1、Book 2聽力原文整理Unit 1ListeningUnderstanding Short ConversationsNow you will hear ten short conversations. A question will follow each conversation. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.s time for International Clock Talk”（國際時間交談）! Time to discuss how you feel about

2、 time!M: Well, since we all come from the same country, I think our views will be similarl.Q: Why does the man believe the people will have similar views解析：從已知四個選項可知該題是針對某件事情的原因提問W: It annoys me the way my foreign friends treat time.M: I just read a book about this problem! It/s entitled? Internatio

3、nal Clock Talk.Q: Which problem is the book about解析：從已知四個選項可知該題涉及對話主題M: Australians are so relaxed about time! It drives me mad!W: That/s the way they are. While youre here, youll have to get used3 to it.Q: What advice does the woman give the man解析：從已知四個選項可知該題是對整個對話的理解M: Have you noticed differences

4、 between our culturesW: Sure. In my country, people dont care about time very much. Here, you take it seriously4.Q: How do people in the womans country feel about time 解析：從已知四個選項可知該題是問對話中they對待時間的態(tài)度W: Can you explain why you re always five minutes late for conferences （會議）M: Oh, Im sorry. In my coun

5、try, people are often late.Q: Why is the man late for conferences解析：從已知四個選項可知該題是問對話中he的某種行為或態(tài)度的原因W: What do you appreciate most about life in GermanyM: German people are rarely late for meetings. I never have to deal with latecomers.Q: What does the man like best about life in Germany解析：A B倆個選項涉及對話中

6、he的態(tài)度，C D倆個選項涉及對話中Germans對待遲到的態(tài) 度態(tài)度，注意聽懂對話和問題才能進行選擇M:v heard that Chinese people are very relaxed about time.W: That used to be true. Nowadays, people are increasingly bothered by lateness.Q: According to the woman, how have Chinese people changed解析：從已知四個選項可知該題涉及對話主體對時間或遲到的觀點M: Why did you walk out

7、of the restaurant abruptly （粗魯?shù)?突然地）We had just started talkingS.W: Just started We were there for two hours! In my country, meals take 15 minutes!Q: Why did the woman walk out of the restaurant so abruptly解析：從已知四個選項可知該題應(yīng)該是問對話中she做某件事情的原因9 W: What did Mon think about her trip to Russia Im so looking

8、 forward to6 hearing about it.M: She didnt say much. When I picked her up7 at the airport this morning, she was just eager to get home to see Dad. She just said the food was great there.Q: What is the relationship between the two speakers解析：從已知四個選項可知該題應(yīng)該是問兩個對話者的關(guān)系10 M: It/s only 6:30, and youre done

9、! I wont finish work till 10. You are very efficient.W: Well, Tom finished two hours earlier than me. That, s a sign of efficiency （效率） in my country.Q: How many hours earlier did the woman finish her work than the man解析：從已知四個選項可知該題應(yīng)該是問時間，學(xué)生在聽時應(yīng)注意各個時間所涉及的行為及 各個時間之間的關(guān)聯(lián)注釋：similar：相似的 be similar toenti

10、tle:1）給（書、劇本等）提名：定名：The author entitled his book On Poetry.作者把自己的書定名為論詩2）使有權(quán)做,給予的資格：entitle sb. to do.This ticket entitled you to a free seat at the concert,憑這張票你可以免費聽音樂會use to1）過去經(jīng)常：.I used to stay up late when I was single.我單身時經(jīng)常熬夜2）習(xí)慣于；be/get used to doing/sth., While you are in China, you will h

11、ave to get used to Chinese custom.你既然在中國，就得習(xí)慣 中國的習(xí)俗take sb. or sth. seriously認為某人或某物很重要，認真對待某人或某物.Itt s no kidding. You need to take it seriously.這不是玩笑，你要認真對待start start to do sth. or start doing sth.開始做某事,start后面接不定式和動名詞沒有明顯 的區(qū)別look forward to中的to是介詞,后面需跟動名詞,即look forward to doingpick uppick sb. up

12、用汽車搭載或接某人.T II be at the North Railway Station 10 o clock tomorrow morning, would you please pick me up then.我將于明天早上10點鐘抵達火車北站，屆時你能接我一下嗎2 ） a. pick sb./sth. up舉起或抬起某人或某物,拿起,拾起.My husband picked up my son and put him on his shoulders.我丈夫抱起孩子并把他放到肩膀上b. pick sb./sth. up見到，聽到（尤指借助儀器）.Could the equipment

13、 pick up the signal from the satellite這設(shè)備能收到衛(wèi)星發(fā)射的信號嗎3） pick sth. up通過實踐學(xué)會（外語,技術(shù)等）；得,染（疾?。郝牭健⒋蚵牭剑ㄏⅲ?.It natural for child to pick up parents accent.孩子很自然就會學(xué)到父母的口音 He is interested in picking up rumors.他樂于打聽各種謠 言Understanding a Long ConversationNow you will hear a long conversation followed by five

14、questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.M: You travel a lot. Which people do you think are the most time-consciousW: I think its probably the Swedes.M: Really, what makes you say thatW: Well, on my last trip to Sweden, I ordered a taxi to pick me up at m

15、y hotel at 6:25 am. I got to the street at 6:27, but the taxi had already left.M: Thats a little hard to believe. Is it trueW: Absolutely, everything runs on time there. There/s no room for mistakes. Everyone is very time-conscious!M: They must seem very stiff and serious!W: Sure, but once you get t

16、o know them, you find kind, caring people behind their serious faces. M: This is very different from my experiences traveling in South America. Of course, people there are very kind, but they don/t care much about time.W: I agree. South Americans don/t put very much stress on time. Theyre always lat

17、e for everything, but no one seems to mind.Questions:What does the woman think about Swedish people解析：從已知四個選項可知該題應(yīng)該是問they具備什么樣的特質(zhì)How long did the taxi driver wait for the woman解析：從已知四個選項可知該題應(yīng)該是關(guān)于時間，學(xué)生在聽時應(yīng)注意各個時間所涉及的行為 及各個時間之間的關(guān)聯(lián)Why does the woman say “theres no room for mistakes; in Sweden解析：從已知四個選項可

18、知該題應(yīng)該是問某件事情或某種現(xiàn)象的原因According to the woman, what are Swedes usually like解析：從已知四個選項可知該題應(yīng)該是問某人的性格What do the man and the woman say about people in South America解析：該題可從常識進行判斷：A和B選項不符合邏輯常識，如果有壓力，就不應(yīng)該經(jīng)常遲 到，D選項中的different（冷漠的）和kind（友好的）語義上相互矛盾，所以C才是正確答案Understanding a PassageNow you will hear a passage fol

19、lowed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.The biggest problem in my company has to do with culture, in particular our different ways of looking at time. People from some countries think it is OK to show upl late for a meeting and some people

20、even dont think they need to come at all! As president of the company, however it is my responsibility to tell them that this is not acceptable. Whereas2 in some other countries attending meetings is not considered very important, in this country, and especially in this company, meetings must be att

21、ended on time. Not being on time causes inefficiency. I spent all night thinking about the exact words that I would use to explain my feelings. I even wrote my words down. I planned to discuss this problem at the meeting today, and entitled my speech International Clock Talk”. Unfortunately, I have

22、a problemno one came to the meeting!Questions:What is the companys greatest problem解析：從已知四個選項可知該題應(yīng)該是問某些人對待開會的態(tài)度Which of the following does the speaker consider is his duty as president of the company解析：通過瀏覽該題四個選項，同學(xué)在聽時應(yīng)該注意抓住某人要做什么Why does lateness cause a decrease in efficiency解析：該題四個選項都是涉及原因，聽時應(yīng)該理解

23、全文，把握全局What did the company president do the previous night解析：從該題四個選項可知這個問題涉及的對象是he,而且是he做了某件事（Why couldnt the president do what he had planned解析：從已知四個選項可知該題應(yīng)該是問某個現(xiàn)象或某件事的原因注釋：show up1）到來，出現(xiàn) The president of the company had a problem to explain his feeling about late for meeting because there were on

24、ly two employees showed up in the meeting.公司總裁沒法向員工解釋他 關(guān)于開會遲到現(xiàn)象的看法，因為只有兩個員工出席會議） show sb. upa.因舉止失當(dāng)使某人羞與為伍,He showed me up by saying such foolish words.他居然說出如此愚蠢的話,使我羞于 與之為伍（弄的我很難堪）b.顯露某人不誠實后不名譽等.Jim showed him up as being greedy in face of money. 在金錢面前Jim顯露出他貪婪的而目2 whereas然而（經(jīng)常用于介紹與主句觀點相反的看法或觀點）.Sh

25、e prefers to spend income on clothing, whereas I d rather spend on booking buying. 她,也 是把工資花在賣服裝上，而我卻寧愿把錢用來買書whereas可用while來替換.Asian countries have large populations, whereas/while African countries have a fewN，/N國家 人口眾多，而非洲國家卻人口稀少HomeworkSupplementary ListeningTask 1 Now you will hear a long conver

26、sation followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.W: I always thought that culture shock was something that would happen to other people, not to me.M: Actually, Km not totally certain what the words /culture shock/ refer to.W: Culture shock

27、 is the anxiety that occurs when a person moves to completely new surroundings.M: Does it include a lack of direction and not knowing what is appropriate or inappropriateW: It sure does. And, it generally sets in a few weeks after arriving in a new place.M: Is it a physical or mental discomfortW: It

28、s both. Most people suffer stress in their body and mind. It can result in feeling very tired, getting sick, becoming depressed and doing things you might otherwise think are wrong.M: I think I* v experienced all of the symptoms （癥狀）.W: Its only natural. When you first arrive, you don/t speak the la

29、nguage, dont know how to use banking machines, dont know how to use the telephone and so forth.M: At the same time it can also be an opportunity.W: I agree. It can help you develop a better understanding of yourself and encourage a sense of creativity.Questions:What did the woman first think about c

30、ulture shock解析：該題四個選項并沒有給我們提供太多的有用信息，因此學(xué)生要認真聽懂該對話和問題 后才能解答Which of the following statements is NOT true about people experiencing culture shockHow may culture shock affect peoples livesWhen the woman talks about the newcomers inability, which of the following is NOT mentionedIHow can culture shock a

31、lso be an opportunityTask 2 Now you will hear a passage followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.Even though you may not be able to eliminatel culture shock, there are ways to ease the stress.The following are some activities that can hel

32、p:Get out of your room or apartment, so you are able to experience first-hand what Americans are doing.Make friends so you can talk to them and ask about what you don/t understand.Read to learn about the culture of the country youre in.Find an activity that you can enjoy so you will be able to reduc

33、e stress and depression. Americans like to jog （慢跑）and they also like to play sports.Find out from your host family or other Americans about community activities, religious services, or volunteer opportunities. Make the most of this opportunity to become a member of their community.Improve your Engl

34、ish. Ask about anything you dont understand. Dont be afraid to make mistakes. Someone will be happy to put you right.Questions:Why is it advised to get out of your room or apartment解析：從該題四個選項可知這個問題涉及某件事的原因To whom can you talk when you want to understand the American culture解析：從該題四個選項可知這個問題涉及某個人群Whic

35、h of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to reduce your stress and depression /解析：從該題四個選項可知這個問題涉及某個對象或行為How might you become a member of the community解析：從該題四個選項可知這個問題涉及做某件事的方式What should you do if you are NOT sure about how to say something解析：從該題四個選項可知這個問題涉及某個行為注釋:1. eliminate 1） eliminate sb./s

36、th. from清除，消除（尤指不必要或不需要的某人）, After finishing reading, you d better reread your essay in order to eliminate mistakes寫完文章后你最好再讀一遍以消除錯誤。2）干掉，淘汰某人.The soldier eliminated his enemy and survived.士兵干掉敵人,活了下來.I was eliminated from the contest in the second round.我在第二輪比賽中被淘汰。Unit 2ListeningUnderstanding Shor

37、t Conversations INow you will hear ten short conversations. A question will follow each conversation. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.W: What did your coach （教練）tell you about running in tomorrow s race M: He said, Z/All that glitters is Olympic gold/ to re

38、mind me of the Olympic spirit. Q: What was the coachs advice to the manM: I watched a TV show last night, called All that Glitters Is Olympic Gold.W: I watched that too. It was about the training and sacrifice （付出，犧牲）necessary for athletes to compete in the Olympics.Q: What was the TV show aboutW: R

39、unning the hundred-meter dash is nothing compared to the passionl necessary to run longer races.M: Are you kidding Ive run both and I know they both require determination2.Q: Why does the man disagree with the woman解析：從該題四個選項可知此對話涉及he對the hundred-meter dash以及l(fā)onger races的看M: Do you think drug taking

40、 is widespread among amateur （業(yè)余的）athletes trying to get strongerW: It, s hard to say whether it , s true or not. So much of what we hear seems to be rumors （i 國言）.Q: Does the woman believe that there is a problem with amateur athletes taking drugs 解析：從該題四個選項可知該題應(yīng)注意she是否相信it,以及it是否是事實W: Do you think

41、 that he could have run in the Olympics if things had turned out（證明是，結(jié)果 是）differentlyM: Definitely. He had the heart. It was just his injury that cost3 him the opportunity to compete.Q: Did the athlete compete in the Olympics解析：該題解題時首先要判斷設(shè)yes還是no,再從既定兩個選項中選擇M: I heard that when the athlete accepted

42、the gold medal, he thanked his mom.W: That s right. He swore(明確或鄭重地說)that she was responsible for him developing the strength to win the race.Q: Why was the athlete able to win the raceW: Come on, you can eat this cake. You don/t have to deny yourself sweet food just because youre in the Olympics.M:

43、 Yes I do! With the games coming so soon, I have to stay on a healthy diet.Q: Why does the man refuse the womans offerM: Most people who watch the Olympics would like to be like the athletes they see.W: Maybe they would. But I dont think most of them have the determination to work so hard to get the

44、re.Q: What does the woman think about people who watch the Olympic Games解析：從該題四個選項主體一致，同學(xué)在聽時應(yīng)注意動詞補語部分W: Are you noticing the frowns on the faces of the runners Not one of them looks happy.M: You can be sure the two runners from our country are happy. Out of the five races, theyve won four.Q: How man

45、y races have the runners from the speakers country won解析：該題涉及數(shù)字，同學(xué)在聽時應(yīng)提高對數(shù)字的敏感度M: Just hearing the Olympic song fills me with determination to go out and win.W: It was first played in 1896, but it wasnt the official song until 1958. I like it too.Q: In which year did the Olympic song become official

46、解析：該題涉及年份，同學(xué)在聽時應(yīng)提高對年份的敏感度，即那個年度發(fā)生什么事注釋：Passiona. strong feeling,. of hate, love or anger 強烈的情感(如：恨,愛，怒等).She argued with his husband with great passion.她和他丈夫爭論，情緒很激動b. angry state, rage (used especially in the expressions shown)憤怒，盛怒.in a passion 在盛怒中g(shù)et into a passion 勃然大怒2)(for sb.) intense love(

47、especial sexual)強烈的愛，尤指性愛,He loves his wife with passion.他強烈地愛著妻子3)(for sb.) (forsb.)酷愛，熱愛.I have a passion for detective stories.我很喜歡偵探小說1) Determination n.決心，堅定性 to do sth.r ve run one hundred-meter dash and longer races and I know they both require determination、.我既跑過100短跑，也跑過長跑，我知道兩者都需要決心。determ

48、ine v. to do sth.I determined to succeed in the race.我決心取得比賽勝利Cost V. （pt, pp cost）1）價錢為，需花費.The book cost me 100 RMB,這本書花了我 100 塊錢a. result in the loss of sth.使付出（代價），使喪失（某物）.It was just his injury that cost him the opportunity to compete他的傷勢使他喪失了參 加比賽的機會。b.需做出某種努力或犧牲,Being a top student costs much

49、 time and hard work.要成為尖子生需要花大量的時間 和勤奮的學(xué)習(xí)。estimate the price to be charged 估價，定價 .Has the trip been cost.這個旅行定價了嗎。Cost n.1） price to be paid for a thing 價錢，價格.The cost of living abroad is great.國外生活成本太大了。2 ） effort, loss or sacrifice of doing sth.（為了得到某事物而付出的）代價，努力，損失,犧 牲等。.We made success at the co

50、st of five days sleeplessness.我們的勝利是以五天的無眠為代 價。Collocations:at all costs不惜一切代價at cost按成本價格at the cost of sth.以為代價Understanding a Long ConversationNow you will hear a long conversation followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.W: Wow, you r

51、eally look great. Have you been working out（做大運動量的鍛煉）M: Every day. Km preparing for the Olympic Games.W: Oh, no.M: What Whats the matter You dont think I can do itW: I dont know how to tell you.M: You dont think Im strong enough to enter; do you Well, Ill have you know Im plenty strong.And If you sa

52、y otherwise, you dont know what youre talking about.W: I know youre strong. That/s not the problem.M: Then you think my heart is weak. But that isnt so! I have amazing determination. I swear, my passion is unmatched by any other amateur athlete in the world. I defyl you to say otherwise.W: I wouldnt

53、 dare. Ive seen you run and not quit, and I know your heart is strong. But that isnt the problem.M: Whats the problem thenW: The Olympics ended yesterday.Questions:Why does the man look greatHow does the man feel about his own strengthWhat does the man say about his passionHow does the woman know th

54、e man has a strong heartWhat is the mans problem, according to the woman注釋：defya. disobey or refuse to respect違抗，反抗，蔑視（某人，權(quán)威等）.They defied their parents and got married,他們違背父母的意愿結(jié)婚b. refuse to give in拒絕向某人讓步，勇敢地抵抗.Though he is an ordinary employee, he dares to defy the authority他盡管是一4、普通員 工，卻不懼怕權(quán)威。b

55、e so difficult as to make impossible （因有困難）使不可能,辦不到.The problem defied solutions.這個問題不可能解決。Understanding a PassageNow you will hear a passage followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.In the summer of 1936, Jesse Owens became famous all ov

56、er the world. That summer, Jesse Owens, a black American, joined the best athletes from 50 nations to compete in the Olympics in Berlin, Germany.There was special interest in the Olympic Games that year because Adolph Hitler was then the leader of Germany. He and his Nazi party believed that white p

57、eople were better than other races, especially those with dark skin. They were all very surprised when Owens won four gold medals and set new world records.（Years later, Jesse Owens wrote that he was most proud of showing Hitler and the world how great a black man could be. Through everything, he ne

58、ver lost confidence in himself. Nor did he ever lose pride in himself. To this day, Jesse Owens is remembered as an amazing man who fully expressed the Olympics spirit.Questions:Why were so many people interested in the 1936 Olympic GamesAccording to the passage, what did the Nazi party believeWhat

59、surprised Hitler and the NaziWhat made Jesse Owens most proudWhy is Jesse Owens remembered as a great manHomeworkSupplementary ListeningTask 1 Now you will hear a long conversation followed by five questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four possible choices.M: Have you ever

60、 tried scuba （自攜式水下呼吸器）diving （潛水運動）W: No, Km kind of scared of the whole diving thing. I mean, I hear all these stories about getting sick from coming up too fast and dangerous fish and stuff. I don/t think its for me.M: I guess theres a lot that could go wrong, but if youve been trained and you fo