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1、Uint8II. Listening SkillsListening for Rents or Charges1. M: Look at this ad! “One bedroom apartment, with kitchen and bathroom. Its close to our school, and the price is only $250 a month. W: But I want an apartment at least $50 cheaper. Q: What is the highest rent the woman is willing to pay? B) $

2、200.2. M: Laura, I really hate to ask this, but I think Im going to be five days late with this months rent. Do you think you could help me out? W: Im afraid I cant. Its $350! I havent much money. I have to save hard to pay my own rent; and its almost twice as high as yours. Q: How much is the mans

3、monthly rent？ A)$350.3. M: Okay, Mrs. Smith, Im all packed and ready to move out. Theres just the matter of the $500 damage deposit and Ill be off. W: Well, Rob, theres also the matter of some cigarette burns on the carpet and a hole in one of the walls. Those damages will cost $100 to repair. Q: Ho

4、w much is the landlady willing to give back to the man?B)$400.4. M1: Frank, we need to talk about this months utility bill. Its $220, and Ive give you half the amount. Why are you asking for $50 morre?W2: Dont you think you should pay a little bit more than that? You have an extra heater in your bed

5、room. And you have been taking two hot showers a day, sometimes for almost an hour. I think you should be thankful Im only asking for $160.Q: How much is the second speaker asking the first one to pay?B)$160.5. M: Why are you still staying here? The girls on this floor are so noisy! You can get an a

6、partment off campus for just a little more money. Perhaps $450 a month. W: Well, actually, I was planning to pay the extra $50 to move there. But I changed my idea when I learned those noisy girls will move out next term. Q: What is the rent for the girls dorm? B)$400. III. Listening InTask 1:Living

7、 with RoommatesLiving with roommates in college dorms, one is likely to have problems as well as success.Some students report more unhappy relationships with their roommates than they do the opposite. One reason for this is that its human nature to pick out a persons negative aspects more easily tha

8、n to realize his or her positive ones. Living in a college dorm, you will certainly se both the strong points and shortcomings of your roommates. But youll be more likely to remember those unhappy moments between you and talk about them. You may often tend to tell war stories about someone who spill

9、ed their breakfast all over you, but seldom will you talk about the pleasant conversation you had with someone over breakfast. This selective memory does you no good at all! Therefore, if you want to enjoy better relationships with your roommates, you must work hard to view them as people and make y

10、ourself fully aware that theyre going to have some faultsand so are you!1.C 2.A 3.B 4.D 5.BTask 2:Interviewing a Rental AgentM: Hi. Are you Jane from the rental agency?W: Yes. Nice to meet you. I take it youre Tim.M: Yeah. Well, I just started to look into moving off campus. It seems that all the go

11、od places are going fast.W: Thats right; you gotta be quick. Let me tell you a little about this apartment. Its a one bedroom, one living room apartment, with a bathroom and a kitchen. The furnishings are all new. There are hardwood floors, these large windows in the front, and it tends to be a quie

12、t neighborhood. M: And how about the transportation?W: Well, from the bus stop down the block you can always catch buses onto campus, or into the city.M: Ok. How about the rent?W: The rent is $300 per month.M: Is there a security deposit?W: Yes. You must first pay the security deposit, which is one

13、months rent, and the last months rent. Then, normal monthly payment begins.M: And, would mind if I have a roommate?W: Of course not! Whatever you like.M: Well, the place looks good. Ill definitely be in touch.W: Ok. Heres my business card. Give me a call if you have any questions.M: Will do.1. He in

14、tends to move off campus.2. The apartment consists of a bedroom, a living room, a bathroom and a kitchen. It is equipped with hardwood floors and new furnishings, and is located in a quiet neighborhood.3. From the bus stop down the block people can always catch buses onto campus, or into the city.4.

15、 It is $300 per month.5. He has to first pay the security deposit, which is one months rent, and the last months rent.Task 3: Off-campus ApartmentsIn many colleges and universities, the rapid increase in the number of resident students has made on-campus dormitories increasingly crowded. Thus even s

16、ome of the least attractive off-campus apartments now seem to be in great demand. As a result, real estate owners tend to purchase as many properties as they can near college campus for the sole purpose of renting them out yo students. “College towns have sprung up across the country where there are

17、 large numbers of houses filled with students tenants. To find an apartment thats “right for you, first determine exactly how much you can spend. Dont waste your valuable time seeing apartments you cant afford. Use newspaper classified ads, apartment guides and the Internet, to make a list of “candi

18、dates in your price range and needs. First consider how much travel time you can afford each day. The next question: will you have a roommate to share the costs? Will you be able to afford the apartment if your partner moves out? Furthermore, be sure to consider the potential costs of utilities care

19、fully. Sometimes utility costs are included in the rent. This arrangement often gives a clearer picture of monthly costs.resident dormitories apartments demand properties rent right spend afford roommate moves costsTask 4: Roommate Wanted20-year-old two 3-bedroom preferred responsible respectful nor

20、th walking distance private air conditioning high speed $275 utilitiesIV. Speaking OutModel 1 Its all my fault.Now Your TurnProfessor: Everyone should be here by now. Wherere they?David: Well, there was a notice posted on the bulletin board, but maybe not everyone saw it.Professor: Did anyone put up

21、 a notice in the regular classroom?David: Well, I think nobody did.Professor: Really?David: I hate to say it, but I dont think the rest of the class is coming.Professor: Its all my fault. I should have told them all on the last class.Model 2 I didnt do that.Now Your TurnElectrician: Wasnt I just her

22、e several days ago for an electrical problem?Ashley: I guess youre mistaken.Electrician: Oh man! Look what youve done! You cant plug all these appliances into one socket. Its too much overloaded!Ashley: Im sorry, but I didnt do that.Electrician: The truth is, you college kids never learn!Model 3 Im

23、afraid youre rightNow Your TurnJames: Well, you see, when you get up, you always take a long showerone hour sometimes.John: Thats not true! I do have a shower every morning, but I dont think I spent that long.James: But when you use the bathroom, you always lock the door.John: Im sorry. I just like

24、my privacy.James: Well, the fact is that others need to use the toilet too. Do you think we should go downstairs to the gas station to use the public toilets?John: Im afraid youre right. I promise Ill take a quick shower later, and keep the door open.V. Lets TalkJack: Hey, Anne, long time no see!Ann

25、e: Yeah, whatcha been doin?Jack: Oh, not much, just hanging around my suite.Anne: Oh, you got a suite this year? I remember last year you were in a triple. I mean, thouse rooms were really supposed to be for two people, but they stuffed three of you in them.Jack: Right. Thats why I got to bid first

26、for my room this year. And now me and five other guys are in a suite.Anne: So its three rooms for two people each？Jack: Right. And how about you? Where are you living this year?Anne: Im out in the Hillside Community, I really like it there. Its a little further away from the Academic buildings, but

27、its nice and quiet. You know, Im not much of a partygoer.Jack: I know. Last year our crazy floor used to keep you up all night! Do you remember when the RA caught me with beer in my room? I had to do 15 hours of building service!Anne: That RA was so strict! In Hillside, since its mostly an older com

28、munity, there are no regulations about alcohol. However, Sunday through Thursday, and Friday and Saturday after 1 a.m. are all “quiet hours.Jack: Is it more expensive to live up there? Iknow the apartments are really nice.Anne: Yeah, a lot more. Its about $2,000 a semester.Jack: Whoa. My room is jus

29、t $1,400 for a year per person.Column AColumn BJackAnne1. was in a triple last year.2. is now out in the Hillside Community.3. now lives with five other students in a suite.4. once had to do 15 hours of building service.5. believes that the RA was too strict.6. has got to pay about $2,000 for an apa

30、rtment a semester.7. has got to pay $1,400 for a room a year.8. doesnt like noisy roommates.For ReferenceaB, ask A why he/she wants to move out. Why? Is your roommate really that hard to live with?A, make your complaint. Im afraid so. He/she snores loudly, and it keeps me up all night!B, ask A wheth

31、er he/she has tried to solve the problem. Well, isnt there anything you can do about it? Have you talked to him/her?A, express your disappointment. I have, but he/she says theres nothing he/she can do about it. I know its not his/her fault.B, make your suggestion. I think you can suggest he/she go t

32、o see a doctor. They can help people who snore.A, make comments on Bs suggestion.Well, if he/she agrees, that would be a good idea. And I dont have to move out.For ReferencebA, greet B and show your surprise for having not seen him/her for days. Hi, John. I havent seen you for days. Where have you b

33、een?B, tell A that youre not on campus very often. Hey, John. Its good to see you. Im not living in the dorm now.A, ask B why. Whats up? Anything unhappy?B, give your reason. Well, I just wanted a little more freedom. And some of my roommates were making me crazy.A, make comments on what B says. I k

34、now what you mean. Its really inconvenient to share a single room with several other people.VI. Further Listening and SpeakingListeningTask 1: The Residence HallThe University Residence Hall houses 339 students. It is conveniently located on campus, and provides comfortable, fully air-conditioned ro

35、om for male and female students. As an integral part of the educational program, it is more than a place where students can eat and sleep; it is a living unit in the true sense of the term. Here students from all parts of the country and all corners of the world are assigned to room without regard t

36、o race, religion, color or national origin. They enjoy many opportunities to make new friends with all kinds of people and can also enjoy many voluntary educational, social, culture and recreational activities provided by the Residence Hall staff, in cooperation with the Residence Hall Council. The

37、experience here will contribute as much to students development as will their coursework and study, and ultimately to the sound education needed for effective citizenship in the community.1. on campus air-conditioned room 3392. the educational program a living unit eat and sleep3. all parts of the c

38、ountry assigned to room national origin4. make new friends educational activities5. students development the sound education citizenship Task 2: Arrangements for MovingGood morning, ladies and gentlemen. Ive called this meeting to discuss our new campus which is opening fully next year. We plan to m

39、ove our students to the new facilities in groups, so please listen carefully. They Agricultural Science students wont move at all. As you know, their new facilities were opened last year, and they are well placed for both laboratory and classroom space. The Arts students, however, are a different ca

40、se. History students are all moving, but unfortunately Their teachers will be left in the old building, as the new office accommodation isnt yet ready. Better news for engineers. Your faculty, staff and students, are already in the process of moving to the new campus. The lab is already in operation

41、. The move for the engineers should be completed next week. The old engineering building will be taken over by the Philosophy Department. The Faculty of Law has been moved downtown. This leaves vacant the premises previously occupied by the lawyers. The planning committee is accepting suggestions fo

42、r the way school buildings could be used. So, if you have further doubts or questions, please let us know. Thank you.1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. FTask 3: Top of the WorldSuch a feelings coming over me There is wonder in most everything I seeNot a cloud in the sky Got the sun in my eyesAnd I wont be surpr

43、ised if its a dreamEverything I want the world to be Is now coming true especially for me And the reason is clear Its because you are here Youre the nearest thing to heaven that Ive seenIm on the top of the world lookingDown on creationAnd the only explanation I can findIs the love that Ive found ever sinceYouve been aroundYour loves put me at the top of world