Unit One New Campus, New LifeⅠ. Pre-listening ActivitiesChoice 1略Choice 2There are pros and cons of living on campus.Pros Cons1. Accessibility to the school 1. Little privacy2. Increased social life 2. Limited space3. Possible low GPA (grade pointaverage)■ScriptThere are pros and cons of living on campus.Pros1. Accessibility to the school. If you live on campus, you can easily walk to the classes, libraries, computer labs, cafeterias, etc. You don’t have to waste time and money on driving to school, finding a parking space, and so forth.2. Increased social life. Living on campus will allow you to meet more people and establish more friendships than living off campus. You will also usually be aware of any campus activities and how to be involved in them.Cons1. Little privacy. When living in a dorm, it can be very hard to find privacy. You have to share bedrooms, bathrooms, etc. You may never have quiet time in your dorm because there will always be something going on.2. Limited space. At most colleges, the dorm rooms are tiny. You have to limit what you bring to school, or your space will be too crowded.3. Possible low GPA (grade point average). Because dorm life is very social, your grades may be affected in a negative way. If you constantly choose hanging out with your dorm buddies over studying at the library, then your GPA will suffer.Ⅱ. Listening TasksTask 1 Understanding Short Conversations1. C2. D3. B4. A5. A6. C7. D8. C9. A 10. B■Script1. W: What can I do for you, sir?M: Well, I’d like to get this book renewed. You know, it’s so hopeful that I can’t finish my research paper without it.Q: Where are the man and the woman?2. W: How many students tried out for the basketball team this year?M: About 40, but only half of them have real talent for the sport.Q: How many students are good at basketball?3. M: I wonder if I could borrow your bicycle.W: You certainly could if I had one.Q: What does the woman mean?4. W: What do you think of his experiment?M: He has done well considering he has no experience.Q: Why does the man think he has done well?5. M: Mary, why isn’t Joan teaching here this term?W: She can’t. She is retired.Q: What reason was given for Joan’s not teaching?6. W: Mr. Hampton’s explanation was too complicated to understand.M: He didn’t speak slowly enough for us to take notes, either.Q: What does the man complain about?7. W: I like science more than maths, but history is my favorite subject.M: But I think computer programming is the best.Q: Which subject does the woman like most?8. W: Will you go to attend Prof. Green’s lectures next term? He’s a very learned scholar.M: Well, I’d rather not. It’s said that his lectures are always boring and dull. Q: What’s the man’s response to the woman’s remark?9. W: Has your group decided on a research project yet?M: No one’s come up with anything yet.Q: What does the man say about the project?10. W: Do you know if Nick has got enough money for his study?M: Yes. If Nick hadn’t worked in the steel plant last summer, he wouldn’t haveearned enough money for his living expenses during his senior year.Q: What does the man mean about Nick?Task 2 Understanding a Long Conversation1. D2. A3. C4. B5. A■ScriptW: Would you like to join the Volunteers’League?M: Am I crazy? I just quitted the Students’Counsel. I don’t want to be as busy as before. I’ve given up a big chance of getting scholarships for that.W: No, joining the Volunteers’League won’t take you much time. It only has activities on the weekends.M: Really? That’s good. I was just wondering about how to spend my free time on weekends.W: Come on, you won’t regret about joining the Volunteers’League. It’s different from other student’s clubs or unions.M: What’s the difference?W: The Volunteers’League often offers free services for grand occasions, such as Olympic Games, World Expo. Isn’t that special?M: Not really. I’d rather join the Entrepreneurs’Club, so my experience will be helpful when I look for jobs in the future.W: That’s also a good choice. But the Entrepreneurs’Club just hold some boring activities, you know, speeches, competitions…M: But you can learn a lot of things from the activities and it’s related to our major. W: You can also learn a lot in the Volunteers’League. You will have the chance to learn how to communicate, how to arrange an activity and how to cooperate with your group members.M: What activities does the Volunteers’League have?W: We will be voluntary guides, interpreters and …M: Does that mean I have lots of chances to practice my English?W: You can say that again.M: OK, you win. Just tell me how to get enrolled for that club.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. Why does the man refuse to join the Volunteers’League in the beginning?2. When does the Volunteers’League have activities according to the woman?3. Why does the woman say the Volunteers’League is different from other clubs and unions?4. Why does the man prefer joining the Entrepreneurs’Club?5. Why does the man decide to join the Volunteers’League in the end?Task 3 Understanding PassagesPassage OneListening for general comprehension1. Freshmen2. 15Listening for specific comprehension1. B2. D3. B4. C5. A■ScriptListening for general comprehensionFreshmen 15 is a plague that haunts the mind of all newly high school graduates. You hear of this horror tale before even stepping foot on a college campus. So what exactly is the freshmen 15? Legend says that during your freshmen year of college, you end up gaining around fifteen pounds. Is this simply a story told to scare young freshmen, or a reality?The bad news is that a noticeable weight gain does occur among college students. However, the good news is it’s not as drastic as fifteen pounds. Food served in the dining halls is laden with fats while exercise in college has become a true burden. It is difficult to schedule a workout session among the already busy schedule filled with classes, clubs, homework, and organizations. Here at USC, the professors like to pack their students with work upon work, so students can truly “eat the fruits of the knowledge tree.”For an average student, it is considered a celebration if you could simply finish all your homework on time and sleep before 2 a.m. With that said, who cares about exercise?Listening for specific comprehension1. According to the passage, what does “15”refer to?2. How is the food like in the college’s dining halls?3. Which of the following is NOT included in the students’busy schedule according to the passage?4. How much work does the professors give to the students in USC?5. How does a student feel if he finishes homework and sleeps before 2 a.m.?Passage TwoListening for general comprehension1. taking notes2. Four suggestions are given in the passageListening for specific comprehension1. A2. C3. A4. B5. C■ScriptListening for general comprehensionIt’s necessary for a student to take notes when he attends a lecture. The notes can be readily used in the future when the student forgets or reviews something.When a student takes notes in a lecture he has to do four things.Firstly, he has to understand what’s said, as the speaker says it. He can’t stop the lecture in order to look up a new word or check an unfamiliar sentence pattern.The second thing the student has to do is to decide what’s important in the lecture. Many lecturers pause, and speak more slowly and loudly, when they’re making an important point.The third task that faces the student is that he has to write down the important points. The student should abbreviate, write down the important words, usually nouns, sometimes verbs or adjectives, and should write one point on each line. He ought, if possible, to choose a moment to write when the lecturer isn’t giving vitalinformation.Finally, the student’s notes must show the connections between the various points he’s noted. If he makes intelligent use of spacing and underlining, together with the use of conventional signs and the numbering of points, he’ll be able to understand the framework of the lecture more easily.Listening for specific comprehension1. Why is it necessary for a student to take notes?2. What can a student do during a lecture if there is something he can’t understand?3. What do many lectures do when they are making an important point?4. When is the right moment to write down the important points?5. What may not be helpful for a student to understand the framework of thelecture more easily according to the passage?Passage ThreeListening for general comprehension1. The passage is about how to cope with a new school year.2. There are three tips mentioned in the passage.Listening for specific comprehension1. D2. A3. C4. B5. C■ScriptListening for general comprehensionHow do you approach a new school year? Do you have feelings of happiness and excitement or feelings of dread? New teachers, classes, classmates and maybe even a new school can all cause students to worry. But there are some things you can do to avoid the back-to-school blues.Become familiarWill you go to a new school this year? Then during the summer, visit your new school. Find out exactly where it is and how long it takes to get there. This will help you avoid confusion on the day.Ask friends to introduce you to a student who goes to the school. You’ll feel better knowing some there.Keep it in balanceDecide how many activities you’ll participate in, and don’t do too much. Keeping schoolwork, home life and extra activities in balance will keep your stress level low.Here’s another tip to help you prepare for the first day of school. Start going to bed and getting up at your normal school time two weeks before school begins. Then your body and mind will become rested and prepared for the first day.Get involvedThe best way to make new friends is to join school clubs. Choose something you enjoy and you’ll meet people who share your interests.A+ for attitudeDuring those first scary days, having a positive attitude will help you survive.Concentrate on the exciting things you’ll learn and the fun you’ll have with your classmates. With rest, preparation and the right attitude, you’ll be off to a great school year!Listening for specific comprehension1. What may cause students to worry according to the passage?2. What do you need to find out when you visit your new school?3. Why do we need to keep schoolwork, home life and extra activities in balance?4. To prepare for your first school day, when should you start getting up at your normal school time?5. Which is the best way to make new friends according to the passage?Task 4 Compound Dictation1. unavoidable2. check3. ideal4. recharge5. nap6. definitely7. squeeze8. involve9. It can mean a relaxing, 30-minute walk while listening to your favorite music.10. when was the last time you had some quality, quiet time alone?11. Finding a few moments of peace and quiet might be just what you need.■ScriptAt any given point in time, most college students are stressed about something. While having stress in your life is normal and often unavoidable, being stressed is something you can control. Follow the following tips to learn how to keep your stress in check and how to relax when it gets to be too much.Get Some Sleep. Being in college means your sleep schedule is, most likely, far from ideal. Getting more sleep can help your mind refocus, recharge, and rebalance. This can mean a quick nap, a night when you go to bed early, or a promise to yourself to stick with a regular sleep schedule.Get Some Exercise. You may think that if you don’t have the time to sleep and eat properly, you definitely don’t have the time to exercise. Fair enough, but if you’re feeling stressed, it may be that you need to squeeze it in somehow. Exercise doesn’t necessarily have to involve a 2-hour, exhausting workout at the campus gym. It can mean a relaxing, 30-minute walk while listening to your favorite music. Get Some Quiet Time. T ake one moment and think: when was the last time you had some quality, quiet time alone? Personal space for students in college rarely exists. You may share your room, your bathroom, your classrooms, your dining hall, the gym, the bookstore, the library, and anywhere else you go during an average day. Finding a few moments of peace and quiet might be just what you need. Stepping out from the crazy college environment for a few minutes can do wonders for reducing your stress.IV. Pronunciation Imitation and Training1. victory seven arrive starve vienna2. theatre author month cloths fifths3. though either smooth clothes baths4. world leather pull field mild5. Have you ever lived near a river?6. The three athletes were out of breath.7. Leave the little lad alone. He’ll soon be all right.8. They went further than that along the northern paths.Ⅴ. Learn English Through a Radio Program1. released2. academic3. increases4. Chinese5. undergraduate6. enrolling7. spread8. lack9. row 10. business■Script略Ⅵ. Learn English Through Movies1. serious2. Always3. life4. dying5. supposed6. visions7. monster8. ready9. long 10. surrender■Script略Unit Two Tales of FriendshipⅠ. Pre-listening ActivitiesPart 1略Part 21. the first Sunday in the month of August2. the third Sunday in August3. the third week of May■ScriptHuman beings are social creatures and have always valued the importance of friends in their lives. The first Sunday of August was declared as a holiday in US in honor of friends by U.S. Congress in 1935. Since then, World Friendship Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday in the month of August.This beautiful idea of celebrating Friendship Day was joyfully accepted by several other countries across the world. Celebrating Friendship Day in a traditional manner, people meet their friends and exchange cards and flowers to honor their friends.It may be noted that some associations celebrate Friendship Day in an entirely different time of the year and with different customs. For instance, Women’s Friendship Day is on the third Sunday in August.International Friendship Month is February.Old Friends, New Friends Week is the third week of May.However, what is remarkably same is the idea behind the celebration of the day. Everywhere, people express love for their friends and cherish their presence in life.Ⅱ. Listening TasksTask 1 Understanding Short Conversations1. A2. C3. C4. B5. B6. A7. D8. B9. D 10. B■Script1. M: Miss, could you please give me change for three dollars?W: Sorry, sir, I’m not allowed to do so if you don’t buy anything.Q: Where is the conversation taking place?2. M: Today is Saturday. Am I supposed to meet Monica tomorrow?W: No, the day after tomorrow.Q: What day is the man supposed to meet Monica?3. M: I wish I could see Leo here.W: He was planning to come. But a moment ago his wife called to tell that he had to take his mother to the hospital.Q: Who was ill?4. M: Can you give me some advice on what to wear for my interview?W: Well, I suggest you wear a suit.Q: How will the man probably be dressed up?5. M: Does Tom like his new high-rise apartment near the lakes?W: He says the view of the mountains from the tenth floor is terrific, but that he is so afraid of a fire breaking out. He wants to change to another floor.Q: What does Tom NOT like about his new apartment?6. W: I’m worried about the speech I am going to give tonight.M: You’ll be just fine. Everyone was really impressed with your last one.Q: What does the man mean?7. M: If you are in a hurry, you can take the subway. If you want to go sightseeing,take the bus.W: Actually, I don’t have to be at the conference before noon.Q: What will the woman probably do?8. W: It’s much better for us to wait until tomorrow to go, don’t you agree? M: Yes, I couldn’t agree more.Q: What does the man think of that?9. M: Kate! What happened? How come you are limping?W: It’s not too bad. I was lucky, the seat belt saved me.Q: What happened to the woman?10. M: This TV set is not working properly. I suppose we should buy a new one, butI don’t see how we can afford it right now.W: If only you hadn’t bought that motorbike.Q: Why could they buy another TV set now?Task 2 Understanding a Long Conversation1. B2. D3. C4. B5. A■ScriptM: Is this table on the corner okay?W: Sure. We can sit here.M: Gee. You didn’t get anything on your tray.W: Yeah. I guess I’m just not that hungry.M: What’s the matter? Aren’t you feeling well?W: Well, I’ve been really worried. It’s my car. It’s in the repair shop, again. M: Really? What’s wrong this time?W: I don’t know exactly. Something’s wrong with the brakes, I think.M: Well, at least that shouldn’t cost you too much to fix. Parts are cheaper for all the American cars like yours. Did the mechanic say how much it would cost? W: He said he’d call me with an estimate later on today.M: Watch out he doesn’t try to take advantage of you.W: What do you mean?M: Well, some car mechanics, if they think that someone doesn’t know much about cars, they might try to overcharge that person.W: Maybe so. But I trust this guy. He was recommended by one of my neighbors.He has done some work for me in the past and his prices seemed reasonable. M: Oh, that’s good to know. Maybe I’ll try using him in the future.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. Why doesn’t the woman get something to eat?2. What does the woman imply about her car?3. What does the man say about the woman’s car?4. What does the woman say about the mechanic?5. According to the man, what will he do in the future when his car breaks down?Task 3 Understanding PassagesPassage OneListening for general comprehension1. Late that summer2. Only till nowListening for specific comprehension1. A2. C3. C4. B5. D■ScriptListening for general comprehensionRichard was a boy who came from a well-to-do family in Yorkshire, England. Everyday he would hang around all his rich friends play or just hang out. Everything was fun because he had a lot to give to all his friends.One day, Richard’s was walking through the street and he met Michael. Michael was the son of a brick layer and came from a poor family. Michael invited Richard to a kite flying competition which was held every year in the village. Both of them had lots of fun together.Late that summer, tragedy struck Richard family. His house caught fire and was totally damaged. His family lost everything and became poor. All Richard’s friends felt ashamed to be with him. Richard was totally devastated. That evening, Michael and his father came to see Richard and offered them a place to stay at their shanty shack in the country. They even offered to build them a place to stay.Only till now, Richard began to realize that true friendship can only becherished and be seen when times are bad. Real friendship knows no boundaries and is unconditional.Listening for specific comprehension1. What did Richard do everyday before he met Michael?2. How did Richard and Michael meet each other for the first time?3. Why did Richard’s friends feel ashamed to be with him?4. What did Michael and his father do after the big fire?5. According to the story, what is true friendship?Passage TwoListening for general comprehension1. The friendship and sympathy of a special person.2. Everything else. Listening for specific comprehension1. A2. D3. C4. D5. B■ScriptListening for general comprehensionThe friendship and sympathy of a special person changed my life, and I’d like to tell you about it. Looking at me now, you might not guess that I was not very popular when I started my university studies. I was thin and didn’t look very handsome with my glasses. In fact, my classmates still laughed at me, just as they did in high school.One day, when I was leaving the science building, someone ran past me andknocked the books out of my hands.I was feeling sad and lonely. But then, someone else approached me and helped me pick up my books. That day, I made my first university friend. Suddenly, life improved. I helped him with his studies. And he helped me with everything else. He taught me how to dress right, how to talk to girls, and above all, how to be social.Listening for specific comprehension1. How did the speaker look like when he started his university studies?2. What did the speaker’s college classmates do to him before he met his firstuniversity friend?3. What happened when the speaker was leaving the science building one day?4. What did the speaker’s friend do when they first met each other?5. What did the speaker help his friend with?Passage ThreeListening for general comprehension1. desert, argument2. forgivenessListening for specific comprehension1. C2. B3. A4. A5. C■ScriptListening for general comprehensionA story tells that two friends were walking through the desert. During somepoint of the journey they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face.The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand: Today my best friend slapped me in the face.They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but the friend saved him. After he recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone: Today my best friend saved my life.The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him, “After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand, and now, you write on a stone, why?”The other friend replied, “When someone hurts us we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it.”Listening for specific comprehension1. Why did one friend slap the other one in the face?2. What did the one who got slapped do when he felt hurt?3. What happened when they were taking a bath?4. Why did the one who got slapped write it in the sand when someone hurts him?5. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? Task 4 Compound Dictation1. animals2. nothing3. warmth4. Orange5. shouted6. full7. wisdom8. balance9. You foolish colors, don’t you know that you were each made for a specialpurpose, unique and different10. each of you will stretch across the sky in a great bow of color as a reminder thatyou can all live in peace11. whenever a good rain washes the world, a rainbow appears in the sky■ScriptOnce upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel.Green said: “I am the sign of life and hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die.”Blue interrupted: “You should consider the sky and the sea. Water is the basis of life. And the sky gives space and peace. Without my peace, you would all be nothing.”Yellow chuckled: “I bring laughter, happiness, and warmth into the world. Without me there would be no fun.”Orange continued: “I am the color of health and strength. When I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset, my beauty is so striking that no one gives another thought to any of you.”Red shouted out: “I am the ruler of all of you. I am blood —life’s blood! Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon.”Purple rose up to his full height: “I am the color of royalty and power. Kingsand chiefs have always chosen me for I am the sign of authority and wisdom.”Finally Indigo spoke: “I am the color of silence. You hardly notice me, but without me you all become superficial. You need me for balance and contrast.”And so the colors went on boasting. Suddenly there was a flash of bright lightening thunder rolled and boomed. Rain started to pour down relentlessly. Then rain began to speak: “You foolish colors, don’t you know that you were each made for a special purpose, unique and different? Join hands with one another and come to me.”Doing as they were told, the colors united and joined hands.The rain continued: “From now on, when it rains, each of you will stretch across the sky in a great bow of color as a reminder that you can all live in peace. The rainbow is a sign of hope for tomorrow.”And so, whenever a good rain washes the world, a rainbow appears in the sky.Ⅳ. Pronunciation Imitation and Training1. /sp/ speak spa sport2. /st/ star story steal3. /sk/ school skate ski4. /sm/ small smile smooth5. /sn/ snake snow sneeze6. /sl/ slow slim slender7. /sw/ sweet sway swear8. /pl/ play please plot9. /br/ broad bright brew10. /gl/ glow glass glue11. /fl/ flow flight flee12. /tr/ tree try true13. /spr/ spread spring sprout14. /spl/ s plit splash splendid15. /skw/ square squeeze s quashⅤ. Learn English Through a Radio Program1. gathered2. measures3. subjects4. severely5. direct6. separately7. closeness8. demonstrates9. private 10. effective ■Script略Ⅵ.Learn English Through Songs1. million2. tell3. chances4. earth5. pretend■Script略Unit Three Lifestyles in DifferentCulturesⅠ. Pre-listening ActivitiesPart 1略Part 21. married; unmarried; unusual2. concentrate3. single-parent■ScriptIn the past, British people married before they had children, but now about 40percent of children in Britain are born to unmarried parents. In 2000, around a quarter of unmarried people between the ages of 16 and 59 were cohabiting in Great Britain. Cohabiting couples are also starting families without first being married. Before 1960 this was very unusual, but in 2001 around 23 percent of births in the UK were to cohabiting couples.Furthermore, British people are generally getting married at a later age now and many women do not want to have children immediately. They prefer to concentrate on their jobs and put off having a baby until late thirties.Another phenomenon is that the number of single-parent families in Britain is increasing. This is mainly due to more marriages ending in divorce, but some women are also choosing to have children as single parents without being married.Ⅱ. Listening TasksTask 1 Understanding Short Conversations1. C2. D3. B4. C5. A6. A7. A8. D9. D 10. B■Script1. M: It’s hard to believe that Susan has already finished her homework.W: Well, she copied Jake’s homework and made a few changes.Q: What does the woman say about Susan?2. M: How much time did you have for writing the paper?W: We were given three hours, but I finished it in less than half of the time.Q: How long did it take the woman to write the paper?。
