa drop in satisfaction in many aspects of an employee’s work life, including interest in the job, dealing with co-workers and bosses, commuting and job security. As a group, neither young people who are just entering the workforce nor employees who are about to retire, Franco says, arehappy with what they do.Only about 36 percent of workers under the age of 25 say they are currently satisfied withtheir jobs. And it’s not much better among baby boomers. Twenty years ago, more than 50 percentof baby boomers were satisfied. Today, that’s down to 46 percent.The most satisfied group of workers in the survey was those aged 25 to 34. Franco suggeststhat they may see some opportunities for upward mobility as baby boomers retire.The Conference Board survey also asked about the reasons behind job dissatisfaction. Thereare economic reasons such as wages, promotion policy and bonus policy that are sort of adding tothis level of dissatisfaction. In addition, workers are also dissatisfied with the benefits: vacation policy, family-related leave time, work schedule flexibility, and a variety of other factors as well.Short conversationsConversation 1W: I’ve read a lot about this young singer in the music press. She’s certainly creating a stir. Is she really that good?M: She’s absolutely brilliant. Each of her performances has been a sell-out. Her mix of rap and folk music is unique and awesome.Q: What does the man say about the singer?Conversation 2M: So here we are in Rome, Italy. In the next four days, we are going to have a full schedule.W: I’m so excited. Rome has been my dream city. I can’t wait to see the historical buildings, visit the art galleries and eat real Italian pizza. By the way, shall we start with the famous Capitoline Museums tomorrow?Q: What are the two speakers mainly talking about?Conversation 3W: Besides modern opera, which you are studying now, are there any other areas of the arts you enjoy?M: All sorts. I like pop music, and I very much enjoy pencil drawing. But what interests me most is poetry, especially American poetry in the early 20th century.Q: What’s the man’s area of study?Conversation 4M: Hi. I am calling to inquire about the exhibit of ancient Greek sculptures you are now hosting. Could you please tell me the admission fee and the opening times?W: Sure. Admission is free. The opening hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.Q: How long does the exhibit open on Saturdays?Conversation 5W: Darling, let’s check out the reviews of this movie online. If it’s good, we should watch it. M: I think we should. To watch a silent movie is certainly not something common in modern days. The actors must have superb skills to attract the audience if they do not say anything.Q: What is special about the movie?Long conversationW: This feels like a dream ... The last time I was in San Francisco was 30 years ago, when I was your age, 15 years old. So much has changed in the city–but you know–many of the sites are just the same.M: Wow! San Francisco is as beautiful as a picture! I can’t believe it! Let’s get going! Let’s look at the map and take the streetcar to the Golden Gate Bridge.W: Yes, of course. But, wait–let’s just take a moment to look at the Golden Gate Bridge from here–up high on the hill. See how amazing the sun looks, shining on the bridge there high above the water? Sometimes the best way to really enjoy something is to see it from different angles and perspectives.M: Yes! Just beautiful from here! OK! Let’s get going! Wait! You know what, Aunt Lucy, I’m really, really hungry! May we eat before we head out to see the Golden Gate Bridge?W: Yes, of course we can. We’re already here in Chinatown and near my favorite Chinese restaurant. Even after 30 years have passed since I last visited, it’s still busy and active.M: That’s great, Aunt Lucy!W: And, it’s right here!M: Wow! This is amazing! The man inside the window is making noodles by hand–just by pulling on the flour dough. I’ve never seen anything like it before. How?W: Yes, I know. It’s amazing, right? And the food is delicious, too! Sometimes the best way to enjoy culture is to simply slow down and truly experience it. We have five full days here inSan Francisco. Let’s go slowly and enjoy every moment!Passage 1The Mona Lisa is probably the most famous painting in the world. It was created byLeonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian artist, between around 1503 and 1506. The subject is the wife of a wealthy silk merchant of Italy. The woman’s husband requested Da Vinci to portray her as a celebration of their home’s completion and the birth of their second son. What is it about thispainting that has created such a lasting impact on the artistic world?One factor is the artist himself. Leonardo da Vinci was not only an artist, but also a scientist,an architect and an engineer. His knowledge of the human form came from the study of actual human bodies, so he was able to draw and paint it more accurately.Another factor is the material used for the painting. The Mona Lisa is an oil painting, butunlike other paintings, which are usually created on canvas, the Mona Lisa has a wood panel as the surface. The use of a wood panel makes it possible for the work to have survived for centuries.Lastly, the style and techniques used for the painting make the Mona Lisa a masterpiece. Da Vinci presented precise details in the subject’s hands and face. He applied a shadowing techniqueat the corners of her lips and her eyes, which gives her an unbelievably lifelike appearance. He also created a background with aerial views and a beautiful landscape. His remarkable skills left behind no visible brush marks at all.All these factors–Da Vinci’s talent, the medium used for the painting, the style and techniques applied in the work–contribute to the lasting and mysterious beauty of the Mona Lisa.Short conversationsConversation 1M: There is not much worth in reading the newspapers these days. They have more pages but fewer words that really matter.W: You said it! All you find in them are advertisements and celebrity gossip. I wish they could direct more attention to issues that are more important to society.Q: What does the man think of today’s newspapers?Conversation 2W: Hello. Today on Business Focus I am talking about knowledge management with Mr. Adam Johnson, the Human Resources Manager of a multinational company. Mr. Johnson, how has knowledge management changed the way your company works?M: In lots of ways. The most significant change occurs in how we manage the process of our project development …Q: What is the woman probably doing?Conversation 3W: Recently, reality television has swept across almost all channels: matchmaking, job hunting, and talent shows. I don’t know why people are so crazy about it!M: In my view, some people watch reality TV because it makes them feel they’re better than others. They may also enjoy seeing other people get embarrassed.Q: What does the man say about reality TV?Conversation 4W: I think teenagers today experience a different social reality from what we had before.M: Exactly. When we were kids, we would hang out with friends, chatting, or going to movies. That’s our experience, but what we see now is that young people are choosing to live online. Q: How do young people socialize today according to the man?Conversation 5W: Much has been said about how anti-social the Internet and mobile phones are, butI think communications technology is bringing people closer.M: Yes, I’d go along with you on that. With these modern tools, there’s a new kind ofconnectionbeing built within families.Q: What does the man think of modern communications technology?Long conversationW: Hey Billy! It’s 7:30 p.m.! Turn off your TV and computer. Come down to dinner. It seems your father is finishing his conference call with his team in China.M: OK Mom. Coming. But why is Dad on his computer while I can’t be on mine!W: Billy, your father is working. But you are chatting with your friends about celebrities!So your father needs to be on his computer. And you don’t!M: OK. Sorry, Mom. What are we having for dinner? Pizza?W: Pizza?! I’ve made us a nice dinner of roast chicken, mushroom soup and vegetable salad. I even made chocolate cake for dessert –and you want pizza!M: Just kidding Mom! I love your cooking! Mmm I’m hungry, and it smells delicious!W: Billy! I told you to shut down all electronics!M: Mom! This isn’t fair. You told me to turn off my computer and my TV –you didn’t say all electronics –and you didn’t mention my cell phone! I have to check the news! My favorite golf player just got in trouble for drunk driving! Please Mom! I have to find out!W: You can’t go five minutes without having your eyes on a screen! Hand me your phone. Now! I am turning it off so we can have a nice dinner.M: OK Mom. Fine! Here’s my phone.W: Now, where is your father?M: Will you make Dad do the same? We never have family dinner anymore without Dad being on electronics!W: Hmm, you know, Billy, you have a very good point. I think it’s time we had family dinner without any electronics. Here’s our new rule: Just for 45 minutes over dinner, no electronics!。

short conversations1.W:The only thing I can do at night is to lie in bed and read, preferably while also eating a snack. I never have time for exercising.M: Don't think it's worth exercising only if you can run five miles or if you can bike for an hour. Even going for a 10-minute walk is worthwhile.Q: What advice does the man give to the woman?D.Do whatever she can to exercise.2.W: Hi, Mark, I've gained quite some weight recently. So, how can I eat healthily at social events?M:Well. Drink a full glass of water before you go. Focus mainly on fresh fruit and vegetables or bread with whole grains. These will help you stay feeling full.Q:What can we know about the woman?A.She may have some social events to attend.3.W:I heard that in South Africa smoking is banned in all enclosed public spaces."M: Yes, that's right. But pubs and bars with separate, enclosed smoking rooms are excluded from the ban, and most restaurants provide smoking sections, either indoor areas with good air circulation or outdoor open areas.Q:What can we learn about the smoking rules in South Africa? B.People can smoke in the designated areas of pubs and bars.4.M:So, your research shows that even when children are not direct targets of violence in the home, they can be harmed by witnessing its occurrence?W:Yes, that's right. For example, they can suffer immediate and permanent physical harm. They can also experience short- and long-term emotional and behavioral problems.Q: What are the two speakers talking about?C.Impacts of family violence on children.5.W: Skipping breakfast is common among people who are trying to lose weight, but it doesn't seem to be a successful strategy.M: No, it isn't. While any breakfast may be better than no breakfast, a healthy breakfast can be something simple like a hard-boiled egg, a piece of 100 percent wholegrain toast along with a cup of 100 percent fruit juice.。