1、Unit 6 Wit and fitListening to the worldSharingScriptsF = FinnPart 1F: Often its hard to find a time to exercise when you have a full-time job. Lots of my friendsbelong to gyms but I prefer to go running outside to keep fit. How about you? What do you doto keep fit?M1 = Man 1, etc.; W1 = Woman 1, et
2、c.Part 2M1: Uh I do quite a few things actually. Um, I go to the gym quite regularly. I go for runs. Er,Im also a little bit involved in the sport of rowing. So, Im down there quite a bit. I coach,actually coach rowing as well.W1: I have three children, and I work full-time. And I dont have a lot of
3、 time to do any extraorganized exercise.W2: Er, the main thing I do is I do practice yoga, that incorporates different positions as well asmeditation, and different breathing techniques.M2: Usually, I ride my bike, like I got here. And I go to the gym more or less three to four times aweek. And I al
4、so watch what I eat.W3: I dance, and I do yoga and I just try to be as active as possible enjoy nature also.M3: I try and walk everywhere because, um, I dont really enjoy running.W4: I have quite a hectic lifestyle as a musician but I do try to keep fit going to the gym, yogaclasses, Pilates classes
5、, er, sometimes running, and generally keeping active.W5: Im a police officer, so I have quite an active job. Um, I can spend 8 or 12 hours doing footpatrol, um, walking round the streets of London so I suppose that keeps me quite fit.Part 3F: What other things would you like to do to keep fit?M1: I
6、d love to get involved with some team sports. I really enjoy, sort of, the team aspect of sport.Er, particularly I think Id like to get into hockey.W1: Id quite like to learn how to play tennis properly. Er, its probably one of the only sports thatIm interested in; its something I would watch on TV.
7、M2: I would like to run, but, er my legs are, are not running legs, so I prefer to cycle.W3: I would like to learn to rock climb.M3: I would actually like to join a rowing club, er, but unfortunately I dont have time and it is alittle bit expensive.W4: I really enjoy getting out of London at the wee
8、kend and going sailing.W5: When I was at university, um, I got quite into swing dancing, which is very like jive, 1940sjazz dancing. Er, Id quite like to take that up again since its an easy way of keeping fit, andyou meet a lot of people.Part 4F: Do you do anything that isnt very healthy?M1: Um, I
9、have a bit of a sweet tooth. Um, I love dessert, and I love to eat, er, sweet things.W4: I definitely drink too much coffee, and I do like chocolate as well.W2: Eating late is really bad for you so I try and avoid that as much as I can, although it doeshappen quite regularly.W1: I love chocolate, an
10、d I probably eat too much of it.W5: Um, because of my shift work, I eat a lot of fast food, er, especially in the early hours of themorning.W3: Gosh, I dont know. Im a vegetarian. I dont drink. I dont smoke. I dont drink caffeine.M3: I eat far too many crisps, and chocolate and biscuits. And because
11、 I bake, I also eat a lot ofcake.ListeningScriptsI = Interviewer; W = WomanI: Can you tell us a little about superfoods?W: Well, um, superfoods include tomatoes, broccoli and spinach.I: Hmm.W: These have lots of vitamins, and they are really good for you.I: Right.W: Anyway, they may improve our heal
12、th, but I dont think superfoods will be the answer to oureating problems in the future.I: Can you tell us why not?W: Well, the most important thing is to eat healthy food every day.I: Um, right.W: And this is more important than the idea of superfoods. Eating an apple a day is better for youthan eat
13、ing a kilo of spinach one day a week.I: I see. So what youre saying is I: Theres been a lot of talk about food pills.W: Yes.I: Are they healthier than other types of food? Could they be the food of the future?W: Well, in the past astronauts ate a type of food pill when they were in space. It was dri
14、ed foodand they added water to it.I: Right.W: But I dont think food pills will replace normal food.I: Right. Whys that? For health reasons or social reasons?W: Well, cooking and eating together is an important part of family life and it always will be. Yousit down together at a table and you eat and
15、 talk. Its a very old tradition, and eating pills isntthe same.I: Hmm, so we wont eat only food pills?W: Food pills might become more popular, but no, we wont eat only food pills in the future.I: Well, thats interesting because I was reading about W: In the future we may have special food that can c
16、hange its flavor.I: Can you give an example?W: For example, imagine you like chocolate ice cream, but your friend likes strawberry. You eatthe same ice cream but it will taste different for both of you.I: The same food that tastes different for different people W: Youll think its chocolate ice cream
17、 and your friend will say its strawberry. It might happenwith drinks, too. You take a bottle of liquid out of the fridge. You press the button which says“coffee” or “lemonade” or “hot chocolate”. You put the bottle in the microwave and the liquidbecomes the drink that you choose.I: So it starts off
18、as the same food or drink, but then we change its flavor by pushing a button.W: Thats right. Just by pushing a button.I: So how does it work?W: Well, this is possible because of nanotechnology. The technology might not replace normaldrinks and food, but it may become common in the future.I: And nano
19、technology is something thats used in different areas of science ViewingScriptsB = Ronnie Barker; C = Ronnie CorbettB: I say, that was, that was really jolly good that was. I must say I really enjoyed that. Thanksvery much.C: Thats fine. Fine.B: I say, its, its a super game, isnt it? I, I cant under
20、stand why Ive never tried it before.Absolutely lovely. I loved it. But thanks to you, old boy, of course, from now on, I shall be adedicated squish player.C: Squash.B: Pardon?C: The game is called “squash”.B: Oh squash, yes, thats right. Im sorry. Um who actually won? I mean, I couldnt quitegrasp th
21、e scoring mechanism. I mean, did I, did I win?C: Yes, you yes, you won, you won.B: Oh, thats good. How many goals did I get?C: Goals?!B: Well, you know, er thingies, er whatever runs .C: Points!B: runs ah, points!C: Points!B: Points, yes.C: Points.B: How many points did I get?C: Well, the score was,
22、 if you want to know, game-love, game-love, game-love, game-love.You see?B: Yes.C: You won four games to love!B: Oh, I see. So, I got four and you got love.C: Yeah.B: I see. But how many is love?C: Love is nothing.B: Oh no, no. Thats not right, Im sure, because Im sure you got a goal, earlier on, ri
23、ght at thebeginning.C: A point!B: A point, I mean.C: A point, yes, well of course I did. That was when you B: Oh, I know, I was holding the thing by the wrong end. I must remember, hold the bat by thethin end.C: The racket!B: Racket, I mean.C: The racket!B: Yes.C: This is this is a ball.B: Yes.C: Th
24、e game is called “squash”.B: Yes.C: Lets start from basic principles.B: Yes.C: The whole thing is called “squash”.B: Squash.C: This is a ball.B: Yes.C: This is a . racket when you do that. Thats what that is. That is a racket.B: I see. Will it work now youve done that?C: Ah I dont much care, to be h
25、onest. I mean Im not going to be playing squash anymoreever!B: Oh, I say. Thats a pity, because I was hoping we could have another game next week. I mean,I can, I thought, well you know, I thought I might get a bit better.C: A bit better? A bit better?! Look matey, Im the secretary of this squash cl
26、ub. You know. I, I, Imean, I captain the A-team. You know. Im one of the best players round here, as a matter offact. You know, I won the area finals last year, all that sort of thing, you know. You know, Imgood. You know, good. And you come along here, if I may say so. Youve never played thegame be
27、fore. Youre vastly overweight, if I may say so. Youre very slow on the court. Youvegone out on that court, and youve thrashed me. Youve pounded me into the ground. Youpulverized me, in front of my friends, four games to love! Well, how do you do it?B: Beginners luck?C: Its a fluke. Thats what it is,
28、 a fluke, matey. It wont happen again. Ill tell you what Itwont happen the next time.B: No, well, there wont be a next time, will there? Because youve broken your rocket.C: My racket! Ill get a new one. I dont care. Ill get a new one. Look, mate. Ill get a new one,and tomorrow morning, here, 10 oclo
29、ck, things will be different!B: Oh no, no. Sorry, old boy. No, not tomorrow. No can do.C: What do you mean, “No can do”?B: Ive got to go up to a place called Lords tomorrow. Ive got to play a game called “cracket” orsomething.Speaking for communicationRole-playScriptsConversation 1D = Doctor; W = Wo
30、manD: Hello. Im Dr. Andrews. Now, whats the matter?W: Well, doctor, I feel terrible. I get these headaches and I feel sick.D: Oh. How long have you had this problem?W: A few weeks now. And I cant sleep at night because my head hurts.D: You cant sleep?W: Thats right.D: And are you very worried or und
31、er pressure at the moment?W: No, I dont think so.D: Do you have a healthy diet?W: Hmm. Quite healthy.D: Do you drink tea or coffee?W: Yes, I do.D: How much?W: Tea? Er probably about eight cups, or ten.D: A day?W: Yes.D: I see. And has that changed in the last few weeks?W: Not really.D: OK. Well the
32、first thing is I think you should stop drinking so much tea and coffee. Try todrink just one small cup a day. Ill give you some painkillers for the headaches. Take two ofthese three times a day. I dont think its anything to worry about, but if your headachescontinue Conversation 2D = Doctor; M = Man
33、D: Good morning. How can I help?M: Well, Im worried about my foot.D: Your foot?M: Yes. It hurts when I walk.D: I see. Did you do anything to it? Did you have an accident?M: Um. Well, sort of.D: What happened?M: I kicked a wall.D: I see. When did you do that?M: About a week ago.D: OK. Did you go to h
34、ospital?M: No.D: Can I have a look?M: Yes, of course.D: Where does it hurt? Here?M: Argh. Yes, there.D: Can you move it?M: Yes, a little, but its very painful.D: Hmm. I think it might be broken. Its nothing to worry about, but I think you should go to thehospital for an X-ray. Ill write you a note a
35、nd if you just take this Group discussionScriptsA: Does exercise make you feel relaxed?B: Yes, I think it really does. Sometimes its difficult to find time to exercise, but I play footballafter work on a Monday, and I play tennis at the weekend, and I feel so much better. If I dontplay one week, I f
36、eel terrible. So, yes, doing sport makes you feel really good. You feel muchbetter, and more relaxed.A: How much exercise do you do in a week?C: In a week, well I probably do about two or three hours of exercise, maybe more. I go to thegym once or twice, if I have time, and I sometimes go swimming.
37、Oh, and I ride my bike at theweekend, so actually, probably three or four hours a week. More than I thought. Yeah, fourhours, thats OK.A: Do you have a sporting hero?D: Oh yes, Pel. Hes a hero, not just for me, but probably for all Brazilians. I think he is one ofthe greatest football players ever.
38、He was such a good athlete, and he had so much talent. Hewas “King of Football”, and scored more goals for Brazil than anyone else. And he was bornvery poor. You know he didnt have money for a football so he used to practice kicking agrapefruit, or a sock stuffed with paper.A: How much do you walk a
39、 day?E: Oh my goodness. Well, I suppose. I dont walk very much actually. I um I drive, the careverywhere. Thats terrible, isnt it? Um. Yes, I probably only walk about, about maybe fiveminutes every day.Further practice in listeningShort conversationsScriptsConversation 1W: Sorry. I have a project to
40、 do and I will have to stay at work until 6 oclock. So I cant make it to the bar at 5:30.M: OK. Then lets meet at the cinema 10 minutes before the movie starts.Q: What is the woman going to do with the man in the evening?Conversation 2M: Sallys been doing yoga for three months to lose weight. But I
41、wonder how she can succeed when she eats like that.W: Oh, poor Sally. She really should watch her diet and try to eat something less fatty.Q: What do we learn about Sally?Conversation 3W: We use flexible time in our company. That is, early risers can begin work at 7 a.m. and finish at 3 p.m. while l
42、ate sleepers need not go to work until 10 a.m. but they must work until 6 in the evening.M: Thats cool for a night owl like me.Q: At what time is the man most likely to go to work?Conversation 4M: Youve been working so hard. I know you dont want to rest because you love your job. But remember what p
43、eople say: Relax or die.W: Thanks for caring so much. But, really, Im feeling fine. I dont need time off.Q: What does the woman mean?Conversation 5W: Do you know John has got straight As in the final exams? Hes been taking 6 courses this term and working more than 20 hours a week.M: Good for John! H
44、ow he can balance work and study so well is really beyond me.Q: What does the man mean?Long conversationScriptsM: So Mary, I heard you were thinking about doing a triathlon?W: Thats right. But you know triathlons are tough with the three events: swimming, then cycling and finally running! My sister,
45、 Jennifer, did a triathlon last year and loved it! So, I decided to give it a try.M: Good for you! I did my first triathlon back in college six years ago. Now, I do at least one triathlon every year. It keeps me fit and healthy with regular swimming, cycling, and running. So do you have a favorite o
46、f the three events?W: Yes! Definitely running. I started running back in high school and loved it! I woke up at six a.m. every morning and then ran three miles. Now that Im training for the triathlon Im loving waking up at six a.m. and running again.M: Not me! Running is my worst event! I get bored
47、when I run. I start daydreaming about other things and forget where Im going! Two times last week I made a wrong turn and almost got lost!W: For me, its swimming. Swimming pools are fine but triathlons take place in lakes. And Im scared that a giant fish will eat me!M: What?! Come on! There arent an
48、y giant people-eating fish in lakes and even the small fish will be scared away when hundreds of people from the triathlon are swimming there all at the same time!Q1: Why did the woman decide to do a triathlon?Q2: When did the man first do a triathlon?Q3: How does the man feel about running?Q4: Why
49、doesnt the woman like swimming in the triathlon?Passage 1ScriptsHappiness increases when we experience more positive emotions throughout the day.Fredrickson, a leader in the field of psychology, identifies 10 positive emotions, including joy, interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, love and so on. How often we experience these positive emotions compared to negative emotions in a day affects not only our mood, but
