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1、新视野大学英语视听说教程第四册（第二版）IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Shes having some cosmetic surgery.Amy: Did you hear Noras off to Korea?Bill: why is she going to Korea?Amy: She is having some cosmetic surgery.Bill: Im floored! I thought she was beautiful already.Amy: I know what you mean.hes having her nose fixed.Bill:

2、Was it broken?Amy: No, stupid, shes having it made smaller.Bill: If she wasnt beautiful already, I could understand getting surgery. But she already has a nice nose.Amy: But not a fashionable one. Shes also having her teeth straighten. She wants to have a perfect smile.Bill: What for?Amy: She believ

3、es a better physical appearance will improve her chance of getiing a good job.Bill: We wonl even recognize her when she gets back.MODEL2 I think I need a face-lift.ScriptSusan: Hey!Amy: Hi! Dont you know anyone whos had cosmetic surgery?Susan: You mean like a liposuction? I dont think thats necessar

4、y. Thats not ihe way a woman should stay attractive.Amy: Honestly, I wont go as far as thal. With surgery, I might look gorgeous, but it wouldnt be the real me.Susan: Yeah, people should be happy with ihe way Ihey are.Amy: I see your point. But Im worried about the wrinkle around my eyes. I think I

5、need a facelift. Why cant we go back to the way things were?Susan: Because.! dont know! But, Amy, you wouldnt do that, would you?Amy: Darned right I would! I dont expect my skin to be babysmooth, but I should at least be young-looking.Susan: Isnt makeup enough?Amy: Come on, Susan. Be open-minded! Lo

6、ok at my eyes! They9re puffy. And my lower lids are dark and loose, and full of lines and circles. I really hope surgery can wipe out the tired look.Susan: But what would other people think?Amy: I dont care other people think. Im already for a lift.MODEL3 How did you find the plastic surgery there?S

7、criptSusan: How was your trip to Korea? How did you find the plastic surgery there?Nora: It was all pretty scary at first.Susan: As I see it, they certainly did a beautiful job for you. If I hadnt recognized your clothes, I wouldnt have known il was you!Nora: Tanks, but underneath this surgery, its

8、still the same old me.Susan: Well, why did you want the surgery after all?Nora: If I want to be competitive in the job market, I think this is indispensable.Susan: How can you say that! You dont need to change your looks to get a good job.Anyway, shall we get some lunch?Nora: Im not hungry, really I

9、m not.Susan: Did you already have lunch?Nora: Im skipping lunch. I want to stay in good shape. I think Im getting a bit too fat already.Susan: Oh, Nora, dont be so silly! Youre not fat at all, and you need to eat. If you dont eat, youll get sick and wind up in hospital.Nora: Ok, maybe 1 could eat a

10、little. I do want to stay healthy.Now Your TiirnTasklSAMPLE DIALOGSally: Hi, John, nice to see you here.John: Hi, sorry, your name escapes me momentarilySally: Oh, Im Sally. Dont you recognize me?John: Now I see, youre Sally! You have changed beyond recognition!Sally: I had cosmetic surgery.John: Im

11、 confuses! I thought you were good-looking before.Sally: My nose was rather flat. The bridge of my nose wasnt high enough. So I got my nose fixed.John: Thats absolutely unnecessary. I can also see your eyes have changed a lot.Sally: Yeah, my single-folded eyelids have become double-folded.John: What

12、 else did you do?Sally: I also have my teeth straightened. I felt uncomfortable about my uneven teeth whenever I smiled. Now I think I have a better smile.John: Why do you have so much surgery?Sally: 1 believe a better physical appearance will help me land a better job.John: Nonsense. Most employers

13、 are more interested in your practical ability than your looks.V. Lefs TalkScriptGreetings, ladies and gentlemen. I hope youll find it interesting how to be fashionable without spending too much money.Sure, some famous stars always look stylish. They have unlimited clothing budgets that put the late

14、st looks at their fingertips! But you can also look amazing without spending lots of money on your wardrobes. Simple try the following suggestions on for size.First, you should make seasonal purchases; that is, you should buy winter coats, leather jackets, bathing suits, ad summer dress at the end o

15、f the season. Youll get major discounts as you stock up for the next year.If you want clothes to wear right now, you can go to discount stores. They may not be the place to buy an expensive evening dress, but theyre perfect for buying things like T-shirtsThere is yet another cheap way of you to buy

16、stylish clothes. Many department stores have a store brand. It means they offer current styles but are much cheaper than big-name brands.To save money, an important principle for you to follow is to not buy “outfits”. With the exception of suits, interchangeable piece are more affordablebuying cloth

17、ing in separate.Wear-with- anything pieces are always a good buy. For example, you can almost always wear a pair of black trousers and a white dress skirt; you can wear them several times a week, paired with different accessories.If you cant afford expensive clothes, you can spend money on accessori

18、es such as nice shoes and fashionable bags. Such extras make even the simplest outfit look polished.Finally, a great haircut always helps. When you hair looks fabulous, you look more stylish and fashionable.Money-saving MethodsDetailed Descriptionseasonal purchasesYou should buy things at the end of

19、 the season. Youll get major discounts, and youll be stocked up for the next year.discount storesTheyre perfect for buying things like Fshirts.A store brandStores offer current styles that are much cheaper than big-name brands.Dont buy outfitsBuying separates is much more affordable.Wear-with- anyth

20、ing piecesYou can almost always wear a pair of black trousers and a white dress skirt; you can wear them several times a week, paired with different accessories.spend money on accessoriesExamples are nice shoes and fashionable bags. Such extras make even the simplest outEt look polisheda great hairc

21、utYou look more stylish and fashionable with a nice haircut.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTaskl: Beauty Contests and Plastic SurgeriesScriptJuliana Borges, who was named “Miss BraziF, early on Tuesday, had plastic surgery four times and underwent 19 smaller operations. She was just one of many c

22、ompetitors who were determined to improve their appearance through surgery.Plastic surgery make me more beautiful and gave me confidence in myself and the perfect measurement that won me this title,M said the beauty queen in a green dress, who was representing BraziPs southernmost state of Rio Grand

23、e do Sul.Borges, 22, had liposuction and had her chin, nose, and ears worked on, as well as, had her breasts enlarged.With the development of plastic surgery, more and more of BraziFs would-be beauty queen are finding it easier to achieve the ideal measurements. These days, young hopefuls from the A

24、mazon jungle to big cities in BraziPs south are planning surgery.A third of the 27 finalists at the beauty contest went under the scalpel after rules were changed in the 1990s.The new rules permit plastic surgery, colored contact lenses, and hair dye at beauty contests.The organizers of the Miss Bra

25、zil contest said, Its a war out there, and all of the beauty tools that can be used should be used. Other countries like Venezuela paved the way, and Brazil is going to have to use those tools as well if it wants to compete in Miss University beauty contests.But BraziPs love for plastic surgery is n

26、ot limited to beauty contests. Most young women who undergo surgery want to find a better man or a higher-paying job.1. How many surgical operations did the former Miss Brazil have altogether?2. What change has plastic surgery brought, according to the passage?3. Which of the following is allowed af

27、ter the rules changed in the 1990s?4. Which of the following countries is mentioned as a pioneer in using beauty tools?5. What is the goal of most young Brazilian women who undergo surgery?Keys: l.A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.ATask 2: Is it true beauty?ScriptJohn: There goes Camilla. She looks gorgeous today, do

28、esnt she? Her skin is as smooth as a babys bottom. Her lips are a perfect Cupids bow. She must have dozens of admirers.Becky: I wonder what she looks like without all makeup. She must out it with a spoon. Its like a mask. I dont understand what men find so attractive about her.John: Do I detect a hi

29、nt of jealousy?Becky: She has nothing for me to be jealous about.John: Ill be you believe in those saying like: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.Becky: True beauty comes from within. Natural materials should be enough to bring it out.John: But do you always stick to those rules? When I went past

30、 your apartment last night, I saw you in the kitchen with some green substance smeared all your face.Becky: They were cucumbers. Theyre natural healers of the skin. Havent you heard people say on TV that they soften the skin, wipe out the roughness, and build strength and resilience?John: Yeah, yeah

31、, yeah! They wipe out lines and age signs. Blah, blah, blah! See, I can even recite that advertisement.Becky: Youve learned a lot, havent you?John: Since you can keep your skin so young-looking and maintain your figure so well, you might as well as write a book on beauty secrets.Becky: Dont pull my

32、leg. Anyway, youd do well to try the cucumber treatment on yourself. Put some cucumber slice on your head. At least theyll keep that bald spot from shining so brightly.Keys: FTFTFTask3： Changing Your Hairstyle to Improve YourAppearanceScriptIf you want to look better, changing your hairstyle can be

33、a simple fix. If youre trying to reach a weight-loss goal, a new hairstyle is a quick and easy way to freshen up your looksand boost your confidence.According to a popular hair stylist, clients often say,n want to cut my hair, but 1 should lose weight first. But thats not the right sequence; its the

34、 other way around. You should know what hairstyle will flatter you the most, the style that will show off you particular feature to the best advantage even before you begin to lose weight.For example, many may want to follow a tread and wear long hair. But some may look better with shorter hair if t

35、hey have a round face. uWhen its too long, it can drag your face down and actually bring attention to the features you dont want to emphasize,9 says Guy Riggio, a famous hair stylist in Los Angeles. How short is too short? That depends the length of your neck. Riggio says, “The longer the neck, the

36、shorter you can go.”Some top stylists believe that women should stay clear of bangs. Thick bangs may be fashionable at times, but even thin bangs are hard to wear. They change the shape of your face, making it seem shorter,M says New York hair stylist OConnor. Instead, you should pull your hair away

37、 from your face. It will make your face look longer.Finally, pick a stylist whos knowledgeable and whose opinion can be trusted. Then have fun with the new style.For Reference:1. It is a quick and easy way to freshen up your looks一and boost your confidence2. Clients often say, “I want to cut my hair

38、, but I should lose weight first“ But thats not the right sequence; its the other way around.3. The speaker say if you have a round face, you may look better with short hair.4. That depends the length of your neck. The longer the neck, the shorter you can go.5. They change the shape of your face, ma

39、king it seem shorterNews ReportMiss WorldScriptThe Miss World title went to first black African contestant ever in its 51 -year history at the Miss World finals in Sun City, South Africa on Friday.Organizers of the pageant said they expected about one billion people to have turned in to watch the be

40、auty queen extravaganza. The event was hosted by American talk show host, Jerry Springer, at a glitzy resort in the heart of South Africas bush country.SOUND BITEThe pageant was created in 1951 by a public relations executive for a small leisure and entertainment company. It was initially intended t

41、o be only a one-time event, but was continued after the United States began the rival Miss Universe contest in 1952.In more than half a century, there have been only three Miss World winners from Africa, two of them white South Africa and the third from Egypt.Miss World has until now been dominated

42、by winner from Europe, the Americas, and India, the majority of them being Caucasian.The contestants in this pageant are judges in three different categories: beauty, grace, and charm; talent, poise, and Dersonally; and figure and deportment. After the first round of judging, the original group of 9

43、2 contestants was pared down to only ten finalists who would go on to compete for the title.The second-runner up in this ten years pageant was Miss Scotland, 18-year-old Juliet-Jane Horne.SOUND BITEThe Peoples Republic of China was represented for the first time this year by 18-year-od Bing Li.SOUND

44、 BITEThe title of first runner up went to Miss Aruba, 19-year-old Zerelda Lee.SOUND BITEThe competition was fierce as each of the ten finalists took her turn in the spotlight in front of a live audience.But out of the 92 contestants, it was Miss Nigeria, 18-year-old Agbani Darego, who took home cove

45、red title and the $100,000 prize.SOUND BITEBefore being crowed, Darego took the victory walk wearing a lime-green, body hugging dress and waved to a cheering crowd.The news of her victory sparked rapturous celebrations all over Nigerias biggest city, Lagos.Uint3II. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptW

46、: Did you see the paper today? There was an earthquake in Brazil.M: Yes, but it only measured 3.5 on the Richter scale. I dont think there were any casualties.Q: What is the result of the earthquake of 3.5 on the Richter scale according to the man?2. ScriptW: Id a bit worried about Suzie traveling t

47、o southern India. Its the rainy season there, and there may be landsides.M: Suzie can take care of herself; she wont go anywhere too risky. Besides, you can always e-mail her if it makes you feel better.Q: What is Suzie doing?3. ScriptM: Hi, I thought you were on holiday in Asia! Back already?W: we

48、never got there! Our travel agent cancelled our arrangements because the whole region is flooded. We were so disappointed; we wont get another chance to go this year.Q: What is the woman doing?4. ScriptM: Our flight to Tokyo was delayed by twelve hours. Can you believe it? A typhoon hit the east coast and it was chaos.W: I saw it on the news. The flooding and damage were terrible. I dont think anyone was hurt though.Q: What is the consequence of