大學(xué)英語聽說第一冊(cè)聽力原文(共25頁)

1、- 26 -大英聽說教程 第一冊(cè) 聽力原文Unit 1Part ADialogue 1:Bill: Hi, Mary!Mary: Hi, Bill. How are you doing?Bill: Fine, thanks. And you?Mary: Just fine. Bill, I'd like you to meet my classmate, Bob Smith. Bob, this is my friend, Bill Jones.Bill: Hello, nice to meet you.Bob: Nice to meet you, too. Dialogue 2:Li

2、nda: Excuse me, are you Paul Johnson from London? I'm Linda Blake from Smith and Wells.Paul: Yes, I am Paul Johnson. How do you do, Miss Blake?Linda: How do you do, Mr. Johnson? May I introduce Charles Green to you? He's our sales manager.Paul: Pleased to meet you, Mr. Green.Mr. Green: It

3、9;s a pleasure to meet you.Dialogue 3:Jack: Mum, I've brought one of my friends.Mother: Ask him in, Jack.Jack: Come and meet my family, Tom. Mum, this is Tom, my roommate.Mother: Hello, Tom. It's good to know you.Tom: How do you do, Mrs. Brown?Jack: And this is my sister, Jane. Part B Talkin

4、g about Studying English    At a gathering of students from China and some other countries, Yang Weiping and Virginia Wang, both first-year college students, are talking about their learning of English.    Hello, my name is Yang Weiping. I'm a freshman at

5、Peking University and I'm majoring in chemistry.    At college we have to study a foreign language. I choose English because I like listening to English programs on the radio and TV. I also like British and American pop songs. Some day I hope to visit Britain and the United S

6、tates.    I started learning English several years ago and I'm getting better at it. My favorite activity is listening, especially listening to songs and stories. My big problem is, however, speaking. I feel nervous whenever I speak. And I never seem to know what to say when

7、people talk to me. But I've decided to overcome my shyness and learn to speak English by speaking as much as I can.    Hi, my name is Virginia Wang. I'm a library science major at the National University of Singapore. In our country, English is important. It is one of the

8、 official languages and you have to be fluent in English to get a good job.    I've been studying English since high school. I'm good at reading because I like learning about new things and new ideas. There are so many books and articles written in English. Our textbooks

9、at the university are in English, too. I know writing is also very important, but I find it really difficult.    When I graduate from the university I would like a job in the city library where I can read all kinds of new books. Part C How to Improve Listening Comprehension 

10、   Among the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, I find listening most difficult because I worry about the words I don't know. Now I'm trying to focus on the general idea, not worrying about the new words. This makes me feel good, because I know I've u

11、nderstood something. Then, I listen again carefully and if I have any problems I play the difficult parts again. In this way I come to understand better both the main idea and the details of the listening text. Unit 2Part ADialogue 1:It's a really wonderful evening. Thank you very much for invit

12、ing us.I'm glad you enjoyed it.Maybe we could get together sometime at my home.Sounds nice.Dialogue 2:Great party, isn't it?Yeah, really.You look familiar to me. Have we met before?I'm afraid not.Dialogue 3:I'm afraid I have to go now.So soon? Well, I enjoyed our talk together.Me too

13、.Dialogue 4:Excuse me, could you tell me the time?It's half past 5 by my watch.Thank you very much.You're welcome.Dialogue 5:Is this seat taken?Oh, let me move my stuff.Aren't you Jack Brown? I'm Bill, Bill Stone.Oh, hello, Bill. Fancy meeting you here!Dialogue 6:Hi, Jack. So good to

14、 see you.Oh, hi, Andy. It's been quite a while since we saw each other last. How're things with you?Just fine. What've you been doing these years?Well, I've been studying for my PhD degree here at the university.That's wonderful. Statement 1: May I introduce Miss Jones to you?Sta

15、tement 2: John Davis was born in California in 1930.Statement 3: I can't agree with you more.Statement 4: My birthday is on June 20th.Statement 5: Paul, is your sister married?Statement 6: Look, here comes Mr. Black, our sales manager.Statement 7: Bob isn't in the library right now.Statement

16、 8: Mr. Taylor is said to be leaving for South Africa soon.Statement 9: Pass me the beer, please.Statement 10: I was wondering if you could help Anna with her music lessons. Part B How to Improve Your Conversation Skills    To speak to people in a foreign language requires courag

17、e and a willingness to make errors. Some people are so afraid of making mistakes that they never open their mouths. And that's the biggest mistake of all. Now if you have courage and are ready to make a few errors, what do you say?    First of all, you have to open the conver

18、sation. Finding an appropriate topic is half the battle. Some topics, such as the weather and news, work well. But others, such as age, money or people's appearance do not. The following are some good ways to open a conversation.    Weather - It sure is cold today, isn't

19、it?    News - Did you hear about that terrible forest fire?    A conversation in a foreign language doesn't always go smoothly. Sometimes your partner talks too fast and you find it difficult to follow. Not to worry, though. You can always ask your partner

20、 to repeat what he has said or to speak more slowly. For example, "Excuse me, but could you say that again? I didn't catch it." Or "Could you speak more slowly, please?"    At the end of a conversation you need to find a way to close it in a polite way. &q

21、uot;Well, I really need to be going", or "It was nice talking to you" are frequently used by people to end a conversation.Part C How to Improve Your Conversation Skills    To speak to people in a foreign language requires courage and a willingness to make errors. S

22、ome people are so afraid of making mistakes that they never open their mouths. And that's the biggest mistake of all. Now if you have courage and are ready to make a few errors, what do you say?    First of all, you have to open the conversation. Finding an appropriate topic

23、is half the battle. Some topics, such as the weather and news, work well. But others, such as age, money or people's appearance do not. The following are some good ways to open a conversation.    Weather - It sure is cold today, isn't it?    News - Did

24、 you hear about that terrible forest fire?    A conversation in a foreign language doesn't always go smoothly. Sometimes your partner talks too fast and you find it difficult to follow. Not to worry, though. You can always ask your partner to repeat what he has said or to spe

25、ak more slowly. For example, "Excuse me, but could you say that again? I didn't catch it." Or "Could you speak more slowly, please?"    At the end of a conversation you need to find a way to close it in a polite way. "Well, I really need to be going&q

26、uot;, or "It was nice talking to you" are frequently used by people to end a conversation.Unit 3Part AMaggie likes swimming but she doesn't care for skiing. She loves flying on planes and traveling by train but she hates getting on buses because they are too crowded and dirty. She is n

27、ot interested in playing the piano and she prefers reading to playing computer games. She loves going to Chinese restaurants and her favorite food is spicy Sichuan bean curd. After work she is keen on listening to music. She prefers light music to rock, because light music makes her feel relaxed. Sh

28、e enjoys watching TV in the evening. She thinks a lot of news programs but sitcoms are the last kind of thing for her to watch.Question 1: I've never been abroad.Question 2: Mrs Johnson's children usually pray before they eat.Question 3: The city of Dalian impressed me because it's so cl

29、ean.Question 4: The traffic in the city should be better.Question 5: Mother told Mary not to speak so quickly.Question 6: I think my listening has improved a lot.Question 7: What a pleasant idea!Question 8: The shoe shop is at the corner of the street.Question 9: After I graduated I got a job in the

30、 City Bank.Question 10: I'm not an English major but I like English a lotPart B Accommodation for College StudentsR: Good morning. Can I help you?S: Yes, please. I'm a new student and I'd like to have some information about the . em . the accommodation for students.R: Right. The universi

31、ty provides two types of accommodation, halls of residence and self-catering accommodation.S: How much does it cost for the self-catering accommodation?R: For a single room, thirty-seven pounds eighty-six per week, that's about five forty-one a day. For a double room, it's fifty-two seventy-

32、eight per week. This will apply throughout this academic year.S: I'd like to stay in the self-catering accommodation. How far is that from the residence to the university?R: It all depends. The residences at 36 Elms Road and 110 Palm Road are about one and a half miles from the university main s

33、ite and the Freemen's Common Houses at William Road are half a mile. S: When do I need to apply?R: Are you an undergraduate or a postgraduate?S: Undergraduate.R: Then you should apply for it as soon as possible, since places in university-owned accommodation are limited and if you don't appl

34、y before the end of the month, you are not likely to get a place.S: Could you possibly tell me what to do, if no vacancy is available?R: Yes, you may consider private accommodation. The university runs an Accommodation Information Office and its staff will help you.S: Where's the office?R: In th

35、e Students' Union Building.S: Whom can I contact?R: Mr. Underwood. David Underwood, the manager of the accommodation information office.S: Thank you very much.R: You are welcome.Questions:1. What does the dialogue mainly tell us? 2. Which of the following is not included in the dialogue?3. What

36、would the student probably do right after the conversation?Part C What College Professors Do    College professors are often believed to lead easy lives of quiet thinking while teaching one or two classes every week. But college professors do much more than go to class. The avera

37、ge professor spends between six and fifteen hours in the classroom weekly. And that same college professor works from sixty to eighty hours a week.    Because they must remain current in their fields, professors spend part of that time reading, reading, reading. That leads to add

38、itional hours during which they revise and update their class lecture notes. It takes far longer to prepare notes than to deliver them in class. Professors may spend time conducting experiments, working on college projects, or advising students. They may be writing books, articles, or papers for del

39、ivery at conventions.    When not in the classroom or in the office, professors are still working, behind closed doors in committee sessions or at home grading papers and preparing for tomorrow's classes. To accept this sort of schedule willingly, they must feel strongly abou

40、t the importance of the college experience.Statements:1. College professors actually lead a busy life, while teaching.2. Usually professors spend about sixty to eighty hours a week in the classroom.3. Professors spend part of their time in reading and studying, because they always feel their knowled

41、ge needs to be improved and updated.4. College professors have to do all kinds of things besides their usual load of teaching.5. In order to remain as professors, they may spend their time in writing books and articles.6. Professors are always working when not in the classroom or in the office.7. Pr

42、ofessors have to accept their busy schedule willingly, if they want to be qualified for their jobs.Unit 4Part ADialogue 1:(At a party)A: Great party, isn't it?B: Yeah, super. Everyone seems to be having a good time.A: They do, don't they?By the way, do you know that girl talking to Jack?B: W

43、ho? Oh, that's Mary. She lives in our dormitory.A: She's very pretty. Don't you think so?B: Yes, and clever, too. One of the best students in her class, I believe.A: Do you know her well?B: Quite well, shall I introduce you to her?A: That'd be nice. Dialogue 2:M: When are you leaving

44、 for Australia, Diana? W: In just two weeks. And I'm so excited. But there are still one or two things I need to do before I go.M: Like what?W: Like going to the travel agent and figuring out what to do with my apartment while I'm gone.M: Your apartment? Perhaps you can sublet it.W: Yeah, bu

45、t who to?M: Hmm, let me think. Oh, I know just the person. An old friend of mine, Peter Jones, is coming here to do some research this summer, from June through August.W: That's exactly when I'll be away. Sounds ideal. When could you talk to him about it?M: Well, I'll be calling him late

46、r this week, anyway. I'll mention it to him then.W: Thanks a lot. Come to think of it, Michael, shall we have a get-together with Tom and Catherine this weekend?M: Good idea! Let's do that. Question 1:Remember to put down the zip code when you address the envelope. Mine is 92381. Question 2:

47、Sally's aunt has just come back from France. Now she's staying at the Park Hotel, Room 2608. Question 3:Mr. Davis lives at 1540, Water Street. Question 4:It usually takes about 75 minutes to get to the airport from here. Question 5:The new coat cost me 156 yuan. Question 6:The Tower of Londo

48、n is 900 years old. Question 7:Mr. Baker has been working in the City Bank of New York for two years. He now has an annual income of $84,200 / 84200. Question 8:New York is 1,735 / 1735 miles away from here. Question 9:Please get to the Shanghai Museum no later than 9:40 / twenty to ten /nine forty.

49、 Question 10:The clock in the reading room must be fast. It's 5:45 / five forty-five / a quarter to six by my watchPart B Small Talk Is EasyA: Mike, guess what?B: What?A: Carol just invited me to a party at her house on Saturday.B: Carol? You mean the pretty girl in your economics class?A: Yeah.

50、B: Great! I'm sure you'll have a super time.A: I'm not so sure.B: What do you mean, John? I thought you really liked Carol.A: I do. But I don't know her friends very well.B: So get to know them.A: But I'm no good at small talk.B: Small talk is easy. You can learn.A: By Friday?B:

51、Sure. I'll coach you. You just have to remember a few simple sentences. A: I don't know. I have trouble remembering things. Especially when I meet people. I get nervous. B: Don't worry. John. You can do it. You just need a few tips.A: But what if I say something stupid?B: Relax. You won&

52、#39;t. But even if you do, it's all right. Everyone makes mistakes.A: Yeah, especially me! What if I'm boring? No one wants to listen to a bore.B: Hey, you're not giving a speech. You're just having a conversation. So just talk about something you know they are interested in.A: That&

53、#39;s the problem. I don't know what Carol's friends are interested in.B: Let them tell you. If you let people talk about themselves, they'll think you are interesting.A: You mean something like, "So, tell me what you are interested in."B: Well, you don't have to be that di

54、rect. For example, you can talk about the weather.A: You can't be serious. The weather is boring.B: It's a good excuse to find out what they like to do. On a rainy day, you say, "What do you do in such terrible weather?"A: What if they just stayed home and read a book?B: Then ask t

55、hem about the book. You can ask if it was good. Ask if they liked it and why. Then talk about a book you really liked.A: So that's what small talk is about, is it? Well, I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tips, Mike.B: You're welcome. Have a good time at the party.Questions:1. What are t

56、he two speakers talking about?2. What do you learn about John from the dialogue?3. What is Mike doing? Part C Are You Calling about the Party?Laura: Hello. This is Laura Davis speaking.Simon: Oh, hello, Laura. This is Simon here. Simon Williams.Laura: Oh, Simon. How nice to hear you. Are you calling

57、 about the party? You did get the invitation, didn't you?Simon: Yes, thanks, I did. That's just it, I'm afraid. You see, I'm already tied up that evening.Laura: Oh, really? That is a pity.Simon: Yes. I'm afraid it's been planned for ages. You see, some friends of mine are com

58、ing to see me. I haven't seen them for a long time, and you know. well. I managed to get some tickets for the opera, and I promised to take them out to dinner afterwards. I can't get out of it, unfortunately. I wish I could.Laura: Oh, what a shame! We were looking forward to seeing you. Stil

59、l, if you can drop in later with your friends, we'd love to see you.Simon: Thanks. Well, I'll certainly try, but I don't think there's much chance. Actually I've sent you an e-mail to say I can't come.Laura: Oh, have you? That's very kind, thanks. Well, keep in touch, Sim

60、on.Simon: I will. Regards to James. And I hope the party goes well. Bye!Laura: Thanks. Bye.Statements:1. Simon is calling because he hasn't got the invitation.2. Simon will take his friends out to dinner after going to the opera.3. Laura has made a promise to her friends and will not break her p

61、romise.4. Both Laura and Simon will be rather busy that evening.5. Laura and Simon agree to meet daily.Unit 5Part ADialogue 1:Hello. 103-6215.Hello. Is Cindy there?No, she is out. Do you want me to take a message?Yes, please. Tell her to call back David this afternoon, David Johnson. Dialogue 2:Hilton Hotel. Can I help you?Mr. John Thomas, Room 1230, please!I'll put you through. Sorry, Mr. Thomas isn't in at the moment. Can I take a message?Tell him to call Bill Green at 415-389-1074 this evening. It's important. Dialogue 3:Hello, can I speak to Mary?No, I'm afraid she&