视听说III Unit 3 原文及答案.docx

1、视听说III Unit 3 原文及答案Unit 31.ScriptW: Chinese students are often too shy to say anything in class.M: I think they dont speak because their culture values modesty，and they dont want to be showing off. Goes back to Confucius.Q: Why dont Chinese students say in class according to the man?C) They are mode

2、st.2.ScriptW: The government is doing something at last about sex discrimination in the work place. Women deserve the same pay as men for the same work.M: Yeah. In the United States, women earn only 70 percent of what men get for the same job. Its a situation that has to be changed.Q: What does the

3、man say about the women? A) They earn less than men.3. ScriptW: I admire Michael Dell. He had a dream to be the worlds largest manufacture of personal computers, and he has realized that dream.M: And he dropped out of university to become a success. I wonder if there is a lesson in that.Q: What do w

4、e learn about Michael Dell from the dialog? D) He succeeded in his career though he did not complete his education. 4. ScriptM: Successful entrepreneurs are often self-made people who have a vision and know where they are going.W: But do they enjoy life like you and me, or is money their only concer

5、n?Q: What are the two speakers attitudes toward successful entrepreneurs? D) The man admires the entrepreneur but the woman does not.5. ScriptW: Do you agree that equal opportunity for all in an educational system is important？M: Yes, but we have to recognize that all of us are not of equal ability.

6、Q: What does the man imply？A)We should acknowledge differences between students.III. Listening InTask 1: Competition in AmericaScriptAlan: What are you reading, Eliza?Eliza: An article on America competition.Alan: Competition is everywhere. Why so much fuss about it, Miss Knowledge?Eliza: Dont make

7、fun of me. According to the author, competition is especially important in American life. Theyre taught to complete from early childhood. When children play games, they learn how to beat others.Alan: And many girls want to look more attractive than the girls sitting next to them in class. Do you thi

8、nk that way?Eliza: Dont be silly. Lets get back to the point. When children are growing up, they complete with one another in their studies.Alan: Isnt that also true of students in other nations? As we all know, many Asian students would kill for a high test score and grab every opportunity to sharp

9、en their competitive edge over others.Eliza: American boys find great pleasure in competing with each other in sports, according to the author.Alan: I do like sports. When our football team beats the other team, I feel great makes me want to shout out loud. But isnt that normal throughout the world?

10、Eliza: American people also compete with each other at work and at climbing the social ladder.Alan: But theres such competition in other countries as well.Eliza: Youre right in a sense, but the author says the idea of competing is more deeply rooted in the minds of Americans. Theyre even taught that

11、 if you lose and dont feel hurt, there must be something wrong with you.Alan: I hear that some Asians put emphasis on cooperation. Which approach do you think makes more sense?Eliza: Its hard to say. Anyway, its just culture difference.Question and key:1.What is the dialog mainly about?C) Varies asp

12、ects of American competition.2.What is the woman reading?A) Reading an article on American competition.3.What do children learn from playing games according to the woman?C)Competitiveness.4.What does the man say about Asian and American students?B) Competition exacts among both Asian and American st

13、udents.5. What does the woman think more sense, competition or cooperation?D) Its difficult to arrive at a definite conclusion.Task2: Americans work ethicScript and keyFor 400 years or more, one thing has been a characteristic of Americans. It is called their“work ethic”. Its (S1) roots were in the

14、teachings of the Christian Puritans who first settled in (S2) what is now the northeastern state of Massachusetts. They believed that it was their (S3) moral duty to work at every task to please God by their (S4) diligence, honesty, attention to details, skill, and attitude. To these Puritans, it wa

15、s a (S5) sin to be lazy or to do less than your best in any task. They and later Americans tried to follow Bibles (S6) teachings, “If a man will not work, he shall not eat.”Therefore, American have for (S7) centuries believed that they were guilty of sin if they did not work carefully and hard as th

16、ey could when they did anything. God would punish those who were careless or lazy in their work. (S8) Even as children they were taught, “If its worth doing at all, its worth doing well.”But some people have gone beyond the usual sense of diligence. They are especially attracted to the notion of “ c

17、limbing the ladder” so as to increase their status, financial position, and sense of self-worth.(S9) In English a new word has been created to describe people who work compulsively. The word “workaholic”describes an individual who is as addicted to work as an alcoholic is to alcohol.They are conflic

18、ting points of view about workaholics. Those concerned with problems of mental stress believe workaholics abuse themselves physically and mentally. (S10) Others hold that workaholics are valuable members of society because they are extremely productive. The American culture values achievement, effic

19、iency, and production, and a workaholics upholds those values.Task3: Cross-cultural tips on doing businessScriptCountries from around the globe, such as Germany, the U.S., the U.K., and Russia, conduct a lot of business in China-the biggest market in the world. Here are some tips to help you deal mo

20、re successfully with people from those nations.Firstly, you must be punctual with the Germans. Being even five minutes late makes a poor impression. Being punctual is also very important with Americans and the British. But while its important to be on time for business meetings, nobody expects you t

21、o be punctual for a social event. Half past seven is really means a quarter to eight, or even eight oclock! With Russians, always be on time, but dont be surprised if your Russian contact is very late! It is not unusual for them to be one or even two hours late!In the business environments of those

22、four countries, it is best to wear formal clothes of dark colors. In Russia, designer clothes are rather common. However, dont be surprised if you go to an office in the U.K., on a Friday and find everyone wearing jeans. Many companies in the U.K. have “dress down Fridays”, when people wear casual a

23、ttire.In conversation, the British and the Americans love humor and talking about sports. The weather is also a good topic of conversation with the British, but you should avoid political talk. With the Russians, say positive things about their country, and avoid making complaints. The Germans, howe

24、ver, prefer to get straight down to business!Remember that with the Germans, once a deal has been agreed upon, you cant change it! With the Americans, money is more important than relationships, whereas with Russians its important to get to know your contacts well. Also, dont be surprised if a Briti

25、sh meeting seems like a chaos, with everyone participating and giving opinions! Remember these tips and you will be on your way to a successful international career.Question and key: 1.What is true of the Americans and the British in term of punctuality?D) They are punctual for business meetings, bu

26、t less for social events?2.In which country do people have “dress down Fridays”?A) The U.K.3.What can you infer about the Russians from their conversation?D) They are patriotic.4.How can you do business well with the Russians?A) You should know your contacts well.5.What is the speakers attitude towa

27、rd the four nationalities?C) He is neutral to all of them.IV. Speaking OutMODEL 1: Americans glorify individualism.Script Susan: John, I was looking for you. Where have you been hiding all morning?John: Well, I caught Professor Browns lecture on American individualism.Susan: Oh, how did you find it?

28、John: Enlightening. Americans glorify individualism. They believe (1) individual interests rank above everything else.Susan: Sounds interesting. (2) Its a sharp contrast to the oriental collectivism Professor Wang talked about last semester.John: But you should know that the individualism in the Uni

29、ted States (3) is not necessarily an equivalent for selfishness.Susan: Then what does it mean in the States?John: They believe (4) all values, rights, and duties originate in individuals, so they emphasize individual initiative and independence.Susan: There could be something in that. Of course (5)

30、an oriental countries the interests of the group are more important than anything else.John: So, its all the necessary for foreigners to understand American culture, or they cant hope to understand the importance of privacy in the West.Susan: Maybe thats the reason nuclear families outnumber extende

31、d families in the United States.John: Right on! Youre catching on fast!Susan: Now let me ask you a question.John: Shoot. Go ahead.Susan: (6) Why do Americans cherish individualism more than oriental people?John: I dont know. Anyway, Professor Brown didnt say.Susan: One reason might be that American

32、children stop sleeping with their parents at an early age. They learn independence early, so its deeply rooted.John: Wow. Thats an intelligent guess!Model2: What do you think are the reasons for that difference?ScriptSusan: Do find that people in America often walk faster than people in China? American (1) always seems to be in a hurry.John: Its hard to come to a definite conclusion. Some Americans walk in a leisurely way, an