新视野大学英语第2版听说教程2听力原文及答案.docx

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1、听说教程听原文及答案Unitl.Understanding short conversations B D C D C C B B A CiW: Its time for International Clock Talk! Tme to discuss how you feel about time!M: Well, since we all come from the same country, I think our views will be similar.Q: Why does the man believe the people will have similar views?2W

2、: It annoys me the way my foreign friends treat time.M: I just read a book about this problem! Its entitled International Clock Talk.Q: Which problem is the book about?3M: Australians are so relaxed about time! It drives me mad!W: Thats the way they are. While youre here, youll have to get used to i

3、t.Q: What advice does the woman give the man?4M: Have you noticed differences between our cultures?W: Sure. In my country, people dont care about time very much. Here, you take it seriously.Q: How do people in the womans country feel about time?5W: Can you explain why youre always five minutes late

4、for conferences?M: Oh, Fm sorry. In my country, people are often late.Q: Why is the man late for conferences?6W: What do you appreciate most about life in Germany?M: German people are rarely late for meetings. I never have to deal with latecomers.Q: What does the man like best about life in Germany?

5、7M: Tve heard that Chinese people are very relaxed about time.W: That used to be true. Nowadays, people are increasingly bothered by lateness.Q: According to the woman, how have Chinese people changed?8M: Why did you walk out of the restaurant abruptly? We had just started talking.W: Just started? W

6、e were there for two hours! In my country, meals take 15 minutes!Q: Why did the woman walk out of the restaurant so abruptly?W: What did Mom think about her trip to Russia? Fm so looking forward to hearing about it.M: She didnt say much. When I picked her up at the airport this morning, she was just

7、 eager to get home to see Dad. She just said the food was great there.Q: What is the relationship between the two speakers?10M: Its only 6:30, and youre done! I wont finish work till 10. Vbure very efficient.W: Well, Tom finished two hours earlier than me. Thats a sign of efficiency in my country.Q:

8、 How many hours earlier did the woman finish her work than the man?二.Understand a long conversation D D A B CM: Ybu travel a lot. Which people do you think are the most time-conscious?W: I think its probably the Swedes.M: Really, what makes you say that?W: Well, on my last trip to Sweden, I ordered

9、a taxi to pick me up at my hotel at 6:25 am. I got to the street at 6:27, but the taxi had already left.M: Thats a little hard to believe. Is it true?W: Absolutely, everything runs on time there. Theres no room for mistakes. Everyone is very time-conscious!M: They must seem very stiff and serious!W:

10、 Sure, but once you get to know them, you find kind, caring people behind their serious faces.M: This is very different from my experiences traveling in South America. Of course, people there are very kind, but they dont care much about time.W: I agree. South Americans dont put very much stress on t

11、ime. Theyre always late for evervthinq, but no one seems to mind.1. What does the woman think about Swedish people?2. How long did the taxi driver wait for the woman?3. Why does the woman say theres no room for mistakes in Sweden?4. According to the woman, what are Swedes usually like?5. What do the

12、 man and the woman say about people in SouthAmerica?CDBCB三.Understanding a passageThe biggest problem in my company has to do with culture, in particular our different ways of looking at time. People from some countries think it is OK to show up late for a meeting and some people even dont think the

13、y need to come at all! As president of the company, however, it is my responsibility to tell them that this is not acceptable. Whereas in some other countries attending meetings is not considered very important, in this country, and especially in this company, meetings must be attended on time. Not

14、being on time causes inefficiency. I spent all night thinking about the exact words that I would use to explain my feelings. I even wrote my words down. I planned to discuss this problem at the meeting today, and entitled my speech International Clock -Talk. Unfortunately, I have a problem - no one

15、came to the meeting!1. What is the company,s greatest problem?2. Which of the following does the speaker consider is his duty as president of the company?3. Why does lateness cause a decrease in efficiency?4. What did the company president do the previous night?5. Why couldnt the president do what h

16、e had planned?Homework D C B D B C A B A C1W: I always thought that culture shock was something that would happen to other people, not to me.M: Actually, fm not totally certain what the words culture shock refer to.W: Culture shock is the anxiety that occurs when a person moves to completely new sur

17、roundings.M: Does it include a lack of direction and not knowing what is appropriate or inappropriate?W: It sure does. And, it generally sets in a few weeks after arriving in a new place.M: Is it a physical or mental discomfort?W: Its both. Most people suffer stress in their body and mind. It can re

18、sult in feeling very tired, getting sick, becoming depressed and doing things you might otherwise think are wrong.M: I think fve experienced all of those symptoms.W: Its only natural. When you first arrive, you dont speak the language, dont know how to use banking machines, dont know how to use the

19、telephone and so forth.M: At the same time it can also be an opportunity.W: I agree. It can help you develop a better understanding of yourself and encourage a sense of creativity.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. What did the woman first think about culture shock

20、?2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about people experiencing culture shock?3. How may culture shock affect peoples lives?4. When the woman talks about the newcomers inability, which of the following is NOT mentioned?5. How can culture shock also be an opportunity?2Even though you may

21、not be able to eliminate culture shock, there are ways to ease the stress. The following are some activities that can help:Get out of your room or apartment, so you are able to experience first-hand what Americans are doing.Make friends so you can talk to them and ask about what you dont understand.

22、Read to learn about the culture of the country youre in.Find an activity that you can enjoy so you will be able to reduce stress and depression. Americans like to jog and they also like to play sports.Find out from your host family or other Americans about community activities, religious services, o

23、r volunteer opportunities. Make the most of this opportunity to become a member of their community.Improve your English. Ask about anything you dont understand. Dont be afraid to make mistakes. Someone will be happy to put you right.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.1. Wh

24、y is it advised to get out of your room or apartment?2. lb whom can you talk when you want to understand the American culture?3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to reduce your stress and depression?4. How might you become a member of the community?5. What should you do if you are NO

25、T sure about how to say something?Unit2一.Understanding short conversations B B CCC A AACA1W: What did your coach tell you about running in tomorrows race?M: He said, All that glitters is Olympic gold, to remind me of the Olympic spirit.Q: What was the coachs advice to the man?M: I watched a TV show

26、last night, called All that Glitters Is Olympic Gold.W: I watched that too. It was about the training and sacrifice necessary for athletes to compete in the Olympics.Q: What was the TV show about?3W: Running the hundred-meter dash is nothing compared to the passion necessary to run longer races.M: A

27、re you kidding? Ive run both and I know they both require determination.Q: Why does the man disagree with the woman?4M: Do you think drug taking is widespread among amateur athletes trying to get stronger?W: Its hard to say whether its true or not. So much of what we hear seems to be rumors.Q: Does

28、the woman believe that there is a problem with amateur athletes taking drugs?5W: Do you think that he could have run in the Olympics if things had turned out differently?M: Definitely. He had the heart. It was just his injury that cost him the opportunity to compete.Q: Did the athlete compete in the

29、 Olympics?6M: I heard that when the athlete accepted the gold medal, he thanked his mom.W: Thats right. He swore that she was responsible for him developing the strength to win the race.Q: Why was the athlete able to win the race?7W: Come on, you can eat this cake. You dont have to deny yourself swe

30、et food just because youre in the Olympics.M: Vfes I do! With the games coming so soon, I have to stay on a healthy diet.Q: Why does the man refuse the womans offer?8M: Most people who watch the Olympics would like to be like the athletes they see.W: Maybe they would. But I dont think most of them h

31、ave the determination to work so hard to get there.Q: What does the woman think about people who watch the Olympic Games?9W: Are you noticing the frowns on the faces of the runners? Not one of them looks happy.M: Vbu can be sure the two runners from our country are happy. Out of the five races, they

32、ve won four.Q: How many races have the runners from the speakers country won?ioM: Just hearing the Olympic song fills me with determination to go out and win.W: It was first played in 1896, but it wasnt the official song until 1958.1 like it too.Q: In which year did the Olympic song become official?

33、二 Understand a long conversation D B C D DW: Wow, you really look great. Have you been working out?M: Every day. Tm preparing for the Olympic Games.W: Oh, no.M: What? Whats the matter? Vbu dont think I can do it?W: I dont know how to tell you.M: Ybu dont think Im strong enough to enter, do you? Well

34、, Fil have you know Fm plenty strong. And if you say otherwise, you dont know what youre talking about.W: I know youre strong. Thats not the problem.M: Then you think my heart is weak. But that isnt so! I have amazing determination. I swear,my passion is unmatched by any other amateur athlete in the

35、 world. I defy you to say otherwise.W: I wouldnt dare. Fve seen you run and not quit, and I know your heart is strong. But that isnt the problem.M: Whats the problem then?W: The Olympics ended yesterday.1. Why does the man look great?2. How does the man feel about his own strength?3. What does the m

36、an say about his passion?4. How does the woman know the man has a strong heart?5. What is the mans problem, according to the woman?三 Understanding a passage C B C D DIn the summer of 1936, Jesse Owens became famous all over the world. That summer, Jesse Owens, a black American, joined the best athle

37、tes from 50 nations to compete in the Olympics in Berlin, Germany.There was special interest in the Olympic Games that year because Adolph Hitler was then the leader of Germany. He and his Nazi party believed that white people were better than other races, especially those with dark skin. They were

38、all very surprised when Owens won four qold medals and set new world records.Years later, Jesse Owens wrote that he was most proud of showing Hitler and the world how great a black man could be. Through everything, he never lost confidence in himself. Nor did he ever lose pride in himself, lb this d

39、ay, Jesse Owens is remembered as an amazinq man who fully expressed the Olympic spirit.1. Why were so many people interested in the 1936 Olympic Games?2. According to the passage, what did the Nazi party believe?3. What surprised Hitler and the Nazis?4. What made Jesse Owens most proud?5. Why is Jes

40、se Owens remembered as a great man?Homework1DCD BAABCBDM: Have you ever tried scuba diving?W: No, Tm kind of scared of the whole diving thing. I mean, I hear all these stories about getting sick from coming up too fast and dangerous fish and stuff. I dont think its for me.M: I guess theres a lot tha

41、t could go wrong, but if youve been trained and you follow the rules, theres really nothing to worry about.W: I dont know.M: Its really worth trying. Its a whole other world down there. Its such an amazing experience.W: Thats what a lot of people tell me, but I think rd prefer to stick to surfing ra

42、ther than take my chances in the deep.M: lb be honest, I think you have more chance of meeting with an accident surfing than diving.W: As long as you dont do anything stupid, youll be okay.M: Divings the same. Vbu just have to follow the rules. Say, Fm going next weekend. Why dont you come along? Th

43、eres a pool that isnt so deep where you can see all kinds of fish and things. Its perfect for a novice diver.W: Well, if its not too deep, it cant be too bad. Why not? Sure, ni go with you. M: Great!Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. According to the woman, what ma

44、kes diving scary?2. What measures might help ensure the safety of diving?3. According to the conversation, what has the woman heard about diving?4. What does the man think about surfing?5. Why does the woman decide to join the man in diving?2Some people say that aerobic dancing is a sport, and other

45、s say its not. Ive begun a class that teaches aerobics, and I would like to tell you about it. I think youll be very excited about this vigorous exercise and will agree with me that its a sport.Aerobic dancing is like other sports in that it can help you improve your mental strength. Often, when doi

46、ng it, youll want to quit. Continuing, despite your desire to stop, forces you to be strong. The encouragement that you receive from those around you helps you to carry on for the entire 45 minutes until the end. Its something like running a long race.Like swimming, aerobic dancing makes your body s

47、tronger. It quicken your heart beat and helps you to lose fat. Many football players, as well as athletes in other sports, do aerobic dancing to improve their fitness. Many other people enjoy it as well.Aerobic dancing can change your life. If you participate regularly, itll make you a better person

48、, both mentally and physically. I recommend it to anyone who wants a little bit more out of life.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.1. According to the passage, how do people feel about aerobic dancing?2. In which way is aerobic dancing similar to other sports?3. Who will encourage you not to quit when doing aerobic dancing?4. How is aerobic dancing like swimmin