1、other woman my wife was encouraging me to date is my mother,01:04.27a 72-year-old widow06.55who has lived alone since my father died 20 years ago.10.59Right after his death,12.66I moved 2,500 miles away15.60to California and started my own life and career.19.72When I moved back near my hometown six
2、years ago,23.40I promised myself that I would spend more time with mom.27.15But with the demands of my job and three kids,30.84I never got around to seeing her much33.29beyond family get-togethers and holidays.36.03Mom was surprised and suspicious39.17when I called and suggested the two of us go out
3、 to dinner and a movie.43.24Whats wrong? she asked.45.89I thought it would be nice to spend some time with you, I said.49.71Just the two of us.51.46I would like that a lot, she said.54.11When I pulled into her driveway,56.26she was waiting by the door with her coat on.58.81Her hair was curled, and s
4、he was smiling.02:01.94I told my lady friends I was going out with my son,05.44and they were all impressed.07.59They cant wait to hear about our evening, Mother said.10.72Questions14.321. What would make the speaker closer to his wife, Peggy?20.322. What do you know about the speakers mother?25.993.
5、 Which of the following adjectives best describes Peggy?33.76Exercise 237.40Listen again and complete the answers to the following questions.42.12After 22 years of marriage,46.59I have discovered the secret48.61to keep love alive in my relationship with my wife, Peggy.53.02I started dating with anot
6、her woman.55.97It was Peggy58.43One day she said to me,03:00.6405.47You probably won07.59but I know you love her09.30and I think that if the two of you spend more time together,12.43it will make us closer.14.35The 19.88a 72-year-old widow22.33who has lived alone since my father died 20 years ago.26.
7、33Right after his death,28.37I moved 2,500 miles away31.43to California and started my own life and career.35.49When I moved back near my hometown six years ago,39.11I promised myself that I would spend more time with mom.42.73But with the demands of my job and three kids,46.51I never got around to
8、seeing her much48.92beyond family get-togethers and holidays.51.78Mom was surprised and suspicious54.83when I called and suggested the two of us go out to dinner and a movie.59.0004:01.6005.1907.0809.61When I pulled into her driveway,12.00she was waiting by the door with her coat on.14.50Her hair wa
9、s curled, and she was smiling.17.7821.18and they were all impressed.23.42They can27.72Passage 229.97Dating with My Mother (Part Two)33.87Exercise 136.66Listen to the recording and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.41.21We didnt go anywhere fancy,45.49just a neighborhood place where
10、we could talk.47.97Since her eyes now see only large shapes and shadows,52.17I had to read the menu for both of us.55.04I used to be the reader when you were little,59.42Then it is time for you to relax and let me return the favor,05:04.32We had a nice talk over dinner, just catching up on each othe
11、rs lives.09.44We talked for so long that we missed the movie.12.92Ill go out with you again, my mother said as I dropped her off,17.67but only if you let me buy dinner next time.20.65I agreed.22.11How was your date? my wife asked when I got home that evening.26.17Nice nicer than I thought it would b
12、e,30.06Mom and I get out for dinner a couple of times a month.33.98Sometimes we take in a movie, but mostly we talk.37.97I tell her about my trails at work and brag about the kids and Peggy.43.20Mom fills me in on family gossip and tells me about her past.48.02Now I know what it was like for her to
13、work in a factory51.56during the Second World War.53.50I know how she met my father there,55.93and know how they went through the difficult times.59.16I cant get enough of these stories.06:01.87They are important to me, a part of my history.05.18We also talk about the future.07.49Because of health p
14、roblems,09.80my mother worries about the days ahead.12.45Spending time with my mom has taught me the importance of slowing down.17.69Peggy was right. Dating another woman has helped my marriage.23.00Questions26.471. What does the story mainly tell us?32.432. Which of the following is true?37.783. Wh
15、at can you learn from the story?42.45Exercise 245.11Listen to the recording once again.47.22Then complete the answers to the following questions.51.37We didn55.47just a neighborhood place where we could talk.58.27Since her eyes now see only large shapes and shadows,07:02.10I had to read the menu for
16、 both of us.04.9809.0014.25We had a nice talk over dinner, just catching up on each other19.50We talked for so long that we missed the movie.22.9727.6430.68I agreed.32.0736.0840.05Mom and I get out for dinner a couple of times a month.43.99Sometimes we take in a movie, but mostly we talk.48.04I tell
17、 her about my trails at work and brag about the kids and Peggy.53.15Mom fills me in on family gossip and tells me about her past.58.04Now I know what it was like for her to work in a factory08:01.44during the Second World War.03.53I know how she met my father there,05.92and know how they went throug
18、h the difficult times.09.18I can11.89They are important to me, a part of my history.15.09We also talk about the future.17.56Because of health problems,19.81my mother worries about the days ahead.22.48Spending time with my mom has taught me the importance of slowing down.27.83Peggy was right. Dating
19、another woman has helped my marriage.34.03Speaking Tasks36.76Pair Work38.27Reflections on the texts41.65You have just heard a story about a sons date with his mother.45.76Discuss the following questions with your partner48.78and then give an oral presentation on your personal reflections about the s
20、tory.54.20You may organize your presentation by linking up your answers to the questions.59.52Guiding Questions09:03.411. How do you feel after hearing the story?09.722. What do you think of Peggy and her husband?16.423. Do you admire Peggy and her husband for what they have done?21.45Why or why not
21、?25.764. Do you think as children we have the moral responsibility30.28to return our parents love and care for us when we grow up?34.27If so, how?36.685. In what ways do you think40.62the date has changed the lives of both the mother and the son?47.166. What do you think our parents need most?53.337
22、. What have you learned from the story56.27that may help you improve your relationship with your parents?00.00Part C02.70Test Your Listening04.69Listen to five short conversations between two speakers10.71and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.13.781. W: You know, many American paren
23、ts are now wondering20.37why they cant keep their teenage children from drinking.23.91M: I know.25.43To my mind, its the permissive attitude of the parents that is to blame.30.56Q: What can you learn from the mans response?37.452. M: Dont you think its good to give our children a monthly allowance?42.92W: I think so. It can teach them the value of money.46.10With a monthly allowance they can learn to budget their expenses wisely.50.77Q: What are they talking about?57.233. M: Mom, Ive got a part-time job at a supermarket.02.33Three hours a day weekdays and all day Saturday.06.47W: C
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