新视野大学英语4视听说答案.pdf
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emotions,and mostdramatically,unprepared for the sudden loss of routine in their lives.She saw her husband sitting in their home office patting his forehead and muttering to himself,Now what am I supposed to do?In the bookstore they found lots of books about job search,but not a single book on theday-to-day challenges people face when they get laid-offThey had gathered enough interesting material for a book on career transitions-the book theyneeded but couldnt find last July.6CCADB CBADCTerrible misfortune reflection damaged heaven pick washed Some peopleclaim that the number is bad luck because 13 people sat down for the Last Supper before Jesuswas crucifiedFriday the 13th of any month is considered especially bad or unlucky,and Friday the 13th ofMarch is the worst of them allthey mean that every seven years a person undergoes a complete change in personalityfalli stock markets even more superstitious much less constructive actionless lucky worked more satisfied exams trust revisionABDDB AABBAThe magician did the same tricks over and over againThe captains parrot watched every show and began to understand what the magician did in eachtrick.Once he understood that,he started shouting in the middle of the showEach time the parrot revealed one of his secrets,the audience roared with laughter.Theperformance he intended to be dark and mysterious turned into a comedy.The ship collided with an enormous iceberg and sank.The magician found himself on a piece ofwood,in the middle of the ocean,and the parrot was by his side.He said,OK,I give up.But I hope youll tell me what trick you are going to do with the boat7AADBC DCAAB DCAABRest Sunday industrial revolution God six-day work week late 19th and early 20thRelaxation great boon consumer spending Second World War two days do notworkreligious activitiesAABB CABBD ABCDC8BCDAC BAAADResearch genes journal warn productivity grow survivalPlant breeders have already used preliminary information from the rice genome to createexperimental strains of rice that better resist cold and pestsThe new map could better explain more than just rice.Rice shares a common ancestor with othercereal cropsWhile significant progress has been made in the analysis of the rice genome,the mapping of thehuman genes is also making headwayBiotechnology rejected special labels 73 percent to 27 percent/73%to 27%a new type of tomato against save lives improve the human conditionmedicines conventional foodsAABBA DBACC9ACDBA ACDCB CDCABDowntown loan security agreed against underground settle That will be$5,000 in principal,and$20.30 in interestWere very happy to have had your business,and this transaction has worked out very nicely,butwe are a little puzzledWhere else in Manhattan can I park my car for two weeks for only$20.30 and expect it to bethere when I returnEnvironment economy minus enterprises benefits demandsbalanced,sustainable generationsCDDAB BABAA10DCABCfuture needs shares risk banks 30 a halfrate capital loss interchangeably savingsDBCCA ABBAA ABDBC CBDACHe has been following the roller coaster ride of his stock portfolio and its driving him mad.Stocks are pretty hard to predict.So she has put her money into hedge funds.A hedge is a way of reducing risk.A hedge fund is a company that creates a stock portfoliothat tries to balance the market activityAnalysts examine stocks to assess which ones are likely to go up,and which will likely godownHe says that if he leaves his money with a fund manager,perhaps the manager can trade hisstocks in a more profitable way.2She chose two colors,then built her wardrobe around themShe has a pair of black dress slacks,with black shoes to match.If she wears that with herturquoise silk blouse and a matching necklace and earrings,she will look dressed upIf she wears a T-shirt with the black dress slacks,she is more casual.If she brings a pashmina,or another dress scarf,she can dress up the T-shirt into casual chicHer suitcase will be nearly empty,with lots of room for shopping.3BCADC BBABA droughttsunami undersearesult indry spellagricultureflood water suppliesheavy rainfall meltingfamineswellman-made damsBADACSince the company was composed entirely of men over 65,there was doubtthat they would be of any assistance.But the farmer called the company anyway because the fire proved to bemore than the small town fire department could handle,and there was noother help availableThe truck drove straight toward the fire and,instead of stopping in front of the fire,drove rightinto the middle of the flamesAfter an hour of intense fighting,they had extinguished the fireHe presented the volunteer fire company with a check for$10,000.The captain said,The first thing were going to do is to get the brakes fixed on that stupid firetruck.That suggests that they drove right into the middle of the flames because of uselessbrakes rather than braveryABCDC
