新视野大学英语视听说教程第一册最新版Unit4答案(含听力原文)(2)

V. Let’s Talk

Emma: Michael, whereabouts in China are you from?

Michael: I was born in Beijing, but I live in Shanghai now. How about you?

Emma: I’m from Scotland.

Michael: Oh? What’s it like?

Emma: Well, the weather is pretty cold there. Actually, most of Scotland is cols and often wet.

I’m sure it’s the coldest part of the British Isles.

Michael: Beijing is very cold in winter too, although it’s more of a dry cold, if you know what I

mean. However, I like winter; it’s my favorite season. Summer is just too hot!

Emma: Well ,I think you’re lucky to have a hot summer. Scotland’s summer is pretty miserable,

wet and cold.

Michael: Do you think people’s personalities are defined by the climate they live in?

Emma: Well, that’s an interesting idea. I think there’s definitely something in it, because when the

weather is hot, I easily lose my temper, but when it’s cooler, I feel much calmer.

Michael: If it’s raining I always feel depressed. I cry along with the weather!

Emma: Spring always makes me feel happy; the birds are singing and the whole atmosphere

seems cheerful.

Michael: Hmm, I agree. I think spring is my favorite season too.

Emma: What about the winter blues? What are they?

Michael: Well, that means you’re down in the dumps, because the weather’s so gloomy and cold.

You feel all sad and blue! I often get them.

Emma: Oh, I don’t. I love winter, but I suppose you could say I get the summer reds! I always see

red in the hot weather and get into arguments and stuff.

Michael: A,B,E,G

Emma: c,d,f,h

For Reference

A

A, complain about the awful weather.

What awful weather! It’s going to rain, I think.

B, agree with A and complain about the weather forecast.

I think so. Why did the weather forecast say it’s going to be fine today? They always make such mistakes!

A, promise you will never believe the weather forecast.

Yeah. How can they be so stupid? I’ll never believe the forecast anymore!

B, make a suggestion about what you do today.

Forget about it. We can go to see a movie. What do you think?

A, say what you think of B’s suggestion.

OK, maybe we don’t have other choices.

新视野大学英语视听说教程第一册最新版Unit1——Unit10答案(含听力原文)

B

A, complain about the hot weather.

Ugh, I’ve had enough of these dog days. I am sweat all over.

B, invite A to swim and take a sunbath.

Why not go swimming and take a sunbath with me?

A, say you are good at skiing but mot swimming.

I am not a good swimmer. I wish I could go skiing in the North.

B, persuade A to swim by promising to be his/her guide and lifeguard.

Oh, come on. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. I’ll be your guide and lifeguard. Do come with me. Alright?

A, give your response to the invitation.

No, the sun burns your skin. I’d rather sit before an electric fan eating ice creams.

VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking

Task 1: Dust Storms

American researchers say dust clouds from dry African deserts may be a threat to human health in the United States. The dust may contain many small organisms that could be dangerous. Each year, huge storms form in the Sahara desert of northern Africa. Winds carry the dust across the Atlantic Ocean. The movement of dust has been increasing in recent years because of longer periods settles in South America. From June to October, the winds change and transport the dust to North America, Central America and the Caribbean. More than half of the dust that reaches the United States settles in the sate of Florida. For many years, it has caused the skies there to turn red. There is probably a link between the dust storms and higher rates of allergies and breathing problems in people in this area.

1. human health dust clouds

2. the Sahara Atlantic Ocean South America

3. October Central America the Caribbean

4. the United States Florida the skies

5. dust storms allergies breathing problems

Task 2: Mental Energy and Season

You may not believe that our mental energy varies from season to season. But some people think that it does. Research has shown that climate and temperature have a definite effect on our mental abilities. Scientists have discovered that cool weather is much more favorable for creative thinking than is summer heat. Spring spears to be the best period of the year for thinking. People seem to be a lot sharper in spring than they are in any other season. One reason may be that in spring people’s mental abilities are affected by the same factors that bring about great changes in nature. Fall is the next-best season, then sinter. Summer seems to be the best time to take a long vacation from thinking. This does not mean that all people are less intelligent in summer than they are during the rest of the year. It does mean, however, that the mental abilities of most people tend to be lowest in summer. Be aware of these facts, and you will bring your talent into full play.

新视野大学英语视听说教程第一册最新版Unit1——Unit10答案(含听力原文)

1.F 2.T 3.F 4.F 5.T

Task 3: Raining in My Heart The sun id

The sky is

There’s not a to spoil the view But it’s raining

Raining in my heart

The weatherman says today

He doesn’t know that you’ve And it’s raining

Raining in my heart

Oh misery, misery

Oh what’s gonna of me?

I tell myself

My won’t show

But I know that soon all my will Come a raining down

Raining in my heart…