新策略大学英语听力教程第一册unit9 - 第二册unit4听力原文(4)

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Unit 1 Youth

Part I In-class Listening

I. Understanding Basic Skills

Listening Task 1

Directions: Listen to the dialogue. Pay attention to the underlined words. Then read after the recording.

M: That jacket really looks good on you, Beth. W: It’s so great. How did you know I wanted it? M: Oh, I just listen, watch and remember. You looked at it in Maxi’s window and I remembered it. W: Is that how you choose all your presents? M: I try to.

W: I make long lists for birthdays, but it is so hard to choose. I always know what my mom wants, but my dad…

M: Always gets a tie or aftershave lotion. W: How did you know? M: Because my dad gets the same. Listening Task 2

Directions: Listen to the proverbs and write them down. Pay attention to the sound changes.

1. A good beginning makes a good ending. 2. Experience is the best teacher. 3. Respect yourself, or no one else will respect you. 4. Knowledge in youth is wisdom in age. 5. Time and tide wait for no man. II. Understanding a Conversation

Listening Task

Directions: Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions.

W: Some of my girlfriends have an unusual style. They have short hair, they only wear T-shirts, jeans, and tennis shoes, and they never wear makeup. I think if I didn’t know them I wouldn’t be able to tell that they were girls!

M: There are a lot of girls like that, but I think they’re still really cute. Their style has a nice, casual and confident feeling; it looks very natural.

W: Some of them even talk in a different way from other girls; their voices are kind of throaty.

M: There are definitely girls who project a more masculine attitude. One good example of this kind of “tomboy” is the 2005 Super Girl contest winner, Li Yuchun. To tell you the truth, the first time I saw her on TV, I couldn’t tell that she was a girl, but the more I watched the more I liked her style. By the end, I was a dedicated fan.

W: That’s true. Li Yuchun has tons of fans even though she doesn’t fit the traditional Chinese ideal of female beauty. Tomboys like her defy the idea that women have to be gentle, tender, sweet, and cute in order to be pretty. M: I think that this trend is an expression of individuality.

W: You could even say that tomboys are an example of the independence and strength of modern women. III. Understanding Passages

Listening Task 1

Directions: Listen to the passage and choose the best answers to the following questions.

The Heroes and Heroines in the English’s Eyes

Sky.com quizzed 2,000 English people for their views on the heroes and heroines in their mind.

The results show that what society defines as a “hero” and a “heroine” seems to differ greatly.

The majority of the top 10 women chosen, such as Diana, Princess of Wales and Amy Winehouse, seem to portray a certain sense of vulnerability or have had to fight against some adversity in their lives.

By comparison, the male heroes are generally much stronger, and with the exception of Churchill, are known for their talent, rather than their personality or the impact they have had on the world.

The following are some of the heroes and heroines voted by the English people: Amy Winehouse has been voted the ultimate heroine by UK youngsters. And another troubled singer—Pete Doherty, who was recently sentenced to 14 weeks in jail, was the second most popular ultimate hero among the respondents in the under 25 age group.

WAG Coleen McLoughlin also made it on the heroine list among the under 25s. Among the general population, Winston Churchill was named the UK’s top hero, followed by Elvis Presley. And the top heroines were Diana, Princess of Wales, followed by Winehouse, who has been nominated for three Ivor Novello Awards this year.

Among the over 50s, the Queen is the third most popular heroine, and she comes sixth in the general poll.

Actress Helen Mirren, who played the monarch, comes fifth generally and second in the over 50 group.

Listening Task 2

Directions: Listen to the passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

Finding Youth Volunteer Opportunities to Increase a Child’s Skills

A good way for children and teens to develop responsibility, independence, teamwork and work ethics early on, is to find youth volunteer opportunities for them.

There are many youth volunteer opportunities available and some places take volunteers as early as age 13, while others may require ages a bit older, and some others have opportunities for younger children. Youth volunteer opportunities can provide your child with a chance to learn more about a field they may be interested in; with experience and knowledge that may be beneficial later on and also with the opportunity to find out what would truly interest them in the long run.

Your child can take on the responsibility of putting together their own youth volunteer opportunities. Help them start a community clean up group with their friends and pick up trash at the local schools, parks or neighborhoods. Have them learn and share responsible earth care, pet care and animal rights as a group. They can team together to promote earth day activities, healthier lunch and snack options in schools, and so much more. The options are truly endless, so allow your child to get creative and interactive!

Unit 2 Fashion Part I In-class Listening

I. Understanding Basic Skills

Listening Task 1

Directions: Listen to the sentences and write them down. Then write “R” for the rising tone or “F” for the falling tone in the brackets. 1. Nice to meet you, too. ↘

2. Shall we go and see her now? ↗ 3. You did a good job, really. ↘ 4. Ah, really? ↗ 5. It sounds ni …… 此处隐藏：9452字，全部文档内容请下载后查看。喜欢就下载吧 ……