新视野大学英语听说教程1 unit 3
时间：2018-12-01 作者：英语课 分类：新视野大学英语听说教程 第一册
II. Listening Skills
Understanding Times and Dates
1. W: Oh, look at the clock. It’s 5:15. I’ll be late for Jennifer’s birthday party! I was supposed to leave at 5 o’clock.
M: Don’t worry! You still have some time. The clock is twenty minutes fast.
Q: What time is it now?
2. W: It’s 7:50, lazybones, and you’re going to be late for the meeting.
M: God! I was sleeping like a dog. Well, I still have ten minutes.
Q: When is the man’s meeting?
3. M: Thank you, Laura. We’d like to go to the barbecue with you. What time should we be there
W: Some people are coming around 11:00, and we’re going to play badminton, but we won’t eat until around 12:30.
Q: At what time are they going to eat?
4. M: I knew Dr. Smith’s birthday was October 26th, but I didn’t realize it was this Saturday.
W: Let’s give him a surprise party. We could ask him to meet us at his office at 5, and then we could take him to dinner at the restaurant around 5:30.
Q: What time does the woman suggest meeting Dr. Smith?
5. M: I just read that Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, when very little was understood about time and energy.
W: Absolutely. But when he died on April 18, 1955, people knew a lot more, and nuclear power stations had been built.
Q: When was Einstein born?
1.D 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.B
III. Listening In
Task 1: A Picture
I have a picture that sits on my desk in my bedroom. When I have trouble studying, or I’m worried about an exam, I just take a look at it. It is a picture of my best friends taken years ago when we were in high school. It reminds me of the good time we’ve shared and the support their friendship still gives me today. Even though our lives have gone in different directions, the bond 2 we created has kept us close. Every week I get a message on my answering machine from one of them, or a letter in the mail with the latest news or vacation photos. I often get e-mail with a joke for the day, or words of comfort about some problems in my life. My friends have shown up for surprise birthday parties, and one of them even traveled two hours from the other end of town just to watch my first English speech contest. Our friendship has carried me through a lot of difficult experiences, and has enriched 3 the good ones. It is the kind of friendship that outlasts 4 disagreements, changes, and separation.
1.C 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.B
Task 2: Problem of Meeting People
As a foreign student, I have a number of problems, both academically and socially. The biggest one is meeting people. I feel confident about my ability to cope 5 with problems from my studies, but I’m not comfortable making friends with other students, especially local ones. Perhaps I’m worrying unnecessarily, but I find it difficult to talk to them and to make friends. The primary reasons is the language barrier. My English is quite standard and forma, and although that helps me with my academic work, I have trouble understanding other students when they are just talking. It seems to me that in order to meet with other students I really need informal, colloquial 6 English. Besides, there’s the cultural gap 7. That’s why it’s so difficult for overseas students and native English speaking students to really get to know each other. I really want to overcome this difficulty. I guess the best way to begin is to start talking about course work that we share; and then I could suggest going for a cup of tea or coffee. Over coffee we could get to know each other. Another way would be to join a club, like a tennis club or a photo club, because that immediately gives you something in common with other people there. It gives you a starting point to build on.
He has both academic and social problems.
He fells confident about his ability to cope with his studies.
The language barrier is the main reason why he finds it hard to make friends with local students.
It is difficult for overseas students and native English speaking students to really get to know each other because there is the cultural gap.
Te best way for the overseas students to actually overcome the difficulty of making friends with native English speaking students is to start talking about course work.
Task 3: Long Distance Friendships
I have quite a few long distance friendships. How do I maintains 8 these relationships? Well, I believe friendship is very important, But I also think friendship really needs tending—like plants in the garden. It’s important to keep up to date with my friends, something that’s hard to do with long distances between us. But over the years I have managed to stay very tight with my friends, even though distances separate us. Jane lives in another city, and she’s not much for writing letters, so we talk on the phone at least once a week, usually for an hour at a time. We take turns calling each other, so I stay close to her through the phone. My phone bills are high, but I consider them just another living expense, like rent. Other friends I e-mail. I have one friend who just isn’t into writing letters. I’ve known her for a long time. We’ve always considered ourselves friends, but over time I’ve always been in and out of touch with her. But she is always on-line—e-mail is her thing. Since I’ve gotten an e-mail address, I e-mail her twice a week. Now, I’m back in good touch with her. She’ll often sit down and write me e-mail, but she just wouldn’t do it with pen and paper. E-mail’s really a great way to keep in touch with friends.
1.maintain 2.tending 3.date 4.phone 5.turns 6.bills 7.expenses
8.e-mail 10.touch
Task 4: An Announcement
The Student Friendship Association 9
outing
school gate
6:40
7 sharp
on time
IV. Speaking Out
Now Your Turn
Nicole: Hi, Steven!
Steven: Why, Nicole! You looked so excited.
Nicole: I can’t believe it! I won the first prize in the speech contests!
Steven: That’s great! Congratulations!
Nicole: Thanks. I’m so happy! I really worked hard though.
Steven: You deserve 10 it. I’m very happy for you.
Model 2 Sorry, I’m new here, too.
Now Your Turn
Matthew: Hey, Kimberly, guess what!
Kimberly: What’s up, Matt?Matthew: I’ve got the most wonderful news!
Kimberly: What’s that?Matthew: Our school basketball team won our game—and by ten points!
Kimberly: How wonderful!
Model 3 Go straight ahead till…
Now Your Turn
Susan: What’s wring 11? You looked so tired and worried.
Sarah: My roommate, Nicole, had a temperature last night, as high as 40 degrees centigrade!
Susan: Terrible! Is she all right now?Sarah: I don’t know. She’s in hospital.
Susan: I hope she’ll be fine.
Sarah: So do I.
V. Let’s Talk
Jack 12: Hi, I’ve been looking for you since the morning. I couldn’t find you anywhere.
Jane: Yeah. I don’t feel like hanging out with the crowd any more, especially since Susan stopped coming to school.
Jack: I know. It’s such a pity about her parents: losing one parent is bad enough, but losing them both on the same day and in such an accident…It’s terrible! Have you seen her since?
Jane: No. I tired talking to her on the phone. She sounded bad.
Jack: The other day, I talked to Mr. Smith—you know that tall guy who works 13 in the Dean’s Office. Apparently 14, Susan is thinking of dropping out of school. She has almost money, you know. Her parents didn’t have much savings 15.
Jane: Yeah. I’ve been quite worried about her. But simply feelings sorry for her is not enough; we have to think of some way to help her. Have any suggestions?
Jack: Well, I haven’t really thought about it. I could possibly give her some money. I’ve saved up from my part-time job.
Jane: Wow. You’re so generous! But…that wouldn’t be a long-term solution.
Jack: That’s true…Perhaps we could help her find a part-time job.
Jane: Good idea! The lady who runs the shop where I work at night could be helpful. If Susan is interested, I can introduce her to the lady.
Jack: Great! Once she gets a regular income, things will be better. More than anything else, it will take her mind off her tragedy.
Jane: Hmm…I was wondering, could we organize a fund-raiser for her?
Jack: Well, I’m not so sure how that would work. You know, taking help from us, her best friends, is one thing, but getting the whole school involved may not be a good idea.
Jane: Yeah. You’re right. We’ll think of something else. In the meantime 16 let’s go ahead with what we’ve planned. (Looking at her watch) Oh! It’s five to two. I have a class. I gotta run. Let’s meet tonight. Bye!
Jack: Bye!
JACK ABEG Jane CDF
For Reference 17
A
A, break the bed news about Mary to B.
It’s terrible! I heard that Mary’s father died of cancer.
B, say what you feel about the news.
Oh, my. I am so sorry to hear that. What terrible news!
A, tell your worry about Mary’s life and study.
Her father is a real breadwinner of the family. Mary will have to quit school.
B, suggest doing something to help Mary out.
Well, that’s too bad. What shall we do then as her good friends?A, give your suggestion.
Is that possible that we raise money from among our fellow schoolmates to support her?B, show your agreement with A.
Sounds OK. Let’s give it a try.
B
A, tell B that John is going to be back to school.
I heard that John is going to be back to school.
B, say what you feel about the news.
Oh, really? He’s been in hospital for such a long time.
A, show your concern about John’s missed study.
Well, he must be very worried about his study.
B, suggest helping 18 John with his schoolwork,
Let’s take turns to help him catch up on weekends. OK?A, show your agreement to B’s opinion.
Good. I would also love to be helpful.
VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking
Task 1: Worry of a Teacher
Susan Smith cared for her students very much, and they all liked her. She wanted them to learn and to be happy. She had a special relationship with one student, Doris. Doris had been to Susan’s house several times and had come to know her husband and children. Lately, Susan had been very worried about Doris because the student’s hometown had recently been hit by a strong earthquake. Susan observed that Doris had lost a lot of weight and often had dark circles under her eyes. She talked to Doris and was as helpful as she could be, but felt that Doris really should see a doctor. One day, Susan talked to Doris and suggested that she go to the health center to talk to one of the doctors. Doris’ face became very red. She said, “I don’t need a doctor. How could you make a suggestion like that? I thought you were my friend!” Susan was very surprised by Doris’ reaction. She said, “I’m sorry to have upset you. I just want to help.” After that conversation, Doris stopped talking to Susan. She also transferred 19 out of her class.
1. learn happy
2. earthquake
3. weight dark circles
4. the health center turned red
5. surprised talking transferred
Task 2: How to build lifelong friendship?You may have a lot of friends and expect your friendships to last a lifetime. However, lifelong friendships are not always what everybody can get. Friends sometimes misunderstand each other. For one thing, you may want your friends to be near at hand, but also you need your independence and privacy 20. For example, when one of your friends comes asking if it is all right to spend the evening in your house, sometimes you just say “no” to hi or her because it is nor convenient for you. Unfortunately, not all your friends understand this type of independence. They believe that friends can ask for any favor and the answer should always be “yes”. Also, misunderstanding sometimes occurs when you ask for help. You expect your friends to help you mo matter what the circumstances are. But the fact is, your friends may not always drop everything to satisfy each of your needs. This may make you angry with them and your friendship could fade. The most important thing for you and your friends to do is to always show understanding and respect for each other.
1.T 2.F 3.F 4.T 5.T
Task 3: At Your Side
When the daylight’s gone and you’re on your own,
And you need a friend just to be around.
I will comfort you; I will take your hands.
And I’ll pull you through, I will understand.
And you know that I’ll be at your side.
There’s no need to worry.
Together we’ll survive through the haste 21 and hurry.
I’ll be at your side.
If you feel like you’re alone, and you’ve nowhere to turn,
I’ll be at your side.
If life’s standing 1 still and your soul’s confused,
And you cannot find what road to choose.
If you make mistakes,
You can’t let me down.
I will still believe,
I will turn around…
- After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
- They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。
- This glue makes a good firm bond.这种胶水粘得很结实。
- His word is his bond.他是讲信用的。
- The study of science has enriched all our lives. 科学研究丰富了我们的整个生活。
- breakfast cereals enriched with vitamins 增加了维生素的早餐谷物食品
- He had a lot of work,but he was able to cope.他的活虽多，但还能应付得来。
- They have to cope with a mountain of problems.他们得应付成堆的问题。
- It's hard to understand the colloquial idioms of a foreign language.外语里的口头习语很难懂。
- They have little acquaintance with colloquial English. 他们对英语会话几乎一窍不通。
- We must see that there is no gap in our defence.我们必须确保我们的防御没有漏洞。
- There is a gap of five miles between towns.镇与镇之间相隔五英里。
- The country maintains military bases on foreign soil. 那个国家在国外设有军事基地。
- She maintains that the accusation is groundless. 她坚持该指控是毫无根据的。
- Our long association with your company has brought great benefits.我方和贵公司的长期合作带来了巨大的利益。
- I broke away from the association ten years ago.我10年前就脱离了那个团体。
- You really deserve a good beating,you naughty boy.你这个调皮孩子真该打。
- I do not deserve all the praises bestowed upon me.我不配得到这些赞扬。
- My socks were so wet that I had to wring them.我的袜子很湿，我不得不拧干它们。
- I'll wring your neck if you don't behave!你要是不规矩，我就拧断你的脖子。
- I am looking for the headphone jack.我正在找寻头戴式耳机插孔。
- He lifted the car with a jack to change the flat tyre.他用千斤顶把车顶起来换下瘪轮胎。
- We expect writers to produce more and better works.我们期望作家们写出更多更好的作品。
- The novel is regarded as one of the classic works.这篇小说被公认为是最优秀的作品之一。
- An apparently blind alley leads suddenly into an open space.山穷水尽，豁然开朗。
- He was apparently much surprised at the news.他对那个消息显然感到十分惊异。
- I can't afford the vacation,for it would eat up my savings.我度不起假，那样会把我的积蓄用光的。
- By this time he had used up all his savings.到这时，他的存款已全部用完。
- I continued working,meantime,he went out shopping.我继续工作，这期间他出去买东西。
- In the meantime we pressed on with the airlift.与此同时，我们加紧进行空运。
- We spent days going through all related reference material.我们花了好多天功夫查阅所有有关的参考资料。
- I like to have my reference books within my reach.我喜欢把参考书放到伸手可取的地方。
- The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
- By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。
- The remaining twenty patients were transferred to another hospital. 其余的二十名病人被转送到另一家医院去了。
- The farm has been transferred from father to son for generations. 这农场由父亲传给儿子，已传了好几代。