新视野大学英语视听说(第一版)第四册文本及答案(4-6单元).pdf

Uint4II.Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM:Do you see yourself as a leader or more of a team player?W:Well,it depends on the circumstances.I usually enjoy working as part of a teamand helping everyone work together.But if the leadership is weak,Im not afraidto take over in order to achieve the goal at hand.Q:What does the woman want to be?2.ScriptW:Good morning,I have an appointment with Mr.Davies at 1 lo clock.M:Yes,he left a message for you saying hes terribly sorry but hes stuck in trafficand is running 15 minutes late.Please take a seat and hell be here as soon aspossible.Would you like tea or coffee?Q:Where is the conversation probably taking place?3.ScriptW:You dont happy.Did you get that promotion?M:No,they brought in some new guy.Im not going to hang around for much longer,I cant assure you.Q:Why is the man unhappy?4.ScriptW:Mr.Jones is a self-made millionaire,and Im honored to have worked for him forthe past thirty years as his accountant.M:He must be pleased to have a loyal and faithful employee such as yourself.Q:What is true of the woman?5.ScriptW:Jane,were considering you for the new office managers position.Weve beenvery pleased with your work.M:Thank you very much.Ive always enjoyed working here,and I would welcomean opportunity for more responsibility.Q:Which of the following is true?Keys:1.C2.B3.A4.B5.DIII.Listening InTask 1:Youre fired!Joan:Come in,come in.Have a seat.Ah.uh.I want you to know this is going tohurt me more than it will hurt you.Carl:Yes,maam.But Pm not quite sure what youre talking about.Joan:Youre fired.Thats what Im talking about.Carl:I find that surprising,Miss Jackson.After all,I sold twenty-five percent more ofour products than any other salesperson.Joan:Look,Im not here to argue.Youre fired.Understand?Carl:I understand perfectly.I just wonder whats going to happen to the contract Ivebeen arranging.It would be a shame to lose it;it could mean a lot of ourcompany.And Im the only one who knows the details.Joan:No one is indispensable.Just clear out your desk,and thats the end of it.Do Imake myself clear,Mr.Westlake?Carl:Crystal clear-apart from one small detail.Joan:And what,pray tell,is that detail?Carl:Im not Mr.Westlake.Tm Carl Smith.Joan:Well then,thats a different kettle of fish,Mr.Smith.I know youve bee nworking late almost every night and coming in on Saturdays to get work done.The company is very happy with your progress.Carl:Thats good to know.I was beginning to think that I wasnt appreciated.Joan:Youre doing well.We have approved your first salary increase.Carl:Thats great!Thank you!ril certainly try to live up to the trust you havedemonstrated in me with this raise in pay.1.Why is the man surprised at the being fired?2.What is the second reason mentioned of the man to object to his being fired?3.What mistake did the woman make?4.What do you know about the mans work performance?5.What does the man finally get?Keys:1C2.B 3.D 4.A 5.AFor Reference1.I want you to know this is going to hurt me more than it will hurt you.2.Thats great!Thank you!ril certainly try to live up to the trust you havedemonstrated in me with this raise in pay.Task 2:SOHOScriptThe modern concept of small office and home office,or small and home office,often(SI)shorted to SOHO,is concerned with business that employ from one to tenworkers.Also(S2)known as a virtual business,the SOHO has not evolved beyondthe idea of an(S3)independent business person who has a few support stall members.Business(S4)enterprises that are large are often called Small and Medium-sizedEnterprises.Before the 19th century and the(S5)spread of the industrial revolution around theglobe,(S6)nearly all offices were small offices or home offices,with only a fewexceptions.Most businesses were small,and(S7)so was the amount of paperworkthat went with their business activities.At the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st,the term“Small or HomeOffice“and(S8)the acronym SOHO have been used t to great extent by companiesthat sell products to large number of small business with a small-sized office.Some products are often designed specifically for the SOHO market.(S9)Manybooks are written and sold specifically for this type of office to tell people how toequip a small office.Nowadays many consultants,lawyers,and real estate agents in small and medium-sized towns operate from such home offices.(S10)In the field of software development,engineers often have to work 20 hours ormore at a stretch,so they can hardly adapt to noimal office hours.They often work insmall offices to have more freedom.Task3:The Role of Job DescriptionsScriptPeople who dont understand what their employers expect them to do may be headedfor one of the most common and yet most avoidable career traps.If your boss doesnttake the time to explain properly what you are expected to do in your position.Thenkeep asking questions until you know precisely what it is.Dont limit your questionsto matter of everyday routine.Lee Colby,a management consultant based inMinneapolis,offers his advice.He says you can ask more significant questions like,“What are our departmwnts goals?How does my work fit in with the overallobjective of the company?That method helped Lisa James,an assistant manager at an electronics company.When James was transferred to a new department seven years ago,she found herselfnot only working for the manager of quality control,but assisting three othermanagers.Because the job was both demanding and ill-defined,James had to put inten-hour days as well as take work home.To clarify what was expected of her andwhat she hoped to get from her job in terms of career department,she drafted a list ofgoals in collaboration with her principal boss.The list proved so well though out thather boss used it as the basis for her annual performance reviews.Shortly afterwards,she was given a raise for her efficient work.If your boss is vague about what your goals should be,try this technique suggested byAtkin Simon,director of a Boston-based management-consulting firm:Read yourposition description,which most large firms provide,and identify the two or threemost important tasks it mentions.Then meet with your boss,point out the tasksyouve chosen and ask if they accurately reflect what your boss considers important.1.If your boss does not describe your job responsibility clearly,what can you do?2.What kind of questions can you ask about your job?3.When James was transferred to a new department,how many managers did shehave to work for?4.With whom did James draft a list of goals?5.How was her list of goals received?Keys:1B2.D3.D4.A5.CFor ReferenceRead your position description and identify the two or three most important tasks itmentions.Then meet with your boss,point out the tasks youve chosen and ask if theyaccurately reflect what your boss considers important.IV.Speaking OutMODEL 1 Fve got to talk to Mrs.Parker.Susan:Parker Electronics Susan speaking.How mey I help you?Mrs.Jones:This is William Jones of Sea-land Limited.Im calling from Australia.Would you please transfer me to Helen Parker,extensions 13?Susan:Please hold,Mr.Jones.Fil see if Mrs.Parker id available to take yourcall.Im sorry,Mrs.Parker is out of the office.Can anyone else assistyou?Mrs.Jones:No.Tve got to talk to Mrs.Parker.It?s urgent.When will she be back?Susan:Im afraid she is out for the whole day.May I take a message?Mrs.Jones:Tell her I must talk to her right away.Your last shipment was damaged.Susan:Oh,what a pity.Is there a particular time you want her to call you?Mrs.Jones:She can get in touch with me any time tomorrow at 61327752940.Susan:Let me repeat that back:Mr.Jones of Sea-land,613-2775-2940;callas soon as possible regarding the damaged cargo.You can be reachedall day tomorrow.Mrs.Jones:The sooner the better.Those missing parts are holding up ourDroduction.Susan:ril give her the message,Mr.Jones.Shell get back to you as soon asshe can.Mrs.Jones:Thank you.Good-bye.MODEL2 Something unexpected has come up.ScriptBob:Hello.Susan:Hello,its Susan Smith from Parker Electronics.Bob:Hi,Sue,Bob here.How is it going?Whats on your mind day?Susan:Im calling on behalf of my boss,Mrs.Helen Parker.She wants some of yourin expensive late-model DVD player.Bob:We have a good selection that should be right up your alley.Do you supposewe could arrange a meeting?Susan:She was hoping to get together with you this week,if possible.She wants toget going on this right away.Bob:Let me check my schedule.Yes,Im free as the breeze on Friday.Susan:Why not meet at about ten in the rooming at your office?Bob:Sound good.Lets confirm that.Ill look forward to seeing her at ten onFriday.Susan:Im sure itll be a rewarding meeting.Thank you.Good-bye.LaterBob:Hello,Bob Smith speaking.Susan:Hello,Bob,this is Susan.Something unexpected has come up.Im afraid wehave to cancel the meeting with you on Friday.Bob:Thats disappointing.Shall we meet some other lime?Susan:Shed like to postpone the meeting until Monday afternoon.Would that beconvenient fvr you?Bob:Well,Ive got a full schedule on Monday,but Id be free after five.Susan:Could we make it five thirty then?Bob:Five thirtys perfect.Til see Helen at five thirty on Monday.Susan:Ok.Great!Thanks.Bye.MODEL3 Its much more than just satisfactory.ScriptHelen:You know,Susan,Ive been looking over the review of your performance inthe past three moths.Susan:Is everything satisfactory?Helen:We should say its more than just satisfactory.According to the review givenby your supervisors,you are doing excellent work during this internship.Susan:Thank you,Helen.Helen:Well,your attendance record is perfect,and youre very diligent.And on tvpof all that,you went out of your way to bring in new customers.Susan:I enjoy working here,so I try to do my very best.Helen:Well,wonderful!Our company could use more hardworking employees likeyou.In fact,the board of directors is unanimous in deciding to offer you a job.Susan:Im so glad to hear that,ril graduate in less than a month.By then I candevote more time to the company.Pll work heart and soul to promote its business.Helen:And I also think you are ready to take on some new responsibilities.Susan:What do you mean,Helen?Helen:fm promoting you to assistant marketing manager,but you might have totravel around the country at short notice.Is that OK with you?Susan：Of course.Thank you.Im honored that you have so much cenfidenc。in me.Helen:Well,Susan,you did great work.Youe Dromotion is effective immediately.Susan:Thank you.I look forward to ihe new challenge of the job.Now Your TurnTasklSAMPLE DIALOGJenny:Hell,Jenny of Mokia Mobile.Dick:Hello,this is Dick,your mobile phone battery supplier.Jenny:Hi,Dick.Glad to hear from you again.Whats on your mind?Dick:Weve produced a new battery that is inexpensive,but powerful.It can last along time.Jenny:Weve already got a goof selection.Whats so special about your newproduct?Dick:Well,could you arrange for me to meet your boss Linda?Then ril go intodetails.Jenny:OK,when can you come?Dick:I was hoping to get together with Linda this week,if possible.I want to getgoing on this right away.Jenny:Let me check her timetable.Yes,shes completely free ThursdayDick:Why not meet at about ten in the morning at your office?Jenny:Sound good.Let me say it again:Well look forward to seeing you at ten onThursday.Dick:Im sure itH be a rewarding meeting.Thank you.Good-bye.LaterJenny:Hello.Is Dick there,please?Dick:Hello.Dick speaking.Jenny:Hi,Dick,this is Jenny.Something unexpected has come up.Im afraid wehave to postpone the meeting with you on Thursday.Dick:Thats disappointing.When can we meet?Jenny:Linda has to put the meeting off until sometime on Friday.Will that suit you?Dick:Im afraid I cant go on Friday.Ill be flying to another city on business.Jenny:Then could you come after five on Thursday?Dick:Certainly,Can we make it five thirty then?Jenny:Five thirtys perfect.Linda will be waiting for you at five thirty on Thursday.Dick:Ok.Great!Thanks.Bye.V.Lefs TalkScriptLillian:Mr.Baxter,you have worked in the company for five years,and you manageeverything here smoothly,like a clock.Could you tell us the secret of your successfulcareer?Baxter:Just as the golden rule of real estate is location,location,location,the goldenrule of work is relationships,relationships,relationships.Unfortunately,manyworkers focus so hard on the job at hand that they never develop useful relationshipswith people in other parts of their organization.Worse,when they do interact withcolleagues in other departments,they may not treat then with respect.Lillian:Could you give more details?Baxter:Lets take Wendy as an example.She switched jobs several months ago in thecompany.In her first position,as a marketing manager,she frequently found herself inconflict with the financial department over her staffs expenses.Her argument formore funds usually ended in vain.Then in her new job as training administrator,she wanted to launch an on-the-jobtraining project.She needed the financial department to support her request for abudget.How did she convince them this time?Although the financial department offices were located in another city,Wendydecided to visit them in their offices and try to establish closer relationships.Shebelieved she must first of all understand their mission and their own training needs.Then she found an ally in the companys chief financial officer,who saw how hergroup could help develop his staff.So the two forged a long-tern=m alliance,whichled to a training program so successful that it has since been picked up by thecompanys offices in Germany and Japan.Winning allies throughout your organization has an additional benefit.These days,itsfar too risky to expect your work to speak for itself.Having allies who speak well ofyou increases your reputation with the top management.Positive StatementsNegative StatementsThn golden rule of work is relationships.Many workers never develop usefulrelationships with people in other parts ofthnir organization.Worse,they may nottreat thne with respect.Wendy frequently found herself inconflict with the financial departmentover he staffs expenses.Her argumentfor more funds usually ended in vain.She and the companys chief financialofficer forged a long-term alliance,whichled to a training program so successfulthat it has since been picked up by thecompanyls_offices in Germany and Japan.Having allies who speak well of youincreases your reputation with thn topmanagement.VI.Further Listening and SpeakingTaskl:A small misstep can become a big career trap.ScriptGeorge Adams,a market researcher at a Midwestern firm,finally printed hismarketing report.After months of research,hundreds of surveys,and several boringdrafts,his report was complete,and just in time.He was going away for the weekend,and he wanted to relax knowing his report was a success.He carefully proofread hisdocument and then delivered copies to all the executives on his distribution list.When he returned to his desk,he discovered his boss,the department manager,wa