全新版大学英语(第二版)听说教程第一册1-6文本

Unit 1 Studying English Part B Listening Tasks Script Talking About Studying English At a gathering of students from China and some other countries, Yang Weiping and Virginia Wang, both first-year college students, are talking about their learning of English. Hello, my name is Yang Weiping. I?m a freshman at Beijing University and I?m majoring in Chemistry. At college we have to study a foreign language. I chose 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. Part C Additional Listening Script 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?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 context. Unit 2 Fun with Language Part B 1 Script How to Improve Your Conversation Skills To speak to people in a foreign language requires courage and a willingness to make errors. Some people are so afraid of making mistakes that they never open their mouths. And that?s the biggest mistakes 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 yo ur partner talks too fast and you find it difficult to follow. Not to worry, though. You can always ask your partner to repeat what he has said or to speak more slowly. For example, “Excuse me, but could you say that again? I didn?t catch it.” Or “Could you speak more slowly, please?” At the end of a conversation you need to find a way to close it in a polite way. “Well, I really need to be going” or “It was nice talking to you” are frequently used by people to end a conversation. Part C Additional Listening Script Smile When You Read This How good is your memory? Answer these four questions: What did you have for breakfast yesterday? What clothes did you wear last Friday? Who did you talk to yesterday? Where did you go last Saturday? If you can answer all the four questions, your memory is very good. Education specialists in England have been looking into ways to improve our memory of what we read. The specialists found something to help: facial expressions. They gave ten students a happy article to read. Five of the students read the happy article while smiling. Five students read the happy article while frowning. Then they answered comprehension questions. The smiling students remembered more of the happy article than the frowning students. Then the specialists gave ten students another article to read. It was an angry letter to the editor of a newspaper. Five students read the angry article while smiling, and five students read the angry article while frowning. Which group remembered better? You?re rig ht. The frowning students. The specialists don?t know why facial expressions help memory. They are continuing to study the relationship between the mind and the body. Until they find the answer, keep smiling (or frowning?)! Part D Script: Many expressions may be used to describe someone who is excited. One such expression is to be "beside oneself". You can be beside yourself with anger or beside yourself with happiness, although usually not both at the same time! If you are beside yourself, you are filled with excitement. The dictionary tells us that "beside" means "next to", or "at the side of". So the expression "beside oneself" describes something that really is not possible. Today, you might hear a husband say, "When my wife told me we were going to have a baby, I was beside myself with joy." Or someone might tell you he was beside himself with anger because he had just lost his job. When you are full of joy or are extremely excited about something, you may do something else that is strange. You may "flip your lid". A lid is the cover that prevents something from escaping from a container. A lid on a cooking pot, for example, keeps the heat from escaping. To flip something is to turn it over. So when you "flip your lid", you become so excited that you lose your self-control. Unit 3 School Life Part B Script Accommodation for College Students R:Good morning. Can I help you? S: Yes, please. I'm a new student and I'd like to have some information about the ...em...the accommodation for students. R: Right. The university provides two types of accommodation, halls of residence and self-catering accommodation. S: How much does it cost for the self-catering accommodation? R: For a single room, ￡37.86 per week, that's about ￡5.40 a day. For a double room, it's ￡52.78 per week. This will apply throughout this academic year. S: I'd like to stay in the self-catering accommodation. How far is it from the residence to the university? R: It all depends. The residences at Elms Road and Palm Road are about one and a half miles from the university main site and the Freemen's Common Houses at William Road are half a mile. S: When do I need to apply? R: Are you an undergraduate or a postgraduate? S: Undergraduate. R: Then you should apply for it as soon as possible, since places in university-owned accommodation are limited and if you don't apply before the end of the month, you are not likely to get a place. S: Could you possibly tell me what to do, if no vacancy is available? R: Yes, you may consider private accommodation. The university runs an Accommodation Information Office and its staff will help you. S: Where?s the office? R: In the Students? Union Building. S: Whom can I contact? R: Mr. Underwood. David Underwood, the manager of the accommodation information office. S: Thank you very much. R: You are welcome Part C Script What College Professors Do College professors are often believed to lead easy lives of quiet thinking while teaching one or two classes every week. But college professors do much more than go to class. The average professor spends between six and fifteen hours in the classroom weekly. And that same college professor works from sixty to eighty hours a week. Because they must remain current in their fields, professors spend part of that time reading, reading, reading. That leads to additional hours during which they revise and update their class lecture notes. It takes far longer to prepare notes than to deliver them in class. Professors may spend time conducting experiments, working on college projects, or advising students. They may be writing books, articles, or papers for delivery at conventions. When not in the classroom or in the office, professors are still working, behind closed doors in committee sessions or at home grading papers and preparing for tomorrow?s class es. To accept this sort of schedule willingly, they must feel strongly about the importance of the college experience. Part D Script Despite what your parents and others try to make you believe, life at college may not be the best experience you will ever live through. Why? The simple one word answer is: Roommates. One has often heard about the guy that never sleeps or the girl who always has her friends over or the one who studies all the time and becomes very disturbed by the slightest movement you make. Okay, they are not all that bad. So how do you get them to stop? You can't do it. It's impossible. The only way you will be able to live with your roommates is by compromising. If you like to have friends over, but your roommates want to study, take your friends out. If you don't like to listen to music while you are studying but one of your roommates does, ask him to use headphones. Talk about your habits and ask your roommates about theirs. Respect your roommates and your roommates will respect you. You may not be friends with your roommates by the end of the year but you may be friends with them the year after, when you are no longer rooming together. This is alright though. Sometimes it's too difficult to try to live together and be good friends at the same time. Roommates are not always meant to be your best friends. Remember: Not only do you have roommates, you are a roommate. Be good to your roommates. Unit 4 Going to a Party Part B Script Small Talk Is Easy A: Mike, guess what? B: What? A: Carol just invited me to a party at her house on Saturday. B: Carol? You mean the pretty girl in your economics class? A: Yeah. B: Great! I?m sure you?ll have a super time. A: I?m not so sur e. B: What do you mean, John? I thought you really liked Carol. A: I do. But I don?t know her friends very well. B: So get to know them. A: But I?m no good at small talk. B: Small talk is easy. You can learn. A: By Friday? B: Sure. I?ll coach you. You just have to remember a few simple sentences. A: I don?t know. I have trouble remembering things. Especially when I meet people. I get nervous. B: Don?t worry, John. You can do it. You just need a few tips. A: But what if I say something stupid? B: Relax. You won?t. But even if you do, it?s all right. Everyone makes mistakes. A: Yeah, especially me! What if I?m boring? No one wants to listen to a bore. B: Hey, you're not giving a speech. You're just having a conversation. So just talk about something you know they are interested in. A: That's the problem. I don't know what Carol's friends are interested in. B: Let them tell you. If you let people talk about themselves, they'll think you're interesting. A: You mean something like, "So, tell me what you're interested in." B: Well, you don't have to be that direct. For example, you can talk about the weather. A: You can't be serious. The weather's boring. B: It's a good excuse to find out what they like to do. On a rainy day, you say, "What do you do in such terrible weather?" A: What if they just stayed home and read a book? B: Then ask them about the book. You can ask if it was good. Ask if they liked it and why. Then talk about a book you really liked. A: So that?s what small talk is about, is it? Well, I?ll give it a try. Thanks for the tips, Mike. B: You?re welcome. Have a good time at the party. Part C Script Are You Calling About the Party? Laura: Hello. This is Laura David speaking. Simon: Oh, hello, Laura. This is Simon here, Simon Williams. Laura: Oh, Simon. How nice to hear from you. Are you calling about the party? You did get the invitation, didn?t you? Simon: Yes, thanks, I did. That?s just it, I?m afraid. You see, I?m already tied up that evening. Laura: Oh, reall y? That?s a pity. Simon: Yes. I?m afraid it?s been planned for ages. You see, some friends of mine are coming from Scotland to see me. I haven?t seen them for a long time, and you know … well … I managed to get some tickets for the opera, and I promised to take them out to dinner afterwards. I can?t get out of it, unfortunately. I wish I could. Laura: Oh, what a shame! We were looking forward to seeing you. Still, if you drop in later with your friends, we?d love to see you. Simon: Thanks. Well, I?ll certainly try, but I don?t think there?s much chance. Actually I?ve sent you an e-mail to say that I can?t come. Laura: Oh, have you? That?s very kind, thanks. Well, keep in touch, Simon. Simon: I will. Regards to James. And I hope the party goes well. Bye! Laura: Thanks. Bye. Unit 5 Telephoning Part B Script A Business Call A: Good afternoon. ABC Imports. May I help you? B: Yes, may I speak to Mr. James Johnson, please? A: I'm afraid Mr. Johnson isn't available right now. Would you like to leave a message? B: This is Richard Alexander with Star Electronics. It's very important that he returns my call this afternoon. A: Does he have your office number and your mobile phone number? B: I think so, but let me give them to you again. A: Okay. B: My office number is 714-555-2000; my cell phone number is 909-555-2308. He can reach me at my office number before 6 p.m. or anytime today on my mobile. A: Very well, I'll give him your message as soon as he returns to the office. Part C Additional Listening Script Good Luck Company Secretary: Good Luck Company. Applicant: I?m calling in connection with your post of computer sales representative. Your advertisement said that I should ring up first for an interview. Secretary: That?s right. What are your qualifications? Applicant: I have a degree in Computer Science. Secretary: Do you have any relevant work experience? Applicant: Yes, I have been a computer programmer in a trading company for three years. Secretary: Can I have your name, please? Applicant: Brian Tong Secretary: Okay, I?ve written down your information and I?ll pass this on to our personnel department for further consideration before we decide whether there will be an interview with you. Applicant: When would you let me know the result? Secretary: In about two weeks? time, I think. How can I contact you, Mr Tong? Applicant: You can call me at my office at 3883-9673 during office hours. Secretary: 3-8-8-3-9-6-7-3. Okay, I?ll let you know the result whe n I hear from the personnel department. Applicant: Thank you. Good-bye. Secretary: Good-bye. Part D Script M: Hello. This is Simon speaking. Is that you, Judy? W: Oh, hello, Simon. Judy here. M: Judy, I?ve got your mail. But are you sure that you can?t come to the party? W: Yes, I?m sure. M: What a pity! W: I?m sorry too, but you know how it is. M: You?ve got work to do, have you? W: I?m afraid so. It?s to do with work. M: Well, you know the saying, …All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.? W: Yes, I know, I know, but I?ve got to mark all the examination papers and it?s our school?s parents? meeting on the same night as your party. I have to meet my students? parents and talk to them about their kids. And—you know—all the teachers have to be there. So I?ve got to go, I?m afraid. M: Yes, yes. I see. It?s a late meeting, isn?t it? W: Well, it starts at seven-fifteen and usually goes on until about 10. M: Oh, well, if the meeting ends early, come along. W: I will. Thanks, Simon. Bye! M: Bye! Unit 6 Shopping Part B Script Where Can We Find Women's Wear? Mark: Excuse me, where can we find women's wear? Receptionist: On the second floor. You can take the escalator on your right. Mark: Thank you. Salesperson: Good morning. Can I help you? Ann: No, thanks. We're just looking. Mark: How about this red dress, Ann? It's very fashionable. Ann: I don't know. I'm not crazy about red. I think it's a bit too bright for me. Salesperson: How about this white dress? It's a new arrival for the season. Ann: Is it? It looks pretty. But is it very expensive? Mark: Let me see the price tag. It says $299. Ann: That's too expensive for me. I'd like something below $200. Salesperson: What about this blue dress? It's on sale. It's 10% off, so it's only $126. Ann: Mmm. I like the color. Do you think it'll look good on me, Mark? Mark: I think so. Why don't you try it on? Salesperson: What size do you take? Ann: Medium. Salesperson: Here's a medium in blue. The fitting room is right behind you. Ann: (wearing the dress) What do you think of it, Mark? Mark: It's very nice. I think blue suits you. And it fits perfectly. Ann: Great. I think I'll take it. Mark: That's a good deal. Salesperson: Will that be cash or charge? Ann: Cash, please. Part C Script Defective Goods The other day, Mrs. White bought some bed linen at a small store near her home The store had a good reputation, and Mrs. White had often shopped there before. But when she got home and examined the sheets, Mrs. White was shocked. One of them had a big hole in the middle, and another was badly stained. And two others were frayed at the edges. As you can imagine, Mrs. White was very angry and she went back immediately to complain. When she arrived the store was closed and two other angry ladies were waiting outside. One of them told Mrs. White that she had bought some towels that morning, and the other lady said that she had purchased a linen tablecloth. In both cases the goods are defective. A little later some other women joined them, and they all told the same story. Finally the shopkeeper appeared and let them in. The poor man looked very worried. He became very nervous when the ladies threatened to call the police, but he denied trying to cheat them. Then he explained what had happened. In his absence, the driver of a delivery truck had mistaken his shop for a secondhand goods store and had delivered a load of used material from a nearby hotel. The sales clerk had not bothered to check the delivery and started selling the defective goods right away. The shopkeeper apologized for the mistake and promised to exchange the ladies? purchases and to refund half the price. Needless to say he fired the careless assistant.