研究生英语听说教程(引进版)听力原文第二册(全)

研究生英语听说教程(引进版)听力原文第二册(全) 研究生英语听说教程(引进版)听力原文第二册(全) 研究生英语听说教程(引进版)听力原文(下) Take on Listening:Listening and Speaking Strategies (book 2) Lesson 2(1) Part Two Emily: Okay, here’s the place. Vicky: The Multiple Organic Diner? Emily, do you really want to eat in this hole in the wall? Larry: Now, Vicky, Emily is trying to help us get back into shape. Besides, this place doesn’t look so bad. It’s a little dark maybe, but I’m sure it’s clean. Emily: That’s the spirit. Let’s take that table over there. Vicky: I suppose there’s no smoking allowed in here. Emily: Of course not, big sister. This is a health food restaurant. Besides, I thought you said you were going to kick the habit. Vicky: Well, Emily, I’ve tried. But, every time I stop smoking, I gain ten pounds. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to give up smoking. Emily: But you’ll feel so much better when you do! I’ve been eating well and exercising every day. I run two miles every other day and play tennis every Sunday. I feel wonderful and everybody tells me I look great. Larry: Yeah, Vicky, I think Emily is right. By the way, where’s the waiter? I’d like to order a drink before we eat. Emily: Larry, it’s only three o’clock in the afternoon. Besides, health food restaurants don’t serve alcohol. Vicky: Wait a minute, Larry. I thought we agreed that you’d stop drinking if I quit smoking. Emily: I think you should both quit. Doesn’t this restaurant make you want to start living a healthy life? Why, just look at this menu. Everything they serve here is natural and nutritious. Larry: Never mind nutritious. What are the burgers like? I’m starving. Emily: Oh, Larry. You must know that hamburgers have a lot of fat and are high in calories. Vicky: And the doctor told you that you have to lower your cholesterol and lose at least 25 pounds. Smoking isn’t the only way to have a heart attack early in life, you know. I’ m your wife and I’m too young to dress all in black. Larry: Don’t worry, dear, I’m not going to die any time soon. Besides, I’m going to start my new diet on Monday. Emily: That’s great. Larry, but I think the only real way to lose weight is to eat less and exercise more. Vicky: I agree with Emily. All you have to do is stop eating desserts and fried foods and no more alcohol. Larry: You know, maybe you’re right. Emily can help me plan a diet. Emily: And don’t forget the exercise. Why don’t you two come running with me. I’d love to have the company and we could play tennis together, too. Vicky: No, running hurts my knees. I think swimming would be the best exercise for me. Larry: Well, I don’t like swimming or running. But, I would like to get back into playing handball. I was a really good player when I was younger. Emily: Well, the important thing is that you two make some serious changes in your lifestyle. I’m really glad you’re doing this. Now, let’s celebrate your decision by ordering a nice tall glass of carrot-onion juice. Vicky and Larry: Carrot-onion juice? Emily: Of course. It’s chock-full of vim and vitality! It’s rich in vitamins and minerals. There’s vitamin C, B, and of course A for the eyes. Larry: Wait a minute. Our diet doesn’t start until Monday. If we’re going to do any celebrating, I say we should go over to the Burger Palace and have a real celebration. Emily: But… Vicky: I’m with you, Larry. Come on, I’m starving. See you later, Emily. Part Three Exercise 1 1. What’s the shortest height and lowest weight for men on this chart? 2. What is the heaviest weight for women on this chart? 3. How much should a 5’4’ woman weigh? 4. How much should a 5’11’ man weigh? 5. Who should weigh more: a small-boned 5’5” man, or a small- boned 5’7’ woman? 6. Who should weigh more: a small-boned 5’11’ man, or a large- boned 5’11’ woman? Exercise 1D 1. I’m small-boned like all of the women in my family. Well, to tell the truth, the men in my family are no giants either. I’m only 5’1” and I weigh 126 pounds. 2. I’m 5’9”. My weight goes between 175 and 180. I try to eat healthy foods and get exercise, but I have to travel a lot for my job, and when I’m out of town, it’s ery difficult to stay on my diet. I have a normal build. 3. I’m 5’7” and I weigh 109 pounds. I guess you can say that I have an average build; well, as average as I’m ever going to get! I have looked like this ever since I was a kid. And my mother used to make me wear short skirts with bright-colored tights. I looked just like Rippi Longstocking! 4. I am 5’7” and I am very proud to say that I weigh 130 pounds. I guess you could say that I’ve got a small build. Believe it or not, I used to weigh 30 pounds. I t was hard work, but I’m very pleased with the results. 5. I’m 6’4” and you’d be surprised how many times every day people ask me about my height. I like towering over the rest of the world, but sometimes it’s difficult finding suits and other clothing that fits. And there’s no way I could ever fit into a sports car! I’m average build and I weigh about 170 pounds. 6. I’m 5’2” and I weigh 140 pounds. I’m big-boned, but my bones are not as heavy as I like to think they are. I used to be skinny as a child, but age and laziness have made some changes. And having five children sure didn’t help. Exercise 2B 1. Find Vegetables. Which vegetable has the highest number of calories? Which vegetable has the lowest number of calories? 2. Now, find Beverages. How many calories are there in two cups of tea? 3. Look at Vegetables. How many calories are there in twelve spears of asparagus? 4. Look at Desserts and Snacks. Which has more calories: a slice of apple pie or a slice of chocolate cake? 5. Look at Meats and Poultry. How many calories are there in two hot dogs? 6. Look at Grains. Which has fewer calories: two cups of oatmeal or two slices of pizza? 7. Look at Beverages. Which is more fattening, a cup of coffee or a cup of orange juice? 8. Look at Fruit. Which has more calories: an apple or a banana? 9. Look at Miscellaneous Items. Which has fewer calories: a tablespoon of honey or a tablespoon of jam? 10. Look at Grains. Which has fewer calories: a tuna sandwich on white bread or a tuna sandwich on a roll? Exercise 2C Customer 1: Yes, I’d like the Dieter’s Delight. Now, let’s see; it says that that comes with a half cup of cottage cheese, a sliced tomato, six spears of asparagus, and a cup of fresh pineapple. That doesn’t sound too bad. I don’t think I’ll have to worry about going over my calorie limit. Oh, and I’d also kike a cup of coffee please—black with no sugar. Customer 2: I think I’ll have the salmon and a baked potato…Oh, wait a minute; the last time I had the salmon it was a little too dry. Hmm…I don’t really feel like eating cod…Uh, well, tell you what; let me have the steak—medium-rare, please. Yeah, I don’t care if they say that red meat is bad for you. As a matter of fact, make the steak blood rare. A nice thick steak once in a while never hurt anybody. Of course, I’ll want a baked potato with my steak. I’d also like a beer, please. Customer 3 I’d like a turkey sandwich on whole wheat, please. If you don’t mind, I’d like the bread lightly toasted. I don’t want any mayonnaise; please give me mustard—just a little mustard— instead. Hot mustard if you have it. Mustard is so much better for you than mayonnaise. It tastes just as good and has a fraction of the calories. I’ll have a glass of iced tea with two sugars as well, please. 研究生英语听说教程(引进版)听力原文(下) Take on Listening:Listening and Speaking Strategies (book 2) Lesson 3(1) PART TWO MAIN DIALOGUE Exercise 1 Gary: Well, here we are in L.A. Where shall we go first? Let’s look at the map. Don: We’ve never been to the Grand Canyon in Arizona… Gary: Okay. Let’s go there. Don: I hear it’s the most beautiful place on earth. It’s over 300 miles long, and the Colorado River goes right through it. Gary: I wonder if we can go down into the canyon. Don: Sure. They have all sorts of trips and tours. We can even take a small plane ride into the canyon. Gary: That sounds great. Don: All right then, the first stop is the Grand Canyon. Let’s be sure to call and make reservations at the campground. I’m sure the Arizona Tourist Service will help us. How long should we stay? Gary: We want to do some hiking in the canyon and boating on the Colorado River. How does three days sound? Don: That sounds right. Where do we go from there? Gary: How about heading north? It starts to boil in the southwest in the summer. Don: Then let’s head up to Wyoming and camp a few days in the Yellowstone National Park. Gary: Great. We can crash for one night in Salt Lake City, Utah, on the way. Don: Salt Lake City, Utah? Gary: Yeah, I heard it’s an interesting city. And it’s on the way to Yellowstone. Don: Okay. So, we’ll go north through Salt Lake City up to Yellowstone. I’ve always dreamed of camping under the stars in Wyoming. And, of course, seeing Old Faithful in Yellowstone. Gary: Old Faithful? Is that the place where hot water shoots into the air every hour or so? Don: Uh-huh, Old Faithful geysers. It’s supposed to be really exciting to watch. Gary: What else is there to do? Don: We can go horseback riding, hiking, and fishing on lake Yellowstone. Also, if we go all the way out to some of the remote parts of the park, we can look for bears and other wild animals. Gary: Ooh, that sounds a little scary. Don: Yeah, but exciting. Let’s plan to stay three days. Hey, it’s not that far east from Yellowstone to Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota. Gary: Is that the place where that artist carved the whole side of the mountain and made it into the shape of the heads of four presidents? Don: Yeah. Gary: Are you sure that’s in South Dakota? I thought Mt. Ruchmore is in North Dakota. Don: No, it’s in South Dakota. Gary: Can we camp near there, or do we have to spring for a hotel? Don: No, we won’t have to spend money on hotels until we hit a big city. I’m sure we can camp somewhere nearby. Gary: Should we plan to stay one night? Don: That sounds about right. Gary: Where to next? Don: Let’s go to Minnesota. Uncle Leo and Aunt Dora now live in Minneapolis. They have a big house. I’m sure they’d put us up. Minnesota is one of the most beautiful states in the country. It’s has thousands of lakes, plus the Mississippi River. Gary: Yeah, and it has great theater and dance, and the Minnesota Orchestra is one of the best in the entire country. Don: Maybe we should stay four days to make sure we see everything. Gary: Good idea. And from Minnesota, we can go down through Wisconsin into Illinois to Chicago. It sounds like a really great city; It’s right on Lake Michigan. Don: Chicago is known for its music; especially jazz. I want to go to a jazz club every night. Gary: I really want to walk around Chicago and look at the architecture. My engineering teacher told me the buildings in the city are incredibly beautiful to look at. Why don’t we make hotel reservations for three nights. Don: That sounds about right. So, what’s our itinerary? Gary: Let’s see. From L.A. we go to Arizona; then Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, and finally Chicago, Illinois. Don: Do you think we can do all of this in two and a half weeks? We’ve got to get back in time for registration. Gary: No problem. The way you burn rubber on the highway, we’ll get from Chicago to L.A. in half a day! Don: Ha, ha, ha! I think we’ll need to count on as least four days for the return trip. Gary: This sounds like the perfect vacation. Don: Yeah, now all we have to do is figure out how to pay for it! Exercise 3 Vocabulary in Context NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCE NARRATOR: CONTEXT: Gary: How about heading north? It starts to boil in the southwest in the summer. NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCE Gary: It starts to boil in the southwest in the summer. NARRATOR: 2. SENTENCE NARRATOR: CONTEXT: Gary: We can crash for one night in Salt Lake City, Utah on the way. Don: Slat Lake City, Utah? Gary: Yeah, I heard it’s an interesting city. And it’s on the way to Yellowstone. NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCE Gary: We can crash for one night in Salt Lake City, Utah on the way. NARRATOR: 3. SENTENCE NARRATOR: CONTEXT: Gary: Can we camp near there, or do we have to spring for a hotel? Don: No, we won’t have to spend money on hotels until we hit a big city. I’m sure we can camp somewhere nearby. NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCE Gary: Do we have to spring for a hotel? NARRATOR: 4. SENTENCE Don: I’m sure they’d NARRATOR: CONTEXT: Don: Let’s go to Minnesota. Uncle Leo and Aunt Dora now live in Minneapolis. They have a big house. I’m sure they’d put us up. NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCE Don: I’m sure they’d put us up. NARRATOR: 5. SENTENCE NARRATOR: CONTEXT: Don: I really want to walk around Chicago and look at the architecture. My engineering teacher told me the buildings in the city are incredibly beautiful to look at. NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCE Gary: I really want to walk around Chicago and look at the architecture. NARRATOR: 6. SENTENCE Gary: What’s our NARRATOR: CONTEXT: Gary: What’s our itinerary? Don: let’s see; from L.A. we go to Arizona; then Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, and finally Chicago, Illinois. NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCE Gary: What’s our itinerary? NARRATOR: 7. SENTENCE he highway, we’ll get from Chicago to L.A. in half a day! NARRATOR: CONTEXT: Don: Do you think we can do all of this in two and a half weeks? We’ve got to get back in time for registration. Gary: No problem. The way you burn rubber on the highway, we’ll get from Chicago to L.A. in half a day! NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCE on the highway, we’ll get from Chicago to L.A. in half a day! PART FOUR FOCUS: EXPRESSIONS OF TIME Exercise 2 1-A. Betty and Sam will start their vacation in five days. (repeat) 1-B. Betty and Sam will be away for one week. (repeat) 2. Debbie has been on vacation since Labor Day. (repeat) 3. That movie will be playing at the theater for six more days. (repeat) 4-A. Mr. Johnson began his business trip two days ago. (repeat) 4-B. Mr. Johnson must return by the day after tomorrow. (repeat) 5. Tim has a reservation for next Monday. (repeat) 6. Mark’s guests arrived on Rosh Hashanah. They were here for three days. (repeat) 7. Judy will fly to Hawaii in two days. She will be there for six days. (repeat) 8. Louise will be home from Toronto by Friday. (repeat) Exercise 3 ? My neighbor backpacked around Yosemite National Park from the beginning of ? Alaska has been the largest state in the United States since joining the union in 1959. ? We’ve already seen Old Faithful and most of the other spectacular geysers in Yellowstone National Park. ? Ms. Meyers must be in Washington, D. C., for an extremely important ? ? You can get that special airline fare for another three weeks. ? I haven’t planned the itinerary for my cross-country vacation yet. ? We’ll reach the West Coast within five days. ? The population of New York is still very large. ? Getting a high school diploma is not uncommon anymore. PART FIVE PRACTICE Exercise 1 ? How can I get information about Yosemite National Park? ? Has Jack returned from his trip yet? ? When did Hawaii become a state? ? How many states share a border with Canada? ? How high was the divorce rate in the U.S.A. 100 years ago? ? Why is the census so important? ? Who can look at the information on my census form? ? What did Mary and Dan do after they left Chicago? ? How long does it take to drive from here to Florida? ? Where is a lot of wheat and corn grown? Exercise 2 ? ? Wisconsin is northeast of Iowa. ? When I was in Dallas, the Johnsons put me up. ? You can’t go camping in Armstrong State park for three months. ? Jim is flying from Texas to California. ? The average size of the American family is not large anymore. ? Illinois has been a heavily populated state since 1900. ? We stayed in a beautiful cabin on one of the highest mountains in the country. ? The Middle Atlantic states are north of the Southern states and south of the New England states. ? The high school graduation rate is rising, but so is the divorce rate. Exercise 3 Jeff: Have you lived here in Michigan a long time/ Karen; No, only about two years. I’m originally from Canada. Jeff: Really? People speak French in Canada, don’t they? Karen: Yes, that’s true. Bell Sound Karen: But I don’t come from French-speaking Canada. I’m from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Bell Sound Jeff: where do they speak French in Canada? Karen: In Quebec. French is the official language in that province. Jeff: Isn’t Montreal the biggest city in Quebec? Karen: Yes, it is. Jeff: Have you ever been to Montreal? Karen: Yes, many times. Bell Sound Jeff: You’re so lucky! I’ve heard that Montreal is a very beautiful and exciting city. It has all the charm of old Europe and all the conveniences of a modern North American city. But, why am I telling you this! You’ve been to Montreal and I haven’t. It’s obviously your favorite vacation spot! Karen: I haven’t actually been there on vacation. I had to go to Montreal for work, and unfortunately, I hated the job. Bell Sound Exercise 4 ? Question: In which region of the United States does this conversation probably take place? Emily: Ooh, would you look at the view of the ocean; it’s beautiful! Steve: Yes, and with the mountains in the background, it looks like a post card. I’m really glad we decided to come here for our vacation. Emily: Me, too. I don’t know if I ever want to go back to New York. Everything in this part of the country is wonderful. The weather is mild, and the forests and beaches are just spectacular. Steve: And there’s so much to do! We can go fishing and boating, or just drive up and down this beautiful coastline. Emily: Even the food is wonderful. The fruits and vegetables are so fresh and delicious. Steve: We’re so used to eating oranges shipped up from Florida that it’s surprising to taste fruit that’s really fresh. Emily: I sure wish we didn’t have to go home next week. Steve: Well, maybe I should try to find a job in one of the lumber mills out here and we can stay! ? Question: In what part of the country do these people possibly live? Charlotte: Let’s go to Europe this summer. Chuck: I don’t know. There are so many wonderful areas we still haven’t’ been to in North America yet. Charlotte: That’s true. What did you have in mind? Chuck: Well, I’ve always wanted to see Massachusetts. They say it’s really beautiful in the summer, and it’s much cooler than most other places, so it’s comfortable traveling around. Charlotte: And it has a lot of really interesting historic sites. That might be fun, but you know, I’ve been wanting to go to California ever since I was a kid. I’d love to see Disneyland. Chuck: Ooh, yeah! And I bet Hollywood would be really exciting. Just think of all the movie stars we could see. Charlotte: And after Los Angeles, we could drive up to San Francisco and see the Golden Gate Bridge and ride on a cable car. Chuck: Gee, you know what else would be really great? I recently read about the Grand Canyon. It’s supposed to be one of the most spectacular sites in the world. It would be wonderful to camp out in nature and just relax. Charlotte: Oh boy. There are really just too many choices. Everything sounds so good. Chuck: Yeah, it’s hard to decide. Maybe we should just toss a coin. Exercise 5 ? Two hundred and fifty thousand people live in my city. ? I’ll be traveling to New York, Connecticut, and Boston. ? The hotel we stayed in was really lovely. ? The weather in Hawaii is almost always perfect. ? I’ve never been to the Midwest. ? The city hall building is famous because of its unique design. ? The Mississippi river separates Arkansas and Tennessee. ? Rhode Island is the smallest and Alaska is the largest. ? Slow down! You’re driving way too fast! ? The government reports that in the year 2000, over seven million people lived in New York. 研究生英语听说教程(引进版)听力原文(下) Take on Listening:Listening and Speaking Strategies (book 2) Lesson 4(1) PART TWO MAIN DIALOGUE Exercise 1 1. What is the main idea of this dialogue? 2. Where do you think this dialogue is taking place? 3. What is the relationship between the two speakers? 4. How old do you think the speakers are? 5. How would you describe the two speakers?\ Reiko: Excuse me. I need to interview someone for my communications Skills class. Could I ask you questions? It will only be a dew minutes. Kitty: Well, okay. Sure. Reiko: Thank you so much. Okay, um, uh, I’m sorry; I’m a little nervous. Uh, do you have a lot of midterm tests that you are studying for? Kitty: I sure do. I have two tests next Tuesday that I haven’t had time to begin studying for. Reiko: Oh! Maybe you want to study now. I don’t. Kitty: Don’t worry. I can talk to you for a dew minutes. Please, ask me your questions. Reiko: Thank you. I will try to hurry. Please tell me first, are you a full-time or part-time student? Kitty: I’m just taking classes part time. Reiko: Your are part-time. So, you are working now? Kitty: Working now? No, I’m a student. A part-time student. Reiko: Yes. Sorry. I mean do you have a job? Kitty: Uh huh. I’m a receptionist at a downtown law firm. Reiko: I see. What is your major? Are you studying law? Kitty: Oh, no. I don’t want to be a lawyer. I’m working on a certificate in retail floristry. Reiko: Retail floristry? Kitty: No, it’s pronounced retail floristry. Reiko: Thank you. Floristry is flowers, right? Kitty: Yes. Reiko: And, you are getting a certificate, not a degree. How long does it take to get this certificate? Kitty: The program takes about a year for most people, but at the rate I’m going, it will probably take me three. Reiko: Ah. Question four: What attracted you to this field? Kitty: Well, I’ve always really enjoyed working with flowers and having gardens, so I started taking some courses because someday I’d like to open my own flower ship. UFS has a really good reputation for its retail floristry department. That’s why I decided to start taking classes here. I’m sorry; was I speaking too quickly? Did my answers make sense? Reiko: Oh, yes, thank you. Now, I want to know have you ever worked at a job that is related to this major? Kitty: No. I’ve just always had a green thumb and loved working with plants and flowers. Reiko: And, could you tell me what kinds of jobs are possible for someone with a major in retail floristry? Kitty: Well, in the beginning, you could work as a salesperson in a flower shop or a designer depending on your skill level. Reiko: I’m sorry; could you explain what you mean by designer? Kitty: That’s someone who designs and arranges flowers. Flower arranging is practically an art form, especially in some Asian countries like Japan. Do you know what I mean? Reiko: Yes. I think you are talking about Ikebana. Kitty: Right! Ike-Ike Reiko: Ikebana. Kitty: Yes. You might also be able to get a job in a nursery, where you’d grow large numbers of plants from seedlings, maybe develop new and stronger species, and, of course, help gardeners with their everyday needs and problems. Reiko: That sounds very interesting. Do you like the program in retail floristry here at UFS? Kitty: Oh, yes, so far, I like it very much. Reiko: Are the classes difficult? Kitty: No, not really. I’m just taking two classes this semester, and I’m acing both of them. Reiko: You are lucky. My classes are difficult. Kitty: Well, it’s easier for me. You see, I already have a degree, so I’m used to the amount of work. It’s not like I’m starting college for the first time. Reiko: I understand. Please tell me, what do you think are some of the most helpful courses in your program? Kitty: Definitely the design classes because that’s really what this major is all about. Also, the identification courses, where you can learn the names of the plants and flowers. That is really crucial if you are going to work in a ship or work with flowers. Reiko: Yes, it would be. For my next question, please tell me what kind of related subjects would help somebody studying retail floristry? Kitty: There are other courses in the horticulture department which would be beneficial, such as landscape design or nursery operation. Also, maybe courses in art, art history, or even architectural design would help. If you’re trying to create an artistic floral arrangement to go in a particular room or with a particular painting, it would probably be useful to have some knowledge of art and architecture. Reiko: That is very interesting. Now, what is the best part of the UFS program in retail floristry? Kitty: I think the practical experience you get working with the flowers is the best part of the program. Part of the time is lecture, but you also spend three hours designing arrangements and critiquing them with your classmates. It’s really important to have time to work with the flowers and then critique you arrangement and get feedback from the instructor and from everybody else in the class. The practical experience is really wonderful. Reiko: And, what about the worst part? What would you say is the worst part of the program? Kitty: I guess I’d have to say it’s the memorization. A lot of the work involved with plant and flower identification is just strict memorization. You have to constantly practice the botanical names, saying them and learning what they mean so that you’ll know them by the end of the course. There are really so many difficult Latin names. It’s not something you can just study right before a test. Reiko: Yes, that sounds hard. Kitty: What am I saying? You know how hard it is to learn new vocabulary words! Reiko: Yes, but Latin is so difficult! I have one more question: Do you think your major is one that a foreign student would be able to handle? Kitty: Yes, I think so. I do know, however, that some of the foreign students in my classes have been having trouble following the instructor because of the language difficulties. But, if they got some help from English-speaking classmates, or, perhaps if the instructor had some assistants available to help them, I think they could do it. I’m not saying they would breeze through the class, but, with hard work and help, I’m sure they’d be successful. Reiko: That’s good to know. Well, those are my questions. Thank you very much for helping me with my project. Kitty: Oh, sure. It was my pleasure. I hope I was able to give you enough information. Reiko: Yes, thank you. I’m sure my teacher will give me an A plus! Exercise 4 Vocabulary in Context NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCE Kitty: At the rate I’m going, it will probably take me three. NARRATOR: CONTEXT: Reiko: How long does it take to get a certificate? Kitty: The program takes about a year for most people, but at the rate I’m going, it will probably take me three. NARRATOR: SENTENCE Kitty: At the rate I’m going, it will probably take me three. NARRATOR: 2. SENTENCE Reiko: What attracted you to this field? NARRATOR: CONTEXT: Reiko: What attracted you to this field? Kitty: Well, I’ve always just really enjoyed working with flowers and having gardens, so I started taking some courses because someday I’d like to open my own flower shop. NARRATOR: SENTENCE Reiko: What attracted you to this field? NARRATOR: 3. SENTENCE Kitty: I’ve just always had a green thumb. NARRATOR: CONTEXT: Reiko: Have you every worked at a job that is related to this major? Kitty: No. I’ve just always had a green thumb and loved working with plants and flowers. NARRATOR: SENTENCE Kitty: I’ve just always had a green thumb. NARRATOR: 4. SENTENCE Kitty: I’m acing both of them. NARRATOR: CONTEXT: Reiko: Are the classes difficult? Kitty: No, not really. I’m just taking two classes this semester, and I’m acing both of them. NARRATOR: SENTENCE Kitty: I’m acing both of them. NARRATOR: 5. SENTENCE Kitty: Also, the identification courses, where you can learn the names of the plants and flowers. NARRATOR: CONTEXT: Kitty: Also, the identification courses, where you can learn the names of the plants and flowers. That’s really crucial if you were going to work in a shop or work with flowers. NARRATOR: SENTENCE Kitty: Also, the identification courses, where you can learn the names of the plants and flowers. NARRATOR: 6. SENTENCE Kitty: There are other courses in the horticulture department which would be beneficial. NARRATOR: CONTEXT: Kitty: There are other courses in the horticulture department which would be beneficial, such as landscape design or nursery operation. Also, maybe courses in art, art history or even architectural design would help. NARRATOR: SENTENCE Kitty: There are other courses in the horticulture department which would be beneficial. NARRATOR: 7. SENTENCE Kitty: I think the practical experience you get working with the flowers is the best part of the program. NARRATOR: CONTEXT: Kitty: I think the practical experience you get working with the flowers is the best part of the program. Part of the time is lecture, but you also spend three hours designing arrangements and critiquing them with your classmates. It’s really important to have time to work with the flowers. NARRATOR: SENTENCE Kitty: I think the practical experience you get working with the flowers is the best part of the program. NARRATOR: 8. SENTENCE Kitty: You also spend three hours designing arrangements and critiquing them with your classmate. NARRATOR: CONTEXT: Kitty: You also spend three hours designing arrangements and critiquing them with your classmates. It’s really important to have time to work with the flowers and them critique your arrangement and get feedback from the instructor and from everybody else in the class. NARRATOR: SENTENCE Kitty: You also spend three hours designing arrangements and critiquing them with your classmate. NARRATOR: 9. SENTENCE Reiko: Do you think your major is one that a foreign student would be able to handle? NARRATOR: CONTEXT: Reiko: Do you think your major is one that a foreign student would be able to handle? Kitty: Yes, I think so. I do know, however, that some of the foreign students in my classes have been having some trouble following the instructor because of the language difficulties. But, if they got some help from English-speaking classmates, or, perhaps if the instructor had some assistants available to help them, I think they could do it. NARRATOR: SENTENCE Reiko: Do you think your major is one that a foreign student would be able to handle? NARRATOR: 10. SENTENCE Kitty: I’m not saying they would breeze through the class. NARRATOR: CONTEXT: Kitty: If they got some help from English-speaking classmates, or, perhaps if the instructor had some assistants available to help them, I think they could do it. I’m not saying they would breeze through the class, but, with hard work and help, I’m sure they’d be successful. NARRATOR: SENTENCE Kitty: I’m not saying they would breeze through the class. PART THREE EXPANSION: RULES FOR GOOD INTERVIEW Exercise 3 1. Ben: What are the minimum qualifications to get a job as a middle-school teacher? Chuck: Well, of course, you need a bachelor’s degree. Ben: Would that be a bachelor’s degree in education? Chuck: No, it can be in any subject, but you can’t teach with just a bachelor’s degree. You also need a teaching credential which requires about one year beyond your bachelor’s. For example, my degree was in math, I then needed certification as a math teacher. Uh … Is this making sense to you? Ben: Ho, uh … Yeah, of course. Chuck: Oh, that’s good. I wasn’t really sure. Ben: Now, let me ask you about you work hours … 2. Marvin: ‘Scuse me. You. Yeah, you. Can you come here for a minute? Mary: Uh … me? Marvin: Yeah, you. I need to ask you a few questions. Mary: Uh, sorry. No, I don’t think so. Marvin: I just need to ask you a couple of questions. Please! I’ll flunk my class if you don’t help me. Mary: Well … All right. What’s this about? Marvin: Nice weather today, huh? Mary: I guess so … Marvin: Could you tell me what you do for a living? Mary: Why do you want to know? Marvin: I told you. It’s for my class project. Mary: Oh, well … I’m an accountant. 3. Phyllis: Let me begin the interview. What is the salary range for someone in your line of work? Joe: Anywhere from $42, 000 to $75,000, not including benefits. Phyllis: Uh huh. And, what is your occupation? Joe: I’m a software developer. Phyllis: That sounds interesting. Boy, it’s really windy today, don’t you think? Joe: Uh, yeah … Phyllis: O.K. And does your job offer good benefits? Joe: Our health plan is very comprehensive, but the dental portion is a little weak. Phyllis: And, what are the educational requirements for a software developer? Joe: It really depends on the company and the area in which you are working. Phyllis: I imagine you need at least a bachelor’s degree? Joe: Yes, and many people now have master’s degrees in computer science. 4. Alice: Uh ..l um …. O.K. Let’s see. Ah … oh, yeah. Here we go. Wasn’t the baseball game exciting last night? Ben: Actually, I believe it was cancelled due to the rain. Alice: Huh? Oh … O.K. The, um … What’s your occ..occ…occu…occupation? Ben: Sorry? My what? Alice: Your occu…occ…occupa…Your job? Ben: Oh. Occupation. I’m a carpenter. Alice: Car … pen … ter. O.K. Um … Um … Let’s see … Uh, what are the qualifications for this job? Ben: Most people apprentice with someone for at least one year before they feel prepared to work on their own. Of course, I’m just talking about non-union work. There are a lot of differences between the two types of jobs. Alice: Oh, so some are union workers and some are not. Which are you? Ben: I’m lucky. I was able to join a union two years ago. Alice: Well, good for you. Now … um … Let’s see. Uh … Oh boy … Ben: Uh … How long is this interview going to take? I’m kind of in a hurry. 5. Tina: How are you doing today? Lynne: Fine thanks. Tina: Could you please tell me what you do for a living? Lynne: I’m a dental hygienist. Tina: What sort of training or education do you need for that job? Lynne: You need an associate’s degree with a certificate in dental hygiene. Tina: What is the salary range for a dental hygienist? Lynne: It really depends on where you work. Tina: Please tell me about the benefits. Lynne: I have full coverage, but some of the other hygienists in my office don’t. Tina: What do you like the best about your job? Lynne: I’d have to say it’s the challenge of cajoling patients to become motivated to actively participate in their daily oral hygiene regimen. It’s really crucial that people understand the long-term and potentially fatal risks involved in not following the prescribed procedures. Tina: What do you like the least about the job? Lynne: I think the hours could be better. Tina: Thank you very much for your help. PART FOUR FOCUS: USING STRESS FOR CLARIFICATION Exercise 1 1. Lawyers commonly work for no money? 2. A pre-med student can major in any field? 3. Full-time students take fifteen units? 4. Students are required to pay a fee for activities? 5. A travel agent gets free airfare? 6. To get into the state university, you need 1200? 7. You apprentice for two years? 8. A history or psychology class? 9. No reimbursement for supplies? 10. Always use drama? Exercise 2 1. Male: Tell me something that makes you proud to be a lawyer. Female: Lawyers commonly work for no money in order to help the community. Male: Lawyers commonly work for no money? 2. Male: A pre-med student can major in any field that he chooses. Female: A pre-med student can major in any field? 3. Female: Full-time students usually take fifteen units a semester. Male: Full-time students take fifteen units? 4. Male: All students are required to pay a fee for campus activities. Female: Students are required to pay a fee for activities? 5. Female: A travel agent has the advantage of free airfare and hotels. Male: A travel agent gets free airfare? 6. Male: In order to get into the State University, you need at least 1200 on the SAT exam. Female: To get into the State University, you need 1200? 7. Female: Before you get your license, you need to apprentice for at least two years. Male: You apprentice for two years? 8. Male: You should also take a history or psychology class. Female: A history or psychology class? 9. Female: Art majors have to pay for their supplies? Male: They don’t get reimbursement for supplies? 10. Male: A salesperson should always use drama as part of his sales pitch. Female: ALWAYS use drama? 研究生英语听说教程(引进版)听力原文(下) Take on Listening:Listening and Speaking Strategies (book 2) Lesson 5(1) PART TWO MAIN DIALOGUE Exercise 1 Reporter: And now we’ll switch to highlights of last night’s debate between the city’s two candidates for mayor, Bella Porter and Dan Shmankie. The debate lasted more than an hour and was at times rather loud and contentious. The crowd interrupted the speakers several times showing their strong disagreement. Here’s what the candidates had to say on some of the issues. The first point that was hotly debated was in response to a question regarding the current homelessness problem in our city. Bella Porter, who has been active in city politics for over a decade and is currently serving as president of the city council, answered the question first. B. Porter: I feel that Mr. Shmankie’s solution to the homeless problem is to sweep it under the rug. Mr. Shmankie believes that putting the homeless in jail will solve the problem. If we don’t’ see homeless people sleeping on our streets, the problems doesn’t exist, right? Wrong! Mr. Shmankie appears to be more concerned with the comfort of tourists and visitors to our city than with actually helping some of our poorest and neediest citizens. A night in jail will not help a homeless person get his or her life back together. We need to provide real job training for these people in addition to affordable housing and medical services. Reporter: Dan Shmankie, a local businessman for over twenty years, then gave his response to the homeless question. D. Shmankie: As usual, Councilwoman Porter’s solution to any problem is to throw money at it. The people we see on the streets are for the most part lazy drunks or drug addicts who don’t want to get a job and contribute to society. We hear stories every day from good hard-working citizens who are constantly harassed by panhandlers who come up to them and demand spare change. People have been attacked in front of stores and waiting in their cars at stop lights. Store owners are losing business because dirty, scary-looking people are sitting with their shopping carts and sleeping bags in front of their stores. We need to feel safe on our streets again. These people don’t need programs. They need a kick in the pants! Reporter: The two candidates also had very different opinions concerning education. Shmankie: Once again. Ms. Porter seems to believe that money will fix all problems. Our schools do not need more money. They need teachers who can get the job done. In the last five years we have seen student test scores plummet and I blame the teachers. Now hear me out. Some of my best friends are teachers. I certainly know of many hard-working and dedicated teachers who deserve our respect. But we need to think about education more like a business. If you are the president of a company that builds cars and half of these cars have serious problems, would you give your workers higher salaries and better benefits? Of course not. What we need to do is to make sure that our teachers receive raises if and only if their students get higher test scores. And for those teachers who fail to get results, we need to replace them with teachers who can get the job done. Porter: Here’s a news flash for you Mr. Shmankie. Education is not a business. We are not cranking out cars on an assembly line; five per hour, one blue, one red, one green—each one exactly the same as the last. Education is a completely different process. WE are preparing our young people to become productive citizens capable of making intelligent choices in life. Each student we serve has different needs. Our teachers are doing the best they can with overcrowded classrooms, limited resources, and little community support. Do you realize that most teachers cannot afford to live in this city because their salaries are so low? I hear stories every day about teachers who spend their own money on supplies such as chalk and paper because the school district does not have the funds to supply these basic needs. Our biggest problem is that we lose many of our finest teachers each year because of the poor working conditions and low salaries. Mr. Shmankie, we don’t’ need to fire more teachers. We need to raise salaries so that we can find the best and brightest people. Reporter: The next topic covered was the issue of affordable housing. Skmankie: Last time I checked we were living in a free country. In a free country, buyers and sellers have choices. If a buyer does not agree with the price, he or she can go to a different store. Even if the price is ridiculously high, the government does not step in and demand that the seller lower his or her price. Why, then, do people such as Mr. Porter insist that city government try to control how much landlords charge for rents? Rent control is downright un-American! Porter: Mr. Shmankie, with all due respect, have you lost your mind? Are you saying that anyone who advocates rent control or supports other laws that protect people is a bad American? Give me a break! Are you aware that in the last three years 56 percent of the poor and elderly in this city have been forced to leave their apartments because they couldn’t afford to keep up with skyrocketing rent increases? In many cases, this has contributed to the very serious homeless problem we just discussed. We need rent control in this town to protect everybody’s right to affordable housing. What’s un-American about that, Mr. Shmankie? Reporter: You have been listening to highlights of last night’s mayoral debate. Be sure to tune in next week at this same time when the candidates will discuss other important issues. Thank you and good night. Exercise 4 Vocabulary in Context NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCE Reporter: The debate lasted more than an hour and was at times rather loud and contentious. NARRATOR: CONTEXT Reporter: The debate lasted more than an hour and was at times rather loud and contentious. The crowd interrupted the speakers several times showing their strong disagreement. NARRATOR: SENTENCE Reporter: The debate lasted more than an hour and was at times rather loud and contentious. NARRATOR: 2. SENTENCE Porter: I feel that Mr. Shmankie’s solution to the homeless problem is to sweep it under the rug. NARRATOR: CONTEXT Porter: I feel that Mr. Shmankie’s solution to the homeless problem is to sweep it under the rug. Mr. Shmankie believes that putting the homeless in jail will solve the problem. NARRATOR: SENTENCE Porter: I feel that Mr. Shmankie’s solution to the homeless problem is to sweep it under the rug. NARRATOR: 3. SENTENCE Shmankie: We hear stories every day from good hard-working citizens who are constantly harassed. NARRATOR: CONTEXT Shmankie: We hear stories every day from good hard-working citizens who are constantly harassed by panhandlers who come up to them and demand spare change. NARRATOR: SENTENCE Shmankie: We hear stories every day from good hard-working citizens who are constantly harassed. NARRATOR: 4. SENTENCE Shmankie: In the last five years we have seen student test scores plummet and I blame the teachers. NARRATOR: CONTEXT Shmankie: Our schools do not need more money. They need teachers who can get the job done. In the last five years we have seen student test scores plummet and I blame the teachers. NARRATOR: SENTENCE Shmankie: In the last five years we have seen student test scores plummet and I blame the teachers. NARRATOR: 5. SENTENCE Porter: We are not cranking our cars on an assembly line. NARRATOR: CONTEXT Porter: Education is not a business. We are not cranking our cars on an assembly line; five per hour, one blue, one red, one green—each one exactly the same as the last. NARRATOR: SENTENCE Porter: We are not cranking our cars on an assembly line. NARRATOR: 6. SENTENCE Porter: Our teachers are doing the best they can with limited resources. NARRATOR: CONTEXT Porter: Our teachers are doing the best they can with limited resources. I hear stories every day about teachers who spend their own money on supplies such as chalk and paper because the school district does not have the funds to supply these basic needs. NARRATOR: SENTENCE Porter: Our teachers are doing the best they can with limited resources. NARRATOR: 7. SENTENCE Porter: Are you saying that anyone who advocates rent control or supports other laws that protect people is a bad American? NARRATOR: CONTEXT Porter: Are you saying that anyone who advocates rent control or supports other laws that protect people is a bad American? We need rent control in this town to protect everybody’s right to affordable housing. NARRATOR: SENTENCE Porter: Are you saying that anyone who advocates rent control or supports other laws that protect people is a bad American? NARRATOR: 8. SENTENCE Porter: They couldn’t afford to keep up with skyrocketing rent increases. NARRATOR: CONTEXT Porter: Are you aware that in the last three years 56% of the poor and elderly in this city have been forced to leave their apartments because they couldn’t afford to keep up with skyrocketing rent increases? NARRATOR: SENTENCE Porter: They couldn’t afford to keep up with skyrocketing rent increases. PART THREE EXPANSION Section 1 The United States Government Exercise 2 The United States Constitution created three main branches of federal government: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. Each branch has specific powers that the other branches do not have. Each branch of government also has a way to check the other two branches to make sure that all the laws and government actions are legal. This division of power is called checks and balances. Because of this system of checks and balances, the United States cannot be ruled by one person or group of people. In other words, the power must be shared. The first branch of government, the executive branch, is represented by the office of the president of the United States. The executive branch has the power to enforce the laws of the country. As leader of the executive branch, the president is in charge of several million government workers. He or she also has the power to appoint important officials such as federal judges and members of the Supreme Court. The president is the commander-in-chief of the United States military. While the president is not allowed to make new laws, he or she can check the law-making process through the use of the veto. Veto power means that the president can try to stop the creation of a new law. If, however, two thirds of both houses of the congress vote against the present’s veto, the law is passed. The United States Constitution says that a candidate for president must be a native-born American citizen who is at least 35 years old. Political parties choose presidential candidates several months before the presidential election. Presidential elections are held every four years. A president is limited to two four-year terms of office. The second branch of the U.S. government is the legislative office. The legislature, also known as Congress, is made up of two houses: the Senate and the House or Representatives. The Senate has two members from each state, who are elected for six-year terms. Each state has equal representation in the Senate. Therefore, Rhode Island, the smallest state in the Untied States, has the same number of senators as Alaska, the largest state. Similarly, Wyoming, with fewer than 1,000,000 residents, has the same number of senators as California, with over 33,000,000 residents. The other house of Congress, the House of Representatives, has 435 members, who are elected for two-year term. The number of representatives from each state is based upon the population of the state. Therefore, Wyoming only has one representative while California has more than forty. Every ten years, the total population of the United States is counted, and the results of this census are used to decide how many representatives each state can have. Congress is responsible for making the laws of the country. Laws begin as bills which are presented in either the Senate or the House of Representatives. After a bill is debated, it is voted upon and must be accepted by both houses of Congress in order to become law. However, a bill cannot become a law until the president has signed it. If the president vetoes the bill, Congress still has another chance to pass the law by overriding the president’s veto with a tow thirds majority vote. In other words, two thirds of the Congress must disagree with the president’s veto in order for the bill to become law. Other important duties of Congress include collecting federal taxes, declaring war on another country, and voting on important presidential appointments, such as judges to the Supreme Court and U.S. ambassadors to foreign countries. The judiciary is the third branch of the United States federal government. The judiciary is a system of federal courts located throughout the country. The main job of the judicial courts is to decide cases involving federal laws. The cases they hear can involve anything from business disagreements to murder. These cases, however, must be related to federal laws, not state laws. The highest court in the judiciary is the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has nine judges, known as justices, who are appointed by the President with the approval of the Congress. Supreme Court justices serve for life. They are not connected to political parties and are not elected. Therefore they do not feel pressured to make decisions based on politics or voters’ opinions. The job of the Supreme Court is to make sure that all of the laws of the United States are fair and correct according to the Constitution. If the Supreme Court decides that a law does not follow the Constitution, that law must be changed. While many other countries also have three branches of government, the American system, with its checks and balances, is rather special. The writers of the Constitution wanted to make sure that each of the three branches worked for the good of the citizens. They did not want any of the branches to have control over the others. It was therefore important that each branch of government be able to work independently and to safely question and challenge the actions of the other two branches. Section 2 The State of the Union Address Exercise 2 My fellow Americans, the state of our union is the strongest it has ever been. As always, the real credit belongs to the American people. My gratitude also goes to those of you in Congress who have worked with me to help achieve this great success. We have accomplished many things, but we still have a lot of work to do to make our nation a better place for all its citizens. Tonight I would like to share with you some of my ideas, which I hope you will support. First and foremost, we need a revolution in education, guided by our faith that every single child can learn. Because education is the key to our children’s future, we must make sure all our children have that key. That means quality pre-school and after-school programs, the best trained teachers in the classroom, and college opportunities for all our children. We know that children learn best in smaller classes with good teachers. For two years in a row, Congress has supported my plan to hire 100,000 new qualified teachers to lower class size in the early grades. I thank you for that, and I ask you to make it three years in a row. And to make sure all teachers know the subjects they teach, tonight I propose a new teacher quality initiative—to recruit more talented people into the classroom, reward good teachers for staying there, and give all teachers the training they need. Bell Sound Secondly, we need a revolution to reward work and strengthen families, by giving every parent the tools to succeed at work and at the most important work of all—raising children. That means making sure every family has healthcare and the support to care for aging parents, the tools to bring their children up right, and that no child grows up in poverty. There are still more than 40 million of our fellow Americans without health insurance. Tonight I propose that we make low-income parents eligible for the insurance that covers their children. Together with our children’s initiative, this action would enable us to cover nearly a quarter of all the uninsured people in America. Bell Sound Third, we cannot enjoy a just and fair society until men and women get equal pay for equal work. Today, the female unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in 46 years. Yet, women still only earn about 75 percent for every dollar men earn. We must do better, by providing the resources to enforce present equal pay laws; training more women for high-paying, high-tech jobs; and passing the Paycheck Fairness Act. Bell Sound In a related issue, many working parents spend up to a quarter of their income on childcare. Last year, we helped parents provide childcare for about 2 million children. My childcare initiative, before you now, along with funds already secured in welfare reform, would make children care better, safer, and more affordable for another 400,000 children. I ask you to pass that. We should also expand the childcare tax credit. And I believe strongly we should take the next big step and make that tax credit refundable for low-income families. For people making under $30,000 a year, that could mean up to $2,400 for childcare costs. You know, we all say we’re pro-work and pro-family. Passing this proposal would prove it! Bell Sound Finally, I’d like to discuss an issue that is very important to all Americans. As you know, crime in America has dropped for the past seven years—that’s the longest decline on record—thanks to stronger community police, sensible gun-safety laws, and effective prevention. But nobody—nobody here, nobody in America—believes we’re safe enough. So again, I ask you to set a higher goal. Let’s make this country the safest big country in the world. We must strengthen our gun laws and enforce those already on the books. Every state in this country already requires hunters and automobile drivers to have a license. I think they ought to do the same thing for handgun purchases. Now, specifically, I propose a plan to ensure that all new handgun buyers must first have a photo license from their state showing they passed a background check and a gun-safety course before they get the gun. I hope you’ll help me pass that in this Congress. In conclusion, this is a great nation. We are young and strong and have many great ideas. And as long as our dreams are strong and we continue to work together, America will be forever young. That is our destiny. And this is our moment. Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America. Bell Sound PART FOUR FOCUS: CHANGES IN MEANING THROUGH STRESS AND PITCH Exercise 1 1. The senator thinks that pollution is decreasing. 2. The senator thinks that pollution is decreasing. 3. The senator thinks that pollution is decreasing. 4. Senator Colwell has just completed her second term in office. 5. Senator Colwell has just completed her second term in office. 6. Senator Colwell has just completed her second term in office. 7. The tax bill did not pass in the House of Representatives. 8. The tax bill did not pass in the House of Representatives. 9. The tax bill did not pass in the House of Representatives. 10. How do you feel about the vice president? 11. How do you feel about the vice president? 12. How do you feel about the vice president? Exercise 2 1. The senator thinks that pollution is decreasing. 2. The senator thinks that pollution is decreasing. 3. The senator thinks that pollution is decreasing. 4. Senator Colwell has just completed her second term in office. 5. Senator Colwell has just completed her second term in office. 6. Senator Colwell has just completed her second term in office. 7. The tax bill did not pass in the House of Representatives. 8. The tax bill did not pass in the House of Representatives. 9. The tax bill did not pass in the House of Representatives. 10. How do you feel about the vice president? 11. How do you feel about the vice president? 12. How do you feel about the vice president? PART FIVE PRACTICE Exercise 1 1. Which issue concerns you the most? 2. How long can the president of the United States serve? 3. Who has the power to override a veto? 4. Why are you a candidate for Mayor? 5. What do your state taxes pay for? 6. How many Supreme Court justices are there? 7. Where can I find out about rent control in my city? 8. Why does the federal government have three branches? 9. Which candidate do you like? 10. When does a bill become law? Exercise 2 1. President Sullivan-Carver advocates spending more money on education. 2. Tuyet’s greatest concern is gang violence, Karen’s is health care, and Jose’s is homelessness. 3. Hawaii has fewer representatives in Congress than Florida or Illinois. 4. Senators Rodriguez and Schwartz voted for the bill, but Senator Peterson voted against it. 5. Bill was arrested for stealing a car. 6. One of her duties is to vote for U.S. Ambassadors to foreign countries. 7. Neither candidate believes that homeless people should be put in jail. 8. The president gave the State of the Union address last night. 9. What do you think about the President’s ideas about healthcare? 10. The Senatorial election will take place on Tuesday, November 7. Exercise 3 And here’s another reason we need your vote for governor. Gun control is one of the most important issues we face today. In the next four years, it is absolutely essential that we find a solution to the problem of gun violence in our streets! Bell Sound With your help in the November election, my husband will do everything necessary to make this the safest state in the country. We are here for you and we are listening. Bell Sound We have heard that you are worried about violence at school, violence at home and violence in the workplace. The number of deaths caused by guns has skyrocketed in the last four years, and the current governor doesn’t even seem to notice. Something must be done now! Bell Sound Many people will tell you that the best way to solve the problem of gun violence in our society is to take away all guns from all citizens. However, what these people don’t realize is that guns don’t kill people, people kill people! What we need to do is make sure that people who use guns to hurt others are put in jail for a long long time. Then, our streets will be safe! Bell Sound Now, hear me out. My husband does not believe that putting people in jail is the only solution to this problem. Did I mention that he is very much in favor of putting special safety locks on guns so that children cannot use them? He also, of course, believes that anyone who has committed a crime in the past should not be allowed to ever own a gun. Bell Sound However, we do not want to take away guns from people who use them responsibly. People have a right to defend their homes from criminals! People have a right to go hunting! People have a right to enjoy gun sports. Bell Sound Exercise 4 1. Question: Where do you think the speakers are? Mr. Speaker: The chair recognizes Ms. Wong from California. Ms. Wong: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, we will vote on a very important bill. The health care measure you have before you now, if passed, will ensure that all children in this country receive real health insurance. In my state alone, more than 45% of kids are not able to receive annual medical checkups or even receive vaccination against diseases such as Chicken Pox and Measles! This is supposed to be the richest country on earth, and yet we can’t even take care of our children! We have a chance here to make history. There are 435 of us sitting here today and each of us can help determine the future of healthcare in this country. Please join me in supporting this bill. Mr. Speaker: Thank you, Ms. Wong. The chair now recognizes Ms. Olsen from Pennsylvania. 2. Question: What does the man not like about the mayor’s record? Liz: Are you voting for Albright for mayor again? Bob: I haven’t really made up mind yet. I can’t stand Honeywell, but I still am not 100 percent happy with the job that Albright has done. Liz: I have to say, the streets are really a lot cleaner than they were before he was elected. It used to be disgusting to walk downtown through all of the garbage, not to mention the horrible stench that came up through the sewers in that area of the city. Bob: Oh, I know. I read an article in Newstime magazine that said we had had more garbage per person in this city than anywhere else. Liz: Well then. You see. Bob: Yeah. I admit I’m much happier about the way the city looks, but don’t forget that it was that high property tax increase that helped to pay for the fancy street-cleaning machinery and all of the anti-graffiti devices. Liz: What about crime? You know you’ve got to give the guy some credit there. The crime rate is the lowest it’s been since I can remember. Bob: You know, that’s a little misleading. I’ve heard that crime is down all over the country. You can’t really give Albright the credit for that. I do have to say in his defense, however, that he has done some pretty impressive work with his homelessness campaign. His redevelopment project has really made a difference for low-income residents and the homeless. That alone almost tempts me to vote for him again, I’m going to wait for next Sunday’s debate before I make up my mind for certain. Exercise 5 1. John’s grade in the class changed from an A to an F. 2. I don’t’ have enough money to buy a new car. 3. By a vote of 98 to 2, we pass this bill. 4. My great grandfather was the first person to come to this island. 5. If you vote for me, I promise to improve our schools! 6. The meeting between the two lawyers was not friendly. 7. I am one hundred percent in favor of gun control. 8. The price of gasoline has almost doubled in the last six months! 9. My fellow Americans, the economy is the strongest it has been in years. 10. I baked four chocolate pies in six hours.