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视听说文本及答案Unit6Book1Unit 6Part OneE = E.T. H = Human BeingH: Hey, why are you dressed in such a funny costume? Are you trying to tell me you are from Mars? Don't be silly! It's not Halloween. Come on. Take off the costume.E: Ouch! Stop! This is my life support! I landed on this planet only yesterday. How can you treat a visitor so rudely!H: I'm sorry. But did you say you just came to this planet?E: That's right! I was traveling space the other day when I met a human being called Yang Liwei. He told me that his homeland on Earth is extremely attractive. So I decided to come here to have a look.H: Wow! You are a real E.T.! Welcome, but I still don't believe it.E: You'd better believe it. I'm a real E.T.! Good to meet you!H: Welcome to Earth. Have you found anything different here?E: Sure. There are so many people, bicycles and cars on the streets that they can hardly move. And the bicycles and cars look like toys. I have never seen them before. We don't need them at all. We can move freely whenever and wherever we want. H: Well, it would be nice not to have traffic jams.E: But it looks like you are enjoying life more than we do. It's beautiful here with all the trees and flowers. I hear that there are lots of interesting places here.H: There sure are!E: And the food you eat attracts me very much, especially the vegetables and fruits.H: Don't you have attractive and tasty foods at home?E: No, we need only electricity. It gives us enough energy to keep alive and active.H: Amazing!E: And I notice that you play interesting and exciting games.I watched one game and enjoyed it very much. There were ten people and one ball moving back and forth. Is it called basketball?H: Yeah, that's right. Basketball is one of the most popular sports. Many people here love it. It's not strange that you liked it when you saw it. There are also many other kinds of sports, such as football, tennis and volleyball. All of them are very exciting to us.E: I wish we had exciting sports. We spend too much time on high technology. Everything in our world is controlled by computers and all we have to do is sit in front of them to get what we want and need.H: So, do you play computer games as sports? Some of us like them very much.E: They were popular on our planet one hundred years ago. Now nobody has much interest in them. I don't want to hurt your feelings, but I must say our computer technology is much more advanced than yours.H: You must be kidding. We have always thought that humans are the most intelligent creatures in the universe. But anyway, I'd really like to take a trip to outer space and see what exactly your life is like. Can I go back with you? That would be great!E: I'd love to take you there, but there are two problems. How would you survive on my planet without oxygen? And how could you return to Earth by yourself?H: Do you mean that it's impossible for me to go with you to your place?E: That's right. But if it is ever possible, I promise you I'll show you around when you get there. I do have to go back now because I've almost used up the electricity in my body. It's been nice talking with you. I really do have to say goodbye for now.H: One day I hope we do meet again and I hope you will keep your promise. Bye.Exercise 21.D2.C3.D4.C5.A6.BExercise 31.dressed in2.costume3.rudely4.whenever wherever5.much more advanced6.creatures7.what exactly 8,.survive 9.show you around /doc/b99326391.html,ed upPart TwoListening IReporter: How do you do, Mr. Howard? I'm from the Morning Express. I'd like to ask you some questions.Mr. Howard: All right. What do you want to know?Reporter: First, please tell me when and where you saw theUFO.Mr. Howard: It was last night, around midnight. I had just fallen asleep when my dog barked.Reporter: What did you do?Mr.Howard: I didn't know why he was barking, so I looked out of the window. Reporter: Tell me what you saw in the yard.Mr.Howard: Well, there was a huge silver rocket that glowed.Reporter: Incredible! Our readers will want to know if there were people in the rocket.Mr.Howard: There were faces looking out of the windows, but I couldn't identify them because of the curtains.Reporter: Curtains on the windows of a UFO? Thank you very much, Mr. Howard!Exercise 11.B 2,C 3.D 4.A 5.A 6.AExercise 21.midnight2.barking3.sliver4.glowed5.faces6.windows7. identify8.curtainsListening IIJohn: Sue, have you ever heard the story of King Umberto I of Italy?Sue: King Umberto I? I don't think so.John: It's a very interesting story. I read that on July 28th, 1900, King Umberto met a man who owned a restaurant in Milan.Sue: Mm-hmm.John: And he and this man, they looked exactly alike.Sue: Oh?John: They were identical. And they talked to each other, and they found out that both their wives were called Maria, both had sons named Vittorio and they were born on the same day at exactly the same time.Sue: Oh, gosh!John: Get this: They started to work in the same year. I mean, Umberto became king in the same year that this man opened his restaurant business.Sue: Oh, wow. Well, their professions were different.John: Yeah, well. But even their deaths were similar.Sue: Hmm.John: They were both going to take part in a sporting event near Milan. I mean, the king was going to be giving out the prizes, and the man was going to be in a shooting contest. And the day before the contest, the man who owned the restaurant was cleaning his gun and he shot himself.Sue: Oh, my God!John: He died instantly.Sue: Hmm.John: The next day, on the way to the sporting event, the king was assassinated. He was shot, and he died instantly.Sue: Oh, boy, that really—I don't know if I believe all that.John: It's a true story.Sue: It really is? Is it really true?John: I read it. It's a true story.Exercise 1A√ B C√ D√ E F√ G√ H I√ J√ K√ L1.B2.A3.C4.A5.DPart ThreePractice OneI've lived here beside Loch Ness since I retired last year. My house has a good, clear view of the loch. In fact, it's only about a hundred meters from the lake, and there's nothing but the road in between.Last Tuesday, I got up as usual at about seven o'clock and went into my garden. I looked around, and something attracted my attention on the loch. There was almost no mist that morning, and I could see that there was something moving quite fast, going north, in the middle of the loch. It looked like a giant snake, with its head and part of its body above water, and it was moving very fast. I imagine that it was about thirty meters long. I ran into the house to get my camera, but when I got back it had gone.I waited for about five minutes and then it appeared again, this time nearer the road and my house, so I could see it clearly.I had a good view of it about two minutes and I managed to take several photographs of it. The photographs haven't come out very well, unfortunately, but one or two of them show the creature quite clearly. I suppose the whole incident lasted for about fifteen minutes, because I looked at my watch the last time I saw it, and it said a quarter past seven. I've never seen anything so strangein my life.1.T2.F3.T4.T5.F6.T7.F8.FExercise 21.fast north middle2.giant head body3.thirty meters4.camera gone5.five minutes nearerPractice TwoOn April 14, 1868, two ships were scheduled to leave the busy port of New York for Europe. The night before, their captains met and had dinner together. The dinner was very ordinary and certainly neither man knew he would soon have a role in one of the world's greatest mysteries.The two ships left the next morning. Their names: the Dei Gratia and the Marie Celeste. After several days at sea, Morehouse, the captain of the Dei Gratia, sightedthe Marie Celeste, and he immediately recognized that something was wrong. It was not moving and there was no sign of life on deck. Morehouse and a few of his men took a small boat to the Marie Celeste to investigate. They searched every part of the ship and found nothing—not a man, dead or alive, no signs of illness or combat, no disruption. In fact, everything was ingood order, as if the crew had left ten minutes before. There was a ten-pound note on a table, with an unfinished letter home near it,a freshly washed stack of clothes in the laundry, and plenty of food and water. These signs of normal, everyday life on an empty ship were the strangest feature of the mystery. What had happened to the captain and crew? If they had been attacked, why was everything still in its place and why were there no signs of a struggle? If they had died suddenly from a disease, where were their bodies?Exercise 11.C2.D3.A4.B5.CExercise 21.alive2.illness3.order4.ten-pound5.unfinished6.freshly7.plenty8.normal 9.empty 10.strangest 11.attacked 12.strugglePractice ThreeEaster Island is one of hundreds of Pacific islands that were formed from volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago. It is, however, the only one of these islands that carries its own mysteries. First, it is isolated: it lies two thousand miles from theSouth American coast and fourteen hundred miles from the nearest inhabited island. But more importantly, it is a place where a mysteriouscivilization once flourished, leaving behind more than a thousand huge stone statues as evidence to its greatness. The first Europeans came to the island in 1722, when three Dutch ships landed on Easter Sunday. Since that time, thousands of archaeologists have come to Easter Island to study the great stone statues, some of which weigh over a hundred tons. The archaeologists' work has produced many answers, but we may never understand all of the history behind these stone faces. Even after a century of study, the written language found on the island has not been understood. In addition, no one knows for certain how the stone statues were transported or even why they were built.Exercise 11.T2.F3.T4.T5.F6.TExercise 21.About 1,400 miles2.More than 1,0003.Over 100 tons4.On EasterSunday in 1722 5.How they were transported and why they were builtPractice FourCrop circles are irregular circles that have appeared in farmers' fields across the world, mostly in England.Although crop circles first gained worldwide attention in the early 1980s, the first circles appeared much earlier. There is even evidence of crop circles as early as 1678in Hertfordshire, England. The first reported crop circle in modern times appeared in Tully, England, during 1966.During the summer of 1980, many circles appeared in the English countryside. The phenomenon was centered in the land around the town of Warminster, which was a world-famous UFO hotspot. As the years passed by, more and more circles appeared each year, usually between the months of May and August in the early morning hours. Crop circles spread beyond the Wessex counties of Wiltshire and Hampshire to other parts of England, and then, worldwide. Crop circles are now reported in over 30 countries, including Canada, Hungary, the United States, Japan, and the former Soviet Union. The circles grew more and more mathematically complex, and included rings, lines, squares, triangles, as well as circles.There were various theories about the origin of this strange phenomenon. Dr. Terence Meaden, a British physicist, believed that the circles were formed by electrified wind. He said that electrified air forms mini-tornadoes and spirals down on the fields, causing the circles. However, this theory does not account for the highly complex recent circles that have appeared. Hoaxers are often blamed for many of the circles, especially the more complex ones.Exercise 11.B2.B3.C4.B5.B6.AExercise 21.1980s2.Canada3.rings squares4.origin5.acccount forPart FourSection IThe Bermuda Triangle is a triangular area in the Atlantic Ocean. Legend has it that many people, ships and planes have mysteriously disappeared in this area.Many theories have been given to explain the extraordinary mystery of these missing ships and planes. But some people believe that there is no mystery to be solved. The number of wrecks in this area is not extraordinary, given its size, location and the amount of traffic it receives. Many of the ships and planes that have been identified as having disappeared mysteriously in the Bermuda Triangle were not in the Bermuda Triangle at all. Investigations to date have not produced scientific evidence of any unusual phenomena involved in the disappearances. Thus, no explanation is needed. The real mystery is how the Bermuda Triangle became a mystery at all.The modern legend of the Bermuda Triangle began soon after five Navy planes (Flight 19) disappeared on a training mission during a severe storm in 1945. The most logical explanation as to why they disappeared is that lead pilot Lt.Taylor's compass failed. The trainees' planes were not equipped with working navigational instruments. The group was lost and simply ran out of fuel. No mysterious forces were likely to have been involved other than the "mysterious" force of gravity on planes with no fuel. It is true that one of the rescue planes blew up shortly after take-off, but this was likely due to a faulty gas tank rather than to any mysterious forces.Part A1.F2.F3.T4.T5.T6.F7.T8.TPart B1.disappeared2.size location3.unusual4.gravity fuel5.blew upSection IICan you name the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?Don't worry if you can't. Although most people know that a list exists of the Seven World Wonders, only few can name them. What makes it even harder is that only one still exists. Six of the Seven Wonders no longer stand, having been destroyed by natural disasters or by humans.The list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World wasoriginally compiled around the 2nd century B.C. The first mention of the idea is found in History of Herodotus as long ago as the 5th century B.C. Decades later, Greek historians wrote about the greatest monuments of the time. The final list of the Seven Wonders was compiled during the Middle Ages. The list included the seven most impressive monuments of the Ancient World, some of which barely survived to the Middle Ages.Here goes the list: the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.Today, archaeological evidence reveals some of the mysteries that surrounded the history of the Wonders for centuries. For their builders, the Seven Wonders were a celebration of religion, mythology, art, power and science. For us, they reflect the ability of humans to change the surrounding landscape by building massive yet beautiful structures, one of which has stood the test of time to this very day.Part A1.F2.T3.F4.T5.F6.TPart B1.disasters/doc/b99326391.html,piled3.impressive4.reveals5.religion6.structures。
Unit 1 Studying EnglishPart BListening TasksScriptTalking About Studying EnglishAt a gathering of students from China and some other countries, Yang Weipingand Virginia Wang, both first-year college students, are talking about their learningof English.Hello, my name is Yang Weiping. I‟m a freshman at Beijing University and I‟m majoring in Chemistry.At college we have to study a foreign language. I chose English because I like listening to English programs on the radio and TV. I also like British and American pop songs. Some day I hope to visit Britain and the United States.I started learning English several years ago and I‟m getting better at it. My favorite activity is listening, especially listening to songs and stories. My big problem is, however, speaking. I feel nervous whenever I speak. And I never seem to know what to say when people talk to me. But I‟ve decided to overcome my shyness and learn to speak English by speaking as much as I can.Hi, my name is Virginia Wang. I'm a library science major at the National University of Singapore. In our country, English is important. It is one of the official languages and you have to be fluent in English to get a good job.I've been studying English since high school. I'm good at reading because I like learning about new things and new ideas. There are so many books and articles written in English. Our textbooks at the university are in English, too. I know writing is also very important, but I find it really difficult.When I graduate from the university, I would like a job in the city library where I can read all kinds of new books.Part CAdditional ListeningScriptHow to Improve Listening ComprehensionAmong the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, I find listening most difficult, because I worry about the words I don‟t know. Now I‟m trying to focus on the general idea, not worrying about the new words. This makes me feel good, because I know I‟ve understood something. Then, I listen again carefully and if I have any problems I play the difficult parts again. In this way I come to understand better both the main idea and the details of the listening context.Unit 2 Fun with LanguagePart BScriptHow to Improve Your Conversation SkillsTo speak to people in a foreign language requires courage and a willingness to make errors. Some people are so afraid of making mistakes that they never open their mouths. And that‟s the biggest mistakes of all. Now if you have courage and are ready to make a few errors, what do you say?First of all, you have to open the conversation. Finding an appropriate topic is half the battle. Some topics, such as the weather and news, work well. But others, such as age, money or people‟s appearance do not. The following are some good ways to open a conversation.Weather—It sure is cold today, isn‟t it?News—-Did you hear about that terrible forest fire?A conversation in a foreign language doesn‟t always go smoothly. Sometimes yo ur partner talks too fast and you find it difficult to follow. Not to worry, though. You can always ask your partner to repeat what he has said or to speak more slowly. For example, “Excuse me, but could you say that again? I didn‟t catch it.” Or “Could you speak more slowly, please?”At the end of a conversation you need to find a way to close it in a polite way. “Well, I really need to be going” or “It was nice talking to you” are frequently used by people to end a conversation.Part C Additional ListeningScriptSmile When You Read ThisHow good is your memory? Answer these four questions: What did you have for breakfast yesterday? What clothes did you wear last Friday? Who did you talk to yesterday? Where did you go last Saturday? If you can answer all the four questions, your memory is very good.Education specialists in England have been looking into ways to improve our memory of what we read. The specialists found something to help: facial expressions. They gave ten students a happy article to read. Five of the students read the happy article while smiling. Five students read the happy article while frowning. Then they answered comprehension questions. The smiling students remembered more of the happy article than the frowning students.Then the specialists gave ten students another article to read. It was an angry letter to the editor of a newspaper. Five students read the angry article while smiling, and five students read the angry article while frowning. Which group remembered better? You‟re rig ht. The frowning students.The specialists don‟t know why facial expressions help memory. They are continuing to study the relationship between the mind and the body. Until they find the answer, keep smiling (or frowning?)!Part DScript:Many expressions may be used to describe someone who is excited. One such expression is to be "beside oneself". You can be beside yourself with anger or beside yourself with happiness, although usually not both at the same time! If you are beside yourself, you are filled with excitement.The dictionary tells us that "beside" means "next to", or "at the side of". So the expression"beside oneself" describes something that really is not possible.Today, you might hear a husband say, "When my wife told me we were going to have a baby, I was beside myself with joy." Or someone might tell you he was beside himself with anger because he had just lost his job.When you are full of joy or are extremely excited about something, you may do something else that is strange. You may "flip your lid". A lid is the cover that prevents something from escaping from a container. A lid on a cooking pot, for example, keeps the heat from escaping. To flip something is to turn it over. So when you "flip your lid", you become so excited that you lose your self-control.Unit 3 School LifePart BScriptAccommodation for College StudentsR：Good morning. Can I help you?S: Yes, please. I'm a new student and I'd like to have some information about the ...em...the accommodation for students.R: Right. The university provides two types of accommodation, halls of residence and self-catering accommodation.S: How much does it cost for the self-catering accommodation?R: For a single room, ￡37.86 per week, that's about ￡5.40 a day. For a double room, it's ￡52.78 per week. This will apply throughout this academic year.S: I'd like to stay in the self-catering accommodation. How far is it from the residence to the university?R: It all depends. The residences at Elms Road and Palm Road are about one and a half miles from the university main site and the Freemen's Common Houses at William Road are half a mile.S: When do I need to apply?R: Are you an undergraduate or a postgraduate?S: Undergraduate.R: Then you should apply for it as soon as possible, since places in university-owned accommodation are limited and if you don't apply before the end of the month, you are not likely to get a place.S: Could you possibly tell me what to do, if no vacancy is available?R: Yes, you may consider private accommodation. The university runs an Accommodation Information Office and its staff will help you.S: Where‟s the office?R: In the Students‟ Union Building.S: Whom can I contact?R: Mr. Underwood. David Underwood, the manager of the accommodation information office. S: Thank you very much.R: You are welcomePart CScriptWhat College Professors DoCollege professors are often believed to lead easy lives of quiet thinking while teaching one or two classes every week. But college professors do much more than go to class. The average professor spends between six and fifteen hours in the classroom weekly. And that same college professor works from sixty to eighty hours a week.Because they must remain current in their fields, professors spend part of that time reading, reading, reading. That leads to additional hours during which they revise and update their class lecture notes. It takes far longer to prepare notes than to deliver them in class. Professors may spend time conducting experiments, working on college projects, or advising students. They may be writing books, articles, or papers for delivery at conventions.When not in the classroom or in the office, professors are still working, behind closed doors in committee sessions or at home grading papers and preparing for tomorrow‟s class es. To accept this sort of schedule willingly, they must feel strongly about the importance of the college experience.Part DScriptDespite what your parents and others try to make you believe, life at college may not be the best experience you will ever live through. Why?The simple one word answer is: Roommates. One has often heard about the guy that never sleeps or the girl who always has her friends over or the one who studies all the time and becomes very disturbed by the slightest movement you make. Okay, they are not all that bad. So how do you get them to stop?You can't do it. It's impossible. The only way you will be able to live with your roommates is by compromising. If you like to have friends over, but your roommates want to study, take your friends out. If you don't like to listen to music while you are studying but one of your roommates does, ask him to use headphones. Talk about your habits and ask your roommates about theirs. Respect your roommates and your roommates will respect you.You may not be friends with your roommates by the end of the year but you may be friends with them the year after, when you are no longer rooming together. This is alright though. Sometimes it's too difficult to try to live together and be good friends at the same time. Roommates are not always meant to be your best friends.Remember: Not only do you have roommates, you are a roommate. Be good to your roommates.Unit 4 Going to a PartyPart BScriptSmall Talk Is EasyA: Mike, guess what?B: What?A: Carol just invited me to a party at her house on Saturday.B: Carol? You mean the pretty girl in your economics class?A: Yeah.B: Great! I‟m sure you‟ll have a super time.A: I‟m not so sur e.B: What do you mean, John? I thought you really liked Carol.A: I do. But I don‟t know her friends very well.B: So get to know them.A: But I‟m no good at small talk.B: Small talk is easy. You can learn.A: By Friday?B: Sure. I‟ll coach you. You just have to remember a few simple sentences.A: I don‟t know. I have trouble remembering things. Especially when I meet people. I get nervous. B: Don‟t worry, John. You can do it. You just need a few tips.A: But what if I say something stupid?B: Relax. You won‟t. But even if you do, it‟s all right. Everyone makes mistakes.A: Yeah, especially me! What if I‟m boring? No one wants to listen to a bore.B: Hey, you're not giving a speech. You're just having a conversation. So just talk about something you know they are interested in.A: That's the problem. I don't know what Carol's friends are interested in.B: Let them tell you. If you let people talk about themselves, they'll think you're interesting.A: You mean something like, "So, tell me what you're interested in."B: Well, you don't have to be that direct. For example, you can talk about the weather.A: You can't be serious. The weather's boring.B: It's a good excuse to find out what they like to do. On a rainy day, you say, "What do you do in such terrible weather?"A: What if they just stayed home and read a book?B: Then ask them about the book. You can ask if it was good. Ask if they liked it and why. Then talk about a book you really liked.A: So that‟s what small talk is about, is it? Well, I‟ll give it a try. Thanks for the tips, Mike.B: You‟re welcome. Have a good time at the party.Part CScriptAre You Calling About the Party?Laura: Hello. This is Laura David speaking.Simon: Oh, hello, Laura. This is Simon here, Simon Williams.Laura: Oh, Simon. How nice to hear from you. Are you calling about the party? You did get the invitation, didn‟t you?Simon: Yes, thanks, I did. That‟s just it, I‟m afraid. You see, I‟m already tied up that evening. Laura: Oh, reall y? That‟s a pity.Simon: Yes. I‟m afraid it‟s been planned for ages. You see, some friends of mine are coming from Scotland to see me. I haven‟t seen them for a long time, and you know … well …I managed to get some tickets for the opera, and I promised to take them out to dinnerafterwards. I can‟t get out of it, unfortunately. I wish I could.Laura: Oh, what a shame! We were looking forward to seeing you. Still, if you drop in later with your friends, we‟d love to see you.Simon: Thanks. Well, I‟ll certainly try, but I don‟t think there‟s much chance. Actually I‟ve sent you an e-mail to say that I can‟t come.Laura: Oh, have you? That‟s very kind, thanks. Well, keep in touch, Simon.Simon: I will. Regards to James. And I hope the party goes well. Bye!Laura: Thanks. Bye.Unit 5 TelephoningPart BScriptA Business CallA: Good afternoon. ABC Imports. May I help you?B: Yes, may I speak to Mr. James Johnson, please?A: I'm afraid Mr. Johnson isn't available right now. Would you like to leave a message?B: This is Richard Alexander with Star Electronics. It's very important that he returns my call this afternoon.A: Does he have your office number and your mobile phone number?B: I think so, but let me give them to you again.A: Okay.B: My office number is 714-555-2000; my cell phone number is 909-555-2308. He can reach me at my office number before 6 p.m. or anytime today on my mobile.A: Very well, I'll give him your message as soon as he returns to the office.Part C Additional ListeningScriptGood Luck CompanySecretary: Good Luck Company.Applicant: I‟m calling in connection with your post of computer sales representative. Your advertisement said that I should ring up first for an interview.Secretary: That‟s right. What are your qualifications?Applicant: I have a degree in Computer Science.Secretary: Do you have any relevant work experience?Applicant: Yes, I have been a computer programmer in a trading company for three years. Secretary: Can I have your name, please?Applicant: Brian TongSecretary: Okay, I‟ve written down your information and I‟ll pass this on to our personnel department for further consideration before we decide whether there will be aninterview with you.Applicant: When would you let me know the result?Secretary: In about two weeks‟ time, I think. How can I contact you, Mr Tong?Applicant: You can call me at my office at 3883-9673 during office hours.Secretary: 3-8-8-3-9-6-7-3. Okay, I‟ll let you know the result whe n I hear from the personnel department.Applicant: Thank you. Good-bye.Secretary: Good-bye.Part DScriptM: Hello. This is Simon speaking. Is that you, Judy?W: Oh, hello, Simon. Judy here.M: Judy, I‟ve got your mail. But are you sure that you can‟t come to the party?W: Yes, I‟m sure.M: What a pity!W: I‟m sorry too, but you know how it is.M: You‟ve got work to do, have you?W: I‟m afraid so. It‟s to do with work.M: Well, you know the saying, …All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.‟W: Yes, I know, I know, but I‟ve got to mark all the examination papers and it‟s our school‟s parents‟ meeting on the same night as your party. I have to meet my students‟ parentsand talk to them about their kids. And—you know—all the teachers have to be there. SoI‟ve got to go, I‟m afraid.M: Yes, yes. I see. It‟s a late meeting, isn‟t it?W: Well, it starts at seven-fifteen and usually goes on until about 10.M: Oh, well, if the meeting ends early, come along.W: I will. Thanks, Simon. Bye!M: Bye!Unit 6 ShoppingPart BScriptWhere Can We Find Women's Wear?Mark: Excuse me, where can we find women's wear?Receptionist: On the second floor. You can take the escalator on your right.Mark: Thank you.Salesperson: Good morning. Can I help you?Ann: No, thanks. We're just looking.Mark: How about this red dress, Ann? It's very fashionable.Ann: I don't know. I'm not crazy about red. I think it's a bit too bright for me. Salesperson: How about this white dress? It's a new arrival for the season.Ann: Is it? It looks pretty. But is it very expensive?Mark: Let me see the price tag. It says $299.Ann: That's too expensive for me. I'd like something below $200.Salesperson: What about this blue dress? It's on sale. It's 10% off, so it's only $126.Ann: Mmm. I like the color. Do you think it'll look good on me, Mark?Mark: I think so. Why don't you try it on?Salesperson: What size do you take?Ann: Medium.Salesperson: Here's a medium in blue. The fitting room is right behind you.Ann: (wearing the dress) What do you think of it, Mark?Mark: It's very nice. I think blue suits you. And it fits perfectly.Ann: Great. I think I'll take it.Mark: That's a good deal.Salesperson: Will that be cash or charge?Ann: Cash, please.Part CScriptDefective GoodsThe other day, Mrs. White bought some bed linen at a small store near her home The store had a good reputation, and Mrs. White had often shopped there before. But when she got home and examined the sheets, Mrs. White was shocked. One of them had a big hole in the middle, and another was badly stained. And two others were frayed at the edges.As you can imagine, Mrs. White was very angry and she went back immediately to complain. When she arrived the store was closed and two other angry ladies were waiting outside. One of them told Mrs. White that she had bought some towels that morning, and the other lady said that she had purchased a linen tablecloth. In both cases the goods are defective. A little later some other women joined them, and they all told the same story.Finally the shopkeeper appeared and let them in. The poor man looked very worried. He became very nervous when the ladies threatened to call the police, but he denied trying to cheat them. Then he explained what had happened. In his absence, the driver of a delivery truck had mistaken his shop for a secondhand goods store and had delivered a load of used material from a nearby hotel. The sales clerk had not bothered to check the delivery and started selling the defective goods right away.The shopkeeper apologized for the mistake and promised to exchange the ladies‟ purchases and to refund half the price. Needless to say he fired the careless assistant.。
《新视野大学英语》视听说教程（第一册）听力录音文本和答案张璐璐Unit 6 Being healthy feels great!Ⅱ. Listening Skills: Listening to People Talk About Health1. M: I haven’t been to see my doctor for a very long time. I’m worried thathe’ll be angry with me for not having a physical ex amination for so long. W:Which is more important, the doctor’s feelings or your health? You’d better go if you want to make sure everything is all right with you.It seems that the man worries more about the doctor’s feelings than his own health.2. W: Oh, I’ve got a cold. I’m not used to the cold weather, and it often gets thebest of me. What I need now is some good medicine.M:The best medicine is to keep healthy. I promise you that if you get involved with some sort of physical exercise, you’ll get si ck a lot less.Why don’t you try joining a gym?The woman catches cold easily and believes in taking some good medicine, but the man thinks physical exercise is more important.3. W:Exams are coming up soon. I’ve been so busy with schoolwork that I’vehad a lot of trouble sleeping.M: School is important, but so is your health. Maybe you should talk to a doctor. Doctors see people all the time for this very problem. They can help you.The woman has been so busy with schoolwork that she has had difficulty sleeping. The man believes that health is important that she should see a doctor.4. M: Do you mind if I have a cigarette before we eat?W:Well, actually, I do. If you don’t mind, could you smoke outside? If you want to poison your body and shorten your li fe, that’s your business. But as for me, I want to live long and healthy.M:Don’t you think you’re being a bit too careful?W: Not at all. Studies have shown that second-hand smoke causes cancer too. The woman asks the man to smoke outside because she wants to live long and healthy. She believes second-hand smoke causes cancer too.5. W: Robert, when we last talked, you promised there would be less televisionand junk food, and more exercise in your life. But now you’re becoming quite overweight.M: I know it’s bad, but I really like watching TV. After all we should enjoy ourselves while we are young.W:But you’re risking your health watching TV so much.M:Oh, yes: heart trouble, high blood pressure. But I’d rather die than give up TV.The man once promised he would watch TV less, eat less junk food and have more exercise.But he believes it is more important to enjoy himself, although the woman says he’s risking his health watching TV so much.Ⅲ. Listening InTask 1: DietsIf you’re a young lady in yo ur twenties, you may be either on a diet or wondering which diet to follow. Indeed, people are so concerned with their appearance that the word “diet” has lost its original meaning. It now has the same meaning as “weight loss diet”. There was a time when w omen bound their waists to have a nice figure. Then came Twiggy, a British supermodel most famous in the 1960s, and since then everyone has wanted to look like a twig. Because of this trend, many diets have become popular. It is not uncommon to meet young girls who look weak enough to be blown away in the wind, yet they are still talking about diets! However, extreme diets can lead to health problems. Many such dieters may end up with very serious eating disorders. Princess Diana suffered from an excessively strong appetite; Karen Carpenter, a popular singer of the 1970s, died of the loss of appetite. You should know that looking good is important but not when it comes at the risk of your health and life. Better eating habits and proper exercise are all you need to be fit and look good.1. A2.C3.B4.B5.CTask 2: Culture Shock(D=Doctor; S=Student)D: Hello, I’m Dr. Black. How’re you feeling?S: I’m not feeling well, doctor.D: What seems to be the problem?S: I don’t know. I just feel tired all the time. I want to sleep all day. I’m not interested in studying or being with people.D: How long had this been going on?S: Almost one month now.D: Are there any other symptoms?S: I’m just tired.D: Do you have many friends?S: I don’t really have many here. I’m an international student.D: I imagine that many things about your life here are different from your home.S:Yeah, my life’s changed a lot. Foods, customs, socializing…even body language and gestures are all different from those in my own country.D: How long have you lived here?S:Almost three months now. It seems much longer; it’s a struggle for me to get used to the new way of life here.D:Hmm. Well, let’s check you over. (a few minutes later) Well, I don’t see anything physically wrong with you. Your heart is strong. Lungs are clear.Your blood pressure is normal.S: Then what do you think is wrong with me, doctor?D: Your problem seems to be culture shock. Sometimes when people move to a new location, especially a new country, they experience culture shock.Sometimes this culture shock can be serious, and people become very depressed. I suggest that you try to spend some time each week with people from your own culture.S: But my teachers tell me to speak English all the time.D: I understand, but right now we need to deal with your symptoms. Follow my advice, and you’ll feel better.S: How long does this last?D: Culture shock lasts for a while and then begins to disappear. The length of time varies from person to person. If you aren’t feelin g better in two or three weeks, please call me again.1.The student feels tired all the time, wants to sleep all day, and is notinterested in studying or being with people.2.Many things in the student’s life have changed, such as foods, customs,socializing, and even body language and gestures.3.Because the student’s heart, and blood pressure are all normal.4.Sometimes when people move to a new location, especially a new country,they experience culture shock.5.The doctor suggests that the student try to spend some time each week withpeople from her own culture.Task 3: The FluThere’s nothing gradual about the flu: it hits you like a hammer. One minute you’re feeling fine, and the next you can be shivering, burning up, and then shivering again. In minutes, your legs become weak and your body aches in places that have never hurt before. Influenza can break out so suddenly that people can sometimes say, “It hit me at exactly 9 last night.” But whether the flu strikes at night or on the bus to school, there’s just one thing a victim wants to do: lie down in bed. A healthy person can fight off the flu in three to five days, though a cough and tired feeling can last two more weeks. But often an attack of the flu is followed by another illness. Doctors recommend that old people, or people of any age with heart or lung problems, get a flu vaccineevery year. Because flu viruses change all the time, a new vaccine must be prepared each year to protect against future attacks.hit minute shivering legs ache lie lasts followed lung vaccine protectTask 4: An Announcementmake an appointment checkup cancellation 3 o’clock 3:30 Thursday.Ⅳ. Speaking OutModel 1: Everything will be OK Now Your Turn.James: Hello, Nicky! Are you feeling better today?Nicole: Well, the fever is gone, but I’m still feeling weak. You know, I can’t take it easy any longer. I’m worried about my classes and the co mingbiology exam—it’s an important test.James:Don’t worry. Everything will be OK. Are you still taking the medicine? Nicole:Yeah. I’m following the doctor’s orders, but I hate taking pills. You can’t be sure about the side effects.James: I know what you mean. Some medicines are not safe.Nicole: You could say that again.Model 2: Is it serious, doctor? Now Your Turn.Doctor:Well, John, your blood pressure is a bit high. Is there a history of that in your family?John:Is it serious, doctor? My grandpa died of a stroke.Doctor:Your condition is not that bad. But you have to take care. More rest, less work.John:Do I have to drop some classes? The trouble is that my class schedule is so tight this semester.Doctor: Take it easy. Take the prescription for three months, then come back for another checkup.Model 3: What’s on your mind? Now Your Turn.Katherine:What’s on your mind, Sarah?Sarah:I’m really anxious. I’m afraid of the oral presentation tomorrow. Katherine:There’s really no reason to be worried. You’ve practiced it so often with me that even I know it.Sarah:But I can’t help worrying. I’ll get nervous when I speak in public. Katherine: I know. When I did my first oral presentation, I went through the same thing. You’ll be fine.Ⅴ. Let’s TalkDoctor:Well, your test results are back, Jim. Your blood tests are fine.Everything seems OK.Jim:Huh. I still don’t have any energy, and I get headaches all the time.Doctor: Mm. I see your weight is 180 pounds. You’ve gained five pounds since your last visit. That’s a little too much for your weight.Jim:That’s funny. I’ve been eating the same as always.Doctor: I think maybe we should talk about dietJim:Oh, well, I mean…now I eat the things students usually eat at school. Doctor: The usual things?Jim:Yeah, you know. In the morning, I grab a few doughnuts and a coffee on the way to school.Doctor: Uh-huh. And for lunch?Jim:Uh, a couple of hot dogs, fries, and a Coke…maybe an ice cream on the way back.Doctor: And dinner?Jim:Pizza, and a Coke.Doctor: What about exercise?Jim:Exercise? I’m just not into exercise. I just like to watch sports on TV.Anyway I wouldn’t have time for exercise…too much homework, you know.Doctor: You should change your eating habits before you have a serious weight problem. I’ll give you this pamphlet with diet suggestions to follow,and I also want you to do some walking and some one-hour workoutsat the gym. Maybe three times a week.Jim:Diet? Exercise? But can’t I just take some pills to give me more energyFor ReferenceAA, you see B in low spirits and ask for the reason.Hi, Jack. What’s up? You look unhappy.B, tell A the result of your blood test.Well, I had a blood test last week. The doctor said that my blood was thick and sticky. I’m very worried.A, comfort B, and give your suggestions.Don’t worry. More fruit and vegetables and regular exercises will improve your health.B, say what you think about A’s suggestions.Hope so. Actually, the doctor said the same.BA, go to a stranger and introduce the diet pills.Excuse me, sir. Would you please have a look at our new diet pills? It helps you lose 20 pounds in one month.B, show your surprise and ask whether the pills work for all people.Wow. But does it suit different kinds of people? I mean the old and the young alike?A, answer affirmatively and ask for B’s persona; contact information.Good question. We’ve different prescriptions for differ ent groups of people. Would you please fill in the form with your contact information, so that we can mail you the detailed introduction to the diet pills?B, write down your information and pass on the sheet to your partner.OK. Here you are!Ⅵ. Furthering Listening and SpeakingListeningTask 1: Medical Services on CampusWhile every university in America has its own policies and creates its own rules, most provide some type of medical service or health insurance for students, especially large universities. If students have a cold, or other illnesses, they can see a doctor, and they may also seek medical advice on a range of issues. Free testing for STDs such as HIV is a major part of disease prevention—sharing important information about the epidemic. If students need a major operation or procedure, they must seek outside assistance, but the school may help them make the arrangements. Smaller universities and colleges are not likely to provide in-depth medical assistance; they usually deal with small problems in housing, and assist students to take care of major issues off campus. No medical services are offered in universities and colleges that do not have students living on campus.1. medical service health insurance2. medical advice3. operation outside make the arrangements4. medical assistance housing off campus5. living on campusTask 2: An Expensive TreatmentSteven had a temperature of 100. His head was stuffed; his bones ached and his throat was sore. He knew he had the flu. All his roommates had been sick with it. He had used up all the special creams and herbs that his mother hadcarefully packed and put in his suitcase, saying, “Just in case you get sick.” After three days of lying in bed, feeling miserable, Steven decided to go to the doctor. He described all his symptoms and was sure the doctor would give him a shot that would make him feel much better. Instead, the doctor told him to get plenty of rest and to drink lots of liquids. She gave him a prescription to fill and said in two or three days he would be feeling better. As he left, the receptionist told him his visit would cost $50. Steven paid the money in cash and left the doctor’s office feeling very angry1. F2.T3.F4.F5.TTask 3: Doctor’s AdviceOnce an old gentleman went to see a doctor. The doctor examined him and said, “Medicine won’t help you. You must have a complete rest. Go to a quiet country place for a month, go to bed early, drink milk, walk a lot, and smoke just one cigar a day.”“Thank you very much,” said the old gentleman, “I shall do everything you say.”A month later, the gentleman came to the doctor again, “How do you do!” said the doctor, “I am very glad to see you. You look much younger.”“Oh, doctor,” said the gentleman, “I feel quite well now. I had a good rest.I went to bed early. I drank a lot of milk. I walked a lot. Your advice certainly helped me. But you told me to smoke one cigar a day, and that one cigar almost killed me at first. It’s no joke to start smoking at my age.”1.D2.B3.A4.B5.D。
Unit 6 WealthListeningAudio Track 4-6-1/Audio Track 4-6-2Megan: Hi, George. Are you planning a trip?George: No, I’m just looking at this brochure. It features expensive hotels and their luxury suites. Megan: I didn’t know you were rich!George: I ca n dream, can’t I? Look at this place, it’s in Hong Kong. Guests staying in the Peninsula Suite get their own limousine driver. They also have 24-hour butler service.Megan: And you pay for it, too! It’s over $4,800!George: Well, this one’s a little cheaper. It’s only $4,300 a night.Megan: Hmmm, the Hotel Ritz. It’s in the center of Paris — great for sightseeing. Lots of famous people stay here … Wait, you can’t stay there.George: Why not?Megan: It’s the Coco Chanel Suite. Y ou have to wear designer clothes and you don’t have any! George: V ery funny.Megan: Wow! The Royal Suite at Burj Al Arab is really expensive! It’s almost $7,000 — for one night!George: Y eah, but look at the details. They actually have a “helipad” — a place for landing your helicopter. Oh, and it’s also the tallest hotel in the world.Megan: Cool! So, when are you taking me there?George: Ha ha. Actually, I think the Peninsula is my favorite. What about you? Just a minute. Hello? … Y es, it is … Oh, hi, Luke … oh, really? … Uh huh … That’s great! … OK, talk to you later!Megan: Who was that?George: It was Luke. He makes the travel arrangements for my boss.Megan: And?George: My boss is going to Hong Kong on a business trip and he wants me to go with him. Megan: When?George: In two week s. Best of all, we’re going to stay at the Peninsula!Audio Track 4-6-3/Audio Track 4-6-4Nick: Did you see “Look at them now!” last night?Janet: I had to do my homework, so I only saw the last ten minutes. Who was it about?Nick: Last night they featur ed Jim Carrey, Jewel, and um … What’s the name of that actor from West Africa? He was in the movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.Janet: Y ou mean Djimon Hounsou?Nick: Y eah. Anyway, it’s funny to think that they were all broke a few years ago.Janet: Yeah. And n ow they’re wealthy and famous. Life is so strange. Hey, I didn’t know that Jim Carrey used to be broke.Nick: Y eah. As a child, he even had to work an eighthour shift after school every day. His family needed the money. Can you imagine?Janet: I could never do that. It sounds really hard.Nick: Yeah. He started his career as a stand-up comic before he acted in movies. He’s always been a funny guy.Janet: What did you say about Djimon?Nick: He was discovered in Paris by a fashion designer. He started out as a model. Then he appeared in music videos for Madonna andJanet Jackson. Did you know that?Janet: No, I didn’t.Nick: He’s also appeared on TV. He’s done it all!Janet: Well, I did see the part about Jewel. Her family sure was penniless!Nick: Basically, yes. She started singing with her father when she was 14.Janet: And then her parents divorced. She had to grow up really fast.Nick: I know, but her life is good now. She has a great boyfriend —he’s a real-life rodeo cowboy! They seem really happy.Jane t: “Look at them now!” is such a great show, isn’t it?Nick: It sure is. Maybe we can watch it together next week.Audio Track 4-6-5Joseph: I had the worst luck last week.Jane: Why? What happened?Joseph: I received a brand new bicycle as my 20th birthday present from my uncle and I loved it. Jane: That’s great news! What’s so unlucky about that?Joseph: Well, I lent it to one of my best friends on Friday. He needed it to do some errands. Jane: That’s a nice thing to do.Joseph: Well, my friend had bad luck. He had a terrible accident.Jane: That’s too bad!Joseph: Y eah. He broke his leg and my bicycle was totally destroyed.Jane: Gosh, that’s really terrible.Audio Track 4-6-6When I was a university student, I bought my first car. It wasn’t very expe nsive because it was really old. It was a little red Toyota. I worked in a restaurant during summer vacation and in fall I finally had enough money. I bought the car from my friend’s father. I took all my friends driving around every weekend and we had so much fun. A year later I had an accident. I wasn’t hurt, but the car was destroyed. I still miss my first car.Audio Track 4-6-7/Audio Track 4-6-8Vacation every day: The peaceful life Mary Larson has wished forMary Larsen was 43 when she got divorced. It was a new life for her, and she started considering what was really important in her life. She was working 60 hours a week as a banker to pay for a big house, expensive furniture, a new car, and all the other “important” things in life. But she had no t ime for what she really enjoyed: going out on her old houseboat.One day, she realized she could live on the boat, and forget about the mortgage payments. She sold her house and all her furniture. For the last six years, she and her dog Buddy have lived on the boat, which is only a fraction of the size of her old house. Her “home” is a marina on the river, and the rent costs only $200 a month, including water and electricity. Inside the boat is one room, about 5 meters by4 meters. It’s divided in two parts by a curtain. One part is Mary’s bedroom, the other is the living room and kitchen.There’s also a small bathroom with a shower. “I used to spend every weekend cleaning and maintaining my house. Now, it takes me two or three hours a month,” Mary says.“My friends think I’m crazy,” she says. “But I wake up in the morning and hear ducks and birds. I can go fishing from my living room.” Now, she works only part time. She uses all the extra hours for writing stories, bicycling, volu nteering, and visiting friends. On weekends, she goes along the river on her boat, exploring new places. “Would I go back to my old life? Never,” she says. “It’s so peaceful here. It’s like being on vacation every day.”Audio Track 4-6-9/Audio Track 4-6-10Money from unexpected sourcesThe San people live in southern Africa. Scientists say that they may have been living there for as long as 40,000 years, hunting animals and gathering plants. Until recently, the once mighty San were broke and unemployed.They had lost their land and were no longer engaged in traditional activities, such as hunting. The few young San people with jobs were working as farm laborers. They were not learning about their ancient culture and language. That may all change. The San have struck it rich. They rec ently signed an agreement with a large drug company.The San have traditional knowledge about plants. The drug company is especially interested in a particular cactus and how the San use it.The San used to go on hunting trips. While away from home, they chewed on the cactus to suppress their appetite —they no longer felt hungry afterwards. Using the San’s knowledge, thedrug company plans to make a new drug from this plant. For people around the world who eat too much and have weight problems, this new drug could really help them by suppressing their appetites.The San have a positive plan for this new wealth. Their first step will be to get jobs for their people. Their next priority will be education. Through education, they hope to save their culture and language for future generations. When you think of a monk, you might think of a quiet man living in an isolated place. The “free monks” of Greece do live in a monastery, but they are anything but quiet. In fact, they sing. They have been recording their songs and selling many records in Greece.Y oung music listeners love to listen to the “free monks.” Their songs are recorded in different styles (digital keyboard and rock, for example), and the themes are not only religious. The brothers also sing about problems like drugs and globalization.The monks haven’t made a fortune from their record sales, but they have made a profit. They use the money to pay for summer camps for teenagers. At the camps, the teens can play soccer and go horseback riding. The monks also donate money to other social programs that help people.Audio Track 4-6-111. “My kids still ask me for money!”2. “Stan never visits me. I feel lonely.”3. “Will loves money. He spends so much of it!”4. “Taylor really has too much fun. She doesn’t take anything seriously.”5. “I love Sam most of all. He’s a good dog.”Speaking & CommunicationAudio Track 4-6-12Jack: I have the worst luck.Angela: Why? What happened?Jack: I bought two lottery tickets. One of them was a winning ticket.Angela: That’s great news! What’s so unlucky about that?Jack: Well, I gave one of the tickets to my best friend as a present.Angela: That’s a nice thing to do.Jack: Well, I gave him the winning ticket. I didn’t win anything.Angela: That’s too bad!Jack: Y eah. I wish I still had that ticket. He won a big cash prize.Audio Track 4-6-13Conversation 1A: Y ou won’t believe this, but I crashed my car onto a big tree yesterday.B: Gosh! Are you OK?A: I’m fine, but the car was damaged.Conversation 2A: Y ou look re ally sad, what’s wrong?B: I am sad. My girlfriend has left me.A: That’s terrible! But remember a broken heart will mend.B: Maybe. It’s just that I really liked her. I thought she was the one.A: Did she give you a reason?B: She said she couldn’t see a future with me. She said I wouldn’t be able to provide for the lifestyle that she wanted.A: How awful. But if I’m honest, it’s probably for the best. Now you can find someone who really appreciates you.Conversation 3A: Y ou look a bit down on your luck. What’s going on?A: Oh! I’ve had a terribly day. My wallet was stolen while I was on the bus.B: Gosh! That’s terrible. Was there anything important in it?A: Well, my ID card, my bank cards, and some loose change.B: Well, look on the bright side, at leas t you weren’t carrying lots of cash.A: I guess that’s true. Anyway, I better go. I have to go and report the theft to the police.A: I’ll come with you. We should also go to the bank and cancel your bank cards.B: Thanks.Audio Track 4-6-14A: What would you do if you were a wealthy celebrity?B: I would use my fame to help raise awareness for charitable causes, if I were a wealthy celebrity. A: How would you do that?B: I could use the media to talk about the people and places that are most in need.A: I see. Would you encourage people to donate money to those charities?B: Absolutely, and I would donate money, too.Video CourseVideo Track 4-6-1Natalie: If I had three wishes then they would be … my first wish would be to have a successful career, my second wish would be to have a lot of money, and my third wish would be to affect the world in a positive way.Malinda: First, I wish I had a horse, second I wish I could fly around the world, third I wish I wereable to buy a car.Gian: I wish I had enough money to have a really big house in a nice neighborhood.Kevin: I wish I were a pop star.Kumiko: I wish I were funnier so that I could make people laugh.Calum: I wish I could travel abroad a lot and meet people of different cultures.Alyssa: I wish th ere was an end to all wars because I don’t like violence.Alejandra: I wish I had enough money to end world hunger.Video Track 4-6-2Woo Sung: If I suddenly struck it rich, I would buy my parents a house … um … and a car for each of them. And then I wou ld purchase the university that I’m attending right now because the university needs new buildings and new equipment.Calum: If I was lucky enough to strike it rich big time, I think that I would definitely, take a holiday somewhere warmer than where I live, and live on the beach for a while.Natalie: If I had a hundred million dollars, I would give some to charity, but first I would buy myself a new house, a new car, and I would invest a lot of money for my future.Dave: If I suddenly became rich, I would spend it all as quickly as possible. I would probably do something stupid like buy a whole lot of cars.Video Track 4-6-3Calum: If I was lucky enough to strike it rich big time, I think that I would definitely, take a holidaysomewhere warmer than where I live, and live on the beach for a while.Video Track 4-6-4Tara: Well, that letter looks official. What is it?Mike: Do you remember how I told you guys that my uncle died two weeks ago?Tara: Y eah, I was really sorry to hear about him. He was the one that you used to hang out with when you were a kid back in Minnesota — the guy who lived on that little farm, right?Mike: Y eah … well, apparently, his farm wasn’t so “little.” I just got a letter from his lawyer today. It seems that Uncle Max owned all o f the land in the area … and he left it all to me in his will. Guys, I’m rich!Roberto: Y ou’re kidding!Tara: Y our Uncle Max was rich?Mike: Y eah — but I never knew it!Roberto: What?Mike: I never knew he was rich. When I was a kid, Uncle Max lived a real ly simple life. It wasn’t like he was penniless or anything, nothing luxurious. He had his farm, his old truck … and thatRoberto: Wow! So what happened? Did he strike it rich or something?Mike: No. But he always used to tell me: “Mickey” — that was his nickname for me —“Mickey, all a man needs is a lot of good land and a strong back to work it.” So I guess he must have just worked really hard … or maybe he invested in his land … I don’t know. Whatever he did, it paid off.Roberto: And you say he didn’t have a really lavish lifestyle? Y ou know, like swimming pools for his cows or something?Mike: No. He never seemed to spend any money at all. I mean, he was always generous with me … offered to give me spending money … even wanted me to go to privat e school, but I said “no.” I thought he was just being nice. Last year he called me to see if I wanted to vacation at his “summer house.” Ha! I thought he was just joking … turns out he’s got one … in Europe!Tara: Mike, how could you not have known?Mike: I’m telling you, this guy never spent money on anything! He never bought anything that wasn’t on sale. He used to have a timer by his phone so that people wouldn’t talk too long! Guys, he would bring home all of the sugar and ketchup packets every time he went to a restaurant. Roberto: Wow. And no one knew …Mike: I didn’t. In fact, I used to offer to give him money when I could. No wonder he laughed at me. Who would have thought he was that well -off …Takeshi: Who’s well-off?Tara: Mike! He’s rich. His u ncle left him loads of cash.Takeshi: Y eah, right, then maybe you can pay for dinner tonight.Mike: That’s a great idea. I think I’ll do that … I’ll take you all out to a nice dinner … my treat! Tara and Roberto: Y eah! All right! Sounds great! (head to door)Mike: (to Takeshi ) Um … Takeshi? I’m a little short on cash until Uncle Max’s money comes. Do you think I could borrow some? (Takeshi reads the letter ) I’m good for it.Takeshi: (hands over wallet with an amazed look ) And we’re talking a nice dinner …Video Track 4-6-5Tara: Well, that letter looks official. What is it?Mike: Do you remember how I told you guys that my uncle died two weeks ago?Tara: Y eah, I was really sorry to hear about him. He was the one that you used to hang out with when you were a kid back in Minnesota — the guy who lived on that little farm, right?Mike: Y eah … well, apparently, his farm wasn’t so “little.” I just got a letter from his lawyer today. It seems that Uncle Max owned all of the land in the area … and he left it al l to me in his will. Guys, I’m rich!Roberto: Y ou’re kidding!Tara: Y our Uncle Max was rich?Mike: Y eah — but I never knew it!Roberto: What?Mike: I never knew he was rich. When I was a kid, Uncle Max lived a really simple life. It wasn’t like he was penn iless or anything, nothing luxurious. He had his farm, his old truck … and thatVideo Track 4-6-6Roberto: Wow! So what happened? Did he strike it rich or something?Mike: No. But he always used to tell me: “Mickey” — that was his nickname for me —“Mickey, all a man needs is a lot of good land and a strong back to work it.” So I guess he must have just worked really hard … or maybe he invested in his land … I don’t know. Whatever he did, it paid off.Roberto: And you say he didn’t have a really l avish lifestyle? Y ou know, like swimming pools for his cows or something?Mike: No. He never seemed to spend any money at all. I mean, he was always generous with me … offered to give me spending money … even wanted me to go to private school, but I said “no.” I thought he was just being nice. Last year he called me to see if I wanted to vacation at his “summer house.” Ha! I thought he was just joking … turns out he’s got one … in Europe!Tara: Mike, how could you not have known?Mike: I’m telling you, this guy never spent money on anything! He never bought anything that wasn’t on sale. He used to have a timer by his phone so that people wouldn’t talk too long! Guys, he would bring home all of the sugar and ketchup packets every time he went to a restaurant. Roberto: Wow. And no one knew …Mike: I didn’t. In fact, I used to offer to give him money when I could. No wonder he laughed at me. Who would have thought he was that well -off …Video Track 4-6-7Takeshi: Who’s well-off?Tara: Mike! He’s rich. His unc le left him loads of cash.Takeshi: Y eah, right, then maybe you can pay for dinner tonight.Mike: That’s a great idea. I think I’ll do that … I’ll take you all out to a nice dinner … my treat! Tara andRoberto: Y eah! All right! Sounds great! (head to door )Mike: (to Takeshi ) Um … Takeshi? I’m a little short on cash until Uncle Max’s money comes. Do you think I could borrow some? (Takeshi reads the letter ) I’m good for it.Takeshi: (hands over wallet with an amazed look ) And we’re talking a nice dinner …。
Unit 1Clip One1.7,000 dollars a year:undergraduate study at a four-year public college for in-state students2.18,000 dollars a year:undergraduate study at a four-year public college for students from other states3.10,000-12,000 dollars a year:food, housing, books and supplies4.26,000 dollars a year:average tuition at a private college5.2,500 dollars a year:average tuition at a community college6.9,000 dollars a year:in-state graduate program at the University of KentuckyClip Two1.According to the dialogue, parents have to be independentlywealthy to pay for their kids’college education. What are the factors leading to this problem?High tuition fees and in some cases more than one kid.2.What is parents’hard choice and what are the possibleconsequences of each option?The hard choice is between funding their retirement and sending their kids to college. These two options can both have enormous implications on their futures. If parents don’t fund their retirement, they will have problems down the road; If the kidshave to take out loans for their college education, they will leave with a huge debt in the end.3.What do schools imply when they call themselves “need-blind”?They will take any applicant regardless of his or her ability to pay.4.What do the packages offered by schools consist of? What are thedifferences between categories of money awarded?Packages offered by schools usually consist of grants and funds, work-study and a mosaic of different moneys.Grant: Students don’t need to pay the money back, basically, it is like a scholarship;Work-study program: The students have to work while they are studying, and then they use some of the money they earn to pay for their books and other living expenses they’ll have.Loans: Students borrow the money , and then they pay the money back at the end of school.5.What is wrong with the myth about federal loans among studentsand their parents? What are the loans that the students and parents can apply for?There’s a myth that if you don't ap ply for those loans at the beginning of the year the supply runs out. But the federal government is always there to offer loans to families that need them.Students can borrow what are called Stafford loans; Parents can borrow what is called a Plus Loan to cover the rest of that expense for them.6.Why is college education regarded as a good investment?Over a lifetime, the studies have shown that a college graduate earns more than one million dollars more than just a high school graduate.Clip Three1.1) You will need：Firstly, Internet access;Secondly, information on aid, scholarships, and loans;Finally, healthy debt management habits.2) The steps are:Firstly, apply for federal aid;Secondly, search for scholarships;Thirdly, apply for a federal loan;Fourthly, seek private lending;Fifthly, understand the debt you're taking on;Finally, pay it off early.2.1)A student loan should be the first option when a student thinks about getting money for his/her college education. ( F )2)How much financial assistance a student can get is determinedby his/her Estimated Family Contribution. ( T )3)If a student is athletically competitive, he/she is likely to succeed in getting a scholarship. ( T)4)If a student wants to save money by fixed interest rates, a need-based loan is an ideal choice. ( T)5)Responsible repayment habits can help a student to apply for a private loan and reduce interest rates. ( T )6)A student borrower can lower interest rates through better debt management habits. ( T )Clip FourIt is well known that if one wants to maximize the lifetime income through a college education, he/she needs to 1) get into an Ivy League college and 2) major in business when you get there. However, this myth is denied since it lacks supporting 3) facts. For years evidence has proved that 4) Ivys are not tickets to wealth and a study done by Princeton University has shown that there is no difference in the 5)lifetime earnings Ivy League graduates and those who are accepted at Ivy League colleges but go elsewhere. Another study by reveals that graduates from renowned colleges have high salary but hardly 6)have a look on them. Moreover, the supposed business degrees’ superior 7) earning power is also denied as business only ranks 35th while the top salary goes to 8) chemicalengineering. The worst paying degrees include social work, elementary education and theology whose rewards are not 9) measured in money.Clip Five1.1) Why do many people say no when asked whether the largeamount of money put in college education can pay off in higher lifetime earnings?Because they do cite a famous study, and it looked at students who had been accepted to colleges with high SAT scores but ended up going to schools with lower scores. What’s more, it found that 20 years later those students were making just as much money as peers who did go to the more selective colleges.2) Why is the result of the 1998 study so unconvincing in breakingthe myth that selective colleges are worth the cost?If you define selective by something other than SAT scores, the graduates of the more selective schools did seem to have an advantage in lifetime earnings.3) What does the speaker imply at the end by saying that it is notcrazy to pay for the elite colleges?Although the cost of elite colleges seems crazy, they are worth the cost.2.As far as I’m concerned, I hold the idea that the investment isgood. The reasons are as following, maybe the students who did go to the more selective colleges can make just as much money as peers who had been accepted to colleges with high SAT scores but ended up going to schools with lower scores, but the former seem to have an advantage in lifetime earnings, in other words, they have more earning power. So I think the investment is worth.。
