新视野大学英语视听说教程4(第二版)听力原文与答案

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Lead in

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(1)M: I'm beside myself with joy. I'm so lucky. Guess what? I've won a lot of money

in the lottery.

W:

Q: Really? Well, you do know that money is the root of all evil, right? What does the woman mean?

(2)W: Mary was furious when her son wrecked up her car.

M:

Q:

(3)M:

W:

Q: He shouldn't have driven a car on his own without a driver's license. He's still taking driving lessons. What do we know about Mary's son? Susan, I hear you're going to marry that guy. Maybe you'll regret it. Is that so? Only time will tell. What does the woman imply?

(4)M: Mary, I just want to say how sorry I was to learn of your mother's passing. I

know how close you two were.

W:

Q: Thank you. It was so sudden. I'm still in a state of shock. I don't know what to do. Which of the following is true?

(5)WI get furious at work when my opinions aren't considered just because I'm a

woman. :

M:

Q: You should air your views more emphatically and demand that your voice be heard. What is the woman complaining about?

C B D A D

l Listening In

Task 1 what a clumsy man!

Maria: Jack, can you help me move this heavy box?

Jack: No problem, Maria. Here let me lift this end... Oops!

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Maria: Ouch! My foot! Come on, can't you be a little more cautious（谨慎的，小心的，慎重的）? Jack: I'm so sorry. It was an accident. No need to be furious（暴怒的，狂怒的，强烈的，激

烈的，猛烈的）!

Maria: You're always so clumsy（笨拙的，不灵活的，难用的，不细心的）, Jack. I'm really

losing my patience with all the stupid mistakes you make around the office.

Jack: Calm down, Maria; I'll certainly be more careful next time. This was just an accident. Maria: If you aren't more careful, then next time someone could be badly hurt. Oh, look! The

glass in the box is all broken now. Mr. Johnson is going to 大发雷霆；rage盛怒，狂怒，流行的，时髦的）.

Jack: Oh no! What can I do to keep him from roof屋顶，天花板）? Maria: Well, you can begin by helping me clean up the mess and then honestly tell him about

your mistake.

Jack: Maybe if I offer to pay for the damage, he won't be so angry. What do you think? Maria: That might help solve the problem, though it could be quite expensive to replace it. Jack: Well, I'm willing to do what it takes to keep Mr. Johnson from exploding（发怒，爆炸）.

I need to keep my job!

Keys: A C D C B

Task 2 causes of depression

Hello, everyone. Today I invite you to join me in an exploration of the causes of depression. There are many factors involved, but I believe some deserve special attention.

Heredity certainly plays a role. The tendency to develop depression may be inherited; there is evidence that this disorder may run in families.

Physiology is another factor related to depression. There may be changes or

imbalances in chemicals which transmit information in the brain, called

neurotransmitters. Many modern antidepressant drugs attempt to increase levels of certain neurotransmitters so as to increase brain communication. While the causal relationship is unclear, it is known that antidepressant medications do relieve certain symptoms of depression.

Researchers also study psychological factors. They include the complex development of one's personality and how one has learned to cope with external environmental

factors, such as stress. It is frequently observed that low self-esteem and self-defeating thinking are connected with depression. While it is not clear which is the cause and

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which is the effect, it is known that sufferers who are able to make corrections to their thinking patterns can show improved mood and self-esteem.

Another factor causing depression is one's early experiences. Events such as the death of a parent, the divorce of the parents, neglect, chronic illness, and severe physical abuse can increase the likelihood of depression later in life.

Some present experiences may also lead to depression. Job loss, financial difficulties, long periods of unemployment, the loss of a spouse or other family member, or other painful events may trigger depression. Long-term stress at home, work, or school can also be involved.

It is worth noting that those living with someone suffering from depression experience increased anxiety, which adds to the possibility of their also becoming depressed. 14

Keys: (1)families (2)chemicals (3)information (4) certain symptoms

(5)self-esteem (6)thinking patterns (7)mood (8)divorce (9)physical abuse

(10)financial difficulties (11)stress (12)anxiety

Task 3 happiness index

Australians were the happiest people in the world according to a survey undertaken by two market researchers. They conducted

door-to-door surveys and interviews with nearly 30,000 people in 30 countries. They asked respondents how satisfied they were with their overall quality of life. Forty-six percent of Australians proclaimed to be "very happy" and expressed optimism about their future. Following them in the "very happy" group was the USA (40 percent), Egypt (36 percent), India (34 percent) and the UK and Canada (32 percent). Hungary got the wooden spoon, finishing bottom of the happiness chart. Thirty-five percent of its citizens said they were either "disappointed" or "very unhappy", followed by Russians at 30 percent.

The research demonstrated that money and age were key determinants in how happy people are. Although the study did not indicate money could buy happiness, it did reveal a link between a lack of money and unhappiness. Less happy populations were foun …… 此处隐藏：26642字，全部文档内容请下载后查看。喜欢就下载吧 ……