新发展大学英语听力教程4教参.docx

1、新发展大学英语听力教程4教参Unit One Urban Life or Rural Life. Pre-listening ActivitiesPart 1略Part 2There are positive effects and negative effects of living in the suburbs. Positive effects: 1. The air might be cleaner. 2. There are more trees and less traffic congestion.3. Youll probably have a garden. Negative

2、 effects: 1. Most people drive more and walk less. 2. Youll have little time for cooking and thus rely heavily on junk food. ScriptIn the suburbs the air might be cleaner, as there are more trees and less traffic congestion. Better still youll probably have a garden, which most inner-city dwellers d

3、ont. Gardening is a healthy activity for you, and your children have the chance to play outside every day. This is a lot better for them than playing computer games all day because there is nowhere to go.The disadvantages of living in the suburbs are the flip side of the city advantages. Most people

4、 living in the suburbs end up driving more and walking less, as nothing is particularly close. This leads to weight gain and general lack of fitness. Those medium sized journeys that suburb dwellers need to do could be done on a bicycle, although this is not always practical or even possible.A less

5、obvious effect of having to commute is little time for cooking. If a considerable portion of your time is spent getting to and from work, it is tempting to rely heavily on junk food, ready meals and takeaways. None of these is very healthy and too many can lead to obesity and the associated health p

6、roblems. Listening TasksTask 1 Understanding Short Conversations1. C 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. D 10. B Script1. W: Did you watch the 7 oclock program on channel 2 yesterday evening? I was about to watch it when someone came to see me.M: Yeah! It reported some major breakthrough in cancer

7、 research. People over 40 would find the program worth watching.Q: What do we learn from the conversation about the TV program?2. W: Dont wolf down your lunch. Its not good for you.M: OK, Mom, but the boys will be here any minute, and I dont want to miss the game.Q: What did the woman ask her son no

8、t to do?3. M: Is that optional course as hard as everybody says?W: Its actually even worse, believe it or not.Q: What does the woman say about the course?4. M: I havent got my scores on the GRE test yet. Do you think I should call to make inquiries?W: There is no hurry. The test scores are released

9、at least eight weeks after the test.Q: What does the woman advise the man to do?5. M: Hurry, there is a bus coming.W: Why run? There will be another one in two or three minutes.Q: What does the woman mean?6. M: The taxi is waiting downstairs. Lets hurry.W: Wait a minute. Ill take some food with us.

10、I dont like the meal served on the train.Q: What are the speakers probably going to do?7. W: Are you still teaching at the junior high school?M: Not since July. My brother and I opened a restaurant as soon as he got out of the army.Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?8. M: Hi, Su

11、san! Have you finished reading the book Professor Johnson recommended?W: Oh, I havent read it through the way I read a novel. I just read a few chapters which interested me.Q: What does the woman mean?9. W: Good afternoon, Im calling to inquire about the four-bedroom house you advertised in the news

12、paper.M: I am sorry, but its already sold.Q: What do we learn about the house from the conversation?10. M: I hear you drive a long way to work everyday.W: Oh, yes. Its about sixty miles. But it doesnt seem that far. The road is not bad, and theres not much traffic.Q: How does the woman feel about dr

13、iving to work?Task 2 Understanding a Long Conversation1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. A ScriptW: Hello. Im calling about the apartment you advertised.M: Yes. What kind of apartment are you interested in?W: Im interested in a one-bed room. Do you have any available?M: Yes. I have one. When do you need it?W: S

14、ometime around next week. What can you tell me about this apartment?M: Well, its a one-bedroom apartment. The monthly rent is $650, with a $300 security deposit. You pay electricity only. Gas and water is included. Both the heat and stove are gas. Let me see, what else. Oh! Youll be assigned a shelt

15、ered parking space at no extra charge. And thats probably it.W: Sounds good. May I come over tomorrow to take a look?M: Sure. What time would you like to come?W: How about 10 a.m.?M: Good. May I have your name, please?W: My name is Blanca.M: Thanks for calling, Blanca. Ill see you tomorrow.Questions

16、 1 to 5 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. What kind of apartment is the woman interested in?2. When does the woman need the apartment?3. How much is the rent per month?4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the conversation?5. What time will the woman come t

17、o have a look at the apartment?Task 3 Understanding PassagesPassage One Listening for general comprehension1. Two 2. B; AListening for specific information1. B 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. C ScriptListening for general comprehensionSam and Mabel Brown wish they lived on a farm. If they had a farm, they could r

18、aise animals and produce their own food. It is hard work, but Mr. and Mrs. Brown would enjoy the peace and quiet of living in the country. And they could spend more time with their children. Linda could have her own horse, and Jimmy could go hunting and fishing with his father. On the other hand, if

19、 the Browns left the city, Jimmy and Linda would miss their friends. The Browns almost bought a farm several months ago, but it wasnt what they expected. Nowadays, its hard to find a good piece of farmland at a reasonable price. Elmer and Sarah Barton have lived on a farm all their lives, and it has

20、nt been easy. In 1998 their house burned down. That year they had lost most of their corn and wheat crops because of bad weather. Sarah Barton thinks it would be better if they moved to the city. Elmer could get a job working in his brothers supermarket, and she could open a bakery. She makes wonder

21、ful cakes and pies. If Elmer and Sarah moved to the city, they would make new friends and go out more often. But they would probably miss their farm. After all, its the only life they have ever known.Listening for specific information1. What is Sam and Mabels wish?2. What would Jimmy do if the Brown

22、s realized their dream?3. What happened to Elmer and Sarah Barton in 1998?4. What do we know about Elmer and Sarah Barton according to the passage?5. What is the purpose of using the stories of two families in the passage?Passage TwoListening for general comprehension1. A C D H 2. B E F GListening f

23、or specific information1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B ScriptListening for general comprehensionAmerican houses usually have private kitchens, a living room and sometimes separate areas for eating and watching television. A house usually has its own mailbox, a yard with plants or perhaps a lawn, and a plac

24、e to store garbage out of sight.An apartment is usually one living space within a building. Several apartments can be in the same building, with a shared yard and parking spaces. A town house is a two-floor apartment. The kitchen, living room and dining room are usually on the first floor and the be

25、drooms are on the second floor.Most Americans are happy to talk about their homes. And if theyve done anything special in their home, theyll let you know what it was, and maybe tell you what it cost. Most Americans live in cities, but nearly as many live in the suburbs. Suburban America has shopping

26、 centers called malls. Most of the houses in the suburbs are one or two storeys tall, with private yards and gardens and garages. There are few tall buildings in the suburbs. Cities have neighborhoods, “warehouse” stores, and public transportation is usually pretty good. Private houses might only ha

27、ve a back yard, and if there is a garage it probably is small. Cities have a lot of apartment buildings and some tall buildings may seem to “scrape the sky”, so they are called “skyscrapers”.Listening for specific information1. What does an American house usually have according to the passage?2. Wha

28、t are the characteristics of a town house?3. What is most Americans attitude towards talking about their homes?4. What do we know about the houses in the suburbs according to the passage?5. According to the passage, what do we know about the tall buildings in the cities?Passage ThreeListening for ge

29、neral comprehension1. opportunities 2. lifestylesListening for specific information1. C 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. C ScriptListening for general comprehensionNowadays, more and more people, especially the young people, decide to live in large cities. The main factor is that cities offer many opportunities. F

30、irst of all, young people can attend the best universities there and get good education which increases their chances to find employment in good companies. Besides, large modern cities provide limitless sources of entertainment. Young people can socialize in cafes, pubs, clubs or discos. Moreover, t

31、hey can enjoy shopping in large shopping centers or department stores. All of these charms and attractions of the city are appealing to young people, however, when they start their own families they usually start missing peacefulness of country life. As they become older, people are tired with the s

32、tressful city life and often decide to move outside the city.Obviously, living in the country has many advantages. First of all, countryside is not polluted, therefore, you can breathe fresh air. Besides, there is hardly any road traffic, thus you can enjoy silence. You can also relax and go for a nice walk in the forest or in the meadows. What is more important, people can grow their own fruit and vegetables which are