全新版大学英语听说教程1原文及答案

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全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1 Unit 1 Studying English Part A.Communicative Function Greetings and Introductions

People greet each other when they meet.And in meeting new people it is common to introduce oneself and be introduced by others.This exercise focuses on different ways to greet people and to make introductions. Listen to the recording and complete the following conversations. 1. Bill: Hi, Mary.

Mary: Hi, Bill. How are you doing? Bill: Good, thanks. And you?

Mary: Just fine, Bill. I'd like you to meet my classmate, Bob Smith.Bob, this is my friend, Bill Jones. Bill: Hello, nice to meet you. Bob: Nice to meet you, too.

2. Linda: Excuse me, are you Paul Johnson from London?I'm Linda Blake from Smith and Wells. Paul: Yes, I am Paul Johnson. How do you do, Miss Blake?

Linda: How do you do, Mr. Johnson? May I introduce Charles Green to you?He's our sales manager. Paul: Pleased to meet you, Mr. Green. Mr. Green: It's a pleasure to meet you. 3. Jack: Mum, I've brought one of my friends. Mother: Ask him in, Jack.

Jack: Come and meet my family, Tom. Mum, this is Tom, my roommate. Mother: Hello, Tom. It's good to know you. Tom: How do you do, Mrs. Brown? Jack: And this is my sister, Jane. Listening Strategy

Detecting Incomplete Plosion

In connected speech when a plosive consonant like /k/, /g/, /t/, /d/, /p/, /b/is followed by another consonant, it is not fully pronounced.This is called incomplete plosion.

Listen and read after the recording,paying attention to the letters in italics. 1. Laura is one of the top students in Grade One. 2. Ted likes to sing English pop songs. 3. Listening is not a big problem for me. 4. Frank can speak six languages fluently.

5. I'd like to read novels and short stories in English.

6. Bob's strong local accent makes it difficult for us to understand him. Part B Listening Tasks A Passage

Talking About Studying English

Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding

Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.

At a gathering of students from China and some other countries,Yang Weiping and Virginia Wang, both first-year college students,are talking about their learning of English.

Hello, my name is Yang Weiping.I'm a freshman at Peking University and I'm majoring in chemistry.At college we have to study a foreign language.I choose English because I like listening to English programs on the radio and TV.I also like British and American pop songs.Some day I hope to visit Britain and the United States.I started learning English several years ago and I'm getting better at it.My favorite activity is listening,especially listening to songs and stories.My big problem is, however, speaking.I feel nervous whenever I speak.And I never seem to know what to say when people talk to me.But I've decided to overcome my shyness and learn to speak English by speaking as much as I can.

Hi, my name is Virginia Wang.I'm a library science major at the National University of Singapore.In our country, English is important.It is one of the official languages and you have to be fluent in English to get a good job.I've been studying English since high school.I'm good at reading because I like learning about new things and new ideas.There are so many books and articles written in English.Our textbooks at the university are in English, too.I know writing is also very important,but I find it really difficult.When I graduate from the university,I would like a job in the city library where I can read all kinds of new books. Questions

1. Which of the following would be the best title for the two talks? 2. Who are the speakers? Exercise 2：Listening for details

Listen again and complete the table according to the information you get from the recording. Speaking Tasks Pair Work

Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording.Practise the conversations with your partner,playing the role of A or B.Then work with your partner to create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words. Conversation 1

A: Excuse me, may I sit here? B: Sure.

A: Nice day, isn't it?

B: Yes, it's warm and sunny. Just the kind of weather I like. A: Me too. Are you from the English Department? B: No, I'm a computer major.

A: Oh, really? You speak English very well. B: Thank you. Conversation 2

A: How long have you been studying English? B: About four years. A: Do you like it? B: Very much. A: Why's that?

B: Well, I think it's very useful.

Conversation 3

A: Which English class do you like best? B: Listening, of course. How about you? A: To be honest, I find listening rather difficult.

B: You should listen to these tapes. They are very helpful. Part C

Additional Listening A Passage

How to Improve Listening Comprehension

Listen to the passage and answer the following questions by filling in the blanks.Among the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing,

I find listening most difficult,because I worry about the words I don't know.Now I'm trying to focus on the general idea,not worrying about the new words.This makes me feel good,because I know I've understood something.Then, I listen again carefully and if I have any problems I play the difficult parts again.In this way I come to understand better both the main idea and the details of the listening text. Part D

Test Your Listening Short Conversations

You're going to hear five short conversations.Listen carefully and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.

1. W: John, why don't you watch NBA games on TV? M: Oh, I'm studying for a Chinese test tomorrow. Q: What's the man doing?

2. W: Tom, if you can give me a hand,I will be able to get this history paper done quickly. M: Of course I can. Q: What's Tom going to do?

3. M: Excuse me, is this the French Department?

W: No, it's the English Department.The French Department is in the new building opposite the school library,right beside the German Department. Q: What's the man looking for?

4. W: Good morning, Professor Wang.Could I talk to you about my paper now?

M: I have a class in a few minutes.How about coming to my office after four tomorrow afternoon? Q: When will the woman see the professor?

5. W: Tim, why are you late for class again?You were late yesterday and the day before yesterday. M: I'm sorry, Miss. My mother goes to work early.And I overslept because I don't have an alarm clock. Q: What does Tim say about his being late for class?

全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1 Unit 2 Fun with Language Part A

Communicative Function

Opening and Closing a Conversation

In everyday life, we often have to open and close a conversation.This exercise focuses on how people perform these communicative functions.

Listen to the recording and decide if the first sentence of each short dialogue you hear begins the opening or the closing of a conversation.Tick the answer.

1. — It's been a really wonderful evening.Thank you very much for inviting us. — I'm glad you enjoyed it.

— Maybe we could get together sometime at my home. — Sounds nice. 2. — Great party, isn't it? — Yeah, really.

— You look familiar to me. Have we met before? — I'm afraid not.

3. — I'm afraid I have to go now.

— So soon? Well, I enjoyed our talk together. — Me too.

4. — Excuse me, could you tell me the time? — It's half past 5 by my watch. — Thank you very much. — You're welcome. 5. — Is this seat taken? — Oh, let me move my stuff.

— Aren't you Jack Brown? I'm Bill, Bill Stone. — Oh, hello, Bill. Fancy meeting you here! 6. — Hi, Jack. So good to see you.

— Oh, hi, Andy. It's been quite a while since we saw each other last.How 're things with you? — Just fine. What 've you been doing these years?

— Well, I've been studying for my PhD degree here at the university. — That's wonderful. Listening Strategy

Distinguishing Between Similar Sounds

It is important to distinguish between similar sounds while listening.Names like Jean and Jane, figures like 18 and 80 can sound quite alike.Titles like Mrs. and Miss can also be confusing. Listen to the recording and underline the word you hear in each sentence. 1. May I introduce Miss Jones to you? 2. John Davis was born in California in 1930. 3. I can't agree with you more. 4. My birthday is on June 20th. 5. Paul, is your sister married?

6. Look, here comes Mr. Black, our sales manager. 7. Bob isn't in the library right now.

8. Mr. Taylor is said to be leaving for South Africa soon. 9. Pass me the beer, please.

10. I was wondering if you could help Anna with her music lessons. Part B Listening Tasks A Passage

How to Improve Your Conversation Skills Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding Listen to the recording once and then do the following.

To speak to people in a foreign language requires courage and willingness to make errors.Some people are so afraid of making mistakes that they never open their mouths.And that's the biggest mistake of all.Now if you have courage and are ready to make a few errors,what do you say?

First of all, you have to open the conversation.Finding an appropriate topic is half the battle.Some topics, such as the weather and news, work well.But others, such as age, money or people's appearance do not.The following are some good ways to open a conversation. Weather — It sure is cold today, isn't it?

News — Did you hear about that terrible forest fire?

A conversation in a foreign language doesn't always go smoothly.Sometimes your partner talks too fast and you find it difficult to follow.Not to worry, though.You can always ask your partner to repeat what he has said or to speak more slowly.For example,\more slowly, please?\need to be going\Exercise 2：Listening for details

Listen to the recording again and complete the answers to the following questions. Speaking Tasks Pair Work

Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording.Practise the conversations with your partner,playing the role of A or B.Then work with your partner to create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words. Conversation 1

A: Excuse me, Jack, do you have a minute? B: Yes. What can I do for you?

A: Well, I wonder if you could tell me how I could improve my oral English. B: Mm. Do you often speak English with your friends?

A: I wanted to, but every time I open my mouth I seem to make errors, so sometimes I just give up.

B: I guess speaking in a foreign language isn't easy. You must be willing to make some errors at the beginning. A: You mean I shouldn't be afraid of making mistakes. B: That's right.

A: And I should try to speak English as much as I can. B: Exactly.

A: Thanks for the advice. B: Any time. Conversation 2 (On the way to class) A: Cold this morning, isn't it?

B: Yes, and it's supposed to get even colder. A: I hope it won't get as cold as last night.

B: Speaking of last night, did you attend the English Speech Contest?

A: Yeah, I did. It was terrific.That guy who won the first prize speaks really fluent English.I do admire him. B: Me, too. We'll just have to work harder. Maybe one of us can win the next English contest.

A: Yeah, maybe. Who knows?

B: Well, I have to run now. I have an appointment with the dean. Bye. A: Bye. Part C

Additional Listening A Passage

Smile When You Read This

Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).Correct the ones that are false.

How good is your memory? Answer these four questions:

What did you have for breakfast yesterday? What clothes did you wear last Friday? Who did you talk to yesterday? Where did you go last Saturday?

If you can answer all the four questions, your memory is very good.

Education specialists in England have been looking into ways to improve our memory of what we read. The specialists found something to help: facial expressions. They gave ten students a happy article to read. Five of the students read the happy article while smiling. Five students read the happy article while frowning. Then they answered comprehension questions. The smiling students remembered more of the happy article than the frowning students. Then the specialists gave ten students another article to read. It was an angry letter to the editor of a newspaper. Five students read the angry article while smiling, and five students read the angry article while frowning. Which group remembered better? You're right. The frowning students. The specialists don't know why facial expressions help memory. They are continuing to study the relationship between the mind and the body. Until they find the answer, keep smiling (or frowning?)! Part D

Test Your Listening A Passage

Listen to the passage and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.

Many expressions may be used to describe someone who is excited. One such expression is \You can be beside yourself with anger or beside yourself with happiness, although usually not both at the same time! If you are beside yourself, you are filled with excitement. The dictionary tells us that \to\you might hear a husband say, \joy.\full of joy or extremely excited, you may do something strange. You may \prevents something from escaping from a container. A lid on a cooking pot, for example, keeps the heat from escaping. To flip something is to turn it over. So when you \your self-control. Questions

1. What condition does the expression \ 2. What is meant by the expression \ 3. What does the passage mainly discuss?

全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1 Unit 3 School Life Part A

Communicative Function

Expressing Likes and Dislikes

There are various ways to express likes and dislikes. They can be expressed by using verbs, phrasal verbs, adjectives as well as adjectival phrases.

Listen to the recording and complete the following passage with the missing words.

Maggie likes swimming but she doesn't care for skiing. She loves flying on planes and traveling by train but hates getting on buses because they are often too crowded. She is interested in playing the piano and is fond of reading and playing computer games. At weekends Maggie loves going to Chinese restaurants and her favorite food is spicy Sichuan bean curd. After work she is keen on listening to music. She prefers light music to rock, because light music makes her feel relaxed. In the evening she enjoys watching TV in her own room. She thinks a lot of news programs but sitcoms are the last kind of thing for her to watch. Listening Strategy Identifying Numbers

It is necessary for us to listen for specific words that contain the information we need. This exercise focuses on one kind of required information — numbers.

Listen to the recording and fill in the blanks with the numbers you hear.

1. Remember to put down the zip code when you address the envelope. Mine is 92381.

2. Sally's aunt has just come back from France. Now she's staying at the Park Hotel, Room 2608. 3. Mr. Davis lives at 1540 Water Street.

4. It usually takes about 75 minutes to get to the airport from here. 5. The new coat cost me 156 yuan.

6. The Tower of London is more than 900 years old.

7. Mr. Baker has been working in the City Bank of New York for two years. He now has an annual income of $ 84.200.

8. New York is 1,735 miles away from here.

9. Please get to the Shanghai Museum no later than 9:40.

10. The clock in the reading room must be fast. It's 5:45 by my watch. Part B Listening Tasks A Conversation

Accommodation for College Students Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding

Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear. R: Good morning. Can I help you?

S: Yes, please. I'm a new student and I'd like to have some information about the ...em... accommodation for students.

R: Right. The university provides two types of accommodation, halls of residence and self-catering accommodation.

S: How much does it cost for the self-catering accommodation?

R: For a single room, ￡37.86 per week, that's about ￡5.40 a day. For a double room, it's ￡52.78 per week. This will apply throughout this academic year.

S: I'd like to stay in the self-catering accommodation. How far is it from the residence to the university?

R: It all depends. The residences at Elms Road and Palm Road are about one and a half miles from the university main site and the Freemen's Common Houses at William Road are half a mile. S: When do I need to apply?

R: Are you an undergraduate or a postgraduate? S: Undergraduate.

R: Then you should apply for it as soon as possible, since places in university-owned accommodation are limited and if you don't apply before the end of the month, you are not likely to get a place. S: Could you possibly tell me what to do if no vacancy is available?

R: Yes, you may consider private accommodation. The university runs an Accommodation Information Office and its staff will help you. S: Where's the office?

R: In the Students' Union Building. S: Whom can I contact?

R: Mr. Underwood — David Underwood, the manager of the Accommodation Information Office. S: Thank you very much. R: You are welcome. Questions

1. What does the conversation mainly tell us?

2. Which of the following is not included in the conversation? Exercise 2：Listening for details

Listen to the recording twice and fill in the blanks in the following passage with the missing information. Speaking Tasks Pair Work

Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practice the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then work with your partner to create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words. Conversation 1

A: I hear you're moving into the new student apartment building. B: Actually, I moved into it last week.

A: Aren't you lucky! I applied for it, but they told me there was no vacancy.

B: What a pity! You should have applied earlier. Places in apartment buildings are always so limited. A: I guess so.

B: But why don't you rent an apartment near school?

A: Oh, no. I like living on campus. It's more convenient, isn't it? B: Yes, that's true. Come and see me if you have time. I'm in 302. A: I will. See you. B: See you. Conversation 2

A: Good afternoon. Can I help you?

B: Yes. I wonder if you have a one-bedroom apartment to rent. A: Let me check. Yes, we have one. B: Where is it?

A: It's on Maple Street, near a shopping center and a subway station.

B: Sounds nice. Which floor is it on? A: Fourth.

B: Does it face south?

A: Well, the bedroom faces east and the living room west. But it looks out on a beautiful park. B: Mm. Is the living room large?

A: Yes, it's quite big. And there's a small kitchen and a bathroom as well. It's very comfortable. B: Well, what's the rent per month? A: 800.

B: Mm. It's more than I have in mind. Let me think it over. I'll call you back in a day or two. A: Certainly. Part C

Additional Listening A Passage

What College Professors Do

Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the missing information.

College professors are often believed to lead easy lives of quiet thinking while teaching one or two classes every week. But actually they do much more than that. The average professor spends between six and fifteen hours in the classroom weekly, yet works from sixty to eighty hours a week. Because they must remain current in their fields, professors spend part of that time reading, reading, reading. That leads to additional hours during which they revise and update their class lecture notes. It takes far longer to prepare notes than to deliver them in class. Professors may spend time conducting experiments, working on college projects, or advising students. They may also be writing books, articles, or papers for delivery at conventions. When not in the classroom or in the office, professors are still working, behind closed doors in committee sessions or at home grading papers and preparing for tomorrow's classes. To accept this sort of schedule willingly, they must feel strongly about the importance of the college experience. Part D

Test Your Listening A Passage

Listen to the passage and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.

Despite what your parents and others try to make you believe, life at college may not be the best experience you will ever live through. Why? The simple one-word answer is: Roommates. One has often heard about the guy that never sleeps or the girl who always has her friends over or the one who studies all the time and becomes very disturbed by the slightest movement you make. Okay, they are not all that bad. So how do you get them to stop? You can't do it. It's impossible. The only way you will be able to live with your roommates is by compromising. If you like to have friends over, but your roommates want to study, take your friends out. If you don't like to listen to music while you are studying but one of your roommates does, ask him to use headphones. Talk about your habits and ask your roommates about theirs. Respect your roommates and your roommates will respect you. You may not be friends with your roommates by the end of the year but you may be friends with them the year after, when you are no longer rooming together. This is all right though. Sometimes it's too difficult to try to live together and be good friends at the same time. Roommates are not always meant to be your best friends. Remember: Not only do you have roommates, you are a roommate. Be good to your roommates. Questions

1. What does the passage mainly tell us?

2. What's the only way you will be able to live with your roommates according to the passage?

3. Which of the following is true?

全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1 Unit 4 Going to a Party Part A

Communicative Function Controlling a Conversation

In daily communication we often use different techniques to control a conversation. We need to know how to show attention or surprise, how to agree or disagree, how to break in, how to change the subject, and how to bring other people into a conversation. In this part you'll learn some of the ways we use to control a conversation. Listen to the conversations and supply the missing words in the blanks. 1. M: Great party, isn't it?

W: Yeah, super. Everyone seems to be having a good time.

M: They do, don't they? By the way, do you know that girl talking to Jack? W: Who? Oh, that's Mary. She lives in our dormitory. M: She's pretty. Don't you think so?

W: Yes, and clever too. One of the best students in her class, I believe. M: Do you know her well?

W: Quite well. Shall I introduce you to her? M: That'd be nice.

2. M: When are you leaving for Australia, Diana?

W: In just two weeks. And I'm so excited. But there are still one or two things I need to do before I go. M: Like what?

W: Like going to the travel agent and figuring out what to do with my apartment while I'm gone. M: Your apartment? Perhaps you could sublet it. W: Yeah, but who to?

M: Hmm,let me think. Oh, I know just the person. An old friend of mine, Peter Jones, is coming here to do some research this summer, from June through August.

W: That's exactly when I'll be away. Sounds ideal. When could you talk to him about it? M: Well, I'll be calling him later this week, anyway. I'll mention it to him then.

W: Thanks a lot. Come to think of it, Michael, shall we have a get-together with Tom and Catherine this weekend?

M: Good idea! Let's do that. Listening Strategy

Identifying Adverbials of Frequency

Expressions like \ Now listen to the recording and write down short answers to the questions. 1. M: How often do you read China Daily? W: I seldom read it. I only read it once a week. Q: How often?

2. W: Do you play tennis very often? M: Not very. About twice a week. Q: How often?

3. M: Do you often clean your bedroom?

A: Who's calling, please?

B: Brian Tong from BS Toy Company.

A: Well, Mr. Tong, I'm afraid Mr. Qian's not in the office at the moment. Can I take a message or would you like to ring him on his mobile phone?

B: I'll try his mobile. Could you give me the number, please? A: 909-365-2781.

B: Just let me check that: 909-365-2781. A: That's it. B: Thank you. Conversation 2

A: Hobson Motors. Can I help you?

B: Good morning. I'd like to speak to Mr. Paul Osman.

A: I'm afraid Mr. Osman is at a meeting right now. Can I take a message?

B: Yes. This is Brian Gray of The Bike Shop. I have something urgent to talk to him about. A: OK. But how can Mr. Osman reach you, Mr. Gray? B: Oh, my phone number is 212-623-8823.

A: 212-623-8823. Thank you, Mr. Gray. I'll give your message to Mr. Osman as soon as possible. B: Thank you. Bye. A: Good-bye. Part C

Additional Listening A Conversation

Good Luck Company

Listen to the conversation and complete the table. Secretary: Good Luck Company.

Applicant: I'm calling in connection with your post of computer sales representative. Your advertisement said that I should ring up first for an interview.

Secretary: That's right. What are your qualifications? Applicant: I have a degree in computer science. Secretary: Do you have any relevant work experience?

Applicant: Yes, I have been a computer programmer in a trading company for three years. Secretary: Can I have your name, please? Applicant: Brian Tong.

Secretary: Okay, I've written down your information and I'll pass this on to our personnel department for further consideration before we decide whether there will be an interview with you. Applicant: When would you let me know the result?

Secretary: In about two weeks' time, I think. How can I contact you, Mr. Tong? Applicant: You can call me at my office at 3883-9673 during office hours.

Secretary: 3-8-8-3-9-6-7-3. Okay, I'll let you know the result when I hear from the personnel department. Applicant: Thank you. Good-bye. Secretary: Good-bye. Part D

Test Your Listening A Conversation

Listen to the conversation and choose the right answers to the questions you hear. M: Hello. This is Simon speaking. Is that you, Judy? W: Oh, hello, Simon, Judy here.

M: Judy, I've got your mail. But are you sure that you can't come to the party? W: Yes, I'm sure. M: What a pity!

W: I'm sorry too, but you know how it is. M: You've got work to do, have you? W: I'm afraid so. It's to do with work.

M: Well, you know the saying, \

W: Yes, I know, I know, but I've got to mark all the examination papers and it's our school's parents' meeting on the same night as your party. I have to meet my students' parents and talk to them about their kids. And — you know — all the teachers have to be there. So I've got to go, I'm afraid. M: Yes, yes, I see. It's a late meeting, isn't it?

W: Well, it starts at seven fifteen and usually goes on until about ten. M: Oh, well, if the meeting ends early, come along. W: I will. Thanks, Simon. Bye! M: Bye! Questions

1. Why is Simon calling Judy? 2. Why can't Judy go to Simon's party? 3. How long will the meeting probably last?

4. What do you know about Judy from the conversation?

全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1 Unit 6 Shopping Part A

Communicative Function Getting Information

In everyday life we have to deal with many kinds of situations that require us to obtain information from others. Different ways can be used to ask for information from different people. Listen to the conversations and write down answers to the following questions. 1. M: Hi, Ann. W: Hi, Jack.

M: Uh, listen, Ann, I was wondering if you could help me. W: Yes?

M: Do you happen to know where I might buy a good painting?

W: Let me think for a minute. Oh, yes, there's a new gallery, down on Green Street, that deals with art of all kinds.

M: Oh, I know where you mean.

2. M: Hi, Mary. You look great! That's a beautiful dress you are wearing. W: Thank you, Michael.

M: Where did you buy it? I'd like to get one for my wife. W: I bought it at No.1 Department Store.

M: Could I ask the price? W: Sure. It cost 168 yuan. 3. W: Can I help you?

M: I need to buy a birthday present for my cousin, but I really don't know what to get. W: Well, we have a special on ties. That's always a good gift. M: Sounds like a good idea. Listening Strategy Recognizing Prices

There are different ways to say prices in English. For example, $9.40 can be said as \dollars and forty cents\ Listen to the conversations and write down the prices in the blanks. 1. — How much is this blue tablecloth? — Twenty dollars and fifty cents. 2. — Can I help you?

— Yes, I'd like this red vase. How much does it cost? — Fifty ninety-five.

3. — How much does this cell phone cost?

— One hundred and seventy-five dollars and forty cents. 4. — May I help you, sir?

— Yes, I'd like to buy a coat for my father.

— What do you think of this gray one? It's soft and comfortable. — How much is it? — Fifty dollars eighty cents. — OK. I'll take it.

5. — May I help you, madam?

— I like this sofa very much, but I was wondering if you could give me some discount. — If you really like it, I can give you 10% off. That will be 594 dollars. — All right. I'll take it. Part B Listening Tasks A Conversation

Where Can We Find Women's Wear? Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding

Listen to the recording once and write down answers to the following questions. Mark: Excuse me, where can we find women's wear?

Receptionist: On the second floor. You can take the escalator on your right. Mark: Thank you.

Salesperson: Good morning. Can I help you? Ann: No, thanks. We're just looking.

Mark: How about this red dress, Ann? It's very fashionable.

Ann: I don't know. I'm not crazy about red. I think it's a bit too bright for me. Salesperson: How about this white dress? It's a new arrival for the season. Ann: Is it? It looks pretty. But is it very expensive? Mark: Let me see the price tag. It says $299.

Ann: That's too expensive for me. I'd like something below $200.

Salesperson: What about this blue dress? It's on sale. It's 10% off, so it's only $126. Ann: Mm. I like the color. Do you think it'll look good on me, Mark? Mark: I think so. Why don't you try it on? Salesperson: What size do you take? Ann: Medium.

Salesperson: Here's a medium in blue. The fitting room is right behind you. Ann: (wearing the dress) What do you think of it, Mark? Mark: It's very nice. I think blue suits you. And it fits perfectly. Ann: Great. I think I'll take it. Mark: That's a good deal.

Salesperson: Will that be cash or charge? Ann: Cash, please.

Exercise 2: Listening for details

Listen to the recording again and choose the right answers to the questions you hear. Questions

1. When did Ann and Mark go to the department store? 2. Which of the following can you infer from the conversation? 3. What did Ann seem to give first priority to in buying her dress? 4. How many dresses did Ann try on? 5. What can we learn from the conversation? Speaking Tasks Pair Work

Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practise the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words. Conversation 1

(At the sporting goods section of a department store)

A: Here are the backpacks. Goodness, they have all sizes and colors! What do you want?

B: I'd like one that is big enough for weekend travel home, but that I can use at school too. What about you? A: OK — medium then, not too big, not too small. I have a large travel bag already, so I basically want a book bag.

B: Here are the smaller ones. What color do you like? I'm getting a black one.

A: I want something more cheerful — red, I think. And I want waterproof, so my books stay dry. B: That's a really good idea. We must read the labels carefully to see the quality. A: Yes, and don't forget PRICE. If we're going traveling, we can't spend too much. B: Color, quality and price: now let's decide. Conversation 2 (At a supermarket)

A: Oh, let's just go in the store a minute. I'm hungry. B: Ok, but just a snack. I'm going home to eat supper. A: Let's get some milk and maybe bread. B: I don't really like milk. How about a soda?

A: They say Coca-Cola makes you fat. Milk is more healthy.

B: Oh, if you want to be healthy, buy yoghurt. And put back those butter cookies you have in your hand.

A: Alright. I'll get some fruit or some juice. How about this bread? B: It looks fresh — but you'll eat at home soon.

A: But I'm hungry now! I'll get the bread and eat it at the bus stop. B: Don't forget the juice.

A: I'll get two: one for you, one for me. B: Thanks. Now let's go. Part C

Additional Listening A Passage

Defective Goods

A. Listen to the passage and answer the following questions.

The other day, Mrs. White bought some bed linen at a small store near her home. The store had a good reputation, and Mrs. White had often shopped there before. But when she got home and examined the sheets, Mrs. White was shocked. One of them had a big hole in the middle, and another was badly stained. And two others were frayed at the edges. As you can imagine, Mrs. White was very angry and she went back immediately to complain. When she arrived the store was closed and two other angry ladies were waiting outside. One of them told Mrs. White that she had bought some towels that morning, and the other lady said that she had purchased a linen tablecloth. In both cases the goods are defective. A little later some other women joined them, and they all told the same story. Finally the shopkeeper appeared and let them in. The poor man looked very worried. He became very nervous when the ladies threatened to call the police, but he denied trying to cheat them. Then he explained what had happened. In his absence, the driver of a delivery truck had mistaken his shop for a secondhand goods store and had delivered a load of used material from a nearby hotel. The sales clerk had not bothered to check the delivery and started selling the defective goods right away. The shopkeeper apologized for the mistake and promised to exchange the ladies' purchases and to refund half the price. Needless to say he fired the careless assistant.

B. Check (√) the correct box in the table. Part D

Test Your Listening Short Conversations

Listen to the short conversations and choose the right answers to the questions you hear. 1. M: Have you gone shopping for Jimmy's present yet? W: I'm waiting for the sale to begin. Q: What does the woman mean? 2. W: Would you like to try on that coat, sir?

M: Thank you, but I think I'll look further. That color doesn't suit me. Q: What will the man do next? 3 .M: What can I do for you?

W: Well, I need to get a black coat, and a red skirt that goes with my blouse. Q: What does the woman want to buy?

4. W: What do you think of this pink blouse, George?

M: Actually, I prefer the white one with yellow buttons. It's less expensive. Q: Which blouse does the man like better?

5. M: These gloves look good as a gift for my mother, but I don't know if they will fit. W: It says one size fits all.

and put each item in its assigned place. The work was only temporary, but after so long with no employment at all it was better than nothing. One morning Fred unpacked a large and quite fragile vase. He picked it up to carry across the warehouse. But he had only walked two steps before he tripped. There was a loud crash as the vase fell from Fred's hands and shattered into a thousand pieces. Fred was called immediately to the manager's office, and he was sure he would be fired. The young man's spirits began to drop. \wages every week until the vase is paid for,\\steady job!\Questions

1. What does the story mainly tell us? 2. What can be inferred from the story?

3. Which of the following is not appropriate to describe Fred? Exercise 2: Listening for details

Listen to the recording again and answer the following questions by completing the sentence under each question. Speaking Tasks Pair Work

Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practise the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words. Conversation 1

A: Did you see the ad on the bulletin board? B: No. What's it about?

A: Well, the Sunflower Restaurant in the Foreign Students Building wants to hire two part-time waitresses. B: Really? What are the hours?

A: Every evening from 5: 30 to 7: 30. And 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturdays. B: What about the pay?

A: They are offering 10 yuan an hour plus free supper. B: Mm. That's not bad. Are you going to apply for it?

A: I'm not sure. I don't know if I can handle both study and work. B: Well, seven thirty is not too late. There's still plenty of time for study. A: Maybe you're right. Seems you want to apply for it, don't you?

B: Well, you know, I'm sharing an apartment with two other girls. That money can help me pay the rent. A: That's true.

B: OK. Why don't we go and find out straight away? A: All right. Conversation 2

A: So you want to be a volunteer for our Save the Earth project. B: Yes, very much.

A: Can I ask you a few questions? B: Certainly.

A: You are a first-year student at college. What do you study at college?

B: I'm a major in environment protection. We study environment science, geography, chemistry. A: Indeed. I'm sure they'll be very useful for our project. B: I hope so.

A: Now when are you free to work with us? You see, we need to prepare a lot of material for the coming Earth Day. That's next Sunday.

B: Well, I'm available during the weekends and Friday afternoons. A: It's Friday today. Can you start right now? B: Sure. I can't wait to start. A: Good. Welcome to the team. B: Thank you. Part C

Additional Listening A Passage Mark Hill

A. Listen to the passage and answer the following questions by filling in the blanks.

Mark Hill is a traffic police officer in Watford near London. He works on some of the busiest motorways in Britain, the M1 and the M25. There are traffic police on duty twenty-four hours a day. There are three shifts, and each shift is eight hours. On average they have to deal with three of four accidents each shift. Here is Mark Hill talking about his job. \clear the road and get the traffic moving again. \when the roads are wet. Sometimes we get accidents that occur because drivers don't follow the rules. For example, I've seen a number of cases of drivers overtaking on the left. That's illegal in Britain. If you want to overtake, you have to go into the fast lane on the right. \or a small motorbike are not allowed to use it. \— I never know what I'm going to do from one day to the next. And I meet all kinds of people. I don't think there's any other job that can give you that experience.\

B. Arrange the following events in correct order. The first event has been numbered. Part D

Test Your Listening A Passage

Listen to the passage and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.

Jack and Betty Smith are going through some difficult times. They were both laid off from their jobs last month. As the days go by, they are becoming more and more concerned about their future, since Jack hasn't been able to find another job yet, and neither has Betty. The layoffs weren't a surprise to them, though. After all, Jack's company hadn't been doing very well for a long time, and neither had Betty's.

However, they had never expected both of them to be laid off at the same time. Ever since they were laid off, Jack and Betty have been trying to find new jobs, but unfortunately, they haven't been successful. The main reason why they're having trouble finding work is that there simply aren't many jobs available right now. They can't find anything in the want ads, nor have they heard about any job openings. Another reason why they're having trouble finding work is that they don't seem to have the right kind of skills and training. Neither of them knows anything about computers. And neither has had any vocational training. A third reason is that there are certain jobs they prefer not to take. For example, Jack doesn't like working at night and Betty isn't willing to work on the weekends. And both of them hate to commute very far to work. Despite all their problems, Jack and Betty aren't completely discouraged. They don't have a very pessimistic outlook on life. They're both hopeful that things will get better soon. Questions

1. What does the passage mainly tell us?

2. What do you know about Jack and Betty?

3. What can you infer about Jack and Betty from the passage?

全新版大学英语（第二版）听说教程1 Unit 9 Going on Vacation Part A

Communicative Function Making Reservations

Telephones are used extensively nowadays. People use the telephone to make reservations for tickets, hotel rooms, tables and so on.

Listen to the telephone conversations and write down the major points of the calls. 1. Agent: York Hotel. Can I help you?

Woman: Yes. I'd like to book a room for three nights. Agent: When will you be arriving?

Woman: We'll arrive the day after tomorrow. That's Oct. 20th. Agent: Yes, madam. Single or double? Woman: One double room.

Agent: All right. One double room until 23rd. Woman: How much will that be? Agent: $130 a night, including breakfast. Woman: That'll be fine.

Agent: May I have your name, please? Woman: Faber, F-a-b-e-r, Faber, Mrs. Faber. Agent: Thank you, Mrs. Faber. Goodbye. Woman: Bye.

2. Woman: Hello, Qiangsheng Taxi Company.

Man: Hello. I'd like to book a taxi to Pudong Airport for tomorrow morning. Woman: When exactly? Man: I have to be there by 9:30. Woman: I see. Your address, please. Man: Room 804, Park Hotel.

Woman: So we'll have to pick you up at about 8:00. Man: Yes, that would be fine.

Woman: Could you tell me your name, please? Man: Green, Mr. Green. Woman: OK, Mr. Green. Man: Thank you very much. Woman: You're welcome. Listening Strategy Identifying Dates

In English we can say the dates in three ways. For example, the first day of November can be spoken as \

Listen to the conversations and write down short answers to the questions you hear. 1. M: You have just arrived, haven't you?

W: No. We arrived three days ago. That's March 6th. M: How long will you be staying here? W: We are leaving on 21st. Q: When will the woman leave? 2. M: Have you been here long, Judy?

W: Just 6 days. We arrived on the 2nd of May. M: And how long will you be here? W: Until 23rd.

Q: When did the woman arrive?

3. W: Are you planning to stay here long, Mr. Ford? M: Until 28th.

W: I see. And when did you get here? M: We got here on the 3rd of this month. Q: How long will the man be staying? 4. M: Today is June 5th. W: So what?

M: In another 4 days Jane will have a birthday party. W: Oh, yes. It's her 20th birthday, isn't it? M: I think so.

Q: When is Jane's birthday? Part B Listening Tasks A Conversation A Visit to Bangkok

Exercise 1: Listening for general understanding

Listen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear. A: Hi, Ellen. How was your vacation? B: Great! I went to Bangkok.

A: Really? Why did you decide to go there?

B: Well, I have a cousin who lives there. She's been trying for a long time to get me to take a vacation down there, and so, finally, she talked me into it.

A: I've seen some pictures of Bangkok — the architecture there is really interesting, isn't it?

B: Yes, it's incredible, especially the Grand Palace. The Buddhist temples, too, are very impressive. And I love the spicy Thai food and tropical fruits there. A: How was the weather when you were there?

B: That's about the only thing I didn't enjoy. It was really hot and sticky. In fact, April is the hottest month. The best time to go is during the cool season, which lasts from November to February. A: Did you go to some other places besides Bangkok?

B: Sure. I went to Pattaya. It's a famous resort, only two hours' drive from Bangkok. There's plenty to enjoy: fine sand, blue sky, clear water, colorful night life? A: Well, it sure sounds like you had a great time.

B: Oh, I sure did. And I plan to go back there next year. I'd like to visit Phuket, the biggest island of Thailand. It's world-famous as a seaside resort. Questions

1. What are the two speakers talking about?

2. Which of the following were discussed in the conversation you've just heard? Exercise 2: Listening for details

Listen to the recording again and choose the right answers to the questions you hear. Questions

1. Why did Ellen decide to go to Bangkok? 2. What do you know about Thai food from Ellen? 3. In which month do you think Ellen went to Bangkok? 4. Which of the following did Ellen not like? Speaking Tasks Pair Work

Listen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practise the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words. Conversation 1

A: Is there anywhere you'd like to go this summer vacation? B: Nowhere in particular. Do you have anything in mind?

A: Well, some of us are thinking about going to Huangshan Mountains. Would you like to join us? B: Is it very expensive?

A: Not very, but not cheap, either, around 600 yuan. If we go as a group, we can cut the cost. B: OK, I'd love to go. I enjoy climbing mountains.

A: Me too. Besides, you'll be fascinated by the beautiful scenery there.

B: Really? I'm starting to feel excited about going already. By the way, what should I wear? A: Bring warm clothes. It gets chilly in the mountains, especially in the evening. B: Anything else?

A: A camera if you have one. Don't you want to take pictures of the mountains? B: Sure. I want to take lots. Conversation 2

A: Hi, Xiao Jin. How was your vacation? B: Great! I went to Hainan Island. A: Really? Who did you go with?

B: My cousin. He'd been longing to go there for months, and he persuaded me to go with him. A: I heard the island is warm all year round.

B: That's true. It's so cold here this time of year, while there the temperature stays in mid twenties. It's really a good place to escape the winter cold.

A: Have you been to the beaches? I hear they're beautiful.

B: Yes, they're incredible. Fine white sand, blue sky and clear water. You'd have enjoyed them. A: Wow! This I must see. B: It's really worth going. Part C

Additional Listening A Conversation

Planning a Visit to Miami

Listen to the conversation and match the speaker (in Column A) with what he said (in Column B). Write the answers in the blanks.

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