新世纪大学英语视听说教程3(第三版）听力原文Unit l, Lesson AAudio Track 3-1-1, Audio Track 3-1-2Leticia: Hello?Paula: Hi, Leticia. It's Paula.Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet? Paula: Almost.Leticia: You must be excited. When's your flight?Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help. Leticia: OK. What's up?Paula: Well, as you know, I'm going on vacation for two weeks. Do you think youcould water my plants while I'm away?Leticia: Sure. No problem.Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. There's one plant in the bedroomand one in the kitchen.Leticia: OK--say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too? Paula: No, that's OK. I?m putting her in a kennel.Leticia: All right, then, I'll water your plants---and---oh, how about the mail?Should I pick it up for you?Paula: Actually, I've already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks forasking, though.Leticia: Well, have a great trip!Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help. Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don t have any keys to your place. Paula: Oh, that's right. Will you be home around 8 tonight? Leticia: Yeah, I think so.Paula: OK, I?ll drop by—I?ll give you the keys then.Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye!Paula: Bye! Thanks again!Audio Track 3-1-3, Audio Track 3-1-4, Audio Track 3-1-5W: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed! Did you enjoy the long weekend? J: I sure did actually. Actually I took a big trip. W: Over the weekend? We only had three days off!J: Yep! But I visited four countries in three days! W: What?!J: I love to fly! You might say I?m an airplane freak!W: That?s interesting. Where did you go?J: I visited Korea, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines. W: Sounds like you were busy.J: I was. I only had only four hours in so. So I have to finish my shopping veryquickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights. W: Wait a minute. What about your baggage? Didn?t you have to wait for it?J: No, I didn?t have much, only one carry-on bag, it just fits the overhead compartment.W: So let me get this straight. You spent your weekend in an airplane flying around?J: Basically yes. I fly standby.W: Standby?J: Yes, as a standby passenger. I don?t have a reservation. At the last minute, they let me know if there?s a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on.W: All these flying must be expensive.J: Well, I?m an airline employee. I?m a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free. W: Lucky you!Audio Track 3-1-6Matt: Have you done all the errands?Tina: No, I haven?t finished them yet.Matt: You don?t have to go to the post office, I?ve canceled the mail delivery.Tina: Well, I?ve picked up the plane tickets. But I haven?t taken the dog to thekennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes?Matt: No, I haven?t cleaned the kitchen. But I?ve already watered the plants, andI?ve given our keys to Mrs. Smith.Tina: What about your suitcase? Have you packed it?Matt: Not yet…But don?t worry: there?s still lots of time!Audio Track 3-1-7S: Are you almost ready?J: Yes, I think so. But we always forget so many things. Did you get the traveler?schecks at the bank yesterday?S: Yes I did. And I paid the bills too.J: Well, I changed our voice mail message and I confirmed all of our flights. S: Great! Let?s remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water our plants.J: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office. S: And could you please take the dog to kennel?J: No, I hate that. He always looks so scared.S: And this time let?s remember to empty the trash before we leave.J: And we?ll give away all the fresh food. Last year there wereblack tomatoes and green meat in our refrigerator after our vacation.S: I made a note to myself unplug the computer.J: And I promised to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time.S: Maybe we should write a list, they may be used again on our next vacation. Audio Track 3-1-8, Audio Track 3-1-9Tips for better packingAre you planning to travel for a weekend or several months aroundthe country or overseas? Here are some tips to help you pack your bags.1. Pre-trip planning. Make a packing list to help you remember everything.Reveal it about a week before your trip. Plan a time to go shopping for thingsyou need for your trip. Don?t pack the night before you travel. You?ll forgetthings when you?re in a hurry.2. Tagging luggage. Before packing, put names tags on valuable items likecameras and cellphones. Make sure that each piece of luggage, includingcarry-on has a luggage tag on it. If you know your hotel?s address and phonenumbers, put it on your luggage tags.3. Saving space. Pack small items: socks, belts and etc inside your shoes. It usesthe empty space and helps the shoes to hold their shape. Pack your clothes inplastic bags. If you?re traveling with a friend, plan your packing together,share your alarm clock, toothpaste or first aid kit.4. Your carry-on bag. The most important items for your trip: passport, planetickets, traveler?s checks, credit cards keys and etc should go in your carry-onbag. Always keep them with you. Keep your carry-on bag small and light. Putthose the heavy items in your checking luggage. Use soft bags such asbackpacks or shoulder bags for carry-ons. They fit easily under the airplaneseat or into the small overhead compartment.5. Other ideas. Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. Remember topack a few rub of bans, safety pins and plastic bags, they can be very useful.Bring some snacks such as nuts, cookies or dried fruit, you can eat them ifyou don?t have enough time for a meal. Sharing food is a good way to madeother travelers.Audio Track 3-1-10, Audio Track 3-1-11,Audio Track 3-1-12Going solo is the way to go!How do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a tour group? Do you travel with your family? Have you ever imagined "going solo"? In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has increased.You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, according to people who do it, that's not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get to know themselves better, and can make their own schedules.There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the time to learn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing,or scuba diving. Others go and stay on a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or a cowgirl for a day!You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to "vacation college" at a university or join a research team as a volunteer worker. It's hard but satisfying work. You can "play scientist" for a week or two while you help someone with their project.For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are many travel options, There are tours for women only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining----thereis time for sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night.The next time you take a trip somewhere, why don't you considergoing solo? Bon voyage!Unit 2 Lesson AAudio Track 3-2-2, Audio Track 3-2-3Carson and Jenna are looking for a vacation rental home. Listen. Circle the one they choose.Jenna: OK, I think we have two choices. The first place is a little house. It's located in a fruit orchard.Carson: Really?Jenna: Yeah. And you can eat as much fruit as you want.. When it'sin season,of course. Oh---but wait. It says there's no air conditioner. Carson: That's OK. It's on the rainy side of the island. It's cooler there. We can use a fan.Jenna: You're probably right-- Say. It looks pretty basic. Nowashingmachine or dryer-- not even a TV!Carson: Oh no! What are we going to do without a TV? That's terrible! Jenna: Very funny. I'm just letting you know about the place. Carson: I know. What's our second choice?Jenna: It's on the opposite side----the sunny side----of the island. Very fancy place with a bigswimming pool. It s only three blocks from the ocean. Carson: Who needs a swimming pool? I mean, it's only three blocks. Jenna: I see your point. Well, the pool area also has barbecue grills, beautiful gardens'- Carson: You like the second place better. I can tell..Jenna: Well, it does have everything. Washing machine, dryer, TV, VCR, frying pan'*'Carson: All we need is a toothbrush and a swimsuit-- Let's go withthe second choice.Jenna: OK. I'II call them right now and reserve it. I can t wait togo! Audio Track 3-2-4, Audio Track 3-2-5Ashley is asking Jose for help. Listen to the Conversation and complete each sentence.Ashley: Excuse me, I ?m trying to get to the City Zoo.Jose: Oh, let me think…ok, um, how are you getting there?Ashley: I want to drive, if it?s convenient.Jose: Well, the directions are easy. See that road over there? Ashley: Yes.Jose: That?s Second Avenue. Just go straight down Second and turnleft at the traffic light..Ashley: Ok.Jose: You …re be Church Avenue and it goes straight to the zoo.Ashley: Oh, so it …s not so farJose: No, but the traffic is usually heavy. And I don?t think thezoo has manyparking spaces available for cars.Ashley: Hmm..Jose: Maybe you should take the subway.Ashley: Where do I catch it?Jose: There …s subway entrance right in front of the park. Take the red line three stops. Get off at the City Zoo stop. It?s pretty obvious.Ashley: Thanks a lot.Jose: No problem.Ashley: Oh, wait. One more thing. How much does the subway cost? Jose: Two dollars.Audio Track 3-2-6A realtor is showing house to Mrs. Willis. Listen to theconversation and decide which picture matches the situation.Realtor: Hello, Mrs.Willis, I think this house is perfect for you. I hope you like it.Mrs. Willis: It is nice and roomy.Realtor: Yes, there?s a lot of room. It?s a four bedroom house.Mrs.Willis: Great. I need a room for my home office because I workat home a lot. And I need two rooms for my kids.Realtor: And there?s also a big yard.Mrs. Willis: Great! I…d love to have a garden. My kids can play there.Realtor: Shall we go outside and have a look?Mrs. Willis: OKAudio Track 3-2-7Listen to a talk about ways to improve life in the city. Then fillon the blanks with information you hear.There are several ways to improve life in my city. Our biggest problem is transportation. We really need more ways to get around. I?d like to ride mybicycle to work, but there is too much traffic on the streets. We need safer places for bicycling and walking. Another problem is the parks. We have some nice parks, but we don?t take good care of them and they are often dirty. We need cleaner parks, where children can play and adults can relax. One more problem is nightlife. There?s nothing to doin the evening. We should build a big theater for plays and concerts.Audio Track 3-2-8, Audio Track 3-2-9Take back your streetTwo neighbors meet on a city sidewalk. They talk about planting more flowers along their street, or asking the city council to add bike lanes to a busy road. In small but important ways these people are changing the face of their cities. All around the world people are speaking up and working hard to make their cities safer and more pleasant pedestrians. Cities have painted cross walks on their streets, madetheir streets narrower put in traffic lights and speed bumps and made plans to help more kids walk all bike to school.Many people have learnt from a man from Brisbane Austrian, named David Engwicht. His book reclaiming our cities and towns has a simplemessage. He says that in the past, streets belong to everybody. Kids played there, and neighbors stopped there to talk.But now, streets are just for cars and trucks. People stay inside to get away from the noise and dangerous traffic, and we lose contact with our neighbors. Engwicht says that we should use streets for more than just transportation. People need to take back their streets.Engwicht travels around the world, helping people think differently about pedestrians, streets and neighborhoods. Besides his books and articles, he gives many speeches. He has worked in neighborhoods from Honolulu to Scotland. While Engwicht was writing his book he learnt about how neighbors in the city Delft, in the Netherlands, stopped dangerous traffic on the street. They put old couches, tables and planters in the streets. Cars could still pass, but they had to drive slowly. When the police arrived, the saw the value of these illegal actions to make the streets safer. Soon city officials started planning ways to make cars slow down, and “calm” the traffic. Engwicht says we?d think aboutstreets as our “outdoor living room”. “Calming” the traffic is just the beginning.Streets will be safe places for children again, and our neighbors will become our friends.Audio Track 3-2-10Creating spacesJin Hee Park is a student at Stanford University in California. She studies hard, "Of course, I came here for the academics,” she s ays. "But it doesn't hurt that the campus is so beautiful. I walk around sometimes just to relax."Alejandro Vega, a banker in New York City jogs almost every evening after work in Central Park. "Inever get bored. The park is so big. I can always find a different path with a new view."Niagara falls was on Ross Howard's list of places to visit inupstate New York. "The footpaths allowyou to get a wonderful view. You can even feel the spray from the falls on your face."What do these three places- Stanford University, Central Park, and Niagara Falls State Park- - --all have in common? They were all landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted (1822-1903) has been called the "father of landscape architecture."In the 1800s, more and more people were moving to the cities. Some community leaders becameworried about the quality of life. They began a beautification campaign.In 1857, a design contest was held for a new park in New York City. Olmsted and his partner, CalvertVaux, won the contest. Central Park was the finished product---- the first landscaped public park in theUnited States. Today, no trip to New York is complete without avisit to this beautiful park.Later in his life, Olmsted designed landscapes for college campuses, including Stanford University. In the late 1860s, he joined the "Free Niagara" movement. Members of the movement wanted to preserve the beauty of Niagara falls. Despite opposition and pressures from business to industrialize the area. Olmsted and others resisted. Olmsted designed footpaths to give visitors better views of the falls. In all his work, Olmsted preferred to preserve the natural beauty of an area.Today, there are pressures again to develop Niagara. On Goat Island, an island in Niagara Falls StatePark, there are now souvenir shops. There may be signs that say "No Littering," but there is still a lot oftrash on the island. Most of the animals have disappeared. What would Frederick Law Olmsted say to all this?Audio Track 3-2-11Alejandro Vega, a banker in New York City jogs almost every evening after work in Central Park. "I never get bored. The park is so big. I can always find a different path with a new view."Niagara falls was on Ross Howard's list of places to visit inupstate New York. "The footpaths allow you to get a wonderful view. You can even feel the sprayfrom the falls on your face."What do these three places- Stanford University, Central Park, and Niagara Falls State Park- - --all have in common? They were all landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted (1822-1903) has been called the "father of landscape architecture."Audio Track 3-2-12In the 1800s, more and more people were moving to the cities. Some community leaders becameworried about the quality of life. They began a beautification campaign.In 1857, a design contest was held for a new park in New York City. Olmsted and his partner, CalvertVaux, won the contest. Central Park was the finished product---- the first landscaped public park in theUnited States. Today, no trip to New York is complete without avisit to this beautiful park.Later in his life, Olmsted designed landscapes for college campuses, including Stanford University. In the late 1860s, he joined the "Free Niagara" movement. Members of the movement wanted to preserve the beauty of Niagara falls. Despite opposition and pressures from business to industrialize the area. Olmsted and others resisted. Olmsted designed footpaths to give visitors better views of the falls. In all his work, Olmsted preferred to preserve the natural beauty of an area.Today, there are pressures again to develop Niagara. On Goat Island, an island in Niagara Falls StatePark, there are now souvenir shops. There may be signs that say "No Littering," but there is still a lot oftrash on the island. Most of the animals have disappeared. Whatwould Frederick Law Olmsted say to all this?Unit 3, Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5Audio Track 3-3-1A. Listen to Ellie and Lee's conversation. Circle the correctanswers Lee: Hi, Ellie.Ellie: Hi, Lee. How are you?Lee: Good. Hey there. Brandon. He's so cute. And you're such a good mother. Ellie: Thanks. Everyone says. "It's not always easy with yourfirst child." You know, I agree with them.Lee: How old is he now?Ellie: He just turned two a month ago.Lee: Oh, no… The "terrible twos." Right?Ellie: Yep. It s so exhausting… for both of us!Lee: Does he throw things around? And cry a lot more?Ellie: Yes, exactly. Sometimes he hits me. I don't know. He was so well-behaved before.Lee: It happens to most babies. They turn two and their personality changes. Ellie: It sounds like you have some experience with "theterrible twos." Lee: I certainly do. My children are five and eleven now. but I still remember when they were young.Ellie: What can I do?Lee: Well, remember that it will pass… it won't last forever. Try to be patient.Audio Track 3-3-2B. Listen again. Cricle…Audio Track 3-3-3A. Mandy is working…Mandy: My homework assignment is too hard.Mom: What is it?Mandy: I?m doing an oral report on an accomplished woman. I chose Sadako Ogata. I have to present it to the class tomorrow.Mom: Do you know the material?Mandy: I think so.Mom: OK, let?s practice. I?ll ask you some questions.Mandy: OK.Mom: All right then, just why is Sadako Ogata well known?Mandy: She worked for the United Nations as the High Commissioner on Refugees. She worked in that job for ten years and supervised 2,200 people. Mom: Hmmm … What are refugees? I don?t know that word.Mandy: Mom. Come on, you know the word!Mom: Honey, we?re practicing, remember? You have to really know that material.Mandy: All right. Refugees are people who leave their countries to escape war or other problems.Mom: Is the refugee issue a big problem?Mandy: Yes. Worldwide there are now about 17 million refugees. Mom: Wow. Last question. Why did you choose Ms. Ogata for your report? Mandy: She?s an incredible woman. She moved to the United States and received a PhD from UC Berkeley. She also got married and had two children. She?s really intelligent and I respect her.Mom: I think you are going to do a great job tomorrow. Good luck!Audio Track 3-3-4B. Listen again. Check…Audio Track 3-3-5Listen to Mike…Next year, I?m going to study abroad. I want to study business economics. It willhelp me in my career. When I?m 23, I may come home to look for a job. Most probably in a bank or an accounting firm. Working 4 to 5 years, I may have some savings for starting a family. At the age of 30, I?d like to be a father. If everything goes smoothly, I?ll retire at the age of50 and travel worldwide.Audio Track 3-3-6Listen to Kaithlyn?s…Hi Jackie,I?m so excited about visiting you! Here are the details. My plane arrives on Friday at 2 p.m. When I get to the airport, I?ll take a taxi, so I?ll arrive at your house at about 3:00. That evening, Jeff and Carolare taking us out for dinner at a nice restaurant. I really want to spend Saturday at the beach. I?m bringing myswimsuit and beach clothes. I looked at the weather forecast on the Internet. The weather is going to be sunny and beautiful. I?ll see you soon!KaitlynAudio Track 3-3-7Listen to a passage…Celebrating life changesIn Mexico and some other Latin countries, girls mark their fifteenth birthday with a celebration called the Quinceanera. In the morning, the birthday girl goesto the church with her family and her best friends. She wears a beautiful (and sometimes very expensive) dress. Later in the day, there is a huge party, with a big cake that matches the girl?s dress, and a night filled with music and dancing.When older people in the United States retire, their friends and coworkers often give them a retirement party to celebrate this life change. On their last day of work, there is a big dinner, with entertainment afterward. People make speeches and tell jokes about the retiree. Guests like to give presents, such as an album of photos of the retiree?s coworkers, or a homemade video of the retiree?s friends.Becoming an adult is a very important life change, and Japan has a special holiday to celebrate this. The second Sunday in January isComing-of-Age Day. On that day, everyone who had their twentieth birthday in the last year goes to their town?s City Hall for a special ceremony. Everyone dresses up, and many women wear beautiful kimonos. The mayor makes a speech and gives presents to all the new adults.Some kids are afraid to start school, but six-year-olds in Germany can?t wait.For them, Schulanfang is a big holiday. To celebrate a child?s first day of school, parents or friends give the child a Zuckertuete, a big colorful cardboard conefilled with candy and little presents. People take pictures of kids holding their Zuckertuete, and there is a school party later for the parents, with cake and coffee.Audio Track 3-3-8Now listen…Audio Track 3-3-9B. Listen to the…Coping with life?s stressorsby Dr. Judy PalmerLet?s face it. Life is stressful. Stressful events in our lives are called “stressors”. Some of them are minor, such as unco mfortable air conditioning or a loudly ringing telephone. Others are more serious, such as the death of a spouse. That event tops the list as life?s most stressful event.You might be surprised to learn about the top 20 life stressors. Getting a divorce, for example, is number 2 on the list. And not all stressors are unhappy events. Pregnancy is a happy time for most families. It may also cause stress. Pregnancy is right below retirement on the list of life?s major stressors.We can?t avoid stress, but we can do something about it. Listen to three people talking about their responses to stress in their lives.Tina Vega, 16Last year was horrible! My family moved to another town. I had to change schools and say good-bye to all my friends. It was really tough.I felt so lonely in my new school. But then one day I decided to enjoy my life: I smiled at everyone and I joined the soccer club at school. Now I have new friends. I like my new school.Frederick Cho, 42Life is unpredictable. Three weeks ago I lost my job. I was upsetfor the first week. I couldn?t do anything. Now I?m looking for a new job. It?s not good to sit around the house. I exercise every day and I?m healthier than I?ve been in years.Hazel Greene, 80My husband and I got married in 1950. He died five years ago. Forthe first two years I was depressed. I missed him so much because we did everything together. But now I?m feeling better. I think it?s important to stay active and positive. Iread a lot and do volunteer work.Audio Track 3-3-10Listen to the…Let?s face it. Life is stressful. Stressful events in our lives are called “stressors”. Some of them are minor, such as uncomfortable air conditioning or a loudly ringing telephone. Others are more serious, such as the death of a spouse. That event tops the list as life?s most stressful event.You might be surprised to learn about the top 20 life stressors. Getting a divorce, for example, is number 2 on the list.Audio Track 3-3-11Listen to the…Tina Vega, 16Last year was horrible! My family moved to another town. I had to changeschools and say good-bye to all my friends. It was really tough. I felt so lonely in my new school. But then one day I decided to enjoy my life: I smiled at everyone and I joined the soccer club at school. Now I have new friends. I like my new school.Frederick Cho, 42Life is unpredictable. Three weeks ago I lost my job. I was upsetfor the first week. I couldn?t do anything. Now I?m looking for a new job. It?s not good to sit around the house. I exercise every day and I?m healthier than I?ve been in years.Hazel Greene, 80My husband and I got married in 1950. He died five years ago. Forthe first two years I was depressed. I missed him so much because we did everything together. But now I?m feeling better. I think it?s important to stay active and positive. I read a lot and do volunteer work.Unit 4 Lesson A, 2 Listening,Activity1-5Audio Track 3-4-2A. Listen and circle the best headline for the news story you hear. Female Newscaster(F): Well, Jim, our next story is a strange one, isn't it? Male Newscaster (M): Yes, Irene, it sure is. It surprised everyone. Almost 200 people on a two-week holiday trip to Saint Martin became sick. They're calling it the "holiday cruise disease."F:It sounds scary. What caused it?M: The doctors aren't exactly sure, but they know it was somethingin the food the passengers ate.F: OK, give us the details.M: All right, here's the story: On Friday night, the ship departed around 10 p.m. with 300 passengers on board. By Sunday morning, some people reported feeling lightheaded. They stayed in bed. By that afternoon, more than half of the passengers had severe indigestion. Some of them got very sick. We spoke to one woman about her experience.Woman: Everyone was complaining. My stomach hurt so much I couldn't eat anything. It was really terrible!F: What's the situation now?M: Well, the ship had to return home on Monday---- after only twoand a half days at sea---- and most of the passengers went straight to the hospital then. F: How are they doing now?M: They're exhausted---- many haven't slept for 48 hours---- but they?re doingfine.F: That's good news. It's too bad they couldn't enjoy their vacation. M: Yes, it is. And that?s the next problem. The passengers are askingfor theirmoney back, but the company doesn't want to refund the full amount. F: What's going to happen then?M: Nobody knows. I'll keep following the story, though, and I'llhave moredetails for you tomorrow.Audio Track 3-4-3B. Listen again. Put the events in the order that they happened. Audio Track 3-4-4C. Listen again and complete the summary with information you hear.Audio Track 3-4-5A. Listen. What is Bill…M: Are you finished packing?B: Almost. I just have to check my tent one last time, I don?t wantto forget any of the pieces.M: Is that your first aid kit?。