1、Unit Three FiguresPart I Viewing, Listening and SpeakingFor this section, you are required to watch a video three times. Each time you must complete an exercise with a different focus. Before watching, make yourself familiar with the following words and expressions, which will make it easy for you t
2、o understand the video.Words and Expressionsnotion n. an idea, a belief or an understanding of sth. 观念；想法purveyor n. a person or company that supplies sth. 承办商stint n. a period of time that one spends working somewhere or doing a particular activity 定额工作；定量fancy a. unusually complicated, often in an
3、 unnecessary way 奇特的；异样的knit vt. join closely together 编织；密接；结合ministry n. the work and duties of a minister in the church天职demeanor n. the way that sb. looks or behaves 风格parody n. a literacy or musical work that copies a serious work in a humorous way（对严肃的文学或音乐作品的）滑稽模仿作品commencement n. a ceremony
4、at which students receive their academic degrees or diplomas 毕业典礼make-believe n. imagining or pretending things to be different or more exciting than they really are 虚构tie-in n. a product such as a book or toy that is connected with a new film/movie, television program 关系；搭卖的广告time capsule n. a cont
5、ainer that is filled with objects that people think are typical of the time they are living in. It is buried so that it can be discovered by people in the future 现代历史资料和文物的储放器；时代文物密藏容器（内中存放具有时代特征的物品， 以备后世研究）Characters: Jeff Greenfield (CNN Correspondent)Fred Rogers (the host of the television show M
6、ister Rogers Neighborhood)Setting: At the StudioTopic: A Wonderful NeighborTapescriptJeff Greenfield: Fred Rogers, Mr. Rogers to you and to me, has been walking through the same door for more than 30 years. Fred: Its a beautiful day in this neighborhood. A beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be
7、mine? Could you be mine?Jeff: Walking into his living room and ours, inviting our children to his “Neighborhood”, and to his land of make-believe. Fred: The whole idea is to look at the television camera and present as much love as you possibly could.Jeff: If it all seemed a bit old-fashioned in thi
8、s era of fast-paced cartoons and quick edits and product tie-ins, thats because Mr. Rogers kept some old-fashioned notions about television throughout his life and work, notions you dont hear much these days.Fred: I believe that those of us who were the producers and purveyors of television, I belie
9、ve that we are the servants of this nation.Jeff: Fred Rogers didnt plan on a career in television. He was a music major in Rollins College. He wanted to be a composer. But there was something about television, then in its earliest years, something that interested and annoyed him at the same time.Fre
10、d: I got into television because I hated it so.Jeff: He began by writing and producing a program called “The Childrens Corner.” Then after a short stint on Canadian television, “Mr. Rogers Neighborhood” was born. That was back in 1968, making it PBS longest running show. Fred: What a fine boy you ar
11、e!Jeff: Making him a star to the under-six set and their parents. It was a golden opportunity to cash in, an opportunity he never took.Fred: I never had much of a desire for a fancy lifestyle, and I never needed a lot of fancy things.Jeff: Some of the characters on his last shows like this Mr. McFee
12、ly, were original. So were some of the sweaters, which were all Christmas gifts knitted by his late mother.Fred: My mother made a sweater a month, for as many years as I knew her, and every Christmas she would give this extended family of ours a sweater.Jeff: But if life inside the “Neighborhood” re
13、mains something of a time capsule, life outside the “Neighborhood” changed dramatically from the 60s to the millennium. But for Fred Rogers, it always came back to the children, to what they needed.Fred: We all long to be lovable, and capable of loving. And whatever we can do, through the “Neighborh
14、ood” or anything else, to reflect that, and to encourage people to be in touch with that, then I think thats our ministry.Jeff: Mr. Rogers demeanor often made him a target for parody- surely no one could be really that innocent, that gentle. But for years, Fred Rogers was one of the most requested s
15、peakers at college commencements, suggesting that long after his audience had left childhood behind, they found themselves hungry for another visit to his “Neighborhood.” Jeff Greenfield.(499 words)Practice One Directions: Watch the video and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or F
16、alse (F).T 1. Mr. Rogers still kept old-fashioned notions about television both in his life and work.T 2. Fred firmly believes that both producers and purveyors are the servants of the nation.F 3. Fred Rogers was originally a composer and majored in music in Rollins College.F 4. Fred began by writin
17、g and producing a program called “Mr. Rogers Neighborhood”.F 5. Fred had strong desire for a fancy lifestyle and need a lot of fancy things.T 6.Fred Rogers had always been a most requested speaker at college commencement.Practice Two Directions: Watch the video again and answer the following questio
18、ns. Check the answers with your partner. For each question, you should answer in no more than 10 words.1. Why did Fred invite the children to his “Neighborhood” and to his land of make-believe?Because he wanted to present as much love as possible.2. Why did Fred began his career in television?Becaus
19、e there was something that both interested and annoyed him. / Because he hated it so.3. What happened to “Mr. Rogers Neighborhood” in 1968?It became PBS longest running show.4. What do you know about the characters on his last shows?Some of the characters were original.5. What is so special about th
20、ose sweaters?They were all Christmas gifts knitted by his mother. / Every Christmas his mother would give them sweaters.6. What remained the same for Fred Rogers though life changed dramatically?Always coming back to the children, to what they needed.Practice ThreeDirections: Watch the video a third
21、 time, this time you are required to repeat a few important lines.(What you said will be recorded so that you can compare your pronunciation and intonation with the speakers. Try to imitate their pronunciation and intonation.)1. If it all seemed a bit old-fashioned in this era of fast-paced cartoons
22、 and quick edits and product tie-ins, thats because Mr. Rogers kept some old-fashioned notions about television throughout his life and work, notions you dont hear much these days.2. He wanted to be a composer. But there was something about television, then in its earliest years, something that inte
23、rested and annoyed him at the same time.3. Making him a star to the under-six set and their parents. It was a golden opportunity to cash in, an opportunity he never took.4. But if life inside the “Neighborhood” remains something of a time capsule, life outside the “Neighborhood” changed dramatically
24、 from the 60s to the millennium. But for Fred Rogers, it always came back to the children, to what they needed.5. We all long to be lovable, and capable of loving. And whatever we can do, through the “Neighborhood” or anything else, to reflect that, and to encourage people to be in touch with that,
25、then I think thats our ministry.6. But for years, Fred Rogers was one of the most requested speakers at college commencements, suggesting that long after his audience had left childhood behind, they found themselves hungry for another visit to his “Neighborhood.”Practice Four Directions: Now you hav
26、e some idea about A Wonderful Neighbor. Please discuss in group the following questions:1. In what way can people present as much love as they possibly could?2. How could we stick to our pursuit when everything around us changes a lot?3. What is so special about the land of make-believe for the adul
27、ts?Cultural Notes1. Mister Rogers Neighborhood: It began airing in 1968; the last set of new episodes were taped in December 2000, and began airing in August 2001. The show has the distinction of being the longest running program on PBS; it ran for 998 episodes. Each episode begins the same way, wit
28、h Mister Rogers walking until he is coming home and singing his theme song, “Wont You Be My Neighbor?“ and changing into sneakers and a zippered cardigan sweater.2. Fred McFeely Rogers (1928 2003) : an American educator, minister, songwriter, and television host-the host of the television show Miste
29、r Rogers Neighborhood, in production from 1968 to 2001.3. PBS: the Public Broadcasting Service (an organization in the US that broadcasts television programmes to local stations that do not show advertisements.Part II Skills TrainingTraining Focus:Predict occupation In short conversations, certain j
30、obs are mentioned. In this section you will be required to predict several occupations according to the speakers statements. Some words and expressions are crucial and help with the prediction of certain occupation.Suggested Approaches:1） While listening, focus your attention on the key words which
31、indicate what the occupation might be or those words which are relevant to jobs. 2） Pay attention to what the two speakers are talking about and try your best to figure out the speakers jobs from these clues.3） Notice the words and expressions which are closely related to certain places and jobs and
32、 make intelligent guess based on the information you can get from the context.Now use the above training skills to finish the following exercises. Listen to the conversations and choose the right answer to each question you hear. Before listening, make yourself familiar with the following words and
33、expressions, which will be helpful for your understanding.Words and Expressionsmechanic n. a person whose job is repairing machines, esp. the engines of vehicles 机械师；机修师plumber n. a person whose job is to fit and repair things such as water pipes, toilets, etc. 管道修理工dealer n. a person whose business
34、 is buying and selling a particular product 商人；经销商candidate n. a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job 申请求职者；候选人nuisance n. a thing, person or situation that is annoying or causes trouble or problems 讨厌的东西/人/行为speeding ticket n. an official notice that orders one to pay a fine
35、because of breaking or exceeding the speed limit while driving 超速行驶罚单Tapescript1. W: How long will it take to have my car repaired?M: Well, it wont be long. About a week. Ill let you know as soon as it is readyQ: What is the man?A) A mechanic. B) A plumber. C) A dealer. D) A salesman.2. M: Good even
36、ing, Madam. There is a table for two over there. This way, please. W: Thank you. Could I see the menu, please? Q: What is the man? A) A waiter. B) A customer. C) A clerk. D) A manager. 3. M: According to your ad in todays morning post, you have an apartment to rent. W: Yes, thats right. Its on the s
37、econd floor. Would you like to have a look? This way, please. Q: What is the woman? A) A salesgirl. B) A secretary. C) A landlady. D) A servant.4. W: Im not feeling well today. My head aches all morning. Is there anything wrong?M: Let me have a look. Well, I dont think its very serious. Just have en
38、ough rest.Q: What is the man?A) A nurse. B) A doctor. C) A teacher. D) A manager .5. M: May I help you, madam? W: Well, Its my cell phone. It wont work and I only bought it for two days.Q: What is the woman?A) A customer. B) A mechanic. C) A shop assistant. D) A saleswoman.6. W: Congratulations! I h
39、eard you are the top one in your class. M: Thank you! You also performed well.Q: Who are the two speakers?A) Colleagues. B) Students. C) Teachers. D) Actors.7. W: Mr Smith, I wonder if I could have my three-day holiday next week?M: Well, okay. Just fill in this form and let me know the specific time
40、.Q: What is the man?A) A teacher. B) A doctor C) A manager D)A travel agent8. W: Hi, Tom. Any news for me these days while I am away?M: Oh, yes. I just forgot to tell you I am supposed to be the project manager.Q: Who are the two speakers?A) Classmates. B) Co-workers. C) Managers. D) Candidates.9. W
41、: Oh, its terrible. The pipe is leaking all the time. Could you fix it?M: Dont worry, madam. Ill get my screw and check it at once.Q: What does the man do?A) A mechanic. B) A clerk. C) A plumber. D) A salesman.10. W: What a nuisance! Why did you give me a speeding ticket? M: Cant you read? You are 1
42、0 mph over the limit.Q: What is the man?A) A policeman. B) A driver. C) A customer. D) A teacher.Part III Comprehensive TrainingPractice OneWords and Expressionscourier n. a person or company whose job is to take packages or important papers somewhere （传递信息或重要文件的）信使； 通讯员pharmacist n. a person whose
43、job is to prepare medicines and sell or give them to the public in a shop / store or in a hospital 药剂师receptionist n. a person whose job is to deal with people arriving at or telephoning a hotel, an office building, a doctors surgery, etc. 接待员；招待员Directions: In this part, you will hear 5 short conve
44、rsations and 1 long conversation. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C)
45、and D), and decide which is the best answer. Short ConversationsTapescript1. W: Could you tell me how long will it take this parcel to get to New York?M: Courier? About a week.Q: What is the man?A) A clerk. B) A salesman. C) An officer. D) A postman.2. W: Excuse me, sir. Can I have those pills, plea
46、se?M: Well, have you got a prescription？ I can get them for you if you have one.Q: What is the man?A) A doctor. B) A Pharmacist. C) A nurse. D) A librarian.3. W: Do you really think I need a special treatment?M: Not necessary, all you need is enough sleep. Q: What does the man do?A) He is a speciali
47、st.B) He is a doctor.C) He is a nurse.D) He is a dentist.4. W: Good evening, sir. Would you mind sitting here? A lot of people are dining here this evening. Im afraid there arent any other tables available now.M: Id prefer to sit next to the window but this would do. Q: What does the woman do?A) She
48、 is a waitress.B) She is a receptionist.C) She is a sales person.D) She is a manager.5. M: Excuse me. Id like to place an ad on your Sunday edition.W: OK, but Im afraid youll have to run your ad all week.Q: What is the woman?A) A saleswoman.B) A publisher.C) An officer.D) An agent.Long ConversationTapescriptsM: Have you ever dreamed of becoming so successful?W: No, I have never thought of leading the life of my wildest dream.M: Then what would you say about your great career now?W: Well, I guess there is luck and also strong willpower, maybe a lot more to account for my life toda
