新视野听说第一册听力文本Unit 7

《新视野大学英语》视听说教程（第一册）

听力录音文本和答案

王爱军

Unit 7 How much does it cost?

Ⅱ. Listening Skills: Identifying Prices

1. M: I want two correction pens and a notebook. How much are they? W: $1.95 for each correction pen. $5.00 for the notebook. Q: How much does the man have to pay? D) $8.90.

2. W: Ooh, it’s only $9.8. I bet Jane would love this blue vase. Flowers are really her thing.

M: The salesgirl said it is 30% off today, and it will be the normal price tomorrow.

Q: How much will the vase cost tomorrow? B) $14.

3. W: Wow, what a wonderful yard sale. Did you see the sofa? It’s in good

shape, and he’s selling it for just $100.

M: Yeah. And that computer, just $150. What a steal! The one we saw last Saturday was three times as expensive as it.

Q: How much was the computer they saw last week? C) $450.

4. M: Hi. I’d like to book two tickets for this weekend’s concert. How much for general admission?

W: General admission is $25 per ticket and is standing room only. Seat tickets range from $35 to $50, depending on the section you want. Q: How much are two seat tickets? B) $70 to $100.

5. M: Hey, Nancy, I’ve got this coupon that says if I buy three cans of Coke, I get a free bag of chips.

W: You’d better look at it more carefully. It says three bottles of Coke. The bottles are over there. $1.30 for each.

Q: How much will the man pay to get three cans of Coke and a bag of chips? D) It’s not mentioned in the dialog.

Ⅲ. Listening In

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Task 1: Malls in the U.S.

Malls are popular places for Americans to go. People like malls for many reasons. They feel safe because malls have private security guards and sometimes even police stations. Parking is usually free, and the weather inside is always fine. The newest malls have beautiful rest areas with waterfalls and large green trees. The largest mall in the United State is the Mall of America in Minnesota. It covers 4.2 million square feet. It has 350 stores, eight nightclubs, and a seven-acre park! There are parking spaces for 12,750 cars. About 750,000 people shop there every week. The first indoor mall in the United States was built in 1965 in Minnesota, but now malls are like town centers where people come to do many things. They shop, eat foods from all over the world, and see movies at theaters. Some people even get their daily exercise from the new sport of “mall walking”. Others go to malls to meet friends. In some malls, people can see a doctor or a dentist and even attend church. In a word, people can do just about everything in malls. 1.A 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.D Task 2: Online Shopping

(M=man; W=woman)

W: Hey, Don, online shopping is so popular nowadays. Where is a good place to buy electronics online?

M: Hmmm. I usually go to Amazon.com. Sometimes I use eBay. W: Really, I’ve never used either of those. What are they all about?

M: Well, eBay is an auction site. People put their stuff up for sale, and then

other people log in and if they’re interested in one item, they bid on it. If you want to bid, you put in the amount that is the most you’re willing to pay. Then, by a certain deadline, the highest bid gets the item. W: Interesting. Then, if your bid is the highest, how do you pay?

M: Well, you can usually send a check or money order. Or, you can use a

system called PayPal which lets you pay by credit card online. W: How do you get your stuff?

M: Well, after the auction, eBay puts you directly in touch with the seller, and

then you arrange for them to send it to you. You can check it out at www.eBay.com.

W: I sure will. And how about that Amazon place you said?

M: Amazon.com is like an actual store, just online. They sell just about everything, either new or used items. I find the prices are usually a good deal cheaper than in a store.

W: That’s what I’ve heard. I think that buying some things online, like books,

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or DVDs, is a really good idea, but I could never buy clothes online.

M: I know what you mean. Things that you need to see, touch and feel first, before you buy, are hard to buy online. But then again, there’re lots of people who buy everything online!

W: Do you think it’s safe? I mean, I’ve heard that people can steal your credit card number over the Internet.

M: Well, I think that it does happen, but it’s very rare. All in all it’s pretty safe. W: And what if you want to return something?

M: I think that’s probably easier if you bought it in a real store. But, these

online stores and sellers often have very good return policies. You just need to package it all back up again. W: A pain in the neck if you ask me!

1. It’s an auction site where people put their stuff up for sale, and then other people log in and bid on it.

2. They can send a check or money order, or use a system called PayPal which lets them pay by credit card online.

3. The online store puts the buyer directly in touch with the seller, and then the buyer can ask the seller to send the items over. 4. She could never buy clothes online.. 5. You just need to package it all back up again.. Task 3: Beware of bargains!

Ever since ancient times, people have always loved a bargain. If they think they are getting a “good deal” they will grab it up, whatever it is. Some people buy clothes they will never wear, or furniture they have no need or room for. Some even buy cars they can’t afford simply because the auto dealer is having a sale. There is an old saying: “You get what you pay for.” And another saying: “If a price seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Sometimes stores feature poorer quality goods at prices that are not really reduced. Some stores offer “unbelievable bargain prices” on unit costs, then add on hidden charges so that the final price is the same as the regular price—or sometimes even higher. There are bargains to be had, but the safest way is to find a retailer that you can trust, and to be cautious. The Romans had a saying: “Let the buyer beware!” The idea is as true today as it ever was.

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bargain poorer reduced unbelievable add final regular safest trust

Task 4: An Advertisement

gift Shop gifts friends dolls art prints hand-made daily top professionals at a discount of Ⅳ. Speaking Out

Model 1 Where are you off to? Katherine: Peter, where are you off to? Peter: Just going to the bookstore.

Katherine: Oh, the photo shop is next door to it. Would you mind picking up my pictures for me?

Peter: All right. Want anything from the bookstore?

Katherine: Well, could you pick up a stapler, please? My papers are in a mess. Peter: No problem.

Model 2 Could you do me a favor?

Nicole: Hey Robert, would you take a look at this for me? My computer is making a funny noise.

Robert: Sure, let me have a look. Hmm, seems like something has gone wrong with your hard drive.

Nicole: Really? Well, then could you do me a favor? I need to get it fixed right

away. Would you give me a ride to the store?

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Robert: No problem. But is it still under warranty? Nicole: I’m afraid not. It’s several years old. Robert: Let’s hope the repairs are not too expensive.

Model 3 I was wondering if you could possibly…

Susan: I wish I hadn’t gone to town this morning. I lost my purse at the

shopping center.

Michael: I’m sorry to hear that. What are you going to do now?

Susan: I guess I’ll go back to check at the Lost and Found. And I was

wondering if you could possibly lend me some money for the bus fare. Every cent I had was in my purse.

Michael: I’ll be glad to. Here’s ten dollars, or do you need more?

Ⅴ. Let’s Talk

Jack: There certainly are a lot of CDs on sale here today. I hope the new

Linkin Park is on sale. What were you thinking of picking up?

Jane: Well, you know me, Jack. I love classic music. I was thinking of

either the Beatles or Elvis’ “Greatest Hits”.

Jack: Jane, when are you going to get with the times? Classic Rock is not

classic; it’s just old.

Jane: Yes, well, Pop Rock all sounds the same to me. For me, the Classic

Rock really stands out. It’s what started it all.

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Jack: It’s also been played a million times. Don’t you get tired of it?

Jane: No, never. Oh, there’s a salesperson; let’s ask him what they have on

sale.

Salesman: Can I help you

Jack: Yes, my friend and I were looking for some CDs. We were hoping they

would be on sale. My friend is looking for some older selections like the Beatles or Elvis’ “Greatest Hits”. I was really hoping you’d have the new Linkin Park on sale, but if not, I’m also looking for Nickelback.

Salesman: Well, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is

that all of the CDs you have asked for are on sale. The bad news is we have just sold out of Elvis’ “Greatest Hits”, but we can order one for you.

Jane: (to her friend) Sold out of Elvis’! That must mean he’s pretty popular.

(to the salesman) You need to order it in? How does that work?

Salesman: Well, if you give me your telephone number, when we get it, one of our

staff will give you a call. Then you can come and pick it up. It shouldn’t be more than a week.

Jane: Okay, well, I’ll take the Beatles CD right now, and you can order the

Elvis for me. I’ll give you my phone number.

Jack: And I will take the new Linkin Park for now. I’m afraid I only have

enough for one CD.

Salesman: The sale lasts till the end of the month. In the meantime, I’ll get your

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CDs for you, and I’ll take down your number for that Elvis order. Boy, he’s always a popular seller!

Jane: I know!

1.loves Classic Rock. 2.believes there certainly are a lot of CDs on sale.

For Reference

B, persuade A to buy the jeans.

I’m telling you, the jeans will look great on you. A, give your impression of the jeans.

They’re nice, but I think I’m going to look around a little first. B, push A to buy the jeans. We only have a few pairs left. A, try to beat down the price.

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Jack 3.thinks that Classic Rock is just old. 4.hopes that the new Linkin Park is on sale. 5.thinks that Pop Rock all sounds the same. Jane 6.needs to have her CD ordered in. 7.will take the Beatles CD right now. 8.will take the new Linkin Park for now. They’re just too expensive. If you give me a discount, maybe I’ll be interested. B, make an offer.

Since these jeans seem exactly specially made for you, I’ll give you five percent discount. A, bargain with B.

Make it ten percent, and I’ll take them.

Ⅵ. Further Listening and Speaking Listening

Task 1: Does complaining work?

Many people tolerate bad service or inferior products rather than make a complaint. They feel that complaining won’t do any good. In fact, they’re wrong: complaining works because companies don’t want dissatisfied customers. If you have a complaint, do something about it right away. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to get your complaint settled. First, you can complain to one of the clerks. If they cannot help you, then ask politely to speak to a manager. Also, many stores have Customer Service representatives whose job is to solve problems in customer relations. Those people are eager to assist because companies realize that dissatisfied customers can damage their reputations. You should always insist on your own rights as a customer. You have the right to receive a product you ordered in a timely manner and in good condition. With airlines, you have the right to be on the flight you’ve booked. You can also expect a discount if you receive less than you have agreed upon—a hotel room with a view of a brick wall instead of an ocean view, for example.

1. tolerate complaint

2. do any good works dissatisfied customers 3. longer harder settled

4. Customer Service solve problems

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5. the right in a timely manner Task 2: Credit Cards

Because credit cards have so many advantages, their use has become widespread. Unfortunately, however, credit cards are major sources of problems to society as a whole. First, there is the issue of fraud. Stolen credit cards add to the costs of all merchandise as companies write off these losses by adding to the cost of all goods. Second, there are the personal misfortunes. Credit card companies charge exceptionally high rates of interest (about 20%), but because the cards are so easy to use, many people buy beyond their ability to repay. Also, there are often too generous limits to the amount of credit one can have; as a result, many people run up such high debts that they go bankrupt. Currently, it is easy for people to own many credit cards. When one credit card is “maxed out” they simply switch to another. Although individual credit cards have limits, the number of credit cards is not limited. People with ten credit cards, each with a $5,000 limit, have $50,000 of credit, even though they might not be able to pay all of their bills. This can easily lead to bankruptcy. Perhaps people should be given an absolute credit limit set as a certain percentage of their income. 1. F 2. F 3.F 4.T 5.T Task 3: A Tongue Twister

Betty Botta bought some butter. Better than the bitter butter.

“But,” she said, “this butter is bitter. And it made her butter better.

Put a bit of better butter So it was better than Betty Botta

Will make my butter better.” Bought a bit of bitter butter.

So she bought a bit of butter

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