for sale, excellent condition, $350 or best offer. Call between 5 and 9 p.m. and ask for Maggie.\that?
John: Uh, huh. You'll want your phone number on these, right? Maggie: Oh sure. Thanks for reminding me. It's 555-6792. John: And how long do you want these ads to run? Maggie: For a week, I guess. How much would that be?
John: Let's see — it's $8 a week per line. Your two ads will both take up three lines, so that's $24 per ad. Maggie: All right. Questions
1. Who are the two speakers in the telephone conversation? 2. What is Maggie doing in the conversation? 3. What can you infer about Maggie? Exercise 2: Listening for details
Listen to the recording again and fill in the blanks with the missing information. Speaking Tasks Pair Work
Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practise the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then work with your partner to create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words. Conversation 1
A: Have you ever placed an ad in Campus Daily? B: Yes. I once did to sell some books I no longer needed. A: When was that?
B: Let me see. Last April, I think. Why do you ask? A: I'm thinking of getting rid of my bicycle. B: Is it in good condition? A: Pretty good.
B: Well, you can call Bernard Wang. He's head of the advertising department of the paper. A: Do you know what rates they charge?
B: Last April it was 10 yuan for the first 20 words and 50 fen for each word added. I don't know the rates now, though.
A: Ten yuan for the first 20 words. That's not too bad. B: Yeah, it's reasonable.
A: Do they charge extra for bold or italic type?
B: No, that's free. But they do charge you more if you want to put in a box or something. A: I see. Thanks. That's very helpful. B: It's a pleasure. Conversation 2
A: Wow, who's that beautiful girl on the billboard over there? B: Oh, she's a pop star from Hong Kong. Very popular these days. A: Mm. I can see why the company wants her to sell their soda for them. B: Don't you think all this advertising is silly? A: Silly? What do you mean?
B: Well, why should it matter if she drinks that particular brand of soda or not? There's probably a good chance
that she doesn't — but of course she'd never admit that. A: So what? That's only a selling technique.
B: But all ads imply that unless you use a particular product, you cannot possibly be intelligent or attractive. A: What's so bad about that? Don't we all secretly long to be as intelligent as a Nobel Prize winner or as attractive as a movie star? That's human nature.
B: But what has using a certain product got to do with it? You're only deceiving yourself. A: I wouldn't say that. I'd call it a beautiful dream. B: Or vanity.
A: Don't be so hard on other people. B: OK. I'm just kidding. Part C
Additional Listening A Passage
Different Kinds of Advertising
Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the missing information.
Advertising is an important part of marketing. Very few companies are able to sell a product without advertising. It is possible, but very unlikely. There are many different kinds of advertising. The simplest is called promotion. Promotion is using brochures or pamphlets to advertise. These can be handed to people on the street or they can be mailed. If they are mailed, it is called direct mail advertising. After direct mail advertising, there are: newspaper advertising, radio advertising, magazine advertising and television advertising. Newspaper advertising is the cheapest kind, while television is the most expensive. Television ads are generally used by large companies selling a product to a large market segment. Television advertising can be very successful because it reaches such a large audience. Small companies may find television advertising too expensive, so they often use newspapers to advertise. However, large companies also like newspapers because of their wide circulation. Part D
Test Your Listening A Compound Dictation
Listen to the passage three times and supply the missing information. First Reading
Advertising is an important part of the free enterprise system. This is because different businesses are competing for the same market. For this reason, they buy advertising space in newspapers or magazines and advertising time on radio or TV. They each hope that advertisements will increase demand for their products. In order to do well in the market, advertisers need to decide on a target; in other words, who are possible buyers for their product? For example, what is the age and sex of their target group? How much education do they have? What are their political beliefs and values? How much money do they make? Some companies such as McDonald's target various groups, so they have many different ads — one for teenagers, one for families and several in different languages. After advertisers decide on who, they need to determine where. What is a good place for their advertisement? Sellers of toys often advertise during children' s TV programs on Saturday morning. Sellers of expensive clothing advertise in Vogue and other fashion magazines. Advertisers also need to think about people's motivation — their reasons for buying something. What makes people buy one product but not another? There are many possible reasons: health, profit, love, entertainment, etc. A study of advertising can also be a study of psychology. When we think about the products that people buy, we learn about their needs, wants, fears, and values. Second Reading
答案
Part A
Communicative Function
Unit 1
1. How are you?/ I'd like you to meet my classmate. 2. I'm.../ May I introduce...to you?/ Pleased to meet you.
3. Come and meet my family./ ...this is Tom./ It's good to know you./ ...this is my sister. Part B Text Exercise 1: 1. B 2. D Exercise 2: 1. Yang Weiping:
China/ Chemistry/ Likes listening to English programs on radio and TV; enjoys English pop songs/ Started learning English several years ago/ Favorite activity: listening; Difficulty: speaking 2. Virginia:
Singapore/ Library science/ To get a good job, one has be to fluent in English./ Started learning English in high school./ Favorite activity: reading; Difficulty: writing Part C Exercise:
How to Improve Listening Comprehension
Among the four skills of listening , speaking, reading and writing, I find listening most difficult, because I worry about the words I don't know. Now I am trying to focus on the general idea, not worrying about he new words. This makes me feel good, because I know I have understood something. Then, I listen again carefully and if I have any problems I play the difficult part ag
ain. In this way I come to understand better both the main idea and the details of the listening text. Part D (Refer to TextBook)
Unit 2 Part A
Communicative Function 1. closing 2. opening 3. closing 4. opening 5. opening 6. opening Listening Strategy
1. a 2. b 3. b 4. a 5. b 6. a 7. b 8. a 9. b 10. b Part B Text Exercise 1: 1. 1) b 2) c 3) a 2. d Exercise 2:
1. a. age b. money c. people's appearance
2. a. ...say that again? I did not catch it./ b. ...speak more slowly, please? 3. a....I really need to be going./ ...nice talking to you. Part C
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I hear this idea: 1/2
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I don't hear this idea but I can infer it: 4/5/6 I don't hear this idea and I can't infer it: 3
Part D (Refer to TextBook)
Unit 3
Part A
Communicative Function
Maggie likes swimming but she does not care for skiing. She loves flying on planes and traveling by train but she hates getting on buses because they are too crowded and dirty. she is not interested in playing the piano and she prefers reading to playing computer games. She loves going to Chinese restaurants and her favorite food is spicy Sichuan bean curd. After work she is keen on listening to music. She prefers light music to rock, because light music makes feel relaxed. She enjoys watching TV in the evening. She thinks a lot of news programs but sitcoms are the last kind of thing for her to watch. Listening Strategy
1. /br/ 2. /pr/ 3. /kl/ 4. /tr/ 5. /sp/ 6. /pr/ 7. /pl/ 8. /str/ 9. /gr/ 10. /gl/ Part B Text Exercise 1: 1.c 2.d Exercise 2:
1. Private
2. Halls of Residence
3. Self-catering (rent per week) 4. 37.86 (single) 5. 52.78 (double)
Part C Exercise: 1. A busy life
Book-I（《大学英语》全新版）
教材听力材料及原文
全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1 Unit 1 Studying English Part A.Communicative Function Greetings and Introductions
People greet each other when they meet.And in meeting new people it is common to introduce oneself and be introduced by others.This exercise focuses on different ways to greet people and to make introductions. Listen to the recording and complete the following conversations. 1. Bill: Hi, Mary.
Mary: Hi, Bill. How are you doing? Bill: Good, thanks. And you?
Mary: Just fine, Bill. I'd like you to meet my classmate, Bob Smith.Bob, this is my friend, Bill Jones. Bill: Hello, nice to meet you. Bob: Nice to meet you, too.
2. Linda: Excuse me, are you Paul Johnson from London?I'm Linda Blake from Smith and Wells. Paul: Yes, I am Paul Johnson. How do you do, Miss Blake?
Linda: How do you do, Mr. Johnson? May I introduce Charles Green to you?He's our sales manager. Paul: Pleased to meet you, Mr. Green. Mr. Green: It's a pleasure to meet you. 3. Jack: Mum, I've brought one of my friends. Mother: Ask him in, Jack.
Jack: Come and meet my family, Tom. Mum, this is Tom, my roommate. Mother: Hello, Tom. It's good to know you. Tom: How do you do, Mrs. Brown? Jack: And this is my sister, Jane. Listening Strategy
Detecting Incomplete Plosion
In connected speech when a plosive consonant like /k/, /g/, /t/, /d/, /p/, /b/is followed by another consonant, it is not fully pronounced.This is called incomplete plosion.
Listen and read after the recording,paying attention to the letters in italics. 1. Laura is one of the top students in Grade One. 2. Ted likes to sing English pop songs. 3. Listening is not a big problem for me. 4. Frank can speak six languages fluently.
5. I'd like to read novels and short stories in English.
6. Bob's strong local accent makes it difficult for us to understand him. Part B Listening Tasks A Passage
Talking About Studying English
Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding
Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
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? Exercise 2：Listening for details
Listen again and complete the table according to the information you get from the recording. Speaking Tasks Pair Work
Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording.Practise the conversations with your partner,playing the role of A or B.Then work with your partner to create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words. Conversation 1
A: Excuse me, may I sit here? B: Sure.
A: Nice day, isn't it?
B: Yes, it's warm and sunny. Just the kind of weather I like. A: Me too. Are you from the English Department? B: No, I'm a computer major.
A: Oh, really? You speak English very well. B: Thank you. Conversation 2
A: How long have you been studying English? B: About four years. A: Do you like it? B: Very much. A: Why's that?
B: Well, I think it's very useful.
Conversation 3
A: Which English class do you like best? B: Listening, of course. How about you? A: To be honest, I find listening rather difficult.
B: You should listen to these tapes. They are very helpful. Part C
Additional Listening A Passage
How to Improve Listening Comprehension
Listen to the passage and answer the following questions by filling in the blanks.Among the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing,
I find listening most difficult,because I worry about the words I don't know.Now I'm trying to focus on the general idea,not worrying about the new words.This makes me feel good,because I know I've understood something.Then, I listen again carefully and if I have any problems I play the difficult parts again.In this way I come to understand better both the main idea and the details of the listening text. Part D
Test Your Listening Short Conversations
You're going to hear five short conversations.Listen carefully and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
1. W: John, why don't you watch NBA games on TV? M: Oh, I'm studying for a Chinese test tomorrow. Q: What's the man doing?
2. W: Tom, if you can give me a hand,I will be able to get this history paper done quickly. M: Of course I can. Q: What's Tom going to do?
3. M: Excuse me, is this the French Department?
W: No, it's the English Department.The French Department is in the new building opposite the school library,right beside the German Department. Q: What's the man looking for?
4. W: Good morning, Professor Wang.Could I talk to you about my paper now?
M: I have a class in a few minutes.How about coming to my office after four tomorrow afternoon? Q: When will the woman see the professor?
5. W: Tim, why are you late for class again?You were late yesterday and the day before yesterday. M: I'm sorry, Miss. My mother goes to work early.And I overslept because I don't have an alarm clock. Q: What does Tim say about his being late for class?
全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1 Unit 2 Fun with Language Part A
Communicative Function
Opening and Closing a Conversation
In everyday life, we often have to open and close a conversation.This exercise focuses on how people perform these communicative functions.
Listen to the recording and decide if the first sentence of each short dialogue you hear begins the opening or the closing of a conversation.Tick the answer.
1. — It's been a really wonderful evening.Thank you very much for inviting us. — I'm glad you enjoyed it.
— Maybe we could get together sometime at my home. — Sounds nice. 2. — Great party, isn't it? — Yeah, really.
— You look familiar to me. Have we met before? — I'm afraid not.
3. — I'm afraid I have to go now.
— So soon? Well, I enjoyed our talk together. — Me too.
4. — Excuse me, could you tell me the time? — It's half past 5 by my watch. — Thank you very much. — You're welcome. 5. — Is this seat taken? — Oh, let me move my stuff.
— Aren't you Jack Brown? I'm Bill, Bill Stone. — Oh, hello, Bill. Fancy meeting you here! 6. — Hi, Jack. So good to see you.
— Oh, hi, Andy. It's been quite a while since we saw each other last.How 're things with you? — Just fine. What 've you been doing these years?
— Well, I've been studying for my PhD degree here at the university. — That's wonderful. Listening Strategy
Distinguishing Between Similar Sounds
It is important to distinguish between similar sounds while listening.Names like Jean and Jane, figures like 18 and 80 can sound quite alike.Titles like Mrs. and Miss can also be confusing. Listen to the recording and underline the word you hear in each sentence. 1. May I introduce Miss Jones to you? 2. John Davis was born in California in 1930. 3. I can't agree with you more. 4. My birthday is on June 20th. 5. Paul, is your sister married?
6. Look, here comes Mr. Black, our sales manager. 7. Bob isn't in the library right now.
8. Mr. Taylor is said to be leaving for South Africa soon. 9. Pass me the beer, please.
10. I was wondering if you could help Anna with her music lessons. Part B Listening Tasks A Passage
How to Improve Your Conversation Skills Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding Listen to the recording once and then do the following.
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,\more slowly, please?\need to be going\Exercise 2：Listening for details
Listen to the recording again and complete the answers to the following questions. Speaking Tasks Pair Work
Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording.Practise the conversations with your partner,playing the role of A or B.Then work with your partner to create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words. Conversation 1
A: Excuse me, Jack, do you have a minute? B: Yes. What can I do for you?
A: Well, I wonder if you could tell me how I could improve my oral English. B: Mm. Do you often speak English with your friends?
A: I wanted to, but every time I open my mouth I seem to make errors, so sometimes I just give up.
B: I guess speaking in a foreign language isn't easy. You must be willing to make some errors at the beginning. A: You mean I shouldn't be afraid of making mistakes. B: That's right.
A: And I should try to speak English as much as I can. B: Exactly.
A: Thanks for the advice. B: Any time. Conversation 2 (On the way to class) A: Cold this morning, isn't it?
B: Yes, and it's supposed to get even colder. A: I hope it won't get as cold as last night.
B: Speaking of last night, did you attend the English Speech Contest?
A: Yeah, I did. It was terrific.That guy who won the first prize speaks really fluent English.I do admire him. B: Me, too. We'll just have to work harder. Maybe one of us can win the next English contest.
W: Hey, Jack, we've got a lot of bills to pay this month. We'd better cut down on our spending.
M: I wish there was some way we could make some money. Don't you think we could invest in the stock market? It's so easy to buy and sell stocks on the Internet. And it's so exciting. W: But have you ever thought that one click and you can lose a lot of money? It sounds too risky to me.
M: Then maybe we could invest in some big company, or come up with our own idea for a new company! W: Oh yeah, like what?
M: How about starting some kind of Internet site? W: How come you've got such an idea? M: I think it's a good idea.
If we start an Internet site, then people from all over the world could sell stuff they no longer want. W: Kind of like a cyber garage sale? M: Exactly!
W: That's a great idea, Jack. But unfortunately, it's already been done. Haven't you heard of eBay? M: Oh, yeah. Questions
1. What do you know about the two speakers? 2. What does the man want to set up on the Internet? 3. What can you learn from the conversation? 全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1 Unit 13 The Media Part A
Communicative Function Describing Things
In daily life we often describe things to others. In our descriptions, we talk about size, shape, color and so on. Listen to the conversation and supply the missing information in the blanks. Rose: Hi, James. I hear that your birthday is coming soon. James: Yes. It's next Tuesday. Rose: I've bought a present for you.
James: Oh, thank you! What is it? Can you tell me? Rose: No, it's a surprise. You'll see it next Tuesday. James: Let me guess. What color is it? Rose: Um...it's orange.
James: And what about the shape? Rose: Rectangular. James: How big is it?
Rose: Oh, about 30 centimeters wide and 2 meters long. James: Really? Is it heavy? Rose: Not really. James: What's it made of? Rose: It's made of wool. James: What's it used for? Rose: To keep warm.
James: Oh, I know! It's a woolen scarf.
Rose: That's it. See you next Tuesday, James. Bye.
Listening Strategy Filling in Forms
In everyday life we often have to fill in different kinds of forms. Knowing how to fill in a form is a skill we must learn. Before filling in a form it is important to find out what kind of information is required and where to write the relevant details.
Now listen to the recording and then complete the student information card below.
Betty Li graduated from No.3 Girls High School in Shanghai in the summer of 2008. She enrolled in the Department of Chinese at Northwest University on August 31st, 2008. Betty lives on campus. She lives in Room 420 of No.1 Residence Hall for students. Her phone number is 52167739. Betty was born on August 19th, 1990. She is interested in writing, painting and music. She hopes to become a writer when she finishes college. Part B Listening Tasks A Passage Radio and TV
Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding
Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
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 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? Exercise 2: Listening for details
Listen to the recording again and fill in the blanks with the missing information. Speaking Tasks Pair Work
Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practise the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then work with your partner to create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words. Conversation 1
A: When I was around sixteen years old, I liked to lie in bed late at night and listen to the radio. B: What sort of programs did you listen to?
A: I was a teenager then, so of course I liked to listen to music. But I was also keen on talk shows. B: You could concentrate on conversations in the middle of the night?
A: In a way. You see, I like this feeling of being connected to the outside world, yet at the same time comfortable and safe at home in my bed.
B: I prefer watching TV. It's more exciting.
A: Oh, of course I love TV too, and movies. But they are entirely different experiences from listening to the radio.
B: Yes, they're intensely visual.
A: And much more passive. You just sit back and let the images happen to you. B: It may be so, but I still prefer TV to the radio. Conversation 2
A: You know, these days television has by far become the dominant medium. B: That's understandable. Television has such a powerful visual impact. A: There's also that old saying: \ B: And television is an endless sequence of \
A: Right. Radio used to be an important source of news, but now everybody turns to television for news. B: And for entertainment too.
A: But radio will never be totally replaced by television, I think.
B: Yes, it's important to people who are busy doing other things, like cooking or driving. A: That's right. You can't be driving and watching TV at the same time, can you? B: Certainly not. But you can be cooking and listening to music at the same time. Part C
Additional Listening A Passage
The Benson Family's Decision
A. Listen to the passage and answer the following question.
Have you ever spent a year without television? A year ago the Benson family decided that they were spending too much time in front of the box. So they got rid of it. And they have been living without a television for almost a year now. How have they been spending their free time then?
[00:40.06]\free time. But since then it's been fine. We've done so many things that we hadn't done for such a long time. Last year, for example, we didn't go out to the cinema or the theatre once, but this year we've seen at least a dozen films and plays. And I've even joined the local drama society.\learning to play the piano and son Mark has been going to judo classes. And they've all read more books. Mark said, \Emily says she has had a few problems: \program that they've seen. Actually, I've just been watching a program at my friend's house.\Nevertheless, according to Mr. Benson, \TV now.\
B. Listen to the passage again and choose the best answers. Part D
Test Your Listening A Compound Dictation
Listen to the passage three times and supply the missing information. First Reading
There are different types of media today. News and entertainment are communicated to us in a number of
different ways, through different media. It may be print media such as newspapers and magazines, or 4) electonic media such as radio and television. The word media is most often used to refer to the communication of news, and in this context means the same as news media. Programs on radio and television may be referred to formally as broadcasts or informally as shows, especially in American English. The person who presents a program or a show on radio or TV is a host or hostess but the one who hosts a popular music program is called a disk jockey or DJ. News programs may be hosted by an anchor, either a man or a woman, who is sometimes more famous than the people in the news. In more traditional news programs, the news is read by a newsreader. There are many broadcasting organizations in a country and competition among them is serious. Most TV and radio networks want to increase the size of their audience, or their ratings. Good ratings are especially important during prime time, the time of day when most people watch TV. This is not surprising as high audience figures attract more advertising or commercials to be shown in commercial breaks between programs. And the broadcasting organization that can attract most advertising makes most money. Second Reading
全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1 Unit 14 Advertising Part A
Communicative Function Agreement or Disagreement
In daily conversation, we often agree or disagree with other people's opinions. This exercise is focused on how we express agreement or disagreement.
Listen to the conversations, paying attention to the ways people agree and disagree with the opinions expressed. Decide whether the second speaker agrees or disagrees with the first speaker. Tick the right box. 1. — Do you think we should put an ad in the newspaper to sell our apartment? — Sure, why not?
2. — Campus Daily isn't very interesting this week. — You can say that again.
3. — I hear putting an ad in a newspaper costs a lot of money. — It depends.
4. — In my opinion watching so many TV ads is a waste of time. — I couldn't agree with you less.
5. — You don't care for commercials on TV, do you? — I'll say I don't.
6. — Didn't you think the movie we saw last night was fascinating? — I wouldn't say that.
7. — There'll be a football match between England and France on Channel 10 tonight. — Are you absolutely sure?
8. — The design of the movie ads appeals to me very much. — You said it. Listening Strategy
Distinguishing Signal Words
Words like \different from what has been said. On the other hand, words like \similar to what has been said. The ability to recognize these signal words while listening is a great help in understanding a text correctly.
Listen to the short conversations and choose the right answers to the questions you hear. 1. — How do you like our campus, John? — Well, it's very large but it's not clean enough.
Q: Does John have a completely favorable opinion of the campus? 2. — How do you like your English teacher, Li Ming?
— She's very strict and her classes are always well-organized. Besides, she often gives up her free time for her students.
Q: Does Li Ming like her English teacher? 3. — How did you enjoy your vacation, Jack?
— Although it was short, I visited many museums and art galleries. Q: Did Jack enjoy his vacation?
4. — Michael, everybody says Professor Fall is a boring teacher. What do you think? — Everyone falls asleep in his class. And he's hard to talk to. Q: Is Professor Fall popular among his students? 5. — What's your impression of New York, Barbara?
— I really like the stores and the museums appeal to me, too. Q: Does Barbara like New York very much? 6. — Do you like living on campus?
— I think so. But sometimes the dorm is so noisy that I can't get anything done. Q: Does the woman have a completely favorable opinion of living on campus? 7. — Do you think you will major in medicine, Mary?
— I think being a doctor means a lot of study and then working all sorts of hours. Q: Does Mary want to major in medicine? 8. — How do you like living with your roommates?
— Well, sometimes it's hard to share a room with others but you get along with your roommates by compromising.
Q: Does the woman get along with her roommates? Part B Listening Tasks A Conversation Placing an Ad
Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding
Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear. (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. John: Sure. Under what classification?
Maggie: Well, I'd like one in the \ John: All right. And how would you like your ad to read?
Maggie: It should read \three blocks from campus. Share rent and utilities. Available September first. Call between 5 and 9 p.m. and ask for Maggie.\
John: Fine. And what about your another ad?
Maggie: That one I'd like under \
(Charlie, Paul and Steve are discussing a trip to Miami.)
Charlie: Okay, guys, how are we going to get to Miami? What's your idea, Paul?
Paul: I'd like to fly. Then we'll have two leisurely weeks on the beach. What do you say, Steve?
Steve: No, Paul, flying is too expensive. Don't you think so, Charlie? Charlie: Well, we can take a train or a bus. Paul: I can't fall asleep on a train. It's too uncomfortable.
Steve: I won't go by bus. The seats are too small for me, and there isn't enough room for my legs. Charlie: All right, we can drive my car.
Steve: Charlie, your car is too old to take on a long trip. Charlie: Maybe we can rent a car. Steve: That' ll be too expensive.
Paul: Don't worry, Steve. We're going to share the expenses, so it won't cost too much. Steve: How long will the trip take?
Charlie: We'll probably be on the road for two or three days. Steve: That's too much time to spend in a car.
Charlie: Oh, it won't be too bad. We'll take turns driving and sleeping.
Paul: Charlie, are you sure we'll have enough time for this trip? The new semester is going to start on January 15th.
Charlie: Look, I have an idea. I know a good place for a vacation. It's not Miami Beach, but it's very comfortable. We can wear casual clothes all the time there. It's inexpensive, but the food is good. Steve: Where is this place? In Asia?
Charlie: No, it's right here. Let's stay home and forget about the trip. How does that sound? Paul & Steve: Terrible! Part D
Test Your Listening A Compound Dictation
Listen to the passage three times and supply the missing information. First Reading
Nowadays there are more and more ways of going on holiday. More and more people go abroad every year. Some people even go on two or three holidays a year. In my opinion, there are two types of holidaymakers. The first kind always flock to seaside resorts when they go on holiday. Their one and only aim is to have a good time by sunbathing and putting their feet up. They are not a bit interested in local specialties. At mealtimes, if they can get a plate of British \evenings getting drunk, then sleep soundly. If this sort of person forgets to pack the suntan oil, he or she will undoubtedly come home as red as a lobster. Holidaymakers of the other type go to different countries to increase their knowledge of foreign lands. They make use of the chance to travel to improve their world knowledge. For them, going on holiday is educational. Consequently, they'll move from place to place every few days. Of course, if they visit lots of places in a short span of time, there is no way that they can get a proper feel of a place or fully appreciate the local food and wine. Second Reading
全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1 Unit 10 Places of Interest Part A
Communicative Function
Describing Places
In daily life we often need to describe places to others, for example, describe a city or a school they haven't been to or a tourist attraction they haven't visited. One of the most common ways to describe places is by using adjectives. This exercise deals with how to describe places with adjectives. Listen to the conversation and supply the missing words in the blanks. M: Have you ever been to Japan, Cindy? W: Yeah, I went there last summer. M: What cities did you visit?
W: I went to Tokyo and Kyoto, just two cities. M: What did you think of Tokyo?
W: It's big and exciting, but very crowded, too. M: Yeah, I've seen pictures of the crowds!
W: And the restaurants are excellent... but they're pretty expensive. M: And what about Kyoto?
W: Kyoto is lovely. It's full of old temples and beautiful gardens. It's a very historic city. M: Sounds perfect! I can't wait. Listening Strategy
Identifying Intonation Patterns of Tag Questions
Tag questions can be read in a rising tone or a falling tone. If a falling tone is used, it means the speaker is sure what he / she says is true and expects the listener to agree with him / her. A rising tone, however, means that the speaker is not completely sure and wants to hear the listener's opinion. In this exercise you'll hear six sentences with tag questions.
Listen carefully and state the intonation patterns of the tag questions. Then choose a or b to decide whether the speakers are sure or unsure of what they have said. 1. Cindy has been to Bangkok, hasn't she? (rising tone)
2. The best time to go traveling in Hainan Island is during the cool season, isn't it? (falling tone) 3. Sydney is the biggest city in Australia, isn't it? (rising tone) 4. London isn't in the north of England, is it? (falling tone)
5. It won't cost too much to go to Beijing by train, will it? (falling tone) 6. People go traveling to increase their knowledge, don't they? (rising tone) Part B Listening Tasks A Passage Camp David
Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding
Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear. (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? Exercise 2: Listening for details
Listen to the recording again and fill in the blanks with the missing information. Speaking Tasks Pair Work
Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practise the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then work with your partner to create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words. Conversation 1 (At a travel agent's)
A: Good morning. May I help you?
B: I hope so. I will be here in New York only one day. I want to see the main sites. A: Then I suggest you start with the Statue of Liberty. You can take a boat trip there. B: Good idea. I'd like to see that. What else?
A: Why don't you go to the Empire State Building? You can get a magnificent view of the city from its 86th-floor observatory. It's a favorite with tourists. B: Mm, that sounds interesting. And at night?
A: Times Square has plenty of night life. There are many good theaters and clubs on Broadway. You can have a real taste of American music and dancing.
B: Excellent — one full, exciting day! Thank you very much. A: It's a pleasure. Conversation 2
A: Hi, Linda, how was your trip to London? B: Oh, I had a great time. A: Did you do a lot of sightseeing?
B: Yes. Churches, museums, gardens and the royal palace.
A: Wonderful! I've heard of the changing of the guards. Did you see that?
B: Sure. There were big crowds of people outside Buckingham Palace, mostly tourists from all over the world. It was a magnificent sight. A: Where else did you go?
B: Well, I went to St. Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. A: But did you go shopping?
B: Of course. I went shopping in Oxford Street. Most of the things were too expensive for me, but I did find some sales.
A: Lucky girl. Part C
Additional Listening
A Passage Switzerland
Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the missing information.
Switzerland is a land well-known for its beautiful landscape. When people think of Switzerland they often think of mountains and mountain scenery. But Switzerland is more than a land of mountains. It is a country of highly intelligent and hardworking people. The Swiss are able to produce goods that do not need huge amounts of raw materials. Most of the raw materials used in their industries are imported from other countries. As Switzerland has no sea coast, it has to pay heavily for imported raw materials which have to be sent over long distances. For this reason, the Swiss are interested only in producing precision products like watches, cameras, and other types of goods which make use of their skill and craftsmanship. The well-known Swiss watch industry is a good example of this. Small amounts of raw materials are used but a great deal of skill and precision is needed to produce a little item with so many minute parts. Part D
Test Your Listening A Compound Dictation
Listen to the passage three times and supply the missing information. First Reading
Paris and Washington differ in age and population, but anyone who has seen the two cities can tell that they are very similar. Of course, Paris is much older than Washington. The French city is over 2,000 years old. Washington, in contrast, is very young. It is only over 200 years old. The population of Paris is also larger than that of Washington's. Paris has more than 2,500,000 people. Washington has just over 588,000. In spite of these differences, the similarities are striking. First, both cities are the political centers of their countries. The president of France lives in the heart of Paris, in the Elysee Palace. Likewise, the president of the United States lives in the heart of Washington, in the White House. Second, the two cities look similar. Pierre Charles L'Enfant, the French engineer who designed Washington, was greatly influenced by the layout of the capital of France. For this reason, many of the buildings and monuments in Washington are symmetrically located in view of one another, just as they are in Paris. Both cities are also the sites of magnificent monuments, important historical landmarks, fine museums, and beautiful parks. Finally, tourism is as important for Washington as it is for Paris. Every year, millions of tourists from all parts of the world visit these cities to view their attractions. Second Reading
全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1 Unit 11 Animals Part A
Communicative Function Making Suggestions
In daily life we are often approached by our friends or relatives for advice. In return we make suggestions to them as to what they should do. In other words, we put forward an idea for them to consider. In this exercise we are going to focus on various ways of making suggestions in English. Now listen to the recording and complete the conversation.
A: Linda, I want to buy Tom a pet for his birthday. What shall I give him? Could you give me some suggestions? B: Why don't you buy him a dog? Dogs are so friendly. A: Yes, I know. But he has got a dog.
B: How about a rabbit? Rabbits are lovely. A: But Tom doesn't like rabbits.
B: Have you thought about buying him a bird? A: He hates birds.
B: Then you can buy him some tropical fish. They are pretty. A: That's a good idea. Where can I get them? B: The market. Shall we go right now? A: All right. Listening Strategy
Detecting Liaison in Connected Speech
In connected speech words are not spoken separately. The final consonant of a word is often linked to the first vowel of the next word. This is called liaison. Liaison occurs most often with the sound /r/. When a word ending with \ Listen to the recording and supply the missing words in the following blanks. 1. Nowadays more and more people keep animals like dogs and cats as pets. 2. Some people would be intersted in a dog care center.
3. An average day at Dog Ma costs a dog owner about 25 dollars. 4. This is a big help for those dog owners who do not drive.
5. Dogs are friendly but they need to be fed and taken out for a walk every day.
6. Grandma doesn't want a bird for a pet because birds make a lot of noise and a lot of mess. Part B Listening Tasks A Passage Dog Ma
Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding
Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
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? Exercise 2: Listening for details
Listen to the recording again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
Speaking Tasks Pair Work
Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practise the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then work with your partner to create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words. Conversation 1
A: It must be very difficult for dogs to live in cities. B: Why's that?
A: Well, most of them are locked up in apartments when their owners are away.
B: That's true. But there must be a lot of excitement for them sometimes too, when they are taken out for a walk. All the people in the streets, and the other pets, and all the interesting smells, especially from restaurants ... A: You're making me hungry. Yeah, but I think all dogs would really prefer to be running wild, and chasing smaller animals.
B: Yes, exactly. It's their nature.
A: I've heard that in major American cities, many people employ \exercise.
B: Some people do use dog walkers, yes. I've seen that. One person walking along with five or ten dogs at one time on leashes.
A: It must be quite a sight. Conversation 2
A: Hi, Carol. What are you reading?
B: Oh, Hi, Tom. I'm reading an interesting article about pets. It says there are actual medical benefits from owning pets. Can you believe it?
A: Well, from my experience I know watching tropical fish swimming in a tank can make you feel so relaxed. B: Mm, that's true — the gentle movements, the lovely colors. But medical tests have shown that people's blood pressure actually goes down when they talk to their pets.
A: Well, animals — especially dogs — give such unselfish love. So it's no surprise you feel relaxed when you talk to your dog.
B: Yes, dogs are terrific companions.
A: Sure. Does the article say anything about the downside of owning a pet? B: Well, it does mention that having a pet can limit your freedom. A: Quite true. You don't want to go out and leave your pet alone at home. B: Certainly not. I guess it's almost like having another child to take care of. A: Well, sometimes you have to give up a little freedom to get affection. Part C
Additional Listening A Passage
The Missing Cat and the Injured Dog
Listen to the passage and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
Animals, especially cats and dogs, are often kept as pets and they can be very good friends of humans. Here are two true stories about a cat and a dog. At Jesus College, Cambridge University, concerns are growing for the safety of a pet cat which has gone missing. Students and lecturers of the college have not seen college cat Benson for three weeks. The 600 students at the college have been asked to search their rooms and keep an eye open for him. The grey and white cat has become an institution at the college. He is officially a member of the college, an honor
which includes dining rights. He is well-known for wandering in and interrupting tutorials. A spokesman for the college says appeals for help in tracing Benson have not produced any information. He urges anyone who might see the cat to contact the college. In Lexington, Kentucky, a dog, named Jo Jo, was hit by a car. His master Steve Ford searched frantically for him but Jo Jo was nowhere to be found. Ford called the local animal hospital to tell them that Jo Jo had been injured and that he was going to bring him in if he could find him. That's when he found out Jo Jo was already there. \ran about a mile from Ford's home to the animal hospital. He suffered bruises but no broken bones. Questions
1. What is the main idea of the two true stories?
2. Why is the cat missed by so many people at the college? 3. How long has the cat been missing?
4. Where was the dog when his master contacted the animal hospital? 5. How seriously was the dog injured? Part D
Test Your Listening A Passage
Listen to the passage and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.
When animals make long journeys across places where there is no food or shelter, such as deserts or oceans, it is very important that they should be able to find their way accurately. Birds find their way by the stars at night, and by the sun during the day. People thought that this was impossible. Then some scientists made an experiment. They put some migrating birds in cages inside a planetarium. When the operator turned the artificial sky round, the birds began to fly to the sides of the cages. Every time he moved it, the birds moved to a new position. Scientists discovered that they always flew toward the direction in which they would have flown if the sky had been real. This proved that they could see the stars and respond to them. Many animals, especially birds, have a very precise sense of time, which is called their \if the cloud lasts for a long time, they must go at last, to complete their migration in time. In such conditions, they are able to steer by following the magnetic field of the earth. We could say that they have their own special compass inside them, which tells them the right direction to go. Most migrating animals travel in groups, sometimes in very large numbers. This makes it more likely that they will find the right way, especially when the group has experienced animals which have made the journey before. Questions
1. What is the passage mainly about?
2. What was proved by the experiment mentioned in the passage? 3. What do migrating birds do if cloudy weather lasts for a long time? 4. How do most migrating animals travel?
全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1 Unit 12 Money Matters Part A
Communicative Function Dealing with the Bank
While we go to the bank mainly to deposit or withdraw money, we may also change money, cash checks and do many other things.
Listen to the conversation and choose the right answers to the questions you hear. A: Good afternoon. May I help you?
B: Can you change some money for me, please? A: Certainly. What currency do you want to change?
B: Here it is: some Hong Kong dollars, American dollars and Japanese yen. How much will they be in British pounds?
A: Just a moment. Let me find out the exchange rates. B: Thank you.
A: Here we are. That'll be ￡456 altogether. How would you like the money? B: I'd like to open an account. I want to deposit the money in it. A: A deposit or current account? B: Current account, please.
A: If you could just complete this form, we'll be happy to arrange that for you. B: Thank you. Questions
1. Which of the following things did the man not do in the bank? 2. Which of the following currencies is not mentioned in the conversation? Listening Strategy Describing Time
Listen to Barbara Smith talking about her day and then fill in the blanks with the missing time expressions. Hello, my name is Barbara Smith. I'm the personnel manager of the Bank of America and I'm going to tell you what I did yesterday. I got up at 7:15 and left home for work at 7:55. After a 35 minutes' drive I arrived at my office at about 8:30. The first thing I did was to turn on my computer and check my mail. At 9 sharp work began. I interviewed two candidates in the morning, one at 9:30 and the other at 10:40. At 12:20, I went down to the cafeteria for some lunch. In the afternoon I interviewed two more candidates, one at 2 o'clock and the other at 3:15. At 4 o'clock I attended a staff meeting, which lasted for about three quarters of an hour. By then it was time to go home. The traffic was so bad that it took me more than an hour to get home. It was already 7:30 when I finally sat down to my dinner, completely tired out. Part B Listening Tasks A Conversation At the Bank
Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding
Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear. 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? Exercise 2: Listening for details
Listen to the recording again and complete the answers to the following questions. Speaking Tasks Pair Work
Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practise the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then work with your partner to create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words. Conversation 1
A: Let's stop at this bank. I need some cash. B: What do you need the cash for?
A: Just general living expenses for the next month. B: Oh, right. Fortunately it's not so crowded. A: Yeah. There are usually a lot of people queuing.
B: I think the withdrawal slips are over on that desk by the wall. A: Oh, yes. I'll just get one.
B: There's only this one line, which leads to all the tellers' windows. A: That guarantees \ Teller: Good afternoon. May I help you?
A: Good afternoon. I'd like to withdraw 500 yuan from my account.
Teller: May I see your ID, please? Thank you. One moment please ... (verifies the account, counts out and hands over the cash)Thank you for your business. Have a nice day. A: You too. Conversation 2
A: Hello, Xiao Wang. I hear you are doing some part-time job. B: Yes. I'm working two nights at a city restaurant.
A: Do they give you decent wages? B: Not too bad.
A: Well, I've been accepted for a part-time job at the news agent's. B: Have you? That's good. So you'll be earning some extra money, too. A: Yeah, that's exactly what I want to ask you about. B: Go ahead.
A: May I ask a personal question? B: It depends.
A: What do you do with the money you earn? Do you spend it immediately or do you save it? B: Well, I spend some of it on books. And I also save some for future use. A: In a bank? B: Yes. A: Which one?
B: The one by the school. A: Is it any good?
B: Not bad. Very friendly, but a bit slow at times. Part C
Additional Listening A Conversation
Opening a Checking Account
Listen to the conversation and check (√) the correct choices.
Liu is a new student at the university. He is now at the university branch of First National City Bank of Stateville.
Teller: May I help you? Liu: I'd like to open an account. Teller: Checking or savings? Liu: I want to write checks.
Teller: Then you need a checking account. How much do you want to deposit? Liu: Will $500 be enough?
Teller: You can deposit any amount you wish. Liu: All right. I'll deposit $500.
Teller: Fine. Now if you wouldn't mind, fill out this signature card and application form. Liu: I also need some checks.
Teller: We'll send them to you in about two weeks. They'll have your name and account number on them. Liu: OK. Here is the signature card, the form and the $500. Do I get any interest on my money? Teller: No. You have to open a savings account for that. Liu: How much do I have to deposit for a savings account? Teller: $50 at least.
Liu: I see. Thank you very much. Teller: You're welcome. Part D
Test Your Listening A Conversation
Listen to the conversation and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.