大学体验英语自主学习系统6级答案3-4.doc

Unit 3 You are what you wearVocabulary TaskScript and Answers1. A: You look great recently.B: Thank you. I have finally worked out what style matches my body and personality.A: You really look nice in these lively colored dresses. You should stick to it.B: Its very kind of you to say so.2. A: You look a little down. Whats the matter with you?B: I didnt do well on one of my college entrance tests. I feel rather blue.A: Im so sorry for you. But, cheer up! Try these festive looking clothes. Clothing that feels good can boost your morale.B: Thank you for reminding me.3. A: Id like to look at a classic business suit, an all-occasion suit that never goes out of style.B: What do you think of this one with a light pin stripe.A: Yes, it looks good. But I prefer a solid color.B: Here, try this three-piece dark worsted. That looks almost tailor-made for you.4. A: Hi, Sue. Its Mary, Mary Graham.B: Oh hi, Mary. How are you?A: Listen, um . I want to ask you some questions about Jim Wilson. Um, is he a, a formal kind of guy, or does he dress casually?B: Oh, he is a guy who is often dressed to kill. He always wears three-piece suits and ties 行 dressed very much in style.5. A: Why are you looking like you?e on cloud nine, dear?B: Yes, I am. Guess what, Ive invited the professor and his wife to dinner.A: How wonderful. Im really happy for you.B: Thank you, dear. Youd better put your glad rags on.Listening Task1) First ListeningAnswers That clothes often define the person means clothes can reveal personality, status and attitude to life. Clothing not only tells something about the wearer but also affects the way others think of the person. Clothing may often betray what is within.2) Second ListeningAnswers1. An opportunity for individuality/ independence vanishes.2. No.3. Through the clothing he or she wears.4. Clothes should be carefully chosen so as not to reveal what is within.5. Clothing can help older people feel better about themselves and present a positive image to those around them.ScriptClothes make the man“Clothes make the man? runs the old proverb. If you believe that, you might feel that clothing enhances appearance, increases independence, allows for function, and provides comfort. Whats more, clothing that is neat and clean, fits well, and feels good can boost anyones morale. People express their personality in many ways, including through their clothing, hair style, and accessories. Thats why clothes often define the person. Clothes can indicate personality, status, and attitude to life. A man may have worn a beard all his life, a woman may have worn makeup. If their ability to choose their appearance is taken away, then an opportunity for independence/individuality vanishes. Keeping some familiar clothes and personal articles helps them retain some sense of self-control over what is happening. Research shows that when a woman dresses for success, it does not guarantee success, but if she dresses poorly or inappropriately, it almost always ensures failure.Our clothes are very much part of our personality. Clothing protects people from humidity, heat, and cold, and helps them feel physically comfortable. Clothing at the same time gives the wearer a sense of well-being. It tells something about the person. Clothing also affects the way others see, think of, and react to the person. A person can be comfortable or uncomfortable wearing a certain garment or type of clothing in a social situation. Social comfort may be involved when a person wishes to “make an impression” through the clothing he or she wears. So, clothes should be carefully chosen so as not to reveal what is within.Before making choices about clothing, it is important to understand how clothing affects people. For example, making decisions about clothing can increase older peoples sense of independence and help them feel better about themselves. The stereotype says older people dont care about their appearance. But, research shows that most older people think of themselves as younger than they are, their sense of fashion reflects their youthful thinking and the fashion of earlier years when they were younger, and they like clothing that looks good on them. Clothing can help older people feel better about themselves and present a positive image to those around them. Sending positive appearance messages may increase older peoples opportunities for social interaction.Real World Listening1. PredictAnswer The outfits she should take along for her trip.1. Get the Main IdeasAnswers T _ Sue has a conference to attend in a Northern European country.T _ In addition to the conference, Sue may have many other social activities to attend.F _ Ann suggests Sue not bring any wool, because the worsted is out of date.F _ Sue plans to get one or two brand-name gowns because she wants to draw undue attention.F _ According to Ann, the synthetic blend dress is especially convenient for travel. But Sue thinks it will make her look out of place.Sue Stick to conservative colors and patterns. Coordinate some skirts and blouses. Wear the same outfit in several different ways. Add a few cardigans and a scarf for different occasions. Get one or two designer gowns so as not to look out of place.Ann Need several changes of business suits. Evening dresses for social gatherings and parties. A smartly tailored navy blue suit has a casual look. A white or blue blouse that matches the blue suit gives a professional look. A synthetic blend dress is convenient for travel. Lively colored dresses will provide a nice change from time to time.Script and Answers to Self-studyClothes for a special occasionSue: Ann, I need your help.Ann: What do you need, Sue? Im always pleased to help.Sue: I have an international conference to attend in Norway, and Im going to stay there for two weeks. But I have no clothes for that cold climate. I know youve been to Northern Europe, so I need your suggestions about the (1) outfits I should take along.Ann: OK. Youve found the right person. Lets see. Youll be gone for two weeks, so youll need (2) several changes of business suits. No doubt, therell be a few parties and (3) social gatherings while you?e there, so youll need some evening dresses for those special occasions. Am I right?Sue: Yes, Im sure you are. But what should I wear for those rather (4) elegant banquets and dances during the conference?Ann: No problem. Ill help (5) outfit you completely before you go. Lets start with your business suits and dresses. Youll want them warm, of course, but you wont want them to be too much trouble to care for, so (6) all wool is out.Sue: I guess Id better (7) stick to conservative colors and patterns, and Id like to (8) coordinate some skirts and blouses so that I can wear the same outfit in several different ways. Ann: Thats exactly what I had in mind. I think a (9) smartly tailored navy blue suit would suit you. It has a (10) casual look, yet it can be worn with a matching white blouse or light blue blouse to give it a more professional look. You can wear it to any of your meetings, with or without the blouse. Sue: If I add a few (11) cardigans and a scarf to go with it, I can wear it on different occasions. How about something in blue?Ann: What do you think of a (12) synthetic blend dress? Its warm, yet quite lightweight. Its especially convenient for travel. And the best thing is that you can wash it right in your hotel room, hang it up, and it will dry (13) wrinkle-free overnight.Sue: I think Ill also get one or two designer gowns. I wont look out of place in them there, will I?Ann: No, you wont. Though you dont want to (14) draw undue attention, youll want to look (15) professional and festive at the same time. A couple of lively colored dresses will give you a nice change from time to time. Sue: Right. I cant believe Im doing this. Im going to buy several new outfits and double my wardrobe - all for a two-week trip! Unit 4 An outsider looking inVocabulary TaskScript and Answers1. A: Its the strangest thing that they say hello to everybody in the street, even to a working man at a filling station.B: Yes, they also thank each other for every little thing. A: We find that stilly, not to mention irritating.B: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Otherwise we look impolite, angry or gloomy.2. A: We consider clothes a symbol of material status and people are dressed neat and originalB: You wouldnt believe my astonishment when I first came here. People wear very simple clothes; they actually look rather careless.A: Here even very, very rich people wear simple clothes.B: They like those clothes that are convenient, like Y-shirts and blouses. Since they change clothes each day, such clothes are easy to wash and iron.3. A: I just dont get it. Every time I ask my students questions they remain silent.B: Dont be frustrated. Here modesty is more important than speaking out. Students are afraid that they might appear arrogant if they are the first to answer a question.A: Equally puzzling to me is that here I havent come across any challenges in my class. B: Well, if students disagree with a professor it is regarded as a lack of respect.4. A: I was supposed to meet my supervisor but he wasnt in the office. Thats odd.B: Let me see. Did you go there on time? A: No, but I was only five minutes late.B: There you go. Here punctuality seems to take priority over any other matter. I you arrive late, the appointment may be cancelled and the person may be unable to see you. 5. A: It looks as if you are in a flurry. What are you preparing for?B: You know, people here have been so kind to me. So I invited these new friends to dinner here. But it really beats me what to make. A: I see. But you dont have to go to a lot of expense. People will appreciate sampling a favorite ethnic dish that you have prepared and enjoy an evening of conversation.B: A favorite ethnic dish? What about spicy bean-curd?Listening Task1. Pre-listening Activity.Answers1. “Zeny” means woman in Czech.2. Chicken sandwich.3. Is the dish made of fish?4. Where is the train station?2. Listening Activity1) First ListeningAnswers1. The speaker cannot decide which toilet is womens.2. A lot of physical communication is involved during the speakers travel.2) Second ListeningAnswers1. Before leaving home the speaker thought a joy of traveling would be encountering people who speak a different language.2. The speaker has found that her inability to speak another language is frustrating.3. In order to buy a chicken sandwich, the speaker imitated a chicken.4. When the speaker made the sound of “choo-choo”, she was asking where the train station was.5. The speaker achieved understanding when she was buying a chicken sandwich.ScriptTravel becomes a game of chanceAm I a zeny or a muzi? This is the kind of questions that plague me these days-days in which a trip to the ladies room has a good chance of leaving me standing before two doors, utterly baffled as to which one Im expected to walk through.My husband, Richie and I are in the midst of a trip around the world. The journey has taken us to 14 countries thus far, and in only one did we speaker the language, that was England. We left home in December believing wholeheartedly that one of the great joys of traveling would be encountering people who speak in exotic dialects. I have to admit, however, the constant language barrier has been, at times, acutely frustrating.Trying to determine which toilet is the womens versus the mens in each new country has been just the tip of a much larger and more befuddling iceberg. On a typical day, I understand the people around me as much as the average mutt understands his owner. If Im lucky, I compensate for my ignorance by smiling and wagging my tail a lat.With time, however, Richie and I have come to enjoy the ongoing challenge our lack of linguistic endowments provides. It helps that we now think of our lives as a 24-hour game of charades. In this version of the game, theres only one required skill: an absolute willingness to make a complete ass of ourselves in front of total strangers.For instance, in trying to explain to a street vendor in Prague that I wanted a chicken sandwich. I was, at long last, able to achieve understanding but only I shoved my armpits, flapped my elbows wildly and declared loudly and for everyone to hear: “bawk bawk bawk!”On the downside, this method of physical communication leads to comprehension only about 50 percent of the time. In Hungary, while trying to determine if a dish was made of fish, I looked the waiter square in the eye, sucked in my checks and flapped my pursed lips at him. He stared at me then with a mix of incomprehension and search of a train station, I approached a large Czech security guard and queried, “choo-choo, choo-choo”I cant blame him for his blank incredulity. When has a train ever made anything approaching the sound “choo-choo”?Real World Listening1. Predict AnswerNora, the interviewee, was a Jewish American. She went to live in Berlin and was making efforts to fit into the German society. She wrote a novel based on her experience as an expatriate. This part of life is her creative journey.2. Get the Main IdeasAnswers 1. b 2. a 3. d 4. bScript answers to Self-studyA creative journeyAnchor: Our guest today is Nora Sanabria. She is a novelist, director and (1)performance artist and has lived in Berlin for 30 years. Her just-published novel, Prince William and Me, has received (2)out standing reviews in Germany. Nora, where did you live before you went to Berlin?Nora: I grew up in Queens. When I went to Berlin, I was (3)starry-eyed and full of ambition.Anchor: Like many aspiring writers, artists and teachers, Nora left home to (4)create an identity in a new culture. How did you come up with the ideas for your novel?Nora: As an artist, you have to find your voice, and it has to separate you from everyone else. I immediately(5)got into Jewish themes and I probably would not have at home. Germany needs to see that Jews lead a normal life, that Jews are Jews and it is the most normal thing in the world.Anchor: Noras novel is told through a daughter of German father and Jewish mother from New York. It explores Jewish life in Berlin today as(6)both real and relaxed, replete with tedious Hebrew classes and daunting bar mitzvahs. It also explores the tensions that emerge(7)when cultures clash, like when the mother accuses the father of being typically German.