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Book 2 听力原文整理Unit 1Listening Understanding Short ConversationsNow you will hear ten short conversations. A question will follow each conversation. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.1 W: Its time for “International Clock Talk”(国际时间交谈)! Time to discuss how you feel about time! M: Well, since we all come from the same country, I think our views will be similar1.Q: Why does the man believe the people will have similar views?解析:从已知四个选项可知该题是针对某件事情的原因提问2 W: It annoys me the way my foreign friends treat time.M: I just read a book about this problem! Its entitled2 International Clock Talk. Q: Which problem is the book about?解析:从已知四个选项可知该题涉及对话主题3 M: Australians are so relaxed about time! It drives me mad! W: Thats the way they are. While youre here, youll have to get used3 to it.Q: What advice does the woman give the man?解析:从已知四个选项可知该题是对整个对话的理解4 M: Have you noticed differences between our cultures? W: Sure. In my country, people dont care about time very much. Here, you take it seriously4.Q: How do people in the womans country feel about time? 解析:从已知四个选项可知该题是问对话中they对待时间的态度5 W: Can you explain why youre always five minutes late for conferences(会议)?M: Oh, Im sorry. In my country, people are often late. Q: Why is the man late for conferences?解析:从已知四个选项可知该题是问对话中he的某种行为或态度的原因6 W: What do you appreciate most about life in Germany?M: German people are rarely late for meetings. I never have to deal with latecomers. Q: What does the man like best about life in Germany?解析:A B俩个选项涉及对话中he的态度,C D俩个选项涉及对话中Germans对待迟到的态度态度,注意听懂对话和问题才能进行选择7 M: Iv heard that Chinese people are very relaxed about time. W: That used to be true. Nowadays, people are increasingly bothered by lateness.Q: According to the woman, how have Chinese people changed?解析:从已知四个选项可知该题涉及对话主体对时间或迟到的观点8 M: Why did you walk out of the restaurant abruptly(粗鲁地,突然地)? We had just started talking5. W: Just started? We were there for two hours! In my country, meals take 15 minutes!Q: Why did the woman walk out of the restaurant so abruptly?解析:从已知四个选项可知该题应该是问对话中she 做某件事情的原因9 W: What did Mon think about her trip to Russia? Im so looking forward to6 hearing about it. M: She didnt say much. When I picked her up7 at the airport this morning, she was just eager to get home to see Dad. She just said the food was great there. Q: What is the relationship between the two speakers?解析:从已知四个选项可知该题应该是问两个对话者的关系10 M: Its only 6:30, and youre done! I wont finish work till 10. You are very efficient. W: Well, Tom finished two hours earlier than me. Thats a sign of efficiency(效率) in my country.Q: How many hours earlier did the woman finish her work than the man?解析:从已知四个选项可知该题应该是问时间,学生在听时应注意各个时间所涉及的行为及各个时间之间的关联注释:1 similar:相似的 be similar to2 entitle: 1) 给(书、剧本等)提名;定名;e.g. The author entitled his book On Poetry. 作者把自己的书定名为论诗 2) 使有权做,给予的资格;entitle sb. to do e.g. This ticket entitled you to a free seat at the concert.凭这张票你可以免费听音乐会3 use to 1) 过去经常;e.g. I used to stay up late when I was single. 我单身时经常熬夜2)习惯于;be/get used to doing/sth.e.g. While you are in China, you will have to get used to Chinese custom. 你既然在中国,就得习惯中国的习俗4 take sb. or sth. seriously 认为某人或某物很重要,认真对待某人或某物e.g. Its no kidding. You need to take it seriously.这不是玩笑,你要认真对待5 start start to do sth. or start doing sth.开始做某事, start 后面接不定式和动名词没有明显的区别6 look forward to 中的to 是介词,后面需跟动名词,即 look forward to doing7 pick up 1) pick sb. up 用汽车搭载或接某人 e.g. Ill be at the North Railway Station,10 oclock tomorrow morning, would you please pick me up then. 我将于明天早上10点钟抵达火车北站,届时你能接我一下吗 2)a. pick sb./sth. up 举起或抬起某人或某物,拿起,拾起 e.g. My husband picked up my son and put him on his shoulders. 我丈夫抱起孩子并把他放到肩膀上 b. pick sb./sth. up 见到,听到(尤指借助仪器) e.g. Could the equipment pick up the signal from the satellite? 这设备能收到卫星发射的信号吗? 3)pick sth. up 通过实践学会(外语,技术等);得,染(疾病);听到、打听到(消息), e.g. It natural for child to pick up parents accent.孩子很自然就会学到父母的口音 He is interested in picking up rumors.他乐于打听各种谣言Understanding a Long ConversationNow you will hear a long conversation followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.M: You travel a lot. Which people do you think are the most time-conscious?W: I think its probably the Swedes.M: Really, what makes you say that?W: Well, on my last trip to Sweden, I ordered a taxi to pick me up at my hotel at 6:25 am. I got to the street at 6:27, but the taxi had already left.M: Thats a little hard to believe. Is it true?W: Absolutely, everything runs on time there. Theres no room for mistakes. Everyone is very time-conscious!M: They must seem very stiff and serious!W: Sure, but once you get to know them, you find kind, caring people behind their serious faces.M: This is very different from my experiences traveling in South America. Of course, people there are very kind, but they dont care much about time.W: I agree. South Americans dont put very much stress on time. Theyre always late for everything, but no one seems to mind.Questions:1 What does the woman think about Swedish people?解析:从已知四个选项可知该题应该是问they具备什么样的特质2 How long did the taxi driver wait for the woman?解析:从已知四个选项可知该题应该是关于时间,学生在听时应注意各个时间所涉及的行为及各个时间之间的关联3 Why does the woman say “theres no room for mistakes” in Sweden?解析:从已知四个选项可知该题应该是问某件事情或某种现象的原因4 According to the woman, what are Swedes usually like?解析:从已知四个选项可知该题应该是问某人的性格5 What do the man and the woman say about people in South America?解析:该题可从常识进行判断:A和B选项不符合逻辑常识,如果有压力,就不应该经常迟到,D选项中的different(冷漠的) 和kind(友好的)语义上相互矛盾,所以C才是正确答案Understanding a PassageNow you will hear a passage followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices. The biggest problem in my company has to do with culture, in particular our different ways of looking at time. People from some countries think it is OK to show up1 late for a meeting and some people even dont think they need to come at all! As president of the company, however, it is my responsibility to tell them that this is not acceptable. Whereas2 in some other countries attending meetings is not considered very important, in this country, and especially in this company, meetings must be attended on time. Not being on time causes inefficiency. I spent all night thinking about the exact words that I would use to explain my feelings. I even wrote my words down. I planned to discuss this problem at the meeting today, and entitled my speech “International Clock Talk”. Unfortunately, I have a problem-no one came to the meeting!Questions:1 What is the companys greatest problem?解析:从已知四个选项可知该题应该是问某些人对待开会的态度2 Which of the following does the speaker consider is his duty as president of the company?解析:通过浏览该题四个选项,同学在听时应该注意抓住某人要做什么3 Why does lateness cause a decrease in efficiency?解析:该题四个选项都是涉及原因,听时应该理解全文,把握全局4 What did the company president do the previous night?解析:从该题四个选项可知这个问题涉及的对象是he,而且是he做了某件事5 Why couldnt the president do what he had planned?解析:从已知四个选项可知该题应该是问某个现象或某件事的原因注释:1 show up 1) 到来,出现 e.g. The president of the company had a problem to explain his feeling about late for meeting because there were only two employees showed up in the meeting.公司总裁没法向员工解释他关于开会迟到现象的看法,因为只有两个员工出席会议 2) show sb. up a. 因举止失当使某人羞与为伍 e.g. He showed me up by saying such foolish words. 他居然说出如此愚蠢的话,使我羞于与之为伍(弄的我很难堪) b. 显露某人不诚实后不名誉等 e.g. Jim showed him up as being greedy in face of money. 在金钱面前Jim显露出他贪婪的面目2 whereas 然而(经常用于介绍与主句观点相反的看法或观点) e.g. She prefers to spend income on clothing, whereas Id rather spend on booking buying. 她总是把工资花在卖服装上,而我却宁愿把钱用来买书 whereas 可用while 来替换 e.g. Asian countries have large populations, whereas/while African countries have a few.亚洲国家人口众多,而非洲国家却人口稀少HomeworkSupplementary ListeningTask 1 Now you will hear a long conversation followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.W: I always thought that culture shock was something that would happen to other people, not to me.M: Actually, Im not totally certain what the words “culture shock” refer to.W: Culture shock is the anxiety that occurs when a person moves to completely new surroundings.M: Does it include a lack of direction and not knowing what is appropriate or inappropriate?W: It sure does. And, it generally sets in a few weeks after arriving in a new place.M: Is it a physical or mental discomfort?W: Its both. Most people suffer stress in their body and mind. It can result in feeling very tired, getting sick, becoming depressed and doing things you might otherwise think are wrong.M: I think Iv experienced all of the symptoms(症状).W: Its only natural. When you first arrive, you dont speak the language, dont know how to use banking machines, dont know how to use the telephone and so forth.M: At the same time it can also be an opportunity.W: I agree. It can help you develop a better understanding of yourself and encourage a sense of creativity.Questions:1 What did the woman first think about culture shock?解析:该题四个选项并没有给我们提供太多的有用信息,因此学生要认真听懂该对话和问题后才能解答2 Which of the following statements is NOT true about people experiencing culture shock?3 How may culture shock affect peoples lives?4 When the woman talks about the newcomers inability, which of the following is NOT mentioned?5 How can culture shock also be an opportunity?Task 2 Now you will hear a passage followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.Even though you may not be able to eliminate1 culture shock, there are ways to ease the stress. The following are some activities that can help: Get out of your room or apartment, so you are able to experience first-hand what Americans are doing.Make friends so you can talk to them and ask about what you dont understand.Read to learn about the culture of the country youre in.Find an activity that you can enjoy so you will be able to reduce stress and depression. Americans like to jog(慢跑) and they also like to play sports.Find out from your host family or other Americans about community activities, religious services, or volunteer opportunities. Make the most of this opportunity to become a member of their community.Improve your English. Ask about anything you dont understand. Dont be afraid to make mistakes. Someone will be happy to put you right.Questions:1 Why is it advised to get out of your room or apartment?解析:从该题四个选项可知这个问题涉及某件事的原因2 To whom can you talk when you want to understand the American culture?解析:从该题四个选项可知这个问题涉及某个人群3 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to reduce your stress and depression?解析:从该题四个选项可知这个问题涉及某个对象或行为4 How might you become a member of the community?解析:从该题四个选项可知这个问题涉及做某件事的方式5 What should you do if you are NOT sure about how to say something?解析:从该题四个选项可知这个问题涉及某个行为 注释:1.eliminate1) eliminate sb./sth. from 清除,消除(尤指不必要或不需要的某人) e.g. After finishing reading, youd better reread your essay in order to eliminate mistakes.写完文章后你最好再读一遍以消除错误。 2)干掉,淘汰某人 e.g. The soldier eliminated his enemy and survived.士兵干掉敌人,活了下来 e.g. I was eliminated from the contest in the second round.我在第二轮比赛中被淘汰。Unit 2Listening Understanding Short ConversationsNow you will hear ten short conversations. A question will follow each conversation. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.1 W: What did your coach(教练)tell you about running in tomorrows race?M: He said, “All that glitters is Olympic gold,” to remind me of the Olympic spirit.Q: What was the coachs advice to the man?2 M: I watched a TV show last night, called “All that Glitters Is Olympic Gold”. W: I watched that too. It was about the training and sacrifice(付出,牺牲)necessary for athletes to compete in the Olympics.Q: What was the TV show about?3 W: Running the hundred-meter dash is nothing compared to the passion1 necessary to run longer races.M: Are you kidding? Ive run both and I know they both require determination2. Q: Why does the man disagree with the woman?解析:从该题四个选项可知此对话涉及he对the hundred-meter dash 以及longer races 的看法4 M: Do you think drug taking is widespread among amateur(业余的)athletes trying to get stronger? W: Its hard to say whether its true or not. So much of what we hear seems to be rumors(谣言).Q: Does the woman believe that there is a problem with amateur athletes taking drugs?解析:从该题四个选项可知该题应注意she是否相信it,以及it是否是事实5 W: Do you think that he could have run in the Olympics if things had turned out(证明是,结果是) differently?M: Definitely. He had the heart. It was just his injury that cost3 him the opportunity to compete. Q: Did the athlete compete in the Olympics?解析:该题解题时首先要判断设yes还是no,再从既定两个选项中选择6 M: I heard that when the athlete accepted the gold medal, he thanked his mom. W: Thats right. He swore(明确或郑重地说) that she was responsible for him developing the strength to win the race.Q: Why was the athlete able to win the race?7 W: Come on, you can eat this cake. You dont have to deny yourself sweet food just because youre in the Olympics.M: Yes I do! With the games coming so soon, I have to stay on a healthy diet. Q: Why does the man refuse the womans offer?8 M: Most people who watch the Olympics would like to be like the athletes they see. W: Maybe they would. But I dont think most of them have the determination to work so hard to get there.Q: What does the woman think about people who watch the Olympic Games?解析:从该题四个选项主体一致,同学在听时应注意动词补语部分9 W: Are you noticing the frowns on the faces of the runners? Not one of them looks happy.M: You can be sure the two runners from our country are happy. Out of the five races, theyve won four. Q: How many races have the runners from the speakers country won?解析:该题涉及数字,同学在听时应提高对数字的敏感度 10 M: Just hearing the Olympic song fills me with determination to go out and win. W: It was first played in 1896, but it wasnt the official song until 1958. I like it too. Q: In which year did the Olympic song become official?解析:该题涉及年份,同学在听时应提高对年份的敏感度,即那个年度发生什么事注释:1Passion1) a. strong feeling, e.g. of hate, love or anger 强烈的情感(如:恨,爱,怒等) e.g. She argued with his husband with great passion. 她和他丈夫争论,情绪很激动 b. angry state, rage (used especially in the expressions shown)愤怒,盛怒 e.g. in a passion 在盛怒中 get into a passion 勃然大怒 2)(for sb.) intense love( especial sexual) 强烈的爱,尤指性爱 e.g. He loves his wife with passion. 他强烈地爱着妻子 3)(for sb.) (for sb.)酷爱,热爱 e.g. I have a passion for detective stories. 我很喜欢侦探小说21)Determination n. 决心,坚定性 to do sth. e.g. Ive run one hundred-meter dash and longer races and I know they both require determination.我既跑过100短跑,也跑过长跑,我知道两者都需要决心。 2) determine v. to do sth e.g. I determined to succeed in the race. 我决心取得比赛胜利3Cost V. (pt, pp cost) 1) 价钱为,需花费 e.g. The book cost me 100 RMB. 这本书花了我100块钱 2)a. result in the loss of sth. 使付出(代价),使丧失(某物) e.g. It was just his injury that cost him the opportunity to compete.他的伤势使他丧失了参加比赛的机会。 b. 需做出某种努力或牺牲 e.g. Being a top student costs much time and hard work. 要成为尖子生需要花大量的时间和勤奋的学习。3)estimate the price to be charged 估价,定价 e.g. Has the trip been cost.这个旅行定价了吗。Cost n. 1)price to be paid for a thing 价钱,价格e.g. The cost of living abroad is great. 国外生活成本太大了。 2)effort, loss or sacrifice of doing sth.(为了得到某事物而付出的)代价,努力,损失,牺牲等。 e.g. We made success at the cost of five days sleeplessness. 我们的胜利是以五天的无眠为代价。Collocations:at all costs 不惜一切代价 at cost 按成本价格at the cost of sth. 以为代价 Understanding a Long ConversationNow you will hear a long conversation followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.W: Wow, you really look great. Have you been working out(做大运动量的锻炼)?M: Every day. Im preparing for the Olympic Games.W: Oh, no.M: What? Whats the matter? You dont think I can do it?W: I dont know how to tell you.M: You dont think Im strong enough to enter, do you? Well, Ill have you know Im plenty strong. And If you say otherwise, you dont know what youre talking about.W: I know youre strong. Thats not the problem.M: Then you think my heart is weak. But that isnt so! I have amazing determination. I swear, my passion is unmatched by any other amateur athlete in the world. I defy1 you to say otherwise.W: I wouldnt dare. Ive seen you run and not quit, and I know your heart is strong. But that isnt the problem.M: Whats the problem then?W: The Olympics ended yesterday.Questions:1 Why does the man look great?2 How does the man feel about his own strength?3 What does the man say about his passion?4 How does the woman know the man has a strong heart?5 What is the mans problem, according to the woman?注释:1.defy1)a. disobey or refuse to respect 违抗,反抗, 蔑视(某人,权威等) e.g. They defied their parents and got married. 他们违背父母的意愿结婚 b. refuse to give in 拒绝向某人让步,勇敢地抵抗 e.g. Though he is an ordinary employee, he dares to defy the authority.他尽管是一个普通员工,却不惧怕权威。2)be so difficult as to make impossible (因有困难)使不可能,办不到 e.g. The problem defied solutions. 这个问题不可能解决。Understanding a PassageNow you will hear a passage followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices. In the summer of 1936, Jesse Owens became famous all over the world. That summer, Jesse Owens, a black American, joined the best athletes from 50 nations to compete in the Olympics in Berlin, Germany. There was special interest in the Olympic Games that year because Adolph Hitler was then the leader of Germany. He and his Nazi party believed that white people were better than other races, especially those with dark skin. They were all very surprised when Owens won four gold medals and set new world records. Years later, Jesse Owens wrote that he was most proud of showing Hitler and the world how great a black man could be. Through everything, he never lost confidence in himself. Nor did he ever lose pride in himself. To this day, Jesse Owens is remembered as an amazing man who fully expressed the Olympics spirit.Questions:1 Why were so many people interested in the 1936 Olympic Games?2 According to the passage, what did the Nazi party believe?3 What surprised Hitler and the Nazi?4 What made Jesse Owens most proud?5 Why is Jesse Owens remembered as a great man?HomeworkSupplementary ListeningTask 1 Now you will hear a long conversation followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.M: Have you ever tried scuba(自携式水下呼吸器) diving(潜水运动)?W: No, Im kind of scared of the whole diving thing. I mean, I hear all these stories about getting sick from coming up too fast and dangerous fish and stuff. I dont think its for me.M: I guess theres a lot that could go wrong, but if youve been trained and you follow the rules, theres really nothing to worry about.W: I dont know.M: Its really worth trying. Its a whole other world down there. Its such an amazing experience.W: Thats what a lot of people tell me, but I think Id prefer to stick to surfing(冲浪运动) rather than take my chances in the deep.M: To be honest, I think you have more chance of meeting with an accident surfing than diving.W: As long as you dont do anything stupid, youll be OK.M: Divings the same. You just have to follow the rules. Say, Im going next weekend
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