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1、- 26 -大英聽說教程 第一冊 聽力原文Unit 1Part ADialogue 1:Bill: Hi, Mary!Mary: Hi, Bill. How are you doing?Bill: Fine, thanks. And you?Mary: Just fine. Bill, Id like you to meet my classmate, Bob Smith. Bob, this is my friend, Bill Jones.Bill: Hello, nice to meet you.Bob: Nice to meet you, too. Dialogue 2:Linda:

2、Excuse me, are you Paul Johnson from London? Im Linda Blake from Smith and Wells.Paul: Yes, I am Paul Johnson. How do you do, Miss Blake?Linda: How do you do, Mr. Johnson? May I introduce Charles Green to you? Hes our sales manager.Paul: Pleased to meet you, Mr. Green.Mr. Green: Its a pleasure to me

3、et you.Dialogue 3:Jack: Mum, Ive brought one of my friends.Mother: Ask him in, Jack.Jack: Come and meet my family, Tom. Mum, this is Tom, my roommate.Mother: Hello, Tom. Its good to know you.Tom: How do you do, Mrs. Brown?Jack: And this is my sister, Jane. Part B Talking about Studying EnglishAt a g

4、athering of students from China and some other countries, Yang Weiping and Virginia Wang, both first-year college students, are talking about their learning of English.Hello, my name is Yang Weiping. Im a freshman at Peking University and Im majoring in chemistry.At college we have to study a foreig

5、n language. I choose English because I like listening to English programs on the radio and TV. I also like British and American pop songs. Some day I hope to visit Britain and the United States.I started learning English several years ago and Im getting better at it. My favorite activity is listenin

6、g, especially listening to songs and stories. My big problem is, however, speaking. I feel nervous whenever I speak. And I never seem to know what to say when people talk to me. But Ive decided to overcome my shyness and learn to speak English by speaking as much as I can.Hi, my name is Virginia Wan

7、g. Im a library science major at the National University of Singapore. In our country, English is important. It is one of the official languages and you have to be fluent in English to get a good job.Ive been studying English since high school. Im good at reading because I like learning about new th

8、ings and new ideas. There are so many books and articles written in English. Our textbooks at the university are in English, too. I know writing is also very important, but I find it really difficult.When I graduate from the university I would like a job in the city library where I can read all kind

9、s of new books. Part C How to Improve Listening ComprehensionAmong the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, I find listening most difficult because I worry about the words I dont know. Now Im trying to focus on the general idea, not worrying about the new words. This makes me fee

10、l good, because I know Ive understood something. Then, I listen again carefully and if I have any problems I play the difficult parts again. In this way I come to understand better both the main idea and the details of the listening text. Unit 2Part ADialogue 1:Its a really wonderful evening. Thank

11、you very much for inviting us.Im glad you enjoyed it.Maybe we could get together sometime at my home.Sounds nice.Dialogue 2:Great party, isnt it?Yeah, really.You look familiar to me. Have we met before?Im afraid not.Dialogue 3:Im afraid I have to go now.So soon? Well, I enjoyed our talk together.Me

12、too.Dialogue 4:Excuse me, could you tell me the time?Its half past 5 by my watch.Thank you very much.Youre welcome.Dialogue 5:Is this seat taken?Oh, let me move my stuff.Arent you Jack Brown? Im Bill, Bill Stone.Oh, hello, Bill. Fancy meeting you here!Dialogue 6:Hi, Jack. So good to see you.Oh, hi,

13、Andy. Its been quite a while since we saw each other last. Howre things with you?Just fine. Whatve you been doing these years?Well, Ive been studying for my PhD degree here at the university.Thats wonderful. Statement 1: May I introduce Miss Jones to you?Statement 2: John Davis was born in Californi

14、a in 1930.Statement 3: I cant agree with you more.Statement 4: My birthday is on June 20th.Statement 5: Paul, is your sister married?Statement 6: Look, here comes Mr. Black, our sales manager.Statement 7: Bob isnt in the library right now.Statement 8: Mr. Taylor is said to be leaving for South Afric

15、a soon.Statement 9: Pass me the beer, please.Statement 10: I was wondering if you could help Anna with her music lessons. Part B How to Improve Your Conversation SkillsTo speak to people in a foreign language requires courage and a willingness to make errors. Some people are so afraid of making mist

16、akes that they never open their mouths. And thats the biggest mistake of all. Now if you have courage and are ready to make a few errors, what do you say?First of all, you have to open the conversation. Finding an appropriate topic is half the battle. Some topics, such as the weather and news, work

17、well. But others, such as age, money or peoples appearance do not. The following are some good ways to open a conversation.Weather - It sure is cold today, isnt it?News - Did you hear about that terrible forest fire?A conversation in a foreign language doesnt always go smoothly. Sometimes your partn

18、er talks too fast and you find it difficult to follow. Not to worry, though. You can always ask your partner to repeat what he has said or to speak more slowly. For example, Excuse me, but could you say that again? I didnt catch it. Or Could you speak more slowly, please?At the end of a conversation

19、 you need to find a way to close it in a polite way. Well, I really need to be going, or It was nice talking to you are frequently used by people to end a conversation.Part C How to Improve Your Conversation SkillsTo speak to people in a foreign language requires courage and a willingness to make er

20、rors. Some people are so afraid of making mistakes that they never open their mouths. And thats the biggest mistake of all. Now if you have courage and are ready to make a few errors, what do you say?First of all, you have to open the conversation. Finding an appropriate topic is half the battle. So

21、me topics, such as the weather and news, work well. But others, such as age, money or peoples appearance do not. The following are some good ways to open a conversation.Weather - It sure is cold today, isnt it?News - Did you hear about that terrible forest fire?A conversation in a foreign language d

22、oesnt always go smoothly. Sometimes your partner talks too fast and you find it difficult to follow. Not to worry, though. You can always ask your partner to repeat what he has said or to speak more slowly. For example, Excuse me, but could you say that again? I didnt catch it. Or Could you speak mo

23、re slowly, please?At the end of a conversation you need to find a way to close it in a polite way. Well, I really need to be going, or It was nice talking to you are frequently used by people to end a conversation.Unit 3Part AMaggie likes swimming but she doesnt care for skiing. She loves flying on

24、planes and traveling by train but she hates getting on buses because they are too crowded and dirty. She is not interested in playing the piano and she prefers reading to playing computer games. She loves going to Chinese restaurants and her favorite food is spicy Sichuan bean curd. After work she i

25、s keen on listening to music. She prefers light music to rock, because light music makes her feel relaxed. She enjoys watching TV in the evening. She thinks a lot of news programs but sitcoms are the last kind of thing for her to watch.Question 1: Ive never been abroad.Question 2: Mrs Johnsons child

26、ren usually pray before they eat.Question 3: The city of Dalian impressed me because its so clean.Question 4: The traffic in the city should be better.Question 5: Mother told Mary not to speak so quickly.Question 6: I think my listening has improved a lot.Question 7: What a pleasant idea!Question 8:

27、 The shoe shop is at the corner of the street.Question 9: After I graduated I got a job in the City Bank.Question 10: Im not an English major but I like English a lotPart B Accommodation for College StudentsR: Good morning. Can I help you?S: Yes, please. Im a new student and Id like to have some inf

28、ormation about the . em . the accommodation for students.R: Right. The university provides two types of accommodation, halls of residence and self-catering accommodation.S: How much does it cost for the self-catering accommodation?R: For a single room, thirty-seven pounds eighty-six per week, thats

29、about five forty-one a day. For a double room, its fifty-two seventy-eight per week. This will apply throughout this academic year.S: Id like to stay in the self-catering accommodation. How far is that from the residence to the university?R: It all depends. The residences at 36 Elms Road and 110 Pal

30、m Road are about one and a half miles from the university main site and the Freemens Common Houses at William Road are half a mile. S: When do I need to apply?R: Are you an undergraduate or a postgraduate?S: Undergraduate.R: Then you should apply for it as soon as possible, since places in universit

31、y-owned accommodation are limited and if you dont apply before the end of the month, you are not likely to get a place.S: Could you possibly tell me what to do, if no vacancy is available?R: Yes, you may consider private accommodation. The university runs an Accommodation Information Office and its

32、staff will help you.S: Wheres the office?R: In the Students Union Building.S: Whom can I contact?R: Mr. Underwood. David Underwood, the manager of the accommodation information office.S: Thank you very much.R: You are welcome.Questions:1. What does the dialogue mainly tell us? 2. Which of the follow

33、ing is not included in the dialogue?3. What would the student probably do right after the conversation?Part C What College Professors DoCollege professors are often believed to lead easy lives of quiet thinking while teaching one or two classes every week. But college professors do much more than go

34、 to class. The average professor spends between six and fifteen hours in the classroom weekly. And that same college professor works from sixty to eighty hours a week.Because they must remain current in their fields, professors spend part of that time reading, reading, reading. That leads to additio

35、nal hours during which they revise and update their class lecture notes. It takes far longer to prepare notes than to deliver them in class. Professors may spend time conducting experiments, working on college projects, or advising students. They may be writing books, articles, or papers for deliver

36、y at conventions.When not in the classroom or in the office, professors are still working, behind closed doors in committee sessions or at home grading papers and preparing for tomorrows classes. To accept this sort of schedule willingly, they must feel strongly about the importance of the college e

37、xperience.Statements:1. College professors actually lead a busy life, while teaching.2. Usually professors spend about sixty to eighty hours a week in the classroom.3. Professors spend part of their time in reading and studying, because they always feel their knowledge needs to be improved and updat

38、ed.4. College professors have to do all kinds of things besides their usual load of teaching.5. In order to remain as professors, they may spend their time in writing books and articles.6. Professors are always working when not in the classroom or in the office.7. Professors have to accept their bus

39、y schedule willingly, if they want to be qualified for their jobs.Unit 4Part ADialogue 1:(At a party)A: Great party, isnt it?B: Yeah, super. Everyone seems to be having a good time.A: They do, dont they?By the way, do you know that girl talking to Jack?B: Who? Oh, thats Mary. She lives in our dormit

40、ory.A: Shes very pretty. Dont you think so?B: Yes, and clever, too. One of the best students in her class, I believe.A: Do you know her well?B: Quite well, shall I introduce you to her?A: Thatd be nice. Dialogue 2:M: When are you leaving for Australia, Diana? W: In just two weeks. And Im so excited.

41、 But there are still one or two things I need to do before I go.M: Like what?W: Like going to the travel agent and figuring out what to do with my apartment while Im gone.M: Your apartment? Perhaps you can sublet it.W: Yeah, but who to?M: Hmm, let me think. Oh, I know just the person. An old friend

42、of mine, Peter Jones, is coming here to do some research this summer, from June through August.W: Thats exactly when Ill be away. Sounds ideal. When could you talk to him about it?M: Well, Ill be calling him later this week, anyway. Ill mention it to him then.W: Thanks a lot. Come to think of it, Mi

43、chael, shall we have a get-together with Tom and Catherine this weekend?M: Good idea! Lets do that. Question 1:Remember to put down the zip code when you address the envelope. Mine is 92381. Question 2:Sallys aunt has just come back from France. Now shes staying at the Park Hotel, Room 2608. Questio

44、n 3:Mr. Davis lives at 1540, Water Street. Question 4:It usually takes about 75 minutes to get to the airport from here. Question 5:The new coat cost me 156 yuan. Question 6:The Tower of London is 900 years old. Question 7:Mr. Baker has been working in the City Bank of New York for two years. He now

45、 has an annual income of $84,200 / 84200. Question 8:New York is 1,735 / 1735 miles away from here. Question 9:Please get to the Shanghai Museum no later than 9:40 / twenty to ten /nine forty. Question 10:The clock in the reading room must be fast. Its 5:45 / five forty-five / a quarter to six by my

46、 watchPart B Small Talk Is EasyA: Mike, guess what?B: What?A: Carol just invited me to a party at her house on Saturday.B: Carol? You mean the pretty girl in your economics class?A: Yeah.B: Great! Im sure youll have a super time.A: Im not so sure.B: What do you mean, John? I thought you really liked

47、 Carol.A: I do. But I dont know her friends very well.B: So get to know them.A: But Im no good at small talk.B: Small talk is easy. You can learn.A: By Friday?B: Sure. Ill coach you. You just have to remember a few simple sentences. A: I dont know. I have trouble remembering things. Especially when

48、I meet people. I get nervous. B: Dont worry. John. You can do it. You just need a few tips.A: But what if I say something stupid?B: Relax. You wont. But even if you do, its all right. Everyone makes mistakes.A: Yeah, especially me! What if Im boring? No one wants to listen to a bore.B: Hey, youre no

49、t giving a speech. Youre just having a conversation. So just talk about something you know they are interested in.A: Thats the problem. I dont know what Carols friends are interested in.B: Let them tell you. If you let people talk about themselves, theyll think you are interesting.A: You mean someth

50、ing like, So, tell me what you are interested in.B: Well, you dont have to be that direct. For example, you can talk about the weather.A: You cant be serious. The weather is boring.B: Its a good excuse to find out what they like to do. On a rainy day, you say, What do you do in such terrible weather

51、?A: What if they just stayed home and read a book?B: Then ask them about the book. You can ask if it was good. Ask if they liked it and why. Then talk about a book you really liked.A: So thats what small talk is about, is it? Well, Ill give it a try. Thanks for the tips, Mike.B: Youre welcome. Have

52、a good time at the party.Questions:1. What are the two speakers talking about?2. What do you learn about John from the dialogue?3. What is Mike doing? Part C Are You Calling about the Party?Laura: Hello. This is Laura Davis speaking.Simon: Oh, hello, Laura. This is Simon here. Simon Williams.Laura:

53、Oh, Simon. How nice to hear you. Are you calling about the party? You did get the invitation, didnt you?Simon: Yes, thanks, I did. Thats just it, Im afraid. You see, Im already tied up that evening.Laura: Oh, really? That is a pity.Simon: Yes. Im afraid its been planned for ages. You see, some frien

54、ds of mine are coming to see me. I havent seen them for a long time, and you know. well. I managed to get some tickets for the opera, and I promised to take them out to dinner afterwards. I cant get out of it, unfortunately. I wish I could.Laura: Oh, what a shame! We were looking forward to seeing y

55、ou. Still, if you can drop in later with your friends, wed love to see you.Simon: Thanks. Well, Ill certainly try, but I dont think theres much chance. Actually Ive sent you an e-mail to say I cant come.Laura: Oh, have you? Thats very kind, thanks. Well, keep in touch, Simon.Simon: I will. Regards t

56、o James. And I hope the party goes well. Bye!Laura: Thanks. Bye.Statements:1. Simon is calling because he hasnt got the invitation.2. Simon will take his friends out to dinner after going to the opera.3. Laura has made a promise to her friends and will not break her promise.4. Both Laura and Simon w

57、ill be rather busy that evening.5. Laura and Simon agree to meet daily.Unit 5Part ADialogue 1:Hello. 103-6215.Hello. Is Cindy there?No, she is out. Do you want me to take a message?Yes, please. Tell her to call back David this afternoon, David Johnson. Dialogue 2:Hilton Hotel. Can I help you?Mr. Joh

58、n Thomas, Room 1230, please!Ill put you through. Sorry, Mr. Thomas isnt in at the moment. Can I take a message?Tell him to call Bill Green at 415-389-1074 this evening. Its important. Dialogue 3:Hello, can I speak to Mary?No, Im afraid shes out. Could I know who is calling?Well, this is Judy, her ol

59、d classmate. Can I leave a message?Certainly.Please ask her to meet Judy outside the Art Museum at ten tomorrow morning. Dialogue 4:Hello.Hi, Mrs. King. This is Tom here. Is John in?Hello, Tom. Im sorry Johns out right now. Would you like to leave a message?Yes. Tell him not to forget to come to my

60、party this evening.All right. Ill let him know about it as soon as he gets in.Dialogue 1:W: Front Desk. May I help you?M: Could I have the number for the box office of Eastern Airlines, please?W: Just a moment.M: Thats all right.W: The number is 6247-2255.M: Thank you very much.W: Youre welcome.Q: W

61、hats the phone number that is inquired? Dialogue 2:W: 6471-2817.M: Hello. Can I speak to Susan?W: Im sorry Susan is not in at the moment. Would you like to leave a message?M: Well. Please ask her to call me at 5404-9982.W: OK. Ill give her the message.M: Thanks a lot.W: Dont mention it.Q: At what nu

62、mber will Susan call back? Dialogue 3:W: Number, please.M: Oh, Id like to make a collect call.W: Where to?M: San Francisco.W: What number?M: 415-566-1268.W: Whats your name?M: Wang Xing.W: And where are you calling from?M: 612-930-9608.W: Hold the line, please.Q: At what number is the man calling fr

63、om?Part B A Business CallA: Good afternoon. ABC Imports. May I help you?B: Yes, may I speak to Mr. James Johnson, please?A: Im afraid Mr. Johnson isnt available right now. Would you like to leave a message?B: This is Richard Alexander with Star Electronics. Its very important that he returns my call this afternoon.A: Does he have your office number and your mobile phone number?B: I think so, but let me give them to you again.A: Okay.B: