剑桥国际英语教程4光盘1听力原文

亲爱的读者们：由于工作的原因，需要剑桥国际英语教程4（Passage 4）的听力原稿。在网络上搜索到一些，但是它们有一些小错误，并且缺失几个单元的听力原稿。已经整理教材CD-A中的听力原稿，CD-B的听力原稿会在接下来的日子里上传。由于时间仓促，且笔者的水平有限，难免会有错误和遗漏。请发送私信，我会予以修正，以方便后续的读者。想出来的智慧2018年1月10日Unit 1Luis: Well, I guess the biggest change in my life over the last five years is that I got married. I used to be single, and now Im not! I used to enjoy going out with friends every weekend- you know I was a lot more sociable. Now a more of own body, I liked to stay at home, watch TV- that kind of thing. Its not so bad. I guess you could say that I grew up- I was tired of going out all the time and ready to settle down and start a family.Celine: For me the change has been with my work. I used to work in a large company. I worked in their corporate headquarters downtown in the accounting department. It was a great job- good money, decent benefits. When I first started at that company, I was very young and very ambitions. But after a while, I got tired of it. I was so unhappy there, and the commute was killing me! But one evening two years ago, I attended a seminar on working for yourself-you know, being self-employed and starting your own company. So I quit my job and gave it a try. It was scary at first, but after a little while I could see it was going to work out just fine for me. I couldnt be happier.Diana: Gosh, five years ago I was a completely different person. You wouldnt have recognized me if youd seen me then! I talk a lot now, but I was more reserved then. And I hardly exercised at all. I never played any sports and rarely spent time outside. I was in terrible shape and worried about my health. But all that changed when I met my friend Judy. See, she convinced me to start slowly, you know, by walking every morning before work and swimming twice a week. Well, now I spend most of my free time outside- hiking, swimming when the weathers good, playing tennis or racquetball- those kinds of things. Im in pretty good shape now and feeling wonderful.Luis: Well, my wife is always saying that Im not very good with money, not practical at all. Shes always teasing me about spending habits, but shes right. When I see something I want, I just go and buy it, even if it is something I dont really need. I guess I waste a lot of our money. Were expecting our first child in December, and now that theres going to be three of us, well , I think I do need to be more careful.Celine: working at home has been a real struggle. Its been a lot harder than I imagined. I need to be more organized, thats for sure. So, I ve decide to hire at a part-time secretary- you know, someone who can come in couple of times a week and help out with me phones, the filing, and just clean up in general. Im so busy that sometimes I kind of let things get out of hand- the office gets really messy! I sure could use some help.Diana: Well, I started mountain climbing a year and a half ago, and I just love it. Well, the next step for me is to concentrate on that sport and see where I can go with it. Id love to someday- say, five or ten years from now- go mountain climbing in the Himalayas. They have some of the highest and most beautiful mountains in the world. That would be a real adventure! But before I do anything like that, I have to practice, practice, practice! And I have to get stronger mentally as well as physically.Paul: So, Andrea, you going home for the holidays?Andrea: I sure am. Ive booked a fight for tomorrow afternoon and I cant wait!Paul: That sounds great.Andrea: What about you? Going home, too?Paul: I havent decided yet. I m still debatingAndrea: Havent decide? Oh, youre never going to get a flight out of there. Im sure all the seats have been reserved by now. Its the holiday season, after all!Paul: Well, its not such a big deal for me. My family only lives about a hundred and fifty miles from here. I usually drive or take the train. Its a short trip.Andrea: You dont sound very excited about it.Paul: Well, we are not really a very close-knit family. I have three brothers, and theyre spread out all over the place. One lives on the East Coast and the other on the West Coast. I even have a brother in Montreal!Andrea: oh, wow! What does he do?Paul: Translation work! Its kind of strange, but we rarely get together as family anymore.Andrea: Well, I try to get home as much as possible. Were a big family- there are six of us children- so its always a lot of fun.Paul: Six kids?Andrea: Yep! And were all really close. You should see it- most of us are married, too, so it makes for a very crowded house over the holidays.Paul: I can imagine.Andrea: Of course. There are too many people to cook dinner for. Its a real headache for my parents. So we end up going out to dinner a lot. Its pretty crazy.Paul: Well, at my house my mother loves to cook. So, when all of us do get home- which isnt that often- she always cooks big, homemade meals. We have leftovers for days!Unit 2Carol: Well, I went away to college when I was seventeen. Id never lived away from my parents before, and I was really looking forward to it. But I was also scared because I was leaving my friends behind, and I didnt know anyone when I first arrived. I lived in a really big dormitory and shared a room with two other girls. I guess the thing I learned the most was how to get along with other- you know, how to respect other peoples opinions and property- stuff like that. At home Id always had my own room. This was the first time Id had to live with other people in the same room. We were all really different-I mean, our personalities and lifestyles were completely opposite in some ways! Anyway, at first it really caused problems, but we learned how to get along living in those tight quarters. Three seventeen-year-olds living in one room- can you imagine? Im surprised we survived it at all. Michael: I think, for myself, the hardest thing was learning how to manage my owe time better. I used to stay up late watching TV a lot, didnt eat well, often went to class unprepared, and things liked that. My grades were really suffering, and I could hardly keep my eyes open in class! It was a drag! Somehow, midway through the semester, I changed and started to do well. Organizing my time was a real challenge. In high school, I didnt have to worry- I had the same schedule every day, and at night my parents were pushing me to study. But its different when you go away to college. You have to learn to take responsibility for your actions. No one is going to tell you what to do. You have to figure it out yourself. Frank: Im having some trouble with chemistry this year. Its hard. The teacher acts like were so smart- that we ought to have no trouble learning it. I find the textbook confusing, and then I get discouraged. Well, some of us got together and formed a study group. It seems to work ok most of the time- we compare notes and then go over the discussion questions in each chapter. The only problem is that sometimes one of my friends will come to the study group unprepared. Hell forget his notes or he wont have read the book beforehand. That really bothers me and I guess those guys who dont prepare are going to have hard time on the final exam. Regina: Im trying to learn this new computer program at school. Its kind of embarrassing- most of the other kids have already picked it up, and I just cant get it. Theres this software manual at school- I borrowed the book and took it home to read, but it didnt seem to help. There was simply too much information for me to remember. My problem is that I dont have enough time to sit down and learn it properly. Im not sure that what to do next. Sonia: Im going to France next summer, so I want to learn as much French as I can. So, I started taking a French class at the local community center. Well, the great thing is the class is free. The problem is its not very easy. Well, you see, its supposed to be beginning level class- no way! Im telling you, most of the person in there- they already knew how to speak French when they started the class. They can say basic conversational phrases, and they know how to pronounce the words. I am complete beginner! I did not know one word of French when I started this class! So I always feel lost- even from day one, I had no idea what was going on. Now, the teacher is nice, but hes not very good! He gets off the topic, and hell get stuck on some tiny, little point for like half an hour at a time. But I really shouldnt complain because after all, this class is free! Unit 3Andy: Well, this is Andy Wong, and were just about at the end of another episode of “Where in the world?” But before we sign off, Id like to tell you a little about tomorrows program. Tomorrow we have a very interesting report on two very exciting cities that Im sure you wont want to miss. Our reporters in the field, Deborah and Todd, are standing by to fill us in on the details. Deborah! Can you hear me? Deborah: Yes, Andy, loud and clear. Andy: Well, where are you? Deborah: You know I cant tell you that, Andy! You have to watch tomorrows program to get the answer. Andy: oh, right! Thats right. Well, tell us about the place anyway. Deborah: ok. This city is a very exciting place to visit. First of all, it is one of the ten largest metropolitan areas in the world. It is a very cosmopolitan city with a strong identity of its own. And the local food is unique. I really am enjoying the restaurants that serve barbecued beef, which is grilled right at your table. But I must warn you, much of the food is extremely spicy, so come prepared. Do you like spicy food, Andy? Andy: Love it! Deborah: Well, you should come on over, then! Andy, this city is very old! It was founded in the fourteenth century and is divided by the Han River. The city has a striking combination of modern and ancient architecture. In fact, most of the traditional architecture is located on the northern side of the river- when I am now. With its efficient subway system, its very easy to get around and see the sights. Andy: Great, Deborah. Thanks so much for Deborah: oh, wait, Andy! One more thing I forgot to mention! The shopping- the street vendors here sell everything from shoes to electronics to furniture- all at discounted prices! Oops, have I said too much? Andy: No, no, not at all! Sounds like youre having a fantastic time. Were looking forward to hearing your full report tomorrow, and finding out just where in the world you are right now! Before we run out of time, though, let me turn it over to Todd. Todd? Are you there? Todd: I sure am. Hello, everyone. Well, my city is very old. It was founded in fifteen forty-nine by the Portuguese. It is now the third largest city in the country, with about two million inhabitants. Its quite fascinating. Believe it or not, its built into a cliff, and it overlooks a beautiful bay. Its actually on two levels. To get to the upper level you can take an elevator. From there you have a wonderful view of the bay. And if you enjoy swimming, there are beautiful beaches. Andy: well, Todd! I guess we know where youre been the last few days! On the beach! Todd: Well, not exactly! Andy. Theres so much to see and do here. By the way, this city also has a strong African influence: you can see it in the music, food, and dance styles of the region. Andy: Mm-hmm. What do people like to do there? Todd: many people enjoy watching a special kind of dance thats a mixture of dancing and fighting with an African origin. For those of you who enjoy nightlife, this city cant be beat. It has several different street festivals during the year, each one like a mini-carnival of its own. Andy: Great! Thanks a lot, Todd. Well, that certainly has given our listeners plenty to think about, but Im sorry to say were out of time. Thats it, folks. This is Andy Wong reminding you to tune in tomorrow for the next installment of our travel show,” where in the World?” Goodnight, everybody! Interviewer: Hi, guys! Jose and Vicki: Hi. Interviewer: Thanks for agreeing to meet me here on such short notice. Jose: No problem. Interviewer: Well. Listen, as I said to you on the phone, Im doing a story for the campus newspaper. Im interviewing foreign students to get their impressions of our city. Um, this should only take about ten minutes or so. Lets seeUh, do you mind if I tape-record our interview? Vicki: Oh no, not at all. Interviewer: OK, then. Jose, why dont we start with you. What do you think of San Francisco? How do you like it here so far? Jose: Its OK! I guess. Interviewer: Oh, you dont sound very enthusiastic. Jose: No, no. I like it. Its just that Ive been so busy studying. I havent had much time to explore the city. Interviewer: Oh. Thats too bad. Jose: Yeah. And when I have the time, well, its so cloudy and foggy here- especially in the summer. I never thought Id be wearing a sweater in July! Interviewer: Well, this is Northern California. Hey, maybe you should move south. I hear Los Angeles is warmer. Vicki? Vicki: Oh, I love it here. I think this is a beautiful city. The rolling hills, the views of the bay- its very romantic. Interviewer: Yeah. So how do you guys spend your free time? Jose: Well, Im studying architecture and am somewhat of a photographer Interviewer: Really? Jose: Oh, Im just an amateur. Anyway, I Im always taking pictures of the building in this city. You know, the Victorians, the modern skyscrapers downtown, MOMA Interviewer: MOMA. You mean , the Museum of Modern Art? Jose: Right. Theres such a variety of buildings in this city. The architecture is really great. I also have taken pictures of other structures, like the Golden Gate Bridge- it looks totally different when the weather changes. Interviewer: Wow! Thats interesting. Ah, well, Vicki, its your turn. What do you like to do? Vicki: I like to explore the different neighborhoods. Yesterday I went to the Italian neighborhood, North Beach, to buy some pastries and have a cup of espresso. Today Im going down to the Mission District to get a burrito for lunch. Interviewer: Hey, sounds like you like to eat! Vicki: Yes. Actually, I like the Mission a lot. Its a Hispanic neighborhood. We dont have anything like that where I come from. Interviewer: Uh, well, thats about it. Any final comments? Jose: No, not really. Vicki: I just like to say that this is the great place to live，Its small after get around easy but big enough to offer all the advantages of large cities，Im glad I got the chance to study here Lindsay: So, Eric, how long have you lived in New York? Eric: All my life. I was born here. Sounds like youre new in town. Lindsay: Two months. I just moved here from Michigan, Eric: Wow! Thats a big change. New York must be quite a shock. Lindsay: Well, not exactly. I lived here once before, when I went to graduate school. So, I I guess you could say that Im used to life in New York, if thats possible. Eric: when did you live here? Lindsay: Oh, lets see, it must have been about eight years ago. Boy, the city sure has changed since then. Eric: I supposed so. I mean, theyre really cleaned up Times Square. It used to be some dirty. I mean, now its just full of tourists. Lindsay: Yeah. And the subways seem to run more on schedule now. Eric: Basically, I think the city is safer anywhere you go, probably because we have so many more police officers on the street. Lindsay: Oh, thats for sure! You know, though, one thing I cant get used to is the noise- especially those garbage trucks! They come at five in the morning and are so loud. The noise wakes me up every time! Eric: I guess Ive lived here so long I dont hear it anymore. I can sleep through just about anything. You know the one thing I am tired of the weather. I mean, Im not sick and tired of these long, cold winters. Im thinking about moving next year. Lindsay: Really? Eric: Yeah. I mean, like I said, Ive live here all my life, and I feel like I need some kind of change. You know, a new environment. its time to get out of New York. Lindsay: Hmm. Not me! I love the nightlife: the theater and the great restaurants. I cant wait to get out and discover all that New York is offering! Unit 4Lisa: Uh, well, Im a freelance writer, and that means that I work at home. And a lot of people think my job is easier because I dont have to go the office every day. And I dont have to deal with office politics. But, you know, the truth is, my job is very hard. I have to be very organized and very disciplined. and pretty self-motivated. And when I have a problem, there is no one around to help me- I have to solve it myself. And sometimes I worry about money. So when I get stressed, I take a hot bath to relax, and then I curl up in front of the TV with a cup of hot tea. And that usually does the trick at the end of a long and very hard day. Sean: Traffic stresses me out. I do a lot driving to school and to my part-time job. Drivers can be so rude, especially during rush hour. I try to ignore them by listening to my favorite music in the car. Then, when I get home, I try to something fun to relax. Ill watch a funny movie or go to a friends house- something like that. Anything to take my mind off school and work. Victor: I work in the hospital emergency room. You can imagine how stressful that is! Everyone is in a hurry and under tremendous pressure. The doctors are demanding, and theres always too much to do. I cope with all this stress by going to the gym at least four times a week. My friend got me started weight lifting, and now Im addicted. When I feel especially frustrated, it feels good to go to the gym and throw those weights around. The other thing I do it is get out of the city. Every month or so, I go for a drive in the country. The fresh air and the quite do wonders for me.Lucia: I have this recurring dream. Im back in high school, and in my dream, the school I looks mostly the same as it did, but much bigger. The weird thing is that although Im now twenty years old, I had to go back to high school and study with all these fifteen-year-olds. Its very embarrassing. No one seems to notice that Im much older and shouldnt be there in the first place. But still, its very uncomfortable. I keep thinking. What am I doing here? Well, I think it must be a couple of weeks into school, and Ive lost my class schedule. I start walking through the halls trying to find the main office. I cant find it. No matter how far, how many hallways, I just cant find it. I know Im late for class, and this really worries me. Finally , I wind up in my math class, but its almost over- so Ive missed most of it, and I dont know what the homework is, and I think Ive missed an important test, or something. Basically, thats the dream. I think I have that dream when I am worried or overwhelmed about something that is happening in my life at the time. Rick: my name is Rick, and I sometimes have this dream, this bad dream. Really its a nightmare. Im in danger, but Im not sure from what, and I cant move or scream or anything. I can feel something coming closer and closer to me, and, you know, its really strange because usually in the dream I am exactly where I am in real life- like in my own bed in my bedroom- and everything is very realistic. The only part is dreamlike is that I cant move. Sometimes I cant even open my eyes, or I can open one eye, usually I have to alert someone, or possible save someone, although the person often changes. Anyway, I cant do anything because I cant move. Its really terrifying. You know, I think the dream means that Im feeling theres something in my life that I cant control, although I should be able to.