英语听力材料

英语听力材料 第四单元Task 2: Wrong Weather Forecast M: Hey, Jane! Does everyone know what time to meet us this weekend for the picnic? W: Yeah. They’ll all be here at eleven sharp! I’ve got all the food and drinks for the barbecue, and Tom is bringing the grill. M: OK. I’ve got that old net; we can use that for beach volleyball. W: Oh, I forgot to tell you. I’ve invited Class 2 and 3 as well. We’ll be able to have a volleyball match, one class against another; that’ll be great fun. s going to stay nice for the weekend; we M: Did you check the weather? I hope it’ can’t have a picnic in the rain. W: No worries! I watched the weather forecast last night, and the weatherman said it’s going to be fine—maybe a little cloudy, but DEFINITELY no rain!(next morning) M: There’s terrible weather! It’s raining buckets! W: There’s no way we can go out in that. Those weatherman are useless—I hope they had a picnic today too. M: I don’t know what’s happened to the weather these days. When I was little, we never had this much rain in the summer. W: I AGREE. And have you noticed that winter is warmer now as well? We always used to get snow in January. Now winter is more like spring! M: You’re telling me. I bet it’s all the pollution and the hole in the ozone layer that’s changing the weather. W: Oh, global warming and all that. M: I guess we’ll have to take a rain check on the picnic. .Task 3: Global Climate Change Today, scientists have found that the greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere have changed the global climate. These gases are largely due to human activities, such as the burning up of gas, coal and oil, and the destruction of forests. It is estimated that the average surface temperature of the earth will rise by 1.5-3.5? by 2100. This rate of warming is significant. The oceans will heat up and glaciers will melt. As a result, the global average sea level is expected to rise by 15-95 cm by 2100. In that case all coastal cities will be at risk as a result of flooding and storm surges. Also, around the world weather events such as storms and floods will become more frequent and intense. Clearly, global climate change is becoming a great threat to our environment. So we must take effective measures to produce fewer greenhouse gases that cause it. Global climate is causes by the greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere. These gases are largely due to the burning up of gas, coal and oil, and the destruction of forests. Scientists estimate that, by 2100, the average surface temperature of the earth will rise by 1.5-3.5? and global average sea level will rise by 15-95 cm. All coastal cities will be at risk as a result of flooding and storm surges. Clearly, global climate change is becoming a great threat to our environment. Friday looks really good. Sunny all day with a daytime temperature of 70 degrees. But bundle up Friday night, as the temperature will drop sharply. On Saturday, it will be cold and cloudy in the morning with strong winds. In the afternoon, there’s a good chance of snow flurries, and the temperature will only reach 37 degrees! On Sunday morning it will be cloudy, with some rain showers in the afternoon. But temperatures will rise to 50 degrees. 五单元II. Listening Skills 1. M: Jenny, the main courses here are steak, chicken or fish. Each comes with rice. So, what looks good to you? W: Gee, I had chicken last night, and I often eat fish for dinner. Maybe I’ll have steak tonight. I’d like it medium. Q: What does the woman want to have for dinner? The woman wants to have steak for dinner. 2. W: I often sleep late and skip breakfast. Sometimes I just have yogurt or something. M: I can’t bear the taste of yogurt. I like a regular breakfast—eggs, bacon, toast, and the like. Q: What does the man like to have for breakfast? The man likes eggs, bacon, toast, and the like for breakfast. 3. M: Why don’t we go and get some ice cream? W: You devil, you know I have a sweet tooth. I love desserts, but I have to be careful about my weight. Q: What does the woman think about sweet food? The woman has a taste for sweet food, but is worried about putting on weight. 4. M: I’ve bought some cookies for the club meeting this evening. Do you like them? W: No, not really. Ii prefer fruit, like apples, strawberries, and so on. Q: What food does the woman like and dislike? The woman doesn’t like cookies; she likes fruit such as apples and strawberries. 5. W: I’ve come to this Chinese restaurant many times. I like sweet-and-sour fish, fried noodles…and the mushroom soup here id delicious. M: You’re really a big fan of Chinese food. OK, you do the ordering. Q: What kind of Chinese food does the woman like? The woman likes sweet-and-sour fish, fried noodles and the mushroom soup in the restaurant. III. Listening In Task 1: Fast Food Culture Since the late 1900s, Americans have begun to fully believe in their “fast food culture”. In 1994 alone, fast food restaurants in the United States sold over 5 billion hamburgers, making it a favorite meal and an important commodity. Each day in 1996, seven percent of the population ate at the 11,400 McDonald’s; males from their mid-teens to their early 30s made up 75 percent of this business. By then, fast food had become a cultural phenomenon that reached beyond America’s borders. In 1996 McDonald’s owned over 7,000 restaurants in other countries, including: 1,482 in Japan; 430 in France; 63 in China; and so on. McDonald’s has also recognized some cultural differences. In Germany, for example, the outlets sell beer, in France they sell wine and beer, and in Saudi Arabia they have separate sections for men and women and close four times a day for prayers. But for the most part the fast food fare is the same, maintaining the same culture on an international level. 1.D 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.C Task 2: McDonald’s W: John, I’m really hungry! M: Just get anything you want, it’s on me today. I’m thinking about a hamburger and some chicken McNuggets. W: Thanks, man. That sounds good. I love milkshakes here. M: Me, too. The formula of McDonald’s is really special. W: Right. And no matter where you go in the world, you can always see similar s. menu items and the same high level of quality in McDonald’ M: It’s true. They also do well because of diversity. I mean, they sell different products according to people’s tastes and preferences in different areas. W: Right. Like the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Seafood Soup that they sell in China. They could never sell that here! M: But I’ve heard that McDonald’s is really losing market share in the States now, and has closed down some restaurants. W: Yeah. It’s just so difficult to stay competitive when there so many fast food chains in the States. I mean there are KFC, Pizza Hut, and A&W, just to name a few. M: It seems that they’re doing better overseas,’ cause they’re really able to sell American culture. W: Yeah. They use all the media they can, and they do a good job. 1. They will probably eat a hamburger, some chicken McNuggets, and the shakes. 2. McDonald’s is so successful because of its formula and diversity. 3. You can always see similar menu items and the same high level of quality. 4. McDonald’s is losing market share in the States now and has closed down some restaurants. Because there’re so many fast food chains in the U.S. that it’s difficult for McDonald’s to stay competitive. 5. Because they’re able to sell American culture by using all the media they can. Task 3: American Eating Habits Eating habits in America really get a lot of criticism. But the truth is, it matters much where in America you look. In big cities, people are becoming more health-conscious every day. This is shown by what foods they choose to buy in supermarkets, and what restaurants they eat in. There is now a big push for “green” foods that are grown naturally. In cities like New York and Chicago, restaurants offer new and healthy styles to stay ahead of the competition. However, these habits contrast with those in America’s heartland. Here, people tend to eat more traditional and higher fat foods, such as breakfasts of eggs, bacon, sausages, toast and other greasy, but delicious foods. Fast food chain restaurants such as McDonald’s and the Olive Garden, which serve cheaper food, draw a lot of customers and are popular in most places. There are different eating habits across America. In big cities, people have now become more health-conscious than ever. There is a big push for “green” foods that are grown naturally. In New York and other big cities, restaurants offer new and healthy styles to stay ahead of the competition. However, people in America’s heartland are quite different. They often eat more traditional and higher fat foods. Fast food chain restaurants draw a lot of customers and are popular in most places. Task 4: An Announcement Have you ever dreamed of tasting your favorite McDonald’s foods for only one dollar, and then, adding something to your Extra Value Meal? Now your dream can come true with McDonald’s Dollar Menu. Great choices. Every day here at McDonald’s. Look for these and more: Salad, Double Cheeseburger, Fries, McChicken Sandwiches, Snack Fruits, Soft Drinks, and Pies. Have a great meal! V. Let’s Talk Jane: I’m from the Students Union. We’re doing a eating habits. Would you mind if I asked you a few questions? survey of students’ Jim: Will it take long? t all that many questions. Jane: No, not really. Fie minutes maybe? There aren’ Jim: And what’s it for exactly? Jane: Well, we want to get an idea of the sort of things students eat on a regular basis, and to find out how aware people are about diet and nutrition and those matters. The intention is to produce an information leaflet about healthy eating. Jim: Yeah, I suppose something like that would be quite useful. Anyway, what do you want to know, exactly? Jane: OK, first question. What would you say your favorite food is? Jim: That’s easy. Hamburgers and fries. Lots of fries1 I must say I like a nice Chinese meal as well. Jane: Mmm. You’re getting into some bad habits there. How many meals do you have a day? I mean sit-down meals, not snacks. Jim: Well, I nearly always oversleep. I usually skip breakfast altogether. And I’d probably just have a chocolate bar for lunch. So I don’t sit down to a meal till evening. Jane: OK. Typical student, I suppose. And how about fresh fruit? Is it important in your diet? Jim: Nah, not really. I know it’s bad, but…I’m just not in the habit really. I suppose I might eat an apple once in a while. 1. Hamburgers fries 2. Chinese 3. cabbage4. skipped5. chocolate 6. sit-down 7. fruit VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking Task 1: Foods in the World Food is national and international. Many people like their own national dishes and a variety of foreign ones. You can find European and Oriental restaurants on most large cities. You can find Italian, French, Chinese, and Mexican restaurants in New York, Washington, San Francisco, and many other cities in the United States. As well, you might also find Greek and Middle Eastern restaurants in some cities in the US. American hamburgers and hot dogs are popular in Tokyo and Paris. In almost every country you will find rice, potatoes, eggs, bread, soup, meat, vegetables, milk, fruit, and other basic foods. People all over cook them differently in different countries. People all over the world also prefer different things to drink. The English drink a lot of tea, and the French a lot of wine. Americans prefer coffee, milk or pop. German beer is now completely international. Children are often very conservative about new foods. In the United States they often prefer to eat the same three or four favorite dishes: hamburgers and French fires, hot dogs, fried chicken, and ice cream 1. national international 2. national dishes foreign ones. 3. hamburgers hotdogs Paris 4. tea coffee milk pop 5. children three or four hamburgers fried chicken Task 2: GM Foods The term GM foods refers to those produced with the latest genetic engineering techniques. In 2000, countries that grew 99% of the global GM crops were the United States, Argentina, Canada, and China. The next decade will see rapid development in s hunger problems, and help Gm products. Gm foods may solve many of the world’ protect environment. Yet there are many challenges ahead for governments, especially in the areas of human and environmental safety, labeling and consumer choice, ethics, food security, regulation and international policy. Many people feel that genetic engineering is inevitable and that such a technology should be put to use. However, others warn that we must take care to avoid causing unintentional harm to both human health and the environment as a result of our enthusiasm for this powerful technology. 1. F 2.F 3.T 4.F 5.F 第六单元 II. Listening Skills 1. M: I haven’t been to see my doctor for a very long time. I’m worried that he’ ll be angry with me for not having a physical examination 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 the best 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 sick 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’ve had 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 life, that’s your business. But as for me, I want to live long and healthy. 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 television and 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 In Task 1: Diets If you’re a young lady in your twenties, you may be either on a diet or wondering which diet to follow. Indeed, people are so concerned with their appearance that the ord “diet” has lost its original meaning. It now has the same meaning as “weight w loss diet”. There was a time when women bound their waists to have a nice figure. Them 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 disorders. Princess Diana suffered from an excessively strong appetite; Karen Carpenter, a popular singer of the 1970s, died of the less of appetite. You should know that looking good is important but not when it comes at he risk of your health and life. Better eating habits and proper exercise are all you need to be fit and look good. 1.A 2.C 3.B 4.B 5.C Task 2: Culture Shock 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 linger; 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 feeling 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 not interested 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. s heart, and blood pressure are all normal. 3. Because the student’ 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 with people from her own culture. Task 3: The Flu There’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 nay age with heart or lung problems, get a flu vaccine every year. Because flu viruses change all the time, a new vaccine must be prepared each year to protect against future attacks. The flu is such an infections illness that it can hit you any time and anywhere. One minute you can be feeling fine, and the next you can be shivering, burning up, and then shivering again. Soon your legs become weak and your body begins to ache. Once the flu hits you, you just want to lie down in bed. Usually, it lasts three to five days, buy is often followed by another illness. If you’re old or have heart or lung problems, you’d better get a flu vaccine every year so as to protect against it. VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking Task 1: Medical Services on Campus While 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 insurance 2. medical advice 3. operation outside make the arrangements 4. medical assistance housing off campus 5. living on campus Task 2: An Expensive Treatment Steven 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 had carefully 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. Ashe left, the receptionist told him his visit would cost $50. Steven paid the money in cash and left the doctor’s office feeling very angry 1. F 2.T 3.F 4.F 5.T Task 3: Doctor’s Advice Once 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 j\my age.” 1.D 2.B 3.A 4.B 5.D 第七单元II. Listening SkillsIdentifying Prices 1. M: I want two correction pens and a notebook. How much are they? W: $ 1.95 for each correction pen. $ 5.00 for the notebook. Q: How much does the man have to pay? 2. W: Ooh, it’s only $9.8. I bet Jane would love this blue vase. Flowers are really her thing. M: The salesgirl said it is 30% off today, and it will be the normal price tomorrow. Q: How much will the vase cost tomorrow? 3. W: Wow, what a wonderful yard sale. Did you see the sofa? It’s in good shape, and he’s selling it for just $100. M: Yeah. And that computer, just $150. What a steal! The one we saw last Saturday was three times as expensive as it. Q: How much was the computer they saw last week? 4. M: Hi. I’d like to book two tickets for this weekend’s concert. How much for general admission? W: General admission is $25 per ticket and is standing room only. Seat tickets range from $35 to $50, depending on the section you want. Q: How much are two seat tickets? 5. W: Hey, Nancy. I’ve got this coupon that says if I buy three cans of Coke, I get a free bag of chips. M: You’d better look at it more carefully. It says three bottles of Coke. The bottles are over there. $1.30 for each. Q: How much will the man pay to get three cans of Coke and a bag of chips? 1.D 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.D III. Listening In Task 1: Malls in the U.S. Malls are popular places for Americans to go. People like malls for many reasons. They feel safe because malls have private security guards and sometimes even police stations. Parking is usually free, and the weather inside is always fine. The newest malls have beautiful rest areas with waterfalls and large green trees. The largest mall in the United States is the Mal of America in Minnesota. It covers 4.2 million square feet. It has 350 stores, eight nightclubs, and a seven-acre park! There are parking spaces for 12,750 cars. About 750,000 people shop there every week. The first indoor mall in the United States was built in 1965 in Minnesota, but now malls are like town centers where people come to do many things. They shop, eat foods from all over the world, and see movies at theaters. Some people even get their daily exercise from the new sport of “mall walking.” Others go to malls to meet friends. In some malls, people can see a doctor or a dentist and even attend church. In a word, people can do just about everything in malls. 1.A 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.D Task 2: Online Shopping W: Hey, Don, online shopping is so popular nowadays. Where is a good place to buy electronics online? M: Hmmm. I usually go to Amazon.com. Sometimes I use eBay. W: Really, I’ve never used either of those. What are they all about? M: Well, eBay is an auction site. People put their stuff up for sale, and then other people log in and if they’re interested in one item, they bid on it. If you want to bid, you put in the amount that is the most you’re willing to pay. Then, by a certain deadline, the highest bid gets the item. W: Interesting. Then, if your bid is the highest, how do you pay? M: Well, you can usually send a check or money order. Or, you can use a system called PayPal which lets you pay by credit card online. W: Hoe do you get your stuff? M: Well, after the auction, eBay puts you directly in touch with the seller, and then you arrange for them to send it to you. You can check it out at www.eBay.com. W: I sure will. And how about that Amazon place you said? M: Amazon.com is like an actual store, just online. They sell just about everything, either new or used items. I find the prices are usually a good deal cheaper than in a store. W: That’s what I’ve heard. I think that buying some things online, like books, or DVDs, is a really good idea, but I could never buy clothes online. M: I know what you mean. Things that you need to see, touch and feel first, before you buy, are hard to buy online. But then again, there’re lots of people who buy everything online! W: Do you think it’s safe? I mean, I’ve heard that people can steal your credit card number over the Internet. s very rare. All in all, it’s pretty safe. M: Well, I think that is does happen, but it’ W: And what if you want to return something? M: I think that’s probably easier if you bought it in a real store. But, these online stores and sellers often have very good return policies. You just need to package it all back up again. W: A pain in the neck if you ask me! 1. It’s an auction site where people put their stuff up for sale, and then other people log in and bid on it. 2. They can send a check or money order, or use a system called PayPal which lets them pay by credit card online. 3. The online store puts the buyer directly in touch with the seller, and then the buyer can ask the seller to send the items over. 4. She could never buy clothes online. 5. You just need to package it all back up again. Task 3: Beware of bargains! Ever since ancient times, people have always loved a bargain. If they think they are getting a “good deal” they will grab it up, whatever it is. Some people buy clothes they will never wear, or furniture they have no need or room for. Some even buy cars they can’t afford simply because the auto dealer is having a sale. There is an old saying: “You get what you pay for.” And another saying: “If a price seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Sometimes stores feature poorer quality goods at prices that are not really reduced. Some stores offer “unbelievable bargain prices” on unit costs, then add on hidden charges so that the final price is the same as the regular price—or sometimes even higher. There are bargains to be had, but the safest way is to find a retailer that you can trust, and to be cautious. The Romans had a saying: “Let the buyer beware!” The idea is as true today as it ever was. People have always loved a bargain. If they think they are getting a “good deal”, they will grab it whatever it is. But you get what you pay for. Sometimes stores feature poorer quality merchandise at prices that are not really reduced. Some stores offer “unbelievable bargain prices” on unit costs, then add on hidden charges so that the final price is the same as or even higher than the regular price. There are bargains to be had, but the safest way is to find a retailer that you can trust, and to be cautious. V. Let’s Talk Jack: There certainly are a lot of CDs on sale here today. I hope the new Linkin Park is on sale. What were you thinking of picking up? Jane: Well, you know me, Jack. I love classic music. I was thinking of either the Beatles or Elvis’ “Greatest Hits.” Jack: Jane, when are you going to get with the times? Classic Rock is not classic; it’ s just old. Jane: Yes, well, Pop Rock all sounds the same to me. For me, the Classic Rock really stands out. It’s what started it all. Jack: It’s also been played a million times. Don’t you get tired of it? Jane: No, never. Oh, there’s a salesperson; let’s ask him what they have on sale. Salesman: Can I help you? Jack: Yes, my friend and I were looking for some CDs. We were hoping they would be on sale. My friend is looking for some older selections like the Beatles or Elvis’ “Greatest Hits.” I was really hoping you’d have the new Linkin Park on sale, but if not, I’m also looking for Nickelback. Salesman: Well, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that all of the CDs you have asked for are on sale. The bad news is we have just sold out of Elvis’ “Greatest Hits”, but we can order one for you. Jane: (to her friend) Sold out of Elvis! That must mean he’s pretty popular. (to the salesman) You need to order it in? How does that work? Salesman: Well, if you give me your telephone number, when we get it, one of our staff will give you a call. Then you can some and pick it up. It shouldn’t be more than a week. Jane: Okay, well, I’ll take the Beatles CD right now, and you can order the Elvis for me. I’ll give you my phone number. Jack: And I will take the new Linkin Park for now. I’m afraid I only have enough for one CD. Salesman: The sale lasts till the end of the month. In the meantime, I’ll get your CDs for you, and I’ll take down your number for that Elvis order. Boy, he’s always a popular seller! Jane: I know! VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking Task 1: Does complaining work? Many people tolerate bad service or inferior products rather than make a complaint. They feel that complaining won’t do any good. In fact, they’re wrong: complaining works because companies don’t want dissatisfied customers. If you have a complaint, do something about it right away. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to get your complaint settled. First, you can complain to one of the clerks. If they cannot help you, then ask politely to speak to a manager. Also, many stores have Customer Service representatives whose job is to solve problems in customer relations. These people are eager to assist because companies realize that dissatisfied customers can damage their reputations. You should always insist on your own rights as a customer. You have the right to receive a product you ordered in timely manner and in good condition. With airlines, you have the right to be on the flight you’ve booked. You can also expect a discount if you receive less than you have agreed upon—a hotel room with a view of a brick wall instead of an ocean view, for example. 1. tolerate complaint 2. do any good dissatisfied customers 3. longer harder settled 4. Customer Service solve problems 5. the right in a timely manner Task 2: Credit Cards Because credit cards have so many advantages, their use has become widespread. Unfortunately, however, credit cards are major sources of problems to society as a whole. First, there is the issue of fraud. Stolen credit cards add to the cost of all merchandise as companies write off these losses by adding to the cost of all goods. Second, there are the personal misfortunes. Credit card companies charge exceptionally high rates of interest (about 20%), but because the cards are so easy to use, many people but beyond their ability to repay. Also, there are often too generous limits to the amount of credit one can have; as a result, many people run up such high debts that they go bankrupt. Currently, it is easy for people to own many credit cards. When one credit card is “maxed out” they simply switch to another. Although individual credit cards have limits, the number of credit cards is not limited. People with ten credit cards, each with a $5,000 limit, have $50,000 of credit, even though they might not be able to pay all of their bills. This can easily lead to bankruptcy. Perhaps people should be given an absolute credit limit set as a certain percentages of their imcome. 1. F 2.F 3.F 4.T 5.T 第八单元II. Listening Skills 1. M: Look at this ad! “One bedroom apartment, with kitchen and bathroom.” It’s close to our school, and the price is only $250 a month. W: But I want an apartment at least $50 cheaper. Q: What is the highest rent the woman is willing to pay? 2. M: Laura, I really hate to ask this, but I think I’m going to be five days late with s rent. Do you think you could help me out? this month’ W: I’m afraid I can’t. It’s $350! I haven’t much money. I have to save hard to pay my own rent; and it’s almost twice as high as yours. Q: How much is the man’s monthly rent, 3. M: Okay, Mrs. Smith, I’m all packed and ready to move out. There’s just the matter of the $500 damage deposit and I’ll be off. W: Well, Rob, there’s also the matter of some cigarette burns on the carpet and a hole in one of the walls. Those damages will cost $100 to repair. Q: How much is the landlady willing to give back to the man? 4. M1: Frank, we need to talk about this month’s utility bill. It’s $220, and I’ve give you half the amount. Why are you asking for $50 morre? W2: Don’t you think you should pay a little bit more than that? You have an extra heater in your bedroom. And you have been taking two hot showers a day, sometimes for almost an hour. I think you should be thankful I’m only asking for $160. Q: How much is the second speaker asking the first one to pay? 5. M: Why are you still staying here? The girls on this floor are so noisy! You can get an apartment off campus for just a little more money. Perhaps $450 a month. W: Well, actually, I was planning to pay the extra $50 to move there. But I changed my idea when I learned those noisy girls will move out next term. Q: What is the rent for the girl’s dorm? .III. Listening In Task 1:Living with Roommates Living with roommates in college dorms, one is likely to have problems as well as success. Some students report more unhappy relationships with their roommates than they do the opposite. One reason for this is that it’s human nature to pick out a person’s negative aspects more easily than to realize his or her positive ones. Living in a college dorm, you will certainly se both the strong points and shortcomings of your roommates. But you’ll be more likely to remember those unhappy moments between you and talk about them. You may often tend to tell war stories about someone who spilled their breakfast all over you, but seldom will you talk about the pleasant conversation you had with someone over breakfast. This selective memory does you no good at all! Therefore, if you want to enjoy better relationships with your roommates, you must work hard to view them as people and make yourself fully aware that they’re going to have some faults—and so are you 1.C 2.A 3.B 4.D 5.B Task 2:Interviewing a Rental Agent M: Hi. Are you Jane from the rental agency? W: Yes. Nice to meet you. I take it you’re Tim. M: Yeah. Well, I just started to look into moving off campus. It seems that all the good places are going fast. W: That’s right; you gotta be quick. Let me tell you a little about this apartment. It’ s a one bedroom, one living room apartment, with a bathroom and a kitchen. The furnishings are all new. There are hardwood floors, these large windows in the front, and it tends to be a quiet neighborhood. M: And how about the transportation? W: Well, from the bus stop down the block you can always catch buses onto campus, or into the city. M: Ok. How about the rent? W: The rent is $300 per month. M: Is there a security deposit? W: Yes. You must first pay the security deposit, which is one month’s rent, and the last month’s rent. Then, normal monthly payment begins. M: And, would mind if I have a roommate? W: Of course not! Whatever you like. M: Well, the place looks good. I’ll definitely be in touch. W: Ok. Here’s my business card. Give me a call if you have any questions. M: Will do. 1. He intends to move off campus. 2. The apartment consists of a bedroom, a living room, a bathroom and a kitchen. It is equipped with hardwood floors and new furnishings, and is located in a quiet neighborhood. 3. From the bus stop down the block people can always catch buses onto campus, or into the city. 4. It is $300 per month. 5. He has to first pay the security deposit, which is one month’s rent, and the last month’s rent. Task 3: Off-campus Apartments In many colleges and universities, the rapid increase in the number of resident students has made on-campus dormitories increasingly crowded. Thus even some of the least attractive off-campus apartments now seem to be in great demand. As a result, real estate owners tend to purchase as many properties as they can near college campus for the sole purpose of renting them out yo students. “College towns” have sprung up across the country where there are large numbers of houses filled with students tenants. To find an apartment that’s “right” for you, first determine exactly how much you can spend. Don’t waste your valuable time seeing apartments you can’t afford. Use newspaper classified ads, apartment guides and the Internet, to make a list of “candidates” in your price range and needs. First consider how much travel time you can afford each day. The next question: will you have a roommate to share the costs? Will you be able to afford the apartment if your partner moves out? Furthermore, be sure to consider the potential costs of utilities carefully. Sometimes utility costs are included in the rent. This arrangement often gives a clearer picture of monthly costs. 答案resident dormitories apartments demand properties rent right spend afford roommate moves costs V. Let’s Talk Jack: Hey, Anne, long time no see! Anne: Yeah, whatcha’ been doin’? Jack: Oh, not much, just hanging around my suite. Anne: Oh, you got a suite this year? I remember last year you were in a triple. I mean, thouse rooms were really supposed to be for two people, but they stuffed three of you in them. Jack: Right. That’s why I got to bid first for my room this year. And now me and five other guys are in a suite. Anne: So it’s three rooms for two people each, Jack: Right. And how about you? Where are you living this year? Anne: I’m out in the Hillside Community, I really like it there. It’s a little further away from the Academic buildings, but it’s nice and quiet. You know, I’m not much of a partygoer. Jack: I know. Last year our crazy floor used to keep you up all night! Do you remember when the RA caught me with beer in my room? I had to do 15 hours of building service! Anne: That RA was so strict! In Hillside, since it’s mostly an older community, there are no regulations about alcohol. However, Sunday through Thursday, and Friday and Saturday after 1 a.m. are all “quiet hours”. Jack: Is it more expensive to live up there? Iknow the apartments are really nice. Anne: Yeah, a lot more. It’s about $2,000 a semester. Jack: Whoa. My room is just $1,400 for a year per person. VI. Further Listening and Speaking Task 1: The Residence Hall The University Residence Hall houses 339 students. It is conveniently located on campus, and provides comfortable, fully air-conditioned room for male and female students. As an integral part of the educational program, it is more than a place where students can eat and sleep; it is a living unit in the true sense of the term. Here students from all parts of the country and all corners of the world are assigned to room without regard to race, religion, color or national origin. They enjoy many opportunities to make new friends with all kinds of people and can also enjoy many voluntary educational, social, culture and recreational activities provided by the Residence Hall staff, in cooperation with the Residence Hall Council. The experience here will contribute as much to students’ development as will their coursework and study, and ultimately to the sound education needed for effective citizenship in the community. 1. on campus air-conditioned room 339 2. the educational program a living unit eat and sleep 3. all parts of the country assigned to room national origin 4. make new friends educational activities 5. students’ development the sound education citizenship Task 2: Arrangements for Moving Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve called this meeting to discuss our new campus which is opening fully next year. We plan to move our students to the new facilities in groups, so please listen carefully. They Agricultural Science students won’t move at all. As you know, their new facilities were opened last year, and they are well placed for both laboratory and classroom space. The Arts students, however, are a different case. History students are all moving, but unfortunately Their teachers will be left in the old building, as the new office accommodation isn’t yet ready. Better news for engineers. Your faculty, staff and students, are already in the process of moving to the new campus. The lab is already in operation. The move for the engineers should be completed next week. The old engineering building will be taken over by the Philosophy Department. The Faculty of Law has been moved downtown. This leaves vacant the premises previously occupied by the lawyers. The planning committee is accepting suggestions for the way school buildings could be used. So, if you have further doubts or questions, please let us know. Thank you. 第九单元、、、II. Listening Skills 1. W: It sounds expensive. Why did they charge you so much for repairing the computer? M:Well, it’s $25 for labor to start with. A new modern cost another 50 bucks. On top of that I needed a new battery, and it cost $17. Q: How much did the man spend altogether fixing his computer? 2. W: How long are you on the Internet every day? M:About three hours a day. I promised Dad to cut that in half, but the Internet is so slow. Q: How much time has the man promised to spend on the Net every day. 3. W: Where did you get all these e-mails? M:I got ten messages from classmates, one about an assignment and one from my brother. Five were spam, the annoying stuff that comes at all times. Q: How many e-mail messages did the woman get altogether? 4. W: It takes twice as long to open my Hotmail now. I need over a minute to see my mail. I the problem Hotmail or the ISP? M:Forget Hotmail. I get e-mail through a local provider in ten seconds. Try it. Q: How long did it use to take the man to get his mail? 5. W: Talking about computer, what’s the meaning of Pentium 4 and clock speed? M:Imagine the processor of a computer as a bus. The higher the Pentium number, the larger the the bus and the more information it can carry. Clock speed tells how fast data are processed. A clock speed of 100 is half as fast as a speed of 200. Q: How much faster is a clock speed of 200 than a clock speed of 100? III. Listening In Task 1: The Internet on Campus The Internet, a worldwide information network, is used at universities mainly as an information supply source. Staff supply information via the Internet and students may access it or any other publicly available information. The Internet is also useful for students to communicate with staff. Teachers may present lecture materials in lecture halls, and at the same time, they can distribute the materials for students to access from any location at any time via their computer. Such materials are preesented mainly in the form of text, still pictures and hypertext links. Students find this valuable and relevant to their needs. If they must miss a lecture, students can still keep up to date. Staff users may put up notices of conferences, maintain professional contacts, and communicate and conduct discussions with their colleagues or students. Students, on the other hand, are taught haow to use the Internet as an individual productivity tool in several courses. 1. A 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. C Task 2: Surfing the Net W: Hi Bryan. Hare you doing? You look tired. Oh, I’m a little burnt out. I’ve been surfing the Net for the last few hours. M: W: Were you doing schoolwork, or was it just for pleasure? M:Well, I wanted to get some information on South America for a project I have, but I found a really interesting chat site with people from there and started chatting. W: Well, did you get the information you needed? M:Yes, but then we spent lots of time chatting about other interests. W: I see. The Internet is a wonderful place. There is so much information available. I completely understand how you can get distracted. Sometimes I find myself looking for one piece of information, but by the time I am finished I have a lot more than I started off looking for. M:I know. One thing I really don’t like about it, though, is it takes so much longer to find things, because many sites are useless. W: Yes, there’s that, and also, I often find the same site over and over again in a search. That definitely wastes lots of my time. M:And, of course, there are sites that offer little to no relevant information on the topic you are searching for. In my search today, I found quite a few sites that were nothing more than old local news archives and event calendars. W: Well, I’m sure they were useful to someone at some time, but they should be removed when they’re no longer of use to anyone. M:I agree. With all the time I spnd on it, I still find it to be the best source of information available. And speaking of information, I really should read through what I got on the Internet and start working on my project. W: Okay. Good luck. It’s funny we had this chat, as I was just on my way home to surf the Net myself. M:Well, it was nice talking to you, and maybe I’ll meet you in a chat room later tonight. 1. Surfing the Internet for the last few hours. 2. Some information on South America for a project he had. 3. Because there is so much information available. 4. It takes so much longer to find things because many sites are useless. 5. She thinks they were useful to someone at some time, but they sgould be removed when re no longer of use to anyone. they’ Task 3: Internet Addiction Over the years, studies have shown that it’s possible to become addicted to the Internet. Actually, college students are most likely to have the addiction because of many factors. Difficulty in adapting to life away from home, and certain psychological problems like depression or social anxiety are among the main reasons. College students have lots free time to spend and many of them are supplied with free Internet access and a computer in their doorms. It’s really easy to get addicted. Walking through the computer labs, you are most likely to find students chatting or surfing on the Internet. There are not just some, but many students not really doing anything related to schoolwork. They are spending far too much time online, which may do harm to their schoolwork and other activities. As a result, some have been academically dismissed, and others are even in the danger zone for developing an addiction needs to be addressed now as a serious problem on college campuses. 答案likely adapting psychological access dorms chatting related dismissed gambling Task 4: A Brief Introduction honored as our guest computer hacking protect books and articles misuse New Threats to Security wake your interest V. Let’s Talk Anne: John! You’re playing computer games again? John: Hi, darling. I’m just surfing the Net. Anne: Oh, my gosh! You’re becoming a Net-addict! John: Come on, Anne. I find the Internet very useful—I can find anything. Want me to search for the number of Net-addicts in America? Anne: John, you spend more time on the Net than with me. It’s kind of unhealthy! John: Unhealthy? Here, just feel my muscles. I like Atlas—I can lift the world with the Net. Anne: Stop joking, John. You spend hours closed up in your room, with just your computer for company, like a recluse. It is as if you lived in a computer! John: Not really. I am in touch with the world through the Web. Anne: But it is not the same. You need to interact with people, play real games, and enjoy nature. Your virtual world is a form of… of… escapism. John: The real world could use some escaping form, don’t you think? Anne: You know, John, it is not just you; most young people—even children—spend so much time on the Net that it is not only affecting their eyesight but also their personalities. They are becoming unsociable… John: Anyway, look at the positive side: the amount of useful information available on the Web is amazing. Anne: I know that. As long as the Internet is only a virtual girlfriend, I won’t have to worry about it. VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking Task 1: The Origin of the Internet The story of the Internet begins in the late 1950s. The Soviet Union launched Sputnik in 1957. The Pentagon set up a research team in 1958 to create a computer network to operate during disasters like a nuclear war. The resulting network linked U.S. scientific and academic researchers. It grew into the World Wide Web or the Internet that became the network system of the Information Age. In 1985, the National Science Foundation created a network which provided a free national service to any U.S. research and education institution. Later, large corporations began to build their own networks. All those networks finally joined the Pentagon’s network to form the Internet. By the 1990s, anyone with a computer, a modern, and Internet software could link up to the Internet. In the future, the Internet will probably grow more complex and become part of a larger network called the information highway. With that people could bank, shop, watch TV, and perform many other activities online. Task2: The Internet—A Small Town s like a small town with The Internet is a global network, but in many ways it’ similar services to offer. There are electronic post offices to send and receive e-mail, functioning somewhat more efficiently than the Post Office we know. There are libraries of information that stay open 24 hours a day with millions of books and documents to browse or search through on the World Wide Web or WWW. You can also enjoy real-time text-based communication, using written or printed material to communicate with others immediately and almost “face to face”. Local coffee shops are seen in the guise of chat room, with people dropping by at all hours of the day and night to socialize. Online education and training is available just as it is in a “bricks and mortar” university or school. Online banking offers you all the services available at your local bank, without fearing to be mugged at an ATM. You can buy almost anything, listen to your local radio station or do your grocery shopping. Indeed, the Internet is your town in a box! 希望似火，失望如烟，人生就是七处点火，八处冒烟…… 你说你会等我 回来，你确实等了，还找了一个人一起等。 名人就是出名前别人不知道他是谁， 出名后他不知道自己是谁的人。 我的世界忽然开始下雪，天啊～请不要在我身 旁梳头发了。 愚者坐以待毙，智者坐以待币。 真羡慕你这么年轻就认识我了。 1、总有一天你的名字会出现在我家的户口本上! 2、将薪比薪的想一下，算了，不想活了。 3、活了二十多年，没能为祖国、为人民做点什么，每思及此，伤心欲绝。5、生活嘛，就是生下来，活下去~~ 6、再丑也要谈恋爱，谈到世界充满爱。7、船撞桥头自然沉~~ 8、当你披上了婚纱 我也披上了袈裟~~ 9、我跟耶稣祈求踏实稳定的生活，他想了想说，咱们还是先谈谈世界和平的事吧... 10、爱我就大声地说出来吧!恨我就一辈子藏在心里吧! 11、趁着年轻把能干的坏事都干了吧，没几年了。 12、我在春天种下一堆女朋友，现在秋天到了，啧啧，居然颗粒无收~~13、你曾经对我说，会永远爱着我，爱情这东西我明白，但永远是什么? 14、七岁的小男孩是地球上最可怕的生物，他们有好奇心、行动力、破坏力以及《未成年人保护法》 15、人贵在言而有信——我说不还钱就不还钱! 16、夏天就是不好，穷的时候连西北风都没得喝，幸亏现在是秋天了。 17、我虽然相信海誓山盟，但是未必相信你啊~~ 18、凡我放不下的，必是因为我拥有不了的~~ 8、大学生=吃饭+睡觉+谈恋爱 猪=吃饭+睡觉 所以 大学生=猪+谈恋爱 以上推出 大学生-谈恋爱=猪 即大学生不谈恋爱的是猪。 9、有情的天，有情的地，有情的我等待你。孤枕难眠思念你:爱你+想你 +盼你+念你+等你=我不能没有你，爱的就是你---喜之郎cici果冻～