新视野(第二版)听说教程第3册 听力原文

Unit 1 Live and Love

10 short conversations

1. W: I don’t know what to say about your new girlfriend—she seems so cold, so distant.

M: Deep down, she’s a loving person. The problem is that she didn’t have a loving family like ours. So she doesn’t know how to express love.

Q: According to the man, what’s wrong with his new girlfriend?

2. W: You look at my father and see a tough man with a gun and blood on his hands. But I see him as a man who always provides for his family.

M: Whoa, wait a minute. I didn’t say anything of the sort. I admire your father a lot.

Q: What does the man think about the woman’s father?

3. W: You know, I never understood why my parents kept giving second chances to my brother. He never does right by them.

M: Then you don’t understand the nature of love. Love means never quitting on the one you love.

Q: What does the woman NOT understand?

4. W: If only I had more money, I would buy my parents everything they wanted.

M: That’s a very nice thought, but it’s really not necessary. Visit them more. That should be enough for them.

Q: What should the woman do for her parents?

5. W: Excuse me! Have you already started class? Or am I on time?

M: I’ve already begun the lesson. We’re talking about the meaning of love. Please take your seat.

Q: What is the topic for the class?

6. W: Some learn from their parents, some from their friends…but if a person has never learned about love, his life is a waste.

M: I agree whole-heartedly. Thankfully. I learned about love from my parents at an early age.

Q: What are the speakers talking about?

7. W: It’s 10 o’clock! You’re late again! I just don’t know what to say

anymore.

M: Sweetheart, love, darling, you should know that my being late has nothing to do with my love for you. Try to understand me.

Q: What can we infer from the conversation?

8. W: Sometimes I’m glad my mother isn’t alive. I think if she could see the person I’ve become, she’d really be disappointed.

M: Mom had a lot of love for you. If she were here now, she wouldn’t judge you that way. She just would’ve been happy to see her kids and help them when she could.

Q: According to the man, what would their mother NOT have done if she were alive?

9. M: Pardon me. Um, why don’t you teach us anything about love in class?

W: Well, love is important, but it’s not a good topic for the classroom. You should learn abut love from your parents or grandparents.

Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

10. W: I’ve been thinking about how I could teach my children to be more loving.

M: Sounds like a job for you and your husband. How about I give you some vacation time? You could take a family trip and talk more with your kids.

Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

Understanding a long conversation

M: Sometimes I really don’t understand you. You are often rude to our children, you never play with them, and you rarely say you love them. This isn’t how parents are supposed to act. Where did you learn such behavior?

W: Hey! I don’t think I’ve treated them any differently than my parents treated me and my sisters!

M: So that’s where you learned it…form your parents?

W: My parents were good. They raised three children.

M: From what I can see, they didn’t teach you how to be a loving person. What is going to happen to our kids? If you keep treating them poorly, they’re going to grow up to be just like you.

W: Listen, there’s a lot that I can learn about being a good mother, but I still think I’m doing a good job. Look at our kids. They’re already kind and loving people. And I don’t think you have any reason to worry.

Questions:

1. What are the two speakers talking about?

2. According to the man, what is wrong with the way the woman treats her children?

3. According to the man, what didn’t the woman’s parents teach her?

4. What does the woman think?

5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

Unit 2 Step Up to Better Health

10 short conversations

1. W: Wow! You look great! What have you been doing to look so good?

M: I’ve been lifting weights. I really feel great. Strange, but it hardly took any time at all before I started seeing improvements in my body.

Q: What has been happening?

2. M: Can you help me open this bottle? Someone put the cap on too tight.

W: Sure thing! Umm…there! Hey, that wasn’t tight at all! You really need to work out a little more and build up your strength!

Q: According to the woman, what is the man’s problem?

3. M: I just don’t know what I’m going to do about my energy level! No matter what I do, I always feel tired!

W: Here’s an idea: Since you’ve already been exercising a lot with no result, maybe you can change your diet.

Q: According to the woman, what should the man do?

4. M: I’d really like to begin an exercise program, but I simply don’t know how to begin.

W: I’ve spoken to a doctor about it. I’ll tell you what he told me: Start off with a little bit of running and then do more and more every day.

Q: What does the woman recommend?

5. M: I’ve been feeling terrible lately. Do you think exercise could help me?

W: I can’t stay for sure. It probably wouldn’t hurt, but exercise can’t cure all of your problems.

Q: What does the woman mean?

6. W: You always do so well in your classes! How do you make it?

M: Running gives me energy to stay up late into the night. This allows me to study more. Do the same and run with me tomorrow!

Q: What does the man recommend?

7. M: There’s a strange limp in your walk. Did you pull a muscle or something?

W: Nah. I just feel a bit tired from all the exercise I’ve been doing at the gym. I’ll return to normal in just a moment.

Q: What is wrong with the woman?

8. M: Have you seen how much weight Angela’s put on? Why do you think she stopped exercising and started eating such unhealthy foods?

W: It’s a sad story. Her parents got divorced, and now she’s totally ignored her health.

Q: What is the conversation about?

9. W: Hello? Are you the person I talked to on the phone about checking in for

an appointment?

M: Yes. Just sign you name on this piece of paper, and the doctor will see you as soon as he is free.

Q: Where does the conversation possibly take place?

10. W: I’ve been so very worried, and I don’t have a clue as to why I’ve been so sick.

M: Try not to worry too much. Do some running, see me in a week, and let me know if things change. I’ll run some tests on you if you’re still not feeling well.

Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

Understanding a long conversation

M: Hey! Hold up! Can you spare a minute?

W: Ugh, do you think you can make it quick?

M: I’ll only need a minute, and then you can return to your run.

W: Fine, what’s up?

M: Ma and Pa asked me to talk to you about all the exercising you’ve been

doing. They told me I could find you here at the school track.

W: So what of it?

M: They think you’ve been doing a bit too much.

W: You know what the doctor said—If I don’t get active, I could die of a heart attack.

M: Yeah, but I don’t think he meant for you to do so much. You should take it slowly. Maybe you could build an exercise program that becomes more and more difficult as time goes by.

W: Is that what your doctor said?

M: No. It’s just common sense. Everyone knows you shouldn’t overwork yourself when you start exercising.

W: Thanks for the concern. But tell Ma and Pa that I’ll be fine with what I’m doing.

Questions:

1. What are the speakers talking about?

2. What is the woman doing when the man calls out to her?

3. What are the woman’s parents concerned about?

4. How can the man be so sure of his opinion about exercise?

5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

Unit 3 Ways to Win

10 short conversations

1. W: The President has decided that the current education system must be changed.

M: Yeah. But the question is what to change and how to change it. I’d like a leader who has real ideas for how things could be done!

Q: What can we infer from the conversation?

2. W: A new language school from England has gotten a lot of attention because of its success in teaching students English.

M: I saw something on the news about it. I should ask my teacher what he thinks.

Q: How does the man know of the English language school?

3. W: My daughter’s college entrance exam is coming up, and I don’t think she’s ready.

M: You might want to send her to a test preparation school, modeled on the school in Japan. Students there do quite well.

Q: Why does the man recommend the test preparation school?

4. W: Our school has started offering classes in Chinese philosophy and religions.

M: I’ve actually taken some of these classes, as well as a Chinese cooking class. And now I want to visit China to see how the people live.

Q: What does the man want to learn about when he travels to China?

5. W: Do you have any ideas for how I could improve my study skills?

M: There are lots of special techniques and even classes on the subject of study skills, but I think you should forget about all of that. Just study more!

Q: What should the woman do?

6. W: I’ve been thinking a lot about how I could become happier. But I don’t know what to do.

M: Well, I think you should give up on the idea that money brings happiness. Try learning from poor, simple farmers. They always seem happy.

Q: What does the man think of farmers?

7. W: Well, I can’t see why you are traveling to Germany.

M: I now you want to me to stay here, but my boss is sending me. I’m supposed to have a look at a factory there and learn something from it.

Q: Why is the man traveling to Germany?

8. W: When the meeting begins, I’d like you to introduce the methods of negotiation you learned while you were in Japan.

M: OK. Do you have plans to discuss how these methods can be used, or can I do that?

Q: What are the speakers talking about?

9. W: While you’re away in Australia, I’d like you to learn all you can about Australian business, anything we can use to make our own company better.

M: OK, I will. I’ll work hard and make the best of this opportunity.

Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

10. W: After trying new education methods from Germany, Japan, and India, I’m still shocked to find that nothing is helping our students here improve.

M: Maybe methods aren’t successful outside of their own countries and we should stick to our local British ways.

Q: Where are the speakers?

Understanding a long conversation

M: Mandy has been working really hard to get into a good college. I wonder whether there’s anything we can do to help.

W: Well, we could send her to juku.

M: A what? That sounds Japanese.

W: It is Japanese. A juku is a Japanese school that prepares students for the college entrance examination.

M: There are Japanese schools here in the United States?

W: Not quite. There are schools here that are in the style of the Japanese ones. And they’re very successful in preparing students for big exams.

M: That sounds good, but I don’t think Mandy would want to leave the

school she’s at now.

W: She wouldn’t leave. Jukus are attended in addition to regular schools. She’d go there every day in the evening. And she’d also attend on weekends.

M: You think Mandy would do that? It’d take a lot her free time away.

W: Our daughter is a good student, and she wouldn’t mind the extra work involved.

M: OK, maybe we can go and visit one first before we make any decisions. How about tomorrow?

Questions:

1. What are the speakers talking about?

2. What do juku schools prepare students for?

3. What can we infer from the conversation?

4. How does the woman feel about Mandy?

5. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

Unit 4 Symbols of America

10 short conversations

1. W: It used to be that pictures of Uncle Sam were used just to encourage men to join the army. But now you can see his image in many other places as well.

M: Yeah. There are pictures of him all over the place, especially in advertisements.

Q: What are the speakers talking about?

2. W: The Statue of Liberty represents a welcoming spirit toward immigrants, right?

M: Well, mostly. But at first, it represented freedom from slavery. Then, it stood for the friendship between France and the US. And then even more.

Q: What can be inferred from the conversations?

3. W: In the painting, American Gothic, a farmer is holding a weapon. Why? Is he going to war?

M: No! That’s not a weapon! He’s holding a tool for doing farm work!

Q: What mistake did the woman make?

4. W: I’ve traveled around the US, but I haven’t discovered anything that

seems to represent it.

M: You haven’t been to Washington D.C. then. If you had, you would’ve seen a lot of buildings and statures that have come to represent the US.

Q: Why should the woman travel to Washington D.C.?

5. W: What do you think comes to mind when foreigners think of the US?

M: I’m not sure. But I hope they think of our beautiful forests and natural wonders. After all, this is what I think of.

Q: What does the man wish for?

6. W: I had no idea that America was so famous for its painters.

M: Well, there have been more than a few great American painters. However, I don’t think the US values them as much as it should do.

Q: According to the man, what is wrong with the US?

7. W: I have to write a report on American’s greatest symbol, but I don’t know what it is.

M: Well, you have a lot to choose fro. There’s the Golden Gate Bridge, the White House, the Statue of Liberty and so on…but if you asked me I think it’s the

painting American Gothic.

Q: According to the man, what is America’s greatest symbol?

8. W: I don’t think America has a symbol that compares with either the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Great Wall of China.

M: What are you talking about? There are many symbols in this country. Take the Washington Monument for example, it holds a lot of importance for people here.

Q: What does the man think of the Washington Monument?

9. W: Let’s see…so far we’ve been to Yosemite National Park, the Black Hills, and te Hoover Dam. What’s the next stop on this tour? I’m getting kinda tired of sitting.

M: I’m not exactly sure. Give me a moment and I’ll ask the bus driver.

Q: Where are the speakers?

10. M: I’m not sure why Mom and Dad took us on this tour of great American symbols.

W: Seeing these things up close is so much better than learning about them in school. I think they just wanted us to enjoy ourselves.

Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

Understanding a long conversation

W: Please be careful as you board the ship. We’ve had a bit of rain today, and the deck is slippery. There, now as you settle into your seats, let me share some information about the Statue of Liberty. But first, does anyone have any questions?

M: I have some questions about the Statue.

W: Could you please speak up?

M: I said, I have some questions about the Statue!

W: Well then, let me hear them.

M: Well, you see, I’m writing a report for school. So I need some details, such as how big the Statue is, when it was built, and so on. Mostly, I just need general information.

W: OK. You know that the Statue was built in France, right?

M: Sure.

W: Well, the French originally wanted to complete the Statue by 1876, but they had trouble gathering funds for it. So, it wasn’t finished until 1884. It was then

transported to the US. It’s worth mentioning that the Statue was sent in pieces, which were reassembled after arriving in New York.

M: When was that?

W: In 1885.

M: How tall is the Statue of Liberty?

W: Altogether, from the ground to the tip of the torch, the Statue is about 93 meters tall.

M: That’s a bit taller than I thought.

W: My number includes the base size. But subtracting the height of the base, the Statue is about 46 meters.

Questions:

1. Where are the speakers?

2. Why does the man want information about the Statue of Liberty?

3. When did the French finish building the Statue?

4. What surprises the man?

5. What can we infer from the conversation?

Unit 5 Death’s lessons for Life

10 short conversations

1. W: I’ll never forgive myself for not being there at Mom’s side when she died.

M: Don’t beat yourself up about this. You were there with her during so much of her life, so you have nothing to be ashamed of.

Q: What shouldn’t the woman feel bad about not being there when her mother died?

2. W: Before his death, Grandpa said we should always be generous with each other.

M: That’s Grandpa, always telling others what to do. But I’m not so sure he followed his own advice. I, for one, never saw hi share with anyone.

Q: According to the man, what kind of person was Grandpa?

3. W: Now that Dad has passed away, we need to prepare some words to say about his life.

M: We should tell others what he told us—to make the world a better place by being loving people. I’m sure the rest of the family would appreciate this.

Q: What does the man think that they should talk about?

4. W: My father keeps asking me to take him to a suicide doctor. He says he’s ready to die.

M: Since his illness is beyond cure, maybe you should respect his wishes. I know you don’t agree, but it’s his life and his choice.

Q: What does the man think?

5. W: Though she didn’t say so, I think Mom would want me to have some of her money now that she has passed away.

M: You can have all of it! I don’t care about the money; I only care about honoring her memory.

Q: What does the man care about?

6. W: I don’t know why Grandma didn’t want us to be in the hospital with her when she passed away.

M: Well, you know, she was a nurse. So she saw a lot of death. It’s an ugly thing, and she didn’t want us to see it.

Q: Why did Grandma want the speakers to stay away from her when she passed away?

7. W: Do you ever wonder what will happen after death? I mean, is there a heaven, or…

M: Ah, don’t be silly! When you’re dead, you’re dead! And that’s all there is to it! Nothing can convince me otherwise!

Q: What are the speakers talking about?

8. W: I hear you perform assisted suicides for old people. Is that right? Maybe you can end my pain?

M: I’m afraid you have me confused with a different doctor. And if you’re thinking of killing yourself, you should talk to a family member, your husband perhaps.

Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?

9. W: I feel terrible that I couldn’t make it to the hospital when Mom was dying.

M: You should. She kept asking where you were. Our mother was so good to you. You should’ve been there.

Q: What is the relationship between the two speakers?

10. W: When winter hits, old people die at a surprising rate here. Maybe 60 or 70 people will go in the first month.

M: Actually, the first month of last winter took 85 in our town. And with Dad being 86 now, I’m praying that he can survive the winter.

Q: How old is their father?

Understanding a long conversation

M: How’s your mother?

W: She didn’t pull through.

M: What?

W: Yeah, she passed away. It happened last night, at just after eleven o’clock. But I’d been expecting it for a long time.

M: Oh, I’m so sorry.

W: Thanks. I’ll be OK. Mom left me with some wisdom just before she passed away.

M: What did she say?

W: Minutes before she went, she said that there were 20 good things in life. And if a person did at least 15 of these things, that person would be happy.

M: Would you mind telling me what these things are?

W: Sure. One was that a person should have children. Having children can teach you about sharing, love and so much more. Mom said it was the best thing she had ever done.

M: And the others?

W: She said that a person should give money to charity, write a book, travel around the world, and make peace with one’s enemies.

M: That’s five things altogether. What about the others?

W: She closed her eyes then. And that was it.

M: That’s so sad!

W: Not really. I think I could guess the rest. Essentially, Mom was telling me to have an exciting and loving life, without hatred or anger.

Questions:

1. What are the speakers talking about?

2. According to the woman’s mother, how many things should a person do at least in order to be happy?

3. What can one learn from having children?

4. What can we infer from the conversation?

5. Why did the daughter feel all right even though her mother failed to list all of the good things?

Unit 6 Defending Ourselves against Disasters

10 short conversations

1. W: We were struck by an earthquake last week, storms this week, and reports show a tornado is on its way! What did we do to deserve this?

M: Deserve has nothing to do with it. It’s nature. We’ve just got to ready ourselves against it.

Q: How does the man feel?

2. W: I’m worried our home won’t stand up to an earthquake if one should come.

M: Perhaps not. But I built it to withstand a flood, and I think it should do that just fine. After all, floods are our concern in this region, not earthquakes.

Q: What was the man thinking about when he built his house?

3. W: Did you see the news? An earthquake hit Japan today.

M: Oh, that’s terrible. Just a week ago, there were earthquakes in the US and China. I hope we can learn to protect ourselves from them.

Q: What is the conversation about?

4. M: Many voters are concerned about the rising costs of fuel.

W: I think they’re being a little shortsighted. Rising fuel costs are good for the environment, because higher costs force people to consume less resources.

Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?

5. W: Is it just my imagination, or are the winters not as cold as they used to be?

M: I don’t think you’re imagining it. Many other people are saying the same thing. And some are worried that it’s signaling something bad to come.

Q: What do some people expect?

6. M: If anyone knows a better energy source than oil, share your idea with the class.

W: I might have an answer. Wind power is renewable, clean, and can be obtained in more places than oil.

Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?

7. M: You’re too young to remember, but in the 1970s there was a terrible energy crisis.

W: I’ve read about it. And if we want to avoid another one, and protect what we have, I think we must learn how to conserve our resources.

Q: What has the woman read about?

8. W: You’ve been standing here all day. What are you doing?

M: I’m talking to people about our shrinking forests. It’s a very important issue. If forests aren’t protected, we won’t have any trees left.

Q: What is the man doing?

9. M: New regulations will require most factories to reduce waste output by 30-35%.

W: Some will only have to cut waste by only 2 or 3%. But we’re going to be hit hard by this new law. We’re going to get it down by 50%.

Q: How much will the speakers’ factory have to cut waste by?

10. W: Can you go upstairs, gather the newspapers in our room, and bring them downstairs, honey? I’m going to make a run to the recycling plant.

M: Can I do it after school? I’m really in a hurry.

Q: Where are the speakers?

Understanding a long conversation

W: Today we’re very lucky to have with us a special guest. So I want you all to say hello to officer Mitchell.

M: Thank you, Ms. Lewis. I’m here to tell you about being safe during an earthquake. To start, does anybody have any questions? Anybody? Anyone at all? Would anyone like…

W: Officer Mitchell, I think the students are a little shy. How about I ask you some questions?

M: Sure. That’d be fine.

W: What should I do in an earthquake?

M: You should find a secure location to wait it out, like under a heavy table or desk, or in an interior hallway where you can brace yourself between two walls. Doorways are the safest places to stand, thanks to the strong beams overhead. However, watch out for swinging doors. And stay away from windows.

W: What if I’m outside?

M: In that case, you should get into an open area, away from falling buildings, trees and other things. And if you’re in a crowded public area, you should crouch low with your hands protecting your head and neck.

W: That sounds like good advice. But what if I’m driving?

M: Then pull over to the side of the road, stop, and wait until the quake has ended. Remember, earthquakes, like so many other things in nature, are dangerous.

Questions:

1. What are the speakers talking about?

2. Where is the conversation taking place?

3. Where is the best place to stay inside a building during an earthquake?

4. Under what circumstance should a person get low and protect his or her head during an earthquake?

5. Where should a person stop his or her car during an earthquake?

Unit 7 Great! Great! Greatness!

10 short conversations

1. M: What are you doing with two computers on your desk? You can’t possibly be using both.

W: Sure I can. It’s something I learned from reading about Bill Gates. And I’ve found that I can increase my productivity like this.

Q: What does the woman use two computers?

2. W: What? Late again? You know, you’ll never become a great person, like Bill Gates, if you don’t learn to be punctual!

M: Well, maybe I don’t want to be great. In fact, I think I’m OK with the way I am.

Q: How does the man feel?

3. M: When I met Michel Jordan, I could feel his energy. He was so positive and

energetic.

W: That’s what people always say about him. I’ve tried to duplicate those exact qualities in my lie. And, you know what? I’ve gotten a better job because of it.

Q: What do people always say about Michael Jordan?

4. M: Some great men, like Martin Luther King, Jr., distinguish themselves, by standing up for what’s right and never giving in.

W: You’re exactly right about great men and about King. He was a real hero.

Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?

5. M: Martin Luther King, Jr. is often credited for having been a great speaker, but I think he was also a great writer. Don’t you think so?

W: Sure. I’ve read his book Letters from a Birmingham Jail. It’s impressive.

Q: Why does the woman mention Letters from a Birmingham Jail?

6. W: When accepting the Nobel Peace Prize, King said he didn’t want to embarrass white people, only to gain freedom for his own people.

M: That’s very kind. And I think all truly great people have had similar spirits.

Q: According to the man, what is common to truly great people?

7. M: Not all great people are famous—take Jack Kilby as an example.

W: Right. Kilby invented the microchip, and received the Nobel Prize. But only a small part of the public knows of him. It’s very surprising.

Q: What is very surprising?

8. W: What’s the greatest invention of the last few hundred years?

M: Let’s see, the light bulb, the car, the phone? No, I think it’s the microchip. Whoever invented that changed the world more than anyone else.

Q: According to the man, which invention changed the world the most?

9. M: You’ve been sitting there at your desk all day. Don’t you think you should go outside with the other students for a while?

W: Nah. If I leave this room, even to go home, I might not accomplish my dreams.

Q: Where is the conversation taking place?

10. W: Our daughter is going to be the next Martin Luther King, Jr. I’m sure of it!

M: Well, I’m not so sure. But she does spend a lot of time fighting for the rights of others. And that’s enough to make a parent proud.

Q: What’s the relationship between the two speakers?

Understanding a long conversation

M: I’ve been thinking about a hero to model my life upon.

W: What’s this?

M: Well, you see, my teacher asked everyone to write a report on a great person. In the report, we have to go into what made the person great and how we’re going to learn from that peron.

W: I see. Why don’t you choose your dad?

M: No. Come on, Ma. My subject must be a great person in history, you know, someone like Martin Luther King, Jr. or Abraham Lincoln.

W: Ah. Ok, then why not Martin Luther King, Jr. ? He shaped the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and ’60s. In 1963, he organized a march on Washington, D.C. that drew 200, 000 people demanding equal rights for minorities. When he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 19, he became the youngest recipient ever. I remember watching him on TV and admiring him then. That was years before I gave birth to you and your sister.

M: King would make a goo subject. And I can say that I’m going to model myself on him by being brave, like he was when he went to prison for his beliefs.

Questions:

1. What did the teacher ask the man to do?

2. What is the relationship between the speakers?

3. What can be inferred from the conversation?

4. When did King organize a march on Washington, D.C?

5. Which of King’s qualities will the man try to develop in himself?