新发展大学英语听力教程 2(全新修订版)答案及听力原文(62页).doc

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1、-新发展大学英语听力教程 2(全新修订版)答案及听力原文-第 62 页Unit One Colorful Life on Campus. Pre-listening ActivitiesPart 1略Part 2 a part-time job (an on-campus job); clubs; other organizations Script：If you are attending college on a tight budget, you will most likely want a part-time job to ease your daily living expense

2、s. Living on campus makes access to an on-campus job much easier as you will be only minutes away from your job. You dont have to worry about driving to a job and days when there is bad weather. You will make that extra bit of cash while meeting and interacting new people.Living on campus will give

3、you the ability to take part in many clubs and organizations. This can include organizations that focus on education, cultural diversity, gender issues, recreational activities, spiritual activities, political clubs, sports activities, and much more. As well, the convenience of living on campus make

4、s it more likely that you will participate in clubs and other organizations. Most colleges also have various college sports teams that one can try out for. Campus life is a unique experience that one should take full advantage of before they actually get out in the work world where they will have th

5、eir whole lives to be fully independent. . Listening Tasks Task 1 Understanding News ReportsNews Item One1. C 2. D News Item Two1. B 2. D News Item Three1. B 2. B 3. C ScriptNews Item OneQuestions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item. An estimated 80 percent of American adults think musi

6、c lessons improve childrens ability to learn or their performance in school. They say that the satisfaction for learning to play a new song helps a child express creativity.Researchers at Harvard University, however, have found that theres one thing musical training does not do. They say it does not

7、 make children more intelligent.Samuel Mehr is a graduate student at Harvards School of Education. He said it is wrong to think that learning to play a musical instrument improves a childs intellectual development.He says the evidence comes from studies that measured the mental ability of two groups

8、 of 4-year-olds and their parents. One group attended music class, and the other went to a class that places importance on the visual artsarts that can be seen. The result is that they found no evidence for any advantage on any of these tests for the kids participating in these music classes.Questio

9、ns:1. What have the researchers at Harvard University found?2. Who participated in the studies conducted by Samuel Mehr? News Item TwoQuestions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.American colleges face what some people are calling a “perfect storm” of problems: college costs are rising

10、, and there are not enough jobs for all those completing study programs. Yet employers say they cannot find enough workers with technical skills.One solution may be found in the growing number and quality of online classes, such classes might revolutionize colleges the way the Internet has already c

11、hanged music, publishing, sales, and other businesses.“This is pretty amazing.” That is David Evans of the University of Virginia. He is teaching a Computer Science class on the Internet.Many top universities now offer online classes; they teach everything from computer programming to the science of

12、 cooking. Many classes are at little or no cost, they are restructured more often than traditional college programs.Questions:1. Which of the following is not mentioned as the problems American colleges face? 2. What do we learn about online classes from the news report? News Item ThreeQuestions 1 t

13、o 3 will be based on the following news item.Nigeria has one of the worlds highest rates of people who cannot read or write, but a government agency is taking steps to help more than 400,000 Nigerians in Kano state become literate.Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike reported on the situatio

14、n last September. The minister said the number of illiterate Nigerian adults has increased by 10 million over the past 20 years, the current total is 35 million; the nation also has more than 10 million children who are not in school.To improve that situation, Kanos educational agency has joined wit

15、h Education for All (EFA), a project of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Working together, they have launched more than 8,074 adult literacy classes in 44 local government councils. The effort is expected to reach about 403,700 people. Success would mean a 90 per

16、cent adult literacy level by 2015.Questions:1. What is the news report mainly about? 2. How many illiterate adults were there in Nigeria 20 years ago? 3.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the news?Task 2 Understanding Long ConversationsConversation One1. B 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. B

17、Conversation Two1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A ScriptConversation OneM: You should have seen the line at the housing office. It took me an hour to make my dormitory deposit for next year. Have you made yours yet? W: No, Im not sure Im going to. M: Theres not much time left. The deadlines May 1st. That is just

18、two weeks from now. Are you short of cash? W: No, Im Okay.M: Youd better hurry up if you want a dorm room next September. There arent enough rooms for every one, and first year students have priority. W: Well, Ive been thinking about living off campus. M: Have you got any idea of how much that would

19、 cost? There is the rent, utilities, and youd probably need a car. W: I know it would be more expensive. I think I can handle it though. The dorm is just so noisy that I cant get anything done. Maybe my grades would be better if I had some peace and quiet in a place of my own. M: You should study in

20、 the library the way I do. Think of the money youd save. W: Ive got to think it over some more. Theres still two weeks left in April.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. What are the two speakers discussing about? 2. Where do the two speakers live now?3. Why does the

21、 woman want to live off campus?4. Where does the man usually study?5. According to the woman, how much time does she still have to decide where to live?Conversation TwoW: Guess what came in the mail today?M: What?W: My acceptance letter to Yale!M: Wow! Congratulations! When do classes start?W: Fresh

22、man orientation is the last week of August, but I want to go two weeks before that to get settled in. M: Youre so lucky! Do you have to do many things before you leave?W: Yes. Ill be very busy! I have to get a visa, buy a plane ticket, and pack my things. But first, I want to register for classes.M:

23、 When can you do that?W: Well, they sent me their prospectus, so I can start looking now. Do you want to help me decide which classes to take? M: Sure. What can you choose from?W: Well, I have to take all the foundation courses, plus a few from my major.M: What is your major?W: I hope to major in En

24、glish literature, but the admissions counselor told me that many people change their major many times in their first year, so we will see.M: What are the fundamental courses?W: In order to graduate, every student must take a certain amount of classes in history, math, English, philosophy, science an

25、d art. M: Interesting. Thats very different from the Chinese education system.W: Yes, it is. It is also very different from the British education system.M: Really?W: Oh, sure. In Britain, students dont have to take the foundation courses.M: Why not?W: Maybe because they think they know everything al

26、ready! Ha!Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. When will the woman go to Yale to get settled in? 2. What does the woman plan to do before she leaves? 3. Which of the following courses is not included in the foundation courses? 4. Which of the following statements is

27、TRUE according to the conversation?Task 3 Understanding Passages Passage One Listening for general comprehension1. A 2. CListening for specific information1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. D ScriptListening for general comprehensionYour student ID can be a very powerful tool when it comes to retail shopping. T

28、hink about all of the things you have bought in college. Was one of them a computer? Have you gone to see a movie lately? All of these things, and many more, become more affordable by simply presenting your student ID when you get to the register.Apple is a company bursting into the lives of college

29、 students everywhere through its numerous electronic devices. When you go to buy a computer and some other items as well, Apple will take money off the bill if you just tell them that you are a college student. They even make it so that you can shop with your student discount right on their website;

30、 all you have to do is find your school in their database. You can also try your local movie theater to see if they offer a student discount. Often, the bigger chain cinemas will have a program to save you a couple dollars when you go see a movie. Museums will typically cut you a break as well. You

31、can often find reduced admission to museums, and you can also check to see if your school has a membership with them, as this can allow you to even get in for free.Being a college student doesnt have to mean that you cant afford to buy or do nice things. It simply means that you need to shop smart.

32、Always ask if there is a student rate available, the worst that can happen is they say no.Listening for specific informationQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.1. What can be a powerful tool when it comes to retail shopping?2. How can one enjoy the student discount when sho

33、pping on the Apple website?3. According to the passage, on what kind of condition is a student admitted to museums free?4. Which of the following places probably wont offer a student discount according to the passage? 5. According to the passage, what does being a college student mean?Passage Two Li

34、stening for general information1. a small city 2. activities and services provided by universitiesListening for specific information1. D 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. B ScriptListening for general comprehensionThe campus of a large American university resembles a small city. With stores, restaurants, and banks,

35、 most can meet your most immediate needs. Many campuses also offer numerous forms of entertainment, including sporting events, live theater, movies, and concerts. Typically, the larger the institution, the more activities it supports. Universities also have a wide variety of support services availab

36、le to their students, and to international students in particular. Some provide assistance in finding housing and childcare facilities or in improving your spoken or written English. They may have on-campus healthcare facilities and provide information on current health issues and health insurance.

37、You may also be able to get advice on tax issues and personal or career counseling.Figuring out where to go for specific needs can be confusing, especially at larger institutionsbut its worth it to pursue the information you need. Knowing who to go to for information is a great place to start if you

38、re a bit lost. Departmental secretaries are often a fount of information, as are international student advisers, graduate student government officers, and graduate school staff.Most universities have an office for international students to provide orientation and information about vital services, su

39、ch as healthcare and health insurance. However, sometimes the best source of information in graduate school is other students. Talking with other students may help you realize that your struggles are also faced by many other graduate students. Your peers may have already dealt with and found solutio

40、ns to the adjustment concerns typical of graduate student life.Listening for specific informationQuestions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.1. What kind of entertainment do many campuses offer?2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as services offered by universities?3. Accord

41、ing to the passage, how does one feel when figuring out where to go for specific needs?4. Where can students obtain the best source of information in graduate school?5. Which of the following statements is NOT true?Passage Three Listening for general comprehension1. C 2. AListening for specific info

42、rmation1. D 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. C ScriptListening for general comprehensionIn recent years, a degree from an elite university has become more important for getting a good job, and as a result competition for entering these universities has become more intense in America.Americas college admission proc

43、ess is very different from Chinas examination system. Rather than relying only on test scores to determine college admission, most American colleges consider several factors in making the decision. In addition to test scores, these factors include grades from high school, high school activities, let

44、ters of recommendation from teachers and an interview. Students are also often asked to write essays that describe themselves, their experiences and their goals for the future. American colleges feel that this system gives them an overall picture of the applicants character. This system can be compl

45、icated and it is the source of much worry among American high school students and their parents.Another factor worrying students and their parents is the rising cost of sending their children to college. The cost of college education has risen higher than that of inflation for over twenty years. In

46、addition, the government aid for college tuition has decreased severely in recent years. The elite private universities are the most expensive, and many families are worried that they will not be able to afford an education that will help their children get a good job in the future. Such universitie

47、s often seek private donations so that they can give scholarships to students who are qualified but cannot afford the high tuition rates. The number of private scholarship available has increased in recent years, but paying for college is likely to remain one of the financial burdens that American f

48、amilies must bear.Listening for specific information 1. According to the passage, what has become more important for getting a good job?2. Which of the following is NOT the factor that determines college admission in American colleges?3. What should be included in the essays that students are asked to write?4. What happened to the government aid for college tuition in recent years?5. Why do some univers