大学英语视听说III听力原文Book3.docx

1、大学英语视听说III听力原文Book3Unit 1 Lets Go Somewhere!ListeningAudio Track 3-1-1/Audio Track 3-1-2Leticia: Hello?Paula: Hi, Leticia. Its Paula.Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet?Paula: Almost.Leticia: You must be excited. Whens your flight?Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia

2、, I need your help.Leticia: OK. Whats up?Paula: Well, as you know, Im going on vacation for two weeks. Do you think you could water my plants while Im away?Leticia: Sure. No problem.Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. Theres one plant in the bedroom and one in the kitchen.Leticia: OK say, ho

3、w about your dog? Should I feed her, too?Paula: No, thats OK. Im putting her in a kennel.Leticia: All right, then, Ill water your plants and oh, how about the mail? Should I pick it up for you?Paula: Actually, Ive already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though.Leticia: We

4、ll, have a great trip!Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I dont have any keys to your place.Paula: Oh, thats right. Will you be home around 8 tonight?Leticia: Yeah, I think so.Paula: OK, Ill drop by Ill give you the keys then.Leticia: OK! See y

5、ou tonight. Bye!Paula: Bye! Thanks again!Audio Track 3-1-3/Audio Track 3-1-4/Audio Track 3-1-5Ashley: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed. Did you enjoy the long weekend?Jun: I sure did, Ashley. Actually, I took a big trip.Ashley: Over the weekend? We only had three days off!Jun: Yep, but I visited four coun

6、tries in three days.Ashley: What?Jun: I love to fly. You might say Im an “airplane freak.”Ashley: Thats interesting. Where did you go?Jun: I visited Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines.Ashley: Sounds like you were busy!Jun: I was. I had only four hours in Seoul, so I had to finish my sho

7、pping very quickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights.Ashley: Wait a minute! What about your baggage? Didnt you have to wait for it?Jun: No, I didnt have much: only one carryon bag. It just fits in the overhead compartment.Ashley: So let me get this straight you spent your weekend in

8、 an airplane? Flying around?Jun: Basically, yes. I fly standby.Ashley: Standby?Jun: Yes. As a standby passenger, I dont have a reservation. At the last minute they let me know if there is a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on.Ashley: All this flying must be expensive!Jun: Well,

9、 Im an airline employee. Im a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free.Ashley: Lucky you!Audio Track 3-1-6Matt: Have you done all the errands?Tina: No, I havent finished them yet.Matt: You dont have to go to the post office. I

10、ve canceled the mail delivery.Tina: Well, Ive picked up the plane tickets. But I havent taken the dog to the kennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes?Matt: No, I havent cleaned the kitchen. But I watered the plants, and Ive given our keys to Mrs. Smith.Tina: What about your suitcase? Have

11、you packed it?Matt: Not yet But dont worry: theres still lots of time!Audio Track 3-1-7Steve: Are you almost ready?Jenna: Yes, I think so, but we always forget so many things! Did you get the travelers checks at the bank yesterday?Steve: Yes, I did. And I paid the bills, too.Jenna: Well, I changed o

12、ur voicemail message, and I confirmed all of our flights.Steve: Great! Lets remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water our plants.Jenna: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office.Steve: And could you please take the dog to the kennel?Jenna: O

13、h, I hate that! He always looks so scared.Steve: And this time, lets remember to empty the trash before we leave.Jenna: And well give away all the fresh food. Last year, there were black tomatoes and green meat in the refrigerator after our vacation.Steve: I made a note to myself: unplug the compute

14、r!Jenna: And I promise to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time.Steve: Maybe we should write a list. Then we can use it again on our next vacation.Audio Track 3-1-8/Audio Track 3-1-9Tips for better packingAre you planning to travel for a weekend or several months, around

15、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. Review it about a week before your trip. Plan a time to go shopping for things you need for your trip. Dont pack the night before you travel. You will forg

16、et things when youre in a hurry.2.Tagging luggage: Before packing, put name tags on valuable items like cameras and cell phones. Make sure that each piece of luggage, including carry-ons, has a luggage tag on it. If you know your hotels address and phone number, put it on your luggage tags.3.Saving

17、space: Pack small items (socks, belts, etc.) inside your shoes. It uses the empty space and helps the shoes to hold their shape. Pack your clothes in plastic bags. If you are traveling with a friend, plan your packing together. Share your alarm clock, toothpaste, or first aid kit.4.Your carry-on bag

18、: The most important items for your trip (passport, plane tickets, travelers checks, credit cards, keys, etc.) should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you. Keep your carryon bag small and light. Put bulky, heavy items in your check-in luggage. Use soft bags, such as backpacks or should

19、er bags, for carry-ons. They fit easily under the airplane seat, or into small overhead compartments.5.Other ideas: Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. Remember to pack a few rubber bands, safety pins and plastic bags. They can be very useful. Bring some snacks such as nuts, cookies or d

20、ried fruit. You can eat them if you dont have time for a meal. Sharing food is a great way to meet other travelers.Audio Track 3-1-10/Audio Track 3-1-11/Audio Track 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 gr

21、oup? Do you travel with your family?Have you ever imagined “going solo”? In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has increased. You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, accor

22、ding to people who do it, thats not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get to know themselves better, and can make their own schedule.There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the time to learn or practic

23、e a sport such as golf, mountain climbing, or scuba diving. Others go and stay on a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or a cowgirl for a day!You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to “vacation college” at a univers

24、ity or join a research team as a volunteer worker. Its hard but satisfying work. You can “play scientist” for a week or two while you help someone with their project.For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are many travel options. There are tours for women only and for people over th

25、e age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining there is time for sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night.The next time you take a trip somewhere, why dont you consi

26、der going solo?Bon voyage!Speaking & CommunicationAudio Track 3-1-131. Im going to miss my flight. I have to hurry.2. Everyone has to sit down before this plane can take off.Audio Track 3-1-14/Audio Track 3-1-15Esther: We have to leave in thirty minutes. Have you finished packing?Mina: Yes, I have E

27、sther: You look worried. Whats wrong?Mina: I cant remember where I put my passport.Esther: Oh, no!Mina: Its here somewhere.Esther: When did you last have it?Mina: About ten minutes ago. Let me think Oh, there it is. I put it on the dresser.Esther: What a relief!Audio Track 3-1-16A: OK, thats everyth

28、ing. We really should leave for the airport. Lets get going.B: Oh, no! I forgot to change money.A: Dont worry. We still have two hours before the flight. We can do it at the airport.B: What a relief! Lets go.Audio Track 3-1-17Weve decided to take these six items: the tent, some bottled water, the li

29、ghter, a map, a compass and a cell phone. The reasons are as follows.One. Well take the tent for shelter. We all agree a tent is ideal for camping in the forest.Two. Well also take some bottled water as we cannot be sure if the water in the forest is safe to drink.Three. We think it is very useful t

30、o bring a lighter. We can make a fire for barbecuing food and to keep us warm.Four. We all think a map is a must. We will need it to plan our route in and out of the forest.Five. We think it best to take a compass as it will help us navigate which way we are walking. We dont want to get lost.Last an

31、d most important of all, we agree wed better take a cell phone. We would use it to call someone if we encountered an emergency its better to be safe than sorry.Video CourseVideo Track 3-1-1Dave: Before going on a trip I pay the bills, I empty the trash, and I give a house key to a friend.Alejandra:

32、Before I leave on a trip, I have to confirm travel plans and make sure that I have requested a vegetarian meal.Thallus: Before leaving for a long trip, I turn off the lights, I turn off my heater, I give my keys to my roommate, and I water my plant.Video Track 3-1-2Julianna: The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the US for th