新视野大学英语视听说第二版第三册

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II. Basic Listening Practice

1. Script

W: Have you chosen your electives for next semester yet? Are you taking French

writing again?

Q: Which class will the man choose as his elective?

2. Script

M: Did you go to that business strategy lecture on Friday? I missed it and need

to copy your notes.

W: I'd say you could borrow my notes, but Sarah has got them. Be careful not to

miss Professor Brown's lecture; he takes attendance in that.

Q: What does the woman tell the man?

3. Script

W: Wow, Steven! In the library! What brings you here?

M: I'm enjoying the view. All the girls in fashion design are here

preparing for an

exam on Monday.

Q: Why is the man in the library?

4. Script

W: How's your group doing with this statistics presentation? Mine's doing a

terrible job.

M: Yeah, mine too. David and Mike are OK, but Steven doesn't pull his weight

and Suzan's never around. I don't see how we can pass unless Steven and Suzan

realize that this is their last chance.

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Q: What is true of Steven and Suzan?

5. Script

W: You took an MBA at Harvard Business School, didn't you? What's it like?

M: It's expensive, about U.S. $ 40,000 a year, plus the cost of food and housing.

But the teaching is first-class. The professors have a lot of practical experience. They

use the case system of teaching, that is, you study how actual businesses grew or

failed.

Q: Why is he MBA teaching in Harvard Business School first-class?Keys: 1.C 2.D 3.B 4.D 5.A

III. Listening In

Task 2: How to select elective courses?

Script

Consider these tips on elective courses and you 'll choose those that will serve

you best.

Moreover, you can choose an education that includes many fields of study. If

you are taking a heavy load of career-related courses, you may prefer electives that

are not directly related to your major. If you receive a well-rounded education, some

employers believe that you have better potential. For example, if you have courses in

science along with your business degree, you could possibly win a job over someone

who majored purely in business with no outside electives.

Finally, you can also select a challenging elective course. Part of getting an

education is learning how to learn, and elective courses should help you achieve this

goal. You need not to memorize all the information from each class, but you should

get a better understanding of the world. So, pick elective courses that challenge your

belief system and make you look at the world in a different way. For instance, you

can consider a philosophy elective if you have been told that you are a little narrow-minded.

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1 extra training

2 chemistry

3 accounting

4 many fields of study

5 better potential

6 business degree

7 challenging

8 how to learn

9 better understanding10 narrow-minded

Task3: How to Get Straight A's

Script

It is interesting to note how straight A students achieve academic excellence.

Here, according to education experts and students themselves are the secrets of

super-achievers.

Also, good students can study anywhere and everywhere. Claudia Hill, an Arizona State University business professor recalls a runner who worked out every

day. Hill persuaded him to use his spare time to memorize biology term.Then he

posted a list of biology terms on the mirror in the bathroom. He learned a few terms

every day while brushing his teeth. Eventually, he scored high on the final

examination.

Another important characteristic of super-achievers is that they know how to

read, According to a book entitled Getting Straight A's, the secret of good reading is

to be “an active reader-one who continually asks questions that lead to a full

understanding of the author's message”.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned about super—achievers starting to

study?

What did the runner do to score high on the exam?

What is the thing all top students agree on?

What does the speaker mean by “an active reader”?

What is the main idea of the passage?

Kes: 1B 2.C3. D 4.A 5.D

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VI.Further Listening and Speaking

Task1: Problems with our educational system

Script

Hi, everybody. My topic today is “Problems with Our Educational System”.

I disagree on a lot of the ways that things have happened for a long time in our

educational system. It seems that educators just want to give

standardized tests,

which focus only on academic performance and neglect students'abilities and

interest in other areas. I think there're a lot of people who are very intelligent, but

haven't had the opportunities they could have had if they had learned in a broader-minded educational systems. I feel that a lot of courses that students are required to

take in high school are too academic, and, as a result, many kids have lost their interest in learning.

Educators often fail to recognize various kinds of intelligence. They simply exert

a lot of pressure on students to be as well-rounded as possible. I think being well-rounded isn't really possible. And as a consequence some students I believe to be

intelligent can't get into good colleges if they, you know, haven't scored well on the

math section, even if they are brilliant writers.

Another thing that disturbs me is that the so-called weak students are separated

from the rest of the school. Some kids are kept in a separate class if their grades are

lower then others'. And they've very aware of their social position, you know. I think

it causes them to act in a way that is not really positive. They're just acting in a way

that they are expected. Often their grades go from bad to worse. And that's pretty

sad. I think that many of the kids in those classes are intelligent, but they never

actually realize their potential because of the way they are treated early on in their

education.

Task 2: The Final Exam

Script

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At a university, there were four sophomores taking a chemistry course.They

were doing so well on all the quizzes, midterms, labs, that each had “A”so far for the

semester.

These four friends were so confident that on the weekend before the final, they

decided to go up to the University of Virginia and party with some friends there. They

had a great time and didn't make it back to school until early Monday morning.

The professor thought it over and then agreed they could make up the final the

following day. The guys were relieved and elated. The next day, the professor placed

them in separate room, handed each of them a paper, and told them to begin.

They looked at the first problem, worth five points. It was a simple question on a

chemical reaction.“Cool,”they thought at the same time, each one in his separate

room,“This is going to be easy.”Each finished the problem and then turned the page.

On the second page was a qu estion worth 95 points:“Which of the tires was

flat?”

Task3: Harvard University

Script

Harvard University is the oldest institute of highest learning in the United States.

Founded 16 years after the arrival of the Pilgrim at Plymouth, the university has

grown from nine students with a single master to the present enrollment of more

than 21,000 students, including undergraduates and students in 10graduate and professional schools. Over 14, 000 people work at Harvard, including more than

2,100 faculty members. Harvard has produced eight American presidentsand many

Nobel Prize winners.

During its early years, Harvard offered a classic academic course based on the

model of English universities, but consistent with the prevailing Puritan philosophy.

Although many of its early graduates became ministers in Puritan churches

throughout New England, the university never formally affiliated with a specific

religious group.

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Under President Pusey, Harvard started what was then the largest fundraising

campaign in the history of American higher education. It was an

82.5-million-dollar

program for the university. The program increased faculty salaries,broadened

student aid, created new professorships, and expanded Harvard's physical facilities.

Neil L. Rudenstine took office as Harvard's 26th president in 1991. As part of an

overall effort to achieve greater coordination among the university's school and

faculties, Rudenstine encouraged academic planning and identified some of

Harvard's main intellectual priorities. He also stressed the important of the

university's excellence in undergraduate education, the significance of keeping

Harvard's doors open to students from families of different economic backgrounds,

the task of adapting the research university to an era of both rapid information

growth and serious fund shortage.

What is main idea of the passage?

How many teachers did Harvard have at the very beginning?

What was the relationship between Harvard University and religion during its

early years?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an achievement of President Pusey's fundraising program?

What did President Rudenstine do?

Keys: 1.B 2.A 3.C 4.D 5.D

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Culture makes me what I am

II. Basic Listening Practice

Script

W: Many Chinese students are too shy to say anything in a classroom.

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M: I think they don't speak because their culture values modesty, and they don't

want to appear to be showing off. Goes back to Confucius.

Q: Why don't Chinese students say anything in classroom according to the man?

Script

W: The government is doing something at last about sex discrimination in the

workplace. Women deserve the same pay as men for the same work.M: Yeah. In the United States, women earn only 70 percent of what men do for

the same job. It's a situation that has to be changed.

Q: What does the man say about women?

3. Script

Q: What do we learn about Dell from the conversation?

4. Script

M: Successful entrepreneurs are often self-made people who have a vision and

know where they are going.

W: But do they enjoy life like you and me, or is money their only concern?

Q: What are the two speakers' attitudes toward successful

entrepreneurs?

5. Script

W: Do you agree that equal opportunity for all in an educational system is

important?

M: Yes, but we have to recognize that all of us are not of equal ability.Q: What does the man imply?

Keys: 1.C 2.A3. D4.B5.A

III. Listening In

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Task 1: Competition in America

Script

Alan: What are you reading, Eliza?

Alan: Competition is everywhere and constant. Why so much fuss about it, Miss

Knowledge?

Alan: And many girls want to look more attractive than the girls sitting next to

them in class. Do you think that way?

Alan: I do like sports. When our football team beats the other team, I feel great.

Makes me want to shout out loud. But isn't that normal throughout the world?

Alan: I hear that some Asians put emphasis on cooperation. Which approach do

you think makes more sense?

Eliza: It's hard to say. Anyway, there's no accounting for different cultures.

What is the dialog mainly about?

What is the woman doing?

What do children learn from playing games according to the woman?What does the man say about students' studies?

Keys: 1.C 2.A3.C4.B5.D

Task 2: Americans' Work Ethic

Script

For four hundred years or more, one thing has been a characteristic of Americans. It is ca lled their “work ethic”. Its (S1) roots were in theteaching of the

Christian Puritans who first settled in (S2) what is now the northeastern state of

Massachusetts. They believed that it was their (S3) moral duty to work at every task

to please God by their

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(S4) diligence, honesty, attention to details, skill, and attitude. To thesePuritans,

it was a (S5) sin to be lazy or to do less than your best in any task. They and later

Americans tried to follow the Bible's (S6) teachings,“If a man will not work, he shall

not eat.”

Therefore, Americans have for (S7) centuries believed that they were guilty of

sin if they did not work as carefully and hard as they could when they did anything.

God would punish those who were careless or lazy in their work. (S8)Even as children they were taught,“If it's worth doing at all, it's worth doing well.”

There are conflicting points of view about workaholics. Those concerned with problems of mental stress believe workaholics abuse themselves physically and mentally. (S10) Others hold that workaholics are valuable members of society

because they are extremely productive. The American culture values achievement,

efficiency, and production, and a workaholic upholds these values.Task 3: Cross-cultural ips on doing business

Script

Countries from around the globe, such as Germany, the U. S., The U.K.,and

Russia, conduct a lot of business in China--the biggest market in the world. Here are

some tips to help you deal more successfully with people from those nations.

Firstly, you must be punctual with the Germans. Being even five minutes late

makes a poor impression. Being punctual is alao very important with the Americans

and the British. But while it's important to be on time for business meetings, nobody

expects you to be punctual for a special event. Half past seven really means a quarter

to eight, or even eight o'clock! With Russians, always be on time, but don't be

surprised if your Russian contact is very late! It is not unusual for them to be one or

even two hours late!

Remember that with the Germans, once a deal has been agreed upon,you can't

change it! With the Americans, money is more important than

relationships, whereas

with the Russians it's important to get to know your contacts well. Also,don't be

surprised if a British meeting seems like chaos, with everyone

participating and giving

opinions!

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Remember these tips and you will be on your way to a successful international

business career!

Questions and key

What is true of the Americans and the British in terms of punctuality?In which country do people have dress down Fridays?

What can you infer about the Russians from their conversation?How can you do business well with the Russians?

What is the speaker's attitude toward the four nationalities?

Keys: 1.D 2.A3.D4.A5.C

Further Listening and Speaking

Task 1: Punctuality

Script

To Americans, punctuality is a way of showing respect for other people's time.

Being more than 10 minutes late to an appointment usually calls for an apology, and

maybe an explanation. People who are running late often call ahead to let others

know of the delay. Of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to

be exactly on tome. At informal get-togethers, for example, people often arrive as

much as 30 minutes past the appointed time. But they usually don't try that at work.

The early American hero Benjamin Franklin expressed that view of time like this:

“Do you love life? Then do now waste time, for that is the stuff life is made of.”

According to the passage, when people are late in America, what do they do?

According to the passage, what do Americans do after the time for an appointment is fixed?

How do people in some Eastern countries view relationships and schedules?

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According to the passage, why aren't some Eastern people worried if they let an

opportunity pass by?

5.What was Benjamin Franklin's view of time?

Keys: 1.C 2.B3.A4.C5.D

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Taste the sweets and bitters of family life.

II. Basic Listening Practice

1.Script

M: Amy, sit down, we need to talk. Your mother and I are going to separate.

W: What! Are you crazy? You can't do that! What will my friends say? I just want

to have a normal family.

Q: What is the girl saying?

2. Script

M: Good evening, Mrs. Jones. The manager sent you these roses and his best

wishes to you both for a happy anniversary.

W: Thank you. We like the room and the service here, and we especially appreciate the manager's consideration/

Q: What can we learn from the conversation?

3. Script

W: While I'm scrambling the eggs, could you put the flour into the bowl?M: You bet, darling. I'll also turn the oven on so that it gets warmed up.Q: Where does this conversation probable take place?

4. Script

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W: I have a very important meeting tonight, and I'm afraid I can't miss it.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?

5. Script

W1: So you're still single? If you'd listen to me and used the Internet,you'd have

a husband by now.

W2: I did use the Internet. I posted an ad that read “Husband Wanted”.There

were dozens of e-mail responses. But they all said pretty much the same thing: You

can have mine.

Q: What can we infer from the conversation?

Keys: 1.C 2.A3.B 4.C 5.D

III. Listening In

Task1: Nuclear Family Living Patterns

Script

A nuclear family is typical in high-industrialized societies. Beginning in the early

20th century, the two-parent family known as the nuclear family was thepredominant American family type. Generally children live with their parents until

they go away to a college or university, or until they acquire their own jobs and move

into their own apartment or home.

In the early mid-20th century, the family typically was the sole wage earner, and

the mother was the children's principle care giver. Today, often both parents hold

jobs. Dual-earner families are the predominant type for families with children in the

United States. Increasingly, one of the parents has a non-standard shift;that is, a

shift that does not start in the morning and end in later afternoon. In these families,

one of the parents manages the children while the other works.Task 3:Views on filial piety see change

Script

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With fast economic development in Hong Kong, young people are less likely to

cherish the traditional notion of filial piety. Instead, they are gradually taking a new

approach to a welfare society, according to a three-year survey conductd by the City

University of Hong Kong.

As many as 85 percent of the respondents expect the government to take up the responsibility for supporting the elderly, and 77 percent agree with the idea that burden should fall on society as a whole rather than on individual families.

Researcher Richard Wong, who took charge of the study, is sad about the eroding of traditional family bonds. He said that while most people still respect their

parents and grandparents, they tend to equate economic assistance with love. When

asked about how they would show their love for their old parents, many simply said

they would send them to old people's homes. Others said that they would give

money, and only two percent of the respondents said they would be ready to take

care of the psychologiacal health of their parents.

According to the study, middle-aged people who have children of their own take

their filial duties more seriously. Also, married women know better than men the

need for this kind of loving care.

Researcher Wong questioned the wisdon of adopting the new concept of government welware. He said, A welfare society is founded on high tax rates, but

here in Hong Kong the personal tax rate is only 15 percent. How can you expect the

government to take care of all the elderly?

He further pointed out that even when a socail security network can support all

senior citizens, it cannot replace the love that only family members can give.

Questions and key

According to most of the respondents, who should take up the

responsibility for

supporting the elderly?

Which of the following is a way for most respondents to show respectht and

love for their old parents?

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Which of the following types of people have more loving care for their old

parents?

According to Researcher Wong, why is a welfare society not realistic in Hong

Kong?

What it the passage maily abou?

1. A

2. A

3. A

4. D

5.C

VI.Further Listening and Speaking

Task 2: Single-parent problems

Script

Question:

Hi, I have been divorced for 8 years. My ex sees our child Maria on a relular

basis. She is eight and in the second grade. My ex has a wife that is 20.My ex and his

wife go to the school almost every day to see our daughter. Our daughter has failed

the second grade and how has to repeat it. I have seen her grades plummet since

those two started showing up at school. They are both very controlling and verbally

abusive to me and to our daughter. I'm concernend about this. He forced my

daughter to call his wife mommy. I am really tired of their unkind visits. I don't know

what to do. If you have any advice to give me, I would be grateful.Thanks.

Answer (by a woman psychiatrist):

Hi, Diana. It's obvious to me that your daughter is having problems with the

visits. I would suggest having a frank conversation with your daughter to see what

she feels the problems are. If she says it is all these problems as you have stated

above, I would try to talk to yout ex about her problems. I'll try to stick to what your

daughter feels to be the problems and hope he will help your daughter do better at

school.

If he is not responsive, then I'll take your daughter for counseling to help her.

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You can't make others do things that are right for your child, not even the

father, so spend your energy on things you can control like counseling for your

daughter. Also, you should speng quality time with her and allow her to vent her

feelings on you, and let her know you are always there for her no matter what

happens. Try to keep her self-esteem high. When a child fails a grade,they will feel

bad. Good Luck!

Questions and key

What does Diana think aobut the visits by her ex and his wife to her daughter?

What has happened to the daughter's studies?

What does the psychiatrist advise the woman to do first?

What will the psychiatrist do to Diana's ex-husband?

What is NOT advised by the psychiatrist for Diana to do?