新世纪大学英语视听说_教程_3_听力文本原文

新世纪大学英语视听说_教程_3_听力文本原文 新世纪大学英语视听说教程听力文本 Unit l, Lesson A Track 3-1-1 and Track 3-1-2 Leticia: Hello? Paula: Hi, Leticia. It's Paula. Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet? Paula: Almost. Leticia: You must be excited. When's your flight? Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help. Leticia: OK. What's up? Paula: Well, as you know, I'm going on vacation for two weeks. Do you think you could water my plants while I'm away? Leticia: Sure. No problem. Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. There's one plant in the bedroom and one in the kitchen. Leticia: OK--say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too? Paula: No, that's OK. I’m putting her in a kennel. Leticia: All right, then, I'll water your plants---and---oh, how about the mail? Should I pick it up for you? Paula: Actually, I've already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though. Leticia: Well, have a great trip! Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help. Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don t have any keys to your place. Paula: Oh, that's right. Will you be home around 8 tonight? Leticia: Yeah, I think so. Paula: OK, I’ll drop by—I’ll give you the keys then. Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye! Paula: Bye! Thanks again! Track 3-1-3 Esther: We have to leave in thirty minutes. Have you finished packing? Mina: Yes, I have… Esther: You look worried. What's wrong? Mina: I can't remember u here I put my passport. Esther: Oh, no! Mina: It's here somewhere. Esther: When did you last have it? Mina: About ten minutes ago. Let me think…Oh, there it is. I put it on the dresser. Esther: What a relief! Track 3-1-4 1. The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the U.S. for the first time by myself. They lost my luggage and I didn't speak a word of English. I had to use my hands to explain myself. People understood what I meant and they helped me out. 2.1 have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniest I could recall was----there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of m}'f flight. attendants was serving…I think…she was serving food…and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance…and her hand landed on the guy’s head, who had a toupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns were on his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you're not allowed to laugh… Track 3-1-OL-1 and Track 3-1-OL-2 W: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed! Did you enjoy the long weekend? J: I sure did actually. Actually I took a big trip. W: Over the weekend? We only had three days off! J: Yep! But I visited four countries in three days! W: What?! J: I love to fly! You might say I’m an airplane freak! W: That’s interesting. Where did you go? J: I visited Korea, Tailand, Singapore and the Philippines. W: Sounds like you were busy. J: I was. I only had only four hours in so. So I have to finish my shopping very quickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights. W: Wait a minute. What about your baggage? Didn’t you have to wait for it? J: No, I didn’t have much, only one carry-on bag, it just fits the overhead compartment. W: So let me get this straight. You spent your weekend in an airplane flying around? J: Basically yes. I fly standby. W: Standby? J: Yes, as a standby passenger. I don’t have a reservation. At the last minute, they let me know if there’s a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on. W: All these flying must be expensive. J: Well, I’m an airline employee. I’m a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free. W: Lucky you! Track 3-1-OL-3 Matt: Have you done all the errands? Tina: No, I haven’t finished them yet. Matt: You don’t have to go to the post office, I’ve canceled the mail delivery. Tina: Well, I’ve picked up the plane tickets. But I haven’t taken the dog to the kennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes? Matt: No, I haven’t cleaned the kitchen. But I’ve already watered the plants, and I’ve given our keys to Mrs. Smith. Tina: What about your suitcase? Have you packed it? Matt: Not yet…But don’t worry: there’s still lots of time! Track 3-1-OL-4 S: Are you almost ready? J: Yes, I think so. But we always forget so many things. Did you get the traveler’s checks at the bank yesterday? S: Yes I did. And I paid the bills too. J: Well, I changed our voice mail message and I confirmed all of our flights. S: Great! Let’s remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water our plants. J: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office. S: And could you please take the dog to kennel? J: No, I hate that. He always looks so scared. S: And this time let’s remember to empty the trash before we leave. J: And we’ll give away all the fresh food. Last year there were black tomatoes and green meat in our refrigerator after our vacation. S: I made a note to myself unplug the computer. : And I promised to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time. J S: Maybe we should write a list, they may be used again on our next vacation. Track 3-1-OL-5 and Track 3-1-OL-6 Tips for better packing Are you planning to travel for a weekend or several months around the country or overseas? Here are some tips to help you pack your bags. 1. Pre-trip planning. Make a packing list to help you remember everything. Reveal it about a week before your trip. Plan a time to go shopping for things you need for your trip. Don’t pack the night before you travel. You’ll forget things when you’re in a hurry. 2. Tagging luggage. Before packing, put names tags on valuable items like cameras and cellphones. Make sure that each piece of luggage, including carry-on has a luggage tag on it. If you know your hotel’s address and phone numbers, put it on your luggage tags. 3. Saving space. Pack small items: socks, belts and etc inside your shoes. It uses the empty space and helps the shoes to hold their shape. Pack your clothes in plastic bags. If you’re traveling with a friend, plan your packing together, share your alarm clock, toothpaste or first aid kit. Your carry-on bag. The most important items for your trip: passport, plane tickets, traveler’s checks, credit 4. cards keys and etc should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you. Keep your carry-on bag small and light. Put those the heavy items in your checking luggage. Use soft bags such as backpacks or shoulder bags for carry-ons. They fit easily under the airplane seat or into the small overhead compartment. 5. Other ideas. Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. Remember to pack a few rub of bans, safety pins and plastic bags, they can be very useful. Bring some snacks such as nuts, cookies or dried fruit, you can eat them if you don’t have enough time for a meal. Sharing food is a good way to made other travelers. Track 3-1-OL-7 and Track 3-1-OL-8 Travel Today Going solo is the way to go! By D. Toor How do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a tour group? Do you travel with your family? Have you ever imagined "going solo"? In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has increased. You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, according to people who do it, that's not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get to know themselves better, and can make their own schedules. There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the time to learn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing, or scuba diving. Others go and stay on a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or a cowgirl for a day! You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to "vacation college" at a university or join a research team as a volunteer worker. It's hard but satisfying work. You can "play scientist" for a week or two while you help someone with their project. For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are many travel options, There are tours for women only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining----there is time for sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night. The next time you take a trip somewhere, why don't you consider going solo? Bon voyage! Global Viewpoints Track 3-1-OL-9 Sun-hee, Claudia, and Tara are preparing to go to Mexico for a vacation. While Sun-hee is talking to Mike on the phone, Claudia and Tara have some trouble preparing for the trip. First, Tara can’t find her bag and then Claudia doesn’t know where her ticket is. But Sun-hee is tatally relaxed because she has already finished getting ready. Sun-hee tells Mike about all the errands she had to do earlier that day. She had to confirm her flight, get travel’s checks, change her voice-mail message, and pay the bills. Finally, Tara and Claudia are ready to go and Sun-hee checks to be sure they have everything. However, after they leave, Sun-hee soon comes running back in. Why? She forgot to take her ticket and passport! Unit 4, Lesson A Track 3-4-1 and Track 3-4-2 (F): Well, Jim, our next story is a strange one, isn't it? (M): Yes, Irene, it sure is. It surprised everyone. Almost 200 people on a two-week holiday trip to Saint Martin became sick. They're calling it the "holiday cruise disease." It sounds scary. What caused it? The doctors aren't exactly sure, but they know it was something in the food the passengers ate. OK, give us the details. All right, here's the story: On Friday night, the ship departed around 10 p.m. with 300 passengers on board. By Sunday morning, some people reported feeling lightheaded. They stayed in bed. By that afternoon, more than half of the passengers had severe indigestion. Some of them got very sick. We spoke to one woman about her experience. Everyone was complaining. My stomach hurt so much I couldn't eat anything. It was really terrible! What's the situation now? Well, the ship had to return home on Monday---- after only two and a half days at sea---- and most of the passengers went straight to the hospital then. F: How are they doing now? M: They're exhausted---- many haven't slept for 48 hours---- but they're doing fine. F: That's good news. It's too bad they couldn't enjoy their vacation. M: Yes, it is. And that’s the next problem. The passengers are asking for their money back, but the company doesn't want to refund the full amount. F: What's going to happen then? M: Nobody knows. I'II keep following the story, though, and I'II have more details for you tomorrow. Track 3-4-3 Chad: Hi, Doctor Park. Doctor: Hi, Chad. How are you today? Chad: Not so great. Doctor: What seems to be the problem? Chad: Well, I have a rash on my arm. I can't stop scratching it. Doctor: Is there anything else? Chad: Yes. I have a slight fever. Doctor: I see. Have you been in the woods recently? Chad: Let's see…I went hiking last week. Doctor: Maybe an insect bit you. Please sit up here. Let's take your temperature. Track 3-4-4 1. When I was younger and I had a sore throat my mother would always make me gargle with hot water and salt. Surprisingly, it works. 2. I use aloe vera. I use it for burns and things on the skin. I think it really works. Track 3-4-OL-1 and Track 3-4-OL-2 M: Are you finished packing? B: Almost. I just have to check my tent one last time, I don’t want to forget any of the pieces. M: Is that your first aid kit? B: Yep. M: Well, I see bandages and some aspirin, where’s everything else? B: Like what? M: Well, your toothbrush and toothpaste for example. B: Huh… I’ll put it in, don’t worry. M: And where is your allergy medicine? You’ll need your nasal spray and some lozenges, just in case. B: OK M: Are you going to pack any lotion? You know, you might touch some poison or something… B: Mom! It’s only an overnight camping trip. M: OK. All right then. Oh, what about mouthwash? After you brush you teeth, you’re going to want to… B: Mom! I’m not preparing for a date! I’m going on a camping trip, an overnight camping trip! I think I can live without mouthwash for 24 hours! sure you’ll have a great time. M: All right then. I was just trying to be helpful. I’m Track 3-4-OL-3 A: What’s wrong? B: I feel exhausted. I didn’t sleep well last night. A: Do you have a cold? B: No, I’m fine. It’s Fred, he has the flu. A: I’m sorry to hear that. B: Yeah, it’s pretty bad. He can’t stop coughing. It keeps me awake at night. Track 3-4-OL-4 I stopped drinking coffee because I couldn’t sleep at night. It was had to break that habit, but now I sleep very well, and I don’t wake up in the middle of the night. If you want to stop drinking coffee, here’s some advice for you. Don’t stop drinking coffee suddenly. You might get a headache. Reduce the amount of coffee slowly. Drink juice or herbal tea instead. If you usually have coffee in the morning, go for a walk or do exercises instead. That will wake you up. And go to bed early! A lot of people drink coffee just because the feel tired. Track 3-4-OL-5 and Track 3-4-OL-6 Get in the habit We all know that good habits bring in good health. But we don’t realize how much difference they can make. In the 1970s, scientists at the University of California, LA interviews seven thousand people about their health habits. Then they follow these people to see how long they lived. The scientist discovered that seven habits were closely linked with a longer life. These habits are:1. Eating breakfast everyday. 2. Avoiding snacks between meals.3. Keeping an ideal weight, not too heavy or too thin.4. Exercising regularly. 5. Sleeping 7 to 8 hours per night, not more or less.6. Not smoking.7. Drink two or fewer alcoholic drinks per day. The researchers found that these habits had a powerful effect on health. People in the study who had three or fewer of these habits lived another 21.6 years. People who had six or seven could expect to live another 33 years. People age 55 to 64 with all seven good habits were as healthy as younger people age 25 to 34 who practiced only one or two of the habits. But how do you change your habits? A slow approach is the best way. Make one small change every week and be patient, it takes about 21 days to form a new habit. Track 3-4-OL-7 and Track 3-4-OL-8 Surprising syndromes of modem life R4argaret's friend is taking a new job in a faraway city. She wants to hold a farewell dinner party at her home. But she can't. Margaret suffers from CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome). Her apartment is messy and she's embarrassed by it. "I've never been a tidy person," she says. "My best friend gave me some good advice. He told me to get a maid." Today it's so easy to get information--and lots of it. We receive telephone calls all day long. People expect a quick response to their faxes, text messages, and e-mail messages. I;or some people, it's too much. They have information fatigue syndrome. There is so much information, they become paralyzed and can't think clearly "I can't sleep at night because I worry," says Bahman, a college senior. "It's terrible." Hurry sickness is a straightforward name for another syndrome of modern life. "I'm always rushing. Get headaches a lot. Taking aspirin seems to help," says Mari, a mother of two and a part-time company employee. Do you engage in "deskfast" (eating breakfast at your desk at work) more than once a week? Then you, too, may suffer from hurry sickness! We've all complained about having too much work to do. Well, now about not having enough work? nderload syndrome is caused by having little or nothing to do at the office. You have to pretend that you're U working. Steven works as a project manager. "I can finish my work in about four hours, but I'm afraid to say anything about it. I don't want to be assigned too much work!" In severe cases, people with this syndrome can get very bored and even became depressed. Chances are you're experienced phone neck before. Another name for it would be "pain in the neck," because that's what people with this condition experience. Holding the phone between your neck and your ear for a long time causes phone neck. A good long message is the suggested treatment for this syndrome. Track 3-4-OL-9 Sun-hee doesn’t feel well, so Tara asks Takeshi and Mike to come over. When they arrive, Takeshi asks Sun-hee how she is feeling. Sun-hee says she’s very tired, a little dizzy, and that she might even have a fever. Tara then explains that Sun-hee has also been very anxious about a meeting with the president of her university. Mike tells Sun-hee to eat something, but she says.” I can’t eat. I’m not hungry.” Then the phone rings. It’s the president’s secretary. She tells Tara to tell Sun-hee that tonight’s meeting has been canceled. When Sun-hee gets the news, she starts to feel much better and says,” it must be a miracle or something.” But her friends know it’s not a miracle. She was just really nervous about the meeting! Unit 5, Lesson A Track 3-5-1 Track 3-5-2 C: Hello Kai, have a seat. K: Hi, Miss XXX. C: How's it going? Are you excited about graduating? K: I guess so. But there's so much to do between now and then. C: Well, let s talk about that--let me check your file here. So, what's new? Have you researched any colleges or universities? K: Well, I researched three--like you told me to. C: Good, good. Which ones? K: Let's see ... California State University, Harvard University, and City College. C: And? K: Well, I applied to two: Harvard and City College. Cal State is just too far away. C: Sounds like you've been thinking about this seriously. That's good. K: Yep. C: Any news yet? K: Well, I got accepted to City College. I haven’t heard anything from Harvard. I probably won't get accepted there. C: Why do you say that? K: You know--it's so competitive. I don't think my grades are good enough. C: Well, let's wait and see. K: I’ll probably go to City College. My brother went there. I visited the campus and I like it. Track 3-5-3 Hans: Hi. Tom. What's new? Tom: Well, I'm going to start at a new high school this fall. Hans: Which one? Tom: Essex Academy. It's a boarding school. It's a five-hour drive from my parents' house. Hans: Does boarding school mean you live there? On campus? Tom: Exactly. Hans: That sounds awesome! Tom: Yeah. I think it's going to be cool. Track 3-5-4 D. Listen to two people talking about their plans after graduation. Pay attention to the expressions they use. Then talk about your own plans after graduation. 1. After I finished my Ph.D., I would like to go back to Senegal and start my own business in agriculture. 2. After graduation I plan to find a good job. I also plan to start a famil}f and buy a house. Track 3-5-OL-1 Track 3-5-OL-2 W: And finally today, we have a report about graduating seniors, Jason Kim standing by. Jason, are you there? J: Hi, Lucy. W: The natural Times newspaper asked college seniors “what are you going to do after you graduate? ” J: That’s right. Lucy. The students gave them surprising answers too. W: For example? J: Well, more than 50% of the students say they aren’t going to start a new job right away. W: Well, what are their future plans? J: Let’s ask some of them. Excuse me? M: Yes? J: I’m Jason Kim from SCA TV. Your name please? M: Mesuki. J: And what are you studying in. M: Art. J: OK, Mizuki, what are you going to do after graduate? G: I don’t know. I’ll probably chill out for a while. J: Chill out? M: You know, relax. J: OK, Mizuki, thanks for your comments. Hello, I’m Jason Kim and we’re doing a live report. What’s your name and major? R: My name is Robert and I’m studying in law. J: What are you going to do after you graduate? R: I don’t know, maybe I’ll take a long trip. J: What about a job? R: Work? Maybe one of these days, but first I’d like to take a trip. J: Thank you Robert and good luck. Well, that’s all for now. this is been Jason Kim and my report on college seniors. Now back to you Lucy. Track 3-5-OL-3 1. Eduardo: Hi, I’m Eduardo. I got accepted to college recently. Since the school is just in my neighborhood, I’m going to live at home. I’ll not apply for a scholarship because it’s too hard to get it. I think I’ll be able to support myself by working part-time. In my view, money is very important though it’s not everything. So most probably I’ll study business, I hope I can make it big after my graduation. 2.Jill: I’m Jill, I’m going to join a sorority, I want to make more friends of the same sex. I think that women should be united should always help each other. I’m going to volunteer work in my spare time to help those old-aged ladies in the community with their errands. I’m not going to a large university since I can’t afford it. 3.Max and Sara: I’m Max and this is Sara. We love each other, we’re not going to live in student housing. We plan to live in a mid-sized apartment not far away from the university. We’re going to study together and work part-time. Track 3-5-OL-4 I’m Mary and I’m twenty. I’m studying in life-long education at the university of Tokyo. I think it’s important for everyone to keep learning all their lives. That’s why I choose the major in life-long education. Personally I’m planning to further my education in an American university after graduation. So right now I’m taking an English class. I want to improve my English. I’m working part-time at a video store because I need to save money for my studies abroad. I have a boyfriend and he wants to go and study in the United States too. We have similar interests and personalities. I’m going to get married and live in a house by the ocean. Sooner or later I’ll have my own children. I’ll most probably stay at home to be a full-time mother before my children are sixteen years old. To witness their growth would be the most valuable thing in my life. Track 3-5-OL-5 Track 3-5-OL-6 Jameela: I work so hard for four years. I need a break now. I majored in biology and chemistry and I had a summer job in a day-care center. I’m going to take a year off before I start medical school. My plan is to travel and do volunteer work in west Africa. I’ll be a doctor someday, but I’m not sure what kind of doctor I’ll be. Jennie: I study business and it’s easy for me to find a job. Next month I’ll move to New York to start work at Giant Corporation. But I don’t really want to spend my whole life working for a company. I hope I can start my own business, maybe something with food. I love cooking, in college I cook dinner for roommate every night. Shane: Wow, four years really went fast. I can’t believe it’s graduation day. My major was computer science but I spent all of my free time playing music. I played guitar in two different bands. I also play electronic music using computers. I have job interviews with three software companies next week. I’m not worried about getting a job but I really want to play music too, that’s my biggest dream. Track 3-5-OL-7 Track 3-5-OL-8 Interviewer: We now have a winner! Stephanie Lee from Vancouver, Canada answered our questions and won the top prize: She will be our youth travel reporter in Europe! She's going to travel for three months and write about her experiences for our website. Interviewer: Do you have any international travel experience? Stephanie Lee: Yes, I do. Tokyo years ago, I spent the summer in Hong Kong, China, I stayed with my grandmother and worked in the family business. I also visited Africa last year. Interviewer: What do your travel experiences tell us about you? Stephanie Lee: I stayed in Hong Kong for about two months. I think that shows I can stay away from home for a long time. I don't get homesick at all. In Africa, I went to Tanzania. The highlight was climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s the highest mountain in Africa. The climb was very hard. Two people turned back before they reached the top, I made it all the way! Once I start something, I never give up. Interviewer: This job gives you a digital camera and pays your travel expenses. It doesn't pay a salary. How will you get your spending money? Stephanie Lee: I had a part-time job in a restaurant. I had worked there for two years. Fortunately I saved a lot of money, so I won't have to worry about money for my trip to Europe. Interviewer: Why should we choose you? Stephanie Lee: Because I love to travel! I'm a hard worker and will have no trouble filing reports on time-and I have a lot of energy! Track 3-5-OL-9 Takeshi get a letter from the Columbia Graduate School. While Sun-hee and Mike wait him to come home, they talk about Takeshi’s plans for grad school. Takeshi applied to several graduate programs, but two schools have already rejected him! Mike says Takeshi is going to hit the road if he doesn’t get accepted. When Takeshi gets home, he explains that if he doesn’t get accepted, he’s going to travel for a while and then he’ll apply to graduate school again. He also says that if he is accepted, he’s going to become a film director. Takeshi finally opens the letter—and it’s good news! Takeshi is going to go to grad school at Colunbia! Unit 6, Lesson A Track 3-6-2 Track 3-6-1 Conversation 1 Trey: Mindy, I need to make a phone call. Is there a pay phone around here? Mindy: Here. Use my cell phone, Trey. Trey: Really? Mindy: Sure. I have free service on nights and weekends. Trey: OK--thanks. Now, what do I do? Mindy: You have to turn it on. Press the power button. Trey: OK. I did that. Wait, there's no dial tone. Mindy: That's OK. Remember, it's a cell phone. It's different. Trey: Gotcha. Mindy: Enter the area code and then the telephone number. Trey: Let's see… Mindy: Now just press 'send' and you'll be connected. Trey: Got it! Thanks! Conversation 2 Jerry: Do you know Maria's phone number? She left a message on the answering machine but didn't leave her telephone number. Carla: Hmm, I don't know it ... Look in the telephone directory-. Jerry: I did. It's not listed. Carla: Oh ... Why don't you call directory assistance, then? Jerry: Good idea. Let's see ... 4-1-1… Operator: What city? Jerry: Boston. Operator: What listing? Jerry: I need the number for Maria Gomez on North Street. Operator: One moment, please. Thank you. Here's your number. The number is ... area code 617-524… Track 3-6-3 Receptionist: Good morning. Barr Incorporated. Yuka: Good morning. Tony White, please. Receptionist: One moment, please. I'm sorry. He's not in. May I take a message? Yuka: Yes, please. Tell him that Yuka called. Receptionist: Yuka. How do you spell that? Yuka: It's spelled Y-U-K-A. Receptionist: OK. Does Mr. White have your telephone number? Yuka: Yes, he does. Receptionist: OK, Yuka. I'll give him the message. Yuka: Thanks a lot. Track 3-6-4 D. Listen to two people talking about their attitudes towards cell phones. Pay attention to the expressions hey use. 1. I don't like cell phones that much. They're necessary…and they're very useful in emergencies…but in general, I think that they're not a good thing. 2. I like cell phones because they connect you with people. Wherever you are people can reach you. What I don't ike about cell phones is when they ring at the most unexpected times. l Track 3-6-OL-1 Track 3-6-OL-2 Conversation 1 D: Elaine, I’m so frustrated! E: Why? What’s wrong Dave? D: I’m trying to call Henry at home. His line is always busy. E: Did you try his cell phone? D: I don’t know the number. E: Hold on a second, here it is. Area code 2665556983. D: Thanks. E: Well? D: I’m getting his voice mail. I’m going to hang up. E: Why not you try again? Just press redial. D: Nope. Same thing, the voice mail. I’ll try again later. Thanks anyway. Conversation 2 E: what time is it ? D: Six o’clock. Why? E: I’m going to try Henry this time. D: I don’t think he’s home yet. E: You’ll never know. Maybe I’ll have better luck. B: Hello? E: Hello? Em…Could I speak to Henry please? B: I’m sorry, I think you’ve called the wrong number. E: Oh I’m sorry. Opps, I’ve dialed the wrong number. D: Well, try again. E: OK. H: Hello? E: Hello Henry? H: Yes? E: it’s Elaine, how are you? D: I’m fine, Thanks. It’s so nice to hear from you… Track 3-6-OL-4 Track 3-6-OL-3 B: Hi Liza. Can I borrow some money from you? I have to pay my phone bill. L: Why is your bill so high? B: Well I made a few phone calls last month and they were kind of expensive. L: Who did you call? B: I was calling my friend Raul in Caracas. I’m going to visit him next month. I wanted to plan my vacation. But first I dialed a wrong number, three times. L: Oh Beth. B: Then I checked it and enter the number again, Raul’s sister picked up the receiver, she doedn’t speak English. So she hang up the phone. I tried again the next day, Raul’s father answered and I left a message. L: Did Raul ever reach you? B: No, he got a busy signal because my brother’s always on the phone. Finally I called him and we talked for an hour. L: I think a plane ticket is cheaper than your phone bill. Track 3-6-OL-6 Track 3-6-OL-5 Do you want to get a cell phone? 1. everyone loves cell phones. More and more people are buying cell phones. With the cell phone, you can keep in touch with friends, family and co-workers everywhere you go. It’s important to choose the right cell phone and the right company. 2. choose the right plan. Look at plans from different companies and answer these questions: will I use my cell phone everyday or only in an emergency? When will I make calls, during the day, at night or weekends? Does the price fit my monthly budget? 3. what phone is right for you? Before you buy a phone, think about these things: what size do you want? Is it easy to use? Does it have the features you need, for example voice dialing or Internet service? 4. don’t talk and drive. You need two hands to drive a car. Taking your hand off the steeling wheel to use your phone is risky. In some places, it’s illegal. If you need to make a receive or call, stop at the side of the road. 5. use your cell phone politely. Turn your phone off in meetings, movies, restaurants or any place where ringing phone might disturb people. It’s OK to use your cell phone in a public place, just remember to speak softly and keep your conversation private. Track 3-6-OL-7 Track 3-6-OL-8 How do you feel about cell phones? It can't be denied: there has been a cell phone boom in the last decade. Everywhere you go, people seem to be talking on the telephone. How do people feel about cell phones? Our on-the-street survey found some interesting answers. Sixty-nine percent of the people we asked think cell phones are convenient and save time. Nineteen percent use cell phones only when they have to. A small percentage----only three percent----think cell phones are unnecessary. Another three percent say they are addicted to their cell phones! There have been some problems associated with cell phones. Some cities have passed laws affecting ell phone use. For example, in some places, it is now illegal to drive and use your cell phone at the same time. A survey asked people about cell phones and laws. Here is how they answered. There should be laws about cell phone usage in classrooms, theaters, and restaurants. 57% while driving. 45% on public transportation. 34% One thing is sure about cell phones: everyone has an opinion about how and when they should be used! Listen to w hat these four people had to say: Phil: I'm Phil, I love talking on the phone. I keep my phone next to my bed. I even take it with me into the bathroom! My friends say that I am "cell phone crazy." Sherry: I'm Sherry, I live in the country. I\4y nearest neighbor is 25 miles away. My cell phone makes me feel safe. I can call someone in an emergency. Eric: I'm Eric, I think cell phones are unnecessary. Why do people use them so often, especially in public places? I think it's a form of noise pollution! Carmen: I'm Carmen, I'm very busy. Sometimes I have to cancel an appointment at the last minute. I use my cell phone to do that. It's good for business. Track 3-6-OL-9 Roberto and Mike are in a restaurant. A woman is talking loudly on the cell phone. Roberto says,” I can’t stand cell phones.” Mike says he avoids taking calls in public unless it’s very important. But then Mike’s father calls to give Mike his new cell phone number. While they are talking, Mike’s mother calls on the other line. She starts to ask Mike to take a message for his dad, but Mike can’t stand taking messages, so he connects his mother and father. At Do you mind?” then she that point, the same woman who was talking so loud on her phone earlier says to Mike,” turns to her friend and says the same thing Roberto said,” I can’t stand cell phones—especially in public places.” Unit 7( Lesson A Track 3-7-1 and Track 3-7-2 Conversation 1 Host: Hello, Spencer. How are you? Spencer: Fine, thank you. I'm excited to be here. Host: Great! I see a photo in your hand. What is it? Spencer: Well, it's a picture of something that's famous worldwide. Host: Wow! Look at that! Is it yours? Spencer: It certainly is. I didn't buy it, though. My father gave it to me. Host: How did your father get it? Spencer: He carried it in the 1984 0ly-mpics. Ile was one of the runners. After the Olympics finished, he bought the torch and gave it to me. Host: You must be athletic, too, right? Spencer: No, not at all. I'm terrible at sports. Host: Well, what was your father's event? Spencer: He ran the 800 meters. He won his first race, but lost the second one. Host: Fascinating ... Well, your father wasn't only a strong athlete ---- he was also a good collector. Do you have any idea how much the torch is worth? Spencer: Not at all, Host: It's a good item to have. It's probably worth several thousand dollars. Spencer: Wow! Host: What are you going to do with it? Spencer: For now. I'm going to keep it. Someday I'II give it to a museum. Conversation 2 Host: Hi, Greta, it's nice to see you've brought us a fun object. Greta: Yeah. I really like it. Host: Did you play with it when you were a kid? Greta: A little, but not so much. My brother played with it all the time. I played with my teddy bear collection. Host: Do you know anything about this toy? Greta: I did some research. I know it was make in Germany by the Lehmann Company. I'm not sure of the date. Host: OK-- anything else? Greta: That's about it. Host: Well, let me tell you a little bit about the Lehmann Company. Their toys were very popular in the first half of the twentieth century. They're still making toys today, Greta: I didn't know that. Host: How much did you pay for this toy? Greta: Nothing. A neighbor gave it to us before he moved away. Host: Oh, that's good news because unfortunately, this toy is not a Lehmann toy Greta: It's not? Host : Nope. I'm sorry, but it's a fake. Greta: You're kidding! ost: No, I'm not. Look at the bottom of the toy. A Lehmann toy will have the letter "e" marked on it. Yours H doesn't have that. Greta: Oh, how disappointing! Host: Well, it's still in good condition. Greta: Yes, that s true. It may not be worth anything, but I'II always keep it for my children. Track 3-7-3 Olivia: Where are you rushing off to? Roshan: I've got cricket practice. It starts at 5:()(). Olivia: Cricket? Roshan: Are you familiar with it? It's really popular in my country. Olivia: Is it a sport? Roshan: Yes. It's played with a ball and bat. There are 11 players on each team. Olivia: I didn’t know our university even had a cricket team! Roshan: They do. We have players from all over the world. Olivia: You must really like it. Roshan: I do. It’s fun. I've been playing it since I was a teenager. Track 3-7-4 A: Are you familiar with the game of darts? B: Not really. How do you play it? A: You throw a dart at a target to score points. B: Where is the game played? A: In pubs in England mostly. Track 3-7-5 1, I've been drawing for the last three years. And I like drawing because it lets me --- puts my mind at ease and lets me think about other things, as opposed to what's going on in the news and the troubles that I might be having. 2. Sports have always been an important part of my life. I have been horseback riding since I was a kid. I go skiing quite often and I learned how to scuba dive when I was eight years old. Track 3-7-OL-1 Track 3-7-OL-2 A: Well Ivan, now the final exams are finished, what are you going to do? I: Haha, that’s easy, Alfredo, take a break, I’m exhausted. How about you? A: Same here. I need to rest for a couple of days. Then I’m going on a trip next week. Where are you going? I: A: My wife and I are going to the vist view resort. I: That sounds relaxing. A: Actually it’s going to be kind of busy, in a fun way. They have lots of activities there: horseback riding, skydiving… I: Skydiving! Are you going to do that? A: No, I’m going for the scuba diving. I: I didn’t know you’re a scuba diver. A: Well I’m not, yet. We’re going to take lessons when we get there. By the end of the trip, I’ll be ready to try my first real dive. I: That sounds like fun. I wish I could go, but my kids are too small, they’re only 10 and 12 years old. A: You know? They are not too young. There’s junior program to prepare kids for scuba diving. You should check it out. I: I should, but I know my wife, she’ll never agree to it. She’s afraid of the water. A: Well, here’s a ? if you’re interested. Like I said, they have other activities besides scuba diving. They also have a full service spa. Maybe your wife will enjoy that. I: Now that’s an idea! Track 3-7-OL-3 Track 3-7-OL-4 My favorite hobby is nature photography. I have been taking pictures outdoors for more than ten years. In that time, I’ve traveled to several national parks in my country. I’ve also visited Mexico and Brazil. I like to take pictures of birds and animals. I’ve gotten some really nice photos. But sometimes I can’t find my favorite pictures that’s because I haven’t put them in the albums yet. Track 3-7-OL-5 Track 3-7-OL-6 Adventure races It’s a team sport. It includes mountain climbing, biking, boating and trail running. It has lots of special mystery events like climbing over a five meter wall and carrying a team member for three kilometers. What is it? “The coolest sport I’ve ever done!” Says 31-year-old Brine Martin. He recently finished the Hawaii Adventure Race with his team, “the outsiders.” ” Although everyone on our team bikes and runs everyday, it was a great challenge.” His team finish fifth out of more than two hundred teams in the race. Adventure racing is a new sport, they started a few years ago. In it, teams of four people race nonstop across long distances and difficult environments 24 hours a day. There’re men’s, women’s and mixed teams. Some adventure races are just one day, but others are much longer. In the Eco-Challenge, one of the most famous races, teams must travel five hundred kilometers in ten days. They travel by running, climbing ropes, kayaking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Every year the Eco-Challenge is held in a different country and environment. Like the jungles of Malaysia, the desert of Morocco, or the mountains of Canada. Speed and stamina are very important for adventure racers. But there’s one more unusual thing about the sport. To win the race, all team members must finish together. If one person quits, the team is out of the race. “You have to help each other, and you really learn to work together” says Brine Martin, ”I enjoy that most of all.” Track 3-7-OL-7 A star in the X Games There's a new kind of competition happening worldwide. No, it's not the World Cup. It's the X Game. In different areas of the world, athletes train and complete in their own versions of the X Games. The best athletes can advance to the global championship. At the championship, teams from six regions (Asian Australia, Canada, Europe, South America, and the United States) face each other. There are summer sports (in-line skating, biking, and skateboarding) and winter ones (skiing and snowboarding). Most "X Gamers" are male, but there are a few women. One woman, in particular, stands out from the crowd. Her name is Fabiola da Silx a. She's an in-line skater and she comes from Brazil. There are two different in-line skating categories: park and vert. In the park event, skaters compete on a course that has ledges, handrails, and other obstacles. In the very event, skaters do tricks in a half pipe. They try to fly high in the air and spin. Fabiola competes in both events. She has been skating for years and she has always dominated the women's events. Fabiola would like to see more women in the X Games, but she's not afraid of the guys. Ever since she received her first pair of skates at the age of 12, she's played with boys. Now she skates in competitions with them and she beats many of them. Fabiola's mother was a housekeeper. It was hard, but she saved her money to buy Fabiola's skates. It was a good investment. Fabiola has traveled abroad for events and become famous in the skating world. Success hasn't gone to her head, though. She's a typical young woman of the world: She has a boyfriend likes to listen to rock music, and prefers health}- foods. She doesn't seem to care much about the attention she gets. Track 3-7-OL-9 Claudia is at Roberto’s to practice playing the flute. As Roberto plays his guitar, Claudia says she hopes she’ll be that good someday. Roberto tells Claudia that he has been playing since he was a teenager and reminds her that, “Practise makes perfect.” Claudia explains that she has trouble practicing at home because Tara and Sun-hee have been studying a lot lately. Roberto tells her not to worry because they’re going to practice today. Roberto suggests three different songs to play but Claudia hasn’t played any of them. Finally, she suggests a song she’s been practicing lately. Roberto says he hasn’t played it for a long time, but it was one of his favorites——“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”! Unit 8, Lesson A Track 3-8-1 Track 3-8-2 Track 3-8-3 Joan: Greetings everyone! I'm Joan Riverton and I'm reporting directly from the red carpet at the Crystal Awards. Can you believe it? There are stars everywhere. Speaking of movie stars, here comes one right now----Debra Danvers. Debra: Hello, Joan. Joan: Hello, Debra. Look at you! Debra: The dress is made by Vera Wang. Do you like it? Joan: You look so elegant! Good luck at the awards show tonight Debra: Thanks! Joan: That dress is a disaster! Here comes Marla Kelly, everyone's favorite TV star. She's so petite---- Marla! Marla! Over here! Marla: Good evening, Joan. You look wonderful. Joan: Same to you. Marla. You're as pretty as a picture Marla: You're too kind. Joan: Good luck in there. Marla: Thanks, Joan. Joan: Well, frankly, her makeup is OK, but those earrings are a nightmare Brad: Hello, Joan. What did you just say? Joan: Oh, hello, Brad. It s soccer star Brad Litz, everyone. He's here with his wife, Yasmin. You surprised me! ... Don't you look handsome in that suit! Brad: Thanks, Joan. Joan: And look at you, Yasmin. You're always so attractive. Are you nervous? Yasmin: Yes! I'm up for the Best Director Award. I hope I win. Joan: I'm sure you will. Yasmin: Thanks, Joan. Bye! Joan: She will never win. Her movie was terrible! And his suit ... I think it came from a discount store! It's so cheap! Well, we're going to cut away to a commercial, but don t go any where. We'll be back in 60 seconds with more stars ... and more excitement! Track 3-8-4 C. Listen to Chris and Tyler's conversation. Why doesn't T} ler like tattoos'l tjnderline his reason. Chris: Guess what? 1'm getting a tattoo. Tyler: Are you serious? Why? Chris: Oh, I've always wanted one. I've already waited for two years. Now I'm ready! Tyler: I don t think you should get one. Chris: Why not? Tyler: Well, for one thing, it's going to hurt. Chris: I know. That s u hat everyone says. Tyler: For another, tattoos aren't easy to remove. What happens if you change your mind? Chris: You sound like my mom. She's not very happy about my decision either. Track 3-8-5 E. Read the items in the box below. Do you think college students should or shouldn't do these things? Tell your partner why you think so. A: Do you think college students should get tattoos? B: No, I don t think so. Tattoo designs are not real, and some tattoos look ugly. A: Do you think college students should wear makeup? B: Yes, I think sometimes we should. On formal occasions, wearing light makeup makes me feel confident. Track 3-8-6 D. Listen to two girls talking about u hat type of boys they like. Then tell your partner the type of boys girls you like to date and explain why. A: Are you dating right now? B: Me? No, not at the moment. A: Come on. Tell me the truth. What about that tall boy I always see you with? B: You mean Tony? We're just in the same study group. That's all. He's not my type. A: Oh, really? What's your type? B: Well, he should be interesting, and have a good sense of humor. What about you? A: Well ... I haven't thought about this seriously. But I'm attracted to smart guys, too. Good looks are not important to me. But, he should be honest and romantic. Track 3-8-OL-1 Track 3-8-OL-2 K: Hey Alex, come here a second. A: Yeah? K: I need your help. I’m kind of attracted to Gabe Martin. A: And I can help? K: Well, you’re a guy, aren’t you? Look, here’s the situation, he sits next to me in math class. I think he has a nice personality but I’ve never spoke to him. What should I do? A: Talk to him. Just like you’re talking to me. K: You mean I should talk to him first? A: You talk to me first, didn’t you? K: That’s different, we’re friends. A: Just talk to him. Gabe will like it, just be sincere when you do it. K: I don’t know. A: Don’t be shy. Gabe’s a really nice guy, we play on the football team together. K: OK, maybe I’ll try. Track 3-8-OL-3 Track 3-8-OL-4 Tattoos pause risks. Tattoos may appeal to some young people for varies reasons. But pause risks to them at the same time. There’re many side of faces to getting a tattoo. For one thing, using unclean needles that are not ??? properly for tattoos may lead to contracting diseases, such as HIV. Tattoos, also look very unprofessional, if a student walks into an interview with a tattoo on his or her neck, it may lower the chances they getting the job. Some people even think tattoos are disgusting. Tattoos may also be particularly unattractive and ugly looking on females. Besides, tattoos are permanent and are not easy to get rid of. When they get old, the tattoos look like a mess. So no matter what reasons they might be for getting a tattoo, young people must always remember the consequences and risks. They shouldn’t get one unless they really want to keep it on their body forever and are willing to live with the consequences. Track 3-8-OL-5 Track 3-8-OL-6 Internet dating Rachel Levine: I’m Rachel Levine, I’m a psychologist. In my view, the internet has caused problems in dating. Some people think internet will help him find love a lot faster, but even you had a great relationship online, you still have to meet face to face. And then, the relationship often doesn’t work. Carman Torres: I’m Carman Torres, I’m 26 years old. I think high-tech dating doesn’t work because you can’t really judge things like looks, personality and sincerity online. On the computer a person can tell you all of their great qualities and leave out the bad points. So you can waste a lot of time meeting guys that you really don’t get along with. Tina Gunderson: I’m Tina Gunderson, I’m 29 years old. I know internet dating is really popular, but I’ve never tried it. I think the best way to meet a boyfriend is at your job. You can get to know a person very well in a relaxed way. But don’t plusher, because you’re not dating. You can learn about his personality because you spend a lot of time together. You’ll find out about his family, interests and his sense of humor. Best of all, you can ask other people’s opinions about him and get advice from your friends. You can’t get all of this online. Track 3-8-OL-7 Track 3-8-OL-8 Dating around the world Do you want to go on a date? Are you still single? So are these people! After you listen, you may realize something: Meeting someone special can be a challenge anywhere! Interviewer: How did you recently try to meet someone, Deepak? Deepak: I went to a "speed dating" event in London. There is a long table. Boys sit on one side and girls sit on the other. You talk to the person sitting across from you. After three minutes a bell rings, and you move on to the next person. You check off the names of the people you like. It was fun, but three minutes is too short! I didn't make any matches. Interviewer: How would you like to meet someone? Deepak: I'd like to have someone introduce me to a nice girl. I don't like casual dating. Maybe I'm too traditional, but that's how I am. Interviewer: How did you recently trying to meet someone, Nina? Nina: I grew up in a small town before I moved to the big city. Back home, there was a guy I was attracted to, but I never talked to him. Recently, I've tried to meet men here, but I'm still too shy! Interviewer: How would you like to meet someone? Nina: It's more relaxing to go out in a big group. I want to meet someone when I'm out with a group of friends. That feels more natural and not so stressful. Interviewer: How did you recently try to meet someone, Kaleo? Kaleo: I met a woman at work. I asked her out, but it caused problems. I need to find a new place for meeting women. Interviewer: How would you like to meet someone? Kaleo: Of course, looks are important, but I want to meet someone with common interests. I love waterskiing and surfing. My friend says that Internet dating is fun. You can read all about the other person before you contact her. That might work for me. Interviewer: How did you recently try to meet someone, Fumiko? Fumiko: I went to a kind of "matchmaking party." There are the same number of boys and girls at the party. It's not very romantic. And when I attended, the drinks were very expensive. Interviewer: How would you like to meet someone? Fumiko: I'd like to meet someone by myself in a romantic way. Imagine this: There is a huge rainstorm. A handsome stranger shares his umbrella with you. You and he fall in love. I know it sounds crazy, but that's my fantasy. Track 3-8-OL-9 Sun-hee tells Tara that personal ads will not help her find a relationship. Tara says she hasn’t met “Mr. Right” yet, but she’s still had fun on dates she made through the personals. Then Tara reads some ads out loud and Sun-hee finds something wrong with each one. Tara thinks Sun-hee is too fussy and says,” No wonder you haven’t tried dating through the personals yet.” Sun-hee says she did answer a personal ad once, and it was an awful experience. Then Sun-hee pretends to read an ad about an “intelligent female” who feels like seeing Brad Pitt’s new movie. When Tara realizes Sun-hee is joking, she decides to stop reading the ads and go out to a movie with Sun-hee.