全新版大学英语(第二版)听说教程1原文partB部分

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全新版大学英语(第二版)听说教程1原文partB部分

全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1

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Unit 1 Part B A Passage Talking About Studying English

At a gathering of students from China and some other countries, Yang Weiping and Virginia Wang, both first-year college students, are talking about their learning of English. Hello, my name is Yang Weiping. I'm a freshman at Peking University and I'm majoring in chemistry. At college we have to study a foreign language. I choose 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.

Questions 1. Which of the following would be the best title for the two talks?

2. Who are the speakers?

Unit 2 Part B A Passage How to Improve Your Conversation Skills

To speak to people in a foreign language requires courage and willingness to make errors. Some people are so afraid of making mistakes that they never open their mouths. And that's the biggest mistake 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 your 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 is frequently used by people to end a conversation.

Unit 8 Part B A Passage A Steady Job

Fred, a very conscientious worker, had one serious flaw: he was clumsy. The poor boy spoiled everything he did and for that reason could never keep a job. He'd had many jobs over the years but only for a few weeks at a time. For six months, Fred was out of employment. Finally, he got a job in a warehouse where many different types of home furnishings were stored. Fred's job was to unpack the merchandise that had newly arrived from the factory and put each item in its assigned place. The work was only temporary, but after so long with no employment at all it was better than nothing. One morning Fred unpacked a large and quite fragile vase. He picked it up to carry across the warehouse. But he had only walked two steps before he tripped. There was a loud crash as the vase fell from Fred's hands and shattered into a thousand pieces. Fred was called immediately to the manager's office, and he was sure he would be fired. The young man's spirits began to drop. "I'll have to deduct something from your wages every week until the vase is paid for," the manager said sternly. "How much is the vase worth?" Fred asked. "$350." A wide grin spread across the young man's face. "That's wonderful!" he shouted happily. "At last I have a steady job!"

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Questions 1. What does the story mainly tell us?

2. What can be inferred from the story?

3. Which of the following is not appropriate to describe Fred?

Unit 10 Part B A Passage Camp David

(There is more than one answer for both questions.)

Situated in Catcotin Mountain in Maryland, Camp David has been a holiday retreat for American presidents since the 1940s. It has an office for the president and living areas for his family and guests. It includes a swimming pool and areas to play golf and other sports. No one is permitted to enter Camp David except people invited by the president. Armed guards from the U.S. Marine Corps provide security. Preside Franklin Roosevelt established the camp in 1942. He wanted a place where he could go to escape the summer heat of Washington. He chose this area in the mountains because it was cool in the summers and the high location made it safe. He called it Shangri-la, the name of a perfect mountain kingdom in a popular book. President Truman made the camp the official presidential holiday resort in 1945. Eight years later, President Eisenhower changed its name to Camp David for his grandson David Eisenhower. Several presidents have used Camp David for important meetings. President Roosevelt met there with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill during World War II. President Eisenhower in 1959 and President Carter in 1978 also used the place for talks with leaders of other countries. In July 2000, Israeli and Palestinian leaders also met at Camp David for peace talks.

Questions 1. Which of the following haven't been mentioned?

2. Which of the following are true about Camp David?

Unit 11 Part B A Passage Dog Ma

Washington D.C. is a city where people in politics, law and business work more than eight hours each day. Hundreds of thousands of dog owners hate to leave their dogs alone every workday. So they take their furry friends to a dog day-care center in the Washington area. There the dogs play with other dogs and the workers. They also play with toys and they can rest in comfort. Rebecca was a successful high-level official at a big company but she did not find her job very satisfying. Her working hours kept getting longer and longer. She felt very guilty about leaving her two dogs inside the house for long periods of time. She knew she was not the only dog owner in Washington in this situation. She felt other people would be interested in a day-care center for dogs. So in 1998 Rebecca left her company and opened Dog Ma near the United States Capitol Building. Since then the business has grown to include one part-time and four full-time workers. One worker lives at the center. On a normal day, about 30 dogs are at the center. About 25% of them are younger than one year old. An average day at Dog Ma costs a dog owner about 25 dollars. Dog Ma also offers extra services. Dogs can stay overnight when their owners go out of town. Owners can pay to have their dogs washed and their fur and nails cut. The center also offers dog training and even transportation to and from the center. That is a big help for those dog owners who do not drive.

Questions 1. What is Dog Ma? 2. What can you learn from the passage?

Unit 13Part B A Passage Radio and TV

The most obvious difference between radio and television is that you listen and look at the television, but just listen to the radio. In this way, radio is more imaginative because it forces you to form pictures in your own mind rather than providing you with visual information, which is what television does. In addition, radio is more flexible than television, since you don't have to be in the same room as the radio set in order to listen to the programs, but you do have to be in the same room as a television in order to watch it. A radio is also far more portable than a television. You can listen to the radio while driving the car, jogging or even just walking around. Although portable televisions do exist, you can't really watch one while you are jogging, for example. One of the main advantages of radio, however, is that it offers the listeners more immediate access to information. Most radio stations broadcast news reports at regular half-hour or hourly intervals, but television news is only broadcast a few times each day. Also, the variety of topics you get on the radio is much greater than that on television. Radio is more personal than television. Many radio programs are interactive in a way that television can

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never be. Listeners can call the radio station they are listening to and express their thoughts and opinions live on air. You can't ring up a television station and express your opinions, can you?

Questions 1. What is the passage mainly about?

2. Which of the following reflects the speaker's attitude?

Unit 3 Part B A Conversation Accommodation for College Students

R: 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... 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 welcome.

Questions 1. What does the conversation mainly tell us?

2. Which of the following is not included in the conversation?

Unit 4 Part B A Conversation Small Talk Is Easy

A: 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 sure.

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?

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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, isn't it? Well, I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tips, Mike.

B: You're welcome. Have a good time at the party.

Questions 1. What are the two speakers talking about?

2. What do you learn about John from the conversation?

3. What is Mike doing?

Unit 5 Part B A Conversation A Business Call

A: 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 return 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.

Questions 1. What can be learned from the telephone conversation you've just heard?

2. Who might be the person that has answered the phone call?

Unit 6 Part B A Conversation Where Can We Find Women's Wear?

Exercise 2:

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: Mm. I like the color. Do you think it'll look good on me, Mark?

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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.

Questions 1. When did Ann and Mark go to the department store?

2. Which of the following can you infer from the conversation?

3. What did Ann seem to give first priority to in buying her dress?

4. How many dresses did Ann try on?

5. What can we learn from the conversation?

Unit 7 Part B A Conversation We Have an Opening Now

(Steve is in the Personnel Department of the Atlas Raincoat Manufacturing Company.)

Ms. Campbell: Have a seat, Mr. Wells. Let me take a quick look at your application]... I see that you want a part-time job. Steve: That's right.

Ms. Campbell: We hire part-timers occasionally. How many hours a week do you want to work?

Steve: About fifteen or twenty.

Ms. Campbell: You're a junior at the university, I see. Also, you were a lifeguard for the past two summers.

Steve: Yes. But this year I have an apartment So I need a job during the school year, too.

Ms. Campbell: Do you think you can handle both a job and school?

Steve: Well, I have a B average. Yes, I think I can do it.

Ms. Campbell: Your references are very good. They say you're a hard worker and are very reliable.

Steve: I seldom miss work, and I'm always on time.

Ms. Campbell: Well, Steve, we have one opening now. Steve: That's wonderful!

Ms. Campbell: We need a clerk in the mailroom. Steve: That's fine.

Ms. Campbell: The job pays the minimum wage. Steve: That's okay.

Ms. Campbell: However, it's on the night shift. Steve: That's all right.

Ms. Campbell: The hours are 2 to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Steve: That's ... not so good.

Ms. Campbell: I know. What do you think? Are you interested?

Steve: Well ... I often take a nap in the afternoon, and then I stay up late. I guess the hours are okay. When do I start? Ms. Campbell: On Monday. Steve: All right. Thank you.

Questions 1. What do you know about the man from the conversation?

2. What can be inferred about the man?

Unit 9 Part B A Conversation A Visit to Bangkok

A: Hi, Ellen. How was your vacation? B: Great! I went to Bangkok.

A: Really? Why did you decide to go there?

B: Well, I have a cousin who lives there. She's been trying for a long time to get me to take a vacation down there, and so, finally, she talked me into it.

A: I've seen some pictures of Bangkok — the architecture there is really interesting, isn't it?

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B: Yes, it's incredible, especially the Grand Palace. The Buddhist temples, too, are very impressive.

And I love the spicy Thai food and tropical fruits there.

A: How was the weather when you were there?

B: That's about the only thing I didn't enjoy. It was really hot and sticky. In fact, April is the hottest month. The best time to go is during the cool season, which lasts from November to February.

A: Did you go to some other places besides Bangkok?

B: Sure. I went to Pattaya. It's a famous resort, only two hours' drive from Bangkok. There's plenty to enjoy: fine sand, blue sky, clear water, colorful night life?

A: Well, it sure sounds like you had a great time.

B: Oh, I sure did. And I plan to go back there next year. I'd like to visit Phuket, the biggest island of Thailand. It's world-famous as a seaside resort.

Questions 1. What are the two speakers talking about?

2. Which of the following

Unit 12 Part B A Conversation At the Bank

Customer 1: Boy, it's busy today.

Customer 2: I wish that guy up there would hurry up. He sure is taking a long time.

Customer 3: Huh? That's strange. Why did that happen? Bank clerk: Excuse me, sir, is there a problem? Customer 3: Well, yes, I don't really understand it. When I put my card in, the machine ate it.

Bank clerk: Ate it? You mean it didn't give it back?

Customer 3: Yes, that's right. It kept it.

Bank clerk: Did you press the withdrawal button and the amount you want?

Customer 3: Yes.

Bank clerk: How about your secret code? Did you enter your number?

Customer 3: Well? come to think of it, it did ask me three times to enter my code.

Bank clerk: Are you sure you entered your correct number?

Customer 3: Hmm, I think so, but maybe I made a mistake.

Bank clerk: I see. Well, you probably entered the wrong number. When a machine receives a wrong number three times it automatically keeps the card.

Customer 3: Oh, I didn't know that. So how do I get another card? Bank clerk: That's no problem ... first you need to fill in a form so we can get you a new one. Could you come over to the counter?

Customer 3: (to the other customers) Very sorry about that. Sorry to keep you waiting. Bank clerk: OK, please fill this in with your account number and today's date. Then we can issue you a new card. You'll get it in about a week.

Customer 3: OK, thanks very much, and I'm sorry for the trouble. Bank clerk: Not at all, sir. And when you receive your new card, it's a good idea to memorize the number or make a note of it somewhere.

Customer 3: Right, I'll do that.

Questions 1. Who were heard speaking?

2. Which of the following is true?

3. What is the main idea of the conversation?

Unit 14Part B A Conversation Placing an Ad

(Ring? Ring? Sound of phone being picked up)

John: Hello, Campus Daily, advertising department. This is John speaking.

Maggie: Hi, I'm calling to place a couple of ads.

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John: Sure. Under what classification?

Maggie: Well, I'd like one in the "Roommates Wanted" section.

John: All right. And how would you like your ad to read?