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1、学海无涯1 新世纪大学英语2 optional listening Unit One, Book 2Listening 1Boy: Hey, Grandma, what s in this box?Grandma: Oh, nothing really Just a few old keepsakes.B: Keepsakes?G: Young man, you know what a keepsake is !B: No, I don t. I really don t.G: Well, it s something you keep. It s something that gives y

2、ou a lot of memories.B: Oh. What s this?G: Now don t go just digging around in there! . Hmmm, let s see . that s my first diary.B: Can I .?G: No, you can t read it! It s personal! I wrote about my first boyfriend in there. He became your grandfather!B: Oh, ok . Well then, what s that? It has your pi

3、cture in it.G: That s my passport. YOU can see, I traveled to Europe by ship.B: What s that big book?G: My yearbook. It s my high school book of memories.B: Class of 1961! Boy, that s old!G: That s about enough out of you, young man. I think it s time we put this box away andListening 2At the age of

4、 thirteen, I took my first trip alone. I went to visit my grandparents in Los Angeles. I felt very nervo us about traveling so far, but my mother said, “ Don t worry. You ll be fine.” I got on the airplane and talked for a long time to a very nice woman who sat next to me. My grandparents met me at

5、the airport and took me to their home. I stayed there for two weeks, and I had so much fun with them! It was my first time in Los Angeles, and I saw lots of really interesting places. In the end, I didn t want to go home!Listening 3Making memoriesA popular new hobby is scrapbooking-making beautiful

6、books to hold special memories. Scrapbook pages can include photos, drawings, journal entries. It s not hard to make a scrapbook that you will enjoy for many years. Here are the steps.1. Choose a theme for your scrapbook pages. Some examples: “ School days,” “ Family travel,” “ Memories of my grandp

7、arents,”“ Baby s first year.”2. Select photos for each page. Two or three really good photos are better than ten so-so photos.3. Find other paper keepsakes to use with your photos. Look for old newspaper clippings, postcards, tickets, report cards, letters- anything made of paper. Use your imaginati

8、on!4. Design the pages. Put photos and keepsakes together on each page and move them around until you find a layout that you like.5. Glue your photos and keepsakes into place. Then decorate your pages with felt pens, paint, and stickers. Use your imagination!6. Label your pages. This is the most imp

9、ortant step! Remember to write down the “ 5 Ws” of your photos: Who, What, Where, When, and Why. This will make your scrapbook much more interesting and valuable in the future.Listening 4Yearbooks in the United StatesMost high schools in the United States publish a yearbook. The yearbook comes out o

10、nce a year, usually in the spring. It is a record of the school year- a “ book of memories” for the students.Inside a yearbook is each student s photo. The seniors are graduating soon, and their photos appear first. Next are the juniors. They are one year behind the seniors. Next come the sophomores

11、, or second-year students. The last photos are the first-year students, the freshmen. The yearbook is not only about students. The teachers have photos, too.学海无涯2 The yearbook also has photos and descriptions of sports teams, academic subjects, and extracurricular activities. These are activities st

12、udents do after school, such as the chess club and Spanish club. There is even a yearbook club. Students in this club write, design, and take photos all year for the yearbook. At the end of the year, the book is printed.In the yearbook, some students receive special titles. The seniors vote and choo

13、se the “ class clown” ( a funny student), the “ most likely to succeed” ( a student everyone thinks will be successful), and the “ best dressed” (a student with a good fashion sense). There are also other awards and categories. Students typically sign each other s yearbooks. This is especially impor

14、tant for the seniors, because they are graduating. Students write notes to each other, such as, “ We had a lot of fun,” or “ I ll never forget you.” They also write about all the fun and funny experiences they shared in school together. Keys:OL1: A. 2-passport; 1-diary; 3-yearbook B. 1. boyfriend 2.

15、 Europe, ship 3. sixtiesOL2: B. 1.13; 2. To vist his grandparents; 3. Yes. He talked for a long time to a nice woman; 4. He had lots of fun with his grandparents and he saw lots of interesting places. In the end, he even didn t want to go home.OL3: B. 1. Scrapbooking is making beautiful books to hol

16、d special memories. Photos, pictures, etc. can be included in scrapbooks. 2. Old newspaper clippings, postcards, tickets, report cards, letters.3. The “ 5 Ws” of the photos: who, what, where, when and why. 4. “ School days” , “ Family travel” , “ Memories of my grandparents”，“ Baby s first year” . 5

17、. Use imagination to design the pages, and then decorate them with felt pens, paint and stickers.OL4: A 1. Most high school in the US; 2. Because they are graduating soon. 3.Yes; 4. At the end of the year. 5.It means a student with a good fashion sense.B. 2. photo; 3. seniors; 4. sports; 5. yearbook

18、; 6. titles; 7. sign; 8. memoriesOL51. choose; 2. wear; 3. bracelet; 4. ring; 5. favorite keepsake; 6. pendant; 7. she was in college; 8. had no friends; 9. remind her to be strong; 10. perfect jewelry.Unit 2, Book 2Optional Listening 11 Man: Where are you running to, Paula?Woman I have Connie s wal

19、let. I need to give it to her.M: Come on. I ll help you. W: I don t see Connie anywhere.M: Look! She s over there. Standing at the bus stop. W: Oh yeah, I see her. Connie! Connie!M: She doesn t see us. W: You re right, It s too noisy, and she s talking to someone.2M: Well, here we are. This is my mo

20、m s house.W: It s beautiful.M: Hey, Jen. Are you okay? W: I m just a little nervous. It s my first time meeting your motherM: Come on. Don t worry. Here she is now. W2: Hi, Tim!M: Hi, Mon. I d like you to meet Jen.W2: Hi, Jen. It s very nice to meet you.W: It s nice to meet you, too. Mrs. Harris.3M:

21、 Hey, Anne. Where are you going?W: I m going to the library to study.M: For what? It s only 7:00 a.m.!W: My final exams. They re next week.学海无涯3 M: Wow, well, good luck!W: Thanks!4.W: Bill, it s late. Where s the theater?M: Hmmm I think it s near here.W: Are you sure? What street is this?M: Uhm I do

22、n t know.W: Where s the map? I want to check.学海无涯4 Optional Listening 2Paula: So, Jane, what are you doing these days?Jane: I m working in an office. And I m studying computer science in the evening.P: You re really busy!J: That s for sure! And in my free time, I m learning Spanish for my vacation.

23、I m planning a trip to Mexico next year.P: What about your brothers? How are they doing?J: They re doing great! Alex is helping our father in his business, and Adam i s going to Pacific University.P: How nice!J: Paula, how about you? How are you doing these days?P: I m doing great, too. I m working

24、on a project about community safety.J: Community safety?P: Yeah. We re 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 Banglad

25、esh people greet their friends by shaking hands softly and then putting their hands over their heart. People in Bangladesh don t use many gestures. Waving at people and winking are very rude. Don t touch people on the head. Don t point with your foot-Bangladeshi people think feet are very dirty.Indo

26、nesians 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 w

27、omen don t often touch each other in public. Thai people don t 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 t

28、ouch noses together. Women kiss their friends on the cheek. If a man meets a woman, he doesn t shake hands with her. He just smiles. When you give your friend something, give it to h im with your right hand. Don t use your left hand. And don t point at peopole with your finger. Use your hand to gest

29、ure 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 friendlin

30、ess.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

31、 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 pers

32、on 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. That s for sure; 2. vacation; 3. T

33、hey re 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.学海无涯5 OL 5: 1. traditional; 2.greetings; 3.learning; 4.trip; 5. nervous; 6. business card; 7. jump and nod; 8. for luck;

34、9. start laughing; 10. relax and have funUnit 3, Book 2Optional listening 1Today our lives are busier than they were 10 or 20 years ago. For some people, this is a problem. They think we should slow down and enjoy life. The Slow Food movement was started to celebrate and support the local food tradi

35、tions of the worlds. Its members don t like fast food or instant foods because they think those foods are unhealthy.The Slow Food movement started in Europe, but now it is an international movement. There are more than 65,000 members in 45 countries. The Slow Food movement s members think we need to

36、 slow down and appreciate delicious traditional foods. They also believe in protecting the environment. In addition, they believe in supporting local farmers and their products.Optional Listening 2Adam: I m about 20 pounds overweight. I went on a diet. There s only one problem: I just love buttery f

37、oods. Everyone says that I sho uld eat less butter. It s hard.Janet: I lived in Thailand for six months. It was really fun. I really like Thai food! It s too spicy for some people, but not for me. I love the peppers. I came home a month ago. The food here tastes so bland- I don t like it anymore.Abb

38、y: My mother says that I have a “ sweet tooth.” That means I like to eat sweet foods. Dessert is my favorite part of any meal. I like anything with chocolate in it!Minh: I m training for a swimming competition. I have to eat healthy foods all the time. At first I didn t like it, but now I do. I actu

39、ally prefer healthy foods to sweet or buttery foods. And I feel better, too!Optional Listening 3Hot, hotter, hottest! Surprising facts about chile peppers.1. Chile peppers are one of the oldest food crops in the world. Farmers grew the first chile peppers more than 9,000 years ago.2. The first chile

40、 peppers probably grew in Bolivia. From there, the plant spread through South America and the Caribbean. Christopher Columbus brought the first chile peppers to Europe.3. The heat in the chile comes from a chemical called capsaicin. Capsaicin has no smell or flavor, but it mikes your mouth fee “ hot

41、. ”4. Scientists believe that chile peppers are a very healthy food because they are rich in vitamins. Research shows that chiles do not damage the stomach, and Indian scientists discovered that eating chiles can help people lose weight.5. Indian food is well-known for using lots of chile peppers, b

42、ut Thai food spicier. The average person in Thailand eats five grams of chile pepper everyday-the most in the world.6. The Aztec Indians of Mexico loved chile peppers so much that they gave them to their king as a gift.7. The hottest chile pepper in the world is the habanero. It is bright orange and

43、 grows in the Caribbean.8. There are chile sauce factories on every continent except Antarctica.Optional Listening 4In many countries of the world, people are living longer than before. People have healthier lifestyles, and healthcare is better, too.Okinawa is an island off the coast of Japan. The p

44、eople on Okinawa, the Okinawans, may have the longest lives and healthiest lifestyles in the world.Researchers did a study. They started their study by looking at city and town birth records from 1879. They didn t expect to find many centenarians in the records. They were very surprised to find so m

45、any old and healthy people living in Okinawa. The United States, for example, has 10 centenarians per 100,1000 people. In Okinawa there are 34 centenarians per 100,100 people!What is the Okinawans secret? First, they eat a healthy diet. They eat many fresh fruits and vegetables. They also eat fish o

46、ften and drink a lot of water and green tea. But researchers think that the Okinawans have other healthy habits as well. They d on t do hard exercise such as weightlifting or 学海无涯6 jogging- instead, they prefer relaxing activities like gardening and walking. Researchers say that older Okinawans also

47、 have a good attitude about aging. They sit quietly and relax their minds with deep breathing exercised. They also enjoy massage.Keys:OL1: A. We should support and celebrate local food tradition; B. 1. fast; 2.life; 3. farmers; 4. Europe; 5. members. OL2: A. Adam: buttery; Janet: spicy; Abby: sweet;

48、 Minh: healthy. OL3: A. F T F F T F; B Capsacin is a chemical in the chile that produces heat and makes your mouth feel hot. It has no flavor or smell. Habanero is the hottest chile pepper in the world. It it bright orange and grows in the Caribbean.OL4: A. What they eat: fresh fruits and vegetables

49、, fish; What they drink: water, green tea; How they exercise: gardening, walking How they relax: deep breathing exercises, massage. OL5: 1. contest; 2. tomatoes; 3. adding; 4. spicier; 5. comes off; 6. gets covered with; 7. judging starts; 8. tastes the other dishes; 9. has ever tasted; 10. win the

50、test.Unit 4, Book 2Optional Listening 11. Interviewer (Int): Hi, what s your name?Gio: Gio.Int: Hi, Gio, Where are you from?G: Milan, Italy.I: Welcome to New York, them!G: Thank you.I: Where are your clothes from?G: My brother. I m always borrowing clothes.I: How would you describe your style?G: Cas