新视野大学英语视听说教程第三册听力原文listeningin和furtherlistening部分及答案.docx

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1、新视野大学英语视听说教程第三册 听练习录音文本和答案UintlIII. Listening InScriptM: Tell me your secret. Youre suddenly getting excellent marks in every subject, and you used to be a bottom-of -class student just like me.W: Simple enough. I read an article in a scientific journal that studying with remembering, based on recen

2、t research into the brain.M: Aw, that stuffs old hat: study at the same time every day, be sure your clothes are comfortable, and make sure you have enough light, blah-blah-blah.W: Not so fast, wise guy. Im talking about principles like “Mental Visualization, creating a picture in your mind of what

3、is to be remembered.M: Ok, that dies sound different. Id “Association a principle-you know, you connect what you want to remember with something youre familiar with?W: Right on! Consolidation is another. I review my notes right after class and consolidateor absorb-the new material into what Ive alre

4、ady learned.M: Youre moving ahead fast with those principles. I swear this weekend Im going to study sixteen hours a day both Saturday and Sunday.W: Whoa, big guy. Thats not the way. Follow the principle of Distributes Practice. Shorter study sessions distributes over several days are better.M: That

5、 system is all very well for you; youve got a good memory. But what about me? Ive got a memory like a sieve.W: Youre too modest. Theres nothing wrong with your memory. But memory is like a muscle; it needs exercise. And dont forget it.While the man is wondering why the woman is suddenly getting exce

6、llent marks, she says she read an article on studying and remembering. It talks about principles like Mental Visualization, that is, creating a picture in ones mind of what is to be remembered. This reminds the man of the principle of Association, which means connecting what one wants to remember wi

7、th something one is fam山ar with. Then the woman adds the principle of Consolidation, or reviewing ones notes after class and absorbing the new material into what one has already learned. When the man promise to study sixteen hours a day, the woman recommends the principle of Distributed Practice, wh

8、ich favors shorter study sessions distributed over several days. Finally, the woman tells the man that memory is like a muscle, and that it needs exercise.Task 2: You forget my toast!ScriptAn 80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things, so they decide to go to their doctor to see what

9、was wrong with them. They explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the couple over, the doctor told them that they were physically okay but might need to start writing things down to help them remember. The couple thanked the doctor and left.Later

10、 that night while watching TV, the old woman said to the old man, Honey, will you please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream?Before the man left, she added, “Why dont you write that down so you wont forget?”“Nonsense,“ said the husband, I can remember a dish of ice cream!Well, said the

11、wife, Id like some strawberries on it. Youd better write that down because I know your memory is failing.Dont be silly, replied the husband. Therere only two things: a dish of ice cream and some strawberries. I can surely remember that!With that, he rushed into the kitchen. After about twenty minute

12、s he returned from the kitchen and handed her a plate of bacon and eggs.The wife took one look at the plate, glanced up at her husband, and said, Hey, you forget the toast!Keys: FTFFFTask3: Memory-Improving TechniquesScriptThere are many techniques you can use to improve your memory. Some of them ar

13、e introduced her.First and foremost, you need to stimulate your memory all the time. To put it simply, you should use your memory as much as possible. It is especially important to try to learn something new. If you work in an office, learn to dance; if you are a dancer, learn to deal with a compute

14、r, if you work with sales, and learn to play chess; if you are a programmer, learn to paint. These added activities stimulate the brain so that 11 continues to function.Older people need to pay attention to things they are dealing with. Dont try to memorize everything that catches your attention; fo

15、cus on what you consider important. For example, you can take any object such as a pen and concentrate on it. Think on its various characteristics: its material, its function, its color, and so on. Dont allow any other thought to occupy your mind while you are concentrating in that pen.Another metho

16、d that can be used is to relax yourself. It is impossible to remember things if you are tense or nervous.So, try holding your breath for ten seconds, and then release it slowly.Association is also a powerful tool to develop your memory. For example, if you cannot remember a persons name, you can thi

17、nk about a special feature of his face and then link it with his mane.1. Whats seems to be an especially important way to stimulate ones memory?2. What seems to be the best way to focus your memory?3. How can you concentrate on a pen?4. How can you relax yourself according to the passage?5. What is

18、the main idea of the passage?Kes: 1A2.C3. D4.B5.DVI. Further Listening and SpeakingTaskl: The Role Memory Plays in Our LifeScriptSince memory plays a significant role in our life, scrientists are increasingly interested in research on how to improver memory, Here are some factors they believe to be

19、important to expanding memory capacity.To begin with, you must take special care in your daily life. Food for example, is very important. Some vitamins are essential foe your memory to work properly. They are found in bread, cereal, vegetables and fruits. Some experts say that synthesizes vitamins i

20、mprove memory, but others have doubts about this, arguing that the studies have not confirmed they do work. Another essential factor is water. It helps to maintain the memory systems, especially in older persons. According to Dr. Roswell, lack of water in the body has an immediate and strong effect

21、on memory; it can cause confusion and other thought difficulties. Sleep also plays a significant role. To be able to have a goof memory, we must allow the brain to have plenty of rest. While sleeping, the brain no longer controls the senses, and starts to revise and store the information one has rec

22、eives. Lack of sleep would make one feel exhausted and would weaken ones ability to concentrate. Also, one ability to store information would be affected.1. What is the passage mainly about?2. Why are foods important in promoting memory according to the passage?3. To whom is water especially importa

23、nt in maintaining the memory system?4. What problem can a lack of water cause?5. Why is sleep important to memory?Keys: 1.A2.B 3.D 4.D5.CTask 2: Where did the professor go?ScriptThis is a true story, while happened to friends of ours in a small town in South Africa. They were a hospitable couple who

24、 often entertained their neighbors for drinks, tea or dinner. On this particular spring night, they have invited a retired professor to super. During the evening, it began to pour with rain, and the heavens really opened. Because he had walked there, they offered to put him up for the night. They po

25、inted out that by staying overnight, he did not need to ro to out in the bad weather. He agreed on the soundness of that idea, thanked his hosts profusely, and the matter seemed to be settled. But while they were washing the dishes after supper, the forgetful professor disappeared. No one could find

26、 him anywhere. Eventually, after40 minutes, the front door bell rang. There was the professor, soaked to the skin. When he was asked what on earth he has been dong in the rain, he replied that because he was going to stay there overnight, he had gone home to get his pajamas and toothbrush.Task3: How

27、 to Remember NamesScriptYou just called the TV repair shop, and the voice on the other end of the line tells you, “This is Don Smith”.About 5 minutes later you tell your wife that this guywill be out to fix the TV in the morning. You cant think of his mane although you know he mentioned it on the ph

28、one.This happens all the time to just about any of us unless we have learned to concentrate and implant a name in our memory, right at the time we hear it. To do this, you must make a habit of repeating the name back to the person. This action will remind you to store the name in your memory bank ea

29、ch time you hear someones name, and within a short time the repeating process can be discontinuedWhen you meet someone in person, use the same procedure, and in addition, visualize something different, unusual or ridiculous about hid or her appearance, position, or actions that ties in with his or h

30、er name. Later, you may write the descriptive information on one side of a card and the name in the other side. Look at it repeatedly, see the picture in your minds eye as you look at the name; or when you see he name, visualize the picture you have assigned to the name.Getting this system to work w

31、ill require changes in your thinking, and it may take several days or several weeks to become proficient.News ReportA Dolphin ExhibitionScriptA recent art exhibition in Florida honored the animal often seen as mans most intelligent friend, the dolphin.The “Dolphins on Parade exhibition in the Florid

32、a Keys featured life-sized decorates dolphin paintings made of wood and the cost of materials. The dolphins were shown at area business and along the beach. Sponsors paid U.S. $750 to cover the artists fee and the cost of materials.There were more than 100 dolphin themes, including a beer-belly dolp

33、hin. They showed the work of local artists, as well as the beach atmosphere the Keys are fiimous for.Probably the most unique was special because of its artist, Pandora. Pandora the dolphin painter is area dolphin, art the Dolphin Research center, in Marathon, Florida. The playful artist streaks col

34、ors across a dolphin painting holding a brush in its mouth.The exhibition was held by the Monroe Florida Council of the Arts as part of a plan to make the Keys an international arts center. The paintings were to be auctioned off in March, with the money earned going to community art programs.Uint2II

35、I. Listening InTaskl: On the First DayScriptHarrison: Im Harrison. Good to meet you. So youve bought the books for this biology class.Jenny: Sure, I think everyone had to before class started.Harrison: No. Usually no one does much on the first day because its still add-drop.Jenny:Whats that?Harrison

36、: Changing from class to class to find out which one is best. Hey, where are you from?Jenny: Poland. Have you has this teacher before? Ive heard he is really good.Harrison: Hes good if youre a hand-worker. He expects a lot.Jenny: Oh, I guess thats good. I hope I can keep up with everyone else in the

37、 class. Maybe I need your help after class.Harrison: Youre welcome.Professor: All right. See you guys next week.Student: See you.Jenny: Harrison, wait up!Harrison: So what do you think about the professors lecture?Jenny: I think half of what he said went over my head.Harrison: Thats all right. A lot

38、 of what he said is explain in the reading/Jenny: Hey, would you mind if I borrowed your notes tonight to look them over?Harrison: No problem. We dont have class until Wednesday. Here you go.Jenny: Thanks. I just want to make sure Im prepared for the seminar.Harrison: Yeah, participation in the disc

39、ussion is an important part of the education here.Seeing that Jenny has bought the books for the biology class, Harrison says nobody does much on the first day because its still add-drop, which means students are changing from class to class. Jenny knows the professor is really good. But Harrison wa

40、rns her that the professor is good, only if students are handworke】s, for he expects a lot.After class, Jenny admits that half of what the professor said went over her head, and Harrison assures her that a lot of what the professor said is explained in the reading.When Jenny asks to borrow Harrison

41、notes, he says “on problem, for they dont have class until Wednesday. Finally, Harrison says participation in the discussion at the seminar is an important part of the education there.Task 2: Money for CollegeScriptRobert is a university student. He likes to have fun. But having fun was expensive, s

42、o he was rapidly running out of money. There was nothing to do to try to call his mother for help.Hi, Mom. I certainly miss you and Dad. I.uh.got a big surprise this week in my physics course. We have to buy two new textbooks. Im going to need $100.I understand, said his mother, Ill send you the mon

43、ey right away. You left your calculus book here when you were home two weeks ago. Shall I mail that at the same time?Oh, yeah. Thanks, Robert said.Roberts mother made up a parcel with the calculus book and two checks, and mailed it to Robert that very day. When she returned from the post office, her

44、 husband was waiting for her.Well, how much did you give the boy this time? asked Dad.I send two checks: one for $ 100 and the other for $1, 100, answered Mom.Youre outing your mind, yelled Dad, Thats $1,100. Hell just spend that in a couple of weeks. Hes never going to learn the value of money that

45、 way.“Dont worry, honey, Mom said, taped the $100 check to the cover of his book, but I put the $ 1,000 one between the pages in Charperl3!,9Keys: TFFFTTask3: How to Get Straight A?sScriptIt is interesting to note how straight A students achieve academic excellence. Here, according to education expe

46、rts and students themselves are the secrets of super-achievers.First, they know how to set priorities. Top students allow no intrusions on study time. Once the books are open or the computer is turned on, phone calls go unanswered, TV shows unwatched, snacks ignored. Study is business, and business

47、comes before recreation.Also, good students can study anywhere and everywhere. Claudia Hill, an Arizona State University business professor recalls a cross-country runner who worked out every day. Hill persuaded him to use his spare time to memorize biology term. Then he posted a list of biology ter

48、ms on the mirror in the bathroom. He learned a few terms every day while brushing his teeth. Eventually, he scored high on the final examination.Moreover, top students schedule their time well. Study times are strictly a matter of personal preference. Some work late at night when the house is quiet. Others awake early. Still others study as soon as they come home from school when the work is fresh in their minds. All agreed, however, on the need for consistency. A student says, “Whatever I was doing, I maintained a certain period of t