新视野大学英语听说教程2(第二版)听力原文.pdf
N H CE2听说教程听力原文Unitl Understanding short conversations1W:Its time for-International Clock Talk!lime to discuss how you feel about time!M:Well,since we all come from the same country,I think our views will be similar.Q:Why does the man believe the people will have similar views?2W:It annoys me the way my foreign friends treat time.M:I just read a book about this problem!Its entitled International Clock Talk.Q:Which problem is the book about?3M:Australians are so relaxed about time!It drives me mad!W:Thats the way they are.While youre here,youll have to get used to it.Q:What advice does the woman give the man?4M:Have you noticed differences between our cultures?W:Sure.In my country,people dont care about time very much.Here,you take it seriously.Q:How do people in the womans country feel about time?5W:Can you explain why youre always five minutes late for conferences?M:Oh,Im sorry.In my country,people are often late.Q:Why is the man late for conferences?6W:What do you appreciate most about life in Germany?M:German people are rarely late for meetings.I never have to deal with latecomers.Q:What does the man like best about life in Germany?7M:rve heard that Chinese people are very relaxed about time.W:That used to be true.Nowadays,people are increasingly bothered by lateness.Q:According to the woman,how have Chinese people changed?8M:Why did you walk out of the restaurant abruptly?We had just started talking.W:Just started?We were there for two hours!In my country,meals take 15 minutes!Q:Why did the woman walk out of the restaurant so abruptly?9W:What did Mom think about her trip to Russia?Fm so looking forward to hearing about it.M:She didnt say much.When I picked her up at the airport this morning,she was just eagerto get home to see Dad.She just said the food was great there.Q:What is the relationship between the two speakers?10M:Its only 6:30,and youre done!I wont finish work till 10.Vbure very efficient.W:Well,Tom finished two hours earlier than me.Thats a sign of efficiency in my country.Q:How many hours earlier did the woman finish her work than the man?二.Understand a long conversationM:Vbu travel a lot.Which people do you think are the most time-conscious?W:I think its probably the Swedes.M:Really,what makes you say that?W:Well,on my last trip to Sweden,I ordered a taxi to pick me up at my hotel at 6:25 am.Igot to the street at 6:27,but the taxi had already left.M:Thats a little hard to believe.Is it true?W:Absolutely,everything runs on time there.Theres no room for mistakes.Everyone is verytime-conscious!M:They must seem very stiff and serious!1W:Sure,but once you get to know them,you find kind,caring people behind their seriousfaces.M:This is very different from my experiences traveling in South America.Of course,peoplethere are very kind,but they dont care much about time.W:I agree.South Americans dont put very much stress on time.Theyre atways late forevervthinq,but no one seems to mind.1.What does the woman think about Swedish people?2.How long did the taxi driver wait for the woman?3.Why does the woman say theres no room for mistakesM inSweden?4.According to the woman,what are Swedes usually like?5.What do the man and the woman say about people in SouthAmerica?三.Understanding a passageThe biggest problem in my company has to do with culture,in particular our differentways of looking at time.People from some countries think it is OK to show up late for ameeting and some people even dont think they need to come at all!As president of thecompany,however,it is my responsibility to tell them that this is not acceptable.Whereas insome other countries attending meetings is not considered very important,in this country,and especially in this company,meetings must be attended on time.Not being on timecauses inefficiency.I spent all night thinking about the exact words that I would use to explainmy feelings.I even wrote my words down.I planned to discuss this problem at the meetingtoday,and entitled my speech International Clock Talk1.Unfortunately,I have a problem-noone came to the meeting!1.What is the company*s greatest problem?2.Which of the following does the speaker consider is his duty aspresident of the company?3.Why does lateness cause a decrease in efficiency?4.What did the company president do the previous night?5.Why couldnt the president do what he had planned?四.Movie speechSecretary:Natalies on line one.Adam:Whats up,honey?Vbu look upsetNatalie:Oh,Adam,I just talked to the vet and made them.they had to put Oliver to sleep.Adam:What?He wasnt even that sick.Natalie:Oh,I know.But apparently he had some kind of,I dont know.highly infectiouscanine virus or something.And,and they had to put him down.Its the law.Adam:Oliver was licking Claras face this morning.Natalie:Dont worry,because I asked the same thing,and the virus is harmless to humans.So um.So shes fine.Adam:This is going to break her heart,and you know that.Natalie:No,it wont.I want you to go down to RePet.and get Oliver replaced.Adam:Fm not going to have some freak of science sleep in my daughters bed.Natalie:Oh,Adam,for heavens sake.Its not dangerous.Adam:No,yes,no,no.Oliver can live on in our memories.Natalie:Shes only eight She wont understand that,honey.Adam:Look,its the natural process of life.Vbure bom,you live and you die.She has to learnabout it some day.Natalie:Kah,but she doesnt have to learn about it on your birthday.Its hard.Adam:I really appreciate that,honey.Natalie:Will you do it?Adam:No.Natalie:Thank you,darling.And Clara thanks you too.I love you.Bye,bye.Adam:But I wont do it No,no,no,listen.Natalie,I just wont.Homework12W:I agree.It can help you develop a better understanding of yourself andencourage a sense of creativity.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1.What did the woman first think about cufture shock?2.Which of the following statements is NOT true about people experiencingculture shock?3.How may culture shock affect peoples lives?4.When the woman talks about the newcomers inability,which of the followingis NOT mentioned?5.How can culture shock also be an opportunity?W:I always thought that culture shock was something that would happen to otherpeople,not to me.M:Actually,Im not totally certain what the words culture shock refer to.W:Culture shock is the anxiety that occurs when a person moves to completelynew surroundings.M:Does it include a lack of direction and not knowing what is appropriate orinappropriate?W:It sure does.And,it generally sets in a few weeks after arriving in a newplace.M:Is it a physical or mental discomfort?W:Its both.Most people suffer stress in their body and mind.It can result infeeling very tired,getting sick,becoming depressed and doing things youmight otherwise think are wrong.M:I think Ive experienced all of those symptoms.W:Its only natural.When you first arrive,you dont speak the language,dontknow how to use banking machines,dont know how to use the telephoneand so forth.M:At the same time it can also be an opportunity.2Even though you may not be able to eliminate culture shock,there are waysto ease the stress.The following are some activities that can help:Get out of your room or apartment,so you are able to experience first-handwhat Americans are doing.Make friends so you can talk to them and ask about what you dontunderstand.Read to learn about the culture of the country youre in.Find an activity that you can enjoy so you will be able to reduce stress anddepression.Americans like to jog and they also like to play sports.Find out from your host family or other Americans about communityactivities,religious services,or volunteer opportunities.Make the most of thisopportunity to become a member of their community.Improve your English.Ask about anything you dont understand.Dont beafraid to make mistakes.Someone will be happy to put you right.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.1.Why is it advised to get out of your room or apartment?2.TD whom can you talk when you want to understand the American culture?3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to reduce your stressand depression?4.How might you become a member of the community?5.What should you do if you are NOT sure about how to say something?3.Scientists using measurements from the Hubble Space Telescope thinkthey have found the speed at which the universe is expanding.The expansionrate is important for estimating the age,size and future of the universe.For years,scientists have been seeking an exact measurement of theexpansion rate.Seventy years ago,American scientist Edwin Hubble providedevidence that the universe is not peaceful and unchanging,but developing.Heproposed that galaxies in space were moving away from each other at speedswhich increase with distance.Earlier estimates of the expansion rate differ widely.Some researcherssay the universe is 10,000 million years old.Others say it could be as much as20,000 million years old.Late last month,27 scientists representing 13 research groups announcedwhat they believe is the most exact estimate.They used the Hubble SpaceTelescope to observe 18 galaxies as far as 65 million light years from Earth.Alight year is how far light travels in one year-almost ten-million-millionkilometers.The international team of scientists discovered 800 very bright stars inthose galaxies.The scientists used the stars to compare several other3methods of measuring distances in space.The scientists say their findings show that our universe has been expandingfor at least 12,000 million years.However,they say the universe could be asmuch as 1,500 million years older,depending on other measurements.Some experts say the findings support the idea that the expansion of theuniverse is speeding up and will continue.This means that the universe will notslow down and break up,as some scientists had believed.However,other researches immediately disputed the new findings.Forexample,Allan Sandage of the Carnegie Observatories in California has beenstudying the expansion-rate question for more than 20 years.His groupsfindings show the universe is closer to 15,000 million years old-or possiblyeven older.Unit2.Understanding short conversations1W:What did your coach tell you about running in tomorrows race?M:He said,All that glitters is Olympic gold,to remind me of the Olympic spirit.Q:What was the coachs advice to the man?2M:I watched a TV show last night,called All that Glitters Is Olympic Gold.W:I watched that too.It was about the training and sacrifice necessary for athletes tocompete in the Olympics.Q:What was the TV show about?3W:Running the hundred-meter dash is nothing compared to the passion necessary to runlonger races.M:Are you kidding?Ive run both and I know they both require determination.Q:Why does the man disagree with the woman?4M:Do you think drug taking is widespread among amateur athletes trying to get stronger?W:Its hard to say whether it*s true or not.So much of what we hear seems to be rumors.Q:Does the woman believe that there is a problem with amateur athletes taking drugs?5W:Do you think that he could have run in the Olympics if things had turned out differently?M:Definitely.He had the heart.It was just his injury that cost him the opportunity to compete.Q:Did the athlete compete in the Olympics?6M:I heard that when the athlete accepted the gold medal,he thanked his mom.W:Thats right.He swore that she was responsible for him developing the strength to win therace.Q:Why was the athlete able to win the race?7W:Come on,you can eat this cake.You dont have to deny yourself sweet food just becauseyoure in the Olympics.M:Vfes I do!With the games coming so soon,I have to stay on a healthy diet.Q:Why does the man refuse the womans offer?8M:Most people who watch the Olympics would like to be like the athletes they see.W:Maybe they would.But I don*t think most of them have the determination to work so hardto get there.Q:What does the woman think about people who watch the Olympic Games?9W:Are you noticing the frowns on the faces of the runners?Not one of them looks happy.M:bu can be sure the two runners from our country are happy.Out of the five races,they*vewon four.Q:How many races have the runners from the speakers*country won?104M:Just hearing the Olympic song fills me with determination to go out and win.W:It was first played in 1896,but it wasnt the official song until 1958.1 like it too.Q:In which year did the Olympic song become official?二 Understand a long conversationW:Wow,you really look great.Have you been working out?M:Every day.Fm preparing for the Olympic Games.W:Oh,no.M:What?Whats the matter?Ybu dont think I can do it?W:I dont know how to tell you.M:Vbu dont think Im strong enough to enter,do you?Well.T il have you know Fm plentystrong.And if you say otherwise,you dont know what youre talking about.W:I know youre strong.Thats not the problem.M:Then you think my heart is weak.But that isn*t so!I have amazing determination.I swear,my passion is unmatched by any other amateur athlete in the world.I defy you to sayotherwise.W:I wouldnt dare.Tve seen you run and not quit,and I know your heart is strong.But thatisnt the problem.M:Whafs the problem then?W:The Olympics ended yesterday.1.Why does the man look great?2.How does the man feel about his own strength?3.What does the man say about his passion?4.How does the woman know the man has a strong heart?5.What is the mans problem,according to the woman?In the summer of 1936,Jesse Owens became famous all over the world.That summer,Jesse Owens,a black American,joined the best athletes from 50 nations to compete in theOlympics in Berlin,Germany.There was special interest in the Olympic Games that year because Adolph Hitler was thenthe leader of Germany.He and his Nazi party believed that white people were better thanother races,especially those with dark skin.They were all very surprised when Owens wonfour qold medals and set new world records.Ybars later,Jesse Owens wrote that he was most proud of showing Hitler and the worldhow great a black man could be.Through everything,he never lost confidence in himself.Nor did he ever lose pride in himself.lb this day,Jesse Owens is remembered as anamazinq man who fully expressed the Olympic spirit.1.Why were so many people interested in the 1936 Olympic Games?2.According to the passage,what did the Nazi party believe?3.What surprised Hitler and the Nazis?4.What made Jesse Owens most proud?5.Why is Jesse Owens remembered as a great man?四 Movie speechFrankie:l*m gonna need that speed bag back.Maggie:This bag?Frankie:YBS,that bag.Thats my bag.And if youre hitting it,people will think Fm training you.Maggie:Is that such a bad thing,boss?Frankie:Yes.Yes,it is.Every time you touch it,youre losing me business out here.Maggie:I gotta agree,lam embarrassing myself.Frankie:Well,I cant just lend it to anybody,you know?Maggie:I understand.Frankie:Look,you seem like a nice girl.Can I give you some advice?Maggie:Fd appreciate that.Frankie:Youre gonna find a traine
