新视野视听说教程文本第三册.docx

UNIT 1 With Alzheimer's, you meet a lot of new people.I . Lead-inWork in pairs, discuss the following questions and then share your answers with the whole class.(V) 1. What factors may weaken one's memory?(V) 2. Can you describe some possible advantages of having a poor memory?(V) 3. What can you do to make sure all your relatives and friends are on the guest list for your birthday party?(V)4. How do you ensure important phone numbers are always at your fingertips?II. Basic Listening PracticeListen to the short dialogs and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1. A) The man is offering to pay.B) The woman is offering to pay.C) The man paid last time.D) The woman paid last time.2. A) Memorizing the words.B) Memorizing the texts.C) Learning the texts by heart.D) Reading the texts time and again.3. A) He can't remember people by sight.B) He can't remember people by name.C) He has a terrible memory for football.D) He has a hard time recognizing names.4. A) To remind the woman to lock the door when going out.B) To remind the woman to take her keys when going out.C) To remind guests to close the door after them.D) To prevent visitors from having an accident.5. A) He set a difficult essay question.B) He found the history exam difficult.C) He has a good memory.D) His memory is declining.Word TipsKit:(运动队的)服装(a set of clothes and equipment that you use when playing a sport) photographic memory:准确得人的记T(the ability to remember in exact detail of something one has seen)III. Listening InTask 1: Is your memory in good shape?Listen to the dialog and fill in the blanks with the information you hear.While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly, she says she read onstudying and remembering. It tells about like "Mental Visualization', that is, creating in one's mind of. This reminds the man of the principle of ”*, which means connecting what one wants to remember with something one is. Then the woman adds the principle of *", or reviewing one's notes after class and absorbing the into.When the man promises to study hours a day, the woman recommends the principle of“ which favors study sessions distributed over. Finally, the woman tellsthe man that memory is like and it needs.Word Tipsmental visualization:头脑中形成图像、意象association: 联想 (a feeling or memory that is connected with a particular place, event, word, etc.)consolidation: 巩固» 加强 (the act of making something strong and secure)sieve: 筛子 (a wire tool for separating small objects from large objects)Task 2: You forgot my toast!Listen to the passage and mark the statements T (true) or F (false). If the statement is false, explain why.1. The couple went to their doctor to have a complete physical checkup.A)T B)F2. At first the wife asked the husband to get her only ice cream.A)T B)F3. The husband refused to write a note, for he believed he could remember the toast.A)T B)F4. Finally, the husband brought the wife both ice cream and strawberries.A)T B)F5. The wife blamed the husband for forgetting to bring her ice cream and strawberries.A)T B)F Word Tips toast:烤面包,吐司(bread that has been heated and browned in a toaster or an oven) check over:检查(examine; inspect)bacon:咸肉,熏肉(salted or smoked meat from the back or sides of a pig, often served in narrow thin pieces)Listen to the passage again and answer the questions.1. Why did the husband refuse to write down the wife's instructions?2. When the husband brought the wife a plate of bacon and eggs, what was her reaction?Task 3: Memory-Improving TechniquesListen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1. A) Learning different things.B) Learning to dance.C) Learning to use a computer.D) Learning to play chess.2. A) Noticing even a small object like a pen.B) Memorizing anything that catches your attention.C) Concentrating only on what is important.D) Both A) and B).3. A) You can focus only on its color.B) You can focus on one of its characteristics.C) You can associate it with other objects.D) Ybu can focus on its features.4. A) You can stop breathing in for a minute and then breathe out.B) You can stop breathing in for a short time, and then breathe out slowly.C) You can breathe hard for ten seconds.D) Ybu can hold your breath and count to ten.5. A) The importance of stimulating one's memory.B) The relationship between stimulation and association.C) The importance of improving one's memory.D) Memory-developing skills.Word Tipsstimulate: 刺激; 促进 (encourage an activity to begin or develop further)memorize: 记住: 熟记 (learn words, music, etc.)characteristic:特征,特性(a quality or feature of something or somebody that is typical of them and easy to recognize)Listen to the passage again and answer the question.What are the four memory-developing techniques introduced in the passage?IV. Speaking OutDescribing Good and Poor Memory; Expressing Sympathy; Resuming Interrupted Speech MODEL 1 It slipped my mind!Listen to the dialog. If you have difficulty understanding the words missing from the blanks, you may refer to the boxes of useful expressions.Amy: I sent out the invitations to the dinner party.Bill: That's good. Now what should we do?Amy: We've got to plan the menu.Bill: Oh, that's right.?Amy: I think I'm going to make the chicken salad we had at the Christmas party.?Bill: Yeah, but?Amy: Linda? Oh, my gosh!. She'll be mad at me.Bill: Well,. It's not too late yet. I'll make a phone call. Don't worry.Amy: Thanks! You see,. I think I'm getting old!Bill: Looks like you are, sweetheart.Word Tipschef:厨帀(a skilled cook who manages the kitchen)recipe:食谱,酉己方(a set of instructions for cooking a particular type of food)Listen to the dialog again, repeat it sentence by sentence, and then role-play it in pairs.Now Your TurnCreate a dialog with your partner according to the instructions, referring to the useful expressions in the boxes if necessary.A wants to have a party and asks B to suggest some guests. B names John, who has just lost his job and is feeling low. B then mentions Julia, who has just moved to the city. (B can add more.) A admits to being forgetful and thanks B.Useful ExpressionsDo you have anything in mind?Are you thinking about anything in particular?Remember I asked the chef for the recipe?Don't you remember I asked the chef for the recipe?.did you forget that Linda doesn't eat chicken?Don't you remember Linda doesn't care for chicken?I forgot to invite Linda!I forgot Linda. I should have invited her.It just slipped my mind.I just forgot it.everyone forgets something sometimes.Everyone forgets one thing or another from time to time.I'm getting forgetful.My memory is going/failing/fading.MODEL 2 I can't think of it off the top of my head.Listen to the dialog. If you have difficulty understanding the words missing from the blanks, you may refer to the boxes of useful expressions.Language and Culture Tipoff the top of one's head (informal) without taking time to think or prepare, oneself properlyJohn: Hey, Sue.?Susan: . I don't have my address book on me, and I don*t have my mobile phone with me, either.John: That's too bad! Fve got to find him now. It*s urgent! If I can't find him today, I'll be dead!Susan: You might want to look it up in the phone book.John: I've checked already, but it seems that his phone number is unlisted.Susan: Maybe it's under his roommate*s name.John: Well, I guess so.Susan: Well,? She has his phone number.John: I've tried, but no one answered!Susan: Maybe call his office and ask his secretary.John: I've already tried. She won't tell me. She says it's private.Susan: Oh, that*s right.John: It's a pity. You usually, but you can't help today. What's wrong with you? Your memory seems to be fading early.Susan: Its not that my memory is fading., but.Listen to the dialog again, repeat it sentence by sentence, and then role-play it in pairs.Now Your TurnCreate a dialog with your partner according to the instructions, referring to the useful expressions in the boxes if necessary.A wants to attend a lecture given by a visiting professor but cannot remember the time. A asks B for help. B doesn't remember, either, so B suggests looking at the notebooks and calling the dean or secretary of the department for information.Useful ExpressionsDo you know what Jack's home phone number is?Do you know Jack's phone number?I can't think of it off the top of my head.I can't think of it off hand. why don't you call Jane?You might as well call Jane.They usually don't release private information over the phone.It is against the company's policy to give out someone's personal information on the phone to a stranger.have a powerful memory.have a(n) good/reliable/retentive/photographic/ unfailing memory.I do have a good memory for faces and names.I (can) remember faces and names well.a poor one for numbers and dates.I forget numbers and dates easily.MODEL 3 What's wrong with your memory?Listen to the dialog. If you have difficulty understanding the words missing from the blanks, you may refer to the boxes of useful expressions.Bill: Hi, honey! My trip to London was wonderful.Amy: Tell me what thrilled you most.The telephone rings and Bill answers it.He hangs up.Bill: Er,?Amy:.Bill: Oh, yeah.Amy: I bet you had a great time.Bill: Yes, 1 particularly enjoyed visiting the Tower of London.Amy: How did you get there? By bus or underground?Bill:.Sorry,.Amy:?Bill: I hope it's not Alzheimer's disease.Amy: I don't think so. Perhaps. You'll be all right after a good sleep.Bill: I hope so. But as this is happening so often recently, I think I must go to see a doctor and get some pills.Amy: It's not as serious as that. Anyway, I wish you had a good memory for happy events, and a bad one for unhappy things.Word TipAlzheimer's disease:阿耳茨海默氏病,早老性痴呆病(a condition in which a person's brain and body gradually stop working properly)Listen to the dialog again, repeat it sentence by sentence, and then role-play it in pairs.Now Your TurnCreate a dialog with your partner according to the instructions, referring to the useful expressions in the boxes if necessary.You are telling your partner about your trip to Beijing when the door bell rings. After answering the door, you forget where you left off. With your partner's help, you continue to talk favorably about your Beijing trip. On the other hand you complain about the high admission fees at some historical and scenic sites. But when asked about the exact fees, you do not remember them.Useful Expressions.where was I?Where did I leave off?What was I saying?Let's back up.You were talking about your tour in London.You were telling me about your trip to London.We got as far as your trip to London.Let me see.Let me think.Just a moment.I can't remember any more.My mind has gone blank.I've forgotten it all.What's wrong with your memory?What's the matter with your memory?Is there anything wrong with your memory?I don't want to forget my own name.I don't want to lose my memory (before long/too soon).it's just temporary forgetfulness.You only forget things momentarily.Your memory just isn't working for the time: being.Your memory is having a little time out.Questions for Discussion1. Can you guess why some famous scientists and professors are forgetful in their daily life?2. A computer has a memory far better than man's. But why can't the computer replace human beings?3. What is your earliest memory?4. What did you have as a child that today's children do not have?V.LefsTalkHow to Improve Our MemoryListen to the dialog and complete the table with the information you hear.Ways of Improving One's Memory: Creating imagesExamples: To remember the items to buy at the grocery store such asExamples: Images that may help:2. 3. Ways of Improving One's Memory: Establishing associationsExamples: To find yourExamples: Associations with the sound and touch that may help:L2. Word Tipcarton:硬纸盒,纸板箱(a box or container usually made of paperboard)DiscussionThe following seven techniques are considered important in promoting a good memory. Select two of them, then work with a partner, and take turns giving examples to illustrate the techniques you've selected.associatingcreating imagesdeveloping an interest in the subjectreorganizing the facts into meaningful groupsslowing down in learningintensive practice or repentinghaving breaks or restNotesVI. Further Listening and SpeakingListeningTask 1: The Role Memory Plays in Our LifeListen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1. A) Factors related to memory development.B) The importance of food in memorization.C) The important role of a good memory.D) The misery caused by a poor memory.2. A) They contain protein.B) They contain vitamins.C) They contain water.D) A full stomach leads to a good sleep.3. A) Babies.B) Teens.C) Adults.D) Older people.4. A) A weak memory.B) Confusion.C) Difficulty in thinking.D) All of the above.5. A) Sleep can control the senses.B) Sleep promotes rest.C) Sleep helps the brain to revise and store information.D) Sleep reduces tiredness.Word Tipscereal:谷类食物(如麦片等)(a breakfast food made from grain and usually eaten with milk) synthesize: 合成 (make something by combining different things or substances)Task 2: Where did the professor go?Compound Dictation: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the information you hear.This is a story, which happened friends of ours in a small town in SouthAfrica. They were a hospitable couple who often their neighbors for drinks, tea or dinner.On this spring night they had invited a professor to supper. During the evening, itbegan to with rain, and the heavens really . Because he had walked there, they offered to put him up for the night. They pointed out that. He agreed on the soundness of that idea, thanked his hosts profusely, and the matter seemed to be settled. But while they were. No one could find him anywhere. Eventually, after about 40 minutes, the front door bell rang. There was the professor, soaked to the skin. When he was asked what on earth he had been doing in the rain, he replied that. Word Tipsprofusely: 丰 曷 地 (exhibiting great abundance)pajamas: 睡衣 (soft and loose clothes that you wear in bed)Task 3: How to Remember NamesListen to the passage and answer the questions.1. According to the passage, what may happen after we hear a name on the phone?2. What does the speaker advise us to do to remember the name mentioned on the phone?3. What are the two things the speak