新视野大学英语视听说教程4新版Unit4.docx

1、新视野大学英语视听说教程4新版Unit4新视野大学英语视听说教程4(新版)Unit4Uint4II. Basic Listening Practice1.ScriptM: Do you see yourself as a leader or more of a team player?W: Well, it depends on the circumstances. I usually enjoy working as part of a team and helping everyone work together. But if the leadership is weak, Im not

2、 afraid to take over in order to achieve the goal at hand.Q: What does the woman want to be?2.ScriptW: Good morning, I have an appointment with Mr. Davies at 11o clock. M: Yes, he left a message for you saying hes terribly sorry but hes stuck in traffic and is running 15 minutes late. Please take a

3、seat and hell be here as soon as possible. Would you like tea or coffee?Q: Where is the conversation probably taking place?3. ScriptW: You dont happy. Did you get that promotion?M: No, they brought in some new guy. Im not going to hang around for much longer, I cant assure you.Q: Why is the man unha

4、ppy?4. ScriptW: Mr. Jones is a self-made millionaire, and Im honored to have worked for him for the past thirty years as his accountant.M: He must be pleased to have a loyal and faithful employee such as yourself.Q: What is true of the woman?5. ScriptW: Jane, were considering you for the new office

5、managers position. Weve been very pleased with your work.M: Thank you very much. Ive always enjoyed working here, and I would welcome an opportunity for more responsibility.Q: Which of the following is true?Keys: 1.C 2.B 3. A 4.B 5.DIII. Listening InTask 1: Youre fired!Joan: Come in, come in. Have a

6、 seat. AhuhI want you to know this is going to hurt me more than it will hurt you.Carl: Yes, maam. But Im not quite sure what youre talking about. Joan: Youre fired. Thats what Im talking about.Carl: I find that surprising, Miss Jackson. After all, I sold twenty-five percent more of our products tha

7、n any other salesperson.Joan: Look, Im not here to argue. Youre fired. Understand?Carl: I understand perfectly. I just wonder whats going to happen to the contract Ive been arranging. It would be a shame to lose it; it could mean a lot of our company. And Im the only one who knows the details.Joan:

8、No one is indispensable. Just clear out your desk, and thats the end of it. Do I make myself clear, Mr. Westlake?Carl: Crystal clearapart from one small detail.Joan: And what, pray tell, is that detail?Carl: Im not Mr. Westlake. Im Carl Smith.Joan: Well then, thats a different kettle of fish, Mr. Sm

9、ith. I know youve bee n working late almost every night and coming in on Saturdays to get work done. The company is very happy with your progress.Carl: Thats good to know. I was beginning to think that I wasnt appreciated.Joan: Youre doing well. We have approved your first salary increase.Carl: That

10、s great! Thank you! Ill certainly try to live up to the trust you have demonstrated in me with this raise in pay.1.Why is the man surprised at the being fired?2.What is the second reason mentioned of the man to object to his being fired?3.What mistake did the woman make?4.What do you know about the

11、mans work performance?5.What does the man finally get?Keys: 1Task 2: Dont be a lonerScriptLillian: Mr. Baxter, you have worked in the company for five years, and you manage everything here smoothly, like a clock. Could you tell us the secret of your successful career?Baxter: Just as the golden rule

12、of real estate is location, location, location, the golden rule of work is relationships, relationships, relationships. Unfortunately, many workers focus so hard on the job at hand that they never develop useful relationships with people in other parts of their organization. Worse, when they do inte

13、ract with colleagues in other departments, they may not treat then with respect.Lillian: Could you give more details?Baxter: Lets take Wendy as an example. She switched jobs several months ago in the company. In her first position, as a marketing manager, she frequently found herself in conflict wit

14、h the financial department over her staffs expenses. Her argument for more funds usually ended in vain.Then in her new job as training administrator, she wanted to launch an on-the-job training project. She needed the financial department to support her request for a budget. How did she convince the

15、m this time? Although the financial departments offices were located in another city, Wendy decided to visit them in their offices and try to establish closer relationships. She believed she must first of all understand their mission and their own training needs. Then she found an ally in the compan

16、ys chief financial officer, who saw how her group could help develop his staff. So the two forged a long-tern=m alliance, which led to a training program so successful that it has since been picked up by the companys offices in Germany and Japan.Winning allies throughout your organization has an add

17、itional benefit. These days, its far too risky to expect your work to speak for itself. Having allies who speak well of you increases your reputation with the top management.Keys:Relationships, marketing manager, in conflict with, expenses, ended in vain, training administrator, visited, establish c

18、loser relationships, long-term, picked upTask3: Keys:CDDCAIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Ive got to talk to Mrs. Parker.Susan: Parker Electronics Susan speaking. How may I help you?Mrs. Jones: This is William Jones of Sea-land Limited. Im calling from Australia. Would you please transfer me to Helen Parker

19、, extension513?Susan: Please hold, Mr. Jones. Ill see if Mrs. Parker id available to take your callIm sorry, Mrs. Parker is out of the office. Can anyone else assist you?Mrs. Jones: No. Ive got to talk to Mrs. Parker. Its urgent. When will she be back?Susan: Im afraid she is out for the whole day. M

20、ay I take a message?Mrs. Jones: Tell her I must talk to her right away. Your last shipment was damaged.Susan: Oh, what a pity. Is there a particular time you want her to call you?Mrs. Jones: She can get in touch with me any time tomorrow at 613-2775-2940.Susan: Let me repeat that back: Mr. Jones of

21、Sea-land, 613-2775-2940; call as soon as possible regarding the damaged cargo. You can be reached all day tomorrow.Mrs. Jones: The sooner the better. Those missing parts are holding up our production.Susan: Ill give her the message, Mr. Jones. Shell get back to you as soon as she can.Mrs. Jones: Tha

22、nk you. Good-bye.MODEL2 Something unexpected has come up.ScriptBob: Hello.Susan: Hello, its Susan Smith from Parker Electronics.Bob: Hi, Sue, Bob here. How is it going? Whats on your mind day?Susan: Im calling on behalf of my boss, Mrs. Helen Parker. She wants some of your in expensive late-model DV

23、D player.Bob: We have a good selection that should be right up your alley. Do you suppose we could arrange a meeting?Susan: She was hoping to get together with you this week, if possible. She wants to get going on this right away. Bob: Let me check my schedule. Yes, Im free as the breeze on Friday.S

24、usan: Why not meet at about ten in the morning at your office?Bob: Sound good. Lets confirm that. Ill look forward to seeing her at ten on Friday.Susan: Im sure itll be a rewarding meeting. Thank you. Good-bye.LaterBob: Hello, Bob Smith speaking.Susan: Hello, Bob, this is Susan. Something unexpected

25、 has come up. Im afraid we have to cancel the meeting with you on Friday.Bob: Thats disappointing. Shall we meet some other time?Susan: Shed like to postpone the meeting until Monday afternoon. Would that be convenient for you?Bob: Well, Ive got a full schedule on Monday, but Id be free after five.S

26、usan: Could we make it five thirty then?Bob: Five thirtys perfect. Ill see Helen at five thirty on Monday.Susan: Ok. Great! Thanks. Bye. MODEL3 Its much more than just satisfactory.ScriptHelen: You know, Susan, Ive been looking over the review of your performance in the past three moths.Susan: Is ev

27、erything satisfactory?Helen: We should say its more than just satisfactory. According to the review given by your supervisors, you are doing excellent work during this internship.Susan: Thank you, Helen.Helen: Well, your attendance record is perfect, and youre very diligent. And on top of all that,

28、you went out of your way to bring in new customers.Susan: I enjoy working here, so I try to do my very best.Helen: Well, wonderful! Our company could use more hardworking employees like you. In fact, the board of directors is unanimous in deciding to offer you a job.Susan: Im so glad to hear that. I

29、ll graduate in less than a month. By then I can devote more time to the company. Ill work heart and soul to promote its business.Helen: And I also think you are ready to take on some new responsibilities.Susan: What do you mean, Helen?Helen: Im promoting you to assistant marketing manager, but you m

30、ight have to travel around the country at short notice. Is that OK with you?Susan: Of course. Thank you. Im honored that you have so much confidence in me.Helen: Well, Susan, you did great work. Your promotion is effective immediately.Susan: Thank you. I look forward to the new challenge of the job.

31、Now Your TurnTask 1SAMPLE DIALOGJenny: Hell, Jenny of Mokia Mobile.Dick: Hello, this is Dick, your mobile phone battery supplier.Jenny: Hi, Dick. Glad to hear from you again. Whats on your mind?Dick: Weve produced a new battery that is inexpensive, but powerful. It can last a long time.Jenny: Weve a

32、lready got a goof selection. Whats so special about your new product?Dick: Well, could you arrange for me to meet your boss Linda? Then Ill go into details.Jenny: OK, when can you come?Dick: I was hoping to get together with Linda this week, if possible. I want to get going on this right away.Jenny: Let me check her timetableYes, shes comple