施心遠(yuǎn)聽力教程2第一單元文本及答案

1、Unit 1Section One Tactics for ListeningPart 1 Phonetics-Stress, Intonation and Accent1. We haven' t got any in dark blue.2. We can' t make it at nine tomorrow.3. My telephone number is not 65031609.4. I don ' t like the black jumper.5. He won' t comby the 7:30 train.(The word or digi

2、t in bold has the most stress)Exercise:1. a 2. b 3. a 4. b 5. bPart 2 Listening and Note-takingDriving CarefullyDrive carefully and slowly when pedestriansare about, particularly in crowded shopping streets, when you see a bus stopped, or near a parked mobile shop. Watch out for pedestrians coming f

3、rom behind parked or stopped vehicles, or from other places where you might not be able to see them.Three out of four pedestrians killed or seriously injured are either under fifteen or over sixty. The young and elderly may not judge speeds very well, and may step into the road when you do not expec

4、t them. Give them, and the infirm, or blind, or disabled people, plenty of time to cross the road.Drive slowly near schools, and look out for children getting on or off school buses. Stop when signalled to do so by a school crossing patrol showing a Stop-Children sign. Be careful near a parked ice-c

5、ream vanchildren are more interested in ice-cream then in traffic.When coming to a zebra crossing, be ready to slow down or stop to let people cross. You must give way once they have stepped onto a crossing. Signal to other drivers that you mean to slow down or stop. Give yourself more time to slow

6、down or stop on wet or icy roads. Never overtake just before a zebra crossing.Exercise A:1. Drive carefully and slowly when pedestrians are about.2. Three out of four pedestrianskilled. are eitherunder fifteen or over sixty.3. Be careful near a parkedice-cream van-children are moreinterested in ice-

7、cream than in traffic.4. When coming to a zebra crossing, be ready to slow down or stop to let peoplecross5. You mustgive way once they havesteppedonto a crossing.Exercise B:Driving CarefullyI. Look out for pedestriansA. Drive carefully at crowded shopping streetsB. Drive carefully near a bus stopC.

8、 Drive carefully near a parked mobile shop.II. Look out for the young, the old and the disabledA. Three out of four pedestrians killed or seriously injured are either under fifteen or over sixty.B. The young and the elderly may notjudge speeds very wellC. Give them, and the infirm, or blind, or disa

9、bled people, plenty of time to cross the road.III. Look out for childrenA. Stop at a Stop Children sign.B. Drive slowly near a parked ice-cream van.IV. Coming to a zebra crossingA. Slow down or stop to let people cross.B. Signal to other drivers that you mean to slow down or stop.C. Never overtake j

10、ust before a zebra crossing.Section Two Listening ComprehensionPart 1 DialoguesDialogue 1 Making Arrangements Mum: Hello.Tessa: Hi, Mum. It ' s me. How are you?Mum: Oh, I ' m fine, Tessa. I except you ' re phoning to find out how the arrangements for your party are going?Tessa: Yes. That

11、 ' s right.kYow, it ' s really good of you and Dad to make all the arrangements while I ' m away. I really don ' t know what I ' d do without you! Mum: Oh, there is not that much to do really. In fact, your father and I are quite enjoying itTessa: Good. So how are thing going?Mum

12、: Well, let s see. I ve already hired the hall, so thats OK.Tessa: Have you found anyone to do the disco yet?Mum: No, not yet, dear.Tessa: Well, do you think you could do that soon, Mum? It might not be easy. What about the equipment?Mum: Well, we ' re having the sound system and records deliver

13、ed by a local company next week.Tessa: Good. That should be all right. What about the bar?Mum: That ' s all under control. We ' re having the drinks delivered next week.Tessa: Great! Have you organised the food? Are you cooking it?Mum: What, for 70 people? You must be joking! No, I think I&#

14、39; ll have it done by thecaterers* in the village.Tessa: You ' ll do that soon, won ' t you? They ' ll need a bit of notice.Mum: Mmm. Of course. Now, I had the invitations prin ted last week. The stationer ' s did them, but I haven ' t had time to send them yet llTessa: Oh, Mum,

15、 but the party ' s in ten days! Send them soon, will you, or we'no guests!Mum: Yes, I ' m sorry, dear. Look, I ' ll phone everyone too. I'thvellbeen so busy withe arrangements DoneTo be doneRelevant informationThe placeVThe hall has been hired.The discoVTo find someone to do it.T

16、he equipmentVThe sound system and records will be delivered by a local company next week.The barVThe drinks will be delivered next week.The foodVTo have it done by the caterers in the village.The invitationsVThey are printed and will be sent soon.Dialogue 2 Fast Food SurveyA: Excuse me, do you mind

17、answering a few questions?B: No.A: Um firstly, do you ever eat fast food.B: Yes, yes, I do.A: What kind of fast food do you normally eat?B: Oh, er you know, burgers, sandwiches, well sometimes like a pizza or, you know, kebabs*.A: Oh, right. And how often do you eat fast food? Every day, more than o

18、nce a week or less than once a week?B: Er, well Monday to Friday when I' m working er, yeah every day, um but notnusually at the weekends.A: And what time of day do you eat fast food?B: Well, at work as I said, you know at lunchtime, um you know, I sort ofgo out andget a burger or sandwich. Some

19、times, you know, if, if I'm going out and I ' ve n(to cook in the evenings then I ' ll, I ' ll sendout for a pizza.A: Oh, right. Do you only eat it as a main meal or do yousnack betweenmeals?B: No, only as a main meal, you know lunch or, or in the evening.A: And what do you think of

20、fast food? Which statements do you think are true? Um, either "It ' s convenient ”B: Oh, definitely. I mean, that' s sort of the main reason that I eatA: Right. How about “ It tastes good ” ？B: Yeah. Um, I mean, not as good as food like in a, in a good restaurant, but it bad.A: " I

21、t ' s good for you ” ？B: No. Sort of eating quickly and standing up. It' s sort of bad for you. The food itselfisn ' vtery good for you, you know there ' not enough greens, um you know, vegetables or salad.A: Mm. How about " It ' s an expensive way of eating " ? What do

22、 you think of that?B: Oh, yes it is, er but you' re paying for the convenience, you know the speed of it. Er,well, I certainly think that it' s cheaper than you know cooking your own food.A: Er, and what about lastly“It creates litter. " Do you think that ' s true?B: Yes, yes, it do

23、es. Only I, I always put mine in a you know in a litter bin, but er unfortunately a lot of people don um but in the packaging there is a lot of paper involved and plastic and sometimesjolystyrene*.Exercise A:How often do)/ou eat fast food?Every dayEvery weekdayAt the weekendsOccasionallyVAt what tim

24、e of the day do you eat fast food?BreakfastLunchDinnerBetween mealsVVExercise B:restaurant. However it is bad to oneIt is convenient and fast, thought it doesn' Waste as good as food in good a's health because there are not enough vegetables.It is also quite an expensive way of eating, but y

25、ou' rpaying for the convenience. And it creates litter because in the packaging there is a lot of paper, plastic and sometimes polystyrene involved.Part 2 Passage SnackIt ' s 3:15 in the afternoon and half the office tusepped out* for a coffee break.Your eyelids are starting to close and 7-1

26、1 is just around the corner. A soda or a bag of chips would be just the thing to perk you up* So you, too, go out for an afternoon snack.Sometimes we eat simply because everyone else is doing it. Other times we eat when we feel tired, bored or depressed. Snacking for the wrong reasons can lead to ov

27、ereating and unhealthy diet.Of course, there are times when our bodies really need extra energy. Here are four tips to keep your snacking on the right track.1. Know why you' relating. Using food to change your feelings can be a dangerous habit. An order of French fries might distract* you from f

28、eeling sad for a while, but it ' s only a temporary cure. Once the fries are goneblem jar still there. If you，reeeling lonely, don' reach into the refrigerator. Call a friend. If you，re feeling stressed, take a 10-minute walk.2. Find a healthy pick-me-up*. If you ' re truly hungry, a hea

29、lthy snack can give you the boost of energy you need. If you like fresh foods, bring a small bag of tomatoes or apples slices to work whit you. To tame your sweet tooth, try a handful of dried fruit. A serving of nuts can be a perfect pick-me-up. They have the right combination of nutrients to give

30、you the energy you need. But wait until you' re hungry to find something to eat. Plan ahead and bring something healthy with you.3. Eat just one serving. Don' topen up a whole box of crackers and start munching away. Instead, pull out just one serving and put away the box.4. Think of snacks

31、as mini-meals. Eating small, healthy snack can keep you from stuffing yourself at the next meal. Instead of eating three big meals each day, split them into four or five mini-meals. You may actually eat less food overall.Use these tips to help you plan snacks ahead of time. The next time you have a

32、snack attack, tame your hunger the healthy way.Exercise A:a soda or a bag of chips; a piece of cake; a sandwich; a small bag of tomatoes; a small bag of apple slices; a serving of nuts; a glass of low-fat-milk; a serving of crackers, etc.Exercise B:1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. B 7. C 8. AExercise C:1

33、. A soda or a bag of chips would be just the thing to perk you up.2. Using food to change your feeling can be a dangerous habit.3. If you ' re feeling lonely, don ' t reach into the refrigerator. Call a friend.4. A serving of nuts can be a perfect pick- me-up.5. Eating small, healthy snacks

34、can keep you from stuffing yourself at the next meal.Part 3 NewsNews Item 1The Japanese electronic giant Sony has slashed its annual earnings forecast again. It's expected to report an annual operating loss of almost 3 billion dollars. The company had previously forecast a profit of 2 billion do

35、llars.If confirmed, this would be Sony's first loss in 14 years, the second only since the company was listed on the Tokyo stock exchange in 1958.Like other Japanese exporters, Sony is taking a beating from the global slump.The yen's appreciation also means less profit - as the company gets

36、80 percent of its sales from overseas.A: Listen to the news item and complete the summary.This news item is aboutSony' s first loss in 14 yearsB: Listen to the news item again and decide whether the following statements are true or false.1. E_2. F3.工4. F5.工News Item 2World Trade Organization min

37、isters are meeting in Montreal*, Canada. The trade ministers have been debating the issue of reducing import taxes and government aid for certain services, especially farming. Major agricultural exporters like the United States, Australia and Brazil want all import duties cut to an average of 25%. I

38、mporters such as the European Unions, Japan and some developing countries say import taxes should be cut by some reasonable percentage based on the country. The United States and European Unions are under pressure to reach a farming agreement that other WTO members can support. The WTO is also divid

39、ed on the issue of providing necessary drugs to poor countries.A: Listen and complete the news summary.This news item is about a world Trade Organization meeting on reducing taxes and government farming aid.B: Listen and fill in the blanks with what you hear.The trade ministers have been debating th

40、e issue of reducing important taxes and government aid for certain services, especially farming . Major agricultural exports like the Unites States, Australia and Brazil want all import duties cut to an average of 25%. Importers such as the European Unions, Japan and somteveloping countries say impo

41、rt taxes should be cut by some reasonable percentage based on the country.New Item 3Russian gas could soon belowing back into Europe. A spokesman for Naftogaz, the Ukrainian state energy company, told the BBC that Ukraine would accept the presence of Russian monitors as part of a broader EU mission

42、to check the volume of Russian gas entering and exiting Ukraine.This appeared on Thursday night to be the key demand from Moscow, the condition on which Gazprom, the Russian energy giant, would agree to turn on the taps.But, even if the deal is accepted by all sides and gas flows to Europe resume, t

43、here are still difficult negotiations ahead on the underlying issue that caused the switch-off in the first place: how much Ukraine should pay Russia for the gas it consumes, and how much Russia should pay Ukraine in return, in transit fees. Until that issue is resolved, this crisis isar from settle

44、d .Exercise A: Listen and summarize the news item.This news item is about the crisis between Russian and Ukraine in terms of gas supply.Exercise B: Listen again and answer the questions.1. What was the condition on which Russian would agree to resume its gas supply to Europe?Ukraine would allow Russ

45、ian monitors to check the volume of Russian gas entering and exiting Ukraine.2. When did Russia give that key demand?On Thursday night.3. Would Ukraine accept the deal?Yes, Ukraine would accept the deal.4. What was the underlying issue that caused the switch-off in the first place?The underlying iss

46、ue was how much Ukraine should pay Russia for the gas it consumes, and how much Russia should pay Ukraine in return, in transit fees.5. Is the crisis between Russian and Ukraine settled? why?No, it isn't. Until that issue is resolved, this crisis is far from settled.Section Three Oral WorkHow lo

47、ng can anyone live in Germany without a purchase of either a cold stein*of beer or a clock? It didn' t take long for the beer, but my search for just the rightclock took a few years.In my search I found a cuckoo clock, an old French Tic-Tac clock, and a gold time piece giving the precise time an

48、ywhere in the world. Than came the grandmother clock with the lovely crystal panes*but still no chiming grandfather clock.Suddenly I received a phone call from a friend. She knew a man whose mother had to move out of her home and furniture was being sold. She asked whether I was interested in a very

49、 old clock.I made the trip into the countryside and found a small German home with lovely flower gardens.The family greeted me as a long-lost friend. We had coffee and apple cakes and then we headed for the attic.I knew the minute I saw himthe old grandfather. Surely he would be expensive!I said,&qu

50、ot;Yes!”We returned to our coffee and I asked the biquestion. “ How much?'I paid 45 German Marks in cash, one large can of peaches, a pound of coffee, and a box of Lipton Tea.Section Four Supplementary ExercisesPassage 1 World Sight DayBackground Information:Onchocerciasis: A disease caused by i

51、nfestation with filarial worms of the genus Onchocerca, especially a disease of human beings caused by O. volvulus and characterized by nodular swellings on the skin and lesions of the eyes. Transmitted by black flies, the disease occurs in tropical regions of Africa and Central America. Also called

52、 river blindness （盤尾絲蟲?。阂环N由盤尾絲蟲屬的絲蟲傳播引起的疾病，尤指由 盤尾絲蟲 引起的人類疾病，癥狀是皮膚上有結(jié)瘤狀的腫塊和眼睛發(fā)炎。由刺螫蠅傳播，常見于非洲和中美洲的熱帶地區(qū)。也作river blindness。 ）An estimated 135 million people have low vision. 40 to 45 million others cannot see at all. Health experts warm that the number of blind people will increase sharply as the world

53、population grows, and grows older. They say the number of blind people could almost double by 2020.Yet the World Health Organization says that in eight out of ten cases, blindness can be cured or avoided. October the ninth was World Sight Day. A campaign called vision 2020 released* materials to hel

54、p government and health workers develop national plans to prevent blindness.Vision 2020 is a joint effort of the WHO and International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. The goal is to end preventable blindness by 2020. The campaign targets four main causes.Cataractscause the lens of the eye to

55、 become cloudy. In most of Africa and Asia, cataracts cause at least half the cases of blindness that can be cured. A simple operation can remove cataracts*.Trachoma* is an infectious disease spread person-to-person and by insects. Trachoma causes about 15 percent of all cases of blindness. Most of

56、the cases are in Africa. The disease can be treated with antibiotic medicines and an operation to correct the damage.The disease known asriver blindness is also found mostly in Africa. Flies spread the infection. A yearly treatment of the drugMectizan can control the disease.Finally, a lack of vitam

57、in A as a result of poor nutrition is the leading cause of preventable blindness in children.Vision 2020 says that every five seconds another person in the world goes blind. Most blind people live in developing nations. India has at least nine million. About six million are in China, and seven milli

58、on in Africa. Officials estimate that the world economy loses about 28,000 million dollars each year from curable blindness.A resolution passed by the World Health Assembly in May urges all governments to develop national plans to prevent blindness.Exercise A:1. The World Sight Day is onOctober the

59、ninth .2. The World Health Organization says in eight out of ten cases, blindness can be cured or avoided.3. A campaign calledVision 2020 aims at theprevention of blindness .4. The blindness that can be cured or avoided mostly occurs ideveloping nations. Exercise B:1. Name: CataractsTreatment:A simple operation can remove cataracts .2. Name: TrachomaTreatment:Antibiotic me