新世纪大学英语视听说教程3第三版听力原文Word下载.docx

1、 Sure. No problem. Great. They need water twice a week. Theres one plant in the bedroom and one in the kitchen. OK-say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too? No, thats OK. Im putting her in a kennel. All right, then, Ill water your plants-and-oh, how about the mail? Should I pick it up for you

2、? Actually, Ive already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though. Well, have a great trip! Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help. My pleasure. Wait a second. I don t have any keys to your place. Oh, thats right. Will you be home around 8 tonight? Yeah, I think so.

3、OK, Ill drop byIll give you the keys then. OK! See you tonight. Bye! Bye! Thanks again!AudioTrack 3-1-3, AudioTrack 3-1-4, AudioTrack 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. Over the weekend? We only had three days off! Y

4、ep! But I visited four countries in three days! What?! I love to fly! You might say Im an airplane freak! Thats interesting. Where did you go? I visited Korea, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines. Sounds like you were busy. I was. I only had only four hours in so. So I have to finish my shopping

5、 very quickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights. Wait a minute. What about your baggage? Didnt you have to wait for it? No, I didnt have much, only one carry-on bag, it just fits the overhead compartment. So let me get this straight. You spent your weekend in an airplane flying arou

6、nd? Basically yes. I fly standby. Standby? Yes, as a standby passenger. I dont have a reservation. At the last minute, they let me know if theres a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on. All these flying must be expensive. Well, Im an airline employee. Im a sales representative f

7、or Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free. Lucky you!AudioTrack 3-1-6Matt: Have you done all the errands?Tina: No, I havent finished them yet. You dont have to go to the post office, Ive canceled the mail delivery. Well, Ive picked up the plane tick

8、ets. But I havent taken the dog to the kennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes? No, I havent cleaned the kitchen. But Ive already watered the plants, and Ive given our keys to Mrs. Smith. What about your suitcase? Have you packed it? Not yetBut dont worry: theres still lots of time!AudioT

9、rack 3-1-7S: Are you almost ready? Yes, I think so. But we always forget so many things. Did you get the travelers checks at the bank yesterday? Yes I did. And I paid the bills too. Well, I changed our voice mail message and I confirmed all of our flights. Great! Lets remember to give the house keys

10、 to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water our plants. This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office. And could you please take the dog to kennel? No, I hate that. He always looks so scared. And this time lets remember to empty the trash before we leave. And well give away all

11、 the fresh food. Last year there were black tomatoes and green meat in our refrigerator after our vacation. I made a note to myself unplug the computer. And I promised to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time. Maybe we should write a list, they may be used again on our ne

12、xt vacation.AudioTrack 3-1-8, AudioTrack 3-1-9Tips for better packingAre you planning to travel for a weekend or several months around the 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 we

13、ek before your trip. Plan a time to go shopping for things you need for your trip. Dont pack the night before you travel. Youll forget things when youre in a hurry.2.Tagging luggage. Before packing, put names tags on valuable items like cameras and cellphones. Make sure that each piece of luggage, i

14、ncluding carry-on has a luggage tag on it. If you know your hotels address and phone numbers, put it on your luggage tags.3.Saving space. Pack small items: socks, belts and etc inside your shoes. It uses the empty space and helps the shoes to hold their shape. Pack your clothes in plastic bags. If y

15、oure 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, plane tickets, travelers checks, credit cards keys and etc should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you. K

16、eep your carry-on bag small and light. Put those the heavy items in your checking luggage. Use soft bags such as backpacks or shoulder bags for carry-ons. They fit easily under the airplane seat or into the small overhead compartment.5.Other ideas. Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. Rem

17、ember to pack 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 if you dont have enough time for a meal. Sharing food is a good way to made other travelers.AudioTrack 3-1-10, AudioTrack 3-1-11, AudioTrac

18、k 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 Americanswere planning a summer vacation a

19、lone. 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, thatsnot exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get to knowthemselves better, and can make thei

20、r own schedules.There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the time tolearn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing, or scuba diving. Others go and stay on a ranchand learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or a cowgirl for a

21、 day!You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to vacationcollege at a university or join a research team as a volunteer worker. Its hard but satisfying work. Youcan play scientist for a week or two while you help someone with their project.For solo t

22、ravelers of different ages and genders, there are many travel options, There are tours forwomen only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are lookingfor romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining-there is time for sightseeing duringthe d

23、ay and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night.The next time you take a trip somewhere, why dont you consider going solo?Bon voyage!Unit 2 Lesson AAudioTrack 3-2-2, AudioTrack 3-2-3Carson and Jenna are looking for a vacation rental home. Listen. Circle the one they choose.Jenna: OK, I

24、 think we have two choices. The first place is a little house. Its located in a fruit orchard.Carson: Really? Yeah. And you can eat as much fruit as you want. When its in season, of course. Oh-but wait.It says theres no air conditioner.Thats OK. Its on the rainy side of the island. Its cooler there.

25、 We can use a fan. Youre probably right- Say. It looks pretty basic. No washing machine or dryer- not even aTV!Oh no! What are we going to do without a TV?s terrible! Very funny. Im just letting you know about the place. I know. Whats our second choice? Its on the opposite side-the sunny side-of the

26、 island. Very fancy place with a big swimming pool. It s only three blocks from the ocean. Who needs a swimming pool? I mean, its only three blocks. I see your point. Well, the pool area also has barbecue grills, beautiful gardens- You like the second place better. I can tell.Jenna: Well, it does ha

27、ve everything. Washing machine, dryer, TV, VCR, frying pan* All we need is a toothbrush and a swimsuit- Lets go with the second choice. OK. III call them right now and reserve it. I can t wait to go!AudioTrack 3-2-4, AudioTrack 3-2-5Ashley is asking Jose for help. Listen to the Conversation and comp

28、lete each sentence.Ashley: Excuse me, I m trying to get to the City Zoo.Jose: Oh, let me thinkok, um, how are you getting there? I want to drive, if its convenient. Well, the directions are easy. See that road over there? Yes. Thats Second Avenue. Just go straight down Second and turn left at the tr

29、affic light. Ok. You re be Church Avenue and it goes straight to the zoo. Oh, so it s not so far No, but the traffic is usually heavy. And I dont think the zoo has many parking spaces available for cars. Hmm. Maybe you should take the subway. Where do I catch it? There s subway entrance right in front of the park. Take the red line three stops. Get off at the City Zoo stop. Its pretty obvious. Thanks a lot. No problem. Oh, wait. One more thing. How much does