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1、听力原文Feelings and Relationships 实践课听力文本I. Understanding Long ConversationsConversation 1 W: Though many people want to have a happy family and marriage, the result is far from satisfactory. As an expert on marriage, how do you see it?M: An author once said People get so caught up in careers, raising

2、kids and satisfying their own souls, that they forget that their marriage needs to be fed too.W: Could you give us some advice on how to improve our marital relationship?M: The first piece of advice from me is to be your spouses biggest fan.W: What do you mean by that?M: Let me give you an example.

3、At a dinner party, a man said, My wife has a great eye for color. She is so artistic. The women at the table glanced enviously at his wife, who was beaming at the unexpected praise. Words of praise are so important. Unfortunately, most of us are more likely to criticize our spouse in public.W: What

4、is the second piece of advice?M: Spend some time apart.W: You mean that time apart can actually bring you closer together?M: Yes. When a hairdresser expressed an interest in cycling, his wife didnt complain. Instead, she agreed to mind the children for three hours every other Saturday morning so tha

5、t he could join a local bike club. Within a few months the hairdresser was fitter, happier and a lot more pleasant to be around. I may not be out there riding with him, his wife says, but Im definitely reaping the benefits.W: What is your third piece of advice?M: You should try to address the needs

6、of your spouse.W: In marriage there should be pleasing of each other.M: Sure. I have come across a couple. They told me this. Having heard her husband complain about all the toys spreading across their home, the wife bought some shelves and did some sorting and organizing. When the husband came home

7、, he was very happy.W: Thank you for your advice.M: My pleasure. 1. What is the main topic of this conversation?2. According to the passage, what has been neglected?3. After a few months in the cycling club, how was the hairdresser?Conversation 2 M: It seems that we have quite different views as to

8、whether a couple should sign an agreement on their belongings before and during the marriage.W: Yes, youre right.M: I think that its rational. Marriage is an advanced form of love, and legally certifying ownership of wealth before getting married represents a high degree of rationality on the part o

9、f those getting married.W: But it desecrates love. A couple gets married in order to help each other through thick and thin. If they make exit plans beforehand, it only shows that they really lack mutual trust and commitment.M: You mentioned just now that such prenuptial agreements are common in Wes

10、tern countries and in economically developed regions.W: Yes. M: I have a friend who is from the Liaoning Provincial Womens Federation. The Federation supports legally certifying ownership of wealth before getting married, for it has received many complaints related to divorce, most of which are asso

11、ciated with financial disputes. Such disputes have delayed divorces and force people to live together though they have already become strangers. That is why many people say that it is exhausting to get divorced. If there is a notarization of wealth, the divorce process will become much smoother and

12、faster.W: Legally certifying the ownership of wealth before getting married will hurt the feelings of both sides because it is virtually nothing more than a shelter for failed love and to protect personal interests. M: Some people might have difficulty accepting the idea, but this should not be an o

13、bstacle for legislating for the practice.W: If legally certifying the ownership of wealth provides certain guarantees to marriages, shall we also do the same with love? 1. Whats the topic of this passage?2. Why are some people for the practice of signing prenuptial agreement?3. What can you say abou

14、t the conversation?Conversation 3 M: You know, Ive heard many people say that As his name is, so is he, and You become what you wear, and I think it is very true.W: Oh? Why do you think so?M: Well, naturally, people would like to judge others from the way they look, and also by how their names sound

15、.W: Well, I confess. I might agree with what you say, but could you be a little more specific?M: Lets say, for example, that you are an art critic, or maybe have some other great talent.W: OK.M: Then, lets say that, even though you are talented, you dont always show the characteristics of that parti

16、cular kind of person.W: OK and?M: And, well, if you dont show certain characteristics, people may not award you the respect you merit. They might even disapprove of you.W: Disapprove? Now, why would they do that?M: Well, maybe you are not elegant enough to match their definition of that kind of pers

17、on in the way you look or act. If you dress like a bag lady or a street person, for example, no one is going to think that youre a talent, will they?W: So what? If you have the talent and the position, who cares what other people think? It doesnt matter, right?M: No, youre wrong.W: Why?M: Because yo

18、ur name, your clothes, other peoples approval, or disapproval, and even more can all affect your self-confidence.W: Well, yeah, I guess confidence is important.M: Of course it is.W: So, are you saying that we should always look and act how other people want us to?M: No, not really. Just be aware of

19、the stereotypes that people can sometimes make.W: Yeah, OK, I get it. It is interesting how people look at others.1. How do people judge others according to the man?2. What is the mans attitude towards names or clothes?3. Which of the following does the woman think is worth her attention?4. What is

20、the womans attitude towards the mans point about ones appearance?Conversation 4W: So, Tom, are you going to get married or not?M: Yeah, yeah, but Rosas afraid. Shes not sure she wants to get married right now. She cant decide.W: Why not? Why cant she decide?M: Well, were both young, and she likes he

21、r job. And, of course, if we have children, shell have to quit her job.W: Why? A lot of women have kids but dont quit their jobs.M: True, but I dont want Rosa to work.W: Oh. So when will she give you an answer?M: Im going to her house for dinner Saturday night. Shell tell me then.W: Well, good luck.

22、M: Thanks. Whatre you going to do this weekend, Mary?W: Im going fishing with my dad. Well probably leave early Saturday morning and come back Saturday night.M: What time will you get home?W: Around 7:00. I have a date with my boyfriend at 8:00.M: May I see you and your boyfriend on Sunday?W: Yeah.

23、In fact, why dont we all do something?M: OK. What?W: Oh, I dont know. We can go on a picnic on Sunday.M: Fine.1. Why cant Rosa decide to marry Tom?2. What does Tom wish Rosa to do if they get married?3. Whats Mary going to do on Saturday morning?4. What have Tom and Mary agreed to do on Sunday?Conve

24、rsation 5W: Jack, Im glad I ran into you. Ive been trying to call you but youre never home. Where have you been hiding lately? M: Actually Ive been very busy recently. Im getting ready to go to the States for Christmas and I have a million things to do. W: Since you are leaving, we should get togeth

25、er and have a party before you go. I can call some people maybe Friday night, okay? M: Actually, Im trying to avoid that sort of thing. I would like to see everyone before I go, but I really dont think I have time. W: By the way, what do you plan to do when you go back? M: Well, by the time I leave

26、Hong Kong Ill be broke, so Ill probably have to look for some work when I get home. Ill also be hanging out with old friends. I may take a trip to New York. W: Do you think youll come back to Guangzhou? M: I plan to come back in February, unless someone offers me a great job. That is unlikely to hap

27、pen, so Ill probably be back. W: OK, Im getting off this shop. Why dont you give me a buzz on Thursday and well have dinner before you go. M: Excellent. Ill definitely do that. See you later. Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. Where has the man been recently? 2. Wh

28、at is the man busy with? 3. Which of the following is not the mans plan when he comes back? 4. When does the man plan to come back to Guangzhou? 5. Where does this conversation probably take place? Conversation 6M: Betty, what youre saying really worries me. You havent told me about Mark before!W: D

29、ad, we were just online friends. I didnt think our relationship was a big deal. I chat with lots of people online.M: Have you given personal information to any of them?W: No. Remember? We talked about criminals who use chat rooms to find their victims.M: What if Mark were one of them?W: Dad! Marks n

30、ot a criminal, still, after reading his blog, Im not sure who he is. In all his emails, Marks so easygoing. But on his blog, he seems like a different person.M: Do you mean he seems to have two different personalities?W: I dont knowmaybe Mark writes on his blog when he feels frustrated. So he comes

31、across as negative.M: Then how do you know who Mark really is? Is he a nice guy, like in his emails? Or is he bitter, like his blog?W: I dont know, Dad.M: Im not comfortable with you meeting this guy in person.W: Im nervous too. Its just. I really liked Mark at least, I liked his e-mails.M: I think

32、you know the right thing to do.W: Yes. Ill stop e-mailing him.M: Thats my girl!Questions 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. Whom do the father and his daughter talk about?2. Whats the relationship between Betty and Mark?3. How does Betty feel about Mark?4. According to the conversation, which of the followings is NOT true?5. What will Bet