1、1Uint1II. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptM: Im beside myself with joy. Im so lucky. Guess what? Ive won a lit of money in the lottery.W: Yeah? Well, you do know that money is the root of all evil, right?Q: What does the woman mean?2. ScriptW: Mary was furious. Her son wrecked up her car.M: He shou
2、ldnt have driven a car without a drivers license. Hes still taking driving lesson.Q: What do we know about Marys son?3. ScriptM: Susan, I hear youre going to marry that guy. Some people think youll regret it.W: Is that so? Only time tell.Q: What does the woman imply?4. ScriptM: Mary, I just want to
3、say how sorry I was to learn of your mothers passing. I know how close you two were?W: Thank you. It was so sudden. IM still in a state of shock I dont know what to do. Q: Which of following is true?5. ScriptW: I get furious at work when my opinions arent considered just because Im a woman.M: You sh
4、ould air your view more emphatically and demand that your vice be heard.Q: What is the woman complaining about?Keys: 1.C 2.B 3. D 4.A 5.DIII. Listening InTask 1: What a clumsy man!ScriptMaria: Jack, can you help me move this heavy box? 2Jack: No problem, Maria. Here let me lift this end. Oops! Maria
5、: Ouch! My foot! Come on, cant you be a little more cautious? Jack: Im so sorry. It was an accident. No need to be furious! Maria: Youre always so clumsy, Jack. Im really losing my patience with all the stupid mistakes you make around the office. Jack: Calm down, Maria; Ill certainly be more careful
6、 next time. This was just an accident. Maria: If you arent more careful, then next time someone could be badly hurt. Oh, look! The glass in the box is all broken now. Mr. Johnson is going to fly into a rage. Jack: Oh no! What can I do to keep him from hitting the roof? Maria: Well, you can begin by
7、helping me clean up the mess and then honestly tell him about your mistake. Jack: Maybe if I offer to pay for the damage, he wont be so angry. What do you think? Maria: That might help solve the problem, though it could be quite expensive to replace it. Jack: Well, Im willing to do what it takes to
8、keep Mr. Johnson from exploding. I need to keep my job! 1.Why did Maria get angry with Jack?2.What can you infer about Jack from the dialog?3.Judging from the dialog, who is MR.Johnson mostly like to be 4.What does Maria advise Jack to do?5.Which of the following is not mentioned as a reason why Jac
9、k wants to pay for the damage?Keys: ACBCBTask 2: Causes of depressionScriptHello, everyone. Today I invite you to join me in an exploration off the causes of depression. There ate many factors involved, but I believe some deserve special attention.Heredity certainly plays a role. .The tendency to de
10、velop depression may be inherited; there is evidence that this disorder may run in families.Physiology is another factor related to depression. There may be changes or imbalances in chemicals which transmit information in the brain called neurotransmitters. Many modern antidepressant drugs attempt t
11、o increase levels of 3certain neurotransmitters so as to increase brain communication. While the causal relationship is unclear; it is known that antidepressant medications do reliever certain symptoms of depression.Researchers also study psychological factors. They include the complex development o
12、f ones personality and how one has learned to cope with external environmental factors, such as stress. It is freeqently observed that low self-esteem and self-defeating thinking are connected with depression. While it is not clear which is the cause and which is the effect, it is known that suffere
13、rs who are able to make corrections to their thinking patterns can show improved mood and self-esteem.Another factor causing depression is ones early experiences. Events such as the death of a parent, the divorce of the parents, neglect, chronic illness, and severe physical abuse can also increase t
14、he likelihood of depression later in life.Some present experiences may also lead to depression. Job loss, financial difficulties, long periods of unemployment, the loss of a spouse or other family member, or other painful events may trigger depression. Long-term stress at home, work, or school can a
15、lso be involved.It is worth nothing that those living with someone suffering from depression experience increased anxiety which adds to the possibility of their also becoming depressed.Depression-causing FactorsDescriptionHeredity The tendency to develop depression is inherited and may run in famili
16、es.Physiology Depression may be caused by changes or imbalances in chemicals called neurotransmitters, which transmit information in the brainAntidepressant medication relieve certain symptoms of depression.Psychological Factors Low self-esteem and self-defeating thinking are connected with depressi
17、on.Sufferers who make correction to their thinking patterns can show improved mood and self-esteem.Early Experiences Event like the death of a parent, the divorce of parents, neglect, chronic illness, and severe physical abuse can increase the likelihood of depression.Present Experiences Job loss, f
18、inancial difficulties, long periods of unemployment, the loss of a spouse or other family member, or long-term stress may trigger depression.Living with somebody with depressionThis causes increased anxiety, for those who live with them.4Task3:Happiness indexScriptAustralians were the happiest peopl
19、e in the world according to a survey undertaken by two market researchers. They conducted door-to-door surveys and interviews with nearly 30,000 people in 30 countries. They asked respondents how satisfied they were with their overall quality of life. Forty-six percent of Australians proclaimed to b
20、e “very happy“ and expressed optimism about their future. Following them in the “very happy“ group was the USA (40 percent), Egypt (36 percent), India (34 percent) and the UK and Canada (32 percent). Hungary got the wooden spoon, finishing bottom of the happiness chart. Thirty-five percent of its ci
21、tizens said they were either “disappointed“ or “very unhappy“, followed by Russians at 30 percent. The research demonstrated that money and age were key determinants in how happy people are. Although the study did not indicate money could buy happiness, it did reveal a link between a lack of money a
22、nd unhappiness. Less happy populations were found among lower-income groups or the unemployed. The study also suggested that on the whole, the older we become, the less happy we are. Globally, teenagers are the happiest people. The age group with the lowest levels of happiness was 50-59. Only 16 per
23、cent of those in their 50s said they were very happy. The factors that make us happy include good health, financial security and a happy marriage. Material comforts such as cars, clothes and gadgets ranked comparatively low. 1.Which country ranks to the second happiest?2.What conclusion can we draw
24、from the passage about money and happiness?3.Which age group is the least happy?4.Which of the following is the least important in making people happy?5.What is the passage mainly about?Keys: BDAACIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Dont let it get to you!Susan: You look so angry. What happened? Chris: Nothing
25、Id rather not talk about it. Just dont ask.5Susan: Come on. Relax. Talk to me.Chris: All right. This morning I took my car to the garage to check the air conditioner. They only gave it a quick look, refilled it with some Freon, and charged me 300bucks!Susan: No wonder youre livid. Id be mad too if s
26、omeone ripped me of like that.Chris: Yeah. And they were rude. They said I didnt know anything about cars, which I dont, but they didnt have to be so blunt!Susan: Sounds like you got a raw deal!Chris: Whats worse, as I was leaving, I herd then saying, “Dont trust that guy. He looks broke.” When I he
27、ard that, I almost hit the roof.Susan: Dont let it get to you. Better ignore them.Chris: I agree. I did manage to keep my cool.Susan: Well, the best thing you can do is to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Agency.Chris: Sounds like a good idea.MODEL2 Im too depressed.ScriptSusan: Chris,
28、I hear youve been down in the dumps, so Ive come to cheer you up.Chris: Its not gong o work. Im too depressedSusan: Come, on. Tell me whats on your mind.Chris: Everything. My girlfriend left me; my dog ran away; my wallet was stolen.Susan: Dont worry. Ill help you solve the biggest problem: finding
29、you a new girlfriend.Chris: Forget it. Anyway, Im getting bad grades, and I was told that Id have to repeat a lot of courses next year. When I heard that, I almost lost it.Susan: Look, relax. Ill help you with those courses.Chris: Yeah, but I also have three weeks laundry to do., and my room is a pi
30、gsty.Susan: Forget it. Youre on your own.Chris: Come, on. What are friends for?Susan: To keep you in high spirits; not to do your laundry.MODEL3 You seem to be on top of the world.ScriptNora: Oh, hey, John!John: Hey!Nora: You seem to be on top of the world tonight. Whats up?6John: Im so happy Im abo
31、ut to burst. Guess what?Nora: Youve got me.John: It might be true that misfortunes never come singly, but you can also have a “double blessing”. And thats what I had.Nora: You mean youve had two happy events in your life?John: Exactly. You know, I was strong in all subjects except physics. Now Ive f
32、inally passed the test-the one I needed to qualify for a Bachelors degree.Nora: Congratulations! Youd failed it three times. No wonder youre beaming. Whats the other good news?John: The multinational I was dong my field project at offered me a job at a good staring salary.Nora: Wow, wonderful, simpl
33、e wonderful.John: I feel like celebrating. Shall we go to a bar?Nora: Why not?Now Your TurnTask 1SAMPLE DIALOGA: You look furious. What happened?B: Nothing. Id rather not talk about it. Just dont ask.A: Come on. You shouldnt keep your feeling to yourself. You need to let off some stream. So, talk to
34、me.B: All right. This morning I went to a shop to buy a digital camera, I only need an ordinary one. It is enough for my tours in the summer vacation. Buy they persuaded me to buy a professional camera, which cost three times as much.A: But you were willing to buy for it. Anyway, it must work better
35、.B: You see, I know next to nothing about photography. So they simply tricked me into buying an expensive one.A: No wonder youre livid with rage. Id be mad too if I were robbed like that. What are you going to do?B: I already went back to them and asked to exchange it for a cheaper one.A: What did t
36、hey say?B: Oh, they were rude. They insisted that they hadnt encouraged me to buy a professional camera, and that I bought it myself.A: Sounds like you got a raw deal!B: Whats worse, as I was leaving, I heard they say, “That guy looks broke. He shouldnt have bought any camera.”A: Dont let it get to
37、you. Better ignore their rude remarks.B: I agree. I did manage to keep my cool.A: Well, the best thing you can do is to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Agency. If they talk to the shop, maybe they will give you a refund.7B: Sounds too good to be true.V. Lets TalkWilliams feelingsWhen I
38、 first met my parents, I was really shy, and I was, and I was in my foster home and I ran upstairs, shy, and I was in my bedroom crying, and my mum came up and said, “Oh William, are you OK?“ and I ignored my mum, cause I didnt know her and I was scared. So, then my foster mum came up and I came dow
39、n and we had some fun time. It was nice when I first arrived. I thought, “Oh goody, two sisters, I can play with them.“ But now its just, “Oh no, not them again!“ I argue with one of my sisters about her rabbits, cause she doesnt let me touch them. Well she does, butWhen I have a bit of a bad time w
40、ith my sister, I go and speak with my mum and my dad. I feel most comfortable speaking to my dad about all my worries and stuff. I wish I had a brother in this family, but then its just nice (being.) having two sisters, but Id rather have a brother anyway. I mix with different people. Im mostly frie
41、nds with adults, cause I normally see adults more than children for some reason, I dont know why. It was scary going from my primary school to secondary school, but then thats just me growing up, and Ive got to take the chances and take, just take what Ive learned already and just move on and learn
42、different things. When I have a bit of a bad time with my sister, I go and speak with my mum and my dad. I feel most comfortable speaking to my dad about all my worries and stuff. I wish I had a brother in this family, but then its just nice (being.) having two sisters, but Id rather have a brother
43、anyway. I mix with different people. Im mostly friends with adults, cause I normally see adults more than children for some reason, I dont know why. It was scary going from my primary school to secondary school, but then thats just me growing up, and Ive got to take the chances and take, just take w
44、hat Ive learned already and just move on and learn different things. VI. Further Listening and SpeakingTask1: Big John is coming!ScriptA bar owner in the Old West has just hired a timid bartender. This (S1) owner of the establishment is giving his new hire some instructions on (S2) running the place
45、. He tells the timid man, “If you ever hear that Big John is coming to town, (S3) drop everything and run for the hills! Hes the biggest, nastiest (S4) outlaw whos ever lived!”8A few weeks pass (S5) uneventfully. But one afternoon, a local cowhand comes running through town (S6) yelling, “Big John i
46、s coming! Run for your (S7) lives!”When the bartender leaves the bar to start running, he is knocked to the ground by several townspeople rushing out of town. (S8) As hes picking himself up, he sees a large man, almost seven feet tall. Hes muscular, and is growing as he approaches the bar.He steps u
47、p to the door, orders the poor barkeep inside, and demands, “I want a beer NOW!”He strikes his heavy fist on the bar, splitting it in half. (S9) The bartender nervously hands the big man a beer, hands shaking. He takes the beer, bites the top of the bottle off, and downs the beer in one gulp.As the
48、terrified bartender hides behind the bar, the big man gets up to leave, “Do you want another beer?” the bartender asks in a trembling voice.“Dang it, I dont have time!” the big man yells, (S10) “I got to get out of town! Dont you hear Big John is coming?”Task 2: Reason and EmotionScriptEmotion is so
49、metimes regarded as the opposite of reason; s is suggested by phrase such as” appeal to emotions rather than reason” and “dont let your emotions take over”. Emotional reactions sometimes produce consequences or thoughts which people may later regret or disagree with; but during an emotional state, they could not control their actions. Thus, it is generally believed that one of the most distinctive facts about human beings is a contradiction between emotion and reason.However, recent empirica
