新视野大学英语视听说(第一版)第一册文本及答案(1-2)单元
4. M: How many people will come to your home to watch the World Cup Final? Want me to
bring anything?
W: Probably like 15 or 20. I’ve got most things covered. Maybe just bring a six-pack or
something else to drink.
Q: About how many people will come to watch the World Cup Final?
5. W: How many people do you think will enter for the City Marathon?
M: I’m not sure. It was 250 last year. But someone told me the number is likely to double this
tear.
Q: How many people are likely to enter for this year’s City Marathon?
1.D 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.D
III. Listening In
Task 1: Yao Ming
I first saw Yao Ming back in 1997. Nike had just signed a contract to sponsor the Shanghai Sharks. We had a little party to introduce ourselves and get to know the players. A few of us were there when the team walked in. They looked normal, most about 6’4’’ or so. Then, a thin, baby-faced guy about 7’5’’ came in. We were all surprised at seeing him. We couldn’t believe his size. And when he started hitting three-pointers, we were really blown away! Our guys in the U’S’ didn’t believe that there was a Chinese kid that tall. To convince them, we had to bring him to a Nike camp in Paris that summer. Yao had always played against kids who were older than him. This was the first time he was competing with players his own age. Del Harris, then the Lakers coach, was at the camp. He fell in love with Yao Ming. He was telling everybody, “I got to have a picture with that kid. One day he’s going to have a real impact on the NBA.”
1.D 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.A
Task 2: Ronaldo
Ronaldo will become the first three-time winner of the FIFA World Player of the Year Award this Tuesday. Ronaldo played his early football with amateur clubs. By the time he was 16, he had signed his professional contract with a Brazilian club. He played very well, gaining a goal almost in each game. He was still only 17 when he went to seek his fortune in the European Leagues. At a Dutch club, Ronaldo got 30 goals on 33 matches. Back home, he was a member of the Brazilian team that won the World Cup in the U.S .In 1994.Although he did not get to play a single minute in that tournament, he was soon being described as the new Pele. He moved to Bracelona in 1996, and the next summer became a member of Inter Milan. He quickly became the hottest property in football, winning the FIFA World Player of the Year Award in 1996 and 1997. As he took the award in 1999 for the third time, there was no doubt that his name would live on in history.
1. He played his early football with amateur clubs.
2. He signed his professional contract with a Brazilian club.