大学英语新世纪视听说第二册听力原文及答案免费(8)

I went inside and walked into my living room. It was spacious. There were sofas, a table, a big-screen TV, and a stereo system. It was pretty cool. All my best friends were there, too. But somehow they didn’t speak, didn’t smile, and didn’t even move. And then suddenly they all disappeared. I was scared. What a terrible dream.

I then went to the kitchen. It was also spacious. There were all kinds of kitchen equipment, including a gas stove, a refrigerator, and an oven. There also many electric appliances, such as a microwave oven, an electric mixer, and a food processor. I liked the food processor the most, which made life much easier. There was also a dining table in the middle of the room. The whole family was sitting around the table, waiting for the meal to be served. But the fridge was empty, and the gas stove didn’t work. And there was no electricity at all for the microwave oven and the the food processor. The hungry kids started to cry. I was in despair. And then suddenly I woke up. Optional Listening 3 Sleep and dreams

Scientists know that the brain is very active when a person is sleeping. There are five stages, or parts, of sleep. Stage 1 starts after you fall asleep. If there is a noise or a bright light, you wake up very easily. In stage 2,

your brain waves are very slow. In stage 3 and 4, you are in deep sleep. It’s very difficult to wake up then. Your body rests and grows during these stages. Stage 5 is when you dream. Your eyes move a lot, and your brain waves are fast. This stage of sleep is very important for your memory. After stage 5, you wake up a little, and then stage 1 starts again. We go through the five stages of sleep four or five times every night, so we have many dreams in one night.

How much sleep do you need? The answer depends on your age. Babies should sleep 15 to 16 hours every day. Children and teenagers need 9 or 10 hpurs of sleep, but older people only need 6 to 8 hours. If you sleep for only four hours one night, you may just feel tired the next day. But many nights of bad sleep can be bad for your health. People who don’t get enough sleep get sick more often. And sleep is very important for learning. It’s one reason why students should go to bed early. Optional Listening 4 The meaning of dreams

For centuries, people have asked: why do we dream? What do our dreams mean? Today, science doesn’t have definite answers to these questions, but we do know some things about dreams. First, we all dream, often 4 to

5 times a night. Second, we don’t usually remember most of our dreams. And finally, when we dream, our brains are very active.

Thousands of years ago, people began to study dreams. In many cultures, people believed dreams were messages from spirits or gods. Later, the ancient Greeks and Romans had a new idea: Dreams come from a person’s mind. Doctors studied dreams to help sick or worried people. I n the past, some cultures used dreams to predict the future. They thought dreams could help a person choose a husband or wife, guess a baby’s birthday, or starts a business. IN some places, this practice is still common.

Today, scientists think dreams are about our thoughts and feelings. Our minds send us messages about our lives. Unfortunately, many messages are often strange or confusing. People wake up and think: What did that dream mean?

So, how can you understand the messages in your dreams? Think about the events in the dream. What do they say about your life ? For example, one common dream is about flying. Sometimes this dream means you feel free or want freedom. Other times it means you feel afraid. What do your dreams tell you about your life? Keys:

OL 1: no one; couldn’t; run; can’t swim.

OL 2: A. 1. pink; 2. living room, kitchen; 3. large.

B. 1.True; 2. False; didn't speak or smile; 3. False; all; 4. False; sitting; 5. True OL 3:

A. 1. Stage 5; 2. Stage 1; 3. Stage 2; 4. Stage 3 and 4.

B. 1. Four or five times; 2. In Stage 3 and 4; 3. Fifteen to sixteen hours a day; 4. Sleep is important for learning. OL 4:

. 1. many times; 2. don't remember; 3. very active; 4. Greeks and Romans; 5. call tell us about hour daily lives. B. True; 2. True; 3. False; 4. False. OL 5

1. strange; 2. daytime; 3. pajamas; 4. laughed; 5.reminded him of; 6. hugged; 7. shook Roberto’s hand; 8.ballet dancer; 9. finished talking; 10. showed Roberto a surprise.

Unit7, Book 2 Optional Listening 1

Mark: I participated in the Nebuta Festival last August. It was a lot of fun! First, I went to a local shop to rent a haneto--- that’s the costume you wear. It’s easy …..anyone can do it and anyone can dance in the festival. The parade is loud and beautiful. People beat drums and dance around. The only bad part was when I injured my ankle from too much dancing! At night, After the parade, we watched some beautiful floats go down the river.

Marissa: I spent two months traveling through India with my best friend. One of my best memories is the Holi Festival. WE went to a local store and bought some colored powder. Then we mixed it with water. On the day of the festival, someone gave me a water pistol. I filled it with my colored water and started shooting everyone. I even sprayed a police officer! What a mess! It took a long time before the color came out of my skin.

Optional Listening 2

Dan: Ok, Marcia, that’s it. I think we’re finished with the planting. Marcia: Yeah, Dan, we should review the details one more time.