新策略大学英语听力教程第一册unit9 - 第二册unit4听力原文

Unit 9 Health Part I In-class Listening

Listening Task 1

Directions: Listen to the sentences and write down the numbers you hear from each of them.

1. John was born in July, 1995.

2. Does the film start at a quarter past seven?

3. The pink dress is nice, but it’s 17 yuan more expensive than the black one. 4. This little girl is 134 centimeters tall. 5. Peter Smith died at the age of 30.

6. This kind of plant can grow at even 45 degree centigrade. 7. The fridge will be delivered to 1136 Greenwich Ave. 8. You may call 874-6033 to ask for help.

9. How much will I have to spend to rent an apartment in Britain? I only have 545 dollars a month.

10. The roast beef is $26 a kg today. Listening Task 2

Passage 1

Prince William enrolled at Elton in September 1995 at the age of 13. He helped to supervise discipline in a school of 1,280 boys and could impose small fines. The school timetable at Elton is 9 AM to 11:20 AM, followed by a break until 11:45 AM when lesson resume until 1:15 PM. There are two further hours of lessons in the afternoon but timings of these may vary. Prince William had to be in his room by 11 PM. Apart from the scholars in college, Etonians are divided up into 24 hours named after the resident housemaster who is primarily responsible for the 50 boys in his charge.

Passage 2

In 1918, the Times, owned by the New York Times Company, was awarded the first of many Pulitzer Prizes for its coverage of World War I (1914—1918). In 2002 the Times was awarded a record 7 Pulitzer Prizes, including 6 for coverage related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. The newspapers owned by the New York Times Company have won more than 100 Pulitzer Prizes.

II. Understanding a Conversation

Listening Task

Directions: Listen to the conversation and choose the best answers to the following questions.

(Stella meets Tony at the gate of the hospital.) W: Tony? Long time no see. Are you sick?

M: No, I am here to visit a friend of mine. He’s just found out that he’s got a cancer. W: I am sorry to hear that. How bad is it?

M: It’s the lung cancer. But luckily, it is in the early stage. The doctor says if he has an operation this week, there won’t be much to worry about.

W: What a relief! Please make me informed if there’s anything that I can do to help. M: I will. Thanks a lot.

W: My pleasure. By the way, how did he know something was wrong?

M: He is coughing a lot, and he’s got a pain in his chest. So he went to the hospital to have a check-up the day before yesterday.

W: Oh, it’s fortunate for him to find it out early. Did the doctor say what caused his cough?

M: Yes, the tobacco did. He smokes a lot. Probably two or three packs a day. W: That’s too much. He’s really a chain smoker. M: Stella, I heard that you also smoke.

W: Yeah, that’s right. But I…I only have one pack a day. Now, I am thinking maybe I should consider quitting smoking.

III. Understanding Passages

Listening Task 1

Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.

The Traffic Light Guide to Staying Slim

“You are what you eat.” is a popular American saying, and what you eat can sometimes destroy your health. According to modern research, certain foods may do good to our health while others do harm. And for a number of foods you have to limit their intake. If you want to stay slim, you can follow “the traffic light guide” for the purpose.

According to “the traffic light guide”, foods can be divided into three groups: red food group, amber food group and green food group. Red food group refers to the foods that contain high calorie, such as sugar, sweets, chocolate, cakes, biscuits, cream, cooking oil, fat meat, chips and peanuts. When eating them, you have to stop and think. That is, to stay slim, you cannot eat too much of them. Amber food group contains the foods like sausage, eggs, milk, cheese, thick soup, bread, rice and potatoes. To keep slim, you should be careful with their intake. In green food group are such foods as fresh fruit, green vegetable, fish, chicken and clear soups. You can eat them as much as you like without worrying about becoming fat. You can use the three groups to choose what you eat and decide how much you eat. The most important thing is to discover a reasonable balance which suits you.

Remember: it is easier to stay slim than to lose weight once you’ve put it on. A little care in choosing what you eat and regular exercise will go a long way to keep you slim and healthy.

Listening Task 2

Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the exact words, phrases or sentences you hear.

For thousands of years, people have used Yoga to help search for happiness and contentment. Students of Yoga often study for as long as 20 years before becoming masters, or Yogis. They learn many different physical exercises. These exercises are designed to put the students in good physical condition. Then they can concentrate on deep religious thoughts without worrying about physical discomforts.

Many Yoga exercises involve putting the body into difficult positions. Some of them are very hard to learn. Have you ever tried to fold your legs over one another? This is one of the basic Yoga positions. It is called the lotus position. Most people find it difficult to stay in that position for even a few minutes. But Yogis train themselves to remain in the lotus position for hours or even days. They are taught to overcome the physical discomforts of holding these positions.

Other exercises and rules teach concentration, or meditation. Yogis believe this is the key to finding inner peace. Yogis practice meditation. They claim that it makes them feel relaxed and peaceful. Some say that it makes them feel physically better while others believe that it is a way to achieving a strong religious feeling. These people say that meditation helps them feel much closer to God.

Unit 10 Movies Part I In-class Listening

I. Understanding Basic Skills

Listening Task 1

Directions: Listen to the tape and write down the missing ordinal numbers for each group.

1. first, fourth 2. eightieth, eighty-eighth 3. seventh, eleventh 4. thirty-first, forty-third 5. thirteenth, thirtieth 6. sixty-fifth, fifty-sixth Listening Task 2

Directions: The following sentences contain either cardinal or ordinal numbers or both. Listen carefully and write down the missing numbers. 1. Mr Brown lives at 54, 88th Street.

2. We had invited 200 people, but only two-fifths of them turned up. 3. He has finished reading the first 20 pages.

4. The 13th lesson is the most difficult of the 30 lessons.

5. Lance Armstrong competed in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain and placed 14th in the road race.

6. The 76th Academy Awards Ceremony was held on February 29th at the Kadak Theater in Hollywood.

7. Harvard College has built less in the past 15 years than at any period since the mid-19th century.

8. It is the Double Ninth Festival and our grandma’s 90th birthday, too. Let’s chip in and buy her a present.

II. Understanding Conversations

Listening Task 1

Directions: Listen to the conversation and decide whether the following statements are true or false.

M: Hey, Elizabeth, how would you like to go and see a movie tonight? W: Sounds great! What would you like to see, Harry?

M: I don’t know...how about that new horror movie at the Arlington Theater? W: Oh, I heard about that. It sounds a little scary to me. I’m more into romantic movies. Or maybe a romantic comedy. M: No way! I hate that kind of stuff!

W: Really? Well then, what kinds of movies do you like?

M: I guess I’m really into action and adventure types of movies.

W: Oh yeah. Well, I guess they are okay, as long as they aren’t too bloody. I also heard about the great new musical that just came out. What do you think about that?

M: Musical? I don’t know. That doesn’t sound too exciting. Is there anything we can agree on?

W: It doesn’t seem like it. Oh, I remember another movie that came out last week. It’s a mystery and it had a little romance and some action, too. I heard it’s pretty exciting because nobody can guess who the killer is and it has a surprise ending. What do you think about that one?

M: I guess that doesn’t sound too bad. What time does it start?

Listening Task 2

Directions: The following conversation is adapted from the film Roman Holiday. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear. Joe: Everything is ruined? (Referring to the clothes) Princess: Oh, no. They’ll be dry in a few minutes. Joe: Suits you. You should always wear my clothes. Princess: It seems I do.

Joe: I thought a little wine might be good. Princess: Shall I cook something?

Joe: No kitchen. Nothing to cook. I always eat out. Princess: Do you like that?

Joe: Well, life isn’t always what one likes, is it? Princess: No, it isn’t. Joe: Tired?

Princess: A little.

Joe: You’ve had quite a day.

Princess: A wonderful day. (Voice of the newsman)

May I have a little more wine? Sorry I can’t cook us some dinner. Joe: Did you learn how in school?

Princess: I’m a good cook. I could earn my living at it. I can sew, too, and clean the house and iron. I’ve learned to do all those things. I just haven’t the chance to do it for anyone.

Joe: It looks like I’ll have to move, and get myself a place with a kitchen. Princess: Yes. (Silent for a while.) I…I have to go now. Joe: There’s something that I want to tell you.

Princess: No, please, nothing. I must go and get dressed. III. Understanding a Passage

Listening Task

Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.

In 1930’s Austria a young nun called Maria is finding it hard to adjust to her new life in the abbey. The Abbess decides that the best thing to do is to send her into the world to discover life. She is sent to the Von Trapp family to work as a governess for Captain Vop Trapp’s seven unruly children. Von Trapp, a widowed ex-naval captain, runs his household like a ship because he knows no other way and is in deep grief for his wife. When Maria arrives on the scene she is met with oppositions from the children and is put off by the captain’s attitude. Within a short time, however, Maria’s warmth, charm and songs win the hearts of not only the children, but also their father as well. But just when things look their brightest, Germany has unified with Austria and the captain must decide whether to serve the Nazis or escape with his family before it is too late. As a nationalist, the captain opposes the Nazis and will not conform, so he decides to escape over the border to Switzerland with his family. Going through lots of difficulties, the Vop Trapps succeed in escaping to Switzerland

with the help of the nuns.

Unit 11 Internet Part I In-class Listening

I. Understanding Basic Skills

Listening Task 1

Directions: Listen to the numbers and write them down. 1. one hundred and sixty six point five seven eight 2. zero point nine six eight 3. four twenty sevenths

4. seventy five nine hundred and eighty sevenths 5. zero point zero zero nine six

6. one thousand and eighty seven point one two three 7. seventy one point five recurring 8. one thirty fourths 9. three quarters 10. five eighths

Listening Task 2

Directions: Listen to the sentences and fill in the blanks with the missing numbers. 1. One foot is equal to zero point three zero four eight meters.

2. One pound is about equal to four hundred and fifty three point six grams.

3. The river running around the small village is one hundred and twelve point five meters long.

4. The exhibition covers a floor space of three thousand point nine eight square meters.

5. About four fifths of the workers in the steel works are men.

II. Understanding a Conversation

Listening Task

Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.

M: I believe computers save millions of hours every day for people in all walks of life, but have you ever heard of a computer that saved a person’s life? W: I think you want to tell me a story, so out with it.

M: Yes, I did hear a really amazing story the other day. It was about two young students who saved their classmate’s life by sending a message on the Internet. W: Sounds interesting. How did it happen?

M: This girl was a chemistry student in Tsinghua University in Beijing. She was rushed to the hospital in terrible pain and then slipped into a coma. The doctors tested for everything they could think of, but got negative results on everything. W: But where does the computer come in?

M: One of her friends knew that foreign medical experts could be contacted through computer “news-groups”. He looked through the directory until he found several that looked promising and sent out his SOS message. They said their friend was dying and told all they could about her case history. W: What response did they get?

M: The message went to many, many sites, but the one to pick on it was a doctor in Washing, DC. He had worked in China and was familiar with many of the doctors at the girl’s hospital. He contacted some of his colleagues through the Internet, asking them to search for specialists who could help. There were doctors all over the world responding to the cry for help. W: Were they able to save the girl’s life?

M: Yes, fortunately. The treatment suggested by the Los Angeles Poison Control Center was sent to the US embassy in Beijing and they rushed it over to the hospital.

W: Is the girl all right now?

M: She was in a coma for five months, but she is slowly recovering. W: What an amazing story!

III. Understanding Passages

Listening Task 1

Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.

Computer shows around the country are attracting thousands of computer enthusiasts who buy parts, take them home and assemble their own computers.

Mike Williams, who works as a continuing education teacher and part-time support technician, finds it easy to learn enough to build your own PC. He learns what to do by reading books and computer magazines and checking out sites on the Internet about home-built PCs, sites that answer questions for people doing it for the first time.

Today he has been to a computer show looking for his latest project, a powerful Pentium 4-based personal computer. He bought the parts cheaper than the ones offered by Gateway on the Internet.

These days, as compared to ten to fifteen years ago, the job of assembly is made simpler by manufacturers of parts that are largely standardized. Even so, assembly ends up taking more than an hour. Then comes the time for a final check.

Listening Task 2

Directions: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are true or false.

When you connect your computer by clicking Internet Explorer, you are connecting to the World Wide Web. The Web is composed of different Web sites, which are created by people and organizations around the world. You can easily jump from one Web site to another.

Think of the Web as a large library. Web sites are like the books, and Web pages are like pages in the books. These pages can be located on computers anywhere in the world. The Web contains a wide variety of information—everything from share prices to job opportunities, sports results to news, previews of films to song files. When people talk about surfing the Web, they mean browsing its sites. Surfing means exploring sites about which you may never have heard, along the way meeting new people, visiting new places, or learning about people and organizations all over the world.

For surfing the Web, you should use a modem that runs at a speed of at least 9,600 bits per second. The faster your modem is, the less time it takes to display pictures and download files—and the more interactive the session can be.

Unit 12 Intelligence Part I In-class Listening

I. Understanding Basic Skills

Listening Task

Directions: Listen to the tape and fill in the table with the numbers you hear.

Asia has an area of 44,000,000 square kilometers and its population is 3,570,000,000. Africa has an area of 30,200,000 square kilometers and its population is 767,000,000. North America has an area of 24,228,000 square kilometers and its population is 468,000,000.

South America has an area of 17,970,000 square kilometers and its population is 327,000,000.

Antarctica has an area of 14,000,000 square kilometers.

Europe has an area of 10,160,000 square kilometers and its population is 730,000,000. Oceania has an area of 8,970,000 square kilometers and its population is 29,000,000. II. Understanding a Conversation

Listening Task

Directions: Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks according to what you hear.

W: My classmates are talking a lot about IQ these days. Do you know what it is all about?

M: Yes. IQ, or intelligence quotient, is a number used to indicate a person’s intelligence.

W: Yeah, and what is it based on?

M: It’s based on a comparison of his or her score on an intelligence test with the scores of others on the same test.

W: Well, I see. And what is the purpose for the researchers to test people’s IQ?

M: Different IQ tests are carried out in different fields and they are of great help. Take the school for example. Teachers in some countries use IQ scores to help judge whether children are progressing. If a child scores high on IQ tests but does poorly in class, the teacher may try to determine what circumstances keep the child from learning. If a child scores low on IQ tests and is doing poorly in class, the teacher may try to separate learning tasks into smaller or more familiar units. W: That sounds nice. Do you know the result of the practice?

M: Yes, with such help, the children make progress rapidly. IQ tests can also provide a means of grouping individuals with similar abilities.

III. Understanding Passages

Listening Task 1

Directions: Listen to the passage and write down the relevant information.

What Is Intelligence?

Two men were digging a ditch in the mountain on a very hot day. One said to the other, “Why are we down in this hole digging a ditch when our boss is standing up there in the shade of a tree?” “I don’t know,” responded the other. “I’ll ask him.”

So he climbed out of the hole and went to his boss. “Why are we digging in the hot sun and you’re standing in the shade?” “Intelligence,” the boss said. “What do you mean, intelligence?”

The boss said, “Well, I’ll show you. I’ll put my hand on this tree and I want you to hit it with your fist as hard as you can.” The ditch digger took a mighty swing and tried to hit the boss’ hand. The boss removed his hand and the ditch digger hit the tree. The boss said, “That’s intelligence!”

The ditch digger went back to his hole. His friend asked, “What did he say?” “He said we are down here because of intelligence.” “What’s intelligence?” said the friend. The ditch digger put his hand on his face and said, “Take your shovel and hit my hand.”

Listening Task 2

Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear.

Have you ever heard the old saying, “Never judge a book by its cover”? This is a good rule to follow when trying to judge the intelligence of others. Some people have minds that shine only in certain situations. A young man with an unusual gift in creative writing may find himself speechless in the presence of a pretty girl. He fumbles for words and talks in a halting manner. But don’t make the mistake of thinking him stupid. With a pen and paper, he can express himself eloquently.

Other people may fool you into overestimating their intelligence by putting up a good front. A student who listens attentively and takes notes in class is bound to make a favorable impression on his teachers. But when it comes to exams, he may score near the bottom of the class.

It all boils down to this—you can’t judge someone by appearances. The only way to determine a person’s intelligence is to get to know him. Then you can observe how he reacts to different situations. The more situations you observe, the more accurate your judgment is likely to be. So take your time. Don’t judge the book by its cover.

Test Three

I. Understanding Basic Skills

Directions: Listen to the sentences and fill in the blanks with the numbers or missing information.

1. There are already eleven in the list. You are the twelfth.

2. Rice has been cultivated in the East for several thousand years.

3. The village’s cotton output has increased by 250% as compared with that of 1967. 4. The number of female graduates reached 506,400, making up 38.71% of the total. 5. After buying the suitcase, I had only one point five pounds left.

6. It’s 4:15 now. By the time I have mailed the package and gone home it will be time for dinner.

7. The plane was due at 7:15, but it was delayed a quarter of an hour.

8. This is the final call for passengers traveling to Athens. Flight OA 278 is now boarding. Passengers are kindly requested to proceed to Gate 28. 9. The rainy season in this area lasts for 20 to 30 days.

10. The highest temperature in summer in this city can reach somewhere from 30 to 35 degrees.

II. Understanding Conversations

Directions: Listen to the conversations and choose the best answers to the following questions.

Conversation 1

W: Well, what did you think of the film?

M: Oh, I enjoyed every minute of it. I liked its music and I thought the actress was very good.

W: Sure. She was very nice, and her acting was quite natural.

M: The film brought me back to my childhood, and that scene in the school brought tears to my eyes.

W: I was also touched by the film. I thought the plot was well developed. M: So did I. The whole thing was first-rate from beginning to end.

Conversation 2

M: Good morning. Can I help you? W: Yes, I want to buy a pair of boots. M: What size do you wear? W: Size 36.

M: What color do you like? W: Black, please.

M: This pair is in your size. They are very nice boots. W: Yes, they are really very nice. How much are they? M: Five hundred yuan.

W: Wow! That’s too expensive. Do you have any cheaper ones? M: Certainly. How about this pair? They are nice leather boots. W: Um, they look nice, too. How much are they? M: Two hundred and thirty yuan.

W: Fine. I’ll take this. Thank you very much. M: You’re welcome.

Conversation 3

W: I’m looking for a job. I wonder whether you have any vacancy. M: Yes. We need help. What’s your major? W: Business management.

M: Good. Are you good at computer operation and English? W: Yes. I have certificates for them.

M: Good. As a rule, we’ll phone to tell you our decision in two weeks. W: Thank you, but may I ask you a few questions? M: Certainly. Go ahead, please.

W: How many hours does one have to work each week in your company? M: About 40 hours. We are free on Saturdays and Sundays. W: What’s the pay, if I may ask? M: Two thousand RMB a month.

W: I see. I look forward to working in your company.

III. Understanding Passages

Listening Task 1

Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.

The temperature of the sun is over 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit at the surface, but it rises to perhaps more than 16 million degrees at the center. The sun is so much hotter than the earth that matter can exist only as gas, except at the core. In the core of the sun, the pressures are so great against the gases that, despite the high temperature, there may be a solid core. However, no one really knows the fact, since the center of the sun can never be directly observed.

The sun’s outermost layer begins about 10,000 miles above the visible surface and goes outward for millions of miles. This is the only part of the sun that can be seen during eclipses such as the one in February 1979. At any other time, the corona can be seen only when special instruments are used on cameras and telescopes to shut out the glare of the sun’s rays.

The corona is a brilliant, pearly white, filmy light, about as bright as the full moon. Its beautiful rays are sensational sight during an eclipse. The corona’s rays flash out in a brilliant fan that has wispy spike like rays near the sun’s north and south poles. The corona is thickest at the sun’s equator.

The corona rays are made up of gases streaming outward at tremendous speed and reaching a temperature of more than two million degrees Fahrenheit. The rays of sun thin out as they reach the space around the planets. By the time the sun’s corona rays reach the earth, they are weak and invisible.

Listening Task 2

Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the exact words or sentences you hear.

Countries benefit greatly from hosting an Olympic Games, gaining publicity and increased tourism, but the most visible improvements usually go to the host city alone. This is obviously the case with Beijing. The 2008 Summer Games lasted for just sixteen days, but the impact on the city will last decades.

Beijing spent at least $20 billion on transforming the crowded and polluted capital into a clean and different city. About one quarter of the total went to clean up the air and water pollution, while the rest was spent on infrastructures, including transportation and information services.

A key factor in Beijing’s winning bid was a promise to improve the city’s poor air quality. Thousands of buses were changed from diesel to natural gas, and natural gas was piped into the city’s homes, replacing the coal-burning furnaces that cause much of the pollution.

Beijing also appeared to have learnt from the mistakes of previous host cities. Against the advice of the International Olympic Committee, Sydney built a large 125,000-seat stadium for the 2000 Summer Games, and it was filled to the capacity during many of the ceremonies and events. But in the years following the Games, Sydney has had trouble filling the seats. Beijing, by contrast, only built an

80,000-seat stadium.

Unit 1 Youth

Part I In-class Listening

I. Understanding Basic Skills

Listening Task 1

Directions: Listen to the dialogue. Pay attention to the underlined words. Then read after the recording.

M: That jacket really looks good on you, Beth. W: It’s so great. How did you know I wanted it? M: Oh, I just listen, watch and remember. You looked at it in Maxi’s window and I remembered it. W: Is that how you choose all your presents? M: I try to.

W: I make long lists for birthdays, but it is so hard to choose. I always know what my mom wants, but my dad…

M: Always gets a tie or aftershave lotion. W: How did you know? M: Because my dad gets the same. Listening Task 2

Directions: Listen to the proverbs and write them down. Pay attention to the sound changes.

1. A good beginning makes a good ending. 2. Experience is the best teacher. 3. Respect yourself, or no one else will respect you. 4. Knowledge in youth is wisdom in age. 5. Time and tide wait for no man. II. Understanding a Conversation

Listening Task

Directions: Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions.

W: Some of my girlfriends have an unusual style. They have short hair, they only wear T-shirts, jeans, and tennis shoes, and they never wear makeup. I think if I didn’t know them I wouldn’t be able to tell that they were girls!

M: There are a lot of girls like that, but I think they’re still really cute. Their style has a nice, casual and confident feeling; it looks very natural.

W: Some of them even talk in a different way from other girls; their voices are kind of throaty.

M: There are definitely girls who project a more masculine attitude. One good example of this kind of “tomboy” is the 2005 Super Girl contest winner, Li Yuchun. To tell you the truth, the first time I saw her on TV, I couldn’t tell that she was a girl, but the more I watched the more I liked her style. By the end, I was a dedicated fan.

W: That’s true. Li Yuchun has tons of fans even though she doesn’t fit the traditional Chinese ideal of female beauty. Tomboys like her defy the idea that women have to be gentle, tender, sweet, and cute in order to be pretty. M: I think that this trend is an expression of individuality.

W: You could even say that tomboys are an example of the independence and strength of modern women. III. Understanding Passages

Listening Task 1

Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.

The Heroes and Heroines in the English’s Eyes

Sky.com quizzed 2,000 English people for their views on the heroes and heroines in their mind.

The results show that what society defines as a “hero” and a “heroine” seems to differ greatly.

The majority of the top 10 women chosen, such as Diana, Princess of Wales and Amy Winehouse, seem to portray a certain sense of vulnerability or have had to fight against some adversity in their lives.

By comparison, the male heroes are generally much stronger, and with the exception of Churchill, are known for their talent, rather than their personality or the impact they have had on the world.

The following are some of the heroes and heroines voted by the English people: Amy Winehouse has been voted the ultimate heroine by UK youngsters. And another troubled singer—Pete Doherty, who was recently sentenced to 14 weeks in jail, was the second most popular ultimate hero among the respondents in the under 25 age group.

WAG Coleen McLoughlin also made it on the heroine list among the under 25s. Among the general population, Winston Churchill was named the UK’s top hero, followed by Elvis Presley. And the top heroines were Diana, Princess of Wales, followed by Winehouse, who has been nominated for three Ivor Novello Awards this year.

Among the over 50s, the Queen is the third most popular heroine, and she comes sixth in the general poll.

Actress Helen Mirren, who played the monarch, comes fifth generally and second in the over 50 group.

Listening Task 2

Directions: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

Finding Youth Volunteer Opportunities to Increase a Child’s Skills

A good way for children and teens to develop responsibility, independence, teamwork and work ethics early on, is to find youth volunteer opportunities for them.

There are many youth volunteer opportunities available and some places take volunteers as early as age 13, while others may require ages a bit older, and some others have opportunities for younger children. Youth volunteer opportunities can provide your child with a chance to learn more about a field they may be interested in; with experience and knowledge that may be beneficial later on and also with the opportunity to find out what would truly interest them in the long run.

Your child can take on the responsibility of putting together their own youth volunteer opportunities. Help them start a community clean up group with their friends and pick up trash at the local schools, parks or neighborhoods. Have them learn and share responsible earth care, pet care and animal rights as a group. They can team together to promote earth day activities, healthier lunch and snack options in schools, and so much more. The options are truly endless, so allow your child to get creative and interactive!

Unit 2 Fashion Part I In-class Listening

I. Understanding Basic Skills

Listening Task 1

Directions: Listen to the sentences and write them down. Then write “R” for the rising tone or “F” for the falling tone in the brackets. 1. Nice to meet you, too. ↘

2. Shall we go and see her now? ↗ 3. You did a good job, really. ↘ 4. Ah, really? ↗ 5. It sounds nice. ↘ 6. A room for two? ↗

7. Do you think that you can help me? ↗

8. I wonder if I have seen you somewhere before. ↘ 9. It’s a small world, I should say. ↗

10. Could you show me the way to the People’s Park from here? ↗

Listening Task 2

Directions: Listen to the passage and write down in the blanks the missing tips which are helpful for the improvement of your intonation.

Intonation is different from pronunciation, and is an important part of learning to speak like a native speaker. But it’s also quite difficult to learn. So here are some tips to help you.

1. Syllable stress.

Every word in English has a natural stress which falls on one of its syllables. 2. Words of degree.

In a sentence, words which indicate degree are often stressed. 3. Emotion.

Stressed words are for emotional effect, for example, the word “tired” would often be stressed because it is the word which lets us know how the speaker is feeling.

4. Asking questions.

When asking questions, we often use a rising or falling intonation at the end of the sentence.

5. Emphasis.

Sometimes we want to emphasize one piece of information in a sentence. 6. Record and listen to yourself.

This is a good way to find out how you actually sound when you speak English, and can help you identify areas where you need to improve your pronunciation and intonation.

7. Listen to native speakers as much as possible.

Listen and imitate! It’s the best way to learn the rhythms of English. II. Understanding a Conversation

Listening Task

Directions: Listen to the conversation and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

(Mr. Wang, a host for a fashion program is interviewing Angela Hou, a famous fashion consultant.)

M: Good afternoon, Miss Hou, welcome to our fashion program. W: Good afternoon, my dear host and audiences.

M: Miss Hou, it is reported that you have for years successfully co-operated with Peclers Paris, an international styling agency. What’s your job there?

W: I work as a fashion consultant. My job is to think about the fashion trend that will dominate the next season by observing consumer attitudes and demand.

M: I see. As far as I know, in some people’s eyes, fashion is just equal to people’s dress. What’s your view on it?

W: Fashion is not as superficial as some people think. Fashion is rooted in daily life and reflects that life.

M: You mean fashion is connected with style designers and consumers? W: That’s right.

M: Miss Hou, could you make a prediction for fashion trend in the next season?

W: OK. What I can predict for fashion trend in the next season is that the color palette will be very rich and bright.

M: What about the fashion style in the coming days?

W: Oh. Yes. I’m going to talk about it. Retro styles will become more prominent. The contribution of new technology will add a new look to the Retro theme. M: Great. Miss Hou, thank so much for our interview. Many thanks to you. W: You’re welcome. III. Understanding Passages

Listening Task 1Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks according to what you hear.

Fashion is one of those things that move very fast. Don’t be a fashion victim. Usually the only ones that can keep up with fashion are the ones creating them. There are a few fashions that never go out of style.

All people clean their clothes by washing them but not enough people like to iron their clothes. Nobody can overlook a wrinkled shirt no matter how fashionable it is.

A good smile never goes out of style no matter how the trends change. Keep your teeth clean by brushing them and flossing regularly. If you have to choose between a fashionable shirt and flossing, choose flossing every time.

Keep yourself in shape at all times. A simple and fast workout can do wonders for your body and make the clothing you wear look that much better.

Many people spend a ton of money on fancy and expensive shoes but do very little to maintain the look of them. A well maintained pair of shoes can easily look better than a pair of expensive shoes that are dirty.

So looking in fashion is not only about the clothes you wear but how you take care of them and yourself.

Listening Task 2Directions: Listen to the passage and complete the chart according to what you hear.

Everyone wants to be fashionable, even men. Just as with women’s fashion, there are fashion staples that every man should have in his closet. The core essential item that will never go out of style is a dark, single-breasted, three-button suit. It is functional and you’ll never have to worry about it looking out-dated. Suits are useful for many different occasions, such as weddings, cocktail parties, job interviews, or any events that require a formal look. A white dress shirt should also be somewhere in the closet for unexpected events that may occur, then you are ready with your suit, shirt and tie.

Casual wear has an entire meaning for men. The key to casual fashion is comfort. T-shirts, sweaters, jeans are all great looks for casual fashion. If you work in an office that has a casual business dress code, there are many fashion options available to you. This does not mean that jeans are something you should wear, unless your workplace has casual day. Sweaters are a good option for a business casual atmosphere.

Unit 3 Love Part I In-class Listening

I. Understanding Basic Skills

Listening Task

Directions: Listen carefully and write down the numbers you hear. 1. four hundred and sixteen

2. nine thousand, seven hundred and forty-three

3. nineteen million, eight hundred and fifty-seven thousand, two hundred and forty-one

4. telephone number: five o five double six one o 5. eighteen hundred 6. two thousand 7. nineteen eighties

8. five hundred and forty-one BC 9. May first 10. five to ten

11. twenty-four hundred hours 12. a quarter past nine

13. seven twelfths 14. one half

15. point one five seven

16. sixteen point zero nine percent

II. Understanding a Conversation

Listening Task

Directions: Listen to the conversation and choose the best answers to the questions you hear.

W: What are you giving Julie for Valentine’s Day, Bob?

M: Oh, is it that time of the year already? I’d completely forgotten about it.

W: If you want to keep your wife happy, you should never forget important days like her birthday, your wedding anniversary, or Valentine’s Day.

M: I learned that the hard way. Julie has never let me forget that I missed our anniversary last month.

W: Little things like that mean a lot to women. M: Well, do you have any good ideas for a gift? W: I always like a box of chocolates.

M: I don’t know. Julie likes chocolates of course, but she’s trying to lose some weight. I probably shouldn’t do anything to make it hard for her. W: How about flowers? That’s something everyone likes.

M: Yes, flowers are nice. I’m wondering if it should be something a little more special to make up for my blunder last month. W: Jewelry is always good.

M: I think you’ve got it. I believe Julie has been hinting that she’d like a string of pearls. Every time we go shopping she stops at the jewelry counter to look at pearls. I think it would make her happy just to see that I have been a little observant.

W: I’m glad the problem is solved.

M: I’ll try not to wait until the last minute. It’s easier to shop when you don’t feel pressured. Thanks for your help. Questions:

1. What are the two speakers discussing about?

2. Which gift did the man finally decide to buy for his wife? 3. Why will Bob buy Julie a string of pearls?

4. Why does Bob say that he tries not to wait until the last minute to buy the gift for Julie?

III. Understanding Passages Listening Task 1

Section A

Directions: Listen to the passage and write down the topic sentence of each paragraph.

How to Love

Love is a strange thing. It can be the most amazing feeling in the world, or it can really hurt, but in the end love is something most of us will face. While there are many different ways to define love and there are many different ways to love someone (or even yourself), here is a general guide to loving.

Say it. When you say the words “I Love You”, they should carry with them the desire to show someone that you love him or her, not what you simply want to feel. When you say it, make sure you really mean it and are willing to do anything for that special person.

Empathize. Put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Rather than impose your own expectations or attempt to control them, try to understand how they feel, where they come from, and who they are. Realize how they could also love you back just as well. Expect nothing in return. It means that giving love does not guarantee receiving love. Try loving just for the sake of love. Realize that someone may have a different way of showing his or her love for you; do not expect to be loved back in exactly the same way.

Realize it can be lost. If you realize that you can lose the one you love, then you have a greater appreciation of what you have. Think how lucky you are to have someone to love. Don’t make an idol of the person you love. This will place them under undue pressure and will likely result in your losing them.

Never stop loving. Even if you have been hurt before you should not stop giving love. Section B

Directions: Listen to the passage for the second time and choose the best answers to the following questions.

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Listening Task 2

Directions: Listen to the passage and answer the following questions.

Let Go Love

There was once a lonely girl who longed so much for love. One day while she was walking in the woods she found two starving songbirds. She took them home and put them in a small cage. She cared for them with love and the birds grew strong. Every morning they greeted her with a wonderful song. The girl felt great love for the birds.

One day the girl left the door to the cage open. The larger and stronger of the two birds flew from the cage. The girl was so frightened that he would fly away. As he flew close, she grasped him wildly. Her heart felt glad at her success in capturing him. Suddenly she felt the bird go limp. She opened her hand and stared in horror at the dead bird. Her desperate love had killed him.

She noticed the other bird moving back and forth on the edge of the cage. She could feel his great need for freedom. He needed to soar into the clear, blue sky. She lifted him from the cage and tossed him softly into the air. The bird circled once, twice, three times.

The girl watched delightedly at the bird’s enjoyment. Her heart was no longer concerned with her loss. She wanted the bird to be happy. Suddenly the bird flew closer and landed softly on her shoulder. It sang the sweetest melody that she had ever heard.

The fastest way to lose love is to hold on to it too tight, and the best way to keep love is to give it WINGS!

Unit 4 Ways of Learning Part I In-class Listening

I. Understanding Basic Skills

Listening Task 1

Directions: Listen to the short conversations and choose the best answers to the questions you hear.

1. W: Look here, darling. The paper says people do feel unwell if they sleep less than

6 hours a day.

M: That may be true for you, but it certainly isn’t true for me. Q: What can we conclude from the man’s reply?

2. M: Hi, Jane! Do you have some change? I have to make a call on the pay phone. W: Pay phone? Why not use my mobile phone? Here you are. Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?

3. M: Excuse me! What does the phrase “so long” mean? W: It’s just another way of saying “goodbye”. Q: What does the phrase “so long” mean? 4. M: I don’t know what I did with my notebook. W: Oh…I put it in the top left-hand desk drawer. Q: Where is the man’s notebook? 5. W: I think it will rain today.

M: Really? I don’t think so, at least not this morning. Q: When does the man think it will rain?

Listening Task 2

Directions: Listen to the statements and choose the most probable reply to each speaker.

M: 1. Oh! I can hardly wait to hear the news. W: 2. John is the last man I want to marry. M: 3. I was reading a book when she came in.

W: 4. It’s such a nice day. Why don’t we have lunch outside? M: 5. What do you mean by saying “to and fro”?

II. Understanding a Conversation

Listening Task

Directions: Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear.

M: I really had a hard time when Miss Chen asked me questions just now. W: Really? What is the trouble?

M: It took me a lot of time to understand what she meant, so I was embarrassed. W: It doesn’t matter. Maybe you are a little nervous.

M: It’s really far from that. Quite often I couldn’t catch what she says. You know, my listening is so poor. The more I concentrate, the more I get confused.

W: Just relax. Preview the text before class and you will learn better about what the teacher says. After all, she doesn’t use difficult words so often. And you can listen to some other English materials in your spare time. M: What kind of listening materials do you suggest?

W: You can listen to English programs on TV and radio or English tapes. If you have access to the Internet, you can also download relevant listening materials, most of which are free.

M: Oh, I see. But sometimes, it is quite hard for me to understand a single word of English programs. So listening to online materials will only be a waste of time for me. What shall I do?

W: It is not so difficult as you expect. Many programs will be replayed. You can note down the main points at the first time. Gradually you’ll get familiar with the language structure, and you will improve a lot as time goes by. M: I’m a little confident now. Thanks.

III. Understanding Passages

Listening Task 1

Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.

Have you ever sat in class thinking that you would never understand what the teacher was trying to teach? Maybe the presentation didn’t fit your learning style.

Traditionally, schools present information in two ways—through languages and through formulas involving numbers and logic. Psychologists, however, now say there’s a problem with this. People have different strengths and different learning styles to match these strengths. For example, one person might struggle with information in a paragraph but understand it immediately in a diagram. Another person will struggle with the diagram but not with the paragraph.

Psychologist Howard Gardner of Harvard University says there are at least seven learning styles:

Linguistic: These people learn by using language—listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

Logical: These people learn by applying mathematical formulas and scientific principles.

Visual: These people learn by seeing what they are learning.

Musical: Instead of finding music a distraction, these people learn well when information is presented through music.

Kinesthetic: Movement and physical activities help these people to learn.

Intrapersonal: These people have a good understanding of themselves and can learn best if they can relate what they are learning directly to themselves.

Interpersonal: These people have a good understanding of others and learn well by working with others.

If schools present information all these ways, psychologists say, all students will benefit. Students who have a linguistic or a logical learning style will be able to develop new strengths. Students with other learning styles will learn more and have more success in school—and possibly in life.

Listening Task 2

Directions: Listen to the passage and try to finish the following outline.

Improving your English, like getting better at anything else, means lots of practice. Probably you have already known enough words and grammar in English to make sentences and to understand English. However, it’s quite usual that you go to English class a couple of times a week and the rest of the time you speak Chinese. That is to say, you don’t have enough chances to speak in English. If you could go to an English-speaking country, your English would improve very quickly because you would use it all day, every day. It’s just practice.

Writing, as well as speaking and reading, is an important part of English study. There is no easy way to improve your written English. It takes work.

To improve your writing in English, you should do two things. First, you should try to read English as much as possible. It doesn’t matter what you read, so pick something that interests you. Reading English will show you how English words are used together, how English speakers express themselves and so on, so you can learn a lot from that. Then, practice writing. Ask your teacher if you can do extra writing assignments and write things like short stories. Your teacher can show you where you make mistakes and how to correct them. You can also write some letters to English speakers on the Internet. Don’t worry if you make mistakes because that is how you learn. Besides, work out a plan and obey it. In English we say, “Plan the work, then work the plan.” You need a plan—perhaps you will decide to write in English for 30 minutes each day—and then you need to follow your plan to improve. Listening Task 2

Directions: Listen to the sentences and fill in the missing numbers. 1. The train arrived at 12:15.

2. The woman wants to borrow 248 dollars. 3. His phone number is 232-5205. 4. Next Saturday is August 26th.

5. At the third stroke, the time will be twelve o one and fifty seconds.

6. Midwestern Airlines Flight 641 from New York is now boarding at Gate 5. 7. The average depth of the Pacific Ocean is 12,925 feet. 8. The total area of the place is 720,000 square meters. 9. She ran the race in 14'59\.

10. The population of the country is approximately 32,547,200.

II. Understanding a Conversation

Listening Task

Directions: Listen to the conversation and choose the best answers to the questions you hear.

W: Hi, Jack, how have you been? M: Not very well.

W: Why? Looks like you’re feeling very down. What happened? M: Nothing.

W: Come on. For a man who’s feeling so down, there’re usually two reasons. Either his career is going downhill, or he has a broken heart. Since you’re so successful, it must be the other.

M: Well, you’re right. I just broke up with Jane.

W: Oh, I’m sorry. I thought you two would live together to a ripe old age.

M: Well, you never know, I’m ready for a commitment and want to settle down, but she says she wants to pursue her career while she’s still young.

W: Well, you can’t blame her. It’s always difficult to choose between career and family.

M: Maybe you’re right.

W: Jack, I don’t know what to say to comfort you, but cheer up! There’s plenty of fish in the sea and you’ll find your soul mate, your perfect match!

M: Yeah, but it’s hard to forget her at the moment. You know, we were together for almost five years. It’s really hard… Questions:

1. What makes Jack feel so down?

2. Why did Jane want to break up with Jack?

3. What does the sentence “There’s plenty of fish in the sea.” mean?

III. Understanding a Passage

Listening Task

Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the questions you hear.

A little boy came up to his mother in the kitchen one evening while she was preparing supper and handed her a piece of paper. After his mom dried her hands on an apron, she read it and this is what it said:

For cutting the grass: $5.00

For cleaning up my room this week: $1.00 For going to the store for you: 50 cents

For baby-sitting my little brother while you went shopping: 25 cents For taking out the garbage: $1.00 For getting a good report card: $5.00

For cleaning up and raking the yard: $2.00 Total owed: $14.75

Well, his mother looked at him standing there, the memories flashing through her mind. She picked up the pen, turned over the paper he’d written on, and this is what she wrote:

For the nine months I carried you while you were growing inside me: No charge For all the nights that I sat up with you, doctored and prayed for you: No charge For all the trying times and all the tears that you’ve caused through the years: No charge

For all the nights that were filled with dread, and for the worries I knew were ahead: No charge

For the toys, food, clothes and even wiping your nose: No charge Son, when you add it up, the cost of my love is: No charge

When the boy finished reading what his mother had written, there were big tears in his eyes and he looked straight at his mother and said, “Mom, I sure do love you.” And then he took the pen and in great big letters he wrote: “PAID IN FULL.” Questions:

1. What did the boy do one evening? 2. How much money did the boy want?

3. Which of the following was not mentioned by the mother about what she had done for the boy?

4. What is the cost of the mother’s love? 5. What is the best title for the passage?

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