新世纪大学英语视听说教程第二版第二册OL听力原文unit_2.doc

Unit 2, Book 2Optional Listening 11.Man: Where are you running to, Paula?Woman I have Connies wallet. I need to give it to her.M: Come on. Ill help you.W: I dont see Connie anywhere.M: Look! Shes over there. Standing at the bus stop. W: Oh yeah, I see her. Connie! Connie!M: She doesnt see us.W: Youre right, Its too noisy, and shes talking to someone.2.M: Well, here we are. This is my moms house.W: Its beautiful.M: Hey, Jen. Are you okay?W: Im just a little nervous. Its my first time meeting your motherM: Come on. Dont worry. Here she is now.W2: Hi, Tim!M: Hi, Mon.Id like you to meet Jen.W2: Hi, Jen. Its very nice to meet you. W: Its nice to meet you, too. Mrs. Harris.3.M: Hey, Anne. Where are you going?W: Im going to the library to study.M: For what? Its only 7:00 a.m.!W: My final exams. Theyre next week.M: Wow, well, good luck!W: Thanks!4.W: Bill, its late. Wheres the theater?M: Hmmm I think its near here.W: Are you sure? What street is this?M: Uhm I dont know.W: Wheres the map? I want to check. Optional Listening 2Paula: So, Jane, what are you doing these days?Jane: Im working in an office. And Im studying computer science in the evening.P: Youre really busy!J: Thats for sure! And in my free time, Im learning Spanish for my vacation. Im planning a trip to Mexico next year.P: What about your brothers? How are they doing?J: Theyre doing great! Alex is helping our father in his business, and Adam is going to Pacific University.P: How nice!J: Paula, how about you? How are you doing these days?P: Im doing great, too. Im working on a project about community safety.J: Community safety?P: Yeah. Were planning a campaign against theft, fire ,AIDS and drugs in our community.J: Oh, that sounds interesting!P: Yes, indeed it is interesting, and it is very important to the community.Optional Listening 3Know before you go!In Bangladesh people greet their friends by shaking hands softly and then putting their hands over their heart. People in Bangladesh dont use many gestures. Waving at people and winking are very rude. Dont touch people on the head. Dont point with your foot-Bangladeshi people think feet are very dirty.Indonesians greet people with a long handshake, and they bow at the same time. At a meeting, give every person your business card, but use your right hand-using your left hand is very rude in Indonesia.In Thailand, the traditional greeting is called wai-people put their hands together and bow. Men and women dont often touch each other in public. Thai people dont use their hand for gestures, but they love to smile a lot. They sometimes laugh when they feel nervous or embarrassed.People in the United Arab Emirates have some special gestures. When two men meet, they shake hands. Sometimes old men touch noses together. Women kiss their friends on the cheek. If a man meets a woman, he doesnt shake hands with her. He just smiles. When you give your friend something, give it to him with your right hand. Dont use your left hand. And dont point at peopole with your finger. Use your hand to gesture towards them.Optional Listening4World greetingsIn Brazil men often shake hands when they meet for the first time. When women meet, they kiss each other on the cheek. Women also kiss male friends to say hello. When you shake hands, look at the person in the eyes. This shows interest and friendliness.In New Zealand, usually, both men and women shake hands when they meet someone for the first time. Fun fact: If you see two people pressing their noses together, they are probably Maori. The Maori are the native people of New Zealand. This is their traditional greeting.In Japan when people meet for the first time, they usually bow. In business, people also shake hands. In formal situations, people often exchange business cards. When you give a business card, give it with both hands. This is polite. Special note: In Japan, a smile can have different meanings. It usually means that the person is happy. or that the person thinks something is funny. But it also mean that the person is embarrassed. Keys:OL1: A. 1. waving to; 2. shaking hands; 3. crossing his fingers; 4. shruggingB. 1. wallet; 2. nervous; 3. studying for a test; 4.the theater.OL 2: B. 1. Thats for sure; 2. vacation; 3. Theyre doing great; 4. project; 5. AIDS; 6. drugs.OL 4: B 1. shake hands; 2. Japan, bow; 3. Maori; 4. Brazil, kiss(each other on the cheek); 5. in the eyes; 6. Japan, embarrassed.OL 5: 1. traditional; 2.greetings; 3.learning; 4.trip; 5. nervous; 6. business card; 7. jump and nod; 8. for luck; 9. start laughing; 10. relax and have fun贵州大学法学院法学102班梁江维上传 QQ:342113906