新视野大学英语视听说教程1(第二版)答案

Unit1

II. Listening Skills

Listening for Names

1. Doris: Good morning. Can I help you?

David: Yes. I need to change one of my courses.

Doris: I’ll see what we can do. What’s your name, please?

David: My name’s David Brown.

Doris: Your first name again?

David: David. D-A-V-I-D.

The boy is called David by his first name.

2. Nancy: Excuse me. I want to make sure if I am registered for the new semester of English

with Dr. Lang.

Doris: Just a minute and I’ll check for you. What’s your name, please?

Nancy: Nancy Leigh.

Doris: Is “Lee” your last name?

Nancy: No, it’s Leigh. L-E-I-G-H. But “Lee” would be easier to spell, wouldn’t it?

Nancy’s last name is Leigh.

3. Doris: I’m sorry. But if you need a loan, you’ll have to go to the Financial Aid Office before

you can register.

Nancy: Them who should I see there?

Doris: Well, Mrs. Vicky Klein can help you. As a matter of fact, anybody there is very nice. Nancy: Oh, thank you. What is her name again?

Doris: Vicky Klein. V-I-C-K-Y, K-L-E-I-N.

Nancy should see Vicky Klein if she needs a loan.

4. Doris: OK, to complete this form I need your name in full, please.

Laura: Laura Tish Hill.

Doris: Tish? That’s an unusual middle name. Would you mind spelling that for me?

Laura: Sure. T-I-S-H. I was named after my mother.

Laura’s f ull name is Laura Tish Hill.

5. Doris: Well, you need to complete the form for your parking pass. Your name, please? Anthony: Anythony Mcdonald.

Doris: Are you “Mc” or “Mac”?

Anthony: “Mc”. My family was from Scotland.

Doris: OK, Anthony. I’ll have your pa rking pass ready in a minute.

Anthony McDonald will get his parking pass in a minute.

III. Listening In

Task 1: Enrolling

Good morning, everyone. I’d like to welcome you to City University. I’m Betty Russell and I work in the International Students’ Office. I have some important for you. First, you must enroll by August 28th. Pick up your ID card at our office. Then, you’ll need to pick up a library card so that you can borrow books from the library. Show them your ID card in the library and they will do it for you. You may be thinking about the sports facilities at our school. There’s no charge for student use, but of course you’ll have to show your ID card. Concerning the medical assistance, the University has its own health center, and all services are free for enrolled students.

1.B

2.D

3.B

4.C

5.A

Task 2: Living on Campus

(M=man; W=woman)

M: Hi, Lisa. How’s life on campus?

W: Hi, John. Oh, not so bad. Pretty good in fact.

M: Is that what do you think? I mean, do you like living on campus?

W: Yeah, I enjo y living here because there’s so many people around and it’s easy to make friends. What about you? Have you ever lived in a dorm before?

M: No, this is the first time.

W: I think you’ll find it quite convenient. The library, labs, sports center and other f acilities are right on campus.

M: That’s true. The atmosphere here is different from the outside. But I guess living in town has its advantage too, like being close to the shopping center. You know, our university is so far from downtown.

W: But the commut ing to classes…I mean, you would have to get up so early to get to classes on time. And then going home would be so much time.

M: Yeah, but the food here…it seems it’s the same thing in the cafeteria every day.

W: Well, I think the food here is OK, and if you want a change, you can eat out once in a while.

M: True.

1. Lisa

2. John

3. John

4. Lisa

5. John

6. Lisa

Task 3: Which comes first, day or night?

There was a student who wanted very much to gain admission to a study course. He was smart enough to get through the written test and appear for the personal interview. Since the boy answered all the questions correctly, the interviewer decided to corner him. “Tell me your choice,” said the interviewer to the boy. “I shall either ask you ten easy questions or one really difficult. Which option would you prefer? Think before you make up your mind.” The boy thought for a while and said, “My choice is one really difficult question.” “Well, you have made your own choice!” said the interviewer. said the interviewer.“Tell me: which comes first, day or night?” the boy was jolted first but he thought for a while and said, “it’ s the day, sir.” “Why?” asked the interviewer. He was smiling. “Sorry, sir, but you promised me that you would only ask me one difficult questio n!” admission to the course was thus secured.

1. In order to gain admission to a study course

2. To corner him

3. He could answer either ten easy questions or one really difficult

4. He was jolted/ shocked

5. Because the interviewer had promised that he would only ask one difficult question

Task 4: An Announcement

May I have your attention, please? The library will be closing in five minutes. Please make all final checkouts and prepare to leave. Thank you.

VI. Further Listening and Speaking

Listening

Task 1: University Life

University life is a new and different experience for me. First of all, living at the university gives me a sense of responsibility, of being on my own. My parents aren’t around to say, “No, you’re not going out tonight.” I decide everyt hing for myself. Being around lots of friendly people is another aspect I like about university life. On my first say, when I arrived on campus, I was a bit confused about where I was going. An upperclassman noticed out I was looking for my dorm, he said, “Oh, just follow me; that’s where I’m going.” Now, I can really say that I feel comfortable in the dorm because there are so many friendly people around to

talk with. Finally, I LOVE HAVING Fridays off; I would not be able to deal with five days of classes in a row. How did I do it in high school? I love sleeping in on Fridays. I guess I’m sort of a party animal, but it seems like I go out every Thursday night. It also seems like I don’t get home until early the next day1 My head hits the pillow and I don’t move until Friday afternoon.

1. new and different

2. on his own

3. a bit confused

4. talk with

5. sleep in

Task 2

Listening Effectively

Through it is 50% of everyday communication, listening, it seems, is the least taught. Listening is more than just hearing: it requires understanding. In an educational setting, listening effectively is critical. Effective listening results in doing the right assignment, doing the assignment correctly, and taking notes effectively. Doing these activities well results in learning and, most of the time, good grades. In a professional setting, listening is also critical. When you receive an oral message, your response must be correct. If you fail to listen to customers or clients, you may lose their business, and your job! Ina personal setting, listening effectively deepens your relationships. When we listen to someone, we say “You are important” without ever speaking a word. When we fail to listen, not only do we not receive the message, but we send the message that we are just plain dumb.

1. F

2. T

3.T

4.F

5.T

Unit2

II. Listening Skills

Identifying Numbers

1. M: The stadium looks pretty big. How many people does it seat?

W: It holds around 20,000. They say more than 18,000 Tickets have been sold.

Q: How many tickets are left now?

2. W: I was planning on signing up for the swimming class. Bit I heard it’s full.

M: Really? That’s strange. There were nine swimming classes last semester, and this semester there are five more.

Q: How many swimming classes are there this semester/

3. W: How far do you jog every day? 5 kilometers?

M: No, about 15km. I have to run that far to stay in good people.

Q: How far does the man run each day?

4. M: How many people will come to your home to watch the World Cup Final? Want me to

bring anything?

W: Probably like 15 or 20. I’ve got most things covered. Maybe just bring a six-pack or something else to drink.

Q: About how many people will come to watch the World Cup Final?

5. W: How many people do you think will enter for the City Marathon?

M: I’m not sure. It was 250 last year. But someone told me the number is likely to double this tear.

Q: How many people are likely to enter for this year’s City Marathon?

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III. Listening In

Task 1: Yao Ming

I first saw Yao Ming back in 1997. Nike had just signed a contract to sponsor the Shanghai Sharks. We had a little party to introduce ourselves and get to know the players. A few of us were there when the team walked in. They looked normal, most about 6’4’’ or so. Then, a thin, baby-faced guy about 7’5’’ came in. We were all surprised at seeing him. We couldn’t believe his size. And when he started hitting three-pointers, we were really blown away! Our guys in the U’S’ didn’t believe that there was a Chinese kid that tall. To convince them, we had to bring him to a Nike camp in Paris that summer. Yao had always played against kids who were older than him. This was the first time he was competing with players his own age. Del Harris, then the Lakers coach, was at the camp. He fell in love with Yao Ming. He was telling everybody, “I got to have a picture with that kid. One day he’s going to have a real impact on the NBA.”

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Task 2: Physical Exercise

More and more people today are realizing the importance of regular physical exercise. Physical exercise can make you strong and healthy. By doing some form of physical exercise every day, your level of energy will increase and you will sleep better at night. There are many different forms of physical exercises that suit different tastes and needs of different people. Take track and field events, for example. Throwing the javelin can strengthen your arm and upper body. The long jump and high jump can strengthen your legs. Basketball, football and volleyball are also good forms of exercise. Be careful when choosing the right type of exercise for yourself. Id your heart is weak, for example, you should start with some light exercise. If you are overweight, know your limits. In a word, don’t overdo it.

1.strong and healthy

2.energy

3.sleep better

4.different

5.tastes and needs

6.careful

Task 3: The tree was only three feet tall

One day, a grandfather went golfing with his grandson. The young man was really good and the grandfather was just giving him tips. They were on Hole 8 and there was a tree in the way.

The grandfather s aid, “When I was your age, I would hit the ball right over that tree.” So, the grandson hit the ball and it bumped against the tree and landed close to where it had started. “Of course,” added the grandfather, “when I was your age, the tree was only three feet tall.”

1.They went golfing together

2.He was giving him tips.

3.On Hole 8.

4.The ball bumped against the tree and landed near where it had started.

5.Because the tree was only three feet tall at that time.

Task 4: An Announcement

Good afternoon everyone. The campus swimming pool will open next Thursday. Those interested in using this facility must have a physical checkup at the school health center. And then apply for a pool card at the PE Department. Come and take advantage of a great exercise opportunity!

VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking

Listening

Task 1: Sports in the U.S.

Sports are very important in the U.S. both for spectators and participants. Many people have jobs where they sit for most of the day, so when they have free time, they like to take part in more physical activities. Both team sports and individual activities are popular. Youth sports are played either in local clubs or for teams representing schools. Most major league sports recruit their players from college or high school teams. Specter sports are also a major part of American culture. Many Americans watch sports weekly, if not daily. Thousands of people attend professional and college sporting events to cheer on their local teams. Millions more choose to watch on TV and root from their own living rooms. On TV, American football, baseball and basketball are the most popular sports. Soccer has a long way to go before it is on the same level with the “big three”. Although there is some overlapping, football is played in the fall, basketball in the winter and baseball in the spring and summer. American professional teams are privately owned and generally situated in major cities, so they have a large fan base to draw from. There’s no government involvement in these leagues.

1.local clubs

2.weekly

3.popular

4.big three

5.fan base

Task 2: The umbrella

A businessman entered a hotel and placed his umbrella in the stand. Before going upstairs, he tied a card to his umbrella. The card said: “N. B.—this umbrella belongs to a champion heavyweight boxer. Back in ten minutes.” In about 20 minutes he returned, but the umbrella was gone. The card, however, was still there. And on it someone had written:

“P.S.—Umbrella's taken by a champion long-distance runner. Won’t be back at all.”

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Unit3

II. Listening Skills

Understanding Times and Dates

1. W: Oh, look at the clock. It’s 5:15. I’ll be late for Jennifer’s birthday party! I was supposed

to leave at 5 o’clock.

M: Don’t worry! You still have some time. The clock is twenty minutes fast.

Q: What time is it now?

2. W: It’s 7:50, lazybones, and you’re going to be late for the meeting.

M: God! I was sleeping like a dog. Well, I still have ten minutes.

Q: When is the man’s meeting?

3. M: Thank you, Laura. We’d like to go to the barbecue with you. What time should we be there

W: Some people are coming around 11:00, and we’re going to play badminton, but we won’t eat until around 12:30.

Q: At what time are they going to eat?

4. M: I knew Dr. Smith’s birthday was October 26th, but I didn’t realize it was this Saturday.

W: Let’s give him a surprise party. We could ask him to meet us at his office at 5, and then we could take him to dinner at the restaurant around 5:30.

Q: What time does the woman suggest meeting Dr. Smith?

5. M: I just read that Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, when very little was understood

about time and energy.

W: Absolutely. But when he died on April 18, 1955, people knew a lot more, and nuclear power stations had been built.

Q: When was Einstein born?

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III. Listening In

Task 1: The Picture

I have a picture that sits on my desk in my bedroom. When I have trouble studying, or I’m worried about an exam, I just take a look at it. It is a picture of my best friends taken years ago when we were in high school. It reminds me of the good time we’ve shared and the support their friendship still gives me today. Even though our lives have gone in different directions, the bond we created has kept us close. Every week I get a message on my answering machine from one of them, or a letter in the mail with the latest news or vacation photos. I often get e-mail with a joke for the day, or words of comfort about some problems in my life. My friends have shown up for surprise birthday parties, and one of them even traveled two hours from the other end of town just to watch my first English speech contest. Our friendship has carried me through a lot of difficult experiences, and has enriched the good ones. It is the kind of friendship that outlasts disagreements, changes, and separation.

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Task 2: Problem of Meeting People

As a foreign student, I have a number of problems, both academically and socially. The biggest one is meeting people. I feel confident about my ability to cope with problems from my studies, but I’m not comfortable making friends wit h other students, especially local ones. Perhaps I’m worrying unnecessarily, but I find it difficult to talk to them and to make friends. The primary reason is the language barrier. My English is quite standard and forma, and although that helps me with my academic work, I have trouble understanding other students when they are just talking. It seems to me that in order to meet with other students I really need informal, colloquial English. Besides, there’s the cultural gap. That’s why it’s so difficult for overseas students and native English speaking students to really get to know each other. I really want to overcome this difficulty. I guess the best way to begin is to start talking about course work that we share; and then I could suggest going for a cup of tea or coffee. Over coffee we could get to know each other. Another way would be to join a club, like a tennis club or a photo club, because that immediately gives you something in common with other people there. It gives you a starting point to build on.

1.confident; making friends

https://www.wendangku.net/doc/4f5117741.html,nguage

https://www.wendangku.net/doc/4f5117741.html,rmal; cultural

4.coursework

5.going for

6.join a club; in common

Task 3: What destroys friendship?

There was a community in which people were all good friends. They got on well and often helped each other. One day, a woman repeated a bit of gossip about a neighbor. Within a few days the whole community knew the story. The person concerned was deeply hurt and offended. Later the woman learned that it was completely untrue. She was very sorry and went to a wise old man to find out what she could do to repair the damage. “Go to the marketplace,” he said, “buy a chicken, and have it killed. Then on your way home, pluck its feathers and drop them one by one along the road.” Although surprised by this advice, the woman did wha t she was told. The next day the wise man said, “Now go and collect all those feathers you dropped yesterday and bring them back to me.” The woman followed the same

road, but to her dismay, the wind had blown the feathers all away. After searching for hours, she returned with only three in her hand. “you see,” said the old man, “it’s easy to drop them, but it’s impossible to get them back. So it is with gossip. It doesn’t take much to spread a rumor, but once you do, you can never completely undo the wrong.”

1.The neighbor was deeply offended and hurt.

2.It was completely untrue.

3.To find out what she could do to repair the damage.

4.The wind had blown the feathers all away.

5.Once you do something wrong, you can never completely undo it.

Task 4: An Announcement

Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attentions, please? The Students Friendship

Association will have an outing this Saturday. All members are requested to meet at the school gate at 6:40 a.m. the bus will leave at 7:00 sharp. Make sure you’re on time! Thank you.

VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking

Task 1: my friend saved me

One day, I saw a kid from my class walking home from school. His name was Robert. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, “Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday?” Then, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his book out of his arms. His glasses went flying. He looked up and I saw terrible sadness in his eyes. My heart went out to him. As I handed his glasses, there was a big smile on his face. I helped him pick up his books. We talked all the way home, and I carried his books. Monday morning came, and there was Robert with the huge stack of books again. Over the next four years, we became best friends. On graduation day, Robert gave a speech on behalf of the class. He said, “I am here to tell you a story.” I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to kill himself that weekend. He talked of how he was carrying his stuff home. “Thankfully,” he said, “my friend saved me from doing the unspeakable.” Not until that moment did I realize that sometimes, with one small gesture, you can change a person’s life.

1.run at

2.terrible sadness

3. a big smile

4.killing himself

5.one small gesture

Task 2: How to build lifelong friendship?

You may have a lot of friends and expect your friendships to last a lifetime. However, lifelong friendships are not always what everybody can get. Friends sometimes misunderstand each other. For one thing, you may want your friends to be near at hand, but also you need your independence and privacy. For example, when one of your friends comes asking if it is all right to spend the evening in your house, sometimes you just say “no” to hi or her bec ause it is nor convenient for you. Unfortunately, not all your friends understand this type of independence. They believe that friends can ask for any favor and the answer should always be “yes”. Also, misunderstanding sometimes occurs when you ask for hel p. You expect your friends to help you mo matter what the circumstances are. But the fact is, your friends may not always drop everything to satisfy each of your needs. This may make you angry with them and your friendship could fade. The most important thing for you and your friends to do is to always show understanding and respect for each other.

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Unit4

II. Listening Skills

Listening for Telephone Numbers

1. W: I’m wondering if the weather will be good for us to go cycling on Saturday.

M: Let’s call the weather office. I know the phone number. It’s 661-3047. If the weather is going to be bad, we’ll have to wait for another week.

Q: What’s the phone number for the weather office?

The phone number for the weather office is 6613047.

2. W: I’m so sorry, but the general manager isn’t back yet. Can I take a message for him?

M: Yes. Please ask him to call me 843-2057.

Q: At what number will the general manager return the call?

The general manager will return the call at 8432057.

3. M: Do you have Simon’s mobile phone number? A well-known scientist from the States is

giving a speech on global warming in the Science Museum. I’m sure Simon would be interested.

W: Let me see… His number is 130********.

Q: What is Simon’s mobile phone number?

Simon’s mobile pho ne number is 130********.

4. M: Hello, I’m calling to check on the school sports meet.

W: Yes, sir, how can I help you?

M: There’s been so much rain lately; I was wondering if it’s postponed.

W: It has been postponed because of the weather, but for further information, please contact 54362163, extension 205.

Q: What number should be the man dial for the further information about the sports meet?

The man could dial 54362163, extension 205 for further information about the sports meet.

5. M: Hello. I’m calling form Beijing. I’ve learned from the Internet that a hurricane is

approaching Miami. I’d like to call one of my friends there immediately. Can you tell me how to make an international call?

W: What number are you calling, sir?

M: His number in Florida is 511-0897.

W: Well, first, dial 011, then dial 1, the area code for North America, and then the area code 305 for Miami. After that, dial your friend’s number.

Q: What is the complete number the man should dial to reach his friend in Miami?

The man should dial 01113055110897 to reach his friend in Miami.

III. Listening In

Task 1: Weather Forecasting

We all know that it’s not possible for man to control the weather. But we can tell what important changes there will be in the weather in the short term. This is called weather forecasting. Many people rely on the weatherman to provide that information, but one method of weather forecasting is simply to use your eyes and brains. For example, if you see a rainbow in rainy weather in the evening, this is a sign that the weather will soon be clear and fine. Sometimes distant objects such as hills and tall trees seem to be very clear and near; this is a sign of much water vapor in the air, and then rain will probably come. If a fog appears just about sunrise in the morning, then the day will be arm. If the sunset is mostly red in color, then the following day will be fine. If the stars twinkle at night, then fine weather will come the next day.

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Task 2: Wrong Weather Forecast

M: Hey, Jane! Does everyone know what time to meet us this weekend for the picnic?

W: Yeah. They’ll all be here at eleven sharp! I’ve got all the food and drinks for the barbecue, and Tom is bringing the grill.

M: OK. I’ve got that old net; we can use that for beach volleyball.

W: Oh, I for got to tell you. I’ve invited Class 2 and 3 as well. We’ll be able to have a volleyball match, one class against another; that’ll be great fun.

M: Did you check the weather? I hope it’s going to stay nice for the weekend; we can’t have a picnic in the rain.

W: No worries! I watched the weather forecast last night, and the weatherman said it’s going to be fine—maybe a little cloudy, but DEFINITELY no rain!

(next morning)

M: There’s terrible weather! It’s raining buckets!

W: There’s no way we can go out in th at. Those weatherman are useless—I hope they had a picnic today too.

M: I don’t know what’s happened to the weather these days. When I was little, we never had this much rain in the summer.

W: I AGREE. And have you noticed that winter is warmer now as well? We always used to get snow in January. Now winter is more like spring!

M: You’re telling me. I bet it’s all the pollution and the hole in the ozone layer that’s changing the weather.

W: Oh, global warming and all that.

M: I guess we’ll have to take a rai n check on the picnic.

1.Woman

2.Man

3.Woman

4.Man

5.Man

6.Man

Task 3: The radio broke!

A film crew was on location deep in the desert. One day an old man went up to the director and said, “Tomorrow, rain.” The next day it rained. A week later, the old man went up to the director and said, “Tomorrow, storm.” The next day there was a hailstorm. “this old man is incredible,” said the director. He told his secretary to hire the old man to predict the weather. However, after several successful predictions, the man didn’t s how up for two weeks. Finally the director sent for him. “I have to shoot a big scene tomorrow,” said the director, “and I’m depending on you. What will the weather be like?” the old man shrugged his shoulders. “don’t know,” he said. “The radio broke!”

1.They were shooting a film.

2. It rained.

3. The old man was incredible. He could give an accurate weather forecast.

4. To hire the old man to predict the weather.

5. Because the radio broke and he couldn’t get the weather forecast.

Task 4: An Announcement

Friday looks really good. Sunny all day with a daytime temperature of 70 degrees. But bundle up Friday night, as the temperature will drop sharply. On Saturday, it will be cold and cloudy in the morning with strong winds. In the afternoon, there’s a good c hance of snow flurries, and the temperature will only reach 37 degrees! On Sunday morning it will be cloudy, with some rain showers in the afternoon. But temperatures will rise to 50 degrees.

VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking

Task 1: 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 a bilities 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.

1.season

2.Climate

3.thinking

4.mental abilities

5.summer

Task 2: A qualified meteorologist

Although he was a qualified meteorologist, Hopkins ran up a terrible record of forecasting for the TV news program. He became something of a local joke when a newspaper began keeping

a record of his predictions an d showed that he’d been wrong almost three hundred times in a single year. That kind of notoriety was enough to get him fired. He moved to another part of the country and applied for a similar job. One blank on the jo

b application asked the reason for leav ing his previous position. Hopkins wrote, “ the climate didn’t agree with me.”

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Unit5

II. Listening Skills

Listening for People’s Food Preferences

1. M: Jenny, the main courses here are steak, chicken or fish. Each comes with rice. So,

what looks good to you?

W: Gee, I had chicken last night, and I often eat fish for dinner. Maybe I’ll have steak tonight. I’d like it medium.

Q: What does the woman want to have for dinner?

The woman wants to have steak for dinner.

2. W: I often sleep late and skip breakfast. Sometimes I just have yogurt or something.

M: I can’t bear the taste of yogurt. I like a regular breakfast—eggs, bacon, toast, and the like.

Q: What does the man like to have for breakfast?

The man likes eggs, bacon, toast, and the like for breakfast.

3. M: Why don’t we go and get some ice cream?

W: You devil, you know I have a sweet tooth. I love desserts, but I have to be careful about my weight.

Q: What does the woman think about sweet food?

The woman has a taste for sweet food, but is worried about putting on weight.

4. M: I’ve bought some cookies for the club meeting this evening. Do you like them?

W: No, not really. Ii prefer fruit, like apples, strawberries, and so on.

Q: What food does the woman like and dislike?

The woman doesn’t like cook ies; she likes fruit such as apples and strawberries.

5. W: I’ve come to this Chinese restaurant many times. I like sweet-and-sour fish, fried

noodles…and the mushroom soup here id delicious.

M: You’re really a big fan of Chinese food. OK, you do the order ing.

Q: What kind of Chinese food does the woman like?

The woman likes sweet-and-sour fish, fried noodles and the mushroom soup in the restaurant.

III. Listening In

Task 1: American Eating Habits

Eating habits in America really get a lot of criticism. But the truth is, it matters much where in America you look. In big cities, people are becoming more health-conscious every day. This is shown by what foods they choose to buy in supermarkets, and what restaurants they eat in. There is now a big push for “green” foods that are grown naturally. In cities like New York and Chicago, restaurants offer new and healthy styles to stay ahead of the competition. However, these habits contrast with those in America’s heartland. Here, people tend to eat more traditional and higher fat foods, such as breakfasts of eggs, bacon, sausages, toast and other greasy, but delicious foods. Fast food chain restaurants such as McDonald’s and the Olive Garden, which serve cheaper food, draw a lot of customers and are popular in most places.

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Task 2: McDonald’s

W: John, I’m really hungry!

M: Just get anything you want, it’s on me today. I’m thinking about a hamburger and some chicken McNuggets.

W: Thanks, man. That sounds good. I love milkshakes here.

M: Me, too. The formula of McDonald’s is really special.

W: Right. And no matter where you go in the world, you can always see similar menu items and the same high level of quality in McDonald’s.

M: It’s true. They also do well because of diversity. I mean, they sell different prod ucts according to people’s tastes and preferences in different areas.

W: Right. Like the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Seafood Soup that they sell in China. They could never sell that here!

M: But I’ve heard that McDonald’s is really losing market share in th e States now, and has closed down some restaurants.

W: Yeah. It’s just so difficult to stay competitive when there so many fast food chains in the States. I mean there are KFC, Pizza Hut, and A&W, just to name a few.

M: It seems that they’re doing better overseas,’ cause they’re really able to sell American culture.

W: Yeah. They use all the media they can, and they do a good job.

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Task 3: I want to get out

A bar owner locked up his place at 2 a.m. and went home to sleep. He had only been in bed a few minutes when the phone rang. “What time do you open up in the morning?” he heard an obviously drunken man ask. The owner was so angry that he slammed down the receiver and went back to bed. A few minutes later there was another call and he heard the same voice ask the same question. “Listen,” the owner shouted, “there’s no sense in asking me what time I