新视野大学英语听说教程1 unit 4
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
Listening for Telephone Numbers
1. W: I’m wondering if the weather will be good for us to go cycling on Saturday.
M: Let’s call the weather office. I know the phone number. It’s 661-3047. If the weather is going to be bad, we’ll have to wait for another week.
Q: What’s the phone number for the weather office?The phone number for the weather office is 6613047.
2. W: I’m so sorry, but the general manager isn’t back yet. Can I take a message for him?
M: Yes. Please ask him to call me 843-2057.
Q: At what number will the general manager return the call?The general manager will return the call at 8432057.
3. M: Do you have Simon’s mobile phone number? A well-known scientist from the States is giving a speech on global warming in the Science Museum. I’m sure Simon would be interested.
W: Let me see… His number is 13032108585.
Q: What is Simon’s mobile phone number?Simon’s mobile phone number is 13032108585.
4. M: Hello, I’m calling to check on the school sports meet.
W: Yes, sir, how can I help you?
M: There’s been so much rain lately; I was wondering if it’s postponed 1.
W: It has been postponed because of the weather, but for further information, please contact 54362163, extension 205.
Q: What number should be the man dial for the further information about the sports meet?
The man could dial 54362163, extension 205 for further information about the sports meet.
5. M: Hello. I’m calling form Beijing. I’ve learned from the Internet that a hurricane is approaching Miami. I’d like to call one of my friends there immediately. Can you tell me how to make an international call?
W: What number are you calling, sir?
M: His number in Florida is 511-0897.
W: Well, first, dial 011, then dial 1, the area code for North America, and then the area code 305 for Miami. After that, dial your friend’s number.
Q: What is the complete number the man should dial to reach his friend in Miami?
The an should dial 01113055110897 to reach his friend in Miami.
III. Listening In
Task 1: Weather Forecasting
We all know that it’s not possible for man to control the weather. But we can tell what important changes there will be in the weather in the short term. This is called weather forecasting. Many people rely on the weatherman to provide that information, but one method of weather forecasting is simply to use your eyes and brains. For example, if you see a rainbow in rainy weather in the evening, this is a sign that the weather will soon be clear and fine. Sometimes distant objects such as hills and tall trees seem to be very clear and near; this is a sign of much water vapor 2 in the air, and then rain will probably come. If a fog appears just about sunrise in the morning, then the day will be arm. If the sunset is mostly red in color, then the following day will be fine. If the stars twinkle at night, then fine weather will come the next day.
1.B 2.D 3.C 4.A 5.D
Task 2: Wrong Weather Forecast
M: Hey, Jane! Does everyone know what time to meet us this weekend for the picnic?
W: Yeah. They’ll all be here at eleven sharp! I’ve got all the food and drinks for the barbecue, and Tom is bringing the grill 3.
M: OK. I’ve got that old net; we can use that for beach volleyball.
W: Oh, I forgot to tell you. I’ve invited Class 2 and 3 as well. We’ll be able to have a volleyball match, one class against another; that’ll be great fun.
M: Did you check the weather? I hope it’s going to stay nice for the weekend; we can’t have a picnic in the rain.
W: No worries! I watched the weather forecast last night, and the weatherman said it’s going to be fine—maybe a little cloudy, but DEFINITELY no rain!
(next morning)
M: There’s terrible weather! It’s raining buckets!
W: There’s no way we can go out in that. Those weatherman are useless—I hope they had a picnic today too.
M: I don’t know what’s happened to the weather these days. When I was little, we never had this much rain in the summer.
W: I AGREE. And have you noticed that winter is warmer now as well? We always used to get snow in January. Now winter is more like spring!
M: You’re telling me. I bet it’s all the pollution and the hole in the ozone 4 layer that’s changing the weather.
W: Oh, global warming and all that.
M: I guess we’ll have to take a rain check on the picnic.
They are planning to have their picnic on the weekend.
They will be able to have a volleyball match, one class against another.
It’ll be fine, and maybe a little cloudy, but there’ll be definitely no rain.
Those weatherman are useless.
All the pollution and the hole in the ozone layer are responsible for the changeable weather.
Task 3: Global Climate Change
Today, scientists have found that the greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere have changed the global climate. These gases are largely due to human activities, such as the burning up of gas, coal and oil, and the destruction of forests. It is estimated that the average surface temperature of the earth will rise by 1.5-3.5℃ by 2100. This rate of warming is significant. The oceans will heat up and glaciers 5 will melt. As a result, the global average sea level is expected to rise by 15-95 cm by 2100. In that case all coastal 6 cities will be at risk as a result of flooding and storm surges. Also, around the world weather events such as storms and floods will become more frequent and intense. Clearly, global climate change is becoming a great threat to our environment. So we must take effective measures to produce fewer greenhouse gases that cause it.
Global climate is causes by the greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere. These gases are largely due to the burning up of gas, coal and oil, and the destruction of forests. Scientists estimate that, by 2100, the average surface temperature of the earth will rise by 1.5-3.5℃ and global average sea level will rise by 15-95 cm. All coastal cities will be at risk as a result of flooding and storm surges. Clearly, global climate change is becoming a great threat to our environment.
Task 4: An Announcement
Friday looks really good. Sunny all day with a daytime temperature of 70 degrees. But bundle up Friday night, as the temperature will drop sharply. On Saturday, it will be cold and cloudy in the morning with strong winds. In the afternoon, there’s a good chance of snow flurries, and the temperature will only reach 37 degrees! On Sunday morning it will be cloudy, with some rain showers in the afternoon. But temperatures will rise to 50 degrees.
IV. Speaking Out
Now Your Turn
Lisa: Sarah, would you mind not keeping the window open? All my papers have been blown off the desk and onto the floor!
Sarah: I’m sorry. I didn’t realize the wind was so strong. You’re working on a paper?
Lisa: Yeah, it has to be turned in this Wednesday.
Sarah: Oh, I almost forgot! I’m going to give a presentation tomorrow morning, and I haven’t read a word yet!
Lisa: Come on, you shouldn’t leave everything till the last minute.
Model 2 It’s terrible!
Now Your Turn
Ashley: Wow! What a wind! It’s terrible, isn’t it, Kathy?
Katherine: You bet. There’s a dust storm blowing up.
Ashley: Yeah. You could get blinded if you go outside.
Katherine: The weather forecaster recommends staying indoors.
Ashley: That’s the best we can do.
Model 3 Take care
Now Your Turn
James: How do you like my new motorcycle, Robert? I’m going to ride it into town.
Robert: It’s cool1 But don’t you think it’s snowing too hard today?
James: I don’t mind. What I really like is style, and riding a motorcycle is really stylish 7.
Robert: Take care. Safety counts more than style.
James: I know. But it’s thrilling to ride in the snow.
Robert: Then, you’ll have to run the risk of having a bad fall.
V. Let’s Talk
Emma: Michael, whereabouts in China are you from?
Michael: I was born in Beijing, but I live in Shanghai now. How about you?
Emma: I’m from Scotland.
Michael: Oh? What’s it like?
Emma: Well, the weather is pretty cold there. Actually, most of Scotland is cols and often wet. I’m sure it’s the coldest part of the British Isles 8.
Michael: Beijing is very cold in winter too, although it’s more of a dry cold, if you know what I mean. However, I like winter; it’s my favorite season. Summer is just too hot!
Emma: Well ,I think you’re lucky to have a hot summer. Scotland’s summer is pretty miserable 9, wet and cold.
Michael: Do you think people’s personalities 10 are defined by the climate they live in?
Emma: Well, that’s an interesting idea. I think there’s definitely something in it, because when the weather is hot, I easily lose my temper, but when it’s cooler, I feel much calmer.
Michael: If it’s raining I always feel depressed 11. I cry along with the weather!
Emma: Spring always makes me feel happy; the birds are singing and the whole atmosphere seems cheerful.
Michael: Hmm, I agree. I think spring is my favorite season too.
Emma: What about the winter blues 12? What are they?
Michael: Well, that means you’re down in the dumps, because the weather’s so gloomy and cold. You feel all sad and blue! I often get them.
Emma: Oh, I don’t. I love winter, but I suppose you could say I get the summer reds! I always see red in the hot weather and get into arguments and stuff.
Michael: A,B,E,G
Emma: c,d,f,h
For Reference
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A, complain about the awful weather.
What awful weather! It’s going to rain, I think.
B, agree with A and complain about the weather forecast.
I think so. Why did the weather forecast say it’s going to be fine today? They always make such mistakes!
A, promise you will never believe the weather forecast.
Yeah. How can they be so stupid? I’ll never believe the forecast anymore!
B, make a suggestion about what you do today.
Forget about it. We can go to see a movie. What do you think?A, say what you think of B’s suggestion.
OK, maybe we don’t have other choices.
B
A, complain about the hot weather.
Ugh, I’ve had enough of these dog days. I am sweat all over.
B, invite A to swim and take a sunbath.
Why not go swimming and take a sunbath with me?
A, say you are good at skiing but mot swimming.
I am not a good swimmer. I wish I could go skiing in the North.
B, persuade A to swim by promising 13 to be his/her guide and lifeguard.
Oh, come on. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. I’ll be your guide and lifeguard. Do come with me. Alright?
A, give your response to the invitation.
No, the sun burns your skin. I’d rather sit before an electric fan eating ice creams.
VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking
Task 1: Dust Storms
American researchers say dust clouds from dry African deserts may be a threat to human health in the United States. The dust may contain many small organisms that could be dangerous. Each year, huge storms form in the Sahara desert of northern Africa. Winds carry the dust across the Atlantic Ocean. The movement of dust has been increasing in recent years because of longer periods settles in South America. From June to October, the winds change and transport the dust to North America, Central America and the Caribbean. More than half of the dust that reaches the United States settles in the sate 14 of Florida. For many years, it has caused the skies there to turn red. There is probably a link between the dust storms and higher rates of allergies 15 and breathing problems in people in this area.
1. human health dust clouds
2. the Sahara Atlantic Ocean South America
3. October Central America the Caribbean
4. the United States Florida the skies
5. dust storms allergies breathing problems
Task 2: Mental Energy and Season
You may not believe that our mental energy varies from season to season. But some people think that it does. Research has shown that climate and temperature have a definite effect on our mental abilities. Scientists have discovered that cool weather is much more favorable for creative thinking than is summer heat. Spring spears to be the best period of the year for thinking. People seem to be a lot sharper in spring than they are in any other season. One reason may be that in spring people’s mental abilities are affected 16 by the same factors that bring about great changes in nature. Fall is the next-best season, then sinter. Summer seems to be the best time to take a long vacation from thinking. This does not mean that all people are less intelligent in summer than they are during the rest of the year. It does mean, however, that the mental abilities of most people tend to be lowest in summer. Be aware of these facts, and you will bring your talent into full play.
1.F 2.T 3.F 4.F 5.T
Task 3: Raining in My Heart
The sun id out
The sky is blue
There’s not a cloud to spoil the view
But it’s raining
Raining in my heart
The weatherman says fine today
He doesn’t know that you’ve gone away
And it’s raining
Raining in my heart
Oh misery 17, misery
Oh what’s gonna become of me?
I tell myself
My blues won’t show
But I know that soon all my tears will flow
Come a raining down
Raining in my heart…
- The trial was postponed indefinitely. 审讯无限期延迟。
- The game has already been postponed three times. 这场比赛已经三度延期了。
- The cold wind condenses vapor into rain.冷风使水蒸气凝结成雨。
- This new machine sometimes transpires a lot of hot vapor.这部机器有时排出大量的热气。
- Put it under the grill for a minute to brown the top.放在烤架下烤一分钟把上面烤成金黄色。
- I'll grill you some mutton.我来给你烤一些羊肉吃。
- The ozone layer is a protective layer around the planet Earth.臭氧层是地球的保护层。
- The capacity of ozone can adjust according of requirement.臭氧的产量可根据需要或调节。
- Glaciers gouged out valleys from the hills. 冰川把丘陵地带冲出一条条山谷。
- It has ice and snow glaciers, rainforests and beautiful mountains. 既有冰川，又有雨林和秀丽的山峰。 来自英语晨读30分（高一）
- The ocean waves are slowly eating away the coastal rocks.大海的波浪慢慢地侵蚀着岸边的岩石。
- This country will fortify the coastal areas.该国将加强沿海地区的防御。
- He's a stylish dresser.他是个穿着很有格调的人。
- What stylish women are wearing in Paris will be worn by women all over the world.巴黎女性时装往往会引导世界时装潮流。
- the geology of the British Isles 不列颠群岛的地质
- The boat left for the isles. 小船驶向那些小岛。
- It was miserable of you to make fun of him.你取笑他，这是可耻的。
- Her past life was miserable.她过去的生活很苦。
- There seemed to be a degree of personalities in her remarks.她话里有些人身攻击的成分。
- Personalities are not in good taste in general conversation.在一般的谈话中诽谤他人是不高尚的。
- When he was depressed,he felt utterly divorced from reality.他心情沮丧时就感到完全脱离了现实。
- His mother was depressed by the sad news.这个坏消息使他的母亲意志消沉。
- She was in the back of a smoky bar singing the blues.她在烟雾弥漫的酒吧深处唱着布鲁斯歌曲。
- He was in the blues on account of his failure in business.他因事业失败而意志消沉。
- The results of the experiments are very promising.实验的结果充满了希望。
- We're trying to bring along one or two promising young swimmers.我们正设法培养出一两名有前途的年轻游泳选手。
- Nothing could sate the careerist's greed for power.什么也满足不了这个野心家的权力欲。
- I am sate with opera after listening to it for a whole weekend.听了整整一个周末的歌剧，我觉得腻了。
- Food allergies can result in an enormous variety of different symptoms. 食物过敏会引发很多不同的症状。 来自辞典例句
- Let us, however, examine one of the most common allergies; hayfever. 现在让我们来看看最常见的变态反应的一种--枯草热。 来自辞典例句